Welcraft 252 Coastal Bedienungshandbuch

232/252 CoastalOWNER’S MANUAL Wellcraft Marine Corp. 1651 Whitfield Ave. Sarasota, FL 34243

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Owner’s Manual Spend some time looking through this manual. It contains information concerning the operation and care of your

Transferring the Warranty All rights and terms of the Limited Warranty can be transferred to subsequent owners of Wellcraft models for the durati

• Sea trial the boat with you and provide a thorough orientation on the operation of the boat and its systems. If requested, provide you with compr

Important: It is illegal to discharge waste from your marine sanitary device (toilet) into the water in most areas. It is your responsibility to be a

• You are also responsible for damage caused by your wake. • Operate at slow speeds in restricted and congested areas. • Keep a lookout for per

Warranty Registration Transfer Request Original Owner Name & Address: _________________________________________________________ ___________

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 PROPULSION SYSTEM 1.1 General 1.2 Drive System Corrosion 1.3 Engine Lubrication 1.4 Engine Cooling System 1.5 Prope

Chapter 6 VENTILATION SYSTEM 6.1 Head Compartment Ventilation 6.2 Carbon Monoxide & Proper Ventilation 6.3 Maintenance Chapter 7 EXTERIOR EQUI

Chapter 11 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 11.1 Exterior Hull and Deck 11.2 Upholstery, Canvas and Enclosure 11.3 Bilge and Engine Compartment 11.4 Engine and

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Chapter 1: PROPULSION SYSTEM 1.1 General Your Wellcraft is designed to be powered with 2-cycle or 4-cycle outboard motors. Each manufacturer of t

Always monitor the oil level in the remote tanks before each cruise by checking the gauge or indictor lights in the helm (not available on all engine

1.6 Performance Issues and Propellers It is extremely important that the boat is propped to run at or very near the recommended top RPM with an ave

Oil Pressure Gauge The oil pressure gauge monitors the engine lubrication system pressure on boats with 4-cycle engines. The oil pressure indicated w

Chapter 2: HELM CONTROL SYSTEMS 2.1 General The helm controls consist of three systems: the engine throttle and shift controls, the steering system

The term “trim” generally refers to the adjustment of the outboard within the first 20 degree range of travel. This is the range used while operating

Chapter 3: FUEL SYSTEM 3.1 General The fuel system used in Wellcraft boats is designed to meet or exceed the requirements of the U.S. Coast Guard

Note: Some fuel injected engines have fuel filters on the engine and do not allow external filters. If your boat is equipped with a fuel injected e

Contaminated fuel may cause serious damage to your engine. The filter must be checked for water and other contamination frequently. The filter element

Chapter 4: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 4.1 General Your boat is designed for 12-volt lead acid, wet cell marine batteries. They will require similar mainten

WELCOME ABOARD Congratulations on your new boat purchase and welcome to the Wellcraft boating family! We want your boating experience to be the most

If one battery is fully charged and the other is totally discharged, connecting them in parallel (by using the BOTH position) can cause very high cur

Chapter 5: DRAINAGE SYSTEMS 5.1 General All water is drained to overboard thru-hull fittings located in the hull. You also should check the drain sy

232/252 COASTAL Thru Hull Information DECK DRAINSINK DRAIN BILGE PUMPOUTANCHOR LOCKER DRAINDECK DRAIN LIVEWELL DRAINGARBOARD DRAIN32

Chapter 6: VENTILATION SYSTEM 6.1 Cabin Ventilation Ventilation to the cabin area is provided by a deck hatch only on the 232 Coastal. The 252 Coas

Do not use the carbon monoxide detector as a replacement for ordinary precautions or periodic inspections of equipment. Never rely on alarm systems

Chapter 7: EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT 7.1 Deck Rails and Deck Hardware The rail system and hardware fittings have been selectedand installed to perform

7.3 Cockpit General The hatches in the cockpit sole deck are secured with twist latches and flush mounted handles that store flush in the hatch. A

Equipment Layout This section shows the locations of equipment on your Wellcraft model. Some items listed may be standard, or optional. Check with

Equipment Layout This section shows the locations of equipment on your Wellcraft model. Some items listed may be standard, or optional. Check with

Chapter 8: INTERIOR EQUIPMENT 8.1 Self Contained Head Both the 232 and 252 Coastal is equipped with a covered self contained head as standard equ

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8.3 Cabin and V-Berth Galley and Sink The galley is equipped with a single lever faucet with cold water only. Water is supplied to the sink by a 12v

Chapter 9: SAFETY EQUIPMENT 9.1 General Your boat has been equipped with safety equipment designed to enhance the safe operation of the boat and t

Non-Pyrotechnic Devices Non-Pyrotechnic visual distress signals must be in serviceable condition, readily accessible, and certified by the manufactu

232 COASTAL SAFETY LABELS 2601-1124 2601-1094 43

252 COASTAL SAFETY LABELS 2601-1124 2601-1094 44

232/252 COASTAL CAPACITY LABELS 45

Chapter 10 OPERATION 10.1 General Before you start the engines on your Wellcraft, you should have become familiar with the various component system

Night Operation Recreational boats are required to display navigation lights between sunset and sunrise and other periods of reduced visibility such

Note: Storms and wave action can cause buoys to move. You should not rely on buoys alone to determine your position. 10.3 Pre-Cruise Check Before

• Have a safe cruise and enjoy yourself. Remember: When you operate a boat, you accept the responsibility for the boat, for the safety of pas

SAFETY INFORMATION Your Wellcraft manual has been written to include a number of safety instructions to assure the safe operation and maintenance of

• Fill the fuel tank to near full to reduce condensation. Allow enough room in the tank for the fuel to expand without being forced out through the

Leaving the Dock Always start the engine(s) and let them warm up for several minutes before releasing the lines. Boats steer from the stern and it is

10.6 Controls, Steering, or Propulsion System Failure: If the propulsion, control or steering system fails while you are operating the boat, bring b

10.10 Fishing Fishing can be very exciting and distracting for the operator when the action gets intense. You must always be conscious of the fact

• Make sure the trailer bunks and /or rollers properly support the hull and do not put pressure on the lifting strakes. The rollers and bunks mus

Chapter 11: ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 11.1 Exterior Hull and Deck Hull Cleaning-Below The Water Line When the boat is removed from the water, clean the

Fiberglass Gelcoat Surfaces Normal maintenance requires only washing with mild soap and water. A stiff brush can be used on the nonskid areas. Kerose

Pay special attention to the area just below the top on powder coated frames. This area is subject to salt build up from salty condensation and sea s

• Stubborn dirt - Wash with a soft cloth dampened with Ivory Flakes® and water. Rinse with clean water. • Stubborn spots and stains - Spray with

Avoid using fuels with alcohol additives. Gasoline that is an alcohol blend will absorb moisture from the air which can reach such concentrations tha

BOAT INFORMATION Please fill out the following information section that pertains to your model and leave it in your Wellcraft owner’s manual. T

Chapter 12: SEASONAL MAINTENANCE 12.1 Lay-up and Storage Before Hauling: • Pump out the head and holding tank. Flush the holding tank using c

• Make sure the cradle or lift is well supported with the bow high enough to provide proper drainage of the bilge and cockpit. • Make sure the

Raw Water System Completely drain the raw water systems. Disconnect all hoses and blow the water from the system. Use only very low air pressure when

Proper storage is very important to prevent serious damage to the boat. If the boat is to be stored indoors, make sure the building has enou

Appendix A: SCHEMATICS 232 COASTAL INSTRUMENT PANEL 64

Appendix A: SCHEMATICS 232 COASTAL HELM SWITCH PANEL 65

Appendix A: SCHEMATICS 232 COASTAL BREAKER BOX PANEL 66

Appendix A: SCHEMATICS 232 COASTAL WIRING HARNESS 67

Appendix A: SCHEMATICS 252 COASTAL INSTRUMENT PANEL 68

Appendix A: SCHEMATICS 252 COASTAL HELM SWITCH PANEL 69

232 COASTAL SPECIFICATIONS 7

Appendix A: SCHEMATICS 252 COASTAL BATTERY SWITCH PANEL 70

Appendix A: SCHEMATICS 252 COASTAL WIRING HARNESS 71

dWIRING COLOR CODES110 Brn/Blu Pump, Livewell Livewell100 Green Grounds Seacock Bond/Garbor Drain Bond101102103 Yel/Wht Generator, Exhaust High Temp E

141 Pnk Speaker, Stbd FWD +, Overhead142 Pnk/Blk Speaker (-), Stbd Fwd (Overhead) Stbd Fwd (Overhead)142 Pnk/Blk Speaker, Stbd FWD - , Overhead1431441

46 Gry Speaker (+), Stbd Fwd (Cabin) Stbd Fwd (Cabin)47 Gry/Blk Speaker (-), Stbd Fwd (Cabin) Stbd Fwd (Cabin)48 Blu/Wht Lights, Livewell Livewell49 B

9 Red Spotlight Power Feed90 Coax TV System, Cable to Switch Cable to Switch91 Blu Lights, Engine Room Engine Room92 Red Windlass, Power Feed Power Fe

Appendix A: 232 COASTAL OVERHEAD LAYOUT 76

Appendix A: 252 COASTAL OVERHEAD LAYOUT 77

Appendix A: SCHEMATICS 232 COASTAL TRAILER SCHEMATIC 78

Appendix A: SCHEMATICS 252 COASTAL TRAILER SCHEMATIC 79

252 COASTAL SPECIFICATIONS 8

SERVICE AT LAUNCH AND FIRST OPERATION* 25 HOUR CHECK EACH SEASON* BI-SEASONAL- SEASONALLY OR LY OR EVERY 6 EVERY 12 MONTHS OR MONTHS OR EVERY 100

SERVICE AT LAUNCH AND FIRST OPERATION* 25 HOUR CHECK EACH SEASON* BI-SEASONAL- SEASONALLY O

SERVICE AT LAUNCH AND FIRST OPERATION* 25 HOUR CHECK EACH SEASON* BI-SEASONAL-LY OR EVERY 6 MO

MAINTENANCE LOG 83

MAINTENANCE LOG 84

Appendix C: FLOAT PLAN Wellcraft recommends filling out a float plan each time you use your boat for an offshore day trip or a long cruise. Leave thi

Appendix D: BOAT ACCIDENT REPORT 86

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Appendix E: GLOSSARY OF TERMS Aft: In, near, or toward the stern of a boat. Aground: A boat stuck on the bottom. Amidships: In or toward the part

Compartment: The interior of a boat divided off by bulkheads. Cradle: A framework designed to support a boat as she is hauled out or stored. Cutlass

CERTIFICATIONS & SPECIFICATIONS (For Export Only) To be in compliance with European directives for recreational boats as published by the Inter

Lay-up: To decommission a boat for the winter (usually in northern climates). Leeward: The direction toward which the wind is blowing. Length On The

Rope Locker: A locker, usually located in the bow of a boat, used for stowing the anchor line or chain. Rubrail: Railing (often rubber or hard plasti

Working Anchor: An anchor carried on a boat for most normal uses. Refers to the anchor used in typical anchoring situations. Windlass: A winch used

Appendix F: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 93

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 94

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 95

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 96

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 97

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