2009 Maxum 2900 SE Sport Cruiser Owners Manual Guide

CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!
Dimensions & Tank Capacities 1
Dealer Service 1
Warranty Information 1
Boating Experience 2
Qualified Maintenance 2
Engine & Accessory Guidelines & Literature 3 Propellers 3

Safety Standards 4
Special Care for Moored Boats 5
Sacrificial Anode (Zinc) 5

Boat Lifting 6
Carbon Monoxide (CO) 7
CO Facts 7
Factors that Increase the Effects of CO Poisoning 7 Where & How CO Can Accumulate 8
How to Protect Yourself & Others From CO 8 CO Checklists 9
CO Monitor 9
More Information 10
Warnings & Warning Labels 11
Sliding Entry Door 13
Chapter 2: Locations

Exterior Views 14
Hull Views 14
Deck Views 15
Helm 16
Component Locations 17

Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Engines 35

Engine Cooling Systems 36
Gas Engine Cooling System 36
Diesel Engine Cooling System 36

Bilge Blower System 37
Fuel System 38
Fuel Fill & Vent 39
Gas Engine Fuel Filters 39
Anti-siphon Valves (Gas Engines Only) 39
Fuel Filter/Water Separators (Diesel Engines Only) 40 Electronic Fuel Shut-off Valves (Diesel Engines Only) 40
Engine Hatch Lift System (If Equipped) 41
Fire Suppression System (If Equipped) 42

Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges Steering 43
Shift/Throttle Controls 43
Power Trim & Tilt 43
Trim Tabs 43

Gauges 44
Cleaning the Gauges 44
Gauge Fogging 44
Radio Transmission Interference 44 Fuel Gauge 44
Twin Engine Readings 44
Smart Craft Gauges 44

Chapter 5: Navigation & Communication Equipment Compass 45
Depth Finder 45
VHF Radio (If Equipped) 46
Global Positioning System (GPS) (If Equipped) 46
Chapter 6: Plumbing

Bilge Pumps 47
High Water Alarm 47
Bilge Pump Testing 48
Autofloat Switches 49

Seawater Systems 50
Seacocks 50
Seawater Strainers 50

Freshwater System 51
City Water Inlet 52
Transom Shower 52
Freshwater System Winterization 53
Water Heater 54
Winterizing the Water Heater 55
Preparing the Water Heater for Use After Boat Storage 56

Drain Systems 57
Deck Drains 57
Gray Water Drain System (If Equipped) 57
Shower Drain System (If Not Equipped With Gray Water System) 58
Sump Box Cleaning 58
Sump System Winterization 58

Marine Head & Holding Tank 59
Electric Flush Head (If Equipped) 59
Vacuum Flush Head System (If Equipped) 60 Macerator (If Equipped) 60
Air Conditioner (If Equipped) 61

Chapter 7: Deck Equipment
Cleats & Bow/Stern Eyes 63
Windlass (If Equipped) 63
Windlass Pre-wiring (If Equipped) 64

Canvas & Vinyl Tops & Enclosures 65
Bimini Top 65
Vinyl Curtains (If Equipped) 66
Canvas Care 66
Clear Vinyl Care 67
Flexiteek Decking Care & Maintenance (If Equipped) 68 Stain Removal 68

Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems Refrigerator 69
Audio Equipment 69
110-Volt Electric Stove (If Equipped) 69
Alcohol/110-Volt Electric Stove (If Equipped) 70 110-Volt Electric Grill (If Equipped) 71

Chapter 9: Convertible Seats, Beds, & Tables Dinette to Sleeping Berth Conversion 72

Helm Seat & Mate Seat Adjustments 75
Helm Seat 75
To Slide the Helm Seat Forward or Aft: 75 To Swivel the Helm Seat: 75
Mate Seat 76
To Slide the Mate Seat Forward or Aft: 76 To Swivel the Mate Seat: 76
Cockpit Lounge Seat-Back Adjustments 77

Chapter 10: Lights
Care & Maintenance 78 Interior & Exterior Lights 78 Navigation Lights 78
Spotlight (If Equipped) 78
Chapter 11: Electrical System

12-Volt DC System 80
Batteries 80
Battery Switches 80
Fuses & Circuit Breakers 80
12-Volt DC Accessory Outlets 81
Alternators 81
Battery Charger 81

110-Volt AC System 82
Shore Power 83
Connecting to Shore Power 84
Parallel Switch (Only if Equipped with Dual Shore Power) 84 Generator (If Equipped) 85

Electrical Routings 87
12-Volt DC Hull Harness 87
12-Volt DC Deck Harnesses 88
12-Volt DC Radar Arch Harness 88
Battery Cable Routings 89
110-Volt AC Deck Harness 90
110-Volt AC Hull Harness 90
Important Records 91 Float Plan 92
Hazard Boxes & Symbols

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