PURSUIT 3000 OFFSHORE EXPRESS User manual

Owners Manual
PURSUIT FISHING BOATS
725 EAST 40TH STREET
HOLLAND, MI 49423-5392
USA
616-392-7163
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A DIVISION OF S2 YACHTS, INC.
®
3000
OFFSHORE EXPRESS

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The Owners Manual for your new 3000 Offshore Express has been
carefully prepared to include all the necessary information for the safe operation and
maintenance of your boat. Before going any further, please help us to assure this by
checking your manual to besure it includes the following pages. After checking, please
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Cover Page
Letter from Leon Slikkers
"Important Information" Page
Table of Contents ....................pages i to vi
Chapter 1: Exterior Equipment and Features . pages 1-1 to 1-26
Chapter 2: Interior Equipment and Features . pages 2-1 to 2-16
Chapter 3: Operating Your Boat .........pages 3-1 to 3-10
Chapter 4: Commissioning Your Boat .....pages 4-1 to 4-10
Chapter 5: Routine Maintenance .........pages 5-1 to 5-18
Chapter 6: Storing and Winterizing .......pages 6-1 to 6-12
Appendix A: Specifications ..............pages A-1 to A-2
Appendix B: Glossary .................pages B-1 to B-8
Appendix C: Wiring Diagrams ...........pages C-1 to C-4
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READ THIS FIRST
The Owners Manual for your new 3000 Offshore Express has been
carefully prepared to include all the necessary information for the safe operation and
maintenance of your boat. Before going any further, please help us to assure this by
checking your manual to be sure it includes the following pages.
This page is to be kept for your reference.
Cover Page
Letter from Leon Slikkers
"Important Information" Page
Table of Contents ....................pages i to vi
Chapter 1: Exterior Equipment and Features . pages 1-1 to 1-26
Chapter 2: Interior Equipment and Features . pages 2-1 to 2-16
Chapter 3: Operating Your Boat .........pages 3-1 to 3-10
Chapter 4: Commissioning Your Boat ......pages 4-1 to 4-10
Chapter 5: Routine Maintenance .........pages 5-1 to 5-18
Chapter 6: Storing and Winterizing ........pages 6-1 to 6-12
Appendix A: Specifications ..............pages A-1 to A-2
Appendix B: Glossary .................pages B-1 to B-8
Appendix C: Wiring Diagrams ...........pages C-1 to C-4
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Your 3000 Offshore Express Owners Manual has
been written to include a number of safety instructions to assure
the safe operation and maintenance of your boat. These instruc-
tions are in the form of WARNING and CAUTION statements.
The following definitions apply:
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 in the
Appendix.
IMPORTANT NOTE : Your boat uses internal combustion
engines and flammable fuel. Every precaution has been taken
by 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 necessary in
order to enjoy safe operation of your boat.
WARNING
CAUTION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES
HELM AREA ........................... 1-1
Steering.......................... 1-1
Engine Controls .................... 1-1
Engine Monitoring .................. 1-4
Switch and Breaker Panels ............ 1-5
TrimTabs ........................ 1-8
Equipment Controls ................. 1-9
Miscellaneous...................... 1-11
Companionway Door ................ 1-12
Seating .......................... 1-14
Engine Hatch...................... 1-14
Engine Room...................... 1-16
Cockpit Prep Center/Bait Station ....... 1-16
COCKPIT AREA......................... 1-17
110V Shore Power ................. 1-18
Dockside Water .................... 1-20
Covering Boards ................... 1-21
Transom Fish Box .................. 1-21
Transom Door and Gate .............. 1-21
Cockpit Floor...................... 1-21
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Hardtop ......................... 1-22
SIDE DECKS ........................... 1-22
FOREDECK............................ 1-23
HULL SIDES AND TRANSOM .............. 1-24
Chapter 2: INTERIOR EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES
FORWARD BERTH AND PORT SIDE LOUNGE . 2-1
HEAD ................................ 2-4
ROD LOCKER .......................... 2-5
GALLEY .............................. 2-5
STARBOARD LOUNGE ................... 2-6
Table............................ 2-7
COMPANIONWAY ....................... 2-7
Battery Switches.................... 2-7
D.C. Main Breaker Panel ............. 2-7
Generator Panels................... 2-9
A.C. / D.C. MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL ..... 2-10
12 V D.C. ........................ 2-10
110 V A.C. ....................... 2-13
Carbon Monoxide Monitoring System .... 2-15
Chapter 3: OPERATING YOUR BOAT
WHEN ARRIVING AT YOUR BOAT .......... 3-1
Shore Power / Shore Water ........... 3-2
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Fueling Your Boat................... 3-2
Starting Your Engines ................ 3-4
Starting the Generator ............... 3-6
LEAVING AND RETURNING TO THE DOCK . . . 3-6
WHILE UNDERWAY...................... 3-7
Anchoring ........................ 3-8
Towing .......................... 3-9
AFTER RETURNING TO THE DOCK ......... 3-9
Chapter 4: COMMISSIONING YOUR BOAT
BEFORE LAUNCHING YOUR BOAT ......... 4-1
Bottom Paint ..................... 4-1
Bilge Areas ....................... 4-2
Electrical Systems................... 4-2
Installing the Propellers............... 4-3
LIFTING YOUR BOAT .................... 4-5
AFTER LAUNCHING YOUR BOAT .......... 4-5
Fresh Water System ................. 4-6
Electrical Systems................... 4-7
Engines and Transmissions ............ 4-7
Interior Equipment.................. 4-8
Exterior Equipment.................. 4-8
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Chapter 5: ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
FUEL SYSTEM.......................... 5-1
FRESH WATER SYSTEM .................. 5-4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.................... 5-6
12V D.C. System................... 5-6
110V A.C. System.................. 5-7
EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT AND FIBERGLASS.... 5-7
Fiberglass Surfaces .................. 5-8
Plexiglass......................... 5-9
Hardware ........................ 5-9
Canvas and Upholstery............... 5-9
Hull Bottom....................... 5-10
Underwater Gear................... 5-10
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT AND DECOR ........ 5-10
ENGINE ROOM ......................... 5-11
Engines, Transmissions and Generator .... 5-12
Stuffing Boxes ..................... 5-12
Ventilation System .................. 5-12
Raw Water Intake Strainers............ 5-13
HEAD SYSTEM ......................... 5-14
DRAINAGE SYSTEM ..................... 5-17
Chapter 6: STORING AND WINTERIZING YOUR BOAT
Supporting the Boat During Storage ..... 6-1
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Storage .......................... 6-1
FUEL SYSTEM.......................... 6-2
FRESH WATER SYSTEM .................. 6-3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.................... 6-4
12V D.C. System................... 6-4
110V A.C. System.................. 6-4
EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT AND FIBERGLASS.... 6-5
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT ................... 6-5
Air Conditioning.................... 6-5
Head System ...................... 6-7
ENGINE ROOM AND BILGE AREAS.......... 6-7
Engines, Transmissions and Generator .... 6-8
Exhaust Systems.................... 6-8
Raw Water Systems ................. 6-8
Steering System .................... 6-10
Appendix A: SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL ............................. A-1
BOAT SPECIFIC......................... A-2
Appendix B: GLOSSARY
GLOSSARY ............................ B-1
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Appendix C: WIRING DIAGRAMS
12 V D.C. SCHEMATIC ................... C-2
110 V A.C. SCHEMATIC .................. C-4
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1Chapter
EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT AND
FEATURES
1 . 1 . HELM AREA
1 . 1 . 1 . Steering
On boat centerline, to port of the companionway into the cabin
is the helm of your 3000 Offshore Express (see
Figure 1-1). In the center is the steering wheel which is con-
nected to a hydraulic pump behind the console. This hydraulic
pump operates a hydraulic cylinder at the stern of your boat and
controls rudders on the port and starboard sides.
1 . 1 . 2 . Engine Controls
The engine clutch and throttle controls are to each side of the
steering wheel, clutches to port, throttles to starboard. The
clutch handles (port handle for port engine, starboard handle for
starboard engine) are vertical when the engine transmissions are
in neutral. The engines are shifted into forward by pushing the
handles forward from vertical and are shifted into reverse by
pulling the handles aft from vertical. When shifting from forward
to reverse, or vice versa, you should pause momentarily at
neutral. The throttle handles are all the way aft when the engines
are at idle and all the way forward at wide, open throttle.
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Only shift from forward to neutral to reverse with the
engines at idle speed.Failure to do so could result in
severe transmission damage.
To port, in the vertical face of the console, are the ignition key
switches (see Figures 1-2 and 1-3). For gas engines, the port
switch starts and stops the port engine, the starboard switch, the
starboard engine. Turning the ignition key switches all the way
counter-clockwise is the OFF position. The key in this position
will shut down the engines if running. One step clockwise from
OFF is the ON position. One more step clockwise from ON is
the START position. START is used when cranking the main
engines. The key will automatically return to ON when released
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CAUTION
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from the START position. Between the key switches is the
battery parallel switch. This switch would be depressed, if
needed, to use both port and starboard batteries to crank the
engine. The switch must be depressed continuously while crank-
ing and will return to non-parallel mode when released.
For diesel engines, the port switch starts and stops the port
engine, the starboard switch, the starboard engine. Turning the
ignition key switches all the way counter-clockwise is the OFF
position. One step clockwise from OFF is the ON position. One
more step clockwise from ON is the START position. START is
used when cranking the mainengines. The key will automatically
return to ON when released from the START position. Between
the key switches is the battery parallel switch. This switch would
be depressed, if needed, to use both port and starboard batteries
to crank the engine. The switch must be depressed continuously
while cranking and will return to non-parallel mode when
released. To stop the engines, press the stop button below the
ignition switch for the engine you would like to stop. Remember
to return the ignition switch to the OFF position after the engine
has stopped.
Rev. B 02/15/99
Figure 1-2: Gas Ignition Switches Figure 1-3: Diesel Ignition Switches
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1 . 1 . 3 . Engine Monitoring
In the console, forward of the steering wheel, in the vertical face,
are the engine gauges (see Figure 1-4). These gauges monitor
the status of the engine(s) while they are running. The gauges
to port are for the port engine, the gauges to starboard are for
the starboard engine. The following gauges are provided for
each engine:
h Tachometer - Indicates the engine speed in RPM
(revolutions per minute).
h Engine Hours - Indicates the total number of hours the
engine has run.
Note: This gauge senses hours that the key switch is in
the ON position. Failure to keep key switches in OFF
position when the engines are stopped will result in
inaccurate readings on hour meters.
h Oil Pressure - Indicates the engine oil pressure in PSI
(pounds per square inch).
h Engine Temperature - Indicates the engine cooling
water temperature in
o
F (degrees Fahrenheit) and
o
C
(degrees Celsius).
h Volts - Indicates the condition of the battery in V (Volts).
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E
1/2
FUEL VOLT
40
020
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80
60
8
10
12
14
16
180
220
250
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ENGINEHOURS
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x100
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14
16
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180
220
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Figure 1-4: Engine Gauges
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h Fuel - Indicates level of fuel in the fuel tank, in fractions
of a full tank. The port gauge is for the standard tank.
The starboard gauge is for the optional auxiliary tank.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The fuel tank in your
3000 is not rectangular in cross section.
Consequently, the amount of fuel in the last 1/4 of the
tank level is less than 1/4 of the fuel available in a full
tank.
Note: The engine hour meter is in the tachometer. The oil
pressure, engine temperature, volt and fuel gauges are also
clustered together.
Situated between the two helm switch panels, forward of the
steering wheel, are two indicator lights for the mid and aft bilge
pumps. These lights indicate when the bilge pumps are running.
To port of these lights is the Rudder Angle Indicator . This
indicator shows the current position of the boats rudders. "0"
indicates the rudders are in straight ahead position. If the
indicator is in the "red" area of the gauge, the rudders are
turnedto the port side of the boat. If the indicator is in the "green"
area of the gauge, the rudders are turned to the starboard side
of the boat.
Located inside the console are two groups of audible alarms,
one for the port engine and one for the starboard engine. These
alarms will sound for each of the following:
h High Temperature Alarm - Engines cooling
temperature exceeds 210
o
F.
h Low Oil Alarm - Engine oil pressure drops below 5 PSI.
h Low Volts Alarm - Battery voltage falls below 11.5 V.
1 . 1 . 4 . Switch and Breaker Panels
To port and starboard of the steering wheel, inboard of the clutch
and throttle controls, are the two helm switch panels (see Figure
1-5). These panels contain the following switches:
h Blower - An ON-OFF switch that, when switched ON,
activates the bilge exhaust blowers.
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h Horn - A momentary switch which, when pressed, blows
the boats horn.
h Mid Bilge Pump - An OFF-ON switch that, when
switched on, activates the mid bilge pump located in the
engine room.
h Aft Bilge Pump - Same as forward bilge pump only for
the aft bilge pump, located under the large cockpit hatch.
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act prohibits the
discharge of oil or oily waste into or upon the
navigable waters of the United States or the waters of
the Contiguous Zone if such discharge causes a film
or sheen upon or a discoloration of the surface of the
water or causes a sludge or emulsion beneath the
surface of the water.Violators are subject to a penalty
of $5,000.
Rev. B 02/15/99
CAUTION
Figure 1-5: Helm Switch Panels
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h NAV/ANC Lights - An ON-OFF-ON switch that when
switched to one ON position, lights the bow red and
green lights, the forward white light in the mast light atop
the wind shield, and the white stern light on the transom.
This position is used when operating your boat at night
or when visibility is reduced due to weather. The other
ON position lights only the forward and aft white lights
in the mast light atop the wind shield. This position is to
be used when your boat is anchored at night.
h Engine Room Lights - An OFF-ON switch that, when
switched ON, activates the engine room lights to improve
visibility in the engine room.
h Panel Lights - An ON-OFF-ON (bright-OFF-dim) switch
that, when switched ON, activates lights in the helm
gauge panel and switch panel for use at night.
h Courtesy Lights - An OFF-ON switch that, when
switched ON, activates lights located under the port and
starboard covering boards and under the optional
cruising radar arch. These lights make moving about the
cockpit easier at night.
h Access. - Two locations for switches that are provided
for later installed accessories.
In the aft face of the console, to starboard, is the helm breaker
panel (see Figure 1-6). This panel contains the circuit breakers
for all circuits switched by switches in the helm switch panel, the
ignition switches, battery parallel switch, and the trim tabs. The
sizes of the breakers are:
h 25A Blower
h 20A Hatch lifter
h 15A Trim tabs, mid/aft bilge pumps
h 10A Port/starboard ignition
h 5A Horn, battery parallel, navigation/anchor lights,
courtesy lights, panel lights, engine room lights
All breakers are covered with a waterproof boot for their
protection. In the event a breaker is tripped, investigate possible
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causes for circuit overload and then reset by pressing in on the
center of breaker.
1 . 1 . 5 . Trim Tabs
In the aft face of the console, just below the steering wheel, to
starboard, are the trim tab rocker switches (see Figure 1-7).
These switches control the operation of the port and starboard
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Figure 1-6: Helm Breaker Panel
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trim tabs located in the transom, at the boat bottom. The trim
tabs can control the fore and aft "trim" and port and starboard
"heel" of your boat while it is on plane.
To lower the starboard bow, press the starboard switch at the
top. To raise the starboard bow, press the starboard switch at
the bottom. The same works for the port bow up and down.
Note: Pressing the starboard switch at the top to lower the
starboard bow will actually activate the port trim tab to go down.
The same works for the port tab.
Whenbackingyourboatatmorethanidlespeed(such
as during fishing) press both switches at the bottom
to fully retract tabs. Failure to do so could result in
damage to trim tab hydraulic cylinders.
1 . 1 . 6 . Equipment Controls
At the top of the console is the compass (see Figure 1-8). A
compass indicates the direction the bow of your boat is headed.
The compass in your 3000 should be compensated
by your dealer, or other qualified marine service
Rev. B 02/15/99
Figure 1-7: Trim Tab Switches Figure 1-8: Compass
CAUTION
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