Blackfin 272CC User manual

BLACKFIN OWNER’S MANUAL
Blackfin 272 Center Console

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................... 3
SAFETY INFORMATION ........................................................................................................ 7
BOAT INFORMATION .......................................................................................................... 9
CERTIFICATIONS...............................................................................................................11
INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT INFORMATION .......................................................................13
OWNER / OPERATOR INFORMATION .....................................................................................15
NEW BOAT DELIVERY .........................................................................................................16
Chapter 1:
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
1.1 General .....................................................................................................................17
1.2 Engine Alarms ............................................................................................................17
1.3 Neutral Safety Switch ..................................................................................................17
1.4 Engine Stop Switch .....................................................................................................17
1.5 Required Safety Equipment ..........................................................................................18
1.6 Bilge & Fuel Fires ........................................................................................................19
1.7 First Aid.....................................................................................................................20
1.8 Additional Safety Equipment.........................................................................................20
1.9 Caution & Warning Labels.............................................................................................22
Chapter 2:
OPERATION
2.1 General .....................................................................................................................23
2.2 Rules of the Road........................................................................................................23
2.3 Pre-Cruise Check ........................................................................................................26
2.4 Operating Your Boat ....................................................................................................27
2.5 Docking, Anchoring & Mooring ......................................................................................28
2.6 Controls, Steering, or Propulsion System Failure..............................................................30
2.7 Collision.....................................................................................................................30
2.8 Grounding, Towing & Rendering Assistance.....................................................................31
2.9 Flooding or Capsizing...................................................................................................31
2.10 Fishing.....................................................................................................................31
2.11 Man Overboard .........................................................................................................32
2.12 Water Skiing & Wakeboarding .....................................................................................32
2.13 Trash Disposal ..........................................................................................................34
2.14 Yacht Certication Plate..............................................................................................34
2.15 Trailering Your Boat ...................................................................................................35
Chapter 3:
PROPULSION SYSTEM
3.1 General .....................................................................................................................37
3.2 Drive System Corrosion ...............................................................................................37
3.3 Engine Lubrication.......................................................................................................38
3.4 Engine Cooling System ................................................................................................38
3.5 Propellers ..................................................................................................................38
3.6 Performance Issues & Propellers ...................................................................................38
3.7 Engine Instrumentation ...............................................................................................40

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Chapter 4:
HELM CONTROL SYSTEMS
4.1 General .....................................................................................................................43
4.2 Engine Throttle & Shift Controls ....................................................................................43
4.3 Neutral Safety Switch ..................................................................................................44
4.4 Engine Power Tilt & Trim ..............................................................................................45
4.5 Engine Stop Switch .....................................................................................................46
4.6 Steering System .........................................................................................................47
4.7 Joystick Controls.........................................................................................................48
4.8 Trim Tabs ...................................................................................................................49
4.9 Control Systems Maintenance .......................................................................................50
Chapter 5:
FUEL SYSTEM
5.1 Gasoline Fuel Systems .................................................................................................53
5.2 Engine Fuel Delivery System.........................................................................................54
5.3 Fueling Instructions.....................................................................................................55
5.4 Fuel System Maintenance.............................................................................................56
Chapter 6:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6.1 General .....................................................................................................................59
6.2 12 Volt DC System & Batteries......................................................................................59
6.3 Batteries & Battery Switches.........................................................................................60
6.4 Parallel Switch & Dead Batteries....................................................................................60
6.5 Ignition Switch Panels..................................................................................................61
6.6 12 volt Accessory Switch Panels ....................................................................................63
6.7 DC Circuit Protection .................................................................................................66
6.8 Engine Control Systems Circuit Protection ............................................................................... 67
6.9 120 Volt Battery Charging System .................................................................................68
6.10 Bonding System ........................................................................................................69
6.11 Electrical System Maintenance ....................................................................................70
Chapter 7:
FRESH WATER SYSTEM
7.1 General .....................................................................................................................73
7.2 Fresh Water System Operation......................................................................................73
7.3 Fresh Water System Maintenance..................................................................................75
Chapter 8:
RAW WATER SYSTEM
8.1 General .....................................................................................................................77
8.2 Raw Water System Operation .......................................................................................77
8.3 Baitwell .....................................................................................................................78
8.4 Raw Water System Maintenance....................................................................................79

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Chapter 9:
DRAINAGE SYSTEM
9.1 General .....................................................................................................................81
9.2 Cockpit & Deck Drainage..............................................................................................81
9.3 Bilge Drainage ............................................................................................................82
9.4 Hardtop Drains ...........................................................................................................84
9.5 Head Compartment Drains ...........................................................................................84
9.6 Drainage System Maintenance ......................................................................................84
Chapter 10:
VENTILATION SYSTEM
10.1 Head Compartment Ventilation....................................................................................85
10.2 Windshield Ventilation ...............................................................................................86
10.3 Maintenance .............................................................................................................86
Chapter 11:
EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
11.1 Deck Rails & Deck Hardware .......................................................................................87
11.2 Anchor & Rope Locker ................................................................................................88
11.3 Windlass & Bow Roller (Optional).................................................................................89
11.4 Hull .........................................................................................................................91
11.5 Cockpit Features ......................................................................................................93
11.6 Helm Seats & Bait Prep Station ..................................................................................98
11.7 Center Console .......................................................................................................100
11.8 Hardtop ................................................................................................................102
11.9 Aftermarket Hardtop or Tower ..................................................................................102
Chapter 12:
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
12.1 Head Compartment .................................................................................................103
12.2 Portable Marine Head System ...................................................................................104
12.3 Porcelain Marine Toilet .............................................................................................105
Chapter 13:
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
12.1 Exterior Hull & Deck ................................................................................................107
12.2 Upholstery, Canvas & Enclosures ...............................................................................111
12.3 Cabin Interior .........................................................................................................114
12.4 Bilge, Pumps & Components .....................................................................................114
12.5 Engine & Fuel .........................................................................................................114
12.6 Drainage System.....................................................................................................115
Chapter 14:
SEASONAL MAINTENANCE
14.1 Storage & Lay-up ....................................................................................................117
14.2 Winterizing.............................................................................................................118
14.3 Recommissioning ....................................................................................................120