Bayliner 237 Deckboat User manual

Engine Serial Number: _____________________________________
Hull Identification Number:__________________________________
Hull Identification Number
•The Hull Identification
Number (HIN) is
locatedonthe starboard
hullside just forward of
the transom.
•Record the HIN (and
the engine serial num-
bers) in the space pro-
vided above.
•Include the HIN with
any correspondence or
orders.
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Part Number
1838571

CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!
Dimensions & Tank Capacities 1
Dealer Service 1
Warranty Information 1
Boating Experience 1
Engine & Accessory Guidelines 2
Engine & Accessory Literature 2
Propeller 2
Structural Limitations 3
Qualified Maintenance 3
Special Care for Moored Boats 3
Safety Standards 4
Carbon Monoxide (CO) 5
CO Facts 5
Factors that Increase the Effects of CO Poisoning 5
Where & How CO Can Accumulate 6
How to Protect Yourself & Others From CO 6
CO Checklists 7
More Information 7
Warning Labels 8
Chapter 2: Locations
Exterior Views 9
Hull Views 9
Deck Views 10
Helm 11
Component Locations 12
Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems
Engine 22
Bilge Blower System 22
Fuel System 23
Fuel Fill & Vent 23
Fuel Filters 24
Anti-siphon Valve 24
Quick Oil Drain System 25
Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges
Steering 26
Shift/Throttle Controls 26
Power Trim & Tilt 26
Gauges 26
Cleaning the Gauges 26
Gauge Fogging 26
Radio Transmission Interference 26
Fuel Gauge 26
Chapter 5: Navigation Equipment
Depth Finder 27
Chapter 6: Plumbing
Bilge Pumps 28
Bilge Pump Testing 28
Autofloat Switches 29
Seawater Systems 30
Seacocks 30
Seawater Strainers 30
Livewell System 31
Freshwater System 32
Transom Shower 32
Freshwater System Winterization 33
Drain Systems 34
Deck Drains 34
Sink Drains 34
Portable Toilet 34
Portable Toilet Pump-out (If Equipped) 34

Chapter 7: Deck Equipment
Cleats & Bow/Stern Eyes 35
Bow Mount Trolling Motor (If Equipped) 35
Ski-Tow Ring 35
Ski-Tow Tower (If Equipped) 36
Attaching the Ski-tow Rope 36
Folding Ski-tow Tower 37
Tower Care 37
Canvas 38
Aft Bimini Top 38
Forward Bimini Top (If Equipped) 39
Canvas Care 40
Chapter 8: Entertainment Systems
Audio Equipment 41
Chapter 9: Convertible Seats, Beds, & Tables
Stowage Areas 42
Bow Sunlounge Conversion 43
Removable Fishing Seats (If Equipped) 45
Chapter 10: Lights
Care & Maintenance 46
Interior & Exterior Lights 46
Navigation Lights 46
Chapter 11: Electrical System
12-Volt DC System 48
Battery 48
Fuses & Fuse Block 48
12-Volt DC Accessory Outlet(s) 48
Alternator 48
Electrical Routings 49
12-Volt DC Hull Harness 49
12-Volt DC Deck Harness 50
12-Volt DC Digital Depth Finder & Trolling Motor
Harness (If Equipped) 51
12-Volt DC Fish Pack Harness (If Equipped) 52
Battery Cable Routings 52
Important Records 53
Float Plan 54

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
CO POISONING
HAZARD!
EXPLOSION
HAZARD! NO OPEN FLAME! HOT HAZARD!
ROTATING
PROPELLER HAZARD!
FALLING
HAZARD!
ELECTRICAL
HAZARD!
FIRE
HAZARD!
RUN BILGE BLOWERS
FOR 4 MINUTES!

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237 •Owner’s Manual Supplement
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
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.
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 get 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, get handling and operating experience before assuming command of your 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.
Overall
Length Length Rigged Bridge Clearance Beam Draft (Hull) Draft (Maximum) Fuel Capacity Freshwater Capacity
23' 1" 24' 8" 8' 2" 8' 6" 1' 5" 2' 10" 65 Gallons 15 Gallons
CONTROL HAZARD!
A qualified operator MUST be in control of your boat atALL times. Do NOToperate your boat
while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
WARNING!
!

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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 your boat’s running trim, have an
experienced marine technician perform a safety inspection and handling test before operating your boat again.
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.
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.
When storing your boat, please refer to your engine’s operation and maintenance manuals.
NOTICE
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.
NOTICE
ENGINE DAMAGE HAZARD!
The factory standard propeller may not be the best for your particular boat and load condi-
tions. 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
!

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Structural Limitations
The swim platform extension is designed to be lightweight for proper boat balance. The load limit for the swim plat-
form extension is 30 pounds per square foot, evenly distributed.
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 your boat’s beauty, greatly affect its performance, and may damage the gel coat.
•Periodically haul your 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 change, in any way, the:
•Steering system
•Propulsion system
•Engine control system
•Fuel system
•Environmental control system
•Electrical system
•Navigational system
WARNING!
!
•To help seal the hull bottom and reduce the chance of gel coat blistering while your boat is
moored, 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, and all of them were designed to insure your safety and the safety
of other people, vessels and property.
Read this supplement, the Sport Boat Owner’s Manual, and all accessory instructions for important safety standards
and hazard informatio
FALLING and ROTATING PROPELLER HAZARD!
•NEVER allow anyone to ride on parts of your 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
is 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 your 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!
!