Date of Purchase: _________________________________________ Port Engine Serial Number: _________________________________ Starboard Engine Serial Number: ____________________________ Hull Identification Number:__________________________________ Hull Identification Number • The Hull Identification Number (HIN) is located on the starboard aft corner of the hull. • Record the HIN (and the engine serial numbers) in the space provided above. • Please refer to the HIN for any correspondence or orders.
CONTENTS Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Dimensions & Tank Capacities 1 Engines 34 Dealer Service 1 Engine Cooling System 34 Warranty Information 1 Exhaust System 35 Boating Experience 2 Bilge Blower Systems 36 Qualified Maintenance 2 Fuel System 37 Structural Limitations 2 Engine & Accessory Guidelines & Literature 3 Propellers 3 Safety Standards 4 Special Care for Moored Yachts 5 Sacrificial Anodes (Zincs) 5 Fuel Fills & Vents 38 Fuel Filter/Water Separator
Chapter 6: Plumbing Bilge Pumps 41 Bilge Pump Testing 42 Autofloat Switches 42 Seawater Systems 43 Seacocks 43 Seawater Strainers 43 Seawater Washdown 44 Freshwater System 45 City Water Inlet 46 Freshwater System Winterization 47 Water Heater 48 Winterizing the Water Heater 49 Preparing the Water Heater for Use After Yacht Storage 50 Drain Systems 51 Deck Drains 51 Gray Water Drain System 51 Sump Pump Drain System 51 Sump Box Cleaning 51 Sump System Winterization 51 Autofloat Switch 52 Marine Heads & Ho
Hazard Boxes & Symbols The hazard boxes and symbols shown below are used throughout this supplement to call attention to potentially dangerous 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.
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! • This Owner’s Manual provides specific information about your yacht that is not covered in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual Supplement. • The Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual Supplement contains general information about safe operating practices, general boating regulations, and general maintenance techniques. Information that is more specific to your particular yacht is found in this Owner’s Manual.
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Boating Experience ! WARNING! CONTROL HAZARD! An experienced operator MUST be in control of your yacht at ALL times. Do NOT operate your yacht while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If this is your first yacht or if you are changing to a type of yacht you are not familiar with, for your own comfort and safety, get handling and operating experience before assuming command of your yacht.
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Engine & Accessory Guidelines & Literature NOTICE BEFORE starting or working on your engine(s), read the engine manual. NOTICE BEFORE using the accessories on your yacht, read the accessory manuals. NOTICE BEFORE storing your yacht, refer to your engine and accessory manuals for storage/ winterization instructions. NOTICE Certain modifications to your yacht WILL result in cancellation of your warranty protection.
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Safety Standards ! DANGER! FALLING and ROTATING PROPELLER HAZARD! • NEVER allow anyone to ride on parts of your yacht NOT designed for such use. • Sitting on seat backs, lounging on the forward deck, bow riding, gunwale riding or occupying the transom platform while underway is especially hazardous and WILL cause personal injury or death.
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Special Care for Moored Yachts • Whether moored in saltwater or freshwater, your yacht will collect marine growth on its hull bottom. • This will detract from your yacht’s beauty, greatly affect its performance, and may damage the gel coat. • There are two methods of slowing marine growth: 1. Periodically haul your yacht out of the water and scrub the hull bottom with a bristle brush and a solution of soap and water. 2.
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Yacht Lifting WARNING! ! PERSONAL INJURY and/or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! • Lifting slings can slip on the hull, which could cause serious injury or death. • Reduce the risk of sling slippage by ALWAYS securing the lifting slings together BEFORE lifting. ! WARNING! PERSONAL INJURY and/or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! NEVER lift your yacht using the cleats.
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Carbon Monoxide (CO) ! DANGER! • Carbon monoxide gas (CO) is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and extremely dangerous. • ALL engines, generators, and fuel burning appliances produce CO as exhaust. • Prolonged exposure to low concentrations or very quick exposure to high concentrations WILL cause BRAIN DAMAGE or DEATH. • Teak surfing, dragging, or water skiing within 20 feet of a moving watercraft can be fatal.
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Where & How CO Can Accumulate Stationary conditions that increase CO accumulations include: A. Using engine, generator, or other fuel burning device when yacht is moored in a confined space. B. Mooring too close to another boat that is using its engine, generator, or other fuel burning device. To correct stationary situations A and/or B: • Close all windows, portlights and hatches. • If possible, move your yacht away from source of CO.
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! CO Checklists Trip Checklist ❏ Educate all passengers about the symptoms of CO poisoning and where CO may accumulate. ❏ When docked, or rafted with another boat, be aware of exhaust emissions from the other boats. ❏ Make sure you know where the exhaust outlets are located on your yacht. ❏ Confirm that water flows from the exhaust outlets when the engines and generator are started.
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual CO Monitors ! DANGER! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD! • The house battery switch MUST be in the On position for the CO monitors to work. • If your yacht will be unattended for an extended period of time, turn Off the house battery switch or the CO monitors WILL drain the house battery. • IMMEDIATELY turn the house battery switch back On when you reboard your yacht. • NEVER disconnect the CO monitors.
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Exterior Views Hull Views ENGINE ROOM BLOWER VENT VENTILATION LOUVER HOLDING TANK VENT STARBOARD FUEL TANK VENT ANCHOR LOCKER DRAIN PORTLIGHTS STARBOARD HULLSIDE MULTI-PORT THRU-HULL DRAINS: MID BILGE PUMPS, FORWARD BILGE PUMPS, SUMP PUMP, AFT HEAD SHOWER DECK DRAIN FRESHWATER TANK VENTS PORTLIGHTS PORT FUEL TANK VENT AIR CONDITIONER DRAINS (IF EQUIPPED) ROPE LOCKER DRAIN VENTILATION LOUVER ENGINE ROOM BLOWER VENT PORT HULLSIDE AIR COND
Chapter 2: Locations 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Forward Deck View HORN ALL-ROUND LIGHT WINDSHIELD WIPERS DECK RAIL DECK RAIL BOW HATCHES BOW HATCHES ANCHOR WINDLASS CLEAT CLEAT ANCHOR LOCKER BOW RAIL 12 BOW PLATFORM BOW NAVIGATION LIGHTS SPOTLIGHT WINDLASS FOOT CONTROLS
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Aft Deck View COCKPIT STORAGE HATCH STERN NAVIGATION LIGHT GRAB RAILS HAWSE PIPE CLEAT GRAB RAIL TRANSOM DOOR BOARDING LADDER SWIM PLATFORM CITY WATER INLET CLEAT HAWSE PIPE 13
Chapter 2: Locations 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Helm Views Pilothouse Helm Station NOTE: TYPICAL HELM LAYOUTS SHOWN. ACTUAL LAYOUTS MAY VARY DEPENDING ON ENGINE AND ACCESSORY OPTIONS.
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Command Bridge Helm Station NOTE: TYPICAL HELM LAYOUTS SHOWN. ACTUAL LAYOUTS MAY VARY DEPENDING ON ENGINE AND ACCESSORY OPTIONS.
Chapter 2: Locations 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Component Locations 12-Volt DC Accessory Outlet: Located on the port side of the pilothouse helm dash. 12-VOLT DC OUTLET 12-Volt DC Circuit Breakers: • The 12-volt DC main distribution panel is located in the electrical cabinet on the starboard side of the pilothouse. • The 12-volt DC main circuit breakers and standby-load push-to-reset circuit breakers are located on the battery management panel.
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Air Conditioner Sea water Intake Seacock (If Equipped): • Located in the engine room, forward of the port engine. • Access through the salon center floor hatch. Chapter 2: Locations NOTE: SHOWN WITH PLASTIC FLOOR COVERING NOTE: VALVE SHOWN IN OPEN POSITION PORT ENGINE SEAWATER INTAKE SEACOCK CENTER FLOOR HATCH Air Conditioners (3 total) (If Equipped): • One is located inside the port bunk hatch in the forward stateroom.
Chapter 2: Locations 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual • One is located under the pilothouse dash. • Access through the ceiling panel in the forward stateroom doorway. NOTE: Panel will either be secured with velcro or screws. If four screw caps are visible, remove them and then use a phillips screwdriver to remove the screws.
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Battery Management Panel (Battery Switches): Located inside the cabinet in the port aft corner of the salon. BATTERY MANAGEMENT PANEL Bilge Pumps (6 total): • Two are located in the bilge under the engine room floor hatch. AFT BILGE PUMPS & AUTOFLOAT SWITCH ENGINE ROOM FLOOR HATCH • Two are located in the utility room bilge. • Access the utility room bilge by lifting the top step of the salon stairs.
Chapter 2: Locations • Two are located under the bottom step of the salon stairs. • Access by lifting off the top of the step. 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual FORWARD BILGE PUMP & AUTOFLOAT SWITCH NOTE: The run-dry pump is not controlled by a float switch. It is controlled by the forward bilge pump switch at the helm. RUN-DRY BILGE PUMP City Water Inlet: Located on the transom above the swim step platform.
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations • One is located on the port side of the hanging locker in the mid guest stateroom. MID GUEST STATEROOM CO MONITOR • One is located in the forward stateroom, on the aft ceiling above the starboard cabinet. FORWARD STATEROOM CO MONITOR STARBOARD CABINET • One is located on the port wall above the salon stairs.
Chapter 2: Locations 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Engine Cooling System Seawater Intake Seacocks: Located at the aft end of the engine room bilge. NOTE: VALVES ARE SHOWN IN OPEN POSITIONS. GENERATOR SEAWATER INTAKE SEACOCKS Engine Room: Access through the center floor hatch in the salon. NOTE: IMAGE SHOWN WITH PLASTIC FLOOR COVERING CENTER FLOOR HATCH Freshwater Fill Deck Fittings (2 Total): Located on the port side of the forward deck.
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Freshwater Pump: Located on the port side of the utility room, aft of the water heater. WATER HEATER FRESHWATER PUMP Freshwater Pump Switch: Located on the 12-volt DC main distribution panel. 12-VOLT DC MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL FRESHWATER PUMP SWITCH Freshwater Tanks (2 Total): • Both are located under the forward stateroom bunk. • Access the forward tank through the forward bunk hatch.
Chapter 2: Locations 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Fuel Fill Deck Fittings: Located on the port and starboard deck trails. FUEL FILL DECK FITTING (TYPICAL PORT & STARBOARD) Fuel Shut-Off Valves (3 Total): • Starboard Engine: Located in the starboard forward corner of the utility room. NOTE: VALVE IS SHOWN IN OPEN POSITION. STARBOARD ENGINE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE • Port Engine: Located in the port aft corner of the utility room. NOTE: VALVE IS SHOWN IN OPEN POSITION.
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Fuel Tanks: Located on the port and starboard sides of the utility room. FUEL TANKS AFT Generator: • Located in the lazarette. • Access through the center cockpit floor hatch. CENTER COCKPIT FLOOR HATCH Generator Seawater Intake Seacock: Located on the starboard side of the lazarette, forward of the batteries.
Chapter 2: Locations 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Heaters (Electric) (4 Total): • One is located on the aft side of the galley island in the salon. • The control is located on the starboard side of the salon, above the icemaker. GALLEY ISLAND SALON HEATER ICEMAKER HEATER CONTROL • One is located above the bottom salon step on the port side of the hallway. HEATER CONTROL CABIN HEATER • One is located below the hanging locker on the port side of the forward stateroom.
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations • One is located under the lounge seat walkway cushion on the port side of the pilothouse. • The control is located next to the command bridge stairs on the port wall. PILOTHOUSE HEATER WALKWAY CUSHION COMMAND BRIDGE STAIRS HEATER CONTROL Holding Tank: Located on the starboard side of the engine room. HOLDING TANK STARBOARD ENGINE Holding Tank Monitor: Located inside the electrical cabinet on the starboard side of the pilothouse.
Chapter 2: Locations 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Holding Tank Pump-out Deck Fitting (marked WASTE): Located aft of the fuel fill deck fitting on the starboard deck trail. HOLDING TANK PUMP-OUT DECK FITTING FUEL FILL DECK FITTING Hydraulic Steering Fluid Reservoir: Located on the steering wheel column at each helm. RESERVOIR FLUID CAP Lazarette: Access through the cockpit floor hatches.
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Macerator Switches: Located on the macerator panel inside the electrical cabinet on the starboard side of the pilothouse. Chapter 2: Locations MACERATOR PANEL MACERATOR SWITCHES Macerator Underwater Discharge Seacock: Located forward of the starboard engine in the engine room. ELECTRICAL CABINET NOTE: VALVE IS SHOWN IN THE OPEN POSITION.
Chapter 2: Locations 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual • One is accessed through the wall hatch on the starboard aft side of the hallway. NOTE: IMAGE SHOWN WITH PLASTIC FLOOR COVERING. HALLWAY WALL HATCH Seawater Washdown Faucet: Located inside the anchor locker on the starboard side of the forward deck. ANCHOR LOCKER Seawater Washdown Intake Seacock: Located in the port forward area of the lazarette bilge.
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Seawater Washdown Pump Switch: Located on the 12-volt DC main distribution panel. 12-VOLT DC MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL SEAWATER WASHDOWN PUMP SWITCH Spotlight: Located on the bow platform. SPOTLIGHT Spotlight Control Panels (2 Total): • One is located at the command bridge helm.
Chapter 2: Locations 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual • One is located on the switch panel at the pilothouse helm. PILOTHOUSE HELM SWITCH PANEL SPOTLIGHT CONTROL PANEL Trim Tab Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir: Located on the starboard aft wall in the lazarette. TRIM TAB HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR Utility Room: Access the utility room by lifting the top step of the salon stairs.
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Water Heater: Located in the port forward corner of the utility room. WATER HEATER Windshield Wiper Fluid Reservoir: Located under the port forward lounge cushion in the pilothouse.
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Engines NOTICE Read the engine manual BEFORE starting or working on your engines.
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Exhaust System ! DANGER! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD! Leaking engine and/or generator exhaust is a source of dangerous carbon monoxide gas (CO). • Check ALL exhaust systems BEFORE each trip. • Look for leaks in the exhaust systems of the engines and the generator. • Look for discoloration, water leaks, carbon or stains around ALL joints. • Make sure ALL of the exhaust clamps are in place and secured.
Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Bilge Blower Systems ! WARNING! FIRE and EXPLOSION HAZARD! Fuel vapors can explode! BEFORE starting the engines: 1. Check the bilge areas for fuel vapors or leaking fuel. If you see leaking fuel or smell fuel vapors: a. Do NOT start the engines or generator, do NOT turn On any electrical devices, put out ALL cigarettes, cigars, and other sources of flame or ignition. b. Get everyone off your yacht. c.
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Fuel System WARNING! ! FIRE, EXPLOSION and OPEN FLAME HAZARD! • It is very important that the fuel system be inspected thoroughly the first time it is filled and at each subsequent filling. • Read the fueling instructions in the engine operation manual and the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual Supplement. ! CAUTION Avoid the storage or handling of gear near the fuel lines, fittings and tank.
Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Fuel Fills & Vents • The fuel fill deck fittings are marked DIESEL. • If you have problems filling either fuel tank, see if the fuel fill hose or fuel tank vent hose is kinked or collapsed. • If there are no visible signs of a problem, contact your local dealer. Fuel Filter/Water Separators NOTICE Refer to the fuel filter/water separator manual for important service instructions.
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges Hydraulic Steering System • Your yacht features a hydraulic steering system. • Check the fluid level in the hydraulic steering reservoir at each helm every time you use your yacht. • Yacht steering is not self-centering. Rudder Stuffing Gland • The rudder stuffing gland is part of the assembly where the rudders emerge from the bottom of your yacht. • The rudder stuffing gland should not leak any water.
Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Engine Synchronization (If Equipped) Follow the instructions in the synchronization section of the shift/throttle controls’ manual. Trim Tabs • Before using the trim tabs, read the trim tabs’ owner’s manual. • The trim tabs are controlled by two rocker switches at the helm. • Check and refill the trim tab hydraulic fluid reservoir as directed in the trim tabs’ owner’s manual.
490 Pilothouse • 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 has several bilge pumps for pumping water out of the bilge. •The autofloat switches, mounted next to the bilge pumps, will turn On the bilge pumps if bilge water rises above a preset level. •You can also turn On the bilge pumps using the switches at the helm.
Chapter 6: Plumbing 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Bilge Pump Testing • The bilge pumps are vital to the safety of your yacht. • Test the bilge pumps often to make sure they are working properly. 1. One at a time, turn On the bilge pump switches at the helm. 2. Make sure that water in the bilge is pumped overboard. If there is water in the bilge and a pump motor is running, but not pumping, inspect the discharge hose for a kink or collapsed area.
0 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Seawater Systems Seacocks WARNING! ! FLOODING and SWAMPING HAZARD! • Close the seacock(s) when leaving your yacht unattended for any length of time. • If a seacock is left open, a hose failure could flood the bilge, swamp the batteries and the engines, and even sink your yacht. ! CAUTION SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! • BEFORE using any system that has a seacock, make sure that the system’s seacock is Open. • Inspect and lubricate all seacocks annually.
Chapter 6: Plumbing 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Seawater Washdown ! WARNING! FLOODING and SWAMPING HAZARD! • NEVER leave your yacht unattended while the seawater washdown system is running. • Any leak or break in this system may allow large amounts of water to flood the bilge, which could swamp the batteries and the engines, and even sink your yacht. • Close the intake seacock when leaving your yacht unattended for any length of time.
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Freshwater System ! WARNING! • ONLY use safe drinking (potable) water in your yacht’s freshwater system. • ONLY use FDA approved "drinking water safe" hoses when filling the freshwater tank or connecting to city water. • NEVER use a common garden hose for drinking water. • Read the Freshwater System section in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual Supplement. • Your yacht is equipped with a pressure type (demand) freshwater (potable) system.
Chapter 6: Plumbing 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual City Water Inlet ! WARNING! FLOODING and SWAMPING HAZARD! • NEVER leave your yacht unattended while the freshwater system is pressurized by city water. • Any leak or break in this system may allow large amounts of water to flood the bilge, which could swamp the batteries and the engines, and even sink your yacht. • ALWAYS turn Off the city water supply on the dock before leaving your yacht unattended.
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Freshwater System Winterization 1. Turn Off the water heater breaker on the 110-volt AC master panel. 2. Turn On the freshwater pump switch. 3. Open all of the faucets and showers and let the freshwater system drain completely. 4. Turn Off the freshwater pump switch. All remaining water must be removed from the water lines.
Chapter 6: Plumbing 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Water Heater ! WARNING! SCALDING HAZARD! Water heated by the water heater can be hot enough to scald the skin. ! CAUTION WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD! • Do NOT turn On the water heater electrical circuit on the 110-volt AC master panel until the water heater tank is COMPLETELY filled with water. • The tank is full if water flows from the tap when the hot water is turned On in the galley.
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Winterizing the Water Heater ! CAUTION WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD! • NEVER turn On the water heater breaker on the 110-volt AC master panel while the water heater tank is empty. • Even brief water heater operation with a dry tank WILL damage the heating elements. • Warranty replacements will NOT be made on elements damaged in this manner.
Chapter 6: Plumbing 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Preparing the Water Heater for Use After Yacht Storage ! CAUTION WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD! • Fill the water heater tank BEFORE turning On the water heater breaker on the 110-volt AC master panel. • NEVER turn On the water heater breaker on the 110-volt AC master panel while the water heater tank is empty. • To test if the tank is full, turn On a hot water faucet. If water flows from the tap, the water heater tank is full.
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Drain Systems Deck Drains • Water on the deck is drained overboard through the deck drains. • Keep the deck drains free of debris. Gray Water Drain System • The galley sink is above the waterline and is gravity drained overboard. • The aft head shower drain is below the waterline and is pump drained overboard. • Other gray water below the waterline drains into a sump pump box (see below).
Chapter 6: Plumbing 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Checking for clogging debris: 1. Remove the pump motor from the PUMP housing: TAB "O" RING HOUSING MOTOR a. Lift the tab while rotating the fins counter-clockwise. b. Lift out the pump motor. c. Clear the housing of debris. 2. Reinstall the pump motor: a. Make sure the "O" ring is properly seated. b. Coat the "O" ring with a light film of vegetable or mineral oil. c.
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Marine Heads & Holding Tank NOTICE Check with local authorities about the legal use of marine head systems. Vacuum Flush Head System • Read the vacuum flush head’s operation and maintenance manual. • The vacuum flush head system uses freshwater from the freshwater tank and a vacuum pump to flush waste from the toilet into the holding tank. • The holding tank is plumbed to a fitting on the deck for dockside pump-out.
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Cleats ! WARNING! PERSONAL INJURY and/or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! NEVER lift your yacht using the cleats. Carefully read the section on towing in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual Supplement before towing anything behind your yacht or having your yacht towed by another vessel.
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Davit ! WARNING! PERSONAL INJURY and/or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! • Davit load NOT to exceed 750 lbs. • Water is heavy. Lifting a dinghy to drain its bilge may exceed the davit’s load limit. NEVER lift with water or loose objects inside. • NEVER use the davit with a faulty cable or any damaged parts. • NEVER use the davit in extreme weather or sea conditions. • NEVER use the davit while your yacht is underway.
Chapter 7: Deck Equipment 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Important Davit Operation Guidelines • Inspect the davit and cable before each use. Never use the davit if the cable is CABLE frayed, corroded or damaged. CABLE HOOK • Never use the davit without the headache DAVIT ball attached and suspended. The headLOCKING PIN ache ball prevents uncoiling and snarling of the cable on the drum.
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Position the end of the davit arm directly over the balance point of the dinghy. Take up the slack in the cable by pressing the In button on the remote control. Double-check that the lifting bridle and cable are securely attached to the dinghy BEFORE lifting. Lift the dinghy off the deck. NOTE: Do not raise the headache ball so far that it touches the upper pulley.
Chapter 7: Deck Equipment 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Davit & Dinghy Storage ! WARNING! PERSONAL INJURY and/or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! NEVER operate your yacht unless the davit and the dinghy are in their proper storage positions. Davit Storage • Store the davit with the davit arm down. • Store the davit with the cable hook attached to the cable hook pad eye.
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Davit Maintenance Guidelines • Inspect the cable regularly for breaks or frayed spots. Replace frayed or damaged cable immediately. • Regularly wash the exterior of the davit with freshwater and soap. Do Not use harsh chemicals. Make sure the davit breaker is Off and the remote control is unplugged before washdown. Allow the davit to dry before turning on electrical power again. • As needed, lubricate the gas shocks and the mouse on the cable hook with a light weight oil.
Chapter 7: Deck Equipment 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Canvas & Vinyl Tops & Enclosures ! CAUTION PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! Take down and securely stow ALL canvas & vinyl BEFORE your yacht is transported by road. NOTICE BEFORE cleaning and/or stowing your canvas or vinyl, read the sections later in this chapter, Canvas Care and Clear Vinyl Care. NOTICE Two people are needed for most of the tasks listed in this section. 1.
490 Pilothouse • 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. • The canvas can be rolled or folded for stowage. Cleaning the Canvas ! CAUTION NEVER use detergents when washing the canvas. Detergents can destroy the water repellency, and mildew/UV resistant finish of your canvas.
Chapter 7: Deck Equipment 490 Pilothouse • 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. Clear vinyl is NOT intended for use when your yacht is in storage or being moored. Clear vinyl does NOT hold up well against ultraviolet rays. Under direct sunlight conditions, do NOT let the clear vinyl touch the framework.
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems 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 contain detailed instructions and important safeguards. Read these manuals before using your yacht’s appliances and entertainment systems.
Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Audio & Visual Equipment NOTICE AM radio reception may be impaired anytime the engine is running. Dockside Television & Telephone Inlet Plug a dockside source into the TV/ telephone inlet if you want to watch cable TV or use a telephone.
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 9: Lights Care & Maintenance All of the lights installed on your yacht are of top quality, but you should be aware that failure may periodically occur for a variety of reasons: 1. 2. 3. 4. There may be a blown fuse - replace the fuse. The bulb may be burned out - carry spare replacement bulbs, making sure the wattage is correct. A wire may be damaged or may have come loose - repair as required.
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 10: Air Conditioning & Heating Air Conditioner (If Equipped) ! DANGER! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD! • Dangerous carbon monoxide gas (CO) can be brought into your yacht through the air conditioning system. • Read the Carbon Monoxide (CO) section of Chapter 1 in this Owner’s Manual. ! CAUTION SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! The air conditioning system’s seawater intake seacock MUST be Opened BEFORE turning On the air conditioner and MUST stay Open during use.
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 10: Air Conditioning & Heating Electric Heaters Your yacht features electric cabin heaters. Operating instructions for this system can be found in the manufacturer’s instruction manual. • Before using the electric heaters, make sure the breakers on the 110-volt AC master panel are turned On. • For the locations of the heaters, see the Component Locations section of Chapter 2 in this Owner’s Manual.
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical Systems ! • • • • • DANGER! EXTREME FIRE, SHOCK and EXPLOSION HAZARD! To minimize the risks of fire and explosion, NEVER install non-ignition protected switches or other arcing devices in the fuel compartments. NEVER substitute automotive parts for marine parts. Marine electrical, ignition, and fuel system parts were designed and manufactured to comply with rules and laws that minimize the risks of fire and explosion.
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical Systems 12-Volt DC System Batteries • The batteries supply electricity for lights, 12-volt accessories, engine starting and generator starting. • The Electrical section in Chapter 8 of the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual Supplement provides battery care and maintenance instructions.
Chapter 11: Electrical Systems Emergency Battery Parallel Switch • If an engine will not start because of a dead battery, the battery parallel switch allows you to use the other batteries for engine starting. • A battery parallel switch is provided at each helm (see photos on right). • Emergency parallel switch instructions are provided on the VSR Charging Module Information Sheet.
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical Systems 12-Volt DC Accessory Outlet ! CAUTION Do NOT use the 12-volt DC accessory outlet with a cigarette or cigar lighter. High temperatures may melt the outlet. • The 12-volt DC accessory outlet can be used with any 12-volt device which draws 10-amps or less. • The 12-volt DC accessory outlet is protected by a 10-amp fuse on the fuse block located behind the pilothouse helm.
Chapter 11: Electrical Systems 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual 110-Volt AC System WARNING! ! FIRE and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! If equipped with a generator, using both shore power and generator power at the same time WILL cause major electrical system damage and could start a fire! • The power source lockouts on the 110-volt AC master panel prevent the use of shore power and generator power at the same time. • NEVER bypass the power source lockouts.
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical Systems Shore Power ! DANGER! FIRE, EXPLOSION and SHOCK HAZARD! • Use ONLY compatible shore power connectors and NEVER alter the connectors. • Turn Off ALL breakers and switches on the 110-volt AC master panel BEFORE plugging in or unplugging the shore power cord. • To prevent shock or injury from dropping a "hot" cord into the water: a. ALWAYS plug the shore power cord into the yacht inlet first, and then into the dockside outlet. b.
Chapter 11: Electrical Systems 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual • Your yacht is equipped with one (1) 220-volt/50-amp shore power inlet. • The 220-volt/50-amp shore power inlet provides 110-volt/50-amp power to each shore power master breaker. Connecting to Shore Power ! WARNING! SHOCK and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! • Monitor the polarity indicator lights EVERY TIME you connect to shore power.
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical Systems Generator ! DANGER! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD! • Generators are a source of dangerous carbon monoxide gas (CO). Check the generator exhaust system for leaks BEFORE each use. • Read the Carbon Monoxide (CO) section of Chapter 1 in this Owner’s Manual. ! WARNING! FIRE and EXPLOSION HAZARD! Fuel vapors can explode! BEFORE starting the generator: 1. Check the bilge areas for fuel vapors or leaking fuel.
490 Pilothouse • 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 Other Other Sales Manager Service Manager Electronics Engines Manufacturer Manufacturer Model Name/Number Port Engine Serial Number Starboard Engine Serial Number Model Name/Number Serial Number Oil Type/SAE Quarts per Engine Filter Type Manufacturer Model Name/Number Serial Number Prope
490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Float Plan Before leaving on each cruise, fill out a copy of this float plan (or similar) and leave it with a reliable person whom you can depend on to contact the Coast Guard or other rescue organization, if you do not return as scheduled.
Float Plan 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Survival Equipment Number of PFDs Smoke Signals (Yes/No) Water (Yes/No) Trip Expectations Flares (Yes/No) Mirror (Yes/No) Flashlight (Yes/No) Food (Yes/No) Anchor (Yes/No) Raft/Dinghy (Yes/No) Departing From Departure Date Departure Time Stopover 1 Paddles (Yes/No) EPIRB (Yes/No) Other Arrive No Later Than: Date Other Other Other Marine Radio (Yes/No) Type Frequencies Arrive No Later Than: Time Stopover 2 Arrive No Later Than: Date Arrive
Owner’s Notes
Owner’s Notes