Seaswirl striper owners manual

Always use common sense! If a procedure, method, tool, or part is not specifically recommended, you must satisfy yourself that it is safe for you and others and that your boat will not be dam- aged or made unsafe as a result of your decision.

Page 24 to help you remain in a satisfactory position while in the water. Body weight and age should be considered when selecting a PFD. The buoy- ancy provided by the PFD should support your weight in water.

The size of the PFD should be appropriate for the wearer. Body weight or chest size are common methods used to size PFDs. It is designed to be thrown to a person in the water, grasped and held by the user until he or she is rescued. Page 27 All Class 3 40 to 65 feet powerboats are required to carry three 3 approved B-I extinguishers or one 1 approved B-II and one 1 B-1 type hand portable fire extinguisher unless equipped with an approved fixed fire extinguishing system in the engine compartment.

Boats so equipped are required to have only two 2 B-I type hand portable fire extinguishers or one 1 B-II extinguisher. Because CO weighs the same as air, it can spread throughout an enclosed space unnoticed because you can- not see it or smell it. Any device used to burn carbon based materials on a boat or those around you can be a source of CO. Page 30 Exhaust Fumes! Generator or hull exhaust from other vessels while either docked or anchored can emit poisonous carbon monox- ide gas and cause excessive accumulation within cabin and cockpit areas.

See Figure Be alert for generator exhaust from other ves- sels alongside. Page 31 Exhaust Fumes! Hull exhaust from your boat can cause excessive accumulation of poisonous carbon monoxide gas within cabin and cockpit areas when using protective weather coverings while under- way Figure or while stationary.

Page 32 Exhaust Fumes! Engine exhaust from your boat when operating at slow speed or stopped in the water can cause excessive accumula- tion of poisonous carbon monoxide within cabin and cockpit areas. Tail wind can increase accumulation. Provide adequate ventilation or slightly increase speed if possible. Gas fuel vapor detec- tors do not monitor the buildup of carbon monoxide in an enclosed area.

Page 34 Do not use drugs or drink alcohol while operating a boat. Like driving a car, driving a boat, requires sober, attentive care. Operating a boat while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs is not only danger- ous, but it is also a Federal offense carrying a significant penalty. These laws are vigorously enforced. Page 35 Propeller Personal Injury! Do not allow anyone near a propeller, even when the engine is off. Propeller blades can be sharp and can continue to turn even after the engine is shut off.

Do not allow anyone near the propeller when the throttle is in the neutral position. Accidentally engaging the shift can result in a serious injury or death. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the U. Power Squadrons offer comprehensive safe boating classes several times a year. Also contact the local U. Page 37 Always participate in water sports in safe areas.

Stay away from other boats, beaches, restricted areas, swimmers, and heavily trav- eled waterways. Swim only in areas designated as safe for swimming. These are usually marked with a swim area buoy Figure Do not swim alone or at night. Page 38 Water Skiing The popular sport of water skiing has brought a special set of safety precautions to observe in boating. The following guides help prevent accidents while water skiing. Water ski only in safe areas, away from other boats and swimmers, out of channels, and in water free of underwater obstructions.

Coast Guard is the authority of the waterways. State boating regulations are enforced by local authorities. Page 42 A vessel not under command or These vessels have no maneuver- aground ability.

A vessel restricted in its maneu- These vessels are performing verability work, such as surveying, dredg- ing, laying pipe or cable, or ser- vicing navigational markers among others, which limits their maneuverability. The boat without right-of-way must keep clear and pass to the stern. Page 44 The General Prudential Rule The general prudential rule regarding right-of-way is that if a collision appears unavoidable, neither boat has right-of-way.

As prescribed in the Rules of the Road, both boats must act to avoid collision. Night Running Boats operating between sunset and sunrise hours vary by state , or in conditions of reduced visibility, must use navigational lights. Although using a whistle signal is not necessary every time a boat is nearby, operators must signal their intentions when necessary to avoid potentially con- fusing or hazardous situations.

Use whistle blasts early enough to be noticed and understood by other boaters. If lighted, they have either red or green lights. Unlighted green buoys, called cans, look like cylinders. Unlighted red nun buoys have cone shaped tops with their points cut off.

You may foul the propeller in its chain. Note: Buoys are anchored floating objects and may not always be exactly in the same position.

Regulatory markers in this system are either signs or buoys. Signs are square with orange borders. Regulatory buoys are white and shaped like cylinders.

Boating Skills and Seamanship. ISBN Coast Guard. Bottomley, Tom. Whiting, John and Bottomley, Tom. Hearst Marine Book.

Slow down and permit boat to pass. Leave the com- pleted copy with a reliable person who can be depended upon to notify the Coast Guard, or other rescue organization, should you not return as scheduled. Improper trailering can cause serious traffic accidents and is one of the major causes of boat damage. The warranty does not cover damage of this type. Familiarize yourself with proper towing procedures before towing your boat on the road. Page Hitch State regulations usually require that trailers above a specified weight rating be equipped with brakes.

Requirements vary; check with your dealer for additional information. Total weight of the loaded trailer must not exceed capacity marker on hitch of tow vehicle.

Allow additional distance for stopping. Maintain brakes prop- erly to assure they are in good working order. Boat trailers are normally equipped with surge brakes. Get accustomed to using the trailer in an open area. Take someone with you who knows how to back a trailer.

Backing a trailer works the opposite of backing a car. Otherwise, the boat could slide off the trailer and float away. Attach one line to the bow and one line to the stern to help control the boat. Page 60 6. Remove the drain plug and drain the bilge. Put drain plug in a conspicuous place for the next launch.

Securing to steering wheel will help you remember to replace it. Use tie-downs to secure boat on trailer. Use bow and stern tie downs to prevent the boat from shifting. Seaswirl has designed a safe electrical system to protect you from hazardous shocks and checked it carefully before shipping your boat to your dealer.

To protect yourself from electric shock, always have a qualified technician make any modifications to the system. Page 62 If you do add additional equipment, it must be adaptable to the nega- tive ground system. When installing additional equipment, be sure to take the power supply from the circuit breaker panel.

If additional cir- cuit protection is required, it must be added at the fuse block at the helm console. Page 63 Dual Battery Switch This type of system has a dual battery switch which enables DC power to be used from one or two batteries. Figure is a wiring diagram for a typical dual battery switch. This switch controls power to the engines and all volt electrical equipment, except the automatic bilge pump.

Battery 2 is isolated and remains in reserve. Battery 1 is charged by the alternator. Except for bilge pump, battery 1 is isolat- ed and remains in reserve. If you have any questions about connecting to shore power, see your Seaswirl dealer. To prevent damage to electrical system, never operate shore power system at less than volts. The AC breaker s on the main electrical panel turns your entire AC sys- tem on and off, allowing you to check for proper voltage and polarity immediately after a shore power connection has been made.

Page Wiring Color Code monitored battery level drops under the full charge range, the charger automatically turns ON and restores the battery to FULL charge status. If the battery is deeply discharged, the charger will deliver full output. Output automatically decreases as the battery is charged.

If the battery is fully charged, the charger provides a trickle charge as needed. Yellow with Wire from starter switch to starter solenoid.

Red Stripe Yellow Power lead to bilge blower from a fuse or switch. Page 68 The following table lists fuses and circuit breakers on your boat. Electric currents speed up corrosion. Stray electricity can come from a variety of sources includ- ing poorly insulated DC-powered equipment on boats moored nearby or shore power stations supplying AC current. Equipment Damage! Disconnect battery cables before performing all inspections, checks, and repairs to avoid pos- sible personal injury and damage to equipment.

Shore power cord not Check cord; plug in if securely connected necessary. A basic manual system has a hand pump at the sink. More complex systems use a fresh water pump to pressurize the system. Page 74 2. Turn on faucet s until the air is released and the entire system is filled. You may need to turn on the water pump breaker switch at the DC electrical panel. Allow bleach solution to remain in the system for several hours.

Page 75 6. Starting with the hot water faucet furthest from the water heater, open each faucet. Close the faucet when you see a steady flow of water.

Refill the tank to capacity if necessary. Fresh Water Pump The fresh water pump supplies water under pressure to the system when the system is not connected to a shore water supply. Page Seacocks Hot Water Burns! Water can become very hot if water circulates through heat exchanger for more than two hours. Check water tem- perature before using water.

Some seacocks have a sea strainer which protects the system from clogging and provides an easy way to remove occasional debris Figure Solid waste remaining in the hose can cause odors. If waste dries in the hose, it reduces the diameter of the hose, which can contribute to future flushing problems. Page 78 to retrieve it. Consider keeping an extra cap on board just in case one drops overboard. Explosion Hazard!

Waste in holding tank can form methane, an explosive gas. Keep vent open and kept clear of obstructions. Keep fire and flame away when maintaining sanitary system. Flush the MSD several times to clean waste buildup out of the lines and rinse the tank. Page 79 4. Listen to the pump. When the pump speeds up, the tank is empty. Immediately switch the macerator breaker to OFF. Close the thru hull discharge seacock. Aerated Live Bait Well The raw water pump circulates and aerates water in the bait well to keep your bait alive.

MSD does not empty Blocked line to Remove material holding tank from line. Information about boat controls is in Chapter 8. Equipment discussed in this chapter is standard or optional on some models and not avail- able on others. See your Seaswirl dealer for more information. Page 84 sure tested the fuel system. In addition, every fuel tank must pass rigid tests and inspections by the tank manufacturer. Before you take delivery, check that your dealer has completed a full inspection of the entire fuel system.

You should also inspect the entire system at least once a year. The anti-siphon valve automatically prevents gasoline from siphoning out of the tank if the fuel line separates. The valve is under an inspection plate in the cockpit sole or in the engine compartment.

Page 86 to maximum. This configuration allows the engine to operate within the recommended RPM range with a heavy load. If fuel consumption is higher than normal or the handling characteris- tics have changed, the propeller may be damaged. A damaged or unbalanced propeller can cause excessive vibration or increase noise.

Some outboards have a hydraulic steering system. Gasoline vapors are explosive. Operate bilge blower for at least four minutes before starting engine to eliminate gasoline fumes in the bilge. Listen for the blower in the engine com- partment to verify operation. Check engine compartment for fumes or gasoline leaks before starting engine. In case of an AC power failure, the refrigerator will automatically switch back to DC power.

A Comment from Seaswirl: A refrigerator operating on DC power can draw a battery dead in less than a day. Page 90 parts, do not attempt to perform the maintenance or repairs. A Comment from Seaswirl: Always check the engine manual before attempting to adjust or repair anything on the engine. You will find it to be time well spent.

Page 91 Propeller Problem Cause Solution Excessive vibration Material obstructing Remove material propeller from propeller, shaft, or rudder by revers- ing engines. If neces- sary, stop engines and cut or pull away. Bent prop Inspect propeller. Replace propeller if necessary. If vibration continues, see dealer for service. Whenever an engine is running, check the instruments frequently for unusual readings. Page 94 Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge displays the approxi- mate amount of fuel in the fuel tank s.

The most accurate reading of the gauge is at idle speed and when the boat is level. While running, the fuel gauge usu- FUEL ally reads fuller than the actual level because the bow is higher.

Normal operating voltage when the engine is running at RPM or higher is between 12 and 15 volts. Monitor all instruments while engine is idling during warmup. Some controls have an engine warmup button near the base. Pressing the warmup button allows the transmission to remain in neutral while the operator advances the throttle for warming up the engine.

Switches at the helm control the position of the trim tabs by operating a hydraulic pump and ram Figure Will the weather be favorable?

Did you get a current weather report? Is there a suitable operator? Is operator impaired from drug or alcohol use? You're in charge. His sides flash like precious metal just feet beneath the V Trac hull. Your buddy readies the gaff. He has already opened the fish box door.

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