Bayliner 197 Specifications

Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual Supplement4Engine & Accessory Guidelines & Literature• Your boat’s engine and

Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 1: Welcome Aboard!5Safety Standards• Your boat’s mechanical and electrical systems were design

Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual Supplement6Carbon Monoxide (CO)CO Facts• CO poisoning causes a significant number of

Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 1: Welcome Aboard!7Where & How CO Can AccumulateStationary conditions that increase CO acc

Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual Supplement8CO ChecklistsTrip Checklist❏ Make sure you know where the exhaust outlets

Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 1: Welcome Aboard!9Warning Labels197 & 217 Helm Area

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Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 1: Welcome Aboard!11217

12Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 2: LocationsExterior Views197 Hull Views

Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 2: Locations13217 Hull Views

Chapter 2: Locations Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual Supplement14197 Deck Views

Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 2: Locations15217 Deck Views

Chapter 2: Locations Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual Supplement16HelmMAY VARY DEPENDING ON ENGINE AND ACCESSORY OPTIONSNOTE: TYPICAL HELM LAYOUT

Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 2: Locations17Component Locations12-Volt DC Accessory Outlet: Located at the helm.12-Volt DC F

Chapter 2: Locations Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual Supplement1812-Volt DC Trolling Motor Receptacle (If Equipped): Located on the port side of

Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 2: Locations19Battery Switch (217 Only) (If Equipped With Two Batteries): Located inside the s

Chapter 2: Locations Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual Supplement20• 217 Aft Bilge Pump: Access through the transom deck plate.• 217 Forward Bilge

Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 2: Locations21• 217 - Access through the hatch under the aft seat cushion.Freshwater Fill Fitt

Chapter 2: Locations Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual Supplement22Freshwater Pump (If Equipped):• 197 - Access through the hatch under the aft se

Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 2: Locations23Freshwater Tank (If Equipped):• 197 - Located in the port storage compartment. •

Engine Serial Number: _____________________________________Hull Identification Number:__________________________________Hull Identification Number• Th

Chapter 2: Locations Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual Supplement24• 217 - Located on the starboard side of the deck.Fuel Tank:• 197 - Access thro

Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 2: Locations25Hydraulic Steering Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped): Located on the dash below the

Chapter 2: Locations Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual Supplement26• 217 - Located inside the livewell.• Access by lifting the starboard bow seat

Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 2: Locations27• 217 - Access through the port and starboard hatch under the aft seat cushion.

Chapter 2: Locations Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual Supplement28Transom Shower (If Equipped):• 197 - Located on the starboard side of the aft d

29Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 3: Propulsion & Related SystemsEngineWhile the topics listed below may be included in th

Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual Supplement30Fuel SystemFuel Fill & Vent• The fuel fill deck fitt

31Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 4: Controls & GaugesSteeringHydraulic or Manual Hydraulic Steering System• Your boat fea

Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual Supplement32GaugesCleaning the GaugesGauge Fogging• Moisture may occasionally f

33Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 5: Navigation EquipmentRead the manuals for all navigation & communication equipment bef

CONTENTSChapter 1: Welcome Aboard!Dimensions & Tank Capacities 1197 1219 1Dealer Service 1Warranty Information 1Boating Experience 2St

34Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 6: PlumbingBilge Pumps• Your boat has two bilge pumps for pumping water out of the bilge.• T

Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 6: Plumbing35Bilge Pump Testing• The bilge pumps are vital to the safety of your boat.• Test t

Chapter 6: Plumbing Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual Supplement36Autofloat Switches• The autofloat switches turn the bilge pumps On when water ri

Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 6: Plumbing37Seawater SystemsSeacocksThru-hull inlet or outlet fittings near or below the wate

Chapter 6: Plumbing Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual Supplement38Livewell System (If Equipped)FLOODING and SWAMPING HAZARD! • NEVER leave your bo

Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 6: Plumbing39Filling & Using the Livewell1. Open the intake seacock and, if equipped, the

Chapter 6: Plumbing Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual Supplement40Freshwater System (If Equipped)• Read the Freshwater System section in the Sport

Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 6: Plumbing41Transom Shower (If Equipped)• Read the manufacturer’s instructions before using t

Chapter 6: Plumbing Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual Supplement42Drain SystemsDeck Drains• Water on the deck is drained overboard through the dec

43Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 7: Deck EquipmentCleats & Bow/Stern EyesRead the section on towing in the Sport Boat Own

Chapter 7: Deck EquipmentCleats & Bow/Stern Eyes 43Bow Mount Trolling Motor (If Equipped) 43Ski-Tow Pylon 43Ski-Tow Tower (If Equipped) 44

Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual Supplement44Ski-Tow Tower (If Equipped)Attaching the Ski-tow Rope1. Place the ski-tow

Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 7: Deck Equipment45Folding the Ski-tow Tower (197)To fold the ski-tow tower into the storage p

Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual Supplement46Folding the Ski-tow Tower (217)To fold the ski-tow tower into the storage

Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 7: Deck Equipment47CanvasForward Bimini Top (If Equipped)1. Insert the end eyes of the main bo

Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual Supplement48197 Aft Bimini Top1. Insert the end eyes of the main bow (A) into the deck

Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 7: Deck Equipment49Canvas Care• After each use, especially in saltwater, rinse the canvas with

Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual Supplement50Trash Can (If Equipped)1. Line the mesh bag with a standard kitchen trash

51Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 8: Entertainment SystemAudio Equipment Read the manufacturer’s instruction manual before usi

52Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 9: Convertible Seats, Beds, & TablesSunlounge Conversion1. Remove the table (A) and the

Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 9: Convertible Seats, Beds, & Tables534. Unfold the support leg (E) under the for-ward mid

Hazard Boxes & SymbolsThe hazard boxes and symbols shown below are used throughout this supplement to call attention to potentially dan-gerous sit

Chapter 9: Convertible Seats, Beds, & Tables Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual Supplement547. Place the filler cushions (K) on top of the fill

Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 9: Convertible Seats, Beds, & Tables55Removable Fishing Seat(s) (If Equipped)Remove and st

56Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 10: LightsCare & MaintenanceAll of the lights installed on your boat are of top quality,

57Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 11: Electrical SystemEXTREME FIRE, SHOCK and EXPLOSION HAZARD!• NEVER install non-ignition p

Chapter 11: Electrical System Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual Supplement5812-Volt DC SystemBattery(s)• The battery(s) supplies electricity for l

Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 11: Electrical System59Fuses and Fuse Block• Fuses for the accessories are on the fuse block.

Chapter 11: Electrical System Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual Supplement60Electrical Routings12-Volt DC Hull Harness

Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 11: Electrical System61197 12-Volt DC Deck Harnesses

Chapter 11: Electrical System Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual Supplement62217 12-Volt DC Deck Harnesses

Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 11: Electrical System63Battery Cable RoutingsNEGATIVEPOSITIVEPOSITIVE BATTERY CABLES ARE REDNE

1Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 1: Welcome Aboard!• This Owner’s Manual Supplement provides specific information about your b

64Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual SupplementImportant RecordsSelling DealerName Of DealershipAddressPhone/FAX/E-mailSales ManagerService Manager

65Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual SupplementFloat PlanBefore going boating, fill out a copy of this float plan (or similar) and leave it with a

Chapter 11: Electrical System Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual Supplement66Survival EquipmentMarine Radio (Yes/No) Type FrequenciesNumber of PFDs

Owner’s Notes

Owner’s Notes

Part Number 1854343Bayliner • P.O. Box 9029 • Everett, WA 98206 • 360-435-5571

Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual Supplement2Boating ExperienceIf this is your first boat or if you are changing to a t

Outboard Deckboats • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 1: Welcome Aboard!3Qualified Maintenance• Failure to maintain your boat’s systems (listed in t