Bayliner 160 Bowrider User manual

Engine Serial Number: _____________________________________________
Hull Identification Number:__________________________________________
Hull Identification Number
The Hull Identification Number
(HIN) is located on the starboard
side of the transom. Be sure to
record the HIN (and the engine
serial numbers) in the space pro-
vided above. Please refer to the
HIN for any correspondence
or orders.
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HIN LOCATION

CONTENTS
1 Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!
1 Dealer Service
1 Warranty Information
1 Boating Experience
2 Safety Standards
2 Engine & Accessories Guidelines
3 Engine & Accessories Literature
3 Qualified Maintenance
3 Special Care For Moored Boats
4 Carbon Monoxide (CO)
4 Facts about CO
5 Where and How CO Can Accumulate
5 How to Protect Yourself and Others From CO
6 Trip Checklist
6 Monthly Checklist
6 Annual Checklist
6 Carbon Monoxide Alarm System
7 More Information
8 Chapter 2: Product Specifications
8 160
8 180
9 184
10 Chapter 3: Locations
10 Exterior Views
10 Hull Views
11 160 Deck View
12 180 Deck View
13 184 Deck View
14 Component Locations
15 Chapter 4: Propulsion &
Related Systems
15 Engine
15 Fuel System
16 Fuel Fill and Vent
16 Fuel Filters
17 Chapter 5: Controls
17 Steering
17 Shift/Throttle Lever
17 Power Trim and Tilt
18 Chapter 6: Plumbing
18 Bilge Pump
19 Seawater System (184 Only)
19 Seacock
20 Baitwell System (184 Only)
21 Chapter 7: Deck Equipment
21 Cleats and Tow Eyes
21 Pre-rigging For Trolling Motor (184 Only)
22 Ski Pylon (If Equipped)
23 Canvas (If Equipped)
23 180 Canvas Top (If Equipped)
24 184 Canvas Top (If Equipped)
25 180 Bimini Top (If Equipped)
26 184 Bimini Top (If Equipped)

27 Chapter 8: Entertainment Systems
27 Audio System (If Equipped)
28 Chapter 9: Convertible Seats
28 Sleeper Seats (If Equipped)
28 Operating Positions
28 Lounge positions
29 Removable Fishing Seats (184 Only)
30 Chapter 10: Lights
30 Care and Maintenance
30 Navigation Lights
31 Chapter 11: Electrical System
32 12-Volt DC System
32 Battery
32 Fuses and Circuit Breakers
32 Alternator
32 12-Volt Accessory Outlet (If Equipped)
33 Electrical Routings
33 160 Deck Electrical Harness
34 180 Deck Electrical Harness
35 184 Deck Electrical Harness
36 160 Hull Electrical Harness
36 180 & 184 Hull Electrical Harness
37 Wiring Diagrams
38 184
39 Trolling Motor Harness (184 Only)
40 Important Records
41 Float Plan

Hazard Boxes & Symbols
The hazard boxes and symbols shown below are used throughout this supplement to call attention to potentially dan-
gerous 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.
This box alerts you to hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal
injury or death if the warning is ignored.
WARNING!
!
This box alerts you to hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal
injury or cause product or property damage if the warning is ignored.
CAUTION!
!
NOTICE
This box calls attention to installation, operation or maintenance information, which is impor-
tant to proper operation but is not hazard related.
EXPLOSION
HAZARD! NO OPEN FLAME! HOT HAZARD!
ROTATING
PROPELLER HAZARD!
FALLING
HAZARD!
ELECTRICAL
HAZARD!
CO POISONING
HAZARD!
FIRE
HAZARD!
RUN BILGE BLOWERS
FOR 4 MINUTES!

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Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!
This Owner’s Manual Supplement provides specific information about your boat that is not covered in the Sport Boat
Owner’s Manual. Please study the Sport Boat Owner’s Manual and this Supplement carefully. Keep the Sport Boat
Owner’s Manual and this Supplement on your boat in a secure, yet readily available place.
Dealer Service
•Ask your dealer to explain all systems before taking delivery of your boat.
•Your dealer is your key to service.
•Contact your dealer if you have any problems with your new boat.
•If your dealer cannot help, call our customer service hotline: [phone] or send us a FAX: [phone].
•Buy replacement parts from any authorized Bayliner dealer.
Warranty Information
•Bayliner offers a Limited Warranty on each new Bayliner purchased through an authorized Bayliner dealer.
•A copy of the Limited Warranty was included in your owner’s packet.
•If you did not receive a copy of the Limited Warranty, please contact your dealer or call 360-435-8957 for a copy.
Boating Experience
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, obtain handling and operating experience before assuming command of the boat.
Take one of the boating safety classes offered by the U.S. Power Squadrons or the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. For
more course information, including dates and locations of upcoming classes, contact the organizations directly:
•U.S. Power Squadrons: 1-888-FOR-USPS (1-888-367-8777) or on the Internet at: http://www.usps.org
•U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary: 1-800-368-5647 or on the Internet at: http://www.cgaux.org
Outside the United States, your selling dealer, national sailing federation or local boat club can advise you of local
sea schools or competent instructors.
CONTROL HAZARD!
A qualified operator must be in control of the boat at all times. DO NOT operate your boat
while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
WARNING!
!

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Safety Standards
•Your boat’s mechanical and electrical systems were designed to meet safety standards in effect at the time it
was built.
•Some of these standards were mandated by law, all of them were designed to insure your safety, and the safety of
other people, vessels and property.
In addition to this Owner’s Manual Supplement, please read the Sport Boat Owner’s Manual and all accessory
instructions for important safety standards and hazard information.
Engine & Accessories Guidelines
•Your boat’s engine and accessories were selected to provide optimum performance and service.
•Installing a different engine or other accessories may cause unwanted handling characteristics.
•Should you choose to install a different engine or to add accessories that will affect the boat’s running trim, have
an experienced marine technician perform a safety inspection and handling test before operating your boat again.
Certain modifications to your boat will result in cancellation of your warranty protection. Always check with
your dealer before making any modifications to your boat.
FALLING and ROTATING PROPELLER HAZARD!
NEVER allow anyone to ride on parts of the boat not designed for
such use.
•Sitting on seat backs, lounging on the forward deck, bow riding, gunwale riding or occupy-
ing the transom platform while underway is especially hazardous and will cause personal
injury or death.
DANGER!
!
ROTATING PROPELLER and CARBON MONOXIDE
POISONING HAZARD!
•NEVER allow anyone to occupy, or hang from, the
back deck or swim platform while the engine(s)
are running.
•Teak surfing, dragging, or water skiing within 20 feet
of a moving watercraft can be fatal.
DANGER!
!
PERSONAL SAFETY HAZARD!
ALWAYS secure the anchor and other loose objects before getting underway. The anchor and
other items that are not properly secured can come loose when the boat is moving and cause
personal injury or death.
DANGER!
!
NOTICE
When storing your boat please refer to your engine’s operation and maintenance manuals.

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Engine & Accessories Literature
•The engine and accessories installed on your boat come with their own operation and maintenance manuals.
•Read and understand these manuals before using the engine and accessories.
•Unless noted otherwise, all engine and accessory literature referred to in this supplement is included in your
owner’s packet.
Qualified Maintenance
•Failure to maintain your boat’s systems (listed in the warning above) as designed could violate the laws in your
jurisdiction and could expose you and other people to the danger of bodily injury or accidental death.
•Follow the instructions provided in the Sport Boat Owner’s Manual, this Owner’s Manual Supplement, the engine
owner’s manual and all accessory instruction sheets and manuals.
Special Care For Moored Boats
•Whether moored in saltwater or freshwater, your boat will collect marine growth on its hull bottom.
•This will detract from the boat’s beauty, greatly affect its performance and may damage the gelcoat.
•Periodically haul the boat out of the water and scrub the hull bottom with a bristle brush and a solution of soap
and water.
To maintain the integrity and safety of your boat, allow only qualified personnel to perform
maintenance on, or in any way modify: The steering system, propulsion system, engine control
system, fuel system, environmental control system, electrical system or navigational system.
WARNING!
!
•To help seal thehull bottom and reduce the possibility of gelcoatblistering on moored boats,
apply an epoxy barrier coating. The barrier coating should be covered with several coats of
anti-fouling paint.
•Many states regulate the chemical content of bottom paints in order to meet environmental
standards. Check with your local dealer about recommended bottom paints, and about the
laws in effect in your area.
NOTICE

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Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Facts about CO
•CO poisoning causes a significant number of boating deaths each year.
•Called the "silent killer", CO is an extremely toxic, colorless, odorless and tasteless gas.
•CO can harm or even kill you inside or outside your boat.
•CO can affect you whether you’re underway, moored, or anchored.
•CO symptoms are similar to seasickness or alcohol intoxication.
•CO can make you sick in seconds. In high enough concentrations, even a few breaths can be fatal.
•Breathing CO blocks the ability of your blood to carry oxygen.
•The effects are cumulative, even low levels of exposure can result in injury or death.
Factors That Increase the Effects of CO Poisoning
•Age
•Smokers or people exposed to high concentrations of cigarette smoke
•Consumption of alcohol
•Lung disorders
•Heart problems
•Pregnancy
•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 water-
craft can be fatal.
DANGER!
!

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Where and How CO Can Accumulate
Stationary Conditions That Increase CO Accumulations Include:
To correct stationary situations A and/or B:
•Close all windows, portlights and hatches.
•If possible, move your boat away from source of CO.
Running Conditions That Increase CO Accumulations Include:
To correct running situations C and/or D:
•Trim bow down.
•Open windows and canvas.
•When possible, run boat so that prevailing winds help dissipate exhaust.
How to Protect Yourself and Others From CO
•Know where and how CO may accumulate in and around your boat (see above).
•Maintain fresh air circulation throughout the boat at all times.
•Know where your engine and generator exhaust outlets are located and keep everyone away from these areas.
•Never sit on, or hang onto, the back deck or swim platform while the engine(s) are running.
•Never enter the areas under swim platforms where exhaust outlets are located.
•Although CO can be present without the smell of exhaust fumes, if exhaust fumes are detected on the boat, take
immediate action to dissipate these fumes.
•Treat symptoms of seasickness as possible CO poisoning. Get the person into fresh air immediately. Seek medical
attention—unless you’re sure it’s not CO.
•Install and maintain CO alarms inside your boat. Do not ignore any alarm. Replace alarms as recommended by the
alarm manufacturer.
•Follow the checklists provided on the next page.
•Get a Vessel Safety Check.
For information on how to get a free VESSEL SAFETY CHECK, visit www.vesselsafetycheck.org or contact your
local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or United States Power Squadrons®.
•U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary: 1-800-368-5647 or on the Internet at: http://www.cgaux.org
•U.S. Power Squadrons: 1-888-FOR-USPS (1-888-367-8777) or on the Internet at: http://www.usps.org
A. Using engine, generator, or other fuel burn-
ing device when boat is moored in a con-
fined space.
B. Mooring too close to another boat that is
using its engine, generator, or other fuel
burning device.
C. Running boat with trim angle of bow too high. D. Running boat without through ventilation (sta-
tion wagon effect).

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Trip Checklist
❏Make sure you know where the exhaust outlets are located on your boat.
❏Educate all passengers about the symptoms of CO poisoning and where CO may accumulate.
❏When docked, or rafted with another boat, be aware of exhaust emissions from the other boat.
❏Confirm that water flows from the exhaust outlet when the engines and generator are started.
❏Listen for any change in exhaust sound, which could indicate an exhaust component failure.
❏Test the operation of each CO alarm by pressing the test button.
Monthly Checklist
❏Make sure all exhaust clamps are in place and secure.
❏Look for exhaust leaking from exhaust system components. Signs include rust and/or black streaking, water
leaks, or corroded or cracked fittings.
❏Inspect rubber exhaust hoses for burned, cracked, or deteriorated sections. All rubber hoses should be pliable and
free of kinks.
Annual Checklist
Have a Qualified Marine Technician:
❏Replace exhaust hoses if cracking, charring, or deterioration is found.
❏Ensure that your engines and generators are properly tuned, and well maintained.
❏Inspect each water pump impeller and the water pump housing. Replace if worn. Make sure cooling systems are
in working condition.
❏Inspect all metallic exhaust components for cracking, rusting, leaking, or loosening. Make sure they check the
cylinder head gasket, exhaust manifold, water injection elbow, and the threaded adapter nipple between the man-
ifold and the elbow.
❏Clean, inspect, and confirm proper operation of the generator cooling water anti-siphon valve (if equipped).
Carbon Monoxide Alarm System
•Do not disconnect the alarm system.
•Read and understand the manufacturer’s instructions for your CO alarm system. If you did not receive an instruc-
tion manual, call [phone] and one will be mailed to you.
If your boat is not equipped with a carbon monoxide alarm, consider purchasing one from your dealer or marine
supply store.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD!
•The house battery switch must be in the On position for the CO Monitors
to work.
DANGER!
!
The stereo memory and CO monitor(s) place a small, but constant drain on the battery. If your
boat will be unattended for an extended amount of time, plug into shore power with the battery
charger turned On, or disconnect the battery if shore power is not an option.
NOTICE

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More Information
For more information about how you can prevent carbon monoxide poisoning on recreational boats and other ways to
boat more safely, contact:
For information on how to get a free VESSEL SAFETY CHECK, visit www.vesselsafetycheck.org or contact your
local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or United States Power Squadrons®.
•U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary: 1-800-368-5647 or on the Internet at: http://www.cgaux.org
•U.S. Power Squadrons: 1-888-FOR-USPS (1-888-367-8777) or on the Internet at: http://www.usps.org
United States Coast Guard
Office of Boating Safety (G-OPB-3)
2100 Second Street SW
Washington, DC 20593
www.uscgboating.org
1-800-368-5647
National Marine Manufacturers
Association (NMMA)
200 East Randolph Drive
Suite 5100
Chicago, IL 60601-9301
www.nmma.org
312-946-6200
American Boat & Yacht Council,
Inc. (ABYC)
3069 Solomon’s Island Road
Edgewater, MD 21037-1416
www.abycinc.org
410-956-1050

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Chapter 2: Product Specifications
160
180
Overall
Length Bridge Clearance Beam Draft (Drive Up) Draft(Drive Down) Fuel Capacity (gal.)
16' 2" 3' 5" 7' 2" 1' 2" 2' 7" 18
Overall
Length Bridge Clearance Beam Draft (Drive Up) Draft(Drive Down) Fuel Capacity (gal.)
18' 0" 3' 10" 7' 6" 1' 2" 2' 7" 23

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184
Overall
Length Bridge Clearance Beam Draft (Drive Up) Draft(Drive Down) Fuel Capacity (gal.)
18' 0" 3' 10" 7' 6" 1' 2" 2' 7" 23

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Chapter 3: Locations
Exterior Views
Hull Views
STARBOARD HULLSIDE
PORT HULLSIDE
GARBOARD
DRAIN PLUG
STERN EYE
STERN EYE
TRANSOM
BOW EYE
BILGE PUMP
DRAIN
STERN EYE
LIVEWELL DRAIN
(184 ONLY)
DASH DRAIN
(IF EQUIPPED)
SPEEDOMETER PICKUP
(IF EQUIPPED)

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160 Deck View
CLEAT
BOW
LIGHT CUP HOLDERS
GRAB
HANDLE
CUP HOLDER
DASH
SHIFTER
GRAB
HANDLE CUP HOLDER
ALL AROUND
LIGHT
GRAB
HANDLE
MOTOR
WELL BOOT
FUEL
FILL/VENT
CLEAT
GRAB
HANDLE
CUP HOLDER
GRAB
HANDLE
CLEAT

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180 Deck View
CLEAT BOW
LIGHT GRAB
HANDLES
CUP HOLDERS
12-VOLT
RECEPTACLE
SHIFT/THROTTLE
ALL AROUND
LIGHT
CUP HOLDER
CLEAT
CLEAT
FUEL
FILL/VENT
MOTOR
WELL BOOT
BOARDING
LADDER
CLEAT
GRAB
HANDLE
LEVER
FUEL
BARB

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184 Deck View
SKI TOW
PYLON
LIVE WELL
TACKLE
BOX
CLEAT
FUEL
BOARDING
LADDER
GRAB
HANDLE
CLEAT
ALL AROUND
LIGHT
BOW
LIGHT CLEAT GRAB
HANDLES CUP HOLDERS DASH
CLEAT
12-VOLT
RECEPTACLE
GRAB
HANDLE
CLEAT
GRAB
HANDLE
STEREO
CUP HOLDER
TROLLING
MOTOR
PANEL
CLEAT
TROLLING MOTOR
BOW MOUNT
FILL/VENT FUEL BARB
STORAGE

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Component Locations
12-Volt Accessory Outlet: At the helm on the dash panel.
Battery: On the starboard side of the engine compartment
Bilge Pump: Access is through the deck plate in the motor well.
Engine Circuit Breaker: On the engine.
Fuel Fill: On the port side of the aft deck.
Fuse Panel: At the helm, below the dash panel.
Livewell/Baitwell Pump (184 Only): Access is through the
deck plate in the motor well.
Livewell/Baitwell Seacock (184 Only): Access is through
the deck plate in the motor well.
Navigation Lights: Red and green lights at the bow. White
all-around light on the stern.
DECK PLATE