Quicksilver Activ 505 Open, Owner'S Manual

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Page 3: ...ontains 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 of the equipment installed on your boat These include items such as engine controls electronics and stereos just to name a few The Owner s Manual will often refer to information provided by the man...

Page 4: ...any 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 make similar changes or modifications to models sold prior to the date of such changes QUICKSILVER A BRUNSWICK COMPANY INT 2240042 QUICKSILVER 505OP August 2016 ...

Page 5: ...n Lights 9 13 Engine 10 14 Trailering 10 15 Strong Points 10 System Component Overview and Operation 1 Fuel System 12 2 Bilge Pumps 14 3 Fire Prevention 15 4 Carbon Monoxide Monitor 16 5 Steering 18 6 Engine Controls 20 7 Emergency Engine Shutdown Switch 21 8 Instrumentation Package 22 9 Stereo optional 22 10 Bow Table optional 22 11 Center Aft Bench Seat Backrest 23 12 Helm Seat Configurations 23...

Page 6: ...ling 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 These regulations can vary depending on the country or region that you are located in Finally your boat must be registered with the proper navigation authorities A Declaration of Conformity is part of th...

Page 7: ...rd side of the hull under the gunwale if the boat has an optional swim platform and is your boat s most important identifying factor The CIN must be included in all correspondence related to the vessel Also of vital importance is the engine serial number s and part number s when ordering parts for your engine 6 Warranty You will find information regarding the Quicksilver warranty following the int...

Page 8: ... WHAT 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 with new or Brunswick Marine in EMEA certified remanufactured parts or refunding the purchase price of the Brunswick Marine in EMEA product Brunswick Marine in EMEA reserves the right to improve or mo...

Page 9: ...refurbished 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 and warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period In no event shall any repair or replacement under this Limited Warranty exceed the fair market value of the product as of the date ...

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 Unexpired warranty coverage can be transferred from one recreational use customer to a subsequent recreational use customer upon proper registration of the product Unexpired warranty coverage may be terminate...

Page 11: ...ge 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 provider 16 Any item exceeding the expressed coverage limits specified in any Brunswick Marine in EMEA Limited Warranty 17 Any defect or repair requiring redesign of the Quicksilver except pursuant ...

Page 12: ...EA 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 provision may not apply to each retail owner OWNER S OBLIGATIONS Contact the selling Brunswick Marine in EMEA dealer to set up an appointment for warranty repairs All warranty work or repairs must be referred...

Page 13: ...Activ 505OP Design Category C Length of Hull LH 4 81m Length Overall LMAX 5 07m Beam of Hull BH 2 06m Beam Max BMAX 2 12m Draft of Hull TH 0 37m Draft Max TMAX 0 77m Overall Height Ha 1 77m Light Craft Mass mLCC 862kg Maximum Load mMTL 468kg Fully Loaded Mass mLCC 1330kg Trailerable Mass mT 925kg Fuel Tank Capacity 90L BH BMAX TH TMAX Ha LH ...

Page 14: ... planing speeds keep all openings hatches lockers doorways and windows closed 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 3 Load Capacity The capacity plate located near the helm indicates the maximum weight and number of persons your boat can handle under calm sea conditions Do n...

Page 15: ...ncluding 2m Category D 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 capacity plate for the design category of your boat Gelcoat surfaces are slippery when wet Use extreme caution when walking on wet surfaces Never occupy the working decks while t...

Page 16: ...Quicksilver 505OP General Information 4 6 Safety Label Locations ...

Page 17: ... Bow hatch Console hatch Console windscreen Dash panel Helm seat cushion Helm seat backrest leaning post Midship rail P S Center aft bench seat backrest Rod holder P S Aft cleat P S Grab rail Transom ladder Navigation light base Motorwell access plate Engine rigging tube Access plate Fuel fill Starboard bench seat hatch Aft floor hatch Cup holder Windscreen rail Console ...

Page 18: ...ment Bow table Console cushion Console backrest Port aft cushion Port aft backrest Center aft cushion Center aft backrest Starboard aft cushion Starboard aft backrest Port sun kit cushion Bow cushion Bow conversion cushion Starboard sun kit cushion Ski pole Kicker motor bracket ...

Page 19: ...hbox drain plugs need to be in place before the boat goes in to the water Any fitting that will be underwater needs to be plugged or the seacock needs to be closed Fuel tank vent Cockpit drain P S Motorwell drain Garboard drain plug Aft bilge pump drain 9 Cockpit Storage Bow storage Console storage Helm seat storage Bench seat storage Do not store any equipment containing petrol outboard engines p...

Page 20: ...lic steering Air temperature sensor Stereo USB receptacle SC1000 tachometer SC1000 speedometer Please note that operator vision from the helm may be obstructed by high trim angles of the craft along with other factors such as outboard engine trim angles hull trim plane angles loading and load distribution speed acceleration transition from displacement to planing mode sea conditions rain and spray...

Page 21: ...rd to illuminate the port red starboard green bow lights showing other vessels that you are underway To turn on the Anchor light only push the upper part of the second switch illuminating the all around light white letting other boaters know that you are anchored at a given location The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea COLREG and the rules of the road require that a prope...

Page 22: ...along with full liquid loads This does not include gear weight usually associated with operating the vessel 15 Strong Points Cleats Your boat comes equipped with five cleats the two located on the bow and the two located at the stern are used to secure the boat to the dock while loading unloading or mooring The fifth cleat is installed on centerline aft of the anchor roller for tying off the rode ...

Page 23: ... lifting points specified Using the cleats for lifting is dangerous and could cause serious injury or death Always tow or be towed at a slow speed Never exceed the hull speed of a displacement craft when being towed It is the owner s operators responsibility to ensure that mooring lines towing lines anchor chains anchor lines and anchors are adequate for the vessel s intended use Owners should als...

Page 24: ...ue to trim and loading conditions so consider keeping at a minimum 25 reserve fuel in the tank Fuel tanks with levels less than 25 capacity can cause engine stalling problems due to fuel starvation or by allowing sediment and dirt to enter the fuel supply lines Keep the tank full and monitor the fuel level often to prevent this from happening Fuel Distribution Fuel is delivered from the tank to th...

Page 25: ...turation level will cause most of the ethanol in the fuel to separate from the bulk fuel and 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 reach the fuel inlet it could be pumped directly into the engine and cause significant problems Engine problems ...

Page 26: ... float switch when the water in the bilge reaches a predetermined level You can also manually operate the bilge pump at the console by pressing the bilge pump switch at the helm Inspect the bilge pump intakes and keep them free of dirt or material which may impede the flow of water through the pump To clean the pump strainer depress the lock tabs on both sides of the pump and lift the pump motor I...

Page 27: ...led or replaced when expired or discharged 4 Ensure that the fire fighting equipment is readily accessible when the boat is occupied 5 Inform the members of the crew about the location and operation of the fire fighting equipment the locations of discharge openings in to the engine space and the locations of escape routes and exits 6 Keep the bilges clean and check for fuel and gas vapors or fuel ...

Page 28: ...ed until the person is overcome Prolonged exposure to low concentration or very short exposure to high concentrations can result in asphyxiation and death Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide poisoning include dizziness headaches ringing in the ears nausea or unconsciousness GET MEDICAL ATTENTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE These symptoms are often confused with seasickness or intoxication so those affected may no...

Page 29: ...very sensitive and will notify you before dangerous amounts of CO can accumulate which will allow you to take measures to dissipate the gas from the affected areas When there is a buildup of CO in the cabin the monitor will alert the occupants by flashing a DANGER light and sounding an alarm The CO monitor is powered through a breaker on the battery panel in the cockpit It is important that you re...

Page 30: ...ther equipment that burns fuel contain Carbon Monoxide Carbon Monoxide can kill you Open all doors hatches curtains and windows to allow fresh air to circulate Never ignore an alarm To reduce the risk of Carbon Monoxide poisoning test the monitor operation when not in use for 10 days or more 5 Steering Your boat may come equipped with a mechanical cable or hydraulic steering system Mechanical Stee...

Page 31: ...manual in owner s manual packet for complete instructions and warranty information Steering Trim Tab Adjustment Steering trim tab Hydraulic Steering The basic hydraulic steering system for a single engine boat contains a steering wheel a hydraulic helm pump a hydraulic steering cylinder and hydraulic hoses Operation When turning the steering wheel the helm pump forces hydraulic fluid through hoses...

Page 32: ...tton will automatically re engage the shifting mechanism Power Trim Tilt The power trim located on the side of the gear shift throttle handle allows you to raise and lower the engine for trailering and launching the boat It also allows you to adjust the engine to create the optimum run angle for the boat to achieve best all around performance fuel consumption speed Refer to the engine manufacturer...

Page 33: ...d a lanyard Before operating the boat one end of the lanyard must be connected to the shut off switch while the other end is connected to the operator If an emergency arises where the engine must be shut down pull the lanyard cord to release it from the shut off switch which in turn shuts down the engine This switch is designed to shut the engine off when the operator of the boat leaves the contro...

Page 34: ...im gauge If the engine installed on your boat is larger than 60HP the instrument package includes a SmartCraftTM tachometer and speedometer multi gauge system By pressing the mode button on the gauge specific information vital to the safe operation of the vessel can be displayed Refer to your SmartCraftTM gauge owner s manual for specific information on how to get the most out of the multi gauge d...

Page 35: ...figurations The helm bench seat has an articulating support bar that allows for multiple seating configurations With the support bar located in the aft position you can comfortably sit while operating the boat By rotating the support bar to the center position you can now operate the boat in a standing position and use the support bar as a bolster to lean on Finally by rotating the support bar to ...

Page 36: ... cushion Bow cushion Sun lounge extension port cushion Sun lounge extension stb cushion Sun lounge extension port panel Sun lounge filler panel Sun lounge extension stb panel Bow sun lounge kit Bow sun lounge kit with extensions 14 Ski Pole optional Your boat may come equipped with an optional ski pole for water skiing To use remove the ski pole deck plate located on centerline in front of the mot...

Page 37: ...ify that the deck plate is properly installed Failure to do so may result in injury or death Remove the ski pylon from the base before raising engine to trailer mode to avoid any damage to the engine cowl Only tow water skis or wakeboards Do not tow parasails kits or other boats Do not tow more than two persons at one time Use caution with skier in tow as rope may snap back into cockpit when relea...

Page 38: ...ound while the boat is underway 4 Battery Switch Your vessel is equipped with a battery switch to control the delivery of DC power from the battery The battery switch panel is located in the aft lounge storage tub When you turn the battery switch to the ON position power is provided from the battery to the entire boat To turn on power rotate the switch clockwise 90 degrees to the ON position Never...

Page 39: ...e battery switch panel there are two thermal breakers while at the helm there is an a fuse panel accessible via the console storage hatch To access simply remove the snap curtain located on the aft wall of the console Fuses and breakers ATO ATC fuse Thermal breaker ANL fuse Magnetic breaker If a fuse or breaker is replaced with one that has a lower amperage it may not be sufficient to carry the el...

Page 40: ...ctrical schematics were generated by the Electrical Engineering Department for technical reference and service technicians Quicksilver does 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 reserves the right to change or update the electrical system on any...

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Page 42: ...performance 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 should be cleaned immediately after the boat has been removed from the water If the growth is allowed to dry it will be much harder to remove Compounding may be necessary to remove more stubborn stains an...

Page 43: ...a 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 free cloth or towel More difficult stains can be cleaned using rubbing alcohol isopropyl alcohol Rinse cleaned area with fresh water and dry with a clean soft lint free cloth or towel Your cushions ...

Page 44: ... 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 jelly on the zippers or fasteners Vinyl Windows The canvas on your boat may incorporate Eisenglass polycarbonate windows Regular cleaning utilizing compatible cleaners coupled with proper maintenanc...

Page 45: ...your 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 environmental agents before applying cleaning products Use your bare hand with plenty of water to feel and dislodge any stuck on dirt or foreign particles This should be done frequently to avoid buil...

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Page 47: ...___________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ Certify that I have received the Owner s Manual for the following boat Brand __QUICKSILVER__ Model ______________________________ Craft Identification Number located on the starboard side of the transom This small craft is covered by the warranty conditions cited in the information delivered with th...