Dougherty Everglades 255 cc 2015 User manual

2012 Owner’s Manual
275 cc
295 cc
325 cc
255 cc
275 cc
295 cc
325 cc
2015
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Revision 3
11/25/2014
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TABLE OF cONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................... 3
SAFETY INFORMATION ........................................................................................................ 7
BOAT INFORMATION .......................................................................................................... 8
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................ 9
CERTIFICATIONS & SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................13
INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT INFORMATION .......................................................................17
OWNER / OPERATOR INFORMATION .....................................................................................19
chapter 1:
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
1.1 General .....................................................................................................................21
1.2 Engine Alarms ............................................................................................................21
1.3 Neutral Safety Switch ..................................................................................................21
1.4 Engine Stop Switch .....................................................................................................21
1.5 Required Safety Equipment ..........................................................................................22
1.6 Bilge and Fuel Fires .....................................................................................................23
1.7 First Aid.....................................................................................................................24
1.8 Additional Safety Equipment.........................................................................................24
1.9 Caution and Warning Labels .........................................................................................25
chapter 2:
OPERATION
2.1 General .....................................................................................................................27
2.2 Rules of the Road........................................................................................................27
2.3 Pre-Cruise Check ........................................................................................................30
2.4 Operating Your Boat ....................................................................................................31
2.5 Docking, Anchoring and Mooring ..................................................................................32
2.6 Controls, Steering or Propulsion System Failure...............................................................34
2.7 Collision.....................................................................................................................34
2.8 Grounding, Towing and Rendering Assistance..................................................................34
2.9 Flooding or Capsizing...................................................................................................35
2.10 Fishing.....................................................................................................................35
2.11 Crow’s Nest (Optional) ...............................................................................................36
2.12 Man Overboard .........................................................................................................36
2.13 Water Skiing and Wakeboarding ..................................................................................37
2.14 Teak Surng .............................................................................................................38
2.15 Trash Disposal ..........................................................................................................39
2.16 Trailering Your Boat ...................................................................................................39
chapter 3:
PROPULSION SYSTEM
3.1 General .....................................................................................................................43
3.2 Drive System Corrosion ...............................................................................................43
3.3 Engine Lubrication.......................................................................................................44
3.4 Engine Cooling System ................................................................................................44
3.5 Propellers ..................................................................................................................44
3.6 Performance Issues and Propellers ................................................................................44
3.7 Engine Instrumentation ...............................................................................................46
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chapter 4:
HELM CONTROL SYSTEMS
4.1 General .....................................................................................................................49
4.2 Engine Throttle and Shift Controls .................................................................................49
4.3 Neutral Safety Switch ..................................................................................................50
4.4 Engine Power Tilt and Trim ...........................................................................................51
4.5 Engine Stop Switch .....................................................................................................51
4.6 Steering System .........................................................................................................52
4.7 Trim Tabs ...................................................................................................................52
4.8 Bow Thruster (Optional)...............................................................................................53
4.9 Control Systems Maintenance .......................................................................................54
chapter 5:
FUEL SYSTEM
5.1 General .....................................................................................................................57
5.2 Outboard Fuel System .................................................................................................58
5.3 Fueling Instructions.....................................................................................................59
5.4 Fuel System Maintenance.............................................................................................60
chapter 6:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6.1 General .....................................................................................................................61
6.2 DC System Overview ...................................................................................................61
6.3 Batteries and Battery Switches .....................................................................................61
6.4 DC System Switch and Circuit Breaker Panels .................................................................65
6.5 Bonding System .........................................................................................................71
6.6 AC Electrical System....................................................................................................72
6.7 Electrical System Maintenance ......................................................................................73
chapter 7:
Fresh Water System
7.1 General .....................................................................................................................75
7.2 Fresh Water System Operation......................................................................................75
7.3 Fresh Water System Maintenance..................................................................................76
chapter 8:
RAW WATER SYSTEM
8.1 General .....................................................................................................................79
8.2 Raw Water System Operation .......................................................................................79
8.3 Baitwell .....................................................................................................................80
8.4 Raw Water System Maintenance....................................................................................81
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chapter 9:
DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
9.1 General .....................................................................................................................83
9.2 Cockpit Sole Drains ....................................................................................................83
9.3 Hardtop Drains ...........................................................................................................83
9.4 Bilge Drainage ............................................................................................................83
9.5 Fishboxes, Baitwell and Storage Compartment Drains ......................................................84
9.6 Cockpit and Water System Drains..................................................................................85
9.7 Drainage System Maintenance ......................................................................................85
chapter 10:
VENTILATION SYSTEM
10.1 Cabin Ventilation .......................................................................................................87
10.2 Windshield Ventilation ...............................................................................................88
10.3 Bilge Ventilation ........................................................................................................88
10.4 Maintenance .............................................................................................................88
chapter 11:
EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
11.1 Deck Rails and Deck Hardware ....................................................................................89
11.2 255/275/295 Center Console Rope Locker and Windlass .................................................89
11.3 325 Center Console Rope Locker and Windlass ..............................................................90
11.4 Hull .........................................................................................................................92
11.5 Cockpit Features All Models ........................................................................................93
11.6 275/295 Center Console Cockpit Equipment..................................................................94
11.7 325 Center Console Cockpit Equipment ......................................................................100
11.8 Center Console and Helm .........................................................................................104
11.9 Hardtop ................................................................................................................107
11.10 Crow’s Nest (Optional) ...........................................................................................108
chapter 12:
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
12.1 255 Center Console Head Compartment .....................................................................109
12.2 275 Center Console Head Compartment .....................................................................110
12.3 295/325 Center Console Head Compartment...............................................................111
12.4 Marine Head System................................................................................................111
chapter 13:
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
13.1 Exterior Hull and Deck .............................................................................................113
13.2 Upholstery, Canvas and Enclosures ............................................................................116
13.3 Interior .................................................................................................................118
13.4 Bilge, Pumps and Components ..................................................................................119
13.5 Drainage System.....................................................................................................119
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chapter 14:
SEASONAL MAINTENANCE
14.1 Storage and Lay-up .................................................................................................121
14.2 Winterizing.............................................................................................................123
14.3 Recommissioning ....................................................................................................125
Appendix A:
SCHEMATICS
255/275/295 Center Console Wiring Diagram......................................................................127
325 Center Console Wiring Diagram...................................................................................128
Appendix B:
GLOSSARY OF TERMS ......................................................................................................129
Appendix c:
MAINTENANCE LOG .........................................................................................................133
Appendix D:
BOATING ACCIDENT REPORT ............................................................................................139
Appendix E:
FLOAT PLAN....................................................................................................................143
Appendix F:
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ..............................................................................................145
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DANGER
WARNING
cAUTION
Your Everglades owner’s manual has been written to include a number of safety instructions to assure
the safe operation and maintenance of your boat. These instructions are in the form of DANGER,
WARNING and CAUTION statements. The following denitions apply:
IMMEDIATE HAZARDS WHICH WILL RESULT IN SEVERE
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
HAZARDS OR UNSAFE PRACTICES WHICH COULD RESULT
IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
HAZARDS OR UNSAFE PRACTICES WHICH COULD RESULT
IN MINOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PRODUCT AND PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
All instructions given in this book are as seen from the stern looking toward the bow, with starboard
being to your right and port to your left. A glossary of boating terms is included.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Your boat uses an internal combustion engine and ammable fuel. Every pre-
caution has been taken by Everglades to reduce the risks associated with possible injury and damage
from re or explosion, but your own precaution and good maintenance procedures are necessary in
order to enjoy safe operation of your boat.
SAFETY INFORMATION
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All information, illustrations and specications contained in this manual are based on the
latest product information available at the time of publication. Everglades Boats reserves
the right to make changes at anytime, without notice, in colors, materials, equipment,
specications and models.
Please ll out the following information section and leave it in your Everglades owner’s
manual. This information will be important for you, your dealer and/or Everglades service
personnel to know, if you may need to call them for technical assistance or service.
BOAT INFORMATION
PHONE:
REPRESENTATIVE:
NOTES
NAME:
DEALER/PHONE:
ADDRESS:
SERVIcE MANAGER:
ADDRESS:
SALESMAN:
DEALER EVERGLADES
MODEL:
PURcHASE DATE:
IGNITION KEYS #:
DRAFT:
HULL SERIAL #:
DELIVERY DATE:
REGISTRATION #:
WEIGHT:
TRAILER
OPTIONS
MAKE:
PORT SERIAL #:
MODEL:
STARBOARD SERIAL #:
SERIAL #:
MAKE: MODEL:
GVWR:
PROPELLERS
MAKE:
DIAMETER/PITcH:
TIRE SIZE:
ENGINES
BLADES:
SHAFT:
BOAT
EVERGLADES E-MAIL:
DEALER E-MAIL:
BEAM: VERTIcAL cLEARANcE:
DOOR KEYS #:
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Notice:
Dry weight is the average weight of the base boat without engines, fuel, water,
waste or gear.
Specications and weights are approximate and may differ from boat to boat.
SPEcIFIcATIONS
255 CC Specications
HULL LENGTH OVERALL W/ ENGINE ____________________________________________________ 26’ 11”
BEAM ________________________________________________________________________________ 9’ 3”
WEIGHT DRY - NO ENGINES ____________________________________________________________ 5,800
DEAD RISE_____________________________________________________________________________210
DRAFT WITH ENGINES UP_______________________________________________________________ 19”
DRAFT WITH ENGINES DOWN_____________________________________________________________36”
TRANSOM HEIGHT ______________________________________________________________________25”
BRIDGE CLEARANCE TOP OF HARDTOP___________________________________________________ 7’ 9”
FUEL CAPACITY_____________________________________________________________________ 154 gal
WATER TANK CAPACITY________________________________________________________________20 gal
WASTE TANK CAPACITY_________________________________________________________________9 gal
MAXIMUM HORSEPOWER _____________________________________________________________ 450 hp
MAXIMUM PERSONS CAPACITY ___________________________________________________________ 12
MAXIMUM PERSONS / GEAR WEIGHT _________________________________________________ 4,200 lbs
SLING LOCATIONS - AFT (inches from aft rubrail) ______________________________________________38”
SLING LOCATIONS - FORWARD (inches forward of aft sling location ______________________________124”
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SPEcIFIcATIONS
Notice:
Dry weight is the average weight of the base boat without engines, fuel, water,
waste or gear.
Specications and weights are approximate and may differ from boat to boat.
HULL LENGTH OVERALL W/ ENGINE _____________________________________________________ 29’ 3”
BEAM ________________________________________________________________________________ 9’ 9”
WEIGHT DRY - NO ENGINES ____________________________________________________________ 6,000
DEAD RISE_____________________________________________________________________________210
DRAFT WITH ENGINES UP_______________________________________________________________ 20”
DRAFT WITH ENGINES DOWN_____________________________________________________________33”
TRANSOM HEIGHT ______________________________________________________________________25”
BRIDGE CLEARANCE TOP OF HARDTOP_____________________________________________________ 8’
FUEL CAPACITY_____________________________________________________________________ 200 gal
WATER TANK CAPACITY________________________________________________________________25 gal
WASTE TANK CAPACITY_________________________________________________________________9 gal
MAXIMUM HORSEPOWER _____________________________________________________________ 600 hp
MAXIMUM PERSONS CAPACITY ___________________________________________________________ 12
MAXIMUM PERSONS / GEAR WEIGHT _________________________________________________ 3,800 lbs
SLING LOCATIONS - AFT (inches from aft rubrail) ______________________________________________38”
SLING LOCATIONS - FORWARD (inches forward of aft sling location ______________________________128”
275 CC Specications
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