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Baja Marine
Owner’s Manual
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Owner’s Manual Part Number: MRP 1817553
© Baja Marine Corporation 2006
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R TM. Speed changes you. Baja Marine Ctionorpora , 2600 Sea r ya Bvdl ., Knoxville , 37914 tn For F in M or tiona Call 1-865-971-6270 or Fax 1-865-971-6716 i nternet addreSS : http ://www .BajaMarine .CoM
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w elCM o e Congratulations on becoming the new owner of • Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) ® the world’s #1 performance boat. Baja Marine Information: This section of your Owner’s Corporation welcomes you into our worldwide and Manual Packet contains information from the ever-expanding family of boating enthusiasts. manufacturers of equipment installed on your boat. Examples include the engine, engine The Owner’s Manual Packet, to be kept on control and steering system. Throughout b
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i C ntrodu tion • Red Cross 1. t hiS m anual • State Boating Offices The material within this manual and your Owner’s Manual Packet: • yacht Club Contact your dealer or the Boat/U.S. foundation at • gives you basic safety information 1-800-336-2628 • Describes the features of your boat Outside of north america, contact your boat dealer • Describes the equipment on your boat and/or your governmental boating agency for • Describes the fundamentals of boat use assistance. • Contains service an
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i C ntrodu tion of the aByC, american Boat and yacht Council. 6. h ull i tiondentifica n umber (hin) The “h ull Identification n umber” located on the Baja Marine Corporation participates extensively starboard side of the transom, is the most important in the american Boat and yacht Council which is a identifying factor and must be included in all nonprofit organization that develops and publishes correspondence and orders. f ailure to include it voluntary standards and recommended pract
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R TM. Speed changes you. a bout Your e xpreSS l imited WarrantY Baja Marine offers an Express limited Warranty on other equipment or accessories carrying their own each new Baja purchased through an authorized individual warranties, nor does the l imited Warranty Baja dealer. a copy of the limited Warranty was cover engines, parts or accessories not installed by included in your owner’s packet. If for any reason Baja Marine. The limited Warranty does not cover you did not receive a co
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230 StF por iSh te o wner ’S Manual • t aBle oF CS ontent i ntroductio n Section 2 • General b toa a rranGemen t 1. This Manual ............................................................iii 1. Docking/lifting/Trailering .....................................2.1 2. your Responsibilities ..............................................iii 2. Passenger locations ...........................................2.1 3. Sources of Information ...........................................iii 3. Basic Boa
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230 SF tpor S i h te o wner ’S Manual • t aBle oF CS ontent 4. Winterization Checklist for Boats Stored on land 8.5 Section 5 • f uel SYSte m a. Boat Storage .................................................8.5 1. fuel System .........................................................5.1 B. Engine ..........................................................8.5 2. fueling Precautions .............................................5.2 C. Battery(ies) ...............................................
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® Information in this publication is based upon the latest product specifications available at printing. Baja Marine Corporation reserves the right to make changes at 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, Baja Marine is not obligated to make similar changes or modifications to models sold prior to the date of such changes. Owner’s Manual 230 Sportfish TE
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SeCtion 1 • SaFety ® SAFE boating means: until you can properly operate your Baja with confidence. • knowing the limitations of your boat 1. SafetY l S abel • following the "Rules of the Road" Safety precautions are given throughout this • keeping a sharp lookout for people and objects manual and labels are mounted at key locations in the water throughout the boat. This safety information advises the owner/operator and passengers of • n ot boating in water or weather conditions safety p
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SeCtion 1 • SF a ety 2. l G e all Y m tedanda m inimum 3. c arbon m onoxide r equired e quipment ! DANGER The following equipment is the minimum required by the U.S. Coast guard for a boat less than 26' [7.9 meters] Fumes from engines, generators, and other equipment in length. and appliances using burning fuel contain odorless, colorless carbon monoxide gas. Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs): One Coast g uard Carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death. approved Type I, II or III de
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SeCtion 1 • SF a ety To minimize the danger of CO accumulation when the • Do not idle engine without moving boat for more than engine is running or using fuel burning appliances: 15 minutes at a time. • Inspect exhaust system regularly. (See Section 8, • Be sure to have sufficient ventilation when using Required Inspection, Service and Maintenance.) canvas or window-type side curtains when underway, anchored, moored, or docked. If CO poisoning is suspected, have the victim breathe fresh air
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SeCtion 1 • SaFety (FIG. 1.4.3) f lotation a id (Type III) – vest is 4. l S ife G vin a e quipment designed so conscious wearers can turn face up; often designed for ! WARNING comfort while engaged in sports such as skiing. Have all passengers and the operator wear a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) at all times when boating. When someone is overboard, it can be too late to Throwable Devices (Type IV) – (FIG. 1.4.4) have them put on a PFD. horseshoe buoys, ring buoys and buoyant cushio
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SeCtion 1 • SaFety Pliers (regular, vise-grip, and tongue & groove) 5. a dditional r ecommended Wrenches (box, open-end, allen, adjustable) e quipment for Safe o tionpera Socket set (metric or U.S. standard as appropriate) In addition to legally mandated equipment, the following items are necessary for safe boating Electrical tape and duct tape especially if your boat is out of sight of land. hammer • first aid kit Utility knife • Visual distress signals for day and night • Spare part
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SeCtion 1 • SF a ety 7. l oad c Y acitap 8. p W o er c Y acitap The certification plate (see figure 1.6.1 & 1.6.2), located on the dash indicates maximum weight ! WARNING and number of persons your boat can handle under When engine is running, keep passengers away from calm sea conditions. Use common sense and areas not designed for riding, such as seat backs, sound judgement when placing equipment and/or bow, gunwales, transom platform, front and rear passengers in your boat. The nu
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SeCtion 1 • SF a ety other navigational hazards such as rocks, sand bars, To maintain rated power, propellers should be free and dangerous currents, to name a few. of nicks, excessive pitting, and any distortions that alter them from their original design. Badly your passengers are relying on you to operate and damaged propellers should be replaced, but those maneuver the boat safely so that they are not in danger that are chipped, bent, or merely out of shape can be of going overboard
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SeCtion 1 • SF a ety The wind speed and wave height specified as the upper General c S on S tionidera limit for your category of boat does not mean that you • k now how your boat handles under different or your passengers can survive if your boat is exposed conditions. Recognize your limitations and the boat's to these conditions. It is only the most experienced limitations. Modify speed in keeping with weather, operators and crew that may be able to operate a boat sea, and traffic co
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SeCtion 1 • SaFety If you are in an unfamiliar area without knowledge of the a. SWimminG hazards, proceed very slowly and have someone watch • Do not permit anyone to swim from a moving boat, for hazards. or a boat with an engine running. ! WARNING • Many localities prohibit swimming from boats except in designated areas. Hitting an object in or under the water or boating in dangerous currents can cause serious injury or death • Make sure boat's engine is turned off and the stern to bo
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SeCtion 1 • SaFety SkIIng SIgnalS (fIg. 1.10.1) C. Diving Recognize and respect diving flags. (See figure 1.10.2) keep at least 30 meters (100 feet) away. Sport Divers Flag – Red flag with diagonal white stripe marks a diver in the water. Code Alpha Flag – Blue and white pennant designates boat being used in dive operations DIVERS flagS (fIg. 1.10.2) WhITE RED BlUE WhITE SPORT DIVER'S CODE alPha flag flag Turn - arm raised, circle with index finger extended. i n General Skier in Water -
