Sea Pro 248, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual and Quick Reference Guide 2017 WWW SEAPROMFG COM 248BAYSERIES ...

Page 2: ...21 Compass 21 Bilge Pump 22 Livewells Sea Cocks 23 Navigation Anchor Lighting 25 Trim tab Control 26 Static Jack Plate 26 Hydraulic Jack Plate 27 Power Pole 27 Raw Water Wash Down 28 Fresh Water System 29 Fuel System Integrated Fuel System 30 Fuel System Diagram 31 Fuel System Performance 32 Fuel Water Separator 33 Maintenance 34 Storage 37 Recommissioning 38 Schematics Wiring Diagrams Deck Wiring...

Page 3: ... wording letter from Jimmy and Preston to the new SEA PRO BOAT owners thanking them for their purchase and for being part of the Team Visit our website at www seapromfg com for information on the entire SEA PRO model line up From the entire SEA PRO family thank you for purchasing one of our boats We know it will bring you many years of enjoyment Jimmy Hancock and Preston Wrenn ...

Page 4: ...ormational tool SEA PRO BOATS suggests that you maintain a copy of this manual on board for future use and reference The information contained is subject to change When your SEA PRO boat requires Service Maintenance or Warranty Work it should be taken to an Authorized and Approved SEA PRO BOATS dealer To find a SEA PRO BOATS dealer near you call 1 803 694 2644 Ver 1 0 248 17 ...

Page 5: ...ATE REGISTRATION IGNITION KEY ENGINE MAKE MODEL SERIAL MAKE OF BLADES DIAMETER PITCH PART MAKE MODEL SERIAL NAME PHONE STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE SALES PERSON BOAT INFORMATION ENGINE INFORMATION PROPELLER INFORMATION OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT DEALER INFORMATION ...

Page 6: ...ERIES SPECIFICATIONS 248 SPECIFICATIONS Length 24 8 Beam 8 9 Fuel Capacity 70 Gal Max Horse Power 300 H P Live Well 2 EA 30 Gal Deadrise Transom 15 Degrees Draft 15 Fish Box 150 Quarts Dry Weight No Motor 3000 LBS ...

Page 7: ...torage Bow Lockable Rod Storage 2 with LED Lighting Large Insulated Fish Box Custom Anchor Locker Under Gunwale Rod Storage with Reel Pads Under Gunwale LED Lighting Aerated and Pressurized Bait Wells 2 with LED Lighting and No Clog Drain System Easy Access Lazarette for Batteries and Seacocks Easy Access Trolling Motor Battery Floor Locker Trolling Motor Panel with TM Plug and Trim Switch Automat...

Page 8: ...i5 Trolling Motor Battery Charging System Pump Out Head Porta Potty Underwater Lights Bow Stern Casting Chairs Flip Up Leaning Post Bolsters Deluxe Café Brown Upholstery Bow Cushion Helm Pad Mister Cooling System Turbo Swing Ski Tow Optional Hull Colors Fresh Water Tank with Pull Out Shower Hydraulic Jack Plate Bow and or Stern Casting Chair Custom Canvas Options Spray Shield Gull Wings etc Fender...

Page 9: ...rmation can also be found on your copy of the SEA PRO Warranty Certificate Federal and State Laws require a power boat to be registered in the state of primary use Registration numbers and validation stickers must be displayed according the local and state regulations The registration certificate must be kept on board when boating The Hull Identification Number is required on the registration form...

Page 10: ...oat and the capabilities and knowledge of the operator Never operate your boat while under the influence of drugs or alcohol Be aware of Your Passenger s Safety at all times Reduce speeds when visibility is limited in foggy weather in rough waters in congested areas when people are swimming or participating in other water activities nearby and when in close proximity to structures and other boats ...

Page 11: ...AL DISTRESS SIGNALS ON COASTAL WATERS GREAT LAKES AND RIVER MOUTHS GREATHER THAN 2 MILES WIDE Minimum of 3 day use and 3 night use or 3 day night combination pyrotechnic devices Non pyrotechnic substitutes 1 orange flag day use and 1 electric S O S signal light night use SOUND PRODUCING DEVICES Horn or whistle recommended to signal intentions or position Your SEA PRO boat comes standard with an el...

Page 12: ...nd investigate possible causes Immediately take corrective action and seek Medical Attention if necessary Carbon Monoxide can accumulate anywhere around the vessel especially near back decks swim platforms the helm and inside enclosed areas Potential causes of Carbon Monoxide gas accumulation and or concentration include A blockage of exhaust by a nearby obstruction dock or barrier Idling in place...

Page 13: ...verability Vessels engaged in fishing Vessels not under power rowboats canoes sailboats etc There are three types of situations you may encounter with other vessels in which the Navigation Rules apply Meeting Head On When two vessels meet head on neither has the right of way It is preferred that both vessels decrease speed and turn to the right in order to pass port to port Each vessel may sound t...

Page 14: ...rt blast Overtaking Passing When a vessel Burdened overtakes or passes another vessel Privileged from behind the vessel being passed has the right of way The passing vessel must make any adjustments necessary to maintain safety and to remain out of the way of the vessel being passed The vessel being passed should maintain it s course and speed If passing on the Port side each vessel may sound the ...

Page 15: ...informational labels are located on your SEA PRO boat calling attention to important information and potential safety concerns SEA PRO BOATS encourages you to become familiar with these labels and their location If any of these labels become damaged please contact your local SEA PRO BOATS authorized dealer for replacements 300 H P MOTOR 350 H P MOTOR ...

Page 16: ...States This prohibition includes any discharge that causes a film or discoloration of the surface of the water or causes a sludge or emulsion beneath the surface of the water Violators are subject to substantial civil and or criminal sanctions including fines and imprisonment The U S Coast Guard regulations strictly prohibit dumping of plastic refuse or other garbage mixed with plastic upon or int...

Page 17: ...e are four 4 switch positions OFF 1 2 1 2 that provide the following functions OFF In this position power is disconnected from all systems and should be used when the vessel is being stored or not in use This prevents any unnecessary power drain from the batteries should an operating system be accidentally left on 1 or 2 In these positions all power and current is supplied from either the Starboar...

Page 18: ...tdown will occur should the operator leave the Helm Controls be accidentally knocked down inside the vessel or be ejected overboard from the vessel The lanyard should be long enough to prevent inadvertent Engine Shutdown Before starting the engine take the following steps Ensure the Switch Clip is fully secured in the Shutdown Switch Ensure the Lanyard is not tangled or wrapped around any objects ...

Page 19: ...osition other than Neutral Thus preventing accidental movement of the vessel when starting the engine Refer to the Engine Owner s Manual for Operation and Specifications Every Engine and Shift Throttle Control unit comes with a function allowing the engine to be operated at a higher than idle RPM range while in Neutral for Cold Starting and Warm Up purposes Refer to the Engine Owner s Manual for O...

Page 20: ...nder located on the motor bracket causing the motor to turn 5 Position Tilt The Steering System also includes a Tilt Wheel Feature which allows the operator to position the steering wheel in five positions for comfort Activate the tilt lock lever below the steering wheel to adjust the position Releasing of the lock lever will lock the steering wheel into the desired angle and position Easy Access ...

Page 21: ...osition switch Middle is the Off position Up activates the Navigation Instrumentation and Compass lighting Down activates only the Anchor Light LIGHTS CTSY LIVE This is a three positon switch Middle is the Off position Up activates all of the vessel s courtesy lights as well as the livewell lights Down activates only the livewell lights ACCESSORRY 1 2 and 3 These activate any 12 Volt Custom instal...

Page 22: ...ia a Thru Hull fitting located on the starboard side of the vessel at the rear NOTE The bilge pump is wired to have a constant power supply from the batteries even when the Battery Selector Switch is turned to the OFF position This allows the bilge pump to operate when the vessel is left unattended It is important to keep debris and build up away from the Free Float switch to prevent unnecessary p...

Page 23: ...ion and is open when moved to a vertical position Located under the rear bench seat are the drain valves for each of the livewells The port valve controls the livewell located at the bow forward livewell and the starboard valve controls the aft livewell The drain valves are closed when the handle is in a Vertical position and are open when moved to a Horizontal position Prior to operating your liv...

Page 24: ...e flow control valve to regulate the flow of water so there is a balance between the incoming water flow and the exiting water flow through the overflow valve Rotating counter clockwise will open the valve allowing more flow while rotating clockwise will close the valve reducing the flow To drain your Livewells flip the switch on the Helm Switch panel to turn the pump off close the seacock and pos...

Page 25: ...e Port left side light is RED The 360o all around anchor light is also LED and is WHITE and it mounted on a stainless steel pole For vessels without a T Top The mounting receptacle is located at the stern on the starboard side of the vessel Flip open the cover and insert the 360o Light Pole and rotate clockwise to lock into place For vessels with a T Top If your vessel has been outfitted with a T ...

Page 26: ...e weight distribution Correct listing caused by strong cross winds Improve handling in choppy or rough water The control panel for the Trim tabs is located on the Helm The Port and Starboard Trim Tabs can be operated independently LED s provide visual indication of the position of each tab and control labels indicate BOW Down or UP operation Refer to the Owner s Manual for further operation mainte...

Page 27: ...nformation Power Pole Your SEA PRO boat may have a Power Pole shallow water anchor system installed as an optional equipment upgrade The Power Pole system uses a hinged light weight metal arm that extends down and away from a the boat s transom A hydraulic pump drives the integrated fiberglass spike into the bottom to hold the boat in the prime position The Power Pole Blade edition is stronger fas...

Page 28: ... the starboard storage compartment It will be next to the deluxe tackle storage compartment if your SEA PRO 248 has been outfitted with them The outlet connection includes a tethered cap that should remain in place on the outlet when the system is not in use 1 Open the Seacock located at the bottom of the port livewell pump The seacock is closed when the handle is in a horizontal position and is o...

Page 29: ...cated inside of the helm mounted on the port side helm wall Turn the pump on to pressurize and use the system by flipping the switch on the Helm Switch Panel labeled PUMPS FRESH WATER It is always a good idea to completely drain the remaining water from the fresh water tank after each outing This will ensure that there is no standing water to become stagnant and not usable It is recommended to san...

Page 30: ...l vapors into the environment than allowed by regulations Hydrocarbon Emissions released into the atmosphere Improper venting and vapor control can allow untreated hydrocarbon emissions to be released into the atmosphere Fueling Spit Back and Spillage over filling of fuel and the unchecked increase in pressure can cause fuel to dangerously spit back through the fueling fill cap onto the operator a...

Page 31: ...PONENTS Deck Fill Vent Com bination Cap Fuel Inlet Control Valve In Line or On tank P Trap Thru Hull Exit Carbon Canister Grade Valve Fuel Limit Vent Valve Fuel Tank Anti Siphon Valve Fuel Vapor Deck Fill Inlet Fuel System Diagram ...

Page 32: ...e ambient temperature increases fuel expansion occurs and vapor pressure increases The Fuel Limit Vent Valve will allow the emissions to escape through the Carbon Canister which scrubs and cleans the fuel vapor of the harmful hydrocarbons and releases it through the P Trap If the tank is filled to the level that causes the Fuel Limit Vent Valve to close the Grade Valve will allow the emissions to ...

Page 33: ...n rust and corrode internal engine parts Microbes can grow in the presence of water creating sludge and clogging the engine and it s components The fuel travels into the Fuel Water Separator and through a coalescing micron filter that changes small water particles into larger droplets Being that water is heavier than fuel these droplets fall by gravity to the lower part of the filter with the clea...

Page 34: ...t twice per year Your usage and operating environment may dictate additional waxing intervals Do not wax over growth or surface dirt debris ensure your SEA PRO boat has been thoroughly washed and rinsed prior to waxing Use a high quality was designed for marine gel coats Refer to your SEA PRO BOATS authorized dealer for suggested brands General Hull and Deck Surface Washing Always use a cleaning a...

Page 35: ...om the boat remove the Negative cable first When re installing a battery always attach the Negative cable last Refer to your Battery Owner s Manual for proper cleaning of the terminals and maintaining proper fluid levels Batteries will self discharge during extended periods of non use and should be recharged properly prior to being put into service Disconnect the battery terminals Negative first a...

Page 36: ...artment with clean fresh water and let stand for an additional two to three hours Completely drain each compartment If there is a smell of bleach remaining in the compartment perform an additional fresh water rinse As an alternative to using a bleach solution Mix a few tablespoons of baking soda in a gallon of water Use the solution with a rag or soft bristle brush to scrub the surfaces of each co...

Page 37: ...ating seals Propeller Remove the prop and apply a coating of grease to the shaft and threads Grease Fittings treat all fittings with the recommended lubricant Fresh Water Washdown If your SEA PRO boat has a fresh water washdown system installed turn on the pump open all connections and outlets and drain all water from the fresh water tank and lines Run the pump until the system is completely empty...

Page 38: ...for any debris or nesting animals Remove and clean as necessary Install drain plugs Filters and in line strainers Install charged and properly maintained batteries Fill the fresh water tank and thoroughly flush out all antifreeze solution from all connections and outlets Drain the system and sanitize the tank and lines Dilute 1 4 cup of household bleach for each 15 gallons of capacity into a gallo...

Page 39: ...248 BAY SERIES 39 SCHEMATICS WIRING DIAGRAMS 248 Bay Deck Wiring Harness Diagram ...

Page 40: ...40 248 BAY SERIES SCHEMATICS WIRING DIAGRAMS 248 Bay Hull Wiring Harness Diagram ...

Page 41: ...248 BAY SERIES 41 SCHEMATICS WIRING DIAGRAMS 248 Bay Battery Wiring Harness Diagram ...

Page 42: ...42 248 BAY SERIES SCHEMATICS WIRING DIAGRAMS 248 Bay Amp Power Wiring Diagram ...

Page 43: ...248 BAY SERIES 43 SCHEMATICS WIRING DIAGRAMS 248 Bay Dash Helm Switch Panel Diagram ...

Page 44: ...44 248 BAY SERIES SCHEMATICS WIRING DIAGRAMS 248 Bay Inside Helm Console Wiring Diagram ...

Page 45: ...248 BAY SERIES 45 SCHEMATICS WIRING DIAGRAMS 248 Bay Trolling Motor Trim Control Panel Wiring Diagram ...

Page 46: ...46 248 BAY SERIES SCHEMATICS WIRING DIAGRAMS 248 Bay Hard Top Optional Switch Panel Diagram ...

Page 47: ...248 BAY SERIES 47 SCHEMATICS WIRING DIAGRAMS 248 Bay Hard Top Optional Wiring Harness Diagram ...

Page 48: ...EL FILL BOND GREEN HORN ORANGE WHITE LIVEWELL 1 BROWN WHITE LIVEWELL 2 BROWN YELLOW LIVEWELL LTS BLUE WHITE MACERATOR BROWN GREEN NAV LIGHT GRAY PORT FRONT SPKR WHITE BLACK PORT FRONT SPKR WHITE PORT REAR SPKR GREEN BLACK PORT REAR SPKR GREEN RAW WATER BROWN BLACK STBD FRONT SPKR GRAY BLACK STBD FRONT SPKR GRAY STBD REAR SPKR PURPLE BLACK STBD REAR SPKR PURPLE UNDER WATER LTS BLUE RED BATT POSITIV...

Page 49: ...arranty Registration is a condition precedent to warranty coverage It is the sole responsibility of the original purchaser to require the dealer to fill out and submit the warranty registration form on the home page of the Sea Pro website seapromfg com within 10 days of the date of sale SEA PRO BOATS LLC LIMITED WARRANTY ...

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