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POWER TRAIN
The power generated by the engine is trans-
mitted to the propeller via the transmission,
shaft coupling and the propeller shaft
assembly. The propeller shaft is supported
and aligned with the engine by a through-
hull shaft log, and an outside strut.
Engines
Your boat is powered by twin inboard
engines. All operation, specification and
maintenance information is contained in the
engine owner’s manual. Find this manual,
which is located in the Skipper’s Kit, and
familiarize yourself with it. The engine is the
heart of your boat and following the manu-
facturer’s recommendations will provide you
with continued boating pleasure.
COOLING SYSTEM
CAUTION
The cooling system starts at the
cooling water seacock, which can
be shut off for a number of rea-
sons. Make sure the seacocks are
open before starting engines. The
absence of cooling water will
cause the engines to overheat and
cause irreparable damage.
!
Each engine is cooled by seawater entering
the boat through a seacock in the hull bot-
tom. The water enters the engine through
the engine water jacket and is returned to
the sea through the exhaust system.
A feature which is standard on diesel
engines is the freshwater cooling system.
This system uses the incoming seawater to
cool a secondary closed-cooling system.
The seawater flows through an engine
mounted heat exchanger, cools the closed
system coolant, and is returned to the sea
via the exhaust system.
ALARM SYSTEMS
Alarm systems are on all boats. The alarm
will sound under the following conditions:
● Engine temperature exceeds specified
limits.
● Engine oil pressure drops below specified
limits.
● Transmission oil temperature exceeds
specified limits.
● Ignition switches are “ON,” engines are
“OFF.”
To test the alarm system, turn the ignition
switch to the “ON” position. Depending upon
the engine, the alarm may sound immedi-
ately, or after a few seconds delay.
Transmission
Through a series of gears, the transmission
transmits the motive force of the engine to
the propeller. The transmission has one for-
ward and one reverse speed, and is shifted
by the transmission selector on the dash. All
the operation, specification and mainte-
nance information is contained in the engine
owner’s manual.
Shaft Assembly
This assembly makes it possible for the
shaft to penetrate the hull bottom without
allowing water to enter around the joint. The
shaft coupling is the connecting point
between the engine and the shaft assembly.
SHAFT LOG
The shaft log is laminated to the hull.
Rubber hose is clamped to the shaft log and
to the shaft seal. The flexibility of the rubber
hose allows it to absorb minor engine shock,
such as moving from forward to reverse,
while maintaining a watertight seal on the
shaft log and the shaft seal.
SHAFT LOG
HOSE
HULL
STRONG
SEAL
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