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Page 3: ...y Meridian assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this document or from the use of information contained herein Due to our commitment to product improvement Meridian reserves the r...

Page 4: ...ations 23 Chapter 3 Propulsion Related Systems 23 Engine 23 Engine Cooling System 24 Exhaust System 25 Engine Room Ventilation System 26 Fuel System 27 Fuel Fills Vents 27 Fuel Filters 28 Anti siphon...

Page 5: ...rior Exterior Lights 55 Spotlight If Equipped 56 Chapter 10 Heating Air Conditioning 56 Electric Heaters If Equipped 56 Heat Exchanger Cabin Heater If Equipped 57 Air Conditioning System If Equipped 5...

Page 6: ...erts you to hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death if the warning is ignored WARNING This box alerts you to hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in...

Page 7: ...wner s Manual Supplement and all engine and accessory literature Keep this Owner s Manual the Cruiser Yacht Owner s Manual Supplement and all owner s packet literature on your yacht in a secure yet ea...

Page 8: ...al boat club can advise you of local sea schools or competent instructors Engines Accessories Guidelines Your yacht s engines and accessories were selected to provide optimum performance and service I...

Page 9: ...for proper yacht balance The load limit for this platform is 30 pounds per square foot evenly distributed FALLING and ROTATINGPROPELLER HAZARD NEVER allow anyone to ride on parts of the yacht not des...

Page 10: ...ny factors that affect the rate at which the zincs deteriorate including Water temperature Salinity Water pollution Stray electrical current from the yacht or dock may cause complete deterioration in...

Page 11: ...ing sling label posi tions as shown in the illustration on the right PERSONAL INJURY and or PRODUCT OR PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD Lifting slings may slip on the hull Avoid serious injury or death by secur...

Page 12: ...be fatal Breathing CO blocks the ability of your blood to carry oxygen The effects are cumulative even low levels of exposure can result in injury or death Factors That Increase the Effects of CO Pois...

Page 13: ...gh CO can be present without the smell of exhaust fumes if exhaust fumes are detected on the yacht take immediate action to dissipate these fumes Treat symptoms of seasickness as possible CO poisoning...

Page 14: ...pump housing Replace if worn Make sure cooling systems are in working condition Inspect all metal exhaust parts for cracking rusting leaking or loosening and check the cylinder head gasket exhaust man...

Page 15: ...Squadrons U S Coast Guard Auxiliary 1 800 368 5647 or on the Internet at http www cgaux org U S Power Squadrons 1 888 FOR USPS 1 888 367 8777 or on the Internet at http www usps org United States Coa...

Page 16: ...EXHAUST FUEL TANK VENT FITTING COCKPIT DRAIN PORTLIGHTS SHOWER SUMP PUMP HOLDING TANK VENT WATER TANK VENT FUEL TANK VENT COCKPIT DRAIN GENERATOR EXHAUST OUTLET IF EQUIPPED ENGINE EXHAUST COCKPIT SINK...

Page 17: ...ations 11 Deck View CLEAT ANCHOR WINDLASS IF EQUIPPED WINDLASS CONTROLS IF EQUIPPED FUEL FILL DECK FITTING WATER FILL DECK FITTING CLEAT WASTE PUMP OUT DECK FITTING CLEAT NAVIGATION LIGHT BOW HATCH GR...

Page 18: ...n Owner s Manual 12 Aft Deck View CLEAT SHORE POWER INLET S PHONE LINE CABLE TV INLET CITY WATER INLET PORT STORAGE HATCH FUEL FILL DECK FITTING CLEATS TYPICAL NAVIGATION LIGHT GRAB RAILS GRAB RAIL BO...

Page 19: ...IF EQUIPPED DEPTH FINDER TACHOMETER TACHOMETER OIL PRESSURE GAUGE VOLTMETER FUEL GAUGE TEMPERATURE GAUGE VOLTMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE FUEL GAUGE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE FIRE SYSTEM DISPLAY IF EQUIPPED 12 V...

Page 20: ...nditioner Seawater Intake Seacock Access is through the forward inboard bunk hatch in the mid berth Air Conditioner Units Forward Air Conditioner access is through the v berth bunk hatch Aft Air Condi...

Page 21: ...ery room Access is through cockpit floor hatches Battery Charger Located in the utility room Access is through the mid berth wall hatch Battery Switches Access is through the aft salon floor hatch COC...

Page 22: ...through cockpit floor hatches Bilge Pumps Forward Access is through the aft inboard bunk hatch in the mid berth Bilge Pumps Mid Located in the forward center engine compartment Access is through the...

Page 23: ...Located on the starboard wall above the hanging locker Carbon Monoxide Detector Salon Located on the starboard aft wall above the TV Carbon Monoxide Detector V Berth Located on the starboard aft wall...

Page 24: ...ctrical cabinet on the starboard side of the salon Depth Sounder Thru hull Transducer Access is through the forward outboard bunk hatch in the midberth Engine Circuit Breaker One on each engine ELECTR...

Page 25: ...s through the cockpit floor hatches Fuel Fill Deck Fittings On the port starboard aft deck trails Refer to pages 9 10 for views of the locations Fuel Shutoff Valves Access is through the aft salon flo...

Page 26: ...t on the starboard side of the salon Generator Seawater Seacock Located in the machinery room Access is through cockpit floor hatches Inverter Located in the utility room Access is through the mid ber...

Page 27: ...hrough the aft inboard bunk hatch in the mid berth Navigation Lights Located on the port starboard side of the command bridge Refer to pages 9 10 for views of the locations Propane Tank On the command...

Page 28: ...m Access is through the mid berth wall hatch Waste Holding Tank Access is through the aft center bunk hatch in the mid berth Waste Pump Out Deck Fitting On the port deck trail Refer to page 9 for view...

Page 29: ...gine seawater intake valves seacocks are Open before starting the engines and keep the sea cocks Open while the engines are running The cooling system s seawater strainers should be checked for leaks...

Page 30: ...on mon oxide gas CO Check all exhaust systems before each trip Look for leaks in the exhaust systems of the propulsion engines and the generator Look for discoloration water leaks carbon or stains aro...

Page 31: ...til your yacht has reached cruising speed Always run the blowers when operating the yacht below cruising speed FIRE EXPLOSION HAZARD Use of the blower system is NOT A GUARANTEE that explosive fumes ha...

Page 32: ...ng instructions in the Owner s Manual Supplement and the fuel recommendations in the engine operation manual must be followed WARNING Air in the diesel supply system can stop an engine or severely res...

Page 33: ...pickup tube located inside each fuel tank is equipped with a fine mesh screen filter In addition when supplied by the engine manufacturer a fuel filter is installed on each engine Periodically replac...

Page 34: ...Your yacht may feature a fuel transfer pump which pumps fuel from one tank to another The fuel transfer switch is located at the upper helm on the ignition switch panel NOTICE If an engine running pr...

Page 35: ...fire suppression system s instruction and maintenance manual and follow all warnings Observe the following The system will go off automatically whenever direct heat from a fire is detected in the engi...

Page 36: ...it requires moving the engine and prop shaft To insure proper alignment after a haulout or dry storage wait 48 hours after launching before final alignment adjustments by a marine mechanic are made Sh...

Page 37: ...age becomes excessive packing replacement can be performed as follows 1 Remove the yacht from the water 2 Loosen the packing gland nuts and back the packing gland from the sleeve 3 Remove the old pack...

Page 38: ...the port or starboard trim switch may be used one at a time to level the yacht Perform trim tab adjustment with several short touches to the switch rather than one long one After each short touch allo...

Page 39: ...The bow and stern thrusters allow you to maneu ver your yacht in close quarters when docking Read the bow and stern thruster s operation man ual before using the bow and stern thrusters for the first...

Page 40: ...al for the pointers on your fuel gauges to bounce as fuel sloshes back and forth in the fuel tanks Synchronizer The synchronizer will help you run both engines at the same RPM rotations per minute Run...

Page 41: ...ct the FCC for licensing rules and regulations concerning VHF radio usage Compass Radar If Equipped The marine radar system gives you a complete and accurate 360 radar view of other vessels buoys and...

Page 42: ...ay change too quickly to allow time for the yacht to react If you suspect shallow water or submerged objects run the yacht at very slow speeds WARNING The GPS system should not be relied upon as the o...

Page 43: ...they will normally function even when the yacht is completely shut down and left unattended The other bilge pumps are controlled by switches at the helm NOTICE Discharge of oil oil waste or fuel into...

Page 44: ...he pump motor is running but not pumping 1 Inspect the discharge hose for a kink or collapsed area 2 Check the bilge pump housing for clogging debris as follows To check for clogging debris in pumps 1...

Page 45: ...t switch 1 Turn On the float switch by twisting the white plastic knob 1 4 turn 2 The bilge pump should turn On 3 If twisting the knob does not turn the pump On check the circuit breaker on the DC pan...

Page 46: ...clean The seacock must remain Closed until the strainer is completely reassembled 3 Take apart the seawater strainer 4 Remove the debris 5 Flush the strainer with water 6 Reassemble the seawater strai...

Page 47: ...ashdown If Equipped Open the seacock before turning the seawater washdown system On FORWARD DECK ROUTING HULL ROUTING WASHDOWN FAUCET FROM HULL SEAWATER PICKUP SEACOCK TO FORWARD DECK TO AFT DECK AFT...

Page 48: ...use or the water tank is empty Inspect and clean the water filter often located on the water pump When your yacht is to be left unattended for long periods of time pump the water tank dry to prevent s...

Page 49: ...is furthest away from the water pump 3 Place the air nozzle against the end of the just removed water line and blow air through the system 4 When water stops coming out of the Open fau cet stop the a...

Page 50: ...skin WARNING WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD DO NOT turn On the water heater electrical circuit on the AC panel until the water heater tank is COMPLETELY filled with water Even momentary operation in a dry...

Page 51: ...Freshwater System section in the Cruiser Yacht Owner s Manual Supplement When the yacht is connected to a dockside water supply the freshwater system is pressurized You do not need to turn On the wat...

Page 52: ...board through the deck drains Keep the deck drains free of debris NOTE COMMAND BRIDGE DRAINS COCKPIT DRAINS ANCHOR LOCKER DRAINS THRU HULL DECK DRAIN THRU HULL DECK DRAIN THRU HULL STORAGE DRAIN THRU...

Page 53: ...A filter and pump as follows 1 Remove the cover screws B and the cover C 2 Remove any debris from the box and the filter 3 Clean the sump pump as outlined in the Bilge Pump section of this Owner s Ma...

Page 54: ...p Do not continue running the macerator if the waste holding tank is empty 3 Close the overboard discharge valve when you are done pumping Winterizing The Marine Head 1 Shut Off the intake seacock and...

Page 55: ...waste from the toilet into the holding tank The holding tank is plumbed to a waste fitting on the deck for dockside pump out For winterizing instructions refer to the VacuFlush head operation and main...

Page 56: ...me The windlass can be controlled from a switch at the helm or from the deck foot switches Turn On the windlass breaker before using the anchor windlass To haul the anchor use engine power not the win...

Page 57: ...refrigerator breaker is On Electric Stove If Equipped NOTICE Always keep an approved ABC type fire extinguisher in galley area BURN SCALDING and or FIRE HAZARD Read the stove s instruction manual befo...

Page 58: ...ropane system read the propane stove operating instructions DANGER CARBON MONOXIDE POISONINGHAZARD Propane appliances are potential sources of dangerous carbon monoxide gas CO Do not use propane appli...

Page 59: ...RD Read the stove s instruction manual before using Always keep an approved ABC type fire extinguisher in galley area Do not use the stove while underway Any non cooking devices on or near your stove...

Page 60: ...Audio Visual Equipment Dockside Television Telephone Inlet If you want to watch cable TV or use a telephone plug a dockside source into the TV telephone inlet NOTICE AM radio reception may be impaire...

Page 61: ...e and coat it with non conductive electrical lubricant Interior Exterior Lights The lights are powered by the yacht s 12 volt DC system The house battery switch must be in the On position for the ligh...

Page 62: ...heater This heater runs directly off the starboard engine Before using the heat exchanger cabin heater 1 Read the manufacturer s instruction manual 2 Make sure the circulation valve is Open 3 Turn On...

Page 63: ...to the boat through the air conditioning system DANGER SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD The air conditioning system s seacock must be Opened before turning on the air conditioner and must remain Open during use C...

Page 64: ...AC main distribution panel are turned On and make sure the system s seawater pickup seacock is Open The seacock must stay Open anytime the air condi tioner is in use The seawater pickup strainer shoul...

Page 65: ...es are heavier than air and will collect in the bilge areas where they can be acci dently ignited Visually and by smell sniff test check the engine and fuel compartments for fumes or accumulation of f...

Page 66: ...ery switches and are wired directly to the batteries Fuses and Circuit Breakers Fuses and circuit breakers for engines and main accessory power are on the DC distribution panels and on the bat tery sw...

Page 67: ...tteries and 3 all appropriate sections of the bat tery charger manual or the inverter battery charger manual The battery switches do not need to be On when using the battery charger or the inverter ba...

Page 68: ...r options or were not offered for this model yacht WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD DO NOT turn On the water heater circuit breaker on the AC panel until the water heater tank is COMPLETELY filled with wate...

Page 69: ...DIATELY unplug the shore power cord ALWAYS from the dockside outlet first and alert marina management WARNING SHOCK ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD Before each use check the shore power cord s for def...

Page 70: ...e Inverter Remote Control Panel and redundant controls are on the inverter itself Before using the inverter read all instructions and cautionary markings in the inverter manual on the inverter and on...

Page 71: ...a guarantee that explosive fumes have been removed If you smell any fuel DO NOT start the generator If the generator is already running IMMEDIATELY shut Off the generator and all electrical accessori...

Page 72: ...generator Polarity has been established in the installation of the generator s therefore the polarity lights will not function in this mode In addition to servicing the fuel filters attached to the ge...

Page 73: ...s on while the generator is running unless your yacht is up to cruising speed 4 Refer to the generator manual for starting stopping instructions SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD Make sure the generator s seawater...

Page 74: ...TH HARNESS PLUG MID BERTH LIGHTS READER LIGHTS V BERTH TV 12 VOLT RECEPTACLE WIPERS HEAD HARNESS PLUG TELEPHONE NOTE VIEW IS UNDERSIDE OF DECK GALLEY HARNESS PLUG DC PANEL GALLEY LIGHTS SALON LIGHTS S...

Page 75: ...rical Harness RADAR WING PLUG COURTESY LIGHT STARBOARD NAVIGATION LIGHT HARNESS COURTESY LIGHT PORT NAVIGATION LIGHT PROPANE TANK BRIDGE PLUG NOTE VIEW IS UNDERSIDE OF COMMAND BRIDGE SPOTLIGHT LIGHT S...

Page 76: ...LECTRIC HEAD IF EQUIPPED AUTO PILOT PUMP IF EQUIPPED AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHER IF EQUIPPED PANEL WATER PUMP MID BILGE PUMP BLOWER MOTOR BLOWER MOTOR FUEL TANK SENDER FUEL TANK SENDER PORT ENGINE STA...

Page 77: ...hapter 11 Electrical System 71 Alternating Current Electrical System V BERTH OUTLET MID BERTH OUTLET PANEL SALON OUTLET SALON OUTLET COCKPIT OUTLET MICROWAVE REFRIGERATOR GALLEY OUTLET GALLEY OUTLET H...

Page 78: ...em NEGATIVE POSITIVE INVERTER BREAKER INVERTER GROUND PORT ENGINE BATTERY PORT BATTERY SWITCH PORT ENGINE GROUND STARBOARD ENGINE GROUND STARBOARD BATTERY SWITCH TO HOUSE BATTERY STARBOARD GROUND BUSS...

Page 79: ...F STARBOARD FUEL SHUTOFF STARBOARD SHAFT HOUSING FUEL FILL FUEL TRANSFER PUMP STARBOARD FUEL FILTER STARBOARD ENGINE STARBOARD ENGINE PICK UP STARBOARD ENGINE STRAINER TERMINAL BLOCK TERMINAL BLOCK PO...

Page 80: ...Chapter 11 Electrical System 381 Sedan Owner s Manual 74 Wiring Diagrams Sheet 1 Engine Electrical System...

Page 81: ...381 Sedan Owner s Manual Chapter 11 Electrical System 75 Sheet 2 12 Volt Command Bridge DC Electrical System...

Page 82: ...Chapter 11 Electrical System 381 Sedan Owner s Manual 76 Sheet 3 12 Volt DC Breaker Panel System...

Page 83: ...381 Sedan Owner s Manual Chapter 11 Electrical System 77 Sheet 4 12 Volt Auxiliary DC Electrical System...

Page 84: ...Chapter 11 Electrical System 381 Sedan Owner s Manual 78 Sheet 5 120 Volt AC Electrical System...

Page 85: ...ber Generator Manufacturer Model Name Number Serial Number Oil Type SAE Quarts Filter Type Fuel System Fuel Capacity Filter Type Plumbing Fresh Water Tank Capacity Waste Holding Tank Capacity Key Numb...

Page 86: ...r Trim Color Fuel Capacity Engine Type Number of Engines Distinguishing Features Distinguishing Features Operator of Boat Full Name Male or Female Age Health Address Address Phone FAX E mail Operator...

Page 87: ...Stopover 1 Arrive No Later Than Date Arrive No Later Than Time Stopover 2 Arrive No Later Than Date Arrive No Later Than Time Stopover 3 Arrive No Later Than Date Arrive No Later Than Time Stopover 4...

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