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Dear 50z Owner:
Congratulations on becoming Captain and Owner of the world's best built and most fuel efficient yacht of its size.
This 50z Owner's Manual should further contribute to your enjoyment and proficiency afloat.
This manual was created jointly with Zurn Yacht Design, Boston BoatWorks and MJM Yachts. Our experience
with the first 190 boats (all models included) has been incorporated to make this manual as useful and relevant
as possible. Keep in mind that there maybe some variances or custom additions to your boat which were installed after
printing of this manual. And, from time-to-time we will change specifications to keep pace with changes made to
improve the boat.
When addressing a problem with a specific piece of equipment, this 50z Owner's Manual is to be regarded only as a
preliminary source of information. The equipment manufacturer's own manual with trouble-shooting procedures,
etc. is the primary source and authority. And starting with the 50z , in addition to two large binders with hard copies of
equipment manuals, you will find a CD disc with a digital copies you can access on your computer, carry around with
you and consult when convenient... like when commuting on AMTRAK instead of reading the morning paper.
A Small Craft Owner's Manual accompanies, and forms part of, this 50z Owner Manual. This booklet has universal
handling and operating tips worth reviewing.
This 50z Owner's Manual is designed to be a living document, not only for builder updates but for your own use and
record. Each boat is provided with a copy of the current Manual organized in a STAPLES "Mini-Ring" type binder
that allows you to add pages as needed.
One of the great advantages of purchasing a series-built or semi-custom design is that owners have the benefit of
learning from one another. So, with your continued input and comments we can keep adding useful information and
helpful hints to this manual.
Part of the ISO CE Mark Certification Program is confirmation by the owner that the manual has been received.
Please sign the extra page No. 3 included in the Manual as a receipt and return it in the stamped envelope provided.
Best wishes for fair winds and sunny skies. On behalf of the builder and designer, we are most appreciative, and I
am particularly honored, that you have chosen the 50z.
Note: This manual is published in accordance with ISO standard 10240:1995E Small Craft - Owner's Manual
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- Page 1 This 50z Owner’s Manual should further contribute to your enjoyment and proficiency afloat. This manual was created jointly with Zurn Yacht Design, Boston BoatWorks and MJM Yachts. Our experience with the first 190 boats (all models included) has been incorporated to make this manual as useful and relevant as possible.
- Page 2 BOAT%INFORMATION% MODEL% 50z%Downeast% HIN%NUMBER%% EOU50z04C516% DESIGN%PATENT% US%D475%338S%(3%June%2003)% DELIVERY%DATE% May%2015% REGISTRATION%NO.% % ________________________________% ENGINES% VolvoPPenta% MODEL% IPS%600%D6%435D%%%EVC%E% SERIAL%NOS.%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%A364865,%A364866,%A364867% VOLVO%24%HR%SERVICE% 877P747P3682% VOLVO%MJM%CONTACT% Joel%Rumelhart%207P632P6868% DRIVES% VolvoPPenta% MODEL% IPS%Transmission%1.82:1% SERIAL%NO.% % 3940016632,%3940016988%&%%3940016989% PROPELLOR% % T6%Props%Part%#3861104% MJM%YACHTS%LLC% Robert%L.%Johnstone% PHONE% 401P862P4367%Mobile% EMAIL%% mjmyachts@verizon.net% ADDRESS% Box%8,%Newport%RI%02840% ZURN%YACHT%DESIGN% Doug%Zurn% PHONE% 781P639P0678%...
- Page 3 ® Owner’s Manual LOA - Length Overall w/Swim Platform & Bow Roller & Rail 55’ 3” LOD - Length On Deck 50’ 0” Beam 15’ 0” Draft Twin IPS 2’ 11” Triple I/0 Triple IPS 3’ 10” 3’ 3” Displacement – ½ Load 32,850 lbs.
- Page 4 PLEASE SIGN ONE OF THE TWO COPIES OF THIS PAGE AND RETURN IT IN THE ATTACHED STAMPED ENVELOPE TO: MJM YACHTS at 39 Washington St. Newport RI 02840 Denotes an extreme intrinsic hazard exits which would result in high probability of death or irreparable injury if proper precautions are not taken.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!TABLE!OF!CONTENTS 6.5 Reverse!Polarity CHAPTER(1( OPERATION 1.1 General 6.6 Electrolysis!&!Zincs 1.2 Quick!Start!(See!Chapter!16) 6.7 Bonding 1.3 Operating!Procedures 6.8 Electrical!Safety 1.4 Navigation CHAPTER(7 FRESH(WATER(SYSTEM 1.5 Hauling!Out 7 General 7.1 Filling CHAPTER(2 SAFETY(EQUIPMENT 2.1 General 7.2 Fresh!Water!Pump 2.2 Fuel!ShutSOffs 7.3 Hot!Water 2.3 Fire 7.4 Water!Purifier CHAPTER(3 PROPULSION(SYSTEM CHAPTER(8 RAW(WATER(SYSTEM Intro Top!10!Reasons!of!Engine!Failure... - Page 6 DIGITAL'LIBRARY'of'MJM'50z'EQUIPMENT'MANUALS' CONTENT'of'CD'DISC'' 1A.!MJM!50z!Equipment!Manual!Intro!Letter.doc! 1B.!50z!#1!Northern!Lights!Generator!Serial!Number!Sheet.pdf! 1C.!50z!#1!Volvo!435HP!IPS!600!Engines!Serial!Number!Sheet.pdf! 1D.!MJM!50z!#1!Gelcoat!&!AWLCRAFT!&!Bottom!Paint!Page!IPS.doc! 1E.!MJM!50z!Equipment!Registration!Info!(Except!Imtra!&!Seake.xls! 1F.!Imtra!Warranty!Statement.pdf! 1G.!Seakeeper!Limited!Warranty!Policy!2013!X!2000!HOURS.pdf! 1H.!Port!Supply!Battery!Warranty!Jan!29!2008.pdf! 1I.!50z!Preliminary!AC!Diagram!Rev3!X!07X24X14.pdf! 1J.!50z!Preliminary!DC!Schematic.pdf! Airmar!DT800!Transducer.pdf! Armstrong!Ladder!Care!&!Maint!Sheet!Jan!16!2009.pdf! Aspen!Pumps!Mini!&!Maxi!Orange!Condensate!Pumps.pdf! Attwood!6556X7!LED!Transom!Light.pdf! Attwood!7836S1!Pole!Light.pdf! Awlgrip!Maintenance!of!Topcoats!Sheet.pdf! Barnegat!QLX3294XLED!Headlights.pdf! Blue!Sea!7622!Automatic!Charging!Relay.pdf! Blue!Sea!7700!Remote!Battery!Switch.pdf! Blue!Sea!9012!Solenoid!Switch.pdf! Bomar!50z!Hull!Port.pdf! Bose!Acoustimass!IV!Series!3!Speakers.pdf! Bosworth!Guzzler!500!Manual!Bilge!Pump.pdf! Corian!Care!!Maintenance!Data!Mar!31!2011.pdf! Dometic!36z!&!50z!Holding!System!Parts!Diagrams.pdf! Dometic!500+!and!700!Series!Toilet.pdf! Dometic!506+!Toilet!Parts!Diagram.pdf! Dometic!Tank!Manager.pdf! Dometic!Vacuum!Generator!for!Blackwater!System.pdf! Esthec!Care!&!Cleaning!Instructions!Feb!19!2013.pdf! Florida!Marine!Tanks!Warranty!Statement!Mar!29!2010.doc! Fusion!MSXAV700i!Stereo.pdf! Fusion!MSXDA51600!Amplifier.pdf! Fusion!MSXFR702!Speaker.pdf! General!Ecology!Seagull!IV!XX1F!Water!Filter.pdf! Glendinning!CRRX50!(Use!for!CRMX50).pdf! Groco!ARG!Series!Strainer.pdf! HXP!Products!Dirt!Devil!CV1500!Central!Vacuum.pdf! Indel!Isotemp!Water!Heater.pdf! Jabsco!33ALA!Bilge!Alarm.pdf! Jabsco!98A!Shower!Drain!Box.pdf!
- Page 7 Jabsco!44411X2045!Water!Inlet!Regulator.pdf! Jabsco!63022X0012!Spotlight.pdf! Jabsco!RM1100A!Electric!Bilge!Pump.pdf! Johnson!10X13409X01!Aqua!Jet!Duo!Water!Pressure!Pump.pdf! Kahlenberg!DX0A!Air!Horn.pdf! Kenyon!Lite!Touch!Cooktop.pdf! Lewmar!hatches!and!portlights.pdf! Marine!Air!AHXPassport!IO.pdf! Marine!Air!CW!System.pdf! Marine!Air!DDC.pdf! Muir!VRC!850,1250,2200!Windlass.pdf! Northern!Lights!M773LW3.3!Generator!Operation.pdf! Ocean!Air!Rollershade!Care!&!Maint!Sheet!Jan!15!2009.pdf! Ocean!Air!Skyscreen!Care!&!Maint!Sheet!Jan!15!2009.pdf! ProMariner!FS!Galvanic!Isolator.pdf! Racor!200RMAM!Fuel!Filter!and!Separator.pdf! Racor!500MA!Fuel!Filter!and!Separator.pdf! Racor!LG100!Separator.pdf! Racor!RK19492!Shut!Off!Valve!Kit!Jul!8!2009.pdf! Ritchie!Compass.pdf! Roca!532003!Wiper!Control.pdf! SeaXFire!ESRSXMARK!V!Fire!Suppression!System.pdf! SeaXFire!FDXFG!Fire!Extinguisher.pdf! Seakeeper!9!Gyroscopic!Stabilizer.pdf! Sharp!RX820JS!Microwave.pdf! Sirius!SXV200V!Satellite!Radio!Module.pdf! Stidd!500N!&!500W!Piloting!Seats.pdf! Stidd!1200!&!1200W!Piloting!Seats.pdf! Stratglass!Care!Instructions!Aug!14!2008.pdf! Victron!Centaur!Battery!Charger.pdf! Victron!Phoenix!Inverter!Manual.pdf! Vitrofrigo!DW!180!Refrigerator/Freezer/Icemaker! Vizio!E231iXB1!&!E241iXB1!Television.pdf! Vizio!M321iXA2!Television.pdf! Volvo!Penta!Anode!Installation!Instructions.pdf! Volvo!Penta!IPS!Engines!with!Interceptor!System.pdf!
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Page 8: General
CHAPTER 1 OPERATION GENERAL This manual has been compiled to help you operate your yacht with safety and pleasure. It contains details of the yacht; the equipment supplied or fitted, its systems, and information on its operation and maintenance. Please read it carefully, and familiarize yourself with the yacht before using it. - Page 9 CHAPTER 1 OPERATION Compass Heading There are 3 heading references for navigation on the 50z: (1) The compass on the dash, (2) Autopilot digital compass, and (3) GPS COG (Course Over Ground). All of these headings should be within a degree or so of each other when underway. If not, it is recommended that differences be recorded on a deviation card.
- Page 10 CHAPTER 2 SAFETY EQUIPMENT GENERAL Spend time reviewing where your safety equipment is and how it functions BEFORE you need it. Remember, the best way to protect yourself and others from accidents is to eliminate potential causes of accidents before they occur. Good seamanship and common sense go a long way in this endeavor.
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Page 11: Fire
CHAPTER 2 SAFETY EQUIPMENT First Aid Kit Not a place to scrimp. It is advisable to carry a good, comprehensive, and well-organized (by injury) marine first-aid kit with manual. We recommend that it be stored in the head and that everyone onboard be informed of its location. - Page 12 CHAPTER 3 PROPULSION SYSTEM INTRO - THE TOP 10 CAUSES OF ENGINE FAILURE It doesn’t happen often and if you’re familiar with the most common causes of engine failure you can cut down on the chances of a breakdown. As an introductory to this chapter, we want to familiarize you with this list of causes, compiled by Motorboating Magazine Here are the Top Ten to be aware of: 1.
- Page 13 CHAPTER 3 PROPULSION SYSTEM 6. CLOGGED INTAKE: Floating debris in the water is another culprit. Things like discarded plastic baggies, weeds, etc. can plug up the raw-water intake. You can avoid this problem by visually inspecting the strainer basket. When removing debris, be sure to properly replace the seal, otherwise the pump will lose suction.
- Page 14 !"#$%&'()(*%+(,"#-',)%!')"%./(01%23#$%45-(0%6-(5% To run well, a diesel engine requires only clean fuel, clean lubricating oil, coolant, and lots of air. Below are ten important maintenance issues that diesel mechanics wish their customers knew: 1. Don’t baby the engine. Diesels don’t like to idle in neutral, or even in gear at low speeds; they do like to work hard under load.
- Page 15 7. Know how to trouble-shoot the cooling system. Since overheating is a common problem familiarize yourself with engine’s cooling systems: the raw water (sea-water) system, as well as the fresh water (internal circulating coolant) system. The most likely causes of overheating are: * Raw-water valve closed.
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Page 16: General
PROPULSION SYSTEM PROPULSION SYSTEM GENERAL Your 50z is propelled by twin or triple Volvo diesel 435 HP D6 engines with 24 overhead valves, turning (via IPS transmission) forward facing duo-prop propellers. The dual-lever electronic control acts as a combination throttle and gear selector. Care should be taken when shifting. Always allow the transmission to engage the new gear before throttling up. -
Page 17: Cooling
PROPULSION SYSTEM CHAPTER 3 COOLING Your engine passes seawater (raw water) through an intake in the IPS drive unit under the hull through a heat exchanger where it cools the engine’s coolant. This coolant is circulated through the engine and returns to the heat exchanger. For the engine to keep cool, it must have an adequate supply of raw water and coolant. -
Page 18: Air!Intakes
PROPULSION SYSTEM CHAPTER 3 INE AIR INTAKES Diesel engines use a large of air for combustion. quantity The engines of the 50z gets this air thru grills under the cockpit coaming, both port and starboard. Be sure that these aren’t blocked with gear on deck when underway. -
Page 19: Engine!Control!Levers
PROPULSION SYSTEM CHAPTER 3 E N G I N E C O N T R O L L E V E R S There 5 positions (front to back). FORWARD IDLE FORWARD NEUTRAL IDLE REVERSE REVERSE Port & Stbd(including middle) engine RPMs will synch automatically when within 200 RPM of each other. - Page 20 ELECTRONIC)CONTROL)ISSUES)–)KEYLESS)IGNITION)&)JOYSTICKS Recently,!there!were!two!IPS!Joystick!and!DPS!malfunction!incidents!on!40z's:!!ZING!#25!here!in!Newport!and!on!BATEAU! RELAXEAU!#30!in!Maine.!Here!are!the!lessons!you!can!learn.! 1)))KEYLESS)IGNITION)SHUTDOWN)SEQUENCE! I!am!guilty!of!this,!because!it!seems!one!saves!a!step!by!pushing!the!Engine! STOP!button!to!shutdown!the!engines!and!then!going!below!to!push!Engine! Battery!switches!OFF.!!!!!WRONG!!! To!STOP!the!engines,!press!START/STOP!buttons.!Then!press!the!“IGNITION”! button!to!turn!the!panel!OFF!causing!its!light!to!go!out!.!!!The!engine!control! system!needs!to!be!SHUT!DOWN!before!the!power!source!is!removed!by! turning!off!the!battery!switches.!!This!will!shut!down!the!system!properly,! and!should!prevent!confusing!the!software!of!the!Joystick!or!Dynamic! Positioning!System!(DPS).!! 2))))REBOOT!!!!! This!can!solve!any!number!of!mysterious!engine!control!issues.!Electronic!engine!controls!are!not!much!different!than!your! computer,!iPhone!or!other!electronic!devices.!!90%!of!the!problems!are!probably!caused!by!an!unusual!switching!sequence! (e.g.!random,(unanticipated(operator(button(pushing)!and!can!be!rectified!by!a!"reboot".!!After!pushing!STOP!to!shutdown! the!engines:!!Turn!the!Engine!Ignition!Panel!Switches!OFF.!!Then,!go!below!to!turn!the!Engine!Battery!switches!OFF.!!!Be! sure!the!!Engine!Emergency!Parallel!(EEP)!battery!combiner!switch!is!OFF.!!Also,!turn!the!house!battery!switch!OFF.!!In!other! words,!shut!down!the!entire!boat.! Wait!at!least!10!seconds!for!the!system!to!sort!itself!out!(My(printer(and(router(called(for(25(seconds).!!Then!turn!House!and! Engine!Battery!switches!ON…!but!not!the!EPP!Parallel.!!!Go!on!deck.!Turn!Ignition!switches!ON!next!to!the!helm.!WAIT!until! the!engine!display!is!showing!data!numbers!and!has!gone!through!it's!initial!warm!up.!Then!START!the!engines!and!check! the!Joystick!Control!functions!(IPS!&!DPS).! 3)))USE))BATTERY)COMBINERS)TO)OVERCOME)LOW)VOLTAGE! Upon!turning!ON!the!engine!ignition!switches!next!to!the!helm.!Check!the! voltage!on!each!engine.!!In!the!case!of!#30,!!the!Port!Engine!had!only!10! volts!!instead!of!12.5!volts.!!This!creates!alarms,!particularly!when!trying!to! start!it,!because!Volvo!Penta!electronics!don't!function!below!10!Volts.!!The! starter,!when!activated,!draws!lots!of!current!and!will!pull!down!the!voltage! even!lower!and!won't!start.! You!might!think!that!it's!a!simple!matter!of!turning!on!the!EEP!switch!(that! combines!the!two!engine!batteries)!between!the!Engine!Battery! switches.!!And,!it!would!be!if!there!were!only!a!small!voltage!differential! reading!on!the!engine!displays.!But!in!this!case,!with!the!port!engine!battery!as!low!as!10!volts,!combing!them!gets!to!a!an! inadequate!11!volts.!!! Fear!not!!!There!are!3!!other!ways!to!get!going!again!in!the!above!extreme!case.!!In!each!method!below,!start!with!House! and!Engine!battery!switches!OFF!and!the!EEP!Switch!OFF.!Then!after!turning!the!House!Battery!Switch!ON:! A.!!!Boost!the!port!engine!battery!with!the!starboard!engine!alternator!&!battery.!!!! Turn!the!Starboard!Engine!battery!switch!ON!(Not!the!Port!Engine!or!EEP!switch).!Up!on!deck,!turn!the!Starboard!Engine! ignition!switch!ON.!!Wait!until!the!engine!display!shows!data.!Then!START!the!Starboard!Engine.!With!that!alternator!now! charging!batteries!as!evidenced!by!voltage!climbing,!go!belowdecks!and!first!push!the!EEP!switch!ON.!Then!turn!the!Port! Engine!Battery!Switch!ON.!!Then!up!on!deck,!turn!the!Port!Engine!Ignition!Switch!ON.!Check!to!see!that!the!voltage!on!each!
- Page 21 C.!!Combine!the!House!Battery!with!the!Port!Engine!Battery! On!recent!boats!(see!below)!use!the!yellow!rotating!knob!with!a!push!button!center!labelled!"Port!Engine!Remote!(PER)! Switch"!on!top!of!a!small!black!box.!On!the!40z!for!example!it!is!located!on!the!starboard!bulkhead!inside!the!systems! compartment!under!the!pilothouse!hatch.!!See!below.! Starting!with!all!ignition!and!battery!switches!OFF!again.!Turn!the!House!Battery!and!Engine!Battery!switches!ON!(not!the! EEP!switch).!Then!go!into!the!central!pilothouse!hatch!and!push!the!yellow!button!on!top!of!!the!PER!switch!down!until!it! clicks!in!place.!Proceed!with!turning!the!Engine!Ignition!switches!ON.!Check!for!equal,!good!voltage!on!the!Engine! Displays.!!START!the!engines.! WARNING:!!!The!above!procedures!may!get!you!going!for!a!short!run,!but!don't!be!complacent!about!it.!Too!much!on!the! boat!depends!on!both!batteries!functioning!properly.!!Lower!voltage!in!one!engine!start!battery!than!the!other!indicates!a! problem!with!the!charging!system!or!a!bad!battery.!!Monitor!closely!and!rectify!immediately!if!the!problem!persists.!!!
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Page 22: Stopping
CHAPTER 3 PROPULSION SYSTEM 3.9 ALARM DISPLAY When the ignition button is first pushed to the ON position, you may hear an audible alarm signal and see a “Stop Sign” appear on the Display, indicating that the diagnostic function has registered a malfunction. Please refer to Volvo Operator’s Manual chapters for detailed information about FAULTS and recommended action. - Page 23 CHAPTER 4 STEERING CONTROL SYSTEM STEERING SYSTEM The 50z has an integrated, electronically controlled power steering system which through electric motors rotate the two outer (not middle) IPS pod drives. When running, the 50z is steered as w outboards or sterndrives. Thrust of the propellers is directed more immediately and precisely from side to side through a 26°...
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Page 24: Helm!Station
CHAPTER 4 CHAPTER 4 STEERING CONTROL SYSTEM spin the boat completely around on its own axis. Pretty simple Takes some practice until it becomes completely intuitive. Joystick Calibration When moving the boat sideways if it seems that the bow or stern moves more than the other see Volvo Penta Operator’s Manual to make adjustments. - Page 25 CHAPTER 4 STEERING CONTROL SYSTEM 4.4 CONSOLE SWITCH PANEL With the exception of the Anchor Washdown which is activated along with the “Windlass” breaker (and must have the “Water Pressure” switch ON as does the washer function of the “Wiper” switch) functions of this panel on the console are activated by turning on their respective breaker switches on the DC Electrical Panel in the main saloon.
- Page 26 STEERING CONTROL SYSTEM AUTOPILOT p70r The Navigtion Electronics breaker on the DC panel must be ON for the autopilot to function. Check the autopilot display and note the rudder angle indicator which helps in maneuvering the boat. When the compass heading is displayed on the autopilot it is operational and can be activated by pushing AUTO.
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Page 27: Spotlight
CHAPTER 4 STEERING CONTROL SYSTEM SPOTLIGHT The spotlight is mounted properly on the bowrail where reflection off the foredeck and stainless fittings is eliminated. To activate, the “searchlight” breaker on the DC panel must be ON and the “S” for spot or “F”... -
Page 28: General
CHAPTER 5 FUEL SYSTEM GENERAL It is important to understand the fuel system aboard your boat. Diesel fuel is different than gasoline. In most respects it is safer, however precautions need to be taken to maintain the safety of your boat. Please study the safety precautions in the NMMA publication “Sportfish, Cruisers, Yachts –... -
Page 29: Fuel!Consumption
CHAPTER 5 FUEL SYSTEM RACOR PRIMARY FUEL FILTERS (4) Racor Filters for each of the engines plus the genset are your first line of defense against bad fuel and are installed on the aft face of the forward engine room bulkhead. Check these filters... - Page 30 MJM FUEL CONSUMPTION LOG HRS+ ENG+ since+ GALS+ DATE LOCATION COMMENTS LAST+ to+FILL FILL...
- Page 31 CHAPTER 5 FUEL SYSTEM Sour Spot The 50z seems to have a huge “Sweet Spot” and just one small “Sour Spot” to avoid at about 1600-1700 rpm where the most power is applied in overcoming resistance prior to the boat jumping up on a plane at just over 10 knots. You can see that the boat is no more efficient at that point than at 30 knots.
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Page 32: General
CHAPTER 6 GENERAL The 50z’s electrical system may be more advanced than what you are accustomed to. It combines 12volt DC with both 120volt and 220 volt AC power in several ways. Most of the electrical components on your boat use DC power. 12 volt DC power is stored in three 8D 255 Ampere Hour House Batteries plus a 31G 105 Ampere Hour Start Batteries for each engine and the genset, totaling 1080 Ampere Hours of capacity on the Triple IPS 600 #1.. - Page 33 CHAPTER 6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12v DC Breaker Panel This custom MJM panel includes s digital readout showing voltage for the battery banks and amperage drain top left. The main house battery switch, engine emergency parallel switch and genset breaker switches are the red rocker switches at the upper right.
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Page 34: Inverter
240v AC Panel, etc. This panel is designed for those items having too much load for the batteries and inverter, thus requiring either shorepower or the generator to supply AC power. Just% to% confuse% you% a% bit….% on% the% top% right% of% this% panel% are% 2% (or% 3)% Engine% 12% volt% Battery%Switches.%And%at%the%bottom%is%a%12v% rocker% switch% for% the% Great% Cabin% table%... - Page 35 CHAPTER 6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Charging The HOUSE battery switch can be turned OFF when the boat is not used, and the batteries will still accept a charge from the 50 Amp 240V Shorepower 1 if HOUSE and ENGINE START CHARGER switches are ON …but not if using only the 30 Amp 120V Shorepower 2. Disconnecting shore power with INVERT left ON will cause discharge of the house battery bank.
- Page 36 CHAPTER 6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM NORTHERN LIGHTS 240V 9KW GENERATOR See Northern Lights Generator Operating Manual. for more information .Break-In Period Change engine oil and filter at 50 hours and again at 100 hours. Oil consumption is greater until piston rings are seated. Maintain at least a 75% load on the generator for the first 100 hours, varying the load to help seat the rings.
- Page 37 Marine Generator Component Locations Figure 1 & 2: M773LW with PX-309K2 generator 1. Generator Control Box 8. Fuel Injector 21. AC Circuit Breaker for 26. Starter 2. Air Filter 9. Stop Solenoid 16. Fuel Inlet and Return 27. Alternator 3. Fuel Filter 10.
- Page 38 updated 12/18/12 Servicing Schedule Chart The Servicing Schedule Chart below shows the service schedule required for proper maintenance of your generator set. More detailed coverage of each Service Point (SP) is listed on the page noted in the ‘page’ column. DAILY: EVERY 250 HOURS: Check oil level in engine...
- Page 40 CHAPTER 6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM VICTRON PHOENIX AUTOMATIC INVERTER/CHARGER Under normal circumstances there is no need for adjustment or operation besides switching on and off. The purpose of the inverter is to convert stored 12v DC energy in the extensive battery banks into 120v AC power to operate those accessories such as the microwave, hotplate, 120v outlets and TV, etc.
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Page 41: Reverse!Polarity
CHAPTER 6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM REVERSE POLARITY As a safety precaution, your AC panel is fitted with reverse polarity indicators. If an AC supply were wired incorrectly, either aboard your boat or shoreside, a dangerous shock situation could exist. Normally, the reverse polarity lights should not be illuminated. If they are, disconnect that source of power and alert the appropriate person. -
Page 42: Electrical!Safety
CHAPTER 6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DO NOT LEAVE THE INVERT SWITCH “ON” ON THE MICC PANEL ALONG WITH THE INVERTER/CHARGE SWITCH “ON” ON THE AC PANEL IF YOU ARE NOT INVERTING AS THIS MAY DRAW 10-12 AMPS EVEN IF NO AC DEVICE IS TURNED ON. OR, YOU MAY END UP WITH DEAD BATTERIES (All of them if the Parallel Switch is “ON”... -
Page 43: Electrical System
CHAPTER 6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sea Fire Supply 10 amp House Bus at the Black Fuse Board (Stbd Settee Hatch) House Switch Supply 15 amp Remote Battery Switch next to House Battery 2 (Port Settee Hatch) House Remote Supply 5 amp Remote Battery Switch next to House Battery 2 (Port Settee Hatch) Start 1 Switch Supply... -
Page 44: General
CHAPTER 7 CHAPTER 7 FRESHWATER SYSTEM GENERAL The 50z incorporates a pressurized freshwater system from either of two Sources: (1) Tankage: 170-gallons total, of which the primary amount is stored in a 150-gallon tank under the Great Cabin sole with access under the companionway. - Page 45 CHAPTER 7 FRESHWATER SYSTEM INDEL ISOTEMP 20 GALLON HOT WATER TANK Water in the 20-gallon hot water tank is located in the port pilothouse settee locker. Water in the tank is heated in one of 2 ways (1) whenever the engine is operating or (2) when the engine is not running, by turning on the “Water Heater”...
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Page 46: General
CHAPTER 8 RAW WATER SYSTEM GENERAL This is a very important section. Raw water (seawater) is used to cool the engines and generator. It is also used for Seakeeper Gyro bearings and for the air-conditioning system.. Wherever raw water enters the boat, it does so through a seacock, which is a thru-hull valve with double- clamped hoses.. -
Page 47: Gray!Water!Sumps
CHAPTER 9 GRAY WATER SYSTEM GENERAL Gray water is liquid that can legally be pumped overboard, generally from sink drains, shower drains, and bilges. Your boat also directs deck run-off to of all gray water through common drains (port & starboard) in the transom. GRAY WATER SUMPS There are two gray water sump boxes aboard your boat located (a) in the storage compartment under the hatch in the cabin sole between the shower and head and (b) below the bottom... -
Page 48: Seakeeper!Gyro!Stabilizer
CHAPTER 10 SYSTEMS & EQUIPMENT Please see the operating manuals provided with your 50z both in hard copy and CD. A list of which is on the following page. 10.1 SEAKEEPER 9 GYROSTABILIZER GENERAL The Seakeeper Gyro is a 900 lb sphere that spins at up to 9000 RPM to create a near-immovable force. It is anchored to a reinforced structure over the bottom of the boat to withstand the torque applied to the hull by waves, thus dramatically reducing the boat’s tendency to roll. -
Page 49: Pilothouse!Curtains
SYSTEMS & EQUIPMENT CHAPTER 10 10.2 ANCHOR WINDLASS Refer to the manual for specific operating instructions. The windlass draws power from the engine start battery. It is therefore advisable to only use the windlass when the engine is running, and to allow time for the battery to recharge after windlass use. - Page 50 CHAPTER 11 INTERIOR EQUIPMENT 11.1 MARINE VACUFLUSH HEAD SYSTEM Waste discharge regulations vary by location. Check with local authorities. The waste system aboard your boat employs freshwater and a vacuum generator. The freshwater pump breaker and Vacuflush breaker must both be on (DC panel) for the system to work. Further controls are located on a panel in the head (shown).
- Page 51 CHAPTER 11 INTERIOR EQUIPMENT 11.4 SHARP DOUBLE GRILL CONVECTION OVEN This unit offers several cooking modes which maybe operated without shorepower by utilizing the inverter for AC power and turning ON the MICROWAVE switch on the 120V AC Panel. Please refer to the Sharp Users Manual for operating instructions and precautions.
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Page 52: Sirius!Satellite!Radio
11.6 FUSION 700 PLAYER (Optional) This multi-media unit operates on DC power. The STEREO breaker on the DC panel must be ON. See the instruction manual for operating details. It takes some getting used to. This unit is also the CD and DVD player, with a single slot and there’s a USB plug located on the panel where you can plug in your iPad or iPhone and charge it as well 11.7... -
Page 53: Schedule
CHAPTER 12 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 12.1 SCHEDULE Refer to the following chart for an approximation of routine maintenance actions. Refer to the Volvo-Penta IPS Operator’ Manual, page 62-64, for more complete instructions on each item. Perform all maintenance once a year even if hour levels have not been reached. Some of the items you may choose to leave to professionals, but many you can do yourself. - Page 54 CHAPTER 12 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE GRAY WATER SYSTEM Sumps Annually In Main Cabin Floor Hatch & Systems Room Automatic Bilge Pumps (3) Daily Check Test with manual switch Manual Bilge Pump Monthly Check operation Bilge Area Daily Check Inspect and clean as needed ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Batteries Monthly Remove Lids, check for loose cables, clean...
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Page 55: Start!Of!Season
CHAPTER 13 SEASONAL MAINTENANCE 13.1 START OF SEASON [commissioning] 13.2 END OF SEASON Most facilities will not require additional information before hauling the boat with a Travelift or crane, but if this is the case, use the included Lifting Diagram Figure 14.10. The end of the season is a good time to have the bottom power-washed and to check all thruhulls and seacocks for growth. -
Page 56: Emergency!Diagram
14.1 - EMERGENCY DIAGRAM First Aid Kit Manual Bilge Pump AC Unit Raw Water Intake Thruhull Seakeeper Raw Water Fuel Shut-Off Valve Intake Thruhull (over tanks) Fuel Shut-Off Valve Electric Bilge Pump (over tanks) Electric Bilge Pump Gen Set Raw Water & Separator Discharge Fireboy Thruhulls... - Page 60 DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION MAKE MAKE MAKE MAKE MODEL MODEL MODEL MODEL Cooktop - Ceramic 2 Burner Kenyon B40575LPUPS Fridge/Freezer - Galley Vitrifrigo DW180 “flange mount” Microwave/Convection Oven Sharp R-820JS Fridge - Service Bar Isotherm DR 49 Central Vacuum Dirt Devil CV1500 Aircon - Chiller Compact Marine Air...
- Page 62 DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION MAKE MAKE MAKE MAKE MODEL MODEL MODEL MODEL Shower - Mixer Scandvik 16201 Tank - Fresh Water 150 Gal. Builder Spec ZYD 13138 - 665 Water Heater - 20 Gal. Isotherm Basic 75 Bilge Strainer Groco BS-1500 Pump - Bilge Auto Rule...
- Page 64 TRAILER LOADING CHECKLIST 1. Place all cockpit & pilothouse cushions below on island berth. 2. Remove canvas from Bimini, detach aft legs and hinge the main hoop forward against the hardtop. Secure the short legs, pad the main hoop where it touches the hardtop (AC hose) secure the hoop to handrails with fender whips.
- Page 65 BOSTON BOATWORKS LIMITED WARRANTY CHAPTER 15 Manufacturer’s Sole and Limited Warranty for Pleasure craft A. General. This document sets forth the sole and limited warranty, which Boston BoatWorks (“The Manufacturer”) is giving you in connection with the “Vessel” which you are acquiring. It is the only warranty being given by the Manufacturer and should be reviewed carefully together with manuals and other instructional material provided by the Manufacturer before you take delivery of the Vessel.
- Page 66 Manufacturer, and perform maintenance to the Vessel as recommended in the Manuals and as required by periodic inspections by an Authorized Dealer or Service Center. H. Warranty Claims. To make a claim under this warranty you must do the following a.
- Page 67 BOSTON BOATWORKS Pre-Approval for Warranty Please Fax Claim to: (617) 561-9222 Date_______________________ Boat Model_______________Boat Name_________________________Hull #______________ Dealer__________________________Contact Person__________________________________ Phones___________________Fax___________________ Email_________________________ Description of Problem: _________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Description of Resolution: _______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Estimated Completion Date: ________________ Labor Rate $ _____________________ Total Materials Cost $ _______________________ Total Labor Hours _________________ Total Estimated Cost $ _______________________ AMOUNT APPROVED: $_____________________ APPROVED BY:_________________...
- Page 68 Warranty Claim Application Form Boston BoatWorks, LLC 256 Marginal Street, East Boston MA 02128 Phone: (617) 561-9111 Fax: (617)561-9222 Date:______________ Boats Name:______________________ 50z Hull # ________________ Boat Owner:_________________________ Dealer/Service_______________________ Address:____________________________ Address: ____________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Phone # ____________________________ Phone:_____________________________ Boat Location:_______________________ Fax:_______________________________ Delivery Date:_______________________ Contact Person:______________________...
- Page 69 QUICK START GUIDE CHAPTER 16 STEP 1 Clear Raw Water Intake Strainers Located on top of each Engine, next to the Genset and for AC System and Seakeeper under the steps to the utility room. CAUTION On the latter three, CLOSE the seacock first before opening the Groco strainer cap…then OPEN the seacock afterwards.
- Page 70 STEP 4 Start Engines Tum ON ALL Engine Battery Switches p4. If an engine start battery is low the ENGINE EMERGENCY PARALLEL switch p8 can be turned on until underway when alternator is functioning, then turned OFF. CAUTION – If you try to turn on the IGNITION switch for one engine and have not previously turned on the Battary Switches for ALL, you will be bombarded with noise and warnings and could do damage to the engine software.
- Page 71 AFTER RETURNING TO SLIP STEP 7 Shut Down Engines Depress START/STOP switches. Later, after the cooling fans have had a chance to work a bit, Depress top IGNITION switches so light disappears. TURN OFF ENGINE BATTERY p4 rocker switches below. STEP 8 Connect 50 AMP Shorepower On earlier boats, betore the dual direction Glenndinning was installed, It’s necessary to pull the 50 AMP cord out of the transom, using a fender whip through the strap eye if an...
- Page 72 SEAKEEPER OPERATION 1. Turn OFF Inverter and START Generator When underway and you decide to use the Seakeeper, Turn ON GEN BATTERY p8 master switch then turn OFF INVERTER Toggle Switch p6 and INVERTER breaker p1 PUSH and HOLD IN for about 5 seconds Genset PREHEAT rocker switch then push ON GENERATOR CONTROL START p6.
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