Maverick Boat Company Pathfinder 2300 HPS User manual

Model Year 2012 ! ! 1
Maverick Boat Company, Inc. • 3207 Industrial 29th St. • Fort Pierce,
Florida 34946 • (772)-465-0631 or (888)-shallow • Fax: [phone]
PATHFINDER 2300
HPS
Owner’s Manual
Dear New Boat Owner,
Welcome to the Pathfinder Family!
Thank you for choosing a Pathfinder boat to transport you to
your angling dreams. We believe the Pathfinder 2300 HPS is the
best all-purpose boat on the market, and we’re sure that you’ll be
completely satisfied with the unmatched performance, quality and
fishability of your new boat.
We value your input, not just at the time of the sale, but
throughout the entire boat ownership period, and we’ve taken
steps to allow you to share that information. Over the next year or
so, you will receive at least two questionnaires to fill out and return.
Be sure to visit our website www.pathfinderboats.com to find
information on company events like our Owner’s Tournaments and
Corporate Calendar. You’ll find a wealth of information on our
Forum, where you can ask questions, get answers and join other
Pathfinder owners to discuss all applications of your boat. We’re
proud to have you as a member of the Pathfinder family!
Tight lines and screaming drags!
D. Scott Deal

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Maverick Boat Company, Inc. • 3207 Industrial 29th St. • Fort Pierce,
Florida 34946 • (772)-465-0631 or (888)-shallow • Fax: [phone]
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Yamaha Engine Break-In Periods........................................4
Engine Stop Switch..............................................................4
Fuel / Water Separators......................................................5
Garboard Drain Plug..........................................................6
Instrument Panel with Yamaha Multi-Function
Gauges..................................................................................6
Switch Panels........................................................................7
Switch Panels & Helm..........................................................7
216 Boat Layout...................................................................8
Cobia Duffel Bag..................................................................8
Bilge System.........................................................................9
Ball Valves, Thru Hull Fittings, & Scuppers......................10
Stainless Boarding Ladder..................................................11
Cockpit Courtesy Lights....................................................12
Props...................................................................................13
Head & Waste System........................................................13
Fuel System........................................................................14
Self Bailing Cockpit...........................................................14
Livewell System..................................................................15
Rod Lockers.......................................................................16
Forward Storage.................................................................16
Anchor Locker / Rode Storage.........................................17
217 Aluminum Plate Location...........................................17
Specifications......................................................................18
Wiring Color Codes......................................................19-20
217 Hull Wire Harness...................................................21
217 Deck Wire Harness..................................................22
Optional Cockpit Bolsters...............................................23
Optional Bow Cushion Set.............................................23
Optional Rear Seating with Backrest.............................24
Optional Dual Battery System........................................25
Optional Salt Water Washdown.....................................26
Optional Fresh Water Shower.........................................26
Optional Trim Tabs........................................................27
Top Options....................................................................28
Top Options / Outrigger
Option.............................................................................29
Optional Command Link Gauges..................................29
Warranty.........................................................................30
2300 HPS SPECIFICATIONS
L.O.A............................................................23’ 06”
BEAM.............................................................8’ 04”
DRAFT................................................................12”
WEIGHT W/ ENGINE.......................... .3,000 LBS.
FUEL CAPACITY....................................... 60 GAL.
DEG MAXIMUM H.P..........................................300
MAXIMUM CAPACITIES…………………..….......8
PERSONS OR 1500 LBS

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Maverick Boat Company, Inc. • 3207 Industrial 29th St. • Fort Pierce,
Florida 34946 • (772)-465-0631 or (888)-shallow • Fax: [phone]
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Maintenance
Pathfinder Boats advises owners that maintenance and repairs should be performed at an authorized Pathfinder dealer. The
following
information is general in nature and should not be considered a repair manual or guidelines set forth by Maverick Boat
Company.
Cleaning
Each Pathfinder boat is constructed using the finest materials and components available. However, no material is immune to
the ravages of the saltwater environment. After each use, your boat should be rinsed thoroughly with fresh water. A mild
detergent may also be used to remove any dirt, silt or stains. A light coat of lubricant on metal railing, screws and electrical
connections will help prevent electrolysis. The same holds true for your trailer.

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Maverick Boat Company, Inc. • 3207 Industrial 29th St. • Fort Pierce,
Florida 34946 • (772)-465-0631 or (888)-shallow • Fax: [phone]
ENGINE BREAK-IN PERIOD
Engine stop switch (above)
Engine Break-In Period
New engines require a period of break-in to allow the
surfaces of the moving parts to mate evenly. Different
engines require different break-in periods and methods.
For instructions on break in methods, refer to your
Yamaha Engine Owner’s Manual for the correct break-in
procedures and times for your model engines
Engine Stop Switch
If activated, the spring loaded engine stop switch will
automatically shut down the engine during emergency
situations to prevent uncontrolled or unattended
operation. Certain emergency conditions (e.g., turbulent
water, wakes, accidental shove) may impair a person’s
ability to operate the craft safely. The switch, located on
the helm, must have the safety lanyard attached at its
base. This activates the protective shutdown circuitry.
Securely attach the other end of the lanyard to the
operator of the boat. If the operator moves, falls or is at
an unsafe distance from the steering wheel, tension on
the lanyard will pull it from the switch. When the lanyard is
removed, the engine stop switch is released and
automatic engine shutdown occurs.
Engine Stop Switch
An engine stop switch system that is not used or does not function properly can cause death or serious injury.
DO NOT operate the boat if the engine stop switch system does not function properly. Go to a Pathfinder Dealer
to have this resolved immediately
The lanyard should be securely attached to the boat operator at all times that the
engine is on.

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Maverick Boat Company, Inc. • 3207 Industrial 29th St. • Fort Pierce,
Florida 34946 • (772)-465-0631 or (888)-shallow • Fax: [phone]
FUEL-WATER SEPARATOR & DRAIN PLUG
Fuel/Water Separator (above)
Fuel-Water Separator
Each Pathfinder 2300 HPS is equipped with a
fuel water separator to ensure maximum
performance and protect the outboard engine
from contaminated gasoline. The fuel separator
is a metal, cylindrical unit secured to the
transom section of your starboard aft rigging
box.
The fuel separator can be checked by removing
it from the mounting bracket in the rigging
locker and dumping it into an approved waste
collection device. If there appears to be an
excessive amount of water, the filter component
should be changed. See your authorized
Pathfinder dealer for replacement parts.
Maintenance Note
In addition, the fuel separator should be changed as part of routine maintenance at 20, 50 and 100 hours checks.
Garboard Drain Plug
The garboard drain plug is the small metal plug located at
the lowest point on the hull, at the bottom of the transom
right above the keel. The drain has been designed to so
that it can be loosened by hand while the hull is out of the
water for draining. This allows the plug to stay in contact
with the surrounding frame so you’ll never misplace or
lose it. You can completely remove the insert by pulling
back and continue turning in a counter clockwise motion.
It is manufactured with a rubber seal in place to ensure
you bilge is watertight. Always make sure before putting
the boat in the water that this plug is hand tightened
firmly. Excess water in the bilge may be an indication of a
problem with this plug or the automatic bilge pump. Refer
to page 12 of this Owner’s Manual for information on your
boats bilge system.