Engine Serial Number: _____________________________________________ Hull Identification Number:__________________________________________ Hull Identification Number • The Hull Identification Number (HIN) is located just below the deck gunnel at the starboard aft corner of the boat. • Record the HIN (and the engine serial number) in the space provided above. • Include the HIN with any correspondence or orders. © 2011 Bayliner Technical Publications. All rights reserved.
CONTENTS Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 1 Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges 25 Dimensions and Tank Capacities 1 Dealer Service 1 Warranty Information 1 Boating Experience 2 Qualified Maintenance 2 Special Care for Moored Boats 2 Engine & Accessory Guidelines & Literature 3 Steering 25 Shift/Throttle Controls 25 Power Trim & Tilt 25 Trim Tabs 25 Gauges 26 Propeller 3 Safety Standards 4 Boat Lifting 5 Carbon Monoxide (CO) 6 CO Facts 6 Factors that Increase the Effects of CO Poisoning 6 Where & How CO Can Accumula
Chapter 6: Deck Equipment 38 Chapter 10: Electrical System 46 Cleats & Bow/Stern Eyes 38 Canvas & Vinyl Tops & Enclosures 38 12-Volt DC System 47 Installing the Bimini Top & Enclosure Curtains 39 Canvas Care 40 Clear Vinyl Care 41 Chapter 7: Appliances & Entertainment Systems 42 Alcohol/110-Volt Electric Stove (If Equipped) 42 Refrigerator (If Equipped) 43 Audio Equipment 43 Chapter 8: Convertible Seats, Beds, & Tables 44 Dinette To V-Berth Conversion 44 Batteries 47 Battery Switch (If Equipped with
Hazard Boxes & Symbols The hazard boxes and symbols shown below are used throughout this supplement to call attention to potentially dangerous situations which could lead to either personal injury or product damage. Read all warnings carefully and follow all safety instructions. ! DANGER! This box alerts you to immediate hazards which WILL cause severe personal injury or death if the warning is ignored.
245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! • This Owner’s Manual Supplement provides specific information about your boat that is not covered in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual. • The Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual contains general information about safe operating practices, general boating regulations, and general maintenance techniques. Information that is more specific to your particular boat is found in this Owner’s Manual Supplement.
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Boating Experience ! WARNING! CONTROL HAZARD! An experienced operator MUST be in control of your boat at ALL times. Do NOT operate your boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If this is your first boat or if you are changing to a type of boat you are not familiar with, for your own comfort and safety, get handling and operating experience before assuming command of your boat.
245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Engine & Accessory Guidelines & Literature NOTICE BEFORE starting or working on your engine(s), read the engine manual. NOTICE BEFORE using the accessories on your boat, read the accessory manuals. NOTICE BEFORE storing your boat, refer to your engine and accessory manuals for storage/winterization instructions. NOTICE Certain modifications to your boat WILL result in cancellation of your warranty protection.
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Safety Standards ! DANGER! FALLING and ROTATING PROPELLER HAZARD! • NEVER allow anyone to ride on parts of your boat NOT designed for such use. • Sitting on seat-backs, lounging on the forward deck, bow riding, gunwale riding or occupying the transom platform while underway is especially hazardous and WILL cause personal injury or death.
245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Boat Lifting WARNING! ! PERSONAL INJURY and/or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! • Lifting slings can slip on the hull, which could cause serious injury or death. • ALWAYS secure the forward lifting sling to the aft lifting sling BEFORE lifting. This will reduce the risk of sling slippage. ! WARNING! PERSONAL INJURY and/or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! NEVER lift any boat using the cleats, or the bow/stern eyes.
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Carbon Monoxide (CO) ! DANGER! • Carbon monoxide gas (CO) is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and extremely dangerous. • ALL engines, generators, and fuel burning appliances produce CO as exhaust. • Prolonged exposure to low concentrations or very quick exposure to high concentrations WILL cause BRAIN DAMAGE or DEATH. • Teak surfing, dragging, or water skiing within 20 feet of a moving watercraft can be fatal.
245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Where & How CO Can Accumulate Stationary conditions that increase CO accumulations include: Using engine, generator, or other fuel burning device when boat is moored in a confined space. Mooring too close to another boat that is using its engine, generator, or other fuel burning device. Running your engne or generator with full canvas and vinyl enclosures installed.
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement How to Protect Yourself & Others From CO • Know where and how CO may accumulate in and around your boat (see previous page). • Stay away from the transom while the vessel is idling or underway – The transom is where carbon monoxide collects while idling or underway. • Avoid Other Idling Vessels – Idling vessels produce concentrated levels of carbon monoxide. • Always maintain fresh air circulation throughout your boat.
245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! CO Monitor ! DANGER! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD! CO monitor installation or replacement shall be done by qualified personnel ONLY. NEVER disconnect your CO monitor. NOTICE • The stereo memory and the CO monitor place small but constant drains on the battery. • If equipped, plug into shore power with the battery charger turned On whenever your boat will be unattended for an extended amount of time.
245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Locations Exterior Views Hull Views 10
245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Locations Deck Views 11
Chapter 2: Locations Helm NOTE: TYPICAL HELM LAYOUT SHOWN. ACTUAL LAYOUT MAY VARY DEPENDING ON ENGINE AND ACCESSORY OPTIONS.
245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Locations Component Locations 12-Volt DC Accessory Outlets (2 Total): • One is located at the forward end of the galley assembly. • One is located at the helm. 12- Volt DC Push-to-Reset Circuit Breakers: Located at the helm, under the dash. 110-Volt AC Panel (If Equipped): Located in the cabin, next to the galley sink.
Chapter 2: Locations Battery or Batteries: Located on the port side of the engine room. Battery Charger (If Equipped): Located on the port side of the engine room, on the forward wall. Battery Switches: Located in the storage hatch under the helm seat. Bilge Blower Switch: Located on the helm switch panel.
245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Locations Bilge Pumps (2 Total): • The aft bilge pump is located in the engine room bilge. • If your cabin entry steps are removeable; access to the forward bilge pump is through the hatch in the bottom step. • If your cabin entry steps are not removeable; access to the forward bilge pump is through a floor hatch at the bottom of the forward wall in the aft berth.
Chapter 2: Locations CO Monitor: Located on the starboard side of the cabin, on the aft wall. Depth Sounder Tranducer: Located in the engine room bilge. Freshwater Fill Deck Fitting: Located on the starboard aft deck.
245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Locations Freshwater Pump: Located above the transom, on the port side of the engine room. Freshwater Pump Switch: Located at the forward end of the galley. Freshwater Tank: Located on the starboard side of the engine room.
Chapter 2: Locations Fuel Fill Deck Fitting: Located on the starboard aft corner of the deck. Fuel Tank: Access to the fuel tank fittings is in the forward area of the engine room bilge. Macerator Underwater Discharge Seacock (If Equipped): Located in the engine room.
245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Locations Marine Head Seawater Pickup Valve: • If your cabin entry steps are removeable; access to the marine head seawater pickup valve is through the hatch in the bottom step. • If your cabin entry steps are not removeable; access to the marine head seawater pickup valve is through a floor hatch at the bottom of the forward wall in the aft berth. Marine Head Waste Holding Tank (If Equipped): Located on the starboard side of the engine room.
Chapter 2: Locations Marine Head Waste Pump-out Deck Fitting (If Equipped): Located on the starboard aft corner of the deck. Navigation Lights: • The red and green bow lights are located on the forward deck. • The white all-round light is located on the transom. Shore Power Inlet (If Equipped): Located on the port side of the deck, above the louvers.
245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Locations Transom Shower (If Equipped): Located on the port side of the cockpit. Trim Tab Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir: Located on the aft wall in the engine room.
245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Engine NOTICE Read the engine manual BEFORE starting or working on your engine.
245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Fuel System ! WARNING! FIRE, EXPLOSION, and OPEN FLAME HAZARD! • Thoroughly inspect the fuel system for leaks every time you take on fuel. • Fueling instructions are provided in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual, and fuel recommendations are provided in the engine operation manual. Carefully read this information. ! CAUTION Avoid the storage or handling of gear near the fuel lines, fittings and tank.
Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Fuel Fill & Vent • The fuel fill deck fitting is marked "GAS". • If you have problems filling the fuel tank, see if the fuel fill hose or fuel tank vent hose is kinked or collapsed. • If there are no visible signs of a problem, contact your local dealer. Anti-siphon Valve NOTICE • If an engine running problem is diagnosed as fuel starvation, check the anti-siphon valve.
245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges Steering • • • • Your boat features a power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering system. For information about the power-assist fluid reservoir, refer to the engine operation and maintenance manual. Boat steering is not self-centering. Refer to the engine manual for more steering system details.
Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Gauges Cleaning the Gauges ! CAUTION PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! • Use only mild soap and water to clean the gauge lenses and bezels. • Use of other cleaners, including common window cleaning solutions, may cause the lenses to crack. • Lenses cracked in this manner will NOT be covered by our warranty. Gauge Fogging • Moisture may occasionally find its way into the gauges causing lens fogging.
245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 5: Plumbing Bilge Pumps NOTICE Discharge of oil, oil waste, or fuel into navigable waters is prohibited by law. Violators are subject to legal action by the local authorities. • Your boat has two bilge pumps for pumping water out of the bilge. • Built-in autofloat switches turn On the bilge pumps if bilge water rises above a preset level. • You can also turn On the bilge pumps using the switches at the helm.
Chapter 5: Plumbing 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Bilge Pump Testing • The bilge pump is vital to the safety of your boat. • Test the bilge pump often. 1. Turn On the bilge pump switch at the helm. 2. Make sure that water in the bilge is pumped overboard. • If there is water in the bilge and the pump motor is running but not pumping, inspect the discharge hose for a kink or collapsed area. If the discharge hose looks okay, check the bilge pump and strainer for clogging debris.
245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 5: Plumbing Seawater Systems Seacocks WARNING! ! FLOODING and SWAMPING HAZARD! • Close the seacock(s) when leaving your boat unattended for any length of time. • If a seacock is left open, a hose failure could flood the bilge, swamp the batteries and the engine, and even sink your boat. ! CAUTION SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! • BEFORE using any system that has a seacock, make sure that the system’s seacock is Open.
Chapter 5: Plumbing 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Freshwater System ! WARNING! • ONLY use safe drinking (potable) water in your boat’s freshwater system. • ONLY use FDA approved "drinking water safe" hoses when filling the freshwater tank. • NEVER use common garden hoses for drinking water. • Read the Freshwater System section in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual. • The freshwater fill deck fitting is marked WATER.
245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 5: Plumbing Freshwater System Winterization 1. Turn On the freshwater pump switch. 2. Open all of the faucets and showers and let the freshwater system drain completely. 3. Turn Off the freshwater pump switch. All of the remaining water must be removed from the water lines.
Chapter 5: Plumbing 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Water Heater (If Equipped) WARNING! ! SCALDING HAZARD! Water heated by the water heater can be hot enough to scald the skin. ! CAUTION WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD! • Do NOT turn On the water heater circuit breaker on the 110-volt AC master panel until the water heater tank is COMPLETELY filled with water. • The tank is full if water flows from the tap when the hot water is turned On in the galley.
245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 5: Plumbing Winterizing the Water Heater ! CAUTION WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD! • NEVER turn On the water heater breaker on the 110-volt AC master panel while the water heater tank is empty. • Even brief water heater operation with a dry tank WILL damage the heating elements. • Warranty replacements will NOT be made on elements damaged in this manner.
Chapter 5: Plumbing 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Preparing the Water Heater for Use After Winterizing ! CAUTION WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD! • Fill the water heater tank BEFORE turning On the water heater circuit breaker on the 110volt AC master panel. • NEVER turn On the water heater circuit breaker on the 110-volt AC master panel while the water heater tank is empty. • To make sure the tank is full, turn On a hot water faucet. If water flows from the tap, the water heater tank is full.
245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 5: Plumbing Drain Systems Deck Drains • Water on the deck is gravity drained overboard through the deck drains. • Keep the deck drains free of debris. Sink Drains The sinks are above the waterline and are gravity drained overboard. Shower Drain System (If Equipped) • Shower water drains into a sump pump box. • An autofloat switch turns On the sump pump when the drain water rises to a preset level, and the drain water is pumped overboard.
Chapter 5: Plumbing 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Portable Toilet (If Equipped) NOTICE Check with local authorities for regulations regarding the legal use of marine head systems. Read the manufacturer’s operating instructions before using the portable toilet. Marine Head & Holding Tank (If Equipped) ! WARNING! FLOODING and SWAMPING HAZARD! • Close the seawater intake seacock when leaving your boat unattended for any length of time.
245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 5: Plumbing Air Conditioner (If Equipped) ! DANGER! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD! • Dangerous carbon monoxide gas (CO) can be brought into your boat through the air conditioning system. • Read the Carbon Monoxide (CO) section in Chapter 1 of this supplement. WARNING! ! FLOODING and SWAMPING HAZARD! • Close the seawater intake seacock before leaving your boat unattended.
245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 6: Deck Equipment Cleats & Bow/Stern Eyes ! WARNING! PERSONAL INJURY and/or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! NEVER lift your boat using the bow/stern eyes or the cleats. Read the section on towing in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual before: • Towing anything behind your boat. • Being towed by another vessel.
245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 6: Deck Equipment Installing the Bimini Top & Enclosure Curtains 1. Slide the windshield hinges (A) of the main bow (B) onto the windshield frame and secure with the pins. 2. Slide the eye ends of the aft legs (C) into the deck hinges (D) and secure with the pins. 3. Unfold the canvas top (E) and slide the windshield hinges (F) of the forward legs (G) onto the windshield frame and secure with the pins. 4.
Chapter 6: Deck Equipment 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Canvas Care (see also ‘Clear Vinyl Care’ on next page) • After each use, especially in saltwater, rinse the canvas with cold freshwater. • Before stowing, let the canvas air-dry completely. • The canvas can be rolled or folded for stowage. Cleaning the Canvas ! CAUTION NEVER use detergents when washing the canvas. Detergents can destroy the water repellency, and mildew/UV resistant finish of your canvas.
245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 6: Deck Equipment Clear Vinyl Care • • • • • ! CAUTION NEVER store the clear vinyl pieces wet, as this will cause a milky film to develop. NEVER fold or crease the clear vinyl pieces as cracking will occur. Clear vinyl is NOT intended for use when your boat is in storage or being moored. Clear vinyl does NOT hold up well against ultraviolet rays. Under direct sunlight conditions, do NOT let the clear vinyl touch the framework.
245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 7: Appliances & Entertainment Systems NOTICE ALWAYS keep an approved ABC-type fire extinguisher in galley area. • All appliances and entertainment systems have their own instruction sheets and/or manuals that contain detailed information and important safeguards. • Read these instruction sheets and manuals before using your boat’s appliances and entertainment systems.
245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 7: Appliances & Entertainment Systems Refrigerator (If Equipped) The refrigerator runs on 12-volt DC power unless 110-volt AC power is being supplied by shore power and the refrigerator’s 110-volt AC master panel circuit breaker is On. Audio Equipment NOTICE AM radio reception may be impaired anytime the engine is running.
245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 8: Convertible Seats, Beds, & Tables Dinette To V-Berth Conversion The dinette table can be removed and the dinette area can be converted into a berth. 1. Remove the table (A) and the table leg (B). 2. Place the filler boards (C) so that they fit securely into the recessed edges (D) at the edge of the dinette seats. 3. Place the filler cushions (E) on top of the filler boards (C).
245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 9: Lights Care & Maintenance Although all lights installed on your boat are of top quality, they will occassionally fail. Always carry spare bulbs of the correct size and wattage, but before replacing non functioning lights, check for other common causes, such as: • There may be a blown fuse - replace the fuse. • A wire may be damaged or may have come loose - repair as required.
245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 10: Electrical System ! DANGER! EXTREME FIRE, SHOCK and EXPLOSION HAZARD! • NEVER install non-ignition protected switches or other arcing devices in the fuel compartment. • NEVER substitute automotive parts for marine parts. Marine electrical, ignition, and fuel system parts were designed and manufactured to comply with rules and laws that minimize the risks of fire and explosion. • NEVER change the electrical systems or relevant drawings.
245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 10: Electrical System 12-Volt DC System Batteries • The batteries supply electricity for lights, 12-volt accessories and engine starting. • The Electrical section in Chapter 8 of the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual provides battery care and maintenance instructions.
Chapter 10: Electrical System 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Battery Switch (If Equipped with Two Batteries) ! CAUTION SHOCK and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! When the engine is running, NEVER turn Off the battery switch or disconnect the battery cables. Doing either could cause damage to your boat’s engine and/or electrical system components.
245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 10: Electrical System Fuses & Circuit Breakers • Circuit breakers for the engine and main accessory power are on the 12-volt DC push-to-reset circuit breaker panel and on the battery switch panel. • See the Component Locations section in Chapter 2 for the locations of the battery switch panel and the 12-volt DC push-to-reset circuit breakers.
Chapter 10: Electrical System 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement 110-Volt AC System (If Equipped) ! CAUTION WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD! • Do NOT turn On the water heater circuit breaker on the 110-volt AC master panel until the water heater tank is COMPLETELY filled with water. • The tank is full if water flows from the tap when the hot water is turned On in the galley. • Even brief water heater operation with a dry tank WILL damage the heating elements.
245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 10: Electrical System Shore Power ! DANGER! FIRE, EXPLOSION and SHOCK HAZARD! • Use ONLY compatible shore power connectors and NEVER alter the connectors. • Turn Off ALL breakers and switches on the 110-volt AC master panel BEFORE plugging in or unplugging the shore power cord. • To prevent shock or injury from dropping a "hot" cord into the water: a. ALWAYS plug the shore power cord into the boat inlet first, and then into the dockside outlet. b.
Chapter 10: Electrical System 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Connecting to Shore Power ! WARNING! SHOCK and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! • Monitor the polarity indicator lights EVERY TIME you connect to shore power. • If a reversed polarity light turns On when you connect to shore power, do NOT turn On the main breaker switches. • Instead, IMMEDIATELY unplug the shore power cord (ALWAYS from the dockside outlet first) and alert marina management. 1.
245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 10: Electrical System Electrical Routings Deck 12-Volt Electrical Harness Hull 12-Volt Electrical Harness 53
Chapter 10: Electrical System 120-Volt AC System (If Equipped) 54 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement
245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Important Records Selling Dealer Key Numbers Name Of Dealership Ignition Other Address Electronics Phone/FAX/E-mail Manufacturer Model Name/Number Sales Manager Serial Number Service Manager Manufacturer Model Name/Number Engine Serial Number Manufacturer Model Name/Number Engine Serial Number Oil Type/SAE Quarts per Engine Manufacturer Filter Type Propeller Model Name/Number Serial Number Manufacturer Model Name/Number Serial Number Manufactur
245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Float Plan Before going boating, fill out a copy of this float plan (or similar) and leave it with a reliable person whom you can depend on to contact the Coast Guard or other rescue organization, if you do not return as scheduled.
245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Float Plan Survival Equipment Trip Expectations Marine Radio (Yes/No) Type Frequencies Number of PFDs Flares (Yes/No) Mirror (Yes/No) Smoke Signals (Yes/No) Flashlight (Yes/No) Food (Yes/No) Departing From Departure Date Departure Time Stopover 1 Water (Yes/No) Anchor (Yes/No) Raft/Dinghy (Yes/No) Arrive No Later Than: Date Paddles (Yes/No) EPIRB (Yes/No) Other Other Other Other Arrive No Later Than: Time Stopover 2 Arrive No Later Than: Dat
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