Malibu Boats 2000, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 2 0 0 0 M O D E L S Malibu Cover 2000 O M 10 23 08 3 49 PM Page 3 ...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...ligation Trademarks Malibu the Malibu Logo Flightcraft and Computron ATD are registered trademarks of Malibu Boats West Inc Mercury Mercury Marine Merc and Mercruiser are registered trademarks of Brunswick Corporation All other product names are copyright and registered trademarks trade names of their respective owners 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 Malibu Boats West Inc All rights reserv...

Page 4: ...ii Section i Owners Manual 10 23 08 3 50 PM Page ii ...

Page 5: ... 2 8 V Drive Engine Access Hatch 2 8 Ski Pylon 2 9 Swim Platform 2 9 Navigational Lights 2 9 Storage Areas 2 10 Drain Plugs 2 10 Speedometer Pickups 2 11 Tilt Steering Wheel 2 11 Optional Equipment 2 12 Wedge 2 14 Warning Labels 2 15 OPERATION 3 1 Trailering 3 1 Fueling 3 4 Starting 3 4 Shifting Running 3 5 Steering 3 5 Stopping 3 7 Docking 3 8 High Speed Operation 3 9 Trimming 3 9 Towing a Skier ...

Page 6: ...Pylon 2 9 Figure 2 15 Swim Platform 2 9 Figure 2 16 Swim Step Pins 2 9 Figure 2 17 Bow Light 2 9 Figure 2 18 Lockable Transom Storage 2 10 Figure 2 19 Transom Drain Plug 2 10 Figure 2 20 Bilge Drain Plug 2 11 Figure 2 21 Speedometer Pickups 2 11 Figure 2 22 Tilt Steering 2 11 Figure 2 23 Heater 2 12 Figure 2 24 Bimini Top Screw 2 12 Figure 2 25 Strap Eyelet 2 12 Figure 2 26 Stereo 2 12 Figure 2 27...

Page 7: ...ey have driven We can t deny that we are different Our passion for building the perfect ski boat is only surpassed by our commitment to total customer satisfaction This manual has been assembled to help you operate your new Malibu with safety and pleasure Details of typical equipment as well as recommended safety and maintenance procedures about your boat are supplied Please read carefully and fam...

Page 8: ...vi Section i Owners Manual 10 23 08 3 50 PM Page vi ...

Page 9: ...mended that if you are unfamiliar with the use and operation of a boat you seek advice and training from a qualified individual or organization Check with your local boating agency or Malibu dealer for more information about boating safety classes in your area Safety Statements Throughout this manual specific precautions and symbols identify safety related information Follow these precautions as i...

Page 10: ...all states this means registration with the designated state agency In a few jurisdictions the Coast Guard retains registration authority Your Malibu dealer will either supply registration forms or tell you where they may be obtained The agency will supply you with a certificate which must be carried with you when the boat is in operation Education If you have never owned a boat before you can get...

Page 11: ...e If a type V PDF is to be counted toward the minimum carriage requirements it must be worn 2 Emergency Stop Switch Factory installed lanyard emergency stop switch It is highly recommended that you use this switch since it can prevent your boat from becoming a runaway See page 2 11 for specific use 3 Fire Extinguishers A fire extinguisher is required if your boat has an inboard engine or when fuel...

Page 12: ... boating lessons and safety procedures well and you will have the confidence and ability to handle an emergency should one arise Fires Many boat fires involve flammable liquids such as gas or oil Many inboard fires start in the bilge area which at times can be filled with gas vapors Since gas vapors cannot be seen boat fires tend to travel very fast If you encounter a fire onboard turn off the eng...

Page 13: ... clog speedometer pickup tubes affecting correct speedometer readings Shallow Water Operation Shallow water brings on obvious hazards such as sand bars stumps rocks etc Know the area you will be operating the boat in Hitting objects at high speeds can cause severe damage to people and the boat If you know you will be navigating the boat in shallow water post a lookout and proceed slowly Know the m...

Page 14: ...ss odorless and extremely dangerous All engines and fuel burning appliances produce CO as exhaust Direct and prolonged exposure to CO will cause BRAIN DAMAGE or DEATH Signs of exposure to CO include nausea dizziness and drowsiness Sources of CO include Figure 1 5 Carbon Monoxide Hazards Blockage of boat exhausts by obstruction Exhausts traveling along obstruction Operating at slow speed or while d...

Page 15: ...ired operation may result in severe personal injury or death Basic Rules Of The Road The nautical rules of the road must be followed to prevent collisions between vessels Like traffic laws for automobiles the operator is legally required to follow the rules The following information outlines only the most basic of the nautical rules of the road For more information contact your local U S Coast Gua...

Page 16: ...r east of BLACK TOPPED WHITE buoy Pass south or west of RED TOPPED WHITE buoy RED and WHITE VERTICALLY STRIPED buoy indicates boat should pass outside of the buoy away from shore Uniform State Regulatory Markers USWMS regulatory markers are white with international orange geometric shapes you must obey regulatory markers Figure 1 6 Regulatory Markers FWMS System KC 0320 BOATS STAY OUT OPTIONAL WOR...

Page 17: ...ically striped buoys pass close to these buoys Obstructions channel junctions etc are marked with RED and GREEN horizontally striped buoys A RED band at the top means the preferred channel is to the left of the buoy a GREEN top band means the preferred channel is to the right of the buoy Figure 1 8 Spherical Marker Day markers are colored and numbered the same as buoys RED triangular day markers w...

Page 18: ...out of the way of the privileged boat Crossing Situation In crossing situations the boat to the right from the 12 o clock to the 4 o clock position has the right of way It must hold course and speed The burdened boat keeps clear and passes behind the privileged boat Boats going up and down a river have the privilege over boats crossing the river Figure 1 10 Crossing Situation Meeting Head On Neith...

Page 19: ...s must act to avoid collision Night Running Boats operating between sunset and sunrise hours vary by state must use navigational lights Nighttime operation especially during bad weather or fog can be dangerous All Rules of Road apply at night but it is best to slow down and stay clear of all boats regardless of who has right of way Protect your night vision by avoiding bright lights and have a pas...

Page 20: ...1 12 Section 1 Owners Manual 10 23 08 3 52 PM Page 12 ...

Page 21: ...the correct range of operation for your particular model Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area Your engine or other parts could be damaged Damage caused to your engine or boat due to operation of the engine in the red area may not be covered by your engine warranty Engine Hourmeter Located on the bottom center of the tachometer gauge is the engine hourmeter This meter will ...

Page 22: ... the module senses that the engine is running to hot If you notice that your speed has reduced during normal operation without reducing the throttle monitor your temperature gauge If your gauges indicate excessive temperatures during operation slow down immediately and turn off engine Continuing to operate the boat while the temperature is above normal operating parameters may cause serious damage...

Page 23: ...tely and check your oil as soon as possible Damage to your engine due to neglected oil problems can be costly and may not be covered under your engine warranty Optional Gauges Digital Clock Located on the lower right side of your dash is the optional digital clock mount This feature gives you readings to a 10th of a second For additional operating information on this option please refer to the own...

Page 24: ... the bilge pump so that any excess water in the bilge area may be drained out You should know that the bilge pump has a sensor in the bilge area and will turn on automatically whenever two inches or more of water is detected Blower This switch activates the blower for the engine compartment The primary function of the blower is to eliminate any fumes in the motor compartment when starting the engi...

Page 25: ... whenever your boat is at rest in the open waterway While underway place the switch in the RUN position to also activate the red and green navigation bow lights Throttle Control The throttle lever is located to the right of the driver When the throttle is vertical it is in the NEUTRAL position At the base of the throttle you will find the shift lock Pulling outward on this button disengages the tr...

Page 26: ... is accidentally forced away from the helm The switch consists of a helm mounted switch plunger and a switch clip lanyard clip which is connected between the stop clip and the operator Should the operator move away from the controls the clip pulls free releasing the plunger and stopping the engine If the engine must be shut down quickly a pull on the cord to release the clip from the switch will s...

Page 27: ...njury to occupants of the boat Driver s Seat The driver s seat may be adjusted by moving the seat forward or backward while pulling outward on the lever located under the front left portion of the seat Once the seat is in place you may release the lever to secure it Adjustments to driver s seats equipped with a lumbar support can be done by pressing the button located on the left underside To decr...

Page 28: ... not to be used while the boat is in operation Serious injuries or death could occur to persons not seated properly should the boat come to an abrupt halt V Drive Engine Access Hatch An engine access hatch is located behind the rear observers seat on the V Drive Access allows the ability to service engine for required maintenance and for additional storage on both sides of the engine Your boat bat...

Page 29: ...tform A removable swim step is located at the stern of the boat to provide easy access into and out of the water for both skiers and swimmers To remove the swim step simply remove the pins located on each side of the platform and lift upward Figure 2 15 Swim Platform Figure 2 16 Swim Step Pins Navigational Lights As required by the U S Coast Guard all recreational vessels are required to display n...

Page 30: ...age Located on the floor between the driver s and observer s seats on open bow models with walk through is a panel that when lifted provides access to a large area that can be used primarily for storage of water skis This area can also be used to store beverages if desired Transom Storage Some boat models are equipped with transom ski storage Depending on the model the storage is accessible from e...

Page 31: ...ed on each side of the boat at the bottom of the transom The pressure applied to these pickups determines the measured speed of the boat Notice Clean pickup tubes frequently to keep lake debris from lodging in tubes Debris can affect accurate reading from speedometer gauges Tilt Steering Wheel The tilt steering wheel allows for maximum driver comfort To adjust the height of the wheel simply press ...

Page 32: ...2 12 Figure 2 23 Heater Figure 2 26 Stereo Section 2 Owners Manual 10 23 08 3 53 PM Page 12 ...

Page 33: ... Place screw in each wing to hold in place Attach adjustable strap to the eyelets located in the front and rear of the windshield and adjust strap for tightness of the canvas The bimini top can be stored by releasing the adjustable strap placing the canvas protective covering over the top and then folding down the top to the front of the windshield For additional installation and assembly instruct...

Page 34: ... simply lift the armrest To turn on power to the stereo turn on the power switch located on the dash panel If your boat is equipped with this option you can find information on its specific use in the your owners information package Section 2 Owners Manual 10 23 08 3 53 PM Page 14 ...

Page 35: ...wer Head Figure 2 28 Shower Valve Pop Up Cleats Pop Up cleats are available for all boat models These cleats will sit flush on the side of the boat deck when depressed To pop up the cleats simply press the screw button located in the center of the cleat To depress the cleat simply press the cleat downward until it locks into place Accu Ski The optional Accu Ski system is a speed control unit used ...

Page 36: ...2 16 Section 2 Owners Manual 10 23 08 3 53 PM Page 16 ...

Page 37: ...ar and trailer does not exceed the GVWR Notice Consult your trailer dealer for other state regulations concerning brakes lighting and other equipment options Hitch Hitches are divided into classes that specify the gross trailer weight GTW and maximum tongue weight for each class Always use a hitch with the same class number as the trailer or greater Most boat trailers connect to a ball hitch that ...

Page 38: ...your boat in place is located on the winch stand It should be positioned so that the winch line pulls straight and is parallel to the trailer frame A separate tie down should then be attached to hold the boat downward and forward This may be accomplished by a line from the bow eye to an attachment point on the trailer frame or winch stand Rear Tie Downs It is very important to be sure the transom ...

Page 39: ...o properly secure your vehicle Prepare for placing the boat in the water by removing any tie down straps disconnecting tail light connections and attaching a line to the bow eye fitting If you are using an outboard be sure that the outboard unit is trimmed up Be sure to re install the bilge drain plug if it has been removed To launch back the trailer into the water to a point where the boat will c...

Page 40: ...ngine owner s manual for more specific information regarding starting operation and troubleshooting for your particular engine Pay close attention to the information regarding the break in period listed in your engine owner s manual Top engine performance is dependent upon following the guidelines listed Pre Start Checklist A routine pre starting procedure should always be carried out before the f...

Page 41: ...on from neutral to either forward or reverse you must pull up on the safety collar located directly below the throttle lever knob Notice For more information regarding the safe operation and maintenance of the throttle control refer to the separate instructions located in the information packet shipped with your boat Steering It is important that you get the feel of your boat s steering system Tur...

Page 42: ...t back and forth in an attempt to compensate for wandering Invariably the compensation will result in oversteer and only worsen the effect Keep the steering wheel in the center position the boat will wander back and forth somewhat but the overall course will be a straight one Warning KC 1071R BACKING TO LEFT Turn wheel to left Stern will pull to left RIGHT TURN Turn wheel to right Stern will move ...

Page 43: ...head position to drift to starboard when going forward and to port when going backward At high speed this effect is usually unnoticed but at slow speed especially during backing it can be powerful For this reason many veteran boaters approach the dock with the port side of the boat toward the dock if possible Stopping When stopping the boat it is important to remember there are no brakes to allow ...

Page 44: ...e starboard side of the boat if possible Come to a stop a short distance from the dock then proceed slowly Have fenders mooring lines and crew ready Observe how the wind and current are moving your boat Approach the dock with the boat pointed into the wind if possible If the wind or current is pushing you away from the dock use a sharper angle of approach If you must approach the dock downwind or ...

Page 45: ... that sudden turns at any speed particularly at high speed can be especially dangerous It is possible to throw passengers from their seats and even from the boat if caution is not exercised Trimming Available in the Flightcraft Outboard only the trim changes the drive unit angle in reference to the transom of the boat and can be adjusted on the switch located next to the driver in front of the thr...

Page 46: ...ense Rules of waterskiing safety on the part of the skier driver and observer will ensure the risk of skiing accidents is kept to a minimum at all levels of participation A moderate ability to swim is advisable for waterskiers but swimming ability is no substitute for a well fitting life jacket The wearing of a life jacket or personal floatation device PFD is essential even for expert swimmers The...

Page 47: ... at your local Malibu dealership or by contacting the American Waterski Association at 813 324 4341 Figure 3 11 Hand Signals Once a skier has fallen or is ready to quit skiing the driver must be prepared for immediate removal of the skier from the water The driver of the boat should keep the skier in line of sight as much as possible until the skier is reached Once the boat is up to the skier the ...

Page 48: ...s far forward as possible on the upwind or up current side of the boat being towed Fastening it to the stern will restrict maneuverability Attach the line to the stern lifting eyes of the towing boat Keep lines free of propellers on both boats Keep hands and feet clear of other boat and never hold towline after it is pulled taut Move slowly to prevent sudden strain on slack line Be ready to cast l...

Page 49: ...el The first number is the diameter of the prop and the second is the pitch The pitch is the angle of the blades and is measured in how far the boat will travel through the water in one revolution In this case for every one revolution the boat will travel 14 inches Do not operate engine above the manufacturer s recommended RPM rating severe damage could result voiding the warranty At least once a ...

Page 50: ...eing the softer metal will deteriorate and erode much faster than the other metals in the boat Inspect the anode periodically and replace as needed Consult your local Malibu dealer for this part Salt Water Corrosion The entire boat should be rinsed with fresh water immediately after use in salt water If the boat is used primarily in salt water wash the hull monthly and apply corrosion inhibitor to...

Page 51: ... new condition Underwater Corrosion Corrosion occurs in saltwater conditions from the interaction of the saltwater and the direct current of the battery To prevent corrosion it is important to keep the bilge area as dry and clean as possible Care For Boats That Are Moored Due to gelcoat discoloration osmosis blistering and algae growth it is not recommended that you leave your boat moored for long...

Page 52: ...an in the ALL position This will keep one battery charged should one of the batteries fail Circuit Breakers and Fuses Most electrical standard equipment devices are controlled with circuit breakers These breakers will activate if overloaded and cut power to the switch To restore power simply push the breaker button in and release Breakers do not require fuse replacement The breaker panel can be fo...

Page 53: ...et circuit breaker Engine turns over but Stop switch not set Reset switch will not start No fuel to engine Turn fuel valve to ON No fuel in tanks Fill fuel tank Fuel filter clogged Replace fuel filter Contaminated fuel Replace fuel and filter Distributor problems See your dealer Engine is hard to start Flooded engine Start engine full throttle and back off Plugged flame arrestor Clean flame arrest...

Page 54: ...p Defective pitot pickup Replace pitot pickup Defective speedometer Replace the speedometer Incorrect speedometer Blocked pitot tube Remove the blockage Water in tubing Disconnect the tubing at the speedometer and blow out the tubing Tighten nut finger snug then 1 4 turn more Defective speedometer Replace the speedometer Section 4 Owners Manual 10 23 08 3 55 PM Page 8 ...

Page 55: ...ranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages therefore these limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state Malibu Boats West Inc One Malibu Court Merced CA 95340 Phone 209 383 7469 Fax 209 383 0499 Effective 2000 Boat Models Other Manufacturer Warranties Along with...

Page 56: ...but made from fibrous glass Glass fiber forms include cloth yarn mat milled fibers chopped strands roving and woven roving GELCOAT A surface either colored or clear providing a cosmetic enhancement and exposure improvements to a fiberglass laminate GUNNEL The upper edge of a boat s side HELM Device attached to rudder for steering a vessel HULL The bottom section of the boat KEEL The lowest most po...

Page 57: ...ble LAKE TEST ____ 1 Perform TECH I data list scan ____ 2 Check PROM ID and record in customer file ____ 3 Check engine timing in service mode ____ 4 Check fuel pressure and log reading ____ 5 Verify oil levels engine Trans v drive ____ 6 Verify blower operation check hose attachment ____ 7 Verify bilge pump operation and float control ____ 8 Check for engine boat water leaks ____ 9 RE check fuel ...

Page 58: ...4 16 Section 4 Owners Manual 10 23 08 3 55 PM Page 16 ...

Page 59: ...SERVICE MAINTENANCE LOG HOUR DATE READING SERVICE REPAIRS PERFORMED IRC Service Maint Log 10 23 08 3 15 PM Page 1 ...

Page 60: ...ssee Plant Malibu Boats 5075 Kimberly Way Loudon TN 37774 Phone 423 458 5478 Fax 423 458 9052 Internet www malibuboats com info malibuboats com Australian Headquarters Malibu Boats 813 Hope Court Albury N S W 2640 Phone 026 040 1174 Fax 026 040 4656 Printed in U S A Malibu Cover 2000 O M 10 23 08 3 49 PM Page 2 ...