Trophy 2503 Center Console User manual

Port Engine Serial Number: _________________________________________
Starboard Engine Serial Number: ____________________________________
Hull Identification Number:__________________________________________
Hull Identification Number
•The Hull Identification
Number (HIN) is located on
the starboard side of
the transom.
•Be sure to record the HIN
(and the engine serial num-
bers) in the space
provided above.
•Please refer to the HIN for
any correspondence
or orders.
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TYPICAL
HIN LOCATION

CONTENTS
1 Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!
1 Dimensions and Tank Capacities
1 Layout View
1 Dealer Service
1 Warranty Information
2 Boating Experience
2 Safety Standards
3 Engine & Accessories Guidelines
3 Engine & Accessories Literature
3 Qualified Maintenance
3 Special Care For Moored Boats
4 Carbon Monoxide (CO)
4 Facts about CO
5 Where and How CO Can Accumulate
5 How to Protect Yourself and Others From CO
6 Trip Checklist
6 Monthly Checklist
6 Annual Checklist
7 Chapter 2: Locations
7 Exterior Views
7ExteriorHullViews
8 Deck View
9 Helm View
10 Component Locations
15 Chapter 3: Propulsion &
Related Systems
15 Engine
15 Fuel System
15 Fuel Fill and Vent
16 Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges
16 Steering
16 Shift/Throttle
16 Power Trim and Tilt
16 Trim Tabs
17 Gauges
17 Cleaning Gauges
17 Gauge Fogging
17 Fuel Gauge
17 Twin Engine Readings (If Equipped)
17 Radio Transmission Interference
18 Chapter 5: Navigation &
Communication Equipment
18 VHF Radio (If Equipped)
18 Compass
19 Chapter 6: Plumbing
19 Bilge Pump Systems
20 Bilge Pump Testing
21 Autofloat Switch
22 Drain Systems
22 Deck & Fish Well Drains
23 Raw Water Systems
23 Seacock
23 Raw Water Washdown (If Equipped)
24 Baitwell System
26 Freshwater System (If Equipped)
27 Freshwater System Winterization
28 Marine Head with Holding Tank (If Equipped)
28 Using The Marine Head
28 Macerator (If Equipped)
28 Winterizing The Marine Head
29 Portable Toilet (If Equipped)

30 Chapter 7: Deck Equipment
30 Cleats and Tow Eyes
31 Chapter 8: Lights
31 Care and Maintenance
31 Navigation Lights
31 Lights
32 Chapter 9: Electrical System
33 12-Volt DC System
33 12-Volt Accessory Outlet
33 Fuses and Circuit Breakers
33 Alternator
33 Batteries
34 Battery Switches
34 Battery Charger (If Equipped)
35 Shore Power (If Equipped)
36 Connecting To Shore Power
37 Deck 12-Volt Wire Harness Routing
38 Console 12-Volt Wire Harness Routing
38 Hardtop 12-Volt Wire Harness Routing
(If Equipped)
39 Hull 12-Volt Wire Harness Routing
40 Battery System
41 Wiring Diagrams
41 120-Volt Shore Power
43 !2-Volt Electrical System
44 Important Records
45 Float Plan

Hazard Boxes & Symbols
The hazard boxes and symbols shown below are used throughout this supplement to call attention to potentially dan-
gerous situations which could lead to either personal injury or product damage. Read ALL warnings carefully and
follow all safety instructions.
This box alerts you to immediate hazards which WILL cause severe personal injury or death if
the warning is ignored.
DANGER!
!
This box alerts you to hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal
injury or death if the warning is ignored.
WARNING!
!
This box alerts you to hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal
injury or cause product or property damage if the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
!
This box calls attention to installation, operation or maintenance information, which is impor-
tant to proper operation but is not hazard related.
NOTICE
EXPLOSION
HAZARD! NO OPEN FLAME! HOT HAZARD!
ROTATING
PROPELLER HAZARD!
FALLING
HAZARD!
ELECTRICAL
HAZARD!
CO POISONING
HAZARD!
FIRE
HAZARD!
RUN BILGE BLOWERS
FOR 4 MINUTES!

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Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!
This Owner’s Manual Supplement provides specific information about your boat that is not covered in the Sport Boat
Owner’s Manual. Please study the Sport Boat Owner’s Manual and this supplement carefully. Keep the Sport Boat
Owner’s Manual and this supplement on your boat in a secure, yet readily available place.
Dimensions and Tank Capacities
Layout View
Dealer Service
•Your dealer is your key to service.
•Ask your dealer to explain all systems before taking delivery of your boat.
•Contact your dealer if you have any problems with your new boat.
•If your dealer cannot help, call our customer service hotline: [phone] or send us a FAX: [phone].
•Buy replacement parts from any authorized Trophy dealer.
Warranty Information
•Trophy offers a Limited Warranty on each new Trophy purchased through an authorized Trophy dealer.
•A copy of the Limited Warranty was included in your owner’s packet.
•If you did not receive a copy of the Limited Warranty, please contact your dealer or call 360-435-8957 for a copy.
Overall
Length Bridge Clearance Beam Draft (Drive Down) Draft
(Drive Up) FuelTank
(gallons) Freshwater Tank (gallons) Waste Holding Tank (gallons)
25' 8' 3" 8' 6" 3' 3" 1' 9" 163 20 15

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Boating Experience
If this is your first boat or if you are changing to a type of boat you are not familiar with, for your own comfort and
safety, obtain handling and operating experience before assuming command of the boat.
Take one of the boating safety classes offered by the U.S. Power Squadrons or the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. For
more course information, including dates and locations of upcoming classes, contact the organizations directly:
•U.S. Power Squadrons: 1-888-FOR-USPS (1-888-367-8777) or on the Internet at: http://www.usps.org
•U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary: 1-800-368-5647 or on the Internet at: http://www.cgaux.org
Outside the United States, your selling dealer, national sailing federation or local boat club can advise you of local
sea schools or competent instructors.
Safety Standards
•Your boat’s mechanical and electrical systems were designed to meet safety standards in effect at the time it
was built.
•Some of these standards were mandated by law, all of them were designed to insure your safety, and the safety of
other people, vessels and property.
In addition to this Owner’s Manual Supplement, please read the Sport Boat Owner’s Manual and all accessory
instructions for important safety standards and hazard information.
CONTROL HAZARD!
A qualified operator must be in control of the boat at all times. DO NOT operate your boat
while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
WARNING!
!
FALLING and ROTATING PROPELLER HAZARD!
NEVER allow anyone to ride on parts of the boat not designed for
such use.
•Sitting on seat backs, lounging on the forward deck, bow riding, gunwale riding or occupy-
ing the transom platform while underway is especially hazardous and will cause personal
injury or death.
DANGER!
!
ROTATING PROPELLER and CARBON MONOXIDE
POISONING HAZARD!
•NEVER allow anyone to occupy, or hang from, the
back deck or swim platform while the engine(s)
are running.
•Teak surfing, dragging, or water skiing within 20 feet
of a moving watercraft can be fatal.
DANGER!
!
DANGER
PERSONAL SAFETY HAZARD!
ALWAYS secure the anchor and other loose objects before getting underway. The anchor and
other items that are not properly secured can come loose when the boat is moving and cause
personal injury or death.
DANGER!
!

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Engine & Accessories Guidelines
•Your boat’s engine and accessories were selected to provide optimum performance and service.
•Installing a different engine or other accessories may cause unwanted handling characteristics.
•Should you choose to install a different engine or to add accessories that will affect the boat’s running trim, have
an experienced marine technician perform a safety inspection and handling test before operating your boat again.
Certain modifications to your boat can result in cancellation of your warranty protection. Always check with
your dealer before making any modifications to your boat.
Engine & Accessories Literature
•The engine and accessories installed on your boat come with their own operation and maintenance manuals.
•Read and understand these manuals before using the engine and accessories.
•Unless noted otherwise, all engine and accessory literature referred to in this supplement is included in your
owner’s packet.
Qualified Maintenance
•Failure to maintain your boat’s systems (listed in the warning above) as designed could violate the laws in your
jurisdiction and could expose you and other people to the danger of bodily injury or accidental death.
•Follow the instructions provided in the Sport Boat Owner’s Manual, this Owner’s Manual Supplement, the
engine owner’s manual and all accessory instruction sheets and manuals.
Special Care For Moored Boats
•Whether moored in saltwater or freshwater, your boat will collect marine growth on its hull bottom.
•This will detract from the boat’s beauty, greatly affect its performance and may damage the gelcoat.
•Periodically haul the boat out of the water and scrub the hull bottom with a bristle brush and a solution of soap
and water.
When storing your boat please refer to your engine’s operation and maintenance manuals.
NOTICE
To maintain the integrity and safety of your boat, allow only qualified personnel to perform
maintenance on, or in any way modify: The steering system, propulsion system, engine control
system, fuel system, environmental control system, electrical system or navigational system.
WARNING!
!
•To help seal thehull bottom and reduce the possibility of gelcoatblistering on moored boats,
apply an epoxy barrier coating. The barrier coating should be covered with several coats of
anti-fouling paint.
•Many states regulate the chemical content of bottom paints in order to meet environmental
standards. Check with your local dealer about recommended bottom paints, and about the
laws in effect in your area.
NOTICE

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Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Facts about CO
•CO poisoning causes a significant number of boating deaths each year.
•Called the "silent killer", CO is an extremely toxic, colorless, odorless and tasteless gas.
•CO can harm or even kill you inside or outside your boat.
•CO can affect you whether you’re underway, moored, or anchored.
•CO symptoms are similar to seasickness or alcohol intoxication.
•CO can make you sick in seconds. In high enough concentrations, even a few breaths can be fatal.
•Breathing CO blocks the ability of your blood to carry oxygen.
•The effects are cumulative, even low levels of exposure can result in injury or death.
Factors That Increase the Effects of CO Poisoning
•Age
•Smokers or people exposed to high concentrations of cigarette smoke
•Consumption of alcohol
•Lung disorders
•Heart problems
•Pregnancy
•Carbon monoxide gas (CO) is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and
extremely dangerous.
•All engines, generators, and fuel burning appliances produce CO
as exhaust.
•Prolonged exposure to low concentrations or very quick exposure to high
concentrations will cause BRAIN DAMAGE or DEATH.
•Teak surfing, dragging, or water skiing within 20 feet of a moving water-
craft can be fatal.
DANGER!
!

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Where and How CO Can Accumulate
Stationary Conditions That Increase CO Accumulations Include:
To correct stationary situations A and/or B:
•Close all windows, portlights and hatches.
•If possible, move your boat away from source of CO.
Running Conditions That Increase CO Accumulations Include:
To correct running situations C and/or D:
•Trim bow down.
•Open windows and canvas.
•When possible, run boat so that prevailing winds help dissipate exhaust.
How to Protect Yourself and Others From CO
•Know where and how CO may accumulate in and around your boat (see above).
•Maintain fresh air circulation throughout the boat at all times.
•Know where your engine and generator exhaust outlets are located and keep everyone away from these areas.
•Never sit on, or hang onto, the back deck or swim platform while the engine(s) are running.
•Never enter the areas under swim platforms where exhaust outlets are located.
•Although CO can be present without the smell of exhaust fumes, if exhaust fumes are detected on the boat, take
immediately action to dissipate these fumes.
•Treat symptoms of seasickness as possible CO poisoning. Get the person into fresh air immediately. Seek medi-
cal attention—unless you’re sure it’s not CO.
•Install and maintain CO alarms inside your boat. Do not ignore any alarm. Replace alarms as recommended by
the alarm manufacturer.
•Follow the checklists provided on the next page.
•Get a Vessel Safety Check.
For information on how to get a free VESSEL SAFETY CHECK, visit www.vesselsafetycheck.org or contact your
local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or United States Power Squadrons®.
•U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary: 1-800-368-5647 or on the Internet at: http://www.cgaux.org
•U.S. Power Squadrons: 1-888-FOR-USPS (1-888-367-8777) or on the Internet at: http://www.usps.org
A. Using engine, generator, or other fuel burn-
ing device when boat is moored in a con-
fined space.
B. Mooring too close to another boat that is
using its engine, generator, or other fuel
burning device.
C. Running boat with trim angle of bow too high. D. Running boat without through ventilation (sta-
tion wagon effect).

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Trip Checklist
❏Make sure you know where the exhaust outlets are located on your boat.
❏Educate all passengers about the symptoms of CO poisoning and where CO may accumulate.
❏When docked, or rafted with another boat, be aware of exhaust emissions from the other boat.
❏Confirm that water flows from the exhaust outlet when the engines and generator are started.
❏Listen for any change in exhaust sound, which could indicate an exhaust component failure.
❏Test the operation of each CO alarm by pressing the test button.
Monthly Checklist
❏Make sure all exhaust clamps are in place and secure.
❏Look for exhaust leaking from exhaust system components. Signs include rust and/or black streaking, water
leaks, or corroded or cracked fittings.
❏Inspect rubber exhaust hoses for burned, cracked, or deteriorated sections. All rubber hoses should be pliable and
free of kinks.
Annual Checklist
Have a Qualified Marine Technician:
❏Replace exhaust hoses if cracking, charring, or deterioration is found.
❏Ensure that your engines and generators are properly tuned, and well maintained.
❏Inspect each water pump impeller and the water pump housing. Replace if worn. Make sure cooling systems are
in working condition.
❏Inspect all metallic exhaust components for cracking, rusting, leaking, or loosening. Make sure they check the
cylinder head gasket, exhaust manifold, water injection elbow, and the threaded adapter nipple between the man-
ifold and the elbow.
❏Clean, inspect, and confirm proper operation of the generator cooling water anti-siphon valve (if equipped).

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Chapter 2: Locations
Exterior Views
Exterior Hull Views
BOW EYE PORT HULLSIDE
STERN
EYE
TRIM
TAB
STERN
EYE
TRIM
TAB
AFT BILGE
PUMP DRAIN
STARBOARD HULLSIDE
SINK
DRAIN
FORWARD BILGE
PUMP DRAIN
DECK
DRAINS
FISH WELL
DRAIN
BAITWELL
DRAIN
WATER TANK VENT
(IF EQUIPPED)
HOLDING TANK VENT
(IF EQUIPPED)
DECK
DRAINS FISH WELL
DRAIN
ANCHOR LOCKER
DRAIN
GARBOARD
DRAIN
TRANSOM

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Deck View
PORTLIGHT
ANCHOR LOCKER
WINDLASS
(IF EQUIPPED)
GRAB RAILS
ANCHOR
ROLLER
NAVIGATION
LIGHT
NAVIGATION
LIGHT
CLEAT (TYPICAL, 6 PLACES)
GRAB RAIL
WATER FILL DECK FITTING
GRAB RAIL
HORN
ROD HOLDERS (TYPICAL,
PORT & STARBOARD)
FISHING ROD
HOLDERS
MOTOR-WELL
BOOT
BOARDING LADDER
MOTOR-WELL
HATCHES
OIL FILL
DECK FITTINGS
FUEL FILL DECK
FITTING
FISHING ROD STOWAGE
FISHING ROD HOLDERS
(TYPICAL, PORT & STARBOARD)
TOE RAIL (TYPICAL,
PORT & STARBOARD)
ENTRY GATE
GRAB RAIL

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Helm View
SHIFT/THROTTLE
LEVERS
COMPASS
GAUGE PANEL
SWITCH PANEL
GRAB RAIL
GRAB RAILS
TRIM TAB SWITCHES
STORAGE
COMPARTMENT

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Component Locations
12-Volt Accessory Outlet:
•Located at the helm on the switch panel.
Baitwell Drain Seacock:
•Located on the starboard hullside, near the transom.
•Access is through the hatch in the starboard aft corner
of the cockpit.
Baitwell Raw Water Intake Seacock:
•Located in the aft bilge.
•Access is through the motor-well hatch.
Battery Switch:
•Located on the starboard side of the
leaning post.
ACCESS HATCH
MOTOR-WELL
HATCH
BATTERY
SWITCHES

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Bilge Pump - Aft:
•Located in the aft bilge.
•Access is through the motor-well hatch.
Bilge Pump - Forward:
•Located in the mid bilge.
•Access is through the floor hatch in the space
aft of the head.
Freshwater Faucet (If Equipped):
•Located in the port aft cockpit, next to entry gate.
MOTOR-WELL
HATCH
FORWARD
BILGE PUMP
FAUCET ENTRY
GATE

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Freshwater Fill Deck Fitting (If Equipped):
•Located on the port deck.
Freshwater System Drain Plug (If Equipped):
•Located in the space aft of the head compartment.
•Access is through the aft wall hatch in the head.
Freshwater Pump and Filter (If Equipped):
•Located in the space aft of the head compartment.
•Access is through the aft wall hatch in the head.
Freshwater Tank (If Equipped):
•Located in the space aft of the head compartment.
•Access is through the aft wall hatch in the head.
Fuel/Oil Fill Deck Fittings:
•Located on the starboard aft deck.
Fuel Tank:
•Located in the aft bilge.
•Access is through the motor-well hatch.
WATER FILL
DECK FITTING
WATER TANKWATER SYSTEM
DRAIN PLUG
WATER PUMP/FILTER
(IF EQUIPPED)
OIL FILL
DECK FITTINGS
FUEL FILL
DECK FITTING
(IF EQUIPPED)
MOTOR-WELL
HATCH

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Steering Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir:
•Located under the dash panel.
•The filler cap is located on the steering colimn.
Macerator Switch (If Equipped):
•Located in the space aft of the
head compartment.
•Access is through the aft wall hatch in
the head.
Macerator Underwater Discharge Sea-
cock (If Equipped)
•Located in the mid bilge.
•Access is through the floor hatch in the
space aft of the head.
Marine Head Raw Water Intake Seacock
(If Equipped):
•Located in the mid bilge.
•Access is through the floor hatch in the
space aft of the head.
Raw Water Washdown Fitting
(If Equipped):
•Located in the starboard aft cockpit.
HYDRAULIC FLUID
RESERVOIR CAP
UNDERWATER
DISCHARGE
SEACOCK
RAW WATER
INTAKE
SEACOCK
MACERATOR
SWITCH
MACERATOR
WASHDOWN
FITTING

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Shore Power Inlet (If Equipped):
•Located on the port side of the leaning post.
Waste Holding Tank (If Equipped):
•Located in the space aft of the
head compartment.
•Access is through the aft wall hatch in
the head.
Waste Pump-Out Deck Fitting (If Equipped):
•Located on the starboard deck.
SHORE POWER INLET
WASTE HOLDING
TANK
WASTE PUMP-OUT
DECK FITTING