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  • Page 3: Hull Identification Number

    Date of Purchase: _________________________________________ Port Engine Serial Number: _________________________________ Starboard Engine Serial Number: ____________________________ Hull Identification Number:__________________________________ Hull Identification Number • The Hull Identification Number (HIN) is located on the starboard aft corner of the transom. • Record the HIN (and the engine serial numbers) in the space pro- vided above.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges Dimensions & Tank Capacities 1 Steering 50 Hydraulic Steering System 50 Dealer Service 1 Rudder Stuffing Gland 50 Warranty Information 1 Autopilot (If Equipped) 51 Boating Experience 2 Shift/Throttle Controls 51 Qualified Maintenance 2 Engine Synchronization (If Equipped) 51 Structural Limitations 2...
  • Page 5 Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Chapter 11: Electrical Systems Cleats 71 12-Volt DC System 83 Batteries 83 Windlass 71 House Battery Watering System 83 Canvas & Vinyl Tops & Enclosures 72 Battery Switches 83 Canvas Care 73 Emergency Battery Parallel Switch 84 Clear Vinyl Care 74 Fuses &...
  • Page 6 Hazard Boxes & Symbols The hazard boxes and symbols shown below are used throughout this supplement to call attention to potentially dan- gerous situations which could lead to either personal injury or product damage. Read all warnings carefully and fol- low all safety instructions.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! • This Owner’s Manual provides specific information about your yacht that is not covered in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual Supplement. • The Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual Supplement contains general information about safe operating practices, general boating regulations, and general maintenance techniques.

  • Page 8: Boating Experience

    Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Boating Experience WARNING! CONTROL HAZARD! An experienced operator MUST be in control of your yacht at ALL times. Do NOT operate your yacht while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

  • Page 9: Engine & Accessory Guidelines & Literature

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Engine & Accessory Guidelines & Literature NOTICE BEFORE starting or working on your engine(s), read the engine manual. NOTICE BEFORE using the accessories on your yacht, read the accessory manuals. NOTICE BEFORE storing your yacht, refer to your engine and accessory manuals for storage/ winterization instructions.

  • Page 10: Safety Standards

    Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Safety Standards DANGER! FALLING and ROTATING PROPELLER HAZARD! • NEVER allow anyone to ride on parts of your yacht NOT designed for such use. • Sitting on seat backs, lounging on the forward deck, bow riding, gun- wale riding or occupying the transom platform while underway is especially hazardous and WILL cause personal injury or death.

  • Page 11: Special Care For Moored Yachts

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Special Care for Moored Yachts • Whether moored in saltwater or freshwater, your yacht will collect marine growth on its hull bottom. • This will detract from your yacht’s beauty, greatly affect its performance, and may damage the gel coat.

  • Page 12: Yacht Lifting

    Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Yacht Lifting WARNING! PERSONAL INJURY and/or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! • Lifting slings can slip on the hull, which could cause serious injury or death. • Reduce the risk of sling slippage by ALWAYS securing the lifting slings together BEFORE lifting.

  • Page 13: Carbon Monoxide (Co)

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Carbon Monoxide (CO) DANGER! • Carbon monoxide gas (CO) is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and extremely dangerous. • ALL engines, generators, and fuel burning appliances produce CO as exhaust. • Prolonged exposure to low concentrations or very quick exposure to high concentrations WILL cause BRAIN DAMAGE or DEATH.

  • Page 14: Where & How Co Can Accumulate

    Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Where & How CO Can Accumulate Stationary conditions that increase CO accumulations include: A. Using engine, generator, or other fuel burning device when yacht is moored in a confined B. Mooring too close to another boat that is using its space.

  • Page 15: Co Checklists

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! CO Checklists Trip Checklist Educate all passengers about the symptoms of CO poisoning and where CO may accumulate. When docked, or rafted with another boat, be aware of exhaust emissions from the other boats.

  • Page 16: Co Monitors

    Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual CO Monitors DANGER! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD! • The house battery switch MUST be in the On position for the CO monitors to work. • If your yacht will be unattended for an extended period of time, turn Off the house battery switch or the CO monitors WILL drain the house battery.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Locations

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Exterior Views Hull Views...

  • Page 18: Forward & Starboard Deck View

    Chapter 2: Locations 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Forward & Starboard Deck View...

  • Page 19: Aft Deck Views

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Aft Deck Views...

  • Page 20: Command Bridge Helm Station

    Chapter 2: Locations 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Command Bridge Helm Station NOTE: TYPICAL HELM LAYOUTS SHOWN. ACTUAL LAYOUTS MAY VARY DEPENDING ON ENGINE & ACCESSORY OPTIONS. TACHOMETERS & PORT ENGINE STARBOARD ENGINE STARBOARD ENGINE OIL PRESSURE HOURMETERS OIL PRESSURE...

  • Page 21: Lower Helm Station (If Equipped)

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Lower Helm Station (If Equipped) NOTE: TYPICAL HELM LAYOUTS SHOWN. ACTUAL LAYOUTS MAY VARY DEPENDING ON ENGINE & ACCESSORY OPTIONS. HORN BILGE PUMPS LIGHTS ACCESSORY WINDLASS ACCESSORY TRIM TABS HIGH WATER ALARM...

  • Page 22: Component Locations

    Chapter 2: Locations 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Component Locations 12-Volt DC Accessory Outlets: • One is located at the command bridge helm. 12-VOLT DC ACCESSORY OUTLET COMMAND BRIDGE HELM • One is located on the ignition switch panel at the lower LOWER HELM (IF EQUIPPED) helm (if equipped).
  • Page 23 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations • If equipped with the guest stateroom enter- tainment system, one is located on the right side of the TV cabinet. ENTERTAINMENT 12-VOLT DC SYSTEM CABINET ACCESSORY OUTLET 12-Volt DC Circuit Breakers: •...
  • Page 24 Chapter 2: Locations 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual 110-Volt AC & 12-Volt DC Master Panels: Located in the upper electrical cabinet in the starboard aft corner of the salon. 110-VOLT AC MASTER PANEL 12-VOLT DC MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL Air Conditioner Seawater...
  • Page 25 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Air Conditioners (4 total) (If Equipped): • One is located under the bunk storage locker in the guest stateroom. AIR CONDITIONER • One is located under the starboard bunk hatch in the master stateroom.
  • Page 26 Chapter 2: Locations 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Batteries: • All batteries except the bow thruster battery are located in the lazarette. • The bow thruster battery is located forward of the port engine in the engine room. Battery Chargers: CENTER FLOOR •...
  • Page 27 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Bilge Pumps (6 total): • One is located below the stern thruster in the LAZARETTE BILGE PUMP lazarette bilge. & AUTOFLOAT SWITCH • Access through the port cockpit hatch. STERN THRUSTER • One is located under the master stateroom aft entry steps.
  • Page 28 Chapter 2: Locations 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual • One is located aft of the holding tank in the engine room bilge. • The auxiliary bilge pump is located aft of the bow thruster battery in the engine room. • The float switch...
  • Page 29 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations CO Monitors (3 total): • One is located on the forward wall of the master stateroom. MASTER STATEROOM CO MONITOR • One is located on the ceiling in the port aft corner of the salon.
  • Page 30 Chapter 2: Locations 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual City Water Inlet: Located inside the port transom hatch. Depth Finder Transducer: Located forward of the holding NOTE: VIEW IS LOOKING DOWN THROUGH CENTER FLOOR HATCH tank in the engine room bilge.
  • Page 31 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Engine Room: Access through the center floor hatch in the salon. Freshwater Fill Deck Fitting: Located forward of the fender storage hatch on the starboard side of the cockpit. Freshwater Pump: Located under the forward floor hatch in the master stateroom.
  • Page 32 Chapter 2: Locations 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Freshwater Pump Switch: Located on the 12-volt DC main distribution panel inside the upper electrical cabinet in the starboard aft corner of the salon. FRESHWATER PUMP SWITCH 12-VOLT DC MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL Freshwater Tank: •...
  • Page 33 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Freshwater Washdown Faucets (2 total): • One is located in the storage hatch on the starboard side of the forward deck. • One is located inside the transom storage hatch in the cockpit.
  • Page 34 Chapter 2: Locations 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Fuel Tanks: Located on each side of the engine room. Fuel Tank Fittings: • Access the port fuel tank fit- tings through the floor hatch PORT AFT LOUNGE SEAT (PULLED OUT FROM WALL)
  • Page 35 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Generator: Located in the forward center area of the lazarette. Generator Seawater Intake Seacock and Strainer: Located aft of the generator in the center bilge area of the lazarette. Heat Exchange Fan Switch (If Equipped): Located on the inboard side of the galley sink cabinet.
  • Page 36 Chapter 2: Locations 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Holding Tank: Located between the engines in the engine room bilge. Holding Tank Monitor: Located inside the upper elec- trical cabinet in the starboard aft corner of the salon. HOLDING TANK MONITOR...
  • Page 37 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Hydraulic Steering Fluid Reservoir: Located on the steering column at each helm. Inverter (If Equipped): • Located under the master stateroom aft entry steps. • Access by lifting the top of the top step.
  • Page 38 Chapter 2: Locations 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Macerator Switches (If Equipped): Located inside the upper electrical cabinet MACERATOR PANEL in the starboard aft corner of the salon. MACERATOR SWITCHES Macerator Underwater Discharge Seacock (If Equipped): Located aft of the holding tank in the engine room bilge.
  • Page 39 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Seawater Washdown Faucets (2 total) (If Equipped): • One is located in the storage hatch on the starboard side of the forward deck. • One is located inside the transom storage hatch in the cockpit.
  • Page 40 Chapter 2: Locations 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Seawater Washdown Pump Switch 12-VOLT DC MAIN (If Equipped): Located on the 12-volt DISTRIBUTION PANEL DC main distribution panel inside the upper electrical cabinet in the star- board aft corner of the salon.
  • Page 41 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Spotlight Control Panel: Located at the command bridge helm and, if equipped, COMMAND BRIDGE HELM the lower helm. LOWER HELM (IF EQUIPPED) SPOTLIGHT CONTROL PANEL Sump Pumps & Boxes: • One is located in the utility room bilge.
  • Page 42 Chapter 2: Locations 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual • One is located under the floor NOTE: SHOWN WITH hatch in front of the vanity in PLASTIC COVERING ON CARPET. the master stateroom. SUMP PUMP & BOX FLOOR HATCH VANITY • If equipped with the air...
  • Page 43 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Thruster Oil Reservoirs (2 total): • The bow thruster oil reservoir is located under the bunk storage locker in the guest stateroom. OIL RESERVOIR AIR CONDITIONER (IF EQUIPPED) • The stern thruster oil reservoir is located on the aft wall of the lazarette.
  • Page 44 Chapter 2: Locations 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Trim Tab Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir & Pump: Located aft of the generator in the lazarette. Utility Room: Access by NOTE: SHOWN WITH OPTIONAL WASHER/DRYER. lifting the hallway steps. NOTE: SHOWN WITH PLASTIC COVERING ON CARPET.
  • Page 45 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Water Heater: Located forward of the port fuel tank in the engine room. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped): Located on the starboard side of the forward wall in the engine room.

  • Page 46: Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Engines NOTICE Read the engine manual BEFORE starting or working on your engines. While the topics listed below may be included in this Owner’s Manual and in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual Supplement, always refer to the engine manual first for specific information on these important subjects: •...

  • Page 47: Exhaust System

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Exhaust System DANGER! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD! Leaking engine and/or generator exhaust is a source of dangerous carbon monoxide gas (CO). • Check ALL exhaust systems BEFORE each trip.

  • Page 48: Bilge Blower Systems

    Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Bilge Blower Systems WARNING! FIRE and EXPLOSION HAZARD! Fuel vapors can explode! BEFORE starting the engines or generator: 1. Check the bilge areas for fuel vapors or leaking fuel. If you see leaking fuel or smell fuel vapors: a.

  • Page 49: Fuel System

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Fuel System WARNING! FIRE, EXPLOSION and OPEN FLAME HAZARD! • It is very important that the fuel system be inspected thoroughly the first time it is filled and at each subsequent filling.

  • Page 50: Fuel Fills & Vents

    Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Fuel Fills & Vents • Depending on engine type, the fuel fill deck fittings are marked either GAS or DIESEL. • If you have problems filling either fuel tank, see if the fuel fill hose or fuel tank vent hose is kinked or collapsed.

  • Page 51: Electronic Fuel Shut-Off Valves (Diesel Engines Only)

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Electronic Fuel Shut-off Valves (Diesel Engines Only) • Your diesel engines are equipped with electronic fuel shut-off valves. • When you start your engines, the elec- tronic fuel shut-off valves open to allow fuel to the engines.

  • Page 52: Fuel Transfer Pump (If Equipped) (Diesel Engines Only)

    Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Fuel Transfer Pump (If Equipped) (Diesel Engines Only) CAUTION ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD! • NEVER transfer fuel into a full (or nearly full) fuel tank. • Fuel transferred into a full tank may spill overboard through the tank venting system.

  • Page 53: Oil Change System (If Equipped) (Diesel Engines Only)

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Oil Change System (If Equipped) (Diesel Engines Only) • The oil change system makes it eas- ier to drain and refill the engine and generator oil. • Read the oil change system instruc- tions for information on the use of this system.

  • Page 54: Fire Suppression Systems (If Equipped)

    Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Fire Suppression Systems (If Equipped) • The fire suppression systems are designed to put out engine room and/or lazarette fires. • Before using your yacht for the first time, read the fire suppression sys- tems’...

  • Page 55: Shaft-Transmission Alignment

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Shaft-Transmission Alignment CAUTION SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! • If you suspect a shaft-transmission alignment problem, have a trained mechanic inspect the alignment as soon as possible. • Continued use may lead to premature engine, transmission, shaft, shaft seal and/or...

  • Page 56: Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges Steering

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges Steering Hydraulic Steering System • Your yacht features a hydraulic steering system. • Check the fluid level in the hydraulic steering reservoir at each helm every time you use your yacht.

  • Page 57: Autopilot (If Equipped)

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges Autopilot (If Equipped) WARNING! • NEVER leave the helm while the autopilot system is On! • An experienced operator MUST monitor the autopilot system at ALL times and keep a visual lookout for other marine traffic and other hazards.

  • Page 58: Trim Tabs

    Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Trim Tabs • Read the trim tabs’ owner’s manual before COMMAND BRIDGE HELM VIEW using the trim tabs. • The trim tabs are controlled by two rocker switches at the helm.

  • Page 59: Dual Thruster System

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges Dual Thruster System COMMAND BRIDGE HELM LOWER HELM (IF EQUIPPED) CONTROL MODULE • This system features bow and stern thrusters that can help you maneuver your yacht during docking. • The thrusters can be controlled from either helm.

  • Page 60: Gauges

    Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Gauges Cleaning the Gauges CAUTION PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! • Use ONLY mild soap and water to clean the gauge lenses and bezels. • Use of other cleaners, including common window cleaning solutions, may cause the lenses to crack.

  • Page 61: Chapter 5: Navigation & Communication Equipment

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 5: Navigation & Communication Equipment Read the manuals for all navigation & communication equipment before using these systems. Compass NOTICE • Compass accuracy can be affected by many factors. • Have a trained technician calibrate your compass.

  • Page 62: Radar (If Equipped)

    Chapter 5: Navigation & Communication Equipment 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Radar (If Equipped) WARNING! • Radar is meant to help the navigator, NOT replace him/her. • The operator is responsible for keeping a visual look-out for possible collision situations.

  • Page 63: Chapter 6: Plumbing

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Bilge Pumps NOTICE Discharge of oil, oil waste or fuel into navigable waters is prohibited by law. Violators are sub- ject to legal action by the local authorities. • Your yacht has sev-...

  • Page 64: Bilge Pump Testing

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Bilge Pump Testing • The bilge pumps are vital to the safety of your yacht. • Test the bilge pumps often to make sure they are working properly. 1. One at a time, turn On the bilge pump switches at the helm.

  • Page 65: Autofloat Switches

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Checking diaphragm type bilge SCREW pump and strainer for clogging debris: BILGE PUMP 1. Clear any debris from the pump valves inside the pump housing as HOUSING CLAMP follows: a. Unscrew the two screws on the SCREW housing clamp.

  • Page 66: Seawater Systems

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Seawater Systems Seacocks WARNING! FLOODING and SWAMPING HAZARD! • Close the seacock(s) when leaving your yacht unattended for any length of time. • If a seacock is left open, a hose failure could flood the bilge, swamp the batteries and the engines, and even sink your yacht.

  • Page 67: Seawater Washdown (If Equipped)

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Seawater Washdown (If Equipped) WARNING! FLOODING and SWAMPING HAZARD! • NEVER leave your yacht unattended while the seawater washdown system is running. • Any leak or break in this system may allow large amounts of water to flood the bilge, which could swamp the batteries and the engines, and even sink your yacht.

  • Page 68: Freshwater System

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Freshwater System WARNING! • ONLY use safe drinking (potable) water in your yacht’s freshwater system. • ONLY use FDA approved "drinking water safe" hoses when filling the freshwater tank or connecting to city water.

  • Page 69: Transom Shower

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Transom Shower • Read the manufacturer’s instruc- tions before using the transom shower for the first time. • To use the transom shower, your yacht must be connected to city water, or the freshwater pump switch must be turned On.

  • Page 70: Freshwater System Winterization

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Freshwater System Winterization 1. Turn Off the water heater breaker on the 110-volt AC master panel. 2. Turn On the freshwater pump switch. 3. Open all of the faucets and showers and let the freshwater system drain completely.

  • Page 71: Water Heater

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Water Heater WARNING! SCALDING HAZARD! Water heated by the water heater can be hot enough to scald the skin. CAUTION WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD! • Do NOT turn On the water heater electrical circuit on the 110-volt AC master panel until the water heater tank is COMPLETELY filled with water.

  • Page 72: Winterizing The Water Heater

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Winterizing the Water Heater CAUTION WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD! • NEVER turn On the water heater breaker on the 110-volt AC master panel while the water heater tank is empty. • Even brief water heater operation with a dry tank WILL damage the heating elements.

  • Page 73: Preparing The Water Heater For Use After Yacht Storage

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Preparing the Water Heater for Use After Yacht Storage CAUTION WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD! • Fill the water heater tank BEFORE turning On the water heater breaker on the 110-volt AC master panel.

  • Page 74: Drain Systems

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Drain Systems Deck Drains • Water on the deck is drained overboard through the deck drains. • Keep the deck drains free of debris. Gray Water Drain System • Gray water above the waterline is gravity drained overboard.

  • Page 75: Marine Heads & Holding Tank

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Marine Heads & Holding Tank NOTICE Check with local authorities about the legal use of marine head systems. Vacuum Flush Head System WARNING! OVERFILLED HOLDING TANK HAZARDS! NEVER overfill the holding tank! An overfilled holding tank is both a serious public health hazard and a product/property damage hazard! •...

  • Page 76: Macerator (If Equipped)

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual • Flush only human waste and rapid-dissolving boat or RV toilet tissue into the holding tank. Never flush anything else. • Use only rapid-dissolving boat or RV toilet tissue. Never use residential-type tissue.

  • Page 77: Chapter 7: Deck Equipment

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Cleats WARNING! PERSONAL INJURY and/or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! NEVER lift your yacht using the cleats. Carefully read the section on towing in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual Supplement before towing anything behind your yacht or having your yacht towed by another vessel.

  • Page 78: Canvas & Vinyl Tops & Enclosures

    Chapter 7: Deck Equipment 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Canvas & Vinyl Tops & Enclosures CAUTION PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! Take down and securely stow ALL canvas & vinyl BEFORE your yacht is transported by road. NOTICE BEFORE cleaning and/or stowing your canvas or vinyl, read the sections later in this chapter, Canvas Care and Clear Vinyl Care.

  • Page 79: Canvas Care

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Canvas Care (see also ‘Clear Vinyl Care’ on next page) • After each use, especially in saltwater, rinse the canvas with cold freshwater. • Before stowing, let the canvas air-dry completely.

  • Page 80: Clear Vinyl Care

    Chapter 7: Deck Equipment 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Clear Vinyl Care CAUTION • NEVER store the clear vinyl pieces wet, as this will cause a milky film to develop. • NEVER fold or crease the clear vinyl pieces as cracking will occur.

  • Page 81: Flexiteek Decking Care & Maintenance (If Equipped)

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Flexiteek Decking Care & Maintenance (If Equipped) CAUTION PRODUCT DAMAGE HAZARD! • Flexiteek is not a wood product. NEVER use wood cleaning or treatment products on Flexiteek. • NEVER use acetone, or any product containing acetone, on, or anywhere near, Flexiteek.

  • Page 82: Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems NOTICE Always keep an approved ABC-type fire extinguisher in galley area. All appliances and entertainment systems installed on your yacht come with their own manuals. These manuals con- tain detailed instructions and important safeguards. Read these manuals before using your yacht’s appliances and entertainment systems.

  • Page 83: Audio & Visual Equipment

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems Audio & Visual Equipment NOTICE AM radio reception may be impaired anytime the engine is running. Dockside Television & Telephone Inlet Plug a dockside source into the TV/telephone inlet if you want to watch cable TV or use a telephone.

  • Page 84: Chapter 9: Lights

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 9: Lights Care & Maintenance All of the lights installed on your yacht are of top quality, but you should be aware that failure may periodically occur for a variety of reasons: 1. There may be a blown fuse - replace the fuse.

  • Page 85: Chapter 10: Air Conditioning & Heating

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 10: Air Conditioning & Heating Air Conditioners (If Equipped) DANGER! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD! • Dangerous carbon monoxide gas (CO) can be brought into your yacht through the air conditioning system. • Read the Carbon Monoxide (CO) section in Chapter 1 of this Owner’s Manual.
  • Page 86 Chapter 10: Air Conditioning & Heating 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual • Read the air condi- tioner manual before using the air conditioning system. • Before using the air conditioning system, make sure the break- ers on the 110-volt AC master panel are turned On and that the system’s seawa-...

  • Page 87: Heat Exchanger Cabin Heat (If Equipped)

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 10: Air Conditioning & Heating Heat Exchanger Cabin Heat (If Equipped) Your yacht may feature a heat exchanger cabin heater. This heater runs directly off the starboard engine. Before using the heat exchanger cabin heater: 1.

  • Page 88: Chapter 11: Electrical Systems

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical Systems DANGER! EXTREME FIRE, SHOCK and EXPLOSION HAZARD! • NEVER install non-ignition protected switches or other arcing devices in the fuel compart- ments. • NEVER substitute automotive parts for marine parts. Marine electrical, ignition, and fuel system parts were designed and manufactured to comply with rules and laws that minimize the risks of fire and explosion.

  • Page 89: 12-Volt Dc System

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical Systems 12-Volt DC System Batteries • The batteries supply electricity for lights, 12-volt accessories, engine starting and generator starting. • The Electrical section in Chapter 8 of the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual Supplement provides battery care and maintenance instructions.

  • Page 90: Emergency Battery Parallel Switch

    Chapter 11: Electrical Systems 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Emergency Battery Parallel Switch LOWER HELM (IF EQUIPPED) COMMAND BRIDGE HELM BATTERY PARALLEL SWITCH BATTERY PARALLEL SWITCH BATTERY PARALLEL SWITCH • If an engine will not start because of a dead battery, the battery parallel switch allows you to use the other batteries for engine starting.

  • Page 91: Fuses & Circuit Breakers

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical Systems Fuses & Circuit Breakers The fuses and circuit breakers for the engines and main accessory power are on the following panels: • Battery management panel. • 12-volt DC main distribution panel.

  • Page 92: Alternators

    Chapter 11: Electrical Systems 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Alternators The engine alternators will keep the batteries properly charged when running at cruising speeds. Battery Charger (If Equipped) CAUTION ENGINE and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! NEVER run your yacht’s engines and the battery charger at the same time.

  • Page 93: 110-Volt Ac System

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical Systems 110-Volt AC System WARNING! FIRE and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! NEVER bypass the power source lockouts. Using both shore power and generator power at the same time WILL cause major electrical system damage and could start a fire! •...

  • Page 94: Shore Power

    Chapter 11: Electrical Systems 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Shore Power DANGER! FIRE, EXPLOSION and SHOCK HAZARD! • Use ONLY compatible shore power connectors and NEVER alter the connectors. • Turn Off ALL breakers and switches on the 110-volt AC master panel BEFORE plugging in or unplugging the shore power cord.

  • Page 95: Connecting To Shore Power

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical Systems • Your yacht is equipped with two (2) 110-volt/30-amp inlets or one (1) 220-volt/50-amp shore power inlet. • The 110-volt/30-amp shore power inlets provide 110-volt/30-amp power to each shore power master breaker.

  • Page 96: Parallel Switch (If Equipped With Dual Shore Power)

    Chapter 11: Electrical Systems 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Parallel Switch (If Equipped with Dual Shore Power) NOTICE • When using the parallel switch do NOT exceed 30 total amps. • The amperage of each component breaker is shown on the breaker itself.

  • Page 97: Generator

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical Systems Generator DANGER! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD! • Generators are a source of dangerous carbon monoxide gas (CO). Check the generator exhaust system for leaks BEFORE each use. • Read the Carbon Monoxide (CO) section in Chapter 1 of this Owner’s Manual.
  • Page 98 Chapter 11: Electrical Systems 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual • When your yacht is not connected to shore power, the generator can supply 110-volt/60-hertz power. • Before using the generator, read the generator operation manual for pre-start checks and break-in procedures.
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  • Page 102: Electrical Routings

    Chapter 11: Electrical Systems 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Electrical Routings 12-Volt DC Deck Electrical Harnesses...

  • Page 103: 12-Volt Dc Hull Electrical Harnesses

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical Systems 12-Volt DC Hull Electrical Harnesses...

  • Page 104: 12-Volt Dc Command Bridge Electrical Harness

    Chapter 11: Electrical Systems 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual 12-Volt DC Command Bridge Electrical Harness...

  • Page 105: 12-Volt Dc Hardtop Electrical Harness

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical Systems 12-Volt DC Hardtop Electrical Harness...

  • Page 106: Batteries

    Chapter 11: Electrical Systems 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Batteries...

  • Page 107: Bonding Harnesses

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical Systems Bonding Harnesses...

  • Page 108: 110-Volt Ac Electrical Harnesses

    Chapter 11: Electrical Systems 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual 110-Volt AC Electrical Harnesses...

  • Page 109: Important Records

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Important Records Selling Dealer Plumbing Name Of Dealership Freshwater Tank Capacity Holding Tank Capacity Address Key Numbers Phone/FAX/E-mail Cabin Ignition Sales Manager Other Other Service Manager Electronics Engines Manufacturer Model Name/Number Manufacturer Model Name/Number Serial Number...

  • Page 110: Float Plan

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Float Plan Before leaving on each cruise, fill out a copy of this float plan (or similar) and leave it with a reliable person whom you can depend on to contact the Coast Guard or other rescue organization, if you do not return as scheduled.
  • Page 111 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Float Plan Survival Equipment Number of PFDs Flares (Yes/No) Mirror (Yes/No) Stopover 4 Smoke Signals (Yes/No) Flashlight (Yes/No) Food (Yes/No) Arrive No Later Than: Date Arrive No Later Than: Time Water (Yes/No) Anchor (Yes/No) Raft/Dinghy (Yes/No)
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