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Congratulations and welcome aboard your new Maxum Sport Yacht! Thank you for choosing our product. Maxum is committed to the goal of building the highest quality products in the marine industry and to provid- ing the finest after-the-sale support in the world.
Chapter 1: About This Manual This Owner’s Manual Supplement was prepared to provide specific information about your yacht. Please study the Owner’s Manual and this supplement carefully, paying particular attention to Appendix C: Express Limited War- ranty. Keep this supplement on your yacht in a secure, yet readily available place. Dealer Service Make certain that you receive a full explanation of all systems from the selling dealer before taking delivery of your yacht.
Chapter 1: About This Manual Structural Limitations The transom platform and bow platform are designed to be lightweight for proper boat balance. The load limit for these platforms is 30 pounds per square foot, evenly distributed. Qualified Maintenance WARNING! To maintain the integrity and safety of your yacht, only qualified personnel should perform maintenance on, or in any way modify: The steering system, propulsion system, engine control system, fuel system, environmental control system, electrical system or navigational system.
Chapter 1: About This Manual Special Care For Moored Boats If moored in saltwater or fresh water, your boat will collect marine growth on its hull bottom. This will detract from the boat’s beauty, greatly affect its performance and may damage the gelcoat. There are two methods of slowing marine growth: •...
Chapter 2: Components/Systems Deck Equipment ANCHOR WINDLASS LOCATION Anchor Windlass (Option) Your yacht may feature an optional anchor windlass. Read the windlass manual supplied in your yacht’s owner’s packet for detailed operating instructions and observe the following: • To haul the anchor, use engine power (not the windlass) to move the boat to, and directly above, the anchor.
Chapter 2: Components/Systems CAUTION! SHOCK & ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! Never disconnect the battery cables while the engine is running since it can cause damage to your boat’s electrical system components. NOTICE Electrical connections are prone to corrosion. To reduce corrosion caused electrical problems, keep all electrical connections clean and apply a spray-on protectant that is designed to protect connections from corrosion.
Chapter 2: Components/Systems Alternators When the engines are running, the alternators installed on your yacht maintain proper charge levels in the engine and accessory batteries. Battery Charger VIEW OF ENGINE ROOM • Your yacht is equipped with a battery charger, located inside the engine room.
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Chapter 2: Components/Systems DANGER! FIRE, EXPLOSION & SHOCK HAZARD! • To minimize shock and fire hazard, do not modify electrical systems or relevant drawings. • Do not alter shore power connectors and use only compatible connectors. • Only qualified personnel should install batteries and/or perform electrical system maintenance.
Chapter 2: Components/Systems Generator Power (Option) DIESEL GENERATOR ROUTING Your yacht may come equipped with an optional gas or diesel generator. Prior to initially operating your generator, read the generator manual for infor- WATER mation on pre-start checks, break-in procedures and PICKUP PORT ENGINE HOSE...
Chapter 2: Components/Systems Audio & Visual Equipment All audio and visual equipment installed on your yacht have separate instruction sheets or manuals that explain their operating procedures in detail. NOTICE AM radio reception may be impaired anytime the engines are running. Navigation &...
Chapter 2: Components/Systems VHF Radio Your yacht includes a VHF (Very High Frequency) radio at the helm, just below the steering wheel. The VHF radio can be used to access weather reports, summon assistance or contact other vessels as permitted by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission).
Chapter 2: Components/Systems Propulsion BILGE BLOWER ROUTING Engines TO DECK BLOWER VENTS The owner’s packet contains detailed engine operation and mainte- nance manuals. Read and understand these manuals before operating or performing maintenance to the engines. Engine Room Ventilation System •...
Chapter 2: Components/Systems Engine Cooling System • The engine cooling system circulates raw water around components and also uses a TYPICAL ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ROUTING heat exhanger to reduce engine temperature. SEAWATER • Engine coolant (antifreeze) levels should be CONNECTS TO STRAINERS RAW WATER PUMP checked at the engine-mounted expansion...
Chapter 2: Components/Systems Checking Alignment Since engine alignment requires moving the engine, it should be performed by a marine mechanic. An alignment check can be performed, however, when the following steps are followed: Remove the flange bolts at the transmission-to-shaft coupling and slide the shaft aft until the flanges are approx- imately 1/4"...
Chapter 2: Components/Systems Rudder Stuffing Gland The rudder stuffing gland is part of the assembly where the rudders emerge from the bottom of the boat. The shaft stuffing gland should not leak any water. If a leak develops, it can usually be stopped by tightening the packing gland nuts slightly.
Chapter 2: Components/Systems Bilge Pump Locations TO THRU-HULL FORWARD BILGE PUMP & FLOAT SWITCH PORT THRU-HULL MID BILGE PUMP & FLOAT SWITCH TO THRU-HULL AFT BILGE PUMP & FLOAT SWITCH Bilge Pump Testing BILGE PUMP Bilge pumps should be checked often to verify that they are COMPONENTS working properly.
Chapter 2: Components/Systems To test a float switch: TYPICAL FLOAT SWITCH OPERATION Lift the float up by turning the plastic float switch insert (where the wires enter the housing) turn counterclockwise. As the float is lifted, the bilge pump should turn on. If lifting the float does not turn the pump on, check the inline fuse.
Chapter 2: Components/Systems Fuel Filters & Separators Fuel filters and separators should be inspected periodically for debris and replaced according to the guidelines and instructions detailed in your engine manual, (optional) generator manual and in the filter literature. Fuel Transfer Pump If your yacht is diesel powered, it is equipped with a fuel transfer pump.
Chapter 2: Components/Systems Freshwater System FRESHWATER TANK ROUTING TO HULLSIDE VENT Your yacht features a pressure-type freshwater system. WATER FILL DECK FITTING • When not connected to a dockside water supply, the water pump’s DC breaker must be turned on to use freshwater. •...
Chapter 2: Components/Systems WARNING! SCALDING HAZARD! Water heated by the water heater can reach temperatures high enough to scald the skin. CAUTION! • DO NOT energize the AC water heater electrical circuit until the heater is completely filled with water. Even momentary operation in a dry tank will damage the heating elements. Warranty replacements will not be made on elements or tank damaged in this manner.
Chapter 2: Components/Systems Seawater strainer cleaning: Make sure the component/system (engine, generator, etc.) that the strainer is connected to is turned off. Close the seacock that sends seawater to the strainer you are about to clean. The seacock must remain closed until the strainer is completely reassembled.
Chapter 2: Components/Systems Optional Macerator Delete Head System The optional macerator delete head system uses seawater to flush waste from the toilet directly into the holding tank. The holding tank is plumbed to a waste fitting on the deck for dockside pump-out only. MARINE HEAD &...
Chapter 2: Components/Systems Optional Vacuflush & Optional Macerator Delete Head System The optional vacuflush and optional macerator delete head system uses freshwater and a vacuum generator to flush waste from the toilet directly into the holding tank. The holding tank is plumbed to a waste fitting on the deck for dockside pump-out only.
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Chapter 2: Components/Systems Air Conditioning/Heating System Seawater Pickup System FORWARD AIR CONDITIONING UNIT SEACOCK WATER PUMP SEAWATER STRAINER AFT AIR CONDITIONING UNIT Air Conditioning/Heating System Water Routing FORWARD AIR CONDITIONING UNIT PUMP FORWARD AIR CONDITIONING DRAIN THRU-HULL AFT AIR CONDITIONING UNIT AFT AIR CONDITIONING DRAIN THRU-HULL Air Conditioning/Heating System Duct Routing FORWARD AIR...
Appendix A: Electrical Routings DC Electrical Routing FUEL TANK HEAD (VACUFLUSH OPTION) TRIM TAB PUMP GENERATOR (OPTION) SHOWER SUMP PUMP BILGE PUMP WATER PUMP BLOWER FUEL TANK PANEL AC Electrical Routing OUTLET OPTIONAL ICE MAKER OUTLET STOVE BATTERY CHARGER OUTLETS HEAD GFI FORWARD AIR CONDITIONING...
Appendix B: Wiring Schematics Key to Electrical Symbols Symbol Description Symbol Description Connection (Node) Fuel Sender No Connection Incandescent Lamp Battery Neon Lamp Earth Ground: Represents a black conductor that Diode is the same size as the colored conductor Ammeter 12V DC Receptacle Frequency Meter Voltmeter...
Appendix B: Wiring Schematics Windlass Winch Electrical Routing (Option) “UP” “DOWN” CONTROL CONTROL 16 BLACK 16 RED WINDLASS RELAY BOX MOTOR 4 GA UPPER DASH F2 B+ SWITCH 5 AMP 16 RED 4 GA GROUND BREAKER BATTERY SWITCH ON/OFF SWITCH Cable Television Electrical Routing (Option) 115V PLUG TO TV OUTLET DC WIRES...
TION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. Maxum specifically does not authorize any person to extend the time or scope of this warranty or to create or assume for Maxum any other obligation or liability with respect to Maxum Sport Yachts.