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Yamarin Cross 53 Bow Rider
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 Yamarin Cross 53 Bow Rider OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Any craft – no matter how strong it may be, can be severely damaged if not used properly. Always adjust the speed and direction of the craft to prevailing weather conditions. We wish you enjoyable and relaxing times on board your Yamarin Cross 53 Bow Rider! Konekesko Marine P.O. BOX 145 01301 VANTAA Tel.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Yamarin Cross 53 Bow Rider 3 (40) Table of contents 1 General ........................7 1.1 Declaration of conformity ................... 8 2 Definitions ....................... 10 3 Warranty ......................... 10 4 Before use ....................... 10 4.1 Registration ..................... 10 4.2 Insurance ......................10 4.3 Training ......................
  • Page 4 Yamarin Cross 53 Bow Rider 4 (40) 6.1 Washing and waxing the boat ................30 6.2 Care instructions for seat cushions ..............31 6.3 Care instructions for the canopy ................ 31 6.4 Care instructions for the windshield ..............31 6.5 Care instructions for the stainless steel components ........... 32 6.6 Care instructions for the remote control .............
  • Page 5 Yamarin Cross 53 Bow Rider 5 (40) BEFORE YOU SET OFF Familiarise yourself with this owner’s manual. Always check at least the following items before leaving: Weather conditions and forecast − − − − Take the wind, waves and visibility into account. Are the design category, size and...
  • Page 6 Yamarin Cross 53 Bow Rider 6 (40) Type of craft: Deck •: 01 sailboat 01 decked 02 inflatable 02 partly decked 03 other: motor boat 03 open: Type of hull: Propulsion: 01 monohull 01 sails 02 multihull 02 petrol engine...
  • Page 7: General

    Yamarin Cross 53 Bow Rider 7 (40) You will find additional instructions concerning the engine in the separate engine manual. General The owner’s manual will help you familiarise yourself with the properties and features, as well as the care and maintenance of your new boat. Separate manuals for installed equipment are attached and are referred to in many sections of the owner’s manual.
  • Page 8: Declaration Of Conformity

    Yamarin Cross 53 Bow Rider 8 (40) Declaration of conformity DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Recreational Craft Directives 94/25/EC and 2003/44/EC Manufacturer: Fenix Marin Oy Module used: B, EC Type-examination ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THIS DECLARATION IS PREPARED BY Prepared by: Konekesko Oy Marine Address: Vanha Porvoontie 245...
  • Page 9 Yamarin Cross 53 Bow Rider 9 (40) I declare under my own and sole responsibility that the recreational craft mentioned above complies with all applicable essential requirements in the way specified on the next page. Peter Krusberg Product Development Manager, Konekesko Oy Marine...
  • Page 10: Definitions

    Yamarin Cross 53 Bow Rider 10 (40) Definitions The warnings and cautions in this manual are defined as follows: Denotes an extreme intrinsic hazard which will result in high probability DANGER! of death or irreparable injury if proper precautions are not taken.
  • Page 11: Training

    Basic data Recreational crafts can be constructed according to 4 categories (A, B, C and D) according to recreational craft directive 94/25/EC. The Yamarin Cross 53 BR is designed according to design category C , which means the following: The boat is built for conditions where the wind reaches a maximum of 6 Beaufort (approx.
  • Page 12 Yamarin Cross 53 Bow Rider 12 (40) Technical specifications Model YAMARIN CROSS 53 BR Design category Overall length (swim 5.3 m ladder not included) Width 2.1 m Weight without engine, Approximately 585 kg fluids and equipment Weight on trailer with...
  • Page 13: Maximum Recommended Number Of Passengers

    Water line dimensions represent the extent of antifouling paint, not the actual water line. Maximum recommended number of passengers: The maximum recommended number of passengers on board the Yamarin Cross 53 BR is 6. WARNING! Do not exceed the maximum recommended number of passengers.
  • Page 14: Loading

    If you load the boat from stern to bow, you will have better fuel economy. Loading The maximum permitted load for the Yamarin Cross 53 BR is 510 kg. This load includes the following weights: a) the total weight of passengers 450 kg (the default weight of an adult is assumed to be 75 kg and that of a child 37.5 kg);...
  • Page 15: Engine And Propeller

    Always avoid placing heavy items high up. Engine and propeller The maximum recommended engine power for the Yamarin Cross 53 BR is 70 hp (52 kW). The construction of the boat is not designed to bear more power than 70 hp. Manoeuvering the boat can be very dangerous if the boat has an engine bigger than 70 hp.
  • Page 16 Yamarin Cross 53 Bow Rider 16 (40) 1. Hand-operated bilge pump 2. Rain water drainage valve The owner of the boat is responsible for ensuring that there is at least one baler or bucket on the boat and that it has been secured.
  • Page 17: Stability And Buoyancy

    The amount of water in the bilge must be kept as low as possible. The boat's stability may be impaired during towing, or when passengers are lifting heavy items. The Yamarin Cross 53 BR will carry its passengers also when filled with water. Avoiding the risk of fire or explosion 5.7.1 Refuelling Shut off the engine and extinguish any cigarettes before starting to refuel.
  • Page 18: Fire Protection

    In the event that the fire extinguisher is replaced, the capacity of the new one must be at least equivalent to the old. Location of portable fire extinguisher in the Yamarin Cross 53 BR: Ensure that fire-fighting equipment is readily accessible even when the boat is loaded.
  • Page 19: Main Switch And Fuses

    Yamarin Cross 53 Bow Rider 19 (40) never hinder access to safety equipment, for instance the switches to the electric system; never make changes to any of the boat’s systems (especially the electricity or the fuel systems) or allow an unqualified person to make changes to any of the boat’s systems;...
  • Page 20: Operation

    5.9.1 Controls You will quickly learn how to control your Yamarin Cross 53 BR, but changing weather conditions, such as wind and waves, will always present new challenges for the driver. The remote control combines the functions of throttle, forward and reverse gears, and the adjusting of the engine trim angle.
  • Page 21: Gearshift And Throttle

    Yamarin Cross 53 Bow Rider 21 (40) important that the boat will come to a halt in the event that the driver, for whatever reason, loses his/her balance and is flung from the helm. NOTE! Never take control of the boat without having attached the emergency switch to yourself.
  • Page 22: Starting The Engine

    Yamarin Cross 53 Bow Rider 22 (40) drive at high speed with the engine completely trimmed down (bow down) since this can cause the boat to pitch unexpectedly when the bow hits the water. WARNING! Waves reduce manoeuvrability and make the boat heel. Take this into account by reducing speed when encountering heavier seas.
  • Page 23: Approaching And Leaving The Pier

    Yamarin Cross 53 Bow Rider 23 (40) maintaining adequate lookout; visibility (islands, fog, rain, driving against the sun); knowledge of the route (time required for navigation); rules of priority (other traffic); and width of the route (other traffic, noise and bow wake near shore).
  • Page 24: Using The Canopy

    WARNING! The Yamarin Cross 53 BR is a fast craft. It does not stop instantly from plane. Slow down in time before anchoring, beaching or docking. Learn to estimate the distance the boat needs to come to a halt.
  • Page 25: Proper Use - Other Recommendations And Guidelines

    Yamarin Cross 53 Bow Rider 25 (40) 5.10 Proper use – other recommendations and guidelines 5.10.1 Man overboard It is always a serious situation when someone falls overboard. Rescue procedures should be practised in advance during good weather, because it is too late for practice when someone has fallen overboard.
  • Page 26: Anchoring And Mooring The Boat

    Yamarin Cross 53 Bow Rider 26 (40) 5.10.4 Anchoring and mooring the boat Always moor your boat carefully, even in sheltered places, because conditions can change rapidly. Mooring lines should be equipped with absorbers to dampen any jolts. Please refer to the section on towing for the location of bollards.
  • Page 27: Trailer Transport

    Yamarin Cross 53 Bow Rider 27 (40) If you are towing, or if your boat has to be towed, attach the towline to the bollards as per the following image. Attaching the towline to the bollards: WARNING! When towing, the towline is under high tension. If it should break, the end that has snapped off may lash back at fatal speed.
  • Page 28: Docking

    Remember to trim up the engine before reeling the boat onto the trailer, so it will not hit the bottom. Fastening the Yamarin Cross 53 BR to a trailer: Tie the boat properly before beginning transport. The sling ropes at the bow should be directed down and back, and the sling ropes at stern should be directed down and front.
  • Page 29: Servicing And Maintenance

    Yamarin Cross 53 Bow Rider 29 (40) supports. The side supports should not be placed touching the bottom chine, and point loads should be avoided. The supporting structures should be strong, particularly near the transom, to support the added weight of the engine. Storage cradle dimensions are shown in the picture below.
  • Page 30: Washing And Waxing The Boat

    Yamarin Cross 53 Bow Rider 30 (40) Familiarise yourself with the service procedures shown in the engine manual (see annex). Carry out the procedures carefully, or ensure they are performed by an accredited service company Washing and waxing the boat Cleaning fibreglass surfaces Normally it is sufficient to just wash and wax the deck.
  • Page 31: Care Instructions For Seat Cushions

    Yamarin Cross 53 Bow Rider 31 (40) Useful tip: Water and lime stains on stainless steel rails and handles disappear when you apply some Lemon Pled furniture spray. Useful tip: If the boat's ropes smell bad after the season, immerse them for a couple of hours in a bucket of water with a bottle of apple vinegar and a splash of fabric conditioner added.
  • Page 32: Care Instructions For The Stainless Steel Components

    Care instructions for the steering system The Yamarin Cross 53 BR has cable steering, that normally does not require other servicing apart from greasing and inspection during annual maintenance. If steering seems stiff or keeps catching, it must be serviced immediately.
  • Page 33: Winter Storage

    Yamarin Cross 53 Bow Rider 33 (40) The colours used on this boat are specified in the Technical specifications. One point to consider is that a paint called gelcoat has been used in manufacturing the boat, but the surface is always repaired with a paint called topcoat. Gelcoat paint does not harden without a mould surface, whereas paraffin has been added to topcoat to allow it to harden.
  • Page 34: Measures Before Launching The Boat

    Yamarin Cross 53 Bow Rider 34 (40) NOTE! Make sure that the winter storage cover or its ropes do not touch the aluminum hull. If the cover or its ropes abrade the hull, they will leave black marks on it.
  • Page 35: Lay-Out

    Yamarin Cross 53 Bow Rider 35 (40) Lay-out General lay-out 1. Trailer hook 4. Light mast 2. Hook for locking the boat 5. Hand-operated bilge pump thru-fitting 3. Navigation light 6. Fuel tank vent 1. Fuel refill 7. Placement for cool box 2.
  • Page 36: Fuel System

    Fuel system The Yamarin Cross 53 BR is equipped with a built-in fuel tank. A fuel filter is installed in the fuel line. The filter must be changed at least once a year. When a new or removed filter has been mounted, the fuel line must be filled with a ball pump before starting the engine.
  • Page 37: Steering System

    The fuel tank's filling vent is located on swim platform on right-hand (viewed from the stern). Steering system The Yamarin Cross 53 BR is equipped with cable steering. The length of the steering cable is 3.9 metres ( 13 feet). NOTE!
  • Page 38 Yamarin Cross 53 Bow Rider 38 (40) both as a power source and a consumer of power. Switch off the main switch when leaving the boat for a long period of time. Remember also to switch off the main switch before making any electrical installations.
  • Page 39: Wiring Diagram

    Yamarin Cross 53 Bow Rider 39 (40) Wiring diagram...
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