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453 Motor Yacht - Silverton Marine

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8. l N N CENTRAL VACC N N N gt we II N w N O k SS ENTERTAINMEN b nn CENTER r J sess a lt 7 F MASTER SLEEPER SOFA STATEROOM N u I SALON gt ar PILOTHOUSE ANAS 18 j lt 0 lt PILOTHOUSE PER LEVE O N CONSOLE 2 N LAPTAIN S CHAIR I I a AE I TRASH COMPACTOR SINVEeRTON Marine Corpora DESIGN AND ENGINEERING 4 HANGING LOCKER SILVERTON MARINE CORP s CO S RACE amp RIVERVIEW DR MILLVILLE NJ y WASHER DRYER as x NL 08332 PANEL N DEIN L S N TELEPHONE Es 5 2 ee 856 825 4117 COMPANIONWA a Al IN FACSIMILE 856 293 8025 B EN STO 77 THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY 8 OF SILVERTON MARINE CORP AND THE LA a en N NFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS NOT gt a TO BE USED OR REPRODUCED WITHOUT THE EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT OF re SIBD SILVERTON MARINE CORPORATION ENGINE STORAGE GUEST GENERATOR STATEROOM ROOM 453 MOTOR YACHT PILOTHOUSE LAYOUT DRAWN BY FMM CHECKED BY r APPROVED BY Fak Pr SCALE NO SCALE A 2 IANGING __ a TOLERANCE REPRESENTATION ONLY LUCKER lA SHEET NO DATE JUNE 30 1999 DRAWING NO 3 Z T 4 3 2
9. DRAWN BY CHECKED BY APPROVED BY SCALE TOLERANCE SHEET NO DATE DRAWING NO 100 6 2 1 O F e CONTROLS D C AMPS D C VOLTS D C AMPS D C VOLTS BATTERY BANK 1 Leatrery Bank 2 gt D BATTERY 1 LOADS BATTERY 2 LOADS er N FEN N aw O MO O DO wi O MOJO CAN LIS O N O TOILET LTS lt O D TOILET V BERTH ey Y FWD FWD SALON AFT CABIN LTS N O O 1 O SHOWER SUMP CABIN LTS E _ O SHOWER_ SUMP MID STATEROOM z Y FWD AFT SALON 0 AFT CABIN LTS N O O N BILGE PUMP MAN CABIN LTS O a O LN FWD HEAD GALLEY lt x FWD MASTER STATEROOM u Y BLOWER ZEN ZEN Lo N ee O MO O reg g O MO O ao ee T lt gt zs O MO O O KO eu utk O MO O ZN EN N LES O o O
10. RED gt 5 RED ta 3 I RED 14 4 en NG IS THE SOLE PROPERTY Uu gt Z F SILVERTON MARINE CORP AND THE e lt IN ON CONTAINED HEREIN IS NOT Mar Es DOF ALL PLUGS AND CAPS BE AMP N LOCK Il CONNECTORS JSED OR REPRODU WITHOUT YES gt A Y ENGINEERING RESSED WRITTEN CONSENT OF ES GN AND E IG JEE NG Sy V ARINE ARATI SILVERTON MARINE PART NO SILVERTON MARIN ORPORATION A 005 6875 501 RIVERS D DRIVI MILLVILLE JEW JERSEY MENS 4117 FAX 609 DRAWN BY JBP APPROVED BY gt 5 T 455 PMY SCALE NO DATE 5 5 DATE DISTRIBUTION DATE REVISIONS DEFOGGER PANEI DWG NO E4530018 SHEET NO 2 OF 2 5 2 6 4 Q 7 5 4 G O J JD z 10 AMP BREAKER TYPICAL 0 oe NES PORT CENTER STBD MAP Po DEFOGGER DEFOGGER DEFOGGER LIGHT nn ALL PLUGS AND CAPS TO BE AMP MATE N LOCK pl CONNECTORS SILVERTON MARINE PART NO GOS Say S _ B 3 MATERIAL BURIAL NOTE ALL EDGES TO BE NOSED AND POLISHED p THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY S gt FRR OF SILVERTON MARINE CORP AND THE Marine Carus INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS NOT USED OR REPRODUCED WITHOU C10 ANID E THE EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT OF
11. O ese Rhee O lt O O ol O tt CHANGER EN k couet us O O O 1 ENGINE CONTROLS AFT DECK 27 1 HARDTOP SPREADER DN EN SPARE i O 1 O ENGINE CONTROLS FRESH WATER O O O DECK x u N EN SA SPARE O 5 1 O ENGINE CONTROLS gt 5 Z SI NAA arz SPARE O A Q O 1 ENGINE CONTROLS gt V 2 on SS a Y E sS Fup Else MID BILGE Ap BILGE Y A 3 DESIGN AND ENGINEERING 240 VOLT A C CONTROLS a SILVERTON MARINE CORP gt o SENS o 4 N Z s S RACE amp RIVERVIEW DR Z N O ma Cm O Ml u a A i MILLVILLE N J POX GENERATOR BLOWER GENERATOR INDICATOR 27 SHORE POWER 2 C N SHORE POWER 1 08332 Nes 856 825 4117 8 O SHORE 1 ee SHORE 1 FACSIMILE TRANSFER GENERATOR 17 O O A A 856 293 8025 B LINE 1 2 LINE 2 LINE 1 x LINE 2 O gt 5 THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF SILVERTON MARINE CORP AND THE a N EN ON INFORMATION CONTAINED HERIN IS NOT O FWD OUTLETS 1 SALON OUTLETS O 1 2 TO USED OR REPRODUCED WITHOUT THE EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT OF A C VOLTS lt 7 O Teron GUTS 1 SILVERTON MARINE CORPORATION A SS AIR COND UNIT FWD O O O GALLEY OUTLETS AFT OUTLETS O D O SHORE 2 SZ o mY O
12. Personal Flotation Devices PFD s United States Coast Guard regulations require you to have at least one 1 approved Type I Type or Type Personal Flotation Device PFD for each person on board The PFD s must be of suitable size for each person aboard and must be maintained in serviceable condition and readily accessible A minimum of three 3 PFD s two wearable and one throwable are required regardless of the number of persons on board Each of these Personal Flotation de vices commonly known as Life Jackets are described as follows Type I Wearable This off shore PFD has the greatest buoyancy It is most effective for all waters where rescue may be delayed Its design allows for turning most unconscious persons in the water from a face down position to a face up position assisting in the prevention of drowning Type II Wearable This near shore PFD provides less buoyancy than a Type I PFD It is intended for use in calm inland waters or wa ters where there is a greater chance of a quick rescue It turns its wearer to a face up position as does the Type I PFD but the turning action is not as pronounced A Type II PFD may not turn as many persons to a face up position under the same conditions as would a Type I PFD Type III Wearable Classified as a flotation aid the Type III PFD permits the wearer to place himself in a vertical or face up position but it will not do it automatically as
13. The photograph below illustrates the Helm Station which includes all optional equipment Refer to the Console Layout on page 162 for an explanation of equipment locations 23 Bilge Ventilation Intake and Exhaust Vents The Bilge Ventilation Air Intake Vent and Bilge Ventilation Air Exhaust Vent are located directly below the salon windows on the port and starboard sides of the hull The purpose of these vents is for ventilation of the engine and generator compartments which is discussed in the Bilge Ventilation System Section of this Owner s Manual Be certain to read and have a thorough understanding of this section It contains important information concerning the SAFE operation of your yacht The photograph below displays the Bilge Ventilation Air Intake Vent The Bilge Ventilation Air Exhaust Vent is identical in appearance Deck Drains The photograph below displays the Deck Drain located on the Port side walkway at the foot of the bridge to bow access steps Three additional Deck Drains exist on the Starboard side in the identical location and two in front of the sunseat This photograph also displays the location of the Fresh Water Fill which is located on the Stbd side only 24 Navigation Lights The photographs below display the location of the Port and Starboard Navigation Lights and the combination Masthead Anchor light The Port Navigation Light is RED and the Starboard Navigation Light is GREEN
14. el CHECKED BY APPROVED BY rea SCALE NO SCALE JA TOLERANCE REPRESENTATION ONLY WI INN A E HANG NG PAGE NO 160 LOCKER DATE JUNE 30 1999 DRAWING NO 493IRL 11 3 x T 4 1 3 7 4 3 T FILTER L MUFFLER STRAINER BATTERY MID BILGE PUMP AFT MACERATUR AFT BILGE PUMP DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SILVERTON MARINE CORP S RACE amp RIVERVIEW DR MILLVILLE NJ 08332 FWD BILGE PUMP 2 FACSIMILE D wb SHOWER PUMP 856 293 8025 ANK THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY N HSH WA AN OF SILVERTON MARINE CORP AND THE A C STRAINER A N FRESH WATER TANK NFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS NOT eeu POEL Fi TPB TO BE USED OR REPRODUCED WITHOUT GEN FUEL FILTE N lev SERVICE PANEL THE E BATTERY SIE 135kW GEN STRAINER The PESH WATER PIIMP nei er ACCUMULATOR FRESH WATER PUMP MOTUR YACHT MECHANICAL LAYOUT DRAWN BY RH FMM NO SCALE REPRESENTATION ONLY 161 24 1999 JUNE 24 199 NO ASSMLLTI b S 4 E i N
15. LIGHTER FIRE EXTINGUISHER ALARM FIRE EXTINGUISHER MANUAL PULL SWIM PLATFORM K Va AFT NAVIGATION LIGHT m iP AFT DECK WETBAR Ww STBD DECK ACCESSWAY PILOTHOUSE DOOR SUNSEAT ROPE LOCKER HATCH WINLASS FOOT CONTROLS DECK DRAIN DECK CLEAT AIR HORNS WASTE TANK PUMPOUT FLYBRIDGE TABLE STORAGE WET BAR SINK WET BAR ICEBOX FUEL TANK FILL SHORE POWER CONNECTON MASTER STATEROOM HATCH FORWARD V BERTH HATCH O Z FRESH WATER FILL 453 MOTOR YACHT NO SCALE REPRESENTATION ONLY 159 JUNE 28 1999 453DKLT1 J o y N N 4 O TAIL ORGYBLK 10 BLACK 14 A lt N 15 z 59 59 59 59 O 0 s C PLUG DE NO 770019 1 1 1 RED 14 MAP LIGHT ES RED 14 TD DEFOGGER 3 3 RED 14 CENTER DEFOGG 4 4 RED 14 PORT DEFOGG MAP STBD CENTER PORT LIGHT DEFOGGER DEFOGGER DEFOGGER i x FE Y N 2 k _ Ls Li UU AZ TAL N RED 14 1 0 7
16. Overall Length 44 3 8 Overall Length w ext platform 47 7 9 16 Length Waterline 36 6 Length Fairbody a 9 1 2 Beam 15 4 Beam Waterline 13 101 4 Draft Maximum 4 11 2 Displacment Dry 35 530 Ibs Displacement Full Fluids 40 701 Ibs Transom Deadrise degrees Caterpillar 3125 Cummins 45 500 ons Power Options Fuel Capacity Fresh Water Capacity gallons Waste Water Capacity 7 66 gallons Water heater Capacit 20 gallons Average Headroo 6 7 mended of Persons 16 2998 lbs Maximum Rec Maximum Recommended Load TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Letter from the President 0 0 5 The Silverton Story u u uu u ua na saa suan 7 Introduction to your Owners Manual 9 Warranty Information 13 Recommended 17 Record 17 Accident Reporting 18 Getting Familiar H lle s 19 DOCK 22 BNO 25 Interi r ea 27 Engine 31 Boating Safety Boating Safely nennen 33 Safety 33 Fire EQUINE ates tirita 34 Navigation Rules of the Road 37 Basic Rules of Safe Boatin
17. DESIGN AND NG SILVERTON MARINE CORPORATION Ta EA De A A 50 ERS DRIVE MILLVILLE NEW JERSEY 08352 A TEL 609 825 4117 FAX 609 293 8025 DRAWN BY JBP APPROVED BY JBP 455 PMY SCALE FULL DATE 5 5 99 DATE DISTRIBUTION DATE REVISIONS DEFOGGER PANE DWG NO 4530018990 SHEET NO 1 OF 2 5 2 4 8 6 5 4 2 2 ANTENNA 7 6 5 4 3 E 7 O I w Er 1 D START START a FWD MID AFT gs sss Fi x 2 e A N N y BILGE BILGE BILGE Mee el se I EN as al BLOWER PANEL LT OFF OFF EI en N PN D O 01 J N A B ALL PLUGS AND CAPS TO BE MP MATE N LOCK CONNECTORS SILVERTON MARINE PART NO 005 6852 HIS DRA S THE SOLE PROPERTY OF SILVER MARINE CORP AND THE DDr INFORMATION HEREIN IS NOT TO BE USED MISS y NGIN DRIV VILLVILLE A 4117 Z JBP APPROVED BY JBF SCA NO DATE 27 DATE DISTRIBUTION DATE REVISIONS IGN DWG N SHEET NO OF 2 8 7 6 5 E A 5 2
18. Purchase good quality fuel Be certain you are using the correct fuel for your engine 141 9 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 Heavy items should be placed amidships where they will not affect the trim and plane of the yacht 10 Check the drive train An inboard engine that is improperly aligned can cost you money Check to see if the transmission has sufficient fluid too little increases friction or if a bent rudder or propeller are robbing you of economy Be certain the rudders are properly aligned 11 Check the engine cylinder compression Low compression indicates worn piston rings or valves which will consume oil and reduce engine power 12 Check the engine idle speed For the times it is necessary to operate atidle speed be certain the engine is not running too fast and using unnecessary fuel 13 Check the engine operating temperature Compare your normal operating temperature with the range specified in the Engine Manual and in this Owner s Manual An overheating engine will cause excessive wear and will be less efficient 14 Keep the engine and transmission oil clean Dirty oil causes varnish to form on the moving surfaces of the engine transmission Varnish can cut into the piston ring seal and contribute to fuel waste Varnish will cause the transmission to slip 13 Keep hot w
19. START Be certain the engine oil pressure alarm sounds and the Automatic Fire Extinguisher System indicator light is ON O Push button marked START and hold until the engine starts Release the starter button immediately after the engine starts If the starter motor does not operate when you push the starter button you may be out of neutral Check the Shift Throttle control unit to make sure you are in neutral A caution If the engine fails to start within thirty 30 seconds release the starter button Allow the starter motor to cool for at least sixty 60 seconds and then try again to start the en gine Prolonged starting attempts may result in starter motor overheating and damage A caution Failure to release the starter button from the START position after the engine starts may result in serious damage to the starter motor and or engine flywheel If of the batteries is not sufficiently charged to start the engine start the engine with the fully charged battery first Start the other 137 engine using the Parallel Start switch which draws power from both batteries Release the parallel start switch immediately after the engine starts A caution DO NOT continue to depress the Parallel Start Switch after the engine has started Damage to the alternator s may result O Be certain the oil pressure is between 35 and 70 psi If the oil pressure is low turn OFF the respect
20. The Masthead Anchor Light is WHITE The navigation light switch is located at the helm station Bridge To Bow Access Steps The photograph below displays the Port and Starboard Bridge To Bow Access Steps also known as the Silverton Sidewalk 25 Air Horns The factory installed Air Horns are mounted on the forward section of the bridge The com pressor that generates air for the Air Horns and the wiring supplying electrical power to the compressor may be accessed through the air compressor access panel located on the forward facing surface of the flybridge console The below photographs display the Air Horns Air Compressor Access Panel and the Compres sor Bridge To Aft Deck Access Steps The photograph below displays the Bridge To Aft Deck Access Steps located on the Starboard side forward section of the Aft Deck Salon Access Door The photographs below display the closed and open positions of the Salon Access Door locat ed on the Port side of the forward section of the Aft Deck below the Bridge This door permits access to the main cabin of the yacht y m Forward Deck Sunseat The photographs below illustrate the Forward Deck Sunseat It is located forward of the cabin windshield and aft of the pulpit It is shown in both the pulled out and conventional positions EET Shore Power Hook Up The photograph below displays the optional Glendenning Shore Power Retrieval Sys tem
21. and repair if necessary REFER TO THE SEA STAR MANUAL IN CLUDED WITH YOUR OWNER S PACKET FOR THE SPECIFIC TYPE OF HYDRAU LIC FLUID REQUIRED AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THE HY DRAULIC STEERING SYSTEM 22 HYDRAULIC TELESCOPING SWIM PLATFORM OPTIONAL You may have purchased as an option a Hydrau lic Telescoping Swim Platform manufactured by TNT Marine Equipment Miami Florida The platform is operated by a controller located in the transom storage area The platform is ca pable of carrying a small personal water craft The cradle brackets may be adjusted to hold the small P W C of your choice Be sure to use retaining straps to hold your P W C in place while your 453 Motor Yacht is in motion The cradle brackets may also be removed to use the swim platform in the conventional style The platform may be operated to the down position only while your 453 Motor Yacht is at a full stop Do not operate this system while the boat is in motion as it will create tremendous stress on the components potentially damaging the system permanently The following photographs show the swim platform and the location of the controller 93 94 ICEMAKER UNIT OPTIONAL You may have chosen as an option when you purchased your 453 Motor Yacht an Icemaker Unit manufactured by U Line Corporation and factory installed at the Silverton plant The purpose of this system is to provide you with a continuous supply of f
22. once a month with a battery charger set on a low amperage charge is recommended Check the battery electrolyte levels regularly Add electrolyte if needed REFER TO THE BATTERY LITERATURE IN CLUDED WITH YOUR OWNER S PACKET FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CON CERNING THE CARE AND STORAGE OF YOUR BATTERIES Interior Preparation The procedure for preparing the interior of your yacht for winter storage is as follows L Remove all items that will hold moisture towels PFD s blankets clothing canvas etc from the interior of the yacht to prevent mold and mildew formation Remove all electronic equipment and items of value that are detachable O Remove all garbage and trash O Thoroughly clean the interior of your yacht Clean all cabinets drawers and cup boards Allow the cabin area to air dry for at least one day if possible O Stand or prop up all mattresses and cush ions that are to remain on board during storage to allow air circulation around them O Place Mildew Pacs in various locations within the interior of your yacht to help prevent mold and mildew formation during storage Refer to the manufacturer s recommendation for the quantity and location required Lifting Your Yacht The following are guidelines that will help pre vent damage to your yacht as it is being lifted Never lift the yacht with a greater than normal accumulation of water in the bilge All tanks containing fresh water sho
23. s Manual 20 Trim Tabs The photographs below display the Port and Starboard Trim Tabs which are factory installed on the lower edge of the transom The purpose of the Trim Tabs is to assist you in controlling the angle both longitudinally and athwartships that your yacht rides in the water during forward movement The control panel for the Trim Tabs is located at the helm station Propellers The Propellers or Screws are located un derneath the rear portion of the hull They are attached to the motor by the shafts The Pro pellers on your 453 Motor Yacht are specific to your boat Make sure you record the informa tion and specifications of the Propellers just in case they need to be replaced in the future The photographs below display the propeller rotation for the Port and Starboard sides Prep Soto Engine Exhaust Ports There are two Engine Exhaust Ports one for each engine The Port Engine Exhaust Port is located on the Port side of the hull forward of the transom and the Starboard Engine Exhaust Port is located on the Starboard side of the hull forward of the transom The photograph below displays the Stbd Engine Exhaust Port The Port Engine Exhaust Port is in the identical location on the Port side of the yacht Generator Exhaust Port The photograph below displays the Generator Exhaust Port It is located on the port side of the transom above the Port trim tab Discharge Ports
24. starboard side forward and looking aft Companionway Aft Head The following photographs display the Com The photographs below display the Aft Head panionway hallway which provides access which is accessible from the Aft Stateroom to the Forward V Berth Starboard Guest Stateroom Starboard Guest Stateroom and the Washer Dryer 30 32 Battery Switches GENERATOR COMPARTMENT The battery switches are located underneath the AC DC Panel in the Companionway Your 453 Motor Yacht is equipped with a 13kw Generator The photograph below displays the Generator Compartment which is located in the rear section of the Engine Room ENGINE ROOM The photograph below displays the Engine Room which is accessed through a door lo cated on the aft wall of the Starboard Guest 31 BOATING SAFETY Silverton believes your safety aboard your yacht whether cruising or moored at your dock is extremely important A yacht operated in a safe manner will provide you your passengers and other boaters many pleasurable hours of cruis ing and piece of mind This section discusses the potential hazards that may be associated with boating for your awareness so they may be avoided if possible Be certain to read and have a thorough understanding of this section Silverton recommends completing a safe boating course if you are new to boating Even if you are an experienced boater you should consider enrolling in one of
25. the location of the Waste Level Gauge Maintenance of your Jabsco Quiet Flush Electric Toilet Sanitation System consists of periodic cleaning of the toilet bowl with a mild non abrasive cleaner The Waste Tank should be thoroughly rinsed after each pump out and a sanitation system deodorizer should be added to the Waste Tank by flushing through the toilet A caution DO NOT use chlorine based or caustic cleaning agents or chemicals such as drain opening products in your Jabsco Quiet Flush Sanitation System Use of these products may cause serious damage to the system s seals and hoses REFER TO THE JABSCO QUIET FLUSH TOILET MANUAL INCLUDED WITH YOUR OWNER S PACKET FOR ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION CONCERN ING THE USE AND MAINTENANCE OF BOTH THE FRESH WATER AND RAW WA TER SYSTEMS 101 REFER TO THE WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE SECTION OF THIS OWNER S MANUAL FOR THE PROPER PREPARA TION PROCEDURE FOR EXTENDED STOR AGE IN COLD CLIMATES 102 OIL X CHANGE R SYSTEM OPTIONAL You may have chosen as an option when you purchased your 453 Motor Yacht an OIL X CHANGE R System manufactured by Ray Zager amp Company and factory installed at the Silverton plant The purpose of the OIL X CHANGE R System is to automatically drain fill and maintain engine and or transmission oil with relative ease and no spilled oil which is normally associated with your required periodic oil changes The OIL X CHANGE R Syst
26. 1 0 REF RIDGE R REFRIDGERATOR SINK COFFEEMAKER 1 MICROWAVE k N D RANGE k in aT OVEN f N ES If 5 LEEPER SOFA _ STATEROOM _ IT a x u DINA TE SS 8 N gt I F 5 2 1 I I TRASH COMPACTOR Be JPPER LEV 4 Be A 5 I UAZ E LRT OI Marine Eorporetion DESIGN AND ENGINEERING d HANGING SILVERTON MARINE CORP GING LOCKER S RACE amp RIVERVIEW DR MILLVILLE NJ 08332 a TELEPHONE A oc DC PANEL 856 825 4117 21 FACSIMILE COMPANTON WAY 856 293 8025 TE o THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF SILVERTON MARINE CORP AND THE NFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS NOT TO BE USED OR REPRODUCED WITHOUT 4 THE EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT OF SILVERTON MARINE CORPORATION embar ENGINE STORAGE GUEST GENERATOR STATEROOM ROOM 453 MUTUR YACHI NTERI AYOUT DRAWN BY FMM
27. DO NOT leave any open flame unattended Ensure ventilation systems are unobstruct ed 45 Always provide adequate ventilation when cleaning and painting Use extreme caution when using liquefied petroleum gas LPG or compressed natural gas CNG Close valves to cylinders and supply lines when not in use Operate exhaust blower motors at least five 5 minutes before starting the engines or gen erator Use your sense of smell to check for fumes in the bilge and engine generator compartment before starting engines or generator Always store flammable material in approved containers and in a locker sealed from the inte rior of your yacht and vented overboard Remove the canvas enclosure at least par tially before starting engines Ensure there are no leaks in any fuel system including LPG CNG e Extinguish smoking materials carefully Check cleaning materials for flammability and store as you would any flammable material Always disconnect electrical power before performing any maintenance on electrical ap pliances Always replace electrical breaker switches or fuses with the same recommended amperage NEVER exceed the recommended amperage Electrical service to your yacht should only be performed by a qualified marine electrical technician 46 AIR CONDITIONING HEATING SYSTEM OPTIONAL The factory installed Air Conditioning Heating System in your 453 Motor Yacht i
28. IS THE SOLE PROPERTY SS J NE OF SILVERTON MARINE CORP AND THE gt Sear s INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS NOT man Eso SO Peatom AI S TO BE USED OR REPRODUCED WITHOUT PCAN AN ENIC THE EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT OF If N AN Le AND ENGIN XING SILVERTON MARINE CORPORATION DRIVE MILLVILLE NEW JERSEY 08332 Sur FAX 609 293 8025 DRAWN BY JBP APPROVED BY JBP cv E ee 45 PMY SCALE FU DATE 12 4 98 DATE DISTRIBUTION DATE REVISIONS WIPER SWICH PANEL DWG NO 1 SHEET NO 1 OF 2 00 gt 4 00 Uy 6 y 5 2 1 AMP BREAKER F y CENTER WIPER WIPER S o ath O N ALL PLUGS AND CAPS TO BE AMP MATE N LOCK 11 CONNECTORS 20 5000 SILVERTON MARINE PART NO Sos 6870 MATERIAL BURIAL NOTE ALL EDGES TO BE NOSED AND POLISHED w nn THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY lt J u RE DIN OF SILVERTON MARINE CORP AND THE an ae NFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN 15 NOT Marine Corporation 79 BE USED OR REPRODUCED WITHOUT NECION THE EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT OF DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SILVERTON MARINE CORPORATION 301 RIVERSIDE DRIVE MILLVILLE NEW JERSEY 08332 TEL 609 825 4117 FAX 609 293 8025 DRAWN BY
29. It is located in the center of the transom next to the storage compartment The standard connection is located inside of the storage com partment 26 Forward Deck Storage The forward deck contains two Storage Com partments illustrated in the photos below They are located on both sides of the Sunseat 21 INTERIOR This section will show you the various interior compartments of your 453 Motor Yacht starting with your entry into the Salon and then mov ing forward to the Forward V Berth Starboard Guest Stateroom and then aft to the Master Stateroom Salon The photographs below display the Salon area of your 453 Motor Yacht first the Port view and then a complete view looking aft Galley The photograph below displays the Galley which is located on the Starboard side of your Forward Head The photographs below display the Forward Head which is located on the Port side of your 453 Motor Yacht aft of the Forward V Berth The Forward Head is accessible from both the Companionway and the Starboard Guest State room Forward Berth The photographs below display the Forward V Berth as viewed upon entry forward next the Port side and finally the Starboard side Starboard Guest Stateroom Aft Master Stateroom The photographs below display the Starboard The photographs below display the Aft Guest Stateroom as viewed upon entry looking Master Stateroom as viewed port side and
30. NOTE The SEA FIRE Model BB 400 au tomatic fire extinguisher system DOES NOT replace the need for additional portable type fire extinguishers required by the United States Coast Guard Refer to the Boating Safety Sec tion of this Owner s Manual for the type and quantity of portable fire extinguishers required for your 453 Motor Yacht The SEA FIRE Model BB 400 automatic fire extinguisher is activated when the engine gen erator compartment reaches 165 Fahrenheit 74 Celsius The system releases HALON 1301 into the compartment which immediately converts to a safe odorless and electrically non conduc tive vapor that will not harm the components in the engine generator compartment In contrast to other fire extinguishing materials HALON 1301 leaves no residue assisting in the eventual cleaning of the compartment 55 The SEA FIRE Model BB 400 automatic fire ex tinguishing system on your 453 Motor Yacht is equipped with a GREEN indicator light located on the helm switch panel See Console Layout on Page 162 which illustrates the location of the Halon System indicator light The purpose of this indicator light is to alert the operator of the charge discharge status of the Automatic Fire Extinguishing System The indicator light will illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position if the system is fully charged If the indicator light fails to illuminate after turn ing on the ignition switch carefully examine
31. O Drain the water heater and remove the cold water intake hose and hot water output hose and hook them together O Remove the inlet hose from the fresh water tank See Mechanical Layout on Page 161 which illustrates the location of the fresh water tank and insert it into a container of non toxic fresh water anti freeze Turn the fresh water pump ON and starting at the farthest faucet from the pump turn ON all faucets until the anti freeze flows out 131 O Turn OFF the fresh water pump and re connect the inlet hose to the fresh water tank O Pour non toxic anti freeze into all sink and shower drains until the liquid is discharged overboard Alternate procedure for draining and winterizing the fresh water system is as follows O Drain all water from the fresh water tank O Drain all water from the water heater O Remove hose from the input side of the fresh water pump and allow to completely drain O Remove hose from the output side of the fresh water pump and turn ON all faucets O Blow compressed air 15 20 lbs psi through the output hose until all water stops flowing from the faucets O Leave water lines at the fresh water pump disconnected to allow any trapped water vapor to drain and evaporate The procedure for draining and winterizing the marine sanitation system is as follows O Drain all water lines into the waste hold ing tank Continue to flush fresh water into the waste holding tank and pump out
32. O wamaq o rayo 453 MOTOR YAC LINE 2 s AIR COND UNIT MID EN O O O JO FREEZER COMPACTOR O ES i x a s aN AD Pr SA O worowave O O AC DC PANEL Sa J lt Z NAS O 2 J FLYBRIDGE AIR UNIT AIR COND UNIT SALON _ gt 0 gt O 7 SALON STEREO WATER HEATER i b O 1 O 3 O O u DRAWN BY JBP kasq gt a O 1 2 1 O 1 9 VACCUM SYSTEM WASH DRYER O CHECKED BY FMN j Te SPARE AIR COND UNIT AFT 2 APPROVED BY N O O 2 MES O O CONVERTER ENGINE ROOM LTS O N O 4 ey A SCALE NO SCALE A a I ZENT O O 1 OO spare SPARE O O TOLERANCE SPARE AIR COND PUMP SHEET NO O O O O ss O JO oe SZ 2 DATE 5 2 99 DRAWING NO F453001799D 8 2 6 4 2 TACHOMETER MORSE CONTROL UNIT ENGINE TEMP ANCHOR LIGHT ANCHOR WINLAGg ENGINE TEMP OIL PRESSURE OIL PRESSURE ENOINESYNE NAVIGATION LIGHTS FUEL VOLTS SOMPASS VOLTS HOURMETER FUEL GAUGE 5 SELECTOR gt ca amp E Pi 2 ii HORN Kon SEARCHLIGHT PARALLEL N CONTROL a TRIM TABS BOW UP IGNITION SWITCHES BOW DOWN 2 BILGE PUMP OPERATION LIGHTS BILGE SWITCH BLOWER SWITCH ENGINE COURTESY SHUTDOWN LIGHTS ACC 12V CIGAR
33. PPROVED BY JB DRAWN APPROVED BY 453 PMY SCALE FULL DATE 12 4 98 DATE DISTRIBUTION DATE REVISIONS WIPER SWICH PANEI DWG NO F453001198D SHEET NO OF 2 L z 5 8 5 1
34. The various Discharge Ports also known as thru hull ports are located on the Port and Star board side of the hull Refer to the Thru Hull schematic drawing on Page 157 and 158 which illustrates the location of these ports Fuel Tank Vents The Photographs below display the Port Fuel Tank Vent and the Starboard Fuel Tank Vent Note Please refer to the Thru Hull Layout on Page 157 and 158 to view the location of the Discharge Ports and Fuel Tank Vents in proportion to the entire hull 22 DECK AND BRIDGE Anchor System The photograph below displays the location of the Anchor which is located in its bracket under the pulpit The photograph below displays the optional An chor Windlass and controls which are located on the forward section of the deck immediately aft of the pulpit BE CERTAIN TO KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM ANY MOVING PARTS WHILE OPERATING THE ANCHOR SYS TEM BECOMING ENTANGLED IN THE ANCHOR LINE MAY RESULT IN SERI OUS INJURY OR DEATH Search Light Hardtop Footbox The 453 Motor Yacht may be equipped with an The photograph below illustrates the Hardtop optional Search Light which is mounted on the Footbox located on the flybridge forward portion of the pulpit The photograph below displays the Search Light The Search Light direction and power controls are located at the helm station The photograph below displays the Search Light controls on the helm station Helm Station
35. Volt AC Electrical Distribution Panel The AC electrical system is supplied with 240 volts of power upon entry to the main electrical distribution panel which then is separated into two 2 legs of 120 volts each The following breaker switches and their func tion are described below in the order in which they appear on the main electrical distribution panel AC Amperage Gauge Displays amperage draw on AC circuit Generator Start Stop Switch Starts and stops the generator AC Volt Gauge Displays voltage draw on AC circuit Line 1 Line 2 Amperage Switch Allows am perage gauge to display draw on either Line 1 or Line 2 as selected NOTE Line 1 is considered the left side of the AC Electrical Panel Line 2 is considered the right side of the AC Electrical Panel Generator Blower Supplies power to the gen erator compartment ventilation blower motor Line 1 Line 2 Volt Switch Allows volt gauge to display draw on either Line 1 or Line 2 as selected Shore Power 3 Switches Supplies the AC Electrical Panel with power from a dockside source Generator 3 Switches Supplies the AC Elec trical Panel with power from the generator 70 Converter Supplies power to the converter which converts DC power to AC power Refrigerator Supplies AC power to the refrig erator Forward Outlets Supplies power to the outlets in the forward cabin and forward head Mid Outlets Supplies power to the outlets in the
36. Yacht a Central Vac vacuum cleaning system Similar to the system in your home only a removable vacuum hose with cleaning attachments is necessary to vacuum any portion of the interior of your yacht The Central Vac system in your yacht is oper ated on the AC electrical system with a Ground Fault Interrupter circuit for your protection The vacuum motor and canister which stores the vacuumed soil are self contained in one unit and located slightly above the middle step leading from the salon to the companionway See photograph below which illustrates the location of the Central Vac system Access to the collection bag is gained through the lower panel located on the face of vacuum unit There is one 1 vacuum hose outlet which is located on the face of the canister access panel Refer to the manufacturer s pamphlet included with your owner s packet for specific directions concern ing operation of the system 126 Corian The galley and head counter tops and head sinks are manufactured of Corian which is a superior quality tough scratch resistant material The Corian surfaces in your 453 Motor Yacht are a Matte Satin finish and are easily cleaned and maintained in the following manner Cleaning Dirt and stains are removed by using a soap and warm water solution Tough stains may be removed by using an ammonia based cleaning agent Watermarks may be removed simply by wiping the surface with a
37. anchor to its normal resting position in its anchor chock 53 Secure the anchor safety chain to prevent ac cidental release of the anchor A caur on In extreme wind and current conditions excessive force may be applied to the anchor windlass while retrieving the anchor rode which could result in damage or failure of the unit Avoid this excessive force by operating your yacht slowly forward while retrieving the anchorrode with the windlass operated from the helm control Be certain to maintain tension on the anchor rode while retrieving to allow proper operation of the windlass Once the anchor is free from the bottom cease forward motion of your yacht 54 AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM Your 453 Motor Yacht is equipped with a SEA FIRE Model BB 400 Automatic Fire Extin guisher System which is permanently mounted on the aft bulkhead of the engine compartment See Mechanical Layout on Page 161 which illustrates the location of this fire extinguishing system The Automatic Fire Extinguisher System AFE is designed for use in enclosed compartments that are not normally occupied by passengers and are not normally subject to weather or water exposure The SEA FIRE Model BB 400 automatic fire extinguisher is designed to extinguish Class B fires flammable liquids and Class C fires electrical which would be the type that would normally occur within the confined area of the engine generator compartment
38. and their associated equipment include the follow ing Red Flares Hand held or aerial Orange Smoke Hand held or floating e Launchers for aerial red meteors or para chute flares Non pyrotechnic visual distress signal devices include the following Orange Distress Flag Dye Markers Electric Flashing Distress Light No single visual distress signal device is per fect for all conditions or purposes Silverton recommends carrying various types of devices as described above Careful selection and the proper stowage of visual distress signal equip ment is extremely important If young children are frequently aboard you should select devices 36 with packaging which children but not adults will find difficult to open Sound Signaling Devices The United States Coast Guard requires all boats over 16 feet in length to have a device that is capable of producing a sound signal when condi tions require Boats greater than 26 feet and less than 39 feet 4 inches must have a sound signal ling device that is capable of producing a four 4 second blast which can be heard at least one half mile away The device may be either hand held or power operated Boats greater than 39 feet 4 inches must have in addition to the above sound signaling device a whistle and a bell which must meet or exceed the requirements of the Inland Navigational Rules Act of 1980 Refer to the United States Coast Guard publica
39. discharge thru hull valve See Mechanical Lay out on Page 161 which illustrates the location of the macerator discharge thru hull valve Your 453 Motor Yacht is equipped with one of the following Marine Sanitation Systems depending on the option you chose from your Silverton dealer at the time of purchase SeaLand Vacuflush Toilet Jabsco Quiet Flush Electric Toilet Fresh Water Jabsco Quiet Flush Electric Toilet Raw Water 99 Each system is described as follows SeaLand Vacuflush Toilet This system is operated by vacuum combined with a small quantity of water supplied by the pressurized fresh water system approximately one 1 pint per flush and is controlled by DC electrical power Each toilet is equipped with an integral vacuum breaker that prevents a backflow of contaminated water into the potable water supply Vacuum energy supplied by the Vacuum Pump is stored in a Vacuum Tank and is monitored to maintain a certain level The Vacuum Pump is controlled by an electrical breaker switch located on the AC DC Electrical Panel See AC DC Electrical Panel Layout on Page 163 which illustrates the location of the breaker switches As the toilet is flushed vacuum energy is depleted and the Vacuum Pump will automatically activate to restore the required level The Vacuum Pump will operate for approximately 30 to 90 seconds until the system reaches the required operating vacuum level Toilet waste both liquid
40. electrical power including the engine ignition and the engine compartment ventilation blowers NOTE DO NOT turn OFF power to your VHF radio DO NOT open the engine generator compart ment for at least ten 10 minutes to allow the Halon 1301 vapor to extinguish the fire e Remove your portable fire extinguisher from its mounting bracket and prepare it for use if necessary Instruct all passengers to put on their Personal Flotation Devices PFD s and move away from the source of the fire Contact the United States Coast Guard on your VHF radio and advise of your situation and location Maintain radio contact until the crisis has ended and assistance has arrived If the fire is successfully extinguished ex amine the engine compartment components for damage DO NOT restart your engines if any damage is noted Request towing assistance to a safe harbor and contact your Silverton dealer for a thorough inspection and repairs 56 REFER TO THE SEA FIRE MANUAL FOR A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF YOUR AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM BE CERTAIN TO COMPLETE THE SEA FIRE WARRANTY CARD AND MAIL TO THE MANUFACTURER WITHIN 10 DAYS OF YOUR PURCHASE BILGE PUMP SYSTEM The purpose of the Bilge Pump System is to remove any water that may accumulate within the bilge area of your yacht a nominal amount of water in the bilge area is normal The bilge area is defined as the interior area of the hull below the designed wa
41. in a Dehumidification mode upon demand and is controlled by the Passport Control Refer to the Marine Air Systems Operation and Main tenance Manual for a complete description and instruction in the operation of this mode Operation of the Air Conditioning Heating System in your 453 Motor Yacht is as fol lows Turn ON the respective air conditioner breaker switch located on the AC DC Electrical Panel See AC DC Electrical Panel Layout on Page 163 which illustrates the location of the respective breaker switches O Make sure Seawater Intake is open and Seawater Pump is operating properly O Refer to the Marine Air Systems Op eration and Maintenance Manual for a detailed description of the function of each button located on the Passport Control O Aft Air Conditioning drains into shower sump Make sure shower sump circuit breaker is turned on when operating Air Conditioning O Turn ON the power button located on the respective air conditioning unit Passport Control TYPICALAC SYSTEM VECTOR COMPACT AIR COND UNIT SEAWTER lt SEAWATER PUMP SEAWATER STRAINER O Press the fan speed button on the Passport Control until the desired speed is obtained O Press the appropriate temperature control button Down Up to obtain the desired tempera ture Only certified and trained service technicians should perform maintenance of your Air Conditioning Heating System
42. indication of corrosion could be bubbles on the paint that coats the fuel tank If any of these conditions are present have an authorized Silverton Service Technician inspect the tank s immediately If a leak is found turn OFF bat tery switches disconnect the shore power See Shore Power Connecting and Disconnecting on Page 67 which explains the proper and safe method for disconnecting your shore power and disable any possible source of ignition Contact your Silverton dealer or Silverton Customer Service immediately Leaking fuel is a fire and ex plosion hazard personal injury or death could occur Fuel Tank Fills and Vents Each fuel tank is filled through its respective fuel fill fitting shown below The cap is marked Diesel A caution Be sure to use Diesel fuel only as incorrect fuel will result in severe damage to the engines The Port fuel tank fill fitting is located on the Port side of the transom and the Starboard fuel tank fill fitting is located on the Starboard side of the transom See Deck Layout on Page 159 which illustrates the location of the fuel tank fill fittings The fuel fill fittings are connected to the fuel tanks with the fuel fill hoses Each fuel tank has a hull vent fitting These fittings are located on the Port and Starboard sides of the hull See Thru hull Layout Port and Starboard on Page 157 and 158 which illustrates the location of the fuel tank vents The vent fittings a
43. ing your yacht O Fill the fuel tanks to prevent condensa tion and add a good quality fuel preservative Refer to the fuel preservative manufacturer s recommendation for the proper ratio IMPORTANT DO NOT overfill the fuel tanks so fuel flows from the vent s Allow sufficient room in the tanks for fuel to expand Prepare the engines for storage Refer to the engine manual for winterization and storage procedures Prepare the generator air condition ers if so equipped for storage Refer to the generator manual and the air conditioner manual included with your owner s packet for the proper winterization and storage procedures Draining Your Yacht Your yacht has drain plugs for draining water from the bilge See Mechanical Layout on Page 161 which illustrates the location of the garboard drain plugs Some compartments in the bilge may not drain completely due to the position of the yacht Pump these compartments out with a portable pump and then use a sponge to remove all remaining water The procedure for draining and winterizing the fresh water system is as follows O Drain the fresh water supply tank by opening the hot and cold faucets in the galley for ten 10 minute intervals until the tank is empty O Open all faucets in the galley both show ers both head sinks and the exterior cockpit shower L Remove the fresh water filter bowl and strainer Clean dry and replace strainer bowl
44. inspect the engine compartment for any signs of fuel leakage DO NOT continue the fueling process if leaks are noted Have an authorized Silverton Service Technician inspect and repair the leak before proceeding WARNING Leaking fuel is a fire and ex plosion hazard personal injury or death could occur O If no leaks are noted continue filling the fuel tanks and be certain to allow for fuel expansion in warm weather As the fuel tanks fill near the top slow the fuel entry to avoid overflow through the fuel tank vent See Thru hull Layout Port and Starboard on Page 157 and 158 which illustrates the location of the fuel tank vents L After the fuel tank is filled remove the fuel nozzle and replace the fuel fill cap secur ing tightly If any fuel was spilled clean it up immediately O After the fueling process is complete open all hatches doors and compartments Visu ally examine all fuel system components for any sign of leakage and if noted have an authorized Silverton Service Technician inspect and repair the leak O Turn battery switch ON and operate the bilge blower motors for at least five 5 minutes to ventilate the engine compartment Refer to the Before Starting The Engines Section below Start the engines and return your yacht to normal operating condition DO NOT smoke until you are a safe distance away from the fuel dock Before Starting The Engines Before starting the engines generator
45. into an ap proved waste facility until thoroughly clean L Addnon toxic freshwater anti freeze to the waste holding tank by flushing through the toilet Run the macerator pump to allow anti freeze to flow through the pump and the input output lines Remove the drain plug from the macera tor seacock while the valve is closed and allow the line to drain Replace the drain plug Thoroughly clean the toilet and leave the bowl exposed to prevent mildew O Remove all seacock and strainer drain plugs to prevent from freezing Close all sea cocks Seacocks Engines e Head System Intake e Head System Macerator pumpout Generator if equipped Air Conditioners if equipped Strainers Engines Fresh Water System Generator if equipped Air Conditioners if equipped Battery Storage The procedure for battery winterization and storage is as follows O Turn battery switch to OFF O Remove engine batteries and generator battery if so equipped from their respective compartments See Mechanical Layout on Page 161 which illustrates the location of the engine and generator batteries O Place batteries on a wooden pallet or bench and store in an area where temperatures remain above freezing 132 IMPORTANT DO NOT store batteries on a concrete surface such as a garage floor as they will tend to discharge Keep batteries fully charged during storage Periodic charging
46. lights and buoys Boating Safety Training Manual Federal Requirements For Recreational Boats Be cer tain to check with your local United States Coast Guard station your Silverton dealer or a local marina concerning navigational aids unique to your yachting area It is impossible to establish rules for every type of yachting situation Therefore it is extremely important to use common sense and good judge ment when operating your yacht Some of the basic rules to follow are Always adhere to navigational rules to avoid collisions Less maneuverable boats generally have the right of way Always steer clear of the Stand on vessel boat having the right of way and pass to its stern in a crossing situation If a collision appears unavoidable BOTH vessels must act IMMEDIATELY Prudence ALWAYS takes precedence over the right of way rules if a collision is imminent NEVER send a MAYDAY message unless there is a serious emergency and you are in need of immediate assistance Be certain you understand important terminol ogy distinctions Power Driven Vessel A boat propelled by an engine including a sail boat propelled by an engine and sails Sailing Vessel A boat propelled by sail only with no engine in operation Vessel Engaged In Fishing A commercial fishing boat with apparatus that restricts its maneuverability does not include trolling lines or other apparatus that does not res
47. listed procedures Be certain all electrical circuit breaker switches are turned OFF Enter the engine compartment access use your sense of smell to detect any fuel fumes If ANY fuel fumes are detected Evacuate your yacht IMMEDIATELY Notify the dockmaster O Open all hatches doors and windows to provide natural ventilation O Have a qualified marine technician ex amine your yacht immediately to determine the source of the fuel fumes O If a leak is detected have it repaired as soon as possible by a competent technician O If you detect any fuel fumes open all hatches doors and windows to ventilate your yacht O Visually examine the engines and gen erator for any oil leaks If leaks are noted have them repaired by a competent technician O Examine the bilge area for water accu mulation Remove excess water and locate the source of the water Remember a small quantity of water in your bilge is normal Turn ON the following switches O Both battery switches L DC Electrical Panel main breaker switch O Helm electronics breaker switch O Both engine controls breakers L Helm accessory breaker switch Visually examine the fire extinguisher system in the engine compartment to be certain it has not been discharged Check the engine oil level Refer to the Engine Manual for specific instructions concern ing the proper oil level and filling procedure O Check the transmission fl
48. meet normal operating performance standards Repair any condition noted as soon as possible IMPORTANT Before fueling your yacht be certain you have read and have a thorough un derstanding of the information contained in the Fuel System Section of this Owner s Manual It contains valuable information and cautions for your safety and the safety of your passengers Check the following for proper operation during your shakedown cruise Air Conditioner s If your yacht is equipped with an air conditioning system be certain each air conditioner is operating properly Engines Check for fuel oil and water leaks Check the exhaust system for leaks Generator If your yacht is equipped with a gen erator be certain it starts and operates properly Check for oil water and exhaust system leaks Instruments Be certain that all instruments operate properly and provide normal readings Steering Check that the steering system is responsive Shift and Throttle Controls Be certain the shift and throttle controls operate properly and are in the proper adjustment Transmissions Check that both transmissions shift smoothly and positively Trim Tabs Check that the trim tabs operate properly and are responsive to your use of the controls After completing your shakedown cruise re check all fluid levels Check all drive belts for the proper tension Generally examine all com ponents to be certain they did not loosen d
49. replace all of the hoses with USCG TYPE AI hoses immediately If a leak is found turn OFF battery switches disconnect shore power See Shore Power Connecting and Disconnecting on Page 67 which explains the proper and safe method for disconnecting your shore power and disable any possible source of ignition Contact your Silverton dealer or Silverton Customer Service immediately ANWARNING Leaking fuel is a fire and ex plosion hazard personal injury or death could occur If any fuel hoses are in need of replacement be certain that ONLY USCG TYPE Al is used 79 The use of any hose other than USCG TYPE Al for diesel fuel supply could result in fuel leakage Leaking fuel is a fire and explosion hazard personal injury or death could occur Fuel Supply Valves Your 453 Motor Yacht is powered by Diesel engines and is equipped with a shut off valve located at each fuel supply hose at its connec tion to its respective fuel tank pick up tube The purpose of the shut off valve is to be able to stop the flow of fuel from the fuel tank in the event of a break in the fuel supply hose Fuel Filtration The fuel that is supplied to the engines and generator may contain impurities found in the fuel tanks or contained in the fuel from your supplier If these impurities are not removed prior to entering the engines generator perfor mance may be seriously affected Removal of the fuel impurities is accomplished by externa
50. slight teepee position to allow for water runoff NOTE DO NOT seal the cabin tightly to allow proper ventilation throughout Before preparing your yacht for winter storage thoroughly check the condition of the yacht and its systems and equipment Note any repairs that may be needed The need for additional repairs 130 may become apparent during the winterization process Make arrangements with your Silverton dealer to have the repairs completed Cleaning and Preparation For Storage Thoroughly clean the hull immediately after removing the yacht from the water Pres sure wash the bottom if possible to remove all marine growth If pressure washing is not pos sible thoroughly scrub the hull bottom Marine growth is much easier to remove while it is still wet Thoroughly clean the remainder of the hull and the deck Silverton recommends a coat of wax be applied to the hull above the waterline and to the deck for added winter protection O Apply rust inhibitor such as CRC to all metal parts O Thoroughly clean the inside of all hull openings thru hull fittings and filtration screens See Thru hull Layout on Page 157 and 158 which illustrates the location of the thru hull fittings See Mechanical Layout on Page 161 which illustrates the location of the seawater intake valves Inspect the hull and underwater gear for signs of wear deterioration or damage and repair if possible before covering and stor
51. the exterior of the engine generator compartment for evidence of a fire that may have discharged the system by looking for signs of scorching and by your sense of smell WARNING If the Green indicator light does not illuminate after turning on the ignition switch or if it turns off at any time during opera tion of your yacht either at dockside or while underway DO NOT open the engine compart ment for at least ten 10 minutes Opening the engine compartment immediately will allow air to enter and may cause a fire flashback pos sibly resulting in serious injury or death The sudden rush of air into the engine compartment may also render the automatic fire extinguishing system ineffective If you do not observe or smell any evidence of a fire and you have waited the recommended ten 10 minutes open your engine compartment and examine the Halon 1301 container actuator to determine if it has been discharged Refer to the SEA FIRE Manual which illustrates the charged and discharged position of the actuator If the system has been discharged or appears charged but the indicator light does not il luminate see your Silverton dealer for further inspection and repair if necessary In the event of an engine generator compartment fire the following steps should be taken to avoid the likelihood of personal injury or death and to minimize property damage Remain calm and avoid panic Immediately turn OFF all
52. the bilge blowers is as follows The battery switch must be turned to the ON position See photograph on Page 31 which il lustrates the location of the battery switch The bridge electrical breaker switch on the bilge DC Panel located on the forward bulkhead of the engine room must be turned ON Depress the blower motor switch located on the helm switch panel See Console Layout on Page 162 which illustrates the location of the blower motor switch The small light located on the blower switch will illuminate to indicate the blower motors are in operation Operate the blowers to dissipate heat or expel fumes and odors which may have accumulated in the bilge as needed General maintenance of the bilge blower motors is minimal as they are sealed units If they fail to operate after being turned on make sure all breaker switches are turned ON If the blower motors still fail to operate check the in line fuse located on the electrical input line adjacent to the blower motor If the fuses are in operable condition and the blower motors do not operate contact your silverton dealer for further inspec tion or replacement if necessary 60 BONDING SYSTEM The purpose of the Bonding System is to pro tect your yacht s underwater components from electrolysis and galvanic corrosion Examples of underwater components would be the propel lers propeller shafts rudders engine generator seawater intake valves
53. these courses as they will provide you with updated information that will prove to be valuable and enhance your cruising pleasure Your local United States Coast Guard Axillary and United States Power Squadrons offer comprehensive safe boating classes sev eral times a year You may contact them for a course schedule in your area or the Boat U S Foundation at 1 800 336 BOAT or in Virginia at 1 800 245 BOAT Safety Equipment Important Federal Law requires you provide and maintain certain safety equipment on your yacht As the yacht owner you are responsible for providing all required safety equipment Consult the United States Coast Guard and your state and local regulations to ensure your yacht is in complete compliance with all requirements concerning safety equipment on board Addi tional safety equipment may be recommended for your safety and the safety of your passengers Be aware of its availability and specific use 33 Minimum Recommended Safety Equipment e Required life saving equipment includ ing life vests and throwable devices Required fire extinguishing equipment Required Visual Distress Signal Devices Flares First Aid Kit Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beam EPIRB Manual bailing device e Anchor with sufficient line and or chain e Flashlight with fully charged batteries Binoculars Radio e Navigational charts for your cruising ar eas Fog Bell
54. to the yacht s inlet receptacle Be certain the lock ring is tightly secured DO NOT connect the shore power cord to the dockside electrical source first You can accidentally drop the cord into the water which may result in electrical shock and serious personal injury O Connect the Shore Power Cable to power supply When connecting the shore power cable to the dockside outlet be certain the cable has sufficient slack to prevent stretching during tidal changes L Turn ON main breaker switch on the shore power side of the main distribution pan el The shore power side of the distribution panel should now be operable If there is no power to the electrical distribution panel check the following gl Breaker switch at dockside power sup ply O Main breaker switch on shore power side of distribution panel Follow the procedures below to disconnect shore power from your yacht O Turn OFF all 120 volt circuit breakers on the main distribution panel O Turn OFF the dockside circuit breaker switch O Disconnect the shore power cord from the dockside outlet O Disconnect the shore power cord from the yacht s inlet receptacle Store your shore power cable in a safe dry location 68 Generator Optional Start the generator Refer to Starting Instructions section in the Generator Manual included with your owner s packet Be sure that it is operating properly Turn off all 120 VAC bre
55. trical spark O Disconnect shore power See Shore Power Connecting and Disconnecting on Page 67 which explains the proper and safe method for disconnecting your shore power Extinguish all smoking materials and other items that may produce a spark or flame NWARNING A spark or open flame can ignite fuel or fuel vapor which could cause personal injury or death O Completely close all ports hatches windows doors and compartments Silverton recommends that all guests depart your yacht during the fueling process ZA DANGER Fuel evaporates at a very low temperature Vapors can collect in areas inside your yacht and create an explosion hazard An explosion will cause serious personal injury or death Close all ports windows hatches doors and compartments before fueling O Touch the nozzle of the fueling hose to the fill cap to discharge any existing static elec tricity O Remove the fuel fill cap and insert the fuel hose nozzle into the fill pipe El Always maintain contact between the fuel hose nozzle and the fuel fill pipe to avoid the possibility of static electricity build up If static electricity forms during the fueling process it may generate a spark resulting in igniting the fuel WARNING While fueling a spark caused by static electricity could result in fire or ex plosion which could cause personal injury or death O After pumping several gallons of fuel STOP and
56. up onto the surface of the water PORT 1 Looking forward the left side of a yacht from bow to stern 2 A harbor PORT BEAM The left center of a yacht PORT BOW Looking forward the front left side of the bow PORT QUARTER Looking forward the left rear section of a yacht QUARTER The sides of a yacht aft of amid ships QUARTERING SEA Sea waves coming from a yacht s quarter RODE The anchor line or chain RUNNING LIGHTS Refer to Navigational Lights RUDDER A vertical plate used to steer the yacht SALON The main social cabin of a yacht SCREW A propeller SCUPPER A drain from the edge of the deck or cockpit that discharges overboard SEACOCK A positive action shut off valve connected directly to the hull seawater intake valve SHAFT The long round member that connects the transmission to the propeller SHAFT LOG A fitting at the hull bottom where the propeller shaft penetrates the hull The shaft log permits rotation of the shaft while simultane ously preventing water from entering the hull SHEER The top of the hull from bow to stern The point where the hull meets the deck SHEER STRAKE The upper edge of the hull immediately below the deck SOLE Term used to refer to the cockpit floor or floor of the cabin SPRING LINE A pivot line used in docking or to prevent the yacht from moving forward or astern while made fast to a dock STARBOARD Looking forward the ri
57. would a Type I or Type II PFD The Type III PFD has the same minimum buoyancy as a Type II PFD but it has little or no turning ability It is intended for use in calm inland waters where immediate rescue is probable The Type III PFD is used most often by people participating in water sports as it is generally the most comfortable type for continuous wear Type IV Throwable United States Coast Guard regulations require at least one 1 throw able Type IV PFD to be on board regardless of the number of passengers The Type IV PFD is not intended to be worn it is intended to be thrown to a person who has fallen overboard and is conscious The Type IV PFD is held by the user until rescued The most common examples of Type IV PFD s are buoyant cushions or ring buoys which are required to be immediately available for use and in serviceable condition 34 Note United States Coast Guard regulations for the number and type of PFD s are the minimum required Silverton recommends exceeding the minimum requirements for your safety and the safety of your passengers Fire Extinguishing Equipment As a yacht owner you are responsible to maintain a minimum number and type of portable ex tinguishers on board All fire extinguishers must be approved by the United States Coast Guard and be readily accessible and in serviceable con dition United States Coast Guard classification includes foam carbon dioxide and chemical fire
58. 117 FAX 609 293 8025 DRAWN BY JBP APPROVED BY gt SCALE FULL DATE JATE JISTRIBUTION DATE REVISIONS a E E de 7 D O O D 4 wl Z Co O 00 a 2 Es Z ry O y 4 J Z j BOW DOWN BOW DOWN PARALLEL START HORN FUEL ANCH LT BOW UP BOW UP NAV LT COURT LTS ACC ACC ACC ACC ACC ACC 2 THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY u gt OF SILVERTON MARINE CORP AND THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS NOT TO BE USED OR REPRODUCED WITHOUT ESIC D CINEERINC THE EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT OF JESIGN AND ENGINEERING SILVERTON MARINE CORPORATION DRIVE MILLVILLE NEW JERSEY A117 FAX 609 2 DRAWN BY JBP APPROVED BY ee 455 MY SCALE NO DATE 4 23 DATE DISTRIBUTION DATE REVISIONS PANEL HARDTOP DWG NO XXXXXXXX SHEET NO 6 3 a 4 O
59. AL INFORMATION CON CERNING MAINTENANCE REQUIRE MENTS FOR THESE SPECIFIC WITH WHICH YOUR 453 MOTOR YACHT IS EQUIPPED Bow Thruster You may have chosen as an option when you pur chased your 453 Motor Yacht a Bow Thruster System This system is located in the forward portion of the hull below the water line It can be accessed through a hatch in the Compan ionway The purpose of this system is to aid in maneuvering your yacht in close quarters such as departing or entering a marina boat slip The Bow Thruster propels the bow of your yacht in a Port or Starboard direction depending on your selection which is made from a control panel located at the helm station See photograph below which illustrates the Bow Thruster Con trol Panel The Bow Thruster operates on DC electrical power controlled by a breaker switch located on the Bilge DC electrical panel REFER TO THE BOW THRUSTER MANUAL INCLUDED WITH YOUR OWNER S PACK ET FOR ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFOR MATION CONCERNING THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS OPTIONAL SYSTEM 112 Typical Bow Thruster Diagram REMOTE CONTROLLED SPOTLIGHT OPTIONAL You may have chosen as an option when you purchased your 453 Motor Yacht 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 The system is controlled by
60. COURT LTS 4 4 ORANGE BLK 10 gt 5 5 8 3 8 5 5 ORANGE BLK 10 ACC 8 E 6 6 ORANGE 10 ACO ORG BLK 10 ORG BLK 10 ORG BLK 10 ORG BLK 10 ORG BLK 10 ORG BLK 10 N N 2 Mae rime DES IDE DR GN ENGINEER VILLV NG IS THE MARINE ONTAINEI SILVERTON MARINE SEY ATION V 3 4117 JBP ROVED BY DATE DISTRIBUTION Y ZN DATE DISTRIBUTION 4 30 99 JCH ASSOC me w DATE INT REVISIONS el L mm ett SILVERTON MARINE CORP S RACE amp RIVERVIEW DR MILLVILLE El i 08332 TELEPHONE 2 AMP CAP 770 1 Z 609 825 4117 1 AMP CAP O 770027 1 es NO COLOR GA CIRCUIT s BLACK 10 609 293 8025 a GREF a NO COLOR SA cIRCU 14 1 1 BLACK 10 PORT ENGINE 12 2 GREY 14 THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY 6 5 TAN 14 OF SILVERTON MA
61. Contact your Silverton dealer for general maintenance and winterization of the system on your 453 Motor Yacht Untrained persons may carefully perform routine maintenance such as the cleaning of filters and the exterior surfaces of the condens ing coils REFER TO THE MARINE AIR SYSTEMS OP ERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION CON CERNING YOUR AIR CONDITIONING HEATING SYSTEM TRANSITION BOX CONDENSATE DRAIN TO SUMP EB EY aa DISCHARGE N 2 SHUT OFF VALVE lt lt u THRU HULL FITTING AFT DECK VIDEO SYSTEM You may have purchased an optional Aft Deck Video System with your 453 Motor Yacht This system facilitates safe and easy backwards op eration of your boat Be sure to visually scan the water while backing The purpose of this system is to let you see blind spots directly behind your 453 Motor Yacht USE THIS SYSTEM ONLY AS AN ASSISTANCE DEVICE The photographs below illustrate the locations of the video monitor and the aft deck camera 49 50 ANCHOR SYSTEM The purpose of the Anchor System is to make fast your yacht to the ground surface below the water level You may want to anchor your yacht for a variety of reasons such as an overnight stay in a harbor stationary fishing or if your yacht becomes disabled to remain in one identifiable location until assistance arrives The equipment used in anchoring your yacht also known as ground tackle is as follo
62. HORD RETRIEVE CHANGER HARDTOP SPREADER us AFT DECK MONITOR ENGINE CONTROLS ENGINE CONTROLS shore Power 2 O TRANSFER vos UNE 1 FLYORIDGE AR UNIT SPARE SPARE SHORE POWER GENERATOR AIR UNIT FWD AIR UNIT AIR COND UNIT SALON AIR COND UNIT AFT AIR COND PUMP CONTROLS 2 u lt GENERATOR BLOWER GENERATOR START STOP GENERATOR INDICATOR AMPS SHORE 1 une 1 J une z OUTLETS i FWD OUTLETS 2 GALLEY OUTLETS REFRIGERATOR FREEZER MICROWAVE SALON STEREO VAGCUM SYSTEM CONVERTER SPARE SPARE Ac VOLTS SHORE s VOLT une SALON OUTLETS EXTERIOR OUTLETS AFT OUTLETS ICEMAKER COMPACTOR RANGE WATER HEATER WASH DRYER ENGINE ROOM LTS SPARE SPARE gt DATE DISTRIBUTION DATE INT REVISIONS DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SILVERTON MARINE CORP S RACE amp RIVERVIEW DR MILLVILLE N J 08332 TELEPHONE 609 825 4117 FACSIMILE 609 293 8025 THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF SILVERTON MARINE CORP AND THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HERIN IS NOT TO BE USED OR REPRODUCED WITHOUT THE EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT OF SILVERTON MARINE CORPORATION
63. IN TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF AND YOUR PASSENGERS WITH THESE WARNING LABELS AND THEIR CONTENTS WARAING DO NO AD OR STEP D TOP DANGER A CARBON MONOXIDE IS COLORLESS ODORLESS AND DANGEROUS ALL GASOLINE ENGINES AND GENERATORS EXHAUST FALLING HATCH ARBON MONOXIDE CO CAN CAUSE DIRECT AND PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO CO WILL CAUSE BRAIN DAMAGE OR DEATH SEVERE SIGNS OF EXPOSURE TO CO INCLUDE NAUSEA INJURY DIZZINESS AND DROWSINESS KEEP CABIN AND COCKPIT AREAS WELL VENTILATED AVOID BLOCKAGE OF EXHAUST OUTLETS SEE BOAT OWNER S MANUAL FOR MORE DETAILS SURE HATCH IS CLOSED WHEN USING SWIM LADDER E Fy ia Paara Spam A ee ayaka AN WARNING N DO NOT USE SWIM PLATFORM OR SWIM LADDER WHILE THE ENGINE S ARE RUNNING STOP ENGINES IF SKIERS SWIMMERS ARE ATTEMPTING TO BOARD PROPS COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY 147 148 IDENTIFICATION LABELS THE FOLLOWING LABELS IDENTIFY THE LOCATION OR OPERATING PROCEDURE OF CERTAIN ITEMS ON YOUR 453 MY THAT ARE DESIGNED TO ASSIST YOU AND INCREASE YOUR YACHTING PLEASURE TO ACCESS STORAGE Pomo 08 D PULL UP AND OUTWARD INTO SHOWER SUMP D ROTATE DOWN MAKE SURE SHOWER SUMP CIRCUIT BREAKER IS TURNED ON WHEN OPERATING AIR CONDITIONING 149 150 FLOAT PLAN Name of Operator Address Telephone Number __ Description of Boat Name Length Distinguishing Features Registration No Make Mod
64. N 8 2 2 BLUE 14 PANEL LT YELLOW 10 PURPLE GREEN 14 BLUE ra N PURPLE RED 14 n 5 IS THE SOLE PROPERTY ALL PLUGS AND CAPS TO BE MATE N LOCK CONNECTORS XA JU TE Re OF SILVERTON MARINE CORP AND THE N or B NFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS Marines Corps SILVERTON MARINE PART NO A E TO BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT JE lt GN AN D F NG THE EX D WRITTEN CONSENT O GOS 6852 E EE SILVERTON MARINE CORPORATION PLUG 4 NO O017 1 301 RIVERSIDE DRIVE MILLVILLE NEW JERSEY 08332 LEN o is STD TE 609 825 4117 FAX 609 293 8025 2 2 PURPLE GRN 14 IGNITION DRAWN BY JBP APPROVED BY JBP ACF Ph yt NM Y SCALE NO DATE 4 27 99 JN DATE DISTRIBUTION DATE REVISIONS 7 6 5 a 4 3 2 q Je N 7 29 Ya AJ D e 1 u RANGE COFFEEMAKERS OVEN REFRIGERATOR MICROWAVE BATHTUB Z j N _DINETTE CHART TABLE
65. N 4 SPECIFICATIONS Overall Length 50 4 75 Length at Waterline 35 7 625 Beam 15 4 Beam Waterline 13 10 25 Draft Maximum 4 8 125 Displacement dry 35 530 lbs Transom Deadrise 13 degrees Fuel Capacity 486 Gal Fresh Water Capacity 190 Gal Waste Water Capacity 69 Gal Water Heater Capacity 20 Gal Average Headroom 6 98 Maximum Recommended Number of Persons 15 Maximum Recommended Load 1 275 kg INTRODUCTION THANK YOU FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Silverton Owner Congratulations and welcome to the Silverton Family As a Silverton owner you will enjoy the quality and the attention to detail for which our Silverton yachts are renowned Silverton and your dealer are committed to your service and total satisfaction This Owner s Manual will acquaint you with the proper operation and maintenance of your new Silverton yacht as well as boating safety which is our primary concern whether docked or at sea Please mail in all manufacturers registration and warranty cards to ensure that your Silverton and Original Equipment Manufacturer O E M warranties are valid The individual warranty cards are contained in the Owner s Packet along with all of the O E M manuals Please remem ber that all information contained in the O E M manuals supersedes the information contained in this Owner s Manual Finally if you are new to boating be certain to lea
66. New Jersey was purchased by his sons John and Warren Luhrs Today John and Warren Luhrs own Silverton Marine Corporation Hunter Marine Corpora tion Mainship Motor Yachts Corporation and Luhrs Fishing Boats Corporation known as the Luhrs Marine Group In January 1996 John and Warren transferred a portion of the Luhrs Group to its employees through an Employee Stock Ownership Program ensuring a personal interest in the construction of your Silverton yacht INTRODUCTION TO YOUR 453 MOTOR YACHT OWNER S MANUAL We appreciate your selection of the Silverton 453 Motor Yacht We have designed and manufac tured this yacht to bring you a strong safe and attractive yacht that will provide you with many years of pleasure and pride in ownership All Silverton yachts are built in compliance with applicable United States Coast Guard regula tions and recommendations In addition our yachts meet or exceed all standards developed by the National Marine Manufacturer s Associa tion for its Yacht Certification Program This Owner s Manual includes general informa tion concerning the operation handling and maintenance of your 453 Motor Yacht In addi tion the various systems both standard and op tional factory installed equipment are described Please note that the information contained in this Owner s Manual summarizes the de tailed information contained in the Original Equipment Manufacturer s O E M
67. PERTY gt d er ol OF SILVERTON MARINE CORP AND THE as VOLTMETER WIRING DETAIL INFORMATION CONTAINED HERIN IS NOT TO BE USED OR REPRODUCED WITHOUT THE EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT OF SILVERTON MARINE CORPORATION E AG pak L DETAIL poof DRAWN BY BP CHECKED BY APPROVED BY SCALE NC AA TOLERANCE SHEET NO DATE DRAWING NO gt A J aufs Battery sank 14 1 LOADS warily 1 CABIN LIS BERT CABIN LIS MID STATERDOM CABIN LIS GALLEY CABIN LIS HALL war couar Lis couar 175 MIO STATEROOM ny majo SPARE FWD BILGE BILGE ALTO Aura MAGERATOR Tower FWD SHOWER SUMP Fwa BILGE PUMP MAN FWD BILGE PUMP MAN 0 PUMP MAN AFT ENGINE ROOM rs ENGINE CONTROLS ENGINE CONTROLS CONTROLS aus BATERY 1 CABIN LIS CABIN LIS AFT SALON CABIN LIS MASTER STATEROOM CABIN LIS AFT HEAD COURT MASTER STATEROOM COURT LFS DECK AFT DECK LIGHTING FRESH WATER SPARE SPARE BATTERY BANK 2 SPARE TOILET art SHOWER SUMP HEAD BLOWER AET HEAD LOWER SHORE C
68. RINE CORP AND THE 2 poses 14 INFORMATION CONTAINED IS N if 91 BLUE 14 PANE T o TO BE USED OR REPRODUCED WITHC XPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT O SILVERTON MARINE CORPORATION UPPER GAUGE PANEL WIRING DRAWN BY JBP CHECKED BY APPROVED BY SCALE NONE N DATE 4 30 99 DRAWING NO gt N N Aa ORG WHITE 10 HELM Acc A VAS gt P BLACK 10 C GROUND gt A i i gt O al 25 59 9 x 2 RED 14 sw RED 14 0 RED 14 6 PW j STBD CENTER PORT WIPER WIPER WIPER YELLOW 14 sss 2 O 3 de 6 WHITE 14 HSS J 8 8 ry 8 O RED 14 SWF BROWN 14 WASH 0 2 y a Q 4 O a O 4 2 0 TAIL FN N N i N YELLOW 14 lt ssc gt WHITE 14 HG 5 RED 14 CWP BROWN 14 WASH J YELLOW 14 C SSP gt WHITE 14 HSP gt RED 14 PWP 9 BROWN 14 WASH 9 THIS DRAWING
69. Valve The Generator s Electric power is controlled by a breaker switch located on the AC DC Electrical Panel See AC DC Electri cal Panel on Page 163 which illustrates the location of the breaker switch that controls the Generator System The system START and STOP switch is also located on the AC DC Electrical Panel as is a slide bar switch that permits you to change from generator electrical power to shore electrical power as desired The Generator System is located in the generator compartment which is accessed through the engine room door and the Aft cabin steps See photograph below which illustrates the location of the Generator System 87 Operation of the Generator System is as fol lows Turn ON the Generator System battery switch located on the forward bulkhead of the engine room O Check sea strainer for debris and re move if noted O Be certain the seawater intake valve that services the generator is in the OPEN position The valve is open when the handle is parallel to the valve body See photograph below which illustrates the location of the generator seawater intake valve and its OPEN and CLOSED posi tions O Turn ON the breaker for the generator O Move slide bar switch to generator power mode O Operate generator compartment blower motor to dissipate heat or expel fumes as need ed O Check for presence of Diesel Fuel odor in the bilge Diesel fuel vapors in the bilge can
70. a breaker switch described as Accessory located on the AC DC Electrical Panel See AC DC Electrical Panel Layout on Page 163 which illustrates the location of the Accessory breaker switch that controls the Remote Con trolled Spotlight The spotlight control panel is located at the helm station and power to and movement of the spotlight is controlled from this remote location See photographs below which illustrate the location of the Remote Controlled Spotlight and the Control Panel 113 REFER TO THE ITT JABSCO MANUAL IN CLUDED WITH YOUR OWNER S PACKET FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE REMOTE CONTROLLED SPOTLIGHT 114 SHIFT THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM MORSE CONTROLS OPTIONAL You may have chosen as an option when you purchased your 453 Motor Yacht an elec tronically controlled Shift Throttle Control System 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 throttle opera tion requiring minimal manual effort With this system only one 1 shift throttle control lever is required per engine the left control lever oper ates the Port engine and the right control lever operates the Starboard engine The Morse Shift Throttle Control System is operated on DC electrical power controlled by a breaker switch located on the AC DC electri cal Panel and described
71. a time for you to become acquainted with the vessel Before you depart on your first cruise you should be able to answer YES to the following questions O Has your Silverton dealer completed the Pre Delivery Service Inspection O Have you and your Silverton dealer signed the Pre Delivery Service Record O Have you completed and mailed all war ranty registration cards O Have your read and do you have a com plete understanding of this Owner s Manual and the O E M Manuals included with your owner s packet Does your yacht s safety equipment comply with all United States Coast Guard and local regulations 135 O Is your safety equipment in operable condition and accessible if needed Has your Silverton dealer reviewed the operation of your yacht and its systems with you Has your Silverton dealer answered all of your questions concerning the operation of your yacht and all of its systems If you have completed the above preliminary steps you are ready to take your first cruise Be fore you depart give some thought to the cruise itself Choose a calm day if possible and take only those people who will be members of your regular crew Leave guests on shore so that you are able to concentrate on learning as much as possible about your new Silverton yacht without unnecessary distractions Engine Startup Preparation Prior to your initial or first seasonal engine startup follow the below
72. aboard your yacht may result in serious personal injury or death After you have started both engines and deter mined they are running properly the warm up procedure should be followed before departing the dock mooring The proper warm up pro cedure is as follows m Check the oil pressure gauges to be certain each engine has sufficient oil pressure Diesel engines should have between 35 and 70 psi If the oil pressure is lower than the normal operating range turn OFF the respective engine and contact your Silverton dealer for further inspection and repair if necessary Allow the engines to run at the RPM s specified in the Engine Manual until they reach the proper operating temperature The normal operating temperature for diesel engines is between 170 F and 190 F If the engine tem perature rises significantly above the normal operating range 10 F turn OFF the respective engine and contact your Silverton dealer for inspection and repair if necessary O Check the exhaust outlets for the pres ence of water Water coming from the exhaust outlets indicates proper Water should start com ing out of the exhaust outlet shortly after the engine is started If you do not observe any water coming from the exhaust outlet s turn OFF the respective engine and contact you Silverton dealer for inspection and repair if necessary The exhaust system is raw water cooled If there is no presence of water in the ex
73. acht under pressure 43 Silverton recommends using a commercial towing service for your safety and to decrease the potential for additional damage to your yacht as a result of removing it from the un derwater obstruction WARNING NEVER attach a tow line to a deck cleat or anchor windlass The cleat or windlass may pull free from the deck and cause serious personal injury or property damage Hazardous Weather Conditions Storms Storms rarely appear without some advance warning Check the local weather forecast before you leave port but be aware that weather con ditions can change rapidly If you have a VHF radio listen to the continuous weather reports issued by the National Weather Service If you have a portable radio keep it tuned to a station that broadcasts frequent weather reports If you are tuned to an AM frequency listen for static it often means an electrical storm is approach ing Many boating clubs fly weather signals in the form of flags or lights Learn to recognize these signals Your surroundings can also be a good indica tor of changing weather conditions Watch for changes in wind direction or cloud formations There is no substitute for a good understanding of typical weather conditions and what to do when it takes a turn for the worse Fog Fog is the result of either cold air passing over a warm earth surface or warm air passing over a cold earth surface You can judge the likelihood of f
74. aintain accurate updated charts of your cruising area on board and refer to them frequently DO NOT rely on your memory of an area All waters particularly tidal waters are subject to constant changes such as shoaling and 39 underwater hazards Always file a Float Plan with a responsible person before you depart on your cruise e Instruct at least one other person on board your yacht in its basic operating procedure This person can take over the operation of your yacht if you unexpectedly become unable to do so DO NOT permit your passengers to ride on parts of your yacht that are not intended for passenger use such as the gunwales or the bowrail Ask all persons to remain seated while your yacht is in motion particularly during inclem ent weather DO NOT use the swim platform or board ing ladder while the engines are in operation whether or not your yacht is in motion Always maintain a good lookout Keep away from swimmers divers and water skiers They should display a flag when engaged in these types of water sports but DO NOT rely upon it if you suspect that type of activity it is best to avoid that area if possible e Understand and obey the Rules of the Road Understand and obey all local boating laws e Always maintain complete control of your yacht Finally ALWAYS operate your yacht with care courtesy and common sense Voluntary Safety Inspections The Unite
75. aintenance of the wood surfaces in your home Frequently remove dust from the wood with a feather duster or similar cleaning tool Apply a good quality furniture polish such as Liquid Gold to all wood surfaces on a regular basis to maintain their beauty and lustre Nautolex Vinyl Gently wash with a mild soap and water solution and dry with a soft lint free cloth on a regular basis DO NOT wait for the vinyl surface to appear soiled before you clean it as stains and ground in surface dirt may be difficult to remove A caution DO NOT use cleaning agents containing bleach as they will remove the color tint from the vinyl surface causing a blotching appearance and will dry the material resulting in surface cracks Upholster The upholstery in your 453 Motor Yacht is high quality and stain resistant Frequently vacuum the upholstery to remove any dirt before it ac cumulates and becomes imbedded Stains may be removed by using a quality household stain remover Be certain to follow the manufacturer s directions concerning its use Carpeting The carpet in your 453 Motor Yacht is a high quality nylon pile Normal cleaning and main tenance is accomplished by vacuuming on a frequent and regular basis Refer to the carpet manufacturer s pamphlet included with your owner s packet for additional cleaning proce dures such as stain removal You may have chosen as an option at the time of purchase of your 453 Motor
76. akers Turn off the shore power breaker O Raise the slide bar switch on the elec trical distribution panel and turn the generator breaker switch to the ON position to power the AC electrical distribution panel Electrical Accessories You may have purchased optional electronic accessories such as a VHF radio GPS system or autohelm system with your 453 MY These units are controlled by the switches marked ACC located on the helm switch panel shown below These accessories are powered through the electrical panel The switches used to control them are marked SPARE REFER THE INDIVIDUAL ELEC TRONIC EQUIPMENT MANUALS IN CLUDED WITH YOUR OWNER S PACK ET FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON THE OPERATION OF YOUR ELECTRON IC ACCESSORIES 12 Volt DC Electrical Distribution Panel The following 12 volt DC breaker switches and their purpose are described below in the order in which they appear on the main electrical distribution panel DC Amperage Meter Battery 1 Displays the amperage draw on Battery 1 DC Volt Meter Battery 1 Displays the volt age draw on Battery 1 DC Amperage Meter Battery 2 Displays the amperage draw on Battery 2 DC Volt Meter Battery 2 Displays the volt age draw on Battery 2 DC Main 1 Supplies 12 volt DC power from Battery 1 to all breaker switches on the DC side of the electrical distribution panel DC Main 2 Supplies 12 volt DC power fro
77. anchor drifting or underway can cause excessive accumulation of Carbon Monoxide Gas CO within the cabin and cockpit areas of your yacht Always provide adequate ventilation when the weather coverings are in place and either the engine or the genera tor are running Engine or generator exhaust from your yacht while underway at a slow speed can cause excessive accumulation of Carbon Monoxide Gas CO within the cabin and cockpit areas of your yacht A tail wind can increase the accumulation This is often referred to as the Stationwagon Effect Always provide adequate ventilation or increase your speed if possible Engine or generator exhaust from your yacht while underway and operat ing with a high bow angle can cause excessive accumulation of Carbon Monoxide Gas CO within the cabin and cockpit areas of your yacht Always provide adequate ventilation and redis tribute the load to lower the bow angle Fuel Safety Z DANGER Diesel Fuel is extremely flam mable Proper handling is necessary to provide for the safety of you and your yacht O DO NOT smoke while fueling Make sure that all accessories both engines and generator are turned off before beginning to fuel your yacht O When fueling your yacht in warm weather allow for expansion of the fuel and do not top off the fuel tanks The tanks may overflow when the fuel expands after being pumped out from cool underground tanks or when the ai
78. and any other metallic parts that may come in contact with seawater Electrolysis and galvanic corrosion occurs pri marily in salt water but can occur to a lesser degree in fresh water Salt water allows electric current to flow from anodic to cathodic material Any two metals from two components and their relative positions in the galvanic rating table will determine which metal loses material anode and which metal remains largely undisturbed cathode The distance apart on the galvanic table of the two metals determines the rate of wear To help prevent corrosion sacrificial zinc anodes are fitted to the underwater components of your yacht such as the propeller shafts and rudders A large sacrificial zinc anode plate is also attached to the underwater area of the transom See photographs on Page 19 and 20 which illustrates the location of the zinc anodes The purpose of these sacrificial zinc anodes is to attract any destructive electrical currents away from the metallic underwater components thereby preventing their eventual corrosion and allowing the corrosion of the sacrificial zinc anodes The sacrificial zinc anodes are consid erably easier and cheaper to replace and their deterioration will not affect the performance of your yacht as would the deterioration of a propeller or rudder The Bonding System is a network of wires color coded green that are connected to all metallic underwater components within the interior of
79. and solid is re moved by the vacuum energy and water combi nation to a Waste Tank having a capacity of sixty 60 gallons See Mechanical Layout on Page 161 which illustrates the location of the Waste Tank This waste is stored in the Waste Tank until pumped out at a proper facility The Waste Tank is equipped with an electronic Waste Level Gauge which monitors the volume of waste in the tank for your convenience in determining when pump out is required See photograph on Page 100 which illustrates the location of the Waste Level Gauge Maintenance of your Sea Land Vacuflush Sanita tion System consists of periodic cleaning of the toilet bowl with a mild non abrasive cleaner The Waste Tank should be thoroughly rinsed after each pump out and a sanitation system deodorizer should be added to the Waste Tank by flushing through the toilet A caution DO NOT use chlorine based or caustic cleaning agents or chemicals such as drain opening products in your SeaLand Vacu flush Sanitation System Use of these products may cause serious damage to the system s seals and hoses REFER TO THE SEALAND VACUFLUSH SANITATION SYSTEM MANUAL INCLUD ED WITH YOUR OWNER S PACKET FOR ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THE USE AND MAINTE NANCE OF THIS SYSTEM INCLUDING THE PROPER PROCEDURE FOR WINTER IZATION AND STORAGE Jabsco Quiet Flush Electric Toilet Fresh Water This system is operated by water supplied by the pre
80. as Accessory See AC DC Electrical Panel Layout on Page 163 which illustrates the location of the Engine Controls breaker switch that controls the Morse Shift Throttle Control System The control lever unit is located on the Starboard side of the helm station See photograph below which illus trates the location of the Morse Shift Throttle Control Unit and the two adjacent photos of the Master Unit and the Actuator unit 115 REFER TO THE MORSE CONTROLS INC MANUAL INCLUDED WITH YOUR OWN ER S PACKET FOR ADDITIONAL TECHNI CAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE MORSE SHIFT THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM Morse Control System Operation 1 Shifting the hand lever from the neutral position to the forward detent causes the shift actuator to operate in the forward direction Shifting the lever further in the forward direc tion causes the throttle actuator to accelerate 2 Shifting the hand lever from the neutral position to the reverse detent causes the shift actuator to operate in the reverse direction Shifting the lever further in the reverse direc tion causes the throttle actuator to accelerate WARNING Never attempt sudden hand lever operation Sudden acceleration decelera tion could cause personal injury or damage to marine gear To operate the throttle in neutral How to set 1 Set the hand lever to the neutral position 2 Open the switch cover and shift the hand le
81. ater use to a minimum The less hot water you use the less time your gen erator will have to run resulting in lower fuel consumption 142 GLOSSARY ABAFT Toward the rear of the yacht ABEAM At right angles to the yacht s keel ABOARD On the yacht ABREAST Side by side ADRIFT Loose Not on a mooring or tow line AGROUND Stuck fast on the bottom AHEAD In a forward motion AMIDSHIPS 1 The area midway between the bow and the stern of the yacht 2 The area be tween the Port and Starboard side of the yacht AMPERE The standard unit to measure the strength of electrical current ASTERN 1 In the rear area of the yacht 2 Direction of travel when the yacht moves in reverse ATHWARTSHIP Movement from Port to Starboard or Starboard to Port BEAM 1 The widest distance across the yacht 2 A transverse structural member that stiffens and supports a portion of the deck BILGE The interior area of the hull below the waterline BILGE PUMP A pump used to remove water that has drained into the yacht s bilge BOW The forward end of the yacht 143 BOW LINE A docking line leading from the yacht s bow BULKHEADS The interior walls of the yacht CAST OFF Let go CHINE The point where the bottom and side of the hull meet CHOCK A fitting or hole through a yacht s deck through which a mooring or anchor line is routed CIRCUIT BREAKER A device used to inter rupt an electri
82. aucets located in the Galley and Head areas of your 453 Motor Yacht They are constructed of polybutylene plastic material and are 1 2 inch inside diameter The COLD WATER lines have pale blue manufacturer s lettering and the HOT WATER lines have pale red manufacturer s lettering for identification purposes The fresh water lines require minimal maintenance but they should be visually exam ined on a regular basis for any leaks chafing or cracking Tighten any loose connections as necessary See your Silverton dealer for inspec tion of any suspected defective fresh water lines and their replacement if necessary Dockside Water Supply System Your 453 Motor Yacht is equipped with a dock side water inlet located in the transom storage compartment See photograph below which il lustrates the location of the dockside water inlet This system operates independently of the Fresh Water Pump System and simply depends on its connection to a suitable garden type water hose for its supply of fresh water When the water supply is connected to the water inlet and turned ON the system is automatically pressurized without the need for the fresh water pump The water entering this system will not fill the fresh water tank a check valve located in the pressure line of the fresh water pump prevents the water from entering the fresh water tank 76 Connect this system ONLY to a potable water system that is safe for drinking DO NOT us
83. board your yacht is always serious but it can usually be brought under control if you are prepared and act quickly Fire extinguishers required by the United States Coast Guard are the minimum necessary Silverton recommends exceeding the minimum requirements by placing additional fire extinguishers where they may be needed Inspect all fire extinguishing equipment frequently and review emergency plans on a regular basis As a yacht owner you should develop a Fire Response Plan and familiarize all passengers with this plan before departing on your cruise The Fire Response Plan will identify the type of fire you may encounter and the appropriate reaction to quickly extinguish it before it gets out of control Having a Fire Response Plan in place and the assignment of certain responsibilities to your passengers will result in faster and more accurate decisions and reactions in the event of a fire aboard your yacht Important All passengers on board your yacht should know the location of your fire extinguish ers and be familiar with their use In the event a fire does start aboard your yacht follow these guidelines If you detect a fire or suspect a fire aboard your yacht immediately turn OFF your engines and electrical power supply DO NOT turn OFF power to your VHF radio Be certain all persons on board put on their If the fire is in the engine generator compart ment DO NOT open the hatch The fire will fla
84. boating accessories on a regular basis Be certain lifesaving and fire extinguishing equipment is on board This equipment must meet or exceed regulatory standards and it should be noticeable easily accessible and in proper operating condition Your passengers should know where this equipment is located and how to use it Be certain you have sufficient fuel on board for your anticipated cruising requirements In general anticipate using 1 3 of your fuel supply to reach your destination and 1 3 of your fuel supply to return Always maintain 1 3 of your fuel supply in reserve for changes in your plans due to unforeseen weather conditions or other circumstances Use EXTREME CAUTION while fueling your yacht Be certain you know the capacity of the fuel tank s and the amount of fuel you consume when operating at your normal cruising speeds Read and have a thorough understand ing of the Fuel System Section of this Owner s Manual It contains valuable information and warnings that if strictly adhered to will enhance your yachting pleasure and safety Check the weather forecast before getting un derway DO NOT venture out ifthe weather is or 1s expected to be threatening While underway always be cognizant of changing weather condi tions by frequently checking the local forecast Monitor strong winds and electrical storms closely and head for sheltered waters or your marina BEFORE they are encountered e Always m
85. c with a mild soap and lukewarm temperature less than 100 F water solution rinse thoroughly with fresh water and allow to air dry A caution DO NOT use any cleaning agents containing detergent as they will remove the protective coating resulting in stiffness and eventual cracking of the fabric A caution DO NOT dry the canvas fabric by any means other than air drying Use of heat ed drying apparatus such as a hair dryer will result in stiffness and cracking of the material Vinyl Windows The vinyl windows in your enclosure should be cleaned on a frequent basis to extend their life and maintain clarity Rinse off any loose dirt with fresh water and wash with a mild soap and cool water solution After washing rinse with fresh water and dry with a soft cloth A caution DO NOT use any abrasive cleaning agents or brushes when cleaning your vinyl windows as they will scratch the material resulting in poor clarity A caution DO NOT fold the vinyl win dows after removing them from the enclosure Roll them prior to placing them in storage Fold ing the vinyl windows will cause creases and eventual cracking If you anticipate long term storage place a soft cloth over the vinyl window and roll the window with the cloth in place The cloth barrier will prevent the vinyl from sticking to itself particularly during warm weather Zippers The various sections of your canvas enclosure are secured together wi
86. cal current when the current flow exceeds a pre determined level CLEAT A fitting on a yacht s deck on which a mooring or anchor line is tied COCKPIT An exposed aft deck area substan tially lower than the forward adjacent deck COMPANIONWAY The steps or ladder lead ing from the deck to the cabin of the yacht COMPARTMENTS Rooms or spaces divided by bulkheads CRADLE A wooden framework used to sup port a yacht when it is on land CURRENT The movement of water DEAD AHEAD Directly in front of the yacht DINGY A small open boat used for ship to shore transportation DISPLACEMENT The weight of the water displaced by the yacht s hull DRAFT 1 The depth of a yacht from the actual waterline to the bottom of the lowest part such as the propeller tip or rudder 2 The depth of water necessary to float a yacht EVEN KEEL To be floating evenly without listing to either side EXHAUST SYSTEM The means by which the hot engine or generator gases are removed from the engine and released into the atmosphere FATHOM Six 6 feet FENDER A rubber or plastic device used to absorb impact between vessels or a vessel and a dock FLARE 1 Outward curve of the hull as it rises up the side from the waterline 2 A pyrotechnic device used for emergency signaling FLOTSAM Refuse that floats when discharged overboard See Jetsam FLYING BRIDGE The uppermost steering station from which a yacht is c
87. cause explosion and fire aboard your acht Start the generator Refer to Starting Instructions section in the Generator Manual included with your Owner s Packet Depress START switch on AC DC Elec trical Panel until generator starts A caution DO NOT depress START switch for more than thirty 30 seconds as damage to the generator starter motor may result If the gen erator does not start within 30 seconds release the START switch and allow the starter motor to cool for at least sixty 60 seconds before again attempting to start the generator To cease operation of the Generator system de press the STOP switch on the AC DC Electrical Panel After the generator stops running release the STOP switch Continue to operate the blower motor for several minutes to be certain the gen erator compartment is completely evacuated of any fuel fumes Return the slide bar switch to the shore power mode and turn OFF the breaker switch Turn OFF the Generator System battery switch Refer to Generator in the Electrical System section of this manual on page 68 for using the generator output to power the boat 88 REFER TO THE KOHLER COMPANY GENERATOR MANUAL INCLUDED WITH YOUR OWNER S PACKET FOR ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMA TION CONCERNING THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR GEN ERATOR SYSTEM HOT WATER SYSTEM Your 453 MotorYacht is equipped with a 20 gallon water heater which is operated by t
88. ceiving station Before removing power form your sys tem we recommend contacting SeaKey Member Services for the proper procedures 126 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE A periodic cleaning and maintenance schedule of the interior and exterior surfaces of your 453 Motor Yacht is recommended Not only will it maintain your yacht in pristine condition but it will also result in a higher resale or trade in value when you decide to purchase another Silverton yacht A clean yacht is both pleasing to the eye and a source of pride in ownership Cleaning and maintenance of your 453 Motor Yacht is described in the following categories Interior Cleaning Maintenance e Exterior Cleaning Maintenance Canvas Enclosure Cleaning Maintenance Interior Cleanin aintenance There are several different types of surfaces in the interior of your 453 Motor Yacht and all require a different method of cleaning The surfaces and their respective cleaning and main tenance procedures are as follows Fiberglass Wash with a mild soap and water solution Thor oughly dry with a soft cloth and apply a coat of good quality wax designed for marine use A caution DO NOT use abrasive cleaning agents on fiberglass surfaces as they will scratch and dull the finish 125 Wood There are many wood surfaces in your 453 Mo tor Yacht such as galley cabinets entertainment cabinets and trim Care and cleaning of the wood surfaces is identical to the m
89. clean damp cloth and drying with a towel Disinfecting Occasionally wipe the surfaces with a 50 50 water and bleach solution Rinse with warm water and dry with a towel Sink Cleaning and Disinfecting General cleaning of the Corian sinks is the same proce dure as described above For a more thorough cleaning occasionally fill the sink with a 50 50 water and bleach solution and let soak for fifteen 15 minutes As the solution drains wash the bottom and sides rinse with warm water and dry with a towel Cuts and Scratches Cuts and scratches may be removed from your Corian surfaces Refer to the manufacturer s pamphlet included with your Owner s Packet for the proper procedure Exterior Cleanin aintenance The exterior surfaces of your 453 Motor Yacht consist primarily of fiberglass stainless steel aluminum safety glass acrylic plastic and anti fouling bottom paint As with the interior surfaces the exterior surfaces demand frequent cleaning and maintenance and the respective procedures are as follows Fiberglass Wash with a mild soap and water solution par ticularly if your yacht is used in salt or brackish water Always thoroughly wash your yacht after each use in addition to a regular periodic wash ing schedule A more frequent washing schedule may be required depending on the environment where your yacht is normally docked moored A soft scrub brush may be used on the non skid surface areas Thoroughly d
90. consciousness convulsions cardiorespiratory failure and death If Carbon Monoxide Gas CO is detected in your yacht immediately contact a qualified technician to locate and repair the source of the poisonous gas DO NOT enter your yacht until repairs have been made and the Carbon Monoxide Gas CO is lowered to an acceptable level Carbon Monoxide Gas CO inhaled into the lungs combines with the blood to reduce the ability to carry oxygen Reducing the amount of oxygen to the body tissue results in death of the tissue The presence of Carbon Monoxide Gas CO requires the yacht operator s special and immediate attention Carbon Monoxide Gas CO in high concentrations is fatal within minutes The effects of lower concentrations are cumulative and can be as lethal as high concentrations The symptoms of excessive exposure to Carbon Monoxide Gas CO concentrations may include watery and itchy eyes throbbing temples ring ing in the ears inattentiveness headache nau sea dizziness and drowsiness Certain health problems such as lung disorders or heart problems and age will increase the ef fects of Carbon Monoxide Gas CO as does consuming alcohol or high concentrations of tobacco smoke Many variables affect Carbon Monoxide Gas CO accumulation Among these are the fol lowing Yacht layout and configuration e Location of hatch window door and ven tilation openings e Location of structures and other b
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92. d Shaft Length Diameter BATTERIES Battery Mfr Model Rating Engine Generator The Hull Identification Number is located on the outside of the transom on the starboard side upper corner 153 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 Manufacturer Model no Serial no Item Manufacturer Model no Serial no Item Manufacturer Model no Serial no Item Manufacturer Model no Serial no Item Manufacturer Model no Serial no Item Manufacturer Model no Serial no Item Manufacturer Model no Serial no Item Manufacturer Model no Serial no Item Manufacturer Model no Serial no Item Manufacturer Model no Serial no Item Manufacturer Model no Serial no Item Manufacturer Model no Serial no Item Manufacturer Model no Serial no Item Manufacturer Model no Serial no Item Manufacturer Model no Serial no Item Manufacturer Model no Serial no 154 MAINTENANCE LOG 155 MAINTENANCE LOG A
93. d States Coast Guard Axillary and boating officials in many states offer courtesy safety inspections of your yacht at no charge to you They will examine your yacht for compli ance with all safety standards and required safety equipment You may voluntarily consent to one of these inspections and you are given sufficient time to make necessary corrections without fear of prosecution for any discrepancies found Contact your local United States Coast Guard Axillary or appropriate state agency for details concerning these courtesy safety inspections Carbon Monoxide Safety Your 453 Motor Yacht is powered by diesel engines The levels of Carbon Monoxide gas ses produced by diesel engines are a very small percentage of those produced by gasoline pow ered engines However many vessels around you are powered with gasoline and the risk of CO gasses entering your boat are very real The following section on Carbon Monoxide Safety was written for gasoline powered boats but the information still applies Moreover all of this information is important to know as a respon sible boat owner AA DANGER Carbon Monoxide Gas CO is colorless odorless and tasteless It is highly poisonous endangering lives even at very low levels of concentration Mild exposure causes headaches and fatigue often resembling flu like symptoms Medium exposure causes severe headaches drowsiness nausea and rapid heart rate Extreme exposure results in un
94. d on the equipment Replace fire fighting equipment if expired or discharged by devices of identical or greater fire fighting capacity Inform members of the crew about the location and operation of fire fighting equipment the location of discharge openings into the engine space the location of escape hatches Ensure that fire fighting equipment is readily accessible when the craft is occupied Some things should NEVER be done in order to help prevent fire aboard your yacht NEVER obstruct passage ways to exits and hatches NEVER obstruct safety controls e g fuel valves gas valves or switches of the electrical system NEVER obstruct portable fire extinguishers stowed in lockers NEVER use gas lights in your yacht NEVER leave the craft unattended when cooking and or heating appliances are in use NEVER modify any of your yacht s systems especially electrical fuel and gas NEVER fill any fuel tank or replace gas bottles when machinery is running or when cooking or heating appliances are in use NEVER smoke while handling fuel or gas Other good ways to prevent fire aboard your yacht is to keep the bilge areas clean and to check for fuel and gas vapors at regular intervals and not to fit free hanging curtains or other fabrics in the vicinity of or above cookers or other open flame devices Also combustible material should not be stored in the engine compartment If n
95. e The portable fire extinguishers must be operational and of the proper classification The classification of portable fire extinguishers and their appropriate use is as follows CLASS A Fires in ordinary combustible materials such as wood paper and cloth where the quench ing cooling effect of quantities of water or high water content solution cools the burning material below the ignition temperature CLASS B Fires in flammable petroleum products or other flammable liquids greases etc where the blan keting smothering effect of oxygen excluding media is most effective CLASS C Fires involving electrical equipment where the electrical conductivity of the extinguishing media is the first consideration Your 453 Motor Yacht is equipped with two 2 Class B C portable hand held fire extinguishers Class B C fire extinguishers will effectively fight 107 fires of the Class B and Class C type The Class B C portable fire extinguisher contains pressurized dry powder which when released will leave a powder residue that smothers the fire and removes its source of oxygen Once the source of oxygen is removed the fire cannot continue to burn and it will be extinguished The fire extinguishers shipped with your 453 Motor Yacht should be mounted in a readily accessible location away from the engine com partment but in a relative position to potential fire hazards such as t
96. e CO monitor cover REFER TO THE SAFE T ALERT USER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL TECHNI CALINFORMATION CONCERNING THE USE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR CO MONITORS CARBON MONOXIDE CO DETECTOR SYSTEM Z DANGER Carbon Monoxide Gas CO is colorless odorless and tasteless It is highly poisonous endangering lives even at very low levels of concentration Mild exposure causes headaches and fatigue often resembling flu like symptoms Medium exposure causes severe headaches drowsiness nausea and rapid heart rate Extreme exposure results in unconsciousness convulsions cardiorespira tory failure and death If Carbon Monoxide Gas CO is detected in your yacht immediately contact a qualified technician to locate and repair the source of the poisonous gas DO NOT enter your yacht until repairs have been made and the Carbon Monoxide Gas CO is lowered to an acceptable level Your 453 Motor Yacht is equipped with three 3 SAFE T ALERT Carbon Monoxide Gas CO detector monitors which are located within the interior as follows See proceding photographs which illustrate the location of the CO moni tors Forward V Berth Starboard Guest Stateroom e Aft Master Stateroom Salon Each CO monitor is operated by DC electrical power and they are connected directly to the bat teries It is not necessary for the battery switch to be turned ON for them to operate Operation of the CO monitors requires a
97. e Me chanical Layout on Page 161 which illustrates the location of the water heater and the fresh wa ter pump The fresh water pump operates on DC electrical power controlled by a breaker switch located on the AC DC Electrical Panel See AC DC Electrical Panel Layout on Page 163 which illustrates the location of the fresh water pump breaker switch The fresh water pump is equipped with an automatic pressure switch and when it is supplied with electrical power it will operate until the entire fresh water system is pressurized to a pre set level Once the required pressure is obtained the fresh water pump will automatically shut off The fresh water system should maintain the pre set level of water pres sure until one of the faucet or shower valves is opened When the required pressure is lowered below the pre set level the fresh water pump will automatically return to operation Fresh Water Filter The water pumped from the fresh water tank flows through a filter located on side of the fresh water pump Its purpose is to remove impurities that may be present in the fresh water system prior to its consumption The filter is easily removed from the fresh water pump and should be cleaned on a regular basis See photograph below which illustrates the location of the Fresh Water Filter Fresh Water Lines Cold Water and Hot Water The fresh water lines carry the water from the fresh water tank to the water heater and the various f
98. e Trash Compactor s location 119 120 TRIM TAB SYSTEM The purpose of the Trim Tab System on your 453 Motor Yacht is to assist in reaching plan ing speed as soon as possible and to maintain a proper running attitude while in forward mo tion Running Attitude is defined as the level of the boat both fore aft and athwartships while the vessel is underway Your yacht upon reaching planing speed should rise slightly in the bow and should not list to either side for the greatest stability and fuel economy Your 453 Motor Yacht is equipped with two 2 Bennett trim tabs each measuring 127 30 which are mounted on the bottom edge of the transom See photograph below which illustrates the location of the trim tabs 121 The Trim Tab System operates DC electrical power controlled by a breaker switch located on the AC DC Electrical Panel See AC DC Electrical Panel Layout on Page 163 which illustrates the location of the breaker switch that controls the Trim Tab System Each trim tab operates independently of each other and they are controlled by separate rocker type switches located on the Helm Switch Panel See Console Layout on Page 162 which illustrates the loca tion of the trim tab switches Each trim tab is actuated by a hydraulic cylinder which moves them in an Up or Down position as determined by depressing the rocker type switches as fol lows Depressing the TOP of t
99. e installation of sacrificial zinc anodes on the trim tab plates at least once a year preferably during preparation for spring launch DO NOT paint the sacrificial zinc anodes Periodically examine the trim tabs for ac cumulation of underwater growth and clean as necessary Periodically examine the trim tab pump and hydraulic lines which are located in the bilge area for leaks See Mechanical Layout on Page 161 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 122 REFER TO THE BENNETT TRIM TAB MAN UAL INCLUDED WITH YOUR OWNER S PACKET FOR TECHNICAL INFORMA TION CONCERNING THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE TRIM TAB SYSTEM WASHER DRYER OPTIONAL You may have purchased as an option with your 453 Motor Yacht the optional Combo Matic 2000 Washer Dryer system This system is located aft of the Forward V Berth in the Companionway It operates on 110V AC electrical power and receives its washing water through the Fresh Water Supply System The photograph below illustrates the Washer Dryer system 123 124 SEAKEY The SeaKey Satellite Communication System is installed on your yacht at the factory It is comprised of the following items High Water Alarm Switch SatCom Sending Unit Dislay Control Unit Your SeaKey Sy
100. e water that may be of questionable quality as serious illness or death may occur When you are connecting your system to a dockside water supply be certain to examine all connections and water lines for any leaks If any leaks are noted turn OFF the water supply im mediately and make the necessary repairs before you again turn ON the water supply Remove any trapped air from the water system by opening all faucets until the air is exhausted and there is a steady flow of water Close the faucets after the air is removed Always turn OFF the dockside water supply source when leaving your yacht unattended A leak in the system could result in flooding and may cause your yacht to sink REFER TO THE WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE SECTION OF THIS OWNER S MANUAL FOR THE PROPER PREPARA TION AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR FRESH WATER SYSTEM PRIOR TO SEA SONAL STORAGE OF YOUR YACHT FUEL SYSTEM Diesel fuel is extremely flam mable Failure to follow these recommendations and the rules of good common sense could result in fire or explosion which could cause personal injury or death The purpose of the Fuel System is to maintain the necessary supply of fuel to the engines and generator if so equipped upon demand and as needed The fuel system on your 453 Motor Yacht is comprised of the following compo nents which will be described separately Fuel Tanks e Fuel Tank Fills and Vents Fuel Tank Grounding System Fuel Di
101. el Hull Color Deck Color Home Port Name Address Telephone Number and Age of Persons Aboard Safety Equipment Fuel Capacity Engine Make Radio Type Departed From Destination Stops If not returned by at Float Plan filed by name __ PFD Food _ Mirror ___ EPIRB ____ Flares _ Water Flashlight ____ Raft dinghy Water Capacity Model Size H P Radio Frequencies Call Letters Date Time AM PM Date call the Coast Guard or date at place 151 152 BOAT RECORD The Boat Record is provided to record information about the yacht and its components This record should be filled 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 Length Beam Draft Approx Displacement lbs Approx Height Above Waterline DOCKSIDE INFORMATION Fuel Capacity Fuel Type Fuel Filter Engine Oil Type Oil Filter Generator Oil Type Oil Filter Transmission Oil Type Oil Filter ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION Engine Mfr Model Engine Serialno Port Stbd Transmission Mfr Model Transmission Serial No Port Stbd GENERATOR Manufacturer Model No Serial No PROPELLER AND SHAFTS Propeller Mfr Model No Blades Bore Diameter Pitch Cuppe
102. em consists of an enclosed pump located in the engine compartment which operates on DC electrical power See photograph below which illustrates the location of the OIL X CHANGE R System The system pump is controlled by a breaker switch located on the AC DC Electri cal Panel and described as Accessory See AC DC Electrical Panel Layout on Page 163 which illustrates the location of the Acces sory breaker switch that controls the OIL X CHANGE R System Operation of the system is accomplished by turning ON the toggle switch located on the pump unit 103 REFER TO THE OIL X CHANGE R SYS TEM MANUAL INCLUDED WITH YOUR OWNER S PACKET FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS SYSTEM 104 PILOTHOUSE DOORWAY CHAIR To gain Interior Exterior access to the galley on your 453 Motor Yacht you may need to go through the Starboard pilothouse door To do so the Pilothouse Doorway Chair needs to be moved under the dinette table Simply fold the backrest down and roll the chair under the table This will create a proper isle for the doorway The photographs below illustrate the upright and folded position of the Pilothouse Doorway Chair 105 106 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM As a yacht owner or operator you have the re sponsibility of having the required quantity of United States Coast Guard approved portable fire extinguishers aboard at all times except dur ing storag
103. em is designed to extend and retrieve the shore power cord located on the Starboard Transom on your 453 Motor Yacht The mechanism is activated by a switch located in the transom shower com partment The photographs below illustrate the shore power chord location the shore power cord extended and the Cablemaster switch 63 64 When Carbon Monoxide Gas is detected by the CO monitor the following visual and audible signals will appear Low CO Warning YELLOW flashing indicator light accompanied by a BEEP sound every five 5 minutes The YELLOW indicator light will continue to flash until the presence of CO has lowered to an acceptable level If the CO level has not been lowered to an acceptable level an alarm will sound in approximately fifteen 15 minutes Contact a qualified technician to locate and repair the source of the Carbon Monoxide Gas and DO NOT enter your yacht until repairs have been made and the CO has been brought to an acceptable level CO Alarm RED flashing indicator light accompanied by a pulsed alarm sound This indicates the presence of a dangerous level of Carbon Monoxide Gas and IMMEDIATE ACTION IS REQUIRED Contact a qualified technician to locate and repair the source of the Carbon Monoxide Gas and DO NOT enter your yacht until repairs have been made and the CO has been brought to an acceptable level After depressing the Reset switch the RED indicator light will continue to fla
104. ent solution is generally enough to keep your cooktop clean and beautiful This is done when the cooktop is cool Use a dry cloth or paper towel to clean splatters and spills when surfaces are warm Due to the nature of LPG gas it is necessary to discuss safety items associated with the opera tion this system 1 This system is designed for use with Lique fied Petroleum Gas LPG only Do not con nect Compressed Natural Gas CNG to this system 2 Keep cylinder valves and solenoid valves closed when boat is unattended Close them immediately in any emergency When on board cylinder valves and solenoid valves shall be closed when appliances are not in use Keep empty cylinder valves closed tightly Keep pro tective covers caps or plugs in place 97 3 Close appliance valves before opening cyl inder valves 4 Test for system leakage each time the cylinder supply valve is opened for appliance use Close all appliance valves Open then close cylinder supply valve Observe pressure gauge at the regulating device and see that it remains con stant for not less than three minutes before any appliance is used If any leakage is evidenced by a pressure drop check system with a leak detection fluid or detergent solution which does not contain ammonia and repair before operat ing system NOTE Ammonia which is present in some soaps and detergents attacks brass fittings Un detectable at first in a matter of months these
105. ep the bow higher than the stern every time the yacht is lifted DO NOT lift the stern higher than the bow at any time as this may cause water to enter the engines Engine failure is possible if water enters the en gine cylinders The water can cause hydrostatic lock and bend the piston rods Hydrostatic lock is a situation where the piston cannot travel to its full upward position due to the presence of a liquid above the piston and extreme pressure is forced downward as the piston moves upward Even a small quantity of water can cause rust or other internal engine damage NOTE Silverton recommends an optional stor age cradle with the purchase of your yacht The cradle is factory made to conform to the bottom of your yacht for safe storage and minimizes the risk of hull distortion 134 OPERATING YOUR YACHT Most people who purchase a Silverton yacht have boat handling knowledge and experience with other types of vessels This section of the Owner s Manual provides basic information concerning the safe operation of your yacht and is a review of the information contained in each of the Systems Sections Be certain to read and have a thorough understanding of all systems described in this Owner s Manual BEFORE you operate your yacht Even if you are an experienced yachtsman you can benefit from reviewing the information contained in this section The first cruise on your new Silverton yacht should be
106. er that is drawn from DC Main These breakers are the main breakers that provides 12v power to the port or starboard sides of the DC distribution panel Bridge Accessories These breakers provide power to any bridge accessories that draw from either the port or starboard batteries Battery 1 2 Converter These breakers are the breakers for the converter which convert 120 VAC to 12 V DC power 71 Option These breaker control any options that may draw from the batteries Auto Bilge Feed This breaker located in the middle of the panel controls the flow of power to the float switches of the bilge pumps TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 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 Change battery selector switch position recharge battery Main breaker at battery Reset breaker switch has been tripped Battery not charging Engine alternator belt Tighten belt engine running loose Battery not holding a Defective battery Replace battery charge 12 volt DC device not Circuit breaker for Switch breaker to ON working device is OFF Weak or dead battery Change battery selector switch position recharge battery Faulty electrical Check 12 volt DC connections connection Tighten or repair as needed Cabin lights
107. ery switch are ON and OFF The switch must be turned to the ON position to supply power to the DC electrical system When the battery switch is turned to the OFF position power is disconnected to the DC electrical system 67 NOTE The bilge pumps carbon monoxide de tector and radio memory are NOT disconnected from their power source when the battery switch is turned to the OFF position These accessories are connected directly to the battery and do not require a switch for operation Battery Charging System The batteries maintain their charge from alter nators which are located on each engine The alternators supply charging power to the batter ies only while the engines are running Your 453 MY also has a converter located in the Engine Room which converts 120 volt AC electrical power from either the generator or shore power into 12 volt DC electrical power DC Main Panel Turn ON DC main breaker switch on the main distribution panel Shore Power Follow the procedures below to connect shore power to your yacht Turn OFF all 120 volt circuit breakers at the main distribution panel Shut down the generator if it is in operation WARNING Using a damaged or improper cord for shore power connection can cause electrical shock and serious personal injury Use a cord specifically designed for shore power connection DO NOT use a household extension cord O Connect the female end of the shore power cord
108. es slowly allowing the pressure to vent Hot cool ant under pressure may discharge violently and result in serious personal injury and burns O Place the transmission shift controls at the helm station in the neutral position The feel of a detent midway between the forward and reverse positions indicates the neutral position O Place the throttle controls in the idle or down position O Turn the ignition key to ON but not to START The engine alarm buzzer should sound and the automatic fire extinguisher system indi cator light should illuminate O If one of the batteries is dead or not sufficiently charged to start your engine depress the Parallel Start Switch simultaneously while turning the ignition switch to START The paral lel start switch draws power from both batteries during the starting procedure and it is located on the helm switch panel See Console Layout on Page 162 which illustrates the location of the parallel start switch Release both switches immediately after the engine starts Do not continue to depress the Parrallel Start Switch after the engine has start ed Damage to the alternator s may result 110 O Turn the ignition key to START and hold in this position until the engine starts If the engine starter motor does not operate the neutral safety switch may be out of adjustment Slowly and carefully move the transmission shift control lever up and down un
109. examine the snaps for the presence of dirt and remove with a soap and water solution and rinse with fresh water Periodically lubricate the female portion with a small amount of lubri cant such as Vaseline Petroleum Jelly WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE In most cases the reason for storage of your yacht is winter lay up The information con tained in this section is a general guide Your Silverton dealer or a competent boatyard should prepare your yacht for winter storage If you are removing your yacht from the water for another reason use the information in this section as a guideline Following the procedures in this section will help extend the life of your yacht and its equipment and simplifies re com missioning in the spring Indoor storage is beneficial if you are storing your yacht in a climate that produces ice and snow The storage building should be adequately ventilated and not tightly closed Ventilation both around and throughout the yacht is very important to help prevent the growth of mold and mildew If you use outdoor storage facilities cover your yacht with a cover having provisions for ventilation to keep the yacht from sweating Building a frame over the boat to support the cover will allow the passage of air around the yacht The frame should be a few inches wider than the yacht so the cover will extend beyond the rubrail The frame should also support the center of the cover and cause it to rise in a
110. extinguishing materials which are described in detail in the Portable Fire Extinguisher System Section of this Owner s Manual Be certain to read and have a thorough understanding of the portable fire extinguishing equipment United States Coast Guard minimum requirements for portable fire extinguishers maintained aboard your yacht are as follows Yachts longer than 26 feet and shorter than 40 feet Two 2 Type B I or at least one 1 Type portable hand held fire extinguisher If your yacht has a fixed fire extinguishing system ap proved by the United States Coast Guard one 1 Type B I portable fire extinguisher is required Yachts longer than 40 feet and shorter than 65 feet Three 3 Type B I or one 1 Type B I one 1 Type portable hand held fire extinguishers If your yacht has a fixed fire extin guishing system approved by the United States Coast Guard two 2 type B I or one 1 Type B II portable fire extinguisher is required Note United States Coast Guard regulations are the minimum requirements Silverton recom mends exceeding the minimum requirements for your safety Fire Prevention Fire can not only damage or destroy your new yacht it can also be deadly However with a little effort on your part fire prevention and fire safety is a very attainable goal As owner of your yacht it is your responsibil ity to Have fire fighting equipment checked at regular intervals locate
111. fittings may develop cracks and leaks ZA DANGER NEVER USE FLAME TO CHECK FOR LEAKS 5 Do not obstruct quick access to LPG system components in any way 6 Do not use LPG cylinder housing for storage of any other equipment 7 Never leave craft unattended when LPG con suming appliances are in use 8 Do not smoke or use open flame when replac ing LPG Cylinders 9 Inspect hoses in system at least annually Replace every five years or sooner if deteriora tion is found 10 Inspect flue 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 98 MARINE SANITATION SYSTEM All vessels with fixed toilets that are operated on the waterways of the United States and some for eign countries are required to be equipped with an operable Marine Sanitation Device MSD The Marine Sanitation System in your 453 Motor Yacht is a Waste Tank system defined by the United States Coast Guard as a Type III System Type HI Systems permit operation of the toilet without the direct discharge of untreated waste after every flush Type III Systems can be discharged at marina dockside pump out stations or if in coastal waters at least three 3 miles offshore NOTE Overboard discharge capability must remain inoperative while within the 3 mile limit This is accomplished by closing the macerator
112. fuse that sinks when discharged overboard KEEL The centerline of a yacht running fore and aft at the lowest point of the hull KNOT 1 A Maritime unit of speed equal to 1 15 miles per hour 2 A term for hitches and bends in a line of rope LAZARETTE Storage compartments below the deck at the stern of the yacht LIST A vessel that inclines to Port or Starboard by its own means LONGITUDINAL Lengthwise MOORING An arrangement for securing a yacht to a mooring buoy or pier NAVIGATIONAL LIGHTS A set of red green and white lights which indicate the pres ence of a vessel and must be illuminated between the hours of dusk and dawn and during times of restricted visibility fog rain snow etc OVERHEAD The ceiling or roof of a yacht OUTBOARD 1 From the centerline of a yacht to the Port and Starboard sides 2 The seaward side of a moored yacht PASSAGEWAY A corridor or hallway aboard ship PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE PFD Life preserver or life vest PIER A loading platform that extends at an angle from the shore PILING Support or protection for wharfs piers etc 145 PITCH 1 The vertical motion of a yacht in a seaway about the athwartship axis 2 The axial advance in inches of a propeller during one complete revolution PLANING HULL At slow speeds a planing hull will displace water in the same manner as a displacement hull As speed increases the hull provides a lifting effect
113. g 38 Carbon Monoxide Safety 40 Fuel Safety 42 Emergency 42 Hazardous Weather Conditions 43 Fire Safe inanici n 44 Systems Operation Air Conditioning Heating System 47 Aft Deck Video System 49 Anchor a iaiia 51 Automatic Fire Extinguishing System 55 Bilge Pump System 57 Bilge Ventilation System 59 Bonding System een 61 Cable Master Shore Power System 63 Carbon Monoxide CO Detector System 65 Electrical System 67 Fresh Water 75 Fuel Storia 77 Generator System 87 Hot Water System 89 Hydraulic Steering 91 Hydraulic Telescoping Swim Platform Opt 93 Icemaker Unit Optional 95 LPG System 97 Marine Sanitation 99 Oil X Change R System Optional 103 Pi
114. ght side of a yacht from bow to stern STARBOARD BOW Looking forward the front right side of the bow STARBOARD QUARTER Looking forward the right rear section of a yacht STEM The leading edge of a yacht s hull STERN The rear of a yacht STRINGER A fore and aft continuous member located in the bottom of the hull used to provide longitudinal strength STRUT A propeller shaft support that is below the hull The main strut is a large strut that is mounted immediately forward of the propeller 146 An intermediate strut is smaller than the main strut and is mounted between the main strut and the shaft log SUMP A pit or well into which water is drained SUPERSTRUCTURE A flying bridge or other structure that extends above the deck TOPSIDE To go to the uppermost deck TRANSOM The stern cross section of a yacht UNDERWAY A vessel that is not moored docked at anchor or aground V BOTTOM A hull with the bottom section that is in the shape of a V V DRIVE A drive system that has the output of the engine facing forward and is coupled to a transmission which then changes the output aft WATERLINE The line of water on the hull when the boat is afloat and at rest WEATHER DECK A deck with no overhead protection WINDLASS A device used to raise and lower an anchor WARNING LABELS THE FOLLOWING WARNING LABELS APPEAR AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON YOUR 453 MY AND ARE SELF EXPLANATORY BE CERTA
115. haust outlet s the exhaust system may over heat resulting in serious damage to the engine s and the exhaust system components Turn battery switch ON After both engines have reached their normal operating temperature increase the to 2000 and check both voltmeters to be certain they read between 13 and 14 5 volts The engine voltmeters are located on the Helm Gauge Panel See Console Layout on Page 162 which illustrates the location of the volt meters If the voltmeter s read above 15 volts turn OFF the respective engine s as damage to the alternator s may result Visually inspect the engine compartment for fuel oil and water leaks If leaks are ob served attempt to locate the source and contact your Silverton dealer for inspection and repair if necessary Visually inspect the exhaust system for leaks If any leak is observed immediately turn OFF the engines and contact your Silverton dealer for inspection and repair if necessary O Check the transmission fluid level The engines should be running at idle speed and at normal operating temperature The transmission fluid should read FULL on the dipstick If the fluid level is low add sufficient transmis sion fluid to raise the level to the FULL mark or slightly lower DO NOT overfill If the fluid level is low check the transmission s for leaks REFER TO THE ENGINE MANUAL IN CLUDED WITH YOUR OWNER S PACKET FOR ADDITION
116. he A C electrical system Cold water is supplied to the water heater from the fresh water pump which is then heated for distribution when de sired Similar to the water heater in your home there is always a continuous supply of water to maintain a full tank at all times The water heater in your 453 Motor Yacht is a high recovery model meaning the cold water entering the tank is heated very quickly to replace the hot water as itis used The water heater is located in the ceiling above the forward head The access panel is shown below Operation of the water heater is as follows O Be certain the water heater is full of wa ter You can easily check this by turning ON a hot water faucet If water flows from the faucet the water heater is full A caution If the water heater is not full of water damage to the heating elements may result when electrical power is turned ON to the unit O Turn ON the water heater breaker switch 89 which is located on the AC DC electrical panel See AC DC Electrical Panel Layout on Page 163 which illustrates the location of the water heater breaker switch NOTE The water heater will operate on AC electrical current only You must either plug in your shore power cord or operate your generator for the water heater to function O Allow sufficient time for the water heater to heat its contained water before using ap proximately 1 2 hour General maintenance of the Hot Wate
117. he Galley The fire extin guishers should be mounted within plain view and all passengers on board should be familiar with their location and operation before depart ing your dock Maintenance of your portable fire extinguishers should consist of periodic cleaning of the can isters and making certain they are easily seen and readily accessible Periodically examine the gauge on each fire extinguisher to be sure they are fully charged If the gauge indicates the fire extinguisher is not fully charged contact your Silverton dealer for replacement DO NOT test the charge of your portable fire extinguishers by operation of them it will discharge them unnecessarily REFER TO THE OPERATING INSTRUC TIONS DISPLAYED ON THE FIRE EXTIN GUISHER CANISTERS FOR A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THEIR OPERATION AND USE 108 PROPULSION SYSTEM Propulsion of your 453 Motor Yacht is accom plished by two inboard engines located within the engine compartment The engines are fu eled by diesel fuel Each engine transmits its power to a separate transmission which rotates the attached propeller shaft and the propeller providing forward or reverse movement of your yacht as selected from the Morse Control unit located on the Starboard side of the helm See photograph below which illustrates the location of the Morse Control Unit The transmissions are counter rotating This is defined as when in the forward shift mode and viewing forward from aft
118. he Shower Sump Pump System involves periodic cleaning to remove any accumulated debris Remove the six 6 screws securing the top cover for access to the debris basket and automatic float switch If you notice that either shower does not drain properly check the respective sump pump basket for debris and clean if necessary If the shower still does not drain properly check the operation of the pump by manually raising the automatic float switch If the sump pump is operable but will not drain properly check all drain lines for debris and clean as needed See your Silverton dealer for further inspection and repair if the shower continues to drain improperly 117 NOTE When operating the aft air conditioner on your 453 Motor Yacht the aft sump pump breaker switch must be turned ON Condensa tion from the air conditioner drains into the Shower Sump Pump System and this water is pumped overboard by the sump pumps REFER TO THE WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE SECTION OF THIS OWNER S MANUAL FOR THE PROPER PREPARATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SHOWER SUMP PUMP SYSTEM PRIOR TO SEA SONAL STORAGE OF YOUR YACHT 118 TRASH COMPACTOR OPTIONAL You may have purchased as an option with your 453 Motor Yacht the Trash Compactor system manufactured by General Electric This unit op erates on 110V AC power The Trash Compactor is located next to the pilothouse door on the Star board side of the galley The photograph below illustrates th
119. he switch low ers the trim tab Depressing the BOTTOM of the switch raises the trim tab The Trim Tab system operates in the following manner The function of the trim tab is to redirect the flow of water beyond the bottom of the transom This creates an upward pressure on the hull bot tom at the transom which results in lowering the bow When the Port trim tab is lowered the Port stern section is raised which lowers the Star board side of the bow When the Starboard trim tab is lowered the Starboard stern section is raised which lowers the Port side of the bow e Both trim tabs should be lowered raised as needed to maintain a proper Running Atti tude WARNING Operation of the Trim Tab System may require practice to attain a level of proficiency DO NOT operate either trim tab to its extreme lowered position suddenly This may cause the bow to lower to an unsafe position while heading into or away from waves which may cause swamping of your yacht resulting in possible injury or death DO operate the trim tab switches with short bursts until the desired Running Attitude is obtained Maintenance of the Trim Tab system is as fol lows Silverton recommends painting the trim tabs with good quality anti fouling bottom paint DO NOT paint any hinges of the moving parts of the cylinders To reduce the risk of electrolysis and galvanic corrosion Silverton recommends th
120. ht 48 hours after the occurrence of an accident resulting in any one of the following Loss of life A person disappears from a vessel un der circumstances that indicate the possi bility of death or injury Personal injury requiring medical treat ment beyond first aid Damage to the vessel or damage to prop erty Complete loss of the vessel State statutes determine whether you must file an accident report in this case An accident report must be filed if the damage exceeds a threshold dollar value as established by the state in which the accident occurred In most states the thresh old is 100 00 to 200 00 Contact the United States Coast Guard Boating Safety Hotline to verify the threshold for a particular state 14 Note State and local agencies may also have accident reporting requirements Check with local enforcement agencies or with your local Silverton dealer regarding local requirements GETTING FAMILIAR WITH YOUR 453 MOTOR YACHT This section of your Owner s Manual will give you a virtual tour of your new 453 Motor Yacht The following areas will be described Hull Deck Interior and Engine Compartment HULL AND TRANSOM The adjacent photographs display the transom area of the 453 Motor Yacht This is a typical layout displaying the drive mechanism The photographs contain the following components as viewed from the Port side Shaft Strut Propeller Rudde
121. ich illustrates the location of the anchor windlass switch The foot controls located adjacent to the Anchor Windlass consist of two 2 foot depressed switches the RED switch lowers the anchor the GRAY switch raises the anchor See photograph below which illustrates the location of the Anchor Windlass the foot depressed control switches the Anchor Cleat and the Rope Locker 52 Rope Locker Your 453 Motor Yacht is equipped with a Rope Locker which is located on the Starboard side of the recessed walkway immediately aft of the anchor The purpose of the Rope Locker is to store the anchor rode in a convenient location re moved from the deck surface The Rope Locker is accessed by a hatch which covers the locker and prevents you or your passengers from ac cidental falls into the storage well See previous photograph which illustrates the location of the Rope Locker Scope Scope is defined as the ratio of the length of the anchor rode to the vertical distance from the anchor chock to the bottom surface water depth plus the height of the anchor chock above the water Under favorable current tidal and weather conditions a Scope ratio of 8 1 is con sidered satisfactory If the rode is chain the ratio may decrease to 5 1 under the same favorable conditions It may be necessary to increase the Scope ratio under unfavorable weather condi tions such as severe wind and tidal currents to hold your yacht fast to the bott
122. if so equipped ALWAYS inspect the engine and generator compartments for fuel leakage Sniff to detect any odor of fuel If leakage or fuel odor are present open all doors and win dows for ventilation and evacuate your yacht immediately O Notify the dockmaster and have an au thorized Silverton Service Technician inspect the entire fuel system and repair the leak before proceeding NWARNING Leaking fuel is a fire and ex plosion hazard personal injury or death could occur O If you do not detect any fuel odors and there are no fuel leaks open the doors and win dows to ventilate your yacht O Refer to the Operating Your Yacht Sec tion of this Owner s Manual for engine starting instructions 83 84 FUEL SAFETY CHECKLIST FOR BOARDING This fuel safety checklist is designed to be used as a quick reference to minimize the risks associated with fuel hazards You should refer to this checklist every time you board your yacht Read your owner s manual so that you have a full understanding of the fuel system on your yacht WARNING Diesel fuel is extremely flammable Failure to follow these recommendations and the rules of good common sense could result in fire or explosion which could cause personal injury or death Before approaching your yacht extinguish all smoking materials and make cer tain there are no other sources of possible ignition near your yacht LJ Approach your yacht alone to make the initia
123. interrupter Reset button on outlet and test tripped 74 FRESH WATER SYSTEM The purpose of the Fresh Water System is to provide a supply of pressurized potable water to the Galley Heads and Transom Exterior Shower on demand and as needed Your 453 Motor Yacht has two 2 separate systems that are independent of each other and they are identified as follows Fresh Water Pump System Dockside Water Supply System Fresh Water Pump System The Fresh Water Pump System on your 453 Motor Yacht consists of the following com ponents Fresh Water Tanks 190 gallon capacity 2 x 95 gallon The fresh water tanks are located beneath the berth in the aft stateroom See Me chanical Layout on Page 161 which illustrates the location of the fresh water tanks You can monitor the level of the tanks by looking at the water tank gauge located under the sink in the fwd head and illustrated below It is filled through a fill fitting that is marked WATER on the fill cap which is located on the Starboard side of the deck adjacent to the mid deck Side walk See Deck Layout on Page 159 which illustrates the location of the fresh water tank fill fitting Fill the fresh water tank ONLY with potable water that is safe for drinking DO NOT fill with water that may be of questionable quality as serious illness or death may occur Fresh Water Pump the fresh water pump is located to the rear of the water heater Se
124. ired See photograph on this page which illustrates the location of the Waste Level Gauge Jabsco Quiet Flush Electric Toilet Raw Water This system is identical to the fresh water sys tem in its operation but uses raw water pumped from the sea as its rinse water source instead of fresh water supplied by the pressurized fresh water system This system is not equipped with a separate rocker type switch to control the rinse water level and the volume is consistent approximately 2 quarts per flush As with the fresh water system to prevent contamination of the raw water supply this system is equipped with an anti siphon breaker contained in the water control solenoid valve The water control solenoid valve of each toilet is controlled by an electrical breaker switch located on the AC DC Electrical Panel See AC DC Electrical Panel Layout on Page 163 which illustrates the loca tion of the breaker switches Toilet waste both liquid and solid is flushed from the toilet by the macerator to a Waste Tank having a capacity of sixty 60 gallons See Mechanical Layout on Page 161 which illustrates the location of the Waste Tank This waste is stored in the Waste Tank until pumped out at a proper facility The Waste Tank is equipped with an electronic Waste Level Gauge which monitors the vol ume of waste in the tank for your convenience in determining when pump out is required See photograph on previous page which illustrates
125. ive engine immediately O Allow the engines to operate at the recommended RPM s as specified in the En gine Manual until they reach normal operating temperature Normal operating temperature for gasoline engines equipped with a fresh water cooling system is 170 F and if equipped with a raw water cooling system 140 F Normal oper ating temperature for diesel engines is between 170 F and 190 E El Check for water discharging from the exhaust outlets The presence of water indicates water circulation in the exhaust cooling system Water should discharge through the exhaust outlets immediately after the engine starts O After engines reach their normal operat ing temperature increase the RPM s to 2000 Be certain the voltmeters read between 13 and 14 5 volts O Visually inspect the exhaust system for leaks If any leaks are detected immediately turn OFF the respective engine and contact a competent technician for repair O Check the transmission fluid level after the engine is warm The transmission should be in neutral and the engines operating at idle speed Transmission fluid should be at or slightly below the FULL mark on the dipstick Add transmission fluid if the level is low but DO NOT overfill Shakedown Cruise Silverton recommends a shakedown cruise af ter the initial or seasonal startup This will test the engines and various systems under normal operating conditions Note any condition that does not
126. l fuel filters which are located within the fuel supply line Your 453 Motor Yacht is equipped with diesel engines each engine has a primary fuel filter See photograph on the adjacent page which illustrates the location of the fuel filters The generator uses a remote fuel filter It is located in the main generator fuel supply line separate from the engine fuel supply lines See photograph below which illustrates the location of the generator fuel filter The adjacent photo graph illustrates the fuel selector valve An authorized Silverton Service Technician should replace all fuel filters annually prior to spring launch They may need more frequent replacement if you notice poor engine generator performance due to contaminated fuel Generator Fuel Selector Valve The generator fuel tank selector valve located underneath the cabinet under the TV in the Mas ter Stateroom determines the tank from which it will draw its supply of fuel See adjacent 80 photograph which illustrates the location of the Generator Fuel Selector Valve The Generator Fuel Selector Valve also deter mines the tank to which the unused fuel is re turned This fuel is always returned to the same tank that is supplying the generator The fuel tank that is selected to supply the gen erator will display a lower fuel level than the other fuel tank when the generator is operated for an extended period of time The Generator Fuel Selecto
127. l boat manufacturer in Morgan New Jersey and later started his own company When war broke out in Europe the United States Coast Guard asked Henry Luhrs to repair their boats and install ice sheathing on their bows After World War II Henry built 27 foot fishing boats and in 1948 he began to construct cus tom built pleasure craft He then turned to skiffs and in 1952 incorporated as Henry Luhrs Sea Skiffs He constructed lap strake sea skiffs us ing assembly line techniques Henry personally shook down his prototypes with family trips up the Hudson River to Lake Champlain Henry Luhrs basic philosophy was to emulate the late Henry Ford in building an inexpensive boat for the average man thus enabling him to enjoy the luxury of boating He was both designer and engineer creating innovative and progressive new models He designed the change in the line of the bow from straight to curved at a time when all boats were being built with the straight square effect It is believed he was also the first designer builder to popularize a small boat with a flybridge In 1960 Henry Luhrs acquired the Ulrichsen Boat Company located in Marlboro New Jersey It was here too that the Luhrs Alura Fiberglass Division was located In 1965 Henry sold his company to Bangor Aroostok Railroad which was to become the recreational conglomerate Bangor Punta It was also during this period that the Silverton Company in Toms River
128. l inspection Have your guests and crew standby a safe distance away Q From the dock visually inspect your yacht for any fuel leaks from the deck fills or hull vents and take notice if there is any odor of fuel a Once onboard open cabin door and sniff at doorway then inside cabin for fuel odor Q Open the engine compartment hatch and sniff for fuel odor LJ Inspect the engine compartment and all bilge compartments for fuel leaks and sniff for fuel odor O If there are any signs of fuel leakage either visually or by odor open doors hatches and windows Evacuate the boat and inform the Dock Master Have an authorized Service Technician inspect your yacht If no signs of fuel are present board your guests and crew Run exhaust blowers for five 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 85 86 GENERATOR SYSTEM Your 453 Motor Yacht has a Generator Sys tem manufactured by Kohler Company and factory installed at the Silverton plant It has 13 5 kilowatt rating and operates on diesel fuel As discussed in the Fuel System Section of this Owner s manual fuel is supplied to the gen erator from either fuel tank depending on your selection at the Generator Fuel Selector Valve Refer to the Fuel System Section on Page 77 for information concerning the Generator Fuel Selector
129. lothouse Doorway Chair Optional 105 Portable Fire Extinguisher System 107 Propulsion System 109 Remote Control Spotlight Optional 113 Shift Throttle Control System 115 Shower Sump Pump 117 Trash Compactor Optional 119 Trim Tab System 121 Washer Dryer Optional 123 125 Cleaning Maintenance 125 4 4 ana 127 Canvas Enclosure Optional 128 Winterization and Storage 130 Operating your Yacht Engine Startup Preparation 135 Engine 137 Shakedown 2 138 Getting 138 Daily Engine Shutdown 139 15 Ways to Reduce Fuel 141 Glossary A O 143 Warming 147 Identification 149 POAT PAI 151 Boat Meco coito 153 Maintenance 09 155 SYSTEM SCHEMATICS INTRODUCTION 3 INTRODUCTIO
130. m Battery 2 to all breaker switches on the DC side of the electrical distribution panel Cabin Lights Salon Supplies power to the cabin lights in the salon and galley Cabin Lights Forward Supplies power to the cabin lights in the forward stateroom and forward head Courtesy Lights Supplies power to all courtesy lights throughout the yacht Cabin Lights Aft Supplies power to the cabin lights in the aft stateroom and aft head Aft Toilet Supplies power to the aft toilet Forward Toilet Supplies power to the forward toilet 69 Fresh Water Supplies power to the fresh water pump Forward Shower Pump Supplies power to the forward shower sump pump Aft Shower Pump Supplies power to the aft shower sump pump Macerator Supplies power to the macerator pump Refrigerator Supplies DC power to the re frigerator Spare Supplies power to additional acces sories Engine Room Lights Supplies power to the engine room lights Bilge Pump Fuses and Breaker Switches Forward Bilge Auto Fuses the forward bilge pump automatic switch Forward Bilge Manual Supplies power to the forward bilge pump when manually operated Mid Bilge Auto Fuses the mid bilge pump automatic switch Mid Bilge Manual Supplies power to the mid bilge pump when manually operated Aft Bilge Auto Fuses the aft bilge pump auto matic switch Aft Bilge Manual Supplies power to the aft bilge pump when operated manually 240
131. manu als contained in the Owner s Packet and is only intended to be a convenient reference for your daily use Refer to the appropriate O E M manual for detailed information concerning the operation and maintenance of its respective piece of equipment Maintain your Owner s Manual and the Owner s Packet together in a safe convenient location that is easily accessible for readily available reference General information designed to assist you in understanding the contents of your Owner s Manual is as follows HAZARD COMMUNICATION This Owner s Manual contains certain signal graphics designed to call your attention to im portant and specific information These graphics are shown as follows DANGER calls attention to immediate hazards that WILL result in severe personal injury or death WARNING identifies hazards or unsafe prac tices that COULD result in severe personal injury or death CAUTION indicates hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in minor personal injury or product or property damage OWNER ADVISORY STATEMENTS This Owner s Manual contains certain advisory statements designed to alert you to conditions affecting equipment operation and maintenance practices They are as follows Important This is an advisory statement or procedure intended to prevent damage to equip ment or its associated components Note This is a general advisory statement re lated to equipment and maintenance p
132. n to shut down the engines Operate the bilge blower motors for several minutes to circulate fresh air through the engine compartment Turn OFF battery switches 139 140 FIFTEEN WAYS TO REDUCE FUEL CONSUMPTION 1 Keep the bottom of your yacht clean fouled bottom can increase drag up to 10 or more A 10 increase in drag is equivalent to a 10 increase in fuel consumption 2 DO NOT idle your engines needlessly Depart your dock mooring after warm up 3 Watch your trim A well balanced yacht gets on plane faster handles better and runs with less surface contact 4 Navigate better By plotting courses to your destination instead of just waiting for them to appear somewhere in front of you you can eliminate miles off of your distance and gallons off of your fuel consumption 5 Know your fuel consumption By plot ting a fuel consumption RPM curve for your yacht you will probably find that reducing your engines RPM s 10 can often reduce your fuel consumption 30 with only a slight reduction in speed 6 Remove extra weight If you are not go ing to use it do not carry it aboard Any extra weight requires more fuel to move your yacht Do not just stop at the lockers Remember that water weighs 64 pounds per cubic foot so keep the bilge areas dry Ti Improve your yacht handling ability DO NOT let the yacht labor along below a plan ing attitude This is the absolute peak of fuel waste 8
133. nces the lustre and protects the stainless steel and the lemon oil removes the unpleasant kerosene odor Be careful not to spill or wipe kerosene on the fiberglass surfaces as it will remove the coat of wax A caution DO NOT use abrasive cleaning agents or steel wool pads or brushes as these products may scratch and damage the stainless steel finish Aluminum The windshield and window frames on your 453 Motor Yacht are manufactured of aluminum unless you purchased as an option stainless steel frames The aluminum components are cleaned and maintained in the same manner as the components manufactured of stainless steel A caution DONOT use kerosene or lemon oil on any painted aluminum surfaces as they will soften and remove the paint A caution DO NOT use any abrasive cleaning agents or steel wool products when cleaning aluminum Aluminum scratches very easily and these products will scratch the sur face Safety Glass The windshield and windows on your 453 Motor Yacht are manufactured of safety glass similar to the safety glass found on your automobile The safety glass on your yacht is much heavier and thicker than the glass on your automobile and meets or exceeds all American Boat and Yacht Council ABYC standards The safety glass may be cleaned with the same soap and warm water solution used for cleaning the exterior surfaces of your yacht and then dried with a soft towel For a thorough cleaning a
134. nd to remove all water stains use a quality window cleaner such as Windex and dry with a paper towel A caution DO NOT use any abrasive cleaning agents or abrasive cleaning cloths or pads when cleaning safety glass surfaces as they will scratch the surface Acrylic Plastic The venturi windshield which is located on the bridge of your 453 Motor Yacht and the salon entrance door are manufactured of a tough acrylic plastic Clean these surfaces with a mild soap and water solution or non ammonia based cleaner and dry with a soft cloth A caution DO NOT use any abrasive cleaning agents or abrasive cleaning cloths or pads when cleaning acrylic plastic surfaces as they will scratch the surface 128 Canvas Enclosure Optional Cleanin aintenance The canvas enclosure you purchased as an option from your Silverton dealer consists of canvas fabric vinyl windows and zippers An alumi num tubular frame supports the enclosure and it is secured to the bridge and deck with snaps Each of these components require a different cleaning and maintenance procedure and they are as follows Canvas Fabric The canvas should be cleaned on a regular basis before dirt salt and other deposits accumulate and become imbedded in the fabric The canvas may be cleaned without removal from your yacht while it is in the normal upright position Brush off any loose dirt and then rinse with fresh water Wash the fabri
135. not working CABIN LIGHTS Switch breaker to ON off or dim breaker OFF Weak or dead battery Recharge or replace battery Light bulb burned out Replace bulb 72 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM No 120 volt power No power to 120 volt devices Inadequate power to 120 volt devices generator running Main breaker s in engine compartment tripped or OFF on generator Breaker s at AC Control Center tripped or OFF Shore power breaker tripped Shore power cord not connected Loose or disconnected wire Breaker s at AC Control Center tripped or OFF Shore power cord not connected Loose or disconnected wire Electrical demand greater than generator output 73 Turn breakers ON or reset Turn breakers ON or reset Turn breakers ON or reset Check cord plug in if necessary Tighten connections See your dealer Turn breakers ON or reset Check cord plug in if necessary Tighten connections See your dealer Switch OFF devices and equipment not needed Increase generator RPM Refer Generator Manual Use shore power AC line if available TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 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 Control Center OFF Ground fault
136. ny debris noted Manually test each bilge pump by activating the manual switches located on the AC DC Electrical Panel Listen to each bilge pump as it is manually activated They should emit a quiet whirring sound If any abnormal sounds are noted contact your Silverton dealer for further inspection and replacement if necessary IMPORTANT After testing each bilge pump by turning ON the manual switches be certain they are turned OFF The constant operation of the bilge pumps will eventually discharge the batteries 58 BILGE VENTILATION SYSTEM WARNING The engine and generator compartments on your 453 Motor Yacht are enclosed areas and are subject to the accumula tion of dangerous fuel fumes If these fumes are not ventilated or properly exhausted from the engine generator compartment they may be ignited resulting in fire or explosion and pos sible injury or death Your 453 Motor Yacht is equipped with two 2 ventilation vents located on each side of the hull directly under the salon window These vents lead directly into the Engine room Ventilation through the intake vent is natural and exhaustion of the ventilating air through the vents is created by the use of two 2 bilge blowers located in the engine room See Mechanical Layout on Page 161 which illustrates the location of the bilge blowers Bilge Ventilation Vent Port Side Bilge Ventilation Vent Starboard Side 59 Operation of
137. oats e Wind direction Vessel speed This Owner s Manual cannot identify or describe every possible variable or combination of vari ables that may affect the accumulation of Carbon Monoxide Gas CO The yacht operator must remain aware at all times of the possibility and prevention of its accumulation and the appropri ate action to be taken if it is detected Be certain to read and have a thorough under standing of the Carbon Monoxide CO Detec tor System Section of this Owner s Manual It contains valuable information and warnings for you and your passengers safety The following illustrations show how Carbon Monoxide Gas CO can accumulate in your yacht while either at your dock or underway Become familiar with these examples and their precautions to prevent exposure to this poison ous gas Blocked hull exhaust outlets near a pier dock seawall bulkhead or any other structure can cause excessive accumulation of Carbon Monoxide Gas CO within the cabin areas of your yacht Be certain hull exhaust outlets are not blocked in any way Engine and generator exhaust from other vessels alongside your yacht while docked or anchored can cause excessive accu mulation of Carbon Monoxide Gas CO within the cabin and cockpit areas of your yacht Be alert for exhaust from other vessels Z DANGER Protective weather coverings are in place engine or generator exhaust from your yacht while docked at
138. og formation by periodically measuring the air temperature and the Dew Point temperature temperature at which moisture in the air will de velop which is given during a normal weather forecast If the difference between these two temperatures is small fog is likely to develope Always remember the following guidelines if you encounter fog conditions e Unless your yacht is well equipped with charts head for shore at the first sign of fog and wait until conditions improve before continuing your cruise If you have charts on board take your present location bearings as the fog sets in mark your position and continue to log your course and speed REDUCE YOUR SPEED Be certain all persons on board are wearing their PFD Station a person forward as a lookout Sound your horn or fog bell at the appropriate intervals to warn other vessels of your presence Refer to the Rules of the Road for information concerning the proper duration and interval of the fog signal Listen for fog signals from other vessels and be aware of their presence If possible determine their proximity to your yacht but remember sound carries a long distance over water and can be deceiving If there is any doubt concerning the safety of continuing your excursion anchor your yacht Listen for other fog signals while continuing to sound your fog bell or horn Continue your cruise when conditions improve 44 Fire Fire a
139. om EXAMPLE Water Depth Ten 10 feet Height of Anchor Chock Above Water Seven 7 feet Approximate height of your 453 Required Length of Anchor rode for 8 1 Ratio 136 feet The procedure to properly anchor your 453 Mo tor Yacht is as follows Slowly approach your desired anchorage from downwind and against the current if possible Stop all forward motion of your yacht and lower the anchor after releasing the safety chain e When the anchor touches the bottom release sufficient anchor rode to the desired scope ratio while slowly operating your yacht in reverse e Affix the anchor rode to the anchor cleat and set the anchor into the bottom Adjust your scope ratio as needed to com pletely secure your yacht The procedure to properly release your 453 Mo tor Yacht from its anchorage is as follows e Release the anchor rode from the anchor cleat If your 453 Motor Yacht is not equipped with an optional anchor windlass retrieve the anchor rode in a hand over hand manner until the anchor breaks free of the bottom If your 453 Motor Yacht is equipped with an optional anchor windlass depress the rocker type switch marked Windlass to retrieve the anchor rode and raise the anchor If operating the windlass from the foot depressed switches depress the GRAY switch to raise the anchor Continue retrieving the anchor rode until the anchor breaks free of the bottom Raise the
140. on combustible materials are stowed in the engine space they shall be secured against falling into machinery and shall cause no obstruction to access in or from the space Fire prevention is something that you as the yacht owner are responsible for Too much fire prevention is not possible This is an area that is unfortunately often overlooked by boat owners However as long as this area is an important part of your boating safety prepara tion you can help to make your journeys safer for not only for you but your crew and family as well Visual Distress Signal Devices Visual Distress Signals The United States Coast Guard requires all boats operating on the coastal waters of the United States to maintain visual distress signal equipment flares on board Coastal waters are defined as all waters except rivers streams and inland lakes The Great Lakes and any river mouth greater than two 2 miles wide are considered coastal waters All boats owned in the United States and operating on the high seas are required to carry visual distress signal equipment on board All visual distress signal devices are required to be maintained in serviceable condition and stowed in a readily accessible location Equip ment displaying a useful service life date must be within the specified usage date shown Both pyrotechnic and non pyrotechnic equipment must be United States Coast Guard approved Pyrotechnic visual distress signal devices
141. ontrolled FORE AND AFT A line or anything else that runs parallel to the longitudinal center of the yacht FORWARD Toward the bow of the yacht FREEBOARD The vertical distance from the waterline to the sheerline rubrail GALLEY The kitchen area of the yacht GASKET A strip of sealing material used to make joints fluid tight GELCOAT The thin outer layer of pigmented plastic like substance used to cover exposed fiberglass components 144 GLAND The moveable part of the stuffing box which compresses the packing when tightened also referred to as the packing gland GROUND Electrical The electrical potential of the earth s surface which is zero GUNWALE The horizontal surface of the deck immediately above where it meets the hull HATCHES Covers the openings in a deck or floor HATCHWAY Access port through the deck HARDTOP A permanent cover over the cabin or cockpit HAWSER A heavy rope used for mooring or towing HEAD A toilet or bathroom HEADING The direction that a vessel is travelling with reference to true magnetic or compass north HEADWAY The forward motion of a vessel through the water HEEL To tip or tilt to one side by means of an external force HELMSMAN The person steering the yacht HULL The main body of the yacht INBOARD 1 From either the Port or Star board side to the centerline of the yacht 2 The dock side of a moored yacht JETSAM Re
142. propriate fluid line Port or Starboard resulting in moving the steering cylinder in the respective direction The steering cylinder is connected to the rudders and they are subsequently turned which enables your yacht to turn in the desired direction to Port or Starboard Access to the steering cylinder can be obtained by removing the mattress of the bed in the Aft Master Stateroom See photograph below which illustrates the steering cylinder and its connection to the rudders 91 The Hydraulic Steering System in your 453 Motor Yacht utilizes an adjustable tilt type steering head which allows you to adjust the steering wheel angle for maximum personal comfort The steering head contains a vented fill cap on single station models and on the upper helm station ONLY on lower station models The vented cap is located on the top of the steering head and forward of the steering wheel The lower station steering head fill cap is NOT vented The hydraulic fluid level should be checked on the upper helm station ONLY If needed hydraulic fluid is added at this location to fill the reservoir to the proper level Maintenance of the Hydraulic Steering System should only be performed by your Silverton dealer or a qualified technician who is experi enced in marine hydraulic systems Periodically examine all connections and hydraulic lines for any signs of leakage If any leaks are noted con tact your Silverton dealer for further inspection
143. r System is as follows Inspect all water lines and their connec tions at regular intervals Tighten connections as needed If the water lines appear worn or are not flexible see your Silverton dealer for replace ment Manually operate the pressure relief valve on the water heater at least once a year See photograph below which illustrates the location of the valve AWARNING DO NOT operate the pressure relief valve while the water heater contains hot water Serious burns or injury could result O Flush out the water heater tank at least once a year if not used regularly O Refer to the Winterization and Stor age Section of this Owner s Manual on proper preparation for seasonal storage of the water heater 90 HYDRAULIC STEERING SYSTEM The steering system in your 453 Motor Yacht is manufactured by Sea Star a subsidiary of Teleflex Canada Ltd and is hydraulically as sisted Hydraulic assisted steering is similar to the power steering system in your automobile and greatly reduces the manual effort necessary to steer your yacht and maintain the desired course The Hydraulic Steering System in your 453 Motor Yacht differs from your automobile as a separate pump is not used to circulate the hydraulic fluid contained in the system the system is completely filled with hydraulic fluid and is free of air As you turn your steering wheel the hydraulic fluid is pumped by the steering head into the ap
144. r Valve can be set so that this is reversed and fuel can be drawn from the oppo site tank See Generator Fuel Selector Valve Diagram below which illustrates the positions of the valve Port Starboard Fuel Gauge and Selector Switch 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 453 Motor Yacht is located at the helm station on the port side of the helm gauge panel See Console Layout on Page 162 which illustrates the location of the Fuel Gauge A manual rocker type Fuel Gauge Selector Switch determines which fuel tank level Port or Starboard It is displayed on the fuel gauge See Console Layout on Page162 which illustrates the location of the Fuel Gauge Selector Switch Depress the top of the switch to read the Port fuel tank and the bottom of the switch to read the Starboard fuel tank level Fueling Your 453 Motor Yacht Fuel Qualit Refer to your Engine Manual included with your owner s packet for specific fuel require ments for your engine i e recommended octane level Fuel Additives Refer to your Engine Manual for recommenda tions concerning fuel additives Refer to the Winterization and Storage Section of this Owner s Manual concerning the use of fuel stabilizers Always follow the manufactur er s recommendation when using fuel additives or stabilizers General Guidelines For Fueling Your Yacht NWARNING Leaking f
145. r temperature is cool such as early morning or evening Always handle fuel with care O Never store portable fuel containers aboard your yacht 42 EMERGENCY SITUATIONS Swamped or Capsized Yacht If your yacht becomes swamped or capsizes immediately put on a PFD and set off a visual distress signal A swamped or capsized yacht will normally stay afloat DO NOT leave your yacht or attempt to swim to shore except under extreme conditions such as fire or explosion A capsized yacht is much easier to see by a poten tial rescuer than a person swimming resulting in a greater chance of rescue If you attempt to swim to safety the shore may be farther away than it appears and you may tire and not be able to reach your destination resulting in possible drowning Hypothermia person falls overboard or is in the water due to a swamped or capsized yacht hypothermia may be an immediate concern Hypothermia exists when the body loses heat faster than it can replace it If not rescued within a short period of time the person will become exhausted and likely drown In general the colder the water the shorter the time for survival If the person is wearing a PFD it will greatly increase his survival time as they act as an insulator and will also keep the person afloat even if he is unconscious Collision If a collision occurs the following procedure should be strictly adhered to Be certain all passengers p
146. rated bilge pump e Navigational charts for your cruising area Owner s Manual Replacement light bulbs Ship to shore radio Spare fuel and oil filters Spare propeller with fastening hardware Tool kit 37 Navigation Rules of the Road Navigating your yacht is much the same as driving an automobile Operating either one responsibly means complying with a set of rules intended to prevent accidents Just as you as sume other automobile drivers know the rules of the road and expect them to abide by them other boaters assume the same of you As aresponsible yachtsman you must comply with the Rules of the Road the marine traffic laws enforced by the United States Coast Guard There are two 2 sets ofrules The United States Inland Naviga tional Rules and the International Rules The United States Inland Navigational rules apply to all vessels operated within the demarcation lines separating inland and international waters The United States Coast Guard publishes the Rules of the Road in its publication Navigational Rules International Inland You can obtain a copy of this publication from your local United States Coast Guard Unit or the United States Coast Guard Headquarters 1300 E Street NW Washington D C 20226 Other helpful publications available from the United States Coast Guard include Aids to Navigation Pamphlet 123 which explains the significance of various
147. re with the sudden introduction of fresh air If you are able to get to the source of the fire aim your fire extinguisher at the base of the flames and use a sweeping action to extinguish it Concentrating your fire extinguisher in one location may cause the fire to spread e If the fire becomes out of control send a distress signal and call for assistance on your VHF radio Be certain to provide any potential responders with your location and a description of your situation e Deciding whether to stay on board your yacht or abandon ship may be difficult and depends on the extent of the fire and the weather condi tions If you decide to abandon ship all persons on board should jump not dive overboard and swim a safe distance away from the burning yacht Be certain all persons stay together after abandoning ship Be certain to read and have a thorough under standing of the Portable Fire Extinguisher System Section and the Automatic Fire Ex tinguisher System Section of this Owner s Manual They contain valuable information and warnings for your safety Prevention is the safest and most effective method of fighting fire aboard your yacht Al ways follow these guidelines Use extreme caution and refrain from smoking while fueling your yacht Use only marine safety approved cooking and heating systems and follow the manufacturer s directions concerning their operation Open flames demand constant attention
148. re connected to the fuel tanks with the fuel vent hoses These vents allow air to pass through them when fueling and when the engines are drawing fuel from the tanks The fuel fill and fuel vent hoses fittings and connections should be inspected for leaks and signs of dry rot or swelling at least once a year If any of these conditions are present have an authorized Silverton Service Technician inspect the entire fuel system immediately If a leak is found turn OFF the battery switches disconnect shore power See Shore Power Connecting and Disconnecting on Page 67 which explains 78 the proper and safe method for disconnecting your shore power and disable any possible source of ignition Contact your Silverton dealer or Silverton Customer Service immediately WARNING Leaking fuel is a fire and ex plosion hazard personal injury or death could occur If any fuel hoses are in need of replacement be certain that ONLY USCG TYPE Al or A2 are used WARNING The use of any hose other than USCG TYPE Al or A2 could result in fuel leak age Leaking fuel is a fire and explosion hazard personal injury or death could occur Fuel Tank Grounding System The fuel tanks and fuel fills on your 453 Motor Yacht are electrically grounded or bonded to the ground buss of the bonding system This grounding system is designed to prevent the discharge of static electricity which could cause a spark especially when fueling yo
149. resh ice upon demand and as needed The Icemaker Unit which is located on the aft deck operates on AC electrical power and is controlled by a breaker switch located on the AC DC electrical Panel See AC DC Electrical Panel Layout on Page 163 which illustrates the location of the breaker switch that controls the Icemaker Unit While your 453 Motor Yacht 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 REFER TO THE U LINE CORPORATION ICEMAKER MANUAL INCLUDED WITH YOUR OWNER S PACKET FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING THE OP ERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ICEMAKER UNIT 95 96 LPG SYSTEM OPTIONAL You may have purchased as an option with your 453 Motor Yacht an optional LPG Cook ing System This system is manufactured by Seaward Products The purpose of this option is to give a alternative to electric cooking in your boat NWARNING Open flame appliances consume oxygen This can cause asphyxiation or death Maintain open ventilation Do not use this ap pliance for comfort heating It is recommended that every time the LPG tank valve is opened for use the operator close the valve and watch that the gauge needle remain constant If leaks occur repair the leak If the leak cannot be repaired DO NOT operate the appliance Regular cleaning with a soft cloth and warm deterg
150. rn the proper rules of seamanship to ensure your safety and the safety of your passengers Refer to Chapman s Piloting Seamanship and Small Boat Handling Manual for important and useful information concerning this aspect of boating Attend a safe boating course offered by the United States Coast Guard Axillary United States Power Squadron or any enterprise experienced in conducting safe boating courses Thank you for choosing a Silverton I am confident your new yacht will provide you and your family with years of enjoyable cruising Richard Cerami President Silverton Marine Corporation THE SILVERTON STORY SILVERTON YACHT OWNER AND FOUNDER JOHN LUHRS WARREN LUHRS Hailing from East Orange New Jersey John and Warren Luhrs ancestry goes back to their great grandfather Henry who helped pioneer the development of railroading and clipper ships in America and to their great uncle John who helped build the famous St Petersburg to Mos cow railroad for Russian Czar Alexander Henry Luhrs owned shares in twenty two dif ferent ocean going vessels barques brigs and schooners and was the principal owner of the barque Sophia R Luhrs named after his wife He was also a partner with Albert Sprout who managed a shipyard in Melbridge Maine where the Sophia R Luhrs was built The Luhrs family sea tradition was carried on during the great Depression by John and Warren Luhrs father Henry who worked at a smal
151. rocedures intended to call your attention to important infor mation that is not contained within the normal text describing the specific issue SUMMARY OF OWNER S MANUAL CONTENTS Brief summaries of each section of this Owner s Manual are as follows Introduction This section includes general information about your 453 Motor Yacht warranty information your responsibilities as the owner and or opera tor laws and regulations logs and records Getting Familiar With Your 453 Motor Yacht This section is like a tour showing you the vari ous accessories and appliances both standard and optional that are found on your 453 Motor Yacht In addition the Hull Deck Interior and Engine Compartment will be described Boating Safety This section discusses potential hazards asso ciated with boating safety recommendations safety information and safety practices It also discusses safety equipment necessary to provide a reasonably safe operating environment Note For your safety this Owner s Manual has specific safety warnings and comments where appropriate Be certain to read and have an un derstanding of the entire manual Systems Operation This section explains the various systems found on your 453 Motor Yacht and their operation and maintenance procedures Operation of Your 453 Motor Yacht This section explains what procedures you should follow before during and after your boating excursion to make i
152. rs 19 The Shaft is connected to the engine transmis sion with a coupling and extends through the bottom of the hull where it is connected to the propeller The shaft is supported forward of the propeller by one or two Struts depending on engine mod el The struts support and stabilize the shafts The rotation of the Propellers propels the yacht in the selected direction controlled from the helm station The Rudders provide steering for the yacht to Port or Starboard depending on the direction they are turned by the operator from the helm station steering wheel The Zine Anodes are dealer installed on the shafts rudders and trim tabs for the purpose of preventing electrolysis and galvanic corrosion which is discussed in the Winterization and Storage Section of this Owner s Manual Engine Seawater Pickup The photograph below displays the Engine Seawater Pickup as shown on the Starboard side The Engine Seawater Pickups are located on the bottom exterior of the hull forward of the engines and are used for scooping water for the engine cooling system Transom Anode Plate The photograph below displays the Transom Anode Plate which is a sacrificial zinc anode that is bolted to the transom and connected to the electrical bonding system Its purpose is to prevent electrolysis and galvanic corrosion of the underwater components in your yacht which is discussed in the Bonding System Section of this Owner
153. ry with a soft cloth and apply a coat of good quality wax designed for marine use such as carnauba paste wax DO NOT apply wax to the non skid surface areas as it will render them ineffective If your boat ing season is year around it is recommended a coat of wax be applied every three 3 months If your boating season is restricted to the summer months it is recommended a coat of wax be ap plied prior to spring launch and again at the end of the season prior to winter storage A caution DO NOT use abrasive cleaning agents on fiberglass surfaces as they will scratch and dull the finish Stainless Steel The bow rail aft deck rail mooring cleats and other hardware on your 453 Motor Yacht are manufactured of quality 316 grade stainless steel Stainless steel will not rust under normal conditions but it must be properly maintained 127 on a regular basis Thoroughly wash the hard ware with a soap and warm water solution and rinse with fresh water Dry with a soft cloth to remove any water stains If discoloration or salt deposits are not removed with normal washing a non abrasive household cleaner or stainless steel polishing powder may be used with a soft bristle brush Always scrub in the direction of the polishing lines imbedded in the stainless steel to avoid scratching the surface For a superior shine wipe the stainless steel with a light coat of kerosene followed by a light coat of lemon oil The kerosene enha
154. s purchased as an option from your Silverton dealer The pur pose of this system is to maintain a comfortable cabin temperature and humidity level regardless of ambient temperature and humidity Each air conditioning heating unit in your 453 Motor Yacht which operates on the A C electrical system is self contained and manufactured by Marine Air Systems The system is then installed at the Silverton factory according to the specific option plan you chose at the time of the purchase of your 453 Motor Yacht This system has a total capacity of 54 000 BTU s and utilizes four 4 self contained air conditioning units The two forward units are located below the galley These units are rated at 16 000 BTU s a piece and cool the galley area Forward V Berth and the Stbd Guest Stateroom The Salon unit rated at 12 000 BTU s is located inside the end table next to the Trash Compactor The fourth unit is located in the Aft Master Stateroom underneath the bunk This unit is rated at 10 000 BTU s 47 Each air conditioning unit is controlled by an in dependent thermostatic control panel Passport Control which is located within the respective cooling heating zones shown below The desired zone temperature is manually set on the Passport Control and the air conditioning unit is activated to supply cooling or heating as required to constantly maintain the temperature selected Each air conditioning unit will operate
155. salon and galley Aft Outlets Supplies power to the outlets in the aft stateroom and aft head Exterior Outlets Supplies power to the outlets found on the exterior area of the yacht Microwave Supplies power to the microwave oven outlet Salon Lighting Supplies power to the AC light ing in the salon Icemaker Supplies power to the icemaker unit Water Heater Supplies power to the water heater A caution Be certain the water heater is full of water and does not contain air If the water heater is not full of water damage to the heating elements may result when electrical power is turned ON to the unit Forward Air Conditioner Supplies power to the forward air conditioner Mid Air Conditioner Supplies power to the mid air conditioner if equipped with the op tional 37 000 BTU system Aft Air Conditioner Supplies power to the aft air conditioner Air Pump Supplies power to the air conditioner raw water pump Vacuum System Supplies power to the optional central vacuum cleaner system Range Supplies power to the stove oven com bination Spare Supplies power to additional AC acces sories Spare Supplies power to additional AC acces sories Ship Service Panel The Ship Service Panel controls the 12 V output from the batteries The breakers on the left side of the panel control the power that is drawn from the port battery The breakers on the right side of the panel control the pow
156. sh and the alarm will produce a BEEP sound every thirty 30 seconds until the CO is lowered to the Low CO Warning level If the CO is not lowered to this level the pulsed alarm will re sound in approximately six 6 minutes The Low CO Warning alarm will activate if the Carbon Monoxide Gas is lowered to the low concentration level 66 CO Monitor Malfunction Indicator light flashes alternating RED GREEN accompanied by a BEEP sound every fifteen 15 seconds Depressing the Test Reset switch will not discontinue the visual and audio signal See your Silverton dealer for inspection and replacement of the unit s if necessary Maintenance of your CO monitors is as fol lows Test each monitor after removing your yacht from storage prior to departing on each cruise and on a weekly basis Refer to the SAF T ALERT User s Manual included with your owner s packet for the proper test procedure Frequently observe the color of the indicator light on each CO monitor and during testing to be certain the light is functioning properly Vacuum the dust off the CO monitor cover with the brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner at least once a year and more frequently if your yacht is maintained in a dusty climate Frequently clean the CO monitor cover with a damp cloth to remove all dirt and grease that may accumulate Dry with a soft dry cloth DO NOT spray cleaning agents or waxes directly onto th
157. ssurized fresh water system approximately 1 2 quarts per flush and is controlled by DC electrical power Each toilet is equipped with a push button switch that when depressed 100 activates both the rinse water supply and the macerator discharge 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 This feature allows conservation of your fresh water supply as well as the ability to raise the water level if needed for proper evacuation of the toilet bowl under all conditions To prevent contamination of the fresh water supply this system is equipped with an anti siphon breaker contained in the water control solenoid valve The water control solenoid valve of each toilet is controlled by an electrical breaker switch located on the AC DC Electrical Panel See AC DC Electrical Panel Layout on Page 163 which illustrates the location of the breaker switches Toilet waste both liquid and solid is flushed from the toilet by the macerator to a Waste Tank having a capacity of sixty 60 gallons See Mechanical Layout on Page 161 which illustrates the location of the Waste Tank This waste is stored in the Waste Tank until pumped out at a proper facility The Waste Tank is equipped with an electronic Waste Level Gauge which monitors the volume of waste in the tank for your convenience in determining when pump out is requ
158. stem always has battery power to it This is a major advantage over the VHF Radio which may be accidentally turned off HIGH WATER ALARM SWITCH Access to the High Water High Water Switch is through the access panel in the forward part of the engine room Please be aware this Alarm Switch is about 5 higher than the normal op erating bilge switches that are installed on your yacht by Silverton Please also be advised that the switch is only in the mid compartment Other compartments could flood first and the switch would not be activated The switch will only be activated when the normal operating bilge pumps have failed and cannot handle the incoming water flow 125 SatCom SENDING UNIT The SatCom Sending Unit is installed under the helm on your yacht This unit sends out a low frequency signal to the satellite which in turn sends the signal to the recieving location You must know the location of the Sending Unit If anyone is standing in front of the Sending Unit they could block the signal from going to the satellite Refer to the SeaKey Owners Guide for more information DISPLAY CONTROL PANEL The Control Panel has many functions Refer to the SeaKey Owners Guide to understand all the important features of the control panel Your SeaKey system draws its power from the batteries in your yacht If the batteries go dead or if the batteries are removed from the system the system will send a signal to the re
159. stribution Hoses Fuel Supply Valves e Fuel Filtration Generator Fuel Selector Valve Fuel Gauge and Selector Switch Fuel Tanks Your 453 Motor Yacht is equipped with two 2 fuel tanks each having a capacity of 250 gallons for a total fuel capacity of 500 gallons Both fuel tanks are located within the engine compartment one tank is located on the Port side and one tank is located on the Starboard side See Mechanical Layout on Page 161 which illustrates the location of the fuel tanks The Port fuel tank supplies fuel to the Port engine and the Starboard fuel tank supplies fuel to the Starboard engine Either tank can supply the generator if so equipped See adjacent photo graph which illustrates the Generator Fuel Selector Valve 77 Each fuel tank is equipped with a fuel level send ing unit which provides an electrical signal to the fuel gauge to indicate the fuel level You can toggle between the two tanks by using the Fuel Gauge Selector Switch See Console Layout on Page 162 which illustrates the location of the Fuel Gauge Selector Switch Toggle up on the switch for the port tank and down for the starboard tank The fuel tanks should be inspected for signs of leaks corrosion and or pitting at least once each year Corrosion normally appears as a white chalky or flaky appearance on the surface of the tank Sometimes it also appears as pitting or small pockets of missing aluminum An other
160. t an enjoyable and safe experience Maintenance of Your 453 Motor Yacht Preventive maintenance is the key to trouble free operation and helps to protect your investment This section explains what you should do to maintain your 453 Motor Yacht and how to make basic adjustments and repairs A Mainte nance Chart summarizes maintenance tasks by frequency Included are procedures for winter izing and storing your yacht Glossary of Terms The Glossary defines common nautical terms and terms associated with your 453 Motor Yacht Systems Schematics This section displays schematic drawings such as the Mechanical Layout Electrical Schematic and Fresh Water Schematic that may be useful to you in understanding the general layout of the systems described Bill of Materials The Bill of Materials contains a list of compo nents contained in your yacht Supplements This section is for any updates to this Owner s Manual that are issued from Silverton at a date after this manual is published ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER S MANUALS Silverton purchased various items of equipment 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 appli ances The Original Equipment Manufacturers O E M have provided operation and mainte nance manuals describing their specific piece of equipment Altho
161. ten 10 minute warm up period during which time the sensor element is cleaned and the unit is stabi lized During this ten minute warm up period the GREEN indicator light will flash ON and OFF The GREEN indicator light will remain ON after the completion of the warm up period until the presence of Carbon Monoxide Gas is detected If the GREEN indicator light does not illuminate check all wiring connections and clean and tighten if necessary If the GREEN indicator light still fails to illuminate contact your Silverton dealer for inspection and replace ment DO NOT attempt to make any repairs to the unit s yourself ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This section describes the various components of the Electrical System on your 453 MY and also includes a Trouble Shooting Guide for your convenience Power Systems Operation Procedures Batteries The DC Electrical System obtains its source of power from two 2 batteries located in the en gine compartment The negative terminal of each battery is attached to a grounding stud on each engine This is known as a negative ground system and is the approved system for marine DC electrical systems The battery wiring system has two color coded wires The yellow wire is the ground negative wire and the red wire is the positive hot wire Both batteries are connected to a battery switch See photograph below which illustrates the location of the battery switches The positions on the batt
162. terline Your 453 Motor Yacht is equipped with three 3 Mayfair bilge pumps that are capable of pumping 1250 gallons of water per hour The bilge water is pumped overboard through hull fittings located on the side of the hull above the waterline See Thru hull Layout on Page 157 and 158 which illustrates the loca tion of the bilge pump discharge ports Location of the bilge pumps is as follows See Mechanical Layout on Page 161 which illus trates the location of the bilge pumps One bilge pump forward One bilge pump amidships Engine compartment area One bilge pump aft Normal operation of the bilge pumps is automat ic Each bilge pump is equipped with a float type switch that will automatically activate the pump when the bilge water reaches a certain level The automatic switches are connected directly to the batteries and will operate even if the battery switch is turned OFF Each of the bilge pumps can also be activated manually by individual switches located on the AC DC Electrical Panel See AC DC Electrical Panel Layout on Page 163 which illustrates the location of the manual bilge pump switches The bilge pump will op erate continuously until the manual switch is turned OFF The battery switch must be turned ON to operate the bilge pumps manually Periodic maintenance of the bilge pumps should consist of the following 57 Visually inspect each bilge pump for any debris that may have accumulated Remove a
163. th zippers to permit easy removal of any or all sections without the cum bersome weight or size of the entire unit The zippers are manufactured of high impact plastic coated stainless steel and have large teeth for smooth operation They should be washed while you are washing the canvas and then periodically lubricated by rubbing a candle on the zipper in the closed position and then opening and closing several times to distribute the wax lubricant 129 Stainless Steel Tubular Frame The upper portion of your canvas enclosure is supported by a tubular stainless steel frame The frame is secured by stainless steel pins placed in brackets that are permanently mounted on the fiberglass surface at various locations on the bridge and deck The stainless steel frame is cleaned and maintained in the same manner as the aluminum components on your yacht as previously described A caution DONOT use kerosene or lemon oil on the stainless steel frame as it will stain the canvas fabric A small amount of lubricant such as CRC may be used to lubricate the stain less 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 female portion is permanently secured in the lower seam of the canvas and the male portion is permanently secured into the fiberglass surface of the bridge and deck Fre quently
164. the hull which makes them one unit for electrical 61 current purposes This network of wires is then attached to the sacrificial zinc anode located on the transom which allows corrosion of the anode but prevents corrosion of the underwater components General maintenance of the Bonding System consists of yearly replacement of the sacrificial zinc anode located on the transom and all other zinc anodes located on the propeller shafts rudders etc and should be completed during the spring launch procedure The anodes may require more frequent replacement depending on your docking location and the length of your boating season If possible check the anodes for excessive corrosion midway through your boat ing season If excessive corrosion is noted have your dealer or a competent technician replace the sacrificial zinc anodes Periodically check the wiring connections to make sure they are tight and free of corrosion Tighten and clean connections as necessary NOTE Silverton recommends placing sacrifi cial zinc anodes on the following components Propeller shafts Rudders Trim Tabs IMPORTANT DO NOT paint any of the sac rificial zinc anodes as it will retard the flow of electric current through them and render them ineffective 62 CABLEMASTER SHORE POWER CORD RETRIEVAL SYSTEM OPTIONAL You may have purchased with your 453 Motor Yacht the optional Cablemaster Shore Power Cord retrieval system This syst
165. the Port transmission rotates the Port propeller counterclockwise and the Starboard transmission rotates the Starboard propeller clockwise Access to the engine room can be gained through the starboard guest stateroom 109 The engine starting procedure is as follows Open and inspect the engine compart ment Use your sense of smell to detect the presense of fuel fumes Check the bilge water level If it appears above normal turn ON the bilge pump s and remove the water Determine the source of the excess water and repair if necessary before starting the engines Check the bilge for the presence of oil Repair if necessary Visually examine both seawater strainers to ensure they are free of debris Clean if debris is noted Open both engine seawater intake valves See Mechanical Layout on Page 161 which illustrates the location of the engine seawater intake valves The valves are open when the handles are parallel to the valve body and intake hose See photograph below which illustrates the open and closed positions of the engine seawater intake valves O Check all cooling and lubricating flu ids See photograph below which illustrates the location of the engine and transmission oil dipsticks Add engine oil or transmission oil if needed but DO NOT overfill DO NOT remove the cooling system filler cap when the engine is hot Allow the engine to cool and then remove the pr
166. the proper scope length of released anchor rode in the event of wind lass failure If your 453 MotorYacht is not equipped with an optional anchor windlass the anchor cleat is located aft of the anchor in the recessed walkway If your 453 Motor Yacht is equipped with an optional anchor windlass the anchor cleat is located between the anchor and the anchor windlass in the recessed walkway See photograph on Page 52 which illustrates the location of the Anchor Cleat Anchor Safety Chain The Anchor Safety Chain on your 453 Motor Yacht secures the anchor in its normal mounted position preventing it from falling in the event the anchor windlass becomes disengaged allow ing the chain rode to slip Anchor Windlass Optional Your 453 Motor Yacht may be equipped with an optional power Anchor Windlass which is located in a recessed well in the forward por tion of the deck immediately to the rear of the anchor The purpose of the Anchor Windlass is to assist in lowering and raising the anchor with a minimum of manual effort The Anchor Wind lass operates on DC electrical power and may be operated from either the helm station or foot controls which are located on the deck adjacent to the windlass Be certain the Anchor Windlass breaker switch and the battery switch are turned to the ON position The helm station control consists of a manual rocker type switch located on the helm switch panel See Console Layout on Page 162 wh
167. til the starter motor operates See your Silverton dealer or a compe tent technician as soon as possible to obtain the proper adjustment for the neutral safety switch Release the ignition switch as soon as the engine starts The engine alarm buzzer should turn OFF when the engine oil pressure reaches normal operating range The automatic fire extinguisher indicator light should remain illuminated If the engine fails to start within thirty 30 seconds release the ignition switch Allow the starter motor to cool for at least sixty 60 seconds and then try again to start the en gine Prolonged starting attempts may result in starter motor overheating and damage A caution Failure to release the ignition switch from the START position after the engine starts may result in serious damage to the starter motor and or engine flywheel If the engine alarm buzzer DOES NOT turn OFF turn OFF the engine im mediately if the oil pressure gauge displays no or very low oil pressure See your Silverton dealer for inspection and repair if necessary No or very low oil pressure may cause serious damage to the internal mechanism of your engine s A WARNING If the automatic fire extinguisher indicator light DOES NOT remain illuminated turn OFF the engine s immediately and follow the proper procedure to check for fire aboard your yacht as detailed in the Automatic Fire Extinguisher System Section of this Owner s Manual A fire
168. tion Navigational Rules International Inland for specific requirements of sound signaling devices Navigation Lights The United States Coast Guard requires all boats that are operated during the hours of darkness or when visibility is impaired be equipped with navigation lights that are illuminated Observe all rules of navigation when meeting or passing another vessel DO NOT operate your yacht at high speeds during night operation or when vis ibility is impaired A good rule to follow is to NEVER operate your yacht at a greater speed than that which would prevent you from stop ping within the distance of your visibility Always use common sense and good judge ment when operating your yacht at night or during restricted visibility Refer to the United States Coast Guard publica tion Navigational Rules International Inland for specific navigational lighting requirements Additional Safety Equipment You should consider having additional equip ment on board your yacht to help make your cruising experience safer and more enjoyable Some examples of this additional equipment are as follows e Anchor with chain and or line Boat hook Bucket and sponge Commonly used spare parts such as hose clamps spark plugs etc Compass Docking lines Engine and accessory manuals Extra keys Extra V belts Fenders First aid kit e Flashlight with extra batteries Manually ope
169. trict its maneuverability Vessel With Restricted Maneuverability Any vessel due to it size draft or cargo that is restricted in its ability to maneuver in a certain waterway Underway Any vessel not anchored not made fast to shore and not aground whether or not it is under power or sail 38 Basic Rules of Navigation Power driven vessels must give the right of way to the following e A vessel unable to maneuver A vessel whose maneuverability is restrict ed e A sailing vessel Sailing vessels must give the right of way to the following e A vessel unable to maneuver A vessel whose maneuverability is restrict ed vessel engaged in commercial fishing Vessels engaged in commercial fishing must give the right of way to the following e A vessel unable to maneuver A vessel whose maneuverability is restrict ed Basic Rules of Safe Boating Drugs and or Alcohol and Boating DO NOT Mix Drugs and or alcohol decrease your reac tion time impair your judgement and inhibit your ability to safely operate your yacht As a responsible boater you will refrain from using drugs or alcohol singly or combined while you are operating your yacht Operation of motorized vessels while under the influence of drugs and or alcohol carries a severe penalty Always maintain your yacht and its equip ment in safe operating condition Inspect the hull engines safety equipment and all
170. uel is a fire and ex plosion hazard personal injury or death could occur O Before fueling check the fuel system for leaks Check the fuel system components 81 for signs of weakening swelling or corrosion See your Silverton dealer for replacement of any leaking or defective fuel system components before starting your engines O If possible fuel your yacht only during the hours of daylight Fuel spills are easier to detect when visibility 1s good O To reduce condensation and the accumu lation of moisture in the fuel system keep your fuel tanks as full as possible especially during overnight docking or mooring O When fueling your yacht in warm weather allow for expansion of the fuel and DO NOT top off the fuel tanks The fuel tanks may overflow when the fuel expands after being pumped from cool underground tanks or when the air temperature is cool such as early morning or evening O Never hurry through the fueling pro cedure In your haste you may overlook an important step resulting in improper fueling O Be certain you use the correct fuel type for your specific engine that is recommended by the engine manufacturer gasoline or diesel A caution Using the wrong type of fuel will result in severe damage to the engines Fueling Procedure Safely and securely moor your yacht to the fuel dock Turn the engines generator and battery switches OFF to prevent the possibility of elec
171. ugh this Owner s Manual summarizes the information contained in the O E M manuals it does not replace them In the event of a conflict between the information contained in this manual and the information contained in the O E M manual the O E M manual takes precedence Maintain all O E M manuals with this Owner s Manual in a safe convenient location and be certain to pass them on to the new owner in the event you sell or trade your yacht FOR WARRANTY INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT SILVERTON CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1 800 882 9266 FOR WARRANTY INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT SILVERTON CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1 800 882 9266 10 FOR WARRANTY INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT SILVERTON CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1 800 882 9266 11 FOR WARRANTY INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT SILVERTON CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1 800 882 9266 12 FOR WARRANTY INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT SILVERTON CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1 800 882 9266 13 ACCIDENT REPORTING No one likes to think about having a boating accident but unfortunately they do occur You must file an accident report after a boating ac cident just as you would after an automobile ac cident A copy of the United States Coast Guard Accident Report is included with this Owner s Manual You can obtain more copies of the re port by calling the United States Coast Guard Boating Safety Hotline at 1 800 368 5647 You are required to file an accident report with the United States Coast Guard within forty eig
172. uid level If the level is low add fluid but DO NOT overfill Be certain the fluid level is below the full mark on the dipstick when the transmission is cold The fluid will expand as it warms and will overflow if the level is too high O Check the generator oil level Refer to the Generator Manual for specific instructions concerning the proper oil level and filling pro cedure 136 O Check coolant If coolant is low refer to the Engine Manual for proper filling instruc tions O Remove raw water strainer cap and check for debris Remove any debris noted O Open both raw water intake valves The valves are in the open position when the handle is parallel to the valve body O If your yacht is equipped with a genera tor be certain there is no debris in the water strainer Remove any debris noted Open the fuel shutoff valves for the engines and generator The valve is in the open position when the handle is parallel to the valve body Check the oil level in the trim tab res ervoir and be certain the level is between the FULL and ADD marks Engine Startup IMPORTANT Always be very careful when starting your engines Use common sense and good judgement Turn OFF the engine s im mediately if you observe any unsafe operating condition The below listed procedures should be followed when starting your engines O Place shift control levers in the neutral position O Turn ignition switch to ON but not to
173. uld be empty Place lifting slings where indicated by the sling tab labels on the gunwales See Thru hull Locations Layout Port and Starboard on Page which illustrates the location of the sling tab locations Avoid placing slings where they may lift the propeller shaft or other underwater fittings Padding placed under the slings at the chine corners will help to keep pressure to a minimum at this location Disconnect the propeller shafts at the transmissions to prevent damage to the transmis sions and shafts Use wide flat lifting slings made of belting and spreader bars long enough to keep pressure off of the gunwales A caution DO NOT use slings made of cable Pressure caused by the slings on the gunwales can cause severe gelcoat crazing or more serious hull damage The spreader bar at each lifting sling should be at least as long as the distance across the widest point the sling surrounds If a marine railway or platform hoist is being used locate and adjust the blocking to distribute the weight over several areas The weight borne by the keel must not be so great as to cause crushing or distortion of the member 133 When lifting the yacht keep the bow higher than the stern so the engine and genera tor if so equipped exhaust lines can drain This will prevent water from flowing forward through the manifold and into the engine itself where it may become trapped A caution Always ke
174. ur yacht An authorized Silverton Service Technician should inspect this system at least once each year AWARNING While fueling a spark caused by static electricity could result in fire or ex plosion which could cause personal injury or death Fuel Distribution Hoses Each engine has a fuel supply hose that runs from the pick up tube in the fuel tank to the engine Also each engine has a fuel return hose that runs from the engine to the fuel tank The generator has a fuel supply hose that runs to the fuel selector valve Then from the valve there are two 2 supply hoses one to each tank The fuel selector valve has dual ports one set of ports for supply and one for returns The fuel return hoses are routed similar to the supply hoses See photograph on Page 77 which illustrates the Generator Fuel Selector Valve All fuel supply and return hoses are USCG TYPE Al and are pre manufactured with swedged flare fittings on each end See Mechanical Layout on Page 161 which illustrates the location of the fuel hoses The fuel supply and return hoses fittings and connections should be inspected for leaks and signs of dry rot or swelling at least once each year A good way to examine the fuel hoses is to run your hand along the length of the hose in cluding the fittings Small leaks will be revealed as wet spots on your hand If any evidence of hose deterioration is present have an authorized Silverton Service Technician
175. uring the cruise Make all adjustments as necessary AWARNING DO NOT remove the cooling system filler cap when the engine is hot Allow the engine to cool and then remove the pressure cap slowly allowing the pressure to vent Hot coolant under pressure may discharge violently and result in serious personal injury and burns 138 Getting Underway After your engines have warmed to normal operating temperature you are ready to depart your dock mooring Check the wind tide and current to determine the best way to safely ma neuver your yacht away from the dock Cast off all mooring lines Shift the transmissions into forward or reverse depending on which way you want to depart your dock Your engines should be at idle speed while departing your dock and power should only be used if necessary for control of your yacht Once your yacht has departed the dock and is in open water accelerate to cruising speed RPM s as recommended in the Engine Manual Be certain to follow all safety precautions as mentioned in the Boating Safety Section of this Owner s Manual while operating your yacht Daily Engine Shutdown After you have completed your cruise and secured your yacht to the dock shut down the engines in the following manner O Reduce engine speed to idle O Place transmission controls in neutral O Allow engines to operate at idle speed for several minutes O Turn ignition switches to the OFF posi tio
176. ut on their PFD If a passenger is unable to put on his own PFD due to a disabling injury assist him Examine all persons on board for any injuries and administer first aid if necessary If your yacht has a VHF radio contact the United States Coast Guard and any other poten tial rescue vessel and advise of your situation and location VHF radio contact may be made on Channel 16 and Citizen s Band CB radio contact may be made on Channel 22 Inspect your yacht to determine the extent of damage and its potential for sinking Prepare to assist the other craft and its pas sengers if possible If the collision resulted in penetration of your hull prepare to quickly plug the fracture with a spare life jacket or bunk cushion once the ves sels are separated Before plugging the fracture trim the yacht to place the damaged section above the water level Remain with your yacht until assistance ar rives Running Aground If your yacht runs aground examine every one on board for injuries and render first aid if necessary Examine your yacht for damage to the hull and running gear If no serious damage is noted attempt to free the yacht by shifting weight to the bow to raise the stern and then reverse the engines and back out of the shallow water into deeper water If towing is necessary DO NOT attach the tow line to the deck cleats They are not designed to take the full load of the y
177. ver to the forward position while pressing the selector switch 3 The neutral lamp flashes and the neutral throttle operation can be made How to cancel 1 Set the hand lever to the neutral position 2 Open the switch cover press and release the selector switch 3 The neutral lamp goes ON and throttle opera tions can be made 116 A caution Never operate the hand lever while the engine is stopped The actuator cable and engine may be damaged SHOWER SUMP PUMP SYSTEM Your 453 Motor Yacht is equipped with two 2 showers one is located in the forward head and the other shower is located in the aft state room head See Interior Layout on Page 160 which illustrates the location of both showers Each shower is equipped with a separate auto matic sump pump See Mechanical Layout on Page 161 which illustrates the location of both shower sump pumps As the water drains from the shower into the sump pump to a certain level it raises an automatic switch lever which activates the shower sump pump and the water is pumped overboard The Shower Sump Pump System operates on DC electrical power controlled by individual breaker switches located on the AC DC electri cal Panel See AC DC Electrical Panel Layout on Page 163 which illustrates the location of the sump pump breaker switches A separate breaker switch controls each shower sump pump and they operate independent of each other General maintenance of t
178. ws Anchor Anchor Chain or Line Rode Anchor Chock Anchor Cleat Anchor Safety Chain Anchor Windlass Optional Rope Locker Scope Anchor Your 453 MotorYacht is equipped with a Plow type anchor weighing 40 pounds This universal type of anchor is very efficient for a variety of bottom surfaces Anchor Chain or Line Rode The Anchor Rode on your 453 Motor Yacht may be chain rope or a combination of both and depending on the option you selected when you purchased your yacht from your Silverton dealer the length is as follows Standard Equipment Two hundred 200 feet of nylon rope 5 8 inch in diameter and forty 40 feet of 5 16 chain Optional Windlass Equipped Standard Forty 40 feet of chain coupled to Two hundred 200 feet of nylon rope 5 8 inch in diameter 51 Optional Windlass Equipped Optional Three hundred 300 feet of 5 16 chain Anchor Chock The Anchor Chock on your 453 Motor Yacht is located on the underside of the bow pulpit and supports the anchor while it is not in use See photograph below which illustrates the location of the Anchor Chock Anchor Cleat Your 453 MotorYacht is equipped with an Anchor Cleat and its purpose is to secure the anchor line after the anchor is set If your 453 MotorYacht is equipped with an optional anchor windlass the anchor cleat will also eliminate unnecessary pressure on the windlass clutch and maintain

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