Summary of Contents for Tiara Yachts FLYBRIDGE 53 2019
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FLYBRIDGE O W N E R ' S M A N U A L 2 0 1 9 M O D E L Y E A R 725 EAST 40TH STREET HOLLAND, MI 49423-5392 USA (616) 392-7163 • Fax (616) 394-7466 • www.tiarayachts.com M A D E I N T H E U.
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING WARNING WARNING: OPERATING, SERVICING AND MAINTAINING A RECREATIONAL MARINE VESSEL CAN EXPOSE YOU TO CHEMICALS INCLUDING ENGINE EXHAUST, CARBON MONOXIDE, PHTHALATES, AND LEAD, WHICH ARE KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
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Dear Tiara Owner: All of us at Tiara Yachts are pleased that you have selected one of our products as your boat. As I’m sure you’ve discovered during the selection and decision process, your Tiara has been designed, engineered and built with care and precision.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION Your Tiara Owner’s Manual has been written to include a number of safety in- structions to assure the safe operation and maintenance of your boat. These instructions are in the form of WARNING and CAUTION statements. The follow- ing definitions apply All instructions given in this book are as seen from the stern looking toward the bow, with starboard being to your right, and port to your left.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION IMPORTANT NOTE: our boat uses internal combustion engines and ammable fuel. Every precaution has been taken by Tiara Yachts to reduce the risks as- sociated with possible in ury and damage rom fire or e plosion, but your own precaution and good maintenance procedures are necessary in order to enjoy safe operation of your boat.
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Safety labels can be found in the following locations on the Tiara 53 Flybridge. The numbers on the drawings correspond to the list on Table 1. To obtain replace- ment labels, contact your Tiara Yachts dealer and refer to the part number (P/N) of the label, listed on Table 1.
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SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS TABLE 1 FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSIDE P/N: 5452010 Location: Master stateroom hanging locker, vip stateroom hanging locker, port galley, starboard a t acing seat in a t coc pit, ybridge port lounge seat base NO SMOKING P/N: 5451130 ocation starboard uel fill NOTICE: ANCHOR LINE LOSS...
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SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS DANGER: CARBON MONOXIDE P/N: 5453670 Location: Trunk lid under stern light WARNING: SEAT USE WHILE UNDERWAY P/N: 5455875 Location: Sun pad WARNING: CLOSE TRANSOM DOOR(S). P/N: 5453220 Location: Helm & near port and starboard transom doors. WARNING: LEAKING FUEL P/N: 5453150 Location: Helm WARNING: ROTATING PROPELLERS...
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SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS WARNING: HARDTOP P/N: 5453160 Location: Helm, underside of hardtop port & underside of hardtop starboard WARNING: FUEL VAPORS P/N: 5453240 Location: Inside trunk at top of opening WARNING: OPEN TRUNK P/N: 5455620 Location: Trunk lid under stern light WARNING: GRILL SHOCK AND FIRE P/N: 5455876 Location: Underside of grill lid...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction: BEFORE CRUISE SAFETY EQUIPMENT ................. I Fire Suppression System ................i Fire Extinguishers ..................ii Chapter 1: EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES 1.1 POWER CONTROL PANEL ...............1-1 1.2 HELM AREA ..................1-2 1.2.1 Engine Controls ................1-3 1.2.2 Engine Monitoring with the Multi-Function Displays (MFDs) ..1-3 ®...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.5.1 Lights ....................1-9 1.5.2 Adjustable Port Companion Seat ..........1-9 1.5.3 Power Distribution Panels ............1-10 1.5.4 Port L-Lounge ................1-10 1.5.5 Salon End Table Cabinet ............1-11 1.5.5.1 Stereo ................1-12 1.5.6 Salon Starboard Glovebox ............1-12 1.5.7 Television ..................1-12 1.5.8 Climate Control ................1-13 1.6 GALLEY ....................1-13 1.6.1 Port Galley ..................1-13 1.6.1.1 Power Control Panel Cabinet ..........1-14...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.11.2 Lower Helm Controls and Lights ..........1-24 1.11.3 Compass ...................1-25 1.11.4 Blower & Bilge Pump Controls ..........1-26 1.11.5 Spotlight Control Pad (optional) ..........1-26 1.11.6 Outboard of the Helm ...............1-26 1.11.7 Helm Seat .................1-26 1.11.8 Helm Seat Cabinet ..............1-26 1.11.8.1 Stereo ................1-27 Chapter 2: BELOW DECK FEATURES &...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 3.1.3 Aft of Engines ................3-4 3.1.4 Starboard, Outboard of Engine .............3-5 3.1.5 Port, Outboard of Engine ..............3-6 3.1.6 Lazarette ..................3-6 Chapter 4: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 4.1 THE 12V DC SYSTEM ...............4-1 4.1.1 Power Supply ................4-1 4.1.2 Battery Charging ................4-2 4.1.3 Distribution ..................4-3 4.1.4 Automatic Charging Relay ............4-4 4.1.5 Emergency Battery Bank Interconnect .........4-5...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 5.3 WHILE UNDERWAY .................5-15 5.3.1 Waste Disposal ................5-16 5.3.2 Anchoring ..................5-17 5.4 AFTER RETURNING TO THE DOCK ..........5-18 Chapter 6: COMMISSIONING YOUR BOAT 6.1 BEFORE LAUNCHING YOUR BOAT ..........6-1 6.1.1 Bottom Paint ................6-1 6.1.2 Bilge Areas ...................6-1 6.1.3 Electrical Systems ................6-2 6.1.4 Installing the Propellers ..............6-2 6.1.4.1 Volvo...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 7.3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ..............7-7 7.3.1 The DC System ................7-7 7.3.2 The AC System ................7-8 7.4 EXTERIOR SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT ........7-8 7.4.1 Gel Coat ..................7-9 ® 7.4.2 Imron Marine Finish ..............7-9 ® 7.4.3 Plexiglas & Acrylic ..............7-10 7.4.4 Hardware ..................7-11 7.4.5 Canvas &...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 8: STORING & WINTERIZING YOUR BOAT 8.1 STORAGE ..................8-1 8.1.1 Supporting the Boat During Storage ..........8-1 8.2 FUEL SYSTEM ...................8-1 8.3 FRESH WATER SYSTEM ..............8-2 8.4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ..............8-4 8.4.1 DC System ...................8-4 8.4.2 AC System ..................8-4 8.5 EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT AND FIBERGLASS ........8-5 8.6 INTERIOR EQUIPMENT ..............8-5 8.7 AIR CONDITIONING ................8-5...
‘rules of the road’ on the water. For more information contact your Tiara Yachts dealer; a licensed professional captain; United States Coast Guard Auxiliary; or United States Power Squadron. We strongly recommend purchasing and reading the current edition of Chapman Piloting &...
BEFORE CRUISE 1.1.2 Fire Extinguishers here are five or si portable fire e tinguishers installed on your iara depending on the boat s configuration. • nside the ybridge port lounge seat base • Inside the aft cockpit starboard aft facing seat base •...
Chapter 1 EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES 1.1 POWER CONTROL PANEL The Power Control Panel ( Figure 1-1) is located in the cabinet forward of the port galley. See chapter 5 for more information about operating your boat. The power control panel includes: •...
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES 1.2 HELM AREA he helm is located orward on the ybridge Figure 1-2) . he ybridge is ac- cessed on the port side o the a t coc pit via the oating steps, through the access hatch. For boats equipped with a lower helm, see also section 1.11. Figure 1-2: Helm area CAUTION Service or repairs to helm-area equipment should be performed by...
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES 1.2.1 Engine Controls IGNITION BUTTONS: The PORT ignition button is for the port engine and the STARBOARD button is or the starboard engine. eview chapter and your engine user manual for starting and operating procedures. ENGINE CONTROL HEAD: he control head has two levers the port side le- ver controls the port engine and the starboard side lever controls the starboard engine.
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES 1.2.3.1 Volvo IPS Steering Wheel Driving ® teering wheel responsiveness can be quic . ggressive steering can turn and heel the boat dramatically. hile underway, maneuverability is highly responsive to the skipper’s command. Tilt the steering wheel to a comfortable position by pushing the tilt catch on the 6 o’clock position of the wheel base.
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES Dynamic positioning system (optional): Consult the engine user manual for operation, warnings, and cautions in- volved. The DOCKING button limits engine revolutions and pro- vides higher precision move- ments. An audible signal and illuminated button confirm doc ing mode is activated. o deactivate, press the ING button again.
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES 1.2.4.1 Cummins Hydraulic Steering Wheel Driving ® ® Cummins hydraulic assist steering uses a traditional straight drive steering system that controls the rudders, which steer the boat. 1.2.5 Helm Controls and Lights ® The Fireboy fire suppression override switch and status indicator is located under the helm switch panel.
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES NAV/ANC LIGHTS ress to turn on the navigation lights, which include the red and green navigation or running lights on the bow the orward white light on the hardtop mast and the white stern light on the transom. se when operating the boat at night or when visibility is reduced.
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES 1.3 FLYBRIDGE he ybridge is accessed on the port side o the a t coc pit via the oating steps, through the access hatch. he ybridge hardtop eatures arch and orward sup- ports, two hatches, safety railings, and red/white/blue LED hardtop lights. 1.3.1 Stereo The stereo system can be controlled using the helm Multi-Function Displays (MFDs) or the stereo remote control panel located outboard and aft of the star-...
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES WARNING THE HARDTOP IS NOT A WEATHER DECK. FALLING FROM THE HARDTOP CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. STAY OFF HARDTOP. 1.5 SALON 1.5.1 Lights he salon s dimmable overhead lights are controlled by light switches in the gal- ley and at the top of the companionway stairs.
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES 1.5.3 Power Distribution Panels The AC Distribution Panel and DC Distribution Panel are located beneath the starboard salon loveseat Figure 1-6) . To access the panels, lift the inboard edge o the base seat cushion to raise the seat up, then li t the panel cover. See chapter 4 for more information.
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES Figure 1-7: Port lounge 1.5.5 Salon End Table Cabinet everal controls are located in the end table cabinet, forward of the starboard salon loveseat Figure 1-8 ) . On boats equipped with a lower helm, the end table cabinet is replaced with a helm seat cabi- net (see section 1.11.8).
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES The cabinet also contains: • Climate control panels for salon air conditioning units • Stereo head unit and controls (see section 1.5.5.1) • Stereo/USB auxiliary input jack • Bilge high water alarm • TV raise/lower control (up and down arrow buttons at the top of the cabinet) •...
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES 1.5.8 Climate Control The salon contains three air conditioning units that may be adjusted using the climate control panels in the end table cabinet (Figure 1-8 ). 1.6 GALLEY The galley is located to port and starboard in the aft salon. 1.6.1 Port Galley The port galley features: •...
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES 1.6.1.1 Power Control Panel Cabinet The cabinet located forward of the port galley houses the Power Control Panel. See section 1.1 for details. 1.6.2 Starboard Galley The starboard galley features the following equipment: • verhead storage cabinets •...
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES WARNING DO NOT OCCUPY THE SUNPAD WHILE UNDERWAY AT SPEEDS EX- CEEDING 5 MPH. WARNING THE CLEATS ON YOUR BOAT HAVE NOT BEEN DESIGNED FOR, AND ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE USED FOR, TOWING. USING THEM FOR THIS PURPOSE COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO YOUR BOAT.
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES 1.9 AFT COCKPIT 1.9.1 Aft Lounge he port storage cabinet under the ybridge steps eatures a orian ® countertop and optional refrigerator or ice maker in place of storage. fire e tinguisher and storage area are located under the starboard a t acing seat.
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES 1.10.1 Aft Shore Power Locker The aft shore power locker ( Figure 1-10 ) is locate d behind a door outboard of the port cockpit gangway. This locker contains the aft shore power cable(s), aft shore power cable recoil (or ‘cablemaster’) control switch, aft shore power breaker, ELCI power reset button ( Figure 1-11 ), and cable TV inlet.
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES hen a hose rom the doc is attached and pressuri ed, your boat s resh water system will be supplied using water from the dock, not the onboard fresh water tank. The fresh water inlet has a built-in regulator. Note: When using the dockside water supply, switch OFF the FRESH WATER PUMP 1 and FRESH WATER PUMP 2 breakers on the DC Distribution Panel.
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES 1.10.4 Transom Buffet The transom buffet (Figure 1-14) features a Corian ® coun- tertop, an optional electric grill, and optional ice maker or op- tional refrigerator. To operate the electric grill: Lift up the Corian ® covering the grill. Figure 1-14: Transom buffet Switch ON the DECK GRILL breaker on the AC Distribution Panel.
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES SWIM PLATFORM (optional) : Switch UP to raise or DOWN to lower the optional hydraulic swim platform lift. NOTE: Before operating this switch, be aware of pinch points and people and objects located around the swim platform. Be cer- tain all people, pets, and items are cleared away from the swim platform before using this switch.
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES emove the round access plate by turning it counter cloc wise. Pull the connection pin out of the actuator end. Manually lift the transom storage compartment hatch to access the tran- som storage compartment. WARNING FUEL VAPORS ARE A FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD THAT CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY, BURNS, OR DEATH.
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES 1.10.7 Optional Swim Platform Lift System The optional swim platform lift system raises and lowers the swim platform. Al- ways be sure the swim platform is in the UP and LOCKED position prior to getting underway. he swim plat orm hydraulic power unit is located under the center oor hatch ®...
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES 1.11 OPTIONAL LOWER HELM The optional lower helm is on the star- board side of the for- ward salon ( Figure 1-15). See sections 1.2.2, 1.2.3, and 1.2.4 for important information before operating your boat from the lower helm. Figure 1-15: Optional lower helm area CAUTION Service or repairs to helm-area equipment should be performed by...
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES trically actuated trim tabs control the fore and aft ‘trim’ and port and starboard ‘heel’ of your boat while it is on plane. Refer to the Lenco™ user manual for more information. CAUTION Before backing your boat at more than idle speed, depress both trim switches to UP to fully retract the trim tabs.
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES WINDLASS ress and hold the button to activate the oredec anchor windlass to lower the anchor. Press and hold the RETRIEVE button to raise the anchor. For the windlass to operate, the WINDLASS breaker on the starboard side of the Master DC Panel in the engine room must be ON.
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES 1.11.4 Blower & Bilge Pump Controls The blower and bilge pump buttons are located outboard of the helm, forward of the engine control head. BLOWER ress the button to activate the engine room e haust blowers. The button will light up blue when the blower is ON. BILGE (FWD, MID, AFT) ress the appropriate button to manually activate the corresponding bilge pump.
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES • Stereo head unit and controls • Stereo/USB auxiliary input jack • Bilge high water alarm • Waste and fresh water tank monitor • TV raise/lower control (up and down arrow buttons) • Blu-ray/DVD player • ptional satellite receiver i installed) Refer to manufacturers’...
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Chapter 2 BELOW DECK FEATURES & EQUIPMENT 2.1 SAFETY EQUIPMENT Familiarize yourself with the safety equipment found in the cabin. A smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm are located on the headliner in the master stateroom, VIP stateroom, and optional third stateroom. Fire extinguishers are located in the master stateroom forward hanging locker, in the VIP stateroom starboard hang- ing locker, inside the optional third stateroom, and in the galley aft port storage compartment.
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BELOW DECK FEATURES & EQUIPMENT Figure 2-1: Below Deck Layout 1. VIP Stateroom 5. Master Stateroom Lounge 2. VIP Hanging Locker 6. Master Head 3. VIP Head 7. Atrium 4. Master Stateroom 8. Utility Room or Third Stateroom 53 FLYBRIDGE...
BELOW DECK FEATURES & EQUIPMENT 2.3 ATRIUM The companionway staircase leads from the salon down to the atrium (Figure 2-2). Three light switches are located on the starboard side of the compan- ionway staircase. The light switches control the atrium overhead lights, the dimmable salon overhead light- ing and the companionway staircase light (found on the underside of the...
BELOW DECK FEATURES & EQUIPMENT 2.4 CLIMATE CONTROL witch brea ers on the istribution Panel. Adjust the temperature using the control panels. The master stateroom temperature is adjusted using the control panel located in the stateroom entryway. The VIP stateroom temperature is adjusted using the control panel located on the stateroom’s port forward-facing wall.
BELOW DECK FEATURES & EQUIPMENT The stateroom door has a latch that secures it in the closed position. The door must be secured while underway. Figure 2-5: Master stateroom 2.6 MASTER HEAD The master head (Figure 2-6) has a private entrance in the master stateroom, and features: •...
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BELOW DECK FEATURES & EQUIPMENT • pper medicine cabinet with lights • VacuFlush® toilet • Exhaust fan • Light switches on the right side of the sink • AC outlet outboard, under the countertop • Operable portlight • Toilet tissue roll mount installed on backside of lower vanity cabinet door se the switches to the right o the sin to control the overhead lighting, accent lighting and the exhaust fan.
BELOW DECK FEATURES & EQUIPMENT 2.7 VIP STATEROOM The VIP stateroom (Figure 2-7) has a private entrance forward of the atrium, and features: • Queen size pedestal berth that splits to make twin berths • Two reading lights with switches on the lamps •...
BELOW DECK FEATURES & EQUIPMENT 2.8 V.I.P. HEAD The VIP head (Figure 2-8) is located to starboard of the atrium and accessed from the VIP stateroom and the atrium. The VIP head features: • fiberglass stall shower with glass door, tea seat and ad ustable height slid- ing hand-held shower head •...
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BELOW DECK FEATURES & EQUIPMENT Figure 2-8: VIP head Figure 2-9: Utility room 53 FLYBRIDGE...
BELOW DECK FEATURES & EQUIPMENT 2.10 OPTIONAL THIRD STATEROOM The optional third stateroom (Figure 2-10), in lieu of the utility room, includes a bun bed with reading lights, storage cabinet with fire e tinguisher, and optional at screen with lu ray player.
Chapter 3 ENGINE ROOM he engine room o your iara is entered through a hatch in the a t coc pit oor. he ladder is removable or ease in moving around once inside. his chapter provides an overview o the engine room layout and components. eview your engine and component user manuals or operating instructions.
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ENGINE ROOM Figure 3-1: Forward engine room bulkhead The Master DC Panel and main battery bank switches are located on centerline (Figure 3-2 . he panel contains the main brea ers or the boat s powered components. or all practical purposes, these brea ers should be le t in the position during use o the boat.
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ENGINE ROOM If equipped, the optional gyro (Figure 3-4) is installed on centerline forward o the engines. The following equipment is installed forward of the starboard engine (Fig- ure 3-5): • Starboard engine raw water intake seacock and strainer • Generator raw water intake sea cock and strainer •...
ENGINE ROOM The following equipment is installed forward of the port engine (Figure 3-6): • Port engine raw water intake seacock and strainer • ir conditioning system s raw water inta e seacoc , strainer and pump The water heater and shore cord storage tub are located outboard of the engine on the port chine shel .
ENGINE ROOM Figure 3-7: Aft of engines 3.1.4 Starboard, Outboard of Engine The following components are located outboard of the starboard engine (Figure 3-8) : • Hull side air intake plenum, which provides fresh air to the engine and ventilation for the engine room while separating and draining sea water overboard •...
ENGINE ROOM 3.1.5 Port, Outboard of Engine The following are located outboard of the port engine (Figure 3-9): • Hull side air intake plenum, which provides fresh air to the engine and ventila tion for the engine room while separating and draining sea water overboard •...
Chapter 4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS The electrical systems in your Tiara have been designed and built to the recom- mendations of the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) and requirements of the United States Coast Guard, and have received National Marine Manu- acturers ssociation acht ertification.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Table 4-1: attery ecificati ns Battery Number of Power Power Location Bank Batteries Supplied Distribution ort ngine, ipers, rim Port Port Side of Engine volts Tabs, Navigation Lights, Engine Room ilge umps, orn Starboard Center of Engine volts Starboard Engine Engine Room...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS hen the boat is using its generator or a shore power connection, the battery charger may be used. o oper- ate the battery charger, switch the three brea ers on the aster anel on the orward engine room bul head Figure 4-1), and brea er on the AC Distribution Panel located beneath the starboard salon loveseat (Figure 4-2 .
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS hen these buttons are power to the rest o the boat is disconnected, with one he port engine battery ban directly supplies power to the orward, mid, and a t automatic bilge pumps. he house battery ban directly sup- ®...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Figure 4-5: ell c ntr l n under Master anel should be ept in automatic unless the boat is in storage or being serviced by an authori ed iara dealer, or the battery banks need to be interconnected in an emergency situation. or automatic , the ellow verride nob should be oriented to starboard as shown in Figure 4-6.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS cate the ACR (Figure 4-5) and, with the ellow verride nob in starboard position, push the center o the button until latched (Figure 4-7 . otate the ellow verride nob to port posi- tion (Figure 4-8 . To isolate battery banks that Figure 4-8: Rotate the Yel- low verride nob to...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS hen leaving the boat or any e tended period, connect the boat to shore power and switch the battery charger s . e er to chapter or instructions. urning the batteries also disables power to the helm, preventing operation o the engines and other helm unctions.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 4.2.2 Distribution ower is supplied rom the selected main power source a t shore power, genera- tor, optional orward shore power or optional inverter to the istribution anel (Figure 4-2 . he individual components on the boat are powered via brea ers on the istribution anel.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS sing the optional inverter will reduce the unctionality o the system. he in- verter will allow the use o only the re rigerator ree er, outlets, microwave and dec grill. he amount o time these items will be powered depends on the charge level o the house battery ban .
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS WARNING THE AC GROUNDING BUSS MUST REMAIN CONNECTED TO THE MAIN DC GROUNDING BUSS AT ALL TIMES. DO NOT CUT THE GREEN WIRE IN THE SHORE POWER CORD, OR RELATED EQUIP- MENT. DOING SO CAN CAUSE LETHAL VOLTAGE TO BE PRESENT ON BOAT EQUIPMENT, OR IN THE WATER AROUND THE BOAT.
Chapter 5 OPERATING YOUR BOAT This chapter describes the basic operation of your boat. Before operating any iara or the first time, review the proper sa e operation o all eatures and systems with your iara achts dealer. WARNING BEFORE LEAVING THE DOCK, REVIEW THE PROPER SAFE OPERA- TION OF ALL FEATURES AND SYSTEMS ON THE BOAT.
OPERATING YOUR BOAT witch any necessary brea ers on the istribution anel un- derneath the starboard salon loveseat. hec the bilge areas o your boat orward, a t, and in the engine room or une pected water or debris. hec and open any seacoc s that may have been shut o closed when you last le t your boat.
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OPERATING YOUR BOAT etermine the voltage amperage available rom the doc side shore power station Note: Using 120V-30A shore power will reduce the function- ality of your Tiara’s AC elec- trical system. Use 240V-50A Figure 5-2: Aft port shore power locker and shore power whenever avail- cablemaster switch able to allow full functionality...
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OPERATING YOUR BOAT , or optional , is lit. Note: If the REV polarity indicator is illuminated red, do not proceed. Turn OFF all breakers and contact marina personnel immediately. witch brea er or optional brea er on the istribution anel. WARNING DO NOT MAKE CONNECTIONS IN WET WEATHER, WITH WET HANDS, OR WITH WET CABLES AND CONNECTIONS.
OPERATING YOUR BOAT 5.1.2 Fueling Your Boat uel tan fills are located on the port and starboard dec wal way amidships . se either to fill the boat s uel tan . oth fills are labeled Figure 5-3 . WARNING FUEL IS FLAMMABLE.
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OPERATING YOUR BOAT emove the no le and replace the uel fill cap. ighten securely with the provided ey. hec the engine room and bilge areas or uel odors. you smell uel, do not start the engines or other electrical equipment. nvestigate and correct the problem, and completely ventilate the bilge area be ore proceeding.
OPERATING YOUR BOAT NOTICE To prevent damage to your fuel system, use only a quality grade of fuel as recommended by the engine manufacturer. Do not use a fuel which contains harsh additives. Damage to your fuel system as a result of using these fuels will not be covered by your warranty.
OPERATING YOUR BOAT CAUTION do not start the engines, generator or other electrical equipment if fuel odors are present. 5.1.4 Starting Your Engines e ore starting your engines, be sure that you have read your engine owner s manual and per ormed all the maintenance and sa ety chec s listed under ec- tion .
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OPERATING YOUR BOAT ress button located in the starboard salon end table cabinet. un the blower or five minutes prior to starting the engines. a e sure the engine control levers are in the neutral position Figure 5-5 . ® old the olvo e ey Figure 5-6 in ront o ®...
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OPERATING YOUR BOAT ® To Start the Cummins Engines: pen all hatches to the bilge area. nvestigate and remedy any uel vapors that are detected. hec the engines oil levels. hec the engines coolant level. pen the engines raw water seacoc s. pen the engine uel supply and return valves.
OPERATING YOUR BOAT urn the port ignition ey cloc wise to the position and release when the engine starts. epeat or the starboard engine. hec the voltage and amperage or each battery ban using the system monitors on the ower ontrol anel. the voltage is below volts or above...
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OPERATING YOUR BOAT CAUTION do not start the engines, generator or other electrical equipment if fuel odors are present. To start the generator: pen all hatches to the bilge area. nvestigate and remedy any uel vapors that are detected. hec the generator oil and coolant levels.
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OPERATING YOUR BOAT ress button located in the starboard salon end table cabinet. un the blower or five minutes prior to starting the engines. the blower or five minutes prior to starting the generator. ress and hold the button on the generator control panel Figure 5-8 until the generator starts.
OPERATING YOUR BOAT 5.1.7 Filling Your Water Tank he fill fitting or the water tan is located in the water connection loc er outboard o the starboard coc pit gangway and is labeled sing the fill cap ey provided, insert the ey into the slot in the water fill cap, turn the ey countercloc wise, and remove the cap.
OPERATING YOUR BOAT hile maneuvering around the doc , have all guests on board remain in the coc pit, or cabin areas, i they are not involved in the handling o mooring lines. 5.3 WHILE UNDERWAY s the s ipper o your boat, everyone on board is your responsibility. heir sa ety and en oyment o the trip depends on your ability to operate your boat properly.
OPERATING YOUR BOAT our engines produce both noise and e haust gas emissions. hile your boat is equipped with the latest in engine technology, and has an e cellent e haust system mu er, it still emits noise and gasses that may be an annoyance to your ellow boaters or people on shore.
OPERATING YOUR BOAT NOTICE Any person who violates waste disposal requirements is liable for a restrictions on garbage discharges also may apply. 5.3.2 Anchoring se the anchor and anchor rode provided to anchor your boat while away rom the doc . he anchor loc er Figure 5-10 is accessed via a hatch located in the oredec .
OPERATING YOUR BOAT WARNING BE CAREFUL TO KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM THE WIND- LASS DURING OPERATION. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. indlasses are not designed to hold high loads while a boat is at anchor.
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OPERATING YOUR BOAT isten care ully and visually inspect or water lea s in the orward and a t bilge areas and the engine room. ay particular attention to any hull pen- etrations. lose all unnecessary seacoc s. you are leaving the air conditioning on, ma e sure the air conditioning system raw water seacoc remains witch all unnecessary brea ers on the...
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Chapter 6 COMMISSIONING YOUR BOAT 6.1 BEFORE LAUNCHING YOUR BOAT The procedures described in this chapter should be completed before launching your boat or the first time, and are best accomplished by your iara achts dealer ® or other qualified marine service acility. our engine and olvo drives, i installed, should be prepared according to the engine user manual.
COMMISSIONING YOUR BOAT 6.1.3 Electrical Systems hec to see that the batteries are ully charged. not, charge them by con- necting to shore power see chapter , perating our oat and by operating battery charger see chapter , lectrical ystems . hec each battery cell, ma ing sure the electrolyte levels meet the recommen- dations in chapter .
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COMMISSIONING YOUR BOAT THIN NUT Figure 6-1: Propeller installation on shaft nstall the ey into the sha t eyway. he ey fit should be a light press fit. se a nylon or brass hammer i needed. ently tap the ey into the eyway until the ey is properly seated.
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COMMISSIONING YOUR BOAT einstall the propeller. ush the propeller on the sha t until it seats on the taper. hec the ront edge o the propeller hub to see i it lines up with the mar made in step . the ront edge o the hub is at the mar , go to step the ront edge o the hub is beyond covering the mar , go bac to step...
COMMISSIONING YOUR BOAT 6.2 LIFTING YOUR BOAT nce your boat is ready to launch, it needs to be li ted into the water with a ma- rine hoist or travel li t. his should be done only by your iara achts dealer or a qualified marine service acility.
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COMMISSIONING YOUR BOAT WARNING DISINFECT THE ENTIRE FRESH (POTABLE) WATER SYSTEM PRIOR TO USE AND YEARLY AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH SEASON. FAIL- URE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN DEVELOPING COLIFORM BACTE- RIA OR OTHER DISEASE-CAUSING ORGANISMS (PATHOGENS) IN THE WATER SYSTEM.
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COMMISSIONING YOUR BOAT ill the resh water tan with clean, resh water. he fill fitting or the water tank is in the water connection loc er , labeled . he tan should be filled until water runs out o the water fill fitting. eeping all aucets open, switch brea ers and empty the water tan .
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COMMISSIONING YOUR BOAT witch brea ers. (3) hours. shorter time period will require a greater concentration o chlorine saniti ing solution to disin ect the water system. rain the chlorine saniti ing solution by opening all aucets hot cold , setting single aucets to the warm position, and empty the water tan .
COMMISSIONING YOUR BOAT gallons has been drained, close the aucet and turn the pump brea - repare a solution o one quart vinegar to five gallons resh water. our the vinegar solution into the water tan through the fill fit- ting.
COMMISSIONING YOUR BOAT WARNING TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR OF YOUR BOAT’S ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND CIRCUITS SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY A TIARA YACHTS DEALER OR OTHER QUALIFIED MARINE ELECTRICAL REPAIR PERSONNEL. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN EQUIP- 6.3.3 Engines, Transmissions, and IPS Drive Units 6.3.3.1 Volvo Engines ®...
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COMMISSIONING YOUR BOAT Figure 6-4: ransmissi n and r eller sha t ange alignment 6.3.5 Exterior Equipment et up any canvas and vinyl enclosures to be sure they all fit properly. lean the entire boat and wa all smooth gel coated or painted sur aces hull and dec . or best results, wa hull sides ust prior to launch.
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COMMISSIONING YOUR BOAT 6-12 53 FLYBRIDGE...
Chapter 7 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Your Tiara features a variety of systems and components that require routine or scheduled maintenance. Refer to provided user manuals and Appendix C of this manual for more information. WARNING THIS VESSEL CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS AND OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE nspect or drain the collection bowl o water daily or as necessary. he collection bowl must be drained be ore contaminants reach the top o the turbine. he con- tamination level o the uel will determine how requently the bowl must be drained. nsure all engines are engine uel valves Figure 7-1).
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE nsure all engines are engine uel valves Figure 7-1). emove the handle and lid rom the top o the filter assembly. emove the element by holding the bail handles and slowly pulling upward with a twisting motion. ispose o the old element properly. eplace the old lid gas et and handle ring with new seals supplied...
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 7.1.2 Generator Fuel Filter / Water Separator he generator uel filter water separator is located on the orward engine room bul head Figure 7-1 . he filter element should be changed either every engine hours at every generator oil change or annually, whichever comes first. e er to the generator user manual or additional in ormation.
. ater conditioners are available at your Tiara Yachts dealer and marine or recreational vehicle supply stores. he water heater, in line water filters, and resh water pumps require routine maintenance. Refer to the appropriate user manuals for details.
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE witch brea ers on the istri- bution anel located under the starboard salon love- seat. witch brea er on the istribution anel lo- cated under the starboard salon loveseat. epressuri e the resh wa- ter system by opening the galley aucet in the warm position.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 7.3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7.3.1 The DC System et ooded cell batteries are the source o electrical power on your iara, and require periodic maintenance. n warmer climates, the electrolyte levels should be chec ed on a monthly basis. n cooler climates, the electrolyte should be chec ed twice a year.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE onfirm that all the boat s components unction properly every time you use your boat. you find a problem, contact your iara achts dealer or a qualified marine electrical service for repair. 7.3.2 The AC System hec all shore power cords or crac s and chafing o the insulation, and chec the cord terminals or corrosion or heat damage, be ore every use.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ost o the shiny white sur aces on your iara are gel coated. he dec , hardtop e terior and swim plat orm are a ew e amples. epending on the build o your boat, the hull sides may be gel coated with a painted boot line or entirely painted. you are unsure about your boat s finishes, contact your iara achts dealer.
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE • o not use a pressure washer or the first days ollowing the boat s manu- acture. sing high pressure while the paint is still resh could a ect the finish. lso avoid high pressure too close to areas with visible chips or crac s. •...
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 7.4.4 Hardware lean e terior chrome hardware with any available chrome cleaner. e terior stainless steel hardware begins to show signs o bleeding, scrub with a mild, nonabrasive cleaner, such as on mi ® , to remove any tarnish. ollow with a coat o wa , as you would the fiberglass sur aces.
Contact your Tiara Yachts dealer for recommended cleaning service providers. ailure to eep the bottom clean will result in loss o boat per ormance and uel economy.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE he optional underwater lights, i installed, are located in the transom. 7.4.8 Washdown Hoses eep the ring on the insert end o the washdown hoses lubricated. pply a mild liquid soap such as a liquid dish soap or boat wash to the insert on the hose ®...
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 7.6.1 Engines, Transmissions, Volvo IPS Units & Generator ® hec your engine, transmission, and generator uids every time you use the boat, and daily on long trips see chapter or more in ormation . the engines ® and Volvo units i installed are ept clean, lea s and other problems are easier to spot.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WARNING THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT PROHIBITS THE DISCHARGE OF OIL OR OILY WASTE INTO OR UPON THE NAVI- GABLE WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES, OR THE WATERS OF THE CONTIGUOUS ZONE, OR WHICH MAY AFFECT NATURAL RE- SOURCES BELONGING TO, APPERTAINING TO, OR UNDER THE EXCLUSIVE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY OF THE UNITED STATES, IF SUCH DISCHARGE CAUSES A FILM OR DISCOLORATION OF...
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 7.6.5 Seacocks our boat includes raw water seacoc s or the engines, air conditioners, gen- erator, raw water washdown, optional overboard waste discharge, and optional ea eeper ® yro. ee chapter or seacoc locations. pen and close all the seacoc s monthly to ensure that they do not become sei ed.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE tart the related engine or pump, and chec the system or lea s. the strainer is lea ing, immediately close the related seacoc . hen veri y the filter cap is installed correctly with a good ring. 7.7 HEAD SYSTEM eview the head system user guide or operating and maintenance instructions.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 7.7.2 Holding Tank Vent Air Filter he tan vent air filter is located on the a t end o the waste tan accessed through the atrium oor hatch Figure 7-4). eplace the holding tan vent air filter Figure 7-5) annually for the most effective odor control.
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE o the pump s motor load and speed will change when the tan becomes empty. hould the pump not activate, check to see that the seacoc is in the position and that the dec plate cover is tightened securely. th- erwise the discharge system will not operate properly.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE NOTICE tion. 7.8 DRAINAGE SYSTEM he drainage system consists o the orward, mid, and a t bilge pumps the shower sump bo graywater macerator drain bo and passive drains. e ore leaving the boat, chec all bilge pumps and surrounding bilge areas or debris that might clog the pumps.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 7.9 AIR CONDITIONER FILTERS ach air conditioning unit has a thin plastic mesh filter on the air inta e side. he filters should be removed and cleaned periodically. are ully remove the filter by sliding it upward, ta ing care not to bend the aluminum grill behind the filter. lean the filter and slide it bac into the air conditioning unit.
The procedures described in this chapter are best performed by your Tiara Yachts dealer. If you have questions, please contact your Tiara Yachts dealer.
STORING & WINTERIZING YOUR BOAT 8.3 FRESH WATER SYSTEM Before storing your boat, the water system needs to be drained and winterized. WARNING HOT WATER WILL CAUSE BURNS. DO NOT FOLLOW THESE PRO- CEDURES UNTIL WATER IN THE WATER HEATER TANK IS COOL. CAUTION Do not operate the water heater without water in the water heater tank.
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STORING & WINTERIZING YOUR BOAT Close all fresh water system faucets. Reconnect the hoses to the water pumps. If you have an optional ice maker: Disconnect the ice maker water supply and plug the supply line. Switch ON the ICE MAKER breaker on the AC Distribution Panel. Allow the unit to run for an hour.
STORING & WINTERIZING YOUR BOAT Pour potable water antifreeze into the shower drain. Monitor the shower sump discharge thru-hull on the hullside amidships. When the antifreeze is forced out of the thru hull via the shower sump, repeat the procedure in the second shower until the antifreeze is again forced out of the thru hull.
Inform your Tiara Yachts dealer of any neces- sary repairs. Anti-fouling paint is most effective if applied just before launching. Refer to the anti-fouling paint manufacturer for application information.
STORING & WINTERIZING YOUR BOAT Remove all water from the hoses, seacock and strainer. Disconnect the outlet hose from the raw water pump and drain all water from the air conditioning units. Switch ON the AIR COND PUMP breaker on the AC Distribution Panel for 3-5 seconds to remove any water left in the pump housing and then turn OFF the AIR COND PUMP breaker.
STORING & WINTERIZING YOUR BOAT ontinue to ush the toilet until gallons o anti ree e has gone through the toilet and into the waste holding tank. Use enough potable water anti- freeze to assure adequate protection. Switch OFF the FRESH WATER PUMP 1 & 2 breakers and the VACUUM PUMP breakers on the DC Distribution Panel.
STORING & WINTERIZING YOUR BOAT WARNING BE CERTAIN THAT THE EXHAUST DRAIN PLUGS ARE INSTALLED TIGHTLY. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL ALLOW ENGINE EXHAUST GAS- ES CONTAINING CARBON MONOXIDE AND WATER INTO THE BILGE AREA. CAUTION gines. 8.9.2 Steering System ®...
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STORING & WINTERIZING YOUR BOAT To drain the cooling systems: Open the raw water intake seacock. Drain the raw water intake strainer. emove and clean the strainer filter. Disconnect the hoses, if necessary, to remove all water. Reconnect all hoses and reassemble the strainer. Repeat this procedure for each engine and the generator.
STORING & WINTERIZING YOUR BOAT CAUTION system. Using too much air pressure or volume can damage the raw water system. 8.11 ENGINE ROOM AND BILGE AREAS All accessible bilge areas (engine room, aft lazarette area, and forward under the cabin oor should be wiped clean. ny remaining bilge water should be removed and wiped dry.
Appendix A SPECIFICATIONS A.1 ENGINE AND GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS A.1.1 ENGINE OPTIONS ® Twin Volvo IPSII 950 with ® Glass Cockpit, Joystick Plus Control & ACP ......725 HP A.1.2 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS L.O.A. with Standard Swim Platform ...... 54’6” (16.61 meters) Beam ................15’11” (4.85 meters) Draft (Fully Loaded) ............
Fill out the following information and leave it in your Tiara Owner’s Manual. This information will be important for you and Tiara Yachts service personnel to know, if and when you may need to call Tiara Yachts for technical assistance or service.
Appendix B GLOSSARY aft: in, near, or toward the stern of a boat aground: a boat stuck on the bottom amidships: in or toward the part of a boat midway between the bow and stern anchor: a specially shaped heavy metal device designed to dig ef- ficiently into the bottom under a body o water and hold a boat in place anchorage: an area specifically designated by governmental authori- ties in which boats may anchor...
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APPENDIX B: GLOSSARY bridge deck: deck forward and usually above the cockpit deck bulkhead: vertical partition separating compartments of a boat cabin: superstructure above the main deck level capsize: when a boat turns over chain locker: a locker, usually located in the bow of a boat, used for stowing the anchor line or chain Chapman’s: Chapman Piloting &...
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APPENDIX B: GLOSSARY drydock: a dock that can be kept dry during boat construction or repair engine bed: a sturdy structural member running fore-and-aft on which the engine is mounted even keel: when a boat oats properly as designed fender: a soft object of rubber or plastic used between boats and piles, pier sides, seawalls, etc.
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APPENDIX B: GLOSSARY head: refers to both the toilet and toilet area headroom: the vertical distance between the deck and the cabin or canopy top (or other overhead structure) heat exchanger: used to transfer the heat that is picked up by the closed cooling system to the raw cooling water helm: the operating area of a boat hull: the frame or body of the boat...
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APPENDIX B: GLOSSARY marina: a protected facility primarily for recreational small craft marine ways or railways: inclined planes at the water’s edge onto which boats are hauled moored: secured with cables, lines, or anchors nautical mile: distance measurement equal to a unit about 6/5th’s of a statue (land) mile oil pump: supplies lubricating oil where needed within the engine outboard: a boat with the engine mounted on the transom and is...
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APPENDIX B: GLOSSARY reverse gear: change the direction of rotation of the propeller to give a thrust in the opposite direction for stopping the boat or giving it sternway roll: a boat’s sidewise rotational motion in rough water rope locker: see “chain locker” rubrail: railing (often rubber or hard plastic) that runs along the boat’s sheer to protect the hull when coming alongside docks, piers, or other boats...
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APPENDIX B: GLOSSARY strut: an external support under the hull for the propeller shaft prevents water from entering at the point where the propeller shaft passes through the shaft log superstructure: something built above the main deck level swamps: when a boats fills with water rom over the side swimming ladder: much the same as the boarding ladder except that it extends down into the water taffrail: rail around cockpit...
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APPENDIX B: GLOSSARY wharf: a structure generally parallel to the shore working anchor: an anchor carried on a boat for most normal uses yacht basin: a protected facility primarily for recreational small craft yaw: when a boat runs off her course to either side 53 FLYBRIDGE...
Appendix C MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES The following maintenance schedules were developed to assist you with the regular care and maintenance of your Tiara Yacht. NOTE: These are suggested minimum maintenance intervals. More frequent maintenance may be required depending on location and frequency of use. For boats in areas with seasonal use, semi-annually means twice a season and an- nually means once a season.
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APPENDIX C: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES DAILY SERVICE ACTIONS • hec engine uid levels • hec transmission units uid levels • hec generator uid levels • Check engines for obvious fuel, oil, water or exhaust leaks • Check transmissions (IPS units) for obvious fuel, oil, water or exhaust leaks •...
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APPENDIX E: FLOAT PLAN Provided as a courtesy by: S2 Yachts, Inc. Holland, MI (616) 392-7163 Get a Vessel Safety Check before you go boating. 53 FLYBRIDGE...
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APPENDIX E: FLOAT PLAN Operator Notes 53 FLYBRIDGE...
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