Quicksilver 555 Pilothouse, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...555 Pilothouse Owner s Manual...

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Page 3: ...ins information vital to understanding the operation of your boat Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM Information The OEM information contains manuals provided by the individual system manufacturers o...

Page 4: ...y time without notice in the colors equipment specifications materials and prices of all models or to discontinue models Should changes in production models be made Quicksilver is not obligated to mak...

Page 5: ...ion Lights 13 16 Engines 14 17 Trailering 14 18 Strong Points 15 System Component Overview and Operation 1 Fuel System 16 2 Bilge Pumps 18 3 Livewell Raw water Washdown optional 19 4 Fish Box optional...

Page 6: ...ing of your boat Understand and follow the Rules of the Road and learn how to navigate Do not forget that a boating license is mandatory in many countries for vessels above a certain engine power Thes...

Page 7: ...t important identifying factor The CIN consists of a two digit country code indicating the country of origin of the manufacturer and a unique twelve digit code that provides Quicksilver vital informat...

Page 8: ...HAT BRUNSWICK MARINE IN EMEA WILL DO Brunswick Marine in EMEA s sole and exclusive obligation under this warranty is limited to at our option repairing a defective part replacing such part or parts wi...

Page 9: ...bished repaired or remanufactured products or parts in the warranty repair or replacement process Such products and parts will be comparable in function and performance to an original product or part...

Page 10: ...nally used for such purposes The repair or replacement of parts or the performance of service under this warranty does not extend the life of this warranty beyond its original expiration date Unexpire...

Page 11: ...e 13 Any failure or defect caused by an act of nature resulting in damage cost or expense 14 Any transportation 15 Any failure or defect arising from a previous repair made by a non authorized service...

Page 12: ...EMEA where such does not otherwise exist under applicable law Some country state or region may not allow the applicable statute of limitations for rescission or revocation to be reduced so this provis...

Page 13: ...PH Design Category C Length of Hull LH 5 1m Length Overall LMAX 5 31m Length Overall LMAX OPTION 5 48m Beam of Hull BH 2 36m Beam Max BMAX 2 4m Draft of Hull TH 0 4m Draft Max TMAX 0 83m Overall Heigh...

Page 14: ...losed to minimize flooding Breaking waves are a serious stability hazard Finally stability can be compromised when towing or lifting heavy weights using a davit or boom Your boat has been designed and...

Page 15: ...Designed for winds that include up to a wind force 4 Beaufort scale 16 knots and a significant wave height up to and including 0 3m with occasional waves of 0 5m maximum height Refer to your product c...

Page 16: ...Quicksilver 555PH General Information 4 6 Safety Label Locations Cockpit...

Page 17: ...Quicksilver 555PH General Information 5 Safety Label Locations Helm Transom Interior...

Page 18: ...ardtop Navigation lights P S Hardtop rail P S Sliding window P S Forward cockpit floor hatch Coaming cap P S Aft cockpit floor hatch Rod holder P S Aft cleat P S Port cockpit jump seat Hand rail Fuel...

Page 19: ...t Secure eye Bow cushion Roof hatch Fish box Rod holder P S Cockpit table Livewell Starboard windshield wiper Exterior helm Raw water washdown Kicker motor bracket Starboard bench seat backrest Starbo...

Page 20: ...seat storage Bow storage Center jump seat optional Port bow mattress Center bow mattress Starboard bow mattress Port filler berth cushion Center filler berth cushion Starboard filler berth cushion Bil...

Page 21: ...h optional LED Overhead light with switch Stereo speaker optional Spreader light optional Aft access panel 11 Hardtop Layout LED Light LED lights do not have replacement light bulbs 10 Curtains option...

Page 22: ...g petrol outboard engines portable petrol tanks etc in any interior storage areas or under the cockpit port seat These compartments were not designed to store petrol and do not have adequate ventilati...

Page 23: ...plugged or the seacock needs to be closed The deck drains provide self bailing capabilities while the boat is static in the water and no passengers on board This prevents accumulation of water in the...

Page 24: ...Helm selector switch mechanical Stereo Dash Layout optional equipment Please note that operator vision from the helm may be obstructed by high trim angles of the craft along with other factors such as...

Page 25: ...hting for use at night or in low visibility conditions Prior to running at night make sure that the all around light located on the hardtop is in the upright position A three position switch located a...

Page 26: ...perating instructions and warranty information The engines are under warranty from Mercury not by Quicksilver 17 Trailering Quicksilver does not offer a trailer for this boat however if you plan on pu...

Page 27: ...es necessary for you to have your boat towed a professional company experienced in this type of operation is better equipped to handle this situation It is the owner s operators responsibility to ensu...

Page 28: ...hon valve is a safety feature designed to prevent fuel from siphoning out of the tank if the fuel feed line was ever cut or broken below the level of the fuel in the tank If the feed line ever broke s...

Page 29: ...nd drop to the bottom of the tank significantly reducing the level of ethanol in the fuel mixture in the upper level phase If the lower level phase consisting of water and ethanol is deep enough to re...

Page 30: ...Pumps Your vessel is equipped with two bilge pumps with one located in the aft section of the boat and the second one located in the forward part of the boat Access to the aft bilge pump is via the mo...

Page 31: ...VEWELL on the fish pack switch panel located under the port gunnel cap Inside the livewell there is an aerator spray head that allows you to control the flow of water To increase the flow of water tur...

Page 32: ...plugs must be installed before putting your boat in the water Fish box drain Fish Box Raw Water Washdown Operation Before operating the system make sure that the livewell raw water pickup valve is in...

Page 33: ...g absorption of oxygen and is unlikely to be noticed until the person is overcome Prolonged exposure to low concentration or very short exposure to high concentrations can result in asphyxiation and d...

Page 34: ...let fresh air circulate Carbon Monoxide Monitor The CO monitor is an electronic instrument that detects carbon monoxide The detector is very sensitive and will notify you before dangerous amounts of C...

Page 35: ...is a normal result of the outboard engine not being trimmed with the propeller shaft parallel to the water surface On most Mercury outboards a steering trim tab is located on the ventilation plate Thi...

Page 36: ...wheel is turned Filling and Maintenance A hydraulic steering system rarely needs to be refilled after the system is bled However if you ever need to add fluid to the system refer to the steering manu...

Page 37: ...optimum run angle for the boat to achieve best all around performance fuel consumption speed REFER TO OWNER S MANUAL PACKAGE FOR INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION 9 Emergency Engine Shutdown Swit...

Page 38: ...starboard side under the engine control unit The helm selector switch mechanically locks out the engine control unit to make sure that you can only control the engine from one helm The gear throttle...

Page 39: ...n 27 Cabin engine control Helm selector switch Exterior helm engine control Gear throttle mechanism Main helm Exterior helm Exterior Helm Dual Helm Hydraulic Steering Steering wheel Main helm pump Hyd...

Page 40: ...n the same location Also available is a removable center jump seat and backrest To install the seat simply slide the seat the steering wheel the helm pump forces hydraulic fluid through hoses to and f...

Page 41: ...et the base on the deck so that it locks into the catches located on the bottom of the seat base Next install the cush ion onto the seat base and the backrest cushion onto the seat back wall If your b...

Page 42: ...l when fully extended To install the sun awning canvas slide the welting piping located on front Table base Table leg Table Table storage Table leg storage 16 Cockpit Table optional On your boat a coc...

Page 43: ...the canvas to the hardtop Bimini with Enclosure In addition to the bimini clear vinyl panels can be installed to enclose the cockpit Each panel attaches to the bimini with a zipper and snaps or studs...

Page 44: ...32 Quicksilver 555PH System Component Overview and Operation Canvas Bimini Starboard enclosure panel Port enclosure panel Aft enclosure panel Bimini Deployed Full Enclosure...

Page 45: ...trol the delivery of DC power from the battery The battery switch is located on the aft cockpit wall When you turn the battery switch to the ON position power is provided from the battery to the entir...

Page 46: ...under dash closeout To access simply open the hatch forward of the helm 5 Fuses and Breakers Your boat will either have fuses or breakers protecting the DC electrical system If you have to replace a f...

Page 47: ...not recommend that you attempt to work on the boat s electrical system yourself Instead we recommend that you take your boat to your local authorized Quicksilver dealer for service Quicksilver reserve...

Page 48: ...Quicksilver 555PH Electrical Systems 36 DC Wiring Schematic...

Page 49: ...Quicksilver 555PH Electrical Systems 37 Fish Pack Schematic If equipped...

Page 50: ...erformance and overall look If it has been a while between inspections you might notice algae or slime growth on the hull This can be cleaned with a coarse towel or soft bristle brush The growth shoul...

Page 51: ...violet rays etc will take their toll on vinyl products causing them to lose their luster and texture To clean remove ordinary dirt and smudges with a mild soap and water solution Dry with a soft lint...

Page 52: ...of silicone spray a wax candle can be used to lubricate the zipper track Replace any missing fasteners or any fasteners showing signs of corrosion DO NOT use petroleum based products such as petroleum...

Page 53: ...our acrylic scratch resistant clean and minimize the deteriorating effects of sunlight To clean rinse the windscreen window thoroughly with clean water to remove any dust dirt particles salt water or...