Maxum 24000SC User manual

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HIN LOCATION

CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!
1 Dealer Service
1 About Your Limited Warranty
1 Boating Experience
2 Safety Standards
2 Engine & Accessories Guidelines
2 Engine & Accessories Literature
3 Qualified Maintenance
3 Special Care For Moored Boats
4 Carbon Monoxide (CO)
4 Facts about CO
5 Where and How CO Can Accumulate
5 How to Protect Yourself and Others From CO
6 Trip Checklist
6 Monthly Checklist
6 Annual Checklist
6 Carbon Monoxide Alarm System
(2400SC Only)
7 More Information
Chapter 2: Product Specifications
8 2400SC
9 2400SR
Chapter 3: Locations
10 Exterior Views
10 Hull Views
11 2400SC Deck Views
12 2400SR Deck Views
13 Component Locations
Chapter 4: Propulsion & Related Systems
15 Engine
15 Engine Room Ventilation System
16 Fuel System
17 Fuel Fill and Vent
17 Fuel Filters
17 Anti-siphon Valve
18 Quick Oil Drain System
Chapter 5: Controls
19 Steering
19 Shift/Throttle
19 Power Trim and Tilt
20 Gauges
20 Cleaning Gauges
20 Gauge Fogging
20 Radio Transmission Interference
20 Fuel Gauge
Chapter 6: Navigation &
Communication Equipment
21 Compass
21 Depth Finder
Chapter 7: Plumbing
22 Bilge Pump
24 Autofloat Switches
24 Drain Systems
24 Deck Drains
25 Freshwater System
26 Portable Toilet (If Equipped)
26 Portable Toilet Pump-Out (If Equipped)

Chapter 8: Deck Equipment
27 Cleats and Tow Eyes
27 Ski Tow Ring
28 Canvas
28 Installing the Canvas Top (If Equipped)
29 Installing the Bimini Top (If Equipped)
Chapter 9: Appliances &
Entertainment Systems
30 Alcohol Stove (2400SC Only, If Equipped)
30 Audio & Visual Equipment
Chapter 10: Convertible Seats,
Beds, & Tables
31 Sleeper Seats (If Equipped)
31 Operating Positions
31 Lounge positions
32 2400SC Dinette to V-Berth Conversion
33 2400SR Bow Seating to
Sunlounge Conversion
34 U-Lounge to Sunlounge Conversion
(If Equipped)
Chapter 11: Lights
35 Care and Maintenance
35 Navigation Lights
Chapter 12: Electrical System
37 12-Volt DC System
37 Battery
37 Fuses and Circuit Breakers
37 Alternator
37 12-Volt Accessory Outlet
37 Battery Switch
38 Electrical Routings
38 2400SC Deck Electrical Harness
39 2400SR Deck Electrical Harness
40 Hull Electrical Harness
41 Wiring Diagram
Important Records
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.
This box alerts you to immediate hazards which WILL cause severe personal injury or death if
the warning is ignored.
DANGER!
!
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
!
This box calls attention to installation, operation or maintenance information, which is impor-
tant to proper operation but is not hazard related.
NOTICE
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 Sport Boat
Owner’s Manual. Please study the Sport Boat Owner’s Manual and this supplement carefully. Keep the Sport Boat
Owner’s Manual and this supplement on your boat in a secure, yet readily available place.
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 Maxum dealer.
About Your Limited Warranty
•Maxum offers a Limited Warranty on each new Maxum purchased through an authorized Maxum dealer.
•A copy of the Limited Warranty was included in your owner’s packet.
•If you did not receive a copy of the Limited Warranty, please contact your dealer or call 360-435-8957 for a copy.
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.
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!
!

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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 Sport Boat Owner’s Manual and all accessory
instructions for important safety standards and hazard information.
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.
DANGER
PERSONALSAFETYHAZARD! DO NOT allow anyone to ride on parts of the boat
not designated for such use. Sitting on seat backs, lounging on the forward deck,
bow riding, gunwale riding oroccupying the transom platform while underway is
especially hazardous and will cause personal injury or death.
DANGER!
!
DANGER
PERSONAL SAFETY HAZARD! ALWAYS secure the anchor and other loose objects before get-
ting 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!
!
NOTICE
When storing your boat please refer to your engine’s operation and maintenance manuals.

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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 Sport Boat Owner’s Manual, this Owner’s Manual Supplement, the engine
owner’s manual and all accessory instruction sheets and manuals.
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.
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!
!
•To help seal the hull bottom and reduce the possibilityof gelcoat blistering 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

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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 medical
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 con-
fined 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-
tion wagon effect).

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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 (2400SC Only)
•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 Moni-
tors 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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Chapter 2: Product Specifications
2400SC
Overall
Length Bridge Clearance Beam Draft (Drive Up) Draft(Drive Down) Fuel Capacity (gal.)
Freshwater
Capacity
(gal.)
23' 11" 5' 3" 8' 6" 1' 8" 3' 0" 70 10
STANDARD SEATING
SPORT SEATING

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2400SR
Overall
Length Bridge Clearance Beam Draft (Drive Up) Draft(Drive Down) Fuel Capacity (gal.)
Freshwater
Capacity
(gal.)
23' 11" 5' 3" 8' 6" 1' 8" 3' 0" 70 10
STANDARD SEATING
SPORT SEATING

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Chapter 3: Locations
Exterior Views
Hull Views
TRANSOM BOARDING
LADDER
STERN
EYE
STERN
EYE
GARBOARD
DRAIN PLUG
STARBOARD HULLSIDE
PORT HULLSIDE
BILGE PUMP
DRAIN
TRANSOM STORAGE
DRAIN
ANCHOR LOCKER
DRAIN (2400SC ONLY)
BOW EYE
STERN
EYE
TRANSOM STORAGE
DRAIN
SINK DRAIN
(2400SR ONLY)
GALLEY SINK DRAIN
(2400SC ONLY)

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2400SC Deck Views
CLEAT
PORT GRAB
RAIL
PORT BOW
LIGHT
CLEAT
ANCHOR
LOCKER
BOW
HATCH
ANCHOR
ROLLER
STARBOARD
BOW LIGHT
CLEATHORNSTARBOARD
GRAB RAIL
CLEAT
WATER TANK
VENT
WATER FILL
DECK FITTING
ALL AROUND LIGHT
CLEAT
CLEAT
FUEL FILL
DECK FITTING
FUEL TANK
VENT
TRANSOM
SHOWER
BOARDING
LADDER
GRAB
HANDLE
TRANSOM
STORAGE
PORTABLE TOILET
PUMP-OUT DECK FITTING
(IF EQUIPPED)
PORTABLE TOILET
WASTE VENT
(IF EQUIPPED)
ENGINE VENT
(TYPICAL PORT
& STARBOARD)
SKI TOW
RING

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2400SR Deck Views
CLEAT
PORT GRAB
RAIL
PORT BOW
LIGHT
CLEAT
ANCHOR
LOCKER
STARBOARD
BOW LIGHT
CLEATHORNSTARBOARD
GRAB RAIL
CLEAT
WATER FILL
DECK FITTING
WATER TANK
VENT
ALL AROUND LIGHT
CLEAT
CLEAT
FUEL FILL
DECK FITTING
FUEL TANK
VENT
TRANSOM
SHOWER
BOARDING
LADDER
GRAB
HANDLE
TRANSOM
STORAGE
SKI TOW
RING
ENGINE VENT
(TYPICAL PORT
& STARBOARD)
PORTABLE TOILET
PUMP-OUT DECK FITTING
(IF EQUIPPED)
PORTABLE TOILET
WASTE VENT
(IF EQUIPPED)

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Component Locations
12-Volt Accessory Outlet: At the helm on the dash panel.
Battery: Access is through the port transom hatch. Access the
hatch by removing the port transom cushion and lifting the
canvas storage cover.
Battery Switch: Access is through the port transom hatch.
Access the hatch by removing the port transom cushion and
lifting the canvas storage cover.
Bilge pump: In the engine compartment (for system details refer to the Bilge Pump section of Chapter 6: Plumbing).
CO Monitor (2400SC Only): On the ceiling inside
the cabin.
Depth Sounder Transducer: In the engine
compartment bilge.
Engine Circuit Breaker: On the engine (refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual).
Fuel Fill Deck Fitting: On the starboard aft corner of the deck (refer to pages 9 & 10 for location views).
CANVAS
STORAGE COVER PORT TRANSOM HATCH PORT TRANSOM CUSHION
CO MONITOR
TRANSDUCER

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Fuel Tank: In the engine compartment, forward of the engine (refer to page 13 for location view).
Navigation Lights: Red and green lights at the bow (refer to pages 9 & 10 for location views). White all-around light
on the stern (refer to pages 9 & 10 for location views).
Portable Toilet Pump-out Deck Fitting (If Equipped):
•2400SR: On the port side deck (refer to page 9 for location view).
•2400SC: On the starboard side deck (refer to page 10 for location view).
Water Fill Deck Fitting: On the starboard side deck (refer to pages 9 & 10 for location views).
Water Pump Switch:
•2400SR: On the aft wall in the starboard
storage compartment.
•2400SC: In the head compartment, on the aft wall.
Water Tank: Access is through the deck plate inside the
ski locker.
WATER PUMP
SWITCH
FORWARD
WATER PUMP
SWITCH
FORWARD
SKI LOCKER HATCH