Maxum 2900 SE Sport Express Cruiser User manual

Engine Serial Number:
Hull Identification Number:
Hull Identification Number
•The Hull Identification Number
(HIN) is located on the starboard side
of the transom.
•Record the HIN (and the engine serial
number) in the space provided above.
•Please refer to the HIN for any corre-
spondence or orders.
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2900 SCR
HIN LOCATION

CONTENTS
1 Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!
1 Dimensions & Tank Capacities
1 Layout View
1 Dealer Service
1 Warranty Information
2 Boating Experience
2 Safety Standards
3 Engine & Accessory Guidelines
3 Engine & Accessory Literature
3 Qualified Maintenance
3 Structural Limitations
4 Special Care For Moored Boats
4 Sacrificial Anodes (Zincs)
5 Carbon Monoxide (CO)
5 Facts about CO
6 Where and How CO Can Accumulate
6 How to Protect Yourself and Others From CO
7 Trip Checklist
7 Monthly Checklist
7 Annual Checklist
7 Carbon Monoxide Alarm System
8 More Information
9 Boat Lifting
9 Lifting Sling Positions
10 Chapter 2: Components/Systems
10 Hullside Exterior Hardware & Drains
11 Quick Oil Drain System
12 Deck Exterior Hardware
12 Forward Deck Hardware
12 Anchor Windlass (If Equipped)
13 Aft Deck Hardware
14 Helm Layout
15 Navigation & Communication Equipment
15 VHF Radio
15 Depth Finder
15 Compass
15 Global Positioning System (GPS)
(If Equipped)
16 Lighting
16 Navigation and Interior Lights
17 Controls
17 Power Trim and Tilt
17 Trim Tabs
18 Propulsion
18 Engine
18 Engine Access
18 Engine Room Ventilation System
18 Automatic Fire Extinguishing System
(If Equipped)
19 Fuel System
19 Fuel Filters
19 Anti-siphon Valve
20 Freshwater System
20 Freshwater System Routing
21 Freshwater System Winterization
22 Transom Shower
23 110-Volt Water Heater
23 Winterizing the Water Heater
24 Gray Water Drain Systems
24 Sump Box Cleaning
24 Sump System Winterization
25 Marine Head with Holding Tank
25 Marine Head System Routing
26 Vacuflush Head System (If Equipped)
26 Vacuflush System Routing
27 Seawater Systems
27 Seacocks
27 Seawater Strainers
28 Bilge Pumps
29 Bilge Pump Testing
29 Autofloat Switches
30 Air Conditioner & Heater (If Equipped)
31 Appliances
31 120-Volt AC/12-Volt DC Refrigerator
31 Range/Oven (If Equipped)
32 Alcohol/Electric Stove (If Equipped)
33 DC Electrical System
33 Circuit Breakers and Fuses
33 Batteries
33 Battery Maintenance
33 Battery Condition
33 Alternators
33 Battery Charger
34 Battery Switches
34 Battery Switch Positions
35 120 Volt AC System
37 Connecting To Shore Power
38 Generator Power (If Equipped)

39 Chapter 3: Electrical Routings
39 Hull Wire Harness Routings
39 Direct Current Electrical System
39 Alternating Current Electrical System
40 Deck Wire Harness Routings
40 Direct Current Electrical System
41 Battery Cable Routings
41 Battery System, Single Engine (If Equipped)
41 Battery System, Twin Engines (If Equipped)
42 Chapter 4: Wiring Schematics
42 Single Engine Electrical System
43 Twin Engine Electrical System (If Equipped)
44 12 Volt DC Electrical System
45 120 Volt AC Electrical System
46 Fuse Block
47 Important Records
48 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 owner’s
manual. Study the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual and this Supplement carefully. Keep the Cruiser & Yacht
Owner’s Manual and this Supplement on your boat in a secure, yet readily available place.
Dimensions & Tank Capacities
*Includes radar arch and mast head with optional electronics package.
Layout View
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.
Warranty Information
•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.
Overall
Length Max. Bridge Clearance* Beam Draft Fuel Tank Capacity (gal) Water Tank Capacity (gal) Holding Tank Capacity (gal)
29' 10" 9' 7" 9' 9" 3' 3" 102 30 16
UNDER
W/ REFER
STOVE
SINK
LOCKER
HANGING
HEAD
LOCKER
ROPE
BERTH
DOUBLE
DINETTE
HATCH
ENGINE
GATE
TRANSOM
SUNLOUNGE
STEP
STEP
GALLEY SEAT
TRANSOM SEAT

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Boating Experience
If this is your first boat or if you are changing to a type of boat you are not familiar with, make sure that you 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 yacht club can advise you of local
sea schools or competent instructors.
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 Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual and all
accessory instructions for important safety standards and hazard information.
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!
!
FALLING and ROTATING PROPELLER HAZARD!
NEVER allow anyone to ride on parts of the boat not designed for
such use.
•Sitting on seat backs, lounging on the forward deck, bow riding,
gunwale riding or occupying the transom platform while underway is especially hazardous
and will cause personal injury or death.
DANGER!
!
ROTATING PROPELLER and CARBON MONOXIDE
POISONING HAZARD!
•NEVER allow anyone to occupy, or hang from, the
back deck or swim platform while the engine(s)
are running.
•Teak surfing, dragging, or water skiing within 20 feet
of a moving watercraft can be fatal.
DANGER!
!
PERSONAL SAFETY HAZARD!
ALWAYS secure the anchor and other loose objects before getting 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!
!

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Engine & Accessory Guidelines
•Your boat’s engines and accessories were selected to provide optimum performance and service.
•Installing different engines or other accessories may cause unwanted handling characteristics.
•Should you choose to install different engines 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 will result in the cancellation of your warranty protection. Always check
with your dealer before making any modifications to your boat.
Engine & Accessory Literature
•The engines and accessories installed on your boat come with their own operation and maintenance manuals.
•Read and understand these manuals before using the engines and accessories.
•Unless noted otherwise, all engine and accessory literature referred to in this Owner’s Manual Supplement is
included in your owner’s packet.
Qualified Maintenance
Failure to maintain your boat’s systems 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 Cruiser &
Yacht Owner’s Manual this owner's manual supplement, the engine owner’s manual and all accessory instruction
sheets/manuals included in your boat’s owner’s packet.
Structural Limitations
The transom platform and bow platform are designed to be lightweight for proper boat balance. The load limit for
these platforms and the command bridge is 30 pounds per square foot, evenly distributed.
When storing your boat please refer to your engine’s operation and maintenance manuals.
NOTICE
To maintain the integrity and safety of your boat, only qualified personnel should 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!
!

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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.
•There are two methods of slowing marine growth:
1. Periodically haul the boat out of the water and scrub the hull bottom with a bristle brush and a solution
of soap and water.
2. Occasionally re-paint the hull below the waterline with a good grade of anti-fouling paint.
Sacrificial Anodes (Zincs)
Your boat is equipped with sacrificial anodes (zincs) to protect underwater metal parts from excessive deterioration.
Check the zincs regularly and replace them if they have deteriorated more than 70%.
There are many factors that affect the rate at which the zincs deteriorate, including:
•Water temperature
•Salinity
•Water pollution
Stray current from the boat or dock may cause complete deterioration in just a few weeks. If there is rapid zinc dete-
rioration, measure the electrolytic corrosion around your boat with a Corrosion Test Meter. If the zincs are not
bonded correctly, they will not provide protection.
NOTICE
•To help seal the hull bottom and reduce the possibility ofgelcoatblistering 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.
Do not paint between the zinc and the metal surface it contacts and do not paint over the zincs.
NOTICE

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5
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
watercraft 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 with-
out 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
burningdevice
when boat is
moored in a
confined
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 metal exhaust parts for cracking, rusting, leaking, or loosening and check the cylinder head gasket,
exhaust manifold, water injection elbow, and the threaded adapter nipple between the manifold and the elbow.
❏Clean, inspect, and confirm proper operation of the generator cooling water anti-siphon valve (if equipped).
Carbon Monoxide Alarm System
•Do not disconnect the alarm system.
•Read and understand the manufacturer’s instructions for your CO alarm system. If you did not receive an
instruction 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 Monitors
to work.
•If your boat will be unattended for an extended period of time, turn Off the
house battery or the CO Monitors will drain the house battery.
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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Boat Lifting
•Always follow the lift equipment’s instructions and requirements.
•If there is water in the bilge, pump or drain the water out of the bilge before lifting your boat. Water in the bilge
can shift and change the balance of the load.
Lifting Sling Positions
When lifting your boat, always position the lifting slings at the port and starboard sling label positions as shown in
the illustration above.
PERSONAL INJURY and /or PRODUCT OR PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD!
•Lifting slings may slip on the hull. Avoid serious injury or death by securing the slings
together before lifting.
WARNING!
!
PRODUCT OR PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD!
•When lifting any boat, always use a spreader bar. The spreader bar must be equal to the
width of the boat at the lifting point.
CAUTION!
!
SLING LABELS
127.5"
Lifting sling positions shown
typical port and starboard
10"

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Chapter 2: Components/Systems
Hullside Exterior Hardware & Drains
PORT HULLSIDE
STARBOARD HULLSIDE
GALLEY SINK
DRAIN
WATER TANK
ICE BOX
DRAIN
DECK DRAINS
VENT
STORAGE
DRAIN COCKPIT
DRAIN
HOLDING TANK
VENT
HEAD SINK
DRAIN
SHOWER
DRAIN FORWARD BILGE
PUMP DRAIN
OVERBOARD
DISCHARGE
(IF EQUIPPED)
AFT BILGE
PUMP DRAIN AIR CONDITIONER DRAIN (IF EQUIPPED)
PORTLIGHTS
PORTLIGHTS
WATER HEATER
DRAIN COCKPIT DRAIN
TRANSOM
STERN EYES
(STRONG POINT)
BILGE DRAIN
PLUG
TRIM TAB TRIM TAB

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Quick Oil Drain System
To drain the engine oil:
1. Remove the boat from the water.
2. Unscrew the garboard drain plug.
3. Pull the draw cord until the oil drain plug and the oil drain hose slide out of the garboard drain.
4. Place the end of the oil drain hose into a suitable container.
5. Unscrew the oil drain plug and drain the engine oil.
6. Replace the oil drain plug.
7. Push the drain hose back into the bilge.
8. Replace the garboard drain plug.
Always dispose of waste oil in accordance with local regulations.
QUICK OIL DRAIN SYSTEM
GARBOARD
DRAW
OIL DRAIN PLUG
OIL DRAIN HOSE
ENGINE OIL PAN
TRANSOM
DRAIN PLUG
CORD
GARBOARD
DRAIN
BILGE

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Deck Exterior Hardware
Forward Deck Hardware
Anchor Windlass (If Equipped)
Please read the manufacturer’s instructions in your boat’s owner’s packet.
To haul the anchor:
1. Use engine power (not the windlass) to move the boat to, and directly over, the anchor.
2. Turn On the windlass to disengage the anchor from the bottom by pulling it straight up.
DO NOT pull the boat to the anchor using the windlass or continue to use the windlass if it stalls or is overloaded.
WIPER
VENTILATION
HATCHES
NAVIGATION
LIGHT NAVIGATION
LIGHT
CLEAT
(STRONG POINT)
CLEAT
(STRONG POINT)
CLEAT
(STRONG POINT)
WINDLASS
HORN
WINDLASS
CONTROLS
ANCHOR
ROLLER

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Aft Deck Hardware
GRAB
RAILS
CLEAT
(STRONG POINT) WASTE PUMP-OUT
DECK FITTING
FUEL FILL
DECK FITTING
FUEL
VENT
CLEAT
(STRONG POINT) CITY WATER INLET
TRANSOM
SHOWER
FRESHWATER
FILL FITTING COURTESY LIGHT
FRESHWATER
FILL FITTING
(WHEN EQUIPPED WITH GENERATOR)
FRESHWATER
FILL FITTING
(WHEN EQUIPPED WITH GENERATOR)

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Helm Layout
FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
MANUAL RELEASE (IF EQUIPPED) INDICATOR LIGHT
(IF EQUIPPED)
COMPASS
TACHOMETER
GAUGE
MACERATOR
CONTROLS
DC CIRCUIT
SHIFT/THROTTLE
ENGINE
START/STOP
CONTROLS
LEVER
(IF EQUIPPED)
BREAKERS
SPEEDOMETER
GAUGE
DEPTH SOUNDER
GAUGE
FUEL
GAUGE
TEMP
GAUGE
VOLT
GAUGE
OIL
GAUGE TRIM
GAUGE
HORN BLOWER ACCY
FWD
BILGE
AFT
BILGE ANCHOR LIGHT
NAV
LIGHTS
INST
LIGHT
COURTESY
LIGHTS
DEPTH
SOUNDER
DEPTH
ALARM
ACCY
ACCY
WIPER
TRAILER TRIM TAB
VHF RADIO
12 VOLT
RECEPTACLE