Bayliner 265 User manual

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CONTENTS
1 Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!
1 Dimensions and Tank Capacities
1 Layout Views
2 Dealer Service
2 Warranty Information
2 Boating Experience
2 Engine & Accessories Guidelines
3Propeller
3 Engine & Accessories Literature
3 Qualified Maintenance
4 Safety Standards
5 Special Care For Moored Boats
5 Sacrificial Anodes (Zincs)
6 Boat Lifting
7 Carbon Monoxide (CO)
7 Facts about CO
8 Where and How CO Can Accumulate
8 How to Protect Yourself and Others From CO
9COChecklists
9 Carbon Monoxide Alarm System
10 More Information
11 Chapter 2: Locations
11 Exterior Views
11 Hull Views
12 Deck Views
13 Helm
14 Component Locations
26 Chapter 3: Propulsion &
Related Systems
26 Engine
26 Bilge Blower System
27 Fuel System
28 Fuel Fill & Vent
28 Anti-siphon Valve (Gas Engine Only)
29 Gas Engine Fuel Filters
29 Fuel Filter/Water Separator
(Diesel Engine Only)
30 Quick Oil Drain System (Gas Engine Only)
31 Fire Suppression System (If Equipped)
32 Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges
32 Steering
32 Shift/Throttle Control
32 Power Trim and Tilt
33 Trim Tabs
34 Gauges
34 Cleaning Gauges
34 Gauge Fogging
34 Radio Transmission Interference
34 Fuel Gauge
35 Chapter 5: Navigation &
Communication Equipment
35 Compass
35 Depth Finder
35 VHF Radio (If Equipped)
36 Chapter 6: Plumbing
36 Bilge Pumps
37 Bilge Pump Testing
38 Autofloat Switches
39 Seawater Systems
39 Seacocks
39 Seawater Strainers
40 Freshwater System
41 Freshwater System Winterization
42 Water Heater (If Equipped)
42 Winterizing the Water Heater
43 Transom Shower (If Equipped)
43 Drain Systems
43 Deck Drains
43 Gray Water Drains
43 Shower Drain System (If Equipped)
43 Sump Box Cleaning
43 Sump System Winterization
44 Marine Head with Holding Tank (If Equipped)
44 Using The Marine Head
44 Winterizing The Marine Head
44 Macerator (If Equipped)
44 Portable Toilet (If Equipped)

45 Chapter 7: Deck Equipment
45 Cleats and Tow Eyes
45 Windlass (If Equipped)
46 Ski-Tow Tower (If Equipped)
46 Attaching the Ski-Tow Rope
47 Folding the Ski-Tow Tower
47 Tower Care
48 Canvas
49 Canvas Care
50 Clear Vinyl Care
51 Chapter 8: Appliances &
Entertainment Systems
51 Audio Equipment
51 Refrigerator (If Equipped)
52 Alcohol Stove (If Equipped)
53 Alcohol/Electric Stove (If Equipped)
54 Chapter 9: Convertible Seats,
Beds, & Tables
54 Dinette to V-berth Sleeping Area
55 Chapter 10: Lights
55 Care and Maintenance
55 Interior & Exterior Lights
55 Navigation Lights
55 Spotlight (If Equipped)
56 Chapter 11: Heating &
Air Conditioning System
56 Air Conditioning System (If Equipped)
57 Chapter 12: Electrical System
58 12-Volt DC System
58 Battery
58 Battery Switch (If Equipped With One Battery)
59 Battery Switch (If Equipped With
Two Batteries)
59 Battery Switch Positions
60 Fuses and Circuit Breakers
60 12-Volt Accessory Outlet
60 Alternator
60 Battery Charger (If Equipped)
61 110-Volt AC System (If Equipped)
62 Shore Power (If Equipped)
63 Connecting To Shore Power
63 Parallel Switch (If Equipped with Dual
Shore Power)
64 Electrical Routings
64 12-Volt DC Deck Electrical Harnesses
65 12-Volt DC Hull Electrical Harnesses
66 110-Volt AC Hull Electrical Harnesses
(If Equipped)
67 Wiring Diagrams
67 12-Volt DC Electrical System
68 Single Shore Power (If Equipped)
69 Dual Shore Power (If Equipped)
70 Windlass Wiring Diagram (If Equipped)
70 Fire Suppresion System Wiring Diagram
(If Equipped)
71 Important Records
72 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.
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 Cruiser & Yacht
Owner’s Manual.
•Before using your boat, study this Owner’s Manual Supplement, the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual, and all
engine and accessory literature carefully.
•Keep this Owner’s Manual Supplement and the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual on your boat in a secure, yet
readily available place.
Dimensions and Tank Capacities
Layout Views
Overall
Length Length Rigged Bridge Clearance Beam Draft (Hull) Draft (Maximum) Fuel Capacity Freshwater Capacity Waste Holding Tank Capacity
27' 0" 27' 12" 6' 9" 8' 6" 1' 10" 3' 3" 75 Gallons 20 Gallons 20 Gallons

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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 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 & 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.
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.
Engine & Accessories 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.
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 Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual, this Supplement, the engine owner’s
manual and all accessory literature.
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!
!

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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 Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual and all accessory instructions for
important 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,
gunwale riding or occupying 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!
!
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!
!

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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.
Sacrificial Anodes (Zincs)
Your boat is equipped with sacrificial anodes (zincs) to protect underwater metal parts from excessive deterioration.
Check the zincs regularly and replace them if they have deteriorated more than 70%.
There are many factors that affect the rate at which the zincs deteriorate, including:
•Water temperature.
•Salinity.
•Water pollution.
•Stray electrical current from the boat or dock may cause complete deterioration in just a few weeks.
•If there is rapid zinc deterioration, measure the electrolytic corrosion around your boat with a Corrosion
Test Meter.
•To help seal thehull bottom and reduce the possibility of gelcoat blistering 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
•Do NOT paint between the zinc and the metal surface it contacts and do NOT paint over
the zincs.
•If the zincs are not bonded correctly, they will not provide protection.
NOTICE

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Boat Lifting
•Always follow the lift
equipment’s instruc-
tions and requirements.
•When lifting your boat,
always position the lift-
ing slings at the port and
starboard lifting sling
label positions as shown
in the illustration.
PERSONAL INJURY and /or PRODUCT OR PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD!
•Lifting slings may slip on the hull.
•Avoid serious injury or death by securing the lifting slings together before lifting.
WARNING!
!
PERSONAL INJURY and /or PRODUCT OR PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD!
•NEVER lift any boat using the cleats, or the bow and stern eyes.
WARNING!
!
PERSONAL INJURY and /or PRODUCT OR PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD!
•Water in the bilge can shift and change the balance of the load.
•If water is present in the bilge, pump or drain the water out of the bilge areas before lifting
your boat.
WARNING!
!
PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD!
•When lifting any boat, always use a spreader bar. The spreader bar must be equal to the
width of the boat at each lifting point.
CAUTION
!
LIFTING SLING LABELS
(TYPICAL PORT & STARBOARD)
4"
27"

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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 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
watercraft 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 monitors inside your boat. Do not 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
burning device when boat is moored in a
confined 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 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 CO monitor.
•Read the manufacturer’s instructions for your CO monitor. If you did not receive the manufacturer’s
instructions, call [phone] and one will be mailed to you.
If your boat is not equipped with a CO monitor, consider purchasing one from your dealer or marine supply store.
•The stereo memory and the CO monitor 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.
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
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
STARBOARD HULLSIDE
PORT HULLSIDE
TRIM TABTRIM TAB
TRANSOM
GARBOARD
DRAIN
BOARDING
LADDER
MACERATOR
DISCHARGE
(IF EQUIPPED)
BOW EYE
PORTLIGHTS
HEAD SINK
DRAIN
SHOWER SUMP
PUMP DRAIN FORWARD BILGE PUMP DRAIN
COCKPIT
DRAIN
VENTED FUEL
ANCHOR LOCKER
DRAIN
PORTLIGHTS
AIR CONDITIONER
DRAIN (IF EQUIPPED)
GALLEY SINK
DRAIN
CUP HOLDER DRAIN
COCKPIT DRAINS
ENTERTAINMENT
CENTER DRAIN
WASTE
TANK VENT
STERN EYES
FILL FITTING
AFT BILGE
PUMP DRAIN
VENTED WATER
FILL FITTING

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Deck Views

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Helm

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Component Locations
12-Volt Accessory Outlets:
•One located at the helm, on the switch panel.
•One located on the aft end of the lower
galley cabinet.
•One located on the aft end of the upper
galley cabinet, next to the audio jacks
(If Equipped).
110-Volt AC Panel (If Equipped):
•Located in the galley.
Air Conditioner Sea-
water Intake Seacock
(If Equipped):
•Located on the star-
board aft side of the
engine room.
12-VOLT
OUTLET
12-VOLT OUTLET
(IF EQUIPPED)
12-VOLT OUTLET
AUDIO JACKS
(IF EQUIPPED)
110-VOLT AC PANEL
(IF EQUIPPED)
SEAWATER INTAKE
SEACOCK
(IF EQUIPPED)