Grady-White Sportsman 180 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
Carbon Monoxide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Suggested Boating Classes And Reading Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
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
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
Propulsion System – Outboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3
Engine Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4
TABLE OF CONT ENTS

Grady-White Sportsman 180 Specifications

General

Brand	Grady-White
Model	Sportsman 180
Category	Boat
Language	English

Summary

Consumer Information

Owner's Packet

Information compiled by equipment manufacturers for operation, service, and maintenance.

Warranty Information

Consumer Responsibilities

Hazard Warning Labels

Explains symbols used to alert customers to potentially dangerous situations.

Safety

Required Safety Equipment

Details the US Coast Guard requirements for essential safety gear on board.

Emergency Stop Switch

Describes the function and use of the engine emergency shut-off system.

Emergency Information

Provides guidance on preparing for and handling boating emergencies calmly.

Boating Safety Tips

Offers precautions for safe operation, passenger conduct, and environmental responsibility.

Carbon Monoxide

Warns about the dangers of CO gas from engines and how to prevent exposure.

General Information

Fueling

Provides essential safety precautions and procedures for fueling the boat.

Discharge of Oil or Hazardous Substances

Covers federal regulations and placards for preventing discharge of pollutants.

Disposal of Plastics or Garbage

Outlines regulations for preventing plastic and garbage pollution in marine environments.

Trailering

Discusses trailer adjustment, balance, and tongue weight for safe boat transport.

Casting Off & Approaching The Dock

Explains boat handling techniques for maneuvering near docks.

Anchoring

Towing

Offers instructions and safety advice for towing or being towed.

Shallow Water

General Information On Boat Handling

Twin Engine Boats

Performance

Performance Factors

Propeller

Discusses the influence of propeller condition and dimensions on boat performance.

Propulsion System – Outboard

Highlights essential engine information and safety considerations for outboard motors.

Steering

Explains mechanical and hydraulic steering systems and their maintenance.

Throttle/Shift Control

Describes the operation of throttle and gear shift controls for engine management.

Instrumentation and Switches

Yamaha Instrumentation Panel

Digital Speedometer and Fuel Management

Details features like fuel level, economy, consumption, and flow indicators.

Digital Tachometer

Explains RPM, trim position, battery voltage, and temperature indicators.

Maintenance and Service

Exterior Fiberglass Finish

Finish/Waxing

Bottom Paint

Hardware/Hardtop Frame/Stainless Steel Rails

Maintenance Procedure For Anodized Aluminum Components

Fuel System Maintenance

Method for diagnosing fuel flow issues and inspecting the anti-siphon valve.

Fuel Tank Compartment

Batteries

Guidance on battery care, maintenance, and safety precautions.

Accessory Wiring Color – Fuse/Breaker Sizes

Winterization and Storage

Boat Storage

Cleaning And Lubricating The Boat

Draining & Water System

Instructions for draining water systems to prevent freeze damage.

Batteries

Engines

Fuel System

Details on winterizing the fuel system and adding stabilizer.

Storage Checklist

Getting Boat Out After Storage

Prior To Launching

A checklist of items to inspect and perform before launching the boat.

After Launching

Checks to perform after launching, including leak checks and engine testing.

180 Sportsman

Flotation Specifications

Switch Panel

Auxiliary Fuse Panel

Bilge Pump With Float Switch

Details the automatic and manual operation of the bilge pump system.

Seacocks

Livewell – Raw Water

Washdown Operation

Battery Select Switch

Trim Tabs

Describes the operation and adjustment of the hydraulic trim tab system.

Accessory Wiring

Fuel System Layout

Typical Outboard Switch Panel Wiring

Battery Wiring

Battery Wiring With Select Switch (Optional)

Livewell/Washdown System

Pressurized Fresh Water System

Limited Warranty

Five Year Hull Transferable Warranty

Details the warranty coverage for hull structural defects and transferability.

One Year Material And Workmanship Warranty

Covers defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months.

Warranty Claim Procedures

Outlines the process for initiating a warranty claim with the dealer.