Baja-marine 202 Islander User Manual

Baja MarineOwner’s Manual202 IslanderOwner’s Manual Part Number: MRP 1811974© Baja Marine Corporation 2006RSpeed changes you.TM.

viii202 Islander® Information in this publication is based upon the latest product specications available at printing. Baja® Marine Corporation reser

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

202 Islander®1.2seCtIon 1 • saFety2. leGallY ManDaTeD MiniMuM requireD equipMenTThe following equipment is the minimum required by the U.S. Coast Gua

202 Islander®1.3seCtIon 1 • saFetySymptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are dizziness, ears ringing, headaches, nausea, and unconsciousness. Get fres

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

202 Islander®1.5seCtIon 1 • saFetyDrugs and/or alcohol impair the operator's ability to control the boat safely.Death or serious injury ca

202 Islander®1.6seCtIon 1 • saFetyWhen engine is running, keep passengers away from areas not designed for riding, such as seat backs, bow, gunwales,

202 Islander®1.7seCtIon 1 • saFetyDeath or serious injury can result if you fail to observe these safety rules:• Anyone who controls the boat must h

202 Islander®1.8seCtIon 1 • saFetyThe wind speed and wave height specied as the upper limit for your category of boat does not mean that you or your

202 Islander®1.9seCtIon 1 • saFetyShut engine off if an object is struck or if you run aground.Check for hull leaks and propulsion system damage, be

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202 Islander®1.10seCtIon 1 • saFetySKIING SIGNALS (FIG. 1.10.1)DIVERS FLAGS(FIG. 1.10.2)CODE ALPHAFLAGSPORT DIVER'SFLAGREDWHITEBLUEWHITETurn - Ar

202 Islander®1.11seCtIon 1 • saFetya. MeDical eMerGencYYou may be far from professional medical help when you are boating. At least two people on bo

202 Islander®1.12seCtIon 1 • saFetye. collisions anD leakinGIn the event of collisions and leaking:• Slow down or stop to reduce water intake, unles

202 Islander®1.13seCtIon 1 • saFety! WARNINGA wide variety of components used on this vessel contain or emit chemicals known to the St

202 Islander®1.14seCtIon 1 • saFetyNOTICEIt is illegal for any vessel to dump plastic trash anywhere in the ocean or navigable waters of the United St

202 Islander®1.15seCtIon 1 • saFety20. nauTical TerMsAbeam – object 90 degrees ( 90°) to center line on either side of boat.Abaft – a point on a boat

202 Islander®1.16seCtIon 1 • saFety21. keY To sYMbols on conTrols & prinTsThese symbols may be found on your controls and gauges and/or used in t

202 Islander®1.17RSpeed changes you.TM.22. WarninG label locaTionswarnIng laBel loCatIons(FIg 1.17.1)Located in Owner’s PacketCalifornia Residents On

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

i202 Islander®welCoMeCongratulations on becoming the new owner of the world’s #1 performance boat. Baja® Marine Corporation welcomes you

202 Islander®2.2seCtIon 2 • general Boat arrangeMent3. basic boaT DiMensions anD clearances (uniTeD sTaTes sTanDarD s.a.e.)202 Islander specificaTion

202 Islander®2.3seCtIon 2 • general Boat arrangeMentbasic boaT DiMensions anD clearances (MeTric)Boat dIMensIons and ClearanCes(FIg. 2.3.1)202 Islande

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

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

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

202 Islander®2.7seCtIon 2 • general Boat arrangeMentThe alarm indicates a problem with engine water temperature, oil pressure and/or stern drive

202 Islander®2.8seCtIon 2 • general Boat arrangeMentInsertIng the aFt reMovaBle navIgatIon/anChor lIght (loCated at the stern oF the Boat) (FIg 2.8.1)

3.1202 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 Boat202 Islander®3. fuelinG The boaTThe fuel ll cap is located on the port side of the boat (Figure 3.2.1). Do not mistake

3.3202 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 Boat202 Islander®• If there are passengers not wearing PFDs, the PFDs must be readily accessible. “Readily accessible

3.5202 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 Boat202 Islander®10. sTeerinG sYsTeMsYour Baja® may be will be equipped with one of two types of steering. Please

3.7202 Islander®seCtIon 3 • usIng your Boatb. poWer sTeerinGThe power steering system is an enclosed push-pull cable that is hydraulically assisted (

4.1202 Islander®seCtIon 4 • BIlge & underwater gear1. bilGea. fuel & oil spillaGeRegulations prohibit discharging fuel or oily waste in navi

4.2202 Islander®seCtIon 4 • BIlge & underwater gearExcept for checking the operation of the bilge pump using the ON position, leave the switch in

4.3202 Islander®seCtIon 4 • BIlge & underwater gearc. iMpacT To sTern DriveThe stern drive can be damaged by impact, either while trailering or b

4.4202 Islander®seCtIon 4 • BIlge & underwater gearf. Install the thrust washer, propeller, continuity washer, thrust hub, propeller nut ret

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

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

iii202 Islander®IntroduCtIon1. This ManualThe material within this manual and your Owner’s Manual Packet:• Gives you basic safety information• Desc

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

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

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

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

202 Islander®6.4seCtIon 6 • eleCtrICal systeMsRSpeed changes you.TM.IgnItIon swItCh (FIg. 6.4.1)TO ENGINERUN CIRCUIT16 AWGPURPLE/BLACK16 AWGPURPLE/BLA

202 Islander®6.5seCtIon 6 • eleCtrICal systeMsRSpeed changes you.TM.TRAILER TRIMBLUE/WHITEREDGREEN/WHITE14 AWG RED14 AWG GREEN14 AWG BLUE14 AWG PURPLE

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6.7202 Islander®RSpeed changes you.TM.swItCh panel wIre InForMatIon (FIg 6.7.1)#1#2#3#4PLUG 18 - Way Deutsch DT Series ReceptacleReceptacle DT

6.8202 Islander®RSpeed changes you.TM.dC wIre InForMatIon (FIg 6.8.1)

iv202 Islander® 6. hull iDenTificaTion nuMber (hin)The “Hull Identication Number” located on the starboard side of the transom, is the most im

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

202 Islander®7.2seCtIon 7 • optIons & aCCessorIes2. auToMaTic fire exTinGuisher sYsTeM (opTion)The 202 Islander may be equipped with an au

202 Islander®7.3seCtIon 7 • optIons & aCCessorIesFor safety and ease of installation and removal of canvas, use at least two people.The following

202 Islander®7.4seCtIon 7 • optIons & aCCessorIesREFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL PACKET FOR INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION ON DEPTH FINDER

8.1202 Islander®seCtIon 8 • requIred InspeCtIon, servICe, & MaIntenanCeITEMREQUIREDMAINTENANCE/SERVICEREFERENCE SOURCE BEFOREEVERY USEAFTER FIRST2

8.2 202 Islander®seCtIon 8 • requIred InspeCtIon, servICe, & MaIntenanCesuMMarY GuiDe for inspecTion, service anD MainTenance*Use in salt water or

8.3202 Islander®seCtIon 8 • requIred InspeCtIon, servICe, & MaIntenanCe2. useful service inforMaTionOWNERHOME PORTBOAT NAMEREGISTRATION NUMBER

8.4 202 Islander®seCtIon 8 • requIred InspeCtIon, servICe, & MaIntenanCe3. inspecTion, service anD MainTenance proTocola. bilGe areaMany of your

8.5202 Islander®seCtIon 8 • requIred InspeCtIon, servICe, & MaIntenanCe• Check your rst aid kit, making certain it is complete and tha

8.6 202 Islander®seCtIon 8 • requIred InspeCtIon, servICe, & MaIntenanCe5. fiTTinG ouT afTer sToraGea. fuel sYsTeMCheck the entire fuel system f

v202 Islander®RSpeed changes you.TM.abouT Your express liMiTeD WarranTYBaja Marine offers an Express Limited Warranty on each new Baja purchased throu

8.7202 Islander®seCtIon 8 • requIred InspeCtIon, servICe, & MaIntenanCe• Check fuel lines for damage and/or leaks. Make sure that they do not

8.8 202 Islander®seCtIon 8 • requIred InspeCtIon, servICe, & MaIntenanCe8. quick reference checklisTAs the owner/operator of a Baja® Boat, you ar

8.9202 Islander®seCtIon 8 • requIred InspeCtIon, servICe, & MaIntenanCequick reference checklisT (conT’D)*If engine fails to start, refer to the E

8.10 202 Islander®seCtIon 8 • requIred InspeCtIon, servICe, & MaIntenanCec. DeparTinGGeneral 1. Passengers/Crew ...

8.11202 Islander®seCtIon 8 • requIred InspeCtIon, servICe, & MaIntenanCequick reference checklisT (conT’D) 3. Ignition ...

8.12 202 Islander®seCtIon 8 • requIred InspeCtIon, servICe, & MaIntenanCe9. afTer MarkeT equipMenT checklisTAny safety or operational equipment a

8.13202 Islander®seCtIon 8 • requIred InspeCtIon, servICe, & MaIntenanCe10. MainTenance loGFollow the recommended maintenance listed on pages 1 &

8.14 202 Islander®seCtIon 8 • requIred InspeCtIon, servICe, & MaIntenanCeMainTenance loG (conT’D) Date Maintenance Description Engine Hours

9.1202 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 & reFInIshIng202 Islander®• Minor scratches and deeper stains that do not penetrate the gelcoat may be removed by light sandi

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9.3202 Islander®seCtIon 9 • Care & reFInIshIngThe fabric should be cleaned regularly before substances such as dirt, pollen, etc. are a

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index202 islander®IndexAAccessories. See Options & Accessories LocationsBBilge 4.1Blower 4.2Maintenance 4.2, 8.4Pump 4.1Boarding 3.3Breaker

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vii202 Islander®secTion 5 • fuel sYsTeM1. Fuel System...............5.12. Fueling Precautions ....