SAFETY INFORMATION Your Everglades owner’s manual has been written to include a number of safety instructions to assure the safe operation and maintenance of your boat. These instructions are in the form of DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION statements. The following definitions apply:...
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SAFETY INFORMATION State of California Safety Requirements WARNING PROPOSITION 65 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.
BOAT INFORMATION Please fill out the following information section and leave it in your Everglades owner’s manual. This information will be important for you, your dealer and/or Everglades service personnel to know, if you may need to call them for technical assistance or service.
It has been written to be clearly stated and easily understood. If you have IMPORTANT: any questions after reading the warranty, please The terms and conditions of the Everglades Boats contact the Everglades Boats Customer Service Limited Warranty are outlined in the warranty Department.
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INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT INFORMATION Transferring the Limited Structural Warranty Service For a transfer fee, Everglades Boats will offer to All warranty repairs must be performed by an extend a Transferable Limited Structural Hull War- authorized Everglades Dealer. Should a problem ranty to subsequent owners of Everglades Boats.
OWNER/OPERATOR INFORMATION Registration and Numbering regarding accident reporting, please visit the U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety web site, www. Federal law requires that all undocumented ves- uscgboating.org, sels equipped with propulsion machinery be regis- tered in the state of principal use. A certificate of Education number will be issued upon registering the boat.
Chapter 1: SAFETY EQUIPMENT 1.1 General Your boat and outboard engines have been equipped with safety equipment designed to en- hance the safe operation of the boat and to meet U.S. Coast Guard safety standards. The Coast Guard or state, county and municipal law enforce- ment agencies require certain additional accessory safety equipment on each boat.
All Non-Pyrotechnic visual distress signals must be Everglades boats must be equipped with at least in serviceable condition, readily accessible and one Type I, II or III PFD for each person on board, certified by the manufacturer as complying with plus one throwable device (Type IV).
Safety Equipment • Electric Distress Light (Night use only) Fire extinguishers require regular inspections to ensure that: The electric distress light is accepted for night use only and must automatically flash • Seals & tamper indicators are not broken or the international SOS distress signal.
Safety Equipment Typical First Aid Kit Your boat should also be equipped with at least a WARNING simple marine first-aid kit and a first-aid manual. The marine first-aid kit should be designed for gAsOlINe CAN exPlODe. IN THe eVeNT OF A Fuel the marine environment and be well supplied.
Safety Equipment 1.8 Additional Safety Equipment There are specific frequencies to use in an emer- gency. The VHF emergency channel is 16 in Besides meeting the legal requirements, prudent the United States. You should read the owners boaters carry additional safety equipment. This manual for your radio and know how to use it in is particularly important if you operate your boat an emergency or for normal operation.
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The caution and warning labels shown are ex- becomes missing or damaged it must be replaced. amples of the labels that could be on your boat. Immediately contact your dealer or Everglades The actual labels and their location could vary on Customer Service for a replacement.
2.1 General the boat as well. Always modify the boat speed in accordance with the sea conditions, boat traffic Before you start the engines on your Everglades, and weather conditions. you should have become familiar with the vari- ous component systems and their operation and Remember, it is the operator’s responsibility to...
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Operation Overtaking Situations When one motor boat is overtaking another mo- tor boat, the boat that is being passed has the right-of-way. The overtaking boat must make the adjustments necessary to provide clearance for a safe passage of the other vessel. The boats should sound the appropriate signals.
Operation 2.3 Pre-Cruise Check • Have a tool kit aboard. The kit should include the following basic tools: Before Starting the Engines: Hammer Electrician’s tape • Check the weather forecast and sea conditions Screwdrivers Offset screwdrivers before leaving the dock. Decide if the planned Lubricating oil Pliers cruise can be made safely.
Alcohol makes it difficult to correctly judge conditions improve. speed and distance or track moving objects. • Your Everglades is a heavy boat that will pro- • Alcohol reduces night vision and the ability to duce a large wake at certain speeds. You are distinguish red from green.
Operation • As different types of engines could be used to • Turn off all electrical equipment except the power the boat, have the dealer describe the automatic bilge pumps. operating procedures for your boat. For more • If you are going to leave the boat for a long instructions on “How To Operate The Boat,”...
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Operation Maneuvering to a Dock or Slip Notice: If your boat is equipped with a joystick After Bow Spring Cleat Stern Cleat integrated into the engine control system Bow Cleat and you are using the joystick to maneuver the boat, you should leave both engines running while using the joystick control to maneuver the boat to the dock or back into the slip.
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Operation Securing a boat in a slip is somewhat different. It tangled in the line. Additional scope of 10 times typically requires two bow lines secured to pilings the depth may be required for storm conditions. on each side of the bow, two stern lines secured Check landmarks on shore or your GPS position to the dock and two spring lines that prevent the to make sure the anchor is not dragging.
You should contact your dealer or the engine manufacturer for the maximum power settings when running without one engine. THE MOORING CLEATS ON EVERGLADES BOATS ARE NOT DESIGNED OR INTENDED TO BE USED FOR TOWING PURPOSES. THESE CLEATS ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED...
Operation Operation of the Upper Station Controls the boat through the transom door or over the stern gunnels can usually be corrected by closing The engines should be started at the lower helm. the door and turning the boat into the waves. If Monitor the gauges to make sure all systems are the bilge is flooding because of a hole in the hull or normal and the engines have been allowed to...
Operation • Only operate the boat from the upper station • Turn off the engines when the person is along- in familiar waters or where running aground is side and use a ring buoy with a line attached, a not a possibility. Running aground while op- paddle or boat hook to assist him to the boat.
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Operation • Make sure to inspect the ski equipment and tow rope before each ski session. Never use equipment that is damaged or with loose screws, torn boots, severe corrosion or tears in the fabric. You should also inspect the ski tow rope and replace if it is frayed, has un- necessary knots or is damaged.
Operation For additional information on water skiing, includ- ing hand signals and water skiing manuals, contact the American Water Skiing Association in Winter Haven, Florida, 813-324-4341. WARNING MOVING PROPELLERS ARE DANGEROUS. THEY CAN CAUSE DEATH, LOSS OF LIMBS OR OTHER SEVERE INJURY. DO NOT USE THE SWIM PLATFORM OR SWIM LADDER WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
• Make sure the trailer bunks and/or rollers Important Note: properly support the hull and do not put Your Everglades is a heavy boat and care pressure on the lifting strakes. The rollers must be taken when selecting the trailer. We...
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Operation • The SAFETY CHAINS must be attached CAUTION crisscrossing under the coupler to the frame of the tow vehicle. If the ball was to break, the OUTBOARD ENGINES CAN TURN INDEPENDENTLY WHILE trailer would follow in a straight line and prevent TOWING CAUSING DAMAGE TO COWLINGS AND OTHER the coupler from dragging on the road.
Chapter 3: PROPULSION SYSTEM 3.1 General Your Everglades is designed to be powered with 4-cycle outboard motors. They have an oil sump in the crankcase that must be kept full of the type of oil recommended by the engine manufacturer.
Propulsion System submerged engine components must be properly protected. Outboard motors are equipped with sacrificial anodes to prevent galvanic corrosion problems. The anodes must be monitored and replaced as necessary. For locations and mainte- nance, please refer to the engine owner’s manual. When leaving the boat in the water, tilt the motors as high as possible.
3.7 Performance Issues & Propellers warranty void if the boat is not propped It is extremely important that the boat is propped correctly. Always consult your Everglades to run at or very near the recommended top RPM dealer or authorized engine service dealer with an average load.
RPM OF THE ENGINES. MAINTAINING MAXIMUM OR CLOSE TO MAXIMUM RPM FOR EXTENDED PERIODS CAN REDUCE THE LIFE OF THE ENGINES. Most Everglades boats are equipped with Yamaha or Mercury engines and a LCD multifunction engine monitoring display. The display systems can be...
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Propulsion System Typical Garmin Engine Monitoring Display Fuel Gauge cates the trim position. This is the range used to adjust the hull angle while operating your boat on The fuel gauge indicates the amount of fuel in the plane. Refer to the engine owner’s manuals for fuel tanks.
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Propulsion System Fuel Management Fuel management systems are standard equip- ment with most large outboard engines. The fuel management gauge is built into the engine moni- toring display and can monitor miles per gallon, total gallons used and total gallons remaining. Refer to the engine manual for detailed informa- tion on that system.
Chapter 4: HELM CONTROL SYSTEMS 4.1 General The helm controls consist of three systems: the engine throttle and shift controls, the steering system, and the trim tab control switches. These systems provide the operator with the ability to control the direction and attitude of the boat from the helm station.
Helm Control Systems 4.3 Neutral Safety Switch • Trolling feature that allows the operator to in- crease the engine speed in 50 RPM increments Every control system has a neutral safety switch while operating at trolling speeds between incorporated into it. This device prohibits an en- 600 - 1000 RPM.
Engine controls typically have two switches on the cover that activate each engine tilt/trim individually. If necessary, the maximum tilt angle can be adjusted by your Everglades or engine dealer by reprogramming the settings using the engine diagnostic system.
Helm Control Systems Mercury Engine Stop Switch & Lanyard 4.5 Engine Stop Switch stop switch. Always make sure the lanyard is properly attached to the engine stop switch before Your boat is equipped with an engine stop switch attempting to start the engines. and lanyard.
Helm Control Systems 4.6 Steering System Electronic Steering Your boat is equipped with an electronic steering system that provides precise and responsive steer- ing. Electronic steering is available with or without a joystick control. Notice: Some engines with electronic steering do not have external electronically controlled steer- ing pumps.
Helm Control Systems 4.7 Joystick Controls A joystick control system is an option on some engine installations with electronic steering. The joystick can only be used at slow speeds. It is engaged by moving the shift and throttle controls to the neutral position and pressing the JOYSTICK button on the base of the joystick control or the keypad on the main engine controls.
Helm Control Systems 4.8 Standard Intercepter Trim Tabs Interceptor blade style trim tabs are mounted to each side of the transom. A control panel with a display provides position monitoring and control of running trim, heel or heading. Running trim (bow up/down) adjustments control the hull planing at- titude, while heel (port and starboard up/down) adjustments provide control for the hull listing.
You should contact your paint to the an actuator, make sure the blade Everglades or outboard engine dealer for assistance is fully retracted. Do not paint the blade above the area that is exposed when retracted. Bottom...
Chapter 5: FUEL SYSTEM 5.1 General The Gasoline fuel system used in Everglades boats sold in the United States is designed to meet or exceed the emission control standards of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the requirements of the U.S. Coast Guard, the Boating Industry Association and the American Boat and Yacht Council in effect at the time of manufacture.
Fuel System Fuel Valves & Fuel Gauge Sender Access Hatch In The Cockpit Sole In Battery Compartment a hatch in the cockpit sole located in the battery the tank after the nozzle shutoff has activated. compartment. They provide a means to turn off The shutoff valves will not allow additional fuel to the fuel supply to service the fuel system.
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Fuel System Typical Yamaha Engine Port & Starboard Engine Fuel Filters In Aft Systems Compartment Notice: Engine Fuel Filters The procedure to prime the fuel system on On most engine installations, the fuel filter for outboard engines is specific to the type each engine is installed in the aft systems com- and model of engines on your boat.
RESULT OF USE OF AN ALCOHOL BLEND IS NOT COVERED fuel vapors from the fuel system to the atmo- BY THE EVERGLADES WARRANTY. REFER TO THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER OWNER’S MANUAL REGARDING FUEL sphere when fueling operations are complete.
Fuel System To fill the fuel tank, follow this procedure: DANGER • The fuel cap is hinged and does not require a key. Press the release button on the side of GASOLINE FUEL VAPORS THAT ACCUMULATE IN THE HEAD the cap and swing it open for fueling. COMPARTMENT OR AFT SYSTEMS COMPARTMENT WHILE FUELING CAN EXPLODE!! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A •...
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Fuel System WARNING WARNING DO NOT DRAIN ANY FUEL INTO THE BILGE WHEN SERVICING TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE OR EXPLOSION, THE FUEL SYSTEM. THIS COULD LEAD TO A FIRE OR MAKE SURE ALL ELECTRICAL SWITCHES ARE IN THE OFF EXPLOSION.
Chapter 6: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6.1 General compartment protect the primary circuits for the digital switching system, stereo amplifier, windlass, Your boat is equipped with a 12 volt DC electrical hardtop, trim tabs, windshield hydraulic circuits, system and a 120 volt AC battery charging system. optional Seakeeper, and other circuits.
Electrical System House & Engine Batteries In Compartment Below Helm Seats 6.3 Batteries & Battery Switches The DC electrical system on your boat is designed for 12 volt AGM marine batteries only. The engine batteries and house batteries are in the battery compartment below the helm seats.
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Electrical System WARNING N E V E R U S E W E T C E L L B AT T E R I E S. T H E B AT T E RY COMPARTMENT BELOW THE HELM SEATS IS NOT DESIGNED FOR WET CELL BATTERIES.
Electrical System Notice: Current is supplied to the automatic switches for the bilge pumps and high water alarm when the batteries are connected and the battery switches are off. 6.4 Remote Battery Switch Panel Each battery switch is controlled by a switch in the battery switch panel located on the aft head compartment bulkhead.
The following instructions is an overview for typical Mercury and Yamaha ignition switch pan- els commonly installed on Everglades boats. Your boat may be different depending on the options Typical Mercury Ignition Switches On Aft Head Compartment Bulkhead selected.
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Electrical System Notice: Some controls are equipped with a button that starts or stops all engines. This button will be in addition to the individual engine START/STOP buttons. Stop the engines by pressing the START/STOP buttons again. Disable the START/STOP panel by turning the key switches off.
Electrical System Helm Switch Panel 6.7 12 Volt Helm Interior or cockpit light switches may be programed to activate different colors for multicolored LED lights Accessory Switch Panels activated by the switches as well as their ON/OFF Digital Switch System status.
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Electrical System Helm Switch Panel On Port Side Of Steering Wheel Helm Switch Panel Switch Dimming The following is a description of the accessories Controls switch panel backlight intensity. Press and hold the switch to increase intensity, press controlled by the helm accessory switch panel: and hold again to decrease intensity.
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Electrical System Switch Panels In The Hardtop Instrument Panel Hardtop Lights Activates the lights in the hard top above the helm and mezzanine seats. Courtesy Lights Activates the lights below the gunnels that illumi- nate the cockpit sole. Port Hardtop Switch Panel The following is a description of the accessories controlled by the port accessory switch panel in the hardtop above the helm:...
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Electrical System bilge accumulates high enough to be activated by the automatic switch and turn off when the water is removed. Fwd Bilge Pump Manually activates the forward bilge pump located below the head compartment sole. The pump moves water out a thru-hull fitting in the hull. The pump is also activated by an automatic switch whenever the batteries are connected.
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Electrical System Typical Lights Page In Helm Touch Screen Display Typical Helm Electronics Display Panel Helm Light Switches Activates the red overhead map lights above the helm. Accessory switches are integrated into the elec- tronic display panels at the helm. Switches are Nav Lights Underway organized in categories that are displayed on the Activates the navigation lights.
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Electrical System Typical Fishing Page In Helm Touch Screen Display Raw H2O Pump bilge accumulates high enough to be activated by Activates the raw water washdown pump that sup- the automatic switch and turn off when the water plies the washdown hose in the cockpit. The pump is removed.
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Electrical System Baitwell Pump Wiper - One Swipe Activates the pump that supplies seawater to the Touch to activate the wiper for one swipe. baitwell. Wiper - Wash A momentary switch that activates the solenoid Fishbox Pump that sprays water on the windshield washer from Activates the macerator pump that drains the forward the fresh water system.
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Electrical System Additional 12 Volt Switches Trim Tab Control Panel (Standard) Located in the helm or hardtop electronic panel. This panel controls and monitors the trim inter- cepters located on the transom of the boat. It is protected by a fuse located in the accessory fuse panel on the fuse and breaker panel in the battery compartment.
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Electrical System Marine Head Control Switch Located in a panel near the marine toilet in the cabin. Controls the filling and flushing operations of the marine toilet. Refer to the Interior Equipment chapter for additional information on the operation of the marine toilet. Waste Discharge Switch A key activated momentary switch located in the head control panel that controls the overboard...
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Electrical System Windlass Switch A three position momentary switch located in the windlass compartment that controls the windlass. The middle position is OFF. Press and hold the switch UP to raise the anchor. Press and hold the switch DOWN to lower the anchor. The switch automatically returns to the middle (OFF) position when it is released.
Electrical System Typical Digital Switch Control Screen 6.8 Digital Touch Control System Audio and visual alarms with systems diagnos- tics are also provided. The display screens are The digital touch switching system provides re- designed with a menu structure that is easy to duced complexity and increased switching options follow.
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Electrical System Typical Fluid Level Monitoring Screen Power Control Alarms • Activates and monitors the DC powered sea- • Digital network status reporting. water and freshwater pumps. • Indicates alarms for onboard faults in audible • Activates and monitors the holding tank DC and visual form (bilge pump operation, high powered overboard discharge pump for the bilge water level, smoke alarm).
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Electrical System Digital DC Electrical System Control Output Module Circuit Protection Accessory circuits activated by the digital switches are protected by circuit breakers located in the output modules. The circuits controlled by each module are numbered and labeled for the acces- sory activated and protected by the module.
Electrical System Main Circuit Breakers On Fuse & Breaker Panel In Battery Compartment 6.9 DC System Circuit Protection Main Circuit Breakers Power is distributed to most 12 volt accessories DC Power is distributed to the fuse panels, through individual circuit breakers in the digital helm digital switch modules, electronics and other main circuits through heavy duty circuit switching control modules.
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Electrical System The following are the main circuits supplied and protected by heavy duty circuit breakers: Main Protects the circuit that supplies 12 volt current to the digital switching modules, accessory switch panels and most DC accessories. This circuit is deactivated when the House battery switch is off.
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Electrical System Accessory Fuse Panels On Fuse & Breaker Panel In Battery Compartment Aft 1 Alarm Protects the circuit for the automatic switch that Protects the circuit for the automatic switch in the activates the aft bilge pump located in the aft bilge. aft bilge that activates the high water alarm.
Electrical System Electronics and Accessory Fuse Panels The accessory fuse panels located on the fuse and breaker panel in the battery compartment, behind the helm and in the compartment behind the hardtop electronics panel are supplied power by the DC Main breakers. Fuses in the panels protect the individual circuits for electronics or other accessories mounted in your boat.
Electrical System 6.11 120 Volt Battery Charging System General The 120 volt AC battery charging system is fed 120 volt AC current by an owner provided cable con- nected to a shore side outlet and the shore power inlet. It is wired totally separate from the 12 volt DC system and charges the engine and house bat- teries simultaneously when connected.
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Electrical System Standard Battery Charger Battery Charger Control Panel Battery Charger The 3 bank battery charger that charges the house and engine batteries is mounted in the battery compartment, aft of the batteries. AC electrical current is supplied directly to the battery charger by a power cable connected to a shore side GFCI outlet.
Electrical System 6.12 Bonding System Your boat is equipped with a bonding system that interconnects the underwater metal hardware and the engines to ensure that they are of the same electrical potential. Sacrificial anodes of the size and type recommended by the engine manufacturer are attached to the outboard motor.
Electrical System 6.13 Electrical System Maintenance WARNING DC Electrical System Maintenance At least once a year, spray all exposed electrical N E V E R U S E W E T C E L L B AT T E R I E S. T H E B AT T E RY components behind the helm, in the stern bilge C O M PA R T M E N T B E L O W T H E H E L M S E AT S I S N O T D E S I G N E D F O R W E T C E L L B AT T E R I E S.
OR WASTE TANK, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PUMP IT OUT YOURSELF. WATER AND WASTE PUMPS ARE NOT DESIGNED TO PUMP FUEL AND A FIRE OR EXPLOSION COULD RESULT. CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR THE EVERGLADES CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR ASSISTANCE IN HAVING THE FUEL PROFESSIONALLY REMOVED AND COMPONENTS OF THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM REPLACED AS NECESSARY.
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Fresh Water System Cockpit Shower/Washdown Operation A fresh water shower is located at the port rear of the cockpit baitwell and on the starboard side of the helm seat base. To use the aft cockpit shower, make sure the Fresh Water switch is on, then open the shower compartment cover and pull the shower head out.
Fresh Water System Workstation Sink (Optional) The sink in the optional cockpit workstation is supplied by the fresh water system. The faucet pivots and folds down to allow the hatch to close. To use the sink, open the hatch and rotate the faucet outlet up.
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Fresh Water System • Fill the water tank half full with fresh water and CAUTION pour the mixture into the water tank. Top off the tank. THE FRESH WATER SWITCH SHOULD BE PLACED IN THE OFF POSITION WHENEVER LEAVING THE BOAT UNATTENDED OR •...
Chapter 8: RAW WATER SYSTEM 8.1 General In the raw or seawater systems, the baitwell sea- water pump is mounted to a seacock on a thru-hull fitting located in the aft systems compartment bilge. The water system pressure pump or other cooling pumps are connected to an auxiliary sup- ply fitting at the base of the baitwell pump or a separate seacock.
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Raw Water System Raw Water Washdown A raw water washdown is located on the port side of the helm seat base. The hose is on a retractable reel that is long enough to reach the front or rear of the cockpit. To use the washdown hose, make sure the Raw water pressure pump is activated.
Raw Water System 8.3 Baitwells Seawater is provided to the baitwell by a 12 volt circulation pump. This pump is designed to carry a constant flow of water to the well. The pump does not have a pressure sensor and is activated by the Baitwell Pump switch.
Raw Water System 8.4 Seakeeper Cooling Pump The optional Seakeeper boat stabilizer is self-con- tained and seawater cooled. A 12 volt DC pump supplies seawater that cools specific components in the gyroscope system. The pump is located near the Seakeeper in the compartment below the helm seats.
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Raw Water System CAUTION S H O U L D A H O S E R U P T U R E, T U R N T H E P U M P O F F IMMEDIATELY. ALWAYS CLOSE THE THRU-HULL VALVE WHEN PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON A RAW WATER SYSTEM.
9.2 Cockpit & Deck Drainage Cockpit Scupper Drains Your Everglades has two scupper drains located in the rear of the cockpit. Stainless steel strainers pre- vent large debris from clogging the drains. Check...
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Drainage Systems Forward Fishbox Forward Fishbox Macerator Pump To operate the overboard discharge pump, make sure the thru-hull valve is open. Then turn the Fishbox Pump switch on. Monitor the water level as the pump drains the fishbox and turn it off im- mediately when draining is complete.
Drainage Systems 9.3 Head Compartment Drainage Head Compartment Sole The head compartment sole drains by gravity to a sump system below the sole. The sump pump is located below a removable grate at the rear of the compartment sole. It is equipped with a centrifugal pump and automatic switch.
A DISCOLORATION OF THE SURFACE OF THE WATER OR boat to the nearest Everglades dealer for repair/ CAUSES A SLUDGE OR EMULSION BENEATH THE SURFACE OF THE WATER. VIOLATORS ARE SUBJECT TO A PENALTY replacement at no cost to you.
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Drainage Systems • Frequently test the high water alarm and head compartment sump system automatic switches for proper operation. This is accom- plished by simultaneously holding your fingers on the two recesses on the side of the switch until the alarm is activated. •...
Chapter 10: VENTILATION SYSTEM 10.1 Head Compartment Ventilation Head Compartment Door Ventilation to the head compartment is provided by opening the door and a window. The door is held in the open position by an automatic mag- netic latch. Make sure the door is fully latched in the closed position before operating the boat above idle speed.
Ventilation System 10.2 Windshield/Helm Ventilation The windshield can be lowered to provide ventila- tion at the helm and improved visibility. The wind- shield is raised and lowered by hydraulic cylinders activated by an electric hydraulic pump in the aft systems compartment bilge. The system is con- trolled by the WINDSHIELD UP/DOWN switches in the helm switch panel and touch screen display.
Ventilation System 10.3 Bilge & Aft Systems • Keep the windshield slide tracks clean. Peri- odically coating the tracks with silicone spray Compartment Ventilation will reduce friction and keep the windshield Ventilation to the bilge and aft systems compart- sliding smoothly. ment is provided by vents located on each side of the cockpit liner, below the gunnels.
Any problems should be corrected immediately. WARNING EVERGLADES BOATS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH HARDWARE DESIGNED FOR TOWING PURPOSES. THE MOORING CLEATS ARE NOT TO BE USED FOR TOWING ANOTHER VESSEL OR HAVING THIS BOAT TOWED.
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Exterior Equipment specifications for model specific lights. Naviga- tion lights should be replaced with the same specification light as installed and designed by the manufacturer. If additional lights are installed that were not designed by the manufacturer, they cannot interfere with the visibility or function of the navigational lights as per ABYC A-16.8.1.
Exterior Equipment 11.2 Rope Locker & Windlass Bow Roller The bow roller is built into the hull and is equipped with hardware that allows the anchor to be oper- ated and stored at the roller. The roller assembly, windlass, anchor line and chain binder are concealed below a hatch in the deck.
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Exterior Equipment A. Windlass Rocker Switch E. Anchor Line Cleat B. Chain Binder F. Bow Roller Assembly C. Windlass G. Rope Locker D. Raw Water Washdown Connection The anchor is lowered by releasing the anchor chain to prevent it from being accidentally released. This from the chain binder and pressing the WINDLASS is especially important while the boat is underway.
Exterior Equipment 11.3 Hull Engine Mounting System Your Everglades is equipped with an engine mounting system that is integrated into the hull structure that is designed to distribute the stresses of engine weight and thrust throughout the entire hull. Engine hoses and cables or the transom gel coat...
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Exterior Equipment Trim Tabs The trim tab blades or interceptors are mounted to the hull on the transom. The trim tabs are an important part of the control systems. Refer to the Helm Control Systems chapter for detailed information on the operation of the trim tabs. Underwater Lights LED underwater lights are mounted in the tran- som, below the water line.
Exterior Equipment 11.4 Cockpit Features General Most hatches and doors in the cockpit are secured with special cam action, or automatic push to close latches. Gas charged springs are used on most hatches in the deck and cockpit that help raise the hatches and hold them in the open position.
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Exterior Equipment The side door and gate should only be opened when the boat is not in motion with the engines shutdown. The door must be secured in either the OPEN position with the magnetic latch or in the CLOSED position with the main latch and safety pin.
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Exterior Equipment To prevent damage to the ladder, hull side or bracket, the ladder must be removed from the bracket and properly secured in the storage com- partment before starting the engines. WARNING MOVING PROPELLERS ARE DANGEROUS. THEY CAN CAUSE DEATH, LOSS OF LIMBS, OR OTHER SEVERE INJURY. DO NOT USE ANY PLATFORM OR BOARDING LADDER WHILE AN ENGINE IS RUNNING.
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Exterior Equipment The fishbox is equipped with dividers that can be removed to provide a larger compartment or used as a cutting board to prepare bait. Aft Cockpit Bench Seats Your boat is equipped with forward facing bench seats in the rear of the cockpit. Each seat is de- signed to fold flush against the cockpit when it is not in use.
Exterior Equipment Helm Seat Bolsters In Leaning Post Position Helm Seat Bolsters In Seat Position Side Rod/Storage/Locker There are storage compartments on each side of the forward cockpit. The compartments are designed to be used as rod lockers or accommo- date life jackets and dunnage.
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Exterior Equipment Mezzanine Footrest Deployed Mezzanine Seat Cooler/Fishbox/Freezer A folding footrest is mounted below the bench seat. The footrest is equipped with two slide bolt latches that secure it when it is folded to seat base. To de- ploy the footrest, release the latches and rotate the footrest to the down position.
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Exterior Equipment Battery Compartment Access Panel & Cam Latches Access Panel Removed In Port Storage Compartment provided through the port storage compartment and front access doors in the seat base. To access the battery compartment, open the port storage compartment door. Rotate the cam latches at the top of the removable access panel at the back of the compartment to release it, then remove the panel.
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Exterior Equipment position and the hatch is not secure. Always make storage on each side of station are accessed sure that the hatch is closed with the latch in the through opening doors secured with push to close secured position before operating the boat above latches.
Exterior Equipment Bow Seat Storage Compartments Bow Seats & Removable Backrests 11.6 Bow Area Seats & Compartments Bow Seats and Storage Compartments There are three storage compartments located in the bow below the seats that drain to the cockpit sole. The hatches are equipped with gas charged springs that help raise the hatches and hold them in the open or closed position.
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Exterior Equipment the backrest slightly if necessary to work it out of the receivers. Casting Deck, Sun Lounge and Table A retractable table converts the bow area into either a sitting area with a table, a sun lounge or a casting/ fishing deck.
Exterior Equipment Forward Below Deck Fishbox An insulated fishbox is located below the cockpit sole, just forward of the console Lounge seats. The hatch is equipped with a gas charged spring that holds it in the open position. A twist lock latch with a handle that stores flush in the latch in the open or latched position secures the hatch when it is closed.
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Exterior Equipment The rear of the helm is hinged at the bottom and opens to provide access to service control and steering system components. A heavy duty cable holds the helm in the open position and prevents it from opening too far. Four bolts secure the helm to the console in the closed position.
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Exterior Equipment Windshield Your boat is equipped with a tempered safety glass windshield. The front and side panels are also tempered safety glass. The windshield slides down to provide ventilation at the helm and improved visibility. It is lowered and raised by hydraulic cylinders on each side of the windshield.
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Exterior Equipment WARNING NEVER LEAVE THE HEAD COMPARTMENT DOOR UNLATCHED. THE DOOR IS HEAVY AND SWINGS EASILY. IF THE DOOR IS LEFT UNLATCHED, IT COULD SLAM UNEXPECTEDLY AS THE BOAT ROCKS, DAMAGING THE DOOR OR CAUSING AN INJURY TO A PASSENGER. ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE DOOR IS PROPERLY SECURED IN THE OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION.
Exterior Equipment Hardtop 11.8 Hardtop The spreader lights, windshield wiper, hardtop lights and opening windshield are controlled by switches The hardtop consists of a laminated fiberglass top in the helm switch panel and touch screen display. mounted to a welded, powder coated aluminum frame.
If you intend to add equipment or make modifications to the hard top, you should con- tact Everglades Customer Service or your dealer to the cam latches when it is closed. Always secure the make sure the equipment you would like to add or...
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Exterior Equipment There are two sections to the upper station frame that are secured together with special pins and hand bolts. The forward section includes the upper helm and lowers to scuff pads on the hardtop. The rear section that includes the seats and sunshade rotates behind the rear of the hardtop and down into the cockpit.
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Exterior Equipment 10. The person handling the front section can now 6. Use the handling lines to continue rotating the move to the cockpit to assist in rotating the rear rear section until it is in the up position. section to the cradle. 7.
Exterior Equipment Bow Sunshade Installed 11.10 Bow Sunshade (Optional) The optional bow sunshade provides shade for the bow seating area. There are four receivers located on the gunnels on each side of the bow area. Four carbon fiber Poles and the sunshade are stored in a canvas bag.
Additionally, Everglades will not be responsible for any damage resulting from the installation of a fabrication not installed at the Everglades factory. If you intend to install an aftermarket hardtop, upper helm station or tower on your boat, please contact your dealer or Everglades Customer Service.
Chapter 12: INTERIOR EQUIPMENT 12.1 Head Compartment The head compartment is equipped with a light, fresh water sink and porcelain toilet with a holding tank. A teak panel folds down above the marine toilet to provide a seat. The panel is held in the up position by a latch.
Interior Equipment A hinged door below the sink provides access to the forward fishbox macerator pump, the over- board discharge macerator pump and thru-hull valves for the forward hatch drains, fishbox mac- erator and head discharge system. 12.2 Marine Head System Your boat is equipped with an electric marine toilet (head) and holding tank as standard equipment.
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Interior Equipment Notice: Monitor the waste level in the holding tank as the overboard discharge pump drains the tank and turn the pump off immediately when draining is complete. The macerator discharge pump will be damaged if it runs dry for more than a few of seconds. Notice: In order to comply with current State, Fed- eral and Coast Guard regulations, the waste...
Chapter 13: ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13.1 Exterior Hull & Deck CAUTION Hull Cleaning-Below The Water Line When the boat is removed from the water, clean the BARRIER COATINGS AND BOTTOM PAINT SHOULD BE outer bottom surface immediately. Algae, grass, APPLIED ONLY BY QUALIFIED MARINE PROFESSIONALS IN A BOAT YARD OR DEALERSHIP THAT SPECIALIZES IN dirt and other marine growth is easier to remove THEIR APPLICATION.
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Contact Chalking, stains and minor scratches can be re- your dealer or Everglades Customer Service for moved in most cases with careful rubbing and the proper size and type of anodes to be used and polishing with appropriate compounds or chemi- the specific installation procedure.
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Routine Maintenance • Remove rust spots (especially around welds) anodized aluminum to protect against pitting and immediately with a brass, silver or chrome corrosion caused by the harsh effects of saltwater. cleaner. Irreversible pitting will develop under Do not use automotive or boat wax designed for rust allowed to remain on stainless for any paint or gel coat on anodized aluminum.
Dry soil, dust and dirt - Remove with a soft cloth. • Dried on dirt - Wash with a soft cloth dampened Notice: with water. You should contact Everglades Customer Service before making any modifications to • Variations in surface gloss - Wipe with a water aluminum fabrications. Unauthorized modi- dampened soft cloth and allow to air dry.
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Routine Maintenance • Stubborn spots and stains - Spray with either Notice: Some leakage at the seams is normal and Fantastik Cleaner® or Tannery Car Care unavoidable with acrylic enclosures. Cleaner® and rub with a soft cloth. Rinse with clean water. Laminated Vinyl •...
If you have any questions about Harsh cleaners and scouring pads will damage the the clear curtains used on your boat, please con- polymer surface of Faux Granite. tact your dealer or Everglades Customer Service.
Routine Maintenance 13.5 Engines & Fuel In most cases, Faux Granite can be repaired if accidentally damaged. Small scratches that do Proper engine maintenance is essential to the not penetrate the coating can be repaired using proper performance and reliability of your out- an automotive buffing compound.
Routine Maintenance Frequently test the automatic switches for the • Clean and inspect the sink and head bilge pumps and alarms for proper operation. compartment drain sump system. Remove Test the bilge pump automatic switches by using accumulated debris and flush with fresh water. a garden hose to flood the bilge until the water Frequently test the automatic pump switch for level is high enough to activate the pumps.
Allow enough room in each tank for the fuel to for your specific area, check with your local expand without leaking out the vents. Moisture Everglades dealer. from condensation in the fuel tank can reach such concentrations that it becomes heavy •...
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FOR THE HULL. HULL DAMAGE RESULTING FROM IMPROPER CRADLE OR TRAILER SUPPORT IS NOT COVERED BY THE Supporting The Boat For Storage EVERGLADES WARRANTY. A trailer, elevating lift, well-made cradle or proper blocking is the best support for your boat during storage.
Seasonal Maintenance Notice: For additional information refer to the Fresh Water Refer to the Electrical System chapter, for System and Drainage System chapters. information on the maintenance of the AC and DC electrical systems. Raw Water System Completely drain the raw water systems including •...
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It winterizing procedures located in your engine is also important to protect all strainers, seacocks owner’s manuals or contact an Everglades and steering components. The bilge pumps and dealer. bilge pump lines must be completely free of water...
Seasonal Maintenance Reactivating The Boat After Storage: CAUTION • Charge and install the batteries. PLACING AN ELECTRIC OR FUEL BURNING HEATING UNIT • Install the drain plug in the hull. IN THE BILGE AREA CAN BE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AND IS NOT RECOMMENDED. •...
Appendix A: GLOSSARY OF TERMS Bow Rail: Knee high rails of solid tubing to aid ft: In, near or toward the stern of a boat. in preventing people from falling overboard. Aground: A boat stuck on the bottom. Bridge: The area from which a boat is steered and controlled.
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Glossary of Terms Grab Rail: Hand-hold fittings mounted on cabin eck: The floor-like platform of a boat that tops or sides for personal safety when moving covers the hull. around the boat, both on deck and below. Displacement: The volume of water displaced by Ground Tackle: A general term including anchors, the hull.
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Glossary of Terms Length On The Waterline (l.w.l.): A length mea- Pile or Piling: A long column driven into the bot- surement of a boat at the waterline from the stern tom to which a boat can be tied. to where the hull breaks the water near the bow. Pitching: The fore and aft rocking motion of a Limber Hole: A passage cut into the lower edges boat as the bow rises and falls.
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Glossary of Terms Scupper: An opening in the hull side or transom affrail: Rail around the rear of the cockpit. of the boat through which water on deck or in the cockpit is drained overboard. Thru-hull: A fitting used to pass fluids (usually Seacock: Safety valves installed just inside the water) through the hull surface, either above or below the waterline.
Appendix D: FLOAT PLAN Everglades recommends filling out a float plan each time you use your boat for an off- shore day trip or a long cruise. Leave this information with a responsible person ashore, like a close friend or relative that you know well.
Appendix E: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE AND SOLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS The boat wanders and will not hold a course at cruise • The engines are not aligned properly. Align engines. • Engine steering spindle is binding. Grease spindle. speeds with hydraulic steering. An engine will not start with the shift control lever in neu- • The shift control lever is not in the neutral detent.
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Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM CAUSE AND SOLUTION ENGINE PROBLEMS An engine is running too hot. • The engine raw water pick up strainer is clogged with marine growth. Clean pick up. • The engine raw water pump impeller is worn or damaged. Repair the pump.
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Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM CAUSE AND SOLUTION ACCESSORY PROBLEMS A baitwell pump runs, but does not pump water. • The thru-hull valve is not open. Open valve. • The intake scoop strainer for the raw water system is clogged with weeds or debris. Back down the boat to clear debris or clean the scoop strainer.
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Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM CAUSE AND SOLUTION ACCESSORY PROBLEMS The automatic switch on the bilge pump does not activate • The fuse or circuit breaker for the automatic switch has tripped or blown. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit the pump . breaker.
QUANTITIES VERIFIED WITH BOM DESCRIPTION DATE HULL APPR BY Title: Scale: Dwg No: Drawn by: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 335-E-17 M.WATERS OVERVIEW Model: Part No. Date: Sheet: Appr by: Chkd by: 335 CC 2/6/2024 1 OF 6 Electrical System Overview - 1...
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