Sealine boat manual?

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I have just recieved my new boat. A Sealine S25.

Superb boat, really happy. Looking through all my manuals etc for the Volvo engine, cooker, toilet stereo etc etc ( Man thing) but i do not have a manual from Sealine explaining where the fuses are, how the locks opertate etc.

Does one exist??

Simon
 
You should have received a Sealine Owners manual with diagrams of the main systems. The S23 one that I have is pretty generic and not that detailed. Main fuses are in grey box, aft cabin, starboard side, under shelf on bulkhead, behind velcro'ed access panel.

Locks? - to cabin sliding door?
 
You should have had a manual, I got one with my S37. On saying that it's not comprehensive. It doesn't for example explain how to drain water from the fuel filters (on the Sealine side of things not Volvo) which is not straightforward with canister filters. Worth having if only to enhance the resale value.
 
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It doesn't for example explain how to drain water from the fuel filters (on the Sealine side of things not Volvo) which is not straightforward with canister filters.

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I've always wondered how to do this properly. I've just unscrewed the drain at the bottom, but with no bleed screw (or equivalent) not much comes out. What's the secret?
 
If its brand new the dealer should have supplied the manual with the delivery.
Unless you have a brand new model in which case they might ask you to write it yourself /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
I would not rely on the Sealine manuals even if they do apear, our F43'S are about 6 years old, and the boat is only 2 years old, and as all us Sealine owners know, at Sealine they have LOADS of undocumented changes.

But they do make good boats....
 
I really dont understand what all the fuss is about. Coops, call Sealine, Peters or Swanwick and get an upto date manual. You will find it usefull and informative..however the best education is using the boat
SteveE, boats develop.....not every year but almost every day..if you want a new manual then ASK them for one. I know that it will include 95% of the old stuff plus quite alot of new info that also is relevant. And no, you wont have to write it your self...just understand what the manual is saying which is where most people go wrong. These things are written by tech bods/ Naval arch'ts etc so they arent going to be simple. Just cos some people dont understand them doesnt mean they are wrong.

May be I am a little too honest but I have seen these things first hand and know most issues are not caused by the boat.............
 
By the way Coops, I wish you all the very best with your 25. They are great boats and great fun. I really hope we have a good summer so you can get the most out of her!

What have you called her and where are you keeping her?

All the best
 
The Sealine manual is not a little of the mark it is about 10% accurate, it does not even show where the 240v trip switches are!!! I appreciate boats change daily, weekley, monthly etc but when you are at sea on your delivery trip and there is smoke bellowing all around the inside of your new toy, and you need an acqurate wiring diagram in a hurry and the one in the manual came of the "Mary Rose" it does not help...

But I still say they make good boats...
 
Agreed, totally...about they make good boats...and about your comments.
But then I would NEVER, NEVER have DONE or EVER will leave port unless I knew exactly where every major component/ fuse/ fuel tap etc etc etc was simply due to the points you made above. To me its common sence...and no I am not a sinical old man..I am late 20's!
I am sure Sir you will agree..too many people buy boats and dont have the first clue about where 95% of things are UNTIL they go wrong.. Then they blame the manafacturers/ dealers etc etc cos they dont know. Your car manual only gives you BASIC info. If you want more then you go to a garage or if your hands on then you buy a Haynes (not sure on the spelling!) manual....Although there isnt one for boats..its experiance and your own boat knowledge that counts

I have had much experiance with Sealine and the Manuals and although its not a comprehensive manual, I would strongly challenge your comment of 10% accurate.. come on be realistic. I know full well its no where near 100% but its certianly not 10% accurate. I only scoured on last week and it was pretty good..especially for a marine manual..
I bet you use it more than you think.....even if you dont pick it up..

But then your right..they do make good boats....and the equipment they have is a damn sight easier to find than SO many other power (and Sail) boats I have been on!

Have a good weekend all!
 
The wiring schematic makes me chuckle.

If I had submitted it for my electronics O-Level, I would have got a "40%", "see me".

dv.
 
Oh, and your comment of a toy..when did you read you instruction manual as a child, or even now (more relevant is this day in age) to the toys you had...UNLESS they went wrong. By that time you have fiddled, pulled bits off, twisted things and generally broke it.......but its NOT your fault it the manafacturers! UURR??
We have all dont it havent we!?!?!?!?!?!?
 
Called the boat 'Funtastic', and it really is.
Got the boat on Windermere. So far superb. Had an S24 before and the 25 is so much improved.
It has a much bigger feel about it.
Windermere is so quiet out on the water, but thats great, you can anchor up and enjoy the beautiful scenery all to yourself. Easter Bank Holiday was so peaceful.But Schh dont tell everyone /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
 
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