Page 1 COUPE 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.
Page 2 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.
Page 3 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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Page 7 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.
Page 8 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.
Page 9 Safety Label Locations The following safety label locations can be found on the Tiara 53 Coupe. The numbers correspond to the list on Table 1. To obtain replacement labels refer to the part number of the label in Table 1 and contact your Tiara Yachts dealer.
Page 10 SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS EXTERIOR 53 COUPE...
Page 11 SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS 53 COUPE...
Page 12 NOTICE: ANCHOR LINE LOSS P/N: 5453180 Location: Underside of anchor hatch NOTICE: FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM P/N: 5453300 Location: Helm BOATERS CHECK LIST P/N: 5453130 Location: Helm YACHT CERTIFICATION PLATE P/N: 5450570 Location: Helm PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP P/N: 5450058 Location: Port galley 53 COUPE...
Page 13 WARNING: ROTATING PROPELLERS P/N: 5455130 Location: Helm, starboard side of swim platform WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE P/N: 5453690 Location: Helm WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE P/N: 5453680 Location: Port galley WARNING: SUNSHADE STOWAGE P/N: 5450054 Location: Under port covering board aft cockpit 53 COUPE...
Page 14 Location: Salon port end table FRESH WATER P/N: 5455490 Location: Starboard aft cockpit water connection locker & optional forward wash down connection RAW WATER P/N: 5455480 Location: Starboard aft cockpit water connection locker & optional forward wash down connection 53 COUPE...
Page 15 Location: Batteries in the engine room TAG: FUEL SYSTEM STBD WITHDRAWAL P/N: 5451290 Location: Forward engine room bulkhead TAG: FUEL SYSTEM STBD RETURN P/N: 5451300 Location: Forward engine room bulkhead TAG: FUEL SYSTEM PORT WITHDRAWAL P/N: 5451310 Location: Forward engine room bulkhead 53 COUPE...
Page 16 SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS TAG: FUEL SYSTEM PORT RETURN P/N: 5451320 Location: Forward engine room bulkhead TAG: FUEL SYSTEM GENERATOR WTHDRWL P/N: 5451350 Location: Forward engine room bulkhead TAG: FUEL SYSTEM GENERATOR RETURN P/N: 5451360 Location: Forward engine room bulkhead viii 53 COUPE...
Page 17: Table Of Contents
1.2.10 Spotlight Control Pad (optional) ..........1-8 1.2.11 Outboard of the Helm ..............1-9 1.2.12 Helm Seat ...................1-9 1.2.13 Helm Seat Cabinet ..............1-9 1.2.13.1 Stereo ...................1-9 1.3 SALON .....................1-10 1.3.1 Lights ..................1-10 1.3.2 Adjustable Port Companion Seat ..........1-10 1.3.3 Port L-Lounge ................1-11 53 COUPE TOC-1...
Page 18 1.9.4 Transom Buffet ................1-19 1.9.5 Transom Storage Compartment ..........1-20 1.9.6 Swim Platform ................1-21 1.9.7 Optional Swim Platform Lift System ...........1-22 1.9.8 Stern Cleats ................1-23 Chapter 2: BELOW DECK FEATURES & EQUIPMENT 2.1 SAFETY EQUIPMENT ...............2-1 2.2 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ............2-1 TOC-2 53 COUPE...
Page 19 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 4.1.6 Operating Notes ................4-6 53 COUPE TOC-3...
Page 20 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 TOC-4 53 COUPE...
Page 21 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 & Upholstery ..............7-11 7.4.6 Hull Bottom .................7-12 53 COUPE TOC-5...
Page 22 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 TOC-6 53 COUPE...
Page 23 8.11 ENGINE ROOM AND BILGE AREAS ..........8-10 Appendix A: SPECIFICATIONS A.1 ENGINE AND GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ........A-1 A.1.1 Engine Options ................A-1 eneral pecifications ..............A-1 A.2 COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS .............A-2 Appendix B: GLOSSARY Appendix C: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Appendix D: BOATING ACCIDENT REPORT Appendix E: FLOAT PLAN 53 COUPE TOC-7...
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Page 25: Introduction Before Cruise
‘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 &...
Page 26: Fire Extinguishers
GINE EXHAUST DURING A FIRE GIVE OFF TOXIC GASES AND CAN CAUSE ASPHYXIATION OR OTHER SERIOUS HEALTH PROBLEMS. IF A FIRE SHOULD OCCUR, OR IF THE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM DISCHARGES, SEEK FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT BREATHE THE FUMES. 53 COUPE...
Page 27: Chapter 1: Equipment And Features
See chapter 5 for more information. • Battery and shore power monitors: The power monitors display information about the batteries and shore power connections. See the monitor manufac- turer’s user manual for more information. 53 COUPE...
Page 28: Helm Area
The engine control head is located on the starboard side of the helm seat. The control head has two levers; the port side lever controls the port engine and the starboard side lever controls the starboard engine. The ignition buttons are 53 COUPE...
Page 29: Engine Monitoring With The Multi-Function Displays (Mfds)
For detailed information, see the engine user manual. 1.2.3.1 Volvo ® IPS Steering Wheel Driving Steering wheel responsiveness can be quick. Aggressive steering can turn and heel the boat dramatically. While underway, maneuverability is highly responsive to the skipper’s command. 53 COUPE...
Page 30: Volvo ® Ips Joystick Driving
The joystick activation button activates and deactivates joystick steering and engages the autopilot function. The joystick autopilot function is au- tomatically engaged if the joystick is released, and continues on the last heading of the joystick. Further joystick driving will adjust the autopilot heading. 53 COUPE...
Page 31: Steering: Cummins Engines
For more detailed information, see the Cummins ® user manual and if installed, the bow thruster user manual. 53 COUPE...
Page 32: Cummins ® Hydraulic Steering Wheel Driving
There are a number of buttons on the helm ( Figure 1-5) . For any of the buttons to function, the associated breaker must be switched ON on the AC Distribution Panel or DC Distribution Panel. HORN: Press to sound the boat’s horn. 53 COUPE...
Page 33 ANC LIGHTS: Press the button to turn ON the all-round anchor light on the top of the masthead. Use when the boat is at anchor at night. WHT LIGHTS: Press to turn ON or OFF the white overhead lights. 53 COUPE...
Page 34: Compass
1.2.10 Spotlight Control Pad (optional) Press the ON/OFF button to turn the optional spotlight ON or OFF, if installed. Use the up, down, left and right arrows to control the orientation of the spotlight, and the SPEED button to control rotation speed. 53 COUPE...
Page 35: Outboard Of The Helm
Remote control panels are located in the VIP stateroom and in the aft cockpit, outboard of the port aft-facing seat. A second, separate stereo head unit is located in the master stateroom. Refer to the stereo user manual for more information. 53 COUPE...
Page 36: Salon
Lift the backrest cushion straight up until it stops. Guide the backrest cushion aft while keeping it raised. Lower the backrest back down onto the seat until the mechanism bottoms out. lide the bac rest into its final position. Figure 1-7: Adjustable port companion seat 1-10 53 COUPE...
Page 37: Port L-Lounge
NOTE: The A/C switching box, located aft of the A/C Distribution Panel, Three GFCI outlets are located inboard of the A/C Distribution Panel. If a circuit is overloaded (indicated by a red light on the outlet), press the outlet’s ‘reset’ button to reset. 53 COUPE 1-11...
Page 38: Television
The port galley features: • Overhead storage cabinets • Sinks with hot/cold water faucet and optional garbage disposal • Quartz countertops and lids for the sinks and cooktop • Storage for quartz lids in the compartment under the cooktop 1-12 53 COUPE...
Page 39: Starboard Galley
• Overhead storage cabinets • Dual Isotherm® 120V drawer units (one with two refrigerator drawers, one with a refrigerator drawer and a freezer drawer) • Optional ice maker • Optional beverage cooler • Countertop accent lighting • AC outlets 53 COUPE 1-13...
Page 40: Starboard Galley Switches
DEATH. STAY OFF HARDTOP. 1.6 FOREDECK The foredeck includes the sunpad, an escape/ventilation hatch, mooring cleats, navigation lights, anchor locker, and bow rail. WARNING DO NOT OCCUPY THE SUNPAD WHILE UNDERWAY AT SPEEDS EX- CEEDING 5 MPH. 1-14 53 COUPE...
Page 41: Side Decks
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Page 42: Aft Cockpit
DC Distribution Panel, then use the switch located on the inboard face of the starboard aft-facing cockpit seat. CAUTION The sun shade must be retracted when boat speeds exceed 5 mph or during severely windy conditions. 1-16 53 COUPE...
Page 43: Stern
Use the power recoil switch, located just forward of the shore power cable inlet, to release or retrieve the shore power cable. Place the switch in the middle posi- tion when not moving the cable. Figure 1-9: Aft shore power locker Figure 1-10: Breaker & ELCI reset 53 COUPE 1-17...
Page 44: Water Connection Locker
The cockpit shower (Figure 1-12) is located on the outboard side of the starboard cockpit gangway. To operate the shower: Switch ON the FRESH WATER PUMP 1 and FRESH WATER PUMP 2 breakers on the DC Distribution Panel. 1-18 53 COUPE...
Page 45: Transom Buffet
DECK GRILL breaker OFF. The grill GFCI is located in the transom storage compartment, near the top of the port sidewall. Refer to the grill user manual for more information. 53 COUPE 1-19...
Page 46: Transom Storage Compartment
Corian countertop. Use the hatch button on the transom buffet backsplash to lift the compartment hatch. The storage compartment light switch is located on the starboard sidewall inside the storage compartment. 1-20 53 COUPE...
Page 47: Swim Platform
1.9.6 Swim Platform The swim ladder is located under the starboard side of the platform. Release the catch to extend the ladder. Lower the extended ladder down into the water to assist in boarding the boat from the water. 53 COUPE 1-21...
Page 48: Optional Swim Platform Lift System
Master DC Panel on the forward engine room bulkhead. Activate the swim platform lift using the switch located on the port side of the transom buffet backsplash (see section 1.9.4), or by using the wireless remote control. 1-22 53 COUPE...
Page 49: Stern Cleats
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. REFER TO CHAPMAN PILOTING & SEA- MANSHIP FOR PROPER TOWING PROCEDURES. 53 COUPE 1-23...
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Page 51: Chapter 2: Below Deck Features & Equipment
All the outlets are GFCI protected; to test or reset the GFCI protection, use the TEST or RESET buttons on the outlets beneath the starboard salon loveseat. For more information on electrical systems, see chapter 4. 53 COUPE...
Page 52 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 COUPE...
Page 53: Atrium
Secure the hatch by inserting the straps through the eyes and engaging the snaps (Figure 2-3 and Figure 2-4). SNAPS EYES STRAPS Figure 2-3: Hatch straps Figure 2-4: Hatch eyes and snaps 53 COUPE...
Page 54: Climate Control
• Light switches on the starboard entryway wall • Climate control pad on starboard entryway wall • AC outlets are located in each nightstand and on the forward-facing wall above the port storage cabinets • arpeted oor 53 COUPE...
Page 55: Master Head
® • Teak countertop with Corian accents • Vessel sink with hot/cold water faucet • Lower storage cabinets • Mirror • olid tea • Air conditioning vent (controls in master stateroom) 53 COUPE...
Page 56 • Operable portlight • Toilet tissue roll mount installed on backside of lower vanity cabinet door. Use the switches to the right of the sink to control the overhead lighting, accent lighting and the exhaust fan. Figure 2-6: Master head 53 COUPE...
Page 57: Vip Stateroom
• Light switches on port side and on wall forward of headboard • Climate control and AC outlet on forward-facing port side wall • ptional at screen with lu player Figure 2-7: VIP stateroom 53 COUPE...
Page 58: Head
Use the switches on the lower vanity cabinet to control the overhead lighting, accent lighting, and exhaust fan. 2.9 UTILITY ROOM The utility room (Figure 2-9) with stacked washer/dryer and space for storage Refer to the manufacturer’s user manual for more information. 53 COUPE...
Page 59 BELOW DECK FEATURES & EQUIPMENT Figure 2-8: VIP head Figure 2-9: Utility room 53 COUPE...
Page 60: 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 player. Figure 2-10: Optional third stateroom 2-10 53 COUPE...
Page 61: Chapter 3: Engine Room
. CAUTION Engines and equipment in the engine room may be hot to the touch and might burn your skin. Care must be taken to avoid these areas while in the engine room. 53 COUPE...
Page 62 A bilge pump is located on centerline between the inboard stringers under the Master DC Panel (Figure 3-3 . Figure 3-2: Master DC Panel and Figure 3-3: Bilge pump main battery bank switches 53 COUPE...
Page 63 • Air compressor tank automatic drain The horn and sunroof air compressor system and the fresh water system pumps and strainers are located outboard o the engine on the starboard chine shel . Figure 3-5: Forward and outboard of starboard engine 53 COUPE...
Page 64: Between The Engines
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Page 65: Starboard, Outboard Of Engine
• Horn and sunroof air compressor • Fresh water system pumps and strainers Figure 3-8: Air compressor and • Fresh water tank fresh water pumps Refer to the component user manuals or operating instructions. 53 COUPE...
Page 66: Port, Outboard Of Engine
® IPS units with emergency steering access (if installed) • Aft side of generator • Generator wet exhaust discharge seacock • Swim platform lift system hydraulic power unit e er to the component user manuals or operating instructions. 53 COUPE...
Page 67: Chapter 4: Electrical Systems
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Page 68: Battery Charging
. he utomatic harging elay allows the port engine alternator to also charge the starboard engine battery ban . ee section . . or more in ormation. 53 COUPE...
Page 69: Distribution
, and buttons on the ower ontrol anel in the galley peninsula cabinet. (Figure 4-3 . 53 COUPE...
Page 70: Automatic Charging Relay
Figure 4-5 . 53 COUPE...
Page 71: Emergency Battery Bank Interconnect
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Page 72: Operating Notes
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Page 73: The 120/240V Ac System
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Page 74: Distribution
Figure 4-9: n erter c ntr l anel Panel (Figure 4-9) located inside the port storage cabinet in the atrium. 53 COUPE...
Page 75: Bonding System
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Page 76 Comparable wire sizes and terminals must be used, and should be connected directly to the nearest bonding system terminal strip. and possible premature failure, resulting in a water leak. 4-10 53 COUPE...
Page 77: Chapter 5: Operating Your Boat
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Page 78: Connecting To Shore Power
Figure 5-1: Shore power breaker er Figure 5-1 located in the anchor and selector switch loc er. there is a brea er switch at the doc side shore power station on the doc , veri y that it is in the position. 53 COUPE...
Page 79 Figure 5-1 in the a t port shore power loc er or anchor loc er. istribution anel. e hec the shore power indicator lights on the sure the green light or the applicable shore power source or optional , is lit. 53 COUPE...
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Page 81: Fueling Your Boat
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Page 82 A no-spill vent system is used so that fuel will not spill out of the NOTICE Be careful not to spill any fuel outside the boat into the water. If you do, clean up the fuel immediately in the manner prescribed by your local regulations. 53 COUPE...
Page 83: Fuel System
DO NOT START THE ENGINES UNTIL YOU ARE SURE THERE ARE NO FUEL FUMES IN THE BILGE OR ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF YOUR BOAT. FUEL VAPORS ARE EXPLOSIVE AND MAY IGNITE DUR- ING ENGINE START-UP CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. 53 COUPE...
Page 84: Starting Your Engines
, and switches on the ower ontrol anel. onfirm that the , and both brea ers on the istribution anel are 53 COUPE...
Page 85 ® Figure 5-6: Volvo e-Key ® Figure 5-7: Volvo e-Key control panel 53 COUPE...
Page 86 . ait five seconds. 5-10 53 COUPE...
Page 87: Transmission And Throttle Operations
WARNING DO NOT START THE GENERATOR UNTIL YOU ARE SURE THERE ARE NO FUEL FUMES IN THE BILGE OR ENGINE COMPARTMENT. FUEL VAPORS ARE EXPLOSIVE AND MAY IGNITE DURING GENERA- TOR START-UP, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. 53 COUPE 5-11...
Page 88 A fuel valve is open when it is parallel to its associ- ress button on the ower ontrol anel. witch all brea ers e cept the brea er on the aster anel in the engine room. ress , and buttons on the ower ontrol anel. 5-12 53 COUPE...
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Page 90: Filling Your Water Tank
. . oundation s oating ourse otline at . e er to chapter o this manual or urther in ormation regarding boating sa ety. 5-14 53 COUPE...
Page 91: While Underway
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Page 92: Waste Disposal
Figure 5-9: Waste discharge information 5-16 53 COUPE...
Page 93: Anchoring
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Page 94: After Returning To The Dock
Before leaving your boat: hec the bilge pumps and surrounding areas or debris that could clog the pumps. isually inspect the gray water macerator bo es shower sump bo es and or debris that could clog the pumps. 5-18 53 COUPE...
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Page 97: Chapter 6: Commissioning Your Boat
6.1.2 Bilge Areas lose all seacoc s be ore launching the boat. his iara is not equipped with a garboard drain plug. 53 COUPE...
Page 98: Electrical Systems
Sharpie ® , mar the location o the orward end o the propeller hub on the sha t. emove the propeller. 53 COUPE...
Page 99 CAUTION CAUTION 53 COUPE...
Page 100 . nstall the cotter pin in the hole provided at the end o the propeller sha t. end only one o the legs o the pin to secure it in place. epeat or the other propeller. 53 COUPE...
Page 101: Lifting Your Boat
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Page 102 , setting single aucets to the warm position. witch brea ers, located on the istribution anel. he pumps are sel priming. hen anti ree e stops owing out o the aucets, switch the pump brea - . o not close aucets. 53 COUPE...
Page 103 , then close the tap. ou should be able to smell chlorine out o each tap. 53 COUPE...
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Page 105: Electrical Systems
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Page 106: Volvo ® Engines
Figure 6-4, it must be ad usted. 6.3.4 Interior Equipment ollow the instructions in the toilet and waste system user manuals and test the system or proper operation. 6-10 53 COUPE...
Page 107: Exterior Equipment
. or best results, wa hull sides ust prior to launch. e er to chapter or main- tenance o gel coated and painted sur aces. NOTICE 53 COUPE 6-11...
Page 108 COMMISSIONING YOUR BOAT 6-12 53 COUPE...
Page 109: Chapter 7: Routine Maintenance
Figure 7-1 . he filter elements should be changed either every engine hours at every other oil change annually or i a power loss is noticed, whichever comes first. e er to the engine and filter user manuals or additional information. 53 COUPE...
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Page 111 - ul o e cessively contaminated uel can require multiple element changes. Figure 7-1: Fuel Filter / Water Separators: enerat r filter rt engine filter ard engine filter D: Fuel valves 53 COUPE...
Page 112: Generator Fuel Filter / Water Separator
. generator uel valves Figure 7-1 . ee chapter or valve loca- tion. emove the drain plug on the bottom. emove the filter element bowl assembly rom the head mounting brac et. 53 COUPE...
Page 113: Fresh Water System
. 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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Page 115: Electrical System
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Page 116: The Ac System
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Page 117: Gel Coat
• o not wa or the first days ollowing the boat s manu acture. 53 COUPE...
Page 118 7.4.3 Plexiglas & Acrylic ® ® he hatches and portlights in your boat are made o le iglas and must be ® cleaned with mild soap and water or le iglas cleaner only. CAUTION ® ® ® 7-10 53 COUPE...
Page 119: Hardware
. ub gently and rinse with a resh water dampened cloth to remove bleach concentration. • • pply vinyl conditioner regularly to protect and prolong the li e o vinyl uphol- stery and help restore it to its original condition. 53 COUPE 7-11...
Page 120: Hull Bottom
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.
Page 121: Washdown Hoses
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Page 122: Engines, Transmissions, Volvo Ips Units & Generator
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Page 123: Ventilation System
. or drainage maintenance information. 53 COUPE 7-15...
Page 124: Seacocks
10. nstall the cap, and tighten by hand. nug the cap with the spanner wrench. pen the seacoc . 7-16 53 COUPE...
Page 125: Head System
Figure 7-4) annually for the most effective odor control. he tan vent air filter is located on the a t end o the waste tan accessed through the atrium oor hatch Figure 7-5). 53 COUPE 7-17...
Page 126 Figure 7-5: trium r hatch and move the oor hatch by pulling up. aste tan indicated y the arr ocate the overboard discharge seacoc Figure 7-6). 7-18 53 COUPE...
Page 127 Figure 7-7). The he optional overboard discharge seacoc is secured in the closed position be ore leaving the actory. 53 COUPE 7-19...
Page 128: Drainage System
. he shower sump bo should be inspected monthly and cleared o any clogging debris. e er to the sump bo user manual or clearing instructions. 7-20 53 COUPE...
Page 129: Air Conditioner Filters
• unit in the stateroom • unit in the master stateroom • unit in the port salon • unit in the starboard salon • unit at the helm station 53 COUPE 7-21...
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Page 131: Chapter 8: Storing & Winterizing Your Boat
The procedures described in this chapter are best performed by your Tiara Yachts dealer. If you have questions, please contact your Tiara Yachts dealer.
Page 132: Fresh Water System
OFF the FRESH WATER PUMP 1 & 2 breakers. Drain all water from the water heater. Refer to the water heater user man- ual for the draining procedure. 53 COUPE...
Page 133 Switch OFF the FRESH WATER PUMP 1 & 2 breakers. Figure 8-1: Water heater valves turned Figure 8-2: Water heater valves turned fully counterclockwise, in the normal fully clockwise, in the bypass position operation position 53 COUPE...
Page 134: Electrical System
8.4.2 AC System With the exception of the generator, the AC electrical system does not require any winterizing. Refer to section 8.9 for generator winterization information. 53 COUPE...
Page 135: Exterior Equipment And Fiberglass
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.
Page 136: Waste System
COULD CAUSE A WATER LEAK AND CAN SINK THE BOAT. 8.8 WASTE SYSTEM ump out the waste holding tan and thoroughly ush with resh water. See chapter 7 for instructions. If not already complete, winterize the fresh water system by following the instructions in section 8.3. 53 COUPE...
Page 137: Engines, Driveline And Generator
(Figure 8-4). 8.9.1.1 Volvo Engines ® Follow the winterization pro- cedure outlined in the engine user manual. Figure 8-4: enerat r mu er drain lug 53 COUPE...
Page 138: Steering System
Lubricate the pivot points and upper rudder bearings with a lightweight oil. Inspect the packing glands for wear. If worn, replace with new packing. Coat all components with a light coat of corrosion-inhibiting material such ® ® as Boeshield T-9 or WD-40 53 COUPE...
Page 139: Raw Water Systems
Use compressed air, if necessary, to remove all the water. Run the pump for 3-5 seconds to remove all water from the pump body. Lubricate the pump impeller per instructions in the pump’s user manual. Reconnect all hoses and tighten the clamps securely. 53 COUPE...
Page 140: Engine Room And Bilge Areas
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. 8-10 53 COUPE...
Page 141: Appendix Aspecifications
Fuel Capacity ........650 U.S. gallons (2,460.52 liters) Water Capacity ........150 U.S. gallons (567.81 liters) Holding Tank Capacity ......86 U.S. gallons (325.55 liters) Deadrise at Transom ............... 14.8° Sleeping Accommodations Standard Foor Plan ................4 Third Stateroom ................6 53 COUPE...
Page 142: Component Specifications
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.
Page 143: Appendix Bglossary
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Page 146 (LOA): a length measurement of a boat from the fore part of the stem to the after part of the stern life preserver: provides additional buoyancy to eep a person a oat when he she is in the water 53 COUPE...
Page 147 (port): the opening in the side of a boat to allow the admittance of light and air 53 COUPE...
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Page 151: Appendix Cmaintenance Schedules
SUBJECT TO SUBSTANTIAL CIVIL PENALTIES AND/OR CRIMINAL SANCTIONS, INCLUDING FINES AND IMPRISONMENT. REPORT ALL DISCHARGES TO THE NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER AT 1-800-424- 8802 OR TO YOUR LOCAL U.S. COAST GUARD OFFICE BY PHONE OR VHF RADIO, CHANNEL 16. 53 COUPE...
Page 152 NOTE: These are suggested minimum maintenance intervals. More frequent main- tenance may be required depending on location and frequency of use. For boats in areas with seasonal use, semi-annually means twice a season and annually means once a season. 53 COUPE...
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Page 165 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 COUPE...
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Tiara Yachts 53 coupe Owner's Manual

Chapter 1: EQUIPMENT and FEATURES

Chapter 2: BELOW DECK FEATURES & EQUIPMENT

Chapter 3: ENGINE ROOM

Chapter 4: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Chapter 5: OPERATING YOUR BOAT

Chapter 6: COMMISSIONING YOUR BOAT

Chapter 7: ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

Chapter 8: STORING & WINTERIZING YOUR BOAT

Appendix Aspecifications

Appendix Bglossary

Appendix Cmaintenance SCHEDULES

Appendix Dboating ACCIDENT REPORT

Appendix Efloat PLAN

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