Baja Marine 275 manual Quick Reference Checklist, Boarding the Boat General, Boat Systems

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Section 8 • Required Inspection, Service, &

Maintenance

8.Quick Reference Checklist

As the owner/operator of a Baja® Boat, you are responsible for the safe operation of your boat and the safety of your passengers. Always be sure that required documents, navigational equipment and Coast Guard required safety equipment is aboard and in proper working order.

A.Boarding the Boat*

General

 

1.

Weather Conditions

Is it going to be safe to go out?

2.

Transom Drain Plug

Installed

3.

PFDs and all other Coast Guard

 

 

required safety equipment

Available for all children and adults

4.

Ignition keys

Available

5.

Tool Box

Stocked with a variety of appropriate tools

4.

Fire Exgtinguisher

Available

5.

Cell Phone

Fully charged

Boat Systems

 

1.

Bilge Pumps

Working. Discharge any appreciable amounts of water

 

 

overboard

2.

Blowers

Working. “Sniff” the bilge/engine compartment for fuel

 

 

odor

3.

Navigation Lights

Working. Have spare bulbs (and if applicable fuses)

 

 

aboard

4.

Radio/Electronics

Working

5.

Horn

Working

6.

Trim Tabs

Full range of motion. No excessive play or binding

7.

Fresh Water Tank

Filled and sanitized

8.

Carbon Monoxide Detector

Working

Engine

 

1.

Batteries

Fully charged (Check water cell levels)

2.

Fuel Tank

Filled with recommended fuel; not leaking

3.

Fuel System

Check for leaks

4.

Fuel Filters

Check that filters are clean and tight

5.

Diesel Racor Fuel Filters

Check that filters are clean, tight and free of water

6.

Engine Coolant Drain Plugs

Secured

7.

Steering Fluid

Full

8.

Throttle & Gearshift Controls

Full range of motion

*Note: If trailering boat, many of these items should be checked before leaving the house.

8.8

275 Performance®

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Contents Performance Baja MarineFor information call 1-865-971-6270 or fax Welcome This page intentionally left blank Introduction Service, Parts and Repair for Your Boat Hull Identification Number HINManufacturer’s Certification About Your Express Limited Warranty Iii Ignition Protection Breakers and/or Fuses Speed changes you. TM Safety Labels SafetyLegally Mandated Minimum Required Equipment Fire Extinguishing SystemCarbon Monoxide Carbon Monoxide Monitor Lifesaving Equipment Impaired Operation Additional Recommended Equipment for Safe OperationUnited States Power CapacityLoad Capacity PropellersMaintain Control StabilityChart Your Course WeatherGeneral Considerations Water Sports SwimmingSkiing General Emergency SituationsFlooding, Swamping and Capsizing Medical EmergencyWater Rescue FirePropulsion, Control or Steering Failure Safety HotlinesCollisions and Leaking GroundingInternational Requirements Environmental ConsiderationsFuel and Oil Spillage Waste Disposal Wake/WashExcessive Noise Nautical Terms Key to Symbols on Controls & Prints Baja Marine Corp This Page Intentionally Left Blank Docking /Lifting /Trailering Passenger Locations General Boat Arrangement2 Hull Propulsion System Basic Boat Dimensions and Clearances MetricGeneral Deck Layout FIG General Deck LayoutPower Trim Unit and Gauge Description of Major ControlsGear Shift and Throttle Control Trim Tabs Trailer SwitchTachometer and Hour Meter Ignition Shutdown SwitchEngine Alarm System Important GaugesNavigation and Anchor Lights Oil Pressure, Water Temperature, Voltmeter and Fuel GaugesPre-Launch, Launch and Post- Launch Checklist Using Your BoatFueling the Boat Trailer Launching and LoadingPersonal Flotation Devices BoardingStarting the Engine Passenger Instruction and LocationStopping the Engine Shifting to Drive the BoatHydraulic Steering Steering SystemsPower Steering System Power SteeringThis page intentionally left blank Drain Plug Bilge & Underwater GearBilge Fuel & Oil SpillageVibration and Causes Maintenance and ServiceEngines and Stern Drive Bilge BlowersImpact to Stern Drive Propeller Removal and InstallationGear case Fuel System Fuel SystemAnti-Siphon Valve Inboard/Outboard Engine Only Fueling Precautions Before and During Fueling ChecklistStatic Electricity and the Fuel System After Fueling Checklist This page intentionally left blank Batteries Electrical SystemsElectrical Systems Direct Current DCElectrolytic Corrosion & Zinc Anodes Breakers and/or FusesFuse Panel Marine Electronic Cathodic Anti-corrosion System Mercathode Ignition Switch Drive Pump Switch Panel Wire Information FIG Switch Panel Wire Information FIG Wire Schematic FIG Gauge Panel Electrical Information FIG Options & Accessories Locations Options & AccessoriesAutomatic Fire Extinguisher System Option Fire Extinguisher PortCanvas Horn Canvas Care and MaintenanceSwim Platform w/ Ladder Optional Depth Finder OptionalRequirements for Operators Stereo SystemHead Systems Portable Self-Contained HeadPortable Head with Pump-Out Exhaust SystemsThis page intentionally left blank Required Inspection, Service Maintenance Summary Guide for Inspection, Service and MaintenanceInterval Interval Summary Guide For Inspection, Service and MaintenanceUseful Service Information Bilge Area Inspection, Service and Maintenance ProtocolBoat Storage Winterization Checklist for Boats Stored on LandBatteryies Topside and SuppliesMiscellaneous Fitting Out After StorageFuel Systems Fuel SystemSecurity Considerations Power Steering System MaintenanceQuick Reference Checklist Boarding the Boat GeneralBoat Systems Starting the Engine Returning to Port General Quick Reference Checklist cont’d Departing GeneralQuick Reference Checklist cont’d Securing the BoatIf the Engine Does Not Start After Market Equipment Checklist Maintenance Log Maintenance Log Cont’d Fiberglass & Gelcoat Paint Cleaning Agents & Other SubstancesCare & Refinishing Stains & ScratchesCanvas and Clear Vinyl Permanently Moored or Docked BoatsTopside Areas Acrylic Plastic Sheeting Plastic GlassInterior Upholstery Fabric Exterior Upholstery FabricThis Page Intentionally Left Blank Index Index Performance