PURSUIT 3000 EXPRESS User manual

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3000 EXPRESS
OWNER’S MANUAL
FISHING BOATS
3901 St. Lucie Blvd.
Ft.Pierce,Florida34946
Print Date 2/99

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Dear Pursuit 3000 Express 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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SAFETY INFORMATION
Your 3000ExpressOwner’sManualhasbeen
writtentoincludeanumberofsafetyinstructionstoassure the
safeoperationandmaintenanceofyourboat. Theseinstructions
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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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
3000 Express 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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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Warranty and Warranty Registration Cards
ThePursuitLimitedWarrantyStatementisincludedwithyourboat. Ithasbeenwrittentobeclearly
statedandeasilyunderstood. Ifyouhaveanyquestionsafterreadingthewarranty,pleasecontact
thePursuitCustomerRelationsDepartment.
Pursuit, engine manufacturers, 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.” Itisessentialthatwehaveyourwarrantyregistrationcardcompletewithyour
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,
please contact your dealer or the Pursuit Customer Relations Department.
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.
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S2Yachts will confirm,inwriting,thatthetransferof thewarrantyhastakenplace. 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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OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S
RESPONSIBILITIES
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
dealer or state boating authority for numbering requirements. The Coast Guard issues the
certificate 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. Youalsoshouldprotecttheboatagainstphysicaldamageandtheft. 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.
Aformalreportmustbemadewithin10daysforaccidentsinvolvingmorethan$500.00damage
or the complete loss of a boat.
ABoatingAccident Report formislocatednearthebackofthismanualto assist you inreporting
an accident. If you need additional information regarding accident reporting, please call the
Boating Safety Hotline, 800-368-5647.
Education
Ifyouare not an experiencedboater, werecommend that the boatoperatorand other people that
normallyaccompanytheoperator,enrollinaboatingsafetycourse. OrganizationssuchastheU.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-
368-5647,for furtherinformation onboating safety courses.
Required Equipment
U.S.CoastGuardregulationsrequire certain equipment oneachboat. TheCoastGuardalso 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”bycontactingtheBoatingSafetyHotline,800-368-5647,
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. Theseagenciesalsomayrequireadditionalequipmentthatisnot
requiredbytheCoastGuard. Yourdealerorlocalboatingauthoritycanprovideyouwithadditional
informationforthe equipment requirementsforyour boating area.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Propulsion System Page
1.1 General ................................................................................1-1
1.2 DriveSystems ......................................................................1-2
1.3 EngineExhaustSystem .........................................................1-2
1.4 EngineCoolingSystem .........................................................1-3
1.5 Propellers ............................................................................1-4
1.6 RunningGear .......................................................................1-6
1.7 EngineInstrumentation..........................................................1-9
Chapter 2: Helm Control Systems
2.1 General ................................................................................2-1
2.2 EngineThrottleandShiftControls .........................................2-1
2.3 EngineSynchronizer..............................................................2-2
2.4 NeutralSafetySwitch ...........................................................2-2
2.5 SteeringSystem ....................................................................2-3
2.6 TrimTabs.............................................................................2-4
2.7 ControlSystemsMaintenance ...............................................2-5
Chapter 3: Fuel System
3.1 General ................................................................................3-1
3.2 GasolineEngineFuelSystem.................................................3-3
3.3 DieselEngineFuelSystem ....................................................3-5
3.4 FuelingInstructions ...............................................................3-6
3.5 FuelSystemMaintenance .....................................................3-8
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Chapter 4: Electrical System Page
4.1 General .................................................................................4-1
4.2 12-VoltSystem .....................................................................4-1
4.3 110-VoltSystem ...................................................................4-9
4.4 ElectricalSystemMaintenance ...............................................4-13
Chapter 5: Fresh Water System
5.1 General .................................................................................5-1
5.2 FreshWaterSystemOperation ..............................................5-2
5.3 WaterHeater ........................................................................5-2
5.4 ShoreWaterConnection(Optional) .......................................5-3
5.5 ShowerOperation .................................................................5-3
5.6 FreshWaterSystemMaintenance ..........................................5-4
Chapter 6: Raw Water System
6.1 General .................................................................................6-1
6.2 HighPressureWashdown ......................................................6-2
6.3 Livewell .................................................................................6-3
6.4 AirConditioning ....................................................................6-3
6.5 RawWaterSystemMaintenance ...........................................6-4
Chapter 7: Drainage Systems
7.1 General .................................................................................7-1
7.2 CockpitDrains ......................................................................7-2
7.3 Hard-TopandRadarArchDrains..........................................7-2
7.4 BilgeDrainage .......................................................................7-2
7.5 FishboxandStorageCompartmentDrains .............................7-3
7.6 WaterSystemDrains .............................................................7-3
7.7 ShowerandCabinSinkDrains ..............................................7-4
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 WindshieldVentilation........................................................... 8-1
8.3 CarbonMonoxideandProperVentilation ............................. 8-2
8.4 EngineCompartmentVentilation............................................ 8-3
8.5 Maintenance ......................................................................... 8-4
Chapter 9: Safety Equipment
9.1 General................................................................................. 9-1
9.2 EngineAlarms....................................................................... 9-1
9.3 NeutralSafetySwitch ........................................................... 9-2
9.4 RequiredSafetyEquipment ................................................... 9-2
9.5 AutomaticFireExtinguishingSystem...................................... 9-5
9.6 CarbonMonoxideMonitoringSystem ................................... 9-6
9.7 FirstAid ............................................................................... 9-8
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 GroundingandTowing .........................................................10-7
10.6 Fishing .................................................................................10-8
10.7 TowerOperation .................................................................10-8
10.8 TransportingYourBoat........................................................10-10
Chapter 11: Exterior Equipment
11.1 Deck ...................................................................................11-1
11.2 Hull ......................................................................................11-3
11.3 Cockpit ...............................................................................11-4
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Chapter 12: Interior Equipment Page
12.1 HeadCompartmentandMarineToilet ..................................12-1
12.2 GalleyandSink ....................................................................12-3
12.3 ConvertibleDinetteandTable ..............................................12-4
12.4 AirConditioner ....................................................................12-6
12.5 V-Berth ...............................................................................12-6
Chapter 13: Routine Maintenance
13.1 ExteriorHullandDeck .........................................................13-1
13.2 Upholstery,CanvasandEnclosures ......................................13-4
13.3 CabinInterior.......................................................................13-5
13.4 BilgeandEngineCompartment .............................................13-5
13.5 DrainageSystem ..................................................................13-7
Chapter 14: Seasonal Maintenance
14.1 Lay-upandStorage .............................................................14-1
14.2 Winterizing ...........................................................................14-4
14.3 Recommissioning..................................................................14-7
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Chapter 15: Schematics Page
12-VoltDCWiringSchematic ........................................................15-1
110-VoltWiringSchematic.............................................................15-2
BatteryCableSchematic.................................................................15-3
HydraulicSteeringSystem ..............................................................15-4
GasFuelSystem.............................................................................15-5
DieselFuelSystem .........................................................................15-6
FreshWaterSystem .......................................................................15-7
BridgeDeckRawWaterSystem ....................................................15-8
HeadPlumbingSystem ...................................................................15-9
RunningGear .................................................................................15-10
RudderAssembly ...........................................................................15-10
PropAssembly ...............................................................................15-10
CouplerAssembly ..........................................................................15-10
ShaftSeal .................................................................................15-11
DrainageSystem.............................................................................15-12
BridgeDeckDrainageSystem ........................................................15-13
BridgeDeckPlumbing ....................................................................15-13
SlingPositions ................................................................................15-14
GasExhaustSystem .......................................................................15-15
DieselExhaustSystem ....................................................................15-16
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
ThePursuit3000Expressisdesignedtobepoweredwithtwingasolineordieselinboardengines.
Each manufacturer of the various marine power components provides an owner’s information
manual with its product. It is important that you read the manual(s) very carefully and become
familiar with the proper care and operation of the engines and drive systems. A warranty
registrationcardhasbeenfurnishedwitheachnewengineandcanbelocatedintheengineowner’s
manual. Allinformation requested onthis card shouldbe filled outcompletely bythe dealer and
purchaser and then returned 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.
USE ONLY CLEAN, DRY FUEL OF THE TYPE AND GRADE RECOMMENDED BY THE EN-
GINE MANUFACTURER. THE USE OF INCORRECT OR CONTAMINATED FUEL CAN
CAUSE ENGINE MALFUNCTION AND SERIOUS DAMAGE.
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1.2 Drive Systems
Oninboardpropulsion systems, all shiftingandgearing components are installedinsidethe hull.
Only the propeller shafts and associated equipment are under water. The engines are mounted
belowthebridgedecksole. Atransmission,alsocalledagearbox,whichperformsdesiredshifting
functions, is directly coupled to each engine. The propeller shaft extends through the hull and
connects the transmission output coupling with the propeller. Some inboard transmissions have
built-in reduction gearing. This gearing reduces the speed of the propeller in relation to engine
speed.
ALWAYS RETURN THE ENGINE THROTTLE LEVERS TO THE EXTREME LOW SPEED
POSITION BEFORE SHIFTING. NEVER SHIFT THE UNIT WHILE THE ENGINE SPEED IS
ABOVE 1000 RPM.
Alltransmissionsrequireoilorfluidofsometypeforlubrication. Thislevelshouldbecheckedat
the same interval as the engine oil level.
Yourboatisequippedwithtransmissionssuppliedbytheenginemanufacturer. Fordetailsonthe
transmissions,refer to theengine or transmissionowner'smanual.
1.3 Engine Exhaust System
Engineexhaustexitstherearoftheboatthroughtheexhaustsystem.Thesystemconsistsofengine
exhaustmanifolds, exhaust hoses,mufflers,andthru-hullexhaustfittings.
1-2
Inboard Drive System