Scout boats 377 lxf User manual

377 LXF Owner’s Manual

2531 Hwy 78 West • Summerville • South Carolina • 29483 • (843) 821-0068

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION.............................................................................................................. 8

BOAT INFORMATION................................................................................................................. 10

SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................................... 12

CERTIFICATIONS...................................................................................................................... 13

OWNER’S / OPERATOR’S INFORMATION............................................................................... 14

SCOUT LIMITED WARRANTY................................................................................................... 16

SCOUT WARRANTY REGISTRATION TRANSFER.................................................................. 18

Chapter 1:

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

1.1 General.............................................................................................................................................................. 19

1.2 Engine Alarms................................................................................................................................................... 19

1.3 Neutral Safety Switch.........................................................................................................................................19

1.4 Engine Stop Switch........................................................................................................................................... 19

1.5 Required Safety Equipment............................................................................................................................... 19

1.6 Bilge & Fuel Fires.............................................................................................................................................. 21

1.7 Carbon Monoxide Monitoring System............................................................................................................... 22

1.8 First Aid.............................................................................................................................................................. 23

1.9 Additional Safety Equipment.............................................................................................................................. 24

1.10 Caution & Warning Labels................................................................................................................................. 25

Chapter 2:

OPERATION

2.1 General.............................................................................................................................................................. 27

2.2 Rules of the Road.............................................................................................................................................. 27

2.3 Pre-Cruise Check.............................................................................................................................................. 30

2.4 Operating Your Boat.......................................................................................................................................... 31

2.5 Docking, Anchoring & Mooring.......................................................................................................................... 32

2.6 Controls, Steering, or Propulsion System Failure.............................................................................................. 35

2.7 Collision............................................................................................................................................................. 35

2.8 Grounding, Towing & Rendering Assistance..................................................................................................... 35

2.9 Flooding or Capsizing........................................................................................................................................ 36

2.10 Fishing............................................................................................................................................................... 36

2.11 Tower Operation................................................................................................................................................. 36

2.12 Teak Surng....................................................................................................................................................... 37

2.13 Trash Disposal................................................................................................................................................... 38

2.14 Yacht Certication Plate..................................................................................................................................... 38

2.15 Transporting Your Boat...................................................................................................................................... 38

Chapter 3:

PROPULSION SYSTEM

3.1 General.............................................................................................................................................................. 40

3.2 Dive System Corrosion...................................................................................................................................... 40

3.3 Engine Lubrication............................................................................................................................................. 41

3.4 Engine Cooling System..................................................................................................................................... 41

3.5 Propellers.......................................................................................................................................................... 41

3.6 Performance Issues & Propellers...................................................................................................................... 41

3.7 Engine Instrumentation..................................................................................................................................... 43

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Chapter 4:

HELM CONTROL SYSTEMS

4.1 General.............................................................................................................................................................. 47

4.2 Engine Throttle & Shift Controls........................................................................................................................ 47

4.3 Neutral Safety Switch........................................................................................................................................ 49

4.4 Engine Power Tilt & Trim................................................................................................................................... 49

4.5 Engine Stop Switch........................................................................................................................................... 50

4.6 Steering System................................................................................................................................................ 51

4.7 Joystick Controls............................................................................................................................................... 52

4.8 Trim Tabs........................................................................................................................................................... 53

4.9 Bow Thruster (optional)..................................................................................................................................... 54

4.10 Control Systems Maintenance............................................................................................................................55

Chapter 5:

FUEL SYSTEM

5.1 General.............................................................................................................................................................. 58

5.2 Outboard Fuel System....................................................................................................................................... 59

5.3Fueling Instructions........................................................................................................................................... 60

5.4Fuel System Maintenance................................................................................................................................. 61

Chapter 6:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

6.1 General.............................................................................................................................................................. 64

6.2 12 Volt DC System Overview.............................................................................................................................. 64

6.3 Batteries and Battery Switches.......................................................................................................................... 65

6.4 Battery Switch Panel Circuit Breakers & Other DC Circuit Protection............................................................... 67

6.5 Ignition Switch Panels....................................................................................................................................... 68

6.6 12 Volt Accessory Switch Panels....................................................................................................................... 69

6.7 CZone Digital Control System........................................................................................................................... 73

6.8 DC Breaker Panel.............................................................................................................................................. 74

6.9 DC Power Management.................................................................................................................................... 75

6.10 120 Volt AC Electrical System........................................................................................................................... 76

6.11 Lithium-Ion......................................................................................................................................................... 80

6.12 Bonding System & Galvanic Isolator................................................................................................................. 81

6.13 Electrical System Maintenance......................................................................................................................... 81

6.14 AC Line-Load Estimator..................................................................................................................................... 83

Chapter 7:

FRESH WATER SYSTEM

7.1 General.............................................................................................................................................................. 85

7.2 Fresh Water System Operation......................................................................................................................... 85

7.3 Water Heater...................................................................................................................................................... 87

7.4 Fresh Water System Maintenance.................................................................................................................... 87

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Chapter 8:

RAW WATER SYSTEM

8.1 General.............................................................................................................................................................. 89

8.2 Raw Water System Operation........................................................................................................................... 90

8.3 Baitwell.............................................................................................................................................................. 90

8.4 Air Conditioner Cooling Pump........................................................................................................................... 91

8.5 Seakeeper Cooling Pump.................................................................................................................................. 91

8.6Raw Water System Maintenance...................................................................................................................... 92

Chapter 9:

DRAINAGE SYSTEMS

9.1 General............................................................................................................................................................ 93

9.2 Cockpit & Deck Drainage................................................................................................................................. 93

9.3 Bilge Drainage & Alarm.................................................................................................................................... 95

9.4Cabin Drainage................................................................................................................................................ 96

9.5Drainage System Maintenance........................................................................................................................ 97

Chapter 10:

VENTILATION SYSTEM

10.1 Cabin Ventilation............................................................................................................................................ 99

10.2 Carbon Monoxide & Proper Ventilation.......................................................................................................... 99

10.3 Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................. 100

Chapter 11:

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT

11.1 Deck............................................................................................................................................................... 102

11.2 Rope Locker & Windlass................................................................................................................................ 102

11.3 Hull................................................................................................................................................................. 104

11.4 Cockpit Features............................................................................................................................................ 105

11.5 Leaning Post Equipment................................................................................................................................ 111

11.6 Console & Helm............................................................................................................................................. 113

11.7 Hardtop.......................................................................................................................................................... 116

11.8 Aftermarket Hardtop or Tower........................................................................................................................ 117

Chapter 12:

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT

12.1 Head Compartment....................................................................................................................................... 119

12.2 Main Cabin..................................................................................................................................................... 123

12.3 Cabin Air Conditioner..................................................................................................................................... 127

12.4 Cabin Woodwork........................................................................................................................................... 128

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Chapter 13:

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

13.1 Exterior Hull and Deck................................................................................................................................... 130

13.2 Upholstery, Canvas and Enclosures.............................................................................................................. 133

13.3 Interior............................................................................................................................................................ 135

13.4 Engine & Fuel................................................................................................................................................ 136

13.5 Bilge............................................................................................................................................................... 136

13.6 Drainage........................................................................................................................................................ 137

Chapter 14:

SEASONAL MAINTENANCE

14.1 Storage and Lay-up....................................................................................................................................... 138

14.2 Freshwater System Winterizing..................................................................................................................... 140

14.3 Raw Water System Winterizing..................................................................................................................... 141

14.4 Drainage & Other Water System Winterizing................................................................................................ 142

14.5 Winterizing Bilge Components & Engines..................................................................................................... 143

14.6 Preparing Exterior & Interior Equipment for Winter Storage.......................................................................... 143

14.7 Recommissioning.......................................................................................................................................... 144

Appendix A:

Glossary of Terms.................................................................................................................................................... 146

Appendix B:

Maintenance Log..................................................................................................................................................... 150

Appendix C:

Boating Accident Report.......................................................................................................................................... 156

Appendix D:

Float Plan................................................................................................................................................................ 158

Appendix E:

Troubleshooting Guide............................................................................................................................................ 160

Appendix F:

Schematics.............................................................................................................................................................. 167

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Your Scout manual has been written to include a number of safety instructions to

assure the safe operation and maintenance of your boat. These instructions are in the

form of CAUTION, WARNING, DANGER and NOTICE statements. The following

definitions apply:

CAUTION

HAZARDS OR UNSAFE PRACTICES WHICH COULD RESULT

IN MINOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PRODUCT AND PROPERTY

DAMAGE.

WARNING

HAZARDS OR UNSAFE PRACTICES WHICH COULD RESULT

IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

DANGER

IMMEDIATE HAZARDS WHICH WILL RESULT IN SEVERE

PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

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 Scout 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.

SAFETY INFORMATION

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WARNING

A WIDE VARIETY OF COMPONENTS USED ON THIS VESSEL CONTAIN OR EMIT CHEMICALS

KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS AND

OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

EXAMPLES INCLUDE:

• ENGINE AND GENERATOR EXHAUST.

• ENGINE AND GENERATOR FUEL, AND OTHER LIQUIDS SUCH AS COOLANTS AND OIL,

ESPECIALLY USED MOTOR OIL.

• COOKING FUELS.

• CLEANERS, PAINTS, AND SUBSTANCES USED FOR VESSEL REPAIR.

• WASTE MATERIALS THAT RESULT FROM WEAR OF VESSEL COMPONENTS.

• LEAD FROM BATTERY TERMINALS AND FROM OTHER SOURCES SUCH AS BALLAST

OR FISHING SINKERS.

TO AVOID HARM:

• KEEP AWAY FROM ENGINE, GENERATOR, AND COOKING FUEL EXHAUST FUMES.

• WASH AREAS THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER HANDLING THE SUB-

STANCES ABOVE.

SOS

S.O.S. SAVE OUR SEAS

Scout Boats has made a commitment to quality since the very begin-

ning. More importantly, we’ve also made a commitment to saving our

natural resources. Our boating and fishing waters are beautiful but

often abused and neglected. With care, we can turn the tide in favor of

preserving our shining seas for generations to come. At Scout, we’re

doing our part by using earth-friendly manufacturing techniques and

materials, and by choosing suppliers who observe strict

environmental controls in making their products. It means more ex-

pense and time on our part, but we think it’s worth it. You can do your

part by being sensitive to our environment. Our marshes are the filter

systems of the world. As responsible boaters we must manage our

natural resources so our children can enjoy them.

SAFETY INFORMATION

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BOAT INFORMATION

Please ll out the following information section and leave it in your Scout Owner’s Manual. This infor-

mation will be important for you and Scout service personnel to know, if and when you may need to call

Scout for technical assistance or service.

BOAT

Model: 377 LXF

Purchase Date:

Delivery Date:

HIN:

Reg. #:

Door Key #:

Other Keys #:

Engine Manufacturer:

Engine HP (each):

Gear Ratio:

Serial Number:

Ignition Key #:

Propeller Spec:

Serial Number:

Ignition Key #:

Propeller Spec:

Serial Number:

Ignition Key #:

Propeller Spec:

Serial Number:

Ignition Key #:

Propeller Spec:

Out Port

GENERATOR

Make:

Model:

Serial #:

Kilowatts:

AIR CONDITIONERS

Make:

Model:

Cabin Serial#:

Helm Serial#:

In PortIn Sboard

Out Sboard

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BOAT INFORMATION

Scout reserves the right to make changes and improvements in equipment,

design and vendored equipment items, at any time without notification.

Dealer

Name:

Phone:

Salesperson:

Service Manager:

Address:

Email:

Scout

Representative:

Phone:

Address:

Email:

ADDITIONAL NOTES/EQUIPMENT

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SPECIFICATIONS

Hull Length Overall .....................................................................37’7” / 11.5 m

Beam .............................................................................................. 11’ 5” / 3.5m

Dry Weight W/O Engines (approx) .................................. 14,120 lbs / 6,405 kg

Dry Weight W/ Triple Yamaha 425’S (approx) .................17,034 lbs / 7726 kg

Dry Weight W/ Tripple Mercury 400’S (approx) .............16,205 lbs / 6,205 kg

Dry Weight W/ Twin Mercury 600’S (approx) ................. 16,604 lbs / 7,531 kg

Main Engine Fuel Tank Capacity ........................................... 363 gal / 1374 ltr

Fresh Water Capacity ................................................................. 61gal / 231 ltr

Holding Tank .............................................................................. 11.5 gal / 43 ltr

Cockpit Baitwell .......................................................................... 30 gal / 113 ltr

Deadrise ...................................................................................................... 19.5°

Maximum Horsepower ........................................................ 1200 HP / 895 kW

Draft W/ Engines Up (approx) .......................................................... 26” / 0.6m

OUTBOARD SHAFT .......................................................................... 25” / 0.6 m

BRIDGE CLEARANCE WITH STANDARD OPTIONS .................. 9’ 3"/ 2.82 m

Note: Dry weight is the average weight of the base boat without options, fuel, water, waste, batteries or gear.

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CERTIFICATIONS

To be in compliance with European directives for recreational boats as published by the International

Organization for Standardization (ISO) in effect at the time this boat was manufactured, we are

providing the following information.

Manufacturer:

Name: Scout Boats

Address: 2531 Hwy 78 West

Summerville, South Carolina 29483

Identification Numbers:

Hull Identification Number:

Certifications:

ABYC, NMMA, CE

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OWNER’S / OPERATOR’S INFORMATION

Warranty and Warranty Registration Cards

The Scout Limited Warranty Statement is included with

your boat. It has been written to be clearly stated and

easily understood. If you have any questions after

reading the warranty, please contact Scout Customer

Service. Scout, 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 engines and mail them back

to the manufacturers to register your ownership. This

should be done within 15 days of the date of purchase

and before the boat is put into service. A form for

recording this information is provided at the beginning of

this manual. This information will be important for you

and service personnel to know, if and when you may

need service or technical information.

The boat warranty registration requires the Hull

Identification Number “HIN” which is located on the

starboard side of the transom, just below the rubrail. The

engine warranty registration requires the engine serial

numbers. Please refer to the engine owner’s manual for

the location of the serial numbers.

IMPORTANT:

All boat manufacturers are required by the Federal Boat

Safety Act of 1971 to notify first time owners in the event

any defect is discovered “which creates a substantial risk

of personal injury to the public.” It is essential that we

have your warranty registration card complete with your

name and mailing address in our files so that we can

comply with the law if it should become necessary.

Product Changes:

Scout is committed to the continuous improvement of our

boats. As a result, some of the equipment described in

this manual or pictured in the catalog may change or no

longer be available. Scout reserves the right to change

standard equipment, optional equipment and

specifications without notice or obligation. If you have

questions about the equipment on your Scout, please

contact Scout Customer Service.

Service:

All warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized

Scout Dealer. Should a problem develop that is related to

faulty workmanship or materials, as stated in the Limited

Warranty, you should contact your Scout dealer to

arrange for the necessary repair. If you are not near your

dealer or another authorized Scout dealer or the dealer

fails to remedy the cause of the problem, then contact

the Scout Customer Service Department within 15 days.

It is the boat owner’s responsibility to deliver the boat to

the dealer for warranty service.

Transferring the Warranty:

For an administration fee of $100, Scout will extend

warranty coverage to subsequent owners of Scout

models for the duration of the original warranty period.

The Limited Warranty may be transferred to any

subsequent purchaser of the vessel within seven years

from the date of delivery to the original purchaser. Please

refer to the 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 Scout within 10 days of

the date of resale. Scout will confirm, in writing, that the

transfer of the warranty has taken place. After which, the

transferee will be treated as the original purchaser as

outlined in the Scout Boats Limited Warranty Statement.

Typical Hull ID # Location on Starboard Transom

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OWNER’S / OPERATOR’S INFORMATION

Mercury Engine Warranty:

Mercury is ready to stand behind your purchase with

strong warranty coverage. To be sure you receive all the

benefits of warranty for your engines, please take the

following steps:

• Be sure your new Mercury is registered for warranty.

Your boat dealer should do this at the time of sale.

Make sure your dealer gives you a copy of the

completed Mercury registration card for your

records.

• Read the Mercury Limited Warranty statement. This

warranty applies to Mercury outboard motors sold in

the United States, whether purchased separately or

when supplied as original equipment by a boat

builder.

• If you need warranty repairs, you must take your

Mercury outboard to an authorized Mercury outboard

dealer.

•If you are away from home, or your selling dealer is

not an authorized Mercury dealer, use the following

number to find the nearest Mercury dealer.

United States Dealer Locations:

920-929-5040

•Your warranty applies specifically to repairs made in

the country of purchase.

•If you need any additional information about your

Mercury or warranty coverage which your dealer

cannot provide, please contact Mercury directly.

Refer to your engine owner’s manual for the address

and phone number to contact Mercury directly.

Yamaha Engine Warranty

Yamaha is ready to stand behind your purchase with

strong warranty coverage. To be sure you receive all the

benefits of warranty for your engines, please take the

following steps:

• Be sure your new Yamaha is registered for warranty.

Your boat dealer should do this at the time of sale.

Make sure your dealer gives you a copy of the

completed Yamaha registration card for your

records.

•Read the Yamaha Limited Warranty statement. This

warranty applies to Yamaha outboard motors sold in

the United States, whether purchased separately or

when supplied as original equipment by a boat

builder

• If you need warranty repairs, you must take your

Yamaha outboard to an authorized Yamaha outboard

dealer.

•If you are away from home, or your selling dealer is

not an authorized Yamaha dealer, use the following

toll-free numbers to find the nearest Yamaha dealer.

United States Dealer Locations:

800-692-6242

Canada Dealer Locations:

800-267-8577

•Your warranty applies specifically to repairs made in

the country of purchase.

• If you need any additional information about your

Yamaha or warranty coverage which your dealer

can-not provide, please contact Yamaha Directly.

Refer to your engine owner’s manual for the address

and phone number to contact Yamaha directly.

Scan this QR code for a walkthrough of a Scout 377

LXF.

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3 YEAR STEM TO STERN (LIMITED) WARRANTY

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10 YEAR TRANSFERRABLE STRUCTURAL HULL WARRANTY

Scout Boats Inc. has a limited transferable warranty that insures to the pur-

chaser that each hull is free from structural defects in materials and workmanship, (under normal care and use), for

a period of ten (10) years from the original date of purchase. Scout Boats, Inc. agrees to repair or replace, (at our

discretion, based on review and/or observation of the hull in question), to the purchaser, any boats(s) that is found

to be defective during the applied warranty period. Scout Boats, Inc. also warrants for a period of three (3) years to

the original purchaser, that each new hull is free from non-structural defects, (i.e. defective materials and/or work-

manship). During this three year period Scout Boats, Inc. will cover the cost of all parts and accessories manu-

factured or installed by Scout Boats Inc. during the original manufacturing process. Labor associated with these

repairs will be covered for a period of twelve months from the original date of purchase. This warranty excludes

engines, trolling motors, batteries, generators, air conditioning systems, electronics, appliances, underwater illumi-

nation, SeaKeeper system, and any other vendor that carries it’s own manufacturer’s warranty aside from Scout’s.

Any part or component not manufactured directly by Scout Boats, Inc., will only have that particular manufacturer’s

warranty available.

In order to receive warranty service, the selling dealer must register the boat on www.dealerscircle.com, and the

purchaser must take his/her boat to an authorized Scout Boats, Inc. dealer. Depending on the nature of the claim,

Scout Boats, Inc. may require the boat to be returned to our factory at 2531 Highway 78 West, Summerville, SC

29483, in which case all transportation, haul-out, and/or loading charges shall be prepaid and the sole responsibility

of the original purchaser, or current owner, whichever is applicable. The customer or dealer will be responsible for

the transportation charges associated with returning the boat to Scout. Upon conrmation of a valid warranty claim,

Scout will repair the boat at no charge and will return the boat to the dealer or customer. The owner must remove

and reinstall, at his/her own expense, any and all personal e󰀨ects and electronics equipment not permanently af-

xed to the boat. The decision to repair, replace or make reimbursement for a particular boat or part shall be at the

discretion of Scout Boats, Inc. Any items not removed prior to transport that are lost or damaged, either in transit or

while at Scout Boats, will be the sole responsibility of the current owner.

Online registration, a bill of sale, or proof-of-purchase demonstrating individual in question as the purchaser, along

with a proof of customer’s identity, is required before warranty service can be rendered.

Scout Boats, Inc. does not warrant: (1) any Scout Boat which has been powered or loaded in excess of the man-

ufacturer’s maximum horsepower or capacity recommendations. The maximum horsepower and capacity recom-

mendations are shown on the certication plate a󰀩xed to every boat. (2) Any Scout Boat used in or for racing (of

any type, organized or not), commercial shing, rental, chartering or other commercial use. (3) Any Scout Boat

which has been subject to misuse, neglect, or structural alterations. (4) Gelcoat cracking, crazing, bubbling, or blis-

tering. (5) Excessive wear due to unprotected and/or over exposure to the elements (6) Any fuses, bulbs, switches

or the failure of any electrical component due to corrosion (7) Any Scout Boat sold to a customer by anyone other

than an authorized Scout Boats, Inc dealer, for example boat clubs, rental eet, or salvage (8) Any Scout Boat that

has been used on a trailer or boat lift that does not adequately support the hull, or any trailer or boat lift that may be

considered undersized, including any and all roller type trailers. (10) Any Scout Boat with a jack plate installed by

anyone other than Scout boats, Inc. on any hull other than the 231, 251, or 281.

Scout Boats, Inc. reserves the right to improve its product through changes in design or material without obligation

to incorporate such changes on boats built prior to the implementation of respective change(s).

This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty implied or expressed. Scout Boats, Inc. accepts no responsibility for

any representations, acts, or omissions of its dealer relating to the preparation and/or sale of Scout Boats, Inc.

products to original consumer. This warranty is transferable, and to do so the purchaser must follow the instructions

found at www.scoutboats.com/waranty.within 10 days of sale of his/her boat to the new owner. A notarized bill of

sale and a $100 administration fee payable to Scout Boats, Inc. must also be included with the notication of cus-

tomer’s intent to re-sell his/her boat.

SCOUT LIMITED WARRANTY

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Please mail to 2531 Hwy. 78 West, Summerville, SC 29483

Customer:

•By signing below I do hereby agree that I have read this Warranty Policy and do fully understand the terms and

procedures listed within. I also attest and agree that my dealer, (listed below), has gone over this policy in full

detail and has answered all of my questions regarding this policy and how it applies and has registered my

boat online at www.dealerscircle.com.

____________________________________________ _________________________________

Customer Date

•By signing below the dealership representative hereby agrees that the status of this boat has been changed to

“delivered” on Dealer’s Circle, in order for the warranty to go into effect.

____________________________________________ _________________________________

Dealership Representative Date

You must mail the original signed copy of this agreement to Scout Boats Inc. at 2531 Highway 78 West;

Summerville, SC 29483 and log on to www.dealerscircle.com to complete the warranty registration process.

• WARRANTY WILL BE NULLAND VOID UNLESS THE BOAT IS REGISTERED ONLINE AT WWW.DEALER-

SCIRCLE.COM AND THE ORIGINAL SIGNED COPY OF THIS WARRANTY AGREEMENT IS RECEIVED BY

SCOUT BOATS INC. WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE POINT OF SALE!!!

___________________________________________________________________________________________

Hull Identication Number: SLP __________________________________________________________________

(located on the top right side of transom, under the rub rail)

Owner’s Name: ______________________________________________________ Date: ___________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________

City: ______________________________________ State: _______________________ Zip: ______________

Email:__________________________________________ Phone:____________________________________

Date of Purchase: _____________________________________________________________________________

Dealership: __________________________________________________________________________________

Salesman’s Name: ____________________________________________________________________________

Dealership Address: ___________________________________________________________________________

Brand of Engine: _______________________________ Horsepower: __________________________________

Scout (white) Customer (yellow) Dealer (pink)

SCOUT LIMITED WARRANTY

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WARRANTY REGISTRATION TRANSFER

DATE _______________________________________________________________________________________

HULL IDENTIFICATION NO. SLP _________________________________________________________________

DATE OF PURCHASE _________________________________________________________________________

NEW OWNER’S NAME _________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________________________________

CITY _____________________________________________ STATE_________________ ZIP_______________

EMAIL _____________________________________________ PHONE _________________________________

BRAND OF ENGINE_______________________________ HORSEPOWER_______________________________

I agree to the warranty terms and conditions pursuant to my particular model year boat.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

SIGNATURE

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PREVIOUS OWNER’S NAME ____________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________________________________

CITY _______________________________________________ STATE__________________ ZIP_____________

EMAIL ________________________________________________ PHONE ______________________________

ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE ________________________________________________________________

DEALER WHERE BOAT WAS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED ____________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

There is a $100.00 fee payable to

Scout Boats. Fee covers official

transfer and documentation of the

warranty. Send CHECK or MONEY

ORDER with a completed copy of

this form along with a copy of the

notarized BILL OF SALE. All

information must be provided in order

to transfer the warranty. PHONE: 843.821.0068 www.scoutboats.com

SEND PAYMENT & FORM TO:

Scout Boats, Inc.

Warranty Transfer Dept.

2531 Highway 78 West

Summerville SC 29483

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CHAPTER 1:

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

1.1 General

Your boat and outboard engines have been

equipped with safety equipment designed to enhance

the safe operation of the boat and to meet U.S. Coast

Guard safety standards. The Coast Guard or state,

county and municipal law enforcement agencies require

certain additional accessory safety equipment on each

boat as well as both ABYC (American Boat and Yacht

Council) and NMMA (National Marine Manufacturers

Association) guidelines. This equipment varies

according to length and type of boat and type of

propulsion. The accessory equipment typically required

by the Coast Guard is described in this chapter. Some

local laws require additional equipment. It is important

to obtain “Federal Requirements And Safety Tips for

Recreational Boats,” published by the Coast Guard and

copies of state and local laws, to make sure you have

the required equipment for your boating area.

This chapter also describes safety related equipment

that could be installed on your boat. This equipment will

vary depending on the type of engines and other

options installed by you or your dealer.

1.2 Engine Alarms

Your boat is equipped with an audible alarm system

mounted in the helm area that monitors selected critical

engine systems. The alarm will sound if one of these

systems begins to fail.

The alarm systems are designed to increase your

boating safety by alerting you to potentially serious

problems in the primary power system. Alarm systems

are not intended to lessen or replace good maintenance

and pre-cruise procedures. Refer to the engine owner’s

manual for information on the alarms installed with your

engines.

If the alarm sounds:

• Immediately throttle the engines back to idle.

• Shift the transmissions to neutral.

• Monitor the engine gauges to determine the

cause of the problem.

• If necessary, shut o󰀨 the engine and investigate until

the cause of the problem is found.

1.3 Neutral Safety Switch

Every control system has a neutral safety switch

incorporated into it. This device prohibits the engines

from being started while the shift levers are in any

position other than the neutral position. If an engine will

not start, slight movement of the shift lever may be

necessary to locate the neutral position and disengage

the safety cutout switch. Control adjustments may be

required to correct this condition should it persist. See

your Scout dealer for necessary control adjustments.

Please refer to the Helm Control Systems chapter for

more information on the neutral safety switch.

1.4 Engine Stop Switch

Your boat is equipped with an engine stop switch and

lanyard. When the lanyard is pulled it will engage the

switch and shut off the engines. We strongly recommend

that the lanyard be attached to the driver and the stop

switch whenever the engines are running. If the engines

will not start, it could be because the lanyard is not

properly inserted into the engine stop switch. Always

make sure the lanyard is properly attached to the engine

stop switch before attempting to start the engine.

Notice:

In some states, a lanyard attached to the driver at all

times is required by law.

Notice:

It is recommended that you carry an extra stop

switch lanyard and instruct at least one other crew

member on the operation of the stop switch

and location of the extra lanyard.

1.5 Required Safety Equipment

Besides the equipment installed on your boat by Scout,

certain other equipment is required by the U.S. Coast

Guard to help ensure passenger safety. Items like a sea

anchor, working anchor, extra dock lines, flare pistol, life

vests, a line permanently secured to your ring buoy,

etc., could at some time save your passengers’ lives or

save your boat from damage.

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SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Refer to the “Federal Requirements And Safety Tips For

Recreational Boats” pamphlet for a more detailed

description of required equipment. You also can contact

the U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Hotline, 800-

368-5647, for information on boat safety courses and

brochures listing the Federal equipment requirements.

Also, check your local and state regulations. The Coast

Guard Auxiliary offers a “Courtesy Examination.” This in-

spection will help ensure that your boat is equipped with

all of the necessary safety equipment. The following is a

list of the accessory equipment required on your boat by

the U.S. Coast Guard:

Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs):

PFDs must be Coast Guard approved, in good and

serviceable condition and of appropriate size for the

intended user. Wearable PFDs must be readily

accessible, meaning you must be able to put them on in

a reasonable amount of time in an emergency. Though

not required, the Coast Guard emphasizes that PFDs

should be worn at all times when the vessel is underway.

Throwable devices must be immediately available for

use. All Scout boats must be equipped with at least one

Type I, II or III PFD for each person on board, plus one

throwable device (Type IV).

Notice:

Many state laws now require that children 13 years

old and under must wear a PFD at all times. Anyone

being towed on skis, wakeboards and other water

sports equipment is considered a passenger on the

boat and must wear a Coast Guard approved life

jacket at all times.

Visual Distress Signals:

All boats used on coastal waters, the Great Lakes,

territorial seas and those waters connected directly to

them, must be equipped with Coast Guard approved

visual distress signals. These signals are either

Pyrotechnic or Non-Pyrotechnic devices.

Pyrotechnic Visual Distress Signals:

Pyrotechnic visual distress signals must be Coast

Guard approved, in serviceable condition and readily

accessible. They are marked with a date showing the

service life, which must not have expired. A minimum of

three are required. Some pyrotechnic signals meet

both day and night use requirements. They should be

stored in a cool, dry location.

They include:

•Pyrotechnic red ares, hand held or aerial.

•Pyrotechnic orange smoke, hand-held or oating.

• Launchers for aerial red meteors or parachute

ares.

Non-Pyrotechnic Devices:

Non-Pyrotechnic visual distress signals must be in

serviceable condition, readily accessible and certified

by the manufacturer as complying with U.S. Coast

Guard requirements. They include:

•Orange Distress Flag (Day use only) The distress

flag is a day signal only. It must be at least 3 x 3 feet

with a black square and ball on an orange

background. It is most distinctive when attached and

waved from a paddle or boat hook.

WARNING

PYROTECHNICS ARE UNIVERSALLY RECOGNIZED

AS EXCELLENT DISTRESS SIGNALS. HOWEVER,

THERE IS POTENTIAL FOR INJURY AND

PROPERTY DAMAGE IF NOT PROPERLY HANDLED.

THESE DEVICES PRODUCE A VERY HOT FLAME

AND THE RESIDUE CAN CAUSE BURNS AND

IGNITE FLAMMABLE MATERIAL. PISTOL

LAUNCHED AND HAND-HELD PARACHUTE

FLARES AND METEORS HAVE MANY

CHARACTERISTICS OF A FIREARM AND MUST BE

HANDLED WITH CAUTION. IN SOME STATES THEY

ARE CONSIDERED A FIREARM AND PROHIBITED

FROM USE. ALWAYS BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL

AND FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S

INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY WHEN USING

PYROTECHNIC DISTRESS SIGNALS.

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