Bayliner 288 Classic User manual

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CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!
Dimensions and Tank Capacities 1
Layout View 1
Dealer Service 1
Warranty Information 1
Boating Experience 2
Structural Limitations 2
Qualified Maintenance 2
Engine & Accessory Guidelines 3
Engine & Accessory Literature 3
Propeller 3
Safety Standards 4
Special Care for Moored Boats 5
Sacrificial Anode (Zinc) 5
Boat Lifting 6
Carbon Monoxide (CO) 7
Facts about CO 7
Where and How CO Can Accumulate 8
How to Protect Yourself and Others From CO 8
CO Checklists 9
CO Monitors 9
More Information 10
Chapter 2: Locations
Exterior Views 11
Hull Views 11
Deck View 12
Helm 13
Component Locations 14
Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems
Engine 26
Diesel Engine Cooling System (If Equipped) 26
Bilge Blower System 27
Fuel System 28
Fuel Fill & Vent 29
Anti-siphon Valve (Gas Engine Only) 29
Gas Engine Fuel Filters 30
Fuel Filter/Water Separator (Diesel Engine Only) 30
Quick Oil Drain System 31
Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges
Steering 32
Hydraulic Steering System 32
Shift/Throttle Controls 32
Power Trim & Tilt 32
Trim Tabs 33
Gauges 34
Cleaning the Gauges 34
Gauge Fogging 34
Radio Transmission Interference 34
Fuel Gauge 34
Chapter 5: Navigation & Communication Equipment
Compass 35
Depth Finder 35
VHF Radio (If Equipped) 35
Chapter 6: Plumbing
Bilge Pumps 36
Bilge Pump Testing 37
Autofloat Switches 38
Seawater Systems 39
Seacocks 39
Seawater Strainers 39
Freshwater System 40
Freshwater System Winterization 41
Water Heater 42
Winterizing the Water Heater 42
Drain Systems 43
Deck Drains 43
Gray Water Gravity Drains 43
Sump Box Cleaning 43
Sump System Winterization 43
Marine Head & Holding Tank 44
Macerator (If Equipped) 44
Chapter 7: Deck Equipment
Cleats & Tow Eyes 45
Canvas 45
Canvas Care 46
Clear Vinyl Care 47
Pre-wiring For Windlass 48

Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems
Refrigerator 49
Audio Equipment 49
Alcohol/Electric Stove 50
Chapter 9: Convertible Seats, Beds, & Tables
Dinette to Berth Conversion 51
Chapter 10: Lights
Care and Maintenance 52
Interior & Exterior Lights 52
Navigation Lights 52
Chapter 11: Air Conditioning System (If Equipped)
Chapter 12: Electrical System
12-Volt DC System 55
Batteries 55
Battery Switch 55
Battery Switch Positions 55
Fuses & Circuit Breakers 56
12-Volt DC Accessory Outlets 56
Alternator 56
Battery Charger (If Equipped) 56
110-Volt AC System 57
Shore Power 58
Connecting to Shore Power 59
Parallel Switch (Only if Equipped with Dual Shore Power) 59
Electrical Routings 60
110-Volt AC Hull Harnesses Routing System 60
12-Volt DC Hull Harnesses Routing System 61
12-Volt DC Deck Harness Routings 62
Battery Cable Routings 63
Wiring Diagrams 64
110-Volt AC Electrical System Single Dockside 64
110-Volt AC Electrical System Dual Dockside 65
Engine Electrical System 66
Important Records 67
Float Plan 68