PURSUIT 2470 CENTER CONSOLE Owner's Manual

2470 CENTER CONSOLE2470 CENTER CONSOLEOWNER’S MANUAL FISHING BOATS3901 St. Lucie Blvd.Ft. Pierce, Florida 34946Print Date 3/2002

2470 CENTER CONSOLEand regulations. They can also help in providing local navigational information when movingto a new boating area. Contact your d

2470 CENTER CONSOLETwin Engine 4 Stroke Fuel System14-6

2470 CENTER CONSOLESingle Engine 4 Stroke Fuel System14-7

2470 CENTER CONSOLEFreshwater System14-8

2470 CENTER CONSOLERaw Water System - MaceratorLivewellStrainerRaw Water In-takesHose ConnectorHeadY-ValveRaw Water In-takesWashdownPumpHead Pump-outV

2470 CENTER CONSOLEHolding System - Without Macerator14-10

2470 CENTER CONSOLEDrainage System14-11

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2470 CENTER CONSOLEAppendix A:GLOSSARY OF TERMSAft: In, near, or toward the stern of a boat.Aground: A boat stuck on the bottom.Amidships: In or to

2470 CENTER CONSOLEBoat Hook: Short shaft of wood or metal with a hook fitting at one end shaped to aid in extendingone’s reach from the side of the

2470 CENTER CONSOLEDeck: The floor-like platform of a boat that covers the hull.Displacement: The volume of water displaced by the hull. The displa

2470 CENTER CONSOLETABLE OF CONTENTSChapter 1:Chapter 1:Chapter 1:Chapter 1:Chapter 1: Propulsion System1.1 General...

2470 CENTER CONSOLEGround Tackle: A general term including anchors, lines, and other gear used in anchoring.Grounds: A boat touches the bottom.Gunwa

2470 CENTER CONSOLELength On The Waterline (l.w.l.): A length measurement of a boat at the waterline from thestern to where the hull breaks the water

2470 CENTER CONSOLEPiles or Piling: A long column driven into the bottom to which a boat can be tied.Pitching: The fore and aft rocking motion of a

2470 CENTER CONSOLEScupper: An opening in the hull side or transom of the boat through which water on deck or inthe cockpit is drained overboard.Seac

2470 CENTER CONSOLEwater.Taffrail: Rail around the rear of the cockpit.Thru-hull: A fitting used to pass fluids (usually water) through the hull sur

2470 CENTER CONSOLEHoursDate DealerService/RepairsMAINTENANCE LOGAppendix B:Appendix B:Appendix B:Appendix B:Appendix B:B-1

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2470 CENTER CONSOLETABLE OF CONTENTSChapter 4:Chapter 4:Chapter 4:Chapter 4:Chapter 4: Electrical System4.1 General ...

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2470 CENTER CONSOLEBOATING ACCIDENT REPORTFORM APPROVEDOMB NO.211-0010DEPARTMENT OFTRANSPORTATIONU.S. COAST GUARDC.G. 1865 (REV. 1/88)The operator/own

2470 CENTER CONSOLEIf more than 3 fatalities and/or injuries, attach additional form(s)WAS VICTIM?[ ] Swimmer[ ] Non SwimmerDATE OFBIRTHADDRESSNAME

2470 CENTER CONSOLETABLE OF CONTENTSChapter 8:Chapter 8:Chapter 8:Chapter 8:Chapter 8: Exterior Equipment8.1 Deck...

2470 CENTER CONSOLEPage No.TABLE OF CONTENTSChapter 11: Operation (continued)11.5 Grounding and Towing...

2470 CENTER CONSOLEChapter 14:Chapter 14:Chapter 14:Chapter 14:Chapter 14: Schematics (continued)Holding System - Without Macerator...

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2470 CENTER CONSOLEChapter 1:Chapter 1:Chapter 1:Chapter 1:Chapter 1:PROPULSION SYSTEM1.1 GeneralThe Pursuit 2470 Center Console is designed to be pow

2470 CENTER CONSOLEDO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE ANY ENGINE OR DRIVE COMPONENT WITHOUTBEING TOTALLY FAMILIAR WITH THE SAFE AND PROPER SERVICE PROCE-DURES.

2470 CENTER CONSOLENote: Always monitor the oil level in the tanks and only use the type of oil specified by theengine manufacturer.4-cycle outboard e

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2470 CENTER CONSOLERUNNING AGROUND OR STRIKING AN UNDERWATER OBSTRUCTION CAN RE-SULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE MOTOR OR BOAT. IF YOURBOAT R

2470 CENTER CONSOLEFuel GaugeThe fuel gauge indicates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank.VoltmeterThe voltmeter displays the voltage for the battery

2470 CENTER CONSOLEInstrument MaintenanceElectrical protection for instruments and ignition circuitry is provided by a set of circuit breakerslocated

2470 CENTER CONSOLEChapter 2:Chapter 2:Chapter 2:Chapter 2:Chapter 2:HELM CONTROL SYSTEMS2.1 GeneralThe helm controls consist of three systems:

2470 CENTER CONSOLE2.3 Neutral Safety SwitchEvery control system has a neutral safety switch incorporated into it. This device prohibits theengine fr

2470 CENTER CONSOLE2.5 Engine Power Tilt and TrimAll outboard engines have a tilt and trim feature. The tilt and trim switches are usually built into

2470 CENTER CONSOLE2.6 Steering SystemThe steering system is hydraulic and made of two main components: the helm assembly and thehydraulic cylinder.

2470 CENTER CONSOLE2.8 Control Systems MaintenanceControl MaintenancePeriodic inspection of the control systems and all connections should be made. S

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2470 CENTER CONSOLEChapter 3:Chapter 3:Chapter 3:Chapter 3:Chapter 3:FUEL SYSTEM3.1 GeneralThe gasoline fuel system used in Pursuit boats is des

2470 CENTER CONSOLEiSAFETY INFORMATIONYour 2470 Center Console Owner’s Manualhas been written to include a number of safety instructions toassure the

2470 CENTER CONSOLEFuel FilterNote: Do not overtighten the fuel cap. If the cap is overtightened, the O-ring seal could bedamaged allowing water to c

2470 CENTER CONSOLETwin Engine Fuel System (Optional)Twin engine 2470 Center Consoles use both fuel withdrawal lines, one for each engine. A fuelfil

2470 CENTER CONSOLE7. Remove the cap.8. Put the nozzle in the fuel opening.STATIC ELECTRICITY CAN BE GENERATED WHILE FUELING AND CAN CAUSEA FIRE OR EX

2470 CENTER CONSOLE3.4 Fuel System MaintenancePeriodically inspect all primer bulbs, connections, clamps and hoses for leakage and damage ordeteriora

2470 CENTER CONSOLE3-6DO NOT DRAIN ANY FUEL INTO THE BILGE. THIS COULD LEAD TO A FIRE OREXPLOSION.AFTER THE FILTER ELEMENT HAS BEEN CHANGED, PRIME TH

2470 CENTER CONSOLEChapter 4:Chapter 4:Chapter 4:Chapter 4:Chapter 4:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4.1 GeneralYour Pursuit is equipped with a 12-volt D.C. el

2470 CENTER CONSOLE4.3 DC Distribution SystemThe battery switches are a part of an integrated DC power distribution system that contain severalcompone

2470 CENTER CONSOLENote: The bilge pump will start automatically when there is sufficient water in the bilgeto activate the float switch. The float s

2470 CENTER CONSOLETrim Tab SwitchLocated in the helm. This switch controls the trim tab planes located on the transom of the boat.It is protected by

2470 CENTER CONSOLECheck the electrolyte level in the batteries regularly and add distilled water as necessary. If thebatteries are frequently charge

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2470 CENTER CONSOLEChapter 5:Chapter 5:Chapter 5:Chapter 5:Chapter 5:FRESHWATER SYSTEM5.1 GeneralThe freshwater system consists of a potable wate

2470 CENTER CONSOLEDO NOT ALLOW THE FRESHWATER PUMP TO RUN DRY. THIS CAN RESULTIN DAMAGE TO THE PUMP.5.3 Freshwater System MaintenanceInformation sup

2470 CENTER CONSOLEChapter 6:Chapter 6:Chapter 6:Chapter 6:Chapter 6:RAW WATER SYSTEM6.1 GeneralIn the raw or sea water systems, all water pumps

2470 CENTER CONSOLELivewellThe Washdown Pump ConnectionThe washdown pump hose connection is located in the cockpit and uses astandard garden hose conn

2470 CENTER CONSOLETo drain the livewell, turn off the livewell pump and pull out the plug in the drain fitting at thebottom of the livewell. When t

2470 CENTER CONSOLETHE BATTERIES MUST BE PROPERLY CHARGED. OPERATING ANY PUMPSFROM A BATTERY WITH A LOW CHARGE MAY LEAD TO A PUMP FAILURE.THE RAW WAT

2470 CENTER CONSOLEChapter 7:Chapter 7:Chapter 7:Chapter 7:Chapter 7:DRAINAGE SYSTEMS7.1 Cockpit DrainageYour Pursuit has two scupper drains loc

2470 CENTER CONSOLE7.3 Bilge DrainageThe bilge pump is activated both manually, by a switch in the helm station, and automatically bya float switch lo

2470 CENTER CONSOLE7.6 Console Cooler DrainThe console cooler is drained by gravity. Water is channeled from the cooler to the cockpit soleand then o

2470 CENTER CONSOLEiiBOAT INFORMATIONMAKE:SERIAL #:MODEL:GVRW:PHONE:REPRESENTATIVE:TRAILERNAME:DEALER/PHONE:ADDRESS:SERVICE MANAGER:ADDRESS:SALESMAN:

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2470 CENTER CONSOLEChapter 8:Chapter 8:Chapter 8:Chapter 8:Chapter 8:EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT8.1 DeckRails and Deck HardwareThe rail system and hardwar

2470 CENTER CONSOLETHE ANCHOR MUST BE POSITIONED SO IT DOES NOT REST AGAINST THE HULLSIDES AND BE PROPERLY SECURED AT ALL TIMES WHEN IT IS STORED IN T

2470 CENTER CONSOLE8.2 HullSwim PlatformYour Pursuit is equipped with an integral swim platform and engine mounting system located inthe stern of the

2470 CENTER CONSOLEStern Bait and Tackle Rigging StationThe stern bait and tackle rigging station is equipped with asink, removable cutting board, fis

2470 CENTER CONSOLEThe top section of the console is hinged and opens to provide access to service the helm equipmentor to install electronics. To op

2470 CENTER CONSOLECustomer Relations to make sure the equipment you would like to add or the intendedmodification will not void the warranty on the T

2470 CENTER CONSOLEChapter 9:Chapter 9:Chapter 9:Chapter 9:Chapter 9:INTERIOR EQUIPMENT9.1 Portable HeadThe system is made up of two major compon

2470 CENTER CONSOLE9.2 Marine Head System (Optional)This system is provided as optional equipment. The flush water issupplied by a thru-hull fitting

2470 CENTER CONSOLETo operate the macerator discharge pump, open the ball valve at the overboard discharge thru-hull and set the Y-valve to the macera

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2470 CENTER CONSOLEChapter 10:Chapter 10:Chapter 10:Chapter 10:Chapter 10:SAFETY EQUIPMENT10.1 GeneralYour boat and outboard engine have been equ

2470 CENTER CONSOLE10.3 Neutral Safety SwitchEvery control system has a neutral safety switch incorporated into it. This device prohibits anengine fr

2470 CENTER CONSOLEone Type I, II or III PFD for each person on board, plus one throwable device (Type IV). Somestates have special PFD requirements

2470 CENTER CONSOLEFire ExtinguishersAt least one fire extinguisher is required on all Pursuit boats. Boats 26' and larger may requiretwo or thr

2470 CENTER CONSOLE10-510.6 First AidIt is the operator's responsibility to be familiar with the proper first-aid procedures and be able to care

2470 CENTER CONSOLE10-610.8 Maximum Capacity RatingYour boat is equipped with a “Maximum Capacities” plate, which is permanently attached to thecockpi

2470 CENTER CONSOLEChapter 11:Chapter 11:Chapter 11:Chapter 11:Chapter 11:OPERATION11.1 GeneralBefore you start the engines on your Pursuit, you

2470 CENTER CONSOLENatural Resources, or your local boat club. These organizations sponsor courses in boathandling, including rules of the road. We

2470 CENTER CONSOLE11.3 Pre-Cruise System CheckBefore Starting the Engines• Check the weather forecast. Decide if the planned cruise can be made safe

2470 CENTER CONSOLEWarranty and Warranty Registration CardsThe Pursuit Limited Warranty Statement is included with your boat. It has been written to

2470 CENTER CONSOLE• Have a tool kit aboard. The kit should include the following basic tools:Spark Plug Wrench HammerSpark Plug Gap Gauge Electricia

2470 CENTER CONSOLE11.4 Operating Your BoatAfter Starting the EnginesTO REDUCE THE RISK OF A FIRE OR EXPLOSION, DO NOT START THE ENGINESWHEN FUEL FUME

2470 CENTER CONSOLEMAKE SURE ONE OTHER PERSON ON THE BOAT IS INSTRUCTED IN THE OP-ERATION OF THE BOAT.MAKE SURE THE BOAT IS OPERATED IN COMPLIANCE WIT

2470 CENTER CONSOLEAfter Operation• If operating in saltwater, wash the boat and all equipment with soap and water. Flush theengines using freshwater

2470 CENTER CONSOLEWHEN TOWING OPERATIONS ARE UNDERWAY, HAVE EVERYONE ABOARDBOTH VESSELS STAY CLEAR OF THE TOW LINE AND SURROUNDING AREA. ATOW LINE T

2470 CENTER CONSOLE• Give immediate attention to a fallen skier. A fallen skier is very hard to see by other boatsand is extremely vulnerable. When

2470 CENTER CONSOLEImportant Note:Your Pursuit is a heavy boat and care must be taken when selecting the trailer. Werecommend that you use a bunk sty

2470 CENTER CONSOLEALWAYS MAKE SURE THE TRAILER BUNKS AND ROLLERS ARE ADJUSTED SOTHEY ARE NOT PUTTING EXCESSIVE PRESSURE ON THE LIFTING STRAKESAND ARE

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2470 CENTER CONSOLEChapter 12:Chapter 12:Chapter 12:Chapter 12:Chapter 12:ROUTINE MAINTENANCE12.1 Exterior Hull and DeckHull Cleaning-Below The W

2470 CENTER CONSOLES2 Yachts will confirm, in writing, that the transfer of the warranty has taken place. After which,the transferee will be treated

2470 CENTER CONSOLEFiberglass Gelcoat SurfacesNormal maintenance requires only washing with mild soap and water. A stiff brush can be usedon the nons

2470 CENTER CONSOLEAnodized Aluminum SurfacesAnodized aluminum should be washed periodically with soap and water to keep it clean. If theboat is used

2470 CENTER CONSOLEEnginesProper engine maintenance is essential to the proper performance and reliability of your outboardengines. Maintenance sched

2470 CENTER CONSOLE• Stubborn spots and stains - Spray with either Fantastik Cleaner® or Tannery Car CareCleaner® and rub with a soft cloth. Rinse wi

2470 CENTER CONSOLEappearance that will affect the clarity of the strataglass. Products that repel water, like Rainex®,should not be used as they wil

2470 CENTER CONSOLE• Frequently test the automatic bilge pump switches for proper operation.• Flush all gravity drains with freshwater to keep them cl

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2470 CENTER CONSOLEChapter 13:Chapter 13:Chapter 13:Chapter 13:Chapter 13:SEASONAL MAINTENANCE13.1 Storage and Lay-upBefore Hauling• The fuel ta

2470 CENTER CONSOLELiftingBOATS CAN BE DAMAGED FROM IMPROPER LIFTING AND ROUGH HANDLINGWHEN BEING TRANSPORTED BY LIFT TRUCKS. CARE AND PROPER HANDLIN

2470 CENTER CONSOLEbe putting pressure on the lifting strakes.BOATS HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY TRAILERS, LIFTS AND CRADLES THATDON’T PROPERLY SUPPORT THE HU

2470 CENTER CONSOLEOWNER'S/OPERATOR'SRESPONSIBILITIESRegistration and NumberingFederal law requires that all undocumented vessels equipped w

2470 CENTER CONSOLE13.2 WinterizingFreshwater SystemThe entire freshwater system must be completely drained. Disconnect all hoses, check valves,etc.

2470 CENTER CONSOLEBilgeCoat all metal components, wire busses, and connector plugs in the bilge with a protecting oil.It is also important to protect

2470 CENTER CONSOLE13.3 RecommissioningDO NOT OPERATE THE BOAT UNLESS IT IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED. KEEPALL FASTENERS TIGHT. KEEP ADJUSTMENTS ACCORDIN

2470 CENTER CONSOLEAfter Launching:• Carefully check all water systems and the engine bolts for leaks. Operate each system oneat a time checking for

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2470 CENTER CONSOLEChapter 14:Chapter 14:Chapter 14:Chapter 14:Chapter 14:SCHEMATICSTwin Engine 12-Volt Wiring Schematic14-1

2470 CENTER CONSOLESingle Engine 12-Volt Wiring Schematic14-2

2470 CENTER CONSOLEHydraulic Steering SystemSteering CylinderHelmHydraulic Lines14-3

2470 CENTER CONSOLETwin Engine 2 Stroke Fuel System14-4

2470 CENTER CONSOLESingle Engine 2 Stroke Fuel System14-5