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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 side of the transom. • Record the HIN (and the engine serial numbers) in the space provided above.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Dimensions and Tank Capacities Engines Layout View Engine Cooling System Dealer Service Exhaust System Warranty Information Fuel System Boating Experience Fuel Fills & Vents Engines & Accessories Guidelines Anti-siphon Valves (Gas Engines Only) Propellers Electronic Fuel Shut-off Valves (Diesel Engines Only)
  • Page 5 Chapter 6: Plumbing Chapter 10: Heating & Air Conditioning Bilge Pumps Air Conditioning System (If Equipped) Bilge Pump Testing Heat Exchanger Cabin Heat (If Equipped) Autofloat Switches Electric Heaters (If Equipped) Seawater Systems Seacocks Seawater Strainers Chapter 11: Electrical System Seawater Washdown System (If Equipped) 12-Volt DC System Freshwater System...
  • Page 6 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 follow ALL safety instructions. DANGER! This box alerts you to immediate hazards which WILL cause severe personal injury or death if the warning is ignored.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! • This Owner’s Manual provides information about your yacht that is not covered in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual Supplement. • Before using your yacht, study this Owner’s Manual, the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual Supplement, and all engine and accessory literature carefully.

  • Page 8: Dealer Service

    Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Dealer Service • Your dealer is your key to service. • Ask your dealer to explain all systems before taking delivery of your yacht. • Contact your dealer if you have any questions or problems with your new yacht.

  • Page 9: Engines & Accessories Guidelines

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Engines & Accessories Guidelines NOTICE When storing your yacht please refer to your engine’s operation and maintenance manuals. • Your yacht’s engines and accessories were selected to provide optimum performance and service.

  • Page 10: Safety Standards

    Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual 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 occupying the transom platform while underway is especially hazardous and will cause personal injury or death.

  • Page 11: Qualified Maintenance

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Qualified Maintenance WARNING! To maintain the integrity and safety of your yacht, allow only qualified personnel to perform maintenance on, or in any way modify the: • Steering System • Propulsion System •...

  • Page 12: Sacrificial Anodes (Zincs)

    Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Sacrificial Anodes (Zincs) NOTICE • Do NOT paint between the zinc and the metal surface it contacts and do NOT paint over the zincs. • If the zincs are not bonded correctly, they will NOT provide protection.

  • Page 13: Yacht Lifting

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Yacht Lifting WARNING! 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.

  • Page 14: Carbon Monoxide (Co)

    Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 408 Motoryacht • 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.

  • Page 15: Where And How Co Can Accumulate

    408 Motoryacht • 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.

  • Page 16: Trip Checklist

    Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual 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 17: More Information

    408 Motoryacht • 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 &...

  • Page 18: Chapter 2: Locations

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Exterior Views Hull Views AFT AIR CONDITIONER DECK DRAIN (IF EQUIPPED) PORTLIGHTS PORTLIGHTS ENGINE ROOM DRAIN VENT AFT BILGE PUMP DRAIN STARBOARD HULLSIDE ANCHOR LOCKER DRAIN FORWARD AIR CONDITIONER DRAIN (IF EQUIPPED)

  • Page 19: Deck View

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Deck View CLEAT WATER TANK VENT HATCH ANCHOR WINDLASS ANCHOR LOCKER FUEL FILL DECK FITTING (TYPICAL PORT & STARBOARD) FUEL TANK VENTS (TYPICAL PORT SPOT- & STARBOARD) LIGHT WASTE PUMP-OUT DECK FITTING...

  • Page 20: Aft Deck Views

    Chapter 2: Locations 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Aft Deck Views SHORE POWER CABLE HOIST SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED) SHORE POWER INLET OR HAWSE PIPE CABLE TV/ PHONE INLET CITY WATER INLET BOARDING CLEAT LADDER ALL-ROUND LIGHT STERN LIGHT WATER FILL...

  • Page 21: Helm Station(S)

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Helm Station(s) NOTE: TYPICAL HELM LAYOUTS SHOWN. ACTUAL LAYOUTS MAY VARY DEPENDING ON ENGINE & UPPER HELM ACCESSORY OPTIONS PORT ENGINE STARBOARD ENGINE AUTOPILOT FUEL, VOLT, OIL & FUEL, VOLT, OIL &...

  • Page 22: Component Locations

    Chapter 2: Locations 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Component Locations 12-Volt Accessory Outlet - Upper Helm: • Located on the dash. 12-VOLT OUTLET 12-Volt Accessory Outlet - Lower Helm (If Equipped): • Located on the lower switch panel. 12-VOLT OUTLET...
  • Page 23 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations AC & DC Main Distribution Panels • Located inside the upper electrical cabinet on the starboard side of the salon. ELECTRICAL CABINET ENTRY STEPS Air Conditioner Seawater Intake Seacock (If Equipped): • Located in the engine room, forward of the ladder.
  • Page 24 Chapter 2: Locations 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Air Conditioner Unit - Aft Cabin (If Equipped): STARBOARD STORAGE • Located in the starboard storage LOCKER locker under the aft berth mattress. Air Conditioner Units (2) - Command Bridge (If Equipped): •...
  • Page 25 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Battery Charger: SALON FLOOR • Located on the aft wall HATCH of the engine room. BATTERY CHARGER Battery Management Panel (Battery Switches): • Located inside the lower electrical cabinet on the starboard side of the salon.
  • Page 26 Chapter 2: Locations 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Bilge Pump & Float Switch - Aft: • Located in the aft cabin. • Access is through the aft port wall access panel. AFT PORT WALL ACCESS PANEL Bilge Pump & Float Switch - Forward: •...
  • Page 27 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Bilge Pump & Float Switch - Forward-Aft: • Located in the engine room, forward of the ladder. ENGINE ROOM LADDER BILGE PUMP & FLOAT SWITCH Bilge Pump & Float Switch - Mid-Forward: •...
  • Page 28 Chapter 2: Locations 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Carbon Monoxide Monitor - Aft Cabin: • Located on the forward wall of the aft cabin. AFT CABIN CO MONITOR Carbon Monoxide Monitor - Salon: • Located on the aft ceiling of the salon.
  • Page 29 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Carbon Monoxide Monitor - V-berth • Located on the ceiling of the V-berth. V-BERTH CO MONITOR DC Push-To-Reset Breaker Panel: • Located under the upper helm. DC PUSH-TO-RESET BREAKER PANEL Depth Sounder Thru-hull Transducer: •...
  • Page 30 Chapter 2: Locations 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Digital Tank Monitor: • Located inside the electrical cabinet on DIGITAL TANK MONITOR the starboard side of the salon. SALON ENTRY STEPS Engine Circuit Breaker: ENGINE • Located on each engine. CIRCUIT...
  • Page 31 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Engine Room Access: • Access the engine room through the center floor hatch in the salon. SALON ENTRY STEPS CENTER FLOOR HATCH Freshwater Fill: • Located on the starboard aft deck above the swim platform.
  • Page 32 Chapter 2: Locations 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Freshwater Pump Switch: • Located on the DC panel inside the electrical cabinet on the starboard side of the salon. ELECTRICAL CABINET Freshwater Tank: • Located in the aft cabin. • Access is through the aft floor hatch.
  • Page 33 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Fuel Tanks: • Located on each side of the engine room. Generator (If Equipped): • Located in the engine room. Generator Seawater Pickup Sea- cock (If Equipped): • Located in the engine room, for- GENERATOR ward of the ladder.
  • Page 34 Chapter 2: Locations 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Heat Exchanger Shut-off Valve (If Equipped): • Located in the engine room, forward of the starboard engine. SHUT-OFF VALVE Hydraulic Steering Fluid Reservoirs: • Located on the steering column at each helm.
  • Page 35 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Macerator Underwater Discharge Seacock (If Equipped): • Located in the engine room, aft of the holding tank. HOLDING MACERATOR UNDERWATER TANK DISCHARGE SEACOCK Seawater Washdown Intake Seacock: • Located inside the floor hatch in the utility room.
  • Page 36 Chapter 2: Locations 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Seawater Washdown Pump Circuit Breaker: • Located on the DC panel, inside the electrical cabinet. SEAWATER WASHDOWN PUMP CIRCUIT BREAKER Spotlight (If Equipped): • Located on the bow. SPOTLIGHT...
  • Page 37 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Spotlight Control Panels (If Equipped): • Located on the upper helm dash and lower UPPER HELM helm dash (if equipped). SPOTLIGHT CONTROL PANEL LOWER HELM (IF EQUIPPED) SPOTLIGHT CONTROL PANEL Sump Pump - Aft: •...
  • Page 38 Chapter 2: Locations 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Sump Pump - Forward: • Located inside the floor hatch in the utility room. • Access the utility room by lifting up the galley steps. GALLEY STEPS FLOOR HATCH SUMP PUMP Trim Tab Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir: •...
  • Page 39 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Wall Vacuum Unit (If Equipped): • Located in the utility room on the starboard forward wall. • Access the utility room by lifting up the galley steps. VACUUM UNIT GALLEY STEPS Waste Holding Tank: •...
  • Page 40 Chapter 2: Locations 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Water Heater: • Located in the engine room, PORT FUEL WATER forward of the port fuel tank. TANK HEATER Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped): • Located on the forward bulkhead, on...

  • Page 41: Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Engines Read the engine operation and maintenance manuals before starting or doing any maintenance on the engines. Engine Cooling System CAUTION! SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! The engine cooling system’s seacocks for both engines must be Opened before the engines are started.

  • Page 42: Exhaust System

    Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual 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 43: Engine Room Ventilation System

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Engine Room Ventilation System WARNING! FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD • Use of the blower system is NOT A GUARANTEE that explosive fumes have been removed. • BEFORE starting the engines or the generator ALWAYS use the "sniff test" to check the bilge areas for fuel vapors.

  • Page 44: Fuel System

    Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual 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 45 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems DIESEL ENGINE FUEL LINE ROUTING (IF EQUIPPED) FUEL FILL FUEL TANK DECK FITTING VENTS ELECTRONIC FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE FUEL FEED LINE PORT FUEL TANK FUEL RETURN LINE FUEL FILL...

  • Page 46: Fuel Fills & Vents

    Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Fuel Fills & Vents • The fuel fill fittings are marked 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 47: Gas Engine Fuel Filters

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Gas Engine Fuel Filters • The fuel pickup tube located inside each fuel tank is equipped with a fine mesh screen filter. • In addition, a fuel filter is installed on the fuel line.

  • Page 48: Oil Change System (If Equipped) (Diesel Engines Only)

    Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Oil Change System (If Equipped) (Diesel Engines Only) • The oil change system makes it easier to drain and refill the OIL CHANGE SYSTEM ROUTING (IF EQUIPPED) engine and generator oil.

  • Page 49: Shaft-Transmission Alignment

    408 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 qualified mechanic inspect the alignment as soon as possible. • Continued use may lead to premature engine, transmission, shaft, shaft seal and/or...

  • Page 50: Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges Steering • This yacht fea- tures a hydraulic HYDRAULIC STEERING RUDDER AUTOPILOT ARM steering system. CYLINDER TIE BAR (IF EQUIPPED) • Check the fluid level in the hydraulic steering reservoir every time you use your yacht.

  • Page 51: Autopilot (If Equipped)

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges Autopilot (If Equipped) WARNING! • NEVER leave the helm while the autopilot system is On! • A qualified operator must monitor the autopilot system at all times and keep a visual look- out for other marine traffic and other hazards.

  • Page 52: Trim Tabs

    Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Trim Tabs WARNING! LOSS OF CONTROL HAZARD! Improper use of trim tabs will cause loss of control! • Do NOT allow anyone unfamiliar with trim tabs to use them. • Do NOT use trim tabs in a following sea as they will cause broaching or other unsafe handling characteristics.

  • Page 53: Dual Thruster System

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges Dual Thruster System CONTROL MODULE UPPER HELM STERN THRUSTER BOW THRUSTER (TYPICAL) (TYPICAL) • This system features bow and stern thrusters. • During docking, the thrusters can assist you in maneuvering your yacht.

  • Page 54: Gauges

    Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges 408 Motoryacht • 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.

  • Page 55: Chapter 5: Navigation & Communication Equipment

    408 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 qualified technician calibrate your compass.

  • Page 56: Radar (If Equipped)

    Chapter 5: Navigation & Communication Equipment 408 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 57: Chapter 6: Plumbing

    408 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 subject to legal action by the local authorities. • Your yacht is equipped...

  • Page 58: Bilge Pump Testing

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 408 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. To test each bilge pump: 1.

  • Page 59: Autofloat Switches

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Autofloat Switches • Each automatic bilge pump features an autofloat switch. • The autofloat switch turns the pump On when water rises above a preset level. • Each autofloat switch is normally located next to the bilge pump it controls.

  • Page 60: Seawater Systems

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 408 Motoryacht • 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.

  • Page 61: Seawater Washdown System (If Equipped)

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Seawater Washdown System (If Equipped) CAUTION FLOODING & SWAMPING HAZARD! NEVER leave your yacht unattended while using the "seawater washdown" feature. Any leak or break in the system may allow large amounts of water to accumulate in the bilge that could cause swamping of the batteries and engines or even sinking of the yacht.

  • Page 62: Freshwater System

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Freshwater System WARNING! • Only use safe drinking (potable) water in your yacht’s freshwater system. • Only use an FDA approved, white 'drinking water safe' hose to fill the freshwater tank or to connect to city water.

  • Page 63: Freshwater System Winterization

    408 Motoryacht • 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. 1. Turn On the freshwater pump switch. 2. Open all of the faucets and showers and let the freshwater system drain completely.

  • Page 64: Transom Shower (If Equipped)

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Transom Shower (If Equipped) • Read the manufacturer’s instructions before using the transom shower for the first time. • To use the transom shower, the yacht must be connected to a dockside freshwa- ter supply, or the freshwater pump switch must be turned On.

  • Page 65: Water Heater

    408 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 AC panel until the water heater tank is COMPLETELY filled with water.

  • Page 66: Drain Systems

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 408 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 Drains The galley sink is above the waterline and is gravity drained overboard Sump Pump Drain System •...

  • Page 67: Marine Head & Holding Tank

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Marine Head & Holding Tank NOTICE Check with local authorities for regulations regarding the legal use of marine head systems. VacuFlush Head System • Read the VacuFlush opera- tion and maintenance manual.

  • Page 68: Macerator (If Equipped)

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Macerator (If Equipped) To use the macerator to pump waste directly overboard (where regulations WASTE PUMP-OUT HOLDING TANK HOLDING permit): DECK FITTING VENT FILTER TANK 1. Open the overboard discharge seacock. 2. Press both macerator switches at the same time to run the pump.

  • Page 69: Chapter 7: Deck Equipment

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Cleats WARNING! 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 your yacht or having your yacht towed by another vessel.

  • Page 70: Canvas

    Chapter 7: Deck Equipment 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Canvas CAUTION Take down and securely stow the canvas top, side curtains and back cover before transporting your yacht by road. Insert the end eyes of the main bow (A) into...

  • Page 71: Canvas Care

    408 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 72: Clear Vinyl Care

    Chapter 7: Deck Equipment 408 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 73: Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems

    408 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 74: Coffeemaker

    Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Coffeemaker WARNING! BURN/SCALDING! • Read the coffeemaker’s instruction manual before using. • Do NOT use the coffeemaker while underway. • Water heated by the coffeemaker can be hot enough to scald the skin.

  • Page 75: Chapter 9: Lights

    408 Motoryacht • 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: There may be a blown fuse - replace the fuse.

  • Page 76: Chapter 10: Heating & Air Conditioning

    408 Motoryacht • 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 yacht through the air conditioning system. CAUTION SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! The air conditioning system’s seawater intake and discharge seacocks must be Opened before...
  • Page 77 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 10: Heating & Air Conditioning Read the air conditioner manual before using the FORWARD & AFT AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS air conditioning system. • Before using the air conditioning system, make sure the break- ers on the AC main...

  • Page 78: Heat Exchanger Cabin Heat (If Equipped)

    Chapter 10: Heating & Air Conditioning 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Heat Exchanger Cabin Heat (If Equipped) The heat exchanger cabin heater runs directly off the star- board engine. Before using the heat exchanger cabin heater: 1. Read the manufac- turer’s instruction...

  • Page 79: Chapter 11: Electrical System

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System DANGER! 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.

  • Page 80: 12-Volt Dc System

    Chapter 11: Electrical System 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual 12-Volt DC System Batteries The batteries supply electricity for lights, accessories, and engine starting. The Electrical section of Chapter 8, in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual Supplement, provides battery, care and maintenance instructions.

  • Page 81: Emergency Battery Parallel Switch

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System Emergency Battery Parallel Switch COMMAND BRIDGE HELM • If an engine will not start because of a dead battery, the battery par- allel switch allows you to use the other batter- ies for engine starting.

  • Page 82: Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    Chapter 11: Electrical System 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Fuses and Circuit Breakers The fuses and circuit breakers for the engines and main accessory power are on the following panels (the locations of these panels are provided in Chapter 2 of this Owner’s Manual): •...

  • Page 83: Battery Charger Or Inverter/Charger (If Equipped)

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System Battery Charger or Inverter/Charger (If Equipped) CAUTION! ENGINE & ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! NEVER run the yacht’s engine and the battery charger at the same time. CAUTION • The battery charging systems (alternator and battery charger or inverter/battery charger) installed on your yacht are designed to charge conventional lead-acid batteries.

  • Page 84: 110-Volt Ac System

    Chapter 11: Electrical System 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual 110-Volt AC System CAUTION WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD! • Do NOT turn On the water heater breaker on the AC panel until the water heater tank is completely filled with water.
  • Page 85 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System Shore Power DANGER! FIRE, EXPLOSION & SHOCK HAZARD! • NEVER alter shore power connectors. • ONLY use compatible connectors. • Before plugging in (or unplugging) the shore power cord to your yacht, make sure all break- ers and switches on the AC master panel are turned OFF.

  • Page 86: Shore Power

    Chapter 11: Electrical System 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual • This yacht is equipped with two 30 amp/110-volt shore power inlets or one 50-amp/220-volt shore power inlet. • The 30-amp/110-volt shore power inlets provide 30-amp/110-volt power to each shore power master breaker.

  • Page 87: Parallel Switch (If Equipped With Dual Shore Power)

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System Shore Power Cable Hoist (If Equipped) (50-amp-220-Volt Only) • The shore power cable hoist allows you to easily feed out and reel in the shore power cable. • Before using the shore power cable hoist, read the cable hoist manual.

  • Page 88: Generator

    Chapter 11: Electrical System 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual 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. WARNING! FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD! • Use the bilge blowers for a minimum of four minutes before starting the generator.
  • Page 89 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System GENERATOR LAYOUT GENERATOR MUFFLER FUEL RETURN LINE (DIESEL ONLY) SEAWATER STRAINER FUEL FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR (DIESEL ENGINES ONLY) FUEL FEED LINE SEACOCK EXHAUST THRU-HULL • When your yacht is not connected to shore power, the generator can supply 110V/60Hz power.

  • Page 90: Starting The Generator

    Chapter 11: Electrical System 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Starting the Generator WARNING! FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD! • Use the bilge blowers for a minimum of four minutes before starting the generator. • Leave the blowers on while the generator is running.

  • Page 91: Electrical Routings

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System Electrical Routings 12-Volt DC Deck Electrical Harnesses NOTE: VIEW IS UNDERSIDE OF DECK SPEAKER SPEAKER LIGHT LIGHTS HANGING LOCKER LIGHT CO MONITOR LIGHT WIPER (IF EQUIPPED) WIPERS (IF EQUIPPED) LIGHT LIGHT...

  • Page 92: 12-Volt Dc Hull Electrical System

    Chapter 11: Electrical System 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual 12-Volt DC Hull Electrical System SEAWATER PUMP BILGE PUMP (IF EQUIPPED) BILGE PUMP AFT VACUFLUSH PLUG FORWARD VACUFLUSH HOLDING TANK FIXED FIRE EXTINGUISHER (IF EQUIPPED) FUEL FILTER FUEL FILTER GROUND FUEL SENDER...

  • Page 93: Command Bridge Electrical Harnesses

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System Command Bridge Electrical Harnesses NOTE: VIEW IS UNDERSIDE OF COMMAND BRIDGE BLOWER HORN DASH PLUGS NAVIGATION LIGHT NAVIGATION LIGHT SPEAKER REFRIGERATOR SPEAKER HARDTOP COURTESY PLUGS LIGHT...

  • Page 94: Hardtop Electrical Harness

    Chapter 11: Electrical System 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Hardtop Electrical Harness NOTE: VIEW IS UNDERSIDE OF HARDTOP SPEAKER ALL-AROUND LIGHT COURTESY LIGHT COURTESY LIGHT SPEAKER HARNESS PLUG...

  • Page 95: Battery System

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System Battery System NOTES: POSITIVE BATTERY CABLES ARE RED NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLES ARE YELLOW BOW THRUSTER GENERATOR STARTER BOW BATTERY STARBOARD PORT ENGINE ENGINE STARTER STARTER BATTERY PANEL INVERTER INVERTER BATTERY (IF EQUIPPED)

  • Page 96: Bonding Harnesses

    Chapter 11: Electrical System 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Bonding Harnesses HEAD WASHDOWN SEACOCK SEAWATER INTAKE AIR CONDITIONER SEAWATER INTAKE (IF EQUIPPED) GENERATOR AIR CONDITIONER SEAWATER STRAINER (IF EQUIPPED) ENGINE SEAWATER STRAINER ENGINE SEAWATER STRAINER ENGINE SEAWATER INTAKE ENGINE SEAWATER...

  • Page 97: 110-Volt Ac Electrical Harnesses

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System 110-Volt AC Electrical Harnesses GUEST STATEROOM OUTLET GUEST STATEROOM TV CABINET HANGING LOCKER OUTLET MICROWAVE HEAD OUTLET REFRIGERATOR STOVE SALON OUTLETS DISHWASHER (IF EQUIPPED) GALLEY OUTLET SALON TV SALON OUTLET SALON ENTERTAINMENT...

  • Page 98: Wiring Diagrams

    Chapter 11: Electrical System 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Wiring Diagrams Engine Electrical System...

  • Page 99: 12-Volt Dc Command Bridge Electrical System

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System 12-Volt DC Command Bridge Electrical System...

  • Page 100: 12-Volt Dc Cabin Electrical System

    Chapter 11: Electrical System 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual 12-Volt DC Cabin Electrical System...

  • Page 101: 12-Volt Dc Auxiliary Electrical System

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System 12-Volt DC Auxiliary Electrical System...

  • Page 102: 110-Volt Ac Electrical System

    Chapter 11: Electrical System 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual 110-Volt AC Electrical System...

  • Page 103: 110/220-Volt Ac Electrical System (If Equipped)

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System 110/220-Volt AC Electrical System (If Equipped)

  • Page 104: Important Records

    408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Important Records Selling Dealer Plumbing Name Of Dealership Freshwater 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 Model Name/Number...

  • Page 105: Float Plan

    408 Motoryacht • 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.
  • Page 106 Float Plan 408 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual 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...
  • Page 107 Owner’s Notes...
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