Tiara Yachts 53 COUPE, Owner'S Manual

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Introduction
BEFORE CRUISE
Before casting off on your voyage ensure the proper safety gear is onboard.
Inspect all safety gear and make sure it is up to date and not expired. It is impor-
tant that you are familiar with the location and operation of all safety equipment,
engine controls, steering operation, starting procedure, and how to interface with
the Multi-Function Displays (MFDs). Understand local regulations and waterways
and review the contents of this owner’s manual, your engine user manual, and
the MFD user manual before casting off.
All boat owners should take a course with a certified training service to understand
boating and the ‘rules of the road’ on the water. For more information contact your
Tiara Yachts dealer; a licensed professional captain; United States Coast Guard
Auxiliary; or United States Power Squadron. We strongly recommend purchasing
and reading the current edition of Chapman Piloting & Seamanship .
The maiden voyage should be approached on a calm weather day. Learn to ma-
neuver the boat in calm open water using the steering wheel, throttle controls,
and joystick.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Fire Suppression System
The fire suppression system status indicator is
located below the steering wheel on the helm.
The indicator provides system status information
and an override switch to allow for engine restart
if the system has discharged. The fire suppression
system is located on the forward engine room
bulkhead and operates automatically. To manually
discharge the fire suppression system, remove the
pin and pull the red handle on the starboard salon
wall outboard of the helm. For more information,
refer to the fire suppression system user manual.
Manual fire system
discharge