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Sailfish 270 WAC Owner’s Manual07/01/2019

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Table of Contents

2. BoatSpecifications

3. SailfishBoatsTrailerMeasurementChart

4. BoatLayout

5. BoatSafety&WarningLabels

7. BoatSafety&WarningLabelLocations

9. BoardingLadder&UnassistedBoarding Situations

10. BatterySelectorPanelandWiring

11. BreakerPanelSchematic

12. SwitchPanelSchematic

13. DistributionHarness

14. AdapterHarness

15. CabinHarness

16. OptionalShorePowerPanelWiringDiagram

17. FuelSystemLayout

18. PlumbingDiagram

19. HelmArea

20. UFLEXSteeringSystem

21. IgnitionSwitches,EngineShut-OffCord/Lanyard

22. PlugandPlayWiring

22. Fuel-WaterSeparator-Yamaha

23. Cabin/HeadArea

24. VSRBatterySystem

25. BilgeAccessandExplanation

26. BilgePumps

27. RawWaterWashdownSystem

28. FreshwaterWashdownandShowerSystem

29. LivewellOperation

30. TrimTabMaintenance

26. OptionalLewmarV-700Windlass

31. LewmarV-700WindlassTroubleshootingChart

32. OptionalMarineHeadWithWasteTank(TypeIIIMSDWasteManagementSystem)

39. PortaPotti

41. VinylCareandCleaning

42. AluminumCosmeticCorrosion(Pitting)

43. CaringforAluminum

44. CaringforStainlessSteel

45. Windshield,WindowandHatchCareInstructions

46. GelCoat


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Sailfish 270 WAC Specifications

SPECIFICATIONSLOA Hull Only .................................. 26’ 2”Length Rigged ................................ 28’ 2”Beam ................................................9’ 0”Fuel Capacity .........................188 GallonsFresh Water .............................14 GallonsWeight ..................................... 7,400 lbs.Cockpit Depth .................................... 30”Max Horsepower .......................... 400 hpDraft (Hull Only) ...................................18”Dead Rise (Multiangle) .................22°-24°Battery Capacity ................................... 3Rod Holders (Standard) ........................14Bridge Clearance with Top ............... 8’ 11”Person Capacity ............. Yacht Certified

STANDARD FEATURESBoat

• 6 Standard Hull Colors • Boarding Ladder (4 step with grab

handle)• Built In Rigging Tubes (From Bilge to

Helm with pull tapes) • Carbon Fiber & Kevlar® Reinforced Deck

& Hull • Closed Cell Foam Flotation • Cockpit Bolster Pads • Cockpit Toe Rails • Exclusive Dot Matrix Non-Skid Flooring • Exclusive VDS Hull Design (Variable

Deadrise Stepped Hull) • Full Hull Color • Hydraulic Steering w/ Tilt SST Steering

Wheel w/ Power Knob • Mercury Verado Fuel Filter / Water

Separator • Oversized Bilge Access • Polished Anchor Roller & SST Scuff Plate • Recessed SST Cup Holders (6)• SailTech Composite Full Length Transom • SailTech Foam Filled Fiberglass Stringer

System • Transom Mounted Tool & Raw Water

Wash down Hose Holder • Walk Thru Transom Door with Wave

Guard Step • Yamaha 10 Micron Fuel Filter / Water

Separator w/ SST Base

Cabin Amenities• Cabin Butane Stove / Sink / Freshwater

/ Table• Cabin V-Berth Cushions and Filler

Cushions

• Mirror• Stand-up Head Compartment

Electrical• 12 Volt DC Accessory Plug • Accessory Switch Panel w/Circuit Breakers • Cabin Lighting • Compass • Electric Horn • Full Digital Instrumentation • Fully NEMA Compliant • Fusion/Wet Sounds Stereo System & USB

Port • Heavy Duty High Performance Trim Tabs

with Indicators & Auto Retract Feature • LED Interior Cockpit & Bilge Lighting • LED Navigational Bow & Anchor Light • Remote Control For Stereo at Helm • VSR Battery Charging System

Fishing• Baitwell w/ LED Lighting (30 gal.

Transom)• Built-In Tackle Storage (Port Side-

Midship)• Insulated Fish Box / Storage (Midship w/

Overboard Drains)

Hardware• Fender Cleats (Aft - 2)• Flush Mount Hinges, Latches & Deck

Plates • Heavy Duty SST Bow & Stern Eyes • Heavy Duty SST Rub Rail • Marine Grade SST Hardware • Sailfish Engraved Transom Plate • SST & Bronze Thru Hull Fittings • SST Flush Mount Pull Up Cleats (6)• SST Full Bow Rail • SST Propeller(s) • SST Rod Holders (4)

Head• Finished Fiberglass Head• Head Compartment Lighting• Lockable Head Door• Mirror

Helm• Large Dash Area (Capable of flush

mounting 12” Screen)

Plumbing• Automatic Bilge Pump (2000 GPH Aft

and 750 GPH Forward)• Freshwater Stations (4) - (Transom, Bait

Prep Sink, Galley Sink and Head Sink)• High Speed Live well Pickup

• Porta Potti • Pull Out Shower in Head • Pull Out Transom Shower • Raw Water Washdown • Self Bailing Cockpit

Seating • Captain’s Chair Foot Rests• Captain’s Chairs• Deluxe Passenger Chair

Storage• Anchor Locker (w/ Bow Roller)• Battery Storage (Bilge Compartment)• Recessed Rod Storage (Port &

Starboard)• Tackle Storage Center w/ Pull Out

Drawers

OPTIONSBoat Options

• 12 Volt Refrigerator (Cockpit)• Bow Thruster• CL7 (C Series Motors Only)• Grand Slam Outriggers w/ 15’ Poles (N/A

on Pilot House)• Power Assist Steering (Standard w/

Verado)• Remote Spot Light for Hard Top• Shore Power w/Built-in Battery Charger• Underwater LED Lights (3)• Lewmar Bow Pre-Wire• Windlass w/ Polished Roller, SST Scuff

Plate, Anchor, Rode & Chain• Windshield Wipers (pair)

Cabin Options• 12 Volt Refrigerator• Air Conditioning / Heat & Air• Hot Water Heater

Electrical Options• Built-In Solar House Battery Charger (Hard

Top Only)• Garmin B60 Airmar Thru Hull Transducer

w/o CHIRP• Garmin B75M Airmar Thru Hull Transducer

w/ CHIRP• Garmin GMR™18 x HD Radome• Garmin GPSMap 1042xsv w/o Transducer• Garmin GPSMap 8612xsv w/o Transducer• Garmin Radar Cable & Power Cable• Garmin 210 VHF Radio & Antenna• Wet Sounds LED Lighted Speakers Upgrade

Hardware Options• Ski Tow Bar (Retractable)• Mid-Ship Fender Cleats (2)

Plumbing Options• Electric Marine Head w/ Overboard

Discharge• Motor Flushing System

Seating Options • 40” Aft Folding Seat• Port Side Lounge Seating• Rear Cooler Seat - 75 Qt. Yeti• Rear Jump Seats

Optional Packages• Cruise Package

Rear Jump Seat & Rear Cooler Seat• Pilot House Package

Hard Top P.C. w/PFD Storage, Hard Frame Windshield w/ Wipers, Window Defroster & Back Drop Curtains

• Power Package Shore Power, Built-In Battery Charger, Refrigerator & Microwave

• Tournament Package Hard Top, P.C., w/PDF Storage, Built-In Radio Box & 2nd Tackle Organizer

Engine OptionsYamaha

• Twin F150XB• Twin F150XCA• Twin F200XB• Twin F200XCA

Mercury• Twin 150XL• Twin 200XL• Twin 200XL DTS• Twin Mercury White Motor Upgrade (Only

Available on 200 HP and Up)

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SAILFISH BOAT TRAILERMEASUREMENT CHART:

Boat Models B C D E F G H I

208CC 78 in. 53 in. 28 in. 11 in. 82 in. 218 in. 235 in. 27 in.

1900BB 88 in. 66 in. 37 in. 10.5 in. 99.5 in. 198 in. 217 in. 24 in.

2100BB 88 in. 66 in. 37 in. 10.5 in. 99.5 in. 220 in. 240 in. 24 in.

220CC & 220WAC 87 in. 59 in. 31 in. 14.5 in. 102.5 in. 216.5 in. 243 in. 32 in.

236CC & 241CC & 245DC 91 in. 57.5 in 30 in. 14 in. 103 in. 250 in. 273 in. 36 in.

240CC & 240WAC & 242CC 92 in. 59 in. 31 in. 15 in. 107 in. 241 in. 272 in. 30 in.

270CC & 270WAC & 275DC 94 in. 59 in. 31 in. 15 in. 107 in. 268 in. 302 in. 30 in.

290CC 94.5 in. 61 in. 32 in. 15.5 in. 107 in. 301 in. 336 in. 30 in.

320CC & 320EXP & 325DC 105 in. 65 in. 33 in. 16.5 in. 115 in. 315 in. 349 in. 38 in.

360CC 119 in. 72 in. 36 in. 20.1 in. 135 in. 383.34 in. 417.49 in. 48.19 in.


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Sailfish 270 WAC Boat Layout

Key Description

1 BoardingLadder/FreshWaterFill

2 BilgeAccess

3 FuelSenderandPick-upAccess(underoptionalcooler)

4 30GallonLivewell

5 Built-inRodStorage

6 BaitPrepStation

7 FuelFill

8 In-FloorFishBox

Key Description

9 HelmArea

10 CabinDoor

11 FullWraparoundWindshield

12 OptionalWindlassAssembly

13 AnchorLocker

14 FullBowRail

15 BowRoller

16 TackleStorage

17 RemovableIglooCooler

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Boat Safety & Warning Labels07/01/2019

Warning Labels

The safety for you and everyone on board, as a boat owner, you need to become familiar with and the locations of the Caution, Warning and Danger Labels found on your boat.

Below are images of the labels to help you maintain and operate your boat safely.



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Boat Safety & Warning Labels


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Warning Labels Continued

The safety for you and everyone on board, as a boat owner, you need to become familiar with and the locations of the Caution, Warning and Danger Labels found on your boat.

Below are images of the labels to help you maintain and operate your boat safely.



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Boat Safety & Warning Label Locations


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Boat Safety & Warning Labels


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Replacement Warning Labels

If any of your Boating Safety or Warning Labels become damaged, please call Sailfish Boats’ parts department for replacement stickers at 229-377-2125



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Boarding Ladder & Unassisted Boarding Situations


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Unassisted Boarding InstructionWhen using the ladder in an unassisted boarding situation, reach over the transom and open the covering board lid that is covering the ladder, pull ladder towards you, by picking up the ladder by the steps, release the strap, deploy the four step ladder by rotating it to the down position. Use your hand or foot to fully extend the ladder in the down position. Use the grab handle and ladder to board your boat. When fully onboard, be sure to place the ladder back in the storage position by reversing the deployment process.


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Battery Selector Panel and Wiring

MAIN

BILGEAUTO

BILGEAUTO

BILGEAUTO

HOUSE PORT/STBD ENGINES

WARNING! !EMERGENCY USE ONLY!

COMBINE BATTERIES IS FOR

MID

FWD

AFT

40A

VSRVOLTAGE SENSITIVE

RELAY MODULE

BEPMARINE

IGNITION PROTECTED125 AMP

SINGLE SENSE

CUT IN 13.7V DCCUT OUT 12.8V DC

038-1012 3340 651-

B#8S

B#8S

A#8S

A#8S

PB-493-001

OFF

SELECTOR

601

BATRET

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BLUEAES

SYSMET

S

ES

COMNIB

E

1

C#8S

038-1018

OFF

SELECTOR

601

BATRET

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BLUEAES

SYSMET

S

ES

COMNIB

E

1

038-1018

MAIN HELM 40A

043-3156

#8N

#8N

1

212

POSITIVE

SECO

ND

BA

TT038-1012

038-1018

SENSE

BA

TT

#8N

#8N

#8N

3340 302-

15A

3340 302-

5A

3340 302-

15A

1

212

038-1018

15A

043-1015A

5A

043-1005A

15A

043-1015A

HOUSEENGINES2

1

8 RED

8 RED

8 RED

8 RED

410 RED 10 RED

5

6

10 RED

10 RED

MID

FWD

AFT

3

8 RED

8 RED

#8N

#8N #8N

#8N #8N

#8N #8N

C#8S C#8S C#8S

C#8S C#8S C#8S C#8S

SEMINOLE 61-5620 BATTERY SELECT PANEL (REV NOV-23-2010)

MAIN

BILGEAUTO

BILGEAUTO

BILGEAUTO

HOUSE PORT/STBD ENGINES

WARNING! !EMERGENCY USE ONLY!

COMBINE BATTERIES IS FOR

MID

FWD

AFT

40A

VSRVOLTAGE SENSITIVE

RELAY MODULE

BEPMARINE

IGNITION PROTECTED125 AMP

SINGLE SENSE

CUT IN 13.7V DCCUT OUT 12.8V DC

038-1012 3340 651-

B#8S

B#8S

A#8S

A#8S

PB-493-001

OFF

SELECTOR

601

BATRET

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m ON

BLUEAES

SYSMET

S

ES

COMNIB

E

1

C#8S

038-1018

OFF

SELECTOR

601

BATRET

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BLUEAES

SYSMET

S

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COMNIB

E

1

038-1018

MAIN HELM 40A

043-3156

#8N

#8N

1

212

POSITIVE

SECO

ND

BA

TT038-1012

038-1018

SENSE

BA

TT

#8N

#8N

#8N

3340 302-

15A

3340 302-

5A

3340 302-

15A

1

212

038-1018

15A

043-1015A

5A

043-1005A

15A

043-1015A

HOUSEENGINES2

1

8 RED

8 RED

8 RED

8 RED

410 RED 10 RED

5

6

10 RED

10 RED

MID

FWD

AFT

3

8 RED

8 RED

#8N

#8N #8N

#8N #8N

#8N #8N

C#8S C#8S C#8S

C#8S C#8S C#8S C#8S

SEMINOLE 61-5620 BATTERY SELECT PANEL (REV NOV-23-2010)

Back View With WiringFront View


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Breaker Panel Schematic

DownloadHighResolutionDiagram

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1D84zzzymtQuLhd0406tugOaNT_d5sZtH


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Switch Panel Schematic

HORN NAV

ACCYACCYBAITWELL

6"

PLUG "A"

12WAYF

W/PINS

A

PLUG

"B"

12W

AYF

W/P

INS

B

6" 6"2

ANCFRESHWATER

DECKLIGHTS

SPREADERLIGHTS

WASHDOWN

BILGEPUMP


https://drive.google.com/open?id=1DB_hshz0GHqmU4zcMAYyUhx_a1KR-IQp


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Distribution Harness


https://drive.google.com/open?id=1BoXpTDPFv4HCaZW6g7WOAgSyhAiw_WT9


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Adapter Harness


https://drive.google.com/open?id=1D6f_Ox5tY47wKjjKbn_8Ge9XLlaYPzpV


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Cabin Harness

SPLICE DETAIL #1

16 BLU/GRN11

12

13

16 BLU/GRN

16 BLU/GRN

SPLICE DETAIL #2

16 BLK14

15

16

16 BLK

16 BLK

6"

6"

42"48"60"

72"

36" 48" 24"

36" 36"

12"

36"

36"

30"150"

30"

30"60"12" 12"

12"

SPLICE #1

SPLICE #1

6"


https://drive.google.com/open?id=1DD9WudesxJtIV4v2luQGN-YrAqDGF8Ue


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Optional Shore Power Panel Wiring Diagram

041-1103

0-150 ACVOLT METER082-0002

090-0069

031-2013

090-0514

REFRIG

AIR COND

ACC

ACC

SHORE

WATER

MICROWAVE

OUTLET

HEATER

BATTERYCHARGER

20 14 GRN 19"

6 14 BLK 9"1 14 BLK 11"

042-3002

042-3002

042-3003

042-3003

042-3003

042-3003

042-3003

042-3003

4 14 WHT 10"

1912 BLK 20"

1812 BLK 21"

1712 BLK 22"

1612 BLK 22"114 BLK 11"

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9 10 WHT 21"4 14 WHT 10"

11 10 BLK 21"10 14 BLK 7"

15 10 BLK 7"

12 10 BLK 6"

810 WHT 28"714 WHT 7"

1210 BLK 6"614 BLK 9"

1312 BLK 18"

1412 BLK 18"

3 14 GRN 31" 514 WHT 27"214 WHT 30"

14 BLK 7"

1510 BLK 7"

321

10 GRN (SHORE)

10 WHT (SHORE)

10 BLK (SHORE)11

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PLUG "A" 3 POS 25A LG CAP HSG 052-2011W/LARGE PINS

(3) 052-2019 PIN 10-12GA

3

1212 GRN

12 WHT

12 BLK (BATT CHGR)18

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24

PLUG "B" 3 POS 25A LG PLUG HSG 052-2010W/LARGE SKTS

(3) 052-2020 SKT 10-12GA

3

1212 GRN

12 WHT

12 BLK (REFRIG)14

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PLUG "C" 3 POS 25A LG PLUG HSG 052-2010W/LARGE SKTS

(3) 052-2020 SKT 10-12GA

3

1212 GRN

12 WHT

12 BLK (WTR HTR)19

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PLUG "D" 3 POS 25A LG PLUG HSG 052-2010W/LARGE SKTS

(3) 052-2020 SKT 10-12GA

3

1212 GRN

12 WHT

12 BLK (AIR)13

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30

PLUG "E" 3 POS 25A LG PLUG HSG 052-2010W/LARGE SKTS

(3) 052-2020 SKT 10-12GA

3

1212 GRN

12 WHT

12 BLK (OUTLET)16

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PLUG "F" 3 POS 25A LG PLUG HSG 052-2010W/LARGE SKTS

(3) 052-2020 SKT 10-12GA

3

1212 GRN

12 WHT

12 BLK (MICRO)17

35

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PLUG "G" 3 POS 25A LG PLUG HSG 052-2010W/LARGE SKTS

(3) 052-2020 SKT 10-12GA

10 POS BUSSBAR090-0823

(SILVER COLOR PLATE)

10 POS BUSSBAR090-0823

(SILVER COLOR PLATE)

10 GRN 23"23

12 GRN 29"3414 GRN 19"2012 GRN 28"3014 GRN 31"312 GRN 27"3212 GRN 27"24

12 GRN 28"28

12 GRN 28"26

12 WHT 28"31

12 WHT 28"27

12 WHT 27"33

12 WHT 27"3512 WHT 28"2514 WHT 30"212 WHT 28"29

10 GRN 23"22

10 WHT 28"810 GRN 30"36

10 GRN 30"36

12" PLUGS

14"GREEN BLOCK

14"WHITE BLOCK

103-0011 103-0011

120 VOLTS A.C. 60Hz

DANGERGLOWING LIGHTS INDICATES

REVERSED POLARITY. ELECTRICALSHOCK HAZARD EXISTS. DO NOT USE POWER WHILE LIGHT IS ON.

POLARITYREVERSED

PUSHTO TEST

WHEN LIT

! !

15

OFF

WATER

15

OFF

15

OFF

15

OFF

MICROWAVE

OUTLET

HEATER

BATTERYCHARGER

10

OFF

10

OFF

15

OFF

15

OFF

REFRIG

AIR COND

ACC

ACC

30

OFF SHORE

3000

AC VOLTS

200100


https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Cx5iGrnnWl40PDnpaqqIrpkJd3qnDUjm


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Fuel System Layout

Key Description

1 PrimerBulbAccess-Yamaha&Mercury150HP

2 FuelFilterAccess-Yamaha&VeradoOnly

3 FuelTankLocation

4 FuelPickups

5 FuelSender

6 FuelFill

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Plumbing Diagram


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Helm Area

Key Description

1 Compass

2 OptionalGarminElectronics

3 BrandSpecificMotorGuages

4 TrimTabActuatorSwitches

5 SwitchPanel

6 IgnitionSwitches

7 Binnacle

8 BreakerPanel

9 TiltHelmw/StainlessWheelandPowerKnob

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Sailfish 270 WAC

UFLEX Steering SystemUFLEXhasbeenthechoiceforsteeringforSailfishboatsforthelastthreeyearsbecauseofthequalityoftheUSAbuiltproducts.

Everyhelmcomesstandardwitha fullstainlesssteelshaft;cylindersarebuiltwithcarbonsteelpistons,coupledwithextra-largeendcapstopreventleakage.

All of their connection materials are304stainlesssteelthathasbeenelec-tro-polishedandpassivated.

Formoreinformationontheserviceandmaintenance of your UFLEX systemplease refer to your UFLEX owner’smanualorviewitelectronicallyathttp://uflexusa.ultraflexgroup.com/public/File/UFLEX2013_USA.pdf

http://uflexusa.ultraflexgroup.com/public/File/UFLEX2013_USA.pdf




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Ignition Switches, Engine Shut-off Cord/Lanyard EachSailfishboatwillbeequippedwithaYama-haorMercuryignitionswitchwithanemergencyengineshutoffcord/lanyard.

This lanyard should bewornat all timeswhileoperatingthevessel,ifthevesseloperatorfallsormovesaunsafedistanceawayfromthehelmcontrolsthelanyardwillpulloutcausingtheen-ginetoshutdown.

Makesurethelanyardisnotattachedtoapartofyourclothingthatcouldbeeasilytornfreecaus-ingtheswitchnottopull.SeeyourYAMAHAorMERCURYowner’smanualformoreinformationonthissafetyfeature.

Engine Break-In PeriodEachnewoutboardmotorwillneedtogothroughabreakinperiodtomakesurealloftheinternalmovingpartsandcomponentshaveachancetocorrectlymate.

Formoreinformationonthebreakinperiodspe-cifictoyourenginepleaserefertoyourYAMAHAorMERCURYOwner’smanual.


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Plug and Play WiringDeutschConnectorsarequickdiscon-nectplugsusedfordurabilityandeaseofreplacingcomponentsinyourSailfishBoat.

Thesewaterresistantplugsareforuseinelectricalsystemswheremoisture,saltspray,dirtanddustcouldaffecttheelectricalconnectionsorsystems.

Fuel-Water SeparatorSailfishhasriggedeitherYamahaorMercury(VeradoOnly)waterfuelseparatorsinthebilgecompartment.Eachenginewillhaveitsownfilter.Thesefilterscanbeaccessedthroughthebilgeaccessdoors,inthebackoftheboat.Formoreinformationonthesefilters,pleasereviewyourYamahaorMercuryOwner’sManuals.


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Cabin / Head Area

Key Description

1 MarineHeadControl

2 OptionalElectricMarineHead

3 Stereo

4 CabinBreakerPanel

5 CO2Alarm

6Optional120VoltACPowerPanel-ShorePower-CabinAccessorySwitches

7 WasteHoldingTankControl

8 OptionalA/CAirConditioningPanel

9 ConsoleComponents/Wiring

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TheVSR,orVoltageSensitiveRelay,isaveryhandylittleboxthatsolvesaloadoftraditionalchargingproblemsonmarineelectricalsystems.Itessentiallyservesasasmartbatteryswitchdecidingautomaticallywheneitheroneortwobatteriesarecharged–ordischarged.Itworksgreatonalmostanyboatwithmultiplebatteries–andeliminatesalloftheguessworkthatusedtocomewithmanualbatteryswitches.

What a VSR doesTheVSRisinstalledbetweentwobatteries.ManyPeoplearesurprisedtolearnthatitisNOTconnectedtoeitherthealternatororchargeroutputwires!Itssetupismuchmoreclever. Iteitherbatterygoesabove13.7volts(duetoeitheralternatororchargeroutput),theVSRconnectsbothbatteriestogether.Bothbatteriesarenowcharging–withouttheboateverhavingtothrowaswitch.Alternately,whenthesystemvoltagedropsbackbelow12.6volts,i.e.,nomorecharging,therelayopensandthebatteriesareseparate.Thismeansthatbothbatteriesnowdischargeindependently.

How a VSR changes real world boating Let’ssaythatafishingboathasatwobatterysetup.Asisoftenthecase,oneofthebatteriesisdedicatedtoanimportantjob–startingtheengine.Theotherbatteryisusedforotheroperations.

Asthefishermanrunstheboatfromholetohole,theenginealternatorelevatesthevoltagetothecrankingbatteryabove13.7volts.ThistriggerstheVSRtoautomaticallyconnectthestarting

batteryandhousebatterytogether.Botharenowcharging.Uponreachinghisdestination,theboaterkillstheengine–and,thealternatoroutput–andbeginstrolling.Becauseoftheloweredvoltage,theVSRnowdisconnectsthebatteries.Becauseheisnowdischargingonlyonebattery,ourfishermanisgoingtohavestartingpowerwhenheneedsitlater–nomatterhowlongheusesthetrollingmotoranddepletesthattrollingbattery.Onceunderwayagain,thealternatorpowercausestheVSRtorecon-nectthebatteriesandbeginsreplenishingthetrollingbattery.

Backhome,thefishermanpowersuphisonboardbatterycharger,thisincreasedvoltagecausestheVSRtoonceagainlinkthebatteries.Thismeansthatevenasingleoutputbatterychargerwouldnowbechargingbothbatteries!

VSR Battery System - “The Smart Battery Switch”


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Bilge Access and ExplanationThebilgeofyourboatcanbeaccessedthroughthelargedoorintheaftoftheboat.

InSailfishWalkAroundmodelsthebatteryswitchesarealsolocatedinthisdoor.Thislargedoorallowseasyaccesstoomanyoftheboatscomponents.Youmayalsoaccessitthroughthetwoaccessplatesinthesplash-well.

The bilge area of your sailfish boat should be checked before, during and after each operation.


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Bilge PumpsAllSailfishBoatsarefurnishedwithRuleBilgePumps,TheRule2000GPH(gallonperhour)pumphasabuiltinautomaticfloatswitch.Thisisengagedwhenthewaterlevelrisesinthebilgeandthefloatrisesinthepumpcausingthepumptoturnon.

Thesepumpscanbetestedbyturningthemupsidedown,thepumpshouldturnon,onceturnedbackoveritwillrunforafewmoresecondsandthenshutoff.Thepumpsalsohaveamanualswitchfunctiononthemainswitchpanel.

Thesepumpsarewiredintoyourboatbypassingthebatteryswitchsothattheyhavepoweratalltimes,thisallowstheautomaticfeaturetoworkwhileyouareawayfromtheboatandthebatteriesareturnedoff. Sailfishboats236CCandlargerareequippedwithaforwardbilgepumpthatisanelectronicsensorpump.Thesepumpshaveastateoftheartinternalwatersensorthatdetectswaterandautomaticallyactivatesthepumpwhenthereisenoughpresenttobepumpedout.

Thesepumpscanbetestedbyplacingyourfingeroverthe“TestArea”onthebackofthepumpfor5seconds,thepumpwillturnontoletyouknowitisfunctioningcorrectly.AllwiringandswitchestothesepumpsarethesameastheRule2000GPHpumps.


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Sailfish 270 WAC

Raw water Washdown systemTherawwaterwashdownonyourSailfishBoatispoweredbyaShur-floProBlasterPumpwhichcreatesapressurizedsystem,oncethepumpisturnedonandpres-sureiscreatedthepumpwillshutdownuntilmorepressureisneeded.

Therawwaterwashdownpumpcanbeaccessedthroughthebilgeaccessdoorintheaftoftheboat.Therawwaterwashdownsystemusesthesameseacockasthelivewell,itisaccessedthroughthehatchunderthetransomwalkthrudoor.

Tooperatemakesuretheseacockisintheopenposition.Thehosefittingforthewashdownislocatedinthetransomsplashwell,tousesimplyattachahosewithanozzleandturntheswitchon.Pressurewillbuildupinthehoseandthenozzleandasyouspraythepumpwillcontinuetoengageasneeded.

Key Description

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Sailfish 270 WAC

Freshwater Washdown and Shower SystemThefreshwaterwashdownandshowersystemonyourSailfishBoatispoweredbyaShur-floProBlasterPumpwhichcreatesapressurizedsystem,oncethepumpisturnedonandpressureiscreatedthroughoutthefreshwaterhoses;oncetheyareallpressurizedthepumpwillshutdownuntilmorepressureisneeded.

Allofthefreshwatersystemsontheboatwilloperateonthissystemoncethefreshwaterswitchisengaged.

Youshouldallowafewsecondsforthesystemtoprimeandpressurizebeforeattemptingtouseanyoftheshowers/sinksect.

Thefreshwaterholdingtankislocatedbehindthefueltankinthebilgearea.

Thefillforthistankislocatedundertheboard-ingladderontheportsideofthevessel.Thefreshwaterpumpcanbeaccessedthroughthebilgeaccessdoorintheaftofthevessel.


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Livewell Operation

Instructions• Makesuretheseacockbelowthebaitwellpumpis

intheopenposition(seacockisaccessedthroughthehatchunderthetransomwalkthrudoor).

• Turnonthelivewellswitch.• Adjusttheblackaeratorinthelivewelltothedesired

flow(ifyourmodelhasalivewellintheleaningpostyoucanadjusttheaeratortopumpwaterintothetransomlivewellortheleaningpostlivewellorboth)

• Inordertofillthelivewell,reachintheaccesshatchbelowthelivewellandclosetheredhandleballvalve.

• ThelivewellwillfillupuntilitreachestheOverflowbuiltintothesideofthelivewell.Thisallowsthewatertocontinuallypumpinanddrainoutwhilemaintainingthewaterlevel.

• Todrainthelivewellopentheredhandleballvalve.

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Trim Tab Maintenance Tips

CleaningTheattractivesurfaceappearanceofstainlesssteelcannotberegardedascompletelymaintenance-free.Our304SeriesStainlessSteelmayinfactstain,discolor,oraccumulatealayerofsurfacecontamination(dirtandgrime)duringthenormalcourseofthelifecycle.

Minuteparticlesofdustandrustmayadheretothestainlesssteelduringshipping,installationorstorageatOEMorretaillocations.

Also,pleaserememberthatsometypesofstainlesssteelfastenerstendto“bleed”overthetabsandontotheboat.Toachievemaximumcorrosionresistance,thesurfaceofthestainlesssteelmustbekeptcleanandfreeofallthesecontaminants.

NOTE:LENCORECOMMENDSANACIDANDWATERSOLUTIONTOCLEANTHETRIMTABBLADES.MARYKATE’SON&OFFPRODUCTISAGOODCHOICE.RINSETHOR-OUGHLYUPONCOMPLETION.BIODEGRADABLE,BUTPLEASEFOLLOWTHEMANUFACTURER’SINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREAPPLYING.

Sacrificial Anodes for your Lenco SS Trim TabsBeawarethatstraycurrentsinyourmarinaorinavisitingmarinacancausedamagetoyourtrimtabbladesifnotprotectedbysacrificialanodes.

• Theadditionofanodesoneachtabwilldeterelectrolysis.

• Donotpaintundertheanodeortheanodeitself.

• CheckAnodeconditionfrequently.Replacewhennecessary.

Visual inspection of system• Periodicallyinspectallwires,

mountingbrackets,andhardwarefordamage.

• Makesureallmountingbracketsaresecureandworkingproperly.

• Periodicallytestsystemforsmoothoperation.


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Optional Lewmar V-700 Windlass

Ifyourboatwashasafactoryinstalledwind-lasstherewillbeacompleteowners'manualinyourownerspacket.Formoredetailedinformationpleaserefertoyouwindlassown-ersmanualIfyouhaveathruhullwindlasssystemtheremotewillbestoredforwardinthewindlasshatch.

Includedonthispagearesomemaintenancerecommendationsandatroubleshootingguide.

MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations

• Afterthefirsttwoorthreeanchorrecover-ies,checkthemountingnutstoensurethatthewindlassisstillfastenedtightlytoyourdeck,asitshouldnowbebedded-in.

• Regularlywashdowntheexteriorofyourwindlasswithfreshwater.

• Examineallelectricalconnectionsforpossiblecorrosion,cleanandlightlygreaseasnecessary.

• Anchorrodespliceshouldbecheckedregu-larlyandremadeifthereisanyevidenceofwear.

• TheGypsyshouldbeexaminedonareg-ularbasis,becauseitisahighwearitem.TheGypsyisdesignedforshortscopesofchainandwilllastlongerifproperlyused.

Troubleshooting

Anchor Rode pays out independently while windlass is not in useThisproblemisaresultofnotsecuringtheanchorrodecombinedwiththeGypsyDriveCapbeingslack.TightentheGypsyDriveCapusingthetoolprovidedandalwayssecuretheanchorrodeindependentlyofthewindlasswheneveritisnotbeingdeployedorrecovered.

Electrical TroubleshootingAswithmostelectricalmarineequipmentthemajorityofproblemsthatariseareelectricalinnature.Thereforeitisessentialthatthepropervoltagebemaintained.Thepropervoltageona12Voltsystemis13.5Volts.(Constantlowvoltagewilldestroythemotor).Ensurethatelectricalcablesizeislargeenoughtohandlethecurrentdrawimposeduponitandkeepthevoltagedropwithinacceptablelimits.Inanycircumstancevoltagedropdueentirelytocableresistanceshouldnotexceed10%.

Followthechartsonthefollowingpagetotrouble-shoottheproblem.

Thewindlassbreakerislocatedinthehead/console

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Lewmar V-700 Windlass Troubleshooting Chart

Failure to Operate Troubleshoot Chart: Reversing Toggle Control Switch (Part No. 0052519)

Istherevoltageattheinputterminal(positive)tothecontrolswitch? Ifnovoltageispresent,thebatteryisolationisOFF,the

breakeristrippedorafusehasblown.Thebatterymayalsohavebeendeadordisconnected.

Yes q No u

Checkvoltageattheoutputterminalsofthecontrolswitchwiththeswitchonforwardthenreverse.

Controlswitchisdefective.

Yes q No u

ReplaceMotor

Sluggish Operation Troubleshoot Chart

Iswindlassoverloaded?Easetheloadandensurethebatteryiswellcharged.

Yes q No u

Checkthevoltageacrossthemotorleadswiththewindlasson.(Propervoltageis13.5V.Constantlowvoltagewilldestroythemotor).

Isthevoltagelow?(Below11.0Vona12Vsystem?

Thereisaseverevoltagedropinthecircuit.

Checkforundersizedcables,poorconnectionsorcorrodedconnections.Alsocheckforresistanceacrossthebatteryisolationswitchorsolenoid.(Feelthemtoseeiftheyareheatingup).

Yes q No u

Isthevoltagecorrect?(Above11.0Vandanchorisnotfouled).

Themotorisdefective.Replacethemotor.

Yes q No u


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Optional Marine Head with Waste Tank

Type III MSD Waste Management System


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Type III MSD Waste Management System

Key Description

1 Battery

2 Fuse

3 WasteManagementSystem

4 MasterSwitch

5 ControllerforWaste ManagementSystem

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4 DeckPumpOut

5 OverboardDischarge

6 WasteHoldingTank

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CleaningUseThetford’sAqua-Clean,anon-abrasiveallpurposecleaner,onthebowlandmaceratorpump.Itisspeciallyformulatedandthoroughlytestedtobesaveforallcom-ponentsofyourtoiletsystem.Itsafelyremovesironstainsandhardwaterdepositandcanbesafelyusedonmanyothersurfaces,includingcountertops,sinks,showersandtubs.JustsqueezeAqua-Cleanontosurface.Allowtositafewminutesandcleanwithasponge.Forseverelysoiledtoilets,allowAqua-Cleantosoakovernight.

Neverusehouseholdcleaners,whichcancontainbleach,inthetoiletsystem.Householdtoiletbowlcleanerscontainharshacids.Bleach,petroleumbasedproducts,strongacidsandabrasivescancauseirreversibledamagetothetoiletsystemandcomponents.

WinterizingUseonlypropyleneglycolbased,non-toxicantifreezewhenstoringtoiletduringfreezingconditions.Neveruseautomotiveantifreezeorwindshieldwashersolventtowinterize.

Makesurethatboththeentiresupplyanddischargesystemsarethoroughlywinterizedtoensurecompleteprotectionforyoursystem.

StorageWhenStoringthesystemformorethantwoweeks,thor-oughlycleantoiletandhosesbyflushingwithThetford’sAqua-Kem,EcoSmartorAqua-Clean.

Seasonal Start-upTestthetoiletbeforeusingbyflushingthetoilettocheckoperation.Verifythattherearenoleaks.

DeodorantsThetfordholdingtankdeodorantsdeliverexceptionaldeodorantperformance,tankcleaningandwastedigestion.

Formaldehyde-baseddeodorantslikeThetford’sAqua-Kemdeliverunsurpassedodorcontroleveninthehottestconditions.Eco-Smartprovidesthebestnon-formaldehydebasedodorcontrol.Bothareavailableasliquidsinvarioussizedbottles,granularinfoilpackets,andgranularaswater-solubleToss-Ins.

EcoSmart,aliquidavailableonlyina32-ozbottle,providesenzymebasedwastedigestionandodorcontrol.

TissueTofacilitateflushing,itisrecommendedthatyouonlyusetoilettissuesespeciallydesignedtodisintegraterapidly(unlikehouseholdtissues),suchasThetford’sAqua-Soft(2ply)andRV/MarineToiletTissue(1ply).

AccesstotheMarineHeadDischargeSea-cockislocatedbehindthepieplateaccessinthesideofthestarboardsteptothewalkaroundarea.

NOTE:Thisisafreshwatermarineheadsystemthatrunsofftheboatsfreshwatertank,usingtheheadwilleffecttheboatsfreshwatersupply.


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PROBLEM CAUSE ACTION / SOLUTION

Toiletdoesnotflushorperformanceispoor

Wastetankisfull Emptywastetankbeforecontinuingtousetoilet.

Clogatpumpinlet Clearclog.DONOTflushforeighobjects.

SolidobjectinmaceratorDISABLEpower.Attempttoremoveobject.ifunsuccessful,contactThetfordTecmaServcie(1-800-521-3032).DONOTflushforeignobjects.

LowVoltage

Checkthattoiletsupplyvoltageis12V+/-2V(24V+/-2V)ANDthatthereisnomorethana10%decreaseinvoltagewhenmaceratorisrunning.Ifvoltagedecreasesmorethanthis,theremaybeawiringproblemintheboat.

Waterdoesnotenterbowlduringflushorwateraddcycle

Watersupplylinekinkedornotconnected Checkthatsupplylineisproperlyconnectedtofreshwatersupply.Checkforkinksinthesupplyline.

Nopowertowaterpump Checkthatfuse/circuitbreakerhasnottripped.Ensureallelectricalconnectorstowaterpumparefullymated.

Watersupplyhasbeenturnedoff Openwatersupplyvalvesorreconnectpowertosupplypump.Solenoidnotpluggedintorelaymodule(whereapplicable). Ensurewiringharnesstosolenoidisfullyconnected.

Watercontinuesdrippingbrieflyintobowlafterflushcycleiscomplete

Toiletisinstalledbelowthewaterlinewithventedloopinwatersupplyline

Normaloperation–ifonlyasmallamountofwaterdripsfromthenozzle.

Bowldrainsdryafterflush Waterissiphoningoutofbowlduetodischargehosepulleddown.

Dischargehosefrommaceratorpumpispulleddown.Straightenhosesothattopofdischargehoseisinlinewithtoiletnozzle

Note: This Troubleshooting guide is intended to provide a basic service aid in the case of incorrect toilet operation. If the suggested actions above do not resolve the issue, it may be necessary to bring unit in for professional service. Thetford Customer Service – 1-800-521-3032.!


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System FeaturesLevel Indication:Whenpressed,thelevelindicatorwillillumi-natefor1minute.Whenthetanklevelreachesfull,theindicatorwillflashautomaticallytoalerttheusertoemptythetank.

Sleep Mode:IftheflashingLEDisadisturbance,theunitcanbeputintosleepmode.Theunitwillemergefromsleepifthesystemisturnedofforthetanklevelisincreased.NOTE:theunitisunabletobeputintosleepmodeifthetankis7/8fullorgreater.

Empty Button:Thisbuttonneedstobepressedandheldfor3

secondstoactivatethepump.Thiseliminatesthepossibilityofaccidentaloperation. Averaging:Twodifferentlevelaveragingmethodshavebeenused–onewhenfillingandonewhenemptying.Thiscompen-satesfortheboat’smovementwhenthetankisfilling,andstillallowsanaccuratereadingwhenemptying.

Fail Safe Feature:Ifnofluidmovementissensed20secondsafterthepumpissettorun,thepumpwillshutdownandindi-cateafaultcheckpumpandplumbingforablockage.

• RuggedPolyethyleneholdingtank• Barbedfittingsforallhoseconnections• HeavyDutyMacerator• Threerun-dryandaccidentalactivation

safetyfeatures

• EvacuationPump• Touch-padwastemanagementcontrol

panel• Additionaldocksideevacuationpickup

Pump Features

Pump: Self-PrimingFlexibleImpellerwithStainlessSteelWearplate

Impeller: JabscoNitrilecompound

Macerator: StainlessSteelCutterreducesparticlesizeto1/8”(3mm)maximum

Seal: LipType

Ports: Intec–1-1/2:(38mm)HoseBarband1-1/2”N.P.T.(Male)Outer–1”(19mm)HoseBarb

Motor:PermanentMagnetType,FullyEnclosedwithStainlessSteelShaftIncludesRun-DryProtectionDevicethatshutsoffpump.Powdercoatedhousingwithsealedendboltsandbearings.


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Installation:Theholdingtankshouldbelocatedclosetothetoilet.Aproperseacockisrequiredifthedischargethru-hullisposi-tionedbelowthewaterline.

Boththedischargethru-hullandtheholdingtankareinstalledtopreventapotentialsiphon.ContactamarineplumberorJabscotechnicalsupportspecialistforinstallationassistance.

Mountonastrongflatsurface.Note:theareaofinstallationneedstosupporttheweightoftheunitanditscontents.

Fourmountingfeet(included)needtobeattachedtotheplat-formwithfourmachineorlagscrewsandfourflatwashers.

Plumbing:Each tank contains:• 1x1½”deckpumpout–evacuationpickuptube(Installto

docksidepump-outdeckplate)• 1X1½”inletport–fromtoiletsystem• 1x3”O-ringsealedinspirationhatch• 1x1”vent*-connecttoventoutletusuallysitedhighona

vessel’shullnearthegunwale• 1x1”Overboarddischargeportmaceratorpumpout.Dis-

charge:connecttotheoverboarddischargethru-hullfitting.* See plumbing diagram for recommended installation.

Maintenance:Flushsystemwithcleanwatertoremoveanybuildupofsludgeordebris.Itisrecommendedthatthisprocessbecompletedatleastonceayear.Pleasereference18590SeriesMaceratordatasheetservicingsectionfordetails.

Winter Storage:Emptythecompletesystemofallwatermakingsurepipeworkandpumparecompletelyfreeofwaste.

Thefusesforboththemarineheadandthewastetankarelocatedbehindthedashinthefirstpanelcomingoffthebusbar,picturedtotheleft.


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Porta Potti

Prepare Unit• Separatetanks(Fig.1A&1B).• AddDeodorant(Fig.2A&2B)and4-ozofwater.• Closevalve(Fig.2C).• RecombineTanks(Fig.3)• Filluppertankwithfreshwater(Fig.4).Replacecapand

tightensecurely.

NEVERadddeodoranttofreshwatertank.

Before UseVentanybuilt-upheatoraltitudepressureandpreventsplashing:closecover(Fig.5A),andopenandcloseholdingtankvalve(Fig.5B).

To Flush• OpenValve(Fig.2A).• Bellows:Fig.6.• PistonPump:Fig.7.• ElectricFlush:Fig.8Forbestrinseandefficientwateruse,

pressbuttonquicklyseveraltimes.• Closevalvecompletelyforodor-tightseal(Fig.2C).

DeodorizingRecommendedholdingtankdeodorantforbestperformance:

ThetfordSupremeGreenThetfordAqua-KemThetfordCampa-Chem

CareRecommendedcleaner:ThetfordAqua-Clean

NEVERusescouringpowders,acidsorconcentratedcleaners,whichcandamageplasticpartsandrubberseals.

Service & PartsForpartsand/orservice,contactyourRVDealer.

Forwarrantyissuesormoreinfor-mation,callThetford’sCustomerRelationsDepartment:1-800-521-3032.


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Porta Potti

Emptying Waste Tank1. DONOTOVERFILLTANK.Emptywhenwastelevelindicator

turnsfromgreentored(Fig.9).(Toiletwithoutanindicator:openvalvetocheckvisually).

2. Besurevalvehandleisclosed.Separatetanks(Fig.10).

3. Carrywastetanktoapermanenttoilet.

4. RemovePour-OutSpoutCapwhileitispointingupward (Fig.11).

5. PressAirreliefvalvetopreventsplashing(Fig.12).

6. Rinse,rechargeandreassembleunit.

DeodorizingRecommendedholdingtankdeodorantforbestperformance:

ThetfordSupremeGreenThetfordAqua-KemThetfordCampa-Chem

CareRecommendedcleaner:ThetfordAqua-Clean

NEVERusescouringpowders,acidsorconcentratedcleaners,whichcandamageplasticpartsandrubberseals.

Service & PartsForpartsand/orservice,contactyourRVDealer.

Forwarrantyissuesormoreinfor-mation,callThetford’sCustomerRelationsDepartment:1-800-521-3032.


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Vinyl Care and Cleaning

Allcleaningmethodsmustbefollowedbyathoroughrinsewithcleanwarmwater.

Certainhouseholdcleaners,powderedabrasives,steelwool,andindustrialcleanerscancausedamageanddiscolorationandarenotrecommended.Drycleaningfluidsandlacquersolventsshouldnotbeusedastheywillremoveprintedpatternandgloss.Waxesshouldbeusedwithcautionasmanycontaindyesorsolventsthatcanpermanentlydamagetheprotectivecoating.*Suntanlotion,treepollen,wetleaves,andsomeotherproductscancontaindyesthatstainpermanently.

*Always Remove Stains Immediately!

Failure to care for your vinyl properly, or use of improper cleaners may void your warranty & damage your vinyl.

Do’s & Don’ts

Do’s• VinylFinishVinylCleaner• DishSoap(Dawn,Ivory)• Fantastik• 303AerospaceProtectant

Don’ts• Formula409• Murphy’sOilSoap• SimpleGreen• ArmorAll• Son-of-a-Gun• TurtleWax/TarRemover

A.Medium-Softbrush,warmsoapywater,Rinse/Dry

B.VinylFinishVinylCleaner®,Rinse/Dry

C.One(1)table-spoonofammonia;one-fourth(1/4)cupofHydrogenPerox-ide,three-fourth(3/4)cupofwater,Rinse/Dry

D.Wipeorscrapeoffexcess(chillgumwithicebeforehand)

E.HemisphereInkRemover,Rinse/Dry

Step-by-Step Cleaning Instructions

Type of Stain Steps: 1 2 3GeneralCare A BDirtBuild-Up A BBallpointInk* E B AChewingGum D ACoffee,Tea,Chocolate BGrease D BHouseholdSoil A BKetchup A BLatexPaint A BLipstick A BMildeworWetLeaves* C B AMotorOil BOil-BasedPaint D BPermanentMarker* E B CSprayPaint BSuntanLotion A BTar/Asphalt D B

YellowMustard A B C

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Caring for Aluminum Cosmetic Corrosion (Pitting)

Theinformationprovidedisdesignedtogiveyouathoroughunderstandingofthefactorsthatcanimpacttheappearanceofyouranodizedaluminum.Byusingthisin-formation,wehopetohelpyouenhancethebeautyandvalueofourproducts.

What Causes It?Corrosionisanaturalphenomenonthataffectsmetalsbyeitherachemicalorelectrochemicalreaction.Therateatwhichaluminumcorrodesdependsgreat-lyontheenvironmentalconditionsand

theamountofpreventativemaintenanceperformed.Ourgoalistoslowdownorstopthisnaturalphenomenonwecallpitting(orcorrosion).

Anodized AluminumThealuminumonyourboathasbeenanodized.Thiscreatesaveryhardpro-tectivesealonthesurfaceofthealumi-numtoprotectitasmuchaspossiblefrompitting.Whentheanodizedcoatingisbrokenandrawaluminumisexposed,corrosionwilltakeplace.Damagefrom

otherabrasiveimpactscanbreaktheanodizedcoating.

Chemical AttackCorrosivechemicalscontaininghighconcentrationsofacidsoralkaliswillremovetheanodizedcoating.Solutionscontainingchlorine,salts,orammoniaareallharmfultotheanodizedaluminumonyourboat.Manycommonhouseholdcleanerscontainchemicalsthatwillremovetheanodizingandcausepitting.

Avoidable Unavoidable

Strongacidicsolutionsfoundincleaners,paintremover,degreasers,etc.

Airbornepollution.Airborneparti-clesfromlocalsources:vehicles,incinerators,papermills,chemicalplants,powerplants,etc.

Concentratedalkalinebasedsolutions.Manyconcentratedsoapsfallintothiscategory.

Harshchemicalsfromworkper-formedatlocalshipyardsanddrydocks.

Chlorine,sulfurs,solventsandammoniabasedproducts.

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Caring for Aluminum

TipsAvoidtheuseofbleachorchloridestocleanthealuminumornearbycom-ponents.Chloridescanleachontothealuminumwhenusednearby.

Avoidabrasivecleaningproducts.Neverusesteelorbrasswool,wirebrushes,polishingwheels,rubbingorpolishingcompounds.Theseitemswillremovetheanodizingandleadtopitting.

Protective ProductsTherearemanydifferentproductsavailabletoprotectaluminum.Somearedesignedtosealandprotectbeforeproblemsoccurandothersaredesignedtouseafterpittinghasappeared.

Whiletheseproductsareeffective,theyarenotonetimesolutions.Metalprotec-torsmustbereappliedonaregularbasis.Howoftenaprotectorshouldbeusedvariesaccordingtotheprotectoryouchoose,thetypesofexposureyourboat

issubjectedto,andhowoftenyouuseandwashyourboat.Followtheapplica-tionguidelinesprovidedwiththeprotectoryouchoose.

Harmful CleanersBleach(Chlorox,etc.)Mildabrasivecleaners(Ajax,Comet,SoftScrub,RubbingCompounds,etc.)Strongcleaners(409,EngineDegreasers,BilgeCleaners,TeakCleaners,BottomCleaners,etc.)

Below are some metal protection products that arereadily available at marine retailers.

WoodyWaxCPRWoodyWaxwoody-wax.com800-619-4363

BoeshieldT-9PMSProducts,Inc.boeshield.com800-962-1732

PremierPolishAquatechaquatech-marine.com800-853-7760

CorrosionBlockLearChemicallearchem.com800-256-2548


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Caring for Stainless Steel

Theinformationprovidedisdesignedtogiveyouathoroughunderstandingofthefactorsthatcanimpacttheappearanceofyouranodizedaluminum.Byusingthisinformation,wehopetohelpyouenhancethebeautyandvaluetoourproducts.

What Makes Stainless Steel Stainless?Oxygenisthekeyelementincausingrust,orredoxideonsteelandothermetals.StainlessSteelcontainsChromiumwhichreactswiththeoxygenintheairtoformachrome-oxidesurfacelayerthatisinvisibletotheeye,butstrongenoughtopreventfurtheroxygenfrom“staining”(rusting)thesurface.HigherlevelsofChromiumandtheadditionofotheralloyingelementssuchasnickelandmolybdenumenhancethissurfacelayerandimprovethecorro-sionresistanceofthestainlessmaterial.

What Determines Dif-ferent Grades of Stain-less Steel?ThegradeofStainlessSteelisprimarilydeterminedbytheamountoftheChro-miumandNickelalloyscontainedinthe

material.304and316aretheprominentgradesofStainlessSteel:304contains1%Chromiumand8%Nickel,while316Contains16%Chromiumand10%Nickeland2%Molybdenum.TheMolybdenumisaddedtohelpresistcorrosiontochlorides(likeseawaterandde-icingsalts).

Can Stainless Steel rust?Notinthewaysteelrusts.Steelwilldiscolor,bubbleandflakefromredoxidedevelopment.StainlessSteelmaydevelopredspots,butthisisusuallyduetoIronparticlesonthesurfaceoftheStainlessSteel.AnyIronparticlesmustberemovedandtheStainlessSteelcleanedwithahighconcentrationofcitricacidoracom-mercialcleanerspecificallydesignedforStainlessSteel.

Is Stainless Steel Green (Environmental-ly Friendly)?StainlessSteelishighlysoughtafterbyrecyclersandis100%recyclable.NewStainlessSteeltypicallyhasarecycledcontentofbetween65%&80%whichmakesitoneofthehighestaveragecon-

tentrecycledconstructionmaterialsontheplanet.

Will Stainless Steel Discolor?Cleanersthataretypicallyusedwithcement,groutandstone,etc.,maycontainMuriaticAcid.StainlessSteelisnotresistanttoMuraticAcid.MURIATICACIDSHOULDNOTBEUSEDIFSTAINLESSSTEELISPRESENT.Itisnotevennec-essarythattheacidtouchtheStainlessSteel,justthe“fumes”fromitwillcauseadiscolorationoftheStainlessSteel.Otherthanthis,StainlessSteelisusuallyveryresistanttodiscoloring.


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Regularcleaningwithfreshwaterandasoftclothwillkeepandprotectyourwindshield,window,orhatchforyears.

GLASSUsecommerciallyavailableglasscleanersoramixtureoffreshwaterandvinegar.Donotuseabrasives,harshchemicals,ormetalscrapers.Regularcleaningwillhelpassureclarityoftheglassforsafeboating.

PLASTIC TYPEWINDSHIELDSNeveruseglasscleaningsolutionsordryclothtocleanPlexiglas.Neveruseacetone,benzene,carbontetrachloride,orlacquerthinner.Theonlyaccept-ablecleanersareasmallamountofdenaturedalcohol,cleanwater,oracommerciallyavailableplasticpolisher

specificforthepurpose.Useasoftragandwashofftheplasticwindshieldfirstwithlukewarmwatertoavoidscratchingthesurface.

WINDOW CHANNELS Cleanwindowchannelswithmilddeter-gentonly.Channelscanbesprayedwithsiliconaerosolwhileslidingtheglassbackandforth.

STAINLESS STEELPolishwithcommerciallyavailablemetalpolishes.Aboatorcarwaxperiodicallyappliedwillofferextraprotectionagainsttheelements.

PAINTED SURFACES Cleanwithfreshwaterperiodically.Touchupscratchesandareaswherepainthaschippedoffwithtouch-up

spraypaint.Touchupkitsareavailablefromthefactory.Boattopclips–neverslidealongwindshieldframework.

Tochangecliplocation,snaponandoffthealuminumtoptrack.

SIDE WING VENTADJUSTERSUsecarewhenopeningandclosingvent.Donotforce.

Nevergroundwindshieldwithanyelec-tricaldevicesorappliances.

Neverusethewindshieldasamooringcleatfortyingofftoadock,pieroranotherboat.Neverusethewindshieldasatie-offattachmentfortraileringpurposes.

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Gel Coat

Your Boat’s Gel Coat FinishCongratulations!Youaretheproudownerofanewpowerorsailboat.YouarealsotheownerofanewIntegrity®gelcoatfinishonthehulland/ortopside,andwewouldlikeyoutobeasproudofitasweare.Thatbeautiful,shinynewcoloryouloveistheresultofmanyyearsofgelcoatresearch,testinganddevelopment.

Butasproudasweareofthegelcoat,nofinishistotallyimpervioustochemicalsandweathering.Imaginewhatabrandnewcarcouldlooklikeifallowedtositatamarinaforyearswithnocoverandnowashingorwaxing.Withthesamemin-imummaintenanceyouwouldordinarilygiveyournewautomobile’sfinish,yourboat’sgelcoatfinishwillretainitsdepthofcolorandglossforyears.

Overall MaintenanceNormalmaintenanceofyourgelcoatedfiberglassboatissimilartothecareyouwouldgiveyourautomobile.Overall,automotivecleanersandwaxesworkfine,aswellasthemarinecleanersandwaxes.

Note:Donotusecausticorhighlyalkaline(highpH)cleanersorthosecontainingammonia.Thesetypeofcleanersmaydarkenwhiteoroff-whiteweatheredgelcoatsurfaces.Achemicalreactionproducingstainingoccursifthesetypeofcleanersareusedonweatheredgelcoat.However,thestainmayberemovedwitharubbingcompoundorbylightlysandingwith400gritsandpaperfollowedbyanapplicationofrubbingcompoundandathoroughwaxing.

CleaningWerecommendgeneralwashingtoavoidsoilbuild-upandstaining.Thesoiltoyourgelcoatistheresultofregularuseandenvironmentalpollutantssuchassootandsmog.Periodiccleaningwithamilddetergentisnecessarytoremovenormaldepositsofsoil.

WaxingFromconstantexposureovertimetoournaturalenvironmentandundesiredpollutants,thegelcoatbeginstoloseitsgloss.Torestoreyourfinishtotheoriginalglossandcolorrequiresyourspecialattention.Afterwashingwithamildsoapordetergent,givethesurfaceagood

polishingwithaself-cleaningmarineorautomotivewax.Waxinginthefallandspringisgenerallyrecommendedtomain-tainandrestoremostoftheoriginalgloss.Ifthesurfacehasnotbeenmaintainedandhasweatheredbadly,andifcleaningandwaxingdoesnotrestorethefinishsatisfac-torily,compoundingwillberequired.

CompoundingPleaseseeyourmarinedealerforadvice.Polishingandcompound(fineabrasive)orrubbingcompound(coarserabrasive)isrecommendedforuseonfiberglassboatstoremovescratches,stains,oraseverelyweatheredsurface.Polishingorrubbingcompoundcanbeappliedbyhandorbypneumaticbuffer.Afterthescratched,stainedorweatheredsurfacehasbeenmoved,itshouldbewaxedtoenhancetheglossandcolorwhileprovidingasealtoretardstainingornewsoilaccumulation.

Discoloration RemovalYourmarinedealerisbestequippedandtrainedtodothiswork.Ifregularwashingandwaxinghasbeenneglected,discolor-ationofthegelcoatedfiberglasssurfacemayoccur.


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Gel Coat

Discoloredareasareveryshallowindepth,literallyrightonthesurface.Thediscolorationmayberemovedbygentlywet-sandingtheaffectedareasonlybyusing600grit,wetordryspeciallytreatedwaterproofsandpaper.It’simportanttoalwayssandinonedirection,thisincludesthecurvestoo.Useplentyofwatertocoolandcleanthesandpaperandcutbackondust.Afteryouarefinishedsanding,drytheareasandverifyallthediscolorationhasbeenremoved.Ifnot,repeattheprocess.

Afterallthediscolorationhasbeenremoved,theareawillneedtobebuffed.Usinganelectricalorpneumaticbuffer,buffatlowspeed(1750rpm–2250rpm),thiswillrestorethelustertothesandedsurface.Usingagenerousamountofrubbingcompound,applyitinacircularmotionwithasoftwoolpad.Whenbuffinghasbeencompleted,washofftherubbingcompoundwithcleanwater,anddrythesurface.

Torestoretheglosstotheaffectedarea,useahigh-grademarineorautomotivewax.

RepairsDuringthelifeofyourboat,somedamagetothegelcoatsurfaceisunavoidable.Werecommendrepairsdonebytrained,experiencedprofessionalsatyourlocalmarinedealer.

ScratchesIfthescratchisinthegelcoatsurface,notpenetratingthefiberglass,useanautomotivepolishingcompoundandrubitout.Applythecompoundbyhandusingadampragorbyusingapowerbuffer.Thescratchmaynotentirelydisappear,butitshouldbenoticeablybetter.

Gouges and ChipsOurrecommendedpatchingprocedureistofirstcleantheareaneedingrepairwithanacetonesolventtoremovealltracesofwaxandoil.Next,thoroughlymixonetablespoonof“PatchPaste”withtwoorthreedropsofcatalystonascrappieceofcardboard.

Applythemixturetothepit,chiporgougewithasingle-edgerazorblade,matchingthesurfaceandcontouroftheareabeing

repaired.Applyslightlymoremixturetoavoidhavingtofillthedamagedsectionasecondtime.Allowthepatchtohardenthoroughlyforaminimumoftwotothreehours.

Usingafinegrit“wetordry”sandpaperonasandingblock,wet-sandthepatchuntilitislevelwiththesurroundingsurface.Finishwithamarineorautomotiverubbingcompoundusingthesameapproachasusedforthescratches.

RefinishingForaseverelyscratchedorweatheredfiberglassboatthatisnolongerrestorablebyusingthepreviousmethods,itmaythenbenecessarytorefinishitwithtwo-pack-ageortwo-partaliphaticurethaneenamel.Thiscanbedoneveryeffectively,butitisrecommendedrefinishingshouldonlybedonebyexperiencedprofessionals.

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