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Rev. B 02/15/99

Aft Bilge

Pump

Starboard

Fuel Vent

Mid Bilge

Pump

Galley Sink

Vent

Water Tank

Vent

Air Conditioner

Discharge

Forward

Bilge Pump

Sump Pump

Starboard

Plenum Drain

Generator

Exhaust

Figure 1-19: Starboard Hull Side

Waste Tank

Vent

Head Sink

Port Fuel

Vent

Port Plenum

Drain

Figure 1-20: Port Hull Side

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

HULL SIDES AND TRANSOM

                3000 Offshore Express

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Summary of Contents for 3000 OFFSHORE EXPRESS

Page 1: ...al P U R S U I T F I S H I N G B O A T S 7 2 5 E A S T 4 0 T H S T R E E T H O L L A N D M I 4 9 4 2 3 5 3 9 2 U S A 6 1 6 3 9 2 7 1 6 3 F A X 6 1 6 3 9 4 7 4 6 6 A DIVISION OF S2 YACHTS INC 3000 OFFS...

Page 2: ...Letter from Leon Slikkers Important Information Page Table of Contents pages i to vi Chapter 1 Exterior Equipment and Features pages 1 1 to 1 26 Chapter 2 Interior Equipment and Features pages 2 1 to...

Page 3: ...ce Cover Page Letter from Leon Slikkers Important Information Page Table of Contents pages i to vi Chapter 1 Exterior Equipment and Features pages 1 1 to 1 26 Chapter 2 Interior Equipment and Features...

Page 4: ...inor personal injury or product and property damage All instructions given in this book are as seen from the stern looking toward the bow with starboard being to your right and port to your left A glo...

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Page 6: ...5 Trim Tabs 1 8 Equipment Controls 1 9 Miscellaneous 1 11 Companionway Door 1 12 Seating 1 14 Engine Hatch 1 14 Engine Room 1 16 Cockpit Prep Center Bait Station 1 16 COCKPIT AREA 1 17 110V Shore Pow...

Page 7: ...LLEY 2 5 STARBOARD LOUNGE 2 6 Table 2 7 COMPANIONWA Y 2 7 Battery Switches 2 7 D C Main Breaker Panel 2 7 Generator Panels 2 9 A C D C MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL 2 10 12 V D C 2 10 110 V A C 2 13 Carbon...

Page 8: ...9 Chapter 4 COMMISSIONING YOUR BOAT BEFORE LAUNCHING YOUR BOAT 4 1 Bottom Paint 4 1 Bilge Areas 4 2 Electrical Systems 4 2 Installing the Propellers 4 3 LIFTING YOUR BOAT 4 5 AFTER LAUNCHING YOUR BOA...

Page 9: ...5 9 Canvas and Upholstery 5 9 Hull Bottom 5 10 Underwater Gear 5 10 INTERIOR EQUIPMENT AND DECOR 5 10 ENGINE ROOM 5 11 Engines Transmissions and Generator 5 12 Stuffing Boxes 5 12 Ventilation System...

Page 10: ...6 5 INTERIOR EQUIPMENT 6 5 Air Conditioning 6 5 Head System 6 7 ENGINE ROOM AND BILGE AREAS 6 7 Engines Transmissions and Generator 6 8 Exhaust Systems 6 8 Raw Water Systems 6 8 Steering System 6 10...

Page 11: ...Appendix C WIRING DIAGRAMS 12 V D C SCHEMATIC C 2 110 V A C SCHEMATIC C 4 Rev A 06 20 96 TABLE OF CONTENTS vi 3000 Offshore Express...

Page 12: ...utch and throttle controls are to each side of the steering wheel clutches to port throttles to starboard The clutch handles port handle for port engine starboard handle for starboard engine are verti...

Page 13: ...e the starboard switch the starboard engine Turning the ignition key switches all the way counter clockwise is the OFF position The key in this position will shut down the engines if running One step...

Page 14: ...ON is the START position START is used when cranking the main engines The key will automatically return to ON when released from the START position Between the key switches is the battery parallel sw...

Page 15: ...is in the ON position Failure to keep key switches in OFF position when the engines are stopped will result in inaccurate readings on hour meters h Oil Pressure Indicates the engine oil pressure in P...

Page 16: ...s rudders 0 indicates the rudders are in straight ahead position If the indicator is in the red area of the gauge the rudders are turnedto the port side of the boat If the indicator is in the green a...

Page 17: ...ederal Water Pollution Control Act prohibits the discharge of oil or oily waste into or upon the navigable waters of the United States or the waters of the Contiguous Zone if such discharge causes a f...

Page 18: ...An OFF ON switch that when switched ON activates lights located under the port and starboard covering boards and under the optional cruising radar arch These lights make moving about the cockpit easie...

Page 19: ...In the aft face of the console just below the steering wheel to starboard are the trim tab rocker switches see Figure 1 7 These switches control the operation of the port and starboard Rev B 02 15 99...

Page 20: ...e port trim tab to go down The same works for the port tab When backing your boat at more than idle speed such as during fishing press both switches at the bottom to fully retract tabs Failure to do s...

Page 21: ...OWN THE GENERATOR DO NOT OPEN THE ENGINE ACCESS HATCH OR LARGE ENGINE HATCH ALLOW THE CHEMICAL TO SOAK THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FOR AT LEAST FIFTEEN 15 MINUTES FIRE FIGHTING CHEMICALS SMOKE FROM A FIRE...

Page 22: ...de of all console electrical equipment electronics engine controls steering system pump and engine instrumentation Console must be securely fastened in the forward position while operating the boat Fa...

Page 23: ...hatch on your 3000 Offshore Express see Figure 1 12 is operated as follows To open 1 Unlock the latch on the upper edge of the bi fold door with the key provided 2 Hinge the aft section of the hatch...

Page 24: ...ap that holds the two halves together and a strap with snap located inside the starboard drink holder To close reverse the procedure Rev B 02 15 99 1 12 Companionway Door and Hatch EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT...

Page 25: ...er the seat bottoms of these inboard facing seats via access hatches that are hinged on the forward edges To port is a large dry storage area and to starboard is a smaller wet storage area with a drai...

Page 26: ...hart Stowage Companion Seats Console Companionway Door Hatch HelmSeat EngineRoom AccessHatch FishBox Cockpit Bait Prep Center Figure 1 13 Cockpit and Seating Arrangement EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT AND FEATURE...

Page 27: ...d the port engine is the head system water intake Located to starboard is the raw water washdown inlet The raw water washdown pump is located on the aft engine room bulkhead outboard of the hatch lift...

Page 28: ...eading from the cockpit to the helm area are located both port and starboard of the prep center Additional drink holders are located port and starboard of the steps in the inboard face of the cabin si...

Page 29: ...FI outlet with a weatherproof cover In the aft face of the port cockpit step is the optional cockpit shower unit 1 2 1 110V Shore Power How to hook up to shore power 1 Turn A C main breaker s in boat...

Page 30: ...osition To disconnect shore power 1 Turn off boat A C main breaker 2 Turn A C selector switch to OFF 3 Turn off dock breaker 4 Disconnect shore power cord from dock outlet 5 Disconnect shore power cor...

Page 31: ...ptional dockside fresh water inlet with regulator see Figure 1 16 When a hose from the dock is attached with pressure your boat s fresh water system is using water from the dock not from the onboard f...

Page 32: ...near boat centerline is a large fish box The fish box is accessed by two hatches on the top that each hinge inboard A convenient drain is provided in the bottom of the box which drains overboard 1 2...

Page 33: ...uel vents 1 2 7 Hardtop Standard on your 3000 Offshore Express is a fiberglass hardtop supported by an aluminum tubular frame On the underside of the hardtop port and starboard are lights which are ac...

Page 34: ...ventilation hatches the rope locker hawse pipe into the rope locker for the anchor rope a hatch into the anchor locker two mooring cleats red and green running lights and the bow rail see Figure 1 17...

Page 35: ...oom vent recesses near midships engine exhausts near the transom and a number of vents see Figure 1 18 and thru hulls See Figures 1 19 and 1 20 for identification of each one Located on the transom of...

Page 36: ...t Air Conditioner Discharge Forward BilgePump SumpPump Starboard Plenum Drain Generator Exhaust Figure 1 19 Starboard Hull Side Waste Tank Vent Head Sink Port Fuel Vent Port Plenum Drain Figure 1 20 P...

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Page 38: ...nd additional storage at the port and starboard ends To access lift the back edge of the forward berth cushion and using the hand hole that has been provided raise the access hatch which is hinged alo...

Page 39: ...side lounge beneath an access hatch There is also storage behind the seat back cushion that is accessible by removing the cushion Above this lounge behind Forward Berth TV Opt Port Side Lounge Head Ro...

Page 40: ...rd head bulkhead above the port side lounge Switches for the bullet lights are located on the lights themselves The switch for the indirect lighting behind the valences is located on the forward face...

Page 41: ...head bulkhead about shoulder high Artificial lighting is created by an overhead light operated by a switch on the vertical face of the vanity above the sink Addi tional lighting has been provided abo...

Page 42: ...by a latch in the top of the door that must be opened to access There is also a sink with a hot and cold fresh water faucet recessed into the counter top The one burner electric cook top is located b...

Page 43: ...osition 2 Unsnap the support straps from the underside of the back rest and hook into the two padeyes one located aft in the overhead and the other located forward on the aft face of the aft forward b...

Page 44: ...here is a switch for both the port and starboard batteries and a third switch to provide power from the house battery All switches have been labeled as to their application 2 6 2 D C Main Breaker Pane...

Page 45: ...sures that when you leave your boat and turn off the D C main switches your mid bilge pump located in the engine room is still protecting your boat h Aft Bilge 15A Same as the mid bilge but for the bi...

Page 46: ...ssistance in going up and down the stairs 2 6 3 Generator Panels If your 3000 Offshore Express has a factory in stalled generator option there are two additional panels that are located on the aft cab...

Page 47: ...f voltage in the battery that is selected by the battery test switch h Battery Test Switch Indicates starboard port and house batteries h D C Main Supplies electrical current to the D C main panel fro...

Page 48: ...Rev A 08 17 98 Figure 2 7 A C D C Distribution Panel INTERIOR EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES A C D C MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL 3000 Offshore Express 2 11...

Page 49: ...r h Shower Sump A push to reset breaker that feeds electrical current to the shower sump The shower sump is turned on and off by a float switch located in the shower sump h Baitwell Pump Supplies elec...

Page 50: ...Indicates if the shore power hooked up has the correct polarity Incorrect polarity is indicated by a red light correct polarity by a green light DO NOT OPERATE THE A C ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FROM SHORE PO...

Page 51: ...water to heat up DO NOT OPERATE THE WATER HEATER WITHOUT WATER IN THE SYSTEM AND THE WATER HEATER FULL OF WATER h Battery Charger Supplies electrical current to the installed 20 amp battery charger th...

Page 52: ...ated on the forward face of the upper port locker see Figure 2 8 If excess carbon monox ide fumes are detected an audible beeping will sound indicating the presence of the toxic gas Please read the ow...

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Page 54: ...s reads below 10 volts investigate the D C system for the cause The second thing that you should do is check the bilge areas of your boat forward aft and in the engine room for unexpected water or deb...

Page 55: ...FILL NEAR OPEN FLAMES The fuel fill is located to starboard just forward of the aft end of the windshield in the side deck see Figure 3 1 To fill the fuel tank follow this procedure 1 Turn off all swi...

Page 56: ...lcohol Damage done to your fuel system as a result of using these fuels will not be covered by your warranty 7 Insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel fill and dispense the fuel until the tank is full Ve...

Page 57: ...FUMES ARE DANGEROUS HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH 11 Check the engine room and bilge areas for fuel odors If you smell fuel do not start the engines or other electri...

Page 58: ...l sound for a short period 5 Turn the key clockwise to the START position and release when the engine starts If the battery for that engine is low on voltage press and hold the battery parallel switch...

Page 59: ...nd to cruise and when you plan to return This information will be extremely valuable should you run into trouble while away from the dock Before you cast off be certain that you have planned your trip...

Page 60: ...engines When operating your boat at night or when visibility is signifi cantly reduced you should display the proper running lights For specific information on which lights and signals are needed for...

Page 61: ...be used to lower and retrieve the anchor into from the water While in the stowed position a short line with a hook has been provided to snug the anchor into the roller from the cleat Specifics regard...

Page 62: ...securing a tow line to your boat that do not use the boat s cleats are described in Chap man s and are known by an experienced towing service Never attempt to tow another boat with your boat 3 4 AFTE...

Page 63: ...in water from the cockpit 7 Check to see that all mooring lines are secure and that your boat is properly positioned in the slip so as to not interfere with the dock during tidal changes and storms 8...

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Page 65: ...information provided from the engine manufac turer Before launching your boat for the first time the following items should be done 4 1 1 Bottom Paint If your boat has come equipped with factory appl...

Page 66: ...at you con sider having your dealer or other qualified marine service facility apply the paint Remember never sand the gelcoat surface use a primer type of paint system 4 1 2 Bilge Areas Install the g...

Page 67: ...y and again slide the propeller onto the shaft Check to be sure that the propeller will still engage to the same place with the key in as it did with the key out If not remove the propeller and key an...

Page 68: ...ropeller nut onto the shaft threads and tighten against the thin nut with a wrench while holding the propeller from turning Slide the cotter pin into the hole at the end of the shaft and spread both h...

Page 69: ...3 and with the slings held at least the same beam as the boat with the hoist or spreader bars Pads should be placed at the chine corners to ease the pressure while lifting Failure to follow the above...

Page 70: ...e pink potable water anti freeze stops flowing from the faucets turn off the faucets 4 Turn off the fresh water pump 5 Fill the fresh water tank with fresh water The fill is located on the starboard s...

Page 71: ...SHOULD ONLY B E D ONE BY QUALIFIED MARINE ELECTRICAL REPAIR PERSONNEL FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN EQUIPMENT DAMAGE FIRES IN BOAT WIRING SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND DEATH If installed check the opt...

Page 72: ...t fluid levels Start your engines and check to see that they are operating properly Check your engine manufacturer s owner s manual for any start up and break in procedures See Section 3 1 3 for engin...

Page 73: ...wax the boat hullsides are best done before launch Also be certain that your boat is secured in its slip properly Report all problems that are encountered in the process to your dealer at once so tha...

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Page 75: ...filled via a fuel fill fitting to starboard on the side deck and vented via vent fittings on the hull sides port and starboard below the fuel fill These hoses need to be inspected seasonally to assur...

Page 76: ...board Engine Generator PortEngine Fuel Fill FuelTank FuelGauge Sender Fill Supply AftEngineRoom Bulkhead Filter Vent Key Fuel Vent Figure 5 1 Gas Fuel Schematic FUEL SYSTEM ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 5 2 300...

Page 77: ...ine Generator FuelReturn FuelVent PortTank FuelGauge Sender PortEngine Fill Vent Return Key Fuel Fill Filter AftEngineRoom Bukhead Supply Figure 5 2 Diesel Fuel Schematic ROUTINE MAINTENANCE FUEL SYST...

Page 78: ...tems first remove the fastener on the top of the filter 4 Remove the filter element from the filter body and clean thoroughly If damaged or uncleanable replace 5 Wipe the inside of the can with a clea...

Page 79: ...ater Fresh Water Tank Fill ToCockpitFreshWater Washdown Head Sink Shower FreshWater Pump ToCockpitPrep Center Galley Sink Hot Hot Vent Figure 5 3 Fresh Water Schematic ROUTINE MAINTENANCE FRESH WATER...

Page 80: ...1 12 V D C System IN ORDER TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHOULD ONLY BE REPAIRED BY A QUALIFIED MARINE ELECTRICIAN Your boat comes equipped standard with several gel cell batter ies...

Page 81: ...sed before using The outside should also be checked for cracks and chafing of the insulation each time it is used The generator if installed requires regular maintenance and you should refer to the ow...

Page 82: ...when your boat has been exposed to the sunlight the gelcoat surface will fade dull or chalk This will require a heavier buffing to bring back to its original luster To accomplish this a fine cleaning...

Page 83: ...r boat such as the helm and companion seats cockpit coaming bolsters and optional aft lounge should also be cleaned with a solution of mild detergent and water or vinyl shampoo and rinsed well with cl...

Page 84: ...e propeller Sacrificial zincs have been installed on the propeller shafts and on the transom of your boat to prevent electrolysis of underwa ter hardware Depending on local conditions where your boat...

Page 85: ...surfaces should be cleaned with a mild soap and water or a non abrasive cleaner such as Soft Scrub for difficult stains Plexiglass surfaces should be cleaned as in Section 5 4 2 5 6 ENGINE ROOM The en...

Page 86: ...shaft seals for stuffing boxes see Figure 5 5 These shaft seals use engine raw cooling water for lubricant and have a hose running from the shaft seal to the engine The system should not leak water in...

Page 87: ...block the flow If they are clogged and need cleaning follow this procedure 1 With the related equipment not operating close the seacock at the hull bottom to stop the flow of water 2 Remove the top o...

Page 88: ...anner wrench 6 Open the seacock start the related equipment and check the system for leaks 5 7 HEAD SYSTEM The head in your 3000 Offshore Express comes supplied with operating and maintenance instruct...

Page 89: ...awWater IntakeSeacock Figure 5 7 Standard Head Schematic Vent Pump Out Y Valve Head HoldingTank Overboard Discharge Seacock RawWater IntakeSeacock Figure 5 8 Holding Tank Y Valve Schematic ROUTINE MAI...

Page 90: ...ded Turn counterclockwise until loose and remove 3 Insert the pump out hose into the opening 4 Remove all waste from the holding tank 5 Fill the tank with clean water and pump out again 6 Replace the...

Page 91: ...s and shower sump areas need to be checked before leaving the boat for debris that might clog the pump The float switches must also be checked to see that they are turning the pumps on and off properl...

Page 92: ...Bilge Pump PlenumDrain P S HeadSink GalleySink Sump Pump Shower Drain AftBilge Pump Optional Generator Exhaust Air Conditioner RawWater Figure 5 10 Drainage System Schematic DRAINAGE SYSTEM ROUTINE MA...

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Page 94: ...when it is out of the water is on a cradle made specifically for this purpose see Figure 6 1 The cradle must be well supported and placed on a level surface It must be placed in the proper fore and af...

Page 95: ...lapping cover for an extended period of time will damage the gelcoat surface 6 1 FUEL SYSTEM The fuel tanks should be filled to near capacity before storage in order to minimize fuel deterioration The...

Page 96: ...tank input and output sides of the water pump and let the tank and hoses drain into the bilge 4 Run the fresh water pump for a few seconds to remove the water from the bottom of the pump 5 Drain the w...

Page 97: ...ration for winter storage are the batteries To prepare them for storage 1 Make sure the batteries are fully charged 2 Turn the D C main switches to the OFF position 3 Clean the battery terminals and c...

Page 98: ...iors of all cabinets should be emptied and wiped clean Any bilge areas should also be wiped clean Whether stored inside or outside open all interior drawers lockers and cabinets to allow them to prope...

Page 99: ...e the raw water system 3 Run the pump for a few seconds to be sure there is no water left in it Re connect the hoses to the pump and re assemble the strainer When reconnecting raw water hoses be certa...

Page 100: ...er seacock to allow the water between the head and seacock to drain out If necessary disconnect the raw water hose from the head and blow through with compressed air Be very careful with compressed ai...

Page 101: ...s for the optional generator must have the water drained from it s muffler The generator muffler should be drained by removing the plug from the bottom of the muffler see Figure 6 3 allowing the water...

Page 102: ...ir if necessary to remove all the water Be very careful with compressed air Too much pressure or volume can damage the raw water system 3 Run the pump for a few seconds to remove all water from the pu...

Page 103: ...1 Use clean water and detergent to wash off the steering arms and linkage Dry with a clean cloth 2 Apply a light coat of petroleum jelly to the piston rod 3 Lubricate the pivot points and upper rudde...

Page 104: ...replace with new packing 5 Coat all components with a light coat of petroleum jelly or other suitable corrosion inhibiting material such as CRC 666 or WD 40 STORING AND WINTERIZING YOUR BOAT ENGINE RO...

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Page 106: ...P approx Volvo KAMD44 Diesel 260 HP approx Yanmar 6LPSTE Y300 Diesel 300 HP approx L O A w o pulpit 29 1 w pulpit 31 2 Beam 12 0 Hull Draft 2 9 Approximate Dry Weight 10 800 lbs Standard Fuel Capacity...

Page 107: ...ngine Option Port Engine Serial No Starboard Engine Serial No Port Transmission Serial No Starboard Transmission Serial No Seating Head System Other Installed Options Rev B 06 08 98 Specifications App...

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Page 109: ...specifically designated by governmental authorities in which boats may anchor athwartships when an object lies on a line or in a plane at right angles to the centerline of a boat beam the breadth of...

Page 110: ...ually located in the bow of a boat used for stowing the anchor line or chain Chapman s Chapman Piloting Seamanship and Small Boat Handling 60th Edition by Elbert S Maloney Hearst Marine Books NY ISBN...

Page 111: ...ts properly as designed fender a soft object of rubber or plastic used between boats and piles pier sides seawalls etc to protect the topsides from scarring and to cushion any shock of the boat striki...

Page 112: ...ad structure heat exchanger used to transfer the heat that is picked up by the closed cooling system to the raw cooling water helm the operating area of a boat hull the frame or body of the boat inboa...

Page 113: ...bles lines or anchors nautical mile distance measurement equal to a unit about 6 5th s of a statue land mile oil pump supplies lubricating oil where needed within the engine outboard a boat with the e...

Page 114: ...rd plastic that runs along the boat s sheer to protect the hull when coming alongside docks piers or other boats rudder a moveable flat surface that is attached vertically at or near the stern for ste...

Page 115: ...r from over the side swimming ladder much the same as the boarding ladder except that it extends down into the water taffrail rail around cockpit thru hull a fitting used to pass fluids usually water...

Page 116: ...e surface of the water touches the hull when it is afloat on even keel watertight bulkhead bulkheads secured so tightly so as not to let water pass wharf a structure generally parallel to the shore wo...

Page 117: ...C and 110V A C wiring diagrams ADDITIONAL WIRING OR REPAIR OF EXISTING WIRING SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED MARINE ELECTRICIAN IMPROPER WIRING CAN CAUSE ELECTROCUTION AND FIRES IN BOAT WIRI...

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