Boat Loading
Load the boat so that it sits level. Listing is better corrected by moving gear rather than
by using trim tabs. Trim tabs will slow you down and decrease efficiency. Do not
overload the vessel as this will stress the engine and drive and may cause unsafe stability
issues. Eliminate extra and duplicate gear. Most boaters carry far more gear than
necessary.
Cooling System
The engine is cooled via a seawater heat exchange system. Seawater is pumped through
the engine and is used to cool the freshwater/antifreeze system surrounding engine
components. There is a sea strainer located on the front port side of the engine.This will
require occasional cleaning and is the most likely cause of engine overheating. The fresh
water system is filled on the top of the engine and operates like a car radiator. Coolant
levels should be checked prior to long trips. Only open the cap when the engine is cool.
An overflow reservoir is mounted to the engine. Levels in this bottle change greatly. As
long as the tank on the engine is full, the engine is ok.
Fuel
Two 80 gallon fuel tanks provide plenty of range. One is starboard and one is aft. There
is also a 7 gallon gas tank for the auxiliary motor.
A Racor filter is located on the Port side aft of the engine. 2 micron replacement elements
are onboard in the unlikely event that a filter should become plugged. A second stage
filter is mounted on the port side of the engine forward of the fuel pump. This filter
should not need service, but there is a spare onboard.
