Welcraft 232 Coastal User manual

232/252 Coastal OWNER’S MANUAL
Wellcraft Marine Corp.
1651 Whitfield Ave.
Sarasota, FL 34243

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WELCOME ABOARD
Congratulations on your new boat purchase and welcome to the Wellcraft boating family!
We want your boating experience to be the most enjoyable possible. The more you know about your
new boat, the more you’ll enjoy the time you spend aboard. That’s why we prepared this manual. It’s
y
our
g
uide
f
or sa
f
e o
p
eration as well as understandin
g
y
our boat’s s
y
stems and e
q
ui
p
ment. It has
been written for the beginning boater but experienced boaters will find helpful information as well.
B
e sure to read the contents thoroughly.
The popularity of boating and other water sports has grown tremendously in the past few years.
B
ecause o
f
this, sa
f
et
y
is an im
p
ortant issue
f
or ever
y
one who shares our waterwa
y
s. Remember that
along with the freedom and exhilaration of boating comes the responsibility that you have for the
safety of your passengers and the other boaters who share the water with you. Throughout this
manual, specific precautions and symbols identify safety-related information. These symbols and
associated instructions are in the form of Danger, Warning and Caution statements. They are
described in the Safety Information section of the manual. Be sure to pay close attention to them.
The precautions in this manual can’t and don’t cover every boating situation. If a specific method or
p
rocedure is not recommended,
y
ou must make sure that what
y
ou do is sa
f
e
f
or
y
ou and others.
A
lwa
y
s use common sense when boatin
g
! Remember too that ever
y
sa
f
e boatin
g
excursion is a ha
ppy
experience.
This manual has been compiled to help you operate your craft with safety and pleasure. It contains
the details of the craft, the equipment supplied or fitted, its systems, and information on its operation
and maintenance. Please read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the craft before using it. If
this is your first craft, or if you are changing to a type of craft your are not familiar with, for your
own comfort and safety, please ensure that you obtain handling and operating experience before
“assuming command” of the craft. Your dealer or national sailing federation or yacht club will be
p
leased to advise
y
ou o
f
local sea schools and com
p
etent instructors.
We’d also like to remind you to be kind to our environment while you’re boating. Don’t throw
g
arba
g
e and other
r
efuse overboard. And do your best to keep harmful compounds like gasoline,
diesel fuel and antifreeze out of the water.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Your Wellcraft 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 DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION statements. The following
definitions apply:
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 b
y
Wellcraft 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.
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BOAT INFORMATION
Please fill out the following information section that pertains to your model and leave it in your Wellcraf
t
owner’s manual. This information will be important for you and Wellcraft service personnel to know, if you
may need to call them for technical assistance or service.
Wellcraft reserves the right to make changes and improvements in equipment, design and vendor equipment
items, at any time without notification.
BOAT
MODEL: HULL SERIAL #:
PURCHASE DATE: DELIVERY DATE:
IGNITION KEYS #: REGISTRATION #:
WEIGHT: DRAFT: BEAM: VERTICAL CLEARANCE:
DOOR KEYS #:
ENGINES
MAKE: MODEL:
PORT SERIAL #: STARBOARD SERIAL #:
TRANSMISSIONS
MAKE: MODEL:
PORT SERIAL #: STARBOARD SERIAL #:
RATIO:
GENERATOR
MAKE: MODEL:
KILOWATTS:
SERIAL #:
PROPELLERS
MAKE: BLADES:
DIAMETER/PITCH: SHAFT:
AIR CONDITIONER
MAKE: MODEL:
SERIAL #: BTU OUTPUT:
DEALER WELLCRAFT
NAME: PHONE:
DEALER/PHONE: REPRESENTATIVE:
SALESMAN: ADDRESS:
SERVICE MANAGER:
ADDRESS:
DEALER E-MAIL: WELLCRAFT E-MAIL:
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232 COASTAL SPECIFICATIONS
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252 COASTAL SPECIFICATIONS
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CERTIFICATIONS & SPECIFICATIONS
(For Export Only)
To be in compliance with European directives for recreational boats as published by the International Organiza-
tion for Standardization (ISO) in effect at the time this boat was manufactured, we are providing the following
information.
Manufacturer:
Name
Address
Zip Code:
Identification Numbers:
Hull Identification Number
Port Engine Serial Number
Starboard Engine Serial Number
Intended Design Category:
Ocean Inshore
Offshore Sheltered Waters
Weight and Maximum Capacities:
Unladen Weight - Kilograms (Pounds)
Maximum Load - Weight- Kilograms (Pounds)
Number of People
Maximum Rated Engine Horsepower - Kilowatts (Horsepower)
Certifications:
Certifications & Components Covered
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Owner’s Manual
Spend some time lookin
g
throu
g
h this manual. It
contains information concernin
g
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
g
eneral knowled
g
e of how the
equipment works. The manual is divided into sections
that are listed in the Table of Contents.
A
ll instructions
g
iven in this book are as seen from the
stern lookin
g
toward the bow with starboard bein
g
to
your ri
g
ht, and port to your left. The information and
precautions listed in this manual are not all inclusive. It
may be
g
eneral in nature in some cases and detailed in
others. The suppliers of some of the ma
j
or components
such as en
g
ines, pumps, and appliances, provide their
own owner's manuals which have been included with
your boat. You should read the information in this
manual and the manuals of other suppliers completely
and have a thorough understandin
g
of all component
systems and their proper operation before operatin
g
your boat.
REMEMBER - IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO
ENSURE THAT YOUR BOAT IS SAFE FOR YOU AND
Y
OUR PASSENGERS. ALWAYS EXERCISE GOOD
COMMON SENSE WHEN INSTALLING EQUIPMENT
AND OPERATING THE BOAT.
Warranty and Warranty Registration Cards
T
he Wellcraft Limited Warranty Statement is printed in
this manual and on the warranty re
g
istration card. It has
been written to be clearly stated and easily understood.
If you have any questions after readin
g
the warranty,
please contact your dealer or the Wellcraft Customer
Service Department.
Wellcraft Marine Corp.
Attn: Customer Service
1651 Whitfield Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34243
Phone: [phone]
Wellcraft, en
g
ine manufacturers, and the suppliers o
f
ma
j
or components maintain their own manufacturer's
warranty and service facilities. It is important that you
properly complete the warranty re
g
istration cards
included with your boat and en
g
ine(s) and mail
them back to the manufacturer to re
g
ister your
ownership.
T
his should be done within 15 days of the
date of purchase and before the boat is put into service.
A
form for recordin
g
this information for your records 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.
Hull Identification Number Location
The boat warranty registration requires the Hull
Identification Number “HIN” which is located on the
starboard side of the transom,
j
ust below the rubrail.
T
he en
g
ine warranty re
g
istration requires the en
g
ine
serial numbers. Please refer to the en
g
ine owner's
manual for the location of the serial numbers.
Note: There are items which are not covered by
this warranty. These items are outlined in
the warranty statement.
By si
g
nin
g
the warranty re
g
istration card you, the new
owner, indicate an understandin
g
of the terms and
conditions of the limited warranty. The warranty
re
g
istration card should be properly completed by the
dealer, si
g
ned by the new owner, and returned to us
within fifteen (15) days after the ori
g
inal purchase in
order to validate the warranty. Be sure to keep the
Owner’s Registration Card for your records.
IMPORTANT:
A
ll 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 re
g
istration
card complete with your name and mailin
g
address in our files so that we can comply with
the law if it should become necessary.
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Transferring the Warranty
A
ll ri
g
hts and terms of the Limited Warranty can be
transferred to subsequent owners of Wellcraft models for
the duration of the ori
g
inal warranty period. To take
advanta
g
e of this pro
g
ram, you must complete a
Warranty Registration Transfer Form found in this
chapter and send it to Wellcraft Marine Corp., Attention
Customer Service Department, 1651 Whitfield Ave.,
Sarasota, FL 34243, within 15 days of the date of resale.
T
he transfer request must be accompanied by a copy o
f
the title/re
g
istration and the transfer fee as determined
by the boat length overall: When contactin
g
Wellcraft Marine, keep in
mind that your problem will most likely be
resolved at the dealership, usin
g
the
dealership’s facilities, equipment, and
personnel.
Wellcraft will confirm, in writin
g
, that the transfer of the
warranty has taken place. After which, the transferee will
be treated as the ori
g
inal purchaser as outlined in the
Wellcraft Limited Warranty Statement.
Warranty Service
A
s the owner, you are responsible for the proper
re
g
istration of your boat at the time of purchase. You
must also follow proper operation procedures and adhere
to the care and maintenance procedures set forth in this
manual. Be sure to read your boat’s warranty, as well as
the information and warranties (provided in your owner’s
portfolio) for ma
j
or components. You are responsible for
notifyin
g
your dealer in writin
g
of any claimed defect
within a reasonable period of time and returnin
g
your
boat to your dealer for service.
Have the following information available:
•HIN (hull identification number)
•Selling dealer’s name and location
•Date of purchase
Servicing dealer (if different from selling
dealer)
•Nature of problem
Names of dealership personnel involved with the
situation
•Record of service performed and approximate
dates.
Construction Standards:
A
ll our boats meet or exceed the construction
standards set by the U.S. Coast Guard and the
A
merican Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC)
concerning:
We recommend that you see your dealer if you
wish to modify factory-installed equipment or add
new equipment. Your dealer is qualified to make
such modifications or additions without placin
g
the
safety or desi
g
n inte
g
rity of your boat at risk and
without invalidating the warranty.
Dealer Responsibilities:
Y
our dealer will complete the pre-delivery checklist
with you when you take delivery of your boat.
A
copy of the checklist is at the end of this section.
Y
our dealer will also provide the followin
g
services:
•Take time to sit with you and review the terms
and the process for registering all warranties.
T
he dealer should also brief you on obtainin
g
warranty service for the boat and ma
j
or
components and introduce you to the Service
Manager.
•Review the pre-delivery service record with you.
T
he service record form must be si
g
ned by you
and the dealer to certify that the work was
performed to your satisfaction and that your
boat is in top-notch condition and that all
components are working properly.
•Navigational lights
•Factory installed fuel systems
•Engine and fuel tank compartment ventilation
•Floatation
•Steering systems
•Backfire flame arresters
It is the boat owner's responsibility to delive
r
the boat to the dealer for warranty service.
A
ll warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized
Wellcraft dealer. Your dealer has been carefully selected
to assist you with your sales and service needs. Your
dealer will be
g
lad to answer any of your questions about
your new boat. The dealer has a direct interest in you as
a customer and wants to see that your are completely
satisfied with your purchase. The dealer is in the best
position to help you and has full support and assistance
from Wellcraft Marine.
Should a problem develop that is related to faulty
workmanship or materials, as stated in the Limited
Warranty, you should contact your Wellcraft dealer to
arrange for the necessary repair. If you are not near your
dealer or another authorized Wellcraft dealer or the dealer
fails to remedy the cause of the problem, then contact
Wellcraft Customer Service by calling
[phone] or by writin
g
.
Wellcraft Marine Corp.
Customer Service Department
1651 Whitfield Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34243
Boat Length Overall Transfer Fee
Up to 21’ $200.00
Over 21’ $300.00
Over 26’ $500.00
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• Sea trial the boat with you and provide a thorou
g
h
orientation on the operation of the boat and its
systems. If requested, provide you with
comprehensive instruction in the operation of your
boat and all its installed systems and components.
Boat Owner Responsibilities:
•Sit down with your dealer and a review the terms
of all warranties. Complete the Wellcraft, en
g
ine
and ma
j
or component warranty re
g
istration cards
and mail them to the manufacturers.
•Fill out the boat information form located in this
manual.
•Inspect the boat at the time of delivery and review
the pre-delivery service record form with your
dealer. The record should be si
g
ned by you when
the orientation is complete and you are satisfied
with the operation of all systems.
•Read the boat and equipment owner’s manuals and
operate the boat and all equipment as instructed.
•Read and follow the en
g
ine manufacturer’s
instructions for initial inspection, break in, and
service.
•Schedule the 20 hour service and make sure all
periodic maintenance is performed as outlined in
the boat, engine, and component owner’s manuals.
•Know your boat and the rules of the road before
you use your boat.
Product Chan
g
es
Dischar
g
e of Oil
Disposal of Plastics & Other Garba
g
e
Plastic refuse dumped in the water can kill fish and
marine wildlife and can foul boat propellers and
coolin
g
water intakes. Other forms of waterborne
g
arba
g
e can litter our beaches and make people
sick. U.S. Coast Guard re
g
ulations prohibit the
dumping of plastic refuse or other
g
arba
g
e mixed
with plastic into the water anywhere, and restrict the
dumpin
g
of other forms of
g
arba
g
e within specified
distances from shore.
Marpol Treaty
Boats 26 feet or lon
g
er must display a si
g
n statin
g
the disposal regulation of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act. The U.S. Coast Guard has
issued these re
g
ulations to implement Annex V o
f
the International Convention for the Prevention o
f
Pollution from Ships, 1973, commonly known as
A
nnex V of the Marpol (Marine Pollution) Treaty
73/78. They apply to all U.S. boats wherever they
operate (except waters under the exclusive
j
urisdiction of a State) and forei
g
n boats operatin
g
in
U.S. waters out to and includin
g
the Exclusive
Economic Zone (200 Miles.) It is important to know
these re
g
ulations and adhere to them.
The regulations require U.S. recreational boaters, i
f
your boat is 26 feet or more in len
g
th, to affix one
or more USCG Trash Dumpin
g
Restrictions placards
to your boat. The placard warns a
g
ainst the
dischar
g
e of plastic and other forms of
g
arba
g
e
within the navigable waters of the United States and
specifies dischar
g
e restrictions beyond the territorial
sea. (The territorial sea
g
enerally ends three nautical
miles from the seashore.) In addition, the placard
must contain the warnin
g
that a person who violates
these requirements is liable to civil ($25,000) and
criminal (imprisonment) penalties. The placard also
must note that State and local re
g
ulations ma
y
further restrict the disposal of garbage.
Operators shall display one or more placards in a
prominent location and in sufficient numbers so they
can be observed and read by crew and passen
g
ers.
T
hese locations mi
g
ht include embarkation points,
food service areas,
g
alleys,
g
arba
g
e handlin
g
spaces
and common deck spaces frequented by crew and
passen
g
ers. We recommend that these placards be
installed on all boats. The placards may be
purchased from local marinas, boat dealerships and
marine equipment suppliers. A special placard is
available for boats operating on the Great Lakes.
Important: Make sure that your dealer checks the
engine alignment durin
g
your boat’s
commissioning and at the 20-hour checkup. The
en
g
ine ali
g
nment check should be performed in
accordance with the recommended procedures as
stated by the en
g
ine manufacturer in your en
g
ine
owner’s manual. Failure to do so could result in
drive train dama
g
e which is not covered under the
warranty.
• We recommend that you reference your en
g
ine
warranty certificate for initial inspection and
service requirements.
Wellcraft is committed to the continuous improvement o
f
our boats. As a result, some of the equipment described in
this manual or pictured in the catalo
g
may chan
g
e or no
longer be available. Wellcraft reserves the ri
g
ht to
chan
g
e standard equipment, optional equipment
and specifications without notice or obligation. I
f
you have questions about the equipment on your Wellcraft,
please contact your dealer or the Wellcraft Customer
Service Department.
T
he Federal Water Pollution Control Act prohibits the
dischar
g
e of oil or oily waste into or upon the
navigable waters of the United States or the waters
of the conti
g
uous zone if such dischar
g
e causes a
film or sheen upon or a discoloration of the surface
of the water or causes a slud
g
e of emulsion beneath
the surface of the water. Violators are sub
j
ect to a
penalty of $5,000.00.
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Important: It is ille
g
al to dischar
g
e waste from your
marine sanitary device (toilet) into the water in most
areas. It is your responsibility to be aware of and adhere
to all local laws concernin
g
waste dischar
g
e. Consult
with the Coast Guard, local marina or your dealer for
additional information.
Note: Some states and localities have le
g
al limits
on speed, noise and trailer specifications.
It is your responsibility to be aware o
f
these laws and limits and to insure that
y
our boat complies. Consult with you
r
local Marine Patrol or local Coast Guard
office.
Registration and Numbering
Federal law requires that all undocumented vessels
equipped with propulsion machinery be re
g
istered in the
State of principal use. A certificate of number will be
issued upon re
g
isterin
g
the boat. These numbers must
be displayed on your boat. The owner/operator of a boat
must carry a valid certificate of number whenever the
boat is in use. When moved to a new State of principal
use, the certificate is valid for 60 days.
In order to be valid, the numbers must be installed to
the proper specifications. Check with your dealer or state
boatin
g
authority for numberin
g
requirements. The
Coast Guard issues the certificate of number in Alaska;
all others are issued by the state.
Insurance
In most States the boat owner is le
g
ally responsible for
dama
g
es or in
j
uries he or someone else operatin
g
the
boat causes. Responsible boaters carry adequate liability
and property dama
g
e insurance for their boat. You should
also protect the boat a
g
ainst physical dama
g
e and theft.
Some States have laws requirin
g
minimum insurance
covera
g
e. Contact your dealer or State boatin
g
authority
for information on the insurance requirements in your
boating area.
Reporting Boating accidents
A
ll boatin
g
accidents must be reported by the operator or
owner of the boat to the proper marine law enforcement
authority for the state in which the accident occurred.
Immediate notification is required if a person dies or
disappears as a result of a recreational boating accident.
If a person dies or there are in
j
uries requirin
g
more than
first aid, a formal report must be filed within 48 hours.
A
formal report must be made within 10 days for
accidents involvin
g
more than $500.00 dama
g
e or the
complete loss of a boat. The 1994 Recreational Boatin
g
A
ct may impose a $1,000.00 civil fine for people who fail
to submit a boating accident report.
A
Boatin
g
Accident Report form is located near the
back of this manual to assist you in reportin
g
an
accident. If you need additional information re
g
ardin
g
accident reportin
g
, please call the Boatin
g
Safety
Hotline, 800-368-5647. If you see a distress si
g
nal, you
must assume it is a real emergency and render
assistance immediately. The master or person in char
g
e
of a boat is obli
g
ated by law to provide assistance to
any individual in dan
g
er at sea. However, you should
not put your boat or crew in a dan
g
erous situation
which exceeds your capabilities or those of your boat.
T
he 1971 Boatin
g
Safety Act
g
rants protection to a
Good Samaritan boater offerin
g
g
ood faith assistance,
and absolves a boater from any civil liability arisin
g
from assistance given.
Required Equipment
U.S. Coast Guard re
g
ulations require certain equipment
on each boat. The Coast Guard also sets minimum safety
standards for vessels and associated equipment. To
meet these standards some of the equipment must be
Coast Guard approved. “Coast Guard Approved
Equipment” has been determined to be in compliance
with USCG specifications and re
g
ulations relatin
g
to
performance, construction, or materials. The equipment
requirements vary accordin
g
to the len
g
th, type of boat,
and the propulsion system. Some of the Coast Guard
equipment is described in the Safety Equipment chapter
of this manual. For a more detailed description, obtain
“
Federal Requirements And Safety Tips For Recreational
Boats” by contacting the Boating Safety Hotline 800-368-
5647, the Coast Guard Office of Boatin
g
Safety at
www.usc
g
boatin
g
.or
g
or your local marine dealer or
retailer.
Some state and local a
g
encies impose similar equipment
requirements on waters that do not fall under Coast
Guard
j
urisdiction. These a
g
encies may also require
additional equipment that is not required by the Coas
t
Guard. Your dealer or local boatin
g
authority can provide
you with additional information for the equipment
requirements for your boating area.
Briefin
g
Passen
g
ers
Before each outing, ensure that at least one passen
g
er
is familiar with the proper operation and safety aspects
of the boat in case of emer
g
ency. Show all passen
g
ers
the location of safety equipment.
Courtesy On-
T
he-Water
•Know the rules of the water and practice them at
all times.
•Be familiar with traffic patterns of the body o
f
water on which you are boating.
•Give fishermen, sailboats (not under power), and
water skiers plenty of room.
•You are responsible for spottin
g
and avoidin
g
swimmers and slow-moving vessels.
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•You are also responsible for dama
g
e caused by your
wake.
•Operate at slow speeds in restricted and con
g
ested
areas.
•Keep a lookout for personal watercraft. They have
the same rights and responsibilities as you do.
•Contact your local or state boatin
g
authorities for
information on boating and safety courses.
•Keep boating safe and fun for everyone!
Recommended Reading
Damford, Don. Anchoring (ISBN 0-
915160-64-1) Seven Seas
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. Boating Skills
and Seamanship. LC74-164688. (illus.) (ISBN 0-
930028-00-7) U.S. Coast Guard.
Bottomley, Tom. Boatman’s Handbook, (Illus.) 316
p. pap. (ISBN 0-688-03925-1, Hearst Marine BK.)
Morrow.
Whiting, John and Bottomley, Tom. Chapman’s Lo
g
and Owner’s Manual. 192 p. (ISBN 0-87851-801-0);
(ISBN 0-686-96737-2) Hearst Bks. Strahm, Vir
g
il.
Does Your Fiberglass Boat Need Repair? LC81-
90093. 46 P. PAP (ISBN 0-9606050-0-2) Strahm.
Chapman, Charles F, and Maloney. E.S. Chapman’s
Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Handlin
g
.
(illus.) 62 p. (ISBN 0-87851-814-2, Pub. by Hearst
Bks); deluxe ed. (ISBN 0- 87851-815-0) Morrow
National Fire Protection Association, Fire Protection
Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft.
(ISBN 0-317- 07388-5, NFPA 302) Natl. Fire Prot.
Brotherton, Miner. Twelve/Volt Bible. Plastic comb.
(ISBN 0-915160-81-1) Seven Seas.
P.O. Box 30423
Raleigh, NC 27617
United States Power Squadron
Education
If you are not an experienced boater, we recommend that
the boat operator and other people that normally
accompanies the operator, enroll in a boatin
g
safety
course. Organizations such as the U.S. Power Squadron,
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, State Boatin
g
A
uthorities and the American Red Cross offer excellent
boatin
g
educational pro
g
rams. These courses are
worthwhile even for experienced boaters to sharpen your
skills or bring you up to date on current rules and
re
g
ulations. They can also help in providin
g
local
navi
g
ational information when movin
g
to a new boatin
g
area. Contact your dealer, State Boatin
g
Authority or the
Boating Safety Hotline, 800-368-5647 for further
information on boating safety courses.
Contacts
A
merican Red Cross (For local address consult the
telephone directory)
Boat U.S. Foundation for Boatin
g
Safety Hotline
800-336-BOAT
800-245-BOAT (in Virginia)
Coast Guard Boating Safety Hotline and Office of
Boating Safety
800-368-5647
www.uscgboating.org
Skippers Course GPO
Superintendent of documents
Washington, DC 20012
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
Local Flotilla or contact appropriate Coast Guard
District Headquarters
United States Coast Guard Headquarters
202-512-1800
202-512-2250 (fax)
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Warranty Registration Transfer Request
Original Owner Name & Address: _________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Original Date of Purchase: _________________________________________________________
Hull Identification Number: _________________________________________________________
Boat Model: _________________________________________________________
Selling Dealer: _________________________________________________________
Name & address of second purchaser: _________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Telephone Number: _________________________________________________________________
Date of Purchase: _________________________________________________________________
2003 Model year and newer transfer fees:
16’ - 21’ boats $200.00
22’ - 26’ boats $300.00
27’ - and up boats $500.00
The remainder term of the Wellcraft warranty may be transferred to a new owner upon written request. The transfer must occur within five (5) years
of the original retail sale. The warranty may only be transferred once.Written inspection by a current Wellcraft dealer or an authorized Wellcraft
representative must accompany Warranty Transfer Application form below. The Warranty Transfer Application must be received by Wellcraft within
15 days of purchase by the Second Retail Purchaser. Please complete the application, and return with payment made payable to Wellcraft to the
address shown below. The request must be accompanied by copy of the title/registration, warranty registration transfer request form
completed in its entirety.
This warranty registration request, if accepted, transfers the warranty coverage remaining on the boat to the second purchaser.
Acceptance of the request does not create any additional warranties or obligation on Wellcraft.
To be completed by Dealer or Authorized Representative:
Boat Transfer Inspection Date: ____________________ Inspected By: ____________________________
Condition: Exterior ________________________ Mechanical ____________________________
Interior ________________________ Overall Condition ________________________
To be completed by Manufacturer:
Warranty Expiration Date: _____________________________________________
Wellcraft Authorized Acceptance Date: _____________________________________________
Wellcraft Authorized Signature: _____________________________________________
Mail to: Wellcraft, 1651 Whitfield Ave., Sarasota, FL 34243, Attn: Customer Service
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1
PROPULSION SYSTEM
1.1 General
1.2 Drive System Corrosion
1.3 Engine Lubrication
1.4 Engine Cooling System
1.5 Propellers
1.6 Performance Issues and Propellers
1.7 Engine Instrumentation
Chapter 2
HELM CONTROL SYSTEMS
2.1 General
2.2 Engine Controls
2.3 Neutral Safety Switch
2.4 Engine Power Tilt and Trim
2.5 Engine Stop Switch
2.6 Steering System
2.7 Control Systems Maintenance
Chapter 3
FUEL SYSTEM
3.1 General
3.2 Engine Fuel Supply System
3.3 Fueling Instructions
3.4 Fuel System Maintenance
Chapter 4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
4.1 General
4.2 12-Volt System
4.3 12-Volt Accessory Switch Panel
Chapter 5
DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
5.1 General
5.2 Bilge Drainage
5.3 Drainage System Maintenance
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Chapter 6
VENTILATION SYSTEM
6.1 Head Compartment Ventilation
6.2 Carbon Monoxide & Proper Ventilation
6.3 Maintenance
Chapter 7
EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
7.1 Deck
7.2 Hull
7.3 Cockpit
Equipment Layout
Chapter 8
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
8.1 Self
8.2 Required Safety Equipment
8.3 First Aid
Chapter 9
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
9.1 General
9.2 Required Safety Equipment
9.3 First Aid
9.4 Additional Safety Equipment
9.5 Safety Labels
Capacity Labels
Chapter 10
OPERATION
10.1 General
10.2 Rules of the Road
10.3 Pre-Cruise Check
10.4 Operating Your Boat
10.5 Docking, Anchoring and Mooring
10.6 Controls, Steering or Propulsion
System Failure
10.7 Collision
10.8 Grounding, Towing and Rendering
Assistance
10.9 Flooding, or Capsizing
10.10 Fishing
10.11 Man Overboard
10.12 Trash Disposal
10.13 Trailering Your Boat
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Chapter 11
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
11.1 Exterior Hull and Deck
11.2 Upholstery, Canvas and Enclosure
11.3 Bilge and Engine Compartment
11.4 Engine and Fuel
11.5 Drainage System
Chapter 12
SEASONAL MAINTENANCE
12.1 Lay-Up and Storage
11.1 Winterizing
11.2 Recommisioning
Appendix A
Schematics
Wire Color Codes
Appendix B
Inspection / Service Checklist
Maintenance Log
Appendix C
Float Plan
Appendix D
Boat Accident Report
Appendix E
Glossary of Terms
Appendix F
Troubleshooting Guide
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Chapter 1:
PROPULSION SYSTEM
1.1 General
Y
our Wellcraft is desi
g
ned to be powered with 2-cycle or
4-cycle outboard motors. Each manufacturer of the
various outboard motors provides an owner’s information
manual with its product. It is important that you read the
manual very carefully and become familiar with the proper
care and operation of the en
g
ine and drive system.
A
warranty re
g
istration card has been furnished with each
new engine and can be located in the en
g
ine owner’s
manual. All information requested on this card should be
filled out completely by the dealer and purchaser and then
returned to the respective en
g
ine manufacturer as soon
as possible.
1.2 Drive System Corrosion
Each outboard motor is a complete drive system with the
g
ear case bein
g
j
ust forward of the propeller and
connected to the power head with a vertical drive shaft.
A
ll en
g
ines require some maintenance. Routine
maintenance recommended for your en
g
ine is outlined in
the en
g
ine owner’s manual. Routine maintenance is
normally the primary concern unless the boat is to be
kept in saltwater for extended periods of time. Then the
main concerns are marine
g
rowth and
g
alvanic
corrosion.
Marine
g
rowth occurs when components are left in the
water for extended periods and can cause poor
performance or permanent dama
g
e to the exposed
components. The type of
g
rowth and how quickly it
occurs is relative to the water conditions in your boatin
g
area. Water temperature, pollution, current, etc. can
have an effect on marine growth.
Galvanic corrosion is the corrosion process occurrin
g
when different metals are submer
g
ed in an
electrolyte. Seawater is an electrolyte and
submerged engine components must be properly
protected. Outboard motors are equipped with
sacrificial anodes to prevent
g
alvanic corrosion
problems. The anodes must be monitored and
replaced as necessary. For locations and
maintenance, please refer to the en
g
ine owner’s
manual.
When leavin
g
the boat in the water, tilt the motors
as hi
g
h as possible. This will decrease the risk o
f
marine
g
rowth around the coolin
g
inlets, propeller
and exhaust ports and dama
g
e from
g
alvanic
corrosion.
1.3 Engine Lubrication
2-cycle outboard motors are lubricated by a variable
ratio oil in
j
ection system. The oil tanks are mounted
in the stern bil
g
e and accessed throu
g
h a hatch in
the cockpit sole. They are filled throu
g
h fill fittin
g
s in
the top of each tank. Each oil fill is opened by
turnin
g
it counter clockwise. After fillin
g
tank, ti
g
hten
the fill by turning it clockwise until it is snug.
Note: Do not over ti
g
hten the oil fill cap. I
f
the cap is over ti
g
htened, it could be dama
g
ed
allowing oil to leak out of the tank or water to
contaminate the oil system.
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