READ THIS MANUAL

CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

 WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
YAMAHA LIT-CALIF-65-01
 TO THE OWNER
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha Boat. IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION:
This Owner’s Manual contains informa- In this manual, information of particular
tion you will need for proper operation, importance is distinguished in the fol-
maintenance, and care. A thorough lowing ways:
understanding of these simple instruc- The Safety Alert Symbol means
tions will help you to obtain maximum ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
enjoyment from your new Yamaha. If you YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
have any questions about the operation
or maintenance of your boat, please WARNING
consult a Yamaha dealer.
Failure to follow WARNING instruc-
Because Yamaha has a policy of con-
tions could result in severe injury
tinuing product improvement, this prod-
or death to the machine operator, a
uct may not be exactly as described in
bystander, or a person inspecting or
this Owner’s Manual. Specifications are
repairing the boat.
subject to change without notice.
This manual should be considered a
CAUTION:
permanent part of this boat and should
remain with it even if the boat is subse- A CAUTION indicates special pre-
quently sold. cautions that must be taken to avoid
damage to the boat.

NOTE: A NOTE provides key infor-

mation to make procedures easier or
clearer.

AR/SR/SX230
(SXT1100F / SXT1100A-F / SXT1100B-F /
SXT1100C-F / SXT1100D-F / SXT1100E-F)
OWNER’S/operator’s MANUAL

© 2006 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

1st Edition, September 2006
All rights reserved. Any reprinting
or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Corporation,
USA is expressly prohibited.
Printed in USA
LIT-18626-07-18
06-412
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Safety Information 1

Features & Functions 2

Operation 3

Maintenance & Care 4

Troubleshooting & Special Procedures 5

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Consumer Information 6
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 Chapter 1
SAFETY INFORMATION
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER RECORDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Primary I.D. Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Hull Identification Number (H.I.N.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Engine Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Star Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Emission Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
IMPORTANT LABELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Limitations On Who May Operate the Boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Required Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Additional Equipment Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Cruising Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Operational Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Hazard Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Boat Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Night Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Water-skiing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Rules OF THE ROAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Steering and Sailing Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Rules When Encountering Vessels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Other Special Situations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Reading Buoys and Other Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
TO GET MORE BOATING SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Boating Education and Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
ENJOY YOUR BOAT RESPONSIBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
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SAFETY INFORMATION
IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER RECORDS
Record your Primary I.D., H.I.N., and
engine numbers in the spaces provided
to assist you in ordering spare parts
from your Yamaha Boat dealer. Also
record and keep these I.D. numbers in
1 a separate place in case your boat is
stolen.
PRIMARY I.D. NUMBER
F2A

\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
2 The Primary I.D. number is stamped on
a label 1 attached to the inside of the
engine compartment.

HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

(H.I.N.)
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
The H.I.N. 2 is stamped into the hull
on the right rear corner.

ENGINE Serial NUMBER

PORT
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \

STARBOARD
The Engine Serial Numbers are
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \

stamped on a label ➂ attached to the

top of each engine’s oil tank.

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STAR LABELS four stars -
super ultra Low Emission
This watercraft is labeled in California The four-star label identifies engines
with a California Air Resources Board that meet the Air Resources Board’s
(CARB) star label 1. See below for a Sterndrive and Inboard marine engine
desciption of your particular label. 2009 exhaust emission standards.
Personal Watercraft and Outboard
marine engines may also comply with
these standards. Engines meeting
these standards have 90% lower emis-
sions than One Star - Low Emission
engines.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

One Star - Low11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Emission
The one-star label identifies engines
that meet the Air Resources Board’s
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2001 exhaust emission standards.
Engines meeting these standards have
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
75% lower emissions than conven-
tional carbureted two-stroke engines.
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These engines are equivalent to the
U.S. EPA’s 200651 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
standards for marine
engines.
TWO STARS - VERY LOW EMISSION
The two-star label identifies engines
that meet the Air Resources Board’s
2004 exhaust emission standards.
Engines meeting these standards have
20% lower emissions that One Star-
Low-Emission engines.
THREE STARS - ULTRA LOW EMISSION
The three-star label identifies engines
that meet the Air Resources Board’s
2008 exhaust emission standards.
Engines meeting these standards have
65% lower emissions than One Star-
Low-Emission engines.

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EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION
This engine family conforms to U.S.
EPA regulations for marine SI engines.

Approval Label of Emission

Control Certificate
This label is attached to the electrical
box.

1 Emission control information

label
EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
ENGINE FAMILY :
THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA REGULATIONS FOR MARINE S1 ENGINES

FELs g/low - hr SPARK PLUG GAP (mm) :

TROLLING SPEED : rpm
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., CO, LTD.

MANUFACTURED DATE LABEL

2 Manufactured date label

YAMAHA
Manufactured:

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AR230 MODEL SHOWN
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SAFETY l Know the operator age and training
requirements for your state. A boat-
INFORMATION ing safety course is recommended
The safe use and operation of this and may be required in your state.
boat is dependent upon the use of You can find local rules by contact-
proper operating techniques, as well ing the United States Coast Guard
as upon the common sense, good (USCG), the National Association of
judgment, and expertise of the oper- State Boating Law Administrators,
ator. Every operator should know or your local Power Squadron.
the following requirements before
operating the boat. l This boat is designed to carry the
operator, up to 9 passengers, and
l Before operating the boat, read the cargo. Never exceed the maximum
Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, the load limit or allow more than 10
Operation Instruction Card, and persons (or 9 persons if a water
all warning and caution labels on skier is being pulled) to ride in the
the boat. Also, watch the Basic boat at one time. Weight distribution
Orientation Video provided with your affects performance. Keep weight in
boat. These materials should give the boat low and evenly distributed
you an understanding of the boat from side-to-side and front-to-back.
and its operation. Remove any unnecessary cargo
l Never allow anyone to operate this and store it on shore.
boat until they too have read the
Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, the Maximum Load: 1800 lb. (816 kg)
Operation Instruction Card, and Load is the total weight of cargo,
all warning and caution labels, operator and passengers.
and if possible watched the Basic
Orientation Video. Showing them
the video may help reinforce the
information contained in these mate-
rials.

Limitations On Who May

Operate The BOAT
l Yamaha recommends a minimum
operator age of 16 years old.
l Adults must supervise use by
minors.

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Required Equipment Additional Equipment
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has Recommendations
regulations which describe minimum The following equipment can help
standards of safety. You must comply make your boating experience safer
with these regulations, which apply to and more enjoyable:
boats like your boat which are less than l Mooring fenders and lines.
26 feet long.
l Anchor with suitable line (a
l Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs):
“Danforth” type anchor and line that
Type I, II, or III as required for all
is at least 6-times the depth of the
people on board (see “Operational
water where you will drop anchor
Requirements” for more informa-
are recommended).
tion), plus at least one Type IV
(throwable type). l Manual-type bilge pump.
l Fire Extinguisher: l First Aid kit.
At least one B-1 type hand-held
portable fire extinguisher. l Waterproof flashlight with extra bat-
teries.
l Visual Distress Signals:
It is recommended that a USCG- l Tool kit with assorted screwdrivers,
approved pyrotechnic device be pliers, wrenches (including metric
stored on your boat. A mirror can sizes), and electrical tape.
also be used as an emergency sig-
nal. Contact your Yamaha dealer or l Oar or paddle (look for one with a
the Coast Guard for more informa- boat hook on the other end).
tion. l Spare parts, such as an extra set of
l Sound Signalling Device: spark plugs and fuses.
Your boat is equipped with a horn
that can be used to signal other l Navigation charts for the waters
boats. See “Rules of the Road” for where you will be boating.
more information. l Tow rope.
l Navigation Lights:
Your boat is equipped with naviga-
tion lights for use between sunset
and sunrise, and during periods of
reduced visibility, such as fog. Be
sure these lights are working and
are turned on when necessary (see
page 2-14 and 3-9 for more informa-
tion).

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Cruising limitations risk of back/spinal injury (paraly-
sis), facial injuries, and broken legs,
l Scan constantly for people, objects,
ankles, and other bones. Do not
and other watercraft. Be alert for
jump waves or wakes.
conditions that limit your visibility or
block your vision of others. l Do not operate the boat in rough
water, bad weather, or when visibility
is poor; this may lead to an accident
causing injury or death. Be alert to
the possibility of bad weather. Take
note of weather forecasts and the
prevailing weather conditions before
setting out in your boat.
l Never operate in water that is less
than 3 ft. (90 cm) deep, otherwise
you increase your chance of hitting
l Operate defensively at safe speeds a submerged object, which could
and keep a safe distance from peo- result in injury.
ple, objects, and other watercraft.
l Do not follow directly behind other
boats.
l Do not go near others to spray or
splash them with water. 3 FT (90 CM)

l Avoid sharp turns or other maneu-

vers that make it hard for others to
avoid you or understand where you
are going.
l Avoid areas with submerged objects l Leave a “float plan” with a respon-
or shallow water. sible person on shore. Tell where
you plan to go and when you plan
l Operate within your limits and avoid to arrive, and provide a description
aggressive maneuvers to reduce of your boat. Advise this person if
the risk of loss of control, ejection, your plans change and also when
and collision. you arrive to prevent false alarms.
l This is a high-performance boat A sample float plan is included on
– not a toy. Sharp turns or jumping page 6-6.
waves or wakes can increase the

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Operational Requirements l For reasons of safety and proper
care of the boat, always perform the
l All riders must wear a Coast Guard
pre-operation checks listed on page
approved personal flotation device
3-4 before operating.
(PFD).
l Passengers must always sit in a
designated seating area, place feet
PFD
on the deck, and hold on to the hand
grips when the boat is in motion.

X X
X
X
X
X
X X X X
l Eye protection is recommended to
keep wind, water, and glare from the
sun out of your eyes while you oper-
ate your boat. Restraining straps
for eyewear are made which are l Always consult your doctor on
designed to float should your eye- whether it is safe for you to ride in
wear fall into the water. this boat if you are pregnant or in
poor health.
l Footwear and gloves are recom-
mended. l Do not attempt to modify this boat.
Modifications to your boat may
l NEVER operate the boat after con-
reduce safety and reliability, and
suming alcohol or taking drugs.
render the boat unsafe or illegal to
use.

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l Attach the engine shut-off cord (lan- l Maintain a safe distance from other
yard) to the PFD and keep it free boats or watercraft, and also watch
from the steering wheel or other for boats’ ski ropes or fishing lines.
controls so that the engine stops if Obey the “Rules of the Road” (see
the operator accidentally leaves the page 1-15), and be sure to check
helm. Failure to attach the engine behind you before making a turn.
shut-off cord could result in a run-
away boat if the operator is ejected. Hazard Information
After operation, remove the engine l Never start the engine or let it run
shut-off cord and the keys to avoid for any length of time in an enclosed
accidental starting or unauthorized area. Exhaust fumes contain carbon
use by children or others. monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas
that may cause death within a short
time. Always operate the boat in an
open area.
3 It is also important to have the
engines off when anyone is using
the extended swim step on models
equipped with one because of the
2 1
carbon monoxide in the exhaust
gases coming from underneath the
step.
1 Engine Shut-Off Switch
2 Engine Shut-Off Cord with Clip BOAT CHARACTERISTICS
3 Cord connected to PFD l Jet thrust turns the boat. Moving the
throttle levers completely back to
l Scan constantly for swimmers and
idle or the Neutral position produces
stay away from swimming areas.
only minimum thrust. If you are trav-
Swimmers are hard to see and you
eling at speeds above trolling, you
could accidentally hit someone in
will have rapidly decreasing ability
the water.
to steer without throttle. You may still
l Avoid being hit by another boat! You have some turning ability immedi-
should always take responsibility to ately after moving the throttle levers
watch for other traffic; other boaters back to idle, but once the engines
may not be watching for you. If they slow down, the boat will no longer
do not see you, or you maneuver respond to steering wheel input until
more quickly than they expect, you you apply throttle again or you reach
risk a collision. a trolling speed. Practice turning in

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an open area without obstructions
until you have a good feel for the JET THRUST NOZZLES
maneuver.
l This Yamaha Boat is water-jet pro-
pelled. The pumps are directly con-
nected to the engines. This means
that the jet thrust will produce some INTAKE GRATE
movement whenever the engines
are running. The boat has a “neu-
tral” position, but since the boat is l Stop the engines and remove the
always producing thrust while the clip from the engine shut-off switch
engines are running, some forward before removing any debris or
or reverse movement may occur. weeds, which may have collected
around the jet intakes.
l Do not use the reverse function
to slow down or stop the boat as l Never insert any object into the
it could cause you to lose control, jet thrust nozzle while the engine
be ejected, or impact the steering is running. Severe injury or death
wheel or other parts of the boat. could result from coming in contact
This could increase the risk of seri- with the rotating parts of the jet
ous injury. It could also damage the pump.
shift mechanism.
Night Operation
l Reverse can be used to slow down
or stop during slow speed maneu- l When using your boat before dawn
vering, such as when docking. Once or after dusk, you must have both
the engine is idling, shift to reverse bow and stern lights operating.
and gradually increase engine When at anchor in the dark, the
speed. Make sure that there are stern light must be lit. See page
no obstacles or people behind you 2-14 for instructions.
before shifting into reverse.
l Keep away from the intake grates
while the engine is on. Items such
as long hair, loose clothing, or PFD
straps can become entangled in
moving parts, resulting in severe
injury or drowning.

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apparel such as denim, but does not
WATER-SKIING include spandex or similar fabrics
You can use the boat to tow a water like those used in bicycle shorts.
skier, using the tow cleat provided. l A second person should be on
It is the boat operator’s responsibility to board as a spotter to watch the
be alert to the safety of the water-skier skier; in most states, it is required
and others. Know and follow all state by law. Let the skier direct the oper-
and local water-skiing regulations in ator’s control of speed and direction
effect for the waters in which you will with hand signals. Be sure the seat
be operating. is locked in place (pg. 2-16) before
The following are some important con- getting underway.
siderations for minimizing risks while
l When preparing to pull a skier, oper-
water-skiing.
ate the boat at the slowest possible
l The skier should wear an approved speed until the boat is well away
PFD, preferably a brightly colored from the skier and slack in the tow-
one so boat operators can see the rope is taken up. Make sure that the
skier. rope is not looped around anything.
After checking that the skier is ready
and that there is no traffic or other
obstacles, apply enough throttle to
raise the skier.
l Make smooth, wide turns. The boat
is capable of very sharp turns, which
could exceed the abilities of the
skier. Keep the skier at least 50m
(164 ft), about twice the distance of
l The skier should wear protective a standard towrope, away from any
clothing. Severe internal injuries can potential hazard.
occur if water is forced into body
cavities as a result of falling into the l Be alert to the hazard of the towrope
water or while reboarding. Normal handle snapping back at the boat
swimwear does not adequately pro- when the skier falls or is unable to
tect against forceful water entry into get up on the skis.
rectum or vagina. The skier should For the AR230, also see page 2-21
wear a wetsuit bottom or clothing for Wakeboard tower use.
that provides equivalent protection.
Such clothing includes thick, tight-
ly woven, sturdy, and snug fitting

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RULES OF THE ROAD Stand-On Vessel
The vessel with the right-of-way has the
Your Yamaha Boat is legally considered duty to continue its course and speed,
a powerboat. Operation of the boat except to avoid an immediate collision.
must be in accordance with the rules When you maintain your direction and
and regulations governing the water- speed, the other vessel will be able to
way on which it is used. determine how best to avoid you.
Just as there are rules that apply Give-Way Vessel
when you are driving on streets and The vessel which does not have the
highways, there are waterway rules right-of-way has the duty to take posi-
that apply when you are operating tive and timely action to stay out of the
your boat. These rules are used inter- way of the stand-on vessel. Normally,
nationally, and are also enforced by you should not cross in front of the
the United States Coast Guard and vessel with the right-of-way. You should
local agencies. You should be aware of slow down or change directions briefly
these rules, and follow them whenever and pass behind the other vessel. You
you encounter another vessel on the should always move in such a way that
water. the operator of the other vessel can
see what you are doing.
Several sets of rules prevail accord-
ing to geographic location, but are all The General Prudential Rule regard-
basically the same as the International ing the right-of-way is that if a collision
Rules of the Road. The rules presented appears unavoidable, neither boat has
here in this Owner’s/Operator’s Manual the right-of-way. Both boats must avoid
are condensed, and have been provid- the collision.
ed for your convenience only. Consult
your local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary In other words, follow the standard
or Department of Motor Vehicles for rules except when a collision will occur
a complete set of rules governing the unless both vessels try to avoid each
waters in which you will be operating other. If that is the case, both vessels
your boat. become give-way vessels.

Steering and sailing rules

Whenever two vessels on the water
meet one another, one vessel has the
right-of-way; it is called the “stand-on”
vessel. The vessel that does not have
the right-of-way is called the “give-
way” or “burdened” vessel. These rules
determine which vessel has the right-
of-way, and what each vessel should
do.

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RULES WHEN ENCOUNTERING Meeting
VESSELS If you are meeting another power ves-
sel head on, and are close enough
There are three main situations that to run the risk of collision, neither of
you may encounter with other vessels you has the right-of-way! Both of you
which could lead to a collision unless should alter course to avoid an acci-
the Steering Rules are followed: dent. You should keep the other vessel
Meeting: you are approaching another on your port (left) side. This rule does
vessel head-on. not apply if both of you will clear one
another if you continue on your set
Crossing: you are traveling across course and speed.
another vessel’s path.
Overtaking: you are passing or being
passed by another vessel.
In the following illustration, your boat
is in the center. You should give the
right-of-way to any vessels shown in
the white area (you are the give-way
vessel). Any vessels in the shaded area
must yield to you (they are the give-way
vessels). Both you and the meeting
vessel must alter course to avoid each
other. Crossing
When two power-driven vessels are
crossing each other’s path close
enough to run the risk of collision, the
vessel which has the other on the star-
board (right) side must keep out of the
way of the other. If the other vessel is
on your starboard (right) side, you must
keep out of its way; you are the give-
way vessel. If the other vessel is on
your port (left) side, remember that you
should maintain course and direction,
provided the other vessel gives you the
right-of-way, as it should.

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Narrow Channels and Bends
When navigating in narrow channels,
you should keep to the right when it
is safe and practical to do so. If the
operator of a power-driven vessel is
preparing to go around a bend that
may obstruct the view of other water
vessels, the operator should sound a
prolonged blast of four to six seconds
on the horn. If another vessel is around
the bend, it too should sound the horn.
Even if no reply is heard, however, the
Overtaking vessel should still proceed around the
If you are passing another vessel, you bend with caution.
are the give-way vessel. This means
that the other vessel is expected to Fishing Vessel Right-of-Way
maintain its course and speed. You All vessels fishing with nets, lines or
must stay out of its way until you are trawls are considered to be “fishing
clear of it. Likewise, if another vessel is vessels” under the International Rules.
passing you, you should maintain your Vessels with trolling lines are not con-
speed and direction so that the other sidered fishing vessels. Fishing ves-
vessel can steer itself around you. sels have the right-of-way regardless
of position. Fishing vessels cannot,
however, impede the passage of other
vessels in narrow channels.
GIVE-WAY
GIVE-WAY
VESSEL
VESSEL
Sailing Vessel Right-of-Way
Sailing vessels should normally be
given the right-of-way. The exceptions
to this are:
1. When the sailing vessel is overtak-
ing the power-driven vessel, the
power-driven vessel has the right-
of-way.
Other special situations 2. Sailing vessels should keep clear of
There are three other rules you should any fishing vessel.
be aware of when operating your boat 3. In a narrow channel, a sailing vessel
around other vessels. should not hamper the safe pas-
sage of a power-driven vessel that
can navigate only in such a chan-
nel.

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L
“1” “3” “5” “7”

NE
C “1” LIGHTED BUOY (Port Hand)

AN
M “6” N “2”
AI Odd number, increasing toward head

CH
N 
“7”

Y 
CH of navigation. Leave to port (left) pro-

AR
AN RB “L” ceeding

ND
NE or
White Light Green Light

CO
L RG “L”

SE
OR
“5”

“4” Old New

“2” “4” “6”

LIGHTED BUOY (Starboard Hand)
Even number, increasing toward head
“3” of navigation. Leave to starboard
(right) proceeding up-stream

“A” White Light Green Light

OR

“2”
Old New
“1”

“A”
LIGHTED SAFE WATER BUOY
No number. Marks midchannel, pass
Proceeding toward head of on either side. Letter has no lateral
navigation from seaward
significance, used for identification
SECONDARY CHANNEL BUOYS and location purposes.
STARTS NEW NUMBERING SYSTEM
Top Mark
C “1” White Light Green Light
CAN BUOY
Odd number. Leave to port. OR

OR
Old New

Old New
RB “L” RB “L”
LIGHTED PREFERRED
N “2” CHANNEL TO PORT BUOY
NUN BUOY No number. Topmost band red -
preferred channel is to left of buoy.
Even number. Leave to starboard. Letter has no lateral significance,
used for identification and location
purposes.
Red or Red
White Light Light

OR
No change
Old New

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Reading Buoys and Other Markers TO GET MORE BOATING
The waters of the United States are
marked for safe navigation by the lat- SAFETY INFORMATION
eral system of buoyage. Simply put, Be informed about boating safety.
buoys and markers have an arrange- Additional publications and information
ment of shapes, colors, numbers, and can be obtained from many organiza-
lights to show which side of the buoy a tions, including the following.
boater should pass on when navigating
in a particular direction. The markings United States Coast Guard
on these buoys are oriented from the Consumer Affairs Staff (G-BC)
perspective of being entered from sea- Office of Boating, Public, and
ward (the boater is going towards the Consumer Affairs
harbor). Red buoys are passed on your
US Coast Guard Headquarters
starboard (right) side when proceeding
Washington, D.C. 20593-0001
from open water into port, and black
buoys are to your port (left) side. An Boating Safety Hotline:
easy way to remember the meaning 1-800-368-5647
of the colors is the phrase “red right
Other Sources:
returning.” When navigating out of the
You can find local rules by contact-
harbor, your position with respect to the
ing the National Association of State
buoys should be reversed; red buoys
Boating Law Administrators, or your
should be to port and black buoys to
local Power Squadron.
starboard.
Many bodies of water used by boaters boat education and training
are entirely within the boundaries of
The Online Boating Safety Course,
a particular state. The Uniform State
available through the watercraft sec-
Waterway Marking System has been
tion of the yamaha-motor.com website,
devised for these waters.
is a free, 50-question learning course
This system uses buoys and signs with available to the public. Upon success-
distinctive shapes and colors to show ful completion of 80 percent or better,
regulatory or advisory information. the user can request a certificate of
These markers are white with black let- completion by mail or can download
ters and orange borders. They signify one immediately. The Online Boating
speed zones, restricted areas, danger Safety Course, provided by the Boat/
areas, and general information. US Foundation, is approved by the
National Association of State Boating
Remember, markings may vary by geo-
Law Administrators (NASBLA) and rec-
graphic location. Always consult local
ognized by the United States Coast
boating authorities before riding your
Guard. This course meets the educa-
boat in unfamiliar waters.
tion requirement for those states that
recognize non-proctored, NASBLA-
approved courses.
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ENJOY YOUR BOAT
RESPONSIBLY
You share the areas you enjoy when
operating your boat with others and with
nature. So your enjoyment includes a
responsibility to treat these other peo-
ple, and the lands, waters, and wildlife
with respect and courtesy.
Whenever and wherever you are boat-
ing, think of yourself as the guest
of those around you. Remember, for
example, that the sound of your boat
may be music to you, but it could be
just noise to others. And the exciting
splash of your wake can make waves
others won't enjoy. Avoid riding close to
shoreline homes and waterfowl nesting
areas or other wildlife areas, and keep
a respectful distance from fishermen,
other boats, swimmers, and populated
beaches. When travel in areas like
these is unavoidable, operate slowly
and obey all laws.
Remember that pollution can be harm-
ful to the environment. Do not refuel or
add oil where a spill could cause dam-
age to nature. And keep your surround-
ings pleasant for the people and wildlife
that share the waterways: don't litter!
When you go boating responsibly, with
respect and courtesy for others, you
help ensure that our waterways stay
open for the enjoyment of a variety of
recreational opportunities.

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 Chapter 2
FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
LOCATION OF MAIN COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

OPERATION OF CONTROLS AND OTHER FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Tilt Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Engine Shut-Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Main Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Throttle/Shift Levers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Fuel Tank Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Overheat Warning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Swivel Seat Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Passenger Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Stereo System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Engine Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Front Walk-Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Rear Walk-Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Swim Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Wakeboard Tower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
 FEATURES & FUNCTIONS 2
LOCATION OF MAIN COMPONENTS

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35 36 37 38 39 40
52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
27 28 29 30 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
44 45 46 47 48 49 50
 2 FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 322 423 5 24 6 25 7 268 279 28
10 29 30
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 8 2 9 31 1042 5 6 7 8 9 10
21 22 3123 32 24 33 25 34 26 27 35 28 36 2937 3038 39 4
11 12 11
13 31
12
14 32 16
13
15 33 17
14 1534 18
1635 19
17 3620
18 3719 38
20 39 40
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
1 2 3 4 51 62 73 84 95 10 6 7
5 6 7 8 9 10 31 32 4133 42 34 43 35 44 36 37 458 38 9
46 10
3947 4048 49 5
41 42 24 43 44 26 45 46 28 47 48 49 50
21 22 23 24 25 26 2127 2228 21
2329 22
2430 23
25 26 25 27 28 27 29 30 29 30
11 12 13 14 15 11 16
12 1713 1814 19 15 2016 17 18 19 20
15 16 17 18 19 20 41 42 51514352 52 53 53
44 54 54
45 46
55 4755
56 48 56
57 49 57 50
58 58 6059
59 6
3137 3238 3339 3440 35 36 37 36
31 32 33 34 35 38 37 39 3840 39 40
6 7 8 319 32 10 33 34 21
35 36
22 23 24 21 25 22 26 23 27 24 28 25 29 26 30 27
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 28 58 2959 3060
25 26 27 28 29 30
4147 4248 41
4349 42
4450 43
45 44 46 45 47 46 48 47 49 4850 49 50
16 17 18 4119 42
20 43 44 31
45 46
32 33 34 3135 3236 3337 3438 3539 3640 37 38 39 40
35 36 37 38 39 40 5157 5258 51
5359 52
5460 53
55 54 56 55 57 56 58 57 59 58 60 59 60
51 52 53 54 55 56
26 27 28 29 30 41 42 43 44 4145 4246 4347 4448 4549 4650 47 48 49 50
45 46 47 48 49 50
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
36 37 38 39 40 51 52 53 54 5155 5256 5357 5458 5559 5660 57 58 59 60
D
55 56 57 58 59 60
11 12 13 14 15 116 217 318 419 520 6 7 8 9 10
46 47 48 49 50

256 3 57 4 58 5 596 607 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

21 22 23 24 25 1126 122713 2814 29
15 30
16 17 118 219 320 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
B
12 13 14 15 16 171 182 19
313 204
32 5
33 611 12 13 14 10 15 16 17 18 19 20
34 735218 36229 3723 3824 3925 4026 27 112812 2913 30
14 15 16
B 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

2 23 24 25 26 2711 12
28 4113
29 42 15 2116
1430 43 22 23
44 17
24 2025 26 27 28 29 30
4531184632194733 4834 4935 5036 37
21 38
22 39
23 40
24 25 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 921 1022 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
2 33 34 35 36 2137 2238 51 2339 522440 53 25 31 54
26 32 55
27 33 28 34 57
41 56 42 29
35 30 36 59 37 60 38 39 40
43 58 44 45 46 47 31 48 32 49 33 50 34 35 3
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 31 20 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 428 439 44 10 45 46 47 48 49 50
2 43 44 45 46 3147 32 48 3349 3450 35 41 36 37 51 38 52 39 53 340154 2 55 3 56 4 57 5 42
750 58
41 6 59 7
943 10
844 945 104
60
21 22 23 24 25 126 2 27 3 28 4 41 29542 306 43 7 4418 4529 46 10 474 5
48 649 C 8
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
2 53 54 55 56 4157 4258 4359 4460 45 51 46 52 47 53 48 54 49 55 50 11 5612 5713 58 14 5159
15 52 60 17 18 19 20
16 53 54 55 5
31 32 33 34 35 11 36 1237 1338 14 513915 52401653 175411 18 5512
19 5613
20 57 14 15 58 16 59 1760 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 2160 22 1 232 243 25 4 26 5 27 28 29 9
2 42
41 3 443 544 6 4521 7 46228 47923 4810 24 4925 5026 27 21 28 22 29 23 30 24 25 26 27 28 629 7 30 8
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
1 522 53 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 31 32 113312 3413 35 14 36 15 37 17 38 39
51
1 12 13 14 15 54 165531 17563218 571933 582034 5935 6036 37 31 38 32 39 33 40 34 35 36 37 38 16 39 40 18 19
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 18 2 19 3 20 4 5 6 7 41 8 42
9 21 1043
22 44 23 45 24 46 25 47 26 48 27 4928
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 41 42 43 44 45 46 41
47 42
48 43 50
49 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
1 2 3 514 52 5 53 6 75411 8551254910
56 1057 58 59 60
1355 14 17 51 52 20 53 54 55 56 57 58 59
121 2 22 3 23 4 245 25651 26 7 52 278 53 928 29 30 5615 57 16 58
51 52 18
53 19 54 32
31 55 56 34 57 35 58 36 59 37 60 38
32 33 34 35 36 371 382 139 3 2 404 3 5 4 6 5 7 6 8 7 9 8 10 9
59 60 10 33
1 2 3 4 5
1 6
2 41
7
3 42
8
4 43
9
5 44
10
6 745 8 46 9 47 10 48 49 50
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
11
31 1232 1333 14 3415 3516 36 17 21 18 22
37 19
38 12 20
23
39 1324
4014 2515 2616 27 28 4129 4230 43 44 45 46 47 48
42 43 44 45 46 4711 48 11
12 49 13 50 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 17 18 19 20
51 52 53 20 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 11 28 1229 133014 15 11 1612 17 13 18 14 19 15 16 17 18 19 20
5139 5240 53 54 55 56 57 58
4122 53
21 52 4223 54
4324 55
4425 564526 57462731 47 28
5821 2332
48 29
5922 2433
49 3034
50 35 36 37 38
6023 25 24 26 25 27 26 28 27 29 28 30A
21 22 29 30
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 21 3822 3923 4024 2125 2226 2327 2428 2529 2630 27 28 29 30
31 5132 5233 5334 5435 5536 563741 573842 583943 59404460 45 46 47 48 49 AR230 50 MODEL SHOWN
31 32 31 33 32 34 33 35 34 36 35 37 36 38 37 39 38 40 39 40
2-2
41 42 43 44 45 46 4731 4832 4933 5034 3135 3236 3337 3438 3539 3640 37 38 39 40
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 51 48 52 49 53 50 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
 FEATURES & FUNCTIONS 2
Location of Main Components:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bow Light
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bow Eye
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Storage Compartments
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bow Anchor Locker
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Grab Handles
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Cleats
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
5 6 7 8 9 10
Courtesy Lights
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
6 7 8 9 10
Fuel Compartment Access Hatch
32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
15 16 17 18 19 20
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
7 8 9 10
Throttle/Shift Levers
33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
16 17 18 19 20
42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
25 26 27 28 29 30
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
8 9 10
Ski Locker
34 35 36 37 38 39 40
17 18 19 20
43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
26 27 28 29 30
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Stern Light Storage
35 36 37 38 39 40
18 19 20
44 45 46 47 48 49 50
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
6 27 28 29 30
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Stern Light Socket
36 37 38 39 40
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
45 46 47 48 49 50
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
54 55 56 57 58 59 60
28 29 30
Ski Tow Hook
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
37 38 39 40
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
46 47 48 49 50
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
55 56 57 58 59 60
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Jet Pump Clean-out Access Panel
38 39 40
1 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
47 48 49 50
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
56 57 58 59 60
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Pump Clean-out Interlock Switches
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
48 49 50
5 6 7 8 9 10
6 57 58 59 60
1 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Rear Boarding Step
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
6 7 8 9 10
58 59 60
32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
15 16 17 18 19 20
Accessory Pedestal Table Mounts
1 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
7 8 9 10
33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
16 17 18 19 20
Tilt Adjustable Steering Wheel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
25 26 27 28 29 30
1 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
8 9 10
34 35 36 37 38 39 40
17 18 19 20
Center Walk-Through Folding Windshield
43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
26 27 28 29 30
52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
35 36 37 38 39 40
18 19 20
Fire Extinguisher Holder
44 45 46 47 48 49 50
53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
27 28 29 30
36 37 38 39 40
Wakeboard Tower (AR230 MODELS ONLY)
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
45 46 47 48 49 50
54 55 56 57 58 59 60
7 28 29 30
37 38 39 40
46 47 48 49 50
55 56 57 58 59 60
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
7 38 39 40
LOCATION OF STEREO COMPONENTS:
47 48 49 50
56 57 58 59 60
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
A Remote Control Keypad (AR and SX only)
7 48 49 50
57 58 59 60
B
7 58 59 60
Speakers
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60

C Speakers
D CD Player/Receiver

2-3
 2 FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
LOCATION of main components
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
N

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
30 5 6
20 40 4 7
5 6
4 7 HIGH 3 HIGH
OUTPUT OUTPUT 8
3 HIGH 8
50 2 1/2 DEPTH
YAMAHA

OUTPUT 10

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
9

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
9 0 F
2 1 10

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
10 0 60
1 0 11 FUEL
11
0 YAMAHA
YAMAHA
YAMAHA

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
PORT STBD

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
Control Features: 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Speedometer
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Ignition Switch Keys
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tachometer
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Steering Wheel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Depth Sounder (Compass 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 on SR230) Tilt Adjustment Lever
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Fuel Gauge 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Switches and Breakers
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 Compass (SX and AR Models)
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
2 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
3 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
2 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
3 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
2 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
3 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
2 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
3 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2
Control Features:
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Hull Drain21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Ladder 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Speedometer Pick-up 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
34 35 36 37 38 39 40
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Trailer Strap Eyes
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

31 32 33 34 35 36 37 3
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Steering Nozzle 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Deck
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Drain
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
44 45 46 47 48 49 50 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
Reverse Gates
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 Depth Sounder
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 4
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Transponder
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
54 55 56 57 58 59 60 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 5
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
2 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 2-4
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
 FEATURES & FUNCTIONS 2
OPERATION OF TILT LEVER
CONTROLS AND
OTHER FUNCTIONS
SteeriNG
N

30 5 6
20 40 4 7
5 6
4 7 HIGH 3 HIGH
OUTPUT OUTPUT 8
3 HIGH 8
50 2 1/2 DEPTH
YAMAHA

OUTPUT 10 9 0 F
2 9
1 10
10 0 60
1 0 11 FUEL
11
0 YAMAHA
YAMAHA
YAMAHA

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
PORT STBD

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
The tilt lever 1 is located under the
steering wheel and is used to adjust
the tilt of21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
the steering wheel. There are
three positions.
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38

1 Steering wheel To adjust the tilt, pull the lever up, and
then move41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
the steering wheel up or
Your boat can be steered by turning down to the desired position. The lever
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58
the steering wheel the same direction will lock into place when the wheel is
you wish to travel, to the right or left. moved into one of the three available
When the wheel is turned, the angle of positions.
the jet (output) nozzles at the rear of
the craft is changed, and the change WARNING
in direction of the nozzles changes the
direction of the boat accordingly. Since • Never touch the tilt lever during
the strength of the jet thrust determines operation, otherwise the steer-
the speed and direction of a turn, the ing wheel could suddenly change
throttle must always be opened above position, which may lead to an
idle when attempting a turn, except at accident.
trolling speed. • Be sure the steering wheel is
Because boats steer from the stern locked in position after adjust-
(rear), the stern of the boat swings out ment. If the steering wheel is
in the opposite direction of your turn. not locked in position, it may
If you turn to the starboard (right), suddenly change position during
for example, the stern of the boat will operation, which may lead to an
swing to the left. Keep this in mind accident.
when navigating near a person in the
water, such as a down skier, or an
obstacle, such as a dock.

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2 FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
Engine SHUT-OFF SWITCH WARNING
The clip on the end of the engine l Always attach the engine shut-off
shut-off cord must be attached to the cord to your personal flotation
engine shut-off switch for the engines device (PFD) BEFORE starting
to run. The cord must be attached to the engines. Failure to attach the
a secure place on the operator’s per- cord could result in a runaway
sonal flotation device (PFD). Should
boat if the operator is ejected.
the operator fall overboard or leave
l Do not attach the cord to cloth-
the helm, the cord will pull out the clip,
stopping ignition to both engines. This ing that could tear loose. Do not
will prevent the boat from running away route the cord in such a way that
under power. it could become entangled, pre-
venting it from functioning.
l Avoid accidentally pulling the
cord during normal operation.
Once the engines have stopped
you have no steering control of
the boat which could result in an
accident. Also, without engine
power, the boat could slow rapid-
ly from planing speed. This could
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
cause people and objects in the
boat to be thrown forward, which
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
could cause injury.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
➀ Engine shut-off switch Main Switches
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
There is a main switch for each engine.
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
➁ Engine shut-off cord with clip
The main switches control the ignition
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
and electrical circuits as follows:
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60

41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 2

31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 4
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 3

41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 5
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 4

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Port 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 6
(left)51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 5
engine
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Starboard (right) engine
2-6
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
 FEATURES & FUNCTIONS 2
OFF: WARNING
Ignition circuits are switched off. The
engine cannot be started but other Before starting the engine, check the
switches will operate. (The key can be operation of each engine’s throttle/
removed.) shift lever. It should move smoothly
ON: through the full range of operation.
Ignition circuits are switched on (The Otherwise, there could be loss of
key cannot be removed). control and an accident.
START: A separate lever for each engine con-
The starter motor will turn to start the trols both throttle and shifting. In nor-
engine. (When the key is released, it mal operation, the levers are moved
returns automatically to “ON.”) together. Moving the levers forward from
Neutral shifts into the Forward position
NOTE:
• The engine will not start when the and then, as the lever is moved farther,
engine shut-off cord clip is removed accelerates the engines for more thrust.
from the engine stop switch. The Moving the levers back from Neutral
starter motor will turn over without shifts into the Reverse position and
the cord attached. then, as the lever is moved farther,
• The ignition switch will not operate accelerates the engines for more thrust.
(the starter motor will not turn over) The lever must be moved about 35°
if the battery switch in the battery from Neutral before Forward or Reverse
compartment is turned to the off engages and the engine starts to accel-
position. See page 4-3 for more erate.
information.
WARNING
THROTTLE/SHIFT LEVERS
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH MAY
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
RESULT IF YOU IGNORE ANY OF
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
AR
NING
THE FOLLOWING.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
. W

l Check throttle, steering, and shift

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 lever for proper operation before
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
starting the engines.
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
l Shift into neutral before starting
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
engines.
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 l Make sure there are no people or
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 objects behind the boat before
Throttle/ Shift Lever, 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
port51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
(left) side
3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 starting or shifting into Reverse.
engine 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
l When operating in Reverse, go
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Throttle/ Shift Lever, starboard (right)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
side engine
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 slowly. Do not open the throttle
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41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
Neutral
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
34 35 36 37 38 39 40
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
more than half. Otherwise, the
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Forward
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 boat may become unstable, which
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51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
44 45 46 47 48 49 50
Reverse
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
could result in loss of control and
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
Free Accelerator Button
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 an accident.
54 55 56 57 58 59 60
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
1 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
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l Do not shift into Reverse while Neutral
traveling at planing speeds. Loss The jet pump gates are dropped down
of control, boat swamping, or part way over the jet nozzles. Some jet
damage to the boat could occur. thrust is to the rear and some jet thrust
is redirected forward. This balance of
NOTE: This boat is equipped with thrust acts like “neutral” to keep the
“start-in-gear” protection. The engines boat from moving.
will not start unless the levers are in the
Neutral position.
The shift lever controls the direction of
travel.
The drive line on the boat is direct
drive, so jet thrust is always being pro-
duced while the engines are running.
The direction of the boat is controlled
by jet pump gates which direct the flow
of the jet thrust as follows:
Forward
WARNING
The jet pump gates are lifted all the
way up. All jet thrust is to the rear, Leave the throttles in the idle posi-
which moves the boat forward. tion when Neutral is selected. The
boat will start moving as if it was in
Forward or Reverse if engine speed
is increased above idle in Neutral.

Reverse
The jet pump gates are dropped all the
way down over the jet nozzles. Jet thrust
is redirected toward the bow of the boat,
which moves the boat backward.

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Free Accelerator Gauges
This control is equipped with a “Free 1. Speedometer
Accelerator” button which will allow The speedometer 1 shows the boat
engines to be accelerated with the jet speed in miles per hour (mph).
pump gates in the Neutral position.
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WARNING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

The boat will start moving as if it 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

were in Forward or Reverse if engine
30 5 6
20 40 4 7
5 6
4 7 HIGH 3 HIGH
OUTPUT OUTPUT 8
3 HIGH 8
50 2 1/2 DEPTH
YAMAHA

OUTPUT 10 9 0 F
2 9
1 10
10 0 60
1 0 11 FUEL
11
0 YAMAHA
YAMAHA

speed is increased above idle in

YAMAHA

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Neutral. Use the Free Accelerator
only if necessary and be prepared
PORT STBD

31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38
for the possibility of boat move-
ment. 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48

51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58
Fuel Tank Filler Cap
To remove the fuel tank filler cap, turn it 2. Tachometers
counterclockwise. The boat has two tachometers 2
which display engine rpm. The one
on the left is for the port engine.
The one on the right is for the star-
board engine. For cruising, adjust
the throttle levers so both engines
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
are running at the same rpm.
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
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1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
11 12 13 14 15 16
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
30 5 6

31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
20 40 4 7
5 6
4 7 HIGH 3 HIGH
OUTPUT OUTPUT 8
3 HIGH 8
50 2 1/2 DEPTH
YAMAHA

OUTPUT 10 9 0 F
2 9
1 10

21 22 23 24 25 26
10

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
1 0 60 0 11 FUEL
11
0 YAMAHA

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Fuel tank filler cap
YAMAHA
YAMAHA

41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
Be sure to tighten the cap securely
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 31 32 33 34 35 36
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39
before operating. 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
PORT STBD

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 41 42 43 44 45 46
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49

31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 NOTE: Because 51 52 53 54 55 56
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59
of the mechanical
throttle linkage, the throttle levers may
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 not be exactly even with one another
when the engines are running at the
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 same rpm.

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3. Fuel Level Gauge 4. Depth Sounder (not all models)
The fuel level gauge 1 shows the
amount of fuel in the fuel tank. The
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5
ignition switch must be in the “ON”
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
position to activate the gauge.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1
1 2 3 4 5

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2
11 12 13 14 15
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 11 12 13 14 15 16
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 31 32 33 34 3
21 22 23 24 25
3
4
HIGH
5 6
7
8
20
30

HIGH
OUTPUT
40 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
3
4
HIGH
OUTPUT
5 6
7
8 YAMAHA
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
50 2 1/2 DEPTH
OUTPUT 10 9 0 F
9

21 22 23 24 25 2
2 1 10

41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
10 0 60
1 0 11 FUEL
11
0 YAMAHA

41 42 43 44 4
YAMAHA

31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 31 32 33 34 35
YAMAHA

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 31 32 33 34 35 3
51 52 53 54 5
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 PORT STBD

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 21 22 23 24 25 26 2
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Warning LED 41 42 43 44 45 4
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 51 52 53 54 55
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 31 32 33 34 35 36 3
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Shallow Alarm Indicator
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
51 52 53 54 55 5
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Deep Alarm Indicator
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 41 42 43 44 45 46 4
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
you Units of Measure
Always consider the distance1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
are traveling and the amount Up Key 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
51 52 53 54 55 56 5
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
of fuel21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
you have available. Be sure you have Down Key
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
enough fuel to reach your51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
next fuel Display 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
stop. A good tip to remember is to 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
use Depth Readout
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
fuel to 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
a third of your1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
get out, a31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
third to41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
Alarm Indicator
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
get back, and keep a third 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
in reserve. 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
The Depth Sounder continually moni-
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Low Fuel Warning Indicator – If 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
the
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
tors and displays a reading of water
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
fuel tank is 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
too low 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
to continue normal
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
depths from 2.5 to 200 feet (0.8 to
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
operation much31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
longer, this warning 61 meters). The instrument calculates
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
light will come on.41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
Refill the fuel tank
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
the depth by emitting sound signals
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
as soon as possible (see “Filling the and measuring how long it takes for
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
Fuel Tank,” page 3-2).
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
the sound to “echo” off the bottom. In
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addition, the gauge
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 can be set for each
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
use to give an alarm when a specified
shallow-water or deep-water depth is
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
5 6 20
30
40 4
5 6
7
reached.
4 7 HIGH 3 HIGH
OUTPUT OUTPUT 8
3 HIGH 8
50 2 1/2
YAMAHA
DEPTH
OUTPUT 10 9 0 F

WARNING
9

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
2 1 10
10 0 60
1 0 11 FUEL
11
0 YAMAHA
YAMAHA
YAMAHA

• The depth sounder should not

31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
be used as a navigational aid
to prevent grounding, boat dam-
PORT STBD

41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
age, or personal injury. Always
operate the boat at slow speeds
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
in unfamiliar water, or if you sus-

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 FEATURES & FUNCTIONS 2
pect shallow water or submerged
objects, as water depth may
change too quickly to allow time
for you to react.
• Extremely dirty water, very soft
bottom, high speeds, deep water,
or a combination of the above Setting the Shallow Alarm
may result in incomplete or inac- The Shallow Alarm function can be set
curate readings. for depths ranging from 3 to 199 feet (1
to 60.3 meters). When the depth is less
Setting the Measurement Unit than the chosen setting, the alarm is
The depth readout and alarm functions triggered. The alarm sounds an audible
can be set to Feet (FT) or Meters (M). “alarm” for 10 seconds while flashing
The default unit is Feet. If Meter depth the Warning LED, as well as the Alarm
readings are preferred, this must be set indicator and Shallow Alarm indicator
for each use. on the display.
After 10 seconds the audible alarm
1) Press the “UP” and “DOWN” keys at mutes, but the Warning LED and the
the same time. indicators continue to blink until the
depth increases, or the alarm is reset.
NOTE: Set the Shallow Alarm function
each time you wish to use it. The gauge
does not retain the setting after the
main switch is turned off.

1) Press the “UP” key located on the

2) To set the units to feet press the front of the display. The current
“UP” key. “FT” will flash on the dis- alarm setting will be displayed on
play. the display. “000” is the default set-
3) To set the units to meters press the ting (no alarm function).
“DOWN” key. “M” will flash on the
display.
4) The display automatically returns to
the normal mode after 5 seconds.

NOTE: Extremely dirty water, very soft

bottom, high speeds, deep water, or a
combination of the above may result 2) Press the “UP” key again within
in incomplete or inaccurate readings. 5 seconds to increase the select-
Under these conditions variable read- ed value (more water depth before
ings or “- - -” will be displayed. alarm). Press the “DOWN” key to

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2 FEATURES & FUNCTIONS 2
reduce the value. Press and release 2) Press the “UP” key within 5 seconds
either key to change the value in 1- to increase the selected value (more
foot increments. Press and hold the water depth). Press the “DOWN”
key to change the value in 9-foot key to reduce the value. Press and
increments per second. release either key to change the
3) After your selection is made, the value in 1-foot increments. Press
display will return to normal opera- and hold the key to change the
tion after 5 seconds. value in 9-foot increments per sec-
4) The Alarm indicator and Shallow ond.
Alarm indicator will now be present. 3) After your selection is made, the
unit will return to normal operation
Setting the Deep Alarm after 5 seconds.
The Deep Alarm function can be set for 4) The Alarm indicator and Deep Alarm
depths ranging from 3 to 199 feet (1 to indicator will now be present.
60.3 meters). When the depth is more
than the chosen setting, the alarm is 5. Compass
triggered. The alarm sounds an audible The compass shows your direction
“alarm” for 10 seconds while flashing of travel.
the Warning LED, as well as the Alarm SX and AR Model
indicator and the Deep Alarm Indicator
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on the display.
After 10 seconds the audible alarm
30 5 6
20 40 4 7
5 6
4 7 HIGH 3 HIGH
OUTPUT OUTPUT 8
3 HIGH 8
50 2 1/2 DEPTH
YAMAHA

OUTPUT 10 9 0 F
2 9
1 10
10 0 60
1 0 11 FUEL
11
0 YAMAHA
YAMAHA
YAMAHA

mutes and the Warning LED and the

indicators continue to blink until the PORT STBD

depth decreases, or the alarm is reset.

NOTE: Set the Deep Alarm function
each time you wish to use it. The gauge
does not retain the setting after the SR Model
main switch is turned off.

1) Press the “DOWN” key located on

30 5 6
20 40 4 7
5 6
4 7 HIGH 3 HIGH
OUTPUT OUTPUT 8
3 HIGH 8
50 2 1/2 DEPTH
YAMAHA

OUTPUT 10 9 0 F
2 9
1 10
10 0 60
1 0 11 FUEL
11
0 YAMAHA

the front of the display. The current

YAMAHA
YAMAHA

alarm setting will be displayed on PORT STBD

the display. “000” is the default set-

ting (no alarm function).

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 FEATURES & FUNCTIONS 2
6. Warning Indicators Overheat Warning System
There are three warning indicators
The engine has an overheat warning
in each tachometer to alert you
device. If either engine starts to over-
about certain conditions on your
heat, the engine speed of the affected
boat. These warnings correspond to
engine will be limited to 3000 rpm.
the engine monitored by the tachom-
eter. Each engine is equipped with cooling-
Check Engine – If a sensor malfunc- water pilot outlets 1 on the starboard
tion or a short circuit is detected, side of the hull. Check that water comes
the warning indicator will come on. out of the outlet while the engine is run-
If this occurs, reduce engine speed ning, particularly while applying throttle.
and return to shore. Have a Yamaha If you do not see any water at the out-
dealer check the engine and cir- let, cooling water may not be circulating
cuits. in the engine.
Engine Overheat – This model is 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
equipped with an engine overheat
warning system. See the following 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
section for an explanation.
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Oil Pressure – If oil pressure does
not rise to specification, the oil pres- 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
sure warning indicator comes on.
At the same time, engine speed 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
reduction control is activated, limit-
ing maximum speed to 3000 rpm. 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
If this occurs, reduce engine speed
NOTE: If water cooling passages on
and return to shore. Have a Yamaha
the engines are dry, it will take about
dealer check the engine oil pres-
20 seconds for water to reach the pilot
sure.
outlets after starting.

30 5 6
20 40 4 7
5 6
4 7 HIGH 3 HIGH
OUTPUT OUTPUT 8
3 HIGH 8
50 2 1/2 DEPTH
YAMAHA

OUTPUT 10 9 0 F
2 9
1 10
10 0 60
1 0 11 FUEL
11
0 YAMAHA
YAMAHA
YAMAHA

PORT STBD

NOTE: All three warning indicators

blink when the No-Wake Mode system
is engaged (see page 2-15).
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2 FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
CAUTION: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

If the cause of overheating cannot 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
12V
PORT STBD

be found and corrected, take special

precautions to avoid major engine 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
NO-WAKE MODE
For Operating Instructions

damage while you return to shore.

Consult Owners Manual

31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Single engine overheating —
Shut off the overheating engine and 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
use the properly running engine switches
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
to return to shore. Operate at “no-
wake” speed to prevent water from 1 Blower
flooding the non-operating engine 2 Bilge Pump
through the cooling water intake. 3 Stereo
See page 2-15 for “No Wake Mode” 4 Courtesy Lights
system operation. 5 Lights
6 Horn
BOTH ENGINES OVERHEATING — 7 No-Wake Mode (Port)
If getting a tow from another ves- 8 No-Wake Mode (Starboard)
sel is not possible, operate both
engines just slightly above idle Blower
while you return to shore. If you can Press this switch to turn on the blower
be towed, refer to “Towing the boat” to ventilate the engine compartment.
on page 5-3. See page 3-9 for more information.
Bilge Pump
Press this switch to activate the bilge
pump. See page 3-8.
1
Stereo
This is the master control for the stereo
system. Press this switch to allow CD
or radio operation.
Courtesy Lights
This switch turns on the lights located
in the recess on each side of the gun-
wale.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
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21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

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31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

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 FEATURES & FUNCTIONS 2
Lights
This toggle switch controls the required
on-board lighting. Press the top of the 12V
PORT STBD

switch to turn on both the bow light

and stern light for night running. Press NO-WAKE MODE
For Operating Instructions
Consult Owners Manual

the bottom of the switch to operate the

stern light alone when anchored at
night. Put the switch in the middle posi-
tion to turn off all lights (see page 3-9).
Horn
Pressing this switch activates the horn.
The horn can be used to signal other
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boats as required by the “Rules of the 30

Road” (see page 1-15).

5 6
20 40 4 7
5 6
4 7 HIGH 3 HIGH
OUTPUT OUTPUT 8
3 HIGH 8
50 2 1/2 DEPTH
YAMAHA

OUTPUT 10 9 0 F
2 9
1 10
10 0 60
1 0 11 FUEL
11
0 YAMAHA
YAMAHA
YAMAHA

NOTE: The helm switches will not work PORT STBD

if the battery switch in the battery com-

partment is turned to the off position.
See page 4-3 for more information.
No Wake Mode NOTE: Although each engine is con-
The No-Wake Mode System is useful trolled separately, always put both
for operating the boat at a steady speed engines in No-Wake Mode for proper
with a minimal wake. This is especially operation.
convienient when traveling in harbors,
To cancel the No-Wake Mode, do any
channels, or other areas posted with
of the following:
low speed limits as “no-wake zones.”
Press both No-Wake Mode buttons
No-Wake Mode can be engaged
again.
when the throttles are at idle speed in
Forward, Neutral, or Reverse. Engine Move the accelerator levers to a faster
speed will be set at 2400 rpm for con- engine speed.
venient, no-wake maneuvering.
Shut off the engines with the key or by
To set No-Wake Mode: using the engine stop switch lanyard.
Press both gray No-Wake Mode buttons
simultaneously until the three symbols WARNING
in each tachometer start blinking.
Once the engines have stopped,
you have NO STEERING CONTROL
over the boat. You could collide with
another boat, a dock, or other obsta-
cle.

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2 FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
Accessory Outlet SWIVEL SEAT OPERATION
There is a 12VDC outlet with resettable
The driver’s seat is two-way adjust-
circuit breaker located in the portside
able.
console storage compartment.
To move the seat forward or back,
pull up on the lever 1 located under
the front of the seat. Move the seat to
12V
PORT STBD
the desired position, then release the
lever.
12 VDC
NO-WAKE MODE
For Operating Instructions
Consult Owners Manual
To rotate the seat, first move the seat to
BREAKER its fully forward position. Then, pull up
on the lever 2 located under the side
of the seat. Release the lever once you
begin to pivot. The seat will pivot freely
up to 180°, and will automatically lock
Switch Circuit Breakers
into the fully front-facing or rear-facing
The electrical circuit for each switch
position. There is also a friction lever 3
is protected by a circuit breaker. If the
to adjust how easily the seat rotates.
button below a switch pops out, push
it back in with your finger. If it pops The seat must always be locked into
out again, ask your Yamaha dealer to the full front-facing position before get-
inspect the electrical system. ting underway.
The seat bolster on AR and SX models
will flip up for a raised seating position.

1 2 3 4 5 6
NOTE: There is also an accessory fuse
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
at the battery (see page 4-16). 11 12 13 14 15 1
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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passenger seat
The passenger seat on the port side
can be positioned in two ways. It can be
positioned with an upright backrest in
the middle, or flat as a bench seat.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
To position the seat as a bench seat, lift
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 the latch on the underside of the seat.
Hold the seat by the straps provided
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
and pull the front of the seat forwrd until
it rests on the console lip.
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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STEREO SYSTem
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
1 Strap A stereo CD player/receiver is stan-
251 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
Latch dard. The system consists of the CD
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
player/receiver, four speakers, and (on
SX and AR models) a
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 remote control
keypad, at the stern. Refer to the ste-
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
reo system owner’s manual included
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
with your boat.
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60

PORT STBD

12V

NO-WAKE MODE
For Operating Instructions
Consult Owners Manual

To position the seat with the upright

backrest, lift the strap provided at the
center of the seat and push the forward
end back until it rests on the base.
Push down to latch the set in place.

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2 FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
Engine Hood Bow Anchor Storage
There is a hood latch located under
the front of the rear seat. To open the
engine hood, lift the latch hook upward
and lift the hood. The hood is supported
by gas-filled struts.
Hood Latch and Struts

Under Front Seats

Pull up the seat cushions to access

the storage compartments.
The starboard side compartment on
AR and SX models is designed to be
used as an ice chest.
Ski Locker
STORAGE COMPARTMENTS
Your boat has convenient on-board
storage areas.

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 FEATURES & FUNCTIONS 2
Driver’s Side Console WARNING
Do not carry any flammable sub-
stances in the battery compartment
or any heavy or metal items that can
damage the battery or cause a short
circuit. Sparks or fire could result.

Enclosed Head Compartment

The port-side console has a large
compartment suitable for use as an
on-board changing room and can
also accomodate a portable toilet (not
Under Rear Side Seats included). Pull the latch to open the
Pull up the seat cushions to access compartment door, and pull it closed
the storage compartments. behind you.

WARNING
Starboard Side Rear Compartment Carbon monoxide (CO) can cause
brain damage or death. Carbon mon-
oxide can be present in this com-
partment. Signs of carbon monoxide
poisoning include nausea, head-
ache, dizziness, drowsiness, and
lack of consciousness. Get fresh
air if anyone shows signs of carbon
monoxide poisoning.

Port Gunwale Battery Compartment

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2 FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
There is a light in the compartment. Windshield
Press the light to turn it on. Press the Unsnap the retaining strap 1 from
light again to turn it off. the windshield and pivot it into place.
Rotate the two latches 2 to keep the
CAUTION: windshield secured. When the wind-
Be sure the light is turned off when shield is open, be sure to secure it with
no one is in the compartment. the retaining strap to keep it from mov-
Leaving the light on can drain the ing while underway or trailering.
battery.

FRONT WALK-THROUGH
If desired, the Walk-Through to the bow
1 2 3 4 5 6
of the boat can be closed.
Doorway 11 12 13 14 15 16

21 22 23 24 25 26

31 32 33 34 35 36

41 42 43 44 45 46
1 2 3 4 5 6
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11 12 13 14 15 16

21 22 23 24 25 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Unlatch the folding door from the port 31 32 33 34 35 3
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
side console by pulling the rubber latch.
Unfold the door and guide the edge of 41 42 43 44 45 4
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
it into the channel on the driver’s side
51 52 53 54 55 5
helm console. To hold the door in place, 31 32 33 34 35 36 37
WARNING
hook the rubber latch to the metal tab
on the front side of the door. To avoid injury, 41 42 43 44 45 46 47
window must be
secured when vessel is in motion.
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 FEATURES & FUNCTIONS 2
Rear Walk-Through WAKEBOARD TOWER
(AR230 ModelS)
To use the Rear Walk-Though, lift out
and stow the center rear seat cushion. The Wakeboard Tower is provided as
Fold the back of the seat down to open an elevated tow point suitable for wake-
the walk-through. boards and similar towable recreational
equipment. The center pylon can be
To close the Rear Walk-Through, lift the
used to attach a standard ski rope or
back of the seat to the upright position.
other tow rope.
Press the center seat cushion firmly
into place.

SWIM PLATFORM
The swim platform area provides a
place to stand or sit while putting on
skis or a wakeboard, and includes a
ladder to make boarding from the water
easier. To use the ladder, pull it out from
underneath the swim platform until it
can drop down. Before operating the
boat, return the ladder to its storage WARNING
position.
Severe injury or death can result if
WARNING you ignore any of the following:
l Maximum towing capacity:
Stay away from the swim platform
area while the engines are running. 1 Person, 350 lb. (158 kg) max.
Exhaust gases coming from under- l Make sure tow rope is securely
neath it contain carbon monoxide, a fastened to the tow pylon on the
colorless, odorless gas which may tower.
cause brain damage or death when l Stay clear of the tow rope while
inhaled. Symptoms include nausea, pulling a wakeboard rider or
dizziness, and drowsiness. skier.
l Do not climb, hang, or sit on the
wakeboard tower.

CAUTION:
Do not modify the tower to tow from
any other point or to carry any acces-
sories or equipment not approved
by Yamaha. The tower could be dam-
aged.
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 Chapter 3
OPERATION
FUEL AND OIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
GASOLINE AND ENGINE OIL FILLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Filling the Gasoline Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Engine Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Check Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Starting the Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Stopping the Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Break-In Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
DRIVING YOUR BOAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Getting to Know Your Boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Learning to Operate Your Boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Turning the Boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Boating with Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Boarding from the Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Boarding from a Dock or Landing Jetty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Docking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Leaving a Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Beaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Anchoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Crossing Wakes and Swells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
POST-OPERATION CHECKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
TRAILERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
Trailering Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
Backing Your Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Launching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Lifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
 OPERATION 3
FUEL AND OIL l If any gasoline spills onto your
skin, immediately wash with soap
Gasoline and water. Change clothing if gas-
oline spills on it.
Use regular unleaded 87 octane (R+M
÷ 2) gasoline.
CAUTION:
WARNING
Use only fresh gasoline that has
GASOLINE AND ITS VAPORS ARE been stored in clean containers.
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLO-
SIVE! Gasohol
l Do not smoke when refueling, and There are two types of gasohol: gasohol
keep away from sparks, flames, or containing ethanol and that containing
methanol. Gasohol containing ethanol
other sources of ignition.
can be used if ethanol content does
l Stop engines and turn ignition not exceed 10% and the fuel meets
keys to Off before refueling. minimum octane ratings. Gasohol con-
l Refuel in a well-ventilated area. If taining methanol is not recommended
the boat is in the water, be sure it by Yamaha because it can cause fuel
system damage or engine performance
is securely moored to the fueling
problems.
dock. All passengers must be out
of the boat during refueling. Ring Free Fuel Additive
Gasoline is a precise blend of many dif-
l Take care not to spill gasoline. If
ferent substances, each chosen to give
gasoline spills, wipe it up immedi-
certain characteristics. Gasoline blends
ately with dry rags. Always prop-
have been changing in recent years in
erly dispose of gasoline-soaked
response to concerns about pollution
rags.
and resulting emissions regulations.
l Avoid overfilling the fuel tank. One of the most obvious changes has
Stop filling when the fuel level been the elimination of lead from fuels.
just reaches the bottom of the
filler tube. Do not fill up the filler As gasoline has changed, the amount
of additives such as aromatics and
tube because fuel expands as it
oxygenates has increased. These addi-
warms up and could overflow.
tives are important for the engines in
l Tighten the filler cap securely passenger cars, but they can have det-
after refueling. rimental effects in marine engines.
l If you should swallow some gaso-
line, inhale a lot of gasoline vapor,
or get gasoline in your eyes, get
immediate medical attention.

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3 OPERATION
While many additives available may Stop filling when the fuel just becomes
reduce deposits, Yamaha recommends visible in the bottom of the filler tube.
the use of Ring Free Fuel Additive, Do not “top off” the tank, because
available from your Yamaha dealer. gasoline could spill out. Be sure to
Ring Free has repeatedly proven its tighten the cap securely.
ability to clean combustion deposits
from inside the engine, notably in the CAUTION:
critical piston-ring-land area, and fuel
system components. Follow product Be careful when refueling. Avoid
labeling for use instructions. getting water or other contaminants
in the fuel tank. Contaminated fuel
Engine oil can cause poor running or engine
Recommended oil: YAMALUBE 4-M damage.
FC-W™. If YAMALUBE 4-M FC-W™ is
Fuel tank capacity: 50 US gal. (189 lit)
not available, another 10W-30, 4-cycle
engine oil with an API rating of SE, SF,
SG, SH, SJ, or SL.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Check the oil level in both engines
before each use. Check the oil on each
engine when cold to be sure there is
GASOLINE enough oil to run the engine.
AND ENGINE OIL
CAUTION:
FILLING
Be sure the engine has enough oil
Filling The Gasoline TanK but do not overfill. If there is too
little oil, the engine can be dam-
Open the fuel tank filler cap, and slowly
aged. If there is too much oil, the
add fuel to the fuel tank. Be careful not
air filter can become saturated with
to spill fuel or overfill the tank.
oil, permanently damaging the filter
and reducing engine performance.
Follow the checking procedure care-
fully.
NOTE:
• Each engine has an oil-tank system.
It is normal for the oil level to vary
depending upon whether the engine
is cold or at operating temperature.
• Adding 1 US qt. (0.95 l) of oil will
raise the oil level on the dipstick by
approximately 2.2 in. (56 mm).

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 OPERATION 3
To check oil, be sure the boat is level, 4) Repeat for the other engine.
either in the water or on the trailer.
Warm Engine Check
Open the engine compartment by pull-
ing up on the two latches located under 1) Be sure the engine is warmed to
the front of the rear seat. operating temperature.

1 1 NOTE: The engines are at the proper

operating temperature after they have
been run for 5 minutes or more at 7000
rpm or above and then at a trolling
speed for 2 to 3 minutes. If the boat is
on the trailer, run the engine with the
flush attachment at an idle speed for
6 to 8 minutes, or at least 13 minutes
if air temperature is 59° F (15°C) or
colder.
2) Remove the oil tank filler cap 1,
wipe the dipstick with a clean rag,
and then screw the cap on securely.
3 Remove the cap again and check
the oil level.
3) The oil level should be between
the minimum and maximum level
marks. If the level is below the “L”
mark 2, then add only enough oil
to raise the level above the “L” mark
Cold Engine Check but never above the “F” mark 3.
1) Remove the oil tank filler cap 1, 4) Repeat for the other engine.
wipe the dipstick with a clean rag,
and then screw the cap on securely.
Remove the cap again and check CAUTION:
the oil level.
If the level is above the “F” mark,
2) If the level is at least at the minimum the engine is overfilled. Consult a
level “L” mark 2 on the dipstick, Yamaha dealer to have oil extracted
but less than the “F” mark 3, the from the engine to avoid damage.
engine can be operated.
3) If oil must be added, add just enough
oil to raise the level to the “L” mark.
Adding more oil could result in an
overfilled engine once it warms up.

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3 OPERATION
PRE-OPERATION WARNING
CHECKS If any item in the Pre-Operation
check is not working properly, have
CHECK LIST it inspected and repaired before
Before Operating this boat, perform the operating the boat. Otherwise an
following checks: accident could occur.

ITEM CHECK PAGE

REF.
BEFORE LAUNCH OR OPERATION:
STEERING Check for proper steering operation. 3-5
THROTTLE Check for proper throttle operation. 3-5
SHIFTING Check for proper shift operation. 3-5
FIRE EXTINGUISHER Check readiness of the extinguisher. 3-6
HULL Check the hull for damage or cracks
before launching.
ACCESS PORT CAPS Check for proper installation. 3-6
JET (WATER) Check that no debris is in the intakes 3-7
INTAKES before launching.
FUEL SYSTEM Check fuel system for leaks. 3-7, 4-10
FUEL AND ENGINE Check fuel and oil level; add as necessary. 3-7
OIL LEVELS
BATTERY Check battery condition, mounting, and connection. 3-7
DRAINAGE SYSTEM Check, and remove all water and fuel residue 3-7
before launching. Be sure drain plugs are tightened.
ENGINE Operate the blower for at least 4 minutes. 3-9
COMPARTMENT Open engine hood and check to be sure no
gasoline vapors are present.
ENGINE HOOD Check that hood latch is secure. 2-17
LIGHTS AND HORN Check lights to be sure they operate. 3-90
Press horn button to be sure it operates. 3-10
BIMINI TOP Check that the top is secure. 3-11
AFTER LAUNCH
SWITCHES Check operation of the ignition start switches 3-10
and engine stop switch lanyard.
COOLING WATER Check that water comes out while the 3-10
PILOT OUTLETS engines are running.

NOTE: Steering and Shifting Pre-Operation Checks will require two persons, one person to operate
controls and one person to observe proper operation at the stern.

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 OPERATION 3
NOTE: Pre-operation checks should Throttle/Shifters
be made each time the boat is used.
This procedure can be accomplished
thoroughly in a short time. The added
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is worth the time involved.

CHECK POINTS

Steering
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Move the control levers several times

5 6 20
30
40 4
5 6
7
through their full range of motion.
Operation should be smooth over the
4 7 HIGH 3 HIGH
HIGH 8 OUTPUT OUTPUT 8 YAMAHA
3 50 2 1/2 DEPTH
OUTPUT 10 9 0 F
2 9
1 10
10 0 60
1 0 11 FUEL
11
0 YAMAHA
YAMAHA
YAMAHA

complete range of motion and the

levers should return to Neutral without
hesitation.
PORT STBD

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Make sure the wheel is not loose.

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There should not be any free play,

either in-and-out or in rotation. Turn
the steering wheel full-right and full-
left to make sure operation is smooth
and unrestricted throughout the whole
range.
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Make sure both jet nozzles change

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directions as the steering wheel is

turned. The jet nozzles should point Before launching, make sure both jet
to starboard (right) when the wheel is pump gates drop down over the jet
turned right. The jet nozzles should nozzles to their stopper positions when
point to port (left) when the wheel is the control levers are moved to the
turned left. There should not be free Reverse position. Also be sure both jet
play between the steering wheel and pump gates return to the full-up stop-
the jet nozzles. per position when the levers are moved
to the Forward position.

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3 OPERATION
WARNING
Always carry a fire extinguisher on
board.
This boat is an inboard boat less than
26’ long. A boat of this type MUST carry
a fire extinguisher of a B-1 classification,
with a capacity of two pounds or more,
when navigating in waters controlled
by the U.S. Coast Guard. In addition,
most state and local boating laws also
require that the craft carry a USCG-
Fire Extinguisher approved fire extinguisher whenever
the boat is operated.
A fire extinguisher is not standard
equipment with this boat. If you do not
have one, contact your local Yamaha
Boat dealer or a fire extinguisher dealer
to obtain one meeting the proper speci-
fications.
Access Port Caps
Lift the hatch on the rear platform.
Pull up forcefully on the T-handle of
each cap. If the cap will move, it is not
Make sure the fire extinguisher is
installed properly Refer to “Jet Pump
aboard and full. See the instructions
Clean-Out Procedure” on page 5-5 for
supplied by the fire extinguisher manu-
proper installation instructions.
facturer to determine proper indication
of condition.
The fire extinguisher canister is located
inside the driver-side console storage
compartment. Open the windshield
cover, and then unscrew the canister to
reach the fire extinguisher.

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 OPERATION 3
Jet Intakes Fuel System
Refer to page 4-10, “FUEL SYSTEM
INSPECTION,” for correct procedure.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Fuel and Engine Oil Levels
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
1) Turn the right switch key to ON. Wait
for the fuel gauge needle
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 to stop
moving, then note the fuel level. Add
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
fuel if necessary.
NOTE: The fuel level is
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 most accurate
when the boat is sitting level on the
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jet Thrust Intakes 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
trailer or in the water.
Intake Grates
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Before launching the boat, carefully
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2) Open the engine hatch, then check
check the jet intakes under the boat
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 oil level in the engines. Add as nec-
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
for weeds, debris, or anything else
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 essary (see page 3-3).
that might restrict 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
the intake of water.
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
If the intakes are clogged, cavitation
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Battery
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
could occur, reducing jet thrust, and
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 Check the battery condition and the
possibly damaging jet pump parts. In
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 battery electrolyte level. Make sure con-
some cases, the engine may overheat
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 nections are tight and that battery is
because of a lack of cooling water, and
properly secured.
damage could result. Engine cooling
water is fed to the engine by the jet
WARNING
pumps (see page 3-10).
The battery must always be fully
Refer to Jet Pump Clean-Out proce-
charged and in good condition. Loss
dures on page 5-5 before attempting
of battery power may leave you
to remove weeds or debris from the jet
stranded. Never operate the boat if
intake or impeller areas.
the battery does not have sufficient
power to start the engine or if it
WARNING shows any other signs of decreased
power.
Rotating parts could cause severe
injury or death. Before attempting to Drainage System
remove weeds or debris from the jet
intake or impeller areas; shut off the Self-Bailing Deck—
engines, remove ignition key, then Most water which enters the deck area
remove the engine shut-off switch bails automatically out the stern through
cord from the shut-off switch. the large drain hole in the deck. A one-
way check valve in the drain prevents

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3 OPERATION
water from traveling back to the deck A drain plug is located at the center of
during mooring or while moving in the stern to allow more complete drain-
reverse. ing when the boat is removed from the
water.
Bilge Pump –
Engine Compartment and
Fuel Compartment Drain Plug –

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 T
HIGH
OU TPU
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39

Your boat is equipped with a drainage

41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49
system that channels water that enters
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 Water will not normally enter the engine
the boat from the storage compart- 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59
compartment or fuel compartment
ments to the bilge under the engine
compartment. When the bilge pump is areas during operation. If it does, open
turned on (see page 2-14), the pump the drain plugs 3 and allow water to
will sense when there is excessive drain. Also open the engine compart-
water in the bilge and will automatically ment plug when flushing the engine
drain most of it through the outlet 1. area with fresh water after salt water
For normal operation, turn the bilge operation.
pump switch on during boat use and
turn it off when leaving the boat. CAUTION:
● Excessive water in the engine
CAUTION: compartment bilge can splash
If the boat is to be left in the water into the air cleaner and engine.
This could cause engine dam-
after use, leave the bilge pump
age.
switch in the ON position. The pump ● Be sure all drain plugs are tight-
will activate if needed to drain any ened before operating your boat.
water accumulating in the bilge.
Drain Plug – WARNING
Gasoline and its vapors are highly
flammable and explosive. If a fuel or
a fuel/water mix drains from the fuel
tank compartment drain or is found
in the engine compartment, wipe it
up immediately with dry rags. Do not
operate the boat until the source of
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 the fuel leak is found and corrected.

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
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 OPERATION 3
Engine Compartment Lights

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

31 32 33 34 35 36 37

41 42 43 44 45 46 47

51 52 53 54 55 56 57
Operate the bilge blower switch 1 for Check for proper operation of the bow,
at least 4 minutes before starting the stern, and instrument lights by pressing
engines. Open engine hood and check the switch 3 on the control panel.
to be sure no gasoline vapors are
present. Check for fuel leaks or loose
electrical connections.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Blower motor
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

WARNING
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Gasoline vapors can explode. Before
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
starting the engines, operate the
blower for at least 4 minutes and
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
check the engine compartment bilge
for gasoline vapors. Do not start the
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
engines if you can smell fuel vapors If the stern light is not installed, remove
in the engine compartment or if there
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 it from the storage area, lift the socket
are any loose electrical connections.
Contact your dealer if there is a prob- cover, and install it into the socket to
lem you cannot locate or correct. check operation.

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3 OPERATION
Horn Cooling-Water Pilot Outlets
Press the horn switch 1 to be sure the Check that water comes out from the
horn operates. pilot outlets while engine is running in
the water. Refer to page 2-13 for cor-
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
rect operation of the device.
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
PORT STBD

12V

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
NO-WAKE MODE
For Operating Instructions
Consult Owners Manual

31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 HIGH
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41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50

51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60

Engine Shut-Off Switch

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NOTE: It may take up to 20 seconds

for water to reach the pilot outlets when
first launching the boat. The amount
and force of the exiting water will vary
with engine rpm.

CAUTION:
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A continuous flow of water from

WA

the pilot hole shows that water is

flowing through the engine cooling
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
passages. If water is not flowing out
of the pilot hole during operation,
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11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
➀ Engine shut-off switch do not continue to run the engines.
Overheating and serious damage
➁ Clip with cord21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
could occur. See Overheat Warning
System, page 2-13, for more infor-
First, place the31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
boat in 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
the water to pro-
vide adequate engine cooling. Start the mation.
engine, and then remove the engine
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41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
shut-off switch clip, and verify that the
engine stops. 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60

Refer to pages 3-13 to 3-15, “STARTING

THE ENGINES,” for information on
proper operation of the starter switch.

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 OPERATION 3
Bimini Top 4) Attach the snap hooks to the strap
eyes.
Raising from the fully collapsed storage
position.
1) With an assistant, raise the top and
secure the rear support poles to the
rear support pole mounts with the
lock pins.

5) The top should be snug and wrinkle

free. If the top is too loose or too
tight, adjust the front straps by slid-
ing the buckle up or down the strap
as needed.

2) Unzip and remove the storage CAUTION:

cover.
Do not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) with
3) Unfold the top by pulling to the bow
the Bimini top in the up position.
of the boat.

NOTE: SX230 model shown. On the

AR230 model, collapse the front sup-
port poles to clear the wakeboard tower
as you pull the top forward. Extend the
poles again until the bottom sections
lock into their fully extended position.

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3 OPERATION
Storing Trailering with the Bimini Top
In The Upright Position
The Bimini top must be secured to
1) Raise the rear support poles. the boat when it is being trailered.
When trailered with a Genuine Yamaha
2) Unhook the front straps and pull the
Cover, simply store the Bimini top in
top to the back.
the fully collapsed position and install
3) Roll the fabric around the frames the cover. If a cover is not used, wrap
and zip the storage cover in place. an elastic cord around the top and
secure the ends to the ski tow hook to
CAUTION: restrict movement.
Do not trailer the boat with the Removing the Bimini Top
Bimini top in the fully extended or
1) Follow the steps for storing in the
upright storage positions. Put the
fully collapsed position.
cover in the fully collapsed position
to avoid damage. 2) Remove the lock pins holding the
Bimini top to the mounting brack-
Storing
ets.
In the Fully Collapsed Position
3) The top can now be removed from
1) Follow the steps for storing in the
your boat.
upright position.
When reinstalling the Bimini top, simply
2) Remove the snap pins holding the
reverse the removal steps making sure
rear support poles to the mounting
the lock pins are fully engaged.
brackets.
See page 4-4 for Bimini top care infor-
3) Lower the top onto the rear deck/
mation.
hatch.

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 OPERATION 3
OPERATION
Starting The EnginES

WARNING 3 FT (90 CM)

SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH MAY

RESULT IF YOU IGNORE ANY OF
THE FOLLOWING:
l Before operating your boat,
become familiar with all controls.
Consult your Yamaha dealer
1) Always make sure the boat is
about any control or function you
launched and used in waters that
do not fully understand.
are free from weeds and debris, and
l Attach the engine shut-off switch at least 3 ft. (90 cm) deep.
cord to your personal flotation
device before operating. Failure WARNING
to attach cord could result in Never operate in water that is less
a runaway boat if operator is than 3 ft. (90 cm) deep. You increase
­ejected. your chance of hitting an underwa-
l Check throttle, shift, and steering ter obstacle. You could be injured.
for proper operation before start- Pebbles or sand can also be sucked
ing the engine. into the jet (water) intake, damaging
the impeller.
l Shift into Neutral before starting
engines.
l Never start the engine or let it run
any length of time in an enclosed
area. Exhaust fumes contain car-
bon monoxide, a colorless, odor-
less gas that may cause loss of
consciousness and death within
a short time. Always operate the
boat in an open area.

CAUTION:
There is a hull drain plug at the bot-
tom of the stern in the center. Be
sure it is securely tightened before
launching the boat.

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3 OPERATION

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
NOTE: Before the first start-up, re­move
the fuel tank filler cap to release any
built-up pressure in the tank because
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Engine shut-off switch
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
11 12 13 14 15 16 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Clip with cord
of fuel expansion. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
21 22 23 24 25 26
NOTE: It is not possible to start the
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
engine with the clip removed from the
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31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38
31 32 33 34 35 36
engine shut-off switch. However, the
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
starter motor 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
will turn 41 42 43 44 45 46
the engine over.
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31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
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41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
51 52 53 54 55 56
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60

2) Attach the engine shut-off cord to

your PFD. Install the cord clip onto
the engine shut-off switch by push-
ing the clip groove over the nut
beneath the knob. Be sure the cord 3) Put the control levers in the Neutral
is not wrapped around the steering position. Turn the ignition key of one
wheel or tangled in the controls. engine to “Start.” When the engine
starts, release the key. Repeat for
the other engine.

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 OPERATION 3
CAUTION: STOPPING THE ENGINES

Never turn the ignition key to “Start”

while the engine is running. Do not
keep the starter motor running for
more than 5 seconds. If the engine
does not start after 5 seconds of
cranking, release the starter button.
Wait at least 15 seconds before try-
ing to start the engine again. If the
starter motor is engaged continu-
ously for more than 5 seconds, the
battery will be quickly discharged, To stop the engine, return the throttle
and it will be impossible to start the levers to the idle position, then turn the
engine. The starter motor may also main switches to “Off.” The engines can
be damaged if it is engaged continu- also be stopped by pulling the engine
ously for more than 5 seconds. stop switch lanyard.
NOTE:
WARNING
l Be sure the shift lever is put in the
Neutral position or the starter motor Once the engines have stopped,
will not operate. you have NO STEERING CONTROL
over the boat. You could collide
l On this boat, the engines are con-
with another boat, a dock, or other
nected directly to the drive unit.
obstacle.
Starting either engine generates
some thrust immediately. Only
enough throttle should be applied NOTE:
to keep the engine at a fast enough
l Remove the ignition keys and the
idle to stay running.
engine stop switch lanyard if the
boat will be left unattended.
CAUTION:
l Stopping the engines immediately
Do not operate the boat with just after operating at high rpm is not
one engine running. Severe engine recommended. Let the engines cool
damage could result because water off at idle or low speed for a few
can flood the non-operating engine minutes first.
through the cooling water intake. If
single-engine operation is unavoid-
able, operate the boat at a “no wake”
speed only.

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3 OPERATION
Break-In Procedure
The engine break-in period is essential
to allow the various components of the
engine to wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances.
This ensures proper performance and
promotes longer component life.
1) Launch the boat and start the engine
(see page 3-13).
2) For the first 5 minutes, run the
engine at trolling speed. For the 30
minutes of operation after that, keep
the engine speed below 5,000 rpm.
For the hour of operation after that,
keep the engine speed below 8,000
rpm.
3) Proceed with normal operation.

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 OPERATION 3
DRIVING YOUR BOAT Know and follow U.S. Coast Guard,
state, and local laws when operating
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BOAT your boat.

Operating your boat requires skills Select a wide area to learn in, where
acquired through practice over a period visibility is good and other boat traffic
of time. Take the time to learn the basic is light. Keep the proper distance from
techniques well before attempting more other boats and vehicles. Do not oper-
difficult maneuvers. ate where people are swimming.

Boating with your new boat can be Always attach the engine stop switch
a very enjoyable activity, providing lanyard to your personal flotation device
you with hours of pleasure. But it is before operating.
essential to familiarize yourself with You and all other passengers must
the operation of the boat to achieve always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-
the skill necessary to enjoy boating approved personal flotation device
safely. Before operating this boat, read when riding in the boat. You should
this Owner’s Manual, the Operation consider wearing water shoes, eye
Instruction Card, and all Warning and protection, gloves, and other protective
Caution labels on the boat. Pay par- apparel. Water sports increase your
ticular attention to the safety informa- risk of injury from contact with your
tion in Chapter 1. Read all warning and boat, other vessels, docks, rocks, or
caution labels on your boat. coral.
This boat is designed to carry one A water-skier should wear protective
operator and up to nine passengers, as clothing. Severe internal injuries can
long as the total weight of people and occur if water is forced into body cavi-
cargo does not exceed 1800 lb. (816 ties as a result of falling into the water
kg). Never have more than ten people or while reboarding. Normal swimwear
in the boat. does not adequately protect against
forceful water entry into rectum or
LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR vagina. The skier should wear a wetsuit
BOAT bottom or clothing that provides equiv-
Before boating, always perform the alent protection. Such clothing includes
Pre-Operation Checks listed on page thick, tightly woven, sturdy, and snug
3-4. The short time spent checking the fitting apparel such as denim, but does
machine’s condition will reward you not include spandex or similar fabrics
with added safety and a more reliable like those used in bicycle shorts.
boat. Grip the wheel firmly and keep both feet
on the deck when driving the boat.

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3 OPERATION
TURNING THE BOAT D. If the engines are stopped, there is
no thrust. The boat will go straight
Steering control depends on the com-
even though the steering wheel is
bination of steering wheel position and
turned.
the amount of throttle.
YOU NEED THROTTLE TO STEER.
Water sucked in through the intake
grate is pressurized by the impeller in A
the jet pump. As the pressurized water
is expelled from the pump through the
jet thrust nozzle, it creates thrust to
move and steer the boat. The higher
the engine speed, the more thrust is
produced.
The amount of jet thrust, in addition
to the position of the steering wheel, B
determines how sharply you turn.
A. More throttle produces high thrust,
so the boat will turn more sharply.
B. Less throttle produces low thrust, so
the boat will turn more gradually.
C. Pulling the levers back to idle or C
Neutral produces only minimum
thrust. If you are traveling at speeds
above trolling, you will have rapidly
decreasing ability to steer without
throttle. You may still have some
turning ability immediately after pull-
ing the throttles back to idle, but one
D
the engine slows down, the boat will
no longer respond to steering wheel
input until you apply throttle again or
you reach a trolling speed.
At trolling speed, the boat can be
turned gradually by steering wheel
position alone using just the amount
of thrust available at engine idle.

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 N
OPERATION 3
TURNING LEFT
BOATING WITH PASSENGERS
Your boat is designed for one operator
and up to nine passengers only. Never
30 5 6
20 40 4 7
5 6
4 7 HIGH 3 HIGH
OUTPUT OUTPUT 8
3 HIGH 8
50 2 1/2 DEPTH
YAMAHA

OUTPUT 10 9 0 F
2 9
1 10
10 0 60
1 0 11 FUEL
11
0 YAMAHA
YAMAHA

have more than ten people in the boat.

YAMAHA

Passengers must sit in one of the seats

PORT STBD
and hold onto the grips. Passengers
should sit so the weight in the boat is
balanced from side-to-side and bow-to-
stern as much as possible. If the pas-
senger seat in front of the helm is used,
N
be sure the operator’s view ahead is
TURNING RIGHT not obstructed.

4
5
HIGH
6
7
8
20
30

HIGH
OUTPUT
40
3
4
HIGH
OUTPUT
5 6
7
8 YAMAHA
WARNING
3 50 2 1/2 DEPTH
OUTPUT 10 9 0 F
2 9
1 10
10 60

When passengers are on board,

1 0 0 11 FUEL
11
0 YAMAHA
YAMAHA
YAMAHA

make sure they are seated and hold-

PORT STBD
ing on before you start to acceler-
ate. An unprepared passenger could
lose balance and fall.

BOARDING FROM THE WATER

WARNING
WARNING
l Do not pull the throttle levers Severe internal injuries can occur if
back to idle when trying to steer water is forced into body cavities as
away from objects – you need a result of being near the jet thrust
throttle to steer. nozzles.
l Be sure passengers are hold- l Do not board from the rear, use
ing on before making turns. An swim platform, or swim behind
unprepared passenger could lose boat if engines are running.
balance and fall.
l Stay away from the back of the
boat when engines are running.

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3 OPERATION
WARNING

Stay away from the swim step while

the engines are running. Exhaust
gases coming from underneath it
contain carbon monoxide, a col-
orless, odorless gas which may
cause brain damage or death when
inhaled. Symptoms include nausea,
dizziness, and drowsiness.

2) Climb up onto the swim platform,

then sit in one of the seats provid-
ed.

BOARDING FROM A DOCK OR

LANDING JETTY
1) Board the boat from the side. One
person should board at a time by
stepping into the boat. Never jump
1) Be sure engines are off, then move in. Avoid stepping on slick gelcoat
to the stern of the boat. Pull out the surfaces on the boat’s gunwales,
ladder and climb up onto the step. especially if wet.
Return the ladder to the stowed 2) Sit in one of the seats provided and
position before climbing into the put both feet on the deck.
boat.

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 OPERATION 3
STOPPING 2) Notice how wind and water currents
are affecting boat movement as you
attach your mooring lines and fend-
ers.
346
345ftft(105.5 m)
(105 m) 3) Approach the dock at idle speed.
Use reverse as necessary during
slow speed maneuvering to help
control speed and direction. Position
the boat according to wind and
water conditions.

WARNING
The boat is not equipped with a sep-
arate braking system. It is stopped Do not use your hand, arm, or other
by water resistance after the throttle part of your body to try to keep the
levers are moved back to idle. From full boat from hitting the dock. You could
speed, the boat stops in approximately be injured if the boat pushes against
346 ft. (105.5 m) after the throttle the dock.
is moved back to idle. The stopping
Wind or current pushing boat away
distance varies depending on gross
from dock:
weight, water surface conditions, and
Slowly approach the dock at about a
wind direction. The stated straight-line
45° angle. Secure the bow to the dock,
stopping distance should be used for
then use engine thrust or a boat hook
a reference. The boat slows down as
to gently move the stern to the dock.
soon as the throttle levers are returned
to idle but will coast for a distance
before fully stopping. If you are not WIND OR CURRENT

sure you can stop in time before hitting

an obstacle, apply throttle and turn in
another direction.

WARNING
You will lose steering control if you
completely pull the throttle levers
back to idle.

DOCKING
1) Make sure no obstructions, boats
or swimmers are close to the boat.
Come to a stop before you reach
the dock.

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3 OPERATION
Wind or current pushing boat toward 2) When the stern is out a few feet,
dock: release the bow mooring then steer
in the direction you want the bow to
WIND OR CURRENT move. Open the throttle slightly and
begin to move away from the dock.

BEACHING
1) Make sure no obstructions, boats or
swimmers are near the beach.
2) Approach the beach slowly and stop
the engines when the water is about
3 ft. (90 cm) deep. Remember: turn-
Slowly maneuver to a shallow angle ing is impossible with the engine
and allow the boat to move toward the stopped.
dock.
3) Get out of the boat and pull the bow
No wind or current: up on the beach.
Approach the dock at a shallow angle. 4) When leaving the beach, push the
Secure the bow to the dock, then use boat out into water that is at least 3
engine thrust or a boat hook to gently ft. (90 cm) deep before starting the
move the stern to the dock. engines.
LEAVING A DOCK
CAUTION:
Because boats steer from the stern, the
stern first moves in the direction oppo- ● Small pebbles, sand, seaweed,
site your desired turn. It is especially and other debris can be ingested
important to understand this character- into the jet intake and impair or
istic when leaving a dock. If you simply damage the impeller. Always stop
turn the wheel to steer the bow away the engines before beaching the
from the dock, as you would when driv- boat. Be sure the boat is in water
ing a car out of a parking space, you 3 ft. (90 cm) deep before starting
will drive the stern of the boat into the the engines again.
dock. Following is a basic maneuvering
● Do not beach the boat on rocky
technique which can be used in most
beaches. The hull gelcoat and
circumstances.
exposed pump housings can be
1) With engines idling and the bow still damaged.
moored to the dock, turn the steer-
● Pay attention to shifts in tides.
ing wheel toward the dock. This will
Beaching at high tide may make it
start to move the stern of the boat
impossible to re-launch the boat
away from the dock.
if the tide recedes.

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 OPERATION 3
ANCHORING 4) Pull on the line to be sure the
anchor is holding. Also, periodically
WARNING check your boat’s position against
the shoreline to make sure it is not
Always anchor from the bow.
drifting and dragging the anchor.
Anchoring from the stern will make
Reset if necessary.
the boat unsteady. A strong cur-
rent can pull a stern-anchored boat 5) To pull in (“weigh”) the anchor, start
underwater. the engines and move forward,
keeping tension on the line as you
Select an anchor appropriate for your
pull it in. When the anchor line is
boat and water conditions. A “danforth”
straight up and down, pull hard to lift
(or fluke) type anchor is suitable for
the anchor from the bottom mate-
most applications; your dealer can help
rial.
you choose an anchor.
6) If the anchor is stuck on the bottom,
1) Make sure the anchor line is secure-
try this: Let out a few feet of anchor
ly tied to the anchor and to the bow
line and secure the line to the boat,
eye.
again. Slowly maneuver the boat
2) Move the boat to the spot where you around the anchor until the anchor
want to lower the anchor, heading pulls loose. Keep the line taut during
the boat into the wind or current. this procedure.
Stop the boat, then lower the anchor
until it hits bottom.
3) While keeping tension on the line,
slowly back up the boat until you
have let out line that is 4 to 6 times
the depth of the water. For example,
if you are anchoring in 10 feet of
water, let out 40 to 60 feet of line.
Secure the line.

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3 OPERATION
CROSSING WAKES AND SWELLS
You will not always have flat, smooth
water. There will be swells and wakes
from other boats, etc. SHARP WAKES
The best way to cross wakes and swells
is with the least jolt to you and the boat.
Small swells are not as difficult to cross
as larger swells or wakes. Crossing a
sharp wake gives more of a jolt than a BROAD SWELL
broad swell.
To cross a wake or swell, change your WAKE
speed and choose the angle at which
you cross the wake or swell. Usually,
a slower speed and “quartering” the
wake (crossing at an angle) will reduce
the jolt.
Two other things you may notice. The
first is that crossing a group of wakes 90°
or swells is not as easy or smooth as
crossing just one wake. The second is 45°
that when you quarter the wake or swell 10°
the boat will try to steer away from the
wake or swell. When crossing at a 45°
angle, you may not notice this, but at a
smaller angle, say 10°, it can be very
strong. Be prepared to steer and bal-
ance as necessary.

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 OPERATION 3
POST-OPERATION 1) After putting the boat on the trailer,
flush cooling system on each engine
CHECKS to prevent the cooling system from
clogging up with salt, sand, or dirt.
POST-OPERATION CHECKS Refer to page 4-1 for the cooling
These post-operation procedures are system flushing procedure.
developed to help preserve the long- 2) Drain residual water from the exhaust
term appearance and reliability of your system by starting the engine, then
boat. Perform these procedures as alternately pushing the control lever
soon as possible after the boat is up to half throttle and back to idle for
loaded back on the trailer after the 10 to 15 seconds.
day’s use.
Some owners plan to moor their boat CAUTION:
seasonally, rather than keeping it on
the trailer between uses. This extended Never run the engine at full throttle
mooring is not recommended. Proper or for more than 15 seconds while
flushing of the cooling system on each the boat is out of the water. The
engine is not possible with the boat in engine may overheat and/or seize.
the water. In addition, long-term moor-
ing can increase the need for mainte- 3) Wash down the hull, helm, and both
nance as well as accelerate the rate of jet drive units with fresh water.
deterioration of sacrificial anodes and
other components. If you do decide 4) Open the rear platform hatch, and
to moor your boat, be sure to remove check for any water pooled on top
it periodically to clean the hull and jet of the clean-out port caps. If water
pump area. The frequency of mainte- is found, remove the caps, let water
nance will depend upon whether the drain, then reinstall the caps. See
water is salt or fresh and other local Page 5-5 for more information.
water conditions.

CAUTION:
Leaving the boat in the water for
extended periods will accelerate the
rate of normal deterioration of the
jet pump components and hull fin-
ish. Stray electrical voltage in the
water, marine organisms, and salt-
water corrosion are a few of the con-
ditions that can adversely affect the
life of many boat components.

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3 OPERATION
5) Remove hull drain plug 1 and the NOTE: This boat is equipped with
engine compartment drain plugs an electric bilge pump that automati-
2. Rinse the engine compartment cally removes excess water from the
with a small amount of fresh water. bilge while you are underway. However,
Be careful not to get water on the some residual water remains that must
carburetor or electrical components. be drained by removing the drain plug.
Allow any water in the bilge to drain
out. After the water has drained,
wipe the engine compartment and
bilge with dry rags. Reinstall all
drain plugs.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

CAUTION:
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tighten the hull drain plug 1
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39
securely before launching the boat.
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Clean any foreign material, such as
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49
dirt or sand, from the threads before
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59
installing the drain plug.
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

6) Spray a rust inhibitor, such as

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Yamaha Silicone Protectant and
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Lubricant, on metallic parts to mini-
mize corrosion.
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

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51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60

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 OPERATION 3
TRAILERING HITCH
The trailer hitch ball must match the
size of the socket on the trailer hitch
WARNING coupler. Hitches are divided into class-
Avoid accident and injury from es that specify the gross trailer weight
improper trailering: (GTW) and the maximum tongue
weight. Always use a hitch rated for the
l The trailer must be matched for same or higher class. Use a bolted-on
the boat’s weight and hull. or welded-on hitch; clamp-on bum-
l The towing vehicle must have per hitches are not recommended. Be
the capacity of pulling the load. sure the trailer hitch’s release handle
Pulling a load that exceeds the is latched with the lock pin installed
towing capacity may cause loss before towing.
of control.
Use safety chains between the tow-
l Be sure the boat is secured to ing vehicle and the trailer so the trailer
the trailer and the trailer is prop- will not detach completely from the
erly hitched to the towing vehicle towing vehicle if it accidentally comes
before towing. loose from the hitch ball. Crisscross
the chains under the trailer tongue so
A trailer is provided as standard equip- the tongue will not hit the road surface
ment with your boat. If you need to if it falls loose. Rig the chains as tightly
obtain another trailer, choose one that as possible while allowing just enough
is manufactured to carry a boat of the slack to permit tight turns.
size and weight of your boat. Check
Be sure the tongue weight (vertical
the certification label on the left for-
weight on the hitch point) is correct.
ward side of the trailer. This label is
Generally, 5% to 10% of the combined
required to show the Gross Vehicle
weight of the boat and trailer should be
Weight Rating (GVWR), which is the
on the tongue. Too much or too little
load carrying capacity of the trailer plus
weight can cause difficult steering or
the trailer’s weight. Be sure that the
trailer swaying.
total weight of your boat, any cargo,
and the trailer weight itself does not TRAILERING CHECKLIST
exceed the GVWR.
l Check your state laws to be sure
your trailer meets all regulations,
such as proper licensing, brake,
axle load, and safety chain require-
ments.
l Check trailer for any loose fasteners
or damaged parts.
l Check tires for proper inflation.

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3 OPERATION
l Check wheel bearings and wheel ger trips, it is a good idea to carry a
lug nuts before each trip. set of spare wheel bearings, seals,
l Check tail, brake, and turn signal and races.
lights for proper operation. l When making a turn, do not cut cor-
l Secure the bow of the boat to the ners. The trailer has a smaller turn-
trailer with the winch line and also ing circle so it turns more sharply
with the chain. Secure the stern around the corner than the towing
cleats to the trailer with tie-downs. vehicle.
l Before backing your trailer into the
water, disconnect the light plug from
the towing vehicle. This will reduce
the likelihood of the lights blowing
out when submerged.

BACKING YOUR TRAILER

It takes practice to back a trailer suc-
cessfully. If you are not familiar back-
ing up with a trailer, practice first in an
open area away from obstacles.

l Take down and store the bimini top, Keep the following points in mind:
if used. The top is not designed to
l Back slowly. Make steering adjust-
stay unsecured on the boat at high-
ments in small steps.
way speeds. See page 3-12.
l Turn the towing vehicle’s wheels
l Carry a spare tire for the trailer,
opposite the direction you want the
along with sufficient tools to change
trailer to go.
the tire.
l After the trailer begins moving, turn
l While traveling, check the wheel
the towing vehicle to follow it.
hubs on the trailer whenever you
park. If the hub feels abnormally l Have a second person stand by to
hot, have the bearing inspected help direct you with hand signals.
before continuing your trip. On lon-
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LAUNCHING 5) Remove the bow line from the bow
eye.
6) Back the trailer farther into the water
until just the tops of the fenders
show, then reset the parking brake.
Board the boat and start it. If pos-
sible, remain on the trailer until the
engines are warm and are respond-
ing to throttle.
7) Back the boat out into the water,
watching carefully for people, other
As a courtesy to other boaters, prepare boats, or obstacles.
your boat for launching before using
the ramp. LOADING
Each launch may have particular differ- 1) Disconnect the trailer lights from the
ences, such as ramp angle, prevailing towing vehicle.
wind, waves, and water currents. If
2) Back the trailer down the ramp as
possible, watch a couple of boaters
close to 90° to the shoreline as
launch their boats first to notice any
you can. If possible, have a second
problems. While every boater develops
person act as an observer while
a preferred launch procedure, here is a
standing to the side of the boat.
recommended general procedure:
Stop when the tops of the trailer’s
1) Perform the Pre-Operation Checks fenders are about 3 inches above
shown on page 3-4 that can be per- the waterline.
formed on land, including operating
3) With the boat moving at the slow-
the blower for at least 4 minutes.
est idle speed, guide the boat onto
2) Remove all trailering tie-down lines the support rails. Use throttle only if
from the boat and attach your dock- necessary for steering ability.
ing lines and fenders, if used.
3) Disconnect the trailer lights from the WARNING
towing vehicle. Using too much throttle can cause
4) Back the trailer down the ramp as the boat to jump over the front of
close to 90° to the shoreline as the trailer which can result in injury
you can. If possible, have a second to the boat operator and bystand-
person stand aside as an observer. ers. Use only enough throttle to
Stop when the wheels are at least maneuver the boat into the correct
halfway submerged. Set the parking position.
brake.

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4) Make sure the boat is centered LIFTING
on the support rails and is headed
straight for the bow stop (bumper CAUTION:
board). Ease the boat forward until Do not attach lifting cables to the
the bow rests against the bow stop. bow eye, cleats, water-ski tow eye,
5) Attach and tighten the winch line. or grab handles. Serious damage
to the boat can occur. Use only a
sling designed specifically for lifting
CAUTION: boats.
l The winch line is not designed to If you need to remove the boat from
pull the boat onto the trailer. the water without a trailer, use these
l The winch line should not be the guidelines:
only line securing the bow during l Use a sling-type lifting mechanism
trailering. Use the chain along designed for lifting boats. The sling
with the winch to secure the boat should be covered with a protective
to the trailer. material to prevent damage to the
6) Pull the trailer up the ramp out of the hull gelcoat.
way of other boaters. Attach the bow l Use spreader bars to avoid side
and stern tie-downs. Reconnect the stress to the hull that may cause
trailer lights. cracks in the gelcoat and fiber-
7) Follow the Post-Operation Checks glass.
on page 3-25. l Attach guidelines to the bow eye
and stern tie-down cleats to control
movement of the boat during lifting.
l Remove all people and all cargo
from the boat. Drain any excess
water from the bilge using the bilge
pump.
l Be sure all people are standing
clear, then lift boat slowly and just
far enough to verify that the boat
is securely held and properly bal-
anced. If necessary, lower the boat
again and adjust the slings.
l When ready, lift the boat slowly and
carefully.

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MAINTENANCE AND CARE

STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Cooling System Flushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Tool Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Periodic Inspection Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Spark Plug Cleaning and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Grease Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Fuel System Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Steering Cable Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Controls (Throttle/Shift) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Reverse Gate Mechanism Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Sacrificial Anodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Fuse Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
SX230/AR230 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
SX230 HO / AR230 HO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
 MAINTENANCE & CARE 4
STORAGE Cooling System FlushinG
Storing your boat for prolonged peri-
1 2 3 4 5
ods of time, such as winter storage,
requires preventative maintenance to 1 2 3 4 5
11 12 13 14 15
ensure against deterioration. It is advis- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
able to have the boat serviced by an 11 12 13 14 15
21 22 23 24 25
authorized Yamaha Boat dealer before 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
storage. However, the following proce- 21 22 23 24 25
31 32 33 34 35
dures can be performed by the owner 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
31 32 33 34 35
with a minimum of tools. 41 42 43 44 45
➀ Flush Hose Connector
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39
41 42 43 44 45
Fuel system ➁ Garden Hose Adapter 51 52 53 54 55
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49
➂ Cap 51 52 53 54 55
Top off the fuel tank with fresh fuel,
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59
Cooling system flushing is essential to
adding one ounce of Yamaha Fuel
Conditioner and Stabilizer or an equiv- prevent the cooling system from clog-
alent to each gallon of fuel. A full fuel ging up with salt, sand, or dirt.
tank is less likely to allow condensa- 1) Open the cap for the engine you are
tion to collect in the tank, reducing the going to flush. Press the flush kit
chance of contaminated fuel. Running garden hose adapter into the flush
the engines with treated fuel during hose connector and turn until they
cooling system flushing will also help are securely connected.
protect the fuel system.
2) Start the engine, then immediately
NOTE: Use of Yamaha Fuel Conditioner turn on the water supply fully.
and Stabilizer eliminates the need to
drain the fuel system. Consult your
Yamaha dealer or other qualified CAUTION:
mechanic if the fuel system is to be
l Never turn on the water before
drained instead.
starting the engine. The water
could flow back through the muf-
fler into the crankcase causing
severe engine damage.
l Be sure to turn on the water imme-
diately after starting the engine to
prevent engine overheating.

3) Run the engine at a fast idle for 10

to 15 minutes.

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4) Turn off the water supply, then drain
residual water from the exhaust
system by alternately pushing the
throttle lever up to half throttle and
back for 10 to 15 seconds. Shut off
engine.

CAUTION:
Never have the water on when the
engine is not running. The water 1) Open the hood (see page 2-17).
could flow back through the muffler 2) Remove the air filter case cover
into the crankcase causing severe screws 1, slide the locks 2 to
engine damage. Do not run the engine open, and then remove the case
for more than 15 seconds after the cover.
water supply has been turned off to
avoid engine overheating. 3) Remove the air filter element.

5) After stopping the engine, remove

the garden hose adapter.
6) Replace the cap securely.
7) Repeat the flushing procedure for
the other engine.

LubricatioN

WARNING 4) Spray a rust inhibitor such as

Do not spray flammable rust inhibi- Yamaha Store-Rite Fogging Oil into
tor on engine surfaces while the each intake opening 3 for 3 sec-
engines are hot. The sprayed sub- onds.
stance or propellants could catch 5) Install the air filter element and air
fire. filter case cover.
6) Start the engine in a well-ventilated
area and let it run at idle for 15 sec-
onds.

CAUTION:
Do not run the engine for more than
15 seconds. The engine could over-
heat.

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7) Grease the areas of the boat 2) If the battery will be stored for a
specified in “Grease Points” in the longer period, check the specific
Adjustment and Maintenance sec- gravity of the fluid at least once a
tion. month and recharge the battery if it
gets too low.
BATTERY Specific gravity: 1.28 at 20°C (68°F)

1) When the boat is not to be used

for a month or more, remove the
battery and store it in a cool, dark
place. Clean the battery’s casing
and terminals using a mixture of
baking soda and water (one tbsp.
of baking soda to one cup of water).
apply dielectric grease or petroleum
jelly to the battery terminals and to
all exposed connectors.

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CLEANING 3) Rinse the engine and bilge areas
with fresh water. Drain off all water
and wipe up remaining moisture
with clean, dry rags. Reinstall the
drain plugs.
1
4) Spray the exterior of the engines
with Yamaha Silicone Protectant
and Lubricant or an equivalent.
5) Wax the hull with a non-abrasive
3 wax such as Yamaha Ultra Gloss
Cleaner Wax or other wax designed
for marine gelcoat.
WARNING
WARNING Slippery surfaces can cause falls
and injury. Be careful not to apply
too much wax on deck and gunnel
stepping surfaces. This will make
them slippery.
6) Wipe all vinyl and rubber compo-
nents, such as the seats and engine
2 compartment seals, with a vinyl pro-
tectant such as Yamaha Protectant.
1) Remove the fuel tank compartment
drain 1 and allow any water to 7) Vacuum and or hose-off the carpet-
drain into the engine compartment. ing (if equipped) as necessary. If
Re­install the drain plug. needed, use a quality brand-name
carpet cleaner product to clean
WARNING soiled areas. Roll up the carpet face
out for storage.
Gasoline and its vapors are highly
flammable and explosive. If fuel or CAUTION:
a fuel/water mix drains from the fuel
Always dry the carpet face up. Never
tank compartment drain, wipe it up
roll up the carpet while wet. Never
immediately with dry rags. Do not
fold the carpet.
operate the boat until the source of
the fuel leak is found and corrected. 8) Wash the fabric of the Bimini top
(if equipped) with a mild natural
2) Remove the drain plugs in the stern
soap in lukewarm water, then rinse.
2 and engine compartment 3.
Do not use detergents. Allow to air
Wash down the hull, boat interior,
dry thoroughly before storage. See
and drive units with fresh water, mild
the label on the Bimini top and the
natural soap, then rinse.
manufacturer’s care instructions for
more detailed information.
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 MAINTENANCE & CARE 4
ADJUSTMENT AND TOOL KIT
MAINTENANCE It is advisable always to carry the
Periodic inspection, adjustment, and Owner's Manual and tool kit with you
lubrication will keep your boat in the whenever you use the boat.
safest and most efficient condition pos- NOTE: To protect these materials from
sible. Safety is an obligation of the boat water damage, it would be a good idea
owner. The most important points of to put them in a waterproof bag. If your
boat inspection, adjustment, and lubri- Owner’s Manual is damaged, order a
cation are explained on the following replacement from a Yamaha Dealer.
pages.
The service information included in this
WARNING manual is intended to provide you, the
owner, with the necessary information
l Be sure to turn off the engines for completing your own preventive
when you perform maintenance maintenance and minor repairs. The
unless otherwise specified. tools provided in the owner's tool kit are
Otherwise, accident or injury sufficient for this purpose, except that
could result from unexpected a torque wrench is also necessary for
operation, moving parts, or elec- tightening nuts and bolts properly.
tric shock.
l If the owner is not familiar with
machine servicing, this work
should be done by a Yamaha
dealer or other qualified mechan-
ic. Improperly serviced compo-
nents could fail or stop operating
correctly, which could result in an
accident.
NOTE: A Service Manual is available
through your Yamaha Dealer for own- WARNING
er’s who have the mechanical skills,
Do not attempt to modify this boat!
tools, and other equipment necessary
Modifications to your boat may
to perform maintenance not covered by
reduce safety and reliability, and
this Owner’s Manual.
may make the boat illegal for use.

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PERIODIC INSPECTION CHART
Frequency of maintenance operations may be adjusted according to the operating conditions, but the
following table gives general guidelines.
● Indicates the checkups which you may do yourself.
■ Indicates work to be done by your Yamaha dealer.

Maintenance interval Initial Thereafter Page

Every
10 50 100 100 200
hours hours hours hours hours
6 12 12 24
months months months months
Spark plug Inspection/Cleaning/
● ● ● ● 4-7
Adjustment
Grease points Greasing ● ● 4-8
Bearing housing Greasing ■ *1 ● *2 ● *2 4-9
Fuel system Inspection ■ ■ 4-10
Fuel filter Checking/Replacement ■ ■
Fuel pump screen Cleaning ■ ■
Engine oil Replace ■ ■ ■
Engine oil filter Replace ■
Trolling speed (idle) Adjustment ● ●
Throttle shaft Inspection ■ ■
● (after
Cooling-water passages Cleaning/Flushing every 4-1
use)
Bilge strainer Cleaning ● ● ●
Impeller Inspection ■ ■ ■
Steering cable Inspection ● 4-13
Throttle cable and choke cable Inspection/Adjustment ● ● 4-14
Reverse gate mechanism Inspection ● ● 4-14
Sacrificial anode Checking/ ● (after 4-15
Replace as needed every
use)
Drain plugs Inspection/Replacement ●
●
(inspect
Battery Inspection fluid level 4-16
before every
launch)
Rubber coupling Inspection ■
Bolts and nuts Retightening ■ ■ ■

*1 Grease capacity: 33.0 ~ 35.0 cc (1.11 ~ 1.18 oz.)

*2 Grease capacity: 6.0 ~ 8.0 cc (0.20 ~ 0.27 oz.)

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 MAINTENANCE & CARE 4
SPARK PLUG CLEANING AND When fitting the plug, always clean the
ADJUSTMENT gasket surface and use a new gasket.
Wipe off any dirt from the threads and
The spark plug is an important engine screw in the spark plug to the correct
component and is easy to inspect. The torque.
condition of the spark plug can indicate
something about the condition of the Spark plug torque:
engine. For example, if the center elec- 13 Nm (1.3 m-kg, 9.4 ft-lb)
trode porcelain is very white, this could
indicate an intake air leak or carbure- NOTE: Before installing the spark plug
tion problem in that cylinder. cap, be sure to wipe off any water on
Do not attempt to diagnose any prob- the spark plug or inside the cap. Push
lems yourself. Instead, take the boat the spark plug cap down until it clicks.
to a Yamaha Boat dealer. You should
periodically remove and inspect the
spark plug because heat and depos- NOTE: If a torque-wrench is not avail-
its will cause the spark plug to slowly able when you are fitting a spark plug,
break down and erode. If electrode a good estimate of the correct torque
erosion becomes excessive, or if car- (with a new gasket) is 1/4 to 1/2 turn
bon and other deposits are excessive, past finger-tight. Have the spark plug
you should replace the spark plug with adjusted to the correct torque as soon
another of the correct type. as possible with a torque wrench.

Standard spark plug: WARNING

CR9EB
When removing or installing a spark
Before installing the spark plug, mea- plug, be careful not to damage the
sure the electrode gap with a wire insulator. A damaged insulator could
thickness gauge; adjust the gap to allow external sparks, which could
specification if necessary. lead to explosion or fire.

Spark plug gap: 0.7~0.8mm

(0.028~0.031 in)

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GREASE POINTS
To keep moving parts sliding or rotating
smoothly, coat them with water resis-
tant grease such as Yamaha Marine
Grease, Yamaha Grease A, or an equiv-
alent.

Throttle Cable
Grease the throttle-cable inner wires at
the carburetors.

Steering Cable Ball Joints and Inner

Wire
Grease the steering cable and shift
cables ball joints at the steering noz-
zles. Extend the steering cable and
shift cable inner wires and apply a thin
coat of grease to them.

Pivot Points
Grease all pivot points of the steering
and shift mechanism at the pump end.

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 MAINTENANCE & CARE 4
Bearing Housing
➀ Bearing housing grease nipple
Grease the bearing housing through
the grease nipple.

Recommended water-resistant
grease:
Yamaha Marine Grease, or
Yamaha Grease A

The first service should be done after

10 hours or 1 month by your Yamaha
dealer.
Fill the bearing housing with water-
resistant grease through the grease
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
nipple.
Grease capacity:
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 33.0~35.0 cc
(1.11~1.18 oz)
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

After first service: Every 100 hours or 6

31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
months (you may do this yourself).
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
Grease capacity: 6.0~8.0 cc
(0.20~0.27 oz)
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60

CAUTION:
Fill the grease slowly and carefully,
because it can damage the hose and
the joints.

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FUEL SYSTEM INSPECTION The United States Coast Guard
re­quires that all inboard boats like your
WARNING boat have visual access to fuel filler
clamps and hoses. The boat has two
Gasoline is highly flammable and
access points for this purpose.
explosive. Failure to check for and
repair any fuel leakage could result
in fire or explosion. A fire or explo-
sion can cause severe injury or
death.
When inspecting the fuel system, 1
shut off the engine, do not smoke,
and avoid spilling gasoline.
Fuel in hose is pressurized. Fuel can 2
spray out and cause injury or a fire
hazard if fuel line is disconnected.
Do not attempt to run engine with
One access point is the hatch 1 in the
fuel line disconnected.
floor directly in front of the rear seats.
Check the fuel system for leaks, cracks, Lift the latch to open the hatch. The
or malfunctions. If any problem is found, other access point is inside 2 the port-
consult a Yamaha dealer. side storage compartment. Remove
the seat cushion then look up inside
Checking points:
the compartment to see the fuel filler
1. Fuel tank leakage
hose and clamp.
2. Fuel hose joint leakage
3. Fuel hose cracks or other damage
4. Fuel filler clamps and hoses
5. Fuel tank cap (seal) for damage

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FUEL TANK It is recommended to have a Yamaha
If the fuel tank needs to be cleaned dealer change the engine oil. However,
or when any water is found in the fuel if you choose to change the oil on your
system, take the boat to your Yamaha own and you have the special equip-
dealer for service. ment necessary to do so, refer to the
service manual for this boat.
NOTE: Dispose of used oil according to
ENGINE OIL local regulations.

WARNING CAUTION:

Engine oil is extremely hot after the If oil is leaking or the oil-pressure
engine is turned off. Coming into warning indicator comes on when the
contact with or getting any engine engine is running, immediately turn
oil on your clothes could result in the engine off and have a Yamaha
burns. dealer check the boat. Continuing
to operate under such conditions
CAUTION: could cause severe engine damage.

• Be sure the engine has enough

oil but do not overfill. If there is
too little oil, the engine can be
damaged. If there is too much oil,
the air filter can become saturat-
ed with oil, permanently damag-
ing the filter and reducing engine
performance.
• Be sure to change the engine oil
after the first 10 hours of opera-
tion, and every 100 hours thereaf-
ter or at the start of a new season,
otherwise the engine will wear
quickly.
• The oil filter should be replaced
every two years or every 200
hours of operation. Have a Yamaha
dealer replace the oil filter when
necessary.

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AIR FILTER
The air filter element should be checked
every 12 months or every 100 hours of
operation.
To check the air filter:
1) Open the hood (see page 2-17).
2) Remove the air filter case cover
screws 1, slide the locks 2 to
open, and then remove the case
cover.
3) Remove the air filter element. Check
it for dirt and oil. Replace the air
filter every 2 years or every 200
hours of operation, or if it becomes
contaminated with dirt or oil.

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STEERING CABLE INSPECTION
Be sure to check:
1) Check for smooth operation of the
wheel and steering nozzles.
2) Check for proper steering adjust-
ment. The nozzles should both point
straight back when the steering
wheel is centered.
If steering is stiff or misadjusted, ask
your Yamaha dealer to service it.

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CONTROLS (THROTTLE/SHIFT) Otherwise, there could be loss of
control and an accident.
Check the control levers for smooth
operation and proper shifting.
1) Remove the engine stop switch cord REVERSE GATE MECHANISM
(lanyard) and ignition keys. INSPECTION
2) Push and pull the control levers 1) Remove the engine stop switch lan-
through their full range, from Neutral yard and ignition keys.
to wide-open throttle Forward and 2) Put the throttle levers in the idle
from Neutral to Reverse. Operation position (otherwise the shift lever
should be smooth. will not move).
3) While a second person watches from 3) Push the shift lever to Forward from
the stern, move the control levers to the Neutral position while a second
the Forward position. Check that person observes shift gate move-
the shift gates lift completely to the ment from outside the boat. Both
stops. shift gates should lift completely to
4) While the second person watches, the stops.
move the levers back to the Reverse
position. Check that the shift gates
drop down over the nozzles to the
stops.
If the controls do not operate smooth-
ly or correctly, ask your authorized
Yamaha Boat dealer for service.

G
NIN
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4) Pull the shift lever back from Forward

through Neutral to Reverse. The
observer should check for proper
movement of the shift gates. Both
gates should drop down over the
nozzles to the stops.
If reverse gates do not operate smooth-
WARNING
ly or correctly, ask your authorized
Before starting the engine, check the Yamaha Boat dealer for service.
operation of each engine’s throttle/
shift lever. It should move smoothly
through the full range of operation.

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SACRIFICIAL ANODES Replacement Procedure
An aluminum alloy anode is mounted When the anode has eroded to approx-
on each jet pump outlet on your boat. imately one-half its original size, it
Galvanic corrosion can damage metal should be replaced. Ask your dealer for
surfaces below the waterline on any this service or you can do it yourself if
boat, particularly in saltwater. These you have a torque wrench of the proper
“sacrificial” anodes are designed to type.
erode in these conditions first, before
1) Unscrew the two mounting bolts that
metal components of your jet pump
secure the anode to the jet pump
outlets are seriously damaged.
outlet.
2) Clean the mounting-bolts threads,
then coat them with Loctite® 242,
available from your Yamaha dealer.
3) Install the new anode. Tighten the
mounting bolts to specification.

1 Anode Bolt Torque:

50~80 kgf-cm (47~70 inch-pounds)

1 ANODE

Inspect the anodes each time the boat

is removed from the water. It is normal
for them to look corroded and rough.
Replace the anodes when they are
approximately one half of their original
size.

CAUTION:
• Failure to replace anodes when
necessary can result in perma-
nent damage to the jet pump out-
lets and other metal components
on the boat.
• Never paint the anodes. A coating
of any kind will prevent the anode
from functioning, exposing other
components to galvanic corro-
sion damage.

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FUSE REPLACEMENT WARNING

3 Do not use fuses of higher amper-

age that those recommended.
Substitution of a fuse of improper
4 rating can cause extensive electrical
system damage and possible fire.

The fuse is in the ignition coil holder. BATTERy

To replace the fuse, unscrew the cap NOTE: These general guidelines apply
and pull the two red leads out with the to many commonly used battery types
fuse holder. Open the fuse holder and (but not, for example, to maintenance-
replace the fuse. free batteries). Consult the battery
➀ Ignition coil holder ➂ Fuse (10A) manufacturer’s instructions before per-
➁ Cap 4 Fuse holder forming battery maintenance.

Accessory Fuse Check the level of the battery fluid and

see if the terminals are tight. Add dis-
tilled water if the fluid level is low.

CAUTION:
● Be careful not to place the battery
on its side.
1 ● Remove the battery from the boat
before adding distilled water or
recharging.

➀ Fuse (20A)
The fuse is on the red lead wire coming
from the battery switch. Open the fuse
box and replace the fuse.

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WARNING Recharging

Battery electrolyte is poisonous and WARNING

dangerous, causing severe burns, ● When charging the battery, keep
etc. It contains sulfuric acid. Avoid it well away from sparks and
contact with skin, eyes or clothing. open flames, as it gives off explo-
Antidote: sive gases.
EXTERNAL – Flush with water. ● When using a battery charger,
connect the battery to the char-
INTERNAL – Drink large quantities
ger before you turn on the char-
of water or milk. Follow with milk of
ger. This will prevent sparking
magnesia, beaten egg or vegetable
at the terminals that could ignite
oil. Call physician immediately.
battery gases.
EYES – Flush with water for 15
● If jump-starting the engine is
minutes and get prompt medical
necessary in an emergency, fol-
attention.
low the instructions on page 5-
A battery produces explosive gases. 4. Improper jump-starting could
Keep sparks, flame, cigarettes, etc., cause sparking and explosion.
away. Ventilate when charging or
using in enclosed space. Always
shield eyes when working near bat- 1) Remove the caps from the cells.
teries. Add distilled water if necessary to
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. top up the electrolyte to the proper
level.
2) Follow the battery manufacturer’s
Replenishing the Battery Fluid
instructions for charging.
A poorly maintained battery will dete-
riorate quickly. The battery fluid should
be checked before every outing. Connecting the Battery Terminals
Fill to the manufacturer’s recommend- Always make sure the connections are
ed level when necessary. Top up only correct when you install the battery in
with distilled water (or pure de-ionized the boat. Make sure that the breather
water) suitable to use in batteries. pipe is properly connected and that it
is not damaged or obstructed.
CAUTION:
Normal tap water contains miner-
als which are harmful to a battery;
therefore, refill only with distilled
water.

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➀ Positive (+) Battery cable (Red)

➁ Negative (­–) Battery cable (Black)
➂ Accessory (+) Lead (Red/Black)
4 Accessory (–) Lead (Black)
5 Battery Switch

CAUTION:
BATTERY REMOVAL: Disconnect
battery leads before removing the
battery. Disconnect the negative (–)
lead first.
BATTERY INSTALLATION: Connect
the red (+) lead and accessory red
(+) lead to the positive (+) terminal
of the battery. Connect the black
(–) lead and the black (–) accessory
lead to the negative (–) terminal of
the battery.

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SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM / MODEL UNIT SR230 HO: SXT1100-F / SX230 HO: SXT1100A-F/B-F
VEHICLE CAPACITY
Maximum people on board Number of people 10
Maximum load capacity lb. 1800
DIMENSIONS
Length feet / inches 23' / 276"
Beam feet / inches 8.5' /102"
Draft inches 18"
Dry weight lb. 3172
Height on trailer feet / inches 6.92' / 83"
PERFORMANCE
Maximum output HP (kW) / rpm 160 (117) @ 10,000 each engine
Maximum fuel consumption US gal/h (L / h) 11.9 gal (45) each engine
Cruising range (full throttle) hr. 2.2
ENGINE
Number of engines 2
Engine type 4-stroke
Number of cylinder 4 cylinders each engine
Displacement cc (cu. in) 1052 (64.2) each engine
Bore & stroke mm (in.) 76 x 58 (2.99 x 2.28)
Compression ratio 11.9:1
Lubrication system Dry sump
Cooling system Water-cooled
Starting system Electric starter
Ignition system TCI
Spark plug NGK CR9EB
Spark plug gap mm (in.) 0.7 ~0.8 mm (0.028"~0.031")
Recommended battery Qty: 1 Marine Grade Group 24 Dual Purpose
675 Marine Cranking Amp
Battery capacity Voltage - Amp Hours 12 -100
Charging system Flywheel magneto
DRIVE UNIT
Propulsion system Jet pump
Jet pump type Axial flow, single stage w/reverse
Impeller rotation Counter clockwise (rear view)
Impeller pitch Port 16.3° / Starboard 17.3°
Transmission Direct drive from engine
Steering (nozzle) angle 23° + 1°
FUEL AND OIL
Fuel Regular unleaded gasoline
Recommended engine oil API 4-stroke motor oil
SAE SE, SF, SG, SH, SJ, or SL
10W-30
Fuel tank capacity US gal (L) 50.0 gal (189 L)
Oil tank capacity US qt (L) 4.5 qt (4.3 L) Each engine

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SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM / MODEL UNIT AR230 HO: SXT1100C-F/D-F
VEHICLE CAPACITY
Maximum people on board Number of people 10
Maximum load capacity lb. 1800
DIMENSIONS
Length feet / inches 23' / 276"
Beam feet / inches 8.5' /102"
Draft inches 18"
Dry weight lb. 3272
Height on trailer feet AR: 10.3'
PERFORMANCE
Maximum output HP (kW) / rpm 160 (117) @ 10,000 each engine
Maximum fuel consumption US gal/h (L / h) 11.9 gal (45) each engine
Cruising range (full throttle) hr. 2.1
ENGINE
Number of engines 2
Engine type 4-stroke
Number of cylinder 4 cylinders each engine
Displacement cc (cu. in) 1052 (64.2) each engine
Bore & stroke mm (in.) 76 x 58 (2.99 x 2.28)
Compression ratio 11.9:1
Lubrication system Dry sump
Cooling system Water-cooled
Starting system Electric starter
Ignition system TCI
Spark plug NGK CR9EB
Spark plug gap mm (in.) 0.7 ~0.8 mm (0.028"~0.031")
Recommended battery Qty: 1 Marine Grade Group 24 Dual Purpose
675 Marine Cranking Amp
Battery capacity Voltage - Amp 12 -100
Hours
Charging system Flywheel magneto
DRIVE UNIT
Propulsion system Jet pump
Jet pump type Axial flow, single stage w/reverse
Impeller rotation Counter clockwise (rear view)
Impeller pitch Port 18.1° / Starboard 15.1°
Transmission Direct drive from engine
Steering (nozzle) angle 23° + 1°
FUEL AND OIL
Fuel Regular unleaded gasoline
Recommended engine oil API 4-stroke motor oil
SAE SE, SF, SG, SH, SJ, or SL
10W-30
Fuel tank capacity US gal (L) 4.5 qt (4.3 L) Each engine
Oil tank capacity US qt (L) 4.5 qt (4.3 L) Each engine

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TROUBLESHOOTING &
SPECIAL PROCEDURES

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
SPECIAL PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Towing the Boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Running on One Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Jet Pump Clean-Out Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
 TROUBLESHOOTING & SPECIAL PROCEDURES 5
TROUBLESHOOTING
If any trouble happens on your boat, use this section to check for possible cause. If you can-
not find the cause or if the procedure for replacement or repair is not described in this owner’s
manual, ask your Yamaha Boat dealer or qualified mechanic for the proper service.
The Troubleshooting Chart contains: “TROUBLE,” “POSSIBLE CAUSE,” “REMEDY,” and “REFER
PAGE.”
Check the possible cause and remedy, and also the referred page for the maintenance steps
to solve the trouble.

troubleshooting chart
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Page
• Starter motor • Fuse Burned out • Replace the fuse and 4-16
does not turn check wiring

over
Run down • Recharge 4-17
• Battery Poor terminal
• Tighten as required 4-17
connections
Battery switch off • Turn on switch 4-18
• Jet pump Not latched • Latch securely 5-5
cleanout hatch
• Starter Faulty • Have serviced at
component Yamaha dealer
• Shift lever Not in Neutral • Shift to Neutral 2-7
• Starter motor • Engine shut-off Clip on cord is not • Install clip in engine 2-6
turns over/ switch in place shut-off switch
engine does Empty • Refill as soon as possible* 3-2
not start
• Fuel Stale or • Have serviced at
contaminated Yamaha dealer
Water or dust • Have service at
collected Yamaha dealer
• Fuel tank
Built-up pressure • Open the fuel tank filler 3-14
cap and release pressure
• Spark plug Fouled or defective • Clean or replace 4-7
• Spark plug cap Not fitted or loose • Fit properly 4-7
• Have serviced at
Filled with fuel
Yamaha Dealer
• Crankcase
Filled with water • Crank engine with
spark plug out until clean
• Fuel filter Clogged or water • Have serviced at
collected Yamaha Dealer

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TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Page

Engine runs Empty • Refill as soon as possible 3-2
irregularly or Stale or • Have serviced at
stalls • Fuel contaminated Yamaha dealer
• Fuel filter Water or dust • Have serviced at
collected Yamaha dealer
Fouled or defective • Replace 4-7
• Spark plug Incorrect heat range • Replace 4-7
Gap incorrect • Adjust 4-7
Loose • Fit properly 4-7
Loose electrical • Tighten or connect properly 4-7
• Spark plug cap connections
Cracked, torn or • Replace
damaged

Engine won’t run Jet intake clogged • Clean 5-5

over 3,000 rpm • Engine
overheat** Cooling system • Clean 4-1
clogged

Boat speed • Cavitation Jet intake clogged • Clean 5-5

too slow or Jet intake clogged • Clean 5-5
loses power • Engine
overheat** Cooling system • Clean 4-1
clogged
• Fuel Filter Clogged • Have serviced at
Yamaha dealer
Fouled or defective • Replace 4-7
• Spark plug Incorrect heat range • Replace 4-7
Gap incorrect • Adjust 4-7
• Spark plug caps Loose • Fit properly 4-7
• Fuel Stale or • Have serviced at
contaminated Yamaha dealer

** Engine speed will be limited to 3,500 rpm by the overheat warning device.

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EMERGENCY WARNING
PROCEDURES The operator of the towing boat must
keep speed to a minimum and avoid
TOWING THE BOAT traffic or obstacles which could be a
hazard to the driver on the boat.

Running on One Engine

If one engine becomes inoperative, the
properly running engine can be used to
return to shore. Operate at a “no wake”
speed to prevent water from flooding
the non-operating engine through the
cooling water intake. The “No-Wake
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Mode” system can be used for this pur-
pose. (See page 2-15.)
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
➀ Bow eye
CAUTION:
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
The boat should be towed only if it
Do not operate the boat above a “no
becomes inoperative.
wake” speed with just one engine.
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
The towing rope should be long enough Severe engine damage could result
so that the boat will not collide with the because water can flood the non-
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
towing boat when slowing down. A operating engines through the cool-
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
good rule of thumb is a tow rope which ing water intake.
is three times the combined length of
the towing boat and the boat.
Tow the boat using the bow eye only.
Tow the boat at a “no wake” speed.

CAUTION:
Do not tow the boat at speed fast
enough to leave a wake. Severe
engine damage could result because
water can flood the non-operating
engines through the cooling water
intake.

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JUMP STARTING 2) Connect one end of the negative
(–) jumper cable to the negative (–)
terminal of the booster battery.
3) Connect the other end of the nega-
tive (–) cable to an engine hanger
on either side of the engine oil
tank.

ENGINE
HANGER
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
➀ Negative (–) jumper cable
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
➁ Positive (+) jumper cable
If the boat battery runs 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
down, the
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
engines can be started in an emergen-
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
cy using a 12-volt battery and jumper
cables. CAUTION:
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
Be sure all connections are secure
WARNING
and correct before attempting to start
Severe injury or death may the engine. Any wrong connection
result if you ignore any of may damage the electrical system.
the following:
● If blower will not operate, ventilate
engine compartment by opening 4) Start the engine, then disconnect
engine compartment hatch for the cables by reversing the above
several minutes before attempt- steps.
ing a jump start.
● Do not connect the negative (– CAUTION:
) jumper cable to the negative
(–) terminal of the dead battery. Do not turn the starter motor for
Sparks could ignite battery or more than 5 seconds. If the engine
fuel vapors, which could cause does not start in 5 seconds, release
an explosion. the starter switch and try again after
15 seconds. Continuous cranking for
To connect the jumper cables: more than 5 seconds will discharge
1) Connect the positive (+) terminal of the battery and the engine will not
the dead battery to the positive ter- start. The starter motor may also be
minal (+)of the booster battery with damaged if it is engaged continu-
the positive jumper cable. ously for more than five seconds.
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JET PUMP CLEAN-OUT
PROCEDURE

WARNING
Severe injury or death may
result if you ignore any of
the following:
● Turn off and remove both ignition
keys, remove lanyard, and wait
for all movement to stop before
removing access port caps. 3) Check that the retaining cord is
● Never override interlocks to run securely attached to the cap and
engine with hatch open. retaining strap. Press the release
● The impeller has sharp edges. button and lift the cap up out of the
Be careful when reaching into jet port. Set the cap where it cannot be
pump area. accidentally knocked overboard.

If weeds or debris get caught in the

intake or impeller, cavitation can occur,
and though the engine speed rises,
forward thrust will decrease. If this
condition is allowed to continue, pump
damage can occur and the engines
may overheat and seize. If there is any
sign that the jet intake or impeller is
clogged with weeds or debris, follow
this cleanout procedure. 4) Remove any weeds or debris from
1) Turn off and remove ignition keys, the drive shaft, impeller, pump hous-
remove lanyard, and wait for all ing, and steering nozzle. If you can-
movement to stop. not remove the debris, consult your
Yamaha Boat Dealer.
2) Lift the hatch on the rear platform.
5) To reinstall the access port cap, first
clean off any sand or other foreign
matter from the cap or port surfaces.
Insert the cap so that its slot faces
the bow and lines up with the projec-
tion in the access port wall.

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CAUTION:
6) Press the T-handle down firmly to
lock the cap in place. Pull up force- ● Be sure the caps are locked
fully on the handle to be sure it is securely in place. Otherwise the
locked. If a strong pull will move cap could be forced out of the
the handle, it is not locked securely access ports by water pressure,
– the cap could be forced out by causing loss of performance and
water pressure during operation. possible damage.
● The hatch cover has interlocks
to shut off the engines should
the hatch be accidentally opened
during operation. The engines
will not restart unless the hatch
is closed and latched.

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CONSUMER INFORMATION & INDEX

LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
BOATING TERMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
SAMPLE FLOAT PLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
 CONSUMER INFORMATION & INDEX 6
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A.
YAMAHA BOAT LIMITED WARRANTY
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. hereby warrants that new Yamaha Boats will be free from
defects in materials or workmanship for the period of time stated herein, subject to certain stated
limitations.

PERIOD OF WARRANTY: The hull and deck on any new Yamaha Boat purchased for pleasure
use from an authorized Yamaha Boat dealer in the United States will be warranted against major
structural defects for a period of five (5) years in pleasure use, or for one (1) year in commercial
applications. All other Yamaha Boat components will be warranted against defects in material or
workmanship, subject to exclusions noted herein, for a period of one (1) year from date of pur-
chase in pleasure use, or ninety (90) days from the date of purchase in commercial applications.

Replacement parts used in warranty repairs will be warranted for the balance of the applicable
warranty period.

The warranty described here applies to boats purchased and registered for use in the United
States only. For warranty provisions outside the United States, contact that particular country’s
local Yamaha distributor.

OBTAINING REPAIRS UNDER WARRANTY: During the period of warranty, any authorized
Yamaha Boat dealer will, free of charge, repair or replace, at Yamaha’s option, any parts adjudged
defective by Yamaha due to faulty workmanship or material from the factory. All parts replaced
under warranty will become the property of Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.

CUSTOMER’S RESPONSIBILITY: Under the terms of this warranty, the customer will be respon-
sible for ensuring that the boat is properly operated, maintained, and stored as specified in the
applicable Owner’s Manual.

The owner of the boat shall give notice to an authorized Yamaha Boat dealer of any and all appar-
ent defects within ten (10) days of discovery and make the boat available at that time for inspection
and repairs at the dealer’s place of business.

GENERAL EXCLUSIONS FROM WARRANTY: This warranty will not cover the repair of dam-
age if the damage is a result of abuse or neglect of the product. Examples of abuse and neglect
include, but are not limited to:

1. Racing or competition use, modification of original parts, abnormal strain.

2. Lack of proper maintenance and off season storage as described in the Owner’s Manual,
installation of parts or accessories that are not equivalent in design and quality to genuine
Yamaha parts.
3. Use of lubricants, oils, and fuel/oil mixtures that are not suitable for boat motor use.
4. Damage as a result of accidents, collisions, contact with foreign materials, or submersion.
5. Growth of marine organisms on motor or hull surfaces.
6. Normal deterioration.
7. Gel coat stress cracks.

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SPECIFIC PARTS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY; Parts replaced due to normal wear or routine
maintenance such as oil, spark plugs, fuel filters, impeller and liner, and anodes are not covered
by warranty. Charges for transporting the boat to and from an authorized Yamaha Boat dealer are
excluded from warranty coverage.

TRANSFER OF WARRANTY: Transfer of the warranty from the original purchaser to any subse-
quent purchaser is possible by having the boat inspected by an authorized Yamaha Boat dealer
and requesting the dealer to submit a change of registration to Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
within ten (10) days of the transfer.

YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,

EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHICH EXCEED THE OBLIGATIONS AND TIME
LIMITS STATED IN THIS WARRANTY ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED BY YAMAHA MOTOR
CORPORATION, USA AND EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY.

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY

LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. ALSO EXCLUDED FROM THIS
WARRANTY ARE ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING LOSS OF
USE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A.

Post Office Box 6555
Cypress, California 90630
WARRANTY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q. What costs are my responsibility during the warranty period?
A. The customer’s responsibility includes all costs of normal maintenance services, non-warranty
repairs, accident, and collision damages.
Q. What are some examples of “abnormal” strain, neglect, or abuse?
A. These terms are general and overlap each other in areas. Specific examples include:
Running the boat out of oil, operating the boat with a broken or damaged part which causes
another part to fail, and so on. If you have any specific questions on operation or maintenance,
please contact your Yamaha Boat dealer for advice.
Q. Does the warranty cover incidental costs such as transportation due to a failure?
A. No. The warranty is limited to repair of the boat itself.
Q. May I perform any or all of the recommended maintenance shown in the Owner’s Manual
instead of having the dealer do them?
A. Yes, if you are a qualified mechanic and follow the procedures specified in the Owner’s and
Service Manual. We do recommend, however, that items requiring special tools or equipment
be done by a Yamaha Boat dealer.

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Q. Will the warranty be void or cancelled if I do not operate or maintain my new boat exactly as
specified in the Owner’s Manual?
A. No. The warranty on a new boat cannot be “voided” or “cancelled.” However, if a particular
failure is caused by operation or maintenance other than as shown in the Owner’s Manual,
that failure may not be covered under warranty.
Q. What responsibility does my dealer have under this warranty?
A. Each Yamaha Boat dealer is expected to:
1. Completely set up each new boat before sale.
2. Explain the operation, maintenance, and warranty requirements to your satisfaction at the
time of sale, and upon your request at any later date. In addition, each Yamaha Boat dealer
is held responsible for his setup, service and warranty repair work.
Q. Is the warranty transferable to second owners?
A. Yes. The remainder of the existing warranty can be transferred upon request. The unit has
to be inspected and re-registered by an authorized Yamaha Boat dealer for the policy to
remain effective.
CUSTOMER SERVICE

If your boat requires warranty service, you must take it to any authorized Yamaha Boat dealer
within the United States. Be sure to bring your warranty registration card or other valid proof of
the original date of purchase. If a question or problem arises regarding warranty, first contact the
owner of the dealership. Since all warranty matters are handled at the dealer level, this person
is in the best position to help you. If you are still not satisfied and require additional assistance,
please write:
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A.
CUSTOMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT
P.O. Box 6555
Cypress, California 90630
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
The federal government requires each manufacturer to maintain a complete, up-to-date list of all
first purchasers against the possibility of a safety-related defect and recall. This list is compiled
from the purchase registrations sent to Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. by the selling dealer at
the time of your purchase.
If you should move after you have purchased your new boat, please advise us of your new address
by sending a postcard listing your Yamaha model name, engine number, dealer number [or deal-
er’s name] as it is shown on your warranty card, your name and new mailing address.
Mail to:

YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A.

WARRANTY DEPARTMENT
P.O. Box 6555
Cypress, California 90630

This will ensure that Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. has an up-to-date registration record in
accordance with federal law.

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Keep your Yamaha Boat protected even after needs covered service: replacement vehicle
the 1-year warranty coverage provisions rental, emergency towing, phone calls, even
expire with genuine Yamaha Extended Service food and lodging when you are away from
(Y.E.S.). home. This superb coverage goes into effect
when you purchase Y.E.S., so it applies to
Y.E.S. is designed and administered by Yamaha any warranty repairs as well as covered
Motor Corporation to provide maximum owner repairs during your entire Y.E.S. plan peri-
satisfaction. You get uninterrupted factory- od.
backed coverage for extra peace of mind.
• Y.E.S. coverage is honored at any autho-
• Y.E.S. is flexible. You choose the plan that’s rized Yamaha dealer nationwide.
right for you: 12 months, 24 months, or 36
months beyond the 1-year warranty cover- • Y.E.S. coverage is transferrable to a new
age period. That means you can get up owner if you sell or trade-in. That can make
to 5 years of coverage on the power train, your Yamaha Boat much more valuable!
controls, and other components to match
the comforting 5-year standard protection This excellent Y.E.S. plan coverage is only
on the hull. available to Yamaha owners like you, and only
while your Yamaha is still within the first year of
• Y.E.S. is designed and administered by the the Yamaha Limited Warranty period. So visit
same Yamaha people who handle your war- your authorized Yamaha dealer to get all the
ranty–and it shows in the comprehensive facts. He can show you how easy it is to pro-
coverage benefits. There are no limitations tect your investment with Yamaha Extended
on hours of use. Coverage isn’t limited to Service. We urge you to act now. You’ll get
“moving parts” or the “drive train” like many the excellent benefits of TRIP coverage right
other plans. And Y.E.S. covers manufactur- away, and you’ll rest easy knowing you’ll have
ing defects just like the warranty. See the strong factory-backed protection even after
sample contract at your Yamaha dealer to your Yamaha Limited Warranty expires. See
see how comforting uninterrupted factory- your dealer today!
backed protection can be.
A special note:
• You don’t have to pay anything for covered
repairs. There’s no deductible to pay, and If visiting your dealer isn’t convenient, contact
repairs aren’t “prorated.” You don’t have Yamaha with your Primary ID number or Hull
any “out-of-pocket” expenses for covered Identification Number. We’ll be happy to help
repairs. you get the Y.E.S. coverage you need.
• In addition, Travel and Recreation Interruption Yamaha Service Marketing
Protection (TRIP) is included at no extra P.O. Box 6555
cost. TRIP gives you up to $150 reimburse- Cypress, CA 90630
ment per occurrence for any reasonable 1-(866)-YES-EXTD
expenses you incur because your Yamaha (1-866-937-3983)

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BOATING TERMS

TERM DEFINITION

Bow The front part of the boat.

Deck The “floor” or upper structure which covers the hull.

Give-Way The vessel which must yield the right-of-way when two boats meet.

Gunwale The meeting junction of the deck and hull; the upper edge around
the boat. Pronounced “gun’l.”

Hatch An opening in the deck which provides access below.

Helm The steering console.

Hull The basic part of the boat; the under side.

Lanyard The cord or tether that connects the operator to the engine stop
switch so the engines will stop if the operator accidentally leaves the
helm.

PFD A Personal Flotation Device, also known as “life jacket.”

Planing Traveling at a speed fast enough so the boat has leveled out and is
skimming on top of the water. There is a wake.

Port The left side of the boat.

Stand-On The vessel with the right-of-way when two boats meet.

Starboard The right side of the boat.

Stern The back part of the boat.

Sub-Planing Traveling at a medium speed. The bow of the boat is out of the water,
but you are still traveling through the water. There is a wake.

Transom The vertical part of the stern.

Trolling Traveling at idle speed, using little or no throttle. The boat is down in
the water and it is not leaving a wake.

Wake The visible track of disturbed water that the boat leaves behind as it
moves in the water.

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SAMPLE FLOAT PLAN
Leave a float plan with a responsible person on shore before boating. The example below can be
copied and used.

FLOAT PLAN
VESSEL INFORMATION
BOAT MAKE: Yamaha MOTOR TYPE: Jet
MODEL:
LENGTH: REGISTRATION NO:
DECK COLOR: HULL COLOR:
PASSENGER
OPERATOR EMERGENCY PHONE:
ADDRESS:
PASSENGER #1: EMERGENCY PHONE:
ADDRESS:
PASSENGER #2: EMERGENCY PHONE:
ADDRESS:
PASSENGER #3: EMERGENCY PHONE:
ADDRESS:
PASSENGER #4: EMERGENCY PHONE:
ADDRESS:
DEPARTURE INFORMATION
POINT OF DEPARTURE: DATE/TIME:
TOW VEHICLE LICENSE: TRAILER LICENSE:
MAKE / MODEL
DESTINATION INFORMATION

DESTINATION: LORAN OR GPS COORDINATES: INTENDED ACTIVITY:

EXPECTED RETURN DATE: TIME:

LOCAL U.S. COAST GUARD PHONE #:
NOTES: HULL ÇOLOR:

OPERATOR EMERGENCY PHONE:
ADDRESS:
PASSENGER #1: EMERGENCY PHONE:
ADDRESS:

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A Jet intake . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7, 5-5
Access Port Caps . . . . . . . . 3-6, 5-5 Pre-operation checks . . . . . . . 3-4
Adjustment and Maintenance . . . . . 4-5 Post-operation checks . . . . . . 3-25
Age Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Steering . . . . . . . . . 2-5, 3-5, 4-13
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 Throttle . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5, 4-14
Anchor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Checklists . . . . . . . 1-9, 3-4, 4-6, 5-1
Anchoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23 Circuit breakers and fuses . . . 2-15, 4-15
Anodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Apparel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Cleaning jet pump, intake,
and impeller . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
B Cleats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Bad weather operation . . . . . . . 1-10 Connecting battery terminals . . . . 4-16
Basic skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Connecting jumper cables . . . . . . . 5-4
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7, 4-3, 4-16 Control levers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Beaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22 Cooling system flushing . . . . . . . . 4-1
Bearing housing . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Cooling water pilot outlets . . . 2-13, 3-10
Bilge pump . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14, 3-8 Cord, Engine Shut-off . . . . . . 1-12, 2-6,
Bimini top . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11, 4-4 3-10, 3-14, 5-1
Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14, 3-9 Crossing (Rules of the Road) . . . . 1-16
Boarding from a dock or Cruising limitations . . . . . . . . . 1-10
landing jetty . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20 Customer’s responsibility (warranty) . . 6-1
Boarding from the water . . . . . . . 3-19 Customer Service (warranty) . . . . . 6-3
Boat characteristics . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Boat education and training . . . . . 1-19 D
Boating safety information . . . . . . 1-19 Deck drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Boating terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Deep alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Bow eye . . . . . . . 2-2, 3-23, 3-28, 5-3 Depth sounder . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Brakes, not having . . . . . . . . . 3-21 Docking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Break-in procedure . . . . . . . . . 3-16 Drain plugs . . . . . . . . . 3-8, 3-26, 4-4
Buoys and other markers . . . . . . 1-18 Draining the bilge . . . . . 3-8, 3-26, 4-4

C E
Capacity limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Electrical box . . . . . . . . . . 2-1, 4-16
Carbon monoxide . . . . . . . 1-12, 3-13 “Emergency” procedures . . . . . . . 5-3
Caution labels . . . . . 1-4, 1-5, 1-6, 1-7 Enclosed head compartment . . . . 2-19
Change of address (warranty) . . . . . 6-3 Engine compartment . . . . . . . 2-1, 3-9
Changing room . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 Engine hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Checks: Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . 3-2, 3-3, 4-11
Access port caps . . . . . . . 3-6, 5-5 Engine serial numbers . . . . . . . . 1-1
Battery condition . . . . 3-7, 4-3, 4-16 Engine shut-off
Bilge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 cord . . . . 1-12, 2-6, 3-10, 3-14, 5-1
Cooling water pilot outlets . . . . 3-10 Enjoy your boat responsibly . . . . . 1-20
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . 3-9 Exclusions from warranty . . . . . . . 6-1
Fire extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Fuel leak . . . . . . 3-8, 3-9, 4-4, 4-10 F
Fuel/oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Filling the gasoline tank . . . . . . . . 3-2

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Filter, air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 Jet pump cover . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Fire extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Jumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Float plan . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10, 6-6 L
Flush hose connector . . . . . . 2-1, 4-1 Ladder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4, 3-20
Flushing the engine . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Lanyard (engine shut-off
Flushing the hull . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 cord) . . . . 1-12, 2-6, 3-10, 3-14, 5-1
Fogging engine with oil . . . . . . . . 4-2 Launching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Folding seat, passenger . . . . . . . 2-17 Lights . . . . . . 1-9, 1-13, 2-2, 2-14, 3-9
Free accelerator . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Limit on running engine out of water . . 4-2
Fuel and engine oil . . . . . . . . 3-1, 3-2 Limit on starter motor
Fuel conditioner and stabilizer . . . . 4-1 running period . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Fuel level gauge . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Limitations on who may
Fuel requirements . . . . . . . . 3-1, 4-18 operate boat . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Fuel system inspection . . . . . . . 4-10 Load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 Location of labels . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . 3-2, 4-18 Location of main components . . . . . 2-1
Fuel tank filler cap . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Lubrication . . . . . . . 3-2, 3-3, 4-2, 4-8
Fuse replacement . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Fuses and circuit breakers . . 2-15, 4-16
M, N
Main switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
G Meeting other vessels
Garden hose adapter . . . . . . . . . 4-1 (Rules of the Road) . . . . . . . 1-15
Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Modifications . . . . . . . . 1-11, 4-5, 6-1
Gasoline and engine Night operation . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
oil filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 No-wake mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Getting to know your boat . . . . . . 3-17
O
Obtaining repairs under warranty . . . 6-1
Grease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6, 4-11
Grease nipples . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Oil filter replacement . . . . . . . . 4-11
Grease points . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Oil tank . . . . . . . . 2-1, 3-2, 3-3, 4-11
H Oil filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2, 4-11
Head compartment . . . . . . . . . 2-19 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Hood latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Operation of controls and
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9, 1-17, 3-10 other functions . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Hull Identification Number . . . . . . . 1-1 Operational requirements . . . . . . 1-11
Overheat warning system . . . . . . 2-13
I Overtaking another vessel
Identification number records . . . . . 1-1
(Rules of the Road) . . . . . . . 1-17
Ignition switches . . . . . . . . . 2-6, 3-14
Important labels . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 P, Q
Intake grates . . . . . . . . 1-13, 3-7, 5-5 Passenger seat, folding . . . . . . . 2-17
Passengers . . . . . . . . . . 1-11, 3-19
J Period of warranty . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Jet intakes . . . . . . . . . 1-13, 3-7, 5-5
Periodic inspection chart . . . . . . . 4-6
Jet nozzles . . 1-12, 1-13, 3-5, 3-18, 4-14
Personal Flotation
Jet propulsion . . . . . . . . . 1-12, 3-18
Devices . . . . . 1-9, 1-11, 1-14, 3-17
Jet pump clean-out procedures . . . . 5-5
Post-operation checks . . . . . . . . 3-25
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Pre-operation checklist . . . . . . . . 3-4 Swimmers and traffic . . 1-10, 1-12, 3-17
Pre-operation checks . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Switches . . . . . . . . . . 2-4, 2-6, 2-14
Primary Identification number . . . . . 1-1
Protective apparel . . . . . . . 1-11, 1-14 T
Tachometers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
R Throttle/shift . . . . . 1-12, 2-7, 3-5, 3-18
Reading owner’s manual . . . . . . . 1-8
Throttle cable inspection . . . . . . 4-14
Recharging battery . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Throttle levers . . . . . . . . . . 2-7, 3-5
Replenishing the battery fluid . . . . 4-17
Thrust used for turning . . . . 1-12, 3-18
Reverse gate . . . . . . . . 2-9, 3-5, 4-14
Tilt adjustment, steering . . . . . . . . 2-5
Reverse operation . . . . . . . . 1-13, 2-9
Tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9, 4-5
Rough water operation . . . . . . . 1-10
Tow rope length . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Rules of the Road . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Towing the boat . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Rules when encountering
Trailering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
other vessels . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Trolling speed . . . . . . . . . . 3-18, 6-5
S Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Sacrificial anodes . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 Turning . . . . . . . . 1-12, 2-5, 3-5, 3-18
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
U, V
Seat grips . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11, 2-2
United States Coast Guard . . . . . 1-19
Seating positions . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Ventilating engine
Self-bailing deck . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
compartment . . . . . . 2-14, 3-9, 5-4
Shallow alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Shallow water W, X
operation . . . . 1-10, 2-11, 3-13, 3-22 Wakeboarding . . . . . . 1-14, 2-21, 3-17
Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7, 3-5 Warning labels . . . . . 1-4, 1-5, 1-6, 1-7
Spark plug . . . . . . . . . 2-1, 4-7, 4-18 Warning light, low fuel . . . . . . . . 2-10
Specific parts excluded Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
from warranty . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Warranty period . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18 Warranty questions and answers . . . 6-3
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Water-skiing . . . . . . . . . . 1-14, 3-17
Starting the engines . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Wetsuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14, 3-17
Steering . . . . . . . . . . 2-5, 3-5, 3-18
Steering and sailing rules and
Y, Z
Yamaha Extended Service (Y.E.S.) . . 6-4
sound signals . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Steering cable ball joints and
inner wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Steering inspection . . . . . . . 3-5, 4-13
Steering pivot points, greasing . . . . 4-8
Steering wheel
tilt adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Stern light . . . . . . 1-13, 2-2, 2-14, 3-9
Stereo system . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Stopping the engines . . . . . . . . 3-15
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage compartments . . . . . . . 2-18
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