Bayliner 175 User manual

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•Record the HIN (and the
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CONTENTS
1 Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!
1 Dimensions & Tank Capacities
1 Layout View
1 Dealer Service
2 Warranty Information
2 Boating Experience
2 Engine & Accessory Guidelines
2 Engine & Accessory Literature
3 Propeller
3 Qualified Maintenance
3 Special Care For Moored Boats
4 Safety Standards
5 Carbon Monoxide (CO)
5COFacts
5 Factors that Increase the Effects of
CO Poisoning
6 Where and How CO Can Accumulate
6 How to Protect Yourself and Others From CO
7COChecklists
7 More Information
8 Chapter 2: Locations
8 Exterior Views
8 Hull Views
9 Deck View
10 Helm
11 Component Locations
14 Chapter 3: Propulsion &
Related Systems
14 Engine
14 Special Starting Instructions for Carbureted
Engines (If Equipped)
15 Bilge Blower System
16 Fuel System
16 Fuel Fill & Vent
16 Fuel Filters
17 Anti-siphon Valve
18 Quick Oil Drain System
19 Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges
19 Steering
19 Shift/Throttle Controls
19 Power Trim & Tilt
20 Gauges
20 Cleaning Gauges
20 Gauge Fogging
20 Radio Transmission Interference
20 Fuel Gauge
21 Chapter 5: Plumbing
21 Bilge Pump
22 Bilge Pump Testing
23 Chapter 6: Deck Equipment
23 Cleats and Tow Eyes
23 Ski Tow Ring
24 Ski-Tow Tower (If Equipped)
24 Attaching the Ski-Tow Rope

25 Chapter 7: Convertible Seats,
Beds, & Tables
25 Sleeper Seats
25 Operating Positions
25 Lounge positions
26 Chapter 8: Lights
26 Care and Maintenance
26 Navigation Lights
27 Chapter 9: Electrical System
28 12-Volt DC System
28 Battery
28 Fuses
28 12-Volt Accessory Outlet (If Equipped)
28 Alternator
29 Electrical Routings
29 Deck Electrical Harnesses
30 Battery Cable Harness
31 Wiring Diagram
32 Important Records
33 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 fol-
low all safety instructions.
This box alerts you to immediate hazards which WILL cause severe personal injury or death if
the warning is ignored.
DANGER!
!
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
!
This box calls attention to installation, operation or maintenance information, which is impor-
tant to proper operation but is not hazard related.
NOTICE
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 information about your boat that is not covered in the Sport Boat
Owner’s Manual.
•Before using your boat, study this Owner’s Manual Supplement, the Sport Boat Owner’s Manual, and all engine
and accessory literature carefully.
•Keep this Owner’s Manual Supplement and the Sport Boat Owner’s Manual on your boat in a secure, yet readily
available place.
Dimensions & Tank Capacities
Layout View
Dealer Service
•Your dealer is your key to service.
•Ask your dealer to explain all systems before taking delivery of your boat.
•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.
Overall
Length Length Rigged Bridge Clearance Beam Draft (Hull) Draft (Maximum) Fuel Capacity
17' 7" 18' 9" 8' 9" 6' 11" 1' 5" 2' 10" 21 Gallons

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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 Bayliner 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 this 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
•In Canada, for the CPS courses call 1-888-CPS-BOAT.
•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.
Engine & Accessory 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 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.
Engine & Accessory Literature
•The engine and accessories installed on your boat come with their own operation and maintenance manuals.
•Read 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.
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!
!
When storing your boat please refer to your engine’s operation and maintenance manuals.
NOTICE

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Propeller
•Keep the propeller in good repair and at the correct pitch for your particular situation.
•A slightly bent or nicked propeller will adversely affect the performance of your boat.
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 Supplement, the engine owner’s manual
and all accessory literature.
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.
ENGINE DAMAGE HAZARD!
The factory standard propeller may not be the best for your particular boat and load
conditions. Refer to the engine manual for engine RPM ratings. The engine should reach,
but not exceed its full rated RPM when full-throttle is applied.
Immediately contact your local Bayliner dealer if:
•The engine cannot reach its full rated RPM when full-throttle is applied, or;
•The engine exceeds its full rated RPM when full-throttle is applied.
CAUTION
!
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
•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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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 Supplement, please read the Sport Boat Owner’s Manual and all accessory instructions for impor-
tant safety standards and hazard information.
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, gun-
wale riding or occupying the transom platform while underway is especially hazardous and
WILL cause personal injury or death.
DANGER!
!
FALLING, 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!
!
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!
!
A wide variety of components used on this vessel contain or emit chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm.
Examples Include:
•Engine and generator exhaust
•Engine and generator fuel, and other liquids such as coolants and oil, especially used
motor oil
•Cooking fuels
•Cleaners, paints, and substances used for vessel repair
•Waste materials that result from wear of vessel components
•Lead from battery terminals and from other sources such as ballast or fishing sinkers
To Avoid Harm:
•Keep away from engine, generator, and cooking fuel exhaust fumes.
•Wash exposed skin thoroughly with soap and water after handling the substances above.
WARNING!
!

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Carbon Monoxide (CO)
CO Facts
•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) is running OR engines 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 monitors inside your boat. Never ignore any alarm. Replace monitors as recommended by
the monitor 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
(station wagon effect).

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CO Checklists
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.
❏Listen for any change in exhaust sound, which could indicate an exhaust component failure.
❏Test the operation of each CO monitor 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).
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
U
nited States Coast Guard
O
ffice of Boating Safety (G-OPB-3)
2
100 Second Street SW
W
ashington, DC 20593
w
ww.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, In
c.
(ABYC)
3069 Solomon’s Island Road
Edgewater, MD 21037-1416
www.abycinc.org
410-956-1050

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Chapter 2: Locations
Exterior Views
Hull Views
BOW EYE
BILGE PUMP
DRAIN
STARBOARD
HULLSIDE
TRANSOM
STERN EYES BILGE DRAIN PLUG

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Deck View
BOW LIGHT
CLEAT
CLEAT
CLEAT
CLEAT
BOARDING
LADDER
SKI TOW RING
FUEL FILL/VENT
DECK FITTING
BILGE BLOWER VENTS
ALL-ROUND LIGHT

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Helm
ACTUAL LAYOUT MAY VARY DEPENDING
ON ENGINE AND ACCESSORY OPTIONS
NOTE: TYPICAL HELM LAYOUT SHOWN
VOLTMETER
TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
SPEEDOMETER TRIM GAUGE TACHOMETER OIL PRESSURE
GAUGE FUEL GAUGE
HORN
SWITCH
ACCESSORY
SWITCH
BILGE PUMP
SWITCH
NAVIGATION/ANCHOR
LIGHTS 3-WAY SWITCH
BLOWER
SWITCH
IGNITION
SWITCH

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Component Locations
12-Volt Accessory Outlet:
Located on the port dash, next
to the stereo.
Battery: Located behind the
starboard transom seat back.
Bilge Pump: Located in the
engine room bilge, forward of
the engine.
12-VOLT OUTLET
BATTERY
STARBOARD
SEAT BACK
REMOVED
SHOWN WITH
BILGE PUMP

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Blower Switch: Located at the helm.
Fuel Fill/Vent Deck Fitting: Located
on the port aft deck.
Fuel Tank: Located behind the port transom
seat back.
BLOWER SWITCH
FUEL FILL/VENT
DECK FITTING
FUEL TANK
PORT SEAT BACK
REMOVED
SHOWN WITH

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Fuse Block: Located under the helm dash.
Navigation Lights:
•Red and green lights at
the bow.
•White all-round light on
the transom.
FUSE BLOCK NOTE: VIEW IS FROM FLOOR LEVEL
ALL-ROUND LIGHT
BOW LIGHT
ALL-ROUND
LIGHT SOCKET

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Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems
Engine
Read the engine operation and maintenance manuals before starting or working on the engine.
Special Starting Instructions for Carbureted Engines (If Equipped)
Some carbureted engines can be difficult to start when they are cold. In addition to following all instructions and
heeding all warnings in the engine manual, try the following:
1. Pump the throttle lever from the 1/4 throttle position to the full throttle position 3 or 4 times.
2. Return the throttle lever to the 1/4 throttle position.
3. Continue the starting procedure as described in the engine manual.