Sea Ray 2006 290 SELECT EXECUTIVE Supplement Owner's manual

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290 Select EX
Owner’s Manual Part Number: MRP 1803657
This owner’s manual is arranged into two parts. Following is a description of each.
General Information
This section contains general information you need to know to safely operate
and maintain your boat.
Specific Information
This section contains information that is specific to your boat such as dimensions, general
arrangement, specific safety information, special features and the electrical system.
If any of these sections are missing from this book contact your dealer.
Your dealer can find out when it will be available and order it for you.
Sea Ray
Owner’s
Manual
Sea Ray
®
• Owner’s Manual Supplement • 290 Select EX • MRP #1803657
Printed in the U.S.A. December 2000.
Revised June 2001, June 2002, June 2004, July 2005
© Sea Ray Boats, Inc. • A Brunswick Company
Sea Ray Boats, Inc. 2600 Sea Ray Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37914.
For information call 1-800-SRBOATS. or fax 1-314-213-7878 Domestic/International
Internet address: http://www.searay.com
Note: Not all accessories shown in pictures or described herein are standard equipment or even available as options.
Options and features are subject to change without notice.
Owner’s Manual
Supplement
290 Select EX
1-800-SRBOATS
www.searay.com
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Engine Cooling System ........................................26
Engine Oil Change System ..................................26
Anchoring..............................................................27
Anchoring Arrangement .......................................27
Location Of Through-Hull Fittings ........................28
Canvas ..................................................................29
Electrical Installation............................................. 30
Battery Switch (Opt) .............................................30
Lighting Locations.................................................31
Ground Faunt Interrupter (GFI) Outlet
Loctions & Associated Loads ............................ 32
Electric Switch Pads & Electronic
Interface Modules (EIM) .................................... 33
Bilge Accessory Board .......................................... 35
Main DC Distribution Panel ................................... 36
Main Distribution Panel .......................................... 37
Mercury
®
Diesel Engine Monitor (Option) .............. 38
Battery Cable Routing .......................................... 38
Wiring Harness Installation ..................................40
Wiring Schematics ................................................ 43
Safety Label Locations .........................................61
International Homologations ................................ 65
If this is your first craft, or you are changing to a type of
craft you are not familiar with, for your own comfort
and safety, please ensure that you obtain handling and
operating experience before “assuming command” of
the craft. Your dealer or yacht club will be pleased to
advise you of local sea schools, or competent instructors.
PLEASE KEEP THIS OWNER'S MANUAL PACKET IN A
SECURE PLACE, AND HAND IT OVER TO THE NEW
OWNER WHEN YOU SELL THE CRAFT.
This owner's manual supplement has been written to
provide additional specific information about your boat
and should be read carefully.
The owner's manual packet has been compiled to help
you to operate your craft with safety and pleasure. It
contains details of the craft, the equipment supplied or
fitted, its systems and information on its operation and
maintenance. Please read the information in it carefully,
and familiarize yourself with the craft before using it.
Life Saving Equipment (PFD) ................................. 4
Troubleshooting ....................................................... 4
Repair and Parts Facilities ...................................... 4
Docking / Lifting / Trailering ..................................... 5
Bow & Stern Eye / Cleat / Sling Tag Locations ....... 5
General Arrrangements & Dimensions ....................
6
Accommodation Plan .............................................. 7
Deck Occupancy Plan ............................................ 8
Accessory Locations ............................................... 9
Dash Layout .......................................................... 10
Engine Compartment Layout ............................... 12
Exhaust System Layout (Optional Corsa) ............ 14
Water System .......................................................15
Grey Water System (Option) ................................ 18
Head System ........................................................19
Macerator (Option) ...............................................20
Fuel System .......................................................... 20
Ventilation System / Bilge Blowers ....................... 22
Bilge Pumping System ......................................... 23
Steering System ...................................................24
Fire Extinguishing System .................................... 25
Extinguisher Indicator Panel................................. 25
Information in this publication is based upon the latest product specifications available at printing. Sea Ray
®
Boats, Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in the colors, equipment, specifica-
tions, materials and prices of all models, or to discontinue models. Should changes in production models be
made, Sea Ray
®
is not obligated to make similar changes or modifications to models sold prior to the date of
such changes.
The following are registered trademarks of the Brunswick Corporation: Sea Ray
®
, The SR Wave Logo.
(This book contains 65 pages.)
INTRODUCTION & TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TROUBLESHOOTING
LIST OF REFERENCE MANUALS AND DRAWINGS
PERFORMANCE: Refer to “Power Capacity” in the own-
er's manual.
ENGINE: Refer to the owner's manual and/or the en-
gine manual.
ELECTRICAL: Refer to electrical section of the owner's
manual and electrical schematics in this owner's manual
supplement. Only a qualified marine electrical techni-
cian may service the boat's electrical system.
REPAIR AND PARTS FACILITIES
To find a Sea Ray
®
dealer in your area, call: Sea Ray
®
Customer Service: 1-800-SRBOATS
FAX: 1-314-213-7878
To find repair and parts facilities for equipment installed
on your boat, refer to the original equipment manuals
(OEM's) found in the owner's manual packet.
SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL INFORMATION
SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL INFORMATION
LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT
(PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE (PFD) )
STORAGE: The 290 SLX offers sutable storage for per-
sonal flotation devices (PFD’s) under the forward port
and starboard seat cushions, under the cockpit floor
storage, under cockpit entertainment center and tran-
som storage.
OPERATION: Wear PFD according to manufacturer rec-
ommendations. See pamphlet Federal Requirements
And Safety Tips For Recreational Boats in the owner’s
packet or get one from your dealer.
MAINTENANCE: Rinse with fresh water and let dry
thoroughly. Do not store in a damp compartment. Avoid
the possibility of mildew.
STORAGE AREAS
(FIG. 4.1)
BELOW BOW
RIDER SEAT
CUSHIONS
COCKPIT
FLOOR
STORAGE
UNDER COCKPIT
ENTERTAINMENT
CENTER
COCKPIT SIDE
PANEL STORAGE
STORAGE BELOW
PORT SEATING
TRANSOM
STORAGE
COMPARTMENTS
BOW SIDE
STORAGE
PLATFORM
STORAGE
COMPARTMENT
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CLEAT LOCATIONS
(FIG. 5.1)
CLEAT
CLEAT
CLEAT
CLEAT
CLEAT
CLEAT
CLEAT
BOW/STERN
EYE
DOCKING/LIFTING/TRAILERING
CLEATS: Cleats must not be used for lift-
ing the boat, they are intended for moor-
ing use only.
BOW AND STERN EYES: The bow eye
should be used to haul the boat onto a
trailer. The stern eyes should be used as
tie down points for trailering the boat. The
bow and stern eyes may be used for short term lifting
of the boat such as for service. Long term lifting with
the bow and stern eyes may cause stress on the fiber-
glass and gel coat.
For long term storage use flat, wide
belt-type slings and spreaders long
enough to keep pressure from gun-
wales. Do not place slings where they may lift on un-
derwater fittings. When slings are used for lifting the
boat, they shoud be positioned at the “SLING” tag lo-
cations on the sides of the hull.
BOW EYE
STERN EYE
(STARBOARD SHOWN)
(PORT SIDE IDENTICAL)
SLING TAG
SLING TAG
SLING TAG
BOW & STERN EYES /
SLING TAG LOCATIONS
(FIG. 5.2)
SLING
SLING
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(C) 5’ 6” (1.67 m)
GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS & DIMENSIONS
KEEL
WATERLINE
INTERIOR SEATING PLAN
(A) 29’ 6” (8.99 m) Overall Length
PROFILE
(FIG. 6.1)
(D) 7’ 3” (2.20 m)
HEIGHT DIMENSIONS290 SLX SPECIFICATIONS
(A) Overall Length ......................................29’ 6” (8.99 m)
(B) Beam ..................................................... 9’ 8” (2.95 m)
Draft (Stern Drive Down) ........................... 38” (96.5 cm)
Draft (Stern Drive Up) ................................ 23” (58.4 cm)
Draft (Twin Stern Drive Down) .................. 35” (88.9 cm)
Draft (Twin Stern Drive Up) ....................... 24” (61.0 cm)
Dry Weight (lbs.) ...................................... 7,200 (3.266 kg)
Fuel Capacity (gal.) ............................... 130 (492.1 liters)
Usable Fuel (gal.) .................................. 123.5 (467 liters)
Water Capacity (gal.) .................................. 24 (90.8 liters)
Holding Tank (gal.) .................................... 20 (75.7 liters)
Dead Rise ...................................................................... 21°
(FIG. 6.2)
290 SLX SEATING PLAN
Starboard Double Helm Seat w/Flip-Up Thigh-Rise Bolster, Port Back-to-Back Lounger - Adjustable w/
Flip-Up Thigh-Rise Bolster, Bow Rider Loungers, Aft Circular Seat w/Sun Pad Filler Cushions
(FIG. 6.3)
(B)
9’ 8”
(2.95 m)
(C) Waterline To Top Of Windshield ......... 5’ 6” (1.67 m)
(D) Waterline To Top Of Arch .................... 7’ 3” (2.20 m)
(E) Keel To Top Of Windshield .................7’ 6” (2.28 m)
(F) Keel To Top Of Arch ............................9’ 3” (2.81 m)
(E) 7’ 6” (2.28 m)
(F) 9’ 3” (2.81 m)
(G) 1’ 2” (35 cm)
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MAIN DECK (FLOOR PLAN)
(FIG. 7.1)
PORT
STBD
FWD
COCKPIT
ENCLOSED HEAD
ACCOMMODATION PLAN
FLOOR
STORAGE
FUEL FILL
WASTE / GREY WATER
PUMP-OUT PLATE
WATER TANK FILL
PLATE
OPTIONAL SHORE
POWERINLET
STARBOARD DOUBLE HELM
SEAT W/FLIP-UP THIGH RISE
BOLSTER
PORT BACK-TO-BACK
LOUNGER-ADJUSTABEL W/
FLIP-UP THIGH RISE BOLSTER
BOW RIDER
LOUNGERS
AFT CIRCULAR SEATING
W/SUN PAD FILLER CUSHIONS
AND
ENGINE COMPARTMENT HATCH
(ELECTRICALLY OPERATED)
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
WITH WET BAR
SWIM PLATFORM
WALK THROUGH
WITH TRANSOM
DOOR
CONCEALED LADDER
PLATFORM STORAGE
TRANSOM STORAGE
COMPARTMENTS
COOLER
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(FIG. 8.1)
DECK OCCUPANCY PLAN
TO AVOID RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH SHUT OFF ENGINE WHEN
NEAR SWIMMERS OR PRIOR TO US-
ING SWIM PLATFORM AND BOARD-
ING LADDER.
! DANGER
PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD
When underway, keep occupants
clear of areas not designed for
riding. Especially hazardous areas
include seat backs, bow, gunwale,
transom platform and fore and aft
decks.
! WARNING
SLIPPING HAZARD - Wet decks
are slippery. Wear proper
footwear and use extreme
caution on wet surfaces.
! WARNING
PORT
STBD
FWD
WORKING DECK
(DECK AREA INTENDED FOR OCCUPATION
DURING ANCHORING, MOORING AND
EMERGENCY OPERATION ONLY)
ACCOMODATION DECK
(DECK AREA INTENDED FOR OCCUPATION
DURING NORMAL OPERATION)
DO NOT WALK ON THIS AREA
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ACCESSORY LOCATIONS
(FIG. 9.1)
TRANSOM
SHOWER
LIFTING/TIE
DOWN EYE
PORT
STBD
FWD
LIFTING/TIE
DOWN EYE
SPEAKER (INSIDE STORAGE)
MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL
STEREO SYSTEM
(INSIDE ENCLOSED HEAD)
BILGE VENTS
BATTERY SWITCH(ES)
MAIN DC DISTRIBUTION
BREAKER PANEL
BILGE VENTS
ENCLOSED HEAD
(WITH HEAD SYSTEM, SINK, PULLOUT
SPRAYER, STORAGE, MEDICINE
CABINET, MIRRORED DOOR & LIGHT)
FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT
ACCESS PLATE
BOW TABLE LEG INSERT
OPTIONAL WINDLASS
OPTIONAL
SPOTLIGHT
ANCHOR CHUTE
(WITH OPTIONAL WINDLASS)
COCKPIT TABLE LEG INSERT
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
(WITH SINK, PULL OUT FAUCET,
COOLER,BOTTLE STORAGE,
OPTIONAL 120V/12V
REFRIGERATOR)
PORT BOW
NAVIGATION LIGHT
STARBOARD BOW
NAVIGATION LIGHT
NAVIGATION LIGHT ON
OPTIONAL SPORT SPOILER
CONTROL
STATION
ENGINE SHIFT AND
THROTTLE CONTROL
STANDARD: ANCHOR AND ROPE STORAGE
OPTION: ROPE STORAGE WITH WINDLASS
HORN
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SINGLE ENGINE GAUGE PANEL
(FIG. 10.2)
DASH LAYOUT
GAUGE PANEL
(FIG. 10.1)
PORT SWITCH
PANEL
STARBOARD
SWITCH PANEL
VHF MARINE RADIO
(OPTION)
INDICATOR LIGHT
AND INFORMATION TAG
FOR AUTOMATIC
FIRE EXTINGUISHING
SYSTEM
STEERING
WHEEL
KICK PANEL STORAGE AND
BEHIND DASH ACCESS
TWIN ENGINE
THROTTLES
STERN DRIVE TRIM &
SEARCH LIGHT PANEL
TWIN ENGINE
GEAR SHIFTS
IGNITION SHUT
DOWN SWITCH
(SEE ENGINE
MANUAL)
STORAGE
COMPARTMENT
STEREO REMOTE
DEPTH FINDER
12 VOLT
RECEPTACLE
TACHOMETER
FUEL GAUGE
SPEEDOMETER
OUTDRIVE
TRIM GAUGE
HOURMETER
WATER
TEMPERATURE
VOLTMETER OIL PRESSURE
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STEREO REMOTE DEPTH FINDER
CENTER PANEL
(FIG. 11.4)
WATER TEMPERATURE
VOLTMETER
OIL PRESSURE
STARBOARD ENGINE
TACHOMETER
FUEL GAUGE
SPEEDOMETER
OUTDRIVE
TRIM GAUGE
HOURMETER
PORT ENGINE
TACHOMETER
HOURMETER
WATER
TEMPERATURE
VOLTMETER
OIL PRESSURE
OUTDRIVE
TRIM GAUGE
ENGINE RPM
SYNCHRONIZER
GAUGE
PORT ENGINE
MULTI-GAUGE
STBD ENGINE
MULTI-GAUGE
TWIN ENGINE GAUGE PANEL
(FIG. 11.1)
TRIM TAB
SWITCHES
ENGINE
IGNITION
SWITCH
(START)
HATCH
LIFT
FWD
ACC
AFT
ACC
TRIM TABS
ACCESSORY 1
ACCESSORY 2
BILGE PUMP
(ON/OFF)
ENGINE HATCH
LIFT (UP)
ENGINE HATCH
LIFT (DOWN)
ENGINE
IGNITION
SWITCH
(STOP)
BILGE BLOWER
(ON/OFF)
NAV
ANCHOR
COMP
COCKPIT
BILGE
ARCH
VENT
OPEN
VENT
CLOSE
P
S
ACC
1
ACC
2
DIM
DIM
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
(PORT &
STARBOARD)
ACCESSORY
1 & 2
WINDSHIELD
VENT
(OPEN & CLOSE)
WINDLASS
(UP & DOWN)
WINDLASS
(ON/OFF)
DASH LIGHTS
DIMMER
CONTROL
ANCHOR LIGHT
(ON/OFF)
NAVIGATION LIGHT
(ON/OFF)
DEPTH
SOUNDER
STEREO
MUTE
LIGHTS:
COMP
BILGE
COCKPIT
ARCH
HORN
PORT SWITCH PANEL
(FIG. 11.2)
STARBOARD SWITCH PANEL
(FIG. 11.3)
STERN DRIVE TRIM &
SEARCH LIGHT PANEL (FIG. 11.5)
ENGINE TRIM
TRAILER
PORT STBD
DOWN
UP
SEARCHLIGHT
S
F
STERN
DRIVE
TRAILER
TRIM
PORT STERN
DRIVE TRIM
STBD STERN
DRIVE TRIM
SEARCH LIGHT
CONTROL PANEL
TWIN ENGINE
EMERGENCY START SWITCH
(SEE OWNER’S MANUAL
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION)
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H: BILGE PUMP
I: HIGH WATER BILGE PUMP
J: TRIM TAB PUMP
K: HEAD SYSTEM OVERBOARD DISCHARGE
SEACOCK
L: FUEL TANK
M: BATTERIES
A: BILGE COMPONENT BOARD
B: STERN DRIVE POWER TRIM PUMP
C: BILGE BLOWER
D: TRANSDUCER
E: HIGH WATER BILGE PUMP FLOAT
SWITCH
F: BILGE PUMP FLOAT SWITCH
G: AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHER
GASOLINE SINGLE ENGINE (FIG. 12.1)
ENGINE COMPARTMENT L AYOUT
A
B
C
D E F G H I
J
K
L
M
C
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GASOLINE TWIN ENGINE (FIG. 13.1)
H: BILGE PUMP
I: HIGH WATER BILGE PUMP
J: STARBOARD STERN DRIVE POWER
TRIM PUMP
K: TRIM TAB PUMP
L: HEAD SYSTEM OVERBOARD DISCHARGE
SEACOCK
M: FUEL TANK
N: BATTERIES
A: BILGE COMPONENT BOARD
B: PORT STERN DRIVE POWER
TRIM PUMP
C: BILGE BLOWER
D: TRANSDUCER
E: HIGH WATER BILGE PUMP FLOAT
SWITCH
F: BILGE PUMP FLOAT SWITCH
G: AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHER
A
B
C
D E F G H I
K
L
M
N
C
J
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OPTIONAL CORSA EXHAUST SYSTEM LAYOUT
SINGLE ENGINE CORSA EXHAUST SYSTEM LAYOUT (FIG. 14.1)
TWIN ENGINE CORSA EXHAUST SYSTEM LAYOUT (FIG. 14.2)
TRANSOM
STARBOARD
HULL
PORT
STBD
FWD
PORT
STBD
FWD
EXHAUST TIP
EXHAUST HOSE
4” DIAMETER
EXHAUST
ELBOW
EXHAUST
ELBOW
EXHAUST
DIVERTER
TRANSOM
STARBOARD
HULL
EXHAUST TIP
EXHAUST HOSE
4” DIAMETER
EXHAUST
ELBOW
EXHAUST
ELBOW
EXHAUST
DIVERTER
EXHAUST
TEE FITTING
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WATER SYSTEM
The water system on your Sea Ray® Sport Cruiser is
equipped with a sink and faucet in the head, cockpit
entertainment center wet bar, transom shower and fresh-
water washdown spigot. The grey water sump collects
GREY WATER SUMP
(LOCATED BELOW AFT END OF COCKPIT HATCH)
(FIG. 15.4)
SUMP PUMP
FLOAT SWITCH
TRANSOM SHOWER
(FIG. 15.5)
FAUCET
COOLER
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER WET BAR
(FIG. 15.3)
SINK
HEAD FAUCET AND TOILET
(FIG. 15.2)
TOILET
FAUCET AND
SINK
WATER SYSTEM ACCESSORY LOCATIONS
(FIG. 15.1)
water from the head sink and pumps it overboard. Re-
fer to owner’s manual Shower System section for grey
water sump information.
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WATER PUMP
WATER TANK
WATER FILL HOSE
ROUTE TO DECK FILL
WATER TANK
VENT
WATER SYSTEM TANK LOCATION & HOSE ROUTING
(LOCATED BELOW COCKPIT HATCH & FORWARD)
(FIG. 16.2)
TO HEAD TOILET
(WITH VACUFLUSH
®
OPTION)
TO HEAD SINK
WATER SYSTEM
(FIG. 16.1)
WATER FILTER
TRANSOM
SHOWER
WATER FILL HOSE
ROUTE TO DECK FILL
WATER VENT HOSE
ROUTE TO DECK
FILL VENT
ROUTE TO
ENTERTAINMENT
CENTER
PORT
STBD
FWD
CONNECTION
FOR TRANSOM
SHOWER
FLEXIBLE HOSE
DETAIL B
DETAIL A
SEE PUMP
DETAIL B
SEE DETAIL A
FOR WATER
TANK FITTINGS
VENT
CONNECTION
FILL HOSE
CONNECTION
PUMP
CONNECTION
HEAD FAUCET /
PULLOUT SHOWER
COCKPIT WET
BAR FAUCET
TO TRANSOM
SHOWER
PORT
STBD
FWD
WATER PUMP &
FILTER
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FORWARD SUMP HOSE ROUTING
(SHOWER SUMP)
(
FIG. 17.1)
FROM
HEAD SINK
FROM AFT
SUMP PUMP
TO OVERBOARD
THROUGH HULL
FITTING
AFT
SUMP PUMP
FORWARD SUMP
(SHOWER SUMP)
FROM FORWARD
SUMP PUMP TO OVERBOARD
THROUGH HULL FITTING
FROM HEAD FLOOR PAN
TO FORWARD SUMP
PORT
STBD
FWD
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GREY WATER SYSTEM LINE ROUTING (OPTION)
(LOCATED BELOW COCKPIT HATCH)
(FIG. 18.1)
GREY WATER SYSTEM (OPTION)
The grey water system option is available for boats
operating in areas with overboard discharge restrictions.
The grey water system drains all water into the en-
closed sump where it is pumped into a holding tank. If
you are operating your boat in areas with discharge
restrictions the holding tank must be emptyed at a
pump-out station. Refer to the Grey Water section in
the owner’s manual.
FROM AFT SUMP PUMP
TO OVERBOARD
FROM
HEAD SINK
FORWARD SUMP
PUMP
FROM FORWARD
SUMP PUMP
FROM
HEAD SINK
GREY WATER
HOLDING TANK
FROM COCKPIT
ENTERTAINMENT
CENTER
TO FORWARD SUMP
AFT SUMP
PUMP
TO GREY WATER HOLDING
TANK DECK PLATE
TO GREY WATER HOLDING
TANK HULL VENT
FROM HEAD
FLOOR PAN
PORT
STBD
FWD
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