Monterey Boats Sport Yacht 330, Owner'S Manual

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330 SPORT YACHT
• Avoid exposing Karadon to strong chemicals,
such as paint removers, oven cleaners, etc. If
contact occurs, quickly fl ush the surface with
water.
• Remove nail polish with a non acetone-based
polish remover and fl ush with water.
• Do not cut directly on Karadon counter tops.
13.4 Bilge and Engine Compartment
To keep the bilge clean and fresh, use a commer-
cial bilge cleaner regularly. Follow the directions
carefully. The engines and engine room should be
kept clean and free of oil accumulation and de-
bris. All exposed pumps and metal components,
including the engines and drive gear, should be
sprayed periodically with a protector to reduce
the corrosive effects of the high humidity always
present in these areas.
Maintenance intervals are outlined in the engine
owner’s manuals. Their recommendations should
be followed exactly.
Periodically check the bilge pumps for proper op-
eration and clean debris from the strainers and
fl oat switches. Inspect all hoses, clamps and thru-
hulls for leaks and tightness on a regular basis and
operate all thru-hull valves at least once a month
to keep them operating properly.
A fl ow of air into the bilge is provided by vents
located in the deck near the engine compartment.
Periodic inspection and cleaning of the ventila-
tion ducts is necessary to ensure adequate air
circulation.
Engines
Proper engine maintenance is essential to the
proper performance and reliability of your inboard
engines. Maintenance schedules and procedures
are outlined in your engine owner’s manual. They
should be followed exactly.
Proper engine operation requires a good supply
of clean, dry fuel. Improper marina fuel storage
techniques, limited boat usage, etc. can cause the
fuel to become contaminated.
The age of fuel can affect engine performance.
Chemical changes occur as the fuel ages that can
cause deposits and reduce the cetane rating of
the fuel. Severely degraded fuel can damage the
engine and boat fuel tank and lines. Therefore,
if your boat is not being run enough to require
at least one full tank of fresh fuel a month, a
fuel additive should be added to protect it from
degradation. Your dealer or the engine manufac-
turer can provide additional information on fuel
degradation and fuel stabilizers recommended for
your engine.
Generator (Optional)
The engine maintenance required on the generator
is similar in many ways to the main engines. The
engine incorporates a pressure-type lubrication
system and a fresh water cooled engine block
which is thermostatically controlled. The most
important factors to the generator’s longevity are
proper ventilation and maintenance of the fuel
system, ignition system, cooling system, lubrica-
tion system and the AC alternator.
Maintenance schedules and procedures are out-
lined in your generator owner’s manual. They
should be followed exactly.
Note: The generator charges the house bat-
teries just enough to compensate for
the DC electrical current the engine
requires to operate. Therefore, it is
important to activate the battery char-
ger to maintain the house and engine
batteries whenever the generator is
running.
13.5 Drainage System
It is essential that the following items be done
periodically to maintain proper drainage of your
boat:
• Clean the cockpit drains with a hose to remove
debris that can block water drainage.
• Frequently test the automatic bilge pump
switches for proper operation. This is ac-
complished by lifting the fl oat switch until the
pump is activated. You can also use a garden
hose to fl ood the bilge until the water level is
high enough to activate the pump.
• Flush all gravity drains with fresh water to keep
them clean and free fl owing.
• Operate the thru-hull valves once a month and
service as required.