Edgewater Networks 185CC, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual 185DC REVISED 6 22 05...

Page 2: ...boat large or small We believe you ll have many years of enjoyment from your new EdgeWater and thank you for entrusting your leisure time to one of our fine products This manual has been assembled to...

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Page 4: ...ntation 10 Chapter 4 Fuel System 12 4 1 General 12 4 2 Fuel Fill 12 4 3 Fuel Vent 12 4 4 Fueling 12 4 5 Fuel System Maintenance 13 4 6 Fuel Filters 13 Chapter 5 Electrical System 13 5 1 General 13 5 2...

Page 5: ...d 20 9 3 Safe Operation 21 9 4 Towing or Being Towed 22 9 5 Stopping the Boat 22 9 6 Docking 23 9 7 After Operation 23 9 8 Trailering Your Boat 23 9 9 Launching Your Boat 24 9 10 Retrieving Your Boat...

Page 6: ...re than 500 or if the boat is completely lost a formal report must be made within 10 days Questions regarding accidents may be directed to the Boating Safety Hotline 800 368 5647 Education Whether or...

Page 7: ...nd forth Keeping the wheel in the center without overcompensating for the slight wandering will prevent over steering and reduce the tendency to wander Steering System Maintenance Routine system inspe...

Page 8: ...an oil tank in the aft port locker Make sure this tank always has a sufficient amount of the recommended 2 cycle oil for your cruise plus some reserve 4 cycle engines require oil be maintained in the...

Page 9: ...ist you in the proper selection of a propeller for your boat This selection is based on the horsepower of the engine and its relationship to the size and weight of the boat Propeller sizes are determi...

Page 10: ...n your boat Every boat is not equipped with full instrumentation All factory installed Yamaha engines include Yamaha s digital multifunction tachometer and speedometer Refer to your engine operators m...

Page 11: ...reading prior to fill up and how may gallons to top off the tank at each fill up Make sure the boat is floating the same position By subtracting the amount to top off from total fuel capacity you can...

Page 12: ...s manufacture If any odor of gasoline is detected immediately shut off all engines and electrical devices until the source and condition of the odor has been determined and eliminated Have a fire exti...

Page 13: ...the transom area of your EdgeWater 185DC This is a fuel water separator type of filter and is designed to prevent water from entering your engine The fuel filter element is a spin off type element At...

Page 14: ...em to overheat and burn out Inspect all wiring for breaks loose terminals and sound insulation Replace worn or deteriorated components Check the electrolyte level in the batteries regularly and fill w...

Page 15: ...a diaphragm pump mounted on the inside of the passengers console and a shower head assembly The pump is controlled by the freshwater switch on the control panel The diaphragm pump is fed by a freshwat...

Page 16: ...utomatic bilge pump are located The bilge pump is designed with an internal float so that it automatically turns on if the water in the sump rises or it may also be activated by a momentary switch on...

Page 17: ...of water maintaining your position will be very important to being recovered 8 Safety Equipment 8 1 Required Safety Equipment Contact the U S Coast Guard Boating Safety Hotline at 1 800 368 5647 or 1...

Page 18: ...maintenance check to make sure your extinguisher is still operable Never discharge your fire extinguisher to see if it still works This will cause it to lose pressure If it is accidentally discharged...

Page 19: ...ou have the correct safety gear aboard and is it in good working order Make sure all fire extinguishers are in good working order It is advisable to carry jackets or foul weather gear in the event of...

Page 20: ...at s wake damage Never operate the boat while under the influence of alcohol Make sure someone else on board knows how to operate the boat in the event you are injured and unable to operate the boat I...

Page 21: ...s as seen from Seaward portside green 5 Daymark 3 Can Buoy 6 Daymark 4 Nun Buoy Lateral Aids as seen from Seaward starboard side red Lighted Buoy green light 7 Lighted Buoy red light 2 9 3 Safe Operat...

Page 22: ...lt situation does not become worse This comes under a longstanding unwritten law of the sea that one boater will aid another in time of distress The 1971 Boating Safety Act grants protection to those...

Page 23: ...e engine A full fuel tank is less subject to condensation and therefore less fuel problems If you will be leaving the boat for an extended period use a good fuel stabilizer Each engine manufacturer ma...

Page 24: ...wing the trailer toward the correct direction with the tow vehicle It is prudent to go to a large paved area with little traffic to practice these maneuvers before attempting them on the boat ramp Rem...

Page 25: ...and biodegradable boat cleanser Stubborn areas may be cleaned with a non abrasive cleaner Harsh abrasives and chemical cleaners are not recommended as they can damage the gelcoat shorten its life and...

Page 26: ...EdgeWater has a bilge area in the after part of the boat This can be maintained well by periodically using a boat bilge cleaner Follow the directions carefully 10 2 Engine If you have a new engine wit...

Page 27: ...ine s powerhead with a non conductive lubricant spray Do not spray directly on joints that are lubricated with grease as some lubricant sprays may dissolve grease Grease all external zert fittings on...

Page 28: ...staining 12 4 Trailer Check the wheel bearings for water Clean and repack replace as necessary Check the tires for proper inflation Try to store the boat and trailer with the bow slightly elevated so...

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