Baja 192 Islander User manual

Baja Marine
Owner’s Manual
192 Islander
Owner’s Manual Part Number: MRP 1811425
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Baja MarIne CorporatIon, 2600 sea ray Blvd., KnoxvIlle, tn 37914
For InForMatIon Call 1-865-971-6270 or Fax [phone]
Internet address: http://www.BajaMarIne.CoM
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Congratulations on becoming the new owner
of the world’s #1 performance boat. Baja®
Marine Corporation welcomes you into our
worldwide and ever-expanding family of
boating enthusiasts.
The Owner’s Manual Packet, to be kept
on board your Baja, gives you important
information on all the features of your Baja. For
years of trouble-free boating, take the time to
carefully review the information in your Owner’s
Manual Packet and really get to know your boat.
Everyone that operates the boat should read
this manual.
The Owner’s Manual Packet contains the
following:
• Owner’s Manual: The Owner’s Manual
gives you important operating and safety
information, as well as reminders about your
responsibilities as a boat owner/operator.
• Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
Information: This section of your Owner’s
Manual Packet contains information from the
manufacturers of equipment installed on your
boat. Examples include the engine, engine
control and steering system. Throughout
the Owner’s Manual you will be referred to
information provided by manufacturers of
specic systems.
Because your purchase represents a substantial
investment, we know you will want to take the
necessary measures to protect its value. We
have outlined a program for proper operation,
periodic maintenance and safety inspections.
We urge you to follow these recommendations.
If you have questions which are not fully covered
by the Owner’s Manual Packet, please consult
your authorized dealer for assistance.
Thank You For Selecting A Baja®!
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IntroduCtIon
1. This Manual
The material within this manual, and your Owner’s
Manual Packet:
• Gives you basic safety information
• Describes the features of your boat
• Describes the equipment on your boat
• Describes the fundamentals of boat use
• Contains service and maintenance information
You must learn to operate this boat as well as
read, understand and use this manual.
What this manual does not give you is a course in
boating safety, or how to navigate, anchor, or dock
your boat. Operating a power boat safely requires
more skills, knowledge, and awareness than is
necessary for a car or truck.
2. Your responsibiliTies
For your safety, the safety of your passengers, other
boaters, and people in the water, you must:
• Take a boating safety course
• Get instruction in the safe and proper handling of
your boat
• Understand and follow the “Rules of the Road”
• Learn how to navigate
• Registration: In addition to the registration
requirements for your boat in the state where it is
used most frequently, many states require additional
registration when an out-of-state boat is used within
their boundaries. Contact state boating authorities
or any marine dealer for registration requirements.
3. sources of inforMaTion
In North America, contact one of the following for
boating courses:
• U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
• U.S. Power Squadron
• Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons
• Red cross
• State Boating Ofces
• Yacht Club
Contact your dealer or the Boat/U.S. Foundation at
1-800-336-2628
Outside of North America, contact your boat dealer
and/or your governmental boating agency for
assistance.
A book that provides a comprehensive background
in boating is Chapman Piloting, Seamanship
and Small Boat Handling, by Elbert S. Maloney,
published by Hearst Marine.
4. Dealer responsibiliTies
In addition to a pre-delivery check and service of
the boat, your dealer is to give you:
• A description and demonstration of the safety
systems, features, instruments, and controls on your
boat
• An orientation in the general operation of your boat
• An “In Service Form” completed by you and the
dealer after inspection of the boat
• A review of all warranty information and how to obtain
warranty service
• The complete Owner’s Manual Packet
If you do not receive all of these materials, or have
any questions, contact your dealer or call:
1-865-971-6270.
5. WarranTies
Your boat comes with several warranties. Each
component and/or system on your boat has its
own warranty that will be found with the specic
information and manual for that component. These
are included with your Owner’s Manual Packet.
Locate and read the individual warranties; then put
them together for easy future reference. The Baja®
warranty is on the warranty information card in your
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6. hull iDenTificaTion nuMber (hin)
The “Hull Identication Number” located on the
starboard side of the transom, is the most important
identifying factor and must be included in all
correspondence and orders. Failure to include it
creates delays. Also of vital importance are the
engine serial numbers and part numbers when
writing about or ordering parts for your engine. Refer
to the Engine Operator’s Manual for locations of
engine serial numbers and record them for future
reference.
7. ManufacTurer’scerTificaTion
As a boat manufacturer, Baja builds their products
to guidelines established under the Federal Boat
Safety Act of 1971. The Act is promulgated by the
United States Coast Guard who has authority to
enforce these laws on boat manufacturers that sell
products in the United States. Baja ensures that all
of its products comply with these laws.
The NMMA, National Marine Manufacturers
Association, provides Baja with a third party
certification. The NMMA is an organization
that represents the marine industry and assists
manufacturers, boat dealers, marinas, repair yards,
and component suppliers in areas of legislation,
environmental concerns, marine business growth,
and state and federal government agency interaction.
The third party certication that Baja participates in
uses the well known Standards and Recommended
Practices of the ABYC, American Boat and Yacht
Council.
Baja Marine Corporation participates extensively
in the American Boat and Yacht Council which is a
nonprot organization that develops and publishes
voluntary standards and recommended practices for
boat and equipment design, construction, service,
and repair. We utilize all applicable ABYC standards
in the construction of your Baja boat.
Finally, Baja sells their products world wide and
as such must conform to the various rules and
regulations required by other countries. Most
notably, are the ISO standards in Europe which
require the application of the CE (Common
European) mark. This mark, much like the NMMA
certication in the U.S., gives you, the boat owner,
specic information concerning your craft.
8. service, parTs anD repair for
Your boaT
When your boat needs service, parts or repair,
take it to an authorized Baja®Marine dealer. To
nd a dealer in your area visit our website at www.
bajamarine.com or call:
Domestic/International
1-865-971-6270
Fax: [phone]
To nd repair and parts facilities for the equipment
installed on your boat, refer to the manual for that
component.
If a problem is not handled to your satisfaction:
1. Discuss any warranty-related problems directly
with the service manager of the dealership
or your sales person. Give the dealer an
opportunity to help the service department
resolve the matter for you.
2. If a problem arises that has not been resolved
to your satisfaction by your dealer, contact Baja®
Marine at 1-865-971-6270 and ask to speak with
a customer service representative.
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abouT Your express liMiTeD WarranTY
Baja Marine offers an Express Limited Warranty on
each new Baja purchased through an authorized
Baja dealer. A copy of the Limited Warranty was
included in your owner’s packet. If for any reason
you did not receive a copy of the Limited Warranty,
please contact your local dealer or call 1-865-971-
6270 for a replacement copy. ♦ This is a summary of
several provisions of the Limited Warranty. Please
read the Limited Warranty, which is the controlling
document.
Under the Limited Warranty, Baja Marine covers
structural berglass deck or hull defects which
occur within ve (5) years of the date of delivery
and parts found to be defective in factory material
or workmanship within one (1) year of the date of
delivery. In addition, laminate blisters resulting
from defects in factory material or workmanship
are covered for three (3) years from the original
date of purchase, or for four (4) years from date of
manufacture.
Baja’s obligation under the Limited Warranty is
limited to repair or replacement of parts that are
judged defective by Baja Marine and does not
include transportation, haul out, or other expenses.
The foregoing is the sole and exclusive remedy
provided by Baja Marine.
The Limited Warranty does not cover engines, stern
drives, controls, propellers, batteries, trailers, or
other equipment or accessories carrying their own
individual warranties, nor does the Limited Warranty
cover engines, parts or accessories not installed by
Baja Marine. The Limited Warranty does not cover
cosmetic gel coat nish. Boats used for commercial
purpose are excluded from coverage. See the Baja
Marine Express Limited Transferable Warranty for
other exclusions.
BAJA MARINE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS. NEITHER BAJA MARINE NOR
THE SELLING DEALER SHALL HAVE ANY
RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSS OF USE OF THE
BOAT, LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE,
COMMERCIAL LOSS OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
The unexpired term of the Limited Warranty may be
transferred to a new owner upon the new owner’s
written request to Baja Marine Corporation, 2600 Sea
Ray Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37914 and accompanied
by the payment to Baja Marine Corporation of fty
dollars ($50.00).
Thank you for your decision to buy a Baja.
♦The Baja Marine Express Limited Transferable
Warranty is subject to change at any time at Baja’s
discretion. The information contained herein is general
information about the Limited Warranty for the owner’s
general knowledge, but does not alter or amend the terms
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inTroDucTion
1. This Manual ............................................................iii
2. Your Responsibilities ..............................................iii
3. Sources of Information ...........................................iii
4. Dealer Responsibilities...........................................iii
5. Warranties ..............................................................iii
6. Hull Identication Number (HIN)............................ iv
7. Manufacturer’s Certication................................... iv
8. Service, Parts and Repair for Your Boat................ iv
About Your Express Limited Warranty......................... v
secTion 1 • safeTY
1. Safety Labels....................................................... 1.1
2. Legally Mandated Minimum Required
Equipment ......................................................... 1.2
3. Fire Extinguishing System...................................1.2
4. Carbon Monoxide ................................................ 1.2
5. Lifesaving Equipment .......................................... 1.4
6. Additional Recommended Equipment for Safe
Operation ..........................................................1.5
7. Impaired Operation.............................................. 1.5
8. Load Capacity......................................................1.5
9. Power Capacity ................................................... 1.6
10. Stability..............................................................1.6
11. Maintain Control.................................................1.7
12. Weather .............................................................1.7
13. Chart Your Course ............................................. 1.8
14. Water Sports...................................................... 1.9
A. Swimming .....................................................1.9
B. Skiing............................................................ 1.9
C. Diving .........................................................1.10
15. Emergency Situations......................................1.10
A. Medical Emergency .................................... 1.10
B. Water Rescue ............................................. 1.10
C. Fire ............................................................. 1.11
D. Flooding, Swamping and Capsizing ........... 1.11
E. Collisions and Leaking................................ 1.11
F. Grounding ...................................................1.12
G. Propulsion, Control or Steering Failure ...... 1.12
16. Safety Hotlines ................................................ 1.12
17. International Requirements ............................. 1.12
18. Environmental Considerations.........................1.13
A. Fuel and Oil Spillage ..................................1.13
B. Waste Disposal........................................... 1.13
C. Excessive Noise ......................................... 1.13
D. Wake/Wash ................................................ 1.13
19. Nautical Terms................................................. 1.14
20. Key to Symbols on Controls & Prints ..............1.15
21. Warning Label Locations ................................. 1.17
secTion 2 • General boaT arranGeMenT
1. Docking/Lifting/Trailering .....................................2.1
2. Passenger Locations........................................... 2.1
3. Basic Boat Dimensions and Clearances (United
States Standard S.A.E.) .................................... 2.2
4. Propulsion System...............................................2.3
5. Propellers ............................................................2.3
6. General Deck Layout........................................... 2.4
7. Description of Major Controls ..............................2.5
A. Gear Shift/Throttle Control............................2.5
B. Power Trim Unit and Gauge ......................... 2.5
C. Ignition Shutdown Switch .............................2.6
D. Engine Alarm System ...................................2.6
8. Important Gauges................................................ 2.6
A. Tachometer and Hour Meter......................... 2.6
B. Oil Pressure, Water Temperature, Voltmeter
and Fuel Gauges........................................... 2.7
9. Navigation and Anchor Lights..............................2.7
secTion 3 • usinG Your boaT
1. Pre-Launch, Launch and Post-Launch Checklist 3.1
2. Trailer Launching and Loading ............................ 3.2
3. Fueling the Boat .................................................. 3.2
4. Boarding ..............................................................3.3
5. Personal Flotation Devices (PFD’s).....................3.3
6. Passenger Instruction and Location ....................3.3
7. Starting The Engine............................................. 3.4
8. Shifting To Drive The Boat................................... 3.5
9. Stopping The Engine ...........................................3.6
10. Steering System ................................................ 3.6
secTion 4 • bilGe & unDerWaTer Gear
1. Bilge.....................................................................4.1
A. Fuel & Oil Spillage ........................................ 4.1
B. Drain Plug..................................................... 4.1
C. Bilge Pumps ................................................. 4.1
D. Bilge Blower(s) ............................................. 4.2
2. Engines and Stern Drive......................................4.2
A. Maintenance and Service ............................. 4.2
B. Vibration & Causes....................................... 4.2
C. Impact to Stern Drive....................................4.3
D. Propeller Removal and Installation...............4.3

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secTion 5 • fuel sYsTeM
1. Fuel System.........................................................5.1
2. Fueling Precautions............................................. 5.2
A. Static Electricity and the Fuel System ..........5.2
B. General:........................................................ 5.2
C. Before & During Fueling – Checklist: ..........5.2
D. After Fueling – Checklist:.............................. 5.3
secTion 6 • elecTrical sYsTeMs
1. Electrical Systems .............................................. 6.1
A. Batteries .......................................................6.1
B. Ignition Protection......................................... 6.1
C. Breakers and/or Fuses ................................. 6.2
D. Fuse Panel ................................................... 6.2
2. Electrolytic Corrosion & Zinc Anodes ..................6.2
3. Marine Electronic Cathodic Anti-corrosion System
(Mercathode®) ...................................................6.3
4. Electrical Systems ............................................... 6.3
secTion 7 • opTions & accessories
1. Options & Accessories Locations ........................ 7.1
2. Automatic Fire Extinguisher System (Option)......7.2
3. Canvas ................................................................7.2
A. Canvas Care and Maintenance .................... 7.2
B. Trailering With Canvas .................................7.3
4. Horn..................................................................... 7.3
5. Swim Platform w/ Ladder (Optional).................... 7.3
6. Depth Finder (Optional).......................................7.3
7. Stereo System.....................................................7.3
secTion 8 • requireD inspecTion, service, &
MainTenance
1. Summary Guide For Inspection, Service and
Maintenance......................................................8.1
2. Useful Service Information .................................. 8.3
3. Inspection, Service and Maintenance Protocol ... 8.4
A. Bilge Area ..................................................... 8.4
B. Topside and Supplies....................................8.5
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4. Winterization Checklist for Boats Stored on Land8.5
A. Boat Storage.................................................8.5
B. Engine ..........................................................8.5
C. Battery(ies) ...................................................8.5
D. Fuel Systems................................................8.6
5. Fitting Out After Storage ...................................... 8.6
A. Fuel System..................................................8.6
B. Battery(ies) ...................................................8.6
C. Miscellaneous...............................................8.6
6. Security Considerations.......................................8.7
7. Power Steering System Maintenance ................. 8.7
8. Quick Reference Checklist ..................................8.8
A. Boarding the Boat* .......................................8.8
B. Preparing to Depart and After Launching ..... 8.9
C. Departing.................................................... 8.10
E. Securing the Boat ........................................ 8.11
F. If the Engine Does Not Start ........................ 8.11
9. After Market Equipment Checklist .....................8.12
10. Maintenance Log............................................. 8.13
secTion 9 • care & refinishinG
1. Paint Cleaning Agents & Other Substances........ 9.1
2. Fiberglass & Gelcoat ...........................................9.1
3. Stains & Scratches ..............................................9.1
4. Permanently Moored or Docked Boats................9.2
5. Topside Areas ......................................................9.2
A. Stainless Steel and Alloy Fittings.................. 9.2
B. Salt Crystals ................................................. 9.2
6. Acrylic Plastic Sheeting (Plastic Glass) ............... 9.2
7. Canvas and Clear Vinyl.......................................9.2
8. Exterior Upholstery Fabric...................................9.3
9. Interior Upholstery Fabric ....................................9.3
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Information in this publication is based upon the latest product specications available at printing. Baja®
Marine Corporation reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in the colors, equipment,
specications, 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 modications to models sold prior to the date
of such changes.
Owner’s Manual
192 Islander
Printed in the U.S.A. September 2005
© Baja Marine Corporation • A Brunswick Company
MRP #1811425
Baja Marine Corporation 2600 Sea Ray Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37914
For information call 1-865-971-6270 or fax [phone]
Internet Address: http://www.bajamarine.com
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