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  • Page 3 Date of Purchase __________________________________________________ Port Engine Serial Number: _________________________________________ Starboard Engine Serial Number: ____________________________________ Hull Identification Number: __________________________________________ Hull Identification Number • The Hull Identification Number (HIN) is located on the starboard side of the transom. • Record the HIN (and the engine serial numbers) in the space provided above.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Dimensions and Tank Capacities Engines Layout View Exhaust System Dealer Service Engine Room Ventilation System Warranty Information Fuel System Boating Experience Fuel Fills & Vents Engines & Accessories Guidelines Fuel Transfer Pump (If Equipped) Fuel Filters Engine &...
  • Page 5 Chapter 6: Plumbing Chapter 9: Lights Bilge Pumps Care and Maintenance Autofloat Switches Interior & Exterior Lights Seawater Systems Spotlight (If Equipped) Seacocks Seawater Strainers Raw Water Washdown (If Equipped) Chapter 10: Heating & Air Conditioning Freshwater System Air Conditioning System (If Equipped) Freshwater System Winterization Water Heater Electric Heaters (If Equipped)
  • Page 6 Hazard Boxes & Symbols The hazard boxes and symbols shown below are used throughout this manual to call attention to potentially danger- ous situations which could lead to either personal injury or product damage. Read ALL warnings carefully and fol- low ALL safety instructions.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! • This Owner’s Manual provides specific information about your yacht. • Additional information about safe operating practices, general boating regulations, and proper maintenance tech- niques is included in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual Supplement.

  • Page 8: Warranty Information

    Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Warranty Information • Meridian offers an Express Limited Transferable Warranty on each new Meridian purchased through an autho- rized Meridian dealer. • A copy of the Express Limited Transferable Warranty was included in your owner’s packet.

  • Page 9: Safety Standards

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Safety Standards DANGER! FALLING and ROTATING PROPELLER HAZARD! NEVER allow anyone to ride on parts of the yacht not designed for such use. • Sitting on seat backs, lounging on the forward deck, bow riding, gunwale riding or occupy- ing the transom platform while underway is especially hazardous and will cause personal injury or death.

  • Page 10: Special Care For Moored Boats

    Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Special Care For Moored Boats NOTICE • To help seal the hull bottom and reduce the possibility of gelcoat blistering on moored boats, apply an epoxy barrier coating. The barrier coating should be covered with several coats of anti-fouling paint.

  • Page 11: Boat Lifting

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Boat Lifting WA RNING! PERSONAL INJURY and /or PRODUCT OR PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! • Lifting slings may slip on the hull. • Avoid serious injury or death by securing the lifting slings together before lifting.

  • Page 12: Carbon Monoxide (Co)

    Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Carbon Monoxide (CO) DANGER! • Carbon monoxide gas (CO) is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and extremely dangerous. • All engines, generators, and fuel burning appliances produce CO as exhaust. • Prolonged exposure to low concentrations or very quick exposure to high concentrations will cause BRAIN DAMAGE or DEATH.

  • Page 13: Where And How Co Can Accumulate

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Where and How CO Can Accumulate Stationary Conditions That Increase CO Accumulations Include: A. Using engine, generator, or other fuel burning device when yacht is moored in a confined B. Mooring too close to another boat that is using its space.

  • Page 14: Trip Checklist

    Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Trip Checklist ❏ Make sure you know where the exhaust outlets are located on your yacht. ❏ Educate all passengers about the symptoms of CO poisoning and where CO may accumulate.

  • Page 15: More Information

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! More Information For more information about how you can prevent carbon monoxide poisoning on recreational boats and other ways to boat more safely, contact: United States Coast Guard National Marine Manufacturers American Boat &...

  • Page 16: Chapter 2: Locations

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Exterior Views Hull Views AFT AIR CONDITIONER DECK DRAIN (IF EQUIPPED) PORTLIGHTS PORTLIGHTS ENGINE ROOM DRAIN VENT WATER TANK VENT DECK DRAIN STARBOARD HULLSIDE ANCHOR LOCKER DRAIN FORWARD AIR CONDITIONER DRAIN (IF EQUIPPED)

  • Page 17: Deck View

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Deck View CLEAT WATER TANK VENT HATCH ANCHOR WINDLASS ANCHOR FUEL FILL LOCKER DECK FITTING (TYPICAL PORT & STARBOARD) FUEL TANK VENTS SPOT- LIGHT WASTE PUMP-OUT DECK FITTING WINDLASS CONTROLS STARBOARD NAVIGATION LIGHT...

  • Page 18: Aft Deck Views

    Chapter 2: Locations 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Aft Deck Views SHORE POWER CABLE HOIST SWITCH SHORE POWER INLET OR HAWSE PIPE CABLE TV./ PHONE INLET CITY WATER BOARDING CLEAT INLET LADDER COURTESY LIGHT WATER FILL DECK FITTING CLEAT TRANSOM...

  • Page 19: Helm Stations

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Helm Stations Upper Helm Station NOTE: TYPICAL HELM LAYOUTS SHOWN ACTUAL LAYOUTS MAY VERY DEPENDING ON ENGINE AND ACCESSORY OPTIONS PORT ENGINE FUEL, VOLT, STARBOARD ENGINE FUEL, VOLT, OIL & TEMPERATURE GAUGE OIL &...
  • Page 20 Chapter 2: Locations 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Lower Helm Station (If Equipped) NOTE: TYPICAL HELM LAYOUTS SHOWN ACTUAL LAYOUTS MAY VERY DEPENDING ON ENGINE AND ACCESSORY OPTIONS TACHOMETERS & HOURMETERS PORT ENGINE FUEL, VOLT, STARBOARD ENGINE FUEL, VOLT, OIL & TEMPERATURE GAUGE OIL &...

  • Page 21: Component Locations

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Component Locations 12-Volt Accessory Outlet (2): UPPER 12 VOLT • Located at the upper helm on the dash. HELM RECEPTACLE • Located at the lower helm (if equipped) on the dash. LOWER HELM...
  • Page 22 Chapter 2: Locations 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Air Conditioner Unit - V-berth: • Located in the port storage locker under the V-berth mattress. PORT STORAGE LOCKER Air Conditioner Unit - Aft Cabin: • Located in the starboard storage STARBOARD STORAGE locker under the aft berth mattress.
  • Page 23 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Batteries: • Located in the aft cabin. • Access the batteries through the lower cabinet door beneath the tv or through the aft wall access panel. AFT WALL LOWER ACCESS PANEL CABINET DOOR...
  • Page 24 Chapter 2: Locations 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Battery Switches: • Located inside the cabinet on the starboard side of the salon. SALON ENTRY STEPS BATTERY SWITCHES Bilge Pump and Float Switch - Aft: • Located in the floor hatch in front of the aft cabin vanity.
  • Page 25 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Bilge Pump and Float Switch - Mid-Forward: • Located forward of the engine room ladder. • Access the engine room through the salon ENGINE ROOM floor hatch. LADDER BILGE PUMP & FLOAT SWITCH Bilge Pump and Float Switch - Forward: •...
  • Page 26 Chapter 2: Locations 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Carbon Monoxide Detectors (3 total): V-BERTH CO MONITOR AFT CABIN CO MONITOR SALON CO MONITOR • Aft Cabin - on the forward wall. • V-berth - on the ceiling. • Salon - on the aft ceiling.
  • Page 27 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Depth Sounder Thru-hull Transducer: • Located forward of the engine room ladder. • Access the engine room through the salon floor hatch. TRANSDUCER ENGINE ROOM LADDER Engine Circuit Breaker: • Located on each engine.
  • Page 28 Chapter 2: Locations 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Freshwater Tank Drain Tee-Fitting: • Located at the forward end of the freshwater tank. • Access to this tee-fitting is through the forward floor hatch in the aft cabin. FRESHWATER PUMP TEE-FITTING...
  • Page 29 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Fuel Fills: • Located on the port and starboard deck trails. STARBOARD FUEL FILL FITTING Fuel Tanks: • Located on each side of the engine room. • Access the engine room through the salon floor hatch.
  • Page 30 Chapter 2: Locations 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Heat Exchange Fan Switch: • Located inside the cabinet on the starboard side of SWITCH the salon. Heat Exchange Shut-off Valve: • Located in the engine room, forward of the starboard engine.
  • Page 31 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Macerator Underwater Discharge Seacock (If Equipped): • Located in the engine room, aft of the holding tank. • Access the engine room through the salon floor hatch. HOLDING MACERATOR UNDERWATER TANK DISCHARGE SEACOCK Marine Head (Electric) Seawater Intake Seacock: •...
  • Page 32 Chapter 2: Locations 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Propane Tank: • Located on the command bridge, PROPANE inside the aft storage locker. TANK Wall Vacuum Unit: • Located in the utility room on the forward starboard wall. • Access the utility room by lifting up the galley steps.
  • Page 33 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Waste Holding Tank: • Located in the engine room. • Access the engine room through the salon floor hatch. WASTE HOLDING TANK Water Heater: • Located in the engine PORT FUEL WATER...
  • Page 34 Chapter 2: Locations 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Water Pump: • Located in the aft cabin. • Access is through the forward floor hatch in the aft cabin. WATER PUMP AFT CABIN FLOOR HATCH Water Pump Switch: • Located inside the...

  • Page 35: Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Engines Read and understand the engine operation and maintenance manuals before using or working on the engines. Engine Cooling System CAUTION! SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! The engine cooling system’s seacocks must be Opened before engines are started and during engine operation.

  • Page 36: Exhaust System

    Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Exhaust System DANGER! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD! Leaking engine and/or generator exhaust is a source of dangerous carbon mon- oxide gas (CO). Check all exhaust systems before each trip.

  • Page 37: Engine Room Ventilation System

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Engine Room Ventilation System WARNI NG! FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD • Use of the blower system is NOT A GUARANTEE that explosive fumes have been removed. • If you smell fuel, DO NOT start the engines or generator and DO NOT turn On any electrical devices.

  • Page 38: Fuel System

    Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Fuel System WARNING! FIRE, EXPLOSION AND OPEN FLAME HAZARD! • It is very important that the fuel system be inspected thoroughly the first time it is filled and at each subsequent filling.

  • Page 39: Fuel Fills & Vents

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems GAS FUEL LINE ROUTING (IF EQUIPPED) FUEL FILL FUEL TANK DECK FITTING VENTS PORT FUEL LINE PORT FUEL TANK FUEL FILL DECK FITTING STARBOARD FUEL TANK FUEL TANK VENTS...

  • Page 40: Anti-Siphon Valves (If Equipped)

    Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Anti-siphon Valves (If Equipped) NOTICE • If an engine running problem is diagnosed as fuel starvation, check the anti-siphon valve. If the valve is stuck or clogged, change or replace it while the engine is shut down.

  • Page 41: Shaft-Transmission Alignment

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Shaft-Transmission Alignment CAUTION! SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! • If you suspect a shaft-transmission misalignment, have a qualified mechanic perform an alignment inspection as soon as possible. • Continued use may lead to premature engine, transmission, shaft, shaft seal and/or...

  • Page 42: Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges Steering HYDRAULIC STEERING RUDDER AUTOPILOT CYLINDER TIE BAR (IF EQUIPPED) RUDDER AUTOPILOT STEERING PUMP (IF EQUIPPED) • This yacht features a hydraulic steering system. • Check the fluid level in the hydraulic steering reservoir every time you use your yacht.

  • Page 43: Rudder Stuffing Gland

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges Rudder Stuffing Gland VIEW OF TYPICAL RUDDER SYSTEM PORT TILLER ARM (TYPICAL) UPPER RUDDER BEARING SUPPORT (TYPICAL) RUDDER STUFFING GLAND (TYPICAL) The rudder stuffing gland is part of the assembly where the rudders emerge from the bottom of the yacht. The shaft stuffing gland should not leak any water.

  • Page 44: Shift/Throttle Controls

    Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Shift/Throttle Controls WA RNING! LOSS OF CONTROL HAZARD! Improper maintenance of shift/throttle hardware may cause a sudden loss of control! Read all of the information about the shift/throttle controls in the shift/throttle controls’ manual, the engine operation manual, and the Cruiser &...

  • Page 45: Docking On Command (D.o.c.) System (If Equipped)

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges Docking On Command (D.O.C.) System (If Equipped) CONTROL MODULE UPPER HELM STATION STERN THRUSTER BOW THRUSTER (TYPICAL) (TYPICAL) • The D.O.C. system features bow and stern thrusters. • The thrusters can be controlled from either helm.

  • Page 46: Gauges

    Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Gauges Cleaning Gauges CAUTION! PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! • Use only mild soap and water to clean the gauge lenses and bezels. • Use of other cleaners, including common window cleaning solutions, may cause the lenses to crack.

  • Page 47: Chapter 5: Navigation & Communication Equipment

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 5: Navigation & Communication Equipment Before using these systems for the first time, read and understand the instruction manuals and observe the following: Compass NOTICE • Compass accuracy can be affected by many factors.

  • Page 48: Radar (If Equipped)

    Chapter 5: Navigation & Communication Equipment 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Radar (If Equipped) WARNING! Radar is meant to help the navigator, not replace him/her. The operator is responsible for keep- ing a visual look-out for possible collision situations. No single navigation aid (including this radar) should be relied upon as the only method for navigating your yacht.

  • Page 49: Chapter 6: Plumbing

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Bilge Pumps NOTICE Discharge of oil, oil waste or fuel into navigable waters is prohibited by law. Violators are subject to legal action by the local authorities. • Your yacht is equipped...
  • Page 50 Chapter 6: Plumbing 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Bilge Pump Testing Bilge pumps are critical to the safety of your yacht. Check the bilge pumps often to make sure that they are working properly. Test each pump individually. To test each bilge pump: Turn On the manual switches at the helm.

  • Page 51: Autofloat Switches

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Autofloat Switches • The automatic bilge pumps use float (autofloat) switches to automatically turn On the pumps whenever water rises to a preset level in the bilge. • The autofloat switches are normally mounted next to the bilge pumps they control.

  • Page 52: Seawater Systems

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Seawater Systems Seacocks CAUTION! SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! • Before using a seawater intake system, make sure that the system’s seacock is in the OPEN position before the system is started and keep the seacock Open until the system is shut Off.

  • Page 53: Raw Water Washdown (If Equipped)

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Raw Water Washdown (If Equipped) CAUTION! FLOODING & SWAMPING HAZARD! NEVER leave the boat unattended while using the "raw water" feature. Any leak or break in the system may allow large amounts of water to accumulate in the bilge that could cause swamping of the batteries and engines or sinking of the boat.

  • Page 54: Freshwater System

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Freshwater System WA RNING! • Only use safe drinking (potable) water in your yacht’s freshwater system. • Only use a sanitary drinking water hose to fill the water tank or connect to city water.

  • Page 55: Freshwater System Winterization

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Freshwater System Winterization CAUTION! WATER SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! Never blow compressed air through the water system when all of the faucets are Closed. Turn On the water system switch. Open all of the faucets and showers and let the water system drain completely.

  • Page 56: Water Heater

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Water Heater WA RNING! HOT HAZARD! Water heated by the water heater can reach temperatures hot enough to scald the skin. CAUTION! WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD! • DO NOT turn On the water heater electrical circuit on the AC panel until the water heater tank is COMPLETELY filled with water.

  • Page 57: Transom Shower

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Transom Shower TRANSOM SHOWER • Your yacht features a freshwater transom shower. • Read the manufacturer’s instructions before using the transom shower for the first time. • The water pump switch must be turned On before using the transom shower.

  • Page 58: City Water Inlet

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual City Water Inlet CAUTION! FLOODING & SWAMPING HAZARD! NEVER leave the yacht unattended while using the "city water" feature. Any leak or break in the system may allow large amounts of water to accumulate in the bilge that could cause swamping of the batteries and engines or sinking of the yacht.

  • Page 59: Drain Systems

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Drain Systems Deck Drains • Water on the deck is drained overboard through the deck drains. • Keep the deck drains free of debris. Galley Sink Drain The galley sink is gravity drained overboard.

  • Page 60: Marine Head With Holding Tank

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Marine Head with Holding Tank NOTICE Check with local authorities for regulations regarding the legal use of marine head systems. Electric Head • Read the marine head opera- tion and maintenance man- ual before using the marine head for the first time.

  • Page 61: Macerator (If Equipped)

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Macerator (If Equipped) NOTICE Check with local authorities for regulations regarding the legal use of marine head systems. To use the mac- HOLDING TANK erator to pump VENT FILTER waste directly into the water...

  • Page 62: Vacuflush System (If Equipped)

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual VacuFlush System (If Equipped) • The VacuFlush head sys- tem uses a vacuum pump and freshwater from the water tank to flush waste from the toilet into the holding tank. • The holding tank is...

  • Page 63: Chapter 7: Deck Equipment

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Cleats WA RNING! PERSONAL INJURY and /or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! • NEVER lift the yacht using the cleats. Carefully read the section on towing in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual Supplement before towing anything behind the yacht or having the yacht towed by another vessel.

  • Page 64: Canvas

    Chapter 7: Deck Equipment 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Canvas CAUTION! Take down and securely stow the canvas top, side curtains and back cover before transporting your yacht by road. JAWSLIDE Insert the end eyes (A) of the main bow (B) into the deck hinges (C) and secure with the pins (D).

  • Page 65: Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 8: Appliances & Enter tainment Systems NOTICE Always keep an approved ABC-type fire extinguisher in galley area. All appliances and entertainment systems installed on your yacht come with their own manuals. These manuals con- tain detailed instructions and important safeguards.

  • Page 66: Range/Oven

    Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Range/Oven WARNING! BURN HAZARD! • Do not touch stove burners, grates or areas near the stove units as they may be hot even when they are dark in color. Areas near burners and grates may become hot enough to cause burns.

  • Page 67: Propane System (If Equipped)

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems Propane System (If Equipped) DANGER! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD! • Propane appliances are potential sources of dangerous carbon monoxide gas (CO). • Do not use propane appliances without adequate ventilation.

  • Page 68: Audio & Visual Equipment

    Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Audio & Visual Equipment NOTICE AM radio reception may be impaired anytime the engine is running. Dockside Television & Telephone Inlet If you want to watch cable TV or use a telephone, plug a dockside source into the TV/telephone inlet.

  • Page 69: Chapter 9: Lights

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 9: Lights Care and Maintenance All of the lights installed on your yacht are of top quality, but you should be aware that failure may periodically occur for a variety of reasons: 1. There may be a blown fuse - replace the fuse.

  • Page 70: Chapter 10: Heating & Air Conditioning

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 10: Heating & Air Conditioning Air Conditioning System (If Equipped) DANGER! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD! Dangerous carbon monoxide gas (CO) can be brought into the boat through the air conditioning system. CAUTION! SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! The air conditioning system’s seacock must be Opened before turning on the air conditioner...
  • Page 71 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 10: Heating & Air Conditioning Forward & Aft Air Conditioning Systems Read the air conditioner manual before using the air conditioning system. • Before using the air conditioning system, FORWARD AIR CONDITIONER make sure the breakers...

  • Page 72: Electric Heaters (If Equipped)

    Chapter 10: Heating & Air Conditioning 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Electric Heaters (If Equipped) Your yacht may feature electric cabin heaters. Operating instructions for this system can be found in the manufac- turer’s instruction manual. • Before using the electric heaters, make sure the breakers on the AC panel are turned On.

  • Page 73: Chapter 11: Electrical System

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System DAN GER! EXTREME FIRE, SHOCK & EXPLOSION HAZARD! • To minimize the risks of fire and explosion, NEVER install knife switches or other arcing devices in the fuel compartments. • NEVER substitute automotive parts for marine parts. Electrical, ignition and fuel system parts were designed and manufactured to comply with rules and regulations that minimize risks of fire and explosion.

  • Page 74: 12-Volt Dc System

    Chapter 11: Electrical System 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual 12-Volt DC System Batteries The batteries supply electricity for lights, 12-Volt accessories, and engine and generator starting. The Electrical section of Chapter 8, in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual Supplement, provides battery, care andmaintenance instructions.

  • Page 75: Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System Fuses and Circuit Breakers • Fuses and circuit breakers for engines and main accessory power are on the DC distribution panels and on the bat- tery switch panel. • Some equipment may have secondary fuse protection at the unit, behind the battery management panel or at the batteries.

  • Page 76: Alternating Current (Ac) System

    Chapter 11: Electrical System 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Alternating Current (AC) System CAUTION! WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD! • DO NOT turn On the water heater AC panel electrical circuit until the water heater tank is COMPLETELY filled with water.

  • Page 77: Shore Power

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System Shore Power DANGER! FIRE, EXPLOSION & SHOCK HAZARD! • DO NOT alter shore power connectors and use only compatible connectors. • Before plugging in or unplugging the shore power cord to your boat, make sure all breakers and switches on the AC master panel are turned Off.

  • Page 78: Connecting To Shore Power

    Chapter 11: Electrical System 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Connecting To Shore Power Review all haz- ard information at the beginning of this section, Shore Power. Turn Off all breakers and switches on the AC master panel. Attach the shore...

  • Page 79: Inverter Power (If Equipped)

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System Inverter Power (If Equipped) • The inverter allows the batteries to supply AC power to some accessories when your yacht is not connected to shore power. • Primary control is from the Inverter Remote Control Panel and redundant controls are on the inverter itself.
  • Page 80 Chapter 11: Electrical System 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual GENERATOR LAYOUT GENERATOR MUFFLER FUEL RETURN LINE (DIESEL ONLY) SEAWATER STRAINER FUEL FILTER SEACOCK EXHAUST THRU-HULL • The generator can supply 120V/60Hz power to the yacht when it is not connected to shore power.

  • Page 81: Generator Use

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System Generator Use: Run the bilge blowers for a minimum of four minutes before starting the generator. • If your yacht is running below cruising speed, leave the blowers on while the generator is running.

  • Page 82: Electrical Routings

    Chapter 11: Electrical System 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Electrical Routings 12-Volt Direct Current Electrical Harness NOTE: VIEW IS UNDERSIDE OF DECK SPEAKER SPEAKER LIGHT LIGHTS HANGING LOCKER LIGHT CO MONITOR LIGHT WIPER WIPERS LIGHT LIGHT LIGHTS LIGHTS FUEL GROUND...

  • Page 83: 120-Volt Alternating Current Electrical Harness

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System 120-Volt Alternating Current Electrical Harness GUEST STATEROOM OUTLET GUEST STATEROOM TV. CABINET HANGING LOCKER OUTLET MICROWAVE HEAD OUTLET REFRIGERATOR STOVE DISHWASHER (IF EQUIPPED) GALLEY OUTLET SALON OUTLETS SALON OUTLET SALON ENTERTAINMENT...

  • Page 84: Hull Electrical System

    Chapter 11: Electrical System 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Hull Electrical System RAW WATER PUMP BILGE PUMP BILGE PUMP (IF EQUIPPED) AFT VACUFLUSH (IF EQUIPPED) PLUG FORWARD VACUFLUSH (IF EQUIPPED) HOLDING TANK FIRE EXTINGUISHER (IF EQUIPPED) FUEL FILTER FUEL FILTER...

  • Page 85: Power Inverter (If Equipped)

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System Power Inverter (If Equipped) TO DC PANEL INVERTER...

  • Page 86: Dual Thrusters (If Equipped)

    Chapter 11: Electrical System 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Dual Thrusters (If Equipped) BOW THRUSTER BATTERY TO BOW THRUSTER (IF EQUIPPED) (IF EQUIPPED) PANEL STERN THRUSTER BATTERY...

  • Page 87: Battery System

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System Battery System BOW THRUSTER (IF EQUIPPED) BOW BATTERY (IF EQUIPPED) STARTER STARTER BATTERY PANEL INVERTER BATTERY (IF EQUIPPED) PORT ENGINE BATTERY STARBOARD ENGINE BATTERY STERN THRUSTER HOUSE BATTERY (IF EQUIPPED) BATTERY...

  • Page 88: Bonding Harness

    Chapter 11: Electrical System 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Bonding Harness HEAD WASHDOWN SEACOCK SEAWATER PICKUP AIR CONDITIONER SEAWATER PICKUP GENERATOR AIR CONDITIONER SEAWATER STRAINER ENGINE SEAWATER STRAINER ENGINE SEAWATER STRAINER ENGINE SEAWATER PICKUP ENGINE SEAWATER GENERATOR PICKUP SEAWATER PICKUP...

  • Page 89: 120-Volt Ac Electrical System

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System 120-Volt AC Electrical System V-BERTH HEAD BOARD V-BERTH REFRIGERATOR HANGING LOCKER V-BERTH RECEPTACLE OVEN OUTLET FORWARD HEAD VANITY MICROWAVE SALON RECEPTACLE SALON COCKPIT ENTERTAINMENT CENTER COCKPIT ENTERTAINMENT CENTER AFT HEAD VANITY...

  • Page 90: Wiring Diagrams

    Chapter 11: Electrical System 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Wiring Diagrams Engine Electrical System...

  • Page 91: 12-Volt Dc Command Bridge Electrical System

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System 12-Volt DC Command Bridge Electrical System...

  • Page 92: 12-Volt Dc Cabin Electrical System

    Chapter 11: Electrical System 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual 12-Volt DC Cabin Electrical System...

  • Page 93: 12-Volt Dc Auxiliary Electrical System

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System 12-Volt DC Auxiliary Electrical System...

  • Page 94: 120-Volt Ac Electrical System

    Chapter 11: Electrical System 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual 120-Volt AC Electrical System...

  • Page 95: 120/240-Volt Ac Electrical System (If Equipped)

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System 120/240-Volt AC Electrical System (If Equipped)

  • Page 96: Important Records

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Impor tant Records Selling Dealer Plumbing Name Of Dealership Freshwater Tank Capacity Waste Holding Tank Capacity Address Key Numbers Phone/FAX/E-mail Cabin Ignition Sales Manager Other Other Service Manager Electronics Engines Manufacturer Model Name/Number Manufacturer Model Name/Number...

  • Page 97: Float Plan

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Float Plan Before going boating, fill out a copy of this float plan (or similar) and leave it with a reliable person whom you can depend on to contact the Coast Guard or other rescue organization, if you do not return as scheduled.
  • Page 98 Float Plan 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Survival Equipment Trip Expectations Number of PFDs Flares (Yes/No) Mirror (yes or no) Departing From Smoke Signals (Yes/No) Flashlight (Yes/No) Food (Yes/No) Departure Date Departure Time Water (Yes/No) Anchor (Yes/No) Raft/Dinghy (Yes/No) Stopover 1...
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