BOAT SYSTEMS
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V-Drives
The power generated by the engine is transmitted as a combination of the
straight inboard and the V-drive transmission (a series of gears), which drives the
shaft coupling and the propeller shaft assembly. The propeller shaft is support-
ed and aligned with the engine by a thru-hull shaft log and an outside strut.
Propellers
The propeller installed on your ATX boat was selected because of its diame-
ter and pitch to provide the optimum speed and performance under average
conditions of load. The propeller selection must be based on the ability of the
engine to turn the propeller and achieve the manufacturer’s recommended
RPM at full throttle.
STRUT AND BEARING
The propeller shaft is supported on the outside of the hull by a strut. The strut
is equipped with a water-lubricated plastic bearing to allow the propeller shaft
to rotate in the strut.
NOTICE
The strut bearing is lubricated by water. DO NOT shift the transmission and
run the propeller out of water even if the water is supplied to the engine’s
cooling system. Damage to the shaft and bearing can occur.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Your ATX boat is equipped with a direct current (DC) system which is bat-
tery-powered and supplies electricity to lights, pumps, blowers, engine ignition
and accessories. The alternator from the engine produces alternating current
(AC) and converts it to DC, which provides power while the engine is running and
also charges the battery or batteries, if your boat is equipped with more than
one battery.
The electrical system is controlled by the battery disconnect switch, with loca-
tion varying based on model. The electrical system is protected by circuit breakers
on the breaker box. The breaker box is located under the dash. Make sure the
battery disconnect switch and the MAIN switch on breaker box are both ON and
make sure no breakers are tripped. Run fingers over breaker face and reset any
tripped circuit breakers.
WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
An AC/DC car create sparks. In the presence of explosive gases, fire or explo-
sion can occur. Check for explosive gases or run the blower.
DO NOT work on an energized system. Disconnect the negative cable from the
battery before performing any service.
FUEL SYSTEM
The fuel system consists of a built-in fuel tank, a fuel tank vent, a port and/or
starboard fuel fill on V-drive models.
The fuel tank is located mid-ship, fore of the engine. To inspect the hose con-
nections, raise the floor panels. Your ATX Dealer or a qualified service technician
should perform all fuel system service.
BALLAST TANK SYSTEM (OPTIONAL)
Our systems throw the right size wake or wave for every rider—on both sides
of the boat. But the size of the wake isn’t all that matters. With TAPS, anyone can
achieve outrageous levels of wake-shaping and can go from a wakeboard
wake to a slalom wake in just five seconds. Because every ATX model is built on
the patented Convex V hull, you get the biggest wake imaginable with greater
fuel efficiency and less drag than with any other inboard. Ballast settings are
controlled by the ATXperience Control Center.
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