SEA FOX 288T Florida Sportsman Best Boat Owner’s Manual

August 22, 2024
SEA FOX

SEA FOX 288T Florida Sportsman Best Boat

Specifications

  • Max. Weight Capacity: Yacht Certification
  • Persons: Yacht Certification
  • Persons Weight: Yacht Certification
  • Max. HP: 600 hp (447 kw)
  • L.O.A.: 28′ (8.5 m)
  • Beam: 9′ 8 (2.9 m)
  • Draft: 18 (0.46 m)
  • Height, Keel to Top (Light Folded): 118 (3.0 m)
  • Height, Keel to Top (w/Outriggers): 121 (3.1 m)
  • Height, Keel to Top (w/Radar): 122 (3.1 m)
  • Bridge Clearance w/TopMax: 8′ 4 (2.54 m)
  • Max. Weight Boat [w/batteries, fluids, gear, largest motor(s)]: 9,660 lbs (4382 kg)
  • Fuel Tank Capacity: 147 gal (556 L)
  • Freshwater Tank Capacity: 23 gal (87 L)
  • Holding Tank Capacity: 12 gal (45 L)

Product Usage Instructions

Introduction
Congratulations on choosing Sea Fox Boats! Before operating the boat or any equipment, please read the owner’s manual, supplement, and all provided literature. We recommend enrolling in a boating safety course online for all operators.

Designated Occupant Seating
Ensure all passengers are seated in designated positions and not on unsafe areas like the bow, deck, or gunwale. Passengers should use hand-holds and be cautious when in the bow area. Move to aft passenger seats during rough waters or limited visibility.

FAQ

  • Q: Can passengers stand on the bow while the boat is in motion?
    A: No, passengers should not stand on the bow, bow pulpit, deck, gunwale, or rear sun deck while the boat is underway. It is recommended to use designated seating positions and move to aft passenger seats during rough water conditions.

Owner’s Manual Supplement
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SEA FOX BOAT’S DISCLAIMER
The following Owner’s Manual is provided for information and educational purposes only and is not intended to offer or provide legal advice or create a contractual relationship between Sea Fox Boat Company and the owner of any Sea Fox brand vessel. Please beware that as a vessel owner you have non-delegable responsibilities regarding the safety, maintenance, fitness, and operation of your vessel and the extent of such responsibilities is ultimately determined by Federal law and regulations, the general maritime law of the United States, the laws and regulations of the states and territories of the United States, or the laws and regulations of the country where you operate your vessel. To fully understand your responsibilities as a vessel owner, and before operating or letting any third-party operate your vessel, we recommend that you consult the services of a qualified lawyer in admiralty and maritime law.

INTRODUCTION

  • Congratulations and Welcome Aboard! With so many boat brands to choose from, we want to congratulate you on your decision to choose Sea Fox Boats. For more than 28 years, Sea Fox offers the finest hand-crafted saltwater boats carefully balanced with the build-quality, features, styling and performance for the fairest price. Our passion for boating is evident in every model we make and we appreciate that you’ve noticed the Sea Fox difference.
  • We share your love for the moments spent on the water with friends and family, which is why every Sea Fox boat offers a unique blend of fishing/family options, technologies and innovative features.
  • Your choice of a Sea Fox affirms that you have performed your research and compared the value of your model with the competition.
  • Whether you are new to the boating lifestyle or an old salt, we ask that you and all other operators read the owner’s manual, this supplement, and all other literature provided with the boat before operating the boat or any equipment. We also recommend that all operators enroll in a boating safety course available online – see References and Contact Information in this section for education resources online.
  • This supplement contains model-specific information not included with the owner’s manual. This manual is not intended to be a replacement for specific product literature provided by engine, accessory or other major equipment manufacturers, but rather to supplement that information.
  • Because of our philosophy of continuous product improvement, this manual serves as a general guide only, so the specifications and illustrations used may not match the equipment on your boat and are intended only as general reference views.
  • We welcome you to the Sea Fox family and wish you many years of boating enjoyment!

SPECIFICATIONS

Max. Weight Capacity Yacht Certification
Persons Yacht Certification
Persons Weight Yacht Certification
Max. HP 600 hp (447 kw)
L.O.A. 28′ (8.5 m)
Beam 9′ 8″ (2.9 m)
Draft 18″ (0.46 m)
Height, Keel to Top (Light Folded) 118″ (3.0 m)
Height, Keel to Top (w/Outriggers) 121″ (3.1 m)
Height, Keel to Top (w/Radar) 122″ (3.1 m)
Bridge Clearance w/TopMax 8′ 4″ (2.54 m)
Max. Weight Boat [w/batteries, fluids, gear, largest motor(s)] 9,660 lbs

(4382 kg)
Fuel Tank Capacity| 147 gal (556 L)
Freshwater Tank Capacity| 23 gal (87 L)
Holding Tank Capacity| 12 gal (45 L)

DESIGNATED OCCUPANT SEATING
Be sure all passengers are properly seated in designated seating positions and not riding on the bow, bow pulpit, deck, gunwale or rear sun deck while underway. Passengers must use hand-holds and use caution when riding in the bow. Move to the aft passenger seats during rough water operation or if visibility is restricted.

SAFETY DECALS

PLUMBING SCHEMATICS

  • BILGE PUMPS

  • DECK DRAINS

  • HULL THRU HULL DRAINS

WASTE SYSTEM WITH OVERBOARD DISCHARGEZ

  • Hull Plumbing
  • Deck Plumbing
  • FRESH WATER DECK
  • FRESH WATER HULL
  • RAW WATER HULL
  • FUEL SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS

  • MAIN SWITCH PANEL HELM
  • BATTERY SWITCH PANEL
  • MAIN BREAKER PANEL
  • ELECTRIC FLUSH PANEL
  • OVERBOARD DISCHARGE PANEL
  • AWNING IN/OUT PANEL
  • MAIN ACC HARNESS – DECK

CONDUIT ALL WIRING

  • BILGE HARNESS
  • HARD TOP HARNESS PANEL KIT
  • AMPLIFIER ADAPTER KIT
  • ALL NON DEUTSCH CONNECTERS- HEAT SHRINK STYLE
  • STOVE – 120V AC PANEL

Address: Sea Fox Boat Company, Inc. 2550 Highway 52, Moncks Corner, SC 29461-5024
Telephone: 843-761-6090
Website: www.seafoxboats.com
Ken Cook Co. Printed in U.S.A. Rev 1223

References

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