Grady-White Marlin 300 User Manual

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CHAPTER 1: CONSUMER INFORMATION
Owner’s Packet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Dealer’s Responsibilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Consumer Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Hazard Warning Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
CHAPTER 2: SAFETY
Required Safety Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Additional Recommended Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Registration Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Emergency Stop Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Emergency Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Boating Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Loading Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Carbon Monoxide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
Suggested Boating Classes And Reading Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
CHAPTER 3: GENERAL INFORMATION
Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Fuel Select Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
Pollution Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
Discharge of Oil or Hazardous Substances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
Disposal of Plastics or Garbage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
Trailering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
Predeparture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
Casting Off & Approaching The Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
Anchoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6
Shallow Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6
Windlass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
General Information On Boat Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
Twin Engine Boats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
Commonly Used Nautical Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8
CHAPTER 4: PERFORMANCE
Performance Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Engine Efficiency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Weather Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Load Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Marine Growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Propeller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
TABLE OF CONT ENTS

Grady-White Marlin 300 Specifications

General

Brand	Grady-White
Model	Marlin 300
Category	Boat
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1: Consumer Information

Warranty Information

Details on the Grady-White warranty and its location.

Dealer's Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the dealer before delivery to the customer.

Consumer Responsibilities

Owner's responsibilities regarding operation and maintenance.

Hazard Warning Labels

Explanation of hazard warning symbols used in the manual.

Chapter 2: Safety

Required Safety Equipment

US Coast Guard required safety equipment for boats.

Registration Numbers

Emergency Stop Switch

Function and use of the emergency engine shut-off switch.

Emergency Information

Guidance on handling emergency situations during boating.

Boating Safety Tips

Essential safety precautions and practices for boaters.

Certification

Loading Capacity

Importance of knowing and distributing boat weight.

Carbon Monoxide

Dangers of carbon monoxide and safety precautions.

Chapter 3: General Information

Fueling

Safety precautions and guidelines for fueling the boat.

Pollution Regulations

U.S. Coast Guard restrictions on discharging waste.

Trailering

Towing

Shallow Water

Procedures for handling grounding in shallow water.

General Information On Boat Handling

Chapter 4: Performance

Performance Factors

Key factors affecting boat performance, including engine efficiency, weather, load, and hull condition.

Propeller

Details on propeller diameter, pitch, and their impact on performance.

Propulsion System – Outboard

Engine Warranty

Information regarding the engine warranty registration.

Steering

Explanation of steering systems and maintenance.

Throttle/Shift Control

Operation of the throttle and gear shift controls.

Chapter 5: Instrumentation and Switches

Yamaha Instrumentation Panel

Overview of the Yamaha Command Link instrumentation system.

Digital Speedometer and Fuel Management

Details on fuel level, economy, consumption, flow, and low fuel warnings.

Digital Tachometer

Information on RPM, trim position, battery voltage, temperature, and oil pressure.

Chapter 6: Maintenance and Service

Exterior Fiberglass Finish

Care and cleaning of the boat's gel-coat exterior finish.

Bottom Paint

Fuel System Maintenance

Troubleshooting fuel flow issues and anti-siphon valve.

Batteries

Battery maintenance, safety, and specifications.

Accessory Wiring Color – Fuse/Breaker Sizes

Chapter 7: Winterization and Storage

Boat Storage

Guidelines for safely storing the boat, including lifting methods.

Cleaning and Lubricating the Boat

Draining & Water System

Steps to drain water systems to prevent freeze damage.

Batteries

Engines

Fuel System

Winterizing the fuel system and tanks.

Getting Boat Out After Storage

Prior to Launching

Pre-launch checks and preparations.

After Launching

Post-launch checks for leaks and systems.

Chapter 8: 300 Marlin

Operation Of Standard Features

Explanation of standard operational features and controls.

Switch Panel

Description of the accessory switch panel layout and functions.

Auxiliary Fuse Panel

Main Circuit Breaker

Bilge Pump With Float Switch

Operation of automatic bilge pumps with float switches.

High Bilge Water Alarm

Function and activation of the high bilge water alarm.

Seacocks

Dockside Power

AC Powered Accessories

DC Powered Accessories

Battery Select Switch

Function and operation of battery select switches.

Trim Tabs

Generator

Operation and amperage requirements of the generator.

Carbon Monoxide Detector

Function of the CO detector for generator safety.

AC Transfer Switch

Generator Start/Stop Switch

Power Assist Hydraulic Steering

Bow Thruster

Labels And Location

Diesel Generator Layout

Dockside Wiring

Battery Wiring With Select Switches

120 Volt AC Wiring One Line Diagram

Single-line diagram for the 120V AC electrical system.

12 Volt DC Distribution Diagram

Diagram showing the distribution of 12V DC power.

12 Volt DC Cockpit Switch Panel Diagram

12 Volt DC Lighting Diagram

12 Volt DC Fuse Block Diagram

12 Volt DC Trim Tab Diagram

12 Volt DC Anchor Windlass Diagram

12 Volt DC Ignition Circuit & Trim Diagram

12 Volt DC High Bilge Water Alarm Diagram

Wiring diagram for the high bilge water alarm system.

Chapter 9: Limited Warranty

Registration of Purchase

Five Year Hull Transferable Warranty

Warranty coverage for hull structural defects.

One Year Material and Workmanship Warranty

Warranty for material and workmanship defects, including exclusions.

Warranty Claim Procedures

Steps for initiating a warranty claim.