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Owner’s Manual Part Number: MRP 1803628
Sea Ray
Owner’s
Manual
205 Sport
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Congratulations on becoming the new owner of the
world’s most prestigious boat. We at Sea Ray
®
Boats,
Inc. welcome you into our worldwide and ever-
expanding family of boating enthusiasts.
The Owner’s Manual Packet, to be kept on board your
Sea Ray, gives you important information on all the
features of your Sea Ray. For years of trouble-free
boating take the time to carefully review the information
in your Owner’s Manual Packet and really get to know
your boat. Have everyone who will operate your
boat read this manual.
The Owner’s Manual Packet contains the following:
• Owner’s Manual
The Owner’s Manual gives you important operating
andsafety information, as well as reminding you
about your responsibilities as a boat owner/
operator.
• Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
Information
This section of your Owner’s Manual Packet
contains information from the manufacturers of
equipment installed on your boat. Examples
include the engine, engine control and steering
system. Throughout the Owner’s Manual you will
be referred to information provided by
manufacturers of specific systems.
Because your purchase represents a substantial
investment, we know you will want to take the
necessary measures to protect its value. We have
outlined a program for proper operation, periodic
maintenance and safety inspections. We urge you to
follow these recommendations. If you have questions
which are not fully covered by the Owner’s Manual
Packet, please consult your authorized dealer for
assistance.
WELCOME
Thank You For Selecting A Sea Ray
®
!
Bon Voyage
205 Sport
®
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INTRODUCTION
1. THIS MANUAL
The material here and in the rest of the Owner’s
Manual Packet:
• Gives you basic safety information;
• Describes the features of your boat;
• Describes the equipment on your boat;
• Describes the fundamentals of boat use; and
• Contains service and maintenance information.
You must learn to operate this boat as well as read,
understand and use this manual.
What this manual does not give you is a course in
boating safety, or how to navigate, anchor or dock
you boat. Operating a power boat safely requires more
skills, knowledge and awareness than is necessary
for a car or truck.
2. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
For your safety, the safety of your passengers, other
boaters and people in the water, you must:
• Take a boating safety course;
• Get instruction in the safe and proper handling of
your boat;
• Understand and follow the “rules of the road”;
• Learn how to navigate.
3. SOURCES OF INFORMATION
In North America, contact one of the following for
boating courses:
• U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
• U.S. Power Squadron
• Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons
• Red Cross
• State Boating Offices
• Yacht Clubs
Contact your dealer or the Boat/U.S. Foundation at 1-
800-336-2628
Outside of North America, contact your boat dealer
and/or your governmental boating agency for
assistance.
A book that provides a comprehensive background
in boating is Chapman - Piloting, Seamanship and small
Boat handling, by Elbert S. Maloney, published by
Hearst Marine.
4. DEALER RESPONSIBILITIES
In addition to a pre-delivery check and service of the
boat, your dealer is to give you:
• A description and demonstration of the safety
systems, features, instruments and controls on
your boat;
• An orientation in the general operation of your boat;
• An “In Service Form” completed by you and the
dealer after your inspection of the boat;
• A review of all warranty information and how to
obtain warranty service;
• The complete Owner’s Manual Packet.
If you do not receive all of these materials, or have
any questions, contact your dealer or call:
1-800-SRBOATS (International 1-314-216-3333).
5. WARRANTIES
Your boat comes with several warranties. Each
component and/or system on your boat has its own
warranty that will be found with the specific information
and manual for that component. These are included
with your Owner’s Manual Packet. Locate and read
the individual warranties; then put them together for
easy future reference. The Sea Ray
®
warranty is on
the warranty information card in your packet and is
repeated on the next page.
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6. HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(HIN)
The “Hull Identification Number” located on the
starboard side of the transom, is the most important
identifying factor and must be included in all
correspondence and orders. Failure to include it
creates delays. Also of vital importance are the engine
serial numbers and part numbers when writing about
or ordering parts for your engine. Refer to the Engine
Operator’s Manual for locations of engine serial
numbers and record them for future reference.
7. MANUFACTURER’S CERTIFICATION
A CE mark means that your Sea Ray
®
Boat has been
certified to meet the applicable International
Organization for Standardization directives.
NMMA certification means that your Sea Ray
®
Boat
has been judged by the National Marine Manufacturers
Association to be in compliance with applicable federal
regulations and American Boat and Yacht Council
standards.
The following information is furnished in compliance
with ISO directives and RSG guidelines in effect as
of the date of publication of this manual. Sea Ray
®
will
provide additional information as standards are
amended. The following information, required for export
of the vessel, must be filled out by the dealer.
8. SERVICE, PARTS AND REPAIR FOR
YOUR BOAT
When your boat needs service, parts or repair, take it
to an authorized Sea Ray® dealer. To find a dealer in
your area call:
1-800-SRBOATS
Fax: 1-314-213-7878
Domestic/International
or on the web at www.searay.com
To find repair and parts facilities for the equipment
installed on your boat, refer to the manual for that
component.
If a problem is not handled to your satisfaction:
1. Discuss any warranty-related problems directly
with the service manager of the dealership or your
sales person. Give the dealer an opportunity to
help the service department resolve the matter
for you.
2. If a problem arises that has not been resolved to
your satisfaction by your dealer, contact Sea Ray
®
Boats at 1-800-SRBOATS and the appropriate
customer service department information will be
provided to you.
Boat Model:
Design Category: Ocean Offshore
Hull Identification Number:
Maximum Recommended Load:
Recommended Number of Passengers:
Maximum Rated Engine Power:
Engine Installed
Manufacturer:
Model and Number:
Weight of Craft
W/Engine & Permanently Attached Items:
Without Engine:
Inshore Sheltered Waters
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H.I.N LOCATIONS
(FIG. IV.1)
INTRODUCTION
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®
ABOUT YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY
Sea Ray offers an express limited warranty on each new Sea Ray sport boat purchased through an authorized Sea
Ray dealer. A copy of the Sea Ray Sport Boat Limited Warranty ¨(“Limited Warranty”) was included in your
owner’s packet. If for any reason, you did not receive a copy of the limited warranty, please contact your local
dealer or call 1-800-SRBOATS for a replacement copy. This is a summary of several provisions of the Limited
Warranty. Please read the Limited Warranty, which is the controlling document.
Under the Limited Warranty, Sea Ray covers: (a) structural fiberglass deck or hull defects which occur within
five (5) years of the date of delivery; (b) parts found to be defective in factory material or workmanship within
one (1) year of the date of delivery; (c) laminate blisters resulting from defects in factory material or workmanship
for five (5) years on a prorated basis.
On Sport Boats, Sea Ray provides additional warranty coverage to its five-year structural hull/deck coverage
with a limited life-time structural hull/deck warranty. This limited lifetime structural coverage provides repairs
of any Structural Fiberglass Hull/Deck Defect for as long as the original owner owns the Sport Boat. Sport Boat
models and Hull/Deck Defects are defined in the Limited Warranty.
Sea Ray’s obligation under its Limited Warranty is limited to repair or replacement of parts that are judged
defective by Sea Ray and does not include transportation, haul out, or other expenses. The foregoing is the sole
and exclusive remedy provided by Sea Ray.
The Limited Warranty does not cover engines, stern drives, controls, propellers, batteries, trailers, or other
equipment or accessories carrying their own individual warranties, nor does the Limited Warranty cover engines,
parts or accessories not installed by Sea Ray. The Limited Warranty does not cover cosmetic gel coat finish.
Boats used for commercial purpose are excluded from coverage. See the Limited Warranty for other exclusions.
SEA RAY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS AND
MERCHANTABILITY. NEITHER SEA RAY NOR THE SELLING DEALER SHALL HAVE ANY
RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSS OF USE OF THE BOAT, LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, COMMERCIAL
LOSS OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
The unexpired term on the limited one-year parts and components coverage and the limited five-year pro-rated
blister coverage of the Limited Warranty may be transferred to a subsequent owner upon the new owner’s written
request. Coverage for Structural Fiberglass Hull/Deck Defects on Sport Boats may be transferred once to a
second owner upon the second owner’s request, however upon transfer, this coverage will expire ten (10) years
from the date of original purchase by the first retail owner, as reflected in Sea Ray’s records.
The new owner can submit a request for warranty transfer, free of charge, via the searay.com website. Alternatively,
the new owner can submit a written request to the Sea Ray Division of Brunswick Corporation, 2600 Sea Ray
Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37914, accompanied by a $50 processing fee.
Thank you for your decision to buy a Sea Ray.
The Limited Warranty is subject to change at any time at Sea Ray’s discretion. The information contained herein is general information
about the Limited Warranty for the owner’s general knowledge, and does not alter or amend the terms of the Limited Warranty.
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205 SPORT OWNER’S MANUAL • TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
1. This Manual .............................................................. iii
2. Your Responsibilities ................................................. iii
3. Source of Information ............................................... iii
4. Dealer Responsibilities .............................................. iii
5. Warranties ................................................................ iii
6. Hull Identification Number (HIN) ................................ iv
7. Manufacturer’s Certificate ......................................... iv
8. Service, Parts and Repair for Your Boat ..................... iv
9. Express Limited Transferable Warranty ...................... v
SECTION 1 • SAFETY
1. Safety Labels ........................................................ 1.1
2. Legally Mandated Minimum Required Equipment ... 1.2
3. Fire Extinguishing Equipment ................................. 1.2
4. Carbon Monoxide ................................................... 1.2
5. Life Saving Equipment ........................................... 1.4
A. PFD Classifications ....................................... 1.4
6. Additional Recommended Equipment for
Safe Operation ...................................................... 1.5
7. Impaired Operation ................................................ 1.5
8. Load Capacity ....................................................... 1.5
9. Power Capacity ...................................................... 1.6
10. Stability ............................................................... 1.6
11. Maintain Control ................................................... 1.7
A. General Considerations .................................. 1.7
12. Weather ............................................................... 1.8
13. Chart Your Course ................................................ 1.9
14. Water Sports ........................................................ 1.9
A. Swimming ...................................................... 1.9
B. Skiing ........................................................... 1.10
C. Diving ........................................................... 1.10
15. Emergency Situations ......................................... 1.11
A. Medical Emergency ...................................... 1.11
B. Water Rescue ............................................... 1.11
C. Fire ............................................................... 1.11
D. Flooding, Swamping and Capsizing ............... 1.12
E. Collisions and Leaking .................................. 1.12
F. Grounding ...................................................... 1.12
G. Propulsion, Control or Steering Failure ........... 1.12
16. Safety Hotlines ................................................... 1.13
17. International Requirements .................................. 1.13
18. Environmental Considerations .......................... 1.13
19. Nautical Terms .................................................. 1.15
20. Key to Symbols on Control & Prints .................. 1.16
21. 205 Sport Warning Label Locations .................. 1.17
SECTION 2 • GENERAL BOAT ARRANGEMENT
1. Docking/Lifting/Trailering ....................................... 2.1
2. Passenger Location .............................................. 2.1
3. Propulsion System ................................................ 2.2
4. Basic Boat Dimensions and Clearances ............... 2.3
5. Propellers ............................................................. 2.3
6. General Deck Layout ............................................ 2.4
7. Helm Gauge and Switch Layout ............................ 2.5
8. Function and Location of Thru-Hull Cutouts .......... 2.6
9. Description of Major Controls ................................ 2.7
A. Gear Shift and Throttle Control ...................... 2.7
B. Power Trim Unit and Gauge .......................... 2.7
C. Ignition Shutdown Switch (Standard on Side
Mount Controls) ............................................. 2.8
D. Engine Alarm System
(Only on Certain Engines) ............................. 2.8
10. Important Gauges ............................................... 2.9
A. Tachometer and Hourmeter ........................... 2.9
B. Oil Pressure, Water Temperature, Voltmeter and
Fuel Gauge ................................................... 2.9
C. Magnetic Compass ....................................... 2.9
11. Navigation and Anchor Light ............................. 2.10
SECTION 3 • USING YOUR BOAT
1. Pre-Launch, Launch and Post-Launch Checklist ..... 3.1
2. Trailer Launching and Loading ................................. 3.2
3. Fueling the Boat .................................................... 3.2
4. Boarding ................................................................ 3.3
5. Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) ......................... 3.4
6. Passenger Instruction and Location ........................ 3.4
7. Starting the Engines .............................................. 3.4
8. Shifting to Drive the Boat ....................................... 3.6
9. Stopping the Engines ............................................. 3.6
10. Steering System .................................................. 3.6
SECTION 4 • BILGE & UNDERWATER GEAR
1. Bilge ...................................................................... 4.1
A. Fuel & Oil Spillage ......................................... 4.1
B. Drain Plug ...................................................... 4.1
C. Bilge Pump .................................................... 4.1
D. Bilge Blower ................................................... 4.2
E. Engine and Stern Drive .................................. 4.3
F. Bilge Layout ................................................... 4.5
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205 SPORT OWNER’S MANUAL • TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 5 • FUEL SYSTEM
1. Fuel System .......................................................... 5.1
A. Anti-Siphon Valve
(Engines Less Than 5.0 Liters) ....................... 5.1
B. Electric Fuel Valves
(Engines 5.0 Liters or Larger) ......................... 5.1
2. Fueling Precautions ............................................... 5.2
A. General .......................................................... 5.2
B. Before & During Fueling - Checklist ................ 5.2
C. After Fueling - Checklist ................................. 5.2
SECTION 6 • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1. Electrical System .................................................. 6.1
A. Direct Current (DC) ........................................ 6.1
B. Battery Switch (Only with CE Option) ............. 6.3
2. Ignition Protection .................................................. 6.3
3. Fuses .................................................................... 6.3
4. 12 Volt Accessory Receptacle ............................... 6.4
5. Lighting .................................................................. 6.4
6. Electrolytic Corrosion and Zinc Anodes .................. 6.4
7. Electrical Schematics ............................................ 6.5
SECTION 7 • OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES
1. Boat Layout and Accessory Locations ................... 7.1
2. Aft Seat ................................................................. 7.2
3. Control Station Seating .......................................... 7.2
4. 12 Volt Receptacle ................................................. 7.2
5. Magnetic Compass (Optional) ................................ 7.2
6. Entertainment System ........................................... 7.2
7. Navigation and Anchor Lights ................................. 7.3
8. Water Sports Tower (Optional) ................................ 7.3
9. Swim Platform and Ladder .................................... 7.4
10. Fire Extinguisher Port .......................................... 7.4
11. Canvas ............................................................... 7.4
A. Installation Tips ............................................. 7.5
B. Trailering with Canvas ................................... 7.6
C. Canvas Care and Maintenance ..................... 7.6
SECTION 8 • REQUIRED INSPECTION, SERVICE AND
MAINTENANCE
1. Summary Guide for Inspection, Service
and Maintenance .................................................. 8.1
2. Inspection, Service and Maintenance Protocol ....... 8.3
A. Bilge Area ...................................................... 8.3
B. Topside and Supplies ..................................... 8.4
3. Winterization Checklist for Boats Stored on Land ... 8.4
A. Boat Storage ................................................. 8.4
B. Engines ......................................................... 8.4
C. Battery .......................................................... 8.4
F. Fuel System ................................................... 8.4
4. Fitting Out After Storage ........................................ 8.5
A. Fuel System .................................................. 8.5
B. Battery .......................................................... 8.5
C. Miscellaneous ................................................ 8.5
5. Security Considerations ......................................... 8.5
6. Power Steering System Maintenance ..................... 8.5
SECTION 9 • CARE & REFINISHING
1. Paint, Cleaning Agents & Other Substances .......... 9.1
2. Fiberglass & Gelcoat ............................................. 9.1
3. Stains & Scratches ................................................ 9.1
4. Permanently Moored or Docked Boats ................... 9.2
5. Topside Areas ........................................................ 9.2
A. Stainless Steel and Alloy Fittings ................... 9.2
B. Salt Crystals .................................................. 9.2
6. Acrylic Plastic Sheeting (Plastic Glass) ................. 9.2
7. Canvas and Clear Vinyl .......................................... 9.2
8. Exterior Upholstery Fabric ...................................... 9.3
9. Interior Upholstery Fabric ....................................... 9.3
INDEX
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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, specifications, 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.
205 Sport Owner’s Manual
Printed in the U.S.A October 2003, Revised March 2004, August 2004, August 2005
© Sea Ray Boats, Inc. • A Brunswick Company
MRP #1803628
The following are registered trademarks of the Brunswick Corporation: Sea Ray
®
& The SR Wave Logo
®
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This manual is an essential guide for owners of the Sea Ray 205 Sport boat, providing all necessary information to maximize the boat's performance. It includes detailed features, specifications, maintenance tips, and advice.
Models Covered:
- 205 Sport
- 205 Sport Bowrider
- 205 Sport Cruiser
- 205 Sport Deck Boat
The manual comprehensively covers engine maintenance, safety precautions, and includes detailed diagrams and illustrations to aid understanding of the boat's components and their functionality. Whether a professional mechanic or a DIY enthusiast, this manual ensures optimal boat performance.
This manual is a must-have for Sea Ray 205 Sport boat owners, enabling them to maximize their boat's performance and longevity.