Malibu Boats Sportster Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...n at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation Trademarks Malibu The Malibu Logo is a registered trademark of Malibu Boats West Inc Indmar Indmar is a registered trademark of Indmar...

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Page 3: ...1 Sundeck 2 11 V Drive Engine Access Hatch 2 12 Ski Pylon 2 12 Swim Platform 2 13 Navigational Lights 2 13 Storage Areas 2 14 Drain Plugs 2 14 Speedometer Pickup 2 15 Tilt Steering Wheel 2 15 Exhaust...

Page 4: ...Platform 2 13 Figure 2 20 Swim Platform Pins 2 13 Figure 2 21 Bow Light 2 13 Figure 2 22 Lockable Transom Storage 2 14 Figure 2 23 Transom Drain Plug 2 14 Figure 2 24 Bilge Drain Plug 2 15 Figure 2 25...

Page 5: ...ou that your satisfaction and boating enjoyment will continue to be our 1 priority CERTIFICATIONS STANDARDS NMMA Certification Your Malibu boat has been built to meet or exceed the standards set by th...

Page 6: ...3 3 Ballast Weight N A N A N A Std Prop 3 Blade ACME 3 Blade ACME 3 Blade ACME 3 Blade ACME 3 Blade ACME Sunsetter Sunscape Sunscape Sunsetter Sunscape LXi Wakesetter Wakesetter Wakesetter 25 21 LSV...

Page 7: ...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 fo...

Page 8: ...tion numbers In nearly 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 r...

Page 9: ...r shore or inland water use Some PFDs are specially made for use while waterskiing and can handle impacts if a skier has fallen Notice If a type V PFD is to be counted toward the minimum carriage requ...

Page 10: ...don t panic Learn your 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...

Page 11: ...ng the engine to overheat and can clog speedometer pickup tubes affecting correct speedometer readings Shallow Water Operation Shallow water brings on obvious hazards such as sand bars stumps rocks et...

Page 12: ...n spaces under certain conditions To reduce CO accumulation always ventilate the boat interior and avoid boating situations which cause increased exposure EXTREME HAZARD Carbon monoxide gas CO is colo...

Page 13: ...ions are actively enforced Impaired 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 vessel...

Page 14: ...where an obstruction may be approached from more than one direction With the cardinal system Pass north or east of BLACK TOPPED WHITE buoy Pass south or west of RED TOPPED WHITE buoy RED and WHITE VER...

Page 15: ...EN odd numbered buoys Figure 1 7 Buoy Shapes The middle of the channel is marked with RED and WHITE vertically striped buoys pass close to these buoys Obstructions channel junctions etc are marked wit...

Page 16: ...e whatever adjustments to course and speed necessary to keep 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...

Page 17: ...ht of way As prescribed in the Rules of the Road both boats must act to avoid collision Night Running Boats operating between sunset and sunrise hours vary by state must use navigational lights Nightt...

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Page 19: ...NTROLS No other ski boat manufacturer incorporates in their product as many innovative and technically advanced features as Malibu Figure 2 1 General Layout V Drive Boats Figure 2 2 General Layout Dir...

Page 20: ...d cause irreversible problems and may not be covered under your engine warranty Speedometer The speedometer registers speed in miles per hour MPH The speedometer system consists of a thru hull paddle...

Page 21: ...ard and optional features that can be displayed Feature 1 Digital Clock Display Set to display current time To adjust press and hold the down arrow of the DISPLAY switch for three seconds or until the...

Page 22: ...re Feature 5 Lake Temperature Display The Lake Temperature feature provides lake water temperature and is measured in degrees Fahrenheit only No adjustment function is available for this feature Featu...

Page 23: ...gauge combines the functions of four individual gauges for quick monitoring at a glance Temperature Gauge The Temperature Gauge indicates the temperature of the water coolant inside the engine The pro...

Page 24: ...the oil pressure in the engine while the engine is running and is measured in pounds per square inch PSI Oil pressure may vary with engine speed outside temperatures oil viscosity and other environmen...

Page 25: ...se panels are located in the dash directly below the standard gauges and are used to activate the following features You will find the feature or accessory provided within each button face for descrip...

Page 26: ...sory 2 This switch is used to supply power to the optional hot water shower For information on the use of the hot water shower please see hot water shower usage in the optional equipment section of th...

Page 27: ...you must pull up on the safety collar located directly below the throttle lever knob Before starting engine or engaging transmission ensure all swimmers are out of the water For more information regar...

Page 28: ...ch will stop the engine To reset the switch after activation reinstall the switch clip Notice If lanyard switch is damaged or lost you can purchase a new switch through your local marina or Malibu dea...

Page 29: ...ase Locate the twist knob on the left center of the seat base this knob is different than the Lumbar Support and turn counterclockwise to loosen The seat should swivel freely To re set the seat positi...

Page 30: ...ing head ski pylon is a telescoping aluminum post located directly in front of the motor box Minimal maintenance is required but once a year remove the swivel pylon head and re grease with a high temp...

Page 31: ...f and keep away from boarding platform while engine is running The boarding platform must be attached when the boat is in use Navigational Lights As required by the U S Coast Guard all recreational ve...

Page 32: ...uipped with transom ski storage Depending on the model the storage is accessible from either the interior by lifting the observers seat or from the transom swim platform by lifting the hatch cover Mos...

Page 33: ...d directly under the running surface of your boat The paddle wheel is used to measure static water by rotation of the paddle wheel unit This information is transferred to the dash computer and a compu...

Page 34: ...ventilation is used to remove potentially hazardous accumulation of explosive vapors from the bilge areas of your boat s hull and engine compartment Therefore proper ventilation is essential to the sa...

Page 35: ...If your boat is equipped with this option know the type of cover you are placing on your boat Some Boat Covers have been made strictly for mooring and storage only and some have been made for storage...

Page 36: ...your owner s packet Standard on all boats equipped with stereo system is an MP3 input line See instructions found in your owner s packet for specific use If your boat was equipped with optional sound...

Page 37: ...il it locks into place Docking Lights The docking lights should only be used during slow speed docking maneuvers The lights are activated by a switch on the accessory switch panel and have a 10 amp ci...

Page 38: ...ll be traveling over these speeds Scarpa Suppression Plate SSP The Scarpa Suppression plate is an optional add on feature available for boats built with the Wedge boat bracket installed used to enhanc...

Page 39: ...eight or passengers than indicated on the plate The presence of the plate does not relieve the owner operator from responsibility for using common sense and sound judgment Never exceed the load capaci...

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Page 41: ...y plus the weight of the trailer itself Be sure that the total weight of your boat gear and trailer does not exceed the GVWR Notice Consult your trailer dealer for other state regulations concerning b...

Page 42: ...ailer make or model there are two key areas to consider Bow Tie Downs A bow stop to hold the front of your boat in place is located on the winch stand It should be positioned so that the winch line pu...

Page 43: ...ater and stop Be sure to 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...

Page 44: ...ff any spillage that may have occurred 4 Operate the bilge blower for a minimum of four minutes before starting the engine Figure 3 5 Fueling Do not overfill fuel tank The fuel tank will expand and co...

Page 45: ...the alarm should be off unless a problem is detected If the alarm sounds during operation stop the boat as soon as possible and turn off the engine Investigate and correct the problem before returnin...

Page 46: ...re re engaging the transmission by depressing the button Figure 3 6 Throttle Positions When engaging the transmission from neutral to either forward or reverse you must pull up on the safety collar lo...

Page 47: ...d All boats have a tendency to wander somewhat at slow speeds A natural reaction to this effect is to steer the boat back and forth in an attempt to compensate for wandering Invariably the compensatio...

Page 48: ...o cause the boat steering in the straight ahead 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 espec...

Page 49: ...guidelines when docking Approach docks with the 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 Obse...

Page 50: ...lines when departing Very slowly shift into forward at idle speed When the stern moves away from the dock turn the engine away from the dock Cast off bow line and back away If the wind or current is p...

Page 51: ...er A healthy respect for Common Sense 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 participat...

Page 52: ...en the skier and the driver of the boat A copy of these signals can be found for review at your local Malibu dealership or by contacting the American Waterski Association at 813 324 4341 Figure 3 10 H...

Page 53: ...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 s...

Page 54: ...he prop use care If the prop is not removed correctly damage could result if it comes off the shaft too quickly and hits the ground Whenever possible use a prop pulling tool to remove prop this will r...

Page 55: ...r boat in salt or brackish waters you should have your boat equipped with a transom mounted zinc anode to prevent damage to the parts coming in contact with the water The zinc anode being the softer m...

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Page 57: ...are no products available to us that are mildew proof Therefore we also recommend that you dry the upholstery thoroughly at the end of each day s boating activity to prevent mildew which will rot the...

Page 58: ...aining or spotting the gelcoat surface In cases where the original gelcoat shine cannot be restored by waxing hand buff the surface using any commercial compound Be sure to apply several coats of wax...

Page 59: ...u dealer about anti fouling paint and other products that can be applied to the hull bottom below the water line Teak Wood Care must be taken to keep teak wood from turning gray or rough The roughing...

Page 60: ...0 RPM 18 PSI 124 kPa Minimum Hot Oil Filter Pennzoil PZ3 AC PF25 AC PF454 Fuel Pump Pressure 50 PSI Minimum at Keyup 345 kPa Electrical System 12 Volt DC Negative Ground Minimum Battery Requirements 6...

Page 61: ...5 qt 0 5L Pennzoil SAE 30 Motor Oil Do not overfill the transmission Overfilling can damage the transmission Damage to your transmission due to too much or too little fluid is not covered by your warr...

Page 62: ...e complications that can arise from an improperly balanced prop shaft engine alignment Damaged caused from loosened coupler bolts and improper engine alignment is not covered under your Malibu Boats w...

Page 63: ...irectly to the battery with proper overload protection Boat Alarms Malibu boats are equipped with sensors that constantly monitor various functions of the boat Certain functions if outside of pre dete...

Page 64: ...o equipped the isolator switch is located behind the front observer s seat under the dash next to the battery Under normal situations the switch should be in POSITION 1 or POSITION 2 rather than in th...

Page 65: ...at life Here is our list of suggestions to keep your boat in top condition Prepare the engine according to the instructions found in your engine owner s manual It our recommendation that you contact y...

Page 66: ...ner s manual for complete engine winterization procedures as well as scheduled maintenance Note Damage done due to improper engine winter storage will void your warranty It is highly suggested that yo...

Page 67: ...cushions from storage Check entire engine for signs of cracks caused by freeze damage Check all hose clamps for tightness Install bilge drain plugs Reinstall propeller assembly If not performed durin...

Page 68: ...most likely event to the least likely To correct a problem first determine what the problem is Start with the first cause and eliminate the possibility of each until the problem is corrected Because...

Page 69: ...se or Clean and tighten battery corroded cables Weak battery Charge or replace the battery Ignition problems See your dealer Engine misses or Fouled spark plugs Replace spark plugs idles rough Loose o...

Page 70: ...our dealer for proper realignment Bent propeller shaft See your dealer Electrical problems Open circuit breaker or Reset the circuit breaker blown fuse or replace the fuse Loose wing connections Clean...

Page 71: ...ly under the Malibu Basic warranty listed below 2005 Malibu Basic Warranty What is covered and for How Long Boat coverage Malibu Boats West Inc warrants all parts of your 2005 Malibu boat supplied by...

Page 72: ...standing that the boat will be regularly washed using a mild detergent or other appropriate cleaning compound In addition when the boat is not in use it is to be stored out of the water by one of the...

Page 73: ...opriate records the Maintenance Log located in the back of this booklet can be used along with the supporting repair invoices receipts and other such records What is not Covered Damage Failures or Cor...

Page 74: ...ranties This limited warranty is given in place of any and all expressed or implied warranties and may not be modified in whole or in part by anyone other than Malibu Boats West Inc Some states do not...

Page 75: ...similar to wool or cotton 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...

Page 76: ...or 4 1 M Miscellaneous 4 8 Motorbox Cover 2 10 N Navigational Lights 2 13 O Operation by Minors 1 7 Optional Equipment 2 17 P Passenger Safety 1 7 Propellers 3 13 R Regulations 1 2 Responsibilities 1...

Page 77: ...brake fluid level if applicable 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 a...

Page 78: ...ming 7 Engine tune up Cap Rotor Plugs 8 Clean for change flame arrestor 9 Inspect belts hoses and clamps Tight 10 Shaft alignment Within 003 11 Inspect spark plug wires 12 Inspect Raw water pump impel...