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  • Page 1 455 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    455 Series Boats Table of Contents Introduction ................1-1 Specifications and General Layout ........2-1 Controls and Indicators ............3-1 Principles of Operation ............4-1 Getting Underway ..............5-1 Periodic Checks and Services ..........6-1 Storage for Extended Lay-Up ..........7-1 General Maintenance ............
  • Page 3 455 Series 455 Series...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Section 1 – Introduction WELCOME ABOARD ......1-2 WARRANTY INFORMATION....1-3 SKIPPER’S KIT ........1-2 Dealership Responsibilities ....1-3 Owner’s Manual, Boat ......1-2 Your Responsibilities ......1-4 Owner’s Manuals, Onboard Systems Warranty Service ......1-4 and Components ......1-3 AVAILABLE FEATURES .......1-3 455 Series...

  • Page 5: Controls And Indicators

    SKIPPER’S KIT Section 1 contains a description of the Skipper’s Kit and information about the war- Welcome to the Cruiser Yachts family of The Skipper’s Kit contains the 455 Series ranty. happy boat owners. owner’s manual. Also included is information...

  • Page 6: Owner's Manuals, Onboard Systems And Components

    Owner’s Manuals for Onboard Trim Tabs Manual Systems and Components Refrigerator/Freezer User Manual The warranty provided by Cruisers Yachts is Generator Operation/Maintenance printed on the last page of this manual. You Spend some time becoming familiar with all - Electrical Schematics and the Cruisers Yachts Dealership have the information contained in the Skipper’s...

  • Page 7: Your Responsibilities

    Fill in the Cruisers Yachts vices set down in the warranties. If a prob- Limited Warranty Registration Card lem arises with your Cruisers Yachts boat as which is located inside the Skipper’s Kit. a result of workmanship or materials, con-...
  • Page 8 Section 2 – Specifications and Layout SPECIFICATIONS ....... 2-3 ENGINES ..........2-3 GENERAL LAYOUT ......2-4 455 Series...
  • Page 9 455 Series 455 Series...

  • Page 10: Engines

    Draft: Hull / with Engine ................33"/39" / 0.85 / 0.99 m Bridge Clearance (w/Arch) ..................15'4" / 4.7 m Sleeping Accommodations ..................8 persons ENGINES: DIESEL Yanmar Volvo T 6CX-GTE Yanmar Diesels, 465 HP T TAMD75P Volvo Diesel, 480 HP 455 Series...

  • Page 11: General Layout

    455 Series GENERAL LAYOUT - Deck Hardware 1. Spotlight 11. Compass 21. Cockpit Washdown 2. Recess Anchor Roller 12. Helmstation 22. Speaker 3. Ropelocker/Windlass 13. Horn 23. City Water 4. Bow Cleat 14. Aft Waste Deck Plate 24. Water Deck Plate 5.
  • Page 12 5. Forward Vanity 14. Galley Sink 23. Master Stateroom 6. Forward Head Unit 15. Salon TV 24. Forward Stateroom 7. Forward Shower 16. AC/DC Panel 25. Air Conditioning Unit 8. Microwave 17. Vacuum 9. Coffee Maker 18. MSR TV GL-INTERIOR 455 Series...
  • Page 13 455 Series GENERAL LAYOUT - VOLVO 1. Port Fuel Tank 19. Port Engine Strainer 2. Starboard Fuel Tank 20. Cockpit A/C Seacock 21 26 27 3. Port Fuel Filter 21. Cockpit A/C Strainer 4. Starboard Fuel Filter 22. A/C Seacock 5.
  • Page 14 32. Generator Unit 15. Engine Room Blower 33. Generator Fuel Filter 16. Starboard Engine 34. Generator Overflow Seacock Bottle 17. Starboard Engine 35. Generator Seacock Strainer 36. Generator Strainer 18. Port Engine Seacock 37. Cockpit A/C Unit GL-YANMAR 455 Series...
  • Page 15 455 Series 455 Series...
  • Page 16 Keyless Operation ......3-6 12 Volt Outlet........3-3 Engine Ignition Start/Stop ....3-6 Keypad ..........3-3 Dim ........... 3-6 Steering Wheel......... 3-3 Compass .......... 3-3 VOLVO Display Screen ....3-3 YANMAR Teleflex Display Screen..3-3 VHF Radio........3-3 455 Series...

  • Page 17: Dash Layout

    If pressure changes radically, shut compass has been adjusted, do not allow movement. Press it again to turn light off. engines off and see your Cruisers Yachts any iron or steel objects to be placed in its Dealer. vicinity - even temporarily. Refer to the DIRECTIONAL MOVEMENT - The center owner’s manual included in the Skipper’s...

  • Page 18: Bow Thruster

    To trim the bow of your boat up, push the bottom halves of both switches. Refer to This receptacle provides 12 volt DC power Suggested Operating Techniques in Section to portable accessories such as cellular 5 for detailed information. telephones. 455 Series...
  • Page 19 455 Series VOLVO DASH LAYOUT VOLVO DASH 455 Series...

  • Page 20: Keypad Switch Functional Description

    WASHER button will energize the wiper timer. After the 5-minute time elapses, the arrows will cause the windlass to go up in low speed. The system has an off-delay lights will automatically turn off. Pressing the or down. 455 Series...

  • Page 21: Battery Parallel

    455 Series 11 - BATTERY PARALLEL 13 - ENGINE IGNITION START/STOP This is a momentary function that controls Successfully entering the correct four-digit the battery parallel solenoid. When this user code and pressing the ENTER button button is pressed, the battery parallel will unlock the ignition system.
  • Page 22 ENTER PORT STBD ENG ROOM ENGINE ENGINE STOP STOP FANS HORN PORT STBD BATTERY ENGINE ENGINE PARALLEL START START STBD PORT WINDLASS ENGINE ENGINE POWER WASHER PUMP PUMP STBD COCKPIT PORT PUMP BOARDING ENG ROOM SPREADER ANCHOR KEYPAD 455 Series...
  • Page 23 455 Series 455 Series...

  • Page 24: Principles Of Operation

    Waste Holding Tank ....... 4-53 Steering Wheel ........ 4-6 Waste Disposal ......4-53 Rudder ..........4-6 Head Operating Instructions ..4-54 TRIM TABS ..........4-7 BILGE SYSTEM ........4-56 Pumps..........4-56 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ......4-7 Blowers ...........4-56 DC Electrical System ....... 4-7 455 Series...

  • Page 25: Engine Ignition Start/Stop

    455 Series POWER TRAIN Each engine is cooled by seawater entering Engine Ignition Start/Stop the boat through a seacock in the hull bot- The power generated by the engine is trans- Successfully entering the correct keyless tom. The water enters the engine through...

  • Page 26: Reprogramming The User Code

    OFF. the propeller. The transmission has one for- HULL ward and one reverse speed and is shifted HOSE CSR173-16 by the transmission selector on the dash. 455 Series...

  • Page 27: Strut And Cutlass Bearing

    455 Series SHAFT LOG CAUTION STAINLESS STEEL HOSE CLAMPS INJECTION FITTING The cutlass bearing is water lubri- cated. Running the propeller out of STRONG SEAL the water could result in bearing failure and damage to the shaft. The propeller shaft is supported on the outside of the hull by a strut.

  • Page 28: Fuel System (Crossover Valve)

    Refer to Section 8 for installation bad hose conditions. Make sure the fuel instructions. system is leak-free. 455 Series...

  • Page 29: Steering System

    Follow the operating techniques in Section 5. CENTER submergence of the engine com- OF BALL partment, or of the entire boat. JOINTS OF Cruisers Yachts will not warrant RUDDER damage incurred due to an improperly adjusted packing nut. CSR178-11 455 Series...

  • Page 30: Trim Tabs

    Any modifications to the system should always be done by TRIM TAB TRIM an authorized Cruisers Yachts dealer not only to protect your PUMP ROCKER warranty but to protect you from SWITCHES hazardous shock.
  • Page 31 455 Series A bonding wire is extended through a #6 The meter is a convenience feature which The switch type circuit breakers’ function green wire from the bonding strip to a termi- allows you to check on the condition of the allows you to manually enable or interrupt a nal behind the instrument panel.
  • Page 32 Put the breaker in the “ON” position to connect power to the mid cabin light switches. LIGHTS GALLEY Put the breaker in the “ON” position to connect power to the galley light switches. REFRIGERATOR Put the breaker in the “ON” position to connect power to the refrigerator. 455 Series...
  • Page 33 455 Series DC Circuit Breaker Function SPARE This breaker is a spare for future use. STEREO/TV AMP Put the breaker in the “ON” position to connect power to the stereo and the TV antenna amplifier. PME’S/STEREO MEM/ These circuit breakers are not switchable. If an overload trips the breaker, determine the cause of the overload, SHOWER SUMPS/ clear the fault and push the breaker reset button to reset it.
  • Page 34 ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD EXISTS AND DAMAGE TO APPLIANCES WILL OCCUR. DO NOT USE SHORE POWER WHILE RED LIGHT IS ON. PORT STBD DISCONNECT THE SHORE CORD AND HAVE THE SHORE OUTLET STOP SERVICED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN BEFORE USING. CSR178-12 4-11 455 Series...
  • Page 35 455 Series INTL STDS 2-30 AMP (220 VOLTS) BATTERY BANK GENERATOR A.C. SELECTOR METERS START PORT STBD HOUSE AC VOLTS AC AMPERES DC VOLTS DC AMPS STOP/ BLOWER 220 VAC 50 HZ PREHEAT 12 VDC WATER REFRIGERATOR HEATER BATTERY ICE/...

  • Page 36: Ac Electrical System

    International Version system should always be done by time. The manual contains important an authorized Cruisers Yachts 220 VAC, 32 amp, 50 hertz single phase is operation and maintenance informa- dealer not only to protect your the optional international power system.
  • Page 37 455 Series OPERATION OF AC SYSTEMS lights are normal, then the DOCKSIDE Further, ABYC A-28.13.2 requires the status- indicating device for the galvanic isolator shall 240/120 VAC circuit breaker may be Connecting Shore Power Cable: be mounted in a location readily apparent to switched on.
  • Page 38 Switch the breaker “ON” to connect power to the optional water heater(s). Refer to water heater instructions in the HEATER/HEATERS Skipper’s Kit for proper operation. REFRIGERATOR Switch the breaker “ON” to connect power to the refrigerator. Refer to the Skipper’s Kit for refrigerator operation instructions. 4-15 455 Series...
  • Page 39 455 Series 120 VAC CIRCUIT BREAKER FUNCTIONS (continued) AC Switch Function ICE/REFRIGERATOR Switch the breaker “ON” to connect power to the cockpit ice maker/refrigerator. RANGE Switch the breaker “ON” to connect power to the galley range. OUTLETS STBD Switch the breaker “ON” to connect power to the salon starboard dinette 120 volt AC outlets, the forward head GFCI outlet and the forward stateroom starboard outlet.
  • Page 40 4-17 455 Series...
  • Page 41 455 Series DIESEL LAYOUT 1. Port Fuel Tank (250 Gallon) 2. Starboard Fuel Tank (250 Gallon) 3. Port Engine Fuel Filter 4. Starboard Engine Fuel Filter 5. Genset Fuel Filter 6. Generator Unit 7. Diesel Fuel Deck Plate 8. 6 Port Fuel Crossover 9.
  • Page 42 23. Tank to Genset Filter, 15'6" (3/8" dia.) 24. Filter to Genset, 4'4" (3/8" dia.) 25. Genset Return, 14'6" (3/8" dia.) 26. Port X-Over to Starboard X-Over, 11' (5/8" dia.) 27. Port X-Over to Starboard X-Over, 11'4" STBD PROFILE (3/8" dia.) 38-R004D-2 4-19 455 Series...
  • Page 43 455 Series FUEL TANK INSTALLATION 1. Port Fuel Tank (250 Gallon) Starboard Fuel Tank (250 Gallon) 2. Neoprene Gasket 3. Soundfoam (1”) 38-R002D 4-20 455 Series...
  • Page 44 6. Bushing, Reducer, 5/8" MPT x 3/8" FMT 7. Barb, Hose, 3/8" MPT x 3/8" NPT Note: Generator fuel fittings on the port fuel tank only. The fittings are circled in PURPLE. Starboard tank uses 3/8" plugs in place of the fittings. 38-R005D 4-21 455 Series...
  • Page 45 455 Series FORWARD ENGINE ROOM BULKHEAD 1. Engine Room Light 4. Genset Battery Switch 2. Battery Parallel Solenoid 5. Starboard Engine Battery Switch 3. 3 Mod Switch Box 6. Accessory Battery Switch Blank Switch 7. Port Engine Battery Switch 1 Way Switch...
  • Page 46 4. Blower Board (6" x 8") Fire Extinguisher (C.E.) 5. Reverso Oil Exchange Unit 2. Fire Extinguisher Board (12" x 24") NOTE: Purple = optional equipment 3. 4" Engine Room Blower (U.S.) 4" Engine Room Blower (C.E.) 38-R001D-2 4-23 455 Series...
  • Page 47 455 Series AFT ENGINE ROOM BULKHEAD (YANMAR 6CX-GTE) 1. Fire Extinguisher (U.S.) 4. Blower Board (6" x 8") Fire Extinguisher (C.E.) 5. Reverso Oil Exchange Unit 2. Fire Extinguisher Board (12" x 24") NOTE: Purple = optional equipment 3. 4" Engine Room Blower (U.S.) 4"...
  • Page 48 FORWARD GENERATOR ROOM BULKHEAD 1. Forward Waste Tank Vent Filter 2. Bow Thruster Battery Switch 3. Bow Thruster Fuse 4. 4" Generator Room Blower (U.S.) 4" Generator Room Blower (C.E.) 5. Blower Board (6" x 8") 38-R004C 4-25 455 Series...
  • Page 49 455 Series AFT GENERATOR ROOM BULKHEAD 1. Negative Terminal Bar 2. Positive Terminal Bar 3. Terminal Bar Cover 4. Battery Isolater, 120 Amp 5. Bow Thruster Battery Isolator 6. DC Main Fuse Block, 200 Amp 7. DC Main Fuse, 150 Amp 8.
  • Page 50 6. Solenoid 7. Fireboy Shutdown System ENGINE ROOM C.B. PANEL BLOWERS POWER BLOWER 8. Round Junction Box MAIN AUTOMATIC BILGE PUMPS PME #1 9. Strip Barrier 50 Amp 10. PME Box #1 11. Battery Box Switch 38-R003C 4-27 455 Series...
  • Page 51 455 Series A/C LAYOUT PLAN VIEW 38-R011D-1 4-28 455 Series...
  • Page 52 25. Aft Head A/C Vent, 3" Round 11. Forward Head A/C Vent, 3" Round 26. Aft A/C Unit Return Vent (12" x 12") 12. Mid A/C Unit to Plenum (7" dia.) 27. Mid A/C Unit Return Vent (16" x 8") 4-29 455 Series...
  • Page 53 455 Series A/C STARBOARD LAYOUT STBD PROFILE 38-R011D-2 4-30 455 Series...
  • Page 54 25. Aft Head A/C Vent, 3" Round 11. Forward Head A/C Vent, 3" Round 26. Aft A/C Unit Return Vent (12" x 12") 12. Mid A/C Unit to Plenum (7" Dia.) 27. Mid A/C Unit Return Vent (16" x 8") 4-31 455 Series...
  • Page 55 455 Series A/C PORT LAYOUT 10 7 27 12 38-R011D-3 PORT PROFILE 4-32 455 Series...
  • Page 56 25. Aft Head A/C Vent, 3" Round 11. Forward Head A/C Vent, 3" Round 26. Aft A/C Unit Return Vent (12" x 12") 12. Mid A/C Unit to Plenum (7" dia.) 27. Mid A/C Unit Return Vent (16" x 8") 4-33 455 Series...
  • Page 57 455 Series COCKPIT LIGHT PLAN LAYOUT/INTERIOR LIGHT PLAN LAYOUT NOTE: Purple = optional equipment Red = item located in the 3rd stateroom 38-R015D 4-34 455 Series...
  • Page 58 Receptacle, Dual, Black, 120V Switch, Blank, Vimor, Ivory Switch, Light, SP, 2 Way Plate, Wall, Receptacle, Single Switch, Light, 1P, 1 Way Switch, Push Button, Mom, Single NOTE: Purple = optional equipment Red = item located in the 3rd stateroom 4-35 455 Series...
  • Page 59 455 Series HULL BONDING WIRE LAYOUT 41 44 Cruisair 33 32 38-R006D-1 4-36 455 Series...
  • Page 60 Cockpit Air Conditioning Unit Port Fuel Tank Port Fuel Fill Deck Plate Buss Bar Forward Forward Macerator Buss Bar Stbd Engine Room Buss Bar Port Engine Room Buss Bar Forward Washer/Dryer (Jumper) (Jumper) NOTE: Purple = optional equipment 4-37 455 Series...
  • Page 61 455 Series INTERIOR BONDING WIRE LAYOUT 38-R006D-2 4-38 455 Series...
  • Page 62 Aft Air Conditioning Unit Buss Bar Stbd Engine Room Central Vacuum Buss Bar Stbd Engine Room Cockpit A/C Unit Diffuser Buss Bar DC Panel Bow Rails Buss Bar DC Panel Mid Air Conditioning Unit Buss Bar DC Panel Windlass 4-39 455 Series...
  • Page 63 455 Series FRESH WATER LAYOUT TO COCKPIT ICEMAKER/SINK 38-R003D-1 4-40 455 Series...
  • Page 64 25. Washer Dryer Unit (U.S.) 12. Transom Shower Washer Dryer Unit (C.E.) 13. Aft Head Shower Mixer 26. Waterline, Hot, Red (1/2" dia.) 14. Aft Head Unit (Tall) 27. Waterline, Cold, Blue (1/2" dia.) 28. Dishwasher NOTE: Purple = optional equipment 4-41 455 Series...

  • Page 65: Raw Water Layout

    455 Series RAW WATER LAYOUT A/C UNIT IS TO BE ABOVE LINER 1, 2, 3 38-R003D-2 4-42 455 Series...
  • Page 66 Washer Dryer Unit (C.E.) 26. Cockpit Drain (1-1/8" dia.) 56. Washer Dryer Drain (3/4" dia.) 27. Aft Bilge Pump Hose (1-1/8" dia.) 57. Cockpit A/C Unit Condensation (5/8" dia.) 28. Aft Tub Drain (1-1/2" dia.) NOTE: Purple = optional equipment 4-43 455 Series...
  • Page 67 455 Series WASTE LAYOUT 38-R003D-4 4-44 455 Series...
  • Page 68 16. 1-1/2" PVC Pipe to Tank Hose (1-1/2" dia.) 17. Tank Hose to Tank (1-1/2" dia.) 18. Aft Waste Tank Pump Out Hose (1-1/2" dia.) 19. Waste Pump Out Deck Plate 20. Aft Waste Tank Vent Hose (5/8" dia.) 4-45 455 Series...
  • Page 69 455 Series WASTE LAYOUT (ELECTRIC) 38R003D-3 4-46 455 Series...
  • Page 70 15. Aft Waste Tank to Macerator Hose (1-1/2" dia.) 16. Aft Waste Tank to Aft Head Unit (1-1/2" dia.) 17. Aft Waste Tank Vent Hose (5/8" dia.) 18. Aft Waste Tank Pump Out Hose (1-1/2" dia.) 19. Waste Pump Out Deck Plate 4-47 455 Series...
  • Page 71 455 Series PLUMBING HARDWARE LAYOUT 1, 2, 3 38-R03D-5 4-48 455 Series...
  • Page 72 23. Port Engine Raw Water Strainer (2" dia.) Forward Head Faucet 24. Cockpit A/C Seacock (3/4" dia.) 42. Washer Dryer Unit (U.S.) Washer Dryer Unit (C.E.) NOTE: Purple = optional equipment Item #36 is above the liner in the Salon area. 4-49 455 Series...
  • Page 73 455 Series STEREO LAYOUT 1. Clarion Head Unit 2. 6-1/2" Exterior Speaker 3. Stereo Remote 4. 6-1/2" Interior Speaker 5. Fader Switch 6. Panasonic 5 Disc Changer 7. Satellite Speaker 8. Center Channel Speaker 9. Subwoofer 10. Amplifier 38-R018B 4-50...

  • Page 74: Freshwater System

    A Word About Bonding SOLUTIONS TO GALVANIC FILTER AND PUMP Cruisers Yachts uses a copper bonding strip CORROSION Water is drawn from the tanks by a self- in the engine compartment. All metal parts IMPORTANT priming pump located on the port side of...

  • Page 75: City Water Hookup

    CONTAMINANT SYSTEM and then shut off. When using a dockside hookup, you will Your 455 Series Boat is equipped with a 6. You may now continue to fill the tanks to head and waste system that uses pumps have to bleed all the lines as you did in ini- their capacity of 135 gallons.

  • Page 76: Waste Disposal

    To clear the tanks of waste, hook a suction when the tank is full could result CSR161-14 hose to the pumpout plates on the starboard in damage to the waste system. walk around of the boat and to the dockside 4-53 455 Series...

  • Page 77: Head Operating Instructions

    455 Series To operate overboard discharge, the valve IMPORTANT Head Operating Instructions lever must be in the overboard position and Overboard discharge of waste INITIAL OPERATION the waste water outlet seacock must be should only be used in approved 1. Fill freshwater tank and add deodorant open.
  • Page 78 CORRECT HOOKUP FOR SECOND TOILET DOCKSIDE PUMPOUT SEALAND ® VACUUM VENT FILTER TANKWATCH ® TOILET VACUUM LEVEL INDICATOR GENERATOR T-SERIES HOLDING DISCHARGE TANK VENT PUMP FITTINGS DIVERTER SEACOCK VALVE CSR173-57 4-55 455 Series...

  • Page 79: Bilge System

    The 455 Series Boats are equipped with 12 allowed to operate with no water. seas. The water that enters is pumped over- volt DC powered bilge blowers which pro- board by the bilge pumps.

  • Page 80: Getting Underway

    Stopping Diesel Engines ....5-9 Signals and Rules of the Road ..5-5 Fueling ..........5-9 Safety Precautions for Suggested Maneuvering Engine Exhaust ......5-6 Techniques........5-10 Dropping and Weighing Anchor ..5-13 Towing the Boat ....... 5-14 455 Series...

  • Page 81: Safe Boating

    455 Series SAFE BOATING Safety Checks Safe boating is one of the requirements for Make a practice of letting someone know DO NOT use the swim platform or board- pleasant boating! Use common sense and your travel plans and route; leave a float ing ladder while the engines are running.

  • Page 82: Sample Float Plan

    Destination ________________ Est. Time of Arrival ____________________________ Expect to Return By ______________________________________________________ Auto Type ________________ License No. _______________ Parked ______________ If not returned by ___________________ call the Coast Guard, or ____________________ (Local Authority). Coast Guard Telephone Number: ______________________________ Local Authority Telephone Number: ______________________________ 455 Series...

  • Page 83: Boating Rules And Regulations

    455 Series Boating Rules and Regulations GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS At least one (1) Coast Guard approved, Type IV, throwable flotation device - ring The Coast Guard is the authority of the BASIC RULES FOR SAFE BOATING or cushion. waterways; they are there to help the boat- Your boat must be registered and ing public.

  • Page 84: Signals And Rules Of The Road

    Either numbered. the boat or a passenger is in serious SPHERE trouble. Lights, bells and horns are used on buoys for night or poor visibility conditions. CSR161-17A 455 Series...

  • Page 85: Safety Precautions For Engine Exhaust

    455 Series Know whistle signals! Safety Precautions for Engine Use care when operating engines or gen- erator in confined areas. Exhaust fumes Exhaust One Long Blast: Warning Signal (Coming can enter the boat even with all windows, out of slip) doors and hatches closed.
  • Page 86 Deck hatches can be opened at KC-0465 slow speed or while dead in the water, but KC-0468 must be closed at or above planing speeds to prevent damage and possible personal injury. ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION FOR CORRECT AIR MOVEMENT THROUGH BOAT! KC-0469 455 Series...

  • Page 87: Operating Instructions

    455 Series OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Check diesel fuel valves to make sure Starting Diesel Engines fuel can flow to engines. After pre-start checks and procedures have Pre-Start Checklist Open seacock(s) for engine cooling been followed the engines can be started. Before starting the engine, perform the fol-...

  • Page 88: Stopping Diesel Engines

    6. Allow engines to warm up. Check water Locate the nearest fire extinguisher for temperature gauges to be sure water use if needed. 6. Turn key switches counterclockwise to temperature remains within the specified OFF position. 455 Series...

  • Page 89: Suggested Maneuvering Techniques

    455 Series While fueling, keep the fill nozzle in contact Suggested Maneuvering GRADUAL TURNS AT LOW SPEED with fill opening of the tank to protect against Techniques any static sparks or spilling fuel. WARNING GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR MANEU- High speed, full range turns are...
  • Page 90 CSR-159-17A maintain position with minor throttle adjust- ments for any correction. Compensate for slight wind and water current by individually adjusting throttle levers and moving shift levers between forward and neutral. 5-11 455 Series...
  • Page 91 455 Series SHARP AND CLOSE QUARTERS TURNS A sharp turn can be achieved by putting one shift lever in forward position and the other in reverse position. The rate of the turn can be controlled by the rudder as well as engine speed.

  • Page 92: Dropping And Weighing Anchor

    5-13 455 Series...

  • Page 93: Towing The Boat

    455 Series Use a double-braided nylon rope. Some synthetic fiber ropes stretch too much. Make SCOPE a bridle for each craft (towing and towed) by 6 TO 7 TIMES putting a rope completely around the hull. DEPTH OF WATER WARNING Always stay clear of any tight or stretched lines.
  • Page 94 Section 6 – Periodic Checks and Services PERIODIC CHECKS AND SERVICES ..6-2 Monthly ..........6-7 Before Every Use ......6-3 Quarterly .......... 6-8 Every 50 Hours........ 6-5 Annually ........... 6-9 Every 100 Hours......6-7 Additional Pre-Launch Checklist..6-10 455 Series...

  • Page 95: Periodic Checks And Services

    455 Series PERIODIC CHECKS AND FREQUENCY TASK SERVICES Before Every Use 1. Check seawater strainers for leaks and accumulation of debris. The checks and services outlined in this 2. Check exhaust system for leaks. section are to be accomplished in conjunc- 3.

  • Page 96: Before Every Use

    Port and starboard engine cooling water and generator for leakage. damaged hose and clamps. See your strainers located in engine compartment. authorized Cruisers Yachts dealer for 3. If leakage is apparent, tighten hose parts and service. Generator cooling water strainer located clamps.
  • Page 97 2. Inspect propeller shaft at shaft log. This hose is damaged, replace the hose and LEAKS is a “dripless” shaft log, so no water clamps. See your Cruisers Yachts dealer entry is permitted. for parts and service. CHECK 3. Inspect seacocks for signs of leakage at...

  • Page 98: Check Fuel System Lines And Connections For Leaks

    4. When you have checked all the batter- leak persists, refer the problem to your ies, turn the test switch to the “OFF” 3. Check connecting arm at rudder shaft for Cruisers Yachts dealer. position. looseness. Tighten as needed. CHECK FUEL SYSTEM LINES AND Every 50 Hours 4.
  • Page 99 455 Series RUDDER ANGLE SENDER COTTER CHECK COTTER CHECK TIE BAR LOOSENESS LOOSENESS CONNECTING CONNECTING SET SCREW CHECK FOR CHECK LINKAGE LOOSENESS LOOSENESS CYLINDER SCREW CHECK CHECK LOOSENESS LOOSENESS HYDRAULIC CSR173-41 LINES 455 Series...

  • Page 100: Every 100 Hours

    If leaks are apparent, drain system and damage incurred due to an replace defective hoses, tubes and improperly adjusted or neglected clamps. See your Cruisers Yachts dealer shaft log. Excessive water entry CSR164-30A for parts and service. could result in the submergence of the engine compartment.

  • Page 101: Quarterly

    455 Series TEST GFCI OUTLET 4. Push the test button on each GFCI out- CHECK HYDRAULIC STEERING let. Power should be interrupted to all SYSTEM OIL LEVEL outlets onboard. Press the reset button to restore power. VENT PLUG 5. If power is not interrupted, do not use any of the outlets.

  • Page 102: Annually

    Fill only until oil reaches the full line indi- LUBRICATE RUDDER SHAFT cated on the reservoir. Lubricate with a waterproof marine grease. CHECK ENGINE TO SHAFT COUPLING ALIGNMENT See Section 8, GENERAL MAINTENANCE for details. CSR161-30A 455 Series...

  • Page 103: Additional Pre-Launch Checklist

    455 Series LUBRICATE SEACOCKS CHECK ENGINE MOUNTING HARDWARE 1. Lubricate the following seacocks: 1. Check engine mounting hardware for Port and starboard engine cooling water looseness. seacocks located in the engine compart- ment. 2. If mounting is loose, temporarily tighten...
  • Page 104 Inspect dock and anchor lines for chafing. Wire-brush battery terminals and fill cells with distilled water. Update or replace old charts, waterway guides. Inspect bilge blower hose for leaks or blockage. 6-11 455 Series...
  • Page 105 455 Series 6-12 455 Series...

  • Page 106: Storage For Extended Lay-Up

    Section 7 – Storage for Extended Lay-Up STORAGE FOR EXTENDED LAY-UP... 7-2 Winterization ........7-3 Lifting and Storing Your Boat ..7-2 Fitting Out After Storage ....7-6 Transporting ........7-3 455 Series...

  • Page 107: Storage For Extended Lay-Up

    455 Series STORAGE FOR EXTENDED SLING MARKERS LAY-UP Lifting and Storing Your Boat CAUTION Never lift a boat with a large amount of water in the bilge! Undue stress will be put on the hull. Slings must never contact or exert a force on shafts, struts or hardware C.G.
  • Page 108 If a cradle can’t be used, use foam blocks to prevent any cabin damage from items 2. Store the boat with the bow up so any on the keel and jackstands on the chine. moving around during transport. accumulation of moisture will run off. 455 Series...
  • Page 109 455 Series 3. Inspect the hull and underwater gear for 6. Generator Engine: 9. Air Conditioning System: signs of deterioration, wear or damage. a. Flush engine with clean fresh water. a. Open intake seacock. Loosen Note any damages to engine, cabin screws on the seawater pump head equipment, helm area, etc.
  • Page 110 Connect outlet hose to freshwater c. Keep batteries on a trickle charge. pump. Pour approximately 1-1/2 Check and maintain electrolyte ounces of potable alcohol into the levels regularly. pump inlet. Rotate pump pulley two turns by hand and connect inlet hose. 455 Series...
  • Page 111 Consult the posts and cable clamps. back into the water. your Cruisers Yachts dealer for paint specifications for your area. d. Turn master battery switch to the 1. If anti-fouling paint and wax was not “ON”...
  • Page 112 14. After boat has been launched, engine- tank to its capacity (135 gallons). to-shaft alignment must be checked. Refer to Section 8, GENERAL 10. Refer to engine owner’s manual for pro- MAINTENANCE for this procedure. cedures to put engine into service after 455 Series...
  • Page 113 455 Series 455 Series...
  • Page 114 Section 8 – General Maintenance GENERAL MAINTENANCE ....8-2 Bilge ..........8-4 Power Train ........8-2 Hull ..........8-4 DC Electrical System ..... 8-3 General Care and Cleaning ... 8-5 Freshwater System ......8-4 455 Series...

  • Page 115: General Maintenance

    Install the cotter pin and adjust engine until coupling is in align- bend the ends over to hold it in place. ment. (See your Cruisers Yachts dealer.) 3. Slide the prop on the shaft and rotate it slightly on the shaft. Remove the prop.
  • Page 116 10. Adjust tie rod length to align both rudders. 1. Mark shaft for vertical position. 2. Have a second person outside the boat remove the rudder as the hardware is loosened. 455 Series...
  • Page 117 In areas where your boat is stored for winter instructions. Your Cruisers Yachts dealer is months, a pre-launch waxing for the season 6. If an excessive chlorine taste is still pre- skilled in handling these repairs and also should suffice.
  • Page 118 Moisture in the old paint must be vent mildew. a chlorine odor. These types of cleaners allowed to escape completely to get good can damage the nylon pile window chan- adhesion between the new and old paint. nel runners. 455 Series...
  • Page 119 455 Series ® THE FABRIC: the top. It is important to note that under CARE AND CLEANING (SUNBRELLA Seamark ™ carries the the right conditions, mildew can grow rapid- Sunbrella ® limited five year warranty. 1. Sunbrella ® fabric should be cleaned ly regardless of how well the top is vented.
  • Page 120 Many fabricators offer a reasonably priced removal, cleaning, storage and rehanging ser- vice on a yearly basis. 5. For optimum appearance and perfor- mance Sunbrella ® should be cleaned regularly. 455 Series...
  • Page 121 455 Series 455 Series...
  • Page 122 Oil Change System ......9-6 Cockpit Washdown ......9-3 Bow Thruster ........9-9 Courtesy Lights ......9-3 Central Vacuum ......9-10 Covers ..........9-3 Cockpit/Salon Stereo..... 9-12 Refrigerator/Freezer ....... 9-3 Spotlight ......... 9-3 Wet Bar .......... 9-4 Stove ..........9-4 455 Series...

  • Page 123: Accessory Items

    455 Series Raw water is drawn from the seacock, ACCESSORY ITEMS The battery chargers can be turned on to through a strainer and to the pump. The charge batteries when the boat is connected Air Conditioning/Heater Unit pump supplies all units with a continuous to dockside power or when the generator is flow of water in heating and cooling modes.

  • Page 124: Carbon Monoxide (Co) Detector

    See the refrigerator/freezer information in port side. After use in salt water or brackish your Skipper’s Kit. water, wash the boat with freshwater upon return to dock or slip. 455 Series...

  • Page 125: Wet Bar

    455 Series Wet Bar The wet bar consists of a sink with pressur- ized cold water and an ice maker. The ice maker receives power from 115 volt shore power hookup or auxiliary generator opera- tion. To operate the ice maker, the freshwa-...

  • Page 126: Function Of Clutch

    3. Hold (press) the switch down to pay out the button out. Firm pressure is sufficient rope/chain rode to set the CAUTION required to push in or pull out the anchor. ENSURE THAT THE HANDLE IS button. REMOVED FROM THE CLUTCH NUT BEFORE OPERATING UNDER POWER. 455 Series...

  • Page 127: Telephone Jack And Dockside Receptacle

    455 Series See your Skipper’s Kit for more information 1. Insert the PVC wand of the drain/fill DRAINING USED OIL FROM THE on safe operation and service of the wind- hose into a container of a small amount ENGINES lass.
  • Page 128 STARBOARD engine. 2. Flip the motor control switch to the DRAIN position. 3. Once the crankcase is emptied, return the pump motor control switch to the “OFF” position and place the fail-safe switch in the “OFF” position. CSR173-45 CSR173-46 455 Series...
  • Page 129 455 Series Draining the Port and Starboard remove the dip stick from the trans- 3. Use one of two methods to determine mission to allow air into the gear when the proper amount of oil has been Transmissions (Models 946DT and box.

  • Page 130: Bow Thruster

    Cruisers uses the standard bow thruster engage the bow thruster propeller and move sound (speed) of the pump motor when control on your 455 series yacht. Operation the boat to port. Turn off the bow thruster by the oil enters the pump.

  • Page 131: Central Vacuum

    455 Series Check oil level frequently. Oil level should be Your vacuum is located under the cabin should be done every 6-8 months depend- at least one half full. Change oil every other entry stairs. ing upon usage of unit. If filter become boating season or more often if desired.
  • Page 132 To disassemble the wands, pull them apart while twist- ing. Lightweight, flexible hose. Crush proof. It springs back to original shape. DO NOT CSR173-51 store in an area where temperature exceeds 250°F. 9-11 455 Series...

  • Page 133: Cockpit/Salon Stereo

    455 Series Initial Setting New Setting (U.S. standard) (outside U.S.) Frequency Spacing 10 kHz 9 kHz Frequency Range 530 to 1,170 kHz 531 to 1,629 kHz Frequency Spacing 200 kHz 50 kHz Frequency Range 87.9 to 107.9 MHz 87.5 to 1,629 kHz...
  • Page 134 Section 10 – Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING ....... 10-2 Electrical Troubleshooting, General Notes ......10-6 Engine and Power Train ....10-2 Electrical ........10-5 Plumbing ........10-8 10-1 455 Series...

  • Page 135: Troubleshooting

    Check fuel for contaminants or water. If fuel is contaminated, drain tank and lines, flush with clean fuel and replace fuel filters. See Cruisers Yachts Dealer for service. Loose wiring or bad key switch. Look for any loose connections. Contact technician to replace switch if necessary.
  • Page 136 Open seacock or remove obstruction. closed or water pick-up is blocked. Leaking or pinched water lines. Repair or replace water lines. See Cruisers Yachts Dealer for service. Transmission shift hard. Corroded or pinched linkage. Replace or lubricate linkage as necessary. See Cruisers Yachts Dealer for service.
  • Page 137 Engine not timed properly or Have engine tuned-up by an authorized dealer. misfiring. Bent rudder. Replace rudder. See Cruisers Yachts Dealer for service. Worn strut, engine or transmis- Have bearings replaced by authorized dealer as necessary. sion bearings. Engine-to-shaft couplings out-of- Have couplings checked by an authorized dealer.
  • Page 138 No power at AC outlets. Ground fault circuit interrupter Reset button on outlet and test. If reset button or light does tripped. not come on, DO NOT use any outlets. Have circuit checked by qualified technician. 10-5 455 Series...
  • Page 139 455 Series Electrical Troubleshooting, DC SYSTEM DC CIRCUIT BREAKERS General Notes The DC system nominal voltage is +12 There are three DC circuit breaker panels in VDC. DC common is connected to the addition to the circuit breakers on the AC/DC This owners manual is designed for owner engine/battery ground buss.
  • Page 140 PME for the function in question. OWNER SERVICEABLE PME #1 is located in the engine room and COMPONENTS ON THE PANEL. PME #2 is located below the AC/DC panel. SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN. 10-7 455 Series...
  • Page 141 Water system has lost its charge. Check for leaks in water system or air leaks in accumulator. showers and sinks. See Cruisers Yachts Dealer for service. Weak or worn pump. Have pump serviced by authorized dealer. Low water pressure at only Restriction or obstruction in Clean, repair, or remove obstruction from water line.
  • Page 142 Flush water seacock not open. Open seacock. Inlet pedal valve not working. Have head serviced by authorized dealer. Head will not empty. “Y” valve not open or line to Open “Y” valve or remove obstruction. holding tank is blocked. 10-9 455 Series...
  • Page 143 455 Series 10-10 455 Series...
  • Page 144 (6) Any unit which is part of a SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION AS CRUISERS YACHTS for a period of 1 year beginning the date of rental fleet, used for racing or commercial purposes.
  • Page 145 Cruisers Yachts Division of KCS International Inc. 804 Pecor Street, Oconto, WI 54153 Phone 920-834-2211 Fax 920-834-2797 Internet http://www.cruisersyachts.com e-mail: service@cruisersyachts.com Printed in U.S.A.

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