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MAREX 373 Aft Cabin Cruiser 

 

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Adjustments on the engine feet/fundaments must only be performed by authorized 

personnel. The bolts are glued to the fundaments. By any adjustments you will 
damage the glue. If the feet/bolts are loose, contact a serviceman immediately.  

 

Section 7.02 

0.53 Preparing the engine and the drive 

 

 

Control the new oil level (the oil must be changed). See the engine 

producer’s manual. 

 

 

Control the new gear oil level (the oil must be changed). See the engine 

producer’s manual. 

 

 

Control the fuel filter and change it if necessary. Control the fuel system 

and fasten all couplings and fittings. Check the water separator. Look for any 
damages or leakages or potential hazard. See the engine 

producer’s manual. 

  Check the trough hull fitting at the shaft and its oil level. Control all couplings 

and fittings. 

  Check the propeller, the propeller nut and the splint pin. 

 

Section 7.03 

0.54 Preparing the steering 

 

 

Check the steering function, before the boat is placed on water. 

 

Section 7.04 

0.55 Other installations 

 

 

Cleaning the canopy: See the suppliers manual in divider 4. 

  Clean all textiles according to the manuals. 

 

Summary of Contents for 373 Aft Cabin Cruiser

Page 1: ...ounted or delivered with the boat You will also find useful information about use and maintenance It is recommended that you make yourself acquainted with the boats maneuvering ability and properties...

Page 2: ...SECTION 3 03 0 13 AUTOMATIC LENSING SYSTEM ENGINE ROOM 18 SECTION 3 04 0 14 HULL LEAD THROUGH UNDER THE WATERLINE 20 0 1 3 Closing valve for seawater for the toilet 20 0 1 4 Valve for fresh water 22...

Page 3: ...CTION 5 11 0 45 OPERATING OTHER EQUIPMENT 53 0 1 14 Cooker and oven 53 0 1 15 The Defroster 53 0 1 16 The diesel heater 53 SECTION 5 12 0 46 HINTS AND ADVICES 54 0 1 17 Lifting and storage in a cradle...

Page 4: ...CTION 8 05 0 61 WATERLOCK 62 SECTION 8 06 0 62 EMERGENCY STEERING 63 SECTION 8 07 0 63 SANITARY SYSTEM 63 ARTICLE IX POSITIONS OF THROUGH HULL FITTINGS 64 SECTION 9 01 0 64 STARBOARD SIDE 64 SECTION 9...

Page 5: ...rtificate nr RCD B 405 See copy enclosed in divider nr 5 The boats CIN number Craft Identification Number is engraved aft of the boat under the fenderlist starboard side Remember to sign for the recep...

Page 6: ...ury or serious material damage W WARNING The warnings must be followed to avoid damage to boat or equipment C CAUTION This should be remembered to avoid damage to persons or equipment Description This...

Page 7: ...d force 4 and significant wave heights up to and including 0 5 m may be experienced Boats in each Category must be designed and constructed to withstand these parameters in respect of stability buoyan...

Page 8: ...ight without lantern mast and mounted extra equipment Transport height excluding the rudder 341 cm Transport height without lantern mast and mounted extra equipment Transport height including the rudd...

Page 9: ...MAREX 373 Aft Cabin Cruiser Page 9 of 66 Displacement of empty boat single engine 6400 ca kg cm kg standard boat and weight according to single Volvo D6 435...

Page 10: ...Engine room max 70 liter min Front cabin max 70 liter min Max ship weight incl 8 Persons Full tanks and luggage 7700kg Max load incl 8 Persons and luggage As shown on the producer plate 1000 kg Max re...

Page 11: ...access to fire extinguishers use gas lights change any of the boats technical systems specially the gas fuel and electrical systems fill the fuel tank while the engine is running or while the cooker o...

Page 12: ...Fig 2b Hold the fitting with a spanner when tightening the nut with a second spanner 2 6 When connecting hoses hoses with prefabricated end fittings are recommended and a must in boat installations a...

Page 13: ...in valve till the leakage has been repaired By uncertainty contact a professional testing the system at maximum 15 kPa 150 mbar GB INSTRUCTIONS 4 0 EQUIPMENT WITH IGNITION SAFETY DEVICE 4 1 The leak d...

Page 14: ...MAREX 373 Aft Cabin Cruiser Page 14 of 66...

Page 15: ...ial must not be stored in the engine room If non flammable material is kept in the engine room it must not block access or risk contact with the engine 0 1 1 Automatic fire extinguisher Read the manua...

Page 16: ...hing system in the engine room that uses FM200 as an active component The engine room has a fixed installed system The contents can cause serious respiration problems and be fatal Automatic fire extin...

Page 17: ...rol Take on the emergency vests Send emergency signals by radio or chart plotter signal lights or telephone Evacuate the boat W See the separate manual in the User bag Do not lift or transport the ext...

Page 18: ...ngine room and the aft cabin The second position of the valve lenses the front cabin Stick the pin a steel rod with a black handgrip and pump up and down Section 3 03 0 13 Automatic lensing system Eng...

Page 19: ...switch appears to be in order SAFETY PRECAUTION Check the function of all bilge pumps at regular intervals Clear pump inlets from debris and garbage WARNING Automatic lens pump does not replace a vis...

Page 20: ...sed drawing B 02 01 The closing valves placed under the floor in the engine room Close Septic discharge valve then emptying the septic tank through deck fitting The crane is placed in the engine room...

Page 21: ...looding D Then cleaning macerator pump valve for the septic tank hose MUST be closed W Control regularly for leakages Don t let valves be open if the boat is left for a longer period D Close the valve...

Page 22: ...saltwater and are standard from the engine supplier WARNING Aluminium or magnesium anodes should be used for other waters than salt water depending on the salt content If the anodes are tired or fille...

Page 23: ...d sanding of the zinc surface will activate it again and prevent corrosion on the stern drive Do not drive in freshwater without activating the zinc anodes WARNING Galvanic corrosion can be caused by...

Page 24: ...nto the water and close the hatch See picture below A Life raft canister can be placed by the aft bench at the bathing platform Section 3 07 0 17 Batteries D By charging the batteries an explosive gas...

Page 25: ...at the cooker use oxygen to burn The cooker must not be used as a heating oven If LPG gas cooker is installed Close the closing valves to the cooker and the valve in the compartment on the bathing pla...

Page 26: ...use it further The compartment where the gas bottle is kept is drained and the gas which is heavier than air will be rained out under the bathing platform D The pressure reduction valve must never be...

Page 27: ...d disconnected Keep hatches covers and plugs in place Store the spare gas bottle in ventilated rooms or in a gas tight container with certified ventilation Never use gas bottles or boxes for storing o...

Page 28: ...ion 3 11 0 21 Emergency exits F Emergency exits front cabin Door from front cabin to the cockpit opening size 50 cm Hatch in front cabin roof opening diameter 48 cm F Emergency exit aft cabin Door fro...

Page 29: ...The same can also be applied for Zink and aluminum anodes if moving between different waters It is important to inspect the anodes after shifting water and if necessary also clean them The anodes can...

Page 30: ...rawings in divider number 4 for 370 Aft Cabin Cruiser MAREX 370 dwg 007 Trough hull fittings MAREX 370 dwg 007 2 Trough hull fittings starboard MAREX 370 dwg 007 3 Trough hull fittings portside MAREX...

Page 31: ...er water separator in the engine room must be checked on a regular basis If any impurities or water is discovered in the separator contact the service workshop There are 2 tanks placed under the cockp...

Page 32: ...rough hull on starboard side Draining of the floor of the aft deck Self draining floor that drains the water into a floor frame The floor frame drains the water through o Outlet aft the water drains o...

Page 33: ...e room front and aft cabin W Warning An automatic lens pump does not replace the visual checking of the engine room Automatic lensing does not work if the batteries have lower voltage than 11 Volt or...

Page 34: ...External fresh water outlet in the bow Sink in the pantry Sink in the aft cabin When the engine is running it heats via a hot water heat exchanger By use of the shore power system the water is heated...

Page 35: ...osition 25 amp Marked Water pump The red light is not lighting if the fuse is working correctly Micro switch at the bottom of the pump is not working correctly Leakage in the system Check all hoses an...

Page 36: ...the toilet open Empty a strong mix dish wash detergent and water into the toilet bowl and let the mix work for some time Pump in water into the bowl and try to flush Demount the engine in the Macerato...

Page 37: ...chen paper must NOT be used in the toilet Never place tampons pads or cotton into the toilet Inform your passengers and guests Crane and filter are placed under the floor in the entrance to the cabins...

Page 38: ...ating Current by the use of shore power Be aware that you do not have unlimited power capacity Use the power carefully and turn off the light in unused rooms Voltage 12V DC 220V AC Starter battery 100...

Page 39: ...teries only after start battery is fully charged Diode on VSR indicated then two battery banks are connected together Power must not be connected to the hot water tank when the tank is empty If this h...

Page 40: ...nection in the boat before any connection or disconnection of the cable power Always Plug connect the boat first and then the electric circuit on land Always disconnect unplug on land and then on the...

Page 41: ...in the cells Control the levels by opening the plugs on the batteries and control the level It should be 5 mm over the plates If the level is too low fill it up with distilled water Do not use water...

Page 42: ...d above the diesel tanks Do not block the ventilation path when the engine is running Section 4 13 0 34 Fire extinguishing system Consists of 1 Cockpit next to entrance to front cabin 1 automatic exti...

Page 43: ...mmented Starting the engine Batteries Operating the equipment in the boat The electrical layout Maneuvering Sanitary system Hints advices and tips The descriptions have two intentions to promote maxim...

Page 44: ...gas gear regulator must be in neutral position The engine will not start in gear for safety reasons Section 5 02 0 36 Batteries Lead accumulators Generally The batteries must be fully charged at least...

Page 45: ...ging the voltage will rise on the batteries It is the battery charger that automatically decides when the charging is stopped Please note that LEAD ACCUMULATOR batteries will create gas at 14 4 volt T...

Page 46: ...Aft Cabin Cruiser Page 46 of 66 Section 5 03 0 37 Switch panel connection schemes Drawings are enclosed in divider nr 4 Section 5 04 0 38 Fuse panel Placed at starboard side by the helms position dri...

Page 47: ...es before leave the boat Automatic main switch box is located in engine room controlled with two switches on dashboard Service fuse Aft thruster winch fuse Auto service switch block Charger Front thru...

Page 48: ...ositioned under the navstation Section 5 07 0 41 Dashboard instrumentation installation access For the access to all installation cables and connections the plotter needs to be removed and then the ac...

Page 49: ...towards a buoy or another fixed point Don t underestimate the impact of side winds Observe the aft wave and pay attention to the wave you create The waves can be a danger to others and a large wave i...

Page 50: ...re deck bathing platform or side decks during sailing Close all hatches as well as the hardtop or canopy Only access the fore deck through the front deck hatch Never use the bathing ladder as long as...

Page 51: ...of control Reduce speed before sharp turns Knowledge about weather conditions Show respect for the weather and the wind conditions Observe the conditions and listen to local advices Always listen to...

Page 52: ...gine room mid cabin Always use sanitary liquid in the toilet and follow the producer s advice C Observe the discharging process until the tank is empty The black water septic instrument shows the leve...

Page 53: ...oster is driven by the engines heat Defroster is operated by the switch on the helms position dashboard The defroster has two speeds and the outlets are under the windscreen 0 1 16 The diesel heater T...

Page 54: ...UNDER THE BOAT WHEN LIFTED 0 1 18 Transporting the boat When the boat is transported on a trailer the weight of the boat must rest on a surface on the bottom keel Adjust the side support to avoid dis...

Page 55: ...is placed on water You may wax more than once per season If the boat has scratches or other damages in the gelcoat the damages should be repaired It is important that the correct gelcoat is used for...

Page 56: ...portant to wax it Section 6 02 0 48 Maintenance of the teak deck The deck supplier recommends that the boat owner tests and uses those products which give the best result The wood must first be well c...

Page 57: ...SEASON Section 7 01 0 52 General preparation Take off the canopy in due time and ventilate the boat thoroughly before the boat is placed on water Wash and polish the boat Apply antifouling under the w...

Page 58: ...nged See the engine producer s manual Control the fuel filter and change it if necessary Control the fuel system and fasten all couplings and fittings Check the water separator Look for any damages or...

Page 59: ...is not maintenance free and should be polished together with the boat Use a soft tissue and a small brush like a toothbrush to remove dust DO NOT USE RUBBING materials on stainless steel Rust on screw...

Page 60: ...eze mixed with water pure anti freeze can damage the seals If the boat is covered with plastic it is important to protect all surfaces against rubbing and tearing through the winter It is a big risk t...

Page 61: ...all dust and dirt to prevent a bad smell the next season Remove all personal belongings to prevent mildew Place 1 2 moist removers that attract moist and condense Drain these periodically trough the...

Page 62: ...Waterlock The Vetus exhaust system components are especially suitable for use in water injected exhaust systems Check all hose connections for gas and water leaks regularly Before the winter lay up dr...

Page 63: ...et bowl and septic tank black water tank for contents BEFORE the boat is taken off the water and refill one time with water before emptying again Fill with mixed anti freeze Control all hoses and coup...

Page 64: ...MAREX 373 Aft Cabin Cruiser Page 64 of 66 Article IX Positions of through hull fittings Section 9 01 0 64 Starboard side...

Page 65: ...MAREX 373 Aft Cabin Cruiser Page 65 of 66 Section 9 02 0 65 Port side...

Page 66: ...panel 8 Manual lensing pump outside 9 Switches for light 10 Heater outlet 11 Heater outlet 12 230V socket 13 Toilet water inlet valve engine room 14 230V socket 15 Switches for shower and bathroom fan...

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