Wellcraft 195 BAY User manual

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FISHBOAT
Owner’s Manual
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Rev. 10/03

Introduction .......................................i
General Information ........................1-1
YOU AND YOUR NEW BOAT ....................1-1
BOATING LAWS AND REGULATIONS ........1-6
RECOMMENDED READING.....................1-7
PRE-DELIVERY CHECKLIST.....................1-9
SERVICE/MAINTENANCE LOG ..............1-10
BOAT DATA SHEET...............................1-11
FUEL LOG...........................................1-12
FLOAT PLAN........................................1-13
WARRANTY REGISTRATION TRANSFER..1-14
Boating Safety................................2-1
ADVISORY STATEMENTS........................2-1
HAZARD COMMUNICATION ....................2-1
SAFE BOATING RECOMMENDATIONS ......2-1
SAFETY EQUIPMENT..............................2-2
SAFE BOATING COURSES ......................2-5
DRUGS AND ALCOHOL ..........................2-5
SAFE OPERATION..................................2-5
CARBON MONOXIDE AND BOATING ........2-6
WATER SPORTS ....................................2-8
RULES OF THE ROAD ............................2-9
GENERAL RULES OF SEAMANSHIP.......2-11
NAVIGATIONAL AIDS CHART .................2-14
Specifications and Layout ...............3-1
SPECIFICATIONS...................................3-1
SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS ..................3-13
Boat Equipment..............................4-1
12-VOLT DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM..........4-1
SWITCHES ...........................................4-3
AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .......................4-4
MAIN ELECTRICAL PANEL ......................4-6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART .............4-8
FRESH WATER SYSTEM .........................4-9
WATER SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING....4-11
WASTE SYSTEMS ...............................4-12
AUTOMATIC BILGE PUMP.....................4-12
SEACOCKS.........................................4-13
RAW WATER SYSTEM ..........................4-13
BILGE BLOWER...................................4-14
ALCOHOL STOVE.................................4-14
MARINE STEREO.................................4-14
VHF RADIO .........................................4-14
NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT .....................4-14
FUEL SYSTEM ....................................4-15
ENGINE MULTI-FUNCTION
ALARM GAUGE..............................4-15
ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM..................4-15
REFRIGERATOR...................................4-15
AIR CONDITIONING .............................4-16
Controls and Indicators...................5-1
INSTRUMENTATION ...............................5-1
STEERING ............................................5-2
SHIFT/THROTTLE CONTROL...................5-3
POWER TRIM/TILT OPERATION ...............5-5
Trailering........................................6-1
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING...........6-1
WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION .........................6-1
HITCH..................................................6-1
SAFETY CHAINS....................................6-2
TRAILERING GUIDELINES.......................6-2
BACKING A TRAILER..............................6-3
LAUNCHING GUIDELINES.......................6-3
LOADING YOUR BOAT
ON THE TRAILER .............................6-4
Pre-launch and Underway ................7-1
LAUNCH AND CRUISE CHECKLIST..........7-1
FUELING ..............................................7-2
LOADING PASSENGERS AND GEAR ........7-3
STARTING PROCEDURES .......................7-3
MANEUVERING .....................................7-4
ACCELERATION.....................................7-5
TRIMMING YOUR BOAT..........................7-5
ANCHORING .........................................7-8
NAVIGATION LIGHTS..............................7-8
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS.....................7-9
REACTING TO EMERGENCIES...............7-10
ADDITIONAL UNDERWAY INFORMATION...7-12
RETURNING TO SHORE .......................7-12
Winterization and Commissioning....8-1
LIFTING THE BOAT.................................8-1
PREPARATION FOR STORAGE .................8-1
ENGINE, SYSTEMS & COMPONENTS ......8-2
STORAGE ON TRAILER...........................8-4
RECOMMISSIONING THE
BOAT AFTER STORAGE.....................8-4
General Maintenance......................9-1
SERVICE SCHEDULE .............................9-1
SALTWATER CORROSION .......................9-2
BOTTOM MAINTENANCE........................9-2
PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROLYSIS ....9-2
DECK AND HULL CARE..........................9-3
FIBERGLASS REPAIR .............................9-4
HARDWARE AND FITTINGS.....................9-4
UPHOLSTERY .......................................9-5
INTERIOR FABRICS................................9-5
WINDSHIELDS AND WINDOWS...............9-5
CARPETING ..........................................9-5
CANVAS ...............................................9-5
Nautical Glossary .........................10-1
Table of Contents

Congratulations on your ne w boat purchase and
welcome to our 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 your guide for safe operation as
well as under standing your boat’ s systems and
equipment. It has been written for the beginning
boater but experienced boater s will find helpful
information as w ell. Be sure to read the con-
tents thoroughly .
The popularity of boating and other w ater sports
has grown tremendously in the past fe w years.
Because of this, safety is an impor tant issue for
everyone who shares our w aterways.
Remember that along with the freedom and exhil-
aration of boating comes the responsibility that
you have for the safety of your passenger s and
the other boater s who share the w ater with you.
Throughout this manual, specific precautions and
symbols identify safety-related infor mation. Be
sure to pa y close attention to them.
This symbol means “pa y attention!” Here
is important information for your safety . If
you don’t follow these instr uctions, you
can damage your boat, hur t yourself or
someone else or , even worse, have a
fatal accident.
The precautions in this manual can’ t and don’ t
cover every boating situation. If a specific
method or procedure is not recommended, you
must make sure that what you do is safe for you
and others. Always use common sense when
boating! Remember too that e very safe boating
excursion is a happ y experience.
We’d also lik e to remind you to be kind to our
environment while you’ re boating. Don’t throw
garbage and other refuse o verboard. And do
your best to k eep harmful compounds lik e gaso-
line and antifreeze out of the w ater.
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Introduction
!
This symbol and signal word indicate a
potentially hazardous situation. If you
ignore this safety message, property
damage or minor or moderate per-
sonal injury MAY or CAN result.
CAUTION
!
This symbol and signal word indicate a
potential hazard. If you ignore this
safety message, serious injury or
death CAN result.
WARNING
!
This symbol and signal word indicate
an immediate hazard. If you ignore this
safety message, serious personal
injury or death WILL result.
DANGER
!
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 infor mation on its operation and
maintenance. Please read it carefully and familiarize your self with the craft before using it.
If this is your fir st craft, or if you are changing to a type of craft you are not familiar with, for your own
comfort and safety , please ensure that you obtain handling and operating experience before “assum-
ing command” of the craft. Y our dealer or national sailing federation or y acht club will be pleased to
advise you of local sea schools and competent instr uctors.
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SECURE PLA CE, AND HAND IT O VER TO THE NEW O WNER WHEN YOU
SELL THE CRAFT .

This manual has been compiled to help you to
operate your boat with safety and pleasure. It
contains details of the vessel, the equipment
supplied or fitted, its systems and infor mation
on its operation and maintenance. Please read
it carefully, and familiarize your self with the boat
before using it.
If this is your fir st boat or if you are changing to
a type of boat you are not familiar with, for your
own comfort and safety , please ensure that you
obtain handling and operation experience before
“assuming command” of the boat. Y our dealer,
or U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliar y or y acht club will
be pleased to advise you of local sea schools,
or competent instr uctors.
YOU AND YOUR NEW BOAT
Congratulations on your ne w boat and w elcome
to the W ellcraft family. We want you to receive
the most enjo yment possible from your ne w
boat, and the more you know about it, the eas-
ier that will be.
It is impor tant that you tak e the time to read
this entire manual prior to taking your boat out
for the fir st time. Also read all literature sup-
plied with your boat b y the manufacturer s of the
various components and accessories which are
used on your boat. In par ticular, you w ant to
become familiar with operating your engine. This
owner’s manual does not super sede or change
any of the original manufacturer s’ specifica-
tions, operation or maintenance instr uctions.
If you are ne w to boating , you may not be famil-
iar with some common boating ter ms. Figure
1.1 lists some of these ter ms and identifies
their meaning in relation to a typical boat.
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General Information – 1
STERN
FREEBOARD
DRAFT
GUNWALE BOW
WATERLINE
HELM
STARBOARD
SIDE
PORT
SIDE
BEAM
LENGTH OVERALL (LOA)
TRANSOM
AFT FORWARD
COCKPIT
KEEL
PROPELLER
BRIDGE
CLEARANCE
FIGURE 1.1 TERMINOLOGY

Review and train your self and your family in
safety, emergency and operating procedures.
Pay close attention to all highlighted safety
warnings, cautions and hazards, and remember
that along with the freedom and fun of a pow er-
boat, comes the responsibility for the safety of
your passenger s, other boater s and the en viron-
ment which w e all share. W e recommend that
you read the boating literature published b y your
state boating agency and the U.S. Coast Guard.
Other suggested reading can be found at the
end of this section.
Also, take the time to know your boat. Look it
over, walk around in it, locate the different com-
ponents, gauges, and operating equipment and
figure out how to use them before you go out on
the water. This familiarity allows for a much
safer and smoother boating experience.
CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
All our boats meet or exceed the constr uction
standards set b y the U.S. Coast Guard and the
American Boat and Y acht Council (ABYC) con-
cerning:
• Navigational lights
• Factory installed fuel systems
• Engine and fuel tank compar tment
ventilation
• Flotation
• Steering systems
• Backfire flame ar resters
We recommend that you see your dealer if you
wish to modify factor y-installed equipment or
add new equipment. Y our dealer is qualified to
make such modifications or additions without
placing the safety or design integrity of your boat
at risk and without in validating the warranty.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Boat Owner
1. Sign the w arranty registration card including
your address and the boat and hull serial
numbers and mail it to us.
2. Inspect the boat at the time of deliver y to
verify that all systems and components are
operating safely and acceptably . Read all
manuals and instr uctions.
3. Operate all equipment in compliance with
the manufacturer’s instr uctions.
4. Review the pre-deliver y checklist for the boat
and engine with your dealer when you tak e
delivery.
5. Schedule your 20-hour boat and engine
checkup with your dealer .
6. Know your boat and the r ules of the road
before you use your boat.
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IMPORTANT: Make sure that your dealer checks
the engine alignment during your boat’ s 20-hour
checkup. The engine alignment check should be
performed in accordance with the recommended
procedures as stated b y the engine manufac-
turer in your engine owner’ s manual. F ailure to
do so could result in drive train damage which is
not covered under the w arranty.
7. We recommend that you reference your
engine warranty certificate for initial inspec-
tion and ser vice requirements.
8. Perform or provide for the scheduled mainte-
nance checks outlined in this manual and
all related ser vice guides and manuals.
Along with boating , comes responsibility .
Responsibility for safety , boating la ws, and the
environment. Please think about the future of
our waterways, oceans and marine life while
you’re out enjo ying them and tak e all necessar y
measures to help protect what natural habitats
we have left. K eeping our waterways and marine
habitats free from debris, and showing consider-
ation for the creatures who thrive in these
environments are some w ays you can help
assure the pleasure of boating for year s to
come.
The operator is also responsible for complying
with the following procedures and operational
requirements:
• State registration
• Insurance
• Warranty registration
• Warranty terms and conditions
• Rules of the road
• Break-in procedure
• Proper maintenance of the boat and its sys-
tems
• Safety equipment
• Safety training of passenger s and cre w
• Knowledge of boat systems
• Seaworthiness/operational inspection
• Safe operating practices
• Avoiding use of dr ugs/alcohol
• Environmental regulations
• Accident repor ts
Dealer
Your dealer will complete the pre-deliver y check-
list with you when you tak e delivery of your boat.
A copy of the checklist is at the end of this sec-
tion. Your dealer will also pro vide the following
services:
1. Sign the checklist to cer tify that your boat is
in top-notch condition and that all compo-
nents are wor king properly.
2. Discuss the ter ms of all w arranties and
emphasize the impor tance of registering
each warranty with the manufacturer .
3. Explain the proper procedures for obtaining
warranty ser vice.
4. If requested, pro vide you with comprehen-
sive instruction in the operation of your boat
and all its installed systems and compo-
nents.
WARRANTY
The Limited W arranty, in its entirety , appears on
the warranty registration card and is included at
the end of this chapter . We have made e very
effort to simplify our w arranty so that it ma y be
easily understood. However, if you ha ve any
questions regarding the w arranty please don’ t
hesitate to contact us.
Wellcraft Marine Cor p.
Attn: Customer Ser vice
1651 Whitfield A venue
Sarasota, FL 34243
Phone: [phone]
NOTE: There are items which are not covered by
this warranty, including:
• Incidental and consequential damages (stor-
age charges, telephone or rental charges of
any type, incon venience or loss of time or
income.)
• Damage caused b y neglect, lack of mainte-
nance, accident, abnor mal operation,
improper installation or ser vice.
• Haul-out, launch and towing charges.
• Transpor tation charges and/or tra vel time to
and from a repair facility .
• Travel time to customer’ s home or marina.
• Service requested b y customer other than
that necessar y to satisfy the w arranty obli-
gation.
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• Oils, lubricants or fluids used in nor mal
maintenance.
• Air freight, next-da y or second-da y air, or an y
special delivery fees unless pre-appro ved.
• Gelcoat cracking, yellowing, crazing or blis-
tering, plexiglas, can vas, vinyl or tape
unless noted on equipment check off list at
time of deliver y.
• Engines, drive trains, controls, props, batter-
ies, or other equipment or accessories
carrying their own individual w arranties.
• It is impor tant to note that on man y of the
components in our boats, i.e. sto ves, refrig-
erators, generators, trim tabs, etc., the
warranties are extended b y the component
manufacturer. (Most component manufactur-
ers repair or replace the defective
component if it is retur ned to them.) The
customer is responsible for all tra vel time,
freight, or postage costs. W e will pa y for the
cost to remo ve and replace the component.
• Engines, parts or accessories not installed
by Wellcraft Marine Cor p.
• Plexiglas windscreen breakage, rainw ater
leakage through con vertible tops, minor gel-
coat discoloration, cracks, crazing , or air
voids.
• Windshield and can vas top leakage: A cer-
tain amount of leakage can occur at the
fastener s and at the stitching .
• Minor gelcoat discoloration or chalking ma y
occur if regular w ashing and w axing has
been neglected. Proper care of the gelcoat
finish is the responsibility of the owner .
• Hull blisters that for m below the w aterline:
Osmosis blistering is not co vered by our lim-
ited warranty. The phenomenon is most
likely to occur in w arm, fresh water. However,
it can also occur in saltw ater. Any boat left
in the water for any period of time is suscep-
tible. Nearly all the marine bottom paint
manufacturers today offer coatings that help
protect the hull against osmosis blistering .
We highly recommend that you add a pro-
tective coating to your hull.
• Normal deterioration, i.e. w ear, tear, or cor-
rosion of hard ware, vinyl tops, vin yl and
fabric upholster y, plastic, metal, wood, or
trim tape.
• Hardware: Metal hard ware that has r usted
or pitted will not be replaced under w arranty.
You should k eep this hard ware clean and
wiped down with a light oil (WD40).
• Vinyl tops: W ellcraft does not w arrant dam-
age that might occur when a boat is being
towed on a trailer with the top up, and does
not warrant shrinkage, milde w, or other nor-
mal deterioration.
• Any boat used for commercial pur poses:
This includes boats used for char ter pur-
poses or time-share.
• Any defect caused b y failure of the customer
to provide reasonable care and maintenance.
By signing the w arranty registration card you,
the new owner, indicate an under standing of the
terms and conditions of the Limited W arranty.
The warranty registration card should be prop-
erly completed b y the dealer, signed b y the ne w
owner, and retur ned to us within fifteen (15)
days after the original purchase in order to vali-
date the w arranty. Be sure to k eep the Owner’s
Registration Card for your records.
All boat manufacturers are required by The Fed-
eral 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.” In order for us to comply
with that law, if it becomes necessary, it is
essential that your warranty registration card
with the owner’s name, address, and boat serial
number be completed and mailed to Wellcraft
Marine, 1651 Whitfield Ave., Sarasota, Florida
34243.
The limited w arranty for your boat is transferable
and can be extended to the next purchaser for
the remainder of the w arranty period b y notifying
Wellcraft Marine in writing within 15 da ys of the
transfer, by using the w arranty registration trans-
fer form found at the end of this chapter . The
transfer request must be accompanied b y a copy
of the title/registration and the transfer fee as
determined by the boat length o verall:
BOAT LENGTH O VERALL TRANSFER FEE
Up to 21' $200.00
Over 21' to 26' $300.00
Over 26' $500.00
WARRANTY SERVICE
As the owner, you are responsible for the proper
registration of your boat at the time of pur-
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chase. You must also follow proper operation
procedures and adhere to the care and mainte-
nance procedures set for th in this manual. Be
sure to read your boat’ s warranty, as well as the
information and w arranties (provided in your
owner’s portfolio) for major components. Y ou
are responsible for notifying your dealer in writ-
ing of an y claimed defect within a reasonable
period of time and retur ning your boat to your
dealer for ser vice.
Your dealer has been carefully selected to
assist you with your sales and ser vice needs.
Your dealer will be glad to answ er any of your
questions about your ne w boat. The dealer has
a direct interest in you as a customer and w ants
to see that you are completely satisfied with
your purchase. The dealer is in the best position
to help you and has full suppor t and assistance
from Wellcraft Marine.
If, for an y reason, you are dissatisfied with the
services performed by your dealer , we suggest
that you discuss the matter with the ser vice
manager. The ser vice manager is responsible for
the quality of ser vice being perfor med and has a
direct interest in your satisfaction. If the matter
is complicated and cannot be resolved to your
satisfaction by the ser vice manager, we suggest
that you talk to the general manager or owner . In
most cases a compromise can be reached.
If the matter cannot be resolved b y the dealer-
ship to your satisfaction, contact the W ellcraft
Marine Customer Ser vice Department by calling
[phone] or b y writing to:
Wellcraft Marine Cor p.
Customer Ser vice Depar tment
1651 Whitfield A venue
Sarasota, FL 34243
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 dealer ship personnel involved
with the situation
• Record of ser vice performed and approxi-
mate dates
When contacting W ellcraft Marine, k eep in
mind that your problem will most lik ely be
resolved at the dealer ship, using the dealer-
ship’s facilities, equipment, and per sonnel.
OWNER’S PORTFOLIO
Some manufacturers of components such as the
engine and AM/FM stereo supply their own
instruction manuals which are included in your
water-resistant “Impor tant Ship’s Papers.” The
information in the component instr uction manu-
als may be different from the infor mation in this
manual because of product impro vements. If you
notice a discrepancy , ALWAYS FOLLOW THE
INSTRUCTIONS IN THE SUPPLIER'S MANUAL.
Additionally, the supplier s of these products
maintain their own manufacturer’ s warranty and
service facilities. T o register your owner ship, fill
out and mail each w arranty card. Use your
Owner’s Portfolio to retain instr uctions and data
on additional equipment or accessories installed
after deliver y.
IMPORTANT: Operation, maintenance and
safety information is outlined b y the manufac-
turer of most installed equipment. Proper ly
operating and maintaining the equipment on
your boat will help you to enjo y many years of
SAFE boating .
OWNER’S LOGS AND RECORDS
At the end of this chapter are se veral forms
which you will find ver y helpful.
Use the Boat Data Record to record all impor-
tant information about your boats and the major
components installed. After you ha ve entered all
the data, remo ve this for m from your Owner’ s
Manual and store in a safe place. Do not keep
this for m aboard your boat.
The Float Plan provides a record of your desti-
nation, departure and retur n times, boat
description, passenger list, and other infor ma-
tion about the trip you ha ve planned. At the
bottom of the for m is space for listing emer-
gency telephone number s in case your retur n is
delayed past the expected time. It also has
space for indicating infor mation about the per-
son filing this repor t. Leave the completed for m
ashore with a responsible per son. We recom-
mend you make several copies of this for m each
boating season to assure an ample supply .
The Fuel Log is a handy w ay to record infor ma-
tion covering engine hour s, fuel consumption,
miles traveled, as w ell as RPM (re volutions per
minutes), Average mph (miles per hour), and
gph (gallons per hour).
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The Service/Maintenance Log provides a
record of maintenance wor k completed on your
boat, the date of completion and the engine
hour reading. This log will also help you identify
the frequency of routine maintenance wor k,
such as engine oil changes. If you should
decide to sell your boat, it will demonstrate to
prospective buyers that you ha ve done a good
job of taking care of your boat.
BOATING LAWS AND REGULATIONS
The U.S. Coast Guard is the authority of the
waterways; they are there to help the boating
public. State boating regulations are enforced
by local authorities. Y ou are subject to marine
traffic laws and “Rules of the Road” for both
federal and state w aterways; you must stop if
signaled to do so b y enforcement officer s, and
permit to be boarded if ask ed.
There are man y pamphlets, prepared b y the
Coast Guard, a vailable to you. These pamphlets
explain “Rules of the Road, ” signal lights,
buoys, safety, international and inland regula-
tions and other infor mation which goes be yond
the scope of this manual. F or more infor mation
contact your local U.S. Coast Guard Unit or call
the Coast Guard Boating Safety Hotline at 1-
800-368-5647.
BOAT OWNER REGISTRATION
Federal and state la ws require that e very boat
equipped with propulsion machiner y of an y type
must be registered in the primar y state of
usage. Registration number s and validation
stickers must be displa yed on the boat accord-
ing to regulations. In most states, this means
registration with the designated state agency . In
a few jurisdictions, the Coast Guard retains reg-
istration authority. Your dealer will either supply
registration forms or tell you where the y may be
obtained. The registration agency will issue you
a certificate that must be car ried on board when
the boat is in use. Some states require addi-
tional registration when an out of state boat is
used within their boundaries.
Your boat has a hull identification number on
the starboard side of the hull. Figure 1.2 shows
a typical identification number . Use this hull
identification number for registration and to
identify your boat for w arranty ser vice.
INSURANCE
In most states, the boat owner is legally respon-
sible for damages or injuries he or she causes,
even if someone else is operating the boat at
the time of the accident. Common sense dic-
tates that you car ry adequate per sonal liability
and property damage insurance on your boat,
just as you would on an automobile. Y ou should
also protect your in vestment by insuring your
boat against ph ysical damage or theft.
ACCIDENT REPORTING
The operator of the boat is responsible for filing
a report with the appropriate authorities. In gen-
eral, reports are necessar y for accidents
involving loss of life, injur y, or damage o ver
$500. In the case of accidents with repor table
injuries or death, a for mal report is required
within 48 hour s. If only proper ty damage is
involved, a repor t must be made within ten
days. The 1994 Recreational Boating Act ma y
impose a $1,000 civil fine for people who fail to
submit a boating accident repor t. Ask your
insurance agent for more infor mation.
If you see a distress signal, you must assume it
is a real emergency and render assistance
immediately. The master or per son in charge of
a boat is obligated b y law to pro vide assistance
to any individual in danger at sea. How ever, you
should not put your boat or cre w in a dangerous
situation which exceeds your capabilities or
those of your boat. The 1971 Boating Safety Act
grants protection to a Good Samaritan boater
offering good faith assistance, and absolves a
boater from an y civil liability arising from assis-
tance given.
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HIN
(LOCATION MAY VARY,
HIN MAY BE LOCATED
ON STARBOARD HULL
SIDE)
WEL XX XXX J3 94
MODEL YEAR
MONTH/YEAR OF MANUFACTURING
SERIAL NUMBER
MODEL DESIGNATOR
MANUFACTURER'S I.D. CODE
FIGURE 1.2 HIN

DISCHARGE OF OIL
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act prohibits
the discharge of oil or oily w aste into or upon
the navigable waters of the United States or the
waters of the contiguous zone if such discharge
causes a film or sheen upon or a discoloration
of the surface of the w ater or causes a sludge
or emulsion beneath the surface of the w ater.
Violators are subject to a penalty of $5,000.
DISPOSAL OF PLASTICS
& OTHER GARBAGE
Plastic refuse dumped in the w ater can kill fish
and marine wildlife and can foul boat propeller s
and cooling w ater intakes. Other for ms of w ater-
borne garbage can litter our beaches and mak e
people sick. U.S. Coast Guard regulations pro-
hibit the dumping of plastic refuse or other
garbage mixed with plastic into the w ater any-
where, and restrict the dumping of other for ms of
garbage within specified distances from shore.
MARPOL TREATY
Boats 26 feet or longer must displa y a sign stat-
ing the disposal regulations of the F ederal
Water Pollution Control Act. The U.S. Coast
Guard has issued these regulations to imple-
ment Annex V of the Inter national Convention
for the Pre vention of P ollution from Ships,
1973, commonly known as Annex V of the MAR-
POL (Marine P ollution) Treaty 73/78. The y apply
to all U.S. boats where ver they operate (except
waters under the exclusive jurisdiction of a
State) and foreign boats operating in U.S.
waters out to and including the Exclusive Eco-
nomic Zone (200 miles). It is impor tant to know
these regulations and adhere to them.
The regulations require U.S. recreational
boaters, if your boat is 26 feet or more in length,
to affix one or more USCG T rash Dumping
Restrictions placards to your boat. The placard
warns against the discharge of plastic and other
forms of garbage within the na vigable waters of
the United States and specify discharge restric-
tions beyond the ter ritorial sea. (The ter ritorial
sea generally ends three nautical miles from the
seashore.) In addition, the placard must contain
the warning that a per son who violates these
requirements is liable to civil ($25,000) and
criminal (imprisonment) penalties. The placard
also must note that State and local regulations
may further restrict the disposal of garbage.
Operators shall displa y one or more placards in
a prominent location and in sufficient number s
so they can be obser ved and read b y crew and
passenger s. These locations might include
embarkation points, food ser vice areas, galle ys,
garbage handling spaces and common deck
spaces frequented b y crew and passenger s. We
recommend that these placards be installed on
all boats. The placards ma y be purchased from
local marinas, boat dealer ships and marine
equipment suppliers. A special placard is a vail-
able for boats operating on the Great Lak es.
IMPORTANT: It is illegal to discharge w aste from
your marine sanitar y device (toilet) into the w ater
in most areas. It is your responsibility to be a ware
of and adhere to all local la ws concerning waste
discharge. Consult with the Coast Guard, local
marina or your dealer for additional infor mation.
NOTE: Some states and localities ha ve legal
limits on speed, noise and trailer specifications.
It is your responsibility to be a ware of these
laws and limits and to insure that your boat
(and trailer) comply . Consult with your local
Marine Patrol or local Coast Guard office.
RECOMMENDED READING
Damford, Don. Anchoring.
(ISBN 0-915160-64-1). Se ven Seas.
United States Coast Guard Auxiliar y. 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, Hear st
Marine Bk.). Mor row.
Whiting, John and Bottomle y, Tom. Chapman’s
Log and Owner’s Manual. 192 p. (ISBN 0-87851-
801-0); (ISBN 0-686-96737-2). Hear st Bks.
Strahm, Virgil. Does Your Fiberglass Boat Need
Repair? LC81-90093. (illus.). 46 p. pap (ISBN
0-9606050-0-2). Strahm.
Chapman, Charles F. and Malone y. E.S. Chap-
man’s Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat
Handling. (illus.) 62 p. (ISBN 0-87851-814-2,
Pub. by Hearst Bks.); deluxe ed. (ISBN 0-87851-
815-0). Mor row
National Fire Protection Association. Fire Protec-
tion Standard for Pleasure and Commercial
Motor Craft. (ISBN 0-317-07388-5, NFP A 302).
Natl. Fire Prot.
Brotherton, Miner. Twelve-Volt Bible. Plastic
comb. (ISBN 0-915160-81-1). Se ven Seas.
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CONTACTS
Education programs are sponsored b y publica-
tions and organizations such as the U.S. P ower
Squadron, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliar y and The
American Red Cross. See your dealer about
special courses available in your area. F or
detailed infor mation contact:
American Red Cross (F or local address consult
the telephone director y).
Boat U.S. F oundation for Boating Safety Hotline
1-800-336-BOAT
1-800-245-BOAT (in V irginia)
Coast Guard Boating Safety Hotline
1-800-368-5647
Skippers Cour se
GPO Superintendent of Documents
Washington, DC 20012
United States Coast Guard Auxiliar y
Local Flotilla or contact appropriate Coast Guard
District Headquar ters
United States Coast Guard Headquar ters
202-512-1800
202-512-2250 (fax)
United States P ower Squadron
P.O. Box 30423
Raleigh, NC 27617
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Wellcraft, warrants to you, the first North American retail purchaser of this 2004
model year boat, that it will repair or replace defects in materials or workman-
ship it finds to its satisfaction to occur within the applicable warranty periods,
subject to the what “This Warranty Does Not Cover” section set forth below.
For boats sold at retail more than twelve (12) months after delivery at the deal-
ership, you will be entitled only to the coverage as stated in the Wellcraft
Limited Warranty–Level II. See your Wellcraft dealer for a copy. All other terms
and conditions of this warranty will apply. All warranties run concurrently from
the date of delivery to you.
Defects in non-structural parts and components: One (1) year Warranty Period.
Defects in structural components of the deck and liner: Five (5) year
Warranty Period.
Defects in structural components of the hull, stringer and transom (all models
except Wellcraft 330, 350, 390, or 400 Coastal models): Ten (10) year War-
ranty Period.
Defects in structural components of the hull, stringer and transom (Wellcraft
330, 350, 390, or 400 Coastal models only): Five (5) year Warranty Period.
Your sole and exclusive remedy is the repair or replacement, at Wellcraft’s
sole option, of parts and components covered by this warranty.
This Wellcraft boat, including any alleged defective part, must be returned to
an authorized Wellcraft dealer within the applicable warranty period to obtain
warranty service. The Wellcraft dealer will carry out the warranty procedures
on the owner’s behalf. All warranty work will be performed at an authorized
dealer, at the Wellcraft factory, or at another repair facility that Wellcraft
selects. The owner is responsible for the expense associated with transporting
the boat to and from the repair facility.
Coverage remaining under the Warranty Periods may be transferred by an
authorized Wellcraft dealer to a 2nd purchaser for an established fee. The
transfer must occur within five (5) years of the original retail sale. The transfer
fee must be paid within 15 days of purchase of the used boat to transfer the
warranty. Proof of purchase date is required. The warranty may only be trans-
ferred once. Wellcraft reserves the right to reject a warranty transfer request
for a Wellcraft boat that has been damaged, neglected, or otherwise previ-
ously excluded from warranty. Wellcraft will confirm all warranty transfers in
writing to the dealer and the second owner.
An action for breach of warranty shall be barred unless it is commenced within
four (4) years from the date the cause of action accrues. An action for breach
of any duty or obligation to repair or replace shall be barred unless it is com-
menced within one year from the date the cause of action accrues regardless
of the time remaining in the Warranty Period.
This Warranty DOES NOT COVER:
1. A boat purchased from any party other than an authorized Wellcraft dealer.
2. A boat, including its components that has been altered or modified so as
to adversely affect its operation, performance or durability.
3. Engines, outdrive, controls, propellers, batteries, appliances and other
equipment or accessories which are not manufactured by Wellcraft,
whether or not warranted by other manufacturers.
4. Gelcoat finishes (including blistering and osmotic blistering, cracking craz-
ing or discoloration), mirrors, window glass, varnishes, paints, fabrics,
chromium plated and stainless steel finishes, because of the varying
effects resulting from different climatic and use conditions.
5. The cost of removal or re-instatement of parts or disassembly of units to
repair or replace components covered by this warranty.
6. Any boat which has been misused, used in a negligent manner, used for
racing, used for rental, charter, military or other commercial purposes,
used without normal maintenance, operated contrary to any instruction
furnished by Wellcraft, or operated in violation of any Federal, State, Coast
Guard or other governmental agency laws, rules or regulations.
7. Any representation relating to speed, range, fuel consumption or other
estimated performance characteristic.
8. Loss of time, inconvenience, boat payments, retail charges, improper lift-
ing or trailering, travel expense, loss of use, in-and-out-of-water charges,
towing and storage charges, loss of or damage to personal property, or
other remedies not specifically allowed.
9. Dealer preparation, cleaning, final adjustments and alignments in prepar-
ing the boat for delivery or commissioning.
10. Leakage around windshield, hatches or other designed openings.
11. Fit and adjustment of exterior canvas tops, enclosures, and weather covers.
12. Sacrificial deterioration of anti-fouling paint or zinc anodes.
Remedy under this warranty is expressly limited to repair or replacement of
defects in materials or workmanship, and does not include incidental or con-
sequential damages that are specifically DISCLAIMED. Note: SOME STATES
DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTIAL OR CON-
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU. The express limited warranty described above is exclu-
sive. IMPLIED WARANTIES are LIMITED IN THEIR DURATION TO ONE (1)
YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, if any,
INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY and FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE ARE DISCLAIMED IN THEIR ENTIRETY AFTER ONE (1) YEAR FROM
THE DATE OF PURCHASE. There are no warranties which extend beyond the
description on the face hereof. NOTE: SOME STATES TO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-
TION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPE-
CIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
This document contains the entire warranty given by Wellcraft. Wellcraft
does not authorize any person or persons, including Wellcraft dealers, to
change the terms of this express limited warranty, which is Wellcraft’s only
warranty. Wellcraft reserves the right to change or improve the design or
manufacture of Wellcraft boats without obligation to modify any boat previ-
ously manufactured.
Wellcraft • 1651 Whitfield Avenue • Sarasota, FL 34243 • 941.753.7811
WELLCRAFT LIMITED WARRANTY
2004 Model Year Limited Warranty

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SERVICE/MAINTENANCE LOG
HOUR METER
DATE READING SERVICE/REPAIRS PERFORMED

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BOAT DATA SHEET
Wellcraft Model Name ______________________ Hull Identification Number _____________________
Name of Boat _______________________________ State ________ Length ______ Beam_________
Hull Color(s) ________________________________ Weight ______
Draft (Drive Down)________ (Drive Up) ________ Freeboard (Forward) ________ (Aft)____________
Engine(s)
Make ________________ Model Name________________ H.P.______ Model No. _____________
Port Serial No. ___________________________
Starboard Serial No._______________________
Fuel Tank Capacity______________ Fuel Filter No. _____________
Water Tank Capacity ____________
Radio
Make ______________ Type_______ Model No._______________ Serial No. ________________
Battery Make _______________________________ Type________________________
/Propeller(s) Manufacturer _________________________ Diameter/Pitch_________________________
No. of Blades ______ Style ___________ Material____________ Mfg. Part No. _______________
Key Numbers Cabin ________________ Glove Box_______ Ignition Switch(s)_________ __________
Other Equipment
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Selling Dealer Servicing Dealer
Name________________________________ Name___________________________________
Address______________________________ Address _________________________________
Phone No. ____________________________ Phone No. _______________________________
Salesman ____________________________ Service Manager __________________________

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FUEL LOG
HOURS FUEL RANGE
DATE RUN (GAL) (MI) RPM MPH GPH

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FLOAT PLAN
Copy this page and fill out the copy before going boating. Leave the completed copy with a reliable person
who can be depended upon to notify the Coast Guard, or other rescue organization, should you not return
as scheduled. DO NOT file this plan with the Coast Guard.
Name _____________________________________ Telephone__________________________________
Description of Boat: Type________________ Color ______________ Trim ___________________
Registration Number __________________________________________________________________
Length______________________ Name__________________ Make ________________________
Wellcraft Hull Identification Number_______________________________________________________
Other Info. __________________________________________________________________________
Persons Aboard: Name Age Address Telephone
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Engine Type:________________________________ HP _______________________________________
No. of Engines:______________________________ Fuel Capacity: ______________________________
Survival Equipment:
PFDs ______________________ Flares__________________ Mirror ________________________
Smoke Signals ______________ Flashlight ______________ Food_________________________
Paddles ____________________ Water __________________ Anchor _______________________
Raft or Dinghy________________ EPIRB ________________ Sea Anchor ___________________
Navigation Equipment
Compass __________ Loran _____________ GPS ______________ Radar__________________
Radio: Yes ____ No ____ Type ______________________ Freq _________________________
Phone: Yes ____ No ____ Phone No.__________________________________________________
Destination __________________________ Est. Time of Arrival________________________
Expect to Return By____________________
Auto Type ____________________ License No. ____________ Where____________________
If not returned by ______________ call the Coast Guard, or______________________________
Coast Guard Telephone Number: ____________________________________
Local Marine Authority Telephone Number: ____________________________
(Local Marine Authority)

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WELLCRAFT MARINE CORP., 1651 Whitfield Avenue, Sarasota, Florida 34243 Phone [phone]
WARRANTY REGISTRATION TRANSFER REQUEST
Original Owner Name & Address: _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
Original Date of Purchase: _______________________________________________
Hull Identification Number: _______________________________________________
Boat Model: _______________________________________________
Selling Dealer: _______________________________________________
Name and address of new purchaser: _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
Telephone Number: _______________________________________________
Date of Purchase: _______________________________________________
1995-1998 Model year transfer fee: $100.00 all models.
1999 Model year transfer fees:
16' - 21' Boats $200.00
22' - 26' Boats $300.00
27' and up Boats $500.00
This transfer request must be accompanied by the applicable transfer fee and a copy of the new
owner’s title/registration. Warranty transfers must be received within 15 days of the subsequent pur-
chase to be valid. Coverage remaining under the warranty periods may be transferred once by an
authorized Wellcraft dealer to a second purchaser.
This warranty registration request, if accepted, transfers the warranty coverage remaining on the boat to
the new purchaser. Acceptance of the request does not create any additional warranties or obligation
on Wellcraft.
Warranty Expiration Date: _______________________________________________
Wellcraft Transfer Acceptance Date: _______________________________________________
Wellcraft Authorized Signature: _______________________________________________
Mail to Wellcraft Marine, 1651 Whitfield Ave., Sarasota, FL 34243, Attn: Customer Service Department.
WELLCRAFT MARINE CORP.

The popularity of boating and other w ater sports
has undergone an explosion of growth in the
past few years. Because of this, safety is an
important issue for e veryone who shares our
waterways.
Your safety, the safety of your passenger s and
the safety of other boater s are among your
responsibilities as operator of this boat. Y our
boat must be in compliance with U.S. Coast
Guard safety equipment regulations. Y ou should
know how to react cor rectly to adver se weather
conditions, have good na vigation skills and fol-
low the “Rules of the Road” as defined b y the
Coast Guard and state/county/local regulations.
Before each outing you should check all safety
equipment such as bilge pumps, fire extinguish-
ers, personal flotation de vices, flares, distress
flags, flashlights, ignition inter rupter switch, etc.
They should be operable, readily visible and
easily accessible.
Complete a float plan and tell someone of your
travel plans. Check local w eather reports before
casting off. Do not lea ve the dock area when
strong winds and electric stor ms are in the area
or predicted to be in the area. A sample float
plan is at the end of Section 1.
ADVISORY STATEMENTS
Advisor y statements fore warn conditions that
affect equipment operation, maintenance and
servicing practices, and the y have two levels:
NOTE: Signals a general advisor y statement
that clarifies or highlights a par ticular section of
text.
IMPORTANT: Used to signal the possibility of
damage to equipment or associated compo-
nents.
HAZARD COMMUNICATION
Safety is an impor tant issue for e veryone who
shares in the use of our w aterways. Throughout
this manual, specific precautions and symbols
identify safety related infor mation.
The Safety Aler t Symbol means pa y
attention! Your safety is in volved. Not fol-
lowing the recommendations contained
in any of these statements ma y result in
property damage, per sonal injury or
death.
The precautions listed in this manual are not all-
inclusive. If a procedure, method, tool or par t is
not specifically recommended, you must satisfy
yourself that it is safe for you and other s and
that your boat will not be damaged or made
unsafe as a result of your decision. REMEMBER
ALWAYS USE COMMON SENSE WHEN BOA TING!
SAFE BOATING
RECOMMENDATIONS
Boating safety and the safety of your passen-
gers is Y OUR responsibility . You should fully
understand all of the following safety precau-
tions before you launch your boat.
2-1
Boating Safety – 2
This symbol and signal word indicate a
potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, CAN cause SERIOUS
injury, death or substantial property
damage if the warning is ignored.
WARNING
!
This symbol and signal word indicate a
potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, WILL or CAN cause
minor or moderate personal injury or
property damage if the warning is
ignored.
CAUTION
!
This symbol and signal word indicate
an immediate hazard, which if not
avoided, WILL result in SERIOUS per-
sonal injury or death.
DANGER
!
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1. Never operate a boat while under the influ-
ence of dr ugs or alcohol. Doing so is a
Federal offense. Mak e sure only qualified
drivers operate your boat.
2. Keep your boat and its equipment in safe
operating condition. Regular ly inspect the
hull, engine, safety equipment and all other
boating gear.
3. Keep all lifesa ving equipment including fire
extinguisher in safe operating condition and
in easily accessible locations. All passen-
gers should know where this equipment is
and how to use it.
4. Use extreme CAUTION while fueling your
boat. Become familiar with the capacity of
your boat’s fuel tank and fuel consumption
for commonly used RPMs. A void fueling at
night except under w ell-lit conditions. Gas
spills are hard to see in the dar k.
5. Keep enough fuel on board for your planned
cruising requirements as w ell as for
changes in your plans due to adver se
weather or other situations. W e recommend
the 1/3 r ule: use 1/3 of your fuel to reach
your destination, use 1/3 to retur n, and
keep 1/3 in reser ve.
6. Keep an e ye on the w eather. Be a ware of
possible changing conditions b y monitoring
local weather broadcasts prior to depar ture.
The captain or fir st mate should per sonally
monitor strong winds and electrical stor ms.
7. Always keep accurate up-to-date char ts of
your boating area on board.
8. Before departure file your Float Plan with a
responsible per son ashore.
9. Always operate your boat with consideration,
courtesy and common sense.
10. At least one other passenger aboard should
be indoctrinated on the basic operating pro-
cedures for handling your boat in the e vent
you unexpectedly become unable to do so.
NOTE: The presence of the boat’ s maximum
capacity plate does not o verride your responsi-
bility to use common sense or rational
judgment. The capacity of your boat is reduced
by turbulent w ater and other adver se weather
conditions. You should ha ve prior knowledge of
existing water and w eather conditions before
getting underway.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
NOTE: As the owner of the boat, you are respon-
sible for supplying a fire extinguisher appro ved
by the U.S. Coast Guard and all other required
safety equipment. Check state and local regula-
tions and call the U.S. Coast Guard Boating
Safety Hotline at 1-800-368-5647 for infor ma-
tion about required safety equipment. Y ou
should also consider supplying additional equip-
ment recommended for your safety and that of
your passenger s. A list of this equipment
appears later in this section. Mak e yourself
aware of its a vailability and its use.
PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES (PFDS)
You are required b y Federal Regulations to ha ve
at least one Coast Guard appro ved personal
flotation device (PFD) for each per son in your
boat. You may not use your recreational boat
unless all your PFD’ s are in ser viceable condi-
tion, are readily accessible, legibly mar ked with
the Coast Guard appro val number, and are of an
appropriate size (within the w eight range and
chest size mar ked on the PFD) for each per son
on board. Y our PFD pro vides buoyancy to help
keep your head abo ve the water and to help you
remain in a satisfactor y position while in the
water. Figures 2.1 through 2.5 show the five
types of PFDs appro ved by the U.S. Coast
Guard.
PFD Type I, W earable, (Figure 2.1) has the
greatest required buoyancy. Its design allows for
turning most unconscious per sons in the w ater
from face down position to a ver tical or slightly
backward, face-up position. T ype I is most effec-
tive for all w aters, especially offshore when
rescue ma y be dela yed.
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Each time you fill up, inspect fuel lines
for leaks and hose deterioration, and
be sure the engine compartment is
free of gasoline vapors. Leaking fuel is
a fire and explosion hazard and can
cause severe injury or death. The use
of alcohol modified fuels can cause
deterioration of the fuel system.
WARNING
!
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