PURSUIT DENALI 24 User manual

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DENALI 24
OWNER’S MANUAL
FISHING BOATS
3901 St. Lucie Blvd.
Ft.Pierce,Florida34946
Print Date 10/98

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Dear Pursuit Denali 24 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 Denali 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 Denali. Please read this manual
completely and always operate your boat safely and courteously.
Thank you for selecting a Pursuit. 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 DenaliOwner’sManualhasbeenwritten
to include a number of safety instructions to assure the safe
operation and maintenance of your boat. 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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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
2460DenaliOwner’sManual. Thisinformationwillbeimportantforyouand
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
TheDenali LimitedWarrantyStatementisincludedwithyourboat. 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
manufacturer 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.
The boat warranty registration requires theHull Identification Number “HIN” which islocated
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.” Itis essentialthatwehaveyourwarrantyregistration cardcompletewithyour
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. IfyouhavequestionsabouttheequipmentonyourDenali,
pleasecontactthePursuit CustomerRelationsDepartment.
Transferring the Warranty
Foratransferfee,S2YachtswillextendwarrantycoveragetosubsequentownersofPursuitmodels
for the duration of the original warranty period. Please refer to the Denali Limited Warranty
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 willconfirm, inwriting, thatthe transferof thewarranty hastakenplace. Afterwhich,
thetransfereewillbetreatedastheoriginalpurchaserasoutlinedintheDenaliLimitedWarranty
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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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RESPONSIBILITIES
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Registration and Numbering
Federal law requires that all undocumented vessels equipped with propulsion machinery be
registeredinthestateofprincipal use. 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 Sate 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. 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.
Aformalreportmustbemadewithin10daysforaccidentsinvolvingmorethan$500.00damage
or the complete loss of a boat.
ABoatingAccident Reportformis locatednearthe backofthis manualtoassist youinreporting
an accident. If you need additional information regarding accident reporting, please call the
Boating Safety Hotline, 800-368-5647.
Education
Ifyouarenot an experienced boater, werecommendthattheboat operator andotherpeoplethat
normallyaccompanytheoperator,enrollinaboatingsafetycourse. OrganizationssuchastheU.S.
Power Squadrons, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, State Boating Authorities and the
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even for experienced boaters to sharpen your skills or bring you up to date on current rules and
regulations. Theycanalsohelpinprovidinglocalnavigationalinformationwhenmovingtoanew
boating area. Contact your dealer, State Boating Authority or the Boating Safety Hotline, 800-
368-5647forfurtherinformationon boating safety courses.
Required Equipment
U.S.CoastGuard regulationsrequirecertainequipmenton eachboat. TheCoast Guardalsosets
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
oryourlocalmarinedealerorretailerandreadthebook“Sportfish,CruisersandYachts”included
with your boat.
Some state and local agencies impose similar equipment requirements on waters that do not fall
underCoastGuardjurisdiction. Theseagenciesmayalsorequireadditionalequipmentthatisnot
requiredbytheCoastGuard. Yourdealerorlocalboatingauthoritycanprovideyouwithadditional
informationforthe equipmentrequirementsforyour boatingarea.
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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 .........................................................1-3
1.4 EngineCoolingSystem .........................................................1-3
1.5 Propellers ............................................................................1-4
1.6 EngineInstrumentation..........................................................1-5
Chapter 2: Helm Control Systems
2.1 General ................................................................................2-1
2.2 EngineThrottleandShiftControls.........................................2-1
2.3 NeutralSafetySwitch...........................................................2-2
2.4 EngineStopSwitch ..............................................................2-2
2.5 OutdrivePowerTiltandTrim ...............................................2-2
2.6 SteeringSystem ...................................................................2-3
2.7 TrimTabs ............................................................................2-3
2.8 ControlSystemsMaintenance ..............................................2-4
Chapter 3: Fuel System
3.1 General ................................................................................3-1
3.2 Inboard/OutboardFuelSystem ............................................3-3
3.3 FuelingInstructions...............................................................3-4
3.4 FuelSystemMaintenance .....................................................3-6

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Chapter 4: Electrical System Page
4.1 General ................................................................................4-1
4.2 12-voltSystem.....................................................................4-1
4.3 ElectricalSystemMaintenance..............................................4-4
Chapter 5: Freshwater System
5.1 General ................................................................................5-1
5.2 FreshwaterSystemOperation ..............................................5-2
5.3 FreshwaterSystemMaintenance ..........................................5-2
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 CockpitDrains.....................................................................7-1
7.2 DrinkHolderDrains .............................................................7-1
7.3 BilgeDrainage......................................................................7-2
7.4 CoolerDrains ......................................................................7-2
7.5 WaterSystemDrains ...........................................................7-3
7.6 RopeLockerDrain ..............................................................7-3
7.7 DrainageSystemMaintenance ..............................................7-3
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Chapter 8: Ventilation System Page
8.1 CabinVentilation................................................................8-1
8.2 WindshieldVentilation ..........................................................8-1
8.3 EngineCompartmentVentilation ...........................................8-2
8.4 CarbonMonoxideandVentilation ........................................8-3
8.5 Maintenance ........................................................................8-4
Chapter 9: SafetyEquipment
9.1 General ................................................................................ 9-1
9.2 EngineAlarm ....................................................................... 9-1
9.3 NeutralSafetySwitch........................................................... 9-2
9.4 EngineStopSwitch .............................................................. 9-2
9.5 RequiredSafetyEquipment .................................................. 9-2
9.6 AutomaticfireExtinguishingSystem(Optional) ...................... 9-5
9.7 CarbonMonoxideMonitoringSystem .................................. 9-6
9.8 FirstAid .............................................................................. 9-7
9.9 AdditionalSafetyEquipment................................................. 9-8
9.10 MaximumCapacityRating.................................................... 9-9
Chapter 10: Operation
10.1 General ................................................................................10-1
10.2 RulesoftheRoad.................................................................10-1
10.3 Pre-CruiseSystemCheck ....................................................10-3
10.4 OperatingYourBoat............................................................10-4
10.5 WaterSkiing ........................................................................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 ...............................................................................11-4
Chapter 12: Interior Equipment
12.1 MarineHeadSystem............................................................12-1
12.2 CarbonMonoxideDetector .................................................12-2
12-3 CabinandV-Berth...............................................................12-3
Chapter 13: Routine Maintenance
13.1 ExteriorHullandDeck .........................................................13-1
13.2 Upholstery,CanvasandEnclosures ......................................13-5
13.3 CabinInterior.......................................................................13-6
13.4 BilgeandEngineCompartment .............................................13-7
Chapter 14: Seasonal Maintenance
14.1 Lay-upandStorage .............................................................14-1
14.2 Winterizing ...........................................................................14-4
14.3 Recommissioning..................................................................14-5
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Chapter 15: Schematics Page
12-voltDCWiringSchematic .........................................................15-1
SteeringSystem ..............................................................................15-2
FuelSystem....................................................................................15-3
RawWaterSystemwithoutY-ValveandMacerator .......................15-4
HeadSystemwithY-Valve.............................................................15-5
HeadSystemWithY-ValveandMacerator .................................... 15-6
FreshwaterSystem .........................................................................15-7
DrainageSystem.............................................................................15-8
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
TheDenali24isdesignedtobepoweredwithasingleinboard/outboardengineanddrivesystem.
Eachmanufacturerofthevariousinboard/outboarddrivesystemsprovidesanowner’sinformation
manual with its product. It is important that you read the manual(s) very carefully and become
familiarwiththepropercareandoperationoftheengineanddrivesystem. Awarrantyregistration
card has been furnished with each new engine and can be located in the engine owner’s manual.
Allinformationrequestedonthiscardshouldbefilledoutcompletelybythedealerandpurchaser
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.
DO NOT INHALE EXHAUST FUMES! EXHAUST CONTAINS CARBON MONOXIDE THAT IS
COLORLESS AND ODORLESS. CARBON MONOXIDE IS A DANGEROUS GAS THAT IS PO-
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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.
1.2 Drive Systems
The inboard engine is mounted in the stern and
coupledtoa transommountedoutdrivewhich does
allshifting,steering,andpropulsionfunctions. The
outdriveissuppliedbytheenginemanufacturerand
has specific lubrication and maintenance require-
ments.
Properenginealignmentisveryimportant. Thiswas
done by the factory when the engine was installed
and should be checked at the 20 hour check and
annually thereafter. If you experience excessive
vibrations or suspect that the engine is out of align-
ment, please contact your Pursuit dealer.
ALWAYS RETURN THE ENGINE THROTTLE LEVER TO THE EXTREME LOW SPEED PO-
SITION BEFORE SHIFTING. NEVER SHIFT THE UNIT WHILE ENGINE SPEED IS ABOVE
IDLE RPM.
Marine growth and Galvanic corrosion is a concern if the boat is to be kept in saltwater. Marine
growth occurs when components are left in the water for extended periods and can cause poor
performance or permanent damage to the exposed components. The type of growth and how
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. If the boat is to be left in saltwater,
the hull and outdrive must be protected with antifouling paint. It is extremely important that the
properantifoulingpaint isusedoneach component. ContactyourPursuit dealerforinformation
on the proper paint to use in your area.
Galvaniccorrosion isthecorrosionprocessoccurringwhendifferentmetalsaresubmergedinan
electrolyte. Sea water is an electrolyte and submerged engine components must be properly
protected. Outdrives are equipped with sacrificial zinc anodes to prevent galvanic corrosion
problems. The zinc anodes must be monitored and replaced as necessary.
Onsomeoutdrives, thezincanodemaynotprovideanacceptablelevelofprotectionwhenadrive
is used in freshwater and a magnesium anode must be used. This condition is worsened with the
installationoftheoptionalstainlesssteelpropellers. Amagnesiumanode,whenusedforcombined
operation in both fresh/saltwater, or water with a low salt content, will be used quicker and must
Outdrive and Propeller
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