Sailfish 270 WAC User manual

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Sailsh 270 WAC
Title
Demand The Difference
Sailfish 270 WAC Owner’s Manual

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2. Boat Specications
3. Sailsh Boats Trailer Measurement Chart
4. Boat Layout
5. Battery Selector Panel and Wiring
6. Breaker Panel Schematic
7. Switch Panel Schematic
8. Fuel System Layout
9. Plumbing Diagram
10. Helm Area
11. UFLEX Steering System
12. Ignition Switches, Engine Shut-Off Cord/Lanyard
13. Plug and Play Wiring
13. Fuel-Water Separator - Yamaha
14. Cabin / Head Area
15. VSR Battery System
16. Bilge Access and Explanation
17. Bilge Pumps
18. Raw Water Washdown System
19. Freshwater Washdown and Shower System
20. Livewell Operation
21. Trim Tab Maintenance
22. Optional Lewmar V-700 Windlass
23. Lewmar V-700 Windlass Troubleshooting Chart
24. Optional Marine Head With Waste Tank (Type III
MSD Waste Management System)
30. Vinyl Care and Cleaning
31. Aluminum Cosmetic Corrosion (Pitting)
32. Caring for Aluminum
33. Caring for Stainless Steel
34. Windshield, Window and Hatch Care Instructions
35. Gel Coat
Table of Contents

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Sailsh 270 WAC Specications
SPECIFICATIONS
LOAHullOnly................................ 26’2”
LengthRigged................................ 28’2”
Beam................................................ 9’0”
FuelCapacity....................... 188Gallons
FreshWater........................... 14Gallons
Weight......................................7,400lbs.
CockpitDepth.................................... 30”
MaxHorsepower.......................... 400hp
Draft(HullOnly)................................. 18”
DeadRise(Multiangle)...............22°-24°
BatteryCapacity.................................... 3
RodHolders(Standard)...................... 14
BridgeClearancewithTop..............8’11”
PersonCapacity...............YachtCertified
STANDARDFEATURES
Electrical
• AccessorySwitchPanelw/CircuitBreakers
• VSRBatteryChargingSystem
• FullDigitalInstrumentation
• Stereo-BluetoothCapable,SatelliteReady,
AM/FM
• RemoteControlForStereoatHelm
Plumbing
• AutomaticBilgePumps(2000GPHAft&750
Fwd)
• FreshwaterShower(3)
• HighSpeedLivewellPickup
• PortaPotti
• RawWaterWashdown
• SelfBailingCockpit
Hardware
• StainlessSteelMarineGradeHardware
• StainlessFullBowRail
• FlushMountedHinges&DeckPlates
• HeavyDutyStainlessSteelRubRail
• HeavyDutyStainlessSteelBow&SternEyes
• StainlessSteelThruHullFittings
• StainlessSteelPropellers
• StainlessSteelRodHolders(8)(14)Total
• RecessedSSCupHolders
• AftFenderCleats(2)
Seating
• Captain’sChairs(2)
• Captain’sChairFootRest(1)
Storage
• InsulatedFishBox
• RecessedRodStorage-Port&Starboard
• Tacklestorage
Boat
• CarbonFiber&Kevlar®ReinforcedDeck&Hull
• ClosedCellFoamFlotation
• FullHullColor
• BoardingLadder(4Stepw/GrabHandle)
• SailTechCompositeFullLengthTransom
• SailTechFoamFilledFiberglassStringerSystem
• HydraulicSteeringw/TiltWheel&Knob
• 10MicronYamahaFuelFilter/WaterSeparator
w/SSBase(YamahaOnly)
• TrimTabs/HighPerformance/HeavyDutyw/
IndicatorSwitch&Built-InRetractFeature
• 30GallonLivewellw/LEDLighting
• InsetToeHoldRail
• NBTVinylProtection(StainResistant,Mildew
Inhibitor,UVProtector)
CabinAmenities
• CabinButaneStove/Sink/Freshwater/Table
• CabinDinetteTable
• FlipUpBunkBeds
• StandUpHeadCompartment
Options
ElectricalOptions
• ShorePowerw/Built-InBatteryCharger
• YamahaCommandLinkPlusCommandCenter
(AvailableonYamaha
DigitalEngines)
• MercuryVesselView7”CommandCenter
• SatelliteRadioReceiverUpgrade
• UnderWaterBlueLEDLights(3)
• FishFinder/GPS(IncludesTransducer)
• ThruHullTransducer
• RemoteSpotLightforHardTop
• WindshieldWipers(Pair)
PlumbingOptions
• FreshWaterMarineHeadw/HoldingTank&
PumpOut&OverboardDischarge
HardwareOptions
• SkiTowBarRetractable
BoatOptions
• Two-ToneColoredHull(WhiteHullBottom)
• PowerAssistSteering(StandardonMercury
200XLVerado’s)
• PolishedSSRoller&PolishedSSScuffPlate
• SSWindlassw/PolishedSSAnchorRoller,
PolishedSSScuffPlate,PolishedSSAnchor,
Line&Chain
• HardTopMistingSystem
CabinOptions
• AC/DCRefrigerator
• AirConditioner(RequiresShorePower)
• HotWaterHeater(RequiresShorePower)
• GeneratorEFI5kw
SeatingOptions
• PortSideLoungeSeat
• AftFoldingSeat(40”)
• RearJumpSeats-Removable
• AftCoolerSeat(75Qt.Yeti)
OptionalPackages
• PowerPackage-ShorePower,Built-InBattery
Charger,Refrigerator&Microwave
• CruisePackage-RearJumpSeats,Rear
CoolerSeat&SatelliteRadioUpgrade
• TournamentPackage-HardTopw/Built-In
RadioBox&2ndTackleOrganizer.
• PilotHousePackage-HardTopw/Hard
FrameWindshieldw/Wipers,Window
Defroster&BackDropCurtains
EngineOptions
Yamaha
• TwinF150-Mechanical
• TwinF200-Mechanical
• TwinF200-Digital
Mercury
• Twin150XL-Mechanical
• Twin200XLVerado-Digital
• Twin250XLVerado-Digital

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Sailsh Boat Trailer Measurement Chart
Boat Models B C D E F G H I
208 CC 78 in. 53 in. 28 in. 11 in. 82 in. 218 in. 235 in. 27 in.
1900 BB 88 in. 66 in. 37 in. 10.5 in. 99.5 in. 198 in. 217 in. 24 in.
2100 BB 88 in. 66 in. 37 in. 10.5 in. 99.5 in. 220 in. 240 in. 24 in.
220 CC & WAC 87 in. 59 in. 31 in. 14.5 in. 102.5 in. 216.5 in. 243 in. 32 in.
240 CC & WAC 92 in. 59 in. 31 in. 15 in. 107 in. 241 in. 272 in. 30 in.
270 CC & WAC 94 in. 59 in. 31 in. 15 in. 107 in. 268 in. 302 in. 30 in.
275 DC 94 in. 59 in. 31 in. 15 in. 107 in. 268 in. 302 in. 30 in.
290 CC & WAC 94.5 in. 61 in. 32 in. 15.5 in. 107 in. 301 in. 336 in. 30 in.
320 CC & EXPRESS 105 in. 65 in. 33 in. 16.5 in. 115 in. 315 in. 349 in. 38 in.

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Sailsh 270 WAC Boat Layout
Key Description
1Boarding Ladder / Fresh Water Fill
2Bilge Access
3Fuel Sender and Pick-up Access (under
optional cooler)
430 Gallon Livewell
5Built-in Rod Storage
6Bait Prep Station
Key Description
7Fuel Fill
8In-Floor Fish Box
9Helm Area
10 Cabin Door
11 Full Wraparound Windshield
12 Windlass Assembly
13 Full Bow Rail
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Battery Selector Panel and Wiring
Back View With WiringFront View

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Breaker Panel Schematic

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Switch Panel Schematic

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Fuel System Layout
Key Description
1Primer Bulbs - Yamaha Only
2Fuel Filter Access - Yamaha Only
3Fuel Tank Location
4Fuel Pickups
5Fuel Sender
6Fuel Fill
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Plumbing Diagram - 270 WAC

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Helm Area
Key Description
1Compass
2Stereo Remote
3Brand Specic Motor Guages
4Switch Panel
5Trim Tab Actuator Switches
6Optional Windlass Control
7Tilt Helm w/ Stainless Wheel and
Power Knob
8Ignition Switches
9Binnacle
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Sailsh 270 WAC
UFLEX Steering
System
UFLEX has been the choice for steering
for Sailsh boats for the last three years
because of the quality of the USA built
products.
Every helm comes standard with a full
stainless steel shaft; cylinders are built
with carbon steel pistons, coupled with
extra-large end caps to prevent leakage.
All of their connection materials are
304 stainless steel that has been elec-
tro-polished and passivated.
For more information on the service and
maintenance of your UFLEX system
please refer to your UFLEX owner’s
manual or view it electronically at http://
uexusa.ultraexgroup.com/public/File/
UFLEX2013_USA.pdf

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Sailsh 270 WAC
Ignition Switches, Engine
Shut-off Cord/Lanyard
Each Sailsh boat will be equipped with a Yama-
ha or Mercury ignition switch with an emergency
engine shut off cord/lanyard.
This lanyard should be worn at all times while
operating the vessel, if the vessel operator falls
or moves a unsafe distance away from the helm
controls the lanyard will pull out causing the en-
gine to shut down.
Make sure the lanyard is not attached to a part of
your clothing that could be easily torn free caus-
ing the switch not to pull. See your YAMAHA or
MERCURY owner’s manual for more information
on this safety feature.
Engine Break-In Period
Each new outboard motor will need to go through
a break in period to make sure all of the internal
moving parts and components have a chance to
correctly mate.
For more information on the break in period spe-
cic to your engine please refer to your YAMAHA
or MERCURY Owner’s manual.

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Sailsh 270 WAC
Fuel-Water Separator - Yamaha
All Sailsh Boats Rigged with Yamaha motors are factory
installed with 10 Micron Yamaha fuel water separators.
Each engine will have its own lter. These lters can be
accessed in the bilge access door located at the aft of the
boat. For more information on these lters please review
your Yamaha Owner’s Manual
Plug and Play Wiring
Deutsch Connectors are quick discon-
nect plugs used for durability and ease
of replacing components in your Sailsh
Boat.
These water resistant plugs are for use
in electrical systems where moisture,
salt spray, dirt and dust could affect the
electrical connections or systems.

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Cabin/Head Area
Key Description
1Marine Head Control
2Electric Marine Head
3Stereo
4Cabin Breaker Panel
5CO2 Alarm
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120 Volt AC Power Panel - Shore
Power - Cabin Accessory Switch-
es
7Waste Holding Tank Control
8Air Conditioning Panel
9Console Components / Wiring
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VSR Battery System – “The Smart Battery Switch”
The VSR, or Voltage Sensitive Relay, is a very handy little box
that solves a load of traditional charging problems on marine
electrical systems. It essentially serves as a smart battery switch
deciding automatically when either one or two batteries are
charged – or discharged. It works great on almost any boat with
multiple batteries – and eliminates all of the guesswork that used
to come with manual battery switches.
What a VSR does
The VSR is installed between two batteries. Many People are
surprised to learn that it is NOT connected to either the alternator
or charger output wires! Its setup is much more clever.
It either battery goes above 13.7 volts (due to either alternator or
charger output), the VSR connects both batteries together. Both
batteries are now charging – without the boat ever having to throw
a switch.
Alternately, when the system voltage drops back below 12.6
volts, i.e., no more charging, the relay opens and the batteries
are separate. This means that both batteries now discharge
independently.
How a VSR changes real
world boating
Let’s say that a shing boat has a two battery setup. As is often
the case, one of the batteries is dedicated to an important job –
starting the engine. The other battery is used for other operations.
As the sherman runs the boat from hole to hole, the engine
alternator elevates the voltage to the cranking battery above 13.7
volts. This triggers the VSR to automatically connect the starting
battery and house battery together. Both are now charging.
Upon reaching his destination, the boater kills the engine – and,
the alternator output – and begins trolling. Because of the lowered
voltage, the VSR now disconnects the batteries. Because he is
now discharging only one battery, our sherman is going to have
starting power when he needs it later – no matter how long he
uses the trolling motor and depletes that trolling battery.Once
underway again, the alternator power causes the VSR to recon-
nect the batteries and begins replenishing the trolling battery.
Back home, the sherman powers up his onboard battery charger,
this increased voltage causes the VSR to once again link the
batteries. This means that even a single output battery charger
would now be charging both batteries!

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Sailsh 270 WAC
Bilge Access and Explanation
The bilge of your boat can be accessed through the
large door in the aft of the boat.
In Sailsh Walk Around models the battery switches
are also located in this door. This large door allows
easy access too many of the boats components. You
may also access it through the two access plates in
the splash-well.
The bilge area of your sailsh boat should be checked
before, during and after each operation.

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Sailsh 270 WAC
Bilge Pumps
All Sailsh Boats are furnished with Rule Bilge
Pumps, The Rule 2000 GPH (gallon per hour) pump
has a built in automatic oat switch. This is engaged
when the water level rises in the bilge and the oat
rises in the pump causing the pump to turn on.
These pumps can be tested by turning them upside
down, the pump should turn on, once turned back
over it will run for a few more seconds and then shut
off. The pumps also have a manual switch function on
the main switch panel.
These pumps are wired into your boat bypassing the
battery switch so that they have power at all times,
this allows the automatic feature to work while you are
away from the boat and the batteries are turned off.
Sailsh boats 240CC and larger are equipped with a
forward bilge pump that is an electronic sensor pump.
These pumps have a state of the art internal water
sensor that detects water and automatically activates
the pump when there is enough present to be pumped
out.
These pumps can be tested by placing your nger
over the “Test Area” on the back of the pump for 5
seconds, the pump will turn on to let you know it is
functioning correctly. All wiring and switches to these
pumps are the same as the Rule 2000GPH pumps.

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Sailsh 270 WAC
Raw water Washdown system
The raw water wash down on your Sailsh Boat is
powered by a Shur-o Pro Blaster Pump which creates a
pressurized system, once the pump is turned on and pres-
sure is created the pump will shut down until more pressure
is needed.
The raw water wash down pump can be accessed through
the bilge access door in the aft of the boat. The raw water
wash down system uses the same seacock as the livewell,
it is accessed through the hatch under the transom walk
thru door.
To operate make sure the seacock is in the open position.
The hose tting for the wash down is located in the transom
splash well, to use simply attach a hose with a nozzle and
turn the switch on. Pressure will build up in the hose and
the nozzle and as you spray the pump will continue to
engage as needed.
Key Description
1Hose Fitting
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Sailsh 270 WAC
Freshwater Washdown
and Shower System
The freshwater washdown and shower system
on your Sailsh Boat is powered by a Shur-o
Pro Blaster Pump which creates a pressurized
system, once the pump is turned on and
pressure is created throughout the freshwater
hoses; once they are all pressurized the pump
will shut down until more pressure is needed.
All of the freshwater systems on the boat will
operate on this system once the freshwater
switch is engaged.
You should allow a few seconds for the system
to prime and pressurize before attempting to
use any of the showers/sinks ect.
The freshwater holding tank is located behind
the fuel tank in the bilge area.
The ll for this tank is located under the board-
ing latter on the port side of the vessel. The
freshwater pump can be accessed through the
bilge access door in the aft of the vessel.