Baja-marine Islander 242 User Manual

Baja MarineOwner’s Manual242 IslanderOwner’s Manual Part Number: MRP 1813654© Baja Marine Corporation 2006RSpeed changes you.TM.

viii242 Islander® Information in this publication is based upon the latest product specications available at printing. Baja® Marine Corporation reser

242 Islander®1.1seCtIon 1 • saFetySAFE boating means:• Knowing the limitations of your boat• Following the "Rules of the Road"• Keeping a

242 Islander®1.2seCtIon 1 • saFety2. leGallY ManDaTeD MiniMuM requireD equipMenTConsult your national or state boating law enforcement agency.T

242 Islander®1.3seCtIon 1 • saFetyDangerous concentrations of carbon monoxide will be present if: • there is an exhaust leak• a nearby vessel's

242 Islander®1.4seCtIon 1 • saFetyEven strong swimmers can tire quickly in the water and drown due to exhaustion, hypothermia, or both. The buoyancy

242 Islander®1.5seCtIon 1 • saFety6. aDDiTional recoMMenDeD equipMenT for safe operaTionIn addition to legally mandated equipment, the followin

242 Islander®1.6seCtIon 1 • saFety9. poWer capaciTYThe engine options available for your boat have been selected as the best suited for genera

242 Islander®1.7seCtIon 1 • saFety11. MainTain conTrolOn the water there are no marked trafc lanes, no trafc signs or lights, and boats have no tur

242 Islander®1.8seCtIon 1 • saFetyD. Sheltered watersMaximum speed: 15 knots (18 mph)Maximum wave height: 0.5 meters (1.5 feet)Boat use is limit

242 Islander®1.9seCtIon 1 • saFety14. WaTer sporTsa. sWiMMinG• Do not permit anyone to swim from a moving boat, or a boat with an engine running.•

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242 Islander®1.10seCtIon 1 • saFetyFaster - Thumb pointed up or palm up, move hand up and down.Speed OK - Raise arm and form a circle with thumb and i

242 Islander®1.11seCtIon 1 • saFetyD. flooDinG, sWaMpinG anD capsizinGIn the event of ooding, swamping or capsizing:• Try to shut off engines,

242 Islander®1.12seCtIon 1 • saFetyf. GrounDinGIn the event of running aground:• Check for leaks. If water is coming in, stop the intake of water b

242 Islander®1.13seCtIon 1 • saFety18. environMenTal consiDeraTionsThe following warning is offered for boats sold in the State of California in acco

242 Islander®1.14seCtIon 1 • saFety19. nauTical TerMsAbeam – object 90 degrees ( 90°) to center line on either side of boat.Abaft – a point on a boat

242 Islander®1.15seCtIon 1 • saFety20. keY To sYMbols on conTrols & prinTsThese symbols may be found on your controls and gauges and/or used in t

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242 Islander®1.17RSpeed changes you.TM.21. WarninG label locaTionswarnIng laBel loCatIons(FIg 1.17.1)Located in Owner’s PacketsCalifornia Residents O

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242 Islander®2.1seCtIon 2 • general Boat arrangeMent! CAUTIONDo Not use cleats for lifting.2. passenGer locaTions1. When the boat is moving, all pa

i242 Islander®Congratulations on becoming the new owner of the world’s #1 performance boat. Baja® Marine Corporation welcomes you into o

242 Islander®2.2seCtIon 2 • general Boat arrangeMent3. basic boaT DiMensions anD clearances (uniTeD sTaTes sTanDarD s.a.e.)242 Islander specificaTion

242 Islander®2.3seCtIon 2 • general Boat arrangeMentbasic boaT DiMensions anD clearances (MeTric)242 Islander speCIFICatIonsOverall Length ...

242 Islander®2.4seCtIon 2 • general Boat arrangeMent6. General Deck laYouTGENERAL DECK LAYOUT(FIG. 2.4.1)FWDREAR(AFT)LEFT(PORT)RIGHT(STBD)Navigation

242 Islander®2.5seCtIon 2 • general Boat arrangeMent7. DescripTion of Major conTrolsa. Gear shifT anD ThroTTle conTrolThe shift/throttle control uni

242 Islander®2.6seCtIon 2 • general Boat arrangeMentc. Trailer sWiTchThe trailer switch (Power Tilt) is not to be confused with the Power Trim functi

242 Islander®2.7seCtIon 2 • general Boat arrangeMent8. iMporTanT GauGesa. TachoMeTer anD hour MeTerThe tachometer (see Figure 2.7.2) indicates

242 Islander®2.8seCtIon 2 • general Boat arrangeMentInsertIng the aFt reMovaBle navIgatIon/anChor lIght (loCated at the stern oF the Boat) (FIg 2.8.2)

3.1242 Islander®seCtIon 3 • usIng your Boat1. pre-launch, launch anD posT-launch checklisTListed below are the critical items you must check and do e

3.2seCtIon 3 • usIng your Boat242 Islander®3. fuelinG The boaTThe fuel ll cap is located on the port side of the boat (Figure 3.2.1). Do not mistake

3.3242 Islander®seCtIon 3 • usIng your Boat• Shut off gas burning appliances (gas stove, etc.).• Close all hatches, doors, and keep engi

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3.4seCtIon 3 • usIng your Boat242 Islander®• If there are passengers not wearing PFDs, the PFDs must be readily accessible. “Readily accessible

3.5242 Islander®seCtIon 3 • usIng your Boatit is recommended that the bilge blower run all the time the engine is running.6. Place drive unit in full

3.6seCtIon 3 • usIng your Boat242 Islander®10. sTeerinG sYsTeMThe steering system is an enclosed push-pull cable that is hydraulically assisted (powe

4.1242 Islander®seCtIon 4 • BIlge & underwater gear1. bilGea. fuel & oil spillaGeRegulations prohibit discharging fuel or oily waste in navi

4.2242 Islander®seCtIon 4 • BIlge & underwater gearExcept for checking the operation of the bilge pump using the ON position, leave the switch in

4.3242 Islander®seCtIon 4 • BIlge & underwater gearc. iMpacT To sTern DriveThe stern drive can be damaged by impact, either while trailering or b

4.4242 Islander®seCtIon 4 • BIlge & underwater gearf. Install the thrust washer, propeller, continuity washer, thrust hub, propeller nut ret

242 Islander®5.1seCtIon 5 • Fuel systeM1. fuel sYsTeMSection 3 • Using Your Boat contains important fueling information. Take time to read all

242 Islander®5.2seCtIon 5 • Fuel systeM2. fuelinG precauTionsCertain precautions must be carefully and completely observed every time a boat is

242 Islander®5.3seCtIon 5 • Fuel systeM• Electrical equipment, including blowers – power off.• Doors, hatches – closed.• Smoking material – extingu

iii242 Islander®IntroduCtIon1. This ManualThe material within this manual and your Owner’s Manual Packet:• Gives you basic safety information• Desc

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242 Islander®6.1RSpeed changes you.TM.seCtIon 6 • eleCtrICal systeMs1. elecTrical sYsTeMs DirecT currenT (Dc)The 12 volt direct current (DC) el

242 Islander®6.2seCtIon 6 • eleCtrICal systeMsRSpeed changes you.TM.Protective terminal covers, such as rubber boots on electrical connections, mus

242 Islander®6.3seCtIon 6 • eleCtrICal systeMsRSpeed changes you.TM.Zinc anodes require replacement about every six months, if the boat is operat

242 Islander®6.4seCtIon 6 • eleCtrICal systeMsRSpeed changes you.TM.drIve puMp(FIg. 6.4.1)TRAILER TRIMBLUE/WHITEREDGREEN/WHITE14 AWG RED14 AWG GREEN14

242 Islander®6.5seCtIon 6 • eleCtrICal systeMsRSpeed changes you.TM.drIve puMp w/ K-plane trIM taBs (FIg. 6.5.1)TRAILER TRIMBLUE/WHITEREDGREEN/WHITETR

242 Islander®6.6seCtIon 6 • eleCtrICal systeMsRSpeed changes you.TM.IgnItIon swItCh (FIg. 6.6.1)TO ENGINERUN CIRCUIT16 AWGPURPLE/BLACK16 AWGPURPLE/BLA

6.7242 Islander®RSpeed changes you.TM.swItCh panel wIre InForMatIon (FIg 6.9.1)DELETEGROUNDBLACK12345678910111213141516BILGENAV/ANCLTSBLOWERENGINEHATC

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242 Islander®7.1seCtIon 7 • optIons & aCCessorIes1. opTions & accessories locaTionsFigure 7.1.1 shows the location of some of the components.

iv242 Islander® 6. hull iDenTificaTion nuMber (hin)The “Hull Identication Number” located on the starboard side of the transom, is the most im

242 Islander®7.2seCtIon 7 • optIons & aCCessorIes2. auToMaTic fire exTinGuisher sYsTeM (opTion)The 242 Islander may be equipped with an au

242 Islander®7.3seCtIon 7 • optIons & aCCessorIesBimini Top or sunshade must not be used when the vessel speed exceeds 45 MPH. Damage to boat or

242 Islander®7.4seCtIon 7 • optIons & aCCessorIesDo not rely on the depth nder to determine a safe depth for swimming. The depth nder reads fro

242 Islander®7.5seCtIon 7 • optIons & aCCessorIesDETAILED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION ARE PROVIDED BY THE EQUIPMENT MANUFA

8.1242 Islander®seCtIon 8 • requIred InspeCtIon, servICe, & MaIntenanCeITEMREQUIREDMAINTENANCE/SERVICEREFERENCE SOURCE BEFOREEVERY USEAFTER FIRST2

8.2 242 Islander®seCtIon 8 • requIred InspeCtIon, servICe, & MaIntenanCesuMMarY GuiDe for inspecTion, service anD MainTenance*Use in salt water or

8.3242 Islander®seCtIon 8 • requIred InspeCtIon, servICe, & MaIntenanCe2. useful service inforMaTionOWNERHOME PORTBOAT NAMEREGISTRATION NUMBER

8.4 242 Islander®seCtIon 8 • requIred InspeCtIon, servICe, & MaIntenanCe3. inspecTion, service anD MainTenance proTocola. bilGe areaMany of your

8.5242 Islander®seCtIon 8 • requIred InspeCtIon, servICe, & MaIntenanCe• Check your rst aid kit, making certain it is complete and tha

8.6 242 Islander®seCtIon 8 • requIred InspeCtIon, servICe, & MaIntenanCe5. fiTTinG ouT afTer sToraGea. fuel sYsTeMCheck the entire fuel system f

v242 Islander®RSpeed changes you.TM.abouT Your express liMiTeD WarranTYBaja Marine offers an Express Limited Warranty on each new Baja purchased throu

8.7242 Islander®seCtIon 8 • requIred InspeCtIon, servICe, & MaIntenanCe• Check fuel lines for damage and/or leaks. Make sure that they do not

8.8 242 Islander®seCtIon 8 • requIred InspeCtIon, servICe, & MaIntenanCe8. quick reference checklisTAs the owner/operator of a Baja® Boat, you ar

8.9242 Islander®seCtIon 8 • requIred InspeCtIon, servICe, & MaIntenanCequick reference checklisT (conT’D)*If engine fails to start, refer to the E

8.10 242 Islander®seCtIon 8 • requIred InspeCtIon, servICe, & MaIntenanCec. DeparTinGGeneral 1. Passengers/Crew ...

8.11242 Islander®seCtIon 8 • requIred InspeCtIon, servICe, & MaIntenanCequick reference checklisT (conT’D) 3. Ignition ...

8.12 242 Islander®seCtIon 8 • requIred InspeCtIon, servICe, & MaIntenanCe9. afTer MarkeT equipMenT checklisTAny safety or operational equipment a

8.13242 Islander®seCtIon 8 • requIred InspeCtIon, servICe, & MaIntenanCe10. MainTenance loGFollow the recommended maintenance listed on pages 1 &

8.14 242 Islander®seCtIon 8 • requIred InspeCtIon, servICe, & MaIntenanCeMainTenance loG (conT’D) Date Maintenance Description Engine Hours

9.1242 Islander®seCtIon 9 • Care & reFInIshIngYour new boat has been designed to provide you with years of enjoyment and satisfaction. In order to

9.2seCtIon 9 • Care & reFInIshIng242 Islander®• Minor scratches and deeper stains that do not penetrate the gelcoat may be removed by light sandi

vi242 Islander® 242 Islander owner’s Manual • taBle oF ContentsinTroDucTion1. This Manual ...

9.3242 Islander®seCtIon 9 • Care & reFInIshIngThe fabric should be cleaned regularly before substances such as dirt, pollen, etc. are a

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index242 islander®IndexAAccessories. See Options & Accessories LocationsBBilge 4.1Blower 4.2Maintenance 4.2, 8.4Pump 4.1Boarding 3.3Breaker

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vii242 Islander®secTion 5 • fuel sYsTeM1. Fuel System...............5.12. Fueling Precautions ....