Rampage 45 Sportfish Series User manual

1. Introduction ............................................................................ 1-1
2. Specifications and General Layout ..................................... 2-1
3. Controls and Indicators ........................................................ 3-1
4. Principles of Operation ......................................................... 4-1
5. Getting Underway .................................................................. 5-1
6. Periodic Checks and Services ............................................. 6-1
7. Storage for Extended Lay-Up ............................................... 7-1
8. General Maintenance ............................................................ 8-1
9. Accessory Items .................................................................... 9-1
10. Troubleshooting .................................................................. 10-1
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Section 1 – Introduction
WELCOME ABOARD ............................1-2
SKIPPER’S KIT .....................................1-2
Owner’s Manual................................1-2
Owner’s Manuals, Envelopes ...........1-3
AVAILABLE FEATURES .......................1-3
WARRANTY INFORMATION.................1-3
Dealership Responsibilities ..............1-3
Your Responsibilities ........................1-4
Warranty Service ..............................1-4
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WELCOME ABOARD!!
Welcome to the Rampage Yachts family of
happy boat owners.
We wish to thank you for making our 45'
Sportfishing Yacht your recreational choice
for boating enjoyment. Extensive design and
engineering research went into the develop-
ment of the 45' Sportfishing Yachts;and
we feel that there is a beautiful balance
between structural integrity and creature
comforts.
You should know that your boat was manu-
factured by trained craftsmen in the tradition
of meeting or exceeding existing safety and
quality standards established by the U.S.
Coast Guard and the Boating Industry of
America.
Rampage Yachts takes pride in our crafts-
manship and hull performance. We are con-
fident you will enjoy the ride. For you, the
Rampage Yachts name is your assurance
that your boat will hold its value while provid-
ing many years of boating pleasure. We
have made a commitment to this industry
and are glad to have you as a partner.
Congratulations on your choice – let us
know if we can be of further service.
SKIPPER’S KIT
The Skipper’s Kit contains the 45' Sportfish
owner’s manual. Along with the owner’s
manual, there is an envelope which includes
information about onboard systems and
components furnished by suppliers other
than Rampage Yachts.
Owner’s Manual,
45' Sportfishing Yachts
Spend some time looking through this man-
ual. It contains information concerning the
operation and care of your boat. The
descriptions contained within the manual will
introduce you to the features of the boat,
and provide you with a general knowledge of
how the equipment works. The manual is
divided into ten sections, and each section
is introduced by a table of contents to help
you quickly find needed information.
Become familiar with the material in each
section before operating your boat.
Throughout the manual you will come
across safety precautions labeled
WARNING or CAUTION.
WARNINGS indicate hazards or unsafe
practices which could result in personal
injury or death. CAUTIONS indicate situa-
tions which could result in damage to the
boat and its various systems.
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Section 1 contains a description of the
Skipper’s Kit and information about the
warranty.
Section 2 contains boat specifications such
as dimensions and capacities. There are
also layout diagrams to introduce you to
floorplans as well as the locations of various
components.
Section 3 contains descriptions of all the
controls and indicators on the dash of the
helm.
Section 4 contains principles of operation
for the major systems onboard the 45'
Sportfishing Yacht. Look in this section for
electrical schematics.
Section 5 contains instructions for operating
the boat. The section begins with safety
information which is “must” reading.
Section 6 contains maintenance instructions
for services that need to be performed on a
regular basis.
Section 7 contains instructions for storing
the boat for extended periods of time, and
prep instructions for returning the boat to
service.
Section 8 contains information about the
care of your boat, and how to repair minor
damage.
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Section 9 contains information about the
standard and optional accessory items
which complement your new Rampage
Yachts boat.
Section 10 contains a brief troubleshooting
section.
Owner’s Manuals and
Pamphlets, Systems and
Components (Envelopes)
Spend some time becoming familiar with all
the information contained in the envelope,
because this information is not duplicated in
your 45' Sportfish Owner’s Manual. Besides
containing separate warranty information,
the envelope contains manuals and pam-
phlets which provide important safety, oper-
ating, and maintenance instructions for
those systems and components not manu-
factured by Rampage Yachts. Depending on
the options you chose the envelope may
contain some or all of the following manuals:
AVAILABLE FEATURES
●Engine Operation/Maintenance
- Electric Schematic
●Hydraulic Steering Manual
●RACOR Fuel Filter/Water Separator
●Electric Stove
●AC Powered Battery Charger Manuals
●Water Heater Manual
●Tr i m Tab Manual
●Refrigerator/Freezer User Manual
●Generator Operation/Maintenance
- Electrical Schematics
- Service Centers Directory
●Electric Anchor Windlass
Operation/Maintenance Manual
●Air Conditioner Information Packet
●Stereo System Operation Manual
●Gas Fume Detector Manual
●Compass Manual
●Microwave User Manual
●Marine Toilet Manual
●Halon Automatic Fire Extinguisher
Information
●Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector
Handbook
●Ice Maker Manual
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Warranties for onboard systems and compo-
nents furnished by suppliers other than
Rampage Yachts, are located in the enve-
lope inside the Skipper’s Kit. Your Rampage
Yachts Dealer will go through these with
you. It is your responsibility to fill out any
warranty registration that may be required.
The warranty provided by Rampage Yachts
is printed on the last page of this manual.
You and the Rampage Yachts Dealership
have certain responsibilities to fulfill to keep
the warranty in force.
Dealership Responsibilities
1. The dealer will discuss the terms of all
warranties, and stress the importance of
registering warranties with the appropri-
ate manufacturers.
2. The dealer will provide instruction for
obtaining warranty service.
3. The dealer will review the predelivery
service record with you, and then sign it
to certify that all work has been accom-
plished.
4. The dealer will provide you with thor-
ough instructions in the operation of your
boat and all its systems.
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Your Responsibilities
1. Sit down with the dealer and go over all
warranties. Fill in the Rampage Yachts
limited warranty registration card which
is located in the Skipper’s Kit. Keep a
record of the hull number for future
reference.
2. Inspect the boat at the time of delivery to
ensure that all systems are operating
properly.
3. Sit down with the dealer and go over the
predelivery service record. Sign this
record to indicate that it has been
explained to you.
4. Operate all equipment per the manu-
facturer’s instructions.
5. Rampage Yachts recommends that you
refer to your engine warranty for initial
inspection and service requirements.
6. Perform or provide for the appropriate
periodic maintenance outlined in the
owner’s manuals and service guides.
Warranty Service
You are entitled to all the benefits and ser-
vices set down in the warranties. If a prob-
lem arises with your Rampage Yachts boat
as a result of workmanship or materials,
contact your Rampage Yachts dealer as
soon as possible. Please have your hull
identification number, and necessary model
numbers on hand for the items that may
need service or repair. Your hull identification
number is located below the rub rail on the
starboard aft corner of hull.
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Section 2 – Specifications and Layout
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SPECIFICATIONS ............................... 2-3
ENGINES ............................................. 2-3
GENERAL LAYOUT ............................ 2-4
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SPECIFICATIONS
Measurements
L.O.A. with Pulpit................................................................................................. 48'8" / 14.83 m
Beam............................................................................................................................16' / 4.9 m
Approximate Weight, Diesel Engines ............................................................ 36,000 / 16,330 kg
Fresh Water Capacity.......................................................................................... 100 Gal / 379 L
Fuel Capacity .................................................................................................. 660 Gal / 2,495 L
Holding Tank Capacity........................................................................................... 60 Gal / 227 L
Cabin Headroom..................................................................................................... 6'7" / 2.01 m
Headroom................................................................................................................. 6'2" / 1.86 m
Height – Keel to Top of Windshield....................................................................... 16'2" / 4.93 m
Height – Keel to Top of Hardtop ........................................................................... 20'3" / 6.20 m
Height – Keel to Top of Marlin Tower..................................................................... 29'7" / 9.02 m
Draft: Hull / with Engine ........................................................................................... 48" / 1.22 m
Dead Rise................................................................................................................................ 10°
Bridge Clearance Marlin Tower.............................................................................. 27'6" / 8.38 m
Bridge Clearance Hardtop ..................................................................................... 17'9" / 5.41 m
Bridge Clearance (w/o) Towers ................................................................................. 14' / 4.27 m
Sleeping Accommodations ............................................................................................ 6 Person
ENGINES
Diesel Engines
C-12 CAT DSL, 700 HP
C-12 CAT DSL, 700 HP with
Trolling Valves
3406E CAT DSL, 800 HP
3406E CAT DSL, 800 HP with Trolling Valves
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GENERAL LAYOUT - INTERIOR
1. Hot Water Heater
(in Engine Room)
2. A/C Unit
3. AC/DC Panel
4. TV/VCR
5. Ice Maker
6. Salon Stereo
7. Refrigerator
8. 2 Burner Stove
9. Microwave
10. Galley Sink
11. FSR Head Vanity
12. FSR Head
13. FSR Shower
14. FSR Closet
15. FSR
16. Dinette
17. Stereo
18. Subwoofer
19. ASR
20. ASR Closet
21. ASR Head Vanity
22. ASR Head
23. ASR Shower
24. Central Vacuum (optional)
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