Bayliner 2859 Classic Cruiser Configuration guide

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•Record the HIN (and the
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CONTENTS
1 Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!
1 Dimensions and Tank Capacities
1 Layout View
1 Dealer Service
1 Warranty Information
2 Boating Experience
2 Engine & Accessories Guidelines
2 Engine & Accessories Literature
2 Structural Limitations
3 Safety Standards
3 Qualified Maintenance
4 Special Care For Moored Boats
4 Sacrificial Anodes (Zincs)
5 Carbon Monoxide (CO)
5 Facts about CO
6 Where and How CO Can Accumulate
6 How to Protect Yourself and Others From CO
7 Trip Checklist
7 Monthly Checklist
7 Annual Checklist
7 Carbon Monoxide Alarm System
8 More Information
9 Boat Lifting
10 Chapter 2: Locations
10 Exterior Views
10 Hull Views
11 Forward Deck Views
12 Aft Deck Views
13 Helm
14 Component Locations
15 Chapter 3: Propulsion &
Related Systems
15 Engine
15 Engine Room Ventilation System
16 Fuel System
16 Diagram
17 Fuel Fill and Vent
17 Fuel Filters
17 Anti-siphon Valve
18 Quick Oil Drain System
19 Chapter 4: Controls
19 Steering
19 Shift/Throttle
19 Power Trim and Tilt
20 Trim Tabs
21 Chapter 5: Navigation &
Communication Equipment
21 VHF Radio (If Equipped)
21 Compass
21 Depth Finder
22 Chapter 6: Plumbing
22 Bilge Pumps
23 Bilge Pump Testing
23 Autofloat Switches
24 Seawater Systems
24 Seacocks
24 Seawater Strainers
25 Freshwater System
26 Water Heater
27 Drain Systems
27 Deck Drains
27 Sink Drains
27 Shower Drain Systems
28 Marine Head with Holding Tank

29 Chapter 7: Deck Equipment
29 Cleats and Tow Eyes
30 Chapter 8: Appliances &
Entertainment Systems
30 Refrigerator
31 Alcohol/Electric Stove (If Equipped)
31 Audio & Visual Equipment
32 Chapter 9: Convertible Seats,
Beds, & Tables
32 Dinette/Mid Berth
33 Chapter 10: Lights
33 Care and Maintenance
33 Navigation Lights
33 Interior & Exterior Lights
34 Chapter 11: Heating & Air Conditioning
34 Air Conditioning System (If Equipped)
35 Chapter 12: Electrical System
36 12-Volt DC System
36 Batteries
36 Fuses and Circuit Breakers
36 Battery Switch
36 Battery Switch Positions
37 Alternator
37 Battery Charger
37 12-Volt Accessory Outlet
38 120-Volt AC System
39 Shore Power
41 Connecting To Shore Power
42 Transfer Switch (If Equipped With Dual
Shore Power)
43 Electrical Routings
43 Deck Electrical Harness
44 Hull Electrical Harness
44 120-Volt AC System
45 Battery System
46 Wire Diagrams
46 Single Dockside
47 Dual Dockside
48 Engine Electrical System
49 Important Records
50 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 Cruiser &
Yacht Owner’s Manual. Please study the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual and this Supplement carefully. Keep the
Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual and this Supplement on your boat in a secure, yet readily available place.
Dimensions and Tank Capacities
Layout View
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 your dealer cannot help, call our customer service hotline: [phone] or send us a FAX: [phone].
Overall
Length Bridge Clearance Beam Draft (Drive Up) Draft(Drive Down) Fuel Capacity (gal.) Freshwater Capacity (gal.) Waste Holding Tank Capacity (gal.)
27' 8" 9' 1" 9' 9" 1' 7" 3' 0" 102 36 30

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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.
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 can result in cancellation of your warranty protection. Always check with
your dealer before making any modifications to your boat.
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.
Structural Limitations
The transom platform and bow platform are designed to be lightweight for proper boat balance. The load limit for
these platforms is 30 pounds per square foot, evenly distributed.
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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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 Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual and all accessory
instructions for important safety standards and hazard information.
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 Owner’s Manual Supplement, the
engine owner’s manual and all accessory instruction sheets and manuals.
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!
!
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!
!

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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. If the zincs are
not bonded correctly, they will not provide protection.
•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
Do not paint between the zinc and the metal surface it contacts and do not paint over the zincs.
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 medi-
cal 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
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 (sta-
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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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Boat Lifting
•Always follow the lift equipment’s instructions and requirements.
•If water is present in the bilge, pump or drain the water out of the bilge areas before lifting your boat. Water in the
bilge can shift and change the balance of the load.
•When lifting your boat, always position the lifting slings at the port and starboard sling label positions as shown in
the illustration above.
PERSONAL INJURY and /or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD!
•Lift slings may slip on the hull. Avoid serious injury or death by securing the slings together
before lifting.
WARNING!
!
PERSONAL INJURY and /or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD!
•NEVER Lift the boat using the bow and stern eyes.
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 the lifting point.
CAUTION!
!
52" 96 3/4"
LIFTING SLING LABELS
(TYPICAL PORT & STARBOARD)

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Chapter 2: Locations
Exterior Views
Hull Views
STARBOARD HULLSIDE ANCHOR
LOCKER DRAIN
COCKPIT STEP
DRAIN
AFT BILGE
PUMP DRAIN FORWARD BILGE PUMP DRAIN
OVERBOARD
DISCHARGE
(IF EQUIPPED)
HOLDING TANK
VENT HEAD SINK DRAIN GALLEY SINK DRAIN
AIR CONDITIONER
DRAIN (IF EQUIPPED) BOW EYE
(STRONG POINT)
TRANSOM
STERN EYES
(STRONG POINTS)
BILGE DRAIN
PLUG
FUEL VENT
TRIM TAB
TRIM TAB
DECK DRAINSDECK DRAINS
GRAB HANDLE
SWIM PLATFORM
PORT HULLSIDE
SHOWER
DRAIN
WATER TANK
VENT

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Forward Deck Views
WIPER
VENTILATION
HATCH
NAVIGATION
LIGHT
CLEAT
(STRONG POINT)
ROPE
CHOCK
GRAB
RAIL GRAB
RAIL
NAVIGATION
LIGHT
ANCHOR
ROLLER
ROPE
CHOCK
ANCHOR
LOCKER

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Aft Deck Views
HORN
CLEAT
(STRONG POINT)
WASTE PUMP-OUT
DECK FITTING
FUEL FILL
DECK FITTING
CLEAT
(STRONG POINT) FRESHWATER
FILL DECK FITTING CLEAT (STRONG POINT)
CLEAT
(STRONG POINT)
SHORE POWER
INLETS
PORT SIDE STARBOARD SIDE
GRAB
RAILS
GRAB
RAILS

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Helm
TYPICAL HELM LAYOUT SHOWN
ACTUAL LAYOUT MAY VARY DEPENDING
ON ENGINE AND ACCESSORY OPTIONS
TACHOMETER
OIL PRESSURE
TEMPERATURE
SPEEDOMETER
DEPTH SOUNDER
(IF EQUIPPED)
TRIM TAB
MACERATOR SWITCH
(IF EQUIPPED)
VHF RADIO
FUEL GAUGE
GAUGE
GAUGE
VOLTMETER
SWITCHES
(IF EQUIPPED) SHIFT/THROTTLE LEVER
12-VOLT ADAPTER
(IF EQUIPPED)
SWITCH
PANEL
NOTE:

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Component Locations
12-Volt Accessory Outlet: At the helm on the dash panel.
Air Conditioner Seawater Pickup Seacock: Under the salon floor. Access is through the center floor hatch.
Air Conditioner Unit: In the aft V-berth bunk storage.
Batteries: On the port side of the engine compartment.
Battery Charger: In the engine compartment on the starboard side of the aft wall.
Battery Switch: In the aft cockpit storage compartment.
Bilge pump - Aft: In the engine compartment.
Bilge pump - Forward: Access is under the entry steps.
Carbon Monoxide Detectors: (1) In the mid-berth by the window. (2) On the aft dinette bulkhead.
DC Circuit Breakers: At the helm under the dash panel.
Depth Sounder Transducer: In the engine compartment.
Engine Circuit Breaker: On the engine.
Fuel Fill: On the starboard aft deck above the swim step.
Fuel Tank: In the engine compartment forward of the engine.
Macerator Underwater Discharge Seacock: In the engine compartment.
Marine Head (Electric) Seawater Pickup Seacock: Under the salon floor. Access is through the center floor hatch.
Navigation Lights: Red and green lights at the bow. White all-around light on the hardtop.
Waste Holding Tank: In the starboard side aft berth compartment.
Water Fill: On the port side deck trail.
Water Heater: In the engine compartment on the port side.
Water Pump: Under the salon floor. Access is through the center floor hatch.
Water Pump Switch: In the galley outboard of the sink.
Water Tank: Under the galley floor.