Bayliner 265 Specifications

Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement4Special Care For Moored Boats• Whether moored in saltwater or freshwater, your boat will

265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!5Boat Lifting• Always follow the lift equipment’s instructions and requirements. • If ther

Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement6Carbon Monoxide (CO)Facts about CO• CO poisoning causes a significant number of boating d

265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!7Where and How CO Can AccumulateStationary Conditions That Increase CO Accumulations Inclu

Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement8Trip Checklist❏ Make sure you know where the exhaust outlets are located on your boat.❏ E

265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!9More InformationFor more information about how you can prevent carbon monoxide poisoning

10265 • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 2: Features / SystemsHull HardwareWATER TANKANCHORLOCKERGALLEYDRAINOVERBOARD(IF EQUIPPED)AIR CONDITIONINGDR

265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Features / Systems11Deck HardwareAnchor Windlass (If Equipped)Your boat may feature an anchor windlass. R

Chapter 2: Features / Systems 265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement12HelmACCESSORYSWITCHESBLOWERSWITCHIGNITIONFWD & AFTBILGE PUMPSWITCHESHORNSWITCHTRI

265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Features / Systems13Electrical SystemThoroughly read and understand this section and the electrical secti

Chapter 2: Features / Systems 265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement1412 Volt DC SystemFuses and Circuit Breakers• The 12 volt DC electrical system is prot

265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Features / Systems15BatteriesThe batteries supply electricity for lights, accessories and engine starting

Chapter 2: Features / Systems 265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement16Battery SwitchBattery Switch PositionsThe battery switch (located in the storage area

265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Features / Systems17Shore Power- 120V/60Hz AC System (If Equipped)FIRE, EXPLOSION & SHOCK HAZARD!• DO

Chapter 2: Features / Systems 265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement18Water HeaterShore Power• Single shore power 120V/60 Hz, AC system feature one, 120V/3

265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Features / Systems19Connecting To Shore Power1. Turn Off all breakers and switches on the AC master panel

Chapter 2: Features / Systems 265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement20Line 2 Transfer switch (Dual Shore Power Only)When only one dockside outlet is availa

265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Features / Systems21Navigation & Communication EquipmentThe owner’s packet contains manuals for all n

Chapter 2: Features / Systems 265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement22AppliancesAll appliances installed on your boat come with their own manuals that cont

265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Features / Systems23PropulsionEngineThe owner’s packet contains detailed engine operation and maintenance

Engine Serial Number: _____________________________________________Hull Identification Number:__________________________________________Hull Identific

Chapter 2: Features / Systems 265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement24Fuel Filters• The fuel pickup tube (located inside the fuel tank) is equipped with a

265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Features / Systems25Quick Oil Drain SystemTo drain the engine oil:1. Remove the boat from the water.2. Un

Chapter 2: Features / Systems 265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement26ControlsPower Trim and TiltThe stern drive on your boat is equipped with power trim a

265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Features / Systems27Bilge Pumps• Your boat is equipped with two impeller-type bilge pumps.• The bilge pum

Chapter 2: Features / Systems 265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement28Autofloat Switches• Automatic bilge pumps use electromagnetic float (autofloat) switc

265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Features / Systems29Freshwater Systems (If Equipped)Your boat may feature a pressure-demand freshwater (p

Chapter 2: Features / Systems 265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement30Freshwater System Winterization1. Turn On the water system switch.2. Open all of the

265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Features / Systems31Water Heater (If Equipped)• Your boat may be equipped with a water heater. The water

Chapter 2: Features / Systems 265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement32Sink and Shower DrainsGray water (water from sinks and showers) above the waterline i

265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Features / Systems33Seawater Systems (If Equipped)SeacocksA seacock is a valve, controlled by a 90º lever

CONTENTS1 Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!1 Dimensions and Tank Capacities1 Layout View1 Dealer Service1 Warranty Information2 Boating Experience2 Safety St

Chapter 2: Features / Systems 265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement34Marine Head With Holding Tank (If Equipped)Your boat may be equipped with a marine he

265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Features / Systems35Macerator (If Equipped)To use the macerator to pump waste directly into the water (wh

Chapter 2: Features / Systems 265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement36Your boat may be equipped with an air conditioning system. Please refer to the air co

265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Features / Systems37Canvas Top (If Equipped)1. Slide the swivel ends (A) of the main bow (B) over the sid

38265 • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 3: Electrical RoutingsHull Harnesses RoutingsAC Hull Harness Routings (If Equipped) AC PANEL GALLEY ELECTRI

265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 3: Electrical Routings39DC Hull Harness RoutingsSTEREOWATER PUMPSWITCHTO DASHTOFORWARDBILGE PUMPSHOWERDRAIN

Chapter 3: Electrical Routings 265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement40Battery Cable RoutingsTO BATTERY TO DASHENGINETRIM/TILTPUMPPORTSTARBOARDAFT SWITCHBA

265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 3: Electrical Routings41Bonding Harness RoutingBONDINGGROUNDINGMACERATORAIR CONDITIONER AIR CONDITIONERFUEL

Chapter 3: Electrical Routings 265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement42Deck Harness RoutingsHORNNAVIGATION LIGHTSPEAKERDINETTELIGHTSWIPERHEADLIGHTSCOMPASSL

43265 • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 4: Wiring DiagramsDirect Current Electrical System

22 Appliances22 Alcohol or Alcohol/Electric Stove (If Equipped)22 Microwave Oven (If Equipped)22 Refrigerator (If Equipped)23 Propulsion23 Engine23 Fu

Chapter 4: Wiring Diagrams 265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement44AC Electrical System (If Equipped)Single Shore Power

265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 4: Wiring Diagrams45Dual Shore Power

46265 • Owner’s Manual SupplementImportant RecordsSelling DealerName Of DealershipAddressPhone/FAX/E-mailSales ManagerService ManagerEngineManufactu

47265 • Owner’s Manual SupplementFloat PlanBefore going boating, fill out a copy of this float plan (or similar) and leave it with a reliable person

Float Plan 265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement48Survival EquipmentMarine Radio (Yes/No) Type FrequenciesNumber of PFDs Flares (Yes/No) Mirror (yes or no

Owner’s Notes

Owner’s Notes

Owner’s Notes

Owner’s Notes

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

Part Number 1700660Bayliner • P.O. Box 9029 • Everett, WA 98206 • 360-435-5571

1265 • Owner’s Manual SupplementChapter 1: Welcome Aboard!This Owner’s Manual Supplement provides specific information about your boat that is not c

Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement2Boating ExperienceIf this is your first boat or if you are changing to a type of boat you

265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!3Engine & Accessory Guidelines• Your boat’s engines and accessories were selected to p