Manual

CHAPTER 16 QUICK START GUIDE

1 - Disconnect Shore-side Connections

To disconnect shore power cords, turn off all AC loads on the boat and make

sure the main AC breakers on the AC panel (the double breakers) are all OFF.

Then disconnect the cord at the dock end first. Disconnect the cord at the boat

and close the shore power inlet cover. Ditto for any phone/cable lines.

2 - Set Battery Switches

The battery selector switches are in the upper right of the AC (lower) electrical

panel. Slide down the covers and depress rocker switches. The central

Combiner parallel switch should be centered in the “automatic” mode. Slide the

covers down and Push Start STBD engine switch and Start PORT engine switch,

both ON. Be sure that the main breaker on the HOUSE battery switch in the DC

panel is also ON. Unless running the generator underway, the GENERATOR

switch should be OFF with the cover slid upwards.

Turn ON the ENGINE HATCH switch on the DC panel.

Remember to turn all switches OFF when leaving the boat, except the HOUSE

battery switch, when needed to keep the Refrigeration going.

3 - Visually Inspect the Engine Room

To access the engine room, lift up and twist the two lock downs 180 degrees.

Then open the starboard cockpit seat locker and lift the black toggle switch

outboard up. If it seems stuck: STOP and check the lock-downs. While doing

other checks, it is a good idea to take a look around the engine for loose belts,

wires, oil drips or water in the bilge or anything else that may be out of order.

4 - Check Engine

It is advisable to check the engine fluid levels before starting the engine. Refer to

the Owner’s Manual for checking the oil coolant and transmission levels.

5 - Raw Water

Raw water intake and outflow is integral to the OceanX sterndrives, so there’s no

seacock to open or close. Nevertheless, once the engine is started, it’s wise to

look over the swim platform to see a surge of water.

6 - Check DC Panel

Check the DC panel to insure that the house bank has a reasonable charge

(12.2V or greater). If there is any problem, now is the time to learn of it.