Quicksilver Activ 555, Owner'S Manual

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Page 3: ...ains 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 manufa...

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 2240044C QUICKSILVER 555OP AUGUST 2018 ...

Page 5: ...13 Engine 10 14 Trailering 10 15 Strong Points 10 System Component Overview and Operation 1 Fuel System 12 2 Bilge Pump 14 3 Fire Prevention 15 4 Carbon Monoxide Monitor 16 5 Steering 18 6 Engine Control 19 7 Emergency Engine Shutdown Switch 20 8 Instrumentation Package 20 9 Active Trim optional 21 10 Stereo optional 21 11 Bow Table optional 22 12 Center Aft Bench Seat Backrest 22 13 Bow Sun Loung...

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: ...ry C Length of Hull LH 5 29m Length Overall LMAX 5 47m Length Overall LMAX OPTIONS 5 84m Beam of Hull BH 2 23m Beam Max BMAX 2 29m Draft of Hull TH 0 36m Draft Max TMAX 0 76m Overall Height Ha 1 83m Light Craft Mass mLCC 997kg Maximum Load mMTL 572kg Fully Loaded Mass mLDM 1569kg Trailerable Mass mT 1075kg Fuel Tank Capacity 110L BH BMAX TH TMAX Ha LH LMAX OPTIONS ...

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 555OP General Information 4 6 Safety Label Locations ...

Page 17: ... Dash panel Helm bucket seats Fuel tank access plate Midship rail P S 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 Aft floor hatch Cup holder Windscreen rail Console Port aft backrest Port aft cushion Folding center aft bench seat back Starboard aft backrest Center aft backrest Center aft cushion Starb...

Page 18: ... optional equipment Bow conversion cushion Bow table Leaning post Port extended swim platform Ski pole Starboard extended swim platform Starboard sun lounge extension cushion Port sun lounge extension cushion Console cushion Console backrest Kicker motor bracket ...

Page 19: ...nding on the type of boat you may have underwater fittings that need drain plugs Garboard drain plugs and fishbox 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 9 Cockpit Storage Bow storage Console storage Bench seat storage Do not store any equipment containing petrol outboard engines ...

Page 20: ... Air temperature sensor Stereo Active trim SC1000 speedometer SC1000 tachometer 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 darkness and f...

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: ...due 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 t...

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: ...d 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 not...

Page 29: ...hat detects carbon monoxide The detector is 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 pane...

Page 30: ...xide 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 comes equipped with a hydraulic steering system The basic system for a single engine boat contains a steering wheel a hydraulic helm pump a hydraulic st...

Page 31: ...ontroller the button is located at the center of the throttle control and when moved back to the center position the button 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 optimu...

Page 32: ...nt activation Do not let the lanyard become entangled Emergency Engine Shutdown Switch Engine shutdown safety switch Switch clip attached to switch Lanyard Switch clip attached to operator 8 Instrumentation Package Depending on the type of engine installed on your boat you will either have analog or SmartCraftTM gauges installed For boats with engines 60HP or less analog gauges come standard This ...

Page 33: ...f the dash Refer to the manufacturer s manual for complete instructions and warranty DAB antenna Stereo Stereo On resume button Off button Profile selection Active trim keypad Active Trim 10 Stereo optional Your boat may come equipped with an AM FM stereo with Bluetooth The stereo unit is located on the dash and you can connect an external player for music playback through the boat s stereo via th...

Page 34: ... and lock the table leg into the base plate Finally screw the table onto the table leg 12 Center Aft Bench Seat Backrest Located on the aft bench seat the center backrest can be rotated forward so that the engine can be raised to trailer position To rotate simply unlatch the backrest and flip it forward Before trimming the engine to trailer mode make sure that the back bench backrest is rotated fo...

Page 35: ... cushion all the way to the front and then fold the bow conversion cushion on top of the filler panel The curved side of the bow conversion cushion should meet the curve of the bow seat filler cushion As an additional option your boat may be equipped with removable sun lounge extensions These extensions are self locking between the console seat sun lounge filler and the cockpit walls Sun lounge ma...

Page 36: ...r located next to the battery switch panel in the cockpit Leaning post lid Leaning post base Footrest Leaning post cushion 12v electric cooler Breaker panel Leaning Post 15 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 motorwell The ski pylon slides into the deck plate and connect...

Page 37: ... the stern eyes at the transom of your boat The deck plate is a downflooding point When the ski pole is not in use verify 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...

Page 38: ...y box installed on your boat This will ensure that the battery will not move around 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 T...

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...

Page 41: ...Quicksilver 555OP Electrical Systems 29 DC Wiring Schematic ...

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: ... to feel and dislodge any stuck on dirt or foreign particles This should be done frequently to avoid build up of salt water dirt and other environmental contaminants Using a soft non abrasive cloth wash windows inside and out with a mild soap and water solution Rinse completely with cool water Do not use detergents Blot dry with a soft cloth or chamois to prevent water spots Never use a dry cloth ...

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Page 47: ...____________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ Certify that I have received the Owner s Manual for the following boat Brand __Quicksilver ________ Model __555 Open __________ 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 the...