Monterey Boats 186MS User manual

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Dear Valued Customer,
Welcome to the Monterey Life!
We would like to extend to you our “Thank You” for choosing a Monterey boat!
You have made an investment in our product and we are condent you will enjoy
many years of boating pleasure. Your new boat has been built to the standards set
forth by the United States Coast Guard and National Marine Manufacturers Associa-
tion. We are proud to have you in our “Family!”
At this time, we need you to read your owner’s manual and become familiar with all
systems on your boat. Make certain that you and your dealer have lled out and
mailed your warranty registration card back to us here at the factory. It is very im-
portant to us and it is also a U.S. Federal Regulation.
This manual is an important aid in the operation and maintenance of your boat. The
information is intended as a guide and cannot cover every question you may have
about your boat and boating in general. We encourage you to contact your dealership
for any additional information you might need. If there is a question about your boat
that can’t be answered by your dealer, please contact our factory direct by calling
the Monterey Boats Customer Service Department, [phone] or online if you
prefer at: www[email protected].
If you are new to boating, we recommend you participate in a boating class or group
to gain more knowledge and condence. Contact your dealer, local U.S. Coast Guard
or U.S. Power Squadron Organizations for information in your area.
With proper care, routine service and preventive maintenance, your Monterey boat
will not only reward you with enjoyment, but with reliability, dependability and one
of the higher resale values in today’s boating industry.
Enjoy your new boat and please respect our environment at all times. Always re-
member to practice safe boating procedures for your protection as well as those
around you.
Sincerely,
The M.O.S.T. (Monterey Owners Support Team)
WELCOME

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME ......................................................................................................................... 3
SAFETY INFORMATION ........................................................................................................ 9
BOAT INFORMATION ..........................................................................................................11
CERTIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................................12
INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT INFORMATION .......................................................................13
OWNER/OPERATOR INFORMATION .......................................................................................15
NEW BOAT DELIVERY .........................................................................................................16
Chapter 1:
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
1.1 General .....................................................................................................................17
1.2 Engine Alarm..............................................................................................................17
1.3 Neutral Safety Switch ..................................................................................................17
1.4 Engine Stop Switch .....................................................................................................18
1.5 Required Safety Equipment ..........................................................................................18
1.6 Bilge and Fuel Fires .....................................................................................................19
1.7 Fire Port ....................................................................................................................20
1.8 Automatic Fire Extinguishing System (Optional) ..............................................................20
1.9 Carbon Monoxide Poisoning .........................................................................................21
1.10 First Aid ...................................................................................................................22
1.11 Additional Safety Equipment .......................................................................................22
1.12 Caution & Warning Labels...........................................................................................23
Chapter 2:
OPERATION
2.1 General .....................................................................................................................25
2.2 Rules of the Road........................................................................................................25
2.3 Pre-Cruise Check ........................................................................................................28
2.4 Operating Your Boat ....................................................................................................29
2.5 Docking, Anchoring & Mooring .....................................................................................30
2.6 Controls, Steering or Propulsion System Failure...............................................................32
2.7 Collision.....................................................................................................................32
2.8 Grounding, Towing & Rendering Assistance .....................................................................32
2.9 Flooding or Capsizing...................................................................................................33
2.10 Fishing.....................................................................................................................33
2.11 Water Skiing & Wakeboarding .....................................................................................33
2.12 Wake/Teak Surng ....................................................................................................35
2.13 Man Overboard .........................................................................................................35
2.14 Trash Disposal ..........................................................................................................36
2.15 Maximum Capacities Plate ..........................................................................................37
2.16 Trailering Your Boat ...................................................................................................38
Chapter 3:
PROPULSION SYSTEM
3.1 General .....................................................................................................................41
3.2 Inboard Engine Drive Systems ......................................................................................41
3.3 Outboard Engine Drive System .....................................................................................43
3.4 Performance Issues and Propellers.............................................................................................. 44
3.5 Propellers ..................................................................................................................45
3.6 Helm and Engine Instrumentation ................................................................................46

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Chapter 4:
HELM CONTROL SYSTEMS
4.1 General .....................................................................................................................51
4.2 Engine Throttle and Shift Controls .................................................................................51
4.3 Engine Stop Switch .....................................................................................................53
4.4 Neutral Safety Switch ..................................................................................................53
4.5 Outdrive Power Tilt and Trim.........................................................................................54
4.6 Steering System .........................................................................................................55
4.7 Trim Tabs (Optional) ....................................................................................................56
4.8 Control Systems Maintenance .......................................................................................57
Chapter 5:
FUEL SYSTEM
5.1 General .....................................................................................................................59
5.2 Engine Fuel Delivery System.........................................................................................61
5.3 Fueling Instructions.....................................................................................................61
5.4 Fuel System Maintenance.............................................................................................63
Chapter 6:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6.1 General .....................................................................................................................65
6.2 12 Volt DC Battery Systems..........................................................................................65
6.3 12 volt Accessory Switch Panels ...................................................................................69
6.4 Additional Accessory Switches, Switch Panels & Control Panels ..........................................70
6.5 Circuit Breaker Panels..................................................................................................72
6.6 Additional Circuit Breakers & Fuses................................................................................74
6.7 AC Battery Charging System.........................................................................................75
6.8 Trolling Motor Electrical System (197BF/217BF/196MFS) ..................................................76
6.9 Bonding System..........................................................................................................77
6.10 Electrical System Maintenance ....................................................................................77
Chapter 7:
FRESH WATER SYSTEM
7.1 General .....................................................................................................................79
7.2 Fresh Water System Operation......................................................................................79
7.3 Shower Operation .......................................................................................................79
7.4 Fresh Water System Maintenance...................................................................................80
Chapter 8:
RAW WATER SYSTEM
8.1 General .....................................................................................................................83
8.2 Livewell Operation.......................................................................................................83
8.3 Raw Water System Maintenance....................................................................................84
Chapter 9:
DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
9.1 General .....................................................................................................................85
9.2 Bilge Drainage ............................................................................................................85
9.3 Cockpit and Deck Drains ..............................................................................................86
9.4 Cabin and Head Compartment Drains ...........................................................................87
9.5 Grey Water System (264FS/264FSC/264FSX) .................................................................87
9.6 Drainage System Maintenance ......................................................................................88

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Chapter 10:
VENTILATION SYSTEM
10.1 Cabin ............................................................................................................................ 89
10.2 Windshield & Cockpit Ventilation..................................................................................90
10.3 Carbon Monoxide & Proper Ventilation .......................................................................91
10.4 Engine Compartment Ventilation .................................................................................92
10.5 Maintenance .............................................................................................................94
Chapter 11:
EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
11.1 Deck Equipment........................................................................................................95
11.2 Windlass & Bow Roller (264FS/264FSX/264FSC)............................................................98
11.3 Hull Equipment .........................................................................................................99
11.4 Cockpit Equipment (All Models) .................................................................................103
11.5 Inboard Cockpit Features (186/196/204/224/244 Models) ............................................106
11.6 Inboard Cockpit Features (264FS/264FSX/264FSC)......................................................111
11.7 Outboard Cockpit Features (197BF/217BF) .................................................................120
11.8 Fishing Features & Options (196MFS/197BF/217BF) .....................................................124
11.9 Bimini Top & Optional Canvas ...................................................................................127
11.10 Radar Arch ...........................................................................................................127
11.11 Cockpit and Bow Covers ..........................................................................................131
11.12 Aftermarket Arch ..................................................................................................132
Chapter 12:
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
12.1 Head Compartment Equipment ................................................................................133
12.2 Marine Head Systems ..............................................................................................134
12.3 Cabin & V-Berth (264FSC) ........................................................................................137
12.4 Cabin & V-Berth (224FSC) ........................................................................................139
Chapter 13:
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
13.1 Exterior Hull and Deck .............................................................................................141
13.2 Upholstery, Canvas and Enclosures ............................................................................146
13.3 Cabin Interior .........................................................................................................151
13.4 Bilge and Engine Compartment .................................................................................152
13.5 Drainage System.....................................................................................................152
Chapter 14:
SEASONAL MAINTENANCE
14.1 Lay-up and Storage .................................................................................................153
14.2 Winterizing.............................................................................................................155
14.3 Recommissioning ....................................................................................................157
Appendix A
Maintenance Log .............................................................................................................159
Appendix B:
Float Plan .......................................................................................................................163
Appendix C:
Boating Accident Report ...................................................................................................165

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Appendix D:
Glossary of Terms............................................................................................................169
Appendix E:
Troubleshooting Guide......................................................................................................175
Appendix F:
Medallion Gauges Quick Reference Guide ............................................................................181
Appendix G:
Wiring Diagrams..............................................................................................................189
186MS/196MS/196MFS..................................................................................................190
197/217 Blackn...........................................................................................................200
204FS/224FS/224FSC/244FS..........................................................................................207
244FS (Only)................................................................................................................214
264FS/264FSC .............................................................................................................220
Appendix H:
Occupant Seating ...........................................................................................................234
Appendix I:
Specications..................................................................................................................239
186MS Sport Boat .........................................................................................................239
196MFS/196MS Sport Boat.............................................................................................240
197BF Sport Boat..........................................................................................................241
204FS/204FSX Sport Boat..............................................................................................242
217BF Sport Boat.........................................................................................................243
224FS/224FSX Sport Boat..............................................................................................244
224FSC Sport Boat........................................................................................................245
244FS/244FSX Sport Boat..............................................................................................246
264FS/264FSX Sport Boat..............................................................................................247
264FSC Sport Boat........................................................................................................248
Appendix J:
Monterey Boats Lifetime Limited Warranty ..........................................................................249

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DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Safety Cautions and Warnings
Your Monterey 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 Monterey 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.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
State of California Safety Requirements
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65
A WIDE VARIETY OF COMPONENTS USED ON THIS VESSEL CONTAIN OR EMIT CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS AND OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
EXAMPLES INCLUDE:
• ENGINE AND GENERATOR EXHAUST.
• ENGINE AND GENERATOR FUEL, AND OTHER LIQUIDS SUCH AS COOLANTS AND OIL, ESPECIALLY USED
MOTOR OIL.
• COOKING FUELS.
• CLEANERS, PAINTS, AND SUBSTANCES USED FOR VESSEL REPAIR.
• WASTE MATERIALS THAT RESULT FROM WEAR OF VESSEL COMPONENTS.
• LEAD FROM BATTERY TERMINALS AND FROM OTHER SOURCES SUCH AS BALLAST OR FISHING SINKERS.
TO AVOID HARM:
• KEEP AWAY FROM ENGINE, GENERATOR, AND COOKING FUEL EXHAUST FUMES.
• WASH AREAS THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER HANDLING THE SUBSTANCES ABOVE.
California Health & Safety Code §§ 25249.5-.13
State of California Emission Requirements
Your boat may be equipped with an engine that meets the special requirements outlined by the Cali-
fornia Air Resources Board (CARB). If so, the engine is designed to meet strict requirements and the
boat will have a special tag and one of the following labels afxed to it.
The tag and the label are required by CARB. The label has 1, 2, 3 or 4 stars and must be afxed to
your boat if it is to be operated in the state of California and/or bordering waters. For more informa-
tion visit: http://www.arb.ca.gov.

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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. Monterey 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 Monterey owner’s manual.
This information will be important for you and Monterey service personnel to know, if you
may need to call them for technical assistance or service.
BOAT INFORMATION
MAKE:
SERIAL #:
MODEL:
BTU OUTPUT:
PHONE:
REPRESENTATIVE:
AIR CONDITIONER
NAME:
DEALER/PHONE:
ADDRESS:
SERVICE MANAGER:
ADDRESS:
SALESMAN:
DEALER MONTEREY
MODEL:
PURCHASE DATE:
IGNITION KEYS #:
HULL SERIAL #:
DELIVERY DATE:
REGISTRATION #:
OUTDRIVES
GENERATOR
MAKE:
PORT SERIAL #:
MODEL:
STARBOARD SERIAL #:
PORT SERIAL #:
MAKE: MODEL:
STARBOARD SERIAL #:
PROPELLERS
MAKE: MODEL:
KILOWATTS:
MAKE:
DIAMETER/PITCH:
SERIAL #:
RATIO:
ENGINES
BLADES:
SHAFT:
BOAT
MONTEREY E- MAIL:
DEALER E- MAIL:
DOOR KEY #: OTHER KEYS #:

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CERTIFICATIONS
(For Export Only)
To be in compliance with European directives for recreational boats as published by the
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in effect at the time this boat was
manufactured, we are providing the following information.
Manufacturer:
Name SEABRING MARINE INDUSTRIES, INC., d.b.a. Monterey Boats
Address 1579 SW 18th St.
Williston, FL Zip Code: 32696
Identication Numbers:
Hull Identication Number
Engine Serial Number
Intended Design Category:
Ocean (Cat A) Inshore (Cat C)
Offshore (Cat B) Sheltered Waters (Cat D)
Weight and Maximum Capacities:
Unladen Weight - Kilograms (Pounds)
Maximum Load - Weight- Kilograms (Pounds)
Number of People
Maximum Rated Engine Horsepower - Kilowatts (Horsepower)
Certications:
Certications & Components Covered
See Declaration of conformity
Boat certied by IMCI (#0009) under certicate BMOHT025
US-RGF
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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. The
information and precautions listed in this manual
are not all inclusive. It may be general in nature in
some cases and detailed in others and is designed
to provide you a basic understanding of your
Monterey boat and some of the responsibilities
that go along with owning/operating your boat.
The suppliers of some of the major components
such as the engine, pumps, and appliances, pro-
vide their own owner’s manuals which have been
included with your boat. You should read the
information in this manual and the manuals of
other suppliers completely and have a thorough
understanding of all component systems and their
proper operation before operating your boat.
REMEMBER - IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT
YOUR BOAT IS SAFE FOR YOU AND YOUR PASSENGERS.
ALWAYS EXERCISE GOOD COMMON SENSE WHEN INSTALLING
EQUIPMENT AND OPERATING THE BOAT.
Warranty and Warranty Registration Cards
The Monterey Limited Warranty Statement is in-
cluded with your boat. It has been written to be
clearly stated and easily understood. If you have
any questions after reading the warranty, please
contact the Monterey Boats Customer Service De-
partment
Monterey, engine manufacturers, and the suppliers
of major components maintain their own manufac-
turer’s warranty and service facilities. It is important
that you properly complete the warranty registration
cards included with your boat and engine and mail
them back to the manufacturer to register your
ownership. This should be done within 15 days
of the date of purchase and before the boat is put
into service. A form for recording this information
for your records is provided at the beginning of this
manual. This information will be important for you
and service personnel to know, if and when you may
need service or technical information.
The boat warranty registration requires the Hull
Identication Number “HIN” which is located on
the starboard side of the transom, just below the
rubrail. The engine warranty registration requires
the engine serial numbers. Please refer to the en-
gine owner’s manual for the location of the serial
numbers.
IMPORTANT:
The terms and conditions of the Monterey Boats
Limited Warranty are outlined in the warranty
statement included in this manual. The manu-
facturer will automatically honor the warranty to
the original purchaser for 15 days from the date
of purchase. However, during that 15 day period,
owners must comply with the steps outlined in the
warranty statement to validate their warranty.
All boat manufacturers are required by the Federal
Boat Safety Act of 1971 to notify rst time own-
ers in the event any defect is discovered “which
creates a substantial risk of personal injury to
the public.” It is essential that we have your
warranty registration card complete with
your name and mailing address in our les so
that we can comply with the law if it should
become necessary.
Your Monterey Boats Dealer will assist you in ll-
ing in the hull number and other data required on
your Registration Card. Check to see that your
card is complete and signed. Detach and mail.
Your Warranty Registration Card will be added to
our permanent les.
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Notice:
Your dealer will also submit the registration
electronically “on-line.”
Transferring the Limited Structural Warranty
For a transfer fee, MONTEREY BOATS will offer to
extend a Transferable Limited Structural Hull War-
ranty to subsequent owners of Monterey boats.
Please refer to the Monterey Limited Warranty
Statement for the terms and conditions of the
Transferable Limited Structural Hull Warranty and
the procedure to transfer the warranty.
Product Changes
Monterey is committed to the continuous im-
provement of our boats. As a result, some of the
equipment described in this manual or pictured in
the catalog may change or no longer be available.
All information, illustrations, and specica-
tions contained in this manual are based
on the latest product information available
at the time of publication. Monterey Boats
reserves the right to make changes at any-
time, without notice, in colors, materials,
equipment, specications, and models. If
you have questions about the equipment on your
Monterey, please contact the Monterey Boats
Customer Service Department.
Service
All warranty repairs must be performed by an
authorized Monterey Dealer. Should a problem
develop that is related to faulty workmanship or
materials, as stated in the Limited Warranty, you
should contact your Monterey dealer to arrange
for the necessary repair. If you are not near your
dealer or another authorized Monterey dealer or
the dealer fails to remedy the cause of the prob-
lem, then contact Monterey within 15 days. It is
the boat owner’s responsibility to deliver the
boat to the dealer for warranty service.
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Registration and Numbering
Federal law requires that all undocumented ves-
sels equipped with propulsion machinery be regis-
tered in the State of principal use. A certicate of
number will be issued upon registering the boat.
These numbers must be displayed on your boat.
The owner/operator of a boat must carry a valid
certicate of number whenever the boat is in use.
When moved to a new State of principal use, the
certicate is valid for 60 days.
In order to be valid, the numbers must be installed
to the proper specications. Check with your
dealer or state boating authority for numbering
requirements. The Coast Guard issues the cer-
ticate of number in Alaska; all others are issued
by the state.
Insurance
In most States the boat owner is legally respon-
sible for damages or injuries he or someone else
operating the boat causes. Responsible boaters
carry adequate liability and property damage in-
surance for their boat. You should also protect the
boat against physical damage and theft. Some
States have laws requiring minimum insurance
coverage. Contact your dealer or state boating
authority for information on the insurance require-
ments in your boating area.
Reporting Boating accidents
All boating accidents must be reported by the op-
erator or owner of the boat to the proper marine
law enforcement authority for the state in which
the accident occurred. Immediate notication is
required if a person dies or disappears as a result
of a recreational boating accident.
If a person dies or there are injuries requiring
more than rst aid, a formal report must be led
within 48 hours.
A formal report must be made within 10 days for
accidents involving more than $500.00 damage
or the complete loss of a boat.
A Boating Accident Report form is located near
the back of this manual to assist you in reporting
an accident. If you need additional information
regarding accident reporting, please call the Boat-
ing Safety Hotline, 800-368-5647.
Education
If you are not an experienced boater, we recom-
mend that the boat operator and other people
that normally accompany the operator, enroll in a
boating safety course. Organizations such as the
U.S. Power Squadrons, United States Coast Guard
Auxiliary, State Boating Authorities and the Ameri-
can Red Cross offer excellent boating educational
programs. These courses are worthwhile even for
experienced boaters to sharpen your skills or bring
you up to date on current rules and regulations.
They can also help in providing local navigational
information when moving to a new boating area.
Contact your dealer, State Boating Authority or the
Boating Safety Hotline, 800-368-5647 for further
information on boating safety courses.
Required Equipment
U.S. Coast Guard regulations require certain
equipment on each boat. The Coast Guard also
sets minimum safety standards for vessels and
associated equipment. To meet these standards
some of the equipment must be Coast Guard ap-
proved. “Coast Guard Approved Equipment” has
been determined to be in compliance with USCG
specications and regulations relating to perfor-
mance, construction, or materials. The equipment
requirements vary according to the length, type
of boat, and the propulsion system. Some of the
Coast Guard equipment is described in the Safety
Equipment chapter of this manual. For a more
detailed description, obtain “Federal Requirements
And Safety Tips For Recreational Boats” by con-
tacting the Boating Safety Hotline [phone]
or your local marine dealer or retailer.
Some state and local agencies impose similar
equipment requirements on waters that do not fall
under Coast Guard jurisdiction. These agencies
may also require additional equipment that is not
required by the Coast Guard. Your dealer or local
boating authority can provide you with additional
information for the equipment requirements for
your boating area.
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Your Monterey boat is inspected at each step of the manufacturing process. Before leaving the fac-
tory, every Monterey boat undergoes a thorough check for systems operation, t and nish. Your
Monterey Dealer also performs a Pre-Delivery inspection prior to nal delivery. When the new boat
is delivered to you, the customer, a nal check is performed during orientation. Both the Pre-Deliv-
ery and Final Delivery inspections are documented to ensure trouble free operation and returned to
Monterey Boats.
At the time of new boat delivery, your Monterey Dealer will ask you to sign the completed Inspection
Report at the same time as the Warranty Registrations for the boat and other accessory equipment. By
signing these documents, you acknowledge that you have reviewed and understand all information.
NEW BOAT DELIVERY
WARRANTY REGISTRATION AND NEW BOAT CHECKLIST
FOR ALL 2011 AND NEWER MODELS
1579 S.W. 18th Street
Williston, FL 32696
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.montereyboats.com
Boat Number (HIN): RGF Boat Model:
Selling Dealer: Dealer Code:
Engine Brand: Engine Model:
Engine Serial #1:
Drive Serial #1:
Engine Serial #2:
Drive Serial #2:
Date of Sale: Warranty Start Date:
Owner Name (Last, First):
Address:
Province/ Postal Code/
City: State: Zip: Country
E-Mail Address: (We respect your privacy and will use for internal purposes only.)
Phone: 2nd Phone:
PLEASE, INSPECT AND CHECK OFF THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS
Indicate Status with the following Key: √ or 1 – OK, 2 – Needs Correction, 3- Corrected, N/A – Not Applicable
BOAT
Boat gel coat, striping & graphics
Upholstery fit, clean and free of defects
Sundeck/Sun Island/lounger operation
Canvas fit, clean and free of defects
Cabin Doors, port lights, hatches, cabinet & head doors, latches
All thru-hull fittings, ball valves, head drain, galley drain, anchor
well drain, drain plug-hull, wet bar drain are secure, no leaks
Windshield fit
Ladders
EQUIPMENT
Running Lights (Navigation)
Cabin lights, cockpit lights
Toilet (Head) operation & hoses
Stereo – Radio, CD, remote control
Bilge Pumps – Auto float switch
Air Conditioner/Heater – operation & components secure
Water pressure system (let pressure stand 15 minutes to see if
pump goes on) & heater
Stove, coffee maker, oven, refrigerator, ice maker
Generator – Operation & components secure
Bilge Blower(s)
Wipers & Horn
Shore power (AC)
Tables
Plumbing Hose Clamps
Battery – Polarity, Voltage, Tight Connections
Battery Switch(es) - Operation
ENGINE – BEFORE STARTING
Engine mounts – tight
Fuel system operation - no leaks
Engine compartment components not missing, disconnected,
loose, kinked, pinched or could chafe
Hose clamps on engine & exhaust
Steering system operation, components secure, steering wheel
straight
Drains cooling system closed (Closed cooling coolant level)
Throttle control, operation & adjustment
Shifter control, operation & adjustment
Stern drive oil level at full mark
Crankcase & power steering oil levels at full mark
Stern drive trim operation
Prop Size:
Prop installed correctly with grease, nut(s), cotter pins
Prop rotation – Forward & Reverse
Neutral start switch, engine will not start in gear
Transom plate seal has no leaks – water, oil
ENGINE - AFTER STARTING: (in water)
Oil pressure
Fuel line connectors – no leaks
Engine has no water or oil leaks
Idle speed per engine specs, in gear
Ignition timing check with timing light or scan tool
Gear shift works properly - forward, neutral, reverse
Instruments read correctly
Exhaust system - no leaks
SEA TRIAL
Boat performance
Port engine operation
Starboard engine operation
Steering –operation
Stern drive trim operation
Instruments register normal
Maximum R.P.M.
Technical Check Performed by
Technician Date
PRE-DELIVERY FINAL CHECK
All accessory equipment operates (Mech. & Elect.)
Carpets, curtains, cushions & canvas installed
All boat, engine and accessory literature
Boat properly cleaned, interior and exterior
Trailer wiring, lights, wheels & brakes
OWNER ORIENTATION
Review & familiarize Owner with operation of all features
and options on boat
Sea Trial with Owner
Review of Owners Manual
Review of Warranties
Review of Owner Responsibilities
Review of Service & Maintenance Procedures
Review of Care & Cleaning
Owner Orientation Performed by:
Dealer Personnel Date
I ha v e r ea d a n d a gr e e w it h t h e ch eck list . I h a ve r e a d a nd
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SAFETY EQUIPMENT
1.1 General
Your boat and engine have been equipped with
safety equipment designed to enhance the safe
operation of the boat and to meet U.S. Coast
Guard safety standards. The Coast Guard or state,
county, and municipal law enforcement agencies
require certain additional accessory safety equip-
ment on each boat. This equipment varies accord-
ing to length and type of boat and type of propul-
sion. The accessory equipment typically required
by the Coast Guard is described in this chapter.
Some local laws require additional equipment. It
is important to obtain “Federal Requirements And
Safety Tips for Recreational Boats,” published by
the Coast Guard, and copies of state and local
laws, to make sure you have the required equip-
ment for your boating area.
Your boat is equipped with engine alarms and could
be equipped with an optional automatic re ex-
tinguishing system. These systems are designed
to increase your boating safety by alerting you to
potentially serious problems in the primary power
system and the engine compartment. Alarm sys-
tems are not intended to lessen or replace good
maintenance and pre-cruise procedures.
This chapter also describes safety related equip-
ment that could be installed on your boat. This
equipment will vary depending on the type of
engine and other options installed by you or your
dealer.
1.2 Engine Alarm
Inboard and outboard engines are equipped with
an audible alarm system mounted in the helm area
that monitors selected critical engine systems.
The alarm will sound if one of these systems be-
gins to fail. Refer to the engine owner’s manual
for information on the alarms installed with your
engine.
If the alarm sounds:
• Immediately throttle the engine back to idle.
• Shift the transmission to neutral.
• Monitor the engine gauges to determine the
cause of the problem.
• If necessary, shut off the engine and investigate
until the cause of the problem is found.
1.3 Neutral Safety Switch
Every control system has a neutral safety switch
incorporated into it. This device prohibits the
engine from being started while the shift lever is
in any position other than the neutral position. If
the engine will not start, slight movement of the
shift lever may be necessary to locate the neutral
position and disengage the safety cutout switch.
Control or cable adjustments may be required to
correct this condition should it persist. See your
Monterey dealer for necessary control and cable
adjustments. Please refer to the Helm Control
Systems chapter for more information on the
neutral safety switch.
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1.4 Engine Stop Switch
Single engine boats with a side mount throttle and
shift control are equipped an engine stop switch
and lanyard. When the lanyard is pulled it will
engage the switch and shut off the engine. We
strongly recommend that the lanyard be attached
to the driver and the stop switch whenever the
engine is running. If the engine will not start, it
could be because the lanyard is not properly in-
serted into the engine stop switch. Always make
sure the lanyard is properly attached to the engine
stop switch before attempting to start the engine.
Notice:
In some states, a lanyard attached to the
driver at all times is required by law.
1.5 Required Safety Equipment
Besides the equipment installed on your boat by
Monterey, certain other equipment is required by
the U.S. Coast Guard to help ensure passenger
safety. Items like a sea anchor, working anchor,
extra dock lines, are pistol, life vests, a line per-
manently secured to your ring buoy, etc., could at
some time save your passengers’ lives, or save
your boat from damage. Refer to the “Federal
Requirements And Safety Tips For Recreational
Boats” pamphlet for a more detailed description
of required equipment. You also can contact the
U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Hotline, 800-
368-5647, for information on boat safety courses
and brochures listing the Federal equipment
requirements. Also, check your local and state
regulations.
The Coast Guard Auxiliary offers a “Courtesy Ex-
amination.” This inspection will help ensure that
your boat is equipped with all of the necessary
safety equipment. The following is a list of the
accessory equipment required on your boat by the
U.S. Coast Guard:
Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)
PFDs must be Coast Guard approved, in good
and serviceable condition, and of appropriate
size for the intended user. Wearable PFDs must
be readily accessible, meaning you must be able
to put them on in a reasonable amount of time in
an emergency. Though not required, the Coast
Guard emphasizes that PFDs should be worn at
all times when the vessel is underway. Throwable
devices must be immediately available for use. All
Monterey boats must be equipped with at least
one Type I, II or III PFD for each person on board,
plus one throwable device (Type IV).
Stop Switch & Lanyard
NOTICE:
Many state laws now require that children
13 years old and under must wear a PFD at
all times.
Anyone being towed on skis, wakeboards and
other water sports equipment is considered
a passenger on the boat and must wear a
Coast Guard approved life jacket at all times.
Visual Distress Signals (VDS)
All boats used on coastal waters, the Great Lakes,
territorial seas, and those waters connected di-
rectly to them, must be equipped with Coast Guard
approved visual distress signals. These signals
are either Pyrotechnic or Non-Pyrotechnic devices.
Pyrotechnic Visual Distress Signals:
Pyrotechnic visual distress signals must be Coast
Guard approved, in serviceable condition, and
readily accessible. They are marked with a date
showing the service life, which must not have
expired. A minimum of three are required. Some
pyrotechnic signals meet both day and night use
requirements. They should be stored in a cool,
dry location. They include:
• Pyrotechnic red ares, hand held or aerial.
• Pyrotechnic orange smoke, hand-held or
oating.
• Launchers for aerial red meteors or parachute
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WARNING
PYROTECHNICS ARE UNIVERSALLY RECOGNIZED AS
EXCELLENT DISTRESS SIGNALS. HOWEVER, THERE IS
POTENTIAL FOR INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE IF NOT
PROPERLY HANDLED. THESE DEVICES PRODUCE A VERY
HOT FLAME AND THE RESIDUE CAN CAUSE BURNS AND
IGNITE FLAMMABLE MATERIAL. PISTOL LAUNCHED AND
HAND-HELD PARACHUTE FLARES AND METEORS HAVE MANY
CHARACTERISTICS OF A FIREARM AND MUST BE HANDLED
WITH CAUTION. IN SOME STATES THEY ARE CONSIDERED A
FIREARM AND PROHIBITED FROM USE. ALWAYS BE EXTREMELY
CAREFULAND FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS
EXACTLY WHEN USING PYROTECHNIC DISTRESS SIGNALS.
Non-Pyrotechnic Devices
Non-Pyrotechnic visual distress signals must be
in serviceable condition, readily accessible, and
certied by the manufacturer as complying with
U.S. Coast Guard requirements. They include:
• Orange Distress Flag (Day use only)
The distress ag is a day signal only. It must
be at least 3 x 3 feet with a black square and
ball on an orange background. It is most
distinctive when attached and waved from a
paddle or boat hook.
• Electric Distress Light (Night use only)
The electric distress light is accepted for
night use only and must automatically ash
the international SOS distress signal. Under
“Inland Navigation Rules,” a high intensity
white light ashing at regular intervals from
50-70 times per minute is considered a
distress signal.
Sound Signaling Devices
The navigation rules require sound signals to be
made under certain circumstances. Recreational
vessels also are required to sound fog signals dur-
ing periods of reduced visibility. Therefore, you
must have some means of making an efcient
sound signal.
Navigation Lights
Recreational boats are required to display naviga-
tion lights between sunset and sunrise and other
periods of reduced visibility (fog, rain, haze, etc.)
Navigation lights are intended to keep other ves-
sels informed of your presence and course. Your
boat is equipped with navigation lights required by
the U.S. Coast Guard at the time of manufacture.
It is up to you to make sure they are operational
and turned on when required.
Fire Extinguishers
Power boats less than 26 feet are required to
carry one re extinguisher. Coast Guard approved
re extinguishers are hand-portable, either B-I
or B-II classication and have a specic marine
type mounting bracket. It is recommended the
extinguisher be mounted in a readily accessible
position.
Fire extinguishers require regular inspec-
tions to ensure that:
• Seals & tamper indicators
are not broken or missing.
• Pressure gauges or indicators
read in the operable range.
• There is no obvious physical
damage, corrosion, leakage
or clogged nozzles.
Refer to the “Federal Require-
ments And Safety Tips For
Recreational Boats” pamphlet
or contact the U.S. Coast Guard
Boating Safety Hotline, 1-800-
368-5647, for information on the type and size
re extinguisher required for your boat.
Please refer to the information provided by the
re extinguisher manufacturer for instructions
on the proper maintenance and use of your re
extinguisher.
CAUTION
INFORMATION FOR AGENT FE-241 AND FE-227 FIRE
EXTINGUISHERS IS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. IT
IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU READ THE INFORMATION CAREFULLY
AND COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND THE SYSTEM, IN THEORYAND
OPERATION, BEFORE USING YOUR BOAT.
1.6 Bilge and Fuel Fires
Fuel compartment and bilge res are very dan-
gerous because of the presence of gasoline in
the various components of the fuel system and
the possibility for explosion. You must make the
decision to ght the re or abandon the boat. If
the re cannot be extinguished quickly or it is
too intense to ght, abandoning the boat may be
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If you nd yourself in this situation, make sure all
passengers have a life preserver on, go over the
side and swim well upwind of the boat. This will
keep you and your passengers well clear of any
burning fuel that could be released and spread on
the water as the boat burns or in the event of an
explosion. When clear of the danger, check about
and account for all those who were aboard with
you. Give whatever assistance you can to anyone
in need or in the water without a buoyant device.
Keep everyone together in a group for morale and
to aid rescue operations.
WARNING
ALL TYPES OF FUEL CAN EXPLODE. IN THE EVENT OF A
FUEL COMPARTMENT OR BILGE FIRE, YOU MUST MAKE THE
DIFFICULT DECISION TO FIGHT THE FIRE OR ABANDON THE
BOAT. YOU MUST CONSIDER YOUR SAFETY, THE SAFETY OF
YOUR PASSENGERS, THE INTENSITY OF THE FIRE AND THE
POSSIBILITY OF AN EXPLOSION IN YOUR DECISION.
1.7 Fire Port
Some inboard models are equipped with a re port
installed in the engine compartment as standard
equipment. In the event of a re in the engine
compartment, do not open the hatch. This will
supply more air to the re making it more difcult
to extinguish. Instead, leave the engine compart-
ment hatch closed and insert the nozzle of the
re extinguisher into the re port and discharge
the extinguisher. Once the re is extinguished,
leave the engine compartment hatch closed until
the compartment has had a chance to cool. This
is particularly important when using FE-241 re
extinguishers. FE-241 is heavier than air and
interferes with the combustion process. If the
engine compartment hatch is opened too soon,
the extinguishing agent could escape and a ash
back could occur if the hot components have not
cooled below a combustible temperature.
WARNING
DO NOT OPEN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT HATCH
IMMEDIATELY!! THIS FEEDS OXYGEN TO THE FIRE AND FLASH
BACK COULD RESULT. ALLOW THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
TO COOL FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES BEFORE CAUTIOUSLY
INSPECTING FOR CAUSE OR DAMAGE. HAVE AN APPROVED
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER CLOSE AT HAND AND READY
FOR USE. DO NOT BREATH FUMES OR VAPORS CAUSED BY
THE FIRE!
Typical Fire Port
1.8 Automatic Fire Extinguishing
System (Optional)
Inboard engine compartments can be equipped
with an automatic re extinguishing system. The
equipment has been chosen and located to provide
sufcient volume and coverage of the entire en-
gine compartment area. While the system ensures
excellent bilge re protection, it does not eliminate
the U.S. Coast Guard requirement for hand held
re extinguishers. The automatic re extinguish-
ing system is automatically activated when the
temperature in the engine compartment reaches
a specic temperature, usually around 1650 F.
The boat is equipped with an indicator light at the
helm. Under normal circumstances, whenever
the ignition key is turned on, the green indicator
light will glow. This indicates that the system is
Fire Extinguisher Panel In Helm