Maverick 17 HPX-V 2014 Owner's Manual

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MAVERICK 17 HPX-V

O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l

Dear New Boat Owner,

Welcome to the Maverick Family!

Thank you for choosing a Maverick boat to transport you to

your angling dreams. We believe the Maverick 17 HPX-V is the

best backcountry boat on the market, and we’re sure that you’ll be

completely satisfied with the unmatched performance, quality and

fishability of your new boat.

We value your input, not just at the time of the sale, but

throughout the entire boat ownership period, and we’ve taken

steps to allow you to share that information. Over the next year or

so, you will receive at least two questionnaires to fill out and

return.

Be sure to visit our website www.maverickboats.com to fi nd

information on company events like our Owner’s Tournaments

and Corporate Calendar. You’ll find a wealth of information on our

Forum, where you can ask questions, get answers and join other

Maverick owners to discuss all applications of your boat. We’re

proud to have you as a member of the Maverick family!

Tight lines and screaming drags!

D. Scott Deal

Maverick Boat Company, Inc. • 3207 Industrial 29th St. • Fort Pierce,

Florida 34946 • (772)-465-0631 or (888)-shallow • Fax: [phone]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Maintenance and Cleaning..........................................................3

Engine Stop Switch......................................................................4

Fuel / Water Separators...............................................................5

Garboard Drain Plug....................................................................5

Gauges.........................................................................................6

Switch Panel................................................................................6

Boat Layout..................................................................................7

17 HPX-V SPECIFICATIONS

Ditty Bag.......................................................................................7

Aluminum Plate Locations............................................................8

Trolling Motor/Wiring System.......................................................9

Bilge System..............................................................................11

Props..........................................................................................12

Fuel System...............................................................................13

Self Bailing Cockpit....................................................................14

Livewell System.........................................................................14

Wiring System/Breakers and Fuses...........................................15

Battery Switch/Breaker Panel....................................................16

Gauge Upgrades........................................................................17

Saltwater Washdown.................................................................17

Optional Trim Tabs.....................................................................18

Optional Power Pole..................................................................19

L.O.A............................................................16’ 09”

BEAM..............................................................6’03”

DRAFT................................................................8”

WEIGHT W/ ENGINE............................1,150 LBS.

FUEL CAPACITY........................................24 GAL.

MAX H.P......................................................90 HP

MAX CAPACITIES........3 PERSONS OR 450 LBS

Power Pole Aluminum Plate Locations......................................19

Optional Boarding Ladder..........................................................20

Optional Jackplate......................................................................20

Warranty.....................................................................................21

Maverick Boat Company, Inc. • 3207 Industrial 29th St. • Fort Pierce,

Florida 34946 • (772)-465-0631 or (888)-shallow • Fax: [phone]

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MAINTENANCE & CLEANING

Maintenance

Maverick Boats advises owners that maintenance and repairs should be performed at an authorized Maverick dealer. The

following information is general in nature and should not be considered a repair manual or guidelines set forth by Maverick
Boat Company.

Cleaning

Each Maverick boat is constructed using the finest materials and components available. However, no material is immune to
the ravages of the saltwater environment. After each use, your boat should be rinsed thoroughly with fresh water. A mild
detergent may also be used to remove any dirt, silt or stains. A light coat of lubricant on metal railing, screws and electrical

connections will help prevent electrolysis. The same holds true for your trailer.

Maverick Boat Company, Inc. • 3207 Industrial 29th St. • Fort Pierce,

Florida 34946 • (772)-465-0631 or (888)-shallow • Fax: [phone]

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ENGINE BREAK-IN

Engine Break-In Period

New engines require a period of break-in to allow the

surfaces of the moving parts to mate evenly. Different
engines require different break-in periods and methods.
For instructions on break in methods, refer to your

Yamaha Engine Owner’s Manual for the correct break-in
procedures and times for your model engines

Engine Stop Switch

If activated, the spring loaded engine stop switch will
automatically shut down the engine during emergency
situations to prevent uncontrolled or unattended

operation. Certain emergency conditions (e.g., turbulent
water, wakes, unanticipated movement) may impair a
person’s ability to operate the craft safely. The switch,
located on the helm, must have the safety lanyard

attached at its base. This activates the protective
shutdown circuitry.

Securely attach the other end of the lanyard to the
operator of the boat. If the operator moves, falls or is at
an unsafe distance from the steering wheel, tension on

the lanyard will pull it from the switch. When the lanyard is
removed, the engine stop switch is released and
automatic engine shutdown occurs.

Ignition (above)

Engine Stop Switch

An engine stop switch system that is not used or does not function properly can cause death or serious injury.

DO NOT operate the boat if the engine stop switch system does not function properly. Go to a Maverick Dealer to
have this resolved immediately

The lanyard should be securely attached to the boat operator at all times that the

engine is on.

Maverick Boat Company, Inc. • 3207 Industrial 29th St. • Fort Pierce,

Florida 34946 • (772)-465-0631 or (888)-shallow • Fax: [phone]

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FUEL-WATER SEPARATOR & DRAIN

Garboard Drain Plug

The garboard drain plug is the small metal plug located at

the lowest point on the hull, at the bottom of the transom
right above the keel. The drain has been designed so that
it can be loosened by hand while the hull is out of the

water for draining. This allows the plug to stay in contact
with the surrounding frame so you’ll never misplace or
lose it. You can completely remove the insert by pulling
back and continue turning in a counter clockwise motion.

It is manufactured with a rubber seal in place to ensure
you bilge is watertight. Always make sure before putting
the boat in the water that this plug is hand tightened

firmly. Excess water in the bilge may be an indication of a
problem with this plug or the automatic bilge pump. Refer
to page 10 of this Owner’s Manual for information on your

boats bilge system.

Fuel-Water Separator

Each boat is equipped with a fuel water separator to

ensure maximum performance and protect the outboard
engine from contaminated gasoline. The fuel separator
is a metal, cylindrical unit that can be accessed through

the aft bilge compartment.

The fuel separator can be checked by removing it from
the mounting bracket and dumping it into an approved

waste collection device. If there appears to be an
excessive amount of water, the filter component should
be changed. See your authorized Maverick dealer for

replacement parts.

Maintenance Note

Fuel/Water Separator (above)

In addition, the fuel separator should be changed as part of routine maintenance at 20, 50 and 100 hour checks.

Maverick Boat Company, Inc. • 3207 Industrial 29th St. • Fort Pierce,

Florida 34946 • (772)-465-0631 or (888)-shallow • Fax: [phone]

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SWITCH AND INSTRUMENTS

Switch Panel

The dual activation switches are set in a standard grid.

These switches can be flipped either up or down to
control different accessories. The accessories located
directly above a switch are activated when the switch is

in the “Up” position and the accessories located directly
below the switch are activated when the switch is flipped
into the “Down” position. For example, in the “Up”
position the second switch to the left will turn on the

navigation lights, but if in the “Down” position it will turn
on the anchor light. The bilge switch is an on-demand
switch to run your bilge pump and is used as a backup in

case the float indicator in your bilge pump becomes
clogged.

Switch Panel

Gauges

The standard digital gauges include a Yamaha tachometer and a Yamaha speedometer. The tachometer has several built
in features including an engine temperature monitor, oil level monitor and engine trim indicator. The speedometer includes
a digital readout of the speed, an hour meter, trip meter and clock. For more information on the specifics of your Yamaha

gauges, see your Yamaha owner's manual.

Maverick Boat Company, Inc. • 3207 Industrial 29th St. • Fort Pierce,

Florida 34946 • (772)-465-0631 or (888)-shallow • Fax: [phone]

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BOAT LAYOUT

Mirage 17 HPX-V Boat Layout

Your Maverick is designed to create the maximum amount of storage capacity without affecting fishing ability. Livewells,
gasketed and guttered storage compartments and lockers are built to protect your gear from the elements.

Become familiar with the boat layout and features to take advantage of their special qualities. All Maverick boats are
designed by anglers, for anglers, to offer the best fishing features in the Bay Boat market. The Maverick superior layout
offers hands-free fishability with the most storage and casting room available.

Poling Tower

Forward Storage

Fuel Fill

Gunnel Rod

Holders

Console

Livewell

DITTY BAG

You should have received a cloth ditty bag with your new Maverick. Inside the
ditty bag are the following items:

1 Large Livewell Standpipe
1 Small Livewell Standpipe
1 1-1/2”Livewell Pacifier Plug with Ring
2 ignition keys and Emergency Kill Cord
1 Engine Start Cord
1 1” Twist Tie Drain Plug
1 Gas Fill Key
3 Bungees for push pole holder
3 Push Pole Holders
Various Product Manuals

Maverick Boat Company, Inc. • 3207 Industrial 29th St. • Fort Pierce,

Florida 34946 • (772)-465-0631 or (888)-shallow • Fax: [phone]