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Chapter 2: Locations

341 Sedan • Owner’s Manual

Fuel Tanks:

In the engine room; one is on the
port side and the other is on the
starboard side.

Generator:

In the aft machinery room.

Generator Pickup:

In the aft machinery room, on the
starboard side.

PORT
FUEL TANK

STARBOARD

FUEL TANK

ACCESS TO

STARBOARD

FUEL TANK

GENERATOR

BOX

GENERATOR
PICKUP

Summary of Contents for 341 sedan

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Page 3: ...y Meridian assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this document or from the use of information contained herein Due to our commitment to product improvement Meridian reserves the r...

Page 4: ...3 Helm Stations 14 Component Locations 25 Chapter 3 Propulsion Related Systems 25 Engine 26 Exhaust System 27 Engine Room Ventilation System 28 Fuel System 29 Fuel Fills Vents 30 Fuel Transfer Pump If...

Page 5: ...one Inlet 60 Chapter 9 Lights 60 Care and Maintenance 60 Interior Exterior Lights 60 Spotlight If Equipped 61 Chapter 10 Heating Air Conditioning 61 Air Conditioning System If Equipped 62 Electric Hea...

Page 6: ...erts you to hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death if the warning is ignored WARNING This box alerts you to hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in...

Page 7: ...readily available place Dimensions and Tank Capacities Layout View Dealer Service Ask your dealer to explain all systems before taking delivery of your yacht Your dealer is your key to service Contact...

Page 8: ...al boat club can advise you of local sea schools or competent instructors Engines Accessories Guidelines Your yacht s engines and accessories were selected to provide optimum performance and service I...

Page 9: ...r yacht balance The load limit for this platform is 30 pounds per square foot evenly distributed FALLING and ROTATINGPROPELLER HAZARD NEVER allow anyone to ride on parts of the yacht not designed for...

Page 10: ...ny factors that affect the rate at which the zincs deteriorate including Water temperature Salinity Water pollution Stray electrical current from the yacht or dock may cause complete deterioration in...

Page 11: ...ing sling label positions as shown in the illustration on the right PERSONAL INJURY and or PRODUCT OR PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD Lifting slings may slip on the hull Avoid serious injury or death by securi...

Page 12: ...be fatal Breathing CO blocks the ability of your blood to carry oxygen The effects are cumulative even low levels of exposure can result in injury or death Factors That Increase the Effects of CO Pois...

Page 13: ...CO can be present without the smell of exhaust fumes if exhaust fumes are detected on the yacht take immediate action to dissipate these fumes Treat symptoms of seasickness as possible CO poisoning G...

Page 14: ...pump housing Replace if worn Make sure cooling systems are in working condition Inspect all metal exhaust parts for cracking rusting leaking or loosening and check the cylinder head gasket exhaust man...

Page 15: ...Squadrons U S Coast Guard Auxiliary 1 800 368 5647 or on the Internet at http www cgaux org U S Power Squadrons 1 888 FOR USPS 1 888 367 8777 or on the Internet at http www usps org United States Coa...

Page 16: ...TANK VENT HEAD SINK DRAIN HOLDING TANK VENT AIR CONDITIONER OVERFLOW DRAIN IF EQUIPPED AFT BILGE PUMP DRAIN LOCKER DRAIN PORTLIGHTS COMMAND BRIDGE DRAIN COCKPIT DRAIN FUEL TANK VENT STERN THRUSTER EXH...

Page 17: ...341 Sedan Owner s Manual Chapter 2 Locations 11 Forward Deck View DECK HATCH ANCHOR LOCKER CLEAT BOW ROLLER ANCHOR WINDLASS WINDLASS CONTROLS...

Page 18: ...OURTESY LIGHT CLEAT SHORE POWER INLET S CLEAT GRAB RAIL COURTESY LIGHT TRANSOM DOOR TRANSOM SHOWER CLEAT CITY WATER INLET PORT FUEL TANK FILL FITTING STARBOARD FUEL TANK FILL FITTING DOCKSIDE CABLE T...

Page 19: ...IF EQUIPPED IF EQUIPPED IF EQUIPPED DUAL THRUSTER CONTROL IF EQUIPPED DEPTH FINDER TACHOMETER TACHOMETER OIL PRESSURE GAUGE VOLTMETER FUEL GAUGE TEMPERATURE GAUGE VOLTMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE FUEL GAUG...

Page 20: ...ake Seacock Access is through the floor hatch in the salon forward of the engine on the starboard side Air Conditioner Unit Access is through the storage locker under the V berth mattress Batteries In...

Page 21: ...utility room Access is through the aft wall cut out in the mid berth Battery Switches Inside the AC DC cab inet on the port side of the salon Bilge Pump Aft In the aft machinery room BATTERY CHARGER A...

Page 22: ...hrough the floor hatch in the salon area Bilge Pump Mid Forward In the floor hatch in the salon area in the engine room Bilge Pumps and Float Switch Forward Access is through the bottom step in the ha...

Page 23: ...l Chapter 2 Locations 17 Carbon Monoxide Detectors 3 total One in the aft berth on the ceiling One in the V berth on the ceiling One in the cabin under the windshield AFT BERTH CO MONITOR V BERTH CO M...

Page 24: ...t side in the cabinet near the entry door Depth Sounder Thru hull Transducer In the engine room on the starboard side Access is through the starboard salon floor hatch Engine Circuit Breaker One on ea...

Page 25: ...board deck at the aft end of the deck trail Freshwater Tank Access is through the hatches under the mid berth mattress Fuel Fills On the port and starboard aft corners of the deck FRESHWATER FILL FITT...

Page 26: ...ine room one is on the port side and the other is on the starboard side Generator In the aft machinery room Generator Pickup In the aft machinery room on the starboard side PORT FUEL TANK STARBOARD FU...

Page 27: ...cations 21 Inverter Access is through the mid berth aft wall cut out Macerator Underwater Discharge Seacock On the port side of the engine room Access is through the floor hatch in the salon ACCESS TO...

Page 28: ...through the aft wall cut out in the mid berth Propane Tank On the command bridge inside the aft storage locker Wall Vacuum Unit In the utility room Access is through the aft wall cut out in the mid b...

Page 29: ...Holding Tank On the port side of the engine room Access is through the port side floor hatch in the salon Water Heater In the utility room Access is through the forward wall cut out in the mid berth...

Page 30: ...er s Manual 24 Water Pump In the utility room Access is through the forward wall cut out in the mid berth Water Pump Switch On the DC panel in the AC DC cabinet WATER PUMP WATER PUMP SWITCH AC DC CABI...

Page 31: ...take valves seacocks are Open before starting the engines and keep the sea cocks Open while the engines are running The cooling system s seawater strainers should be checked for leaks and debris every...

Page 32: ...on mon oxide gas CO Check all exhaust systems before each trip Look for leaks in the exhaust systems of the propulsion engines and the generator Look for discoloration water leaks carbon or stains aro...

Page 33: ...equipped Continue to run the blowers until your yacht has reached cruising speed Always run the blowers when operating the yacht below cruising speed FIRE EXPLOSION HAZARD Use of the blower system is...

Page 34: ...Yacht Owner s Manual Supplement and the fuel recommendations in the engine operation manual must be followed WARNING Air in the diesel supply system can stop an engine or severely restrict performanc...

Page 35: ...hose is kinked or collapsed If there are no visible signs of a problem contact your local dealer GAS FUEL LINE ROUTING IF EQUIPPED PORT FUEL TANK STARBOARD FUEL TANK PORT FUEL LINE STARBOARD FUEL LIN...

Page 36: ...that help to prevent fungus or other buildup in your fuel tank Anti siphon Valve If Equipped Gas fuel systems are equipped with anti siphon valves The valves are located at the point where the fuel f...

Page 37: ...understand the fire suppression system s instruction and mainte nance manual and follow all warnings Observe the following The system will go off automatically whenever direct heat from a fire is dete...

Page 38: ...it requires moving the engine and prop shaft To insure proper alignment after a haulout or dry storage wait 48 hours after launching before final alignment adjustments by a marine mechanic are made Sh...

Page 39: ...omes excessive packing replacement can be performed as follows 1 Remove the yacht from the water 2 Loosen the packing gland nuts and back the packing gland from the sleeve 3 Remove the old packing 4 W...

Page 40: ...the chosen course of your yacht Never leave the helm while the autopilot system is On A qualified operator must monitor the autopilot system at all times and keep lookout for other marine traffic and...

Page 41: ...be used one at a time to level the yacht Perform trim tab adjustment with several short touches to the switch rather than one long one After each short touch allow several seconds for the hull to reac...

Page 42: ...elm The bow and stern thrusters allow you to maneu ver your yacht in close quarters when docking Read the bow and stern thruster s operation man ual before using the bow and stern thrusters for the fi...

Page 43: ...ormal for the pointers on your fuel gauges to bounce as fuel sloshes back and forth in the fuel tanks Synchronizer The synchronizer will help you run both engines at the same RPM rotations per minute...

Page 44: ...he technician gives you a deviation card which shows the corrections to apply in navigational calculations Keep a copy of the deviation card at each helm The GPS system should not be relied upon as th...

Page 45: ...weather reports summon assistance or contact other vessels as permitted by the FCC Federal Communications Commission Contact the FCC for licensing rules and regulations concerning VHF radio usage Dept...

Page 46: ...NOTICE Discharge of oil oil waste or fuel into navigable waters is prohibited by law Violators are sub ject to legal action by the local authorities FWD BILGE PUMPS AFT BILGE PUMP AFT MID BILGE PUMP...

Page 47: ...ally To test each bilge pump 1 Turn On the manual switches at the helm 2 Make sure that water in the bilge is pumped overboard If there is water in the bilge and the pump motor is running but not pump...

Page 48: ...1 Turn On the float switch by twisting the white plastic knob 1 4 turn 2 The bilge pump should turn On 3 If twisting the knob does not turn the pump on check the circuit breaker on the battery manage...

Page 49: ...seacock must remain Closed until the strainer is completely reassembled 3 Take apart the seawater strainer 4 Remove the debris 5 Flush the strainer with water 6 Reassemble the seawater strainer 7 Open...

Page 50: ...stem On The seacock is accessed through the v berth floor cutouts FLOODING SWAMPING HAZARD NEVER leave the boat unattended while using the raw water feature Any leak or break in the system may allow l...

Page 51: ...or the water tank is empty Inspect and clean the water filter often located on the water pump When your yacht is to be left unattended for long periods of time pump the water tank dry to prevent store...

Page 52: ...et stop the air and Close the faucet 5 One at a time repeat this process on all faucets and showers Gravity Draining 1 Open all faucets and showers 2 Remove the drain plug from the tee fitting on the...

Page 53: ...n in a dry tank will damage the heating elements Warranty replacements WILL NOT be made on elements damaged in this manner The tank is full if water flows from the tap when the hot water is turned On...

Page 54: ...r System sec tion in the Cruiser Yacht Owner s Manual Supplement When the yacht is connected to a dockside water supply the freshwa ter system is pressurized You do not need to turn On the water pump...

Page 55: ...Water on the deck is drained overboard through the deck drains Keep the deck drains free of debris NOTE TOP VIEW IS UNDERSIDE OF AFT DECK UPPER DECK DRAINS COCKPIT DRAINS THRU HULL THRU HULL DECK DRA...

Page 56: ...p as follows 1 Remove the cover screws B and the cover C 2 Remove any debris from the box and the filter 3 Clean the sump pump as outlined in the Bilge Pump section of this Owner s Manual Sump System...

Page 57: ...e holding tank at every opportunity Winterizing The Marine Head 1 Shut Off the intake seacock and pump the head until the bowl is dry 2 Remove the drain plug in the base and pump again to remove all o...

Page 58: ...h macerator switches at the same time to run the pump Do not continue running the macerator if the waste holding tank is empty 3 Close the underwater discharge seacock when you are done pumping NOTICE...

Page 59: ...freshwater from the water tank to flush waste from the toilet into the holding tank The holding tank is plumbed to a waste fitting on the deck for dockside pump out For winterizing instructions refer...

Page 60: ...a switch at the helm or from the deck foot switches Make sure that the windlass breaker is turned on before using the anchor windlass To haul the anchor use engine power not the windlass to move the...

Page 61: ...ck hinges and secure with the pins 3 Tie the hold down straps F to the forward jaw slides G then hook the hold down straps to the deck loops H The jaw slides should not need to be adjusted However if...

Page 62: ...rator breaker is On Electric Stove If Equipped NOTICE Always keep an approved ABC type fire extinguisher in galley area BURN SCALDING and or FIRE HAZARD Read the stove s instruction manual before usin...

Page 63: ...RD Read the stove s instruction manual before using Always keep an approved ABC type fire extinguisher in galley area Do not use the stove while underway Any non cooking devices on or near your stove...

Page 64: ...isual Equipment DANGER CARBON MONOXIDE POISONINGHAZARD Propane appliances are potential sources of dangerous carbon monoxide gas CO Do not use propane appliances without adequate ventilation PROPANE T...

Page 65: ...s Manual Chapter 8 Appliances Entertainment Systems 59 Dockside Television Telephone Inlet If you want to watch cable TV or use a tele phone plug a dockside source into the TV tele phone inlet CABLE...

Page 66: ...ductive electrical lubricant Interior Exterior Lights The lights are powered by the yacht s 12 volt DC system The battery switch must be in the On position for the lights to work There are On Off ligh...

Page 67: ...nditioner is in use The seawater pickup strainer should be checked for debris according to the directions given in the Seawater Strainer section of this Owner s Manual CARBON MONOXIDE POISONINGHAZARD...

Page 68: ...circulation loop shut off valve is Open before using the heater Access to the circulation loop shut off valve is through the floor cutout in the salon For further instructions read the manufacturer s...

Page 69: ...mes are heavier than air and will collect in the bilge areas where they can be accidently ignited Visually and by smell sniff test check the engine and fuel compartments for fumes or accumulation of f...

Page 70: ...olt device which draws 15 amps or less The 12 volt accessory outlet is protected by a 15 amp circuit breaker on the main circuit breaker panel Battery Switch A separate rotary battery switch is pro vi...

Page 71: ...he battery charger is independent of the battery switch The battery switches do not need to be On for proper charging You may use DC powered electrical systems such as the lights and stereo when the b...

Page 72: ...ecessary to turn Off one or more accessories in order to use another accessory FIRE EXPLOSION SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT alter shore power connectors and use only compatible connectors Before connecting or d...

Page 73: ...hore power cords in doors or hatches or coil the shore power cord too tightly since these situations can generate enough heat to result in a fire If a shore power cord accidently becomes immersed in w...

Page 74: ...ion Shore Power 2 Turn Off all breakers and switches on the AC master panel 3 Attach the shore power cord to the yacht inlet first then to the dockside outlet TYPICAL SHORE POWER INLET FIGURE 1 DUAL S...

Page 75: ...f dangerous carbon monoxide gas CO Check the generator exhaust system for leaks before each use DANGER WARNING FIRE EXPLOSION HAZARD Use the bilge blowers for a minimum of four minutes before starting...

Page 76: ...e port side of the salon These gauges monitor the engine functions of your generator Starting The Generator 1 Open the generator s seacock valve before starting the generator Keep the seacock valve Op...

Page 77: ...located in the main AC DC cabinet on the port side of the salon Redundant controls are available on the inverter itself Refer to the inverter manual for detailed inverter operating procedures Activate...

Page 78: ...O MONITOR V BERTH CO MONITOR LIGHTS WINDLASS DECK SWITCHES WINDLASS RELAY READER LIGHT WIPER SALON CO MONITOR DC PANEL SALON LIGHT SWITCH FUEL TANK PORT IF EQUIPPED MOTOR V BERTH 12 VOLT RECEPTACLE HA...

Page 79: ...nual Chapter 11 Electrical Systems 73 Command Bridge Harness RADAR WING PLUG COURTESY LIGHT STARBOARD NAVIGATION LIGHT COMMAND COURTESY LIGHT PORT NAVIGATION LIGHT PROPANE TANK BRIDGE PLUG COMMAND BRI...

Page 80: ...EL TANK HULL TO DECK CONNECTION PLUG FORWARD BILGE PLUGS BATTERY CHARGER TANK WATCH MACERATOR FIRE BOTTLE AC PANEL DC PANEL BATTERY SWITCH PANEL BOW THRUSTER RELAY PLUG IF EQUIPPED STERN THRUSTER RELA...

Page 81: ...341 Sedan Owner s Manual Chapter 11 Electrical Systems 75 Dual Thrusters If Equipped STARBOARD ENGINE THRUSTER RELAY STARBOARD ENGINE STARBOARD ENGINE ISO THRUSTER RELAY RELAY HARNESS CONTROL HARNESS...

Page 82: ...EQUIPPED HEAD PICK UP HEAD OVER BOARD PORT ENGINE STRAINER PORT ENGINE PICK UP PORT ENGINE PORT SHAFT STARBOARD ENGINE STRAINER AIR CONDITIONER PICK UP IF EQUIPPED RUDDER STARBOARD STRUT THRUSTER IF E...

Page 83: ...341 Sedan Owner s Manual Chapter 11 Electrical Systems 77 Wiring Diagrams 120 Volt AC Electrical System...

Page 84: ...Chapter 11 Electrical Systems 341 Sedan Owner s Manual 78 12 Volt Auxiliary DC Electrical System...

Page 85: ...341 Sedan Owner s Manual Chapter 11 Electrical Systems 79 Command Bridge 12 Volt DC Electrical System...

Page 86: ...Chapter 11 Electrical Systems 341 Sedan Owner s Manual 80 12 Volt DC Breaker Panel System...

Page 87: ...341 Sedan Owner s Manual Chapter 11 Electrical Systems 81 Engine Electrical System...

Page 88: ...ber Generator Manufacturer Model Name Number Serial Number Oil Type SAE Quarts Filter Type Fuel System Fuel Capacity Filter Type Plumbing Fresh Water Tank Capacity Waste Holding Tank Capacity Key Numb...

Page 89: ...r Trim Color Fuel Capacity Engine Type Number of Engines Distinguishing Features Distinguishing Features Operator of Boat Full Name Male or Female Age Health Address Address Phone FAX E mail Operator...

Page 90: ...Stopover 1 Arrive No Later Than Date Arrive No Later Than Time Stopover 2 Arrive No Later Than Date Arrive No Later Than Time Stopover 3 Arrive No Later Than Date Arrive No Later Than Time Stopover 4...

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