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Tartan 3500 Owner’s Manual 

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TARTAN 3500 OWNER’S MANUAL INDEX 

 
 
1.0  

INTRODUCTION 

 
2.0 

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS AND TABLES 

 
3.0  

CONSTRUCTION 

3.1  

Hull 

3.2  

Deck 

3.3  

Hull / Deck Joint 

3.4  

Rudder & Steering 

3.5  

Ballast 

 
4.0  

RIGGING 

4.1 General 

Description 

4.2  

Spars 

4.3 

Tuning at the Dock 

4.4 

Tuning While Sailing 

 
5.0  

FUELSYSTEM 

5.1 Fuel 

Tank 

5.2 Fueling 
5.3 Fuel 

Grade 

 
6.0  

POWER PLANT AND TRANSMISSION OF POWER 

6.1 Engine 
6.2 Transmission 
6.25 Saildrive 
6.3 Propeller 

Shaft 

6.4 Shaft 

Alignment 

6.5 Stuffing 

Box 

6.6 Propellers 
6.7 

Removal of Propellers 

6.8 Installation 

of 

Propellers 

6.9 

Propeller Alignment Check 

6.10 Exhaust 

System 

 
7.0  

CONTROLS 

7.1 General 
7.2 

Starting and Operating the Engine 

7.3  

Engine Shut Down 

 
 
 
 

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Страница 1: ...rs 4 3 Tuning at the Dock 4 4 Tuning While Sailing 5 0 FUELSYSTEM 5 1 Fuel Tank 5 2 Fueling 5 3 Fuel Grade 6 0 POWER PLANT AND TRANSMISSION OF POWER 6 1 Engine 6 2 Transmission 6 25 Saildrive 6 3 Prop...

Страница 2: ...Jackets 11 3 Life Buoys 11 4 Life Lines 11 5 Safety Harnesses 11 6 Flashlights 11 7 Dinghy or Life Raft 11 8 Flares 11 9 Fog Signals and Radar Reflectors 11 10 Anchor 12 MAINTENANCE 12 1 Gelcoat Surf...

Страница 3: ...k Fittings 12 16 Miscellaneous 13 FITTING OUT 13 1 Prior to Launch 13 2 After Launch 13 3 Stepping the Spar 14 LAYING UP FOR WINTER STORAGE 14 1 Hauling Slings 14 2 Cradle Support 14 3 When Yacht Is H...

Страница 4: ...Hull Identification Number HIN molded into the gelcoat at the top right comer of the transom in accordance with U S Coast Guard Regulations Please identify your model and hull number when contacting...

Страница 5: ...sport company Should you notice any loss or damage you must notify your dealer within 30 days of arrival as neither the carrier nor Tartan can honor claims beyond 30 days 9 Inspecting equipment boxes...

Страница 6: ...ing an accurate list of owners for possible future mailings regarding safety information about your yacht Confirm that all items that are the responsibility of the dealer outlined in previous section...

Страница 7: ...areful placement of the lifting straps used to lift your Tartan is very important to avoid damaging the propeller shaft and to assure that the center of gravity of the yacht is midway between the stra...

Страница 8: ...ft for cotter pin Folding and feathering props require additional steps Install zinc anodes Interior Charge and inspect batteries NOTE Batteries are shipped from our plant with only partial charge Che...

Страница 9: ...hten upper shrouds so masthead is centered in boat Before final tightening of upper shrouds check that proper upward angle of the spreaders has been maintained and go aloft to correct if needed Tighte...

Страница 10: ...alignment It should be within 003 After the alignment is correct re tighten all shaft coupling bolts and engine mounts if required and safety wire the shaft set bolts Fill water tank s and check oper...

Страница 11: ...Not warranty part of commissioning Check that all interior lights are operational Check the hoist on all sails and ensure correct halyard lengths as well as freedom of movement of halyards etc Check...

Страница 12: ...piece of equipment will be in all cases equal to or better than its predecessor On taking delivery of your yacht be sure to read and understand the Tartan warranty Complete the warranty card or the c...

Страница 13: ...an Standard Deck Layout Accommodation Plan Major Mechanical Locations Electrical Conduit Layout Interior Lighting Plan 110 VAC Layout DC Wiring Diagram Freshwater System Black Water System Gray Water...

Страница 14: ...sandwich composite as well as resistance to impact and abrasion is magnified by the use of Unidirectional E glass in the laminate 3 2 Deck The deck and cockpit like the hull is a single unit fiberglas...

Страница 15: ...m the masthead to a chainplate on the deck near the rail is called the main or upper shroud If it were to travel this route directly the angle of support would be so fine as to induce extremely large...

Страница 16: ...ir base which eliminates bending load on the swage and turnbuckle threads Toggles are fitted to both ends of the forestay As the boat tacks and the headsail loading varies from side to side the forest...

Страница 17: ...ch from the main halyard Adjust the halyard so that the weight is suspended just above the gooseneck The fore and aft distance between the mast and the halyard at the gooseneck level is the amount of...

Страница 18: ...er helm Any sailboat when sailing up wind should have a slight tendency to round up or head into the wind if the helm is let go If you find it typically difficult to hold the boat off the wind the boa...

Страница 19: ...yacht may be found in the engine Owner s Manual Read this manual carefully so that it is thoroughly understood The life and performance of the engine will depend upon the care it is given 6 2 Transmi...

Страница 20: ...ignment is indicated If the coupling faces are misaligned at the same point of coupling circumference the engine mounts can be adjusted until the coupling faces match evenly If the misalignment change...

Страница 21: ...propeller in the vertical position aligned with the keel or strut rather than protruding horizontally into less disturbed water This requires that the shaft be rotated to a predetermined position pri...

Страница 22: ...lized Place the claws of the prop puller behind the propeller hub and withdraw the propeller 6 8 Installation of the Propeller Ensure that the bore of the propeller is free from dirt and corrosion and...

Страница 23: ...alve is open 3 Check that the gear shift lever is in neutral 4 Follow specific instructions as offered in engine Owner s Manual Note When a folding propeller is fitted excessive vibration may occur wh...

Страница 24: ...d the edge of the hole C Fill this area with resin saturated fiberglass mat and let cure The hole may have to be trimmed or reshaped to accommodate the thru hull D Mount the thru hull fitting with mar...

Страница 25: ...e engine battery 2 will only take a charge from the Yanmar alternator if the battery switch is on 2 or BOTH while the engine is running 2 At the dock the engine battery will take a charge from the inv...

Страница 26: ...nd installation of the thru hull fittings should be supplied with the unit See section 8 1 Installation of Thru Hull Fittings 10 3 Masthead Fittings Masthead fittings should be installed carefully fol...

Страница 27: ...person to whom the buoy has been launched in any type of sea or visibility conditions 11 4 Life Lines The lifelines aboard your yacht should be checked regularly to ensure their integrity Always be su...

Страница 28: ...ntified well on radar therefore a radar reflector is a must These can be purchased commercially The radar reflector should be stored carefully to prevent damage because the performance of the unit is...

Страница 29: ...provided with your yacht Directions for these repairs are included with the gelcoat repair kit For major damage where a large area of the gelcoat has been removed or where the damage extends into the...

Страница 30: ...erior cherry surfaces have a varnish finish This should be regularly washed off with fresh water and a little liquid detergent then polished with a chamois leather 12 4 Bottom of the Yacht DO NOT SAND...

Страница 31: ...corrosion Examine carefully where the wire enters the terminal end fitting for signs of rust or wear since this is a particularly vulnerable point when the yacht is sailed in salt water If signs of r...

Страница 32: ...s well If it is necessary to remove a winch base and remove the bolts the bolts should be resealed with marine sealant Blocks normally require little maintenance but they should be examined regularly...

Страница 33: ...onnections and the presence of any corrosion Connections may be protected with a light application of spray coating obtainable from an electronics parts supplier Clean Dry Tight are the three most imp...

Страница 34: ...ortant aboard your yacht If you take care of the yacht s system it will take care of you 13 0 FITTING OUT Note Tartan Yachts must not be lifted in their shipping cradles by fork lifts without addition...

Страница 35: ...13 3 Stepping the Spar CAUTION ENSURE THAT THERE IS NO POSSIBILITY OF CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD ELECTRIC OR OTHER WIRES WHEN LIFTING AND STEPPING THE SPAR AS DAMAGE INJURY OR FATALITY COULD RESULT The spa...

Страница 36: ...against the spar Next make fast a diameter tie down line to the sling securing the line at the lower end of the spar Ensure that the tie down will not interfere with the removal of the bundle of stand...

Страница 37: ...ent damage to sails insert all clevis pins with the heads forward or outboard and tape over the bent cotter pins Release the bundle of running rigging and lead each line fairly to the appropriate bloc...

Страница 38: ...and remove those needing service or replacement during the winter Cover any exposed holes It will only be necessary to winterize the raw water side of the engine s cooling system The freshwater side s...

Страница 39: ...y charge the batteries then store them in a protected area with a moderate temperature If the batteries are to remain on the yacht make absolutely sure they are completely charged to help reduce the p...

Страница 40: ...best time to re open the water intake valve and to prepare a note to check the valve in the spring prior to starting the engine It is recommended that the water pump be removed and kept at home during...

Страница 41: ...n 2 Approval from the factory must be granted before reimbursement will be made 3 TARTAN shall have the right to inspect the boat to determine the validity of the claim and the nature of the defect Su...

Страница 42: ...2 months from the date of delivery to the original purchaser 2 Tartan shall not under any circumstances be responsible or liable for loss of the boat loss of time inconvenience transportation and trav...

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