Monterey Boats 378SE, Owner'S Manual

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MONTEREY
BOATS
PROPULSION SYSTEM
3.1 General
Your boat is designed to be powered with twin
inboard engines and outdrive systems. Each
manufacturer of the various inboard/outboard
drive systems provides an owner’s information
manual with its product. It is important that you
read the manual(s) very carefully and become
familiar with the proper care and operation of the
engine and drive system. A warranty registration
card has been furnished with each new engine and
can be located in the engine owner’s manual. All
information requested on this card should be filled
out completely by the dealer and purchaser and
then returned to the respective engine manufac-
turer as soon as possible.
WARNING
CERTAIN MOVING PARTS ARE EXPOSED AND CAN PROVE
DANGEROUS TO SOMEONE UNFAMILIAR WITH THE
OPERATION AND FUNCTION OF THE EQUIPMENT. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO SERVICE ANY ENGINE OR DRIVE COMPONENT
WITHOUT BEING TOTALLY FAMILIAR WITH THE SAFE AND
PROPER SERVICE PROCEDURES.
3.2 Drive Systems
The inboard engines are mounted in the stern and
coupled to a transom mounted outdrive which
does all shifting, steering, and propulsion func-
tions. The outdrives are supplied by the engine
manufacturer and have specific lubrication and
maintenance requirements.
Proper engine alignment is very important. This
was done by the factory when the engines were
installed and should be checked once per season
with Volvo engines and once every three years
with Mercruiser engines thereafter. If you expe-
rience excessive vibrations or suspect that the
engine is out of alignment, please contact your
Monterey dealer.
Marine growth and galvanic corrosion is a con-
cern if the boat is to be kept in the water. Marine
growth occurs when components are left in the
water for extended periods and can cause poor
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performance or permanent damage to the ex-
posed components. The type of growth and how
quickly it occurs is relative to the water conditions
in your boating area. Water temperature, pollu-
tion, current, etc. can have an effect on marine
growth. If the boat is to be left in saltwater, the
hull and outdrives must be protected with anti-
fouling paint. It is extremely important that the
proper antifouling paint is used on each compo-
nent. Contact your Monterey dealer for informa-
tion on the proper paint to use in your area.
Typical Mercruiser Inboard Engines
Typical Vovlo Outdrives