TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Cleaning and Maintenance Letter from the President ........5 Interior ............. 1 The Silverton Story ..........7 Exterior ............3 Introduction to your Owner’s Manual ....9 Canvas Enclosure(Optional)......4 Warranty Information ......... 13 Winterization and Storage ....... 7 Recommended Reading ........
States Coast Guard Auxiliary, United States Power Squadron or any enterprise expe- rienced in conducting safe boating courses. Thank you for choosing a Silverton. I am confi dent your new yacht will provide you and your family with years of enjoyable cruising.
Employee Stock on their bows. Ownership Program, ensuring a personal interest in the construction of your Silverton After World War II, Henry built 27-foot fi sh- yacht. ing boats and in 1948, he began to construct custom-built pleasure craft.
This Owner’s Manual includes general information concerning the operation, han- dling and maintenance of your 352 MY . In addition, the various systems and standard CAUTION indicates hazards or unsafe prac- and optional factory installed equipment are tices that COULD result in minor personal described.
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352 MY . In addition, the Hull, Deck, Glossary of Terms Interior and Engine Compartment will be described. The Glossary defines common nautical...
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ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER’S MANUALS Silverton purchased various items of equip- ment from other manufacturers and installed them on your yacht while it was being built. Examples of this equipment include, but are not limited to, the engines, generator (if so equipped) and appliances. The Original Equipment Manufacturers (O.E.M.) have...
Warranty Registration Your Silverton yacht dealer is a trained professional with facilities and resources All Silverton yachts are shipped to the dealer available to serve you to your complete with a warranty registration form for the satisfaction. Your dealer can assist you in yacht.
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Coast Guard. Second Owner’s Warranty Completing and forwarding all Origi- nal Equipment Manufacturer’s warranty Some Silverton yacht owners trade up to a registrations. newer or larger yacht before the warranty on their current yacht has expired. Silverton Performing and completing Required will transfer the remaining warranty on your OEM maintenance.
SILVERTON MARINE CORPORATION warrants to the fi rst-use purchaser and any subse- quent owner during the warranty period that any part manufactured by SILVERTON will be free of defects caused by faulty workmanship or materials for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of delivery to the fi...
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All repairs and/or replacements will be made by an authorized SILVERTON dealer, or at the option of SILVERTON, at the SILVERTON plant. If the repairs are of such a nature that the warranty work must be performed at the SILVERTON plant, transportation costs to and from the SILVERTON plant shall be paid by the owner.
Garden City, New York 11530 from your original plan, be certain to notify the person with whom you left the copy of your change in plans. Silverton recom- Pleasure Boating and Seamanship mends you make several copies of this form...
No one likes to think about having a boating Check with local enforcement agencies or accident, but unfortunately, they do occur. with your local Silverton dealer regarding You must fi le an accident report after a local requirements. boating accident just as you would after an automobile accident.
The photograph below displays the transom purpose of preventing electrolysis and gal- area of the 352 MY . This is a typical layout vanic corrosion, which is discussed in the displaying the drive mechanism. The pho-...
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Engine Seawater Pickup Trim Tabs The photograph below displays the Engine The photographs below display the Port Seawater Pickup as shown on the Star- and Starboard Trim Tabs, which are factory board side. The Engine Seawater Pickups installed on the lower edge of the transom. are located on the bottom exterior of the The purpose of the Trim Tabs is to assist hull forward of the engines and are used...
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The Propellers, or “Screws” are located underneath the rear portion of the hull. They are attached to the motor by the shafts. The Propellers on your 352 Motor Yacht are specifi c to your boat. Make sure you record the information and specifi cations of the Propellers just in case they need to be replaced in the future.
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Exhaust Ports Discharge Ports There are two Engine Exhaust Ports; one The various Discharge Ports (also known for each engine. The Port Engine Exhaust as through-hull ports) are located on the Port is located on the Port side of the hull Starboard side of the hull.
DECK AND BRIDGE Search Light Anchor System The 352 MY may be equipped with an op- tional Search Light, which is mounted on The photograph below displays the location the forward portion of the pulpit. The photo- of the Anchor, which is located in its bracket graph below displays the Search Light.
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Warning Horns Bilge Ventilation Intake and Exhaust Vents The factory installed Warning Horns are mounted on the forward section of the The Bilge Ventilation Air Intake Vent is bridge. The horns are self contained units located on the outboard side panel of the operating on 12 v power supplied from the Port bridge-to-bow access steps.
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Port, Starboard, and the Transom Starboard Bridge-To-Bow Access Steps, Navigation Lights and the combination also known as the Silverton Sidewalk®. Masthead/Anchor Light. The Port Naviga- tion Light is RED, the Starboard Navigation Light is GREEN, and the transom light is WHITE.
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Bridge-To-Aft Deck Access Steps Shore Power Hook Up The photograph below displays the Bridge- The photograph below displays The Shore To-Aft Deck Access Steps, located on Power Cord Connection. It is located in the storage compartment in the middle of the the Starboard side forward section of the transom above the swim platform.
Forward Stateroom and then aft to the Aft Stateroom. Salon The photographs below display the Salon area of your 352 MY; fi rst, from the point of entry, looking forward, next, the Port view and then the Starboard view. Forward Head...
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Forward Stateroom Aft Head The photographs below display the For- The photographs below display the Aft ward Stateroom as viewed upon entry Head, which is accessible from the Aft forward, next, the Port side, and fi nally, the Stateroom. Starboard side. Aft Master Stateroom The photographs below display the Aft Mas- ter Stateroom as viewed Port side.
The photograph below displays the Engine Compartment, which is accessed through hatches located in the Salon fl oor. GENERATOR COMPARTMENT Your 352 yacht may be equipped with an optional Generator. The photograph below displays the Generator Compartment, which is accessed through a hatch located...
Minimum Recommended Safety Equipment ________________ • Required life saving equipment, includ- Silverton believes your safety aboard your ing life vests and throwable devices yacht, whether cruising or moored at your dock, is extremely important. A yacht op- • Required fi re extinguishing equipment...
Its design allows for turning most tions for the number and type of PFD’s are unconscious persons in the water from a the minimum required. Silverton recom- face down position to a face up position, mends exceeding the minimum require- assisting in the prevention of drowning.
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• NEVER use gas lights in your yacht. lations are the minimum requirements. • NEVER leave the craft unattended when Silverton recommends exceeding the mini- cooking and/or heating appliances are mum requirements for your safety. in use. • NEVER modify any of your yacht’s...
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Visual Distress Signal Devices No single visual distress signal device is per- fect for all conditions or purposes. Silverton The United States Coast Guard requires recommends carrying various types of de- all boats operating on the coastal waters of vices as described above. Careful selection...
operate your yacht at a greater speed than • Manually operated bilge pump. that which would prevent you from stopping within the distance of your visibility. • Navigational charts for your cruising area. Always use common sense and good judgement when operating your yacht at •...
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Boats”. Be certain to check with your local United States Coast Guard station, your A commercial fi shing boat with apparatus Silverton dealer or a local marina concern- that restricts its maneuverability (does not ing navigational aids unique to your yachting include trolling lines or other apparatus that area.
• ways maintain 1/3 of your fuel supply in A vessel engaged in commercial fi sh- reserve for changes in your plans due to ing. unforeseen weather conditions or other circumstances. Vessels engaged in commercial fi shing must give the right of way to the follow- •...
on parts of your yacht that are not intended Contact your local United States Coast for passenger use, such as the gunwales Guard Auxiliary or appropriate state agency or the bowrail. for details concerning these courtesy safety inspections. • Ask all persons to remain seated while your yacht is in motion, particularly during Carbon Monoxide Safety inclement weather.
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tentiveness, headache, nausea, dizziness The following illustrations show how Carbon and drowsiness. Monoxide Gas (CO) can accumulate in your yacht while either at your dock or underway. Certain health problems, such as lung disor- Become familiar with these examples and ders or heart problems and age will increase their precautions to prevent exposure to this the effects of Carbon Monoxide Gas (CO) as...
Engine or generator ex- When protective weather haust from your yacht while underway coverings are in place, engine or gen- and operating with a high bow angle erator exhaust from your yacht, while can cause excessive accumulation of docked, at anchor, drifting or underway Carbon Monoxide Gas (CO) within the can cause excessive accumulation of cabin and cockpit areas of your yacht.
• EMERGENCY SITUATIONS Examine all persons on board for any inju- ries and administer fi rst aid, if necessary. Swamped or Capsized Yacht • If your yacht has a VHF radio, contact the If your yacht becomes swamped or cap- United States Coast Guard and any other sizes, immediately put on a PFD and set potential rescue vessel and advise of your...
Fog is the result of either cold air passing over a warm earth surface or warm air pass- ing over a cold earth surface. You can judge Silverton recommends using a commer- the likelihood of fog formation by periodically cial towing service for your safety and...
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fl ames and use a sweeping action to Coast Guard are the minimum necessary. extinguish it. Concentrating your fi re extin- Silverton recommends exceeding the mini- guisher in one location may cause the fi re mum requirements by placing additional fi re to spread.
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• • Use only marine safety approved cook- Extinguish smoking materials carefully. ing and heating systems and follow the Check cleaning materials for fl ammability manufacturer’s directions concerning their and store as you would any flammable operation. material. • • Open fl...
Silverton factory according to the specifi c option plan you chose at the time of the purchase of your 352 MY . The two (2) Air Conditioning/Heating System option plans are described as follows: 23,000 BTU Total Capacity This system utilizes two (2) self-contained air conditioning units.
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Operation of the Air Conditioning/Heating • Press the fan speed button on the “Pass- System in your 352 MY is as follows: port Control” until the desired speed is obtained. • Turn ON the respective air conditioner breaker switch, located on the AC/DC •...
Cleat and its purpose is to secure the anchor variety of bottom surfaces. line after the anchor is set. If your 352 MY is equipped with an optional anchor wind- Anchor Chain or Line (Rode)
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The purpose of the Anchor Your 352 MY is equipped with a Rope Lock- Windlass is to assist in lowering and rais- er, which is located on the Starboard side...
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MY from its anchorage is as follows: • Release the anchor rode from the anchor cleat. • If your 352 MY is not equipped with an op- tional anchor windlass, retrieve the anchor rode in a hand-over-hand manner until the anchor breaks free of the bottom.
EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM The SEA-FIRE Model BB-400 automatic ________________ fi re extinguishing system on your 352 MY is equipped with a GREEN indicator light, Your 352 MY is equipped with a SEA-FIRE located on the helm switch panel (See Model BB-400 Automatic Fire Extinguish-...
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• When replacing parts of the fi re fi ghting minate, see your Silverton dealer for further instillation only matching components shall inspection and repair, if necessary. be used, bearing the same designation or being equivalent in their technical and fi...
Electrical Panel. Listen to each bilge pump of the hull below the designed waterline. as it is manually activated. They should emit Your 352 MY is equipped with two (2) May- a quiet “whirring” sound. If any abnormal fair bilge pumps that are capable of pumping sounds are noted, contact your Silverton 1250 gallons of water per hour.
Bilge Ventilation Exhaust Vent (Starboard Side) Your 352 MY is equipped with an air intake vent, located on the port side of the vessel and an air exhaust vent, located on the starboard side (See adjacent photographs, which illustrate the location of these vents).
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To reduce the risk of fi re or explosion within the engine/generator compartments of your 352 MY, the bilge blower motors should ALWAYS be operated under the following conditions: • Operate the blower motors for a minimum of fi...
(See NOTE: Silverton recommends placing photographs on Page 19 and 20, which sacrificial zinc anodes on the following illustrate the location of the zinc anodes).
(CO) is lowered to an acceptable level. cal power and they are connected directly to the batteries. It is not necessary for the Your 352 MY is equipped with three (3) battery switch to be turned ON for them to SAFE-T-ALERT Carbon Monoxide Gas operate.
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fi fteen (15) seconds. Depressing the “Test/Reset” switch will not discontinue the YELLOW fl ashing indicator light accom- visual and audio signal. See your Silverton panied by a “BEEP” sound every fi ve (5) dealer for inspection and replacement of the minutes.
These accessories are connected directly This section describes the various compo- to the battery and do not require a switch nents of the Electrical System on your 352 for operation. MY and also includes a Trouble Shooting Guide for your convenience.
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• Connect the female end of the shore • Disconnect the shore power cord from power cord to the yacht’s inlet recep- the dockside outlet. tacle. Be certain the lock ring is tightly secured. • Disconnect the shore power cord from the yacht’s inlet receptacle.
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DC Volt Meter (Battery #2): Displays the Refrigerator: Supplies DC power to the voltage draw on Battery #2. refrigerator. DC Main #1: Supplies 12 volt DC power Spare: Supplies power to additional acces- from Battery #1 to all breaker switches on sories.
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If you are unable to reset the GFIC breaker switch, contact your Generator (3 Switches): Supplies the AC Silverton dealer or a competent marine Electrical Panel with power from the gen- electrician for inspection and repair. erator. Failure to do so may result in a fi re or Converter: Supplies power to the converter, damage to the electrical system.
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VHF radio, aft air conditioner. GPS system, or autohelm system, with your 352 MY. These units are controlled by the Air Pump: Supplies power to the air condi- switches marked ACC. located on the helm tioner raw water pump.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Problem Cause Solution 12 volt DC equipment not Battery selector switch Check battery selector switches operating turned to OFF. to ensure they are turned ON. Main breaker at DC Switch breaker to ON. Control Center OFF. Weak or dead battery.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Problem Cause Solution No 120 volt power Main breaker(s) in engine Turn breakers ON or reset. compartment tripped or OFF on generator. Breaker(s) at AC Control Turn breakers ON or reset. Center tripped or OFF. Shore power breaker Turn breakers ON or reset.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Problem Cause Solution Continuous tripping of main Cause of problem not Determine cause and correct determined. problem before resetting breaker. See your dealer if problem persists. No power at AC outlets Outlet breakers in AC Switch breakers to ON.
The fresh Exterior Shower on demand and as needed. water pump is equipped with an automatic Your 352 MY has two (2) separate systems pressure switch and when it is supplied that are independent of each other and they with electrical power, it will operate until the are identifi...
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Galley and Head areas of your 352 water tank. MY. They are constructed of polybutylene plastic material and are 1/2 inch inside di- ameter.
(if so equipped) upon demand and as needed. The fuel system on your 352 MY is comprised of the follow- ing components, which will be described Each fuel tank is equipped with a fuel level...
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(See Thru-hull Lay- out-Port and Starboard on Page 151 and The fuel tanks and fuel fi lls on your 352 MY 152, which illustrates the location of the fuel are electrically grounded (or bonded) to the tank vents).
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Then, from the valve, there are two (2) sup- ply hoses; one to each tank. If your 352 MY is diesel powered, the fuel selector valve The use of any hose other...
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Generator Fuel Selector Valve If your 352 MY is equipped with a genera- tor, a fuel tank selector valve, located in the generator compartment, determines the tank from which it will draw its supply of fuel...
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The purpose of the Fuel Gauge is to allow you to constantly monitor the fuel level in the fuel tanks. The fuel gauge on your 352 MY is located at the helm station on the Starboard side of the helm gauge panel (See Helm Gauge Panel Layout on Page 158, which illustrates the location of the Fuel Gauge).
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Check the fuel system compo- nents for signs of weakening, swelling or • Turn the engines, generator and battery corrosion. See your Silverton dealer for switches OFF to prevent the possibility replacement of any leaking or defective of electrical spark.
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fi ll pipe to components for any sign of leakage and avoid the possibility of static electricity if noted, have an authorized Silverton buildup. If static electricity forms during Service Technician inspect and repair the fueling process, it may generate a the leak.
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• If you do not detect any fuel odors and there are no fuel leaks, open the doors and windows to ventilate your yacht. • Operate the bilge blower motors for fi ve (5) minutes before starting the engines or generator. Refer to the Operating Your Yacht Section of this Owner’s Manual for engine starting instructions.
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If no signs of fuel are present, board your guests and crew. • Run exhaust blowers for fi ve minutes before starting the engines or generator. • Always be aware of the hazards associated with fuel and practice good common sense. “HAPPY SAFE BOATING” FROM THE SILVERTON TEAM...
System, manufactured by Kohler Company move, if noted and factory installed at the Silverton plant. If your 352 MY is equipped with gasoline pow- • Be certain the seawater intake valve that ered engines, the generator will have an 7.3...
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• Start the generator (Refer to “Starting While operating your Gen- Instructions” section in the Generator erator system, always be certain there is Manual included with your Owner’s adequate ventilation in the cabin areas Packet). of your yacht to avoid the potential accu- mulation of Carbon Monoxide Gas (CO).
fl exible, see your of water to maintain a full tank at all times. Silverton dealer for replacement. The water heater in your 352 MY is a “high recovery” model, meaning the cold water •...
________________ the steering wheel angle for maximum per- sonal comfort. The steering head contains a The steering system in your 352 MY is vented fi ll cap on single station models and manufactured by Sea Star, a subsidiary on the upper helm station ONLY on lower of Telefl...
Electrical Panel Layout on Page 159, which illustrates the location of the breaker switch that controls the Icemaker Unit). While your 352 MY is underway, you must operate your generator (if so equipped) to maintain operation of the Icemaker Unit (See photograph below, which illustrates the location of the Icemaker Unit).
You may have purchased as an option 3) Close appliance valves before opening with your 352 MY an optional LPG Cooking cylinder valves. System. This system is manufactured by Seaward Products. The purpose of this op-...
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10) Inspect fl ue pipes at least annually. Replace if deterioration or openings are found. REFER TO THE SEAWARD PRODUCTS OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL OPERATION AND SAFETY INFORMA- TION ON YOUR LPG SYSTEM.
DC electrical power. Each Sanitation Device (MSD). The Marine Sani- toilet is equipped with an integral vacuum tation System in your 352 MY is a Waste breaker that prevents a backfl ow of contami- Tank system, defi ned by the United States nated water into the potable water supply.
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controlled by DC electrical power. Each toilet is equipped with a push button switch, that when depressed, activates both the rinse water supply and the macerator dis- charge pump simultaneously. In addition to the push button switch, a separate rocker- type switch may be used to control the rinse water supply, independent of the macerator.
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rocker-type switch to control the rinse water DO NOT use chlorine- level and the volume is consistent (approxi- based or caustic cleaning agents or mately 1 - 2 quarts per fl ush). As with the chemicals, such as drain opening prod- fresh water system, to prevent contamina- ucts, in your Jabsco Quiet-Flush Sanita- tion of the raw water supply, this system is...
________________ MAINTENANCE OF THIS SYSTEM. You may have chosen as an option when you purchased your 352 MY, an OIL X- CHANGE-R System, manufactured by Ray Zager & Company and factory installed at the Silverton plant. The purpose of the OIL X-CHANGE-R System is to automati- cally drain, fi...
PORTABLE FIRE ing media is the fi rst consideration.” EXTINGUISHER Your 352 MY is equipped with two (2) Class SYSTEM B/C portable, handheld fi re extinguishers. ________________ Class B/C fi re extinguishers will effectively fi ght fi res of the Class “B” and Class “C”...
SYSTEM Access to the engine compartment in your ________________ 352 MY is provided through two (2) fl oor hatches, located in the salon fl oor, and two Propulsion of your 352 MY is accomplished (2) panel hatches, located on the forward...
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The engine starting procedure is as fol- lows: • Open and inspect the engine compart- ment. Use your sense of smell to detect the presence of fuel fumes. • Turn battery switch ON. • Operate the bilge blower motors for at least fi...
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See your Silverton dealer for inspection and repair, if necessary. No, or very low, • Turn the ignition key to START and hold oil pressure may cause serious dam- in this position until the engine starts.
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Damage to the OFF the respective engine and contact alternator(s) may result. your Silverton dealer for inspection and repair, if necessary. After you have started both engines and The exhaust system is raw determined they are running properly, the water cooled.
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You may have chosen as an option when The transmission fl uid should read FULL you purchased your 352 MY, a Bow Thrust- on the “dipstick”. If the fl uid level is low, er System. The purpose of this system is add suffi...
SPOTLIGHT (OPTIONAL) ________________ You may have chosen as an option when you purchased your 352 MY, a Remote Controlled Spotlight, manufactured by ITT Jabsco and factory installed at the Silverton plant. The spotlight unit is permanently mounted on the foredeck at the pulpit and operates on the DC electrical system.
(MORSE CONTROLS) (OPTIONAL) ________________ You may have chosen as an option when you purchased your 352 MY, an electroni- cally controlled Shift/Throttle Control Sys- tem, manufactured by Morse Controls, Inc. and factory installed at the Silverton plant. The purpose of this system is to provide the operator with smooth, positive shift and REFER TO THE MORSE CONTROLS, INC.
Your 352 MY is equipped with two (2) NOTE: When operating the air conditioner(s) showers; one is located in the forward head on your 352 MY (if so equipped), the sump and the other shower is located in the aft pump breaker switches must be turned stateroom head (See Interior Layout on ON.
The purpose of the Trim Tab System on tion of the breaker switch that controls the your 352 yacht is to assist in reaching plan- Trim Tab System). Each trim tab operates ing speed as soon as possible and to main- independently of each other and they are tain a proper “running attitude”...
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Layout on Page 155 and 156, which illustrates the location of the trim tab pump). Tighten connections if leaks are noted. If the hydraulic lines appear worn or chafed, contact your Silverton dealer for inspection and replacement, if necessary.
There are several different types of surfaces remove the color tint from the vinyl sur- in the interior of your 352 MY and all require face, causing a blotching appearance a different method of cleaning. The surfaces...
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Carpeting Corian The carpet in your 352 MY is a high quality The galley and head counter tops and head nylon pile. Normal cleaning and mainte- sinks are manufactured of Corian, which is nance is accomplished by vacuuming on a a superior quality, tough, scratch-resistant frequent and regular basis.
Stainless Steel Cleaning/Maintenance The bow rail, aft deck rail, mooring cleats The exterior surfaces of your 352 MY con- and other hardware on your 352 MY are sist primarily of fi berglass, stainless steel, manufactured of quality 316L grade stain- aluminum, safety glass, acrylic plastic and less steel.
(temperature less than 100° F) water solu- tion, rinse thoroughly with fresh water and Acrylic Plastic allow to air dry. The venturi windshield, which is located on the bridge of your 352 MY, is manufactured...
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DO NOT use any cleaning DO NOT fold the vinyl win- agents containing detergent, as they will dows after removing them from the en- remove the protective coating, resulting closure. Roll them prior to placing them in stiffness and eventual cracking of the in storage.
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DO NOT use kerosene or lemon oil on the aluminum frame, as it will stain the canvas fabric. A small amount of lubricant, such as CRC, may be used to lubricate the stainless steel pins. Two-Piece “Snaps” The lower portion of your canvas enclosure is secured to the bridge and deck by two- piece “snaps”, which are manufactured of chrome-plated brass.
The information contained in this section is a general guide. Cleaning and Preparation For Storage Your Silverton dealer or a competent boat- yard should prepare your yacht for winter • Thoroughly clean the hull immediately storage.
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IMPORTANT: DO NOT overfill the fuel • Drain the water heater and remove the tanks so fuel fl ows from the vent(s). Al- cold water intake hose and hot water low suffi cient room in the tanks for fuel to output hose and hook them together.
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The procedure for draining and winterizing Battery Storage the marine sanitation system is as follows: The procedure for battery winterization and • Drain all water lines into the waste hold- storage is as follows: ing tank. Continue to fl ush fresh water into the waste holding tank and pump •...
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• Remove all electronic equipment and • Disconnect the propeller shafts at the items of value that are detachable. transmissions to prevent damage to the transmissions and shafts. • Remove all garbage and trash. • Use wide, fl at, lifting slings made of belt- •...
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Even a small quantity of water can cause rust or other internal engine damage. NOTE: Silverton recommends an optional storage cradle with the purchase of your yacht. The cradle is factory made to conform to the bottom of your yacht for safe storage...
The fi rst cruise on your new Silverton yacht sible about your new Silverton yacht without should be a time for you to become ac- unnecessary distractions.
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• Have a qualifi ed marine technician ex- expand as it warms and will overfl ow if amine your yacht immediately to deter- the level is too high. mine the source of the fuel fumes. • Check the generator (if so equipped) •...
• Check the oil level in the trim tab reser- If the engine fails to start voir and be certain the level is between within thirty (30) seconds, release the the FULL and ADD marks. ignition switch. Allow the starter motor to cool for at least sixty (60) seconds and then try again to start the engine.
Shakedown Cruise Transmissions: Check that both transmis- Silverton recommends a shakedown cruise sions shift smoothly and positively. after the initial or seasonal startup. This will test the engines and various systems under Trim Tabs: Check that the trim tabs operate normal operating conditions.
all components to be certain they did not Daily Engine Shutdown loosen during the cruise. Make all adjust- ments as necessary. After you have completed your cruise and secured your yacht to the dock, shut down the engines in the following manner: DO NOT remove the cool- •...
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SIXTEEN WAYS you are using the correct fuel for your engine. TO REDUCE FUEL CONSUMPTION Load your yacht correctly. DO NOT put ________________ all of the heavy gear, such as anchors, chain, canned goods and spare parts exclusively in either the bow or stern. Keep the bottom of your yacht clean.
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Check for engine air leaks. A leak in the engine intake manifold disturbs the air/fuel mixture and reduces your perfor- mance. A leak in the exhaust manifold is DANGEROUS. Carbon Monoxide Gas (CO) could enter the cabin area of your yacht.
GLOSSARY BOW: The forward end of the yacht. ________________ BOW LINE: A docking line leading from the yacht’s bow. ABAFT: Toward the rear of the yacht. BULKHEADS: The interior walls of the ABEAM: At right angles to the yacht’s yacht. keel.
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DISPLACEMENT: The weight of the water GASKET: A strip of sealing material used displaced by the yacht’s hull. to make joints fl uid tight. DRAFT: (1) The depth of a yacht from the GELCOAT: The thin outer layer of pig- actual waterline to the bottom of the lowest mented plastic-like substance used to cover part, such as the propeller tip or rudder.
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HULL: The main body of the yacht. PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE (PFD): Life preserver or life vest. INBOARD: (1) From either the Port or Star- board side to the centerline of the yacht. (2) PIER: A loading platform that extends at an The dock side of a moored yacht.
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SALON: The main social cabin of a yacht. STERN: The rear of a yacht. SCREW: A propeller. STRINGER: A fore and aft continuous mem- ber located in the bottom of the hull used to SCUPPER: A drain from the edge of the provide longitudinal strength.
WARNING LABELS ________________ THE FOLLOWING WARNING LABELS APPEAR AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON YOUR 352 MY AND ARE SELF-EXPLANATORY. BE CERTAIN TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF AND YOUR PASSENGERS WITH THESE WARNING LABELS AND THEIR CONTENTS.
IDENTIFICATION LABELS ________________ THE FOLLOWING LABELS IDENTIFY THE LOCATION OR OPERATING PROCEDURE OF CERTAIN ITEMS ON YOUR 352 MY THAT ARE DESIGNED TO ASSIST YOU AND INCREASE YOUR YACHTING PLEASURE.
BOAT RECORD The Boat Record is provided to record information about the yacht and its components. This record should be fi lled out by the selling Dealer at the time of delivery. Owner’s Name_______________________________________________________ Phone (____)_________________ Address__________________________________________________________________________________________ Dealer______________________________________________________________ Phone (____)_________________ Address __________________________________________________________________________________________ Boat Name___________________________________________Hull Number* US STNE________________________ Delivery Date_____/______/______ Registration Number_________________________________________________...
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Note: The following is provided for your use in recording electronic equipment which you may add to your yacht. All equipment should be recorded so that the information is available in case of repair or for any insurance claim. Electronic Equipment Item:____________________________________________________________________________________________ Manufacturer_____________________Model no._________________________Serial no.________________________ Item:____________________________________________________________________________________________...
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HELM STATION LAYOUT Compass Port & Stbd. Tachometers Port & Stbd Multi-gauges Windlass Throttles Shift Controls Blower Helm switch panel...
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