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L e a d t h e W a y ! Congratulations on the purchase of your SEAVEE®. It was built for you with fine craftsmanship and attention to detail, making it a SEAVEE®. Before operating your vessel, please take some time to carefully review your owner’s manual and any other literature that may accompany it in the owner’s documents bag.
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America’s Waterway Watch ........33 Power Trim and Trim Tabs........59 Warning Label Locations ......33 Trim Guidelines ............59 Fuel System ..........59 Section 2 General Fuel tank ..............60 Information Fuel Distribution System ........60 Fuel Selector Panel ..........61 Specifications ..........35 Manual Fuel Selector Override ......61 Construction Standards .........
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Fuse Blocks ..........99 Access to the Pumps ..........73 Maintenance ............73 120/220 Volt AC Electrical System ..... 99 Float Switch ............74 120VAC 50 Amp Shore Power ....100 AIS (Aquatic Invasive Species) Decontamination Connecting to 120VAC Shore Power ....101 Process ..............
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Section 11 • Care & Maintenance ............123 Bow Thruster (Option) ....... 123 Maintenance Fishboxes & Below Deck Baitwell(s) Drainage ............. 124 Hull ............. 136 Waxing the Gel Coat Surfaces ......137 Section 8 • Cabin Hull Maintenance ..........137 Hull Blistering ............137 Cabin Sliding Door System .......
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Drainage .............. 149 Cover ..............149 Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) ....149 Prevention ............149 YOUR SEAVEE® MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..........152 SEAVEE® SERVICE LOG ......153 Supplementary Information 154 Recreational boating accident report ..156 Additional List of Figures & Diagrams ..163 VER 2409...
Preface This owner’s manual has been written to provide improvement of our boats. As a result, some of the specific information about your boat and should be equipment described in this manual may change or be read carefully. Keep this booklet with the Manuals in unavailable.
Documentation is a type of federal registration that the • Describes the features of your boat. U.S Coast Guard administers. • Describes the equipment on your boat. It is proof of vessel nationality and is evidenced by a • Describes the fundamentals of boat use. singular certificate of documentation (COD).
Reporting Boating Accidents equipment. Some of the equipment must be Coast Guard All boating accidents must be reported by the owner or approved to meet these standards. “Coast Guard operator of the boat to the proper marine law Approved Equipment” has been determined to comply enforcement authority for the state where the accident with USCG specifications and regulations relating to occurred.
Section 1 • Safety Explanation of Safety Labels The most important aspect of boating is safety. Although every effort is made to address the Safety Precautions numerous issues regarding the safe usage of your boat, it is strongly recommended that you avail yourself of the training and knowledge available The precautions below appear throughout this manual through boating safety courses, etc.
Owner’s Manual Section 1 Safety 450Z Safe Boating Checklist Safe Boating Means: Knowing the limitations of your boat. Before Departure Following the “RULES OF THE ROAD.” • Update checklists when equipment is added or Keeping a sharp lookout for people and objects in □...
Owner’s Manual Section 1 Safety 450Z • The center Roller and the keel guards are the best • Be aware of conditions. Make a note of the tide, support for the keel, forward and aft. wind speeds, and current. If you’re fighting rougher conditions, it can be challenging to align the vessel properly.
Owner’s Manual Section 1 Safety 450Z Unassisted Reboarding from the Your passengers rely on you to operate and maneuver the boat safely, so they are not in danger Water of going overboard if you turn too quickly and increase or decrease speed abruptly; your passenger’s risk of being thrown overboard or about...
Legally Mandated Equipment (Minimum Required) Due to the length of the SEAVEE® 450Z, the following equipment is the minimum required by the U.S. Coast Guard for a boat over 40 ft. (12.2) in length but less than 65 ft. (19.8M).
□ First Aid kit Fire Extinguishers (Portable) □ Compass □ Charts/Maps For the SEAVEE® 450Z, the Coast Guard requires □ Manual bilge pump two (2) Type B-I and one (1) B-II fire extinguisher(s) □ Visual distress signals to be on board.
Owner’s Manual Section 1 Safety 450Z asphyxiation and death. A victim often revives, then relapses because organs Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide poisoning include: are damaged by lack of oxygen. Seek immediate medical attention. • Dizziness Dangerous concentrations of Carbon Monoxide will •...
Owner’s Manual Section 1 Safety 450Z Lifesaving Equipment PFD Requirement Strong swimmers can tire quickly in the water and drown due to exhaustion, hypothermia, or both. The buoyancy provided by a personal floatation device (PFD) will allow the person who has fallen overboard...
Owner’s Manual Section 1 Safety 450Z can turn face-up. o Instruct passengers on the fundamentals of They are designed for comfort operating your boat if you cannot do so. while water skiing or other water activities. o You are responsible for the passenger’s actions. If...
Owner’s Manual Section 1 Safety 450Z Emergency Prevention is the safest approach. We hope you are never involved in an emergency, but you must react if you are. Medical Emergency You may be far from professional medical help when you are boating. At least two (2) persons on board your boat should be CPR certified and have taken a first aid course.
Owner’s Manual Section 1 Safety 450Z Water Rescue person onto the boat. • Handle the person carefully; spinal injuries might In most situations, a person who has fallen overboard have occurred and could have been worsened by will succumb to hypothermia if not rescued rough handling.
Owner’s Manual Section 1 Safety 450Z fire extinguisher(s) into the base of the fire. the signal for an empty extinguisher, and the generator system and blower will automatically switch • Have an extinguisher handy in case of a flare-up. off.
Owner’s Manual Section 1 Safety 450Z • Always wear your PFD or have it within reach. • Swamping is usually a result of wave action; immediately get control of the helm and turn the boat into the waves. • Swamping can also be caused by an overloaded boat.
Owner’s Manual Section 1 Safety 450Z Collision steering is virtually useless. If you are in a congested waterway, you will need to react quickly to warn others that you have lost power, propulsion, or In the event of a collision: steering control and that assistance will be required.
Owner’s Manual Section 1 Safety 450Z be categorized as: • Flames in a bucket. • Code flags November & Charlie. EMERGENCY- “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY”- used when • Black square & ball on orange background flag. life or vessel is in imminent danger.
Owner’s Manual Section 1 Safety 450Z • Stay out of the water during a lightning storm. If caught swimming during a storm, get back into the boat and remain there until the storm passes. Remember that lightning can strike several miles away from the storm itself.
Owner’s Manual Section 1 Safety 450Z • Give immediate attention to fallen skiers. • Keep a downed skier in sight and on the operator’s side of the boat when approaching the skier. Never back up to anyone in the water.
Owner’s Manual Section 1 Safety 450Z Emergency Engine Stop Switch Your boat is equipped with an emergency engine stop switch. The switch is on the console, near the steering wheel. The ignition shutdown safety switch incorporates a shut-off switch clip, lanyard, and Accidental loss of power can be hazardous, lanyard clip clipped to the operator when running.
Owner’s Manual Section 1 Safety 450Z Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) charts for coastal Regulations prohibit discharging fuel or oily waste in waters, observing, and understanding all navigational navigable waters. aids, using the knowledge and guidance of experienced boaters, and being aware of the tides Discharge is any action that causes a film, sheen, or and times where appropriate.
Owner’s Manual Section 1 Safety 450Z Homeland Security is asked to call the National Response Center’s 24- hour hotline, 800-424-8802 or 877-24WATCH (877- Restrictions 249-2824). Recreational boaters have a role in keeping our Warning Label waterways safe and secure. Violators of the...
Owner’s Manual Section 2 General Information 450Z Section 2 General Information Specifications Construction Standards SEAVEE® is dedicated to creating a superior product that will provide comfort, performance, safety, and dependability. All our boats comply with the safety standards set by the United States Coast Guard.
Owner’s Manual Section 2 General Information 450Z exceeds twenty (20) feet in length and is not required to have a specific maximum capacity. The operator should consider the size of the voyage, weather and weather forecast, conditions, passengers, and other factors in determining the safe operating load for a particular voyage.
Owner’s Manual Section 2 General Information 450Z Basic Features FEATURES DECK BOW CLEATS Deck Plan ANCHOR LOCKER FORWARD FISH BOX STANDARD FORWARD STORAGE BOX FORWARD FISH BOX STANDARD/ OPTIONAL BAITWELL* CUP HOLDER CONSOLE LOUNGE SEATING FUEL TANK ACCESS HATCH (VENT) CABIN HATCH - EMERGENCY EXIT FUEL TANK ACCESS HATCH (FILL &...
Owner’s Manual Section 2 General Information 450Z Features Hardtop (Each boat customized and may vary) 1 RADIAL OUTRIGGERS* NAVIGATION LIGHTS 2 ROD HOLDERS SEARCHLIGHTS 3 RADAR FLAT* UPPER STATION LADDERS 4 SUNROOF HATCHES KITES / LIFE JACKET STORAGE 5 NIGHT VISION CAMERA* FLOOD LIGHTS (underside) Diagram 3 - Features Hard Top.
Owner’s Manual Section 2 General Information 450Z Typical Bilge Layout (Each boat is customized and may vary) FUEL FILTERS SEAKEEPER SEAWATER VALVE SUMP BOX – FISHBOX DRAINAGE SEACHEST (configuration may vary) FISH BOX STARBOARD SIDE AFT VALVE PORT IN-DECK BAITWELL VALVE...
Owner’s Manual Section 2 General Information 450Z Additional Transom Bilge (Each boat is customized and may vary) AUXILIARY STARBOARD BILGE COMPARTMENT BAITWELL OVERFLOW SEACOCK, STARBOARD AUXILIARY PORT BILGE COMPARTMENT DECK CAP BAITWELL PUMP Y-VALVE TRIM TAB PUMP STARBOARD SIDE...
Owner’s Manual Section 2 General Information 450Z Features Cabin (Each boat is customized and may vary) COMPANIONWAY STAIRS HEAD VANITY WASTE OVERBOARD DISCHARGE VALVE (UNDER FUEL TANK SELECTOR PANEL STAIRS) AIR CONDITIONING DUCTING ACCESS MAIN ELECTRONICS ACCESS TELEVISION* BATTERY ACCESS...
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Owner’s Manual Section 2 General Information 450Z Typical Thru-Hull Fittings Layout – Hull Sides & Transom (Each boat customized and may vary) BAITWELL OVERFLOW – PORT SIDE CAP WASTE TANK OVERBOARD DISCHARGE BAITWELL OVERFLOW - PORT IN-DECK BOTTOM FLUSH PICKUP – SEAWATER- PORT BAITWELL OVERFLOW –...
Owner’s Manual Section 2 General Information 450Z STRAINER DISCHARGE – L/W DRAIN, PORT ROD LOCKER GUTTER DECK DRAINAGE SUMP BOX DISCHARGE– FISH BOX DRAIN AIR CONDITIONING COCKPIT DRAINAGE GYRO COOLING WATER DISCHARGE GENERATOR EXHAUST COOLING WATER CHILLER COOLING WATER DISCHARGE...
Owner’s Manual Section 2 General Information 450Z Typical Transom fittings (Each boat is customized and may vary) Engines are not shown for clarity PULL OUT SWIM LADDER ZINC ANODE TRIM TABS GARBOARD DRAIN UNDERWATER LIGHTS* SCUPPER DECK DRAIN HIGH-SPEED PICK-UPS CITY WATER INLET Diagram 15 - transom fittings layout.
Owner’s Manual Section 2 General Information 450Z Lifting & Transporting Use another recreational boat only as a last resort. Doing so may cause damage to one or both boats due to operator inexperience or other conditions such as weather and current.
Owner’s Manual Section 2 General Information 450Z • Keep someone at the helm of the towed vessel to • When secured on land, pull the garboard drain, steer. ensure that motor well drains and deck drains are free-flowing, and position the boat with the bow •...
Owner’s Manual Section 2 General Information 450Z Mooring & Anchoring running. The owner should measure and check the dimensions of the molded recess to ensure the customer-supplied anchor will fit in the molded recess. Docking The Danforth/ Fluke style anchor compartment also...
Owner’s Manual Section 2 General Information 450Z This system can be configured with a conventional windlass that includes a capstan/Wildcat or a Drum Windlass Style Windlass. Button The conventional windlass retrieves and deploys the anchor rode and chain from the anchor chain locker located below the windlass mounting platform.
Owner’s Manual Section 2 General Information 450Z Always use the power from the engines to position • Turn the handle clockwise to help to drop the yourself and break the anchor free from the bottom. anchor and turn counterclockwise to help to raise it.
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Owner’s Manual Section 2 General Information 450Z may require a 10:1. Setting the Anchor Rode length is equal to bow height plus the water With the anchor rode out and the boat in the intended depth multiplied by the scope (refer to Figure 17) swing zone, secure the rode and let the anchor dig in and stop the boat.
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Owner’s Manual Section 2 General Information 450Z 3. Keep running forward. The anchor ball will be forced all the way down the rode to the crown of the anchor, where it lifts the anchor out by its head (which is how this ring can help with a stuck anchor).
Owner’s Manual Section 3 Propulsion & Maneuvering 450Z Section 3 • Propulsion and Maneuvering Gear Shift & Throttle Control Figure 19 - Gear Shift & Throttle Control The throttle control regulates the RPM of the engine. The following information is generally applicable to all Regulating the RPM of the engine will control the outboard engine manufacturer installations.
Owner’s Manual Section 3 Propulsion & Maneuvering 450Z reverse thrust by continuing to pull back on the engine RPM and efficiency. throttle control. Power Trim and Trim Tabs The control must be in the “NEUTRAL” position to start your engine(s). Neutral is in the center position First, adjust the engine trim to the desired running of the unit and acts as an idle.
Owner’s Manual Section 3 Propulsion & Maneuvering 450Z This system signals the pump nozzle to shut off before there is any spit-back or well-back through the fill opening. Overfill protection is included with each system, reducing the possibility of accidental fuel spills.
Owner’s Manual Section 3 Propulsion & Maneuvering 450Z These valves only open when the engine it feeds is Each engine may be switched to an alternative tank running. using the fuel selector panel. Each switch on the panel represents an engine, and...
Owner’s Manual Section 3 Propulsion & Maneuvering 450Z Filling the Tank the engines are keyed OFF. Your fuel system is equipped with eight (8) motorized ball valves with standard manual override. Two (2) Before Start motorized ball valves control fuel for each engine.
Owner’s Manual Section 3 Propulsion & Maneuvering 450Z • DO NOT carry Fuel on-board outside of the fixed fuel system. • Shut down the engine, motors, and fans before taking on fuel. Any ignition sources should be extinguished before filling the fuel tanks.
Owner’s Manual Section 3 Propulsion & Maneuvering 450Z Ethanol-Blended Fuels are deep enough to reach the fuel inlet, it could be pumped directly to the engine(s) and cause significant problems. Ethanol is an oxygenated hydrocarbon compound with a high-octane rating and therefore helps increase Engine problems can also result from the reduced the octane level of unleaded gasoline.
Owner’s Manual Section 3 Propulsion & Maneuvering 450Z Storage A common violation is bilge discharge. Discharge is defined as any action which causes a film, sheen, or discoloration on the water surface or causes a Extended storage periods and non-use are common sludge or emulsion beneath the water surface.
Owner’s Manual Section 3 Propulsion & Maneuvering 450Z Filling & Maintenance • Check the fluid level before each trip. Steering system integrity is imperative when engaging The system is virtually maintenance-free, aside from in recreational water activities. Proper maintenance of...
Owner’s Manual Section 3 Propulsion & Maneuvering 450Z manually steered by releasing the lock on the hydraulic valve block in the transom using the emergency steering knob. Loosen the labeled knob, push the engines to the desired steered direction, then tighten the knob to Ignition lock them in this position.
Owner’s Manual Section 3 Propulsion & Maneuvering 450Z Trimming the Engines When trimmed correctly, your boat will achieve maximum RPMs, minimize steering effort, and allow for more stability and increased performance. Trimming the engines DOWN will drive the bow down,...
Owner’s Manual Section 3 Propulsion & Maneuvering 450Z people on one side of the boat, uneven fuel, strong • Connect a freshwater source to the water inlet, crosswinds, or other weight loads. then open the valve at the shore to pressurize the system with fresh water.
Owner’s Manual Section 3 Propulsion & Maneuvering 450Z tabs. These should be inspected periodically and replaced when significantly depleted. The Trim tab pumps contain a hydraulic fluid reservoir. Maintain the proper fluid level in these pumps as necessary. Check the fluid level periodically. The trim tab plates must be in the full-up position when checking fluid levels.
Owner’s Manual Section 3 Propulsion & Maneuvering 450Z Changing Propellers In some situations, you may wish to change the propeller to give your boat slightly different performance characteristics. In general, changing to a lower-pitch propeller will increase acceleration and load-pulling capability, with a slight decrease in top-end speed.
Owner’s Manual Section 4 Mechanical Systems 450Z Section 4 • Mechanical System Bilge Pumps The vessel is equipped with three (3) automatic bilge pumps, two located inside the bilge hatch (2000 Gallons Per Hour) and one (900 Gallons per hour) situated below the head area in the battery access hatch and below the shower sump.
Owner’s Manual Section 4 Mechanical Systems 450Z Maintenance The Bilge Alarm located (see above) in the auxiliary dash switch panel at the helm (see pg. 49, Diagram 16) will make noise until the water level is reduced To clean the pump filter, depress the lock tabs on below the high-water alarm float switch.
Owner’s Manual Section 4 Mechanical Systems 450Z Float Switch Frequently inspect the area under the float switches to ensure they are free from debris and gummy bilge oil. To clean: 1. Soak in heavy-duty bilge cleaner for 10 minutes, 2.
Owner’s Manual Section 4 Mechanical Systems 450Z • Y-valve tank selector. Starboard Cap • 7 Gallon water heater tank. Baitwell Discharge • Control Manifold. Valve • Faucets in the Head and Galley Sink, Head Shower, Starboard Forward Deck Washdown Hose Coil, and Starboard In- Starboard Aft Cockpit Deck-Washdown Hose Coil.
Owner’s Manual Section 4 Mechanical Systems 450Z Pressure Fresh Water Compensator tank Pump Figure 39 - freshwater pump with the pressure compensator tank inside the auxiliary machinery hatch. The pump includes a small strainer that should be checked regularly for debris. The strainer basket should be removed by unscrewing the clear plastic cap, rinsing, and reinstalling it.
Owner’s Manual Section 4 Mechanical Systems 450Z 1. Flush the entire system thoroughly by Allowing water. The freshwater pump is designed for use with potable water to flow through it. one open faucet at a time. 2. Drain the system completely.
Owner’s Manual Section 4 Mechanical Systems 450Z Freshwater Valve Manifold The freshwater valve manifold is located under the seat on the port side of the cabin. This manifold includes individual valves for each faucet. Figure 41 - manifold distribution.
Owner’s Manual Section 4 Mechanical Systems 450Z Consult SEAVEE® Service with any questions or issues associated with your freshwater system. City Water inlet REFER TO THE MANUFACTURER’S MANUAL IN YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL BAG FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS. Figure 42 - fresh water inlet at the starboard side of the outside stern deck.
Owner’s Manual Section 4 Mechanical Systems 450Z Saltwater Washdown System Operation Shower Sump To operate the system: 1. Open the seawater seacocks for the seachest, ball valves, flush bottom pickup, and aft high- speed pickup. 2. Open the seawater supply valve on the seachest located on the starboard side Seachest inside the bilge hatch.
Owner’s Manual Section 4 Mechanical Systems 450Z Saltwater faucet Saltwater Pump Figure 47 - saltwater washdown hose coil and faucet at the port aft cockpit column. Figure 49 – saltwater pump at the starboard side of the auxiliary machinery space...
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Owner’s Manual Section 4 Mechanical Systems 450Z • Remember to drain the bowl before running through rough waters by pressing “Drain” on the control panel to prevent sloshing. Macerator • Do not put anything else down the toilet except Pump for toilet paper.
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Owner’s Manual Section 4 Mechanical Systems 450Z To discharge Waste overboard into the ocean: 1. Ensure that you are legally allowed to discharge waste in your current location 2. Lift the companionway stairs and open the overboard discharge seacock located under the stairs.
Airconditioning System Figure 55 - air conditioning valve at the forward face of the port seachest. Your 450Z model has up to two air conditioning units At the 110VAC Main Distribution Panel in the that provide cooling and heating. These units operate...
Owner’s Manual Section 4 Mechanical Systems 450Z System Diagrams Use the Air conditioner Control Panels located in the cabin to control the Air conditioners. Refer to the additional diagrams for all mechanical Consult the air conditioning operation Manual for systems.
Owner’s Manual Section 5 Electrical System 450Z Section 5 • Electrical System 12 Volt DC Electrical one dedicated to the engine start buss. Two additional house batteries, PC-1800 Size, Power the System House/Electronics, and Stereo busses. Your boat is supplied with Absorbed Glass Mat...
Owner’s Manual Section 5 Electrical System 450Z access the battery below. The large PC1800 Size batteries are located in the auxiliary machinery space outboard of the gyro. These batteries may be removed or replaced by unfastening the top aluminum retainer and lifting the battery from its tray.
Owner’s Manual Section 5 Electrical System 450Z The charger operates on 110VAC when the AC Main located on the auxiliary helm switch panel. Distribution Panel is energized by shore power or the diesel generator, and the battery charger breaker is When the batteries have been completely depleted, turned ON.
Owner’s Manual Section 5 Electrical System 450Z engines inside the aft auxiliary bilge hatch. For manual Operation of the battery switches, push the knob in first, then turn each switch clockwise. The switch is in the “ON” position when the green label is revealed on the switch face, and the red-light illuminates.
Owner’s Manual Section 5 Electrical System 450Z 12VDC Main Distribution Coat the terminals with dielectric grease • Keep the batteries dry Panel • Remove the batteries from the boat during cold • weather or long-term storage. Your boat’s DC electrical system operates on 12VDC When a battery discharges, the active material on Power supplied by the batteries.
Owner’s Manual Section 5 Electrical System 450Z Seakeeper Breaker Figure 63 - dc main breakers. Figure 65 – additional port side breakers inside The 12VDC MDP includes flip-style breakers used for the aux bilge hatch. inductive loads, including pumps. 12VDC Breakers are located inside the electrical...
Owner’s Manual Section 5 Electrical System 450Z breaker immediately trips again, do not attempt to reset it. Troubleshoot the root cause or Contact SEAVEE® Service for repair prior the re-setting the breaker. If it is necessary to replace a breaker, use a breaker Fuse Blocks sized adequately for the load.
Owner’s Manual Section 5 Electrical System 450Z combining legs to operate inductive loads more shock but limits exposure time to a period considered efficiently and reduce startup amperages. safe for ordinarily healthy persons. If an imbalance of current is sensed, the ELCI will trip when the ground fault exceeds 0.030 amps.
Owner’s Manual Section 5 Electrical System 450Z Connecting to 120VAC Shore Power 1. Before making shore power connections, ensure that your boat is securely moored. 2. Make sure all AC breakers are off on the 120VAC 3. Set the AC Source Selector switch on the 120VAC MDP to “SHORE.”...
Owner’s Manual Section 5 Electrical System 450Z The design of the electrical system has been optimized to support the most commonly used equipment. However, there may be situations where the operator will need to power certain appliances based load requirements,...
Owner’s Manual Section 5 Electrical System 450Z being shown on the two digital displays on the AC side of the breaker panel. 8. Allow the generator to stabilize a minimum of 15 seconds after starting before turning on the loads.
Owner’s Manual Section 5 Electrical System 450Z Failure to see cooling water being expelled can signal a damaged impeller on the generator 1. Ensure the generator is not running. 2. Remove the lid. 3. Remove the strainer and clean it of debris.
Owner’s Manual Section 5 Electrical System 450Z Electrolytic Corrosion & The transducer is located below the batteries and may be accessed in the head from the aft access Zinc Anodes door. Replacing the transducer requires the removal of the batteries.
Owner’s Manual Section 6 Lighting 450Z Section 6 • Lighting NAV/AN Navigation Lighting Figure 75 - nav/anchor button. USCG / COLREGS-compliant navigation lighting is installed for your safety. The lights must be illuminated at night or in low visibility conditions. The...
Owner’s Manual Section 6 Lighting 450Z Underwater Lights completely illuminates white, 360 Degrees, and no other navigation lights illuminating. The panel button (Option) will illuminate RED, indicating the Anchor light mode is selected. The underwater lights are located on the transom Map/Cockpit Lighting below the water's surface.
Owner’s Manual Section 6 Lighting 450Z Baitwell Lighting Baitwells are equipped with sealed LED lighting. The Baitwell lights will activate automatically together with the navigation and anchor lights by pressing the “NAV/ANC” button in the console switch panel (See pg.
Owner’s Manual Section 7 Fishing Systems 450Z Section 7• Fishing Systems Baitwell Systems Eliminating the air at the baitwell tank's top prevents Baitwell water from sloshing. This pressurized design dramatically reduces the sloshing providing a stable environment to reduce fatigue on your baitfish The boat is equipped with port and starboard above resulting in a more active and healthier bait.
Seachests The 450Z is standard equipped with two seachests, each containing Baitwell pumps, valves, and fittings for all the equipment requiring seawater. The Seachests are in the machinery space/aft bilge in the aft cockpit.
Owner’s Manual Section 7 Fishing Systems 450Z Seachest Operation To operate the seachest, with the boat in the water, ensure that the aft transom high-speed pickup seacocks are open (handle aligned with the body of valve) and that the hull bottom flush pickup/vent fitting seacock is also open (handle aligned with the body of valve).
Owner’s Manual Section 7 Fishing Systems 450Z The Seachest may include pumps which may be backup or secondary supplies to one or more Baitwells. Each of these backup pumps has its dedicated valve on the seachest. These fittings must remain CLOSED unless the pump is used to supply water to the Baitwell.
Owner’s Manual Section 7 Fishing Systems 450Z Electric Reel / Downrigger Receptacles (Option) 12V/30-amp electrical receptacles for powering electric reels may be located under the deck ring. Push the plug into the receptacle and turn clockwise Figure 85 - rocket launcher at the stern.
Owner’s Manual Section 7 Fishing Systems 450Z hull side is open in the aft starboard bilge. 4. Inspect the Chiller Seawater Strainer for debris. Chiller Pump. 5. On the 110VAC MDP, turn on the breakers for the “Chiller Pump” and “Chiller.”...
Owner’s Manual Section 7 Fishing Systems 450Z and is protected by a fuse located inside the battery hatch in the cabin; make sure to keep a spare fuse on Strainer basket board. Bow Thruster Fuse and Spare Fuse. Figure 90 – main fish box strainer inside the bilge.
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Owner’s Manual Section 7 Fishing Systems 450Z located inside the electrical rigging area in the cabin. Baitwell Make sure that each labeled breaker is ON before Strainer using the fishbox drainages and baitwell pumps basket switches. (See pg.98, Figure 66) Optionally a second strainer may be in the bow to drain the small forward center fish box/baitwell.
Owner’s Manual Section 8 Cabin 450Z Section 8 • Cabin Cabin Sliding Door Cabin Emergency Release System and Access System In case of an emergency inside the cabin, there are options to release the door from outside and inside...
Owner’s Manual Section 8 Cabin 450Z Upper Hatch Egress Unlock Tool Door Track Door and other parts not Figure 96 – cabin unlock tool inside the anchor shown for reference hatch. Figure 97 – Cabin Door Tracks at the door bottom.
Owner’s Manual Section 8 Cabin 450Z entrance. Cabin Refrigerator Microwave Up/ Down inside cabinet Table The refrigerator is located in front of the galley. The “REFRIGERATOR” 5 Amp breaker on the AC breaker panel must be ON to operate the fridge from shore or generator power.
Owner’s Manual Section 9 Seating & Accommodation 450Z Section 9 • Seating & Accommodation Side Dive Door 3. Flip the ladder over the hull side and unclip the retainer to extend the ladder fully into the water. Close the ladder compartment hatch.
Owner’s Manual Section 9 Seating & Accommodation 450Z gently pull the seat forward to unclip. ladder to use the ladder. To stow the ladder, fold each tread completely To install or remove the backrest, simply slide it in or against the ladder tube. Rotate the entire ladder up out of place;...
Owner’s Manual Section 9 Seating & Accommodation 450Z Cooler Features An electric sliding dual cooler provides seating and can be retracted flush with the second-row seating. Both coolers share several unique features. A Deluxe Rear Facing Slide-out convenient bottle opener is located on the bottom...
Owner’s Manual Section 9 Seating & Accommodation 450Z Lounge Seat The Lounge seat is located at the bow of your boat on the top of the console and includes integrated folding armrests/handholds. VER 2409 Page 132/166...
Owner’s Manual Section 10 Tower 450Z Section 10 • Tower Upper Control Station If your boat is not intended to have an upper station, DO NOT climb on the integrated stairs of your (option) hardtop while your vessel is underway or occupying the top of the hardtop.
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Owner’s Manual Section 10 Tower 450Z Proceed with extreme caution when operating from the upper station. The upper station steering wheel is always operational. When exiting the upper station, ensure the engine is idle, out of gear, and remove the safety lanyard.
Owner’s Manual Section 10 Tower 450Z Typical Upper Station Dash / Helm Layout (Each boat is customized and may vary) AUXILIAR STORAGE HATCH AND ELECTRONICS RIGGING ACCESS VHF SYSTEM MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY STEERING WHEEL MERCURY VESSEL VIEW KILL SWITCH TRIM TAB SWITCH GEAR SHIFT/THROTTLE CONTROL Optional features may variate on position and quantity.
Owner’s Manual Section 11 Care & Maintenance 450Z Section 11 • Care & Maintenance Routine inspection, service, and maintenance of your boat, systems, and components are vital to assure your safety and prolong your boat's life. You should develop regular routines for inspecting and servicing your boat.
Owner’s Manual Section 11 Care & Maintenance 450Z Waxing the Gel Coat Surfaces cleaning agents that are recommended for marine gel coat for use on those stubborn stains. Waxing is necessary to provide added protection to NEVER use an abrasive cleaner to wash your boat’s the gel coat.
Owner’s Manual Section 11 Care & Maintenance 450Z Fiberglass blisters can form anywhere from near- surface layers of the gel coat to very deep into the fiberglass structure. The damage can range from cosmetic to catastrophic (although the latter is infrequent). The studies seemed to point toward long-term hull immersion in warm water as a primary cause of hull blisters.
Owner’s Manual Section 11 Care & Maintenance 450Z surface. If necessary, fill any repair areas with a etc.) and paint accordingly. Follow the paint watertight epoxy filler. After the filler is cured, sand manufacturer’s recommendation for do’s and don’ts with 80-grit paper until smooth. Remove the sanding after the painting is complete.
Owner’s Manual Section 11 Care & Maintenance 450Z resistance. Without proper care, even Areas torn or affected by heavy abrasion will have the damaged section replaced. Please see the best stainless steel will rust. SEAVEE® Service for this type of repair.
Owner’s Manual Section 11 Care & Maintenance 450Z Aluminum Care Powder Coated Surfaces Preventative maintenance is essential to the life of the metals on your boat. Salt particles and moisture are the primary cause of white spots, pitting, and Your boat may have been manufactured with a corrosion.
Owner’s Manual Section 11 Care & Maintenance 450Z Powder Coating Touch-Up DO NOT APPLY A HEAVY COAT ALL AT ONCE. Suppose it is necessary to apply touch-up paint on areas of the finish that have been scratched or damaged. In that case, the powder material supplier should be contacted for their recommendation of the proper touch-up material to use.
Owner’s Manual Section 11 Care & Maintenance 450Z Maintaining a good appearance Retreat the fabric using an air-curing product such as 303 High Tech Fabric Guard to ensure water and stain repellency. After each use, mainly if used in saltwater areas, rinse the canvas entirely with fresh cold water.
Owner’s Manual Section 11 Care & Maintenance 450Z • Using a soft, non-abrasive cloth, wash windows inside and out with a mild soap (Woolite, Joy, Palmolive, etc.) and water solution. Rinse thoroughly with cool water. DO NOT USE DETERGENTS. • Use separate soft cloths or sponges to apply cleaners and polishes (Use the manufacturer’s...
Owner’s Manual Section 11 Care & Maintenance 450Z ASEPTICARE TB + II ECOLAB Spray 9 Multi-Purpose Cleaner Spray Nine BABÈS BOAT CARE Eco lab oasis 146 Babe`s Boat Care Products (1 oz per gallon of water) multi quat sanitizer ECOLAB...
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Owner’s Manual Section 11 Care & Maintenance 450Z solutions. • DO dry all cleaning solutions from window gaskets, sealants, and frames. • DO be aware of any following the glass supplier’s specific cleaning recommendations. Cleaning should begin at the top of the glass to reduce the risk of leaving residue and cleaning •...
Owner’s Manual Section 11 Care & Maintenance 450Z Cleaning Your Instrument Gauge Salt crystals may form on the bezel and plastic covers when gauges are exposed to salt water. Remove the salt crystals with a soft, damp cloth. Clean with a mild household detergent or plastic cleaner.
Owner’s Manual Section 11 Care & Maintenance 450Z Temperature extremes will cause condensation to □ Energize the freshwater pump switch on the accumulate in an empty or partially filled fuel tank instrument panel. leading to fuel contamination and premature wear of □...
Owner’s Manual Section 11 Care & Maintenance 450Z □ This should be done annually or before using the Vents along the entire length of the cover will allow system if it has been laid up for an extended time. condensation to escape.
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Owner’s Manual Section 11 Care & Maintenance 450Z After each boating trip, follow these three simple steps before you leave the water access to stop the spread of AIS: Clean □ Inspect and remove all aquatic plants, animals, mud, and debris from the boat, engine, trailer, anchor, and any watersports equipment.
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Owner’s Manual Section 11 Care & Maintenance 450Z Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Decontamination WATER BOAT PART DURATION TYPE OF AIS LIFE TEMPERATURE / LOCATION (SEC) APPLICATION STAGE °F High Pressure Hull Adult Spray¹ Low Pressure Trailer Adult Spray² EXTERIOR PFD, Anchor,...
Owner’s Manual Section 5 Care & Maintenance 450Z SEAVEE® SERVICE LOG DATE HOURS SERVICED BY SERVICE REPAIRS Keep Track Of Service Records Handly VER 2409 Page 153/166...
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