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Baja Sportfish 250 Owner's Manual
Summary of Sportfish 250
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Baja marine owner’s manual 250 s portfish owner’s manual part number: mrp 1817552 © baja marine corporation 2006 r speed changes you. Tm..
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B aja m arine c orporation , 2600 s ea r ay b lvd ., k noxville , tn 37914 f or information call 1-865-971-6270 or fax 1-865-971-6716 i nternet address : http :// www . Bajamarine . Com r speed changes you. Tm..
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I 250 sportfish ® w elcome congratulations on becoming the new owner of the world’s #1 performance boat. Baja ® marine corporation welcomes you into our worldwide and ever-expanding family of boating enthusiasts. The owner’s manual packet, to be kept on board your baja, gives you important informati...
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Iii 250 sportfish ® i ntroduction 1. T his m anual the material within this manual and your owner’s manual packet: • gives you basic safety information • describes the features of your boat • describes the equipment on your boat • describes the fundamentals of boat use • contains service and mainten...
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Iv 250 sportfish ® 6. H ull i dentification n umber (hin) the “hull identification number” located on the starboard side of the transom, is the most important identifying factor and must be included in all correspondence and orders. Failure to include it creates delays. Also of vital importance are ...
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V 250 sportfish ® r speed changes you. Tm. A bout y our e xpress l imited w arranty baja marine offers an express limited warranty on each new baja purchased through an authorized baja dealer. A copy of the limited warranty was included in your owner’s packet. If for any reason you did not receive a...
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Vi 250 sportfish ® 250 s portfish o wner ’ s m anual • t able of c ontents i ntroduction 1. This manual ............................................................Iii 2. Your responsibilities ..............................................Iii 3. Sources of information ..................................
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Vii 250 sportfish ® s ection 5 • f uel s ystem 1. Fuel system.........................................................5.1 2. Fueling precautions .............................................5.2 a. Static electricity and the fuel system ..........5.2 b. General ..........................................
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Viii 250 sportfish ® information in this publication is based upon the latest product specifications available at printing. Baja ® marine corporation reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in the colors, equipment, specifications, materials and prices of all models, or to di...
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250 sportfish ® 1.1 s ection 1 • s afety safe boating means: • knowing the limitations of your boat • following the "rules of the road" • keeping a sharp lookout for people and objects in the water • not boating in water or weather conditions that are beyond the boat's and the operator's capability ...
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250 sportfish ® 1.2 s ection 1 • s afety 2. L egally m andated m inimum r equired e quipment the following equipment is the minimum required by the u.S. Coast guard for a boat less than 26' [7.9 meters] in length. Personal flotation devices (pfds): one coast guard approved type i, ii or iii device i...
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250 sportfish ® 1.3 s ection 1 • s afety to minimize the danger of co accumulation when the engine is running or using fuel burning appliances: • be sure to have sufficient ventilation when using canvas or window-type side curtains when underway, anchored, moored, or docked. • if a convertible or ca...
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250 sportfish ® 1.4 s ection 1 • s afety even strong swimmers can tire quickly in the water and drown due to exhaustion, hypothermia, or both. The buoyancy provided by a personal flotation device (pfd) will allow the person who has fallen overboard to remain afloat with far less effort and heat loss...
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250 sportfish ® 1.5 s ection 1 • s afety drugs and/or alcohol impair the operator's ability to control the boat safely. Death or serious injury can result from improper boat operation. ! Warning 5. A dditional r ecommended e quipment for s afe o peration in addition to legally mandated equipment, th...
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250 sportfish ® 1.6 s ection 1 • s afety when engine is running, keep passengers away from areas not designed for riding, such as seat backs, bow, gunwales, transom platform, front and rear decks and on sun pads. Passengers can fall overboard if not seated properly on the seats provided. ! Warning n...
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250 sportfish ® 1.7 s ection 1 • s afety death or serious injury can result if you fail to observe these safety rules: • anyone who controls the boat must have taken a boating safety course and have been trained in the proper operation of the boat. • always operate the boat at speeds that will not p...
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250 sportfish ® 1.8 s ection 1 • s afety the wind speed and wave height specified as the upper limit for your category of boat does not mean that you or your passengers can survive if your boat is exposed to these conditions. It is only the most experienced operators and crew that may be able to ope...
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250 sportfish ® 1.9 s ection 1 • s afety shut engine off if an object is struck or if you run aground. Check for hull leaks and propulsion system damage, before restarting engine. Use hand pump if bilge pumps don't remove water. Boat very slowly, if you must proceed with a damaged propulsion system....
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250 sportfish ® 1.10 s ection 1 • s afety skiing signals (fig. 1.10.1) divers flags (fig. 1.10.2) code alpha flag sport diver's flag red white blue white turn - arm raised, circle with index finger extended. Skier in water - extend one ski vertically out of water. Back to dock - pat top of head. Cut...
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250 sportfish ® 1.11 s ection 1 • s afety a. M edical e mergency you may be far from professional medical help when you are boating. At least two people on board your boat should be cpr certified, and should have taken a first aid course. Equip your boat with a first aid kit. B. W ater r escue a per...
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250 sportfish ® 1.12 s ection 1 • s afety e. C ollisions and l eaking in the event of collisions and leaking: • slow down or stop to reduce water intake, unless maintaining speed will keep the hole above water. • switch on bilge pump. • operate manual bilge pump, if the powered bilge pump can't hand...
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250 sportfish ® 1.13 s ection 1 • s afety ! Warning a wide variety of components used on this vessel contain or emit chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. Examples include: • engine and generator exhaust • engine and generator fuel,...
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250 sportfish ® 1.14 s ection 1 • s afety notice it is illegal for any vessel to dump plastic trash anywhere in the ocean or navigable waters of the united states. ! Warning speed hazard- watch your wake. It might capsize a small craft. You are responsible for damage caused by your wake. ! Caution r...
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250 sportfish ® 1.15 s ection 1 • s afety 19. N autical t erms abeam – object 90 degrees ( 90° ) to center line on either side of boat. Abaft – a point on a boat that is aft of another. Aft - toward the rear or stern of the boat. Beam - the maximum width of a boat. Bilge - the lowest part of the hul...
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250 sportfish ® 1.16 s ection 1 • s afety 20. K ey to s ymbols on c ontrols & p rints these symbols may be found on your controls and gauges and/or used in this owner's manual. This page is to help you understand what the symbols mean. Propulsion system trim propulsion system trim bow up propulsion ...
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250 sportfish ® 1.17 r speed changes you. Tm. 21. W arning l abel l ocations w arning l abel l ocations (f ig 1.17.1) located in owner’s packet california residents only the above warning is attached to the steering wheel prior to delivery of any boats sold in the state of california in accordance w...
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250 sportfish ® 2.1 s ection 2 • g eneral b oat a rrangement ! Caution do not use cleats for lifting. 2. P assenger l ocations 1. When the boat is moving, all passengers must be on the seating provided or, if standing, holding on firmly. While the person at the wheel must alert passengers before any...
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250 sportfish ® 2.2 s ection 2 • g eneral b oat a rrangement 3. B asic b oat d imensions and c learances (u nited s tates s tandard s.A.E.) 250 s portfish s pecifications overall length ...............................................................24'11" overall length w/ drive down ..................
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250 sportfish ® 2.3 s ection 2 • g eneral b oat a rrangement b asic b oat d imensions and c learances (m etric ) 250 s portfish s pecifications overall length..............................................................7.59 m overal length w/ drive down.................................................
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250 sportfish ® 2.4 s ection 2 • g eneral b oat a rrangement 6. G eneral d eck l ayout general deck layout (fig. 2.4.1) fwd rear (aft) left (port) right (stbd) drain storage grab rail leaning post fuel fill cleat storage storage bow light horn cleat rear bench seat cleat bilge access cleat bow light...
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250 sportfish ® 2.5 s ection 2 • g eneral b oat a rrangement 7. D escription of m ajor c ontrols a. G ear s hift and t hrottle c ontrol the shift/throttle control unit for the engine is activated by individual handles. (see figure 2.5.1) the shift handle must be in neutral position to start your eng...
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250 sportfish ® 2.6 s ection 2 • g eneral b oat a rrangement c. T railer s witch the trailer switch (power tilt) is not to be confused with the power trim function. The trailer switch is to be used only when the engine is off. The trailer switch allows the drive unit to be raised for trailering, bea...
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250 sportfish ® 2.7 s ection 2 • g eneral b oat a rrangement 8. I mportant g auges a. T achometer and h our m eter the tachometer (see figure 2.7.2) indicates the revolutions per minute (rpm) of the engine (it does not indicate the speed of the boat). Your engine operator's manual indicates the maxi...
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250 sportfish ® 2.8 s ection 2 • g eneral b oat a rrangement i nserting the a ft r emovable n avigation / a nchor l ight ( l ocated at the s tern of the b oat ) (f ig 2.8.2) anchor light mast screw in type connector compression type connector deck anchor light fitting b. O il p ressure , w ater t em...
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3.1 250 sportfish ® s ection 3 • u sing y our b oat 1. P re -l aunch , l aunch and p ost - l aunch c hecklist listed below are the critical items you must check and do each time you use your boat. It does not list all of the necessary maintenance and service items required to keep your boat running ...
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3.2 s ection 3 • u sing y our b oat 250 sportfish ® 3. F ueling the b oat the fuel fill cap is located on the port side of the boat (figure 3.2.1). Do not mistake the water tank fill and waste pump out caps for the gasoline fill cap. Refer to your engine manual for the proper grade of gasoline. B ef...
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3.3 250 sportfish ® s ection 3 • u sing y our b oat • shut off gas burning appliances (gas stove, etc.). • close all hatches, doors, and keep engine compartment closed to prevent gasoline fumes from entering the cabin or cockpit area. • all passengers must leave the boat until it is refueled and eng...
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3.4 s ection 3 • u sing y our b oat 250 sportfish ® • if there are passengers not wearing pfds, the pfds must be readily accessible. “readily accessible” means out of the storage bag and unbuckled. • all throwable flotation devices (cushions, rings, etc.) must be right at hand. 6. P assenger i nstru...
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3.5 250 sportfish ® s ection 3 • u sing y our b oat it is recommended that the bilge blower run all the time the engine is running. 6. Place drive unit in full down/in position. 7. Put shift control lever into neutral; then for a: cold engine - move throttle lever forward to full open throttle, then...
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3.6 s ection 3 • u sing y our b oat 250 sportfish ® 10. S teering s ystems your baja ® may be will be equipped with one of two types of steering. Please refer to the owner’s packet for information on the steering system installed on your boat. A. H ydraulic s teering some baja ® boats may use a hydr...
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3.7 250 sportfish ® s ection 3 • u sing y our b oat b. P ower s teering the power steering system is an enclosed push-pull cable that is hydraulically assisted (power steering) at the stern drive end (fig. 3.7.1). The cable and its connections to the steering wheel and to the out drive must be inspe...
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4.1 250 sportfish ® s ection 4 • b ilge & u nderwater g ear 1. B ilge a. F uel & o il s pillage regulations prohibit discharging fuel or oily waste in navigable waters. Discharge is defined as any action which causes a film, sheen or discoloration on the water surface, or causes a sludge or emulsion...
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4.2 250 sportfish ® s ection 4 • b ilge & u nderwater g ear except for checking the operation of the bilge pump using the on position, leave the switch in the off (auto) position. In the off (auto) position, when the bilge liquid is deep enough to activate the float switch, the bilge pump turns on a...
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4.3 250 sportfish ® s ection 4 • b ilge & u nderwater g ear c. I mpact to s tern d rive the stern drive can be damaged by impact, either while trailering or boating. To minimize the possibility of impact damage while trailering, keep the stern drive raised to the trailering position. The hydraulic s...
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4.4 250 sportfish ® s ection 4 • b ilge & u nderwater g ear f. Install the thrust washer, propeller, continuity washer, thrust hub, propeller nut retainer and the propeller nut onto the shaft (figure 4.3.3). G. Place a block of wood between the gear case and the propeller (figure 4.4.1) and torque t...
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250 sportfish ® 5.1 s ection 5 • f uel s ystem 1. F uel s ystem section 3 • using your boat contains important fueling information. Take time to read all the fuel related information in the owner’s manual. The 250 sportfish standard gasoline fuel system consists of a 140 gallon fuel tank, fuel tank ...
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250 sportfish ® 5.2 s ection 5 • f uel s ystem 2. F ueling p recautions certain precautions must be carefully and completely observed every time a boat is fueled, even with diesel fuel. Diesel fuel is nonexplosive but it will burn. A. S tatic e lectricity and the f uel s ystem there is a danger that...
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250 sportfish ® 5.3 s ection 5 • f uel s ystem • electrical equipment, including blowers – power off. • doors, hatches – closed. • smoking material – extinguished. • inboard tanks – grounded. • filler pipe – marked gas or diesel. • fuel nozzle – in contact with filler pipe to prevent static sparks. ...
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250 sportfish ® 6.1 r speed changes you. Tm. S ection 6 • e lectrical s ystems 1. E lectrical s ystems d irect c urrent (dc) the 12 volt direct current (dc) electrical system (similar to that in your car or truck) derives its power from the battery. An engine-driven alternator keeps the battery in a...
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250 sportfish ® 6.2 s ection 6 • e lectrical s ystems r speed changes you. Tm. Protective terminal covers, such as rubber boots on electrical connections, must be in place when engine is operating or when working in the engine compartment. Jumper cables are not ignition-protected. Do not use jumper ...
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250 sportfish ® 6.3 s ection 6 • e lectrical s ystems r speed changes you. Tm. Zinc anodes require replacement about every six months, if the boat is operated in salt water. In fresh water, the zinc anodes can be replaced about once a year. If the anodes deteriorate more rapidly than this, there is ...
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250 sportfish ® 6.4 s ection 6 • e lectrical s ystems r speed changes you. Tm. I gnition s witch (fig. 6.4.1) to engine run circuit 16 awg purple/black 16 awg purple/black lanyard stop switch b exhaust 12 awg red toexhaust breaker from ignition switch ( i) 16 awg purple/black to engine b run off i b...
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250 sportfish ® 6.5 s ection 6 • e lectrical s ystems r speed changes you. Tm. Trailer trim blue/white red green/white 14 a wg red 14 a wg green 14 a wg blu e 14 a wg purpl e trailer limit switch to ground block to engine starter 8 awg black 8 awg red 100 amp d rive p ump (fig. 6.5.1).
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6.7 250 sportfish ® r speed changes you. Tm. Diode diode blue/white green/white red 100 amp 100 amp 14 a w g y e ll o w 14 a w g wh it e 14 a w g r e d 14 a w g gr e e n 14 a w g gr e e n 14 a w g r e d 14 a w g b lu e 14 a w g b lu e 14 a w g r e d 14 a w g gr e e n 14 a w g p u r p le 14 awg purpl...
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250 sportfish ® 7.1 s ection 7 • o ptions & a ccessories 1. O ptions & a ccessories l ocations figure 7.1.1 shows the location of some of the components. Take time to walk through your boat, locate the features, and become familiar with their operation and maintenance. Standard & optional equipment ...
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250 sportfish ® 7.2 s ection 7 • o ptions & a ccessories 2. C anvas bimini top or sunshade must not be used when the vessel speed exceeds 45 mph. Damage to boat or bimini may occur. Removing or installing canvas on the water can be difficult since rough water or wakes can cause you or your passenger...
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250 sportfish ® 7.3 s ection 7 • o ptions & a ccessories 5. S tereo s ystem your 250 sportfish comes with a clarion cmd4 am/ fm stereo package from marine audio. Clarion's cm design eliminates the need for after-market housing kits or splash covers, while the silicon oil- dampened suspension ensures...
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8.1 250 sportfish ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance item required maintenance/service reference source before every use after first 20 hours every 25* or 50 hours every 50* or 100 hours every 6 mos. Or annually battery check water level owner’s manual p. 6.1 • • • bilg...
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8.2 250 sportfish ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance s ummary g uide f or i nspection , s ervice and m aintenance *use in salt water or other severe operating conditions requires shorter maintenance/service intervals **may not be on your boat item required maintenance/s...
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8.3 250 sportfish ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance 2. U seful s ervice i nformation owner home port boat name registration number state hull serial number warranty registration date engine make & model serial number gear make & reduction ratio serial number propeller ...
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8.4 250 sportfish ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance 3. I nspection , s ervice and m aintenance p rotocol a. B ilge a rea many of your boat’s systems have critical features located in the bilge area. A thorough and organized inspection of the bilge area will address man...
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8.5 250 sportfish ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance • check your first aid kit, making certain it is complete and that the items in it have not passed an expiration date. • check the signaling equipment and emergency flares. Make sure all items are within their expirat...
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8.6 250 sportfish ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance 5. F itting o ut a fter s torage a. F uel s ystem check the entire fuel system for loose connections, worn hoses, leaks, etc. And repair. This is a primary safety precaution. Check fuel lines for damage and make sure ...
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8.7 250 sportfish ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance • check fuel lines for damage and/or leaks. Make sure that they do not come into contact with moving parts. • check carbon monoxide detector to see if operational 6. S ecurity c onsiderations be conscious of the secur...
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8.8 250 sportfish ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance 8. Q uick r eference c hecklist as the owner/operator of a baja ® boat, you are responsible for the safe operation of your boat and the safety of your passengers. Always be sure that required documents, navigational e...
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8.9 250 sportfish ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance q uick r eference c hecklist ( cont ’ d ) *if engine fails to start, refer to the engine owner’s manual for further troubleshooting procedures b. P reparing to d epart and a fter l aunching g eneral 1. Bilge/engine co...
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8.10 250 sportfish ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance c. D eparting g eneral 1. Passengers/crew ................................................... Safely seated with pfds on or immediately accessible 2. Lines, fenders and anchor ..................................... St...
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8.11 250 sportfish ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance q uick r eference c hecklist ( cont ’ d ) 3. Ignition .................................................................... Once the motor is cooled down, turn the ignition keys counter clockwise to stop the engine. 4...
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8.12 250 sportfish ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance 9. A fter m arket e quipment c hecklist any safety or operational equipment added to your boat after delivery should be checked for seaworthiness and proper working condition. Use the area below to list any equipment...
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8.13 250 sportfish ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance 10. M aintenance l og follow the recommended maintenance listed on pages 1 & 2 of this section and keep a record of this and all maintenance performed on your boat. Date maintenance description engine hours.
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8.14 250 sportfish ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance m aintenance l og (c ont ’ d ) date maintenance description engine hours.
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9.1 250 sportfish ® s ection 9 • c are & r efinishing your new boat has been designed to provide you with years of enjoyment and satisfaction. In order to maintain the factory new appearance of your boat, we recommend the use of yacht bright ™ products designed specifically for pleasure boats. Follo...
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9.2 s ection 9 • c are & r efinishing 250 sportfish ® • minor scratches and deeper stains that do not penetrate the gelcoat may be removed by light sanding and buffing. 4. P ermanently m oored or d ocked b oats if permanently moored in salt water or fresh water, your boat will collect marine growth ...
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9.3 250 sportfish ® s ection 9 • c are & r efinishing the fabric should be cleaned regularly before substances such as dirt, pollen, etc. Are allowed to accumulate on and become embedded in the fabric. The fabric can be cleaned without being removed from the installation. Simply brush off any loose ...
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I ndex 250 s portfish ® i ndex a accessories. See options & accessories locations b bilge 4.1 blower 4.2 maintenance 4.2, 8.4 pump 4.1 boarding 3.3 breakers. See electrical systems builder’s plate 1.6 c canvas 7.2, 9.2 carbon monoxide 1.2 certifications ce (common european) mark iv clearances 2.2 d ...
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