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318 SS/SSX/SC General Features

Cockpit Cover or Aft

Curtain Bungee Clips

Water

Fill/Vent

Gas Fill/Vent

Waste Withdrawal

Aft Stereo

Remote

Fender

Holder

Swim Ladder

Ensure ladder is

stowed when

engine(s) running

Garboard Drain

Plug

Trim Tab

Speedometer Pitot & Hose

(Volvo Ocean Series

Drive/Composite Only,

Built-in drive on MerCruiser,

Volvo SX-1 & Volvo DP)

Ski Tow

Not to be used for tying
boat or towing anything

other than skiers

Pull-up

Cleat

Pull-up

Cleat

Shore Power Cord/

City Water

Routing Notch

Transom Door/Gate

Ensure door is

secured in closed

position when

underway

318 SS/SSX Bow Area

Bomar

Opening Cabin

Window

Cabin

Entry

Courtesy

Light

Cabin

Door

Strap

Head
Entry

Folding Door

Compass

Horn

Anchor

Roller/Frame

Anchor

Locker

Windlass Under Lid

(Optional)

Pull-up

Cleat

Navigation

Lights

Docking

Lights

Storage

(Under Cushion)

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Summary of Contents for 278 SC Sport Cruiser

Page 1: ...SUPER SPORT OWNER S MANUAL BOATS BOATS 278 SS SSX Super Sport 278 SC Sport Cruiser 318 SS SSX Super Sport 318 SC Sport Cruiser ...

Page 2: ... your dealer local U S Coast Guard or U S Power Squadron Organizations for infor mation in your area With proper care routine service and preventive maintenance your Monterey boat will not only reward you with enjoyment but with reliability dependability and one of the higher resale values in today s boating industry Enjoy your new boat and please respect our environment at all times Always rememb...

Page 3: ...ng 4 2 Shifting Running 4 4 Warning Alarm 4 4 Steering Controls 4 5 Stopping 4 5 Docking 4 6 Boat Trim 4 7 Drive Trim Angle 4 7 Page 5 GETTING UNDERWAY 5 1 Safety Checklist 5 1 Safety Equipment 5 2 Boarding 5 2 6 RUNNING 6 1 Maneuvering Techniques 6 1 Salt Water 6 2 Freezing Temperatures 6 3 Towing Procedure 6 3 Anchoring 6 4 Performance Boating 6 5 Propellers 6 6 7 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 7 1 Electr...

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Page 5: ...the craft All information illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication Monterey Boats reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring obligation in colors materials equipment specifications and models Once again thank you for choosing a Monterey boat we wish you many ye...

Page 6: ...ch Air Conditioner Heater operation components secure Water pressure system let pressure stand 15 minutes to see if pump goes on heater Stove coffee maker oven refrigerator ice maker Generator Operation components secure Bilge Blower s Wipers Shore power AC Tables Plumbing Hose Clamps Battery Polarity Voltage Tight Connections Battery Switch es Operation ENGINE BEFORE STARTING Engine mounts tight ...

Page 7: ...e used for these purposes l If canvas gets wet during use remove side curtains and open windshield so seams can dry out The air circulation will allow all canvas to dry and prevent the growth of mildew Never store wet or damp canvas l Occasionally set up all canvas and curtains and hose down with fresh water to remove accumulated soot and dirt Sweep or brush the underside of the canvas to prevent ...

Page 8: ...ce l Do not allow petroleum products or bug sprays to come in contact with canvas NOTICE Your Monterey boat is basically an open vehicle Therefore in spite of well designed and well fitting canvas enclosures your boat is not waterproof We have made every effort to design these enclosures to conform with the boat but a certain amount of leakage may occur especially at the seam lines After cleaning ...

Page 9: ...r corrosion resistance When properly maintained stainless steel will not rust or stain even in harsh saltwater environments However if not maintained stainless steel can rust discolor or even corrode The following guidelines will help keep stainless steel looking good for years to come DO S l Clean stainless steel frequently daily in salt or polluted environments with mild soap and plenty of water...

Page 10: ...rub Marine Spray Nine Cleaning and Cleansers Frequent cleaning of your stainless steel with soap water and GEMLUX Cleaning Wax will help maintain the finish Always rinse the metal thoroughly with clean water and dry completely Clean soft cloths or pads should be used The use of steel wool pads or other highly abrasive brushes or sponges are not recommended and will damage the surface Contamination...

Page 11: ...is not recommended and should be avoided on vinyl upholstery treated with PreFixx protective finish Special Cleaning Problems Although BoltaSoft upholstery treated with PreFixx protective finish is resistant to most common stains the dyes and pigments in some staining agents have the ability to create a permanent stain if not treated properly To clean difficult stains from upholstery treated with ...

Page 12: ...yer of colored resin The best way to keep the gelcoat skin on your boat in top condition is through regular maintenance The following guidelines will help keep gelcoat looking good for years to come DO S l Keep the gelcoat surface out of direct sunlight or covered when not in use l Wash gelcoat frequently daily in salt or polluted environments with mild detergent and plenty of fresh water Remove a...

Page 13: ...n will be to remove Under no circumstances should any solvents normally associated with the dry cleaning of apparel perchlorethylene carbon tetrachloride etc be utilized as permanent damage to the fiber will result MARPOL Treaty The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from ships commonly referred to as the MARPOL Treaty MARine POLlution prohibits the overboard dumping of all s...

Page 14: ...ries are not provided by Monterey Boats The above battery information was obtained from installation and owners manuals published by Mercury Marine and Volvo Penta of the Americas For sourcing and additional battery information contact your local Monterey dealer Typical labels used to identify battery cables and fuel lines are shown below Positive battery cables are red Negative battery cables are...

Page 15: ...ng agent to soak the compartment for at least fifteen 15 minutes and wait for hot metals and fuels to cool before inspecting for cause or damage Fire extinguishing agents and fire by product fumes are toxic do not breath fire fumes Accidental discharge can be dangerous and may cause serious injury Do not attempt to service the system unless qualified to do so If fire is still active after system d...

Page 16: ... extremely dangerous All engines and fuel burning appliances produce CO as exhaust Direct and prolonged exposure to CO will cause BRAIN DAMAGE or DEATH Signs of exposure to CO include nausea dizziness and drowsiness Sources of CO include Operating at slow speed or while dead in the water Operating with high bow angle Blockage of boat exhausts by obstruction Exhausts traveling along obstruction KC ...

Page 17: ...tank is between the MIN and MAX marks Periodically remove the pressure cap and check on the fluid level when engine is cool Do not rely solely on level in the coolant recovery tank 5 For initial startup only prime the seawater pump by closing seacock removing hose from water filter outlet filling hose and pump with clean water replacing hose and opening seacock Failure to have seacock open when ge...

Page 18: ...check to be sure that water is flowing overboard from the generator discharge If there is no discharge stop and check for leaks or obstructions Stopping 1 Run generator set at no load for five minutes to allow engine to cool down 2 Switch the controller master switch or the remote start switch on the AC control panel to the STOP position and wait until the generator set comes to a complete stop Ci...

Page 19: ...0 BTU hr The optional air conditioning unit is supplied with seawater through a seawater pump The seacock must be open to operate the heating cooling unit After air conditioner has started check to be sure that water is flowing overboard from the air conditioner discharge If there is no discharge stop and check for leaks or obstructions SEAWATER OUTLET AIR CONDITIONING UNIT SEAWATER PUMP WATER LIN...

Page 20: ...cant to the rubber seal Reinstall the lid and tighten the knob snugly Do not overtighten Open the seacock and activate the unit to check for leaks BOAT LAYOUTS DETAILS The following illustrations are intended to give you the boat owner a brief overview of your new boat These illustrations are a representation and may not reflect all options or layouts Your Monterey dealer or their representative c...

Page 21: ...M 17 VECTOR SERIES AIR CONDITIONER SELF CONTAINED UNIT WIRING DIAGRAM ...

Page 22: ...tional or differently worded labels Please be aware and use appropriate caution Volvo Engine WARNING GASOLINE VAPORS CAN EXPLODE BEFORE STARTING ENGINE CHECK ENGINE COMPARTMENT FOR GASOLINE OR VAPORS OPERATE BLOWER FOR 4 MINUTES RUN BLOWER BELOW CRUISING SPEED CAUTION TO AVOID INJURY GLASS DOOR MUST BE SECURED IN A CLOSED AND LOCKED POSITION WHEN BOAT IS UNDER WAY USE BOTH TURN LOCKS TO SECURE DOO...

Page 23: ...278 SS SSX SC General Features M 19 ...

Page 24: ...ck Hatch Speakers Mirror Storage Area Behind Mirror Swivel Light Courtesy Light Speaker Window Hatch Pass Thru Glove Box Docking Lights Deck Hatch Navigation Lights Horn Ladder Line Storage Locker Telescoping Ladder Swivel Light V Berth Filler Cushions Pull up Cleats Storage Locker Drain Drink Holder Flip up Bolster Companionway Door Bow Access Steps Access Hatch Below Companionway Pedestal Seat B...

Page 25: ...es Walk Thru Door Latch Walk Thru Door Horn Locker Lid Latch Navigation Lights Docking Lights Storage Under Cushion Pull Up Cleat Head Cockpit Table Base Storage Area Compass Anchor Rope Locker Anchor Roller Frame M 21 ...

Page 26: ...sition Waste Out Seacock shown in perpendicular closed position Macerator Option Main DC Accessory Breaker 40 Amp Circuit Breakers Remove Cover to Access Aft Bilge Pump Fwd Bilge Pump Shower Sump Pump CO Monitor Automatic Fire Extinguisher Light Fresh Water Tank Pump Strainer Not Shown Recessed under step area Yellow Battery Cable Ground Trim Pump Ground Black Red Battery Cable Positive Light Not ...

Page 27: ...tor Faucet Pull Out For Shower Covered Toilet Paper Holder Vacu Flush Toilet Head Shower Curtain Cuddy Only Battery Switches Port Parallel Stbd Circuit Breakers Fwd Emergency Pump Emergency Bilge Pump Stereo Memory Sump Pump Electronics Circuit Breakers AC Alt Crnt Main Air Conditioner Circuit Breakers Windlass opt 80A Helm Main 50A Cabin Main 50A Courtesy Light Courtesy Light Speakers Access Hatc...

Page 28: ...drive on MerCruiser Volvo SX 1 Volvo DP Ski Tow Not to be used for tying boat or towing anything other than skiers Pull up Cleat Pull up Cleat Shore Power Cord City Water Routing Notch Transom Door Gate Ensure door is secured in closed position when underway 318 SS SSX Bow Area Bomar Opening Cabin Window Cabin Entry Courtesy Light Cabin Door Strap Head Entry Folding Door Compass Horn Anchor Roller...

Page 29: ...ower Indicator Lights Drive Trim Switches Throttle Shift Levers Stereo Remote Ignition Switches Off On Crank to Start Wiper Horn Windlass Option Circuit Breakers Center Row In order Left to Right Blower 1 10 Amp Blower 2 10 Amp Exhaust 5 Amp Main Bilge 5 Amp Wiper 5 Amp Circuit Breakers Bottom Row In order Left to Right Hatch Lifter 20 Amp Trim Tabs 20 Amp Horn 15 Amp Windlass 10 Amp 12 V Receptac...

Page 30: ...0A 4 TV 10A 5 Outlet 15A 6 Water Heater 15A Electrical Switch Panel DC A B C D E F G H I A Cabin Lights 15A B Stereo 15A C Water Pump 10A D 12 Volt Receptacle 5A E Accessory 15A F Refrigerator 15A G Head System 7 5A H Macerator 7 5A I TV 10A CO Monitor Reset Breaker 3A 12 Volt Receptacle 15A Max Water Intake Hose Vacu Flush Toilet Head Waste Tank Level Indicator Vanity Mirror Cabinet Not Shown Ope...

Page 31: ...yellow wires Fuel Tank Vacu Flush Waste Tank Assembly Water Heater Engine Room Blowers Automatic Float Switch Manual Bilge Pump Controlled by Switch at Helm Automatic Bilge Pump Permanent Fire Extinguisher Electric Hatch Lift Oil Discharge Warning Sign Macerator Optional Sea Cock Macerator Not Shown Trim Tab Pump Dockside Water Inlet Fitting M 27 ...

Page 32: ...t Engine Room Lights 5 Amp Dock Lights 10 Amp Courtesy Lights 5 Amp Panel Lights 5 Amp Nav Anchor Lights 5 Amp Arch Lights 5 Amp Steer Tilt Release Lever Blower Switch Power Indicator Lights Drive Trim Switches Stereo Remote Ignition Switches Off On Crank to Start Shift Levers Stern Drive Trim Indicator Volts Wiper Horn Windlass Option Circuit Breakers Center Row In order Left to Right Blower 1 10...

Page 33: ...aste Tank Electric Hatch Lift Generator Battery Tray Batteries not provided by Monterey Boats Seacock Generator Engine Room Blowers A C Seawater Circulation Pump Permanent Fire Extinguisher Seacock A C Battery Trays Batteries not provided by Monterey Boats Sea Strainer Generator Water Heater Seacock Macerator Manual Bilge Pump Controlled by Switch at Helm M 29 318 CU Engine Area with Generator AC ...

Page 34: ...278 Bowrider and Cuddy Starboard Switch Panel Wiring Diagram Use ATC series fuses M 30 ...

Page 35: ...278 Bowrider and Cuddy Ignition Panel Wiring Diagram M 31 ...

Page 36: ...278 Bowrider and Cuddy Instrument Panel Wiring Diagram M 32 ...

Page 37: ...278 Bowrider and Cuddy DC Wiring Diagram Main M 33 ...

Page 38: ...LUE 15 14AWG 32L YELLOW 17 14AWG 54 RED 13 14AWG 34 RED 14 14AWG 11 ORG GRN 15 14AWG 27 RED 16 14AWG 26 BROWN 13 14AWG 16 RED BLK 14 14AWG 45 BLUE 15 14AWG 32L RED 4 14AWG YELLOW 4 RED 4 RED 6 10AWG RED 6 6AWG 53 RED 4 14AWG 2 53802 SCREWS PER BREAKER 10 PIN MOLEX CAP 54033 SOC 54026 DEUTSCH PLUG 53731 SOC 53733 USE 2 6107 NUT USE 2 8015 SCREW POWER 1 53847 53847 CKPT REFRIDGE 9 RED 12 14AWG 17 BR...

Page 39: ...14AWG BLACK 23 WHITE 20 BLACK 22 GREEN 20 14AWG 14AWG 14AWG 14AWG 14AWG WHITE 20 10AWG WHITE 20 10AWG WHITE 20 WHITE 20 14AWG 14AWG GREEN 20 10AWG GREEN 20 10AWG GREEN 20 14AWG GREEN 20 14AWG GREEN 8 GREEN 44 10AWG GREEN 44 10AWG GREEN 8 BLACK BLACK 8 10AWG WHITE 24 10AWG WHITE 10 10AWG WHITE 12 WHITE 12 WHITE 13 WHITE 13 BLACK 6 10AWG BLK 4 10AWG BLK 4 10AWG BLK 6 53834 50696 8338 10A 50649 10A 5...

Page 40: ...14AWG BLACK 23 WHITE 20 BLACK 22 GREEN 20 14AWG 14AWG 14AWG 14AWG 14AWG WHITE 20 10AWG WHITE 20 10AWG WHITE 20 WHITE 20 14AWG 14AWG GREEN 20 10AWG GREEN 20 10AWG GREEN 20 14AWG GREEN 20 14AWG GREEN 8 GREEN 44 10AWG GREEN 44 10AWG GREEN 8 BLACK BLACK 8 10AWG WHITE 24 10AWG WHITE 10 10AWG WHITE 12 WHITE 12 WHITE 13 WHITE 13 BLACK 6 10AWG BLK 4 10AWG BLK 4 10AWG BLK 6 53834 50696 9474 5A 50186 7 5 53...

Page 41: ...52330 CLIP BLACK 50696 BLK 53776 LT 52330 CLIP BLACK 53776 LT USE 2 6107 NUT USE 2 8015 SCREW WHITE 20 BLACK 22 BLACK 23 10AWG BLACK 24 10AWG BLACK 23 14AWG BLACK 22 14AWG BLACK 24 10AWG WHITE 24 10AWG BLACK 8 BLACK 8 10AWG WATER HEATER GREEN 20 GREEN 20 10AWG WHITE 20 10AWG STOVE BLACK 24 BLACK 21 BLACK 22 14AWG REFRIDGE CHARGER BATTERY MICROWAVE OUTLETS GREEN 20 10AWG GREEN 20 14AWG GREEN 20 14A...

Page 42: ...T USE 2 6107 NUT USE 2 8015 SCREW WHITE 20 BLACK 22 BLACK 23 10AWG BLACK 24 10AWG BLACK 23 14AWG BLACK 22 14AWG BLACK 24 10AWG WHITE 24 10AWG BLACK 8 BLACK 8 10AWG WATER HEATER GREEN 20 GREEN 20 10AWG WHITE 20 10AWG STOVE BLACK 24 BLACK 21 BLACK 22 14AWG REFRIDGE CHARGER BATTERY MICROWAVE OUTLETS GREEN 20 10AWG GREEN 20 14AWG GREEN 20 14AWG GREEN 20 WHITE 20 WHITE 20 14AWG WHITE 14AWG WHITE WHITE ...

Page 43: ... 24 10AWG WHITE 24 10AWG BLACK 10 10AWG BATTERY CHARGER GREEN 20 GREEN 20 WHITE 20 MICROWAVE BLACK 23 BLACK 22 BLACK 22 10AWG OUTLETS HEATER WATER STOVE REFRIG GREEN 20 10AWG GREEN 20 10AWG GREEN 20 10AWG GREEN 20 WHITE 20 WHITE 20 10AWG WHITE 10AWG WHITE WHITE 20 20 20 WHITE 14AWG 20 WHITE 20 GREEN 20 10AWG WHT 12 WHITE BLACK 8 BLACK 24 10AWG WHITE 24 10AWG GREEN 24 10AWG GREEN 24 10AWG BLACK 24 ...

Page 44: ...RED STRIP WIRES DEUTSCH CAP 53730 PIN 53732 DEUTSCH PLUG 53731 SOC 53733 MOLEX PLUG 54030 SOC 54026 TO HARNESS 37912 TO HARNESS 37912 TO HARNESS 37912 10AWG 13 51 RED 10AWG 14 50 ORANGE 10AWG 10 49 10AWG 11 48 ORANGE ORANGE 10AWG 10 49 10AWG 11 48 ORANGE 6AWG 13 RED 13 43 BRN BLK 14 13 BRN RED 15 44 BRN RED 16 46 WHITE 17 20 RED 14AWG 14AWG 14AWG 14AWG 14AWG 14 13 BRN RED 14AWG 13 43 BRN BLK 14AWG...

Page 45: ...ND POWER B A AFT MAN BILGE 3 3 G 4 9 G 10 G 5 6 7 9 9 G 10 10 G 11 11 G 12 1 12 2 12 2 13 13J 13 G 14 15 17 17 G 18 19 20 20 G 21 21 G 22 22 G 23 24 25 25 G 26 26 G 27 27 G 28 28 G 29 1 29 G 29 2 29 2G 29 2 29 2G 29 3 29 3G 29 3 29 3G 30 31 31 G 32 32 G 33 1 33 G 32L 32 32 1 33L 33 33 4 33 2 33 2G 33 2 33 2G 33 3 33 3G 33 3 33 3G 34 34 G 33 4 33 4G 36 37 38P 38 PG 38S 38 SG 38S 38 SG 39P 39 PG 39S...

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Page 47: ...LUG 5016 14AWG 3 STRAND BOAT CABLE 42 5017 MICROWAVE 3 2 1 WHITE BLACK GREEN 3 2 1 WHITE BLACK GREEN CAP PLUG 5260 PIN BATTERY CHARGER WATER HEATER CABLE NOT USED GREEN 177 10AWG GREEN 251 10AWG PUT IN CONDUIT TO AC PANEL PANEL 14AWG 3 STRAND BOAT CABLE NOTE USE 53897 REC 8399 OUTLET BOXES WITH EACH HARNESS 38033 REQUIRES ONE OF THESE OUTLETS NOTE USE 8396 GFI REC COMES W COVER 54007 OUTLET BOXES ...

Page 48: ...76 12 12 6 6 36 24 90 72 60 84 CABIN CABIN SPKR TV DVD PWR STBD CBN SPKR HEAD LT 36 132 10 12 ZINC SAVER 20 AC PANEL MICROWAVE OUTLET 12 6 30 6 30 WATER 40 10 BATT CHG 12 36 SHORE 1 20 20 G 34 34 G 6 7 18 19 23 24 36 37 40 41 45 46 45 G 64 65 66 67 36 37 40 41 38P 38 G 38S 38 G 39P 39 G 39S 39 G 42 42 G 43 43 G 44 44J 44 G 30 31 31 G 28 28 G 29 1 29 G 29 3 29 3G 29 4 29 4G 63 1 63 G 63 2 63 2G 63 ...

Page 49: ...1 32 32L 33 1 33 4 33 2 33 2G 33 3 33 3G 34 34 G 33 4 33 4G 36 37 38P 38 PG 38S 38 SG 39P 39 PG 39S 39 SG 40 41 42 42 G 43 43 G 44 44J 44 G 6 7 47 47 G 56 56 G MASTHEAD LTS 6 6 6 12 6 1 4 60 SPEEDO SPEEDO 30 SHORE 1 SHORE 2 GROUND POWER B A WATER PUMP TRIM TAB GND 8 G 16 16 G 40 40 6 18 HEATER 12 BATT CHG QBERTH AIR COND GALLEY STOVE 96 40 54 12 48 36 52 214 20 13 10 10 12 12 ZINC SAVER BATT CHG 4...

Page 50: ...M 54000 TRIM 53998 SPEEDO 53993 FUEL PORT ALARM 9589 BLK RED BLK RED STBD ALARM 9589 TAN BLUE TAN BLUE BROWN WHITE PURPLE GRAY YELLOW PINK BLUE PURPLE PURPLE GRAY PURPLE BROWN WHITE BLUE TAN TAN BLUE BLUE PURPLE PURPLE BLUE BLUE BLUE BLUE BLUE BLUE BLUE BLUE BLUE BLUE PURPLE PURPLE YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW PURPLE PURPLE PURPLE PURPLE PURPLE PURPLE P OIL 1 S IG...

Page 51: ...LLOW PURPLE PURPLE BLUE PURPLE BLUE YELLOW PURPLE BLUE TAN TAN BLUE BLUE BLUE BLUE BLUE PURPLE PURPLE PURPLE PURPLE YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW 8 PIN MOLEX CAP 54031 SOC 54025 PANEL 100044 TO PANEL 38034 P OIL 1 S IGN 2 S OIL 3 GROUND 4 P IGN 5 LIGHTS 6 P TEMP 7 S TEMP 8 13 14 14 13 14 14 14 12 6 12 14 14 14 14 13 13 6 8 8 6 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 6 6 4 4 TINNED WIRE ...

Page 52: ... BLUE L L BLUE BLUE BLUE BLUE BLUE BLUE BLUE BLUE BLUE BLUE BLUE YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW YELL YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW PURPLE PURPLE PURP PURPLE PURPLE PURPLE PURPLE PURP PURPLE PURPLE TAN GRAY TAN BLUE BROWN WHITE YELLOW RED PURPLE TAN BLUE YELLOW RED TAN BLUE BROWN WHITE GRAY PURPLE YELLOW RED YELLOW RED PURPLE PURPLE PURPLE PURPLE PURPLE PINK BLUE YELLOW PINK ...

Page 53: ...BROWN 31 9 14AWG RED BLUE 48 62 RED BLUE 48 61 BLUE 27 25 RED 26 12 BROWN 25 3 26 42 14AWG ORANGE RED WHT 27 31 GRAY 29 39 GRY GRN 28 56 YEL 10 10AWG YEL 4 YEL 4 YEL 4 YEL 4 YEL 4 YEL 4 YEL 4 YEL 4 YEL 10 YEL 4 BLU 4 BLU 4 BLU 4 BLU 4 BLU 4 BLU 4 BLU 4 BLUE 10 BLUE 8 BLU 4 RED 32 RED 32 10AWG 10AWG PURPLE 20 YELLOW RED 20 YELLOW RED 20 PURPLE 20 YEL 4 10AWG RED 4 10AWG BLUE 4 3 4 1 2 S SOL S IGN P...

Page 54: ...S 2 ENG RM LTS 11 WIPER 15 WIPER PARK 8 MAIN BILGE 1 EXHAUST 10 BLOWER 2 9 BLOWER 1 13 12V 16 WINDLASS 12 HORN 14 TRIM TABS GRY BLK 5 39 BLUE 6 BLU WHT 7 29 BLUE 8 BLUE 9 2 RED WHT 4 31 BLU WHT 4 30 BROWN 5 3 RED 6 12 BROWN 8 9 RED 4 57 RED 5 60 ORANGE 6 42 ORANGE 7 59 GRY BLK 5 39 BLUE 6 BLU WHT 7 29 BLUE 8 BLUE 9 2 ORANGE 7 59 14AWG ORANGE 6 42 14AWG RED 5 60 RED 4 57 RED 30 1 12AWG 14AWG BROWN ...

Page 55: ... BLACK BLUE 14AWG PORT IGN 3 4 1 2 STBD SOL STBD IGN PORT SOL TO SW PNL 37909 MOLEX CAP 54027 4 PIN SOC 54026 G1 YELLOW RED SS PURPLE SI YELLOW RED PS PURPLE PI 8532 BLUE 14AWG BLUE 14AWG 54041 TAPE BOTH PIGTAILS TOGETHER AND PACKAGE AS A KIT LABEL BOTH ENDS OF WIRE AND LABEL ALL CONNECTORS WITH MARKER 54041 FUEL PAN LTS PORT IGN STBD SOL STBD IGN PORT SOL ...

Page 56: ... 6 2 ENGINE CONNECT STBD OIL 1 STBD TEMP 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 STBD TACH STBD TRIM STBD START SOL 5 4 3 10 1 8 7 6 2 BLUE TAN GRAY TAN BLUE BROWN WHITE PURPLE 54041 YELLOW RED ENGINE STBD ALARM STBD IGNITION CONNECT TAPE 8 PIN MOLEX PLUG 54092 PIN 54025 MOLEX TINNED WIRE NEXT TO CONNECTOR NEXT TO CONNECTOR MOLDED PIN 7981 IGNITION PURPLE TO GAUGE PNL 38034 AND 37935 SEH 2 6129 SCREWS 2 53801 NUTS USE TO M...

Page 57: ...LUG 54030 PIN 54025 TO HARNESS 37912 AND 38033 TO HARNESS 37912 TO HARNESS 37912 10AWG 13 51 RED 10AWG 14 50 ORANGE 10AWG 10 49 10AWG 11 48 ORANGE ORANGE 10AWG 10 49 10AWG 11 48 ORANGE 6AWG 13 RED 13 43 BRN BLK 14 13 BRN RED 15 44 BRN RED 16 46 WHITE 17 20 RED 14AWG 14AWG 14AWG 14AWG 14AWG 14 13 BRN RED 14AWG 13 43 BRN BLK 14AWG 14AWG 12 47 RED 6AWG 12 RED 6AWG 13 RED 6AWG 12 RED 6AWG 10 RED 53 6A...

Page 58: ...WG WHITE 10AWG BLACK 6 10AWG 6 8338 30A 30A PANEL 100014 VAC 100038A 4 53802 USE PANEL 100014A 54072 54071 SCREWS FOR THE BREAKER SOC 5019 SHORE 1 3 2 1 WHITE BLACK GREEN SH1 TO HARNESS 38033 8 6107 NUTS 8 8015 SCREWS 5017 PLUG USE 2 53918 BREAKER COVERS ONE FOR EACH BREAKER FOR 54071 AND 54072 ...

Page 59: ...10AWG WHITE 10AWG BLACK 6 6 9474 15A 15A PANEL 100172 VAC 100038A 4 53802 USE PANEL 100172A 54073 54071 SCREWS FOR THE BREAKER SOC 5019 SHORE 1 3 2 1 WHITE BLACK GREEN SH1 TO HARNESS 38033 8 6107 NUTS 8 8015 SCREWS 5017 PLUG USE 2 53918 BREAKER COVERS ONE FOR EACH BRAKER FOR 54071 AND 54073 ...

Page 60: ...13A 54072 54071 SCREWS SOC 5019 SHORE 2 3 2 1 WHITE BLACK GREEN SH2 TO HARNESS 37912 4 6107 NUTS PER EACH INLET 4 8015 SCREWS PER EACH INLET 5017 PLUG USE 4 53918 BREAKER COVERS ONE FOR EACH BRAKER 54072 GREEN 34 10AWG BLACK 26 10AWG WHITE 26 10AWG 8338 30A 30A 30A 30A 3 2 1 WHITE BLACK GREEN BLK 8 10AWG WHITE 8 10AWG GREEN 34 10AWG SH1 SOC 5019 5017 PLUG TO HARNESS 37912 SHORE 1 ...

Page 61: ...ANEL 100173A VAC 100174A 54073 54071 SCREWS SOC 5019 SHORE 2 3 2 1 WHITE BLACK GREEN SH2 TO HARNESS 37912 4 6107 NUTS PER INLET 4 8015 SCREWS PER INLET 5017 PLUG USE 4 53918 BREAKER COVERS ONE FOR EACH BRAKER 54073 GREEN 34 10AWG BLACK 26 10AWG WHITE 26 10AWG 9474 3 2 1 WHITE BLACK GREEN BLK 8 10AWG WHITE 8 10AWG GREEN 34 10AWG SH1 SOC 5019 5017 PLUG TO HARNESS 37912 SHORE 1 ...

Page 62: ...OR BATTERY SWITCH PANEL AT BOTTOM OF PANEL MOUNT WITH OPENING VAC 100154A ON l VAC 100154A PANEL 100153A 3 8 3 8 30A 50824 GEN CHARGE ORANGE 6 10AWG 4 53800 SCREWS USE FOR BATTERY SWITCH 4 6129 NUTS 1 9918 BOOT USE 53205 ...

Page 63: ...INNED WIRE BILGE BLOWERS 53054 50696 53007 GENERATOR START 9918 10A 9566 9918 10A 9566 RED BLACK 9591 9591 RED ORANGE 4 ORANGE 4 PANEL 100015A 50696 6827 5682 5682 4 YEL 4 YEL 51393 INS 4 ORG 4 ORG CONNECTS TO GROUND WIRE FROM PANEL 37911A BLACK ...

Page 64: ...REEN BLACK WHITE GREEN RED BLUE 282 5 RED PURPLE 282 4 BLUE RED 282 3 BROWN 350 1 6 1 3 SOC 8516 PLUG 50981 6 PIN PLUG GEN STOP GEN START GEN RUN 51078 51078 B A BLOWER 4 BLOWER 1 PACKARD 2 PIN PLUG PLUG 50139 SOC 6738 SEAL 50145 PACKARD 2 PIN CAP B A GROUND POWER B GROUND A POWER BROWN 8 1 BROWN 8 1 BROWN 8 1 BROWN 8 1 YELLOW 8 YELLOW 8 BLOWER 3 BLOWER 2 PACKARD 2 PIN PLUG PLUG 50139 SOC 6738 SEA...

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Page 67: ...he presence of a hazard which WILL cause SEVERE injury death or substantial property damage Indicates the presence of a hazard which CAN cause SEVERE injury death or substantial property damage Indicates the presence of a hazard which WILL or CAN cause MINOR or MODERATE personal injury or property damage The precautions listed in this manual and on the boat are not all inclusive If a procedure met...

Page 68: ...on in that state whenever boating on waters within their state boundary Always contact your state boating authorities and neighboring states for registration information on boats and trailers Your dealer can supply you with the appropriate forms Education This manual is not intended to provide complete training on all aspects of boat operation We strongly recommend that all operators of this boat ...

Page 69: ...NALS CLASS 1 4 8 to less than 7 9 m 16 to less than 26 ft CLASS 2 7 9 to less than 12 2 m 26 to less than 40 ft CLASS 3 12 2 to not more than 19 8 m 40 to not more than 65 ft One approved Type I II III or V if used according to Coast Guard requirements device aboard for each person on board or being towed on water skis etc and in addition one throwable Type IV device Orange flag with black square ...

Page 70: ...he label and if worn when the boat is underway Some Type V PFDs provide increased protection against hypothermia NOTICE If a Type V PFD is to be counted toward the minimum carriage requirements it must be worn Special PFDs are available for skiing and other water sports These PFDs are constructed with materials suitable for high impact falls Keep the following PFD points in mind Set an example and...

Page 71: ... the Great Lakes territorial seas or those waters directly connected to them up to a point where the body of water is less than two miles wide Carry several types of signaling devices to handle a vari ety of conditions Pyrotechnic signaling devices can cause injury and property damage if not handled properly Follow manu facturer s directions Stow devices so they are inaccessi ble to children NOTIC...

Page 72: ...Mooring lines and fenders Bailing device bucket hand pump etc Combination oar boat hook Day night visual distress signal Lubricant Tool kit Spare propeller nut and washer Spare fuses and bulbs Local charts compass and GPS Waterproof flashlight Portable AM FM radio with weather alert Spare flashlight and radio batteries Sunglasses and sun block Tow line Cellular Phone Emergency Position Indicating ...

Page 73: ...grants protection to a Good Samaritan boater providing good faith assistance and absolves a boater from any civil liability arising from such assistance Fires Most fires are the result of gasoline and oil accumulating in the bilge from careless fueling practices Use the fire extinguisher at the base of the flames using a sweeping motion Prudent and accurate use of the available chemicals should co...

Page 74: ...ve passengers wear PFDs and observe for oncoming vessels Dam Spillways The water around a dam spillway is a hazardous area It is subject to rapid changes Boaters must keep clear of the spillway areas below dams Shallow Water Operation Operating in shallow water presents a number of hazards If the engine strikes an underwater hazard check for boat and engine dam age If the engine vibrates excessive...

Page 75: ...waves and noise of other watercraft the effects of drugs are increased and will signifi cantly reduce your reaction time As the owner operator you are responsible for the alco hol drug use and on board behavior of your passen gers NOTICE If the operator s blood alcohol content is 0 10 0 08 in some states or above violators are subject to a civil penalty up to 1 000 or criminal penalty up to 5 000 ...

Page 76: ...s in confined areas Operating with canvas tops and side curtains in place without ventilation KC 0468 KC 0467 KC 0466 Blockage of boat exhausts by obstruction Exhausts traveling along obstruction Operating at slow speed or while dead in the water KC 0465 KC 0464 KC 0463 ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION FOR CORRECT AIR MOVEMENT THROUGH BOAT OPERATION BY MINORS Minors must always be supervised by an adul...

Page 77: ...g in water sports be safe and courteous and follow these guidelines Be considerate to fishermen and others you share the water with Do not perform water sports in congested areas Stay away from navigation markers Stay away from other boats and water sports participants Return immediately to a fallen water sport participant Regularly inspect water sport equipment to ensure it is safe Water sport pa...

Page 78: ...ot leave the dock area when strong winds and electri cal storms are in the area or predicted to be in the area Know the weight capacity of your boat Do not overload your boat OUR ENVIRONMENT As a boater you already appreciate nature s beauty and the peace of the great outdoors It is a boater s respon sibility to protect the natural environment by keeping waterways clean Don t put anything in the w...

Page 79: ... for proper disposal ashore If you have a marine sanitation device head or marine toilet installed use an approved pump out facility at your marina Many areas prohibit the discharge of sewerage overboard or even an operable overboard waste discharge Excessive Noise Noise means engine noise radio noise or even yelling Many bodies of water have adopted noise limits Don t use thru transom exhaust unl...

Page 80: ...ion Cleaning Agents Household cleaners should be used sparingly and not discharged into waterways Never mix cleaners and be sure to use plenty of ventilation in enclosed areas DO NOT use products which contain phosphates chlorine solvents non biodegradable or petroleum based products Citrus based cleaners are excellent for marine cleaning purposes and are safe for you and the environment Refer to ...

Page 81: ...em is maintained by the U S Coast Guard USCG Types of Buoys There are several types and shapes of buoys Buoys may be unlighted lighted with sound or may have both an audible and a visual signal Lights bells and horns are used on buoys for night or poor visibility conditions Different shapes of buoys are shown on the right Buoys with unique light flashing characteristics are identified on nautical ...

Page 82: ... Day markers are colored and numbered the same as buoys RED triangular day markers with even numbers mark the starboard side of the channel GREEN square day markers with odd numbers mark the port side of the channel Fairways and mid channels may be marked with safe water marks or buoys These marks indicate safe water all around Safe water marks are red and white striped and are round or have a red...

Page 83: ...e buoy KC 1905_bw Safe Water Aids Marking Mid Channels and Fairways No Numbers May be Lettered Lighted Spherical Buoy Daymark E C G WHITE LIGHT ONLY MORSE CODE Mo A Red Can Buoy Preferred Channel Aids No Numbers May be Lettered Preferred Channel to Starboard Lighted Buoy Preferred Channel to Port Lighted Buoy Nun Buoy Daymark Daymark KC 1906_bw B D H L GREEN LIGHT ONLY RED LIGHT ONLY Composite Gro...

Page 84: ...g a boat at night can be dangerous and confusing To aid boaters with navigation and warn of hazards the U S Coast Guard and state and local authorities maintain a variety of light structures Some light structures may be equipped with radio beacons radar reflectors and or fog signals Minor Lights are colored according to the buoyage marking system in use They are similar to lighted buoys except the...

Page 85: ...r hazardous situations It is customary for the privileged boat to signal first and the give way boat to return the same signal to acknowledge she understands and will comply Use the danger signal five or more short and rapid blasts if intent is not clear Use the following whistle blasts early enough to be noticed and understood by other boaters One long blast Warning signal coming out of slip or p...

Page 86: ...rossing Situation In crossing situations the boat to the right from the 12 o clock to the 4 o clock position has the right of way It must hold course and speed The burdened boat keeps clear and passes behind the privileged boat Boats going up and down a river have the privilege over boats crossing the river Meeting Head On Neither boat has the right of way in this situation Both boats should decre...

Page 87: ...tional lights Nighttime operation especially during bad weather or fog can be dangerous All Rules of the Road apply at night but it is best to slow down and stay clear of all boats regardless of who has right of way Protect your night vision by avoiding bright lights and have a passenger if possible help keep watch for other boats water hazards and aids to navigation The size speed and direction o...

Page 88: ...2 8 BASIC RULES OF THE ROAD ...

Page 89: ... The shift throttle control on your boat differs from model to model and may depend on the engine used The following shift throttle controls are typical of the operation of most controls used Be sure to consult the engine or control manual for specific operational differences Never shift too quickly from forward to reverse Stay in neutral or idle position until the boat has lost most of its headwa...

Page 90: ... single lever controls have two levers a left lever for port engine control and a right lever for the starboard engine This makes it possible to operate one engine in forward and the other in reverse for easier maneuvering in tight quarters Dual Lever Controls Dual lever controls have individual levers for transmission shift and engine throttle For the shift lever s neutral is the detent position ...

Page 91: ... tank it is wise to observe the One Third Rule Use one third of your gas to go out one third to come back and one third as a reserve Water Pressure Gauge Registers the water circulated by the water pump in pounds per square inch PSI Use this gauge to observe that the engine cooling system is operating properly Consult the engine manual for the nor mal operating PSI range Engine Trim Gauge Shows th...

Page 92: ...is switch in the OFF position Battery Switch Connects the battery ies to the electrical system Provides isolation and positive disconnect of battery ies to protect against tampering electrical fire hazards and battery run down Rotate switch to the OFF position when the boat is not in use Never turn switch to the OFF position while the engine s is running or serious alternator electrical sys tem da...

Page 93: ... of alien magnetism or damaged compass Fuel Gauge Switch Allows you to check the amount of fuel in the fuel tank when the navigation lights are OFF or the ignition switch is OFF Boarding and Courtesy Lights Are controlled by selector switch es for operation of boarding lights and cockpit courtesy lights The main DC breaker Master Power switch must first be in the ON posi tion to activate lighting ...

Page 94: ...acuate fumes The sensor for the vapor detector is mounted in the bilge area where fumes collect Test the unit before each cruise to check for proper performance If the gas fume detector indicates a dangerous condi tion do the following DO NOT operate electrical equipment Extinguish open flames and smoking materials immediately Turn engine s OFF Wait 5 minutes before opening the engine compart ment...

Page 95: ...rrect listing from side to side due to varying weight conditions See the RUNNING section of this man ual for further trimming procedures Engine Stop Switch and Lanyard The engine stop switch stops the engine when engaged Attach the lanyard to the boat operator whenever the engine is running If the operator is thrown from the seat or moves too far from the helm the lanyard will engage the switch an...

Page 96: ...e helm unit transfers rotary motion of the steering wheel to linear motion which pushes or pulls a cable The cable movement is sensed and a signal is sent to a hydraulic pump which moves the hydraulic cylinder attached to the steering arm With hydraulic steering the manual hydraulic steering system does not act like the power steering system in your car The effort required to turn the wheel will i...

Page 97: ...lames or sparks within 50 feet of the fueling area Take care not to spill gasoline If gasoline is spilled accidentally wipe up all traces of it with dry rags and immediately dispose of the rags properly onshore When fueling Know your fuel tank capacity Be sure to have enough fuel to reach your destination If departing for an extended cruise know the avail ability of fuel along your route Avoid fue...

Page 98: ... fill cap securely and wipe up spillage Open all windows hatches doors and compartments Check all fuel lines and connections for leakage Run blower for at least five minutes before starting your boat If you smell gasoline fumes continue to run blower STARTING The following starting guidelines cover a wide variety of engine power and accessory options Be sure to follow the starting instructions con...

Page 99: ...rward and return to idle position Throttle linkage and cable must move freely Slightly advance throttle lever forward Turn the ignition key switch of one engine to START position Release key immediately after engine starts If engine will not start move throttle to FULL position once or twice to actuate the carburetor accelerator pump Operate engine at approximately 1000 to 1200 RPM for a few minut...

Page 100: ... the boat by taking on too much water SHIFTING RUNNING Follow these guidelines when shifting your boat Pause in neutral before shifting from forward to reverse or reverse to forward Avoid shifting into reverse while the boat is traveling forward at speed Keep the shifter control clean and clear of obstructions WARNING ALARM Continued operation after the warning alarm has sounded may cause severe e...

Page 101: ...period of time at high speed allow the engine a 2 3 minute cool down period at low idle 2 Turn the ignition key to the OFF position 3 If any problems were encountered during the outing have the boat inspected by your dealer and request any necessary repairs before the next outing Do not use the engine stop switch for normal shutdown Doing so may impair your ability to re start the engine quickly o...

Page 102: ...he dock downwind or down current use a slow speed and shallow angle Be ready to reverse to stop and maintain position If there is no wind or current approach the dock at a 10 to 20 degree angle If possible throw a line to a person on the dock and have that person secure a bow line With the bow secure swing the stern in with the engine or pull it in with a boat hook Before tying up the boat be sure...

Page 103: ...ower drive unit and the transom of the boat Boat trim while underway greatly affects boat performance and efficiency For best results the boat should be on plane and trimmed to reduce the wetted surface With less boat in the water both speed and fuel economy increases Engines with manual trim must be adjusted for best overall operation for the load and conditions Engines with power trim should be ...

Page 104: ...nce is the best teacher for understanding proper trim Trim Tabs Water is deflected and redirected as the trim tabs are raised and low ered This change in water flow creates upward pressure under the tabs and raises the stern When the stern raises the bow is lowered Likewise lowering the port tab will cause the port stern to raise mak ing the starboard bow lower Using trim tabs in conjunction with ...

Page 105: ...ne tune attitude 4 Do not overtrim because bow will dig in causing the boat to veer 5 To avoid listing do not move one tab significantly further down than the other while underway Improper use of trim tabs at high speeds can cause an accident or injury WARNING OPERATION 4 9 UNTRIMMED PLANING ATTITUDE KC 1153 PROP PARALLEL TO WATER FLOW PLANING ATTITUDE PROP PARALLEL TO WATER FLOW UNTRIMMED KC 1153...

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Page 107: ...per formed before starting the engine Get in the habit of performing these checks in the same order each time so that it becomes routine DO NOT launch the boat if any problem is found during the Safety Check A problem could lead to an accident during the outing causing severe injury or death Have any problem attended to immediately see your dealer Pre Operation Check the weather report wind and wa...

Page 108: ... for excessive vibration After Operation Fill fuel tank to prevent moisture due to condensation Check for fuel oil and water leakage Check the propeller for damage Complete END OF DAY SHUTDOWN checks found in the Operation section of this manual SAFETY EQUIPMENT Federal and local laws require certain safety equipment to be on board at all times In addition responsible boaters carry other equipment...

Page 109: ... their feet dangling over the side floating debris can cause serious injury Avoid excess weight in the bow or stern Securely stow all extra gear in stowage areas to prevent load shifting Do not stow gear on top of safety equipment safety equipment must be quickly accessible In adverse weather reduce the load in the boat People load capacity ratings are based upon normal boating conditions Do not u...

Page 110: ...gram have a maximum rated load capacity which is stated on the certifi cation plate if equipped The person load capacity is determined by vari ous USCG formulas Actual capacity is determined by the availability of proper seating on the boat Acceptable seating determines the number of passengers not the overall load capacity MAXIMUM CAPACITIES U S COAST GUARD XXPERSONS OR XXXX LBS XXXX POUNDS PERSO...

Page 111: ...ight maneuvers it is important to understand the effects of turning Since both thrust and steering are at the stern of the boat the stern will push away from the direction of the turn The bow follows a smaller turning circle than the stern The effects of unequal propeller thrust wind and current must also be kept in mind While wind and current may not always be present an experienced boater will u...

Page 112: ...ore attempting to make close turns at low speed bring the throttles to idle so you can shift into reverse without damaging the engine Reverse the direction of the engine on the side you want to turn For example if you want to turn starboard shift the starboard engine into reverse The forward speed of the port engine along with the reverse rotation of the starboard engine will pivot your boat into ...

Page 113: ...ition free of any cuts or abrasions Attach tow line to the bow eye on the disabled boat Attach the oppo site end of the bridle only to the stern eyes of the tow boat Wrap the bridle with chafing gear where it rubs against the boat or any corners Leave at least 2 boat lengths between the boats for adequate move ment When towing use only the bow and stern eyes never use cleats handrails etc Do not a...

Page 114: ...e line Let out an anchor line that is 6 to 7 times the depth of the water For example if you are in 10 feet of water let out 60 to 70 feet of line Secure anchor line to the bow cleat Pull on line to make sure anchor is holding Occasionally check your position against the shoreline If the anchor is dragging and you are drifting reset the anchor Weighing Pulling In Anchor Start engine and move forwa...

Page 115: ...se the propellers have less torque Do not trim the engine out too far or the boat may begin to porpoise bounce up and down Porpoising lowers top speed and fuel efficiency and reduces control and visibility Failure to maintain control could result in severe injury or death WARNING WARNING 6 RUNNING 6 5 PERFORMANCE BOATING Some boat models especially those with high horsepower engines are capable of...

Page 116: ...al distance a propeller travels in each revolution In the above example the pitch is 19 or each revolution of the propeller pushes the boat 19 inches through the water A 19 pitch is considered higher pitched and a 15 propeller is considered lower pitched Keep these guidelines in mind when selecting a propeller There are many different propeller designs for specific operating characteristics includ...

Page 117: ...not continuously exceed the maximum full throttle RPM range DO NOT use your hand to hold the propeller when loos ening the nut You could be injured Put a wood block between the cavitation plate and the propeller blade to prevent the propeller from turning Problems associated with propellers include ventilation cavitation and blowout These problems have similar symptoms and are best diagnosed by an...

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Page 119: ...l be charged first and the full battery cannot discharge to the drained battery A battery selector switch may also be included for flexibility of use such as selecting either battery for starting paralleling batteries etc Many different battery setups can be found refer to Fish Ski Features for more infor mation Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can cause severe burns Wear protective clothing ...

Page 120: ...ife of a traditional wet cell battery Because of their low self dis charge gelled electrolyte batteries are ready for operation over extended storage periods up to two years Improper charging of a gelled electrolyte battery will cause damage and shorten its life Follow the charging directions included with the battery and use only a good constant potential voltage regulated charger Circuit Breaker...

Page 121: ... end of the steering cable must be checked fre quently for tightness Refer to the engine operator s manual for the appropriate torques The steering bar must be lubricated monthly to ensure smooth oper ation Turn the steering wheel to a full starboard turn to expose the bar Use a high quality waterproof marine grease and fully coat the bar Apply 2 4 shots of grease to fittings if equipped Turn the ...

Page 122: ...and washed imme diately after use in salt water If the boat is used primarily in salt water wax the hull monthly and apply corrosion inhibitor to all hardware See your dealer for products suitable for the marine salt water envi ronment Fresh water internal flushing is recommended when used in salt polluted or brackish waters Flush the entire engine cooling sys tem with fresh water for at least 5 m...

Page 123: ...he hull see your dealer Waxing the entire gelcoat surface at least twice a season is recom mended for all climates Use of a specially formulated marine gelcoat wax will prevent color fade and soil and scum adhesion If the gel coat has chalked or faded from lack of proper maintenance buffing may be necessary to bring back the shiny appearance Hand buffing with 7 rubbing compound or power buffing wi...

Page 124: ... Dried D A B Paint Oil Base Fresh D B E Permanent Marker B C E Shoe Polish D B E Soil A B Spray Paint B E Suntan Lotion A B E Tar Asphalt D A B Yellow Mustard A B C These products contain certain dyes that stain permanently Treatment A Medium soft brush warm soapy water B Non abrasive household spray cleaner C One 1 tablespoon ammonia and one fourth 1 4 cup hydrogen peroxide to three fourth 3 4 cu...

Page 125: ...ons and warnings carefully as some cleaners or oils may damage gel coat vinyl or aluminum Avoid rust producing steel wool pads when cleaning Scotchbrite or similar nonmetallic pads are recommended Teak sealers can be harmful to other materials Make sure you thoroughly remove any of this oil that has come in contact with the vinyls gelcoats etc Teak should not be varnished as the natural oils will ...

Page 126: ...all contribute to the deterioration of canvas These elements can cause serious damage if left unchecked The following guidelines should help keep your canvas in good condition for years to come The convertible top is not designed to withstand long periods of time exposed to the elements as a protective cover at dock side or when your boat is in storage A full properly fitted light col ored mooring...

Page 127: ...ould never be forced Never trailer your boat with the convertible top in the mounted position All canvas should be dismantled rolled and securely stored while trailering your boat to prevent wind damage Stainless Steel and Chrome Stainless steel and chrome plated parts are not totally resistant to corrosion Occasional cleaning and polishing with a marine chrome and stainless polish will maintain a...

Page 128: ...so inspect trim tabs for loose fas teners leaking cylinders and harness connections Alcohol Stoves Carefully read and follow manufacturer s operating instructions sup plied with your stove and observe the following Use only denatured alcohol labeled specifically for marine use Do not operate the stove while underway Do not fill stove near an open flame or hot object All alcohol spilled should be w...

Page 129: ...ill fuel tank but will not start Fuel filter clogged Clean replace filter Fuel valves closed Open fuel valve s Contaminated fuel Replace fuel see your dealer Engine problem See your dealer Poor boat Contaminated fuel Replace fuel see your performance dealer Uneven load distribution Adjust load trim tabs Engine trim wrong Adjust engine trim The following chart will assist you in finding and correct...

Page 130: ...blems Blown fuse or open circuit Replace fuse repair open circuit Loose wiring connections Clean and tighten wiring Defective switch or gauge Replace switch or gauge Defective component See your dealer No power Ground fault circuit interrupter tripped Reset GFIC to AC outlets Loose shore power cord Turn shore power OFF and reconnect cord AC breaker Reset breaker Sink shower Fresh water pump circui...

Page 131: ...e If the boat is to be stored for more than 5 months stored in a high moisture humidity environment in temperature extremes or stored outdoors fog the engine with a rust preventative fogging oil according to the manufacturer s rec ommendations See your dealer When The Boat Is Removed From The Water Notice Remove the bilge drain plug immediately after taking the boat out of the water After washing ...

Page 132: ...and flush with fresh water Close inlet seacock Remove inlet hose from pump housing and tem porarily attach a short hose to the inlet Pour one quart of nontoxic anti freeze into container With the open end of the temporary hose in the container pump the head until the colored fluid runs down the rim of the bowl Close outlet seacock Remove strainer and seacock drain plugs to prevent damage from free...

Page 133: ...nance If not performed during lay up perform annual maintenance If the boat is equipped with the optional fresh water cooling system stern drive only and was drained for storage fill the system with fresh coolant solution Check and lubricate steering system Remove blocks from under trailer frame Tighten tie downs and trailer winch line Check tire pressure and lug nuts on trailer Take the boat to t...

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Page 135: ...railer itself Be sure that the total weight of your boat engine gear and trailer do not exceed the GVWR Trailer laws on things such as lighting registration trailer brakes gross vehicle weight etc vary widely from state to state Contact your state Dept of Motor Vehicles and that of other states through which you may be traveling for laws you must be in compliance CLASSIFICATIONS Trailers are separ...

Page 136: ...ght turns Make sure the proper chains are correctly attached between the towing vehicle and trailer before and during each trip Trailer Jack Manufacturers recommend using the jack if equipped to lift the cou pling of a loaded trailer from the hitch ball and for moving the trailer about when it is disconnected from the towing vehicle The trailer jack should be lowered to a minimum position and tilt...

Page 137: ...nts and maintenance TRAILERING CHECKLIST Below is a checklist to follow when trailering your boat Consult your state laws as to brake and axle load requirements Check brakes for proper operation and fluid level prior to departure on each trip Check springs and undercarriage for loose parts Check tires for proper inflation Under inflated tires heat up rapidly and tire damage or failure is likely to...

Page 138: ... wheel hubs every time you stop for gas or refreshments If the hub feels abnormally hot the bear ing should be inspected before continuing your trip When rounding turns on highways or streets do not cut cor ners Also go slow over railroad tracks Before backing your trailer into water disconnect the light plug from the towing vehicle to reduce the likelihood of blowing out lights when they become s...

Page 139: ...upport rails and is headed in a straight line for the bow stop bumper board Excessive throttle can cause the boat to travel over the bumper board causing extensive damage to the boat trailer and car and could cause severe personal injury 4 Using a very light touch on the throttle ease the boat forward until the bow comes to rest against the bow stop bumper board WARNING LAUNCHING Before launching ...

Page 140: ...oved from the water without a trailer follow these guidelines Never attach lifting cables to cleats ski tow eyes or hand rails Attach cables only to the lifting eyes in the transom and bow Cover lifting cables with rubber hose or other protectors to pre vent damage to the finish Attach guide lines to the bow and stern to control movement Use spreader bars and keep lifting pressure vertical to prev...

Page 141: ...and to AC powered systems electric stove water heater microwave refrigerator etc when the boat is moored to dock or slip DC Electrical System Considerable care has been taken to design a safe electrical system to protect you from hazardous shocks Any modifica tions to the system should always be done by a qualified tech nician to protect you from hazardous shock Your boat has a 12 volt negative gr...

Page 142: ... Control Panel The meter allows you to check on the condition of the batteries With mas ter breaker switch in the OFF position turn battery test switch to 1 to check the starboard engine cranking battery 2 to check the port engine cranking battery 3 to check the auxiliary battery and OFF to disable meter and test circuit Never reset a breaker which has been automatically tripped without first dete...

Page 143: ...is less then 105 volts Do not use AC powered equipment if you get a reading of 105 volts or less Reversed Polarity Light Indicates if the polarity of the shoreside power source has been reversed but will not indicate if the boat polarity wiring is reversed Every effort has been made at the factory to assure prop er wiring polarity for the boat AC system Any modifica tion performed on the boat AC s...

Page 144: ...covery and remedying the cause of the problem If your boat is equipped with a generator the Generator Control panel contains the starting stopping controls for the generator as well as the controls for switching between Shore Power and Generator Notice Read the generator owner s manual before operating the generator for the first time The manual contains important operation and maintenance informa...

Page 145: ...ice in which case the AC Control Panel will combine service automatically for large appliances Plugs and receptacles for different systems are designed in noninterchangeable configurations A plug from one system cannot fit into the receptacle of another system Never attempt to modify a shore power cable use only commercially available adapters for system modification WARNING SHORE POWER CORD BOAT ...

Page 146: ...3 Disconnect shore power cable at shore outlet first 4 Disconnect the power cable from the inlet in the boat Replace the cap over the inlet 5 Place cable in storage for future use Some marinas have been known to break shore power ground circuits to prevent electrolysis Opening the ground circuit creates a potentially dangerous on board shock hazard Ensure that your shore power cable ground circuit...

Page 147: ...e shore power source Immediately turn off the power source on shore and disconnect the shore power cord Reversed polarity is a dangerous and potentially lethal condition which may cause shock electrocution or death 6 Flip individual circuit breakers ON as required To Operate From Generator Power 1 Shut down shore power if applicable If equipped Shore Power indicator will go out 2 Turn OFF shore po...

Page 148: ...ste containment system provides outside raw water to the head Fresh Water System Two types of fresh water systems are common a manual system and a pressurized system Manual systems consist of a storage tank and a hand pump faucet Pressurized systems can range from the simple type consisting of a storage tank electric pump and faucet to the complex type consisting of a storage tank filter electric ...

Page 149: ... The pressure accumulator also reduces the need for excessive pump cycling by maintaining a constant pressure in the lines Initial Fresh Water System Startup 1 Fill the fresh water tank with approximately 20 gallons of potable water 2 Turn the FRESH WATER PUMP breaker ON 3 Open the cold water galley faucet to allow air to escape Close the faucet when a steady flow of water is apparent 4 Open the h...

Page 150: ...the fresh water fill plate Before connecting to any water fitting dockside or oth erwise be sure the water is potable and suitable for human consumption Also a special sanitary drinking water hose is required for the potable water connection Never use common garden hose for drinking water To connect city water 1 Turn the FRESHWATER PUMP breaker OFF 2 Remove the threaded plug from the female swivel...

Page 151: ...N or city water connec tion operating turn HOT WATER HEATER breaker ON 2 Turn on one of the hot water faucets to purge any remaining air from the hot water system Notice Some hot water heaters are equipped with a high tem perature limit switch to protect the heating elements should the heater be activated without water in the tank If for any reason the system does not operate turn the hot water he...

Page 152: ... vinegar to 5 gallons of water Pour the solution into the fresh water tank 3 Allow the solution to remain in the tank until approximately one hour of cruising time is logged Notice Boat motion will slosh the vinegar water solution to help clean the tank 4 Allow the solution to remain in the tank for at least one week 5 Drain the fresh water system completely 6 Flush the system with one full tank o...

Page 153: ...me raw water systems may supply two components and will have a flow control valve for directing water flow To operate a raw water system 1 Open seacock 2 Adjust flow control valve if equipped 3 Turn appropriate pump switch ON if necessary WASHDOWN OUTLET FOR HOSE CONNECTION TO HEAD FLOW CONTROL VALVE RAW WATER PUMP SEACOCK HANDLE RAW WATER INTAKE WASHDOWN HEAD OPEN OPEN KC 2043 SHIP SYSTEMS 11 13 ...

Page 154: ...nded that you regular ly add chemical to your tank by flushing it through the head The chemical helps to control odor and break down the waste Follow the manufacturer s instructions on the chemical before using Depending on the model there are 3 basic waste system configura tions dockside pumpout pumpout and overboard discharge and pumpout discharge and macerator Do not flush into a full holding t...

Page 155: ... not run the pump dry Running the pump when there is no waste to pump out of the holding tank will shorten the life of the pump 3 Activate the macerator pump by turning its circuit breaker ON 4 Close the macerator discharge seacock and turn macerator pump OFF after the pumpout is complete Head Operating Instructions Before operating the head for the first time read the owner s manual for the marin...

Page 156: ...sh button until water level decreases to desired level MANUALLY OPERATED HEAD 1 Open the inlet water seacock below the cabin floor 2 If overboard discharge is to be used make sure the Y valve is in the overboard position and that the macerator discharge sea cock is open 3 Pump the floor pedal 2 4 times to fill the bowl with water 4 To flush depress the foot pedal and operate flush handle next to h...

Page 157: ...______________________ Smoke Signals _____________________ Flashlight _____________________ Food __________________________ Paddles __________________________ Water ________________________ Anchor ________________________ Raft or Dinghy _______________________________ EPIRB ____________________________________________ Radio Yes _____ No ________ Type____________________________ Freq ______________...

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Page 159: ...ght of way CAPACITY PLATE A plate that provides maximum weight capacity and engine horsepower rating information It is located in full view of the helm CAPSIZE To turn over CAST OFF To unfasten mooring lines in preparation for departure CENTER LINE A lengthwise imaginary line which runs fore and aft with the boat s keel CHINE The point on a boat where the side intersects meets the bottom CLEAT A d...

Page 160: ... A hull designed to lift thereby reducing friction and increasing efficiency PORPOISE A condition in which the bow bounces up and down caused by trimming the engine too far out PORT 1 The left side of a boat when facing the bow 2 A destination or harbor PRIVILEGED BOAT Term used for the boat with the right of way RIGHT OF WAY Term for the boat that has priority in meeting or crossing situations Th...

Page 161: ...structural components including stringers transom and related structural components which are below the hull flange and 3 the deck is defined as the single fiberglass molded shell and integral fiberglass structural components attached to the hull flange This warranty may be transferred to subsequent purchasers hereinafter new owner provided the new owner registers the transfer and pays the transfe...

Page 162: ...ine barrier coating or paint or if damage to the exterior gelcoat surface results from or is attributable to the addition of items not installed by MONTEREY BOATS This warranty is further subject to the exclusions limitations conditions and provisions noted below LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NON STRUCTURAL PARTS AND COMPONENTS MONTEREY BOATS warrants to the original retail purchaser of its product that MO...

Page 163: ...ATS Customer Service Manager or repairs performed by a repair shop not PRE AUTHORIZED by a MONTEREY BOATS Customer Service Manager MONTEREY BOATS does not authorize any person to create or assume for it any other obligation or liability with respect to its products The sales personnel or other employees of MONTEREY BOATS dealers are not authorized to make warranties concerning MONTEREY BOATS produ...

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