Hewes 18 Redfisher Manuel utilisateur

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Maverick Boat Company, Inc. • 3207 Industrial 29th St. • Fort Pierce,

Florida 34946 • (772)-465-0631 or (888)-shallow • Fax: (772) 489-2168

HEWES 18 REDFISHER

Owner’s Manual

Dear New Boat Owner,

Welcome to the Hewes Family!

Thank you for choosing a Hewes boat to transport you to

your angling dreams. We believe the Hewes 18 Redfisher is the

best backcountry boat on the market, and we’re sure that you’ll be

completely satisfied with the unmatched performance, quality and

fishability of your new boat.

We value your input, not just at the time of the sale, but

throughout the entire boat ownership period, and we’ve taken

steps to allow you to share that information. Over the next year or

so, you will receive at least two questionnaires to fill out and

return.

Be sure to visit our website www.hewes.com to find

information on company events like our Owner’s Tournaments

and Corporate Calendar. You’ll find a wealth of information on our

Forum, where you can ask questions, get answers and join other

Hewes owners to discuss all applications of your boat. We’re

proud to have you as a member of the Hewes family!

Tight lines and screaming drags!

D. Scott Deal

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

18 REDFISHER SPECIFICATIONS

L.O.A............................................................18’ 10”

BEAM..............................................................7’11”

DRAFT...............................................................10”

WEIGHT W/ ENGINE...........................1,900 LBS.

FUEL CAPACITY........................................35 GAL.

MAX H.P......................................................150 HP

MAX CAPACITIES........4 PERSONS OR 550 LBS

Maintenance and Cleaning..........................................................3

Engine Stop Switch......................................................................4

Fuel / Water Separators...............................................................5

Garboard Drain Plug....................................................................5

Gauges.........................................................................................6

Switch Panel................................................................................6

Boat Layout..................................................................................7

Ditty Bag.......................................................................................7

Aluminum Plate Locations............................................................8

Trolling Motor/Wiring System.......................................................9

Bilge System..............................................................................11

Props..........................................................................................12

Fuel System...............................................................................13

Self Bailing Cockpit....................................................................14

Livewell System.........................................................................14

Wiring System/Breakers and Fuses...........................................15

Battery Switch/Breaker Panel....................................................16

Gauge Upgrades........................................................................17

Saltwater Washdown.................................................................17

Optional Trim Tabs.....................................................................18

Optional Power Pole..................................................................19

Power Pole Aluminum Plate Locations......................................19

Optional Boarding Ladder..........................................................20

Optional Jackplate......................................................................20

Warranty.....................................................................................21

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MAINTENANCE & CLEANING

Maintenance

Hewes Boats advises owners that maintenance and repairs should be performed at an authorized Hewes dealer. The

following information is general in nature and should not be considered a repair manual or guidelines set forth by Maverick

Boat Company.

Cleaning

Each Hewes boat is constructed using the finest materials and components available. However, no material is immune to the

ravages of the saltwater environment. After each use, your boat should be rinsed thoroughly with fresh water. A mild

detergent may also be used to remove any dirt, silt or stains. A light coat of lubricant on metal railing, screws and electrical

connections will help prevent electrolysis. The same holds true for your trailer.

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ENGINE BREAK-IN

Engine stop switch (above)

Engine Break-In Period

New engines require a period of break-in to allow the

surfaces of the moving parts to mate evenly. Different

engines require different break-in periods and methods.

For instructions on break in methods, refer to your

Yamaha Engine Owner’s Manual for the correct break-in

procedures and times for your model engines

Engine Stop Switch

If activated, the spring loaded engine stop switch will

automatically shut down the engine during emergency

situations to prevent uncontrolled or unattended

operation. Certain emergency conditions (e.g., turbulent

water, wakes, unanticipated movement) may impair a

person’s ability to operate the craft safely. The switch,

located on the helm, must have the safety lanyard

attached at its base. This activates the protective

shutdown circuitry.

Securely attach the other end of the lanyard to the

operator of the boat. If the operator moves, falls or is at

an unsafe distance from the steering wheel, tension on

the lanyard will pull it from the switch. When the lanyard is

removed, the engine stop switch is released and

automatic engine shutdown occurs.

Engine Stop Switch

An engine stop switch system that is not used or does not function properly can cause death or serious injury.

DO NOT operate the boat if the engine stop switch system does not function properly. Go to a Hewes Dealer to

have this resolved immediately

The lanyard should be securely attached to the boat operator at all times that the

engine is on.

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FUEL-WATER SEPARATOR & DRAIN

Fuel/Water Separator (above)

Fuel-Water Separator

Each boat is equipped with a fuel water separator to

ensure maximum performance and protect the outboard

engine from contaminated gasoline. The fuel separator

is a metal, cylindrical unit secured to the transom section

of your starboard aft rigging box.

The fuel separator can be checked by removing it from

the mounting bracket in the rigging locker and dumping it

into an approved waste collection device. If there

appears to be an excessive amount of water, the filter

component should be changed. See your authorized

Hewes dealer for replacement parts.

Maintenance Note

In addition, the fuel separator should be changed as part of routine maintenance at 20, 50 and 100 hour checks.

Garboard Drain Plug

The garboard drain plug is the small metal plug located at

the lowest point on the hull, at the bottom of the transom

right above the keel. The drain has been designed so that

it can be loosened by hand while the hull is out of the

water for draining. This allows the plug to stay in contact

with the surrounding frame so you’ll never misplace or

lose it. You can completely remove the insert by pulling

back and continue turning in a counter clockwise motion.

It is manufactured with a rubber seal in place to ensure

you bilge is watertight. Always make sure before putting

the boat in the water that this plug is hand tightened

firmly. Excess water in the bilge may be an indication of a

problem with this plug or the automatic bilge pump. Refer

to page 11 of this Owner’s Manual for information on your

boats bilge system.

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SWITCH AND INSTRUMENTS

Gauges

The standard digital gauges include a Yamaha tachometer and a Yamaha speedometer. The tachometer has several built

in features including an engine temperature monitor, oil level monitor and engine trim indicator. The speedometer includes

a digital readout of the speed, an hour meter, trip meter and clock. For more information on the specifics of your Yamaha

gauges, see your Yamaha owner's manual.

Switch Panel

The dual activation switches are set in a standard grid.

These switches can be flipped either up or down to

control different accessories. The accessories located

directly above a switch are activated when the switch is

in the “Up” position and the accessories located directly

below the switch are activated when the switch is flipped

into the “Down” position. For example, in the “Up”

position the second switch to the left will turn on the

navigation lights, but if in the “Down” position it will turn

on the anchor light. The bilge switch is an on-demand

switch to run your bilge pump and is used as a backup

in case the float indicator in your bilge pump becomes

clogged. It is located on the far right.

Switch Panel

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BOAT LAYOUT

DITTY BAG

You should have received a cloth ditty bag with your new Hewes. Inside the ditty

bag are the following items:

1 Large Livewell Standpipe

1 Small Livewell Standpipe

1 1-1/2”Livewell Pacifier Plug

2 ignition keys and Emergency Kill Cord

1 Yamaha Engine Owner’s Manual

1 Engine Start Cord

1 Garboard Drain Plug

1 Gas Fill Key

2 Glove Box Keys

1 Yamaha

Various Product Manuals

Hewes 18 Redfisher Boat Layout

Your Hewes is designed to create the maximum amount of storage capacity without affecting fishing ability. Livewells,

gasketed and guttered storage compartments and lockers are built to protect your gear from the elements.

Become familiar with the boat layout and features to take advantage of their special qualities. All Hewes boats are designed

by anglers, for anglers, to offer the best fishing features in the Bay Boat market. The Hewes superior layout offers hands-

free fishability with the most storage and casting room available.

Console Rod

Racks

Aft Storage

Poling Tower

Rigging Box

Fuel Fill

Center Console

Forward Storage/

Anchor Hanger

(optional)

Gunnel Rod

Holders

Livewell

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BACKING PLATES

Backing Plates

The diagram below shows all the screw-retention backing plates originally placed in the deck of a Hewes 18 Redfisher

during the construction process.

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TROLLING MOTOR WIRING SYSTEM

Trolling Motor Wiring System

Your Hewes 18 Redfisher comes standard with a 24V trolling motor wiring system. A trolling motor mounting plate was

built into the bow of your Hewes during the manufacturing process. To attach a trolling motor, please go to your nearest

Hewes dealer. All trolling motors should be attached by drilling through the mounting plate with a 13/64” drill bit and 1/4”

tap and using 1/4” #20 machine screws. The plate is designed to accommodate the mounting patterns of all trolling motor

brands on the market currently. See below for optional trolling motor system with battery charger and wire routing.

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SYSTEMS

THE LIVEWELL PUMP

ASSEMBLY IN THE “OPEN

POSITION

Ball Valves

Ball valves can be used to serve several purposes. They

allow seawater to enter the boat, in the case of livewells,

and they also act as a safeguard to stop water from

entering in case of part failure, and function as an

emergency shutoff. To tell which position a ball valve is in,

open or closed, look at the valve and determine the

direction of flow. When the ball valve handle is in the

same position as the direction of flow, the valve is in the

“OPEN” position. When the ball valve handle appears to

cross the direction of flow, the valve is in the “CLOSED”

position.

Redfisher Livewell Pump Assembly

The livewell pump assembly is composed of a scoop

strainer mounted to the bottom of the hull, a thru hull

fitting, ball valve assembly, and the pump. As you can

see, the ball valve assembly is in the “OPEN” position.

This is the correct position for the operation of the livewell

system.

Water Flow

CLOSED

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