PURSUIT 2870 OFFSHORE User manual

2870 OFFSHORE
2870 OFFSHORE
OWNER’S MANUAL
FISHING BOATS
3901 St. Lucie Blvd.
Ft.Pierce,Florida34946
Print Date 2/99

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Your 2870 Offshore Owner’s Manual has
been written to include a number of safety instructions to
assure thesafeoperationandmaintenanceofyourboat. These
instructions are in the form of WARNING, CAUTION and
DANGER statements. The following definitions 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 internal combustion
engines and flammable fuel. Every precaution has been taken
by Pursuit Fishing Boats to reduce the risks associated with
possible injury and damage from fire or explosion, but your
own precaution and good maintenance procedures are neces-
sary in order to enjoy safe operation of your boat.

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Dear Pursuit 2870 Offshore Owner:
All of us at Pursuit are pleased that you have selected one of our products as
your boat. As I’m sure you’ve discovered during the selection and decision
process, your Pursuit has been designed, engineered and built with care and
precision.
Please allow me to note my personal philosophy. When I started this company,
my goal was to provide you, our customer, with the finest quality boat available.
Everything we have achieved since that time has been with the same goal in
mind.
The information in this owner’s manual has been assembled to assist you with
obtaining maximum enjoyment with your Pursuit. Please read this manual
completely and always operate your boat safely and courteously.
Thank you for selecting a Pursuit Fishing Boat. We all wish you many years
of boating fun and safety.
Sincerely,
Leon R. Slikkers
Chief Executive Officer
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BOAT INFORMATION
MAKE:
SERIAL #:
MODEL:
GVRW:
PHONE:
REPRESENTATIVE:
TRAILER
NAME:
DEALER/PHONE:
ADDRESS:
SERVICE MANAGER:
ADDRESS:
SALESMAN:
DEALER PURSUIT
MODEL:
PURCHASE DATE:
IGNITION KEYS #:
DRAFT:
HULL SERIAL #:
DELIVERY DATE:
REGISTRATION #:
WEIGHT:
TRANSMISSION(S) (Inboard)
OUTDRIVE(S) (Inboard/Outboard)
MAKE:
PORT SERIAL #:
MODEL:
STARBOARD SERIAL #:
PORT SERIAL #:
MAKE: MODEL:
STARBOARD SERIAL #:
PROPELLER(S)
MAKE: MODEL:
STARBOARD SERIAL #:
MAKE:
DIAMETER/PITCH:
PORT SERIAL #:
RATIO:
ENGINE(S)
BLADES:
OTHER:
BOAT
Pursuit Fishing Boats reserves the right to make changes and improvements in equipment, design and vendored
equipment items, at any time without notification.
Please fill out the following information section and leave it in your Pursuit
2870 Offshore Owner’s Manual. This information will be important for you
and Pursuit service personnel to know, if and when you may need to call
Pursuit for technical assistance or service.

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Warranty and Warranty Registration Cards
ThePursuitLimitedWarrantyStatementisincludedwithyourboat. Ithasbeenwrittentobeclearly
statedandeasilyunderstood. Ifyouhaveanyquestionsafterreadingthewarranty,pleasecontact
thePursuitCustomer RelationsDepartment.
Pursuit, engine manufactures, and the suppliers of major components maintain their own
manufacturer's warranty and service facilities. It is important that you properly complete the
warranty registration cards included with your boat and engine(s) and mail them back to the
manufacturers to register your ownership. This should be done within 15 days of the date of
purchaseandbeforetheboatisputintoservice. Aformforrecordingthisinformationisprovided
atthebeginningofthismanual. Thisinformationwillbeimportantforyouandservicepersonnel
to know, if and when you may need service or technical information.
Theboat warrantyregistrationrequirestheHullIdentificationNumber“HIN” whichislocated
on the starboard side of the transom, just below the rubrail. The engine warranty registration
requirestheengineserialnumber(s). Pleaserefertotheengineowner'smanualforthelocationof
theserialnumber(s).
IMPORTANT:
All boat manufacturers are required by the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971 to notify first time
ownersintheeventanydefectisdiscovered“whichcreatesasubstantialriskofpersonalinjuryto
thepublic.” Itisessentialthatwehaveyourwarrantyregistration card complete withyour
nameandmailingaddressinourfilessothatwecancomplywiththelawifitshouldbecome
necessary.
Product Changes
Pursuit is committed to the continuous improvement of our boats. As a result, some of the
equipmentdescribedinthismanualorpicturedinthecatalogmaychangeornolongerbeavailable.
Pursuit reserves the right to change standard equipment, optional equipment and specifi-
cationswithoutnoticeorobligation. IfyouhavequestionsabouttheequipmentonyourPursuit,
pleasecontactthePursuitCustomerRelationsDepartment.
Transferring The Warranty
For a Transfer fee, S2 Yachts will extend warranty coverage to subsequent owners of Pursuit
modelsforthedurationoftheoriginalwarrantyperiod. PleaserefertothePursuitLimitedWarranty
Statement for the procedure to transfer the warranty.
To take advantage of this program, notification of the change of ownership, including the new
owner's name, address and telephone number together with the appropriate fee, must be sent to
Pursuit Fishing Boats, Customer Relations Department, 3901 St. Lucie Boulevard, Ft. Pierce,
Florida 34946, within 30 days of the date of resale.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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S2Yachts willconfirm,in writing,thatthe transferofthe warrantyhastaken place. Afterwhich,
thetransfereewillbetreatedastheoriginalpurchaserasoutlinedinthePursuitLimitedWarranty
Statement.
Service
AllwarrantyrepairsmustbeperformedbyanauthorizedPursuitDealer. Shouldaproblemdevelop
that is related to faulty workmanship or materials, as stated in the Limited Warranty, you should
contact your Pursuit dealer to arrange for the necessary repair. If you are not near your dealer or
anotherauthorizedPursuitdealerorthedealerfailstoremedythecauseoftheproblem,thencontact
thePursuitCustomerRelationsDepartmentwithin15days. Itistheboatowner'sresponsibility
to deliver the boat to the dealer for warranty service.
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Registration and Numbering
Federal law requires that all undocumented vessels equipped with propulsion machinery be
registeredinthestateofprincipaluse. Acertificateofnumberwillbeissueduponregisteringthe
boat. These numbers must be displayed on your boat. The owner/operator of a boat must carry
avalidcertificateofnumberwhenevertheboatisinuse. Whenmovedtoanewstateofprincipal
use, the certificate is valid for 60 days.
In order to be valid, the numbers must be installed to the proper specifications. Check with your
dealerorstateboatingauthorityfornumberingrequirements. TheCoastGuardissuesthecertificate
of number in Alaska; all others are issued by the state.
Insurance
In most states the boat owner is legally responsible for damages or injuries he or someone else
operating the boat causes. Responsible boaters carry adequate liability and property damage
insurancefortheirboat. Youshouldalsoprotecttheboatagainstphysicaldamageandtheft. Some
states have laws requiring minimum insurance coverage. Contact your dealer or state boating
authority for information on the insurance requirements in your boating area.
Reporting Boating Accidents
All boating accidents must be reported by the operator or owner of the boat to the proper marine
lawenforcementauthorityforthestateinwhichtheaccidentoccurred. Immediatenotificationis
required if a person dies or disappears as a result of a recreational boating accident.
Ifapersondiesorthereareinjuriesrequiringmorethanfirstaid,aformalreportmustbefiledwithin
48 hours.
Aformalreportmustbemadewithin10days foraccidentsinvolving morethan$500.00damage
or the complete loss of a boat.
A"BoatingAccidentReport"formislocatednearthebackofthismanualtoassistyouinreporting
an accident. If you need additional information regarding accident reporting, please call the
Boating Safety Hotline, 800-368-5647.
Education
Ifyou are not an experienced boater, werecommend that the boat operator andother people that
normally accompanies 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
AmericanRedCrossofferexcellentboatingeducationalprograms. Thesecoursesareworthwhile
even for experienced boaters to sharpen your skills or bring you up to date on current rules and
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regulations. Theycanalsohelpinprovidinglocalnavigationalinformationwhenmovingtoanew
boating area. Contact your dealer, State Boating Authority or the Boating Safety Hotline, 800-
368-5647for further information on boating safety courses.
Required Equipment
U.S.CoastGuardregulations require certainequipmentoneachboat. TheCoast Guard also sets
minimumsafetystandardsforvesselsandassociatedequipment. Tomeetthesestandardssomeof
the equipment must be Coast Guard approved. “Coast Guard Approved Equipment” has been
determinedtobeincompliancewithUSCGspecificationsandregulationsrelatingtoperformance,
construction,ormaterials. Theequipmentrequirementsvaryaccordingtothelength,typeofboat,
and the propulsion system. Some of the Coast Guard equipment is described in the Safety
Equipmentchapterofthismanual. Foramoredetaileddescription,obtain“FederalRequirements
AndSafetyTipsForRecreationalBoats” bycontactingtheBoatingSafetyHotline800-368-5647
or your local marine dealer or retailer and read the book “Sportfish, Cruisers, Yachts - Owner's
Manual,” included with this manual.
Some state and local agencies impose similar equipment requirements on waters that do not fall
underCoastGuardjurisdiction. Theseagenciesmayalsorequireadditionalequipmentthatisnot
requiredbytheCoastGuard. Yourdealerorlocalboatingauthoritycanprovideyouwithadditional
informationfortheequipmentrequirementsforyourboatingarea.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Propulsion System Page
1.1 General ................................................................................1-1
1.2 DriveSystems ......................................................................1-2
1.3 EngineLubrication................................................................1-2
1.4 EngineCoolingSystem .........................................................1-3
1.5 Propellers ............................................................................1-3
1.6 EngineInstrumentation..........................................................1-4
Chapter 2: Helm Control Systems
2.1 General ................................................................................2-1
2.2 EngineThrottleandShiftControls .........................................2-1
2.3 NeutralSafetySwitch ...........................................................2-2
2.4 EnginePowerTiltandTrim ...................................................2-2
2.5 EngineStopSwitch...............................................................2-3
2.6 SteeringSystem ....................................................................2-4
2.7 TrimTabs.............................................................................2-4
2.8 ControlSystemsMaintenance ................................................2-5
Chapter 3: Fuel System
3.1 General ................................................................................3-1
3.2 OutboardFuelSystem ..........................................................3-3
3.3 FuelingInstructions ...............................................................3-4
3.4 FuelSystemMaintenance .....................................................3-6
Chapter 4: Electrical System
4.1 General ................................................................................4-1
4.2 12-VoltSystem ....................................................................4-1
4.3 110-VoltSystem ..................................................................4-6
4.4 ElectricalSystemMaintenance ..............................................4-9
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 5: Freshwater System Page
5.1 General ................................................................................5-1
5.2 FreshwaterSystemOperation ...............................................5-2
5.3 ShoreWaterConnection ......................................................5-2
5.4 FreshwaterSystemMaintenance ...........................................5-3
Chapter 6: Raw Water System
6.1 General ................................................................................6-1
6.2 HighPressureWashdown .....................................................6-2
6.3 Livewell ................................................................................6-3
6.4 RawWaterSystemMaintenance ..........................................6-4
Chapter 7: Drainage Systems
7.1 General ................................................................................7-1
7.2 CockpitDrains .....................................................................7-1
7.3 Hard-TopDrains ..................................................................7-2
7.4 BilgeDrainage ......................................................................7-2
7.5 FishboxandStorageCompartmentDrains ............................7-3
7.6 WaterSystemDrains ............................................................7-3
7.7 CabinSinkDrains.................................................................7-3
7.8 RopeLockerDrains .............................................................7-4
7.9 DrainageSystemMaintenance ..............................................7-4
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Chapter 8: Ventilation System Page
8.1 CabinVentilation .................................................................. 8-1
8.2 CarbonMonoxideandVentilation ......................................... 8-1
8.3 Maintenance ......................................................................... 8-3
Chapter 9: Safety Equipment
9.1 General................................................................................. 9-1
9.2 EngineAlarms....................................................................... 9-1
9.3 NeutralSafetySwitch ........................................................... 9-2
9.4 EngineStopSwitch ............................................................... 9-2
9.5 RequiredSafetyEquipment ................................................... 9-2
9.6 CarbonMonoxideDetector .................................................. 9-5
9.7 FirstAid ............................................................................... 9-7
9.8 AdditionalSafetyEquipment ................................................. 9-8
Chapter 10: Operation
10.1 General ................................................................................10-1
10.2 RulesoftheRoad.................................................................10-1
10.3 Pre-CruiseCheck ................................................................10-3
10.4 OperatingYourBoat............................................................10-4
10.5 TowerOperation .................................................................10-7
10.6 Fishing .................................................................................10-8
10.7 GroundingandTowing .........................................................10-8
10.8 TraileringYourBoat.............................................................10-9
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Chapter 11: Exterior Equipment Page
11.1 Deck ...................................................................................11-1
11.2 Hull ......................................................................................11-3
11.3 Cockpit ...............................................................................11-3
Chapter 12: Interior Equipment
12.1 MarineHeadSystem............................................................12-1
12.2 IceBox................................................................................12-2
12.3 AirConditioning ...................................................................12-3
12.4 GalleyandSink ....................................................................12-3
12.5 Stove .................................................................................12-3
12.6 CarbonMonoxideDetector .................................................12-4
Chapter 13: Routine Maintenance
13.1 ExteriorHullandDeck .........................................................13-1
13.2 Upholstery,CanvasandEnclosures ......................................13-4
13.3 CabinInterior.......................................................................13-6
13.4 Bilge ....................................................................................13-7
Chapter 14: Seasonal Maintenance
14.1 Lay-upandStorage .............................................................14-1
14.2 Winterizing ...........................................................................14-4
14.3 Recommissioning..................................................................14-6
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Chapter 15: Schematics Page
12-VoltDCWiringSchematic ........................................................15-1
110-VoltWiringSchematic.............................................................15-2
HydraulicSteeringSystem ..............................................................15-3
FuelSystem .................................................................................15-4
FuelSelectorValves .......................................................................15-5
FreshwaterSystem .........................................................................15-6
RawWaterSystem.........................................................................15-7
HeadSystem .................................................................................15-8
HeadSystemwithMacerator..........................................................15-8
HullDrainageSystem......................................................................15-9
CockpitDrainageSystem ...............................................................15-10
SlingPositions ................................................................................15-11
Appendix A: Glossary of Terms ........................................................... A-1
Appendix B: Maintenance Log ............................................................. B-1
Appendix C: BoatingAccidentReport .................................................. C-1
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Chapter 1:
PROPULSION SYSTEM
1.1 General
The Pursuit 2870 Offshore is designed to be powered with twin 2 cycle outboard motors. Most
outboardmotorsusedonyourPursuituseanoilinjectionsystem. Oilisautomaticallyinjectedin
theenginesandmixedattheproperratiofromtwooiltankslocatedinthesternbilgebelowthebait
andrigging station.
Note: Alwaysmonitor theoil levelin thetanks andonly usethe type of oil specified by the
enginemanufacturer.
Eachmanufacturerofthevariousoutboardmotorsprovidesanowner’sinformationmanualwith
itsproduct. Itisimportantthatyoureadthemanual(s)verycarefullyandbecomefamiliarwiththe
proper care and operation of the engine and drive system. A warranty registration card has been
furnishedwitheachnewengineandcanbelocatedintheengineowner’smanual. Allinformation
requestedonthiscardshouldbefilledoutcompletelybythedealerandpurchaserandthenreturned
to the respective engine manufacturer as soon as possible.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE ANY ENGINE OR DRIVE COMPONENT WITHOUT BEING
TOTALLY FAMILIAR WITH THE SAFE AND PROPER SERVICE PROCEDURES. CERTAIN
MOVING PARTS ARE EXPOSED AND CAN BE DANGEROUS TO SOMEONE UNFAMILIAR
WITH THE OPERATION AND FUNCTION OF THE EQUIPMENT.
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DO NOT INHALE EXHAUST FUMES! EXHAUST CONTAINS CARBON MONOXIDE THAT IS
COLORLESS AND ODORLESS. CARBON MONOXIDE IS A DANGEROUS GAS THAT IS PO-
TENTIALLY LETHAL.
1.2 Drive System
Each outboard motor is a complete drive system with the gear case being just forward of the
propeller and connected to the power head with a vertical drive shaft. Other than the routine
maintenanceoutlinedintheengineowner’smanual,thereislittletobeconcernedwithunlessthe
boat is to be kept in saltwater for extended periods of time. Then the main concerns are marine
growth and galvanic corrosion.
Marinegrowth occurs when components are leftin the water for extended periodsand can cause
poorperformanceorpermanentdamagetotheexposedcomponents. Thetypeofgrowthandhow
quickly it occurs is relative to the water conditions in your boating area. Water temperature,
pollution, current, etc. can have an effect on marine growth.
Galvaniccorrosion isthecorrosionprocessoccurringwhendifferentmetals aresubmergedinan
electrolyte. Sea water is an electrolyte and submerged engine components must be properly
protected. Outboardmotorsareequippedwithsacrificialzincanodestopreventgalvaniccorrosion
problems. The zinc anodes must be monitored and replaced as necessary. For locations and
maintenance, please refer to the engine owner’s manual.
Whenleavingtheboatinthewater,tiltthemotorsashighaspossible. Thiswill decreasetherisk
ofmarinegrowtharoundthecoolinginlets,propellerandexhaustportsanddamagefromgalvanic
corrosion.
DO NOT PAINT THE OUTBOARD MOTORS WITH ANTIFOULING PAINTS DESIGNED FOR
BOAT HULLS. MANY OF THESE PAINTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE EN-
GINES. CONTACT YOUR PURSUIT DEALER OR ENGINE MANUFACTURER FOR INFOR-
MATION ON THE PROPER PAINTING PROCEDURES.
1.3 Engine Lubrication
Your outboard motors are lubricated by a variable ratio oil
injectionsystem. Theoiltanksaremountedbelowthehatchin
the center of the bridge deck. Always monitor the oil level
beforeeachcruisebycheckingthegaugeinthehelmorvisually
checking the oil level using the reference marks on the tanks.
Whenadditionaloilisneeded,useonlythetypeofoilspecified
by the engine manufacturer. Refer to the engine owner’s
manualforoilspecificationsandadditionalinformationonthe
oilinjectionsystem.
1-2
Engine Oil Tank