Tiara Yachts 53 COUPE, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATING YOUR BOAT
5-14 53 COUPE
5.1.7 Filling Your Water Tank
The fill fitting for the water tank is located in the water connection locker outboard
of the starboard cockpit gangway and is labeled WATER.
To fill the water tank:
1. Using the fill cap key provided, insert the key into the slot in the water fill
cap, turn the key counterclockwise, and remove the cap.
2. Select a source of fresh potable water (typically found on a dock pedestal)
and connect a hose.
3. Flush the hose with fresh potable water by letting water run through it for
one minute before filling your fresh water tank.
4. Insert the hose into the water fill fitting and turn the supply source ON.
5. Fill the fresh water tank with clean, fresh water. The tank should be filled
until water runs out of the fill fitting.
6. Remove the hose, replace the cap and tighten.
5.2 LEAVING AND RETURNING TO THE DOCK
Before leaving on a short cruise or an extended trip, you should leave information
regarding your trip (including who is aboard, where you intend to cruise, and when
you plan to return) with someone who will be staying ashore. See the Float Plan
Appendix at the end of this manual. 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 so that you know
when you will to need fuel and where you will purchase it. Fuel docks are not
always as convenient as gas stations are on the road! You should also do a last-
minute double check to see that all necessary safety items are on board, especially
Coast Guard approved life vests, of the proper sizes, for everyone on board.
Specific procedures as to the maneuvers needed to leave the dock and return
to the dock vary with each situation. Information on the best procedures can be
found in Chapman Piloting & Seamanship and by attending safe boating classes
offered in your area by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or the Power Squadron. For
information on the courses offered in your area, call the Boat U.S. Foundation’s
Boating Course Hotline at 1-800-336-2628. Refer to chapter 1 of this manual for
further information regarding boating safety.