Port Engine Serial Number: _________________________________________ Starboard Engine Serial Number: ____________________________________ Hull Identification Number: __________________________________________ Date of Purchase __________________________________________________ Hull Identification Number HIN LOCATION • The Hull Identification Number (HIN) is located on the starboard side of the transom. • Record the HIN (and the engine serial numbers) in the space provided above. •...
CONTENTS Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Dimensions and Tank Capacities Engine Layout View Engine Cooling System Dealer Service Exhaust System Warranty Information Engine Room Ventilation System Boating Experience Fuel System Engines & Accessories Guidelines Fuel Fills & Vents Engine &...
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Chapter 6: Plumbing Chapter 9: Lights Bilge Pumps Care and Maintenance Bilge Pump Testing Interior & Exterior Lights Autofloat Switches Spotlight (If Equipped) Seawater Systems Seacocks Seawater Strainers Chapter 10: Heating & Air Conditioning Seawater Washdown (If Equipped) Electric Heaters (If Equipped) Freshwater System Freshwater System Winterization Heat Exchanger Cabin Heater (If Equipped)
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Hazard Boxes & Symbols The hazard boxes and symbols shown below are used throughout this Manual to call attention to potentially danger- ous situations which could lead to either personal injury or product damage. Read ALL warnings carefully and fol- low all safety instructions.
381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! • This Owner’s Manual provides specific information about your yacht. • Additional information about safe operating practices, general boating regulations, and proper maintenance tech- niques is included in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual Supplement.
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Warranty Information • Meridian offers an Express Limited Transferable Warranty on each new Meridian purchased through an autho- rized Meridian dealer. • A copy of the Express Limited Transferable Warranty was included in your owner’s packet.
381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Safety Standards DANGER! FALLING and ROTATING PROPELLER HAZARD! NEVER allow anyone to ride on parts of the yacht not designed for such use. • Sitting on seat backs, lounging on the forward deck, bow riding, gunwale riding or occupy- ing the transom platform while underway is especially hazardous and will cause personal injury or death.
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Special Care For Moored Boats NOTICE • To help seal the hull bottom and reduce the possibility of gelcoat blistering on moored boats, apply an epoxy barrier coating. The barrier coating should be covered with several coats of anti-fouling paint.
381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Boat Lifting WA RNING! PERSONAL INJURY and /or PRODUCT OR PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! • Lifting slings may slip on the hull. • Avoid serious injury or death by securing the lifting slings together before lifting.
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual 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.
381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Where and 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.
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Trip Checklist ❏ Make sure you know where the exhaust outlets are located on your yacht. ❏ Educate all passengers about the symptoms of CO poisoning and where CO may accumulate.
381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! More Information For more information about how you can prevent carbon monoxide poisoning on recreational boats and other ways to boat more safely, contact: United States Coast Guard National Marine Manufacturers American Boat &...
Chapter 2: Locations 381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Aft Deck View PORT STORAGE HATCH PHONE LINE & CABLE TV INLET GRAB RAIL CLEAT NAVIGATION LIGHT GRAB BOARDING RAILS LADDER FUEL FILL DECK FITTING SHORE POWER INLET(S) CITY WATER CLEATS (TYPICAL INLET PORT &...
381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Helm Stations Upper Helm Station NOTE: TYPICAL HELM LAYOUTS SHOWN ACTUAL LAYOUTS MAY VERY DEPENDING DEPTH ON ENGINE AND ACCESSORY OPTIONS OIL PRESSURE FINDER GAUGE TACHOMETER COMPASS TACHOMETER FUEL GAUGE OIL PRESSURE...
Chapter 2: Locations 381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Component Locations 12-Volt Accessory Outlet: • At the helm on the dash ignition panel. 12 VOLT ACCESSORY OUTLET Air Conditioner Seawater Intake Seacock: • Access is through the forward inboard bunk hatch in the mid-berth.
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381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Batteries: • Located in the machinery room. • Access is through cockpit floor hatches. COCKPIT FLOOR HATCHES Battery Charger: • Located in the utility room. • Access is through the mid-berth wall hatch.
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Chapter 2: Locations 381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Bilge Pumps - Aft: • Located in the aft machinery room. • Access is through cockpit floor hatches COCKPIT FLOOR HATCHES Bilge Pumps - Forward: • Access is through the aft inboard bunk hatch in the mid-berth.
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381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Carbon Monoxide Detector, Mid-Berth: • Located on the starboard wall, above the hanging locker. MID-BERTH CO MONITOR Carbon Monoxide Detector, Salon: SALON • Located on the starboard aft wall, above the TV.
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Chapter 2: Locations 381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual DC Circuit Breakers: • In the electrical cabinet on the starboard side of the salon. ELECTRICAL CABINET Depth Sounder Thru-hull Transducer: • Access is through the forward outboard bunk hatch in the midberth.
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381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Freshwater Fill Deck Fitting: • On the port deck trail. • Refer to page 9 for view of location. Freshwater Tank: • Located in the forward area of the machinery room. • Access is through the cockpit floor hatches.
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Chapter 2: Locations 381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Generator Control Panel: • In the electrical cabinet on the starboard side of the salon. ELECTRICAL CABINET Generator Seawater Seacock: • Located in the machinery room. • Access is through cockpit floor hatches.
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381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Macerator Underwater Discharge Seacock: • Access is through the aft inboard bunk hatch in the mid-berth. Marine Head (Electric) Seawater Intake Seacock: • Access is through the aft inboard bunk hatch in the mid-berth.
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Chapter 2: Locations 381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Vacuflush Pump: • Located in the utility room. • Access is through the mid-berth wall hatch. Wall Vacuum Unit: • Located in the utility room. • Access is through the mid-berth wall hatch.
381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Engine Read and understand the engine operation and maintenance manuals before using or working on the engines. Engine Cooling System CAUTION! SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! The engine cooling system’s seacocks must be Opened before engines are started and during engine operation.
Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Exhaust System DANGER! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD! Leaking engine and/or generator exhaust is a source of dangerous carbon mon- oxide gas (CO). Check all exhaust systems before each trip.
381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Engine Room Ventilation System WARNI NG! FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD • Use of the blower system is NOT A GUARANTEE that explosive fumes have been removed. • If you smell fuel, DO NOT start the engines or generator and DO NOT turn On any electrical devices.
Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Fuel System Carefully read the fuel section of both the Owner’s Manual Supplement and the engine operation manual, paying spe- cial attention to the subject of fuel recommendations. WARNING! FIRE, EXPLOSION AND OPEN FLAME HAZARD! •...
381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems GAS FUEL LINE ROUTING (IF EQUIPPED) FUEL PICKUP & FUEL PICKUP & ANTI-SIPHON VALVE ANTI-SIPHON VALVE PORT FUEL TANK FORWARD STARBOARD FUEL TANK STARBOARD FUEL LINE PORT FUEL LINE Fuel Fills &...
Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Anti-siphon Valves (If Equipped) NOTICE • If an engine running problem is diagnosed as fuel starvation, check the anti-siphon valve. • If the valve is stuck or clogged, change or replace it while the engine is shut Down.
381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Oil Change System (If Equipped) • Your yacht may feature GENERATOR (IF EQUIPPED) an oil change pump to simplify draining and filling engine and generator oil. • Read the oil change sys- tem’s instructions for...
Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Shaft-Transmission Alignment CAUTION! SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! • If you suspect a shaft-transmission misalignment, have a qualified mechanic perform an alignment inspection as soon as possible. • Continued use may lead to premature engine, transmission, shaft, shaft seal and/or...
381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Chapter 4: Controls Steering • This yacht features a power assisted rack-and-pinion steering system. • Check the fluid level in the power steering reservoir every time you use your yacht. • Yacht steering is not self-centering.
Chapter 4: Controls 381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Shift/Throttle Controls WA RNING! LOSS OF CONTROL HAZARD! Improper maintenance of shift/throttle hardware may cause a sudden loss of control! Read all of the information about the shift/throttle controls in the shift/throttle controls’ manual, the engine operation manual, and the Cruiser &...
381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Chapter 4: Controls Dual Thruster System (If Equipped) CONTROL MODULE UPPER HELM STATION STERN THRUSTER BOW THRUSTER • Your yacht may feature bow and stern thrusters which can be controlled from either helm. • The bow and stern thrusters allow you to maneu- ver your yacht in close quarters when docking.
Chapter 4: Controls 381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Gauges Cleaning 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.
381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Chapter 5: Navigation & Communication Equipment Before using these systems for the first time, read and understand the instruction manuals and observe the following: VHF Radio (If Equipped) • The VHF (Very High Frequency) radio can be used to access weather reports, summon assistance or contact other vessels as permitted by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission).
Chapter 5: Navigation & Communication Equipment 381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Depth Finder WA RNING! • DO NOT use the depth finder as a navigational aid to prevent collision, grounding, yacht damage or personal injury. • When the yacht is moving, submerged objects will not be seen until they are already under the yacht.
381 Sedan • 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. FORWARD BILGE PUMP FORWARD BILGE...
Chapter 6: Plumbing 381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Bilge Pump Testing Bilge pumps are critical to the safety of your yacht. Check the bilge pumps often to make sure that they are working properly. Test each pump individually. To test each bilge pump: Turn On the manual switches at the helm.
381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Autofloat Switches • The automatic bilge pumps use float (autofloat) switches to automatically turn On the pumps whenever water rises to a preset level in the bilge. • The autofloat switches are normally mounted next to the bilge pumps they control.
Chapter 6: Plumbing 381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Seawater Systems Seacocks CAUTION! SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! • Before using a seawater intake system, make sure that the system’s seacock is in the Open position before the system is started and keep the seacock Open until the system is shut Off.
381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Seawater Washdown (If Equipped) TO AFT DECK HULL ROUTING TO FORWARD DECK SEAWATER PICKUP WATER SEACOCK PUMP/FILTER WASHDOWN WASHDOWN FAUCET FAUCET FROM HULL FROM HULL AFT DECK ROUTING FORWARD DECK ROUTING • Open the seacock before turning the seawater washdown system On.
Chapter 6: Plumbing 381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Freshwater System WA RNING! • Only use safe drinking (potable) water in your yacht’s freshwater system. • Only use a sanitary drinking water hose to fill the water tank or connect to city water.
381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Freshwater System Winterization CAUTION! WATER SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! Never blow compressed air through the water system when all of the faucets are Closed. Turn On the water system switch. Open all of the faucets and showers and let the water system drain completely.
Chapter 6: Plumbing 381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Water Heater WA RNING! 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 AC panel until the water heater tank is COMPLETELY filled with water.
381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Transom Shower TRANSOM SHOWER • Your yacht features a freshwater transom shower. • Read the manufacturer’s instructions before using the transom shower for the first time. • The water pump switch must be turned On before using the transom shower.
381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Sink Drains The sinks are above the waterline and are gravity drained overboard Shower Drain • The shower drains into a sump box. SUMP PUMP SUMP SHOWER • The float switch inside the sump box...
Chapter 6: Plumbing 381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Marine Head with Holding Tank NOTICE Check with local authorities for regulations regarding the legal use of marine head systems. • Read the marine HOLDING TANK WASTE PUMP-OUT head operation VENT DECK FITTING and maintenance manual.
381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Cleats WA RNING! PERSONAL INJURY and /or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! • NEVER lift the yacht using the cleats. Carefully read the section on towing in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual Supplement before towing anything behind the yacht or having the yacht towed by another vessel.
381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Chapter 8: Appliances & Enter tainment 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.
Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems 381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Propane System (If Equipped) DANGER! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD! • Propane appliances are potential sources of dangerous carbon monoxide gas (CO). • Do not use propane appliances without adequate ventilation.
381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems Propane Stove (If Equipped) DANGER! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD! • The propane stove is a source of dangerous carbon monoxide gas (CO). • BEFORE using the propane stove, open doors and windows to make sure there is enough fresh air for ventilation.
Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems 381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Audio & Visual Equipment NOTICE AM radio reception may be impaired anytime the engine is running. Dockside Television & Telephone Inlet If you want to watch cable LOCATION OF PHONE LINE/CABLE TV INLET...
381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Chapter 9: Lights Care and 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.
381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Chapter 10: Heating & Air Conditioning Electric Heaters (If Equipped) • Your yacht may feature electric cabin heaters. • Before using the electric heaters, read the electric heater’s instruction manual. • Before using the electric heaters, make sure the breakers on the AC panel are turned On.
381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Chapter 10: Heating & Air Conditioning Air Conditioning System (If Equipped) DANGER! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD! Dangerous carbon monoxide gas (CO) can be brought into the boat through the air conditioning system. CAUTION! SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! The air conditioning system’s seacock must be Opened before turning on the air conditioner...
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Chapter 10: Heating & Air Conditioning 381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Upper Air Conditioning System RETURN AIR GRILL AIR CONDITIONER FROM SEAWATER MANIFOLD AIR CONDITIONER DRAIN PORT SALON STARBOARD SALON AIR GRILL AIR GRILL Read the air conditioner manual before using the air conditioning system.
381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System DAN GER! EXTREME FIRE, SHOCK & EXPLOSION HAZARD! • To minimize the risks of fire and explosion, NEVER install knife switches or other arcing devices in the fuel compartments. • NEVER substitute automotive parts for marine parts. Electrical, ignition and fuel system parts were designed and manufactured to comply with rules and regulations that minimize risks of fire and explosion.
Chapter 11: Electrical System 381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual 12-Volt DC System Batteries The batteries supply electricity for lights, 12-Volt accessories, and engine and generator starting. The Electrical section of Chapter 8, in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual Supplement, provides battery, care and maintenance instructions.
381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System 12-Volt Accessory Outlet(s) CAUTION! DO NOT use the 12-volt accessory outlet with a cigarette or cigar lighter. High temperatures may melt the outlet. • Your boat features one or more 12-volt accessory outlets.
Chapter 11: Electrical System 381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Alternating Current (AC) System CAUTION! WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD! • DO NOT turn On the water heater circuit breaker, on the AC panel, until the water heater tank is COMPLETELY filled with water.
381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System Shore Power DANGER! FIRE, EXPLOSION & SHOCK HAZARD! • DO NOT alter shore power connectors and use only compatible connectors. • Before plugging in or unplugging the shore power cord to your boat, make sure all breakers and switches on the AC master panel are turned Off.
Chapter 11: Electrical System 381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Connecting To Shore Power Review all hazard information at the beginning of this section, Shore Power. Turn Off all breakers and switches on the AC master panel. Attach the shore power cord to the yacht inlet first, then to the dockside outlet.
381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System Generator (If Equipped) 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. WARNING! FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD! •...
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Chapter 11: Electrical System 381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual • The generator can supply AC power to your yacht when it is not GENERATOR LAYOUT connected to shore power. EXHAUST THRU-HULL • Do not bypass the safety lockouts and supply an accessory with more than one source of power at a time.
381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System Starting Generator CAUTION! SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! • Make sure the generator’s seawater pickup seacock is in the Open position before and during generator use. • Never run the generator starter for more than 30 seconds. If the generator does not start, wait at least 30 seconds before trying again.
Chapter 11: Electrical System 381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Direct Current Electrical System BOW THRUSTER (IF EQUIPPED) HEATER ELECTRIC HEAD (IF EQUIPPED) (IF EQUIPPED) AIR CONDITIONER PUMP HEATER SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED) (IF EQUIPPED) RAW WATER PUMP LIGHT SHOWER SUMP PUMP...
381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System Alternating Current Electrical System V-BERTH OUTLET V-BERTH OUTLET MID BERTH OUTLET HEAD OUTLET GALLEY OUTLET GALLEY OUTLET REFRIGERATOR PANEL MICROWAVE SALON OUTLET SALON OUTLET COCKPIT OUTLET...
Chapter 11: Electrical System 381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Battery System INVERTER BREAKER INVERTER GROUND INVERTER BATTERY (IF EQUIPPED) PORT ENGINE BATTERY PORT BATTERY SWITCH PORT ENGINE GROUND STARBOARD ENGINE GROUND STARBOARD BATTERY SWITCH TO HOUSE BATTERY HOUSE BATTERY STARBOARD...
381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System Bonding Harness AIR CONDITIONER STRAINER (IF EQUIPPED) RAW WATER PICK-UP (IF EQUIPPED) AIR CONDITIONER PICK-UP (IF EQUIPPED) HEAD EQUIPPED) PICK-UP HEAD DISCHARGE TERMINAL BLOCK STARBOARD ENGINE STRAINER PORT ENGINE STRAINER STARBOARD...
381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Impor tant Records Selling Dealer Plumbing Name Of Dealership Fresh Water Tank Capacity Waste 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...
381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Float Plan Before going boating, 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.
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381 Sedan • Owner’s Manual Float Plan Survival Equipment Trip Expectations Number of PFDs Flares (Yes/No) Mirror (yes or no) Departing From Smoke Signals (Yes/No) Flashlight (Yes/No) Food (Yes/No) Departure Date Departure Time Water (Yes/No) Anchor (Yes/No) Raft/Dinghy (Yes/No) Stopover 1...
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