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If you are driving forward and put the boat in reverse quickly (before stopping) the engines shut down. I presume this is a designed safety feature? Any damage to transmission?

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  • Page 1 2024 OWNERS MANUAL...
  • Page 2 For more information go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov/marine. Per California law, the label below is affixed to your boat’s helm console. Should you need a replacement, contact Tiara Yachts customer service and request safety label 5450154.
  • Page 3 Welcome to the family of Tiara Yachts boat owners and congratulations on your purchase of your new Tiara Yacht. We understand there are many choices available to you, and we appreciate the investment product. Hopefully, during the selection and buying process, you discovered that each Tiara has been designed, engineered, and built with care and precision.
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  • Page 6 SUPPLEMENTAL LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION ON FINISHED WOOD COMPONENTS Your Tiara Yachts ® Boat may be furnished with certain finished wood panels and components that require periodic maintenance and refinishing to maintain their appearance and finish. S2 Yachts, Inc.’s Limited Warranty coverage does not include the match- ing of wood grains, or the condition or durability of any finishes for such panels and components.
  • Page 7 Safety Information Your owner’s manual was written to include safety instructions to ensure safe operation viewed from the stern looking toward the bow, and maintenance of your boat. This manual with starboard to your right and port to your uses safety symbols to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
  • Page 8 Safety Information Operator Notes...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Labels Fuel Systems Interior ............... 1 ............. 3-1 Exterior .............. 2 ..........3-1 Safety Label Locations ........4 ....3-4 ......3-6 General Information Electrical Systems ....9 Boat Information ..........10 ............. 4-1 ........4-1 Pre-Cruise Checklist .......
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Interior Equipment 11.6 Electrical ..........11-6 ..........11-6 8.1 Safety Equipment ........8-1 8.2 Companionway ......... 8-1 Seasonal Maintenance 8.3 Main Cabin ..........8-1 ......8-2 12.1 Winterizing ..........12-1 8.5 Head Compartment ........8-2 12.2 Storage and Lay-up ......12-3 8.6 Marine Head System .......

  • Page 11: Safety Labels

    Safety Labels The following diagrams indicate where safety labels can be found on your Tiara Sport. Numbers correspond to the table that follows, which lists the replacement part number (P/N) for each label. To obtain replacement labels, contact your Tiara Sport dealer. Interior 38 LS...

  • Page 12: Exterior

    Safety Labels Exterior 38 LS...
  • Page 13 Safety Labels 38 LS...
  • Page 14 Safety Labels FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSIDE P/N: 5452010 Location: Cabin port hanging locker & aft cockpit starboard aft-facing seat base NO SMOKING P/N: 5451130 Location: Port & starboard fuel fills NOTICE: FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM P/N: 5453300 Location: Helm seat base DANGER: ROTATING PROPELLERS P/N: 5450151 Location: Helm BOATERS CHECK LIST...
  • Page 15 Safety Labels DANGER: CARBON MONOXIDE P/N: 5453650 Location: Under aft cockpit U-lounge at port transom walkway WARNING: FILL WITH DIESEL ONLY P/N: 5454580 Location: Starboard diesel fuel fill WARNING: SEAT USE WHILE UNDERWAY P/N: 5455875 Location: Forward sun lounge (bottom of windshield in center) WARNING: CLOSE TRANSOM DOOR P/N: 5453220...
  • Page 16 Safety Labels WARNING: SUNSHADE STOWAGE P/N: 5450054 Location: Underside of port hardtop WARNING: HARDTOP P/N: 5453160 Location: Underside of port hardtop WARNING: FUEL VAPORS P/N: 5455950 Location: Port and starboard mid-cockpit floor storage hatches WARNING: DO NOT DRILL P/N: 5400081 Location: Mechanical space port &...
  • Page 17 Safety Labels DISCHARGE OF OIL PROHIBITED P/N: 5450190 Location: Underside of mechanical space hatch DUMPING TRASH OVERBOARD P/N: 5451640 Location: Cabin step trash cabinet FRESH WATER P/N: 5450260 Location: Starboard aft cockpit wash down connection & anchor locker RAW WATER P/N: 5450270 Location: Starboard aft cockpit wash down connection &...
  • Page 18 Safety Labels WARNING: WINDLASS P/N: 5455960 Location: Anchor locker hatch NOTICE: ANCHOR RODE P/N: 5455970 Location: Anchor locker hatch TAG: OVERBOARD DISCHARGE OF SEWAGE P/N: 5450050 Location: Overboard discharge seacock TAG: BATTERY MOUNTING REQUIREMENTS P/N: 5450160 Location: Battery compartment NOTICE: WINDSHIELD CLEANING P/N: 5456090 Location: Inside windshield top starboard NOTICE: ANCHOR LINE LOSS...

  • Page 19: General Information

    General Information Engine and General Specifications Maximum Horsepower..............1,050 HP (783 kw) ............38'1" (11.6 meters) Beam .................... 12'6" (3.81 meters) ............3'6" (1 meter) ................2'4" (71 centimeters) Clearance with Hardtop (from waterline) ......... 9'2" ( 2.8 meters) ............18,600 lbs. (8,370 kg) ...............

  • Page 20: Boat Information

    Lower Unit Serial Number: Lower Unit Serial Number: Propellers Make: Diameter / Pitch: Blades: Other: Generator Make: Model: Dealer Tiara Name: Representative: Sales Associate: Address: Service Manager: Address: Tiara Yachts reserves the right to make changes and improvements in equipment, 38 LS...
  • Page 21 This information will ber together with the appropriate fee, must be important for you and service personnel to be sent to Tiara Yachts within 30 days of the know, if and when you may need service or technical information.
  • Page 22 General Information In order to be valid, the numbers must be ing educational programs. These courses are with your dealer or state boating authority for worthwhile even for experienced boaters to sharpen your skills or bring you up-to-date on current rules and regulations. They can others are issued by the state.

  • Page 23: Pre-Cruise Checklist

    Pre-Cruise Checklist Fire Extinguisher Locations a friend ashore. Include a description of your boat, where you intend to cruise, system. See section 9, Safety Information, for schedule of your arrival in the cruising more information. area, and when you expect to return. Keep the person informed of any chang- es in your plan to prevent false alarms.
  • Page 24 Pre-Cruise Checklist Lubricating Oil Pliers Jackknife Vise grip pliers Needle nose pliers Wire crimping tool End wrench set Wire connector set The spare parts kit should include: Extra light bulbs Spark plugs Engine oil Propellers Propeller nuts 38 LS...

  • Page 25: Propulsion Systems

    Propulsion Systems Section 1 Propulsion Systems 1.2 Saltwater Application Each outboard engine is a complete drive 1.1 General system with the gear case (transmission) for- Your Tiara Sport is designed to be powered ward of the propeller and connected to the with outboard engines.

  • Page 26: Engine Lubrication

    Section 1 Propulsion Systems 1.3 Engine Lubrication CAUTION DO NOT operate an engine out of the crankcase. Use the oil type, grade, and level water, even momentarily. Water must recommended by the engine manufacturer. be supplied to the cooling system It is normal for 4-cycle engines to consume a of the power head and water pump, small amount of oil.
  • Page 27 Propulsion Systems Section 1 Your boat is equipped with a monitoring dis- play supplied by the manufacturer of your manual for more information. NOTICE DO NOT exceed maximum recom- mended engine RPM. Exceeding, maintaining or coming close to main- taining maximum RPM can reduce engine life.
  • Page 28 Section 1 Propulsion Systems Operator Notes 38 LS...

  • Page 29: Helm Systems

    Service or repairs to equipment inside your console should be performed by The helm controls consist of engine throttle your Tiara Yachts dealer or other qual- and shift controls, steering system, trim tab control switches, and either joystick or bow to do so could result in damage to thruster controls.

  • Page 30: Neutral Safety Switch

    Keep the area around the shifter properly, DO NOT use the boat. Con- control clear of obstructions. tact your Tiara Yachts dealer and have it repaired. A neutral safety switch not operating properly can allow the boat If the starter engages with the shift controls...

  • Page 31: Engine Stop Switch

    Test the switch periodically. before opening the generator compartment. NOT use the boat. Contact your Tiara Yachts dealer and have it repaired. recharged by your Tiara Yachts dealer or section 9, Safety Information, and the engine owner’s manual for more information on the...

  • Page 32: Steering System

    If you suspect the steering excessive wear, or deterioration must be cor- system is damaged, see your Tiara Yachts rected immediately. Periodic lubrication of all moving parts and connections with light pect the steering system is malfunctioning.

  • Page 33: Trim Tabs

    Helm Systems Section 2 2.10 Trim Tabs otherwise, by the time the effect is noticeable, Trim tab switches on the helm are used to the trim tab plane will have moved too far and control the trim tabs, which are installed on the boat will be in an overcompensated posi- the transom of the hull.

  • Page 34: Compass

    Section 2 Helm Systems The trim tabs also include a zinc anode to remove the berth mattress and open the corrosion occurs when different metals are berth access panel. submerged in an electrolyte. Sea water is an electrolyte and submerged metal compo- tory installed and need to be replaced when they are 75% of their original size.

  • Page 35: Spotlight (Optional)

    Helm Systems Section 2 operator to move the boat at various slow speeds in any direction, spin the boat on its own axis, and move the vessel sideways. See your engine package owner’s manual for more information. 2.14 Spotlight (optional) helm control panel, below the throttle con- trol.
  • Page 36 Section 2 Helm Systems Operator Notes 38 LS...

  • Page 37: Fuel Systems

    Fuel Systems Section 3 Fuel Systems this system provides a clean, consistent refu- eling experience, it still requires the opera- 3.1 General tor’s attention and must not be defeated by The fuel system of your boat is designed system will automatically provide the proper to meet the requirements of the U.S.
  • Page 38 Section 3 Fuel Systems The outboard engines draw fuel from a single All boats equipped with gasoline engines are required by the U.S. Coast Guard to have anti-siphon valves. The fuel delivery lines are equipped with anti-siphon valves where the lines attach to the fuel tank.
  • Page 39 Fuel Systems Section 3 During refueling, the tank will vent out at both WARNING side of the hull. Note: There should not be any residual fuel at the vent but there could with the fuel nozzle to prevent any static sparks during the fueling opera- block or restrict either of these vents.
  • Page 40 Section 3 Fuel Systems Fuel Water Separating Filters WARNING Do not start the engines until you are engine fuel line is located at the forward end of the mechanical space. Check all filters for water frequently to ensure an adequate supply of clean, dry fuel to the engines.
  • Page 41 Fuel Systems Section 3 The diesel fuel system works much like the gas system. However, the diesel system isn’t equipped with anti-siphon valves, and there is a fuel return line to return unused fuel to the fuel tank. The diesel system may require priming after servicing.
  • Page 42 Your Tiara Yachts dealer or the engine man- 2. Secure boat and remove all passengers. ufacturer can provide additional information on fuel degrading and fuel stabilizers recom- mended for your engine.
  • Page 43 Adding a high-quality diesel fuel additive containing an algaecide may be required periodically to control algae in your diesel system, depending on your boating area. Contact your Tiara Yachts dealer or engine manufacturer for additional informa- tion regarding fuels and additives. 38 LS...
  • Page 44 Section 3 Fuel Systems Operator Notes 38 LS...

  • Page 45: Electrical Systems

    The engine battery banks are strictly reserved for engine power only. the electrical systems. Tiara recommends you take your boat to an authorized Tiara Yachts dealer for service or installation of additional Battery Charging electrical equipment. Tiara reserves the right...
  • Page 46 Section 4 Electrical Systems cates when batteries are combined. See the of the battery chargers. The battery chargers automatic charging relay owner’s manual for more information. are located in the mechanical space. It is important that your batteries be kept in a charged 12V batteries will indicate a voltage in excess of 12.6 volts with no load, or while check battery voltage.
  • Page 47 Electrical Systems Section 4 4.3 12-Volt DC Helm Switches DC Main Breakers There are a number of breakers on the Mas- There are a number of switches on the helm. space, that need to be switched ON for their corresponding components to operate. tion panel, located in the port companionway upper cabinet, must be switched ON.
  • Page 48 Section 4 Electrical Systems CAUTION Always make sure the aft navigation light is visible. Never obstruct or block the visibility of any of the navigation (NAV) lights. Aft B i l g e , Mid Bilge, and Fwd Bilge vates the respective aft, mid, and forward bilge pumps.
  • Page 49 Electrical Systems Section 4 Vacuum Pump: Provides power to the head ger and the Seakeeper will shut itself down. Seakeeper Display Low Voltage Alarm Waste Pumpout: Supplies power to the overboard waste discharge pump. This shutdown is triggered, a net charge is fed unless pumping waste overboard in a legal back into the battery bank (i.e.
  • Page 50 Section 4 Electrical Systems manual for additional information. tribution panel are equipped with a selector slide to prevent the shore power source and the generator source from being energized simultaneously and damaging the electrical tion about shore and generator power later in this section.

  • Page 51: Other Electrical Controls

    Electrical Systems Section 4 reducing exposure time from line to ground shock hazards, it is still possible to receive an electric shock from defective appliances or power tools and misused electrical equip- ment. Cockpit Refrig: Supplies electrical current to the mid-cockpit galley refrigerator. Deck Grill: Supplies electrical current to the mid-cockpit galley grill.
  • Page 52 Section 4 Electrical Systems mooring lines. Position the cable so that DANGER tween the boat and the dock. Make sure ELECTROCUTION HAZARD the cable does not come in contact with Exposure to high voltage will cause the water. death or serious injury. DO NOT attempt to correct wiring yourself.
  • Page 53 Electrical Systems Section 4 for extended periods. To ensure that the bat- teries remain at peak charge, Tiara strongly recommends that the generator be run when- ever the boat is in use (and not connected to shore power). CAUTION DO NOT start the generator with the AC Distribution Panel power selector switch in the GENERATOR position.

  • Page 54: Electrical System Maintenance

    Section 4 Electrical Systems utes without load to cool down. 3. Press and release the STOP button on the remote generator control panel or port companionway upper cabinet). 6. Switch ON all breakers except the OIL the panel on the generator. NOTICE 7.
  • Page 55 Keep the tops of any battery clean and dry. • Whenever possible, have electrical work one post to the other and can cause battery discharge or engine warnings. Tiara Yachts dealer. • make sure all power sources are off. NOT use wing nuts to attach battery cables. •...
  • Page 56 Section 4 Electrical Systems Test all outlets periodically by pressing the test/reset buttons in the center of the face plate to ensure proper operation. The engine maintenance required on the gen- erator is similar to that required for the main engines.

  • Page 57: Plumbing Systems

    Plumbing Systems Section 5 Plumbing Systems DANGER 5.1 Freshwater System FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Fuel and their vapors are highly explo- The freshwater system consists of two pota- ble water tanks, distribution lines, and a dis- spark, resulting in death or serious tribution pump.
  • Page 58 DO NOT change or modify the shore water inlet connector without contact- of soap residue. The shower drain strainer ing Tiara Yachts Customer Relations should be cleaned regularly and the sump inspected periodically for accumulated debris of the wrong type of connector can that needs to be removed.
  • Page 59 Plumbing Systems Section 5 system will greatly reduce the risk of develop- ing coliform bacteria or other disease-causing potable water antifreeze is removed organisms (pathogens), and will help protect from the system. the health of everyone onboard. To disinfect and commission the fresh- The freshwater tanks are located outboard of water system: the mechanical space, to port and starboard.
  • Page 60 Section 5 Plumbing Systems 5. Pour the sanitizing solution into the clean, fresh water. The tank(s) should be tank(s) is in the water connection locker breaker(s) and open all faucets. When from each hot and cold tap, close the water runs out of the vent located on the faucet.

  • Page 61: Marine Head System

    Plumbing Systems Section 5 The waste is directed to the holding tank, located in the starboard mechanical space, tanks is located in the water connection until it is pumped out by a waste dumping locker under the starboard aft gunwale. station or the overboard macerator discharge system.
  • Page 62 Section 5 Plumbing Systems NOTICE Some local regulations require over- board discharge systems to be phys- ically secured in a closed position during use of the boat in waters desig- nated as “no discharge” areas. Check with local boating regulations. Refer to the system user manual for addi- Holding tank monitor tional information.

  • Page 63: Washdowns (Optional)

    Plumbing Systems Section 5 5.4 Washdowns (optional) Note: Should the pump not activate, check to see that the seacock is in the If installed, the fresh water washdown uses water from the freshwater tank. The raw water deck plate cover is tightened securely. If washdown system pump is supplied by hoses not, the discharge system will not oper- ate properly.
  • Page 64 Section 5 Plumbing Systems 5.5 Drainage When the washdown hose is in use and the pressure drops, the pump will turn on. Turn Some of the drain thru-hull fittings are equipped with ball valves that are always down is not in use. The raw water washdown open under normal operating conditions.

  • Page 65: Plumbing System Maintenance

    Plumbing Systems Section 5 the boat and can cause personal injury. Use When the boat is out of the water, the bilge can be drained by unplugging the thru-hull drain located in the hull bottom near the tran- som. It is important to check the drain plug boat is used to ensure pumps are operating properly.
  • Page 66 Section 5 Plumbing Systems Raw Water System Freshwater System Perform these routine maintenance proce- Perform these routine maintenance proce- dures to maintain your raw water system: dures to maintain your freshwater system: • Check all hoses, and especially the sea •...
  • Page 67 Plumbing Systems Section 5 pump intake are equipped with strainers. 12. Open the seacock. Check the strainers each time you use the 13. Start the related engine or pump, and boat to ensure that no debris has accumu- check the system for leaks. 14.
  • Page 68 Section 5 Plumbing Systems • Keep the o-ring on the insert end of the mild liquid soap such as a liquid dish soap or boat wash to the insert on the solution, apply petroleum jelly such as connection and insert it into the wash- and usage, a monthly application may be necessary.

  • Page 69: Ventilation Systems

    Ventilation Systems Section 6 Ventilation Systems Sea water is supplied to the pump from a Ventilation is supplied by opening portlights or using the air conditioning system. taminants that can damage the pump or the 6.1 Air Conditioning System air conditioning system. Periodically clean the sea strainer basket to make sure the sea The air conditioner can be operated to cool water pump receives adequate water.

  • Page 70: Carbon Monoxide

    Section 6 Ventilation Systems 6.3 Carbon Monoxide and the carbon monoxide detector in section 9, Safety Information. 6.4 Bilge Ventilation on the transom and through use of the mechanical space blower. To activate, use 6.5 Maintenance • Periodically lubricate all hinges and latch assemblies with a light oil.

  • Page 71: Exterior Equipment

    Damage from the anchor bouncing in the locker is not covered by the Tiara Yachts warranty. mooring lines, which must be secured to the cleats. Make sure mooring lines are clear of Windlass rails or stanchions, or damage can result.
  • Page 72 Section 7 Exterior Equipment safe anchoring can be found in Chapman off to the cleat inside the anchor locker. If Piloting & Seamanship, or through a boating your boat is equipped with the optional all- safety course. chain rode, the rode must be secured using the chain stopper that is mounted forward of the windlass.

  • Page 73: Mid Cockpit

    Exterior Equipment Section 7 cover plates out of the receptacles, and See the lighting system owner’s manual for store them. more information. • Slide each pole base into its receptacle Helm Console until it is latched in place. • The helm console is the main operating posi- derside of the forward hardtop overhang.
  • Page 74 Section 7 Exterior Equipment Stereo Operate the stereo using the receiver breaker on the C distribution panel. (Both installed at the helm and the remote control distribution panels are installed in the port panels in the bow lounge and the aft cockpit companionway upper cabinet).

  • Page 75: Hardtop

    Exterior Equipment Section 7 7.4 Hardtop Hardtop not being used. Closing the grill lid automati- The hardtop is designed to accommodate radio antennas, radar antennas, naviga- allowed to cool before closing the grill drawer, tion lights and the horn. The hardtop is not to avoid damage to the grill.
  • Page 76 Section 7 Exterior Equipment Hardtop Lighting • Hold the lounge along the seat back and walk forward toward starboard, and then The hardtop is equipped with overhead white aft, until the cockpit locks into place. lights when navigating at night. Operate the To return the cockpit to a forward facing position: •...
  • Page 77 Exterior Equipment Section 7 1. Aft cockpit, facing forward 2. Disengage the latch found on U-lounge’s port side (when forward facing) 3. Rotate the cockpit to starboard 4. Continue rotating the cockpit to star- board and aft 5. Rotate the cockpit fully aft, until it locks 6.

  • Page 78: Stern

    Section 7 Exterior Equipment Aft Cockpit Sun Pad The transom doors feature a clear acrylic panel. Use a soft cloth and mild soap and water for routine cleaning. Do not use abra- pad. To do so, lower the table all the way, sive cleaners.
  • Page 79 Exterior Equipment Section 7 DANGER must be ON. CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING AND/OR ROTATING PARTS HAZARD CAUTION Poisonous CO gases are present at the rear of the boat when an engine is When routing electric cables and running. A rotating propeller can cut dockside water hoses from the boat or entangle swimmers.
  • Page 80 Section 7 Exterior Equipment Operator Notes 7-10 38 LS...

  • Page 81: Interior Equipment

    Interior Equipment Section 8 Interior Equipment 8.1 Safety Equipment care of acrylic plastic. NOTICE located in the starboard headliner aft of the Acrylic plastic scratches easily. Use a soft cloth and mild soap and water detector is installed above the berth near the for routine cleaning.

  • Page 82: Head Compartment

    Section 8 Interior Equipment Climate and Stereo Controls board cabinet aft of the berth and in the helm console glovebox. Climate control panels and a stereo remote 8.4 Access to Components panel are located in the starboard berth cab- inet. to the shower sump box and overboard dis- charge pump.

  • Page 83: Marine Head System

    Interior Equipment Section 8 When , the water system will operate much like a home water tems, for more information on operating the Head Switch Panels Switches that operate the overhead lighting for the head compartment are located on the forward bulkhead.
  • Page 84 Section 8 Interior Equipment Operator Notes 38 LS...

  • Page 85: Safety Information

    Safety Information Section 9 Safety Information manual for information on the alarms installed 9.1 General with your engines, as well as additional oper- ating and maintenance information. Your boat and outboard engines have been If the alarm sounds: equipped with safety equipment designed to enhance the safe operation of the boat •...
  • Page 86 Section 9 Safety Information • Pressure gauges or indicators read in WARNING the operable range. • There is no obvious physical damage, LOSS OF CONTROL AND UNSAFE corrosion, leakage or clogged nozzles. BOAT HAZARD An engine stop switch system that is not used or does not function cor- guisher required for your boat, visit uscgboat- rectly can cause death or serious...
  • Page 87 Safety Information Section 9 WARNING FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD Open the mechanical space to evacuate the tem displaces oxygen to “smother” problem. To restart the engines, press the override occur, which can cause death or seri- discharges, wait at least 15 minutes manual for more information.

  • Page 88: Carbon Monoxide Safety

    Section 9 Safety Information 9.6 Carbon Monoxide Safety Contact the detector manufacturer, Tiara Carbon Monoxide Detector recting the situation. Never disable the CO detector because you think the alarm may be the aft starboard headliner of the cabin. CO false. detectors warn occupants of dangerous accu- mulation of CO gas.
  • Page 89 Safety Information Section 9 someone complains of irritated eyes, head- ache, nausea, weakness, or dizziness, or you buildup of CO in the human body over sev- suspect carbon monoxide poisoning, immedi- eral hours causes headache, nausea, and ately move the person to fresh air, investigate other symptoms similar to food poisoning, the cause, and take corrective action.
  • Page 90 Section 9 Safety Information spaces of the boat. Sleeping, particularly in aft cabins, should not be permitted while underway. Proper ventilation must be main- tained at the helm by opening a forward win- dow or windshield to drive fumes away from the occupants.
  • Page 91 Safety Information Section 9 • Launchers for aerial red meteors or inspection that will help ensure your boat is equipped with all of the necessary safety equipment. Visit uscgboating.org for details. WARNING The following is a list of the accessory equip- FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD ment required on your boat by the U.S.
  • Page 92 Section 9 Safety Information Orange Distress Flag, Day Use sider the following items, depending on how Only you use your boat. Satellite EPIRBs be at least 3 x 3 feet with a black square and ball on an orange background. It is most dis- tinctive when attached and waved from a paddle or boat hook.

  • Page 93: Operation

    Operation Section 10 Operation backs, gunwales, bows, transoms, or sun- 10.1 General pads when the boat is underway. Passengers should be seated to properly balance the load Before operating your boat, become famil- and must not obstruct the operator’s view, iar with the various component systems and particularly to the front.
  • Page 94 Section 10 Operation 10.2 Homeland Security These are basic examples and not intended Restrictions Recreational boaters have a role in keeping our waterways safe and secure. Violators of the restrictions below can organizations sponsor courses in boat han- expect a quick and severe response: dling, including rules of the road.

  • Page 95: Operating Your Boat

    Operation Section 10 Navigation Aids and navigable waters as guides to mark safe water and to assist mariners in determining their position in relation to land and hidden dangers. Each aid to navigation is used to iar with these and any other markers used in your boating area.
  • Page 96 Section 10 Operation • Check operation of engine cooling sys- Make sure at least one other person onboard tems. is instructed in the operation of the boat and • Check controls and steering for smooth it is operated in compliance with all state and and proper operation.
  • Page 97 Operation Section 10 After operation: sons from an experienced pilot and learn to maneuver in tight quarters in less-than-ideal • If operated in saltwater, wash the boat and all equipment with soap and water. during windy conditions. nylon. Nylon is strong and stretches to absorb •...
  • Page 98 Section 10 Operation Mooring gear or turning the wheel. When nearly in the slip all the way, straighten the engines and shift to forward to stop. Keep the engines run- the wind or current. Shift to neutral when ning until the lines are secured. you have just enough headway to reach the Securing Docklines buoy.

  • Page 99: Controls, Steering, Or Propulsion System

    Operation Section 10 should release when you pass that point. If manufacturer for the maximum power set- the anchor does not release, stop the boat tings when running on one engine. directly above the anchor and tie the line to a 10.7 Collision cleat as tight as possible.

  • Page 100: Transporting Your Boat

    Section 10 Operation causing damage. Contact your dealer or the to free a grounded vessel. if you are planning to transport your boat and When towing operations are underway, have have any questions in regard to the proper everyone on both vessels stay clear of the equipment and support for the hull.

  • Page 101: Multi-Colored Lighting

    Operation Section 10 A Boater’s Guide to Federal Regula- tions for Recreational Boating, provided with emergency medical assistance. this manual, and visit www.uscgboating.org to learn about US federal regulations regard- ing trash disposal. Note that local laws may DANGER the regulations in effect in your location. CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING AND/OR ROTATING PARTS HAZARD 10.13 Multi-Colored Lighting...
  • Page 102 Section 10 Operation 10-10 38 LS...

  • Page 103: Routine Maintenance

    Routine Maintenance Section 11 Routine Maintenance a solution of fresh water and mild deter- gent. Nonskid areas may be scrubbed 11.1 General with a stiff bristle brush. • WARNING FIRE/EXPLOSION/ASPHYXIATION HAZARD supplied with the wax. Cleaning agents and paint ingredients NOTICE dangerous to inhale.
  • Page 104 Section 11 Routine Maintenance wax to all smooth surfaces, following the ids, the allowable exposure time before the gel coat care card that came with your boat. • Have any paint chips, nicks, or scratch- es repaired as soon as they occur to protect against future degradation.
  • Page 105 Routine Maintenance Section 11 oil and tar which could be a problem on trail- the outboard engines. Most antifouling paints contain copper which will cause severe gal- chemical cleaners because they can damage vanic damage to the motor. Leave a 1/2” or dull the gelcoat, reducing its life and mak- (12.7 mm) barrier between the hull bottom ing it more susceptible to stains.
  • Page 106 Section 11 Routine Maintenance Chrome Hardware WARNING SLIPPERY SURFACE HAZARD towel or chamois after each use. Use a good Cleaning surfaces can generate slip- chrome cleaner and polish on all chrome pery conditions which can result in hardware. Clean and wax chrome prior to death or serious injury.

  • Page 107: Seats And Upholstery

    Routine Maintenance Section 11 procedures are outlined in your engine own- strong chemicals, such as paint removers, surface with water immediately. Soapy water or ammonia-based cleaners will remove most daily. The age of the gasoline in your tank can affect engine performance.

  • Page 108: Cabin Interior

    Section 11 Routine Maintenance of vinyl. Never use steam heat, heat guns, or hair dryers. thoroughly and reinstall. Stronger cleaners, detergents, and solvents If you leave the boat for a long period of time, may be effective in stain removal, but can open all interior cabin and locker doors and cause either immediate damage or slow hang a commercially available mildew protec-...
  • Page 109 Routine Maintenance Section 11 Maintenance schedules and procedures are low them exactly. 11-7 38 LS...
  • Page 110 Section 11 Routine Maintenance Operator Notes 11-8 38 LS...

  • Page 111: Seasonal Maintenance

    Seasonal Maintenance Section 12 Seasonal Maintenance cold). Leave the faucets open. 12.1 Winterizing Engines is empty. The tank is empty when all faucets no longer produce a stream of water. detailed information on preparing the engines for storage. er(s). Fresh Water System output sides of the fresh water pump(s), and let the pump(s) and hoses drain into The entire fresh water system must be com-...
  • Page 112 Section 12 Seasonal Maintenance any remaining water (approximately a cup- antifreeze into the water tank via the ful). 5. Turn both water heater valves (if in- available nontoxic, potable water system anti- stalled) fully counter-clockwise to the freeze. If antifreeze is used, pour the mixture bypass position.

  • Page 113: Storage And Lay-Up

    Seasonal Maintenance Section 12 taining an algaecide may be required to con- and self-bailing cockpit troughs. Water freez- ing in these areas could cause damage. Coat trol algae during storage. all metal components, wire busses, connec- Marine Toilet tor plugs (in the bilge), strainers, seacocks, and steering components with a protecting oil.
  • Page 114 Section 12 Seasonal Maintenance sling will surround. The sling positions are • marked with small labels on each side of the boat under the rubrails. Tie fore and aft slings ture-displacing lubricant. • together to prevent slings from sliding on the hull.
  • Page 115 Seasonal Maintenance Section 12 cockpit. The trailer must properly support Recommissioning the boat after storage: the hull. The bunks and rollers should • Charge and install the batteries. match the bottom of the hull and should • Install hull drain plug(s). not put pressure on the lifting strakes.
  • Page 116 Section 12 Seasonal Maintenance Operator Notes 12-6 38 LS...
  • Page 117 Glossary of Terms Appendix A Boat Hook: Short shaft of wood or metal In, near, or toward the stern of a boat. extending one’s reach from the side of the boat. Aground: Bow: The front end of a boat’s hull. Amidships: In or toward the part of a boat midway between the bow and stern.
  • Page 118 Appendix A Glossary of Terms Compartment: Foundering: The interior of a boat divided off by bulkheads. sinks. Cradle: Fuel pump : feeds fuel under pressure as she is hauled out or stored. Freeboard: The height from the waterline to the Cutlass Bearing: lowest part of the deck.
  • Page 119 Glossary of Terms Appendix A Nun Buoy: ay-up: To decommission a boat for the winter shape. (usually in northern climates). il Pump: Supplies lubricating oil where Leeward: The direction toward which the wind needed within the engine. is blowing. Outboard: Length On The Waterline (LWL): measurement of a boat at the waterline from the to objects away from the center line or beyond the...
  • Page 120 Appendix A Glossary of Terms Reduction Gear: Stern line Often combined with the : a line that leads aft from the stern of reverse gear so that the propeller turns at a slower the boat rate than the engine. Stow: To pack away neatly.
  • Page 121 Glossary of Terms Appendix A Waterline: The plane of a boat where the sur- on even keel. Water pump: circulates cooling water Watertight Bulkhead : Bulkheads secured so tightly so as not to let water pass. Wharf: Windlass: anchor. Windward: Toward the direction from which the wind is coming.
  • Page 122 Appendix A Glossary of Terms Operator Notes...
  • Page 123 Maintenance Guides Maintenance Guides Appendix B Owner’s Guide: Care & Upkeep of Fiberglass Products As the world’s premier gel coat supplier, Polynt Composites has provided this brochure as a guide to properly maintain and care for your gel coat surface. Gel Coats provide a protective layer against Corrective Procedures* weathering on a surface.
  • Page 124 Appendix B Maintenance Guides Operator Notes...

  • Page 125: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule Appendix C Each Semi Maintenance Weekly Monthly Yearly Needed Clean hull below the waterline Bottom paint Wash boat canvas & hardware Wax exterior gelcoat Clean & protect hardware Polish & protect plastic glass Clean exterior upholstery Clean cabin &...
  • Page 126 Appendix C Maintenance Schedule Hours...
  • Page 127 Maintenance Schedule Appendix C Hours...
  • Page 128 Appendix C Maintenance Schedule Hours...
  • Page 129 Boating Accident Report Boating Accident Report Appendix D RECREATIONAL BOATING ACCIDENT REPORT INSTRUCTIONS Privacy Act Notice Authority: Purpose: Routine Uses: REPORT SUBMISSION Report required because (select all that apply): To be submitted within: (if injury, disappearance or death) died (if boat/property damage only) required or was in need of treatment beyond first aid (Local State Reporting...
  • Page 130 Appendix D Boating Accident Report For each question below, please provide answers IF APPLICABLE AND IF KNOWN, otherwise leave blank. YOUR BOAT BOAT IDENTIFICATION Your Boat Name: Manufacturer: Model Name: Model Year: Registration #: Documentation #: Hull Identification # Rented: (HIN): SIZE ESTIMATES Depth from transom (stern)
  • Page 131 Boating Accident Report Appendix D For each question below, please provide answers IF APPLICABLE AND IF KNOWN, otherwise leave blank. ACCIDENT DETAILS ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS ON YOUR BOAT OPERATOR/PASSENGER ACTIVITIES Operator/passenger activities on your boat at time of accident: Activities were Operator/Passenger activities Recreational Fishing...
  • Page 132 Appendix D Boating Accident Report For each question below, please provide answers IF APPLICABLE AND IF KNOWN, otherwise leave blank. ACCIDENT DETAILS YOUR BOAT- INJURED PEOPLE RECEIVING OR IN NEED OF TREATMENT BEYOND FIRST AID injured people on, struck by, or being towed by , receiving treatment beyond first aid.
  • Page 133 Boating Accident Report Appendix D For each question below, please provide answers IF APPLICABLE AND IF KNOWN, otherwise leave blank. ACCIDENT DETAILS YOUR BOAT OPERATOR OPERATOR INSTRUCTION OPERATOR SAFETY MEASURES Boating safety instruction completed On board, prior to accident, was operator wearing: None A lifejacket? An engine cut-off switch...
  • Page 134 Appendix D Boating Accident Report For each question below, please provide answers IF APPLICABLE AND IF KNOWN, otherwise leave blank. YOUR BOAT OPERATOR NAME/ADDRESS First Name Last Name Street City State AGE/GENDER/PHONE Date of Birth Phone Gender Male Female YOUR BOAT OWNER If same as boat SKIP rest of YOUR BOAT OWNER section.
  • Page 135 Float Plan Float Plan Appendix E...
  • Page 136 Appendix E Float Plan...
  • Page 137 Float Plan Appendix E Provided as a courtesy by: S2 Yachts, Inc. Holland, MI (616) 392-7163...
  • Page 138 Appendix E Float Plan Operator Notes...
  • Page 139 Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Appendix F Problem Cause and Solution Control Systems • tem. Hydraulic steering is slow • to respond and erratic. • Check and adjust or repair binding component. • • The boat wanders and will bleed the system. not hold a course at cruise •...
  • Page 140 Appendix F Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cause and Solution • Propeller may be damaged and need repair. • replace damaged components. The boat vibrates at cruis- • The running gear is fouled by marine growth or ing speeds. rope. Clean running gear. •...
  • Page 141 Troubleshooting Guide Appendix F Problem Cause and Solution • The engine may be having a problem with a sticky anti-siphon valve, located in the fuel line near the clean or replace the anti-siphon valve. The engine is loosing • RPM. The boat is not over- loaded and the hull bottom •...
  • Page 142 Appendix F Troubleshooting Guide Operator Notes...
  • Page 143 Schematics Schematics Appendix G...
  • Page 144 Appendix G Schematics...
  • Page 145 Schematics Appendix G...
  • Page 146 Appendix G Schematics...
  • Page 147 Schematics Appendix G...
  • Page 148 Appendix G Schematics...
  • Page 149 Schematics Appendix G...
  • Page 150 Appendix G Schematics...
  • Page 151 Operator Notes...
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