Crownline 220 EX, 220 LS, 23 SS, 230 LS, 235 CCR Owner's/operator's Manual
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Owner’s/Operator’s Manual
General Information
WELCOME
Thank you for choosing CROWNLINE as your choice for the ultimate boating
experience for you and your family. Every CROWNLINE boat is built with painstaking
detail in order to provide its owner or operator with the maximum comfort,
convenience and operating efficiency possible. Our boats are built to assure that they
are of the very best quality and value in the industry.
We build our boats for long-lasting, trouble-free enjoyment so that boaters can travel
in carefree style and convenience. It’s what we do. All of us at Crownline are
passionately committed to your boating satisfaction.
To enhance your boating pleasure and safety, read this manual and the Engine
Operation and Maintenance Manual. Then, keep them in a safe place onboard
for easy reference.
We have designed this manual to inform you about the operating features and
maintenance of your boat and to provide information about safe boating. Please pay
particular attention to the safety statements labeled as DANGER, WARNING,
CAUTION, NOTE and IMPORTANT. These statements alert you to avoid possible
safety hazards so that you may have a safe and pleasurable boating experience.
Preparation is the key to a safe and enjoyable boating experience. It is very important
to us that you enjoy many years of boating in your CROWNLINE boat.
We know that our customers and owners have brought us to where we are today,
and they are the ones who will keep us here. Have a safe and happy time on the
water in your CROWNLINE boat!
WELCOME ABOARD!
We’re sure that you will be completely satisfied with the unmatched performance,
style and luxury of your new CROWNLINE whether you are the first owner or the
second.
Your new CROWNLINE has been designed, assembled and tested to give you the
maximum in boating enjoyment and safety. CROWNLINE is proud to say that every
boat we build is carefully constructed by skilled craftsmen to meet or exceed all
safety and quality standards established by the U.S. Coast Guard, ABYC or ISO
where applicable.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Welcome Aboard! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Your Crownline Owner’s/Operator’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Your Crownline Dealer Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Your Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
2007-Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
Serial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17
Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17
Craft Design Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17
Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17
Nautical Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-18
Certification and Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22
Modifications Prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22
Craft Information Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-23
Float Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-24
Travel Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-25
Restricted Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-26
Proposition 65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-26
Emission Control Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-26
Product Improvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-27
Vendor Supplier List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-28
BOATING SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Safety Awareness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Safety On-board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Safe Boating Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Safe Boating Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Rules of the Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Warning Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Operating Under the Influence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Rendering Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Fires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Capsizing and Swamping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Water Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Safety Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Man Overboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Hazardous Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Emergency Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Aids to Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Right-of-Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21
Safety Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-25
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BOAT HANDLING AND OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Overloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Passenger Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Trailering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Launching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
Getting Underway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11
Helms, Instrumentations and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
Instrumentations and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22
Throttle and Gear Shift Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-30
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-30
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-31
Start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-32
Carbon Monoxide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-34
Acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-36
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-37
Drive Trim Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-37
Trim Tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-38
Mooring Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-40
Canvas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-42
Waste Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-45
SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Fuel Tank Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Electrical Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Anticorrosion System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8
Fire-Prevention Systems (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9
Hand Portable Fire Extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
Freshwater System (Cruisers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
Sanitizing Freshwater System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11
City Water Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
Marine Sanitation Device (MSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-17
Holding Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-19
Overboard Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-20
Running/Navigation Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-20
Stereo and Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-20
Refrigerator/Freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-21
Stove (Cabin Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-21
Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-21
GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Special Cleaning Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
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Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Gelcoat Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Stainless Steel and Chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
Windshield and Portals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8
Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8
Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
Galvanic Corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
Salt Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
Canvas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-16
Extended Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22
Lifting the Craft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-23
Prior to Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25
Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26
Freshwater System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27
Marine Sanitation Device (MSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27
Recommission to Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Boat Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
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YOUR CROWNLINE OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
This manual has been compiled to help you and others operate your CROWNLINE
boat safely and pleasurably. It contains details of the craft, the equipment it is
supplied or fitted with, its systems, and information on its operation and maintenance.
Read the manual carefully, and familiarize yourself with the craft before using
it. Other publications may also be included to support components not covered in
this manual. Become familiar with all the publications included with your boat; they
too will have important information.
If this is your first craft, or you are changing to a type of craft you are not familiar
with, for your own safety and comfort, make sure you obtain handling and operating
experience before “assuming command” of the craft. Your dealer, national boating
federation or yacht club will be pleased to advise you of local sea schools or
competent instructors.
Your CROWNLINE Owner’s/Operator’s Manual provides an overview of systems and
components on your boat. Additional information can be found in the supplied
manufacturer’s publications, boating reference books (available at various
bookstores) or at the local library.
Not all equipment described in this manual is available on all models. See your
dealer for equipment availability.
The following outline provides you a glimpse of the information that can be easily
found in your CROWNLINE Owner’s/Operator’s Manual:
GENERAL INFORMATION: introduces you to CROWNLINE Boats, Inc., your
Owner’s/Operator’s Manual and general information on responsibilities. It also
includes a list of boating terminology. For more detailed information, general
reference books are available from your CROWNLINE dealer.
BOATING SAFETY: includes important information to provide a good foundation for
safe boating practices. Safety notices are also located throughout your Owner’s/
Operator’s Manual to protect operators, passengers and people around the boating
environment.
BOAT HANDLING AND OPERATION: covers normal, everyday boating techniques
and procedures.
SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS: provides an overview of the various systems and
components on your CROWNLINE. Remember, this section is not intended to
replace any of the supplied manufacturers’ publications.
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GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE: tells you how to properly maintain your
CROWNLINE. Included in each sub-section are recommendations for keeping your
boat’s beauty and its sound operational condition, adjustments, and frequency of
checks and inspections. Also included is a troubleshooting chart to help find the
source of any problems. Extended Storage explains procedures for keeping your
CROWNLINE in good condition during seasonal or prolonged storage situations.
SPECIFICATIONS: provides specifications by model.
YOUR CROWNLINE DEALER
RESPONSIBILITIES
The following outlines the responsibilities of your CROWNLINE dealer to ensure you
receive maximum performance and enjoyment from your new CROWNLINE.
Your CROWNLINE dealer will be responsible for:
1. Discussing the terms of all warranties, and stressing the importance of
registering each warranty with its respective manufacturer. Complete and
return the CROWNLINE Boats, Inc. Limited Warranty registration card.
2. Providing instructions on how to get warranty service.
3. Reviewing the pre-delivery service record with you, and then signing it to
certify it is correct.
4. Ensuring you know the general operating procedures for your boat, and you
are familiar with its specific systems and components.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
The following outlines your responsibilities.
As the owner you are responsible for:
1. Scheduling an appointment with your dealer to review all warranties.
2. Inspecting the physical condition of the boat at time of delivery, and making
sure that all systems and components are operating properly.
3. Scheduling an appointment with your dealer to review the pre-delivery engine
service record, then signing it to indicate the dealer has provided a complete
explanation.
4. Using all equipment safely and in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
5. Providing periodic maintenance as outlined in the CROWNLINE
Owner’s/Operator’s Manual and all manufacturer Service Guides.
NOTE: CROWNLINE recommends you refer to your engine warranty for initial
inspection and service requirements.
6. Scheduling your engine’s service as detailed in the engine owner’s manual.
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IMPORTANT: Make sure the dealer checks the engine alignment in accordance
with the engine operation and maintenance manual. If this is not
done, drive train damage is possible, and is not covered by
CROWNLINE Boats, Inc.
Registration
The U.S. Coast Guard requires that all power boats operated on the navigable
waters of the United States must be registered in the state of main use; also, many
states require registration in that state when boating on waters within their state
boundary. Always contact your state boating authorities (and neighboring states) for
registration information on boats and trailers. Also, your dealer may be able to assist
you and supply you with the appropriate forms.
Insurance
You must get insurance before operating your CROWNLINE. Loss by fire, theft or
other causes, or liability protection against accidents is a must for responsible
boaters. Many states have laws detailing minimum insurance needs. Your insurance
agent or your dealer may be able to supply you with more information.
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2007-LIMITED WARRANTY
1. GENERALLY. Subject to all limitations and conditions explained below,
CROWNLINE BOATS, INC. (“Crownline”) warrants to the original retail purchaser
(“PURCHASER”) that Crownline, or a dealer of Crownline chosen in Crownline’s sole
discretion, will repair or replace those parts and components described in
paragraphs 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 below found to be defective in factory materials or
workmanship during the applicable warranty periods set forth in such paragraphs.
The PURCHASER’S right to the repair or replacement of items warranted hereunder
shall be the PURCHASER’S sole and exclusive remedy against Crownline under this
limited warranty.
2. LIFETIME LIMITED STRUCTURAL WARRANTY. Crownline warrants to the
original retail purchaser of this boat that Crownline will pay all or a portion of the cost
to repair or replace the fiberglass hull or deck if it is found to be structurally defective
according to the following prorated schedule:
a. Up to five (5) years after date of original retail purchase: Crownline pays
100% of repair or replacement cost;
b. After five (5) years but up to six (6) years after date of original retail purchase:
Crownline pays 90% of repair or replacement cost;
c. After six (6) years but up to seven (7) years after date of original retail
purchase: Crownline pays 80% of repair or replacement cost;
d. After seven (7) years but up to eight (8) years after date of original retail
purchase: Crownline pays 70% of repair or replacement cost;
e. After eight (8) years but up to nine (9) years after date of original retail
purchase: Crownline pays 60% of repair or replacement cost;
f. After nine (9) years after date of original retail purchase and thereafter for so
long as the original retail purchaser owns the boat: Crownline pays 50% of repair or
replacement cost.
For purposes of this limited warranty: (i) a structural defect is defined as a defect
that causes the hull or deck to be unsafe or unfit for use under normal operating
conditions; (ii) the hull is defined as the single fiberglass molded shell and integral
fiberglass structural components including stringers, transom and related structural
components which are below the hull flange; and (iii) the deck is defined as the
single fiberglass molded shell and integral fiberglass structural components above
the hull flange.
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This Lifetime Limited Structural Warranty shall be in effect for so long as the original
retail purchaser owns the boat. All repairs and replacements under this Lifetime
Limited Structural Warranty shall be performed by Crownline or a dealer of Crownline
chosen in Crownline’s sole discretion.
This Lifetime Limited Structural Warranty is further subject to all limitations and
conditions explained below.
3. FIVE-YEAR TRANSFERABLE LIMITED STRUCTURAL WARRANTY.
Crownline also offers to the first purchaser of this boat after the original retail
purchaser a Transferable Limited Structural Warranty under which Crownline will pay
100% of the cost to repair or replace the fiberglass hull or deck if it is found to be
structurally defective within five (5) years after the date of the original retail purchase
of the boat.
All repairs and replacements under this Transferable Limited Structural Warranty shall
be performed by Crownline or a dealer of Crownline chosen in Crownline’s sole
discretion. This Transferable Limited Structural Warranty is available to the first
purchaser of the boat after the original retail purchaser (but to no other owner of the
boat) provided the transfer of the boat occurs within five (5) years after the date of
purchase by the original retail purchaser and the second purchaser registers the
transfer with Crownline and pays the established warranty transfer fee in accordance
with the requirements set forth below. To register the transfer, the second purchaser
must acquire from the original retail purchaser the Transferable Warranty Registration
stub, supply the information requested and mail it together with the required transfer
fee payment to Crownline Boats, Inc., 11884 Country Club Road, West Frankfort, IL
62896. Crownline must receive the completed stub and payment within fifteen (15)
days of purchase from the original retail purchaser. Proof of purchase date is
required. Inquiries concerning the required transfer fee and unexpired term of
warranty on a particular Crownline boat should be directed to Crownline’s Customer
Service Department at (618) 937-6426. The model, hull identification number and
original retail purchaser’s name will be needed to provide this information. As of
June 1, 2004, the established warranty transfer fee is $500.00 for boats with hull
lengths of less than 25’ and $750.00 for boats will hull lengths of 25’ or more, but
Crownline may, in its sole discretion, revise such fees from time to time without prior
notice.
This Transferable Limited Structural Warranty is further subject to all limitations and
conditions explained below.
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4. FIVE-YEAR LIMITED HULL BLISTER WARRANTY. Provided that the original
factory gelcoat surface has not been altered, Crownline warrants to the original retail
purchaser of this boat that for a period of five (5) years after the date of the original
retail purchase Crownline will pay all or a portion of the cost to correct or repair any
osmotic blisters which occur on the underwater gelcoated surfaces of the hull
according to the following prorated schedule:
a. Up to two (2) years after date of original retail purchase: Crownline pays
100% of repair cost;
b. After two (2) years but up to three (3) years after date of original retail
purchase: Crownline pays 80% of repair cost;
c. After three (3) years but up to four (4) years after date of original retail
purchase: Crownline pays 60% of repair cost;
d. After four (4) years but up to five (5) years after date of original retail
purchase: Crownline pays 30% of repair cost;
e. After five (5) years after date of original retail purchase: Crownline pays 0% of
repair cost.
Alterations which will void this Five-Year Limited Hull Blister Warranty include, without
limitation, damage, accident repair, sanding, scraping, sandblasting, or improper
surface preparation for application of a marine barrier coating or bottom paint. A
marine barrier coating must be properly applied to the hull bottom if the boat is to be
mounted in water for periods of more than sixty (60) days in any ninety (90) day
period and a marine barrier coating is also required if the boat is to be bottom
painted (failure to take such actions in such circumstances will also void this FiveYear Limited Hull Blister Warranty). For purposes of determining coverage under this
Five-Year Limited Hull Blister Warranty, osmotic blisters are defined as those blisters
larger than 1/8” in diameter and with a depth of 1/16” or greater which occur on the
hull below the water line. All repairs and replacements under this Five-Year Limited
Hull Blister Warranty shall be performed by Crownline or a dealer of Crownline
chosen in Crownline’s sole discretion. This Five-Year Limited Hull Blister Warranty is
further subject to all limitations and conditions explained below.
In the event that the Transferable Limited Structural Warranty provided for in
paragraph 3 above is transferred by the original retail purchaser of the boat to a
subsequent purchaser within five (5) years after the date of the original retail
purchase and the subsequent purchaser registers the transfer with Crownline and
pays the established warranty transfer fee in accordance with the requirements set
forth in paragraph 3, the remaining term of the foregoing Five-Year Limited Hull
Blister Warranty shall also be transferred to the subsequent purchaser. This FiveYear Limited Hull Blister Warranty may be transferred one time only by the original
retail purchaser to a subsequent purchaser.
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5. EXTERIOR COSMETIC GELCOAT LIMITED WARRANTY. Crownline
warrants to the original retail purchaser of this boat that Crownline will pay all or a
portion of the cost to correct or repair any cracking, crazing or fading of the exterior
gelcoat surface of the boat and of fiberglass options (such as radar arches) installed
by Crownline at the factory according to the following prorated schedule:
a. Up to twelve (12) months after date of original retail purchase: Crownline
pays 100% of repair cost;
b. After twelve (12) months but up to fifteen (15) months after date of original
retail purchase: Crownline pays 50% of repair cost;
c. After fifteen (15) months but up to eighteen (18) months after date of original
retail purchase: Crownline pays 25% of repair cost;
d. After Eighteen (18) months from date of original retail purchase: Crownline
pays 0% of repair cost.
Crownline shall not, however, have any liability or responsibility to correct or repair
any damage to the exterior gelcoat service of the boat under the following
circumstances:
• If the original gelcoat surface has been altered in any way. Alterations which
will void this Exterior Cosmetic Gelcoat Limited Warranty include, without
limitation, damage, accident repair, sanding, scraping, sandblasting, or
improper surface preparation for application of a marine barrier coating or
paint.
• If damage to the exterior gelcoat surface results from or is attributable to the
addition of items not installed by Crownline (such as but not limited to canvas
and wakeboard towers) to the boat.
All repairs under this Exterior Cosmetic Gelcoat Limited Warranty shall be performed
by Crownline or a dealer of Crownline chosen in Crownline’s sole discretion. This
Exterior Cosmetic Gelcoat Limited Warranty is further subject to all limitations and
conditions explained below.
In the event that the Transferable Limited Structural Warranty provided for in
paragraph 3 above is transferred by the original retail purchaser of the boat to a
subsequent purchaser within eighteen (18) months after the date of the original retail
purchase and the subsequent purchaser registers the transfer with Crownline and
pays the established warranty transfer fee in accordance with the requirements set
forth in paragraph 3, the remaining term of the foregoing Exterior Cosmetic Gelcoat
Limited Warranty shall also be transferred to the subsequent purchaser. This Exterior
Cosmetic Gelcoat Limited Warranty may be transferred one time only by the original
retail purchaser to a subsequent purchaser.
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6. CROWNLINE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NON-STRUCTURAL PARTS AND
COMPONENTS. In addition to the above hull warranties, Crownline warrants to the
original retail purchaser that the following described non-structural parts and
components of the boat will be free of defects in materials or workmanship for the
periods indicated below, subject to all limitations and conditions contained herein:
Description of Component Warranty Description
Gauges Lifetime warranty against defects in materials or workmanship with
Plywood (X-L Industrial Panels) Lifetime warranty against defects in material or workmanship
Stainless Steel Rails, Cleats, Rub Rail
Inserts, Thru-Hull Fittings, Boarding
Ladders, Misc. Stainless Steel Hardware
Structural and Suspension Components
of Bucket Seats
a nominal fee for shipping and handling
Defects in materials or workmanship covered for a period of 5
years from date of original retail purchase
Defects in materials or workmanship covered for a period of 5
years from date of original retail purchase
Generator Defects in materials or workmanship covered for a period of 5
All Factory Installed Upholstery, Canvas,
and Vinyl Coverings
Arch Defects in materials or workmanship covered for a period of 3
Carpeting Guaranteed against failure or fading due to the effects of sunlight
Shock Absorbers Defects in materials or workmanship covered for a period of 2
Trim Tabs Defects in materials or workmanship covered for a period of 3
Stereo System Defects in materials or workmanship covered for a period of 1
To we r s Defects in materials or workmanship covered for a period of 1
years from date of original retail purchase or 2000 hours of
operation, whichever occurs first
Defects in materials or workmanship (including seam separation
and thread rot) covered for a period of 5 years from date of
original retail purchase in accordance with the following prorated
schedule:
a. Up to 3 years after date of original retail purchase, Crownline
pays 100% of repair or replacement cost.
b. After 3 years, but up to 4 years after date of original retail
purchase, Crownline pays 90% of repair or replacement cost.
c. After 4 years, but up to 5 years after date of original retail
purchase, Crownline pays 80% of repair or replacement cost.
years from date of original retail purchase
for a period of 3 years from date of original retail purchase
years from date of original retail purchase
years from date of original retail purchase
year from date of original retail purchase
year from date of original retail purchase
Graphics Defects in materials or workmanship covered for a period of 1
year from date of installation in boat
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7. EXCLUSIONS FROM WARRANTY COVERAGE. The limited warranties of
Crownline set forth in paragraphs 1 through 6 above do not apply to:
a. Engines, engine parts, outdrives, controls, propellers, instruments, fuel tanks,
pumps, controls and any other equipment or boat accessory not manufactured by
Crownline. Windshield damage or breakage is also excluded from Crownline’s
limited warranties.
b. Any fiberglass product not manufactured by Crownline.
c. Exterior gelcoat surfaces including, but not limited to, cracking, crazing,
discoloration, blistering, chalking or fading, except only as provided in paragraphs 4
and 5 above.
d. Damage or effects of damage caused by the installation of engines, outdrives,
propellers, instruments, fuel tanks, pumps, controls, generators, air conditioners,
batteries and other equipment and accessories installed by anyone other than
Crownline.
e. Any boat damaged by accident or damaged while being loaded onto,
transported upon or unloaded from trailers, cradles, or other devices used to place
boats in water, remove boats from water or store or transport boats on or over land.
f. Any boat which has been misused or altered, used in a negligent
manner, used for racing, used for rental or commercial purposes, operated
contrary to any instructions furnished by Crownline, or operated in violation of
any federal, state, coast guard or other governmental agency laws, rules or
regulations, or any boat that has been overloaded or overpowered, or damaged
due to unusual attitudes or impact.
g. Normal wear, tear, deterioration (including rust) of hardware, vinyl coverings,
vinyl and fabric upholstery, plastic, stainless steel and other metal, wood and trim
tape.
h. Any defect caused by the failure of the boat owner to provide reasonable care
and maintenance.
i. Water damage to, dry rot to, condensation to, or absorption by interior
surfaces, wood structures or polyurethane foam.
j. Costs or charges due to inconvenience or loss of use, commercial or
monetary loss due to time loss, and any other special, incidental or consequential
damage of any kind or nature whatsoever.
8. CONDITIONS TO WARRANTY COVERAGE. The following are conditions to
the availability of any benefits under the foregoing limited warranties:
a. The warranty registration card must be completed and returned to Crownline
within fifteen (15) days after the purchase of the boat by the original retail purchaser.
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b. No warranty coverage is provided for defects not reported to Crownline within
the applicable warranty period.
c. Crownline must be given written notice within thirty (30) days from the date
the defect was or should have been discovered. Notice must be sent to:
CROWNLINE BOATS, INC., ATTN: CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT, 11884
COUNTRY CLUB ROAD, WEST FRANKFORT, IL 62896, FAX: (618) 937-2277.
d. Crownline will not repair any condition or replace any parts: (1) if use of the
boat is continued after the defect is or should have been discovered; and (2) such
continued use causes other or additional damage.
e. PURCHASER must deliver the boat at the PURCHASER’S expense to
Crownline (at the above address) or to such other authorized facility as Crownline in
its sole discretion may direct. PURCHASER must pay the freight for return of the
boat to PURCHASER from the specified location after inspection and repair or
replacement has been completed.
9. Crownline will discharge its obligations under this warranty as rapidly as
possible, but cannot guarantee any specified completion date due to the different
nature of claims that may be made and services that may be required.
10. If the Crownline boat owner believes a claim has been denied in error or that
Crownline or its dealer has performed the warranty work in an unsatisfactory manner,
the owner must notify Crownline’s Customer Service Department in writing at the
address listed in paragraph 8c. above for further consideration. Crownline will then
review the claim and take appropriate follow-up action.
11. By accepting delivery of the boat covered by this limited warranty, the
PURCHASER and any subsequent owner of the boat agree as follows:
ANY LAWSUIT OR ARBITRATION REQUEST FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY
(EXPRESS OR IMPLIED) AGAINST CROWNLINE MUST BE FILED WITHIN ONE
(1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION HAS ACCRUED (REGARDLESS OF
THE TIME REMAINING IN THE WARRANTY PERIOD). ANY LAWSUIT MUST BE
FILED IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, ILLINOIS. IN THE EVENT OF ANY DISPUTE
BETWEEN THE BOAT OWNER AND CROWNLINE INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, ANY DISPUTE ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY, THE BOAT AND COMPONENT PARTS COVERED BY THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY AND/OR THE SCOPE OF THE ARBITRATION AGREEMENT UNDER
THIS PARAGRAPH 11, EITHER THE BOAT OWNER OR CROWNLINE MAY
CHOOSE TO HAVE SUCH DISPUTE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION BY
THE NATIONAL ARBITRATION FORUM UNDER ITS CODE OF PROCEDURE
THEN IN EFFECT. THE ELECTION TO ARBITRATE MAY BE MADE AT ANY TIME
BY EITHER PARTY MAILING OR PERSONALLY DELIVERING WRITTEN NOTICE
OF SUCH ELECTION TO THE OTHER PARTY BUT NO LATER THAN THIRTY (30)
DAYS AFTER THE ELECTING PARTY’S RECEIPT OF SUMMONS IN THE EVENT
A LAWSUIT IS FILED BY THE OTHER PARTY.
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ANY AWARD OF THE ARBITRATOR(S) MAY BE ENTERED AS A JUDGMENT IN
ANY COURT HAVING JURISDICTION AND SHALL BE FINAL AND NONAPPEALABLE. IN THE EVENT A COURT HAVING JURISDICTION FINDS ANY
PORTION OF THIS ARBITRATION AGREEMENT UNENFORCEABLE, THAT
PORTION SHALL NOT BE EFFECTIVE AND THE REMAINDER OF THE
ARBITRATION AGREEMENT SHALL REMAIN EFFECTIVE. INFORMATION
REGARDING THE PROCEDURE FOR ARBITRATION MAY BE OBTAINED AT ANY
OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL ARBITRATION FORUM, WWW.ARBITRATIONFORUM.COM, OR AT P. O. BOX 50191, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55405.
UNLESS THE PARTIES MUTUALLY AGREE UPON A DIFFERENT LOCATION,
THE ARBITRATION HEARING SHALL BE HELD AT A LOCATION SPECIFIED BY
CROWNLINE IN ST. LOUIS, MO. IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICT OR
INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN THE TERMS OF THIS ARBITRATION AGREEMENT
AND THE NATIONAL ARBITRATION FORUM’S CODE OF PROCEDURE THEN IN
EFFECT, THE TERMS OF THIS ARBITRATION AGREEMENT SHALL PREVAIL
AND BE CONTROLLING. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT THE TRANSACTION
BETWEEN THEM INVOLVES INTERSTATE COMMERCE AND THAT THIS
ARBITRATION AGREEMENT SHALL BE SUBJECT TO AND GOVERNED BY THE
FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT, 9 U.S.C., SECTIONS 1-16.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE FOREGOING DISPUTE RESOLUTION
METHOD, YOU MUST NOTIFY CROWNLINE IN WRITING AND RETURN THE
BOAT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY WITHIN FIFTEEN (15) DAYS AFTER
TAKING DELIVERY OF THE BOAT.
12. Except only as provided in paragraphs 3, 4 and 5 above, the enforceability of
this limited warranty is limited solely to the original retail purchaser of the boat
covered by this limited warranty, and is not extended to, nor enforceable by any other
person.
13. ALL GENERAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL AND/OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY AND
ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED BY CROWNLINE. Some States do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation
or exclusion may not apply to you.
14. THIS IS A LIMITED WARRANTY. CROWNLINE MAKES NO WARRANTIES
OTHER THAN THOSE CONTAINED HEREIN. ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURCHASE ARISING IN
STATE LAW WITH RESPECT TO ANY COMPONENT OR PART OF THE BOAT IS
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO
SUCH COMPONENT OR PART, AS SET FORTH ABOVE. SOME STATES DO
NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS,
SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
15. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from State to State.
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16. All obligations of Crownline are specifically set forth herein. Crownline does
not authorize any person (including agents, employees and dealers of Crownline) to
bind Crownline to any warranty concerning its boats, other than as herein stated, or
to assume any liability in connection with boats manufactured by Crownline.
Crownline’s obligation with respect to this limited warranty is limited to making repairs
to or replacing the defective parts and no claim for breach of warranty shall be cause
for cancellation or rescission of the contract for sale of any boat manufactured by
Crownline. Crownline shall have the sole right and discretion to determine
whether to repair or replace any defective parts or components covered by
this limited warranty.
17. Due to a continuing program of product development and improvement,
Crownline reserves the right to change or improve the design of its boats without
obligation to modify any boat previously manufactured and also reserves the right to
change specifications, features and prices without prior notice.
18. No brochure, pamphlet or other written or pictorial presentation constitutes a
warranty or representation as to any aspect of Crownline’s boats or products.
19. Except as provided in paragraph 11 above, this limited warranty and the
provisions set forth herein shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
the laws of the State of Illinois.
20. This limited warranty applies only to 2007 model year boats manufactured by
Crownline.
CROWNLINE BOATS, INC.
11884 Country Club Road
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-6426
Crownline Boats, Inc. provides as part of our Signature Class Coverage a five year
engine warranty. The first two years of coverage are provided by the engine supplier
as Crownline is a certified OEM installer. Years three through five of extended
coverage are provided by BPPC at 5125 County Road 101, Suite 200, Minnetonka,
MN 55345. BPPC contact and warranty information is included with each boat at the
time of purchase. Additional or duplicate information may be obtained by contacting
BPPC at 1-800-950-3808 or online at www.boatwarranty.com
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SERIAL NUMBERS
Your CROWNLINE, the engine(s) and propulsion unit(s), and other equipment
onboard will have a serial number for identification. Prepare a list of all serial number
items and keep it in a safe place off the craft. Use the Craft Information Sheet located
in this section.
INTENDED USE
Your CROWNLINE is intended for use as a pleasure and sport craft.
CRAFT DESIGN CATEGORY
(CE-DESIGNATED BOATS ONLY)
Significant Wave Height – is the mean height of the highest one-third of the waves,
which corresponds approximately to the wave height estimated by an experienced
observer. Some waves will be double this height.
OCEAN – Category A
Craft designed to operate in winds that may exceed wind Beaufort force 8 and in
significant wave heights of 13'-1.44" (4 m) and above, and is largely self-sufficient.
Abnormal conditions such as hurricanes are excluded. Such conditions may be
encountered on extended voyages, for example, across oceans, or inshore when
unsheltered from the wind and waves for several hundred nautical miles.
OFFSHORE – Category B
Craft designed to operate in winds up to Beaufort force 8 and the associated wave
heights and in significant wave heights up to 13'-1.44" (4 m). Such conditions may be
encountered on offshore voyages of sufficient length, or on coastal waters when
unsheltered from the wind and waves for several dozens of nautical miles. These
conditions may also be experienced on inland seas of sufficient size for the wave
height to be generated.
INSHORE – Category C
Craft designed to operate in winds up to Beaufort force 6 and the associated wave
heights and significant wave heights up to 6'-6.7" (2 m). Such conditions may be
encountered in exposed inland waters, in estuaries and in coastal waters in
moderate weather conditions.
SHELTERED WATERS – Category D
Craft designed to operate in winds up to Beaufort force 4 and the associated wave
heights (occasional maximum waves of 1'-7.7" [0.5 m] height). Such conditions may
be encountered in sheltered inland waters, and in coastal waters in fine weather.
PUBLICATIONS
Publications about onboard systems and equipment furnished by manufacturers
other than CROWNLINE Boats may be included with your craft. Refer to these
manufacturers’ publications for additional operation and maintenance instructions not
covered in this manual.
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NAUTICAL GLOSSARY
Adrift Floating without mooring or direction.
Afloat On the water.
Aft Describing the after section of a vessel, or things to the rear
of amidships and near the stern.
Aground Touching bottom.
Amidships In the center, the center portion of a vessel.
Anchor A forging or casting shaped to grip the sea bottom and, by
means of a cable or rope, hold a boat in a desired position.
Anchorage A customary, suitable and (usually) designated harbor area in
which vessels may anchor.
Bail To remove water from a boat by pump or bailer.
Beacon A post or buoy placed over a shoal or bank to warn vessels,
also a signal mark on land.
Beam Imaginary line amidships at right angles to keel of vessel.
Also vessels width amidships.
Bearing The direction or point of the compass in which an object is seen.
Bilge The lower internal part of a boat’s hull.
Bow The forward part or front of the boat.
Bulkhead Vertical partition in a boat.
Burdened Vessel Former term for the vessel which must stay clear of vessels
with the right-of-way.
Carburetor Backfire
Flame Arrestor Required equipment on all motorboats except outboards and
diesels. Reduces chance of fire caused by backfires in
internal combustion engines.
Chart A map of a body of water that contains piloting information.
Chine The intersection of sides and bottom of a boat.
Cleat A piece of wood or metal with projecting ends to which lines
are made fast.
Cockpit A well or sunken space in the afterdeck of a small boat for the
use of the helmsman and crew.
Companionway A hatch or entrance, from deck to cabin.
Compass The instrument which shows the heading of a vessel.
Current The movement of the water in a horizontal direction.
Deadrise The rise of the bottom of a midships frame from the keel to
the bilge.
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Depth Sounder An electronic depth-finding instrument, measuring the time a
sound wave takes to go from the vessel to the bottom and
return, then displaying the result in feet, fathoms or meters.
Displacement Hull Type of hull that plows through the water even when more
power is added.
Draft The depth of the vessel below the water line, measured
vertically to the lowest part of the hull.
Dunnage Mats, boughs, pieces of wood or other loose materials
placed under or among goods carried as cargo in the hold of
a ship to keep them dry and to prevent their motion and
chafing; cushioning or padding used in a shipping container to
protect fragile articles against shock and breakage; baggage
or personal effects.
Ebb An outgoing tide.
Electrolysis The breakup of metals due to the effects of galvanic corrosion.
Fenders Objects placed along the side of the boat to protect the hull
from damage.
Flare The outward spread of the boat’s sides from the waterline to
the rail at the bow. Also, a pyrotechnic signaling device that
can indicate distress.
Fore / Forward Toward the bow.
Freeboard The vertical distance measured on a boat’s side from the
waterline to the gunwale.
Galley The kitchen area of a boat.
Give-Way Vessel The one which must stay clear of vessels which have the
right-of-way.
Gunwale The upper edge of a boat’s side. (pronounced gunnel.)
Hatch An opening in a boat’s deck for persons or cargo to go below.
Head A marine toilet.
Helm The wheel or tiller by which a ship is steered.
Holding Tank Storage tank for sewage, so that it will not be pumped
overboard into the water.
Inboard More toward the center of a vessel; inside; a motor fitted
inside the boat.
Inland Rules Rules of the Road that apply to vessel operation in harbors
and certain rivers, lakes and inland waterways.
Intracoastal
Waterways (ICW) Bays, rivers and canals along the coasts (such as Atlantic and
Gulf of Mexico coasts), connected so that vessels may travel
without going into the open sea.
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Keel The main structural member of a vessel, the backbone; the
lateral area beneath the hull to provide steering stability and
reduce leeway.
Knot To bend a line. Also, a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile
(6,076.10 feet) an hour. One nautical mile equals 1.15 miles
(1.85 km).
Launch (1) To put a vessel into the water; (2) a small open powerboat,
mainly used for transportation between a vessel and shore.
Lee The side opposite to that from which the wind blows.
Leeward Situated on the side turned away from the wind. (Opposite of
windward.)
Limber Holes Drainage holes in the bilge timbers of a vessel, allowing water
to run to a low point for pumping out.
List A continuous leaning to one side, often caused by imbalance
in stowage or wind.
LOA Length over all; the maximum length of a vessels hull,
excluding projecting spars or rudder.
Locker A storage place, a closet.
Log A record or diary of a vessels journey.
Lubber’s Line A mark or permanent line on a compass that shows the
course of the boat.
Making Way Making progress through the water.
MAYDAY A radio distress call, from the French m’aidez (help me); SOS
in Morse Code.
Mooring Permanent ground tackle; a place where vessels are kept at
anchor.
Nautical Mile 6076.12 feet, or 1852 meters, an international standard; the
geographical mile, the length of one minute of latitude at the
equator, is 6087.20 feet.
Outdrive A propulsion system for boats, with an inboard motor
operating an exterior drive, with drive shaft, gears and
propeller; also called stern-drive and inboard/outboard.
PFD Personal Flotation Device.
Pitch (1) The up and down movement as the bow and stern rise
and fall due to wave action; (2) The theoretical distance
advanced by a propeller in one revolution.
Planing Hull Type of hull that is shaped to lift out of the water at high
speed and ride on the surface.
Port The left side of a boat when you are facing the bow, also a
destination or harbor.
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Privileged Vessel Former term for the vessel with the right-of-way.
Propeller Wheel or screw. Mechanism that pushes water aft to propel
the boat.
Rules of the Road The nautical traffic rules for preventing collisions on the water.
Scope The length of the anchor rope or chain. 6 to 1 scope means
that the length of the anchor rope from the boat to the anchor
is 6 times the depth of the water.
Scupper A hole allowing water to run off the deck.
Seacock A through-hull valve, a shutoff on a plumbing or drain pipe
between the vessels interior and the sea.
Stand-On Vessel The vessel with the right-of-way.
Starboard The right side of a boat when you are facing the bow.
Stern The after end or back of the bow.
Transom The transverse planking which forms the after end of a small,
square-ended boat. (Outboard motors are usually attached to
a transom.)
Trim To arrange weights in a vessel in such a manner as to obtain
desired draft at bow and stern.
Underway Vessel in motion, i.e., when not moored, at anchor or
aground.
USCG United State Coast Guard
USPS United States Power Squadron, a private membership
organization that specializes in boating education and good
boating practices.
Vessel Every kind of watercraft, other than a seaplane on the water,
capable of being used as a means of transportation on water.
VHF Radio A Very High Frequency electronic communications and
direction finding system.
Wake Moving waves, created by vessel motion. Track or path that a
boat leaves behind it, when moving across the water.
Way or Underway Movement of a vessel through the water. Technically it is
underway when not at anchor, aground, or made fast to the
shore. The common usage is interpreted as progress through
the water. Headway when going forward and Sternway when
it is going backwards.
Whistle Signal A standard communication signal between boats, to indicate
change of course, danger or other situations.
Windward Situated on the side closest to the wind. (Opposite of
leeward.)
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CERTIFICATION AND SPECIFICATION
All CROWNLINE boats meet or exceed U.S. Coast Guard requirements.
The CE Mark means your CROWNLINE boat(s) meets or exceeds the European
Directives for Recreational Vessels as published by the International Organization for
Standardization (ISO).
All CROWNLINE Boats are National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)
certified. NMMA certified vessels are in compliance with applicable federal
regulations and American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) standards and
recommended practices.
CROWNLINE Boats are International Marine Certification Institute certified (IMCI) for
the EU Directive for recreational craft.
International Marine Certificate Institute
Treves Centre
rue de Treves 45
1040 Brussels, Belgium
Tel. Int + (32) 2 238 7892
CROWNLINE Certificates - CRWN002 thru CRWN021 and
BCRWN022 thru BCRWN054
National Marine Manufacturers Association
200 E. Randolph Dr.
Suite 5100
Chicago, Illinois U.S.A. 60601
Tel. (312) 946-6200
MODIFICATIONS PROHIBITED
CROWNLINE Boats, Inc. does not condone or encourage modifications to
CROWNLINE boats or engine packages, including modifications to enhance the
performance of the boat or engine. Modifications may create hazardous
conditions that represent a risk of serious harm or death. Persons making such
modifications do so at their own risk and, by doing so, agree to assume any and all
liabilities for any consequences which may occur as a result of such modifications.
CROWNLINE Boats, Inc. reserves the right to limit or refuse warranty coverage on
any boat that has been modified beyond original factory specifications.
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CRAFT INFORMATION SHEET
Name ________________________
Address_______________________
Fax __________________________
Service Dealership
Name ________________________
Address_______________________
Fax __________________________
Purchase Dealership
GENERAL
_____________________________
Model Name
_____________________________
State of Registration
_____________________________
Hull Identification Number
_____________________________
Boat Name
_____________________________
Hull Color(s)
_____________________________
Length Beam Weight
_____________________________
Draft (Drive Down)
_____________________________
Draft (Drive Up)
_____________________________
Freeboard (Fore)
_____________________________
Freeboard (Aft)
ENGINE
_____________________________
Manufacturer
_____________________________
Model Name/Number
_____________________________
Oil Type/SAE Quarts Filter
Type
_____________________________
Serial Number
_____________________________
Transom Serial Number
DRIVE UNIT
_____________________________
Serial Number
FUEL SYSTEM
_____________________________
Tank Capacity
_____________________________
Filter Type
FRESH WATER
_____________________________
Tank Capacity
PROPELLER
_____________________________
Pitch
_____________________________
Model Number
BATTERY
_____________________________
Manufacturer
_____________________________
Model Number
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
_____________________________
Serial Number
_____________________________
Location
Sales Manager __________________
Phone _________________________
Fax ___________________________
Sales Manager __________________
Phone _________________________
Fax ___________________________
RADIO
_____________________________
_____________________________
Manufacturer
_____________________________
Type
_____________________________
Model Number
_____________________________
Serial Number
KEY NUMBERS
_____________________________
Cabin
_____________________________
Glove Box
_____________________________
Ignition
AIR CONDITIONER
_____________________________
Manufacturer
_____________________________
Kilowatts
_____________________________
Model Name/Number
_____________________________
Serial Number
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FLOAT PLAN
The boat listed below should return by:
Date_____________ Time_____________ at the latest.
If it has not, please call the emergency numbers listed below
Police__________________Coast Guard____________
_______________________Other Authority__________
TRIP INFORMATION
_________________________
Departure Date/Time
________________________
Departure Location
_________________________
Return Date/Time
________________________
Return Location
BOAT DESCRIPTION
________________________
Boat Name
________________________
Type
________________________
Registration Number
________________________
Manufacturer
________________________
Length
________________________
Hull Color
________________________
Deck (Color)
________________________
Cabin (Color)
________________________
Trim (Color)
________________________
Other Physical Characteristics
ENGINE
_________________________
Type
________________________
HP
________________________
Fuel Type
________________________
Fuel Capacity
SAFETY & EMERGENCY
EQUIPMENT
(YES/NO & NUMBER)
Life Jackets ______________
Cushions ________________
Distress Light_____________
Flares___________________
Smoke Signals____________
Flash Light_______________
Mirror ___________________
Paddles _________________
Anchor __________________
Food ___________________
Water___________________
Life Raft _________________
RADIO
________________________
Onboard (Yes/No) _________
________________________
Type
________________________
________________________
Frequencies usually used or
monitored
ALWAYS FILL THIS SHEET OUT COMPLETELY—IN AN
EMERGENCY ALL INFORMATION MAY BE HELPFUL
PASSENGER LIST
(Use Another Sheet If
Necessary)
________________________
Full Name
________________________
Age/Sex
________________________
Phone Number
________________________
________________________
Complete Address
________________________
Full Name
________________________
Age/Sex
________________________
Phone Number
________________________
________________________
Complete Address
________________________
Full Name
________________________
Age/Sex
________________________
Phone Number
________________________
________________________
Complete Address
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TRAVEL LOG
General Information
Date
Run Time Fuel Used
Distance
Traveled
RPM
Average Miles
per Hour
Gallons
per Hour
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RESTRICTED AREAS
Before boating, check with Local, State and Federal authorities to identify restricted
areas. Because of the threat of terrorism, the U.S. Coast Guard has and will continue
to implement strict limits on watercrafts near U.S. Military and Coast Guard vessels
and other potential targets.
PROPOSITION 65
A wide variety of components used on this vessel contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and other
reproductive harm.
EXAMPLES INCLUDE:
• Engine and generator exhaust
• Engine and generator fuel, and other liquids such as coolants and oil,
especially used motor oil.
• Cooking fuels.
• Cleaners, paints and substances used for vessel repair.
• Waste materials that result from wear of vessel components.
• Lead from battery terminals and from other sources such as ballast or
fishing sinkers.
TO AVOID HARM:
• Keep away from engine, generator and cooking fuel exhaust fumes.
• Wash areas thoroughly with soap and water after handling the substances
above.
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
INFORMATION
Your CROWNLINE may be equipped with an engine that
meets the strict requirements set forth by the California Air
Resources Board (CARB). If so, the engine has a special
environmental tag and the boat has this label affixed to it. The
tag and the label are required by the California Air Resources
CRO_011
Board (CARB). The label has 1, 2, 3, or 4 stars. The label
MUST be affixed to the craft, if it is operated in the state of
California and/or bordering waters.
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PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT
In keeping with the CROWNLINE Boats, Inc. policy of continuing product
improvement, equipment and specifications may be changed without notice. In the
event of conflicting information between your CROWNLINE Owner’s/Operator’s
Manual and the supplied manufacturers’ manuals, in all cases, adhere to the
manufacturers’ recommendations for equipment installed on your boat. Equipment
manufacturers’ information concerning service, maintenance, repair and operation
shall supersede this manual. Consult your CROWNLINE dealer for confirmation and
additional information.
For a complete list of standard and optional features and equipment, consult your
local dealer. Due to a policy of continual product improvement, specifications are
subject to change without notice. The weights and volumes are estimated and can
vary from boat to boat because of options and equipment.
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VENDOR SUPPLIER LIST
This is a list of some of the quality products used to build your CROWNLINE. This list
will also help you identify or contact the supplier in the event questions arise.
Item Description Supplier Website
Air Conditioners Marine Air www.marineair.com
Battery Switch Perko www.perko.com
Bilge Pumps Rule www.rule-industries.com
Bucket Seats Milsco www.milsco.com
Canvas S.A. Recasens www.recasens.com
Carbon Monoxide Detector MTI Industries www.mtiindustries.com
Carpet Syntec www.syntecind.com
Compass Ritchie www.ritchienavigation.com
Depth Sounder Faria www.faria-instruments.com
Engine Mercury www.mercurymarine.com
Engine Volvo Penta www.volvo.com
Engine Extended Warranty BPPC www.boatwarranty.com
Exhaust Corsa Exhaust www.corsaperf.com
Fire Extinguisher First Alert www.firstalert.com
Fire Extinguishers SeaFire www.sea-fire.com
Galvanic Isolators Pro Mainer www.promariner.com
Generators Kohler www.kohlerpowersystems.com
Gelcoat Cook Composites www.ccponline.com
Graphics Sharpline www.sharpline.com
Marine Plywood Greenwood Products www.greenwoodproducts.com
Navigation Light Attwood www.attwoodmarine.com
Seat Slide Tecla www.teclausa.com
Shipping Covers Transhield www.transhield-usa.com
Shocks SPD www.spdhardware.com
Shore Power Marinco www.marinco.com
Stainless Rails GG Schmitt www.ggschmitt.com
Stereos and Speakers Sony www.cpsdistributors.com
Stoves Kenyon www.kenyonappliance.com
Tilt Mechanism Teleflex www.teleflex.com
Toilet ITT Jabsco www.ittjabsco.com
Trim Tabs Lenco www.lencomarine.com
Vinyl Omnova www.omnova.com
Wakeboard Towers Xtreme www.xtremetowers.com
Wash Down Pump Shurflo www.shurflo.com
Wash Tanks and Heads Sealand www.dometicsanitation.com
Windlass Sprint www.lewmar.com
Windshields Taylor Made www.taylormadeproducts.com
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Boating Safety
SAFETY AWARENESS
Your CROWNLINE Owner’s/Operator’s Manual uses five levels of advisory and
hazard statements to alert you to special information, operating procedures or safety
precautions. All statements begin with a signal word to identify the level and
importance of the statement. Statement levels follow this order:
Hazard and Levels
The use of hazard statements is determined by the likely consequence of the
warning with regard to severity (death, serious personal injury or minor injury), and
the probability of severity (WILL result in, COULD result in). Not following the
recommendations contained in any of these statements may result in death or
serious personal injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
Advisory and Levels
Advisory statements signal conditions that affect equipment operation, maintenance
and servicing practices. These statements occur in two levels:
NOTE: Used to signal the possibility of damage to equipment or associated
components.
IMPORTANT: Signals a general advisory statement that clarifies or highlights a
particular section of text.
SAFETY ON-BOARD
The popularity of boating and other water sports has undergone a tremendous
growth in the past years. Safety is a very important issue for everyone who shares in
the use of our waterways.
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