Everglades 285 CC - User Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

285 CC

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Table of Contents3
Safety Information7
Boat Information9
Specifications10
Introduction & Important Information11
Product Changes12
Owner/Operator Information13
Required Equipment13
Engine Alarms15
Engine Stop Switch15
General15
Neutral Safety Switch15
Safety Equipment15
Required Safety Equipment16
Bilge & Fuel Fires17
Fire Extinguishers17
Navigation Lights17
Additional Safety Equipment18
First Aid18
Marine Radio19
Caution & Warning Labels20
Crossing Situations21
General21
Operation21
Rules of the Road21
Navigation Aids22
Night Operation22
The General Prudential Rule22
Before Starting the Engines24
Pre-Cruise Check24
After Starting the Engines27
Operating Your Boat27
After Operation28
Docking, Anchoring & Mooring28
Leaving the Dock30
Collision31
Controls, Steering or Propulsion System Failure31
Flooding or Capsizing31
Grounding, Towing & Rendering Assistance31
Fishing32
Man Overboard32
Water Skiing & Wakeboarding33
Trash Disposal34
Important Note35
Trailering Your Boat35
Yacht Certification Plate35
Drive System Corrosion37
General37
Propulsion System37
Engine Cooling System38
Engine Flushing System38
Engine Lubrication38
Performance Issues & Propellers39
Propellers39
Engine Instrumentation40
Overheat Warning Indicator41
Instrument Maintenance42
Engine Throttle & Shift Controls43
General43
Helm Control Systems43
Engine Synchronizer44
Neutral Safety Switch44
Engine Power Tilt & Trim45
Engine Stop Switch46
Steering System47
Tilt Steering Wheel47
Joystick Controls48
Standard Trim Tabs49
Zipwake Trim Tabs (Optional)50
Control Systems Maintenance51
Fuel System53
General53
Outboard Engine Fuel System54
Fueling Instructions56
Fueling the Boat56
Fuel System Maintenance57
Batteries & Battery Switches59
DC System Overview59
Electrical System59
General59
Remote Battery Switch Panel61
Ignition Switch Panels62
Volt Helm Accessory Switch Panels63
Helm Switch Panel64
Digital Touch Control System72
DC System Circuit Protection75
Main Circuit Breakers75
DC Power Management78
Volt Battery Charging System79
Battery Charger80
Bonding System81
Electrical System Maintenance81
Fresh Water System83
Fresh Water System Operation83
General83
Fresh Water System Maintenance84
General87
Raw Water System87
Raw Water System Operation87
Baitwells88
Seakeeper Cooling Pump89
Raw Water System Maintenance90
Cockpit & Deck Drainage93
Drainage Systems93
General93
Bilge Drainage95
Hardtop95
Drainage System Maintenance96
Head Compartment Ventilation97
Ventilation System97
Bilge & Aft Systems Compartment Ventilation98
Windshield/Helm Ventilation98
Maintenance99
Deck101
Exterior Equipment101
Bow Roller102
Rope Locker & Windlass102
Boarding Ladder104
Hull104
Docking Lights (Optional)105
Underwater Lights105
Cockpit Features107
Helm Seat Base and Seats111
Bow Area Seats & Compartments113
Helm & Console116
Hardtop118
Aftermarket Hardtop or Tower119
Head Compartment121
Interior Equipment121
Marine Head System122
Bottom Painting125
Exterior Hull & Deck125
Routine Maintenance125
Fiberglass Gel Coat126
Upholstery, Canvas & Enclosures128
Vinyl Upholstery128
Interior130
Bilge, Pumps & Components131
Engines & Fuel131
Interior Woodwork131
Windshield Hydraulic System131
Drainage System132
Before Hauling133
Seasonal Maintenance133
Storage & Lay-Up133
Winterizing135
Outboard Engines136
After Launching137
Reactivating the Boat after Storage137
Recommissioning137
Appendix A: GLOSSARY of TERMS139
Appendix B: MAINTENANCE LOG143
- Maintenance Schedule and Log144
- Boating Accident Report147
Appendix D: FLOAT PLAN151
- Troubleshooting Guide153
Appendix F: SCHEMATICS157
- Bilge Layout157
- Bilge Layout (with Seakeeper Option)158
- Graving Plan159
- Plan Profile & Seating Locations160
- Fwd Console DCM Board161
- Hardtop DCM Board162
- House Battery Board163
- Start Battery Board164
- Start Battery Board (with Seakeeper Option)165

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Brand	Everglades
Model	285 CC
Category	Boat
Language	English

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