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Baja Marine
Owner’s Manual
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245 Performance
Owner’s Manual Part Number: MRP 1813653
© Baja Marine Corporation 2005
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R TM. Speed changes you. Baja m arine c orPtionora , 2600 Sea r ya Bvdl ., Knoxville , 37914 tn f or tioninforma call 1-865-971-6270 or axf 1-865-971-6716 i nternet SS addre : P htt ://www .Bajamarine .com
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w elcome Congratulations on becoming the new owner of • Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) ® the world’s #1 performance boat. Baja Marine Information: This section of your Owner’s Corporation welcomes you into our worldwide and Manual Packet contains information from the ever-expanding family of boating enthusiasts. manufacturers of equipment installed on your boat. Examples include the engine, engine The Owner’s Manual Packet, to be kept on control and steering system. Throughout boa
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ThIs P agE InTEnTIOnally lEfT Blank ® ii 245 Performance
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i ntroduction • Red cross 1. This Manual • State Boating Offices The material within this manual and your Owner’s Manual Packet: • yacht Club Contact your dealer or the Boat/U.s. foundation at • gives you basic safety information 1-800-336-2628 • Describes the features of your boat Outside of north america, contact your boat dealer • Describes the equipment on your boat and/or your governmental boating agency for • Describes the fundamentals of boat use assistance. • Contains service and ma
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i ntroduction Practices of the aByC, american Boat and yacht 6. h ull i DT en ifica Tion n M u ber (hin) Council. The “Hull Identification Number” located on the starboard side of the transom, is the most important Baja Marine Corporation participates extensively identifying factor and must be included in all in the american Boat and yacht Council which is a correspondence and orders. f ailure to include it nonprofit organization that develops and publishes creates delays. also of vital
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R TM. Speed changes you. a T bou Your e xpress l M i T i eD WTY arran Baja Marine offers an Express limited Warranty on other equipment or accessories carrying their own each new Baja purchased through an authorized individual warranties, nor does the l imited Warranty Baja dealer. a copy of the limited Warranty was cover engines, parts or accessories not installed by included in your owner’s packet. If for any reason Baja Marine. The limited Warranty does not cover you did not receiv
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245 Performance o wner ’S m anual • t B a le of c ontentS i T n roDT uc io n s T ec ion 2 • General b oa T a rranGM e en T 1. This Manual ............................................................iii 1. Docking/lifting/Trailering .....................................2.1 2. your Responsibilities ..............................................iii 2. Passenger locations ...........................................2.1 3. sources of Information ...........................................iii 3.
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245 Performance o wner ’S m anual • t aBle of c ontentS 4. Winterization Checklist for Boats stored on land 8.5 s T ec ion 5 • f uel s YsTe M a. Boat storage .................................................8.5 1. fuel system .........................................................5.1 B. Engine ..........................................................8.5 2. fueling Precautions .............................................5.2 C. Battery(ies) ...............................................
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® Information in this publication is based upon the latest product specifications available at printing. Baja Marine Corporation reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in the colors, equipment, specifications, materials and prices of all models, or to discontinue models. Should changes in production models ® be made, Baja Marine is not obligated to make similar changes or modifications to models sold prior to the date of such changes. Owner’s Manual 245 Performance
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Section 1 • Safety SAFE boating means: 1. s TY afe l abels s afety precautions are given throughout this • knowing the limitations of your boat manual and labels are mounted at key locations • following the Rules of the Road throughout the boat. This safety information advises the owner/operator and passengers of • keeping a sharp lookout for people and objects safety precautions to follow when operating and/or in the water servicing equipment. • n ot boating in water or weather conditio
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Section 1 • Safety The dashboard contains an indicator light for the 2. l G e all Y ManDa TeD MiniMM u automatic fire extinguishing system. The light will be ON when the ignition is on and indicates that the system is r D equire e M quip T en ready. If the light goes out while the ignition is on, the Consult your national or state boating law system has discharged. enforcement agency. When discharge occurs, immediately shut down all The following equipment is the minimum required by th
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Section 1 • Safety Dangerous concentrations of carbon monoxide will be areas where fresh air can circulate. Do not use such present if: devices where there is no noticeable air movement, especially in the cabin, when anchored, moored, or docked. • there is an exhaust leak • Do not idle engine without moving boat for more than • a nearby vessel's engine is running 15 minutes at a time. • insufficient fresh air is circulating where people are • Inspect exhaust system regularly. (see section
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Section 1 • Safety (FIG. 1.4.3) f lotation a id (Type III) – vest is 5. l G vin ifesa e M quip enT designed so conscious wearers can turn face up; often designed for ! WARNING comfort while engaged in sports such as skiing. Have all passengers and the operator wear a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) at all times when boating. When someone is overboard, it can be too late to Throwable Devices (Type IV) – (FIG. 1.4.4) have them put on a PFD. horseshoe buoys, ring buoys and buoyant cushio
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Section 1 • Safety Pliers (regular, vise-grip, and tongue & groove) 6. a DDiTional r ecoMMenDeD Wrenches (box, open-end, allen, adjustable) e quipMT en for s afe o pera Tion socket set (metric or U.s. standard as appropriate) In addition to legally mandated equipment, the following items are necessary for safe boating Electrical tape and duct tape especially if your boat is out of sight of land. hammer • first aid kit Utility knife • Visual distress signals for day and night • s pare
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Section 1 • Safety • The number of seats does not indicate how 245 Performance CE OPTION CERTIFICATION PLATE many people a boat can safely carry in poor (INTERNATIONAL) (EXAMPLE) (FIG. 1.6.2) weather and rough water. BAJA MARINE CORP. • a bove idle speed, all passengers must be 245 PERFORMANCE seated on the seats provided. 0609 MAXIMUM + = 245 Performance DOMESTIC CERTIFICATION PLATE 6 900 kg C (EXAMPLE) (FIG. 1.6.1) MAXIMUM CAPACITIES 9. p oWer c aciTY ap 6 PERSONS OR 1600 LBS. 2000 PO
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Section 1 • Safety The operator must always be alert to approaching boats In addition: (from the rear, right and left sides, as well as those ahead). In addition, the operator must be on the lookout • s tability may be substantially reduced if for people in the water, partially submerged debris, and equipment is added above the deck. other navigational hazards such as rocks, sand bars, and dangerous currents, to name a few. • Stability is substantially reduced by loose fluids or weight
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Section 1 • Safety D. sheltered waters • If a lightning storm approaches, the safest action is to Maximum speed: 15 knots (18 mph) dock and disembark. If you cannot return to shore, Maximum wave height: 0.5 meters (1.5 feet) have passengers go inside the cabin and remain Boat use is limited to small lakes, rivers and there until the storm passes. canals. • lightning seeks ground when it strikes. The best your 245 Performance boat is Design Category C. protection is a properly grounded l
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Section 1 • Safety b. s kiinG ! WARNING Shut engine off if an object is struck or if you run ! WARNING aground. Skiers must wear an approved PFD. Check for hull leaks and propulsion system damage, before restarting engine. Use hand pump if bilge pumps don't remove water. • anyone who water skis must know how to swim. Boat very slowly, if you must proceed with a damaged • never drive the boat directly behind a water skier. propulsion system. at 22 knots (25 m.p.h.), it takes only 5 second
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Section 1 • Safety Faster - Thumb pointed up or palm up, move hand up • Do not water ski in congested areas. and down. • k eep the boat and skier away from navigation markers. Speed OK - Raise arm and form a circle with thumb and index finger. • stay well clear of other boats and skiers. Stop - Raise arm with palm vertical and facing 15. e MG er Y enc s T i ua Tions forward. Prevention is the safest approach. We hope that you are Turn Right - Extend right arm out from body to the never in
