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Welcome Congratulations on becoming a new owner of a Uttern boat. This Owner’s Packet will provide important information about the features of your boat and should be, at all times, kept aboard your boat. Take time to carefully review the information in this packet to really get to know your boat.
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Uttern reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in the colors, equipment, specifications, materials and prices of all models, or to discontinue models. Should changes in production models be made, Uttern is not obligated to make similar changes or modifications to models sold prior to the date of such changes.
Introduction 1. Owner’s Manual The material here and the rest of the Owner’s manual packet: Gives you basic safety information Describes the fundamentals of boat use Describes the features of your boat Describes the equipment on your boat ...
CIN Locations 6. Warranty You will find information regarding the Uttern warranty following the introduction. A warranty information card is also included in the owner information packet. If for some reason this information is missing, contact your Uttern dealer.
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This Limited Warranty does not apply to any Uttern which has been salvaged or declared a total loss or a constructive total loss for any reasons not covered in this Limited Warranty.
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Limited Warranties stated. To the extent allowed by law neither Brunswick Marine in EMEA, not the selling dealer shall have any responsibility of the loss of use of the Uttern, loss of time, inconvenience, commercial loss or consequential damages.
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Warranty coverage. Brunswick Marine in EMEA must receive written notice of any remaining warranty claims form the owner prior to the expiration of the owner’s Limited Warranty, and the owner must notify Brunswick Marine in EMEA of any Uttern being repaired by an authorized Brunswick Marine in EMEA dealer which has been at the dealership for fifteen (15) days, or of any claimed defect which was not corrected after one (1) repair attempt.
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This Limited Warranty does not apply to any Uttern which has been salvaged or declared a total loss or a constructive total loss for any reasons not covered in this Limited Warranty.
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Warranty coverage. Brunswick Marine in EMEA must receive written notice of any remaining warranty claims form the owner prior to the expiration of the owner’s Limited Warranty, and the owner must notify Brunswick Marine in EMEA of any Uttern being repaired by an authorized Brunswick Marine in EMEA dealer which has been at the dealership for fifteen (15) days, or of any claimed defect which was not corrected after one (1) repair attempt.
Uttern D70 — General Information 2. Vessel Stability The following maximum load has been used for assessing the stability and buoyancy comprising Manufacturer’s maximum recommended load per ISO 14946 1043kg Fuel, fresh water, other fluids to maximum capacity of fixed tanks...
Uttern D70— General Information 4. Passenger Locations Be aware of your footing while the boat is underway. Gelcoat surfaces are slippery when wet. Use extreme Slipping or falling could result in serious injury or death, caution when walking on wet surfaces.
These compartments were not designed to store petrol and do not have adequate ventilation. Aft L-lounge seat storage Canvas storage Aft cockpit floor storage Uttern recommends that the liferaft store in the cockpit Forward cockpit floor storage floor storage or cabin interior.
Uttern D70— General Information 10. Thru Hull Locations Aft cockpit drain Fuel tank vent Vent box drain Entertainment center drain Center hatch drain Stove/heater exhaust Forward bilge pump drain Forward hatch drain Overboard discharge Toilet water pickup Waste tank vent...
Uttern D70 — General Information Please note that operator vision from the helm may be obstructed by high trim angles of the craft, along with other factors such as outboard engine trim angles, hull trim plane angles, loading and load distribution, speed &...
Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for operating instructions and warranty information. The engines are warranted directly by Mercury, not by Uttern. 15. Trailering Uttern does not offer a trailer for this boat, however, if you plan on purchasing one from another vendor, please consider the following: ...
Uttern D70 — General Information 16. Strong Points Cleats Your boat comes equipped with six cleats, two located on the bow, two located at midship, and two located at the stern. The cleats are used to secure the boat to the dock while loading, unloading, or mooring.
L6 fuel filter (if equipped) Fuel Tank The D70 is equipped with a crosslink polyethylene fuel tank with a capacity of 280 liters. As a precaution, all of the capacity may not be useable due to trim and loading conditions, so consider keeping at a minimum 25% reserve fuel in the tank.
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Your boat was manufactured, and shipped from the factory with ethanol compatible materials. Before introducing petrol with ethanol into your fuel tank, ask your dealer if any components have been added or replaced that are not recommended by Uttern, Mercury or may not be ethanol-compatible. Filling The Tank It is best to maintain a full tank of fuel when the engine is not in use.
Uttern D70 — System & Component Overview and Operation Fuel Filters Mercury already provides the appropriate level of filtration to protect the engine from debris. The addition of another in-line filter to the system will create a possible flow restriction that can starve the engine of fuel.
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Uttern D70 — System & Component Overview and Operation Fresh Water System Water pump Water tank fill Water pump distribution hose Water tank vent Entertainment faucet hose Water tank vent hose Entertainment faucet Water tank fill hose Transom shower hose...
Uttern D70 — System & Component Overview and Operation 3. Black Water System Your vessel is equipped with a waste containment / disposal system. This includes a toilet water pickup, manual flush toilet, a 27.8 liter holding tank, macerator, discharge seacock, and a dockside pump out connection.
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Uttern D70 — System & Component Overview and Operation Enclosed Toilet Refer to the toilet owner's manual in regards to specific operation of the toilet. When flushing the toilet, it will take approximately 20 complete up/down strokes to reach the holding tank.
(i.e. cleaning materials, safe deodorants to use for the system) ,contact your local dealer. Uttern recommends that you pump out the system before long periods of non-use. If you are storing the boat during the winter, we recommend you winterize the system.
If the system does require maintenance, contact your local dealer. Uttern recommends that you pump out the system before long periods of non-use. If you are storing the boat during the winter, we recommend you winterize the system.
Uttern D70 — System & Component Overview and Operation In addition, your boat comes equipped with a secondary manual bilge pump rated at 19L @ 45 strokes per minute. When not in use, the manual pump is located in the L-lounge storage tub. To use, place the barrel end into the water you wish to remove, run the attached hose overboard and pump.
Fire extinguisher 7. Carbon Monoxide Monitor Uttern boats are equipped with carbon monoxide (CO) monitors in the cabin and enclosed berths or staterooms. Carbon Monoxide is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless, extremely toxic gas produced by engines, heaters, stoves or generators. When inhaled it combines with hemoglobin in the blood, preventing absorption of oxygen and is unlikely to be noticed until the person is overcome.
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Uttern D70 — System & Component Overview and Operation Evacuate enclosed areas immediately. Shut OFF any fuel burning equipment or appliances Open hatches, doors, portlights and canvas openings to improve ventilation. Head the boat into the wind.
Uttern D70 — System & Component Overview and Operation REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL PACKAGE FOR INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION. Carbon Monoxide Monitor Fumes for the engine(s), generator, LPG stoves, and other equipment that burns fuel contain Carbon Monoxide. Carbon Monoxide can kill you. Open all doors, hatches, curtains, and windows to allow fresh air to circulate.
If there is a loss of power, check the windlass breaker to see if it needs to be reset. If you reset the breaker and it continues to trip, have your authorized Uttern dealer inspect the system. In order to manually operate the windlass and lower the anchor into the water, insert the emergency handle (provided by the windlass manufacturer) into the star socket located at the top of the gypsy cover and turn counter-clockwise.
Uttern D70 — System & Component Overview and Operation clutch by turning the handle clockwise. Anchor Windlass Bow windlass Windlass breaker Windlass switch Before operating the windlass, make sure that the safely lanyard is removed from the anchor 10. Stern Anchor Windlass (optional) The anchor windlass located at the stern of the boat assists with the anchoring of your boat by automatically raising and lowering the anchor.
Uttern D70 — System & Component Overview and Operation Stern Anchor Windlass Stern windlass Stern eye Stern anchor roller Anchor Windlass switch Windlass breaker Remote 11. Steering Your boat comes equipped with a hydraulic steering system. The basic system for a single engine boat contains a steering wheel, a hydraulic helm pump, a hydraulic steering cylinder, and hydraulic hoses.
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Uttern D70 — System & Component Overview and Operation Operation When turning the steering wheel, the helm pump forces hydraulic fluid through hoses to and from the steering cylinder which is connected to the tiller arm on the engine. The cylinder moves the tiller arm to either port and starboard, depending upon the direction the steering wheel is turned.
Uttern D70 — System & Component Overview and Operation On a standard non tilt helm (non L6 Verado), the fill is located on the top of the helm pump. As an option, you can get a tilt helm (non L6 Verado), and access to the fill on the helm pump is via a hatch in the starboard head.
Uttern D70 — System & Component Overview and Operation REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL PACKAGE FOR INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION. 13. Emergency Engine Shutdown Switch Your boat is equipped with an engine shutdown safety switch built into the engine control. The engine shutdown switch incorporates a shut-off switch and a lanyard.
Uttern D70 — System & Component Overview and Operation while all red bars indicate the trim tabs are fully deployed in the down position). To lower the port bow (boat is running with a starboard list), push the left switch marked DOWN. Alternatively, to lower the starboard bow (boat is running with a port list), push the right switch marked DOWN.
To fill, simply remove the cap on the reservoir and fill with fluid approved in your country of use. For colder climates, Uttern recommends using a fluid with antifreeze. To operate, simply press and hold the windshield washer...
Uttern D70 — System & Component Overview and Operation Windshield Wipers Park Wiper motor switch positions Port windshield wiper switch Starboard windshield wiper switch Windshield washer switch Windshield washer reservoir 19. Reclining Aft Cockpit Seat The aft cockpit seat backrest can also recline to lock into three different positions. By lifting the lever on the starboard side of the cockpit, you can rotate the backrest aft 30 degrees to a reclined position.
21. Sun Lounge The cockpit of the D70 can be transformed into a sun lounge. To install, place the filler board into the designed position. The filler board edges will sit in the edge of the L-lounge. Make sure that you fold down the support leg on the filler board.
The ski tow deck plate has rubber O-ring gaskets to minimize the amount of water that could potentially enter the bilge. Uttern® suggests that prior to installing or removing the ski pylon, spray water on the ski pole to help slide it through the deck plate.
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Uttern D70 — System & Component Overview and Operation use the bimini, remove the canvas boot and rotate the two bimini frames forward and secure the bimini straps to the aft corners of the deck trail. Next, attach the forward vinyl panel to the bimini canvas and snap it to the windshield.
Uttern D70 — Electrical Systems 1. DC Electrical System The DC electrical system is powered by two batteries, they are kept charged by the engine driven alternator. The battery voltage is indicated by the voltmeter screen located on the SmartCraft®...
Uttern D70 — Electrical Systems 5. Fuses and Breakers Your boat will either have fuses or breakers protecting the DC electrical system. If you have to replace a fuse or electrical breaker, replace only with a fuse or breaker of the same rating. The amperage will be marked on the fuse or breaker, and it is recommended that you carry spare fuses or breakers.
These electrical schematics were generated by the Electrical Engineering Department for technical reference and service technicians. Uttern does not recommend that you attempt to work on the boat’s electrical system yourself. Instead, we recommend that you take your boat to your local authorized Uttern dealer for service.
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Uttern D70 — Electrical Systems DC Wiring Schematic...
If the growth is more severe, you may need to enlist the services of a professional hull cleaning company. Check with your Uttern dealer for recommendations on a compatible rubbing compound for your boat or a professional hull cleaning company in your area.
Frequent routine cleaning of your stainless steel will help maintain the finish. Uttern recommends that you wash stainless steel components with mild soap and cold or lukewarm water after every use of the boat. If added protection is necessary, apply a cleaning wax.
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Do not store any of the canvas pieces while wet. The effects of ultraviolet light can sometimes be reduced by chemical treatment of canvas items. Consult your Uttern dealer or check your canvas manufacturer’s manual before using any chemical treatments on your canvas.
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Uttern D70 — Maintenance Dry the window with a soft cloth or chamois to prevent water spots. Polish with a separate cloth. Don’t leave cleaners on for long periods; immediately wash the window. Finally, don’t apply cleaners in direct sunlight or at elevated temperatures.
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