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16. TROLL ACTUATOR LOCATED IN ENG ROOM TH IS DRAWI NG 15 C SO PROPER CREEN ENGINE ROOM BREAKER PANEL OF VERTO MARINE CORP AND THE ewe 2202 INFORMATION CONTAINED HERIN 15 RED BE USED OR REPRODUCED WITHOUT 9 ORANGE SER BET HE EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT OF __ SILVERTON MARINE CORPORATIO E GREEN FEED bak FEED ack GREEN E amp WHITE STATION CONN WHITE 18 ic Os Ou c a IRANGE Os ne amp amp SP EP CABLE m o o PORT STBD EIN INNING 81818 9 6 N JL S S 1 000 LUU E AWG 10 RED 2 SENDER a DRAWN BY AWG 10 RED
17. FUEL FILL GENERATOR EXHAUST N 3 FRP TUBE AFT FUEL TANK nn amp I Mehl EXHAUST PORT 17 NET f h AAN RAW WATER WASHDOWN T1 PUMP OPTIONAL J C AFT ENGINE ROOM BULKHEAD dd U e acc LI STEERING CYLINDER y RAW WATER WASHDOWN ee ET 1 AFT CARBOARD DRAN PICK UP OPTIONAL E i B AFT BILGE PUMP pes EL Hy Ll ROOM ELECTRICAL PANEL NI JOC SERIES 60 825hp MECHANCIAL ASSEMBLY POM RHW EXHAUST PORT 0 085 STARBOARD MUFFLER 4 OF 6 JUNE 17 2002 400 MECHANICAL Bin UJ
18. 3 7 4 DISTRIBUTION 9 39 222 O SBrealko u 3 33 5 O LA WINDLAS LA TRIM TA LAB IND 58 58 59 59 61 6 1 DATE INT REVISIONS 24 SL 48 liuc DE Jc L 9 5 NODO en es 67 WS E 2 C N Maring Corporati trm 2 DESIGN AND ENGINEERING 95 151 gt SILVERTON ARINE CORP 5 RACE amp RIVERVIEW DR ILLVILLE N J 08332 TE HONE 609 825 4117 FACSIMILE SCIi 2ULE 609 293 8025 1 E 12 42 0 gt G EEN 12 7 gt amm 12 rae eeror 2 E i ASS 20 m INFORMATION CONTAINED HERIN IS 28 She ee ORT FUEL 0 BE USED OR REPRODUCED WITHOU 26 BLACK WHT 14 ALO 12 O HE
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20. DATE DISTRIBUTION DATE INT REVISIONS STBD BATTERY rg PORT BATTERY ON uM 4 Iu N de 4 g F1 0 TA PA OFF 7 lo lo lo NS ae ial eae C N N o IN C S 77 H 10 AWG J 1 ml N UU i 7 7 JU SS ES HA Marine CorPporati cm a EX V N E mi DESIGN AND ENGINEERING pi oa 21 4 AWG JUMPER SILVERTON MARINE CORP m S RACE amp RIVERVIEW DR 1 MILLVILLE N J F 08332 E 67 1 N Uu VA TELEPHONE OK T a _ 609 825 4117 19 FACSIMILE Js E EL ILI HL Tiol 09 2 EE cm 210 609 293 8025 3 c m THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF SILVERTON MARINE CORP AND THE V _ T je INFORMATION CONTAINED HERIN
21. SPICE A A FLYBRIGE JUMP PLUG TO BE USED OR REPRODUCED WITHOU PI vA E TRIM TAB BLUE 12 d UG ND 2 TRIM TAB RED 12 P S TRIM TAB FLYBR Mem HE EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT OI 17 3 WINDLASS 12 ORANGE 6 0 TRIM TAB GREEN 12 S VE R ON MARINE CORPORATIO 2 WINDLASS UP 12 6 0 PIL VE L ORANGE RED WINDLASS ORANGE 12 1913 WINDLASS DOWN 12 ORANGE GREEN WINDLASS UP ORG RED 12 2o 4 GEN IND LT 14 VIOLET 0 WINDLASS DOWN ORG GREEN 12 225 AFT IND BLUE 14 14 BLUE 6 GEN IND VIOLET 14 236 MID IND BLUE 14 14 BLUE 6 0 AFT IND BLUE 14 24 7 FWD IND BLUE 14 6 0 14 BLUE MID IND BLUE 14 26 9 HALON 1 14 BLACK WHT so E FWD IND BLUE 14 3710 HALON 2 14 BLACK WHT 6 0 n 2811 FUEL PINK RED 14 14 PINK RED 6 12 gt HALON BLACK WHT 14 FUEL PINK RED 14 7 WIRE 37 Nes at NA
22. ARBOARD ENGINE PICK UP __ 2 ze IT O NDA Sy Sei ng NM IK BILGE PUMP Y Ta i lt m El En NJI N GENERATOR HER 1 1E D in 42 N GENERATOR PICK UP
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24. 4 ES UJ 1 DATE DISTRIBUTION DATE INT REVISIONS GAUGE AJ ENGTH CJ HII Marina JESIGN AND ENGI ING SILVERTON MARINE CORP S RACE amp RIVERVIEW DR ILLVILLE N J 08332 HELM END TELEPHONE 609 825 4117 FACSIMILE 509 293 025 ze HIS DRAWING 15 THE SOLE F SILVERTON MA
25. z DATE DISTRIBUTION LL In wit 2 emis FARNE NUMENCLA MODIFY 3 4 04 ADD ENGINE ROOM FAN LABEI Ls 1 EN 230 60 DATE INT REVISIONS 190 VOLTS 300 VOLTS AMPS
26. ENGINE 5 WAY VALVE BOARD SCOOP STRAINER ENGINE RT SCOOP 5 UMP S AJ O CONVER MECHANICAL ASSEM DOC SERIES 60 825hp MECHANICA SA 10 XL MADE IN USA SA 10 XI 7 MADE USA 2 MARINE TECHNOLOGIES INC 12 VOTL MEMORY x
27. 8 7 6 5 4 5 DISTRIBUTION MUST PULL WIRE FUR COCK LIGHTS WIRE 12 2 BLUE YEI W MUST PULL WIRE FUR COCK SPEAKERS AND BRIDGE SPEAKERS DATE INT REVISIONS 3 18 03 GH ADD 2 TO PLUG WIRES 43 d E 8 JB m y t i 4 2 F0d000 0000010 0000 0000000000000000000000000000000000000001000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000010000000000000000000000000000000000000 c 4 2 Ls 3 amp IM om DESIGN AND ENGI ING SILVERTON MARINE CORP S RACE amp RIVERVIEW DR 8 ILLVILLE N J 08332 TELEPHONE PLUG IND BLACK 609 825 4117 PANEL FACSIMILE 100 41 LOL 609 293 8025 gt IN PLUG OO O 1 COLOR IS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY 5 65 1 YELLOW 52 o OF SILVERTON MARINE CORP AND THE INF
28. 7 6 5 4 3 2 DATE DISTRIBUTION Z A AJ TU LOOM CAP Y lt Y 5 0 TO WIRE 95 96 AT ELM END ED 7 ADD WIRE 37 1 2 2090 02 OVE WIRE 1 N LIGHT DATE INT REVISIONS REVISED 4 16 05 REV 5 29 05 REMOVE WIRE 60 CHANGE WIRE 65 TO 53 RE LABEL WIRE 61 TO BRIDGE ELECTRONICS VISE 7 50 05 ODIF PLUG
29. O PANEL ID NOMENCLATURE 24 V D C VOLT METER qb 12 V D C VOLT METER qb 60 AMP wan E MAIN BATTERY 2 BATTERY 1 80 A AWG 6 AWG 20 AMP 20 AMP 20 AMP 15 AMP 15 AMP u 5 20 AMP 15 AMP 10 7 5 m amend MAIN BATTERY 2 O 50 6 AWG i 5 AMP E 5 AMP 10 5 d wwe D 1 mene 1
30. DISTRIBUTION DATE INT REVISIONS ume pam gt a p ee C mim JESIGN AND ENGINEERING SILVERTON MARINE CORP S RACE amp RIVERVIEW DR IILLVILLE N J 08552 TELEPHONE 609 825 4117 FACSIMILE 509 295 8025 THIS DRAWING 15 THE SOLE PROPERT OF SILVERTON MARINE CORP AND THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HERIN IS NOT TO BE USED OR REPRODUCED WITHOUT THE EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT OF SILVERTON MARINE CORPORATIO DC BREAKER PANEL DRAWN BY APPROVED BY SCALE TOLERANCE SHEET NO DATE 17 1 5 92 DRAWING NO 12 1402 UJ
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33. UJ DATE DISTRIBUTION __80 BREAKER 12 V BATTERY 2 LECATED AT DC PANEL WIRE NUMBER 113 60 AMP BREAKER 24 BATTERY 2 LOCATED AT DC MAIN PANEL Su ee OPTIONAL WINDLASS WE BUNDES 80 AMP 24 4 fe DATE INT REVISIONS ON ON 12VDC lo oy e4VDC or S OFF OFF 12VDC lo 24VDC 9 7 24 12 CONVERTER STEREO MEMORY 0 0 9 2 Q g Or E e E Er __ 60 BREAKER BRIDGE MAI LOCATED AT DC PANEL Si
34. e M wi j y N Be E u je FUSE WIRES N am EN HL Ww LM DE de We 7 o X EN Bw E Marine Ccae ue gp ceueenicnaeeum U di m N y N JESIGN ENGI ING STRIP A SILVERTON MARINE CORP 5 RACE amp RIVERVIEW DR A o f MILLVILLE VAAL 4 LI LJ i 08332 O E E N m TELEPHONE E 609 825 4117 gt P au T FACSIMILE 609 293 8025 THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERT OF SILVERTON MARINE CORP AND THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HERIN IS NOT TO BE USED OR REPRODUCED WITHOU HE EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT OF SILVERTON MARINE CORPORATIO 470 RED BATTERY TO BATTERY SWITCH a p b o c 0 RED BATTERY SWITCH FUSE E TH o 3 470 RED FUSE TO THRUSTER MOTOR POS AR 4 4 0 RED POS NEG BATTERY POS 1 lt 1 u 4 0 YEL BATTERY NEG TO THRUSTER NEG l To l EVE PAS AN DC Z SCANVIC
35. 10 RED 10 14 14 10 14 UN ALL BLOWERS YEL BLK 10 MAP LTS BLUE PINK 14 TRIM TAB ORANGE 10 BACK LI IARLIIE BLALK HARDTOP LTS LT BLUE WHITE 14 c6 AWG RED 1 BLOWERS q TABS A 20 AMP SOA NAV HARDTOP LTS IGHTS q 20 15 AMP PARALLEL LTS HOR START 5 10 20 COURTESY REFRIGERATO 15 OT CHART 2 VDC PLOTTER OUTLET 5 RADAR PANEL 4 5 DEPTH SPREADER FINDER2 LIGHTS 15 AMP TO SWITCH PANEI 2 CAP IND BROWN O AMP PIN PLUG A 770021 1 COLOR CHART FLYBRIDGE 5 1 TRIM TAB 10 ORANGE PLOTTER STEREO 2 HORN 10 GREEN WHITE 0 7 5 LTS 12 GRAY STEREO 4 PANEL LTS BLUE 14 14 BLUE MEMORY 5 BLOWERS 10 YELLOW BLACK 10 COURT LTS 14 BLUE WHITE 117 LTS 14 BLUE PINK 12 HARDTOP 115 14 BLUE WHITE 15 SPREADER LTS 10 10 BLUE WHITE SPREADER LTS 10 PANEL LTS BLUE 14 COURT LTS BLUE WHITE 14 HORN GREEN WHITE 10 NAV LTSS GRAY 12 Us 2 0 BREAKOUT N ALI
36. raf AIR CONDITIONINC SEA STRAINE GENERATOR SEA SIRA NER en AIR CONDITIONING yl BALL VALVE GENERATOR BALL VALVE 50 CONVERTIBLE AIR CONDITIONING PICK UP CCRCS 7 Lux GENERATOR PICK UF DDC SERIES 60 E a d Nl BILGE PUMP MECHANCIAL ASSEMBLY RHW OF 6 JUNE 17 2002 4586 MECHANICA 22 Jes 22 BALL VALVE
37. DRAWN BY J o a CHECKED BY APPROVED BY x __ SCA TOLERANCE SHEET NO DATE e A DRAWING NO IN O IN IND CY A SIN CIO DAS NO e O p 5 2 DISTRIBUTION ICH AT HELM WHT 12 B 3 D C C GRN 12 1 3 AMP INLINE FU BEN 12 a BRN PINK 12 GRAY pr PINK VOLVO 2AVDE INT REVIS
38. N N e eS IN EA A E MIS FUEL ASSEMBLY AORT JANUARY 24 2005 C 2 0 BREAKOUT 74 SHOWER PUMP 2 2 0 BREAKOUT D Ca 129 6 1 D 2 VAY LUG 9 1 16 03 88 AND lt 20 AN NINA 4 16 03 Aaa e 0F 1 CONDENSATE PUMP
39. LAY f 4 CENTRAL VACUUM H 2 BATTERY n LE le TEK gc HE A step OUTLETS FREEZER SALON OUTLETS y marine Zorro ratio rmnm Ji HE ee m __ DESIGN ENGINEERING GALLEY OUTLETS N 4 1 PORT OUTLETS OM SILVERTON MARINE CORP ENGINE RM FAN MICROWAVE S RACE amp RIVERVIEW DR EXT OUTLETS C is 4 7 __ 15 AMP 1 1a AMR MILLVILLE N J AL SPARE a ENTERTAIMENT d 08332 4 4 SPARE q ENTERTAIMENT TELEPHONE ENG 8004 gt 1 gt 609 825 4117
40. A Fa ANAS ZU y 17 JUNE WASTE TANK SYSTEM FORWARD GARBOARD DRAIN 20 CONVERTIBL DEIROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY RHW WAT 0 051 DETAIL MASCERATOR DISCHARGE SCALE 0 083 SCALE 1 1 0 DECEMBER 12 2002 4006 MECHANICAL BATTERY BO 48C E S PORT SURGE GENERATOR EXHAU 9 RP UBE VAJA A VAP 71 J 0 WATER
41. E HUE LUUD A 7171 MUNI IT MID FULL 1211109 8 76 54 3 2 WP POWER 24 VDC END EN CA A A A An go g g EN RACE amp RIVERSIDE DR 7 MILLVILLE N J SIZE DWN BY WG NO MET REV
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43. 00 U DATE DISTRIBUTION DATE INT REVISIONS STBD START SIBD ENG START PORT START 57 PORT ENG START 2 No E PORT BATTERY STBD BATTERY REP ER NR ERN CHR PORT STARTER STBD STARTER MEN Sense O e RITO DE Maringa CCce uepgecomgsenictdceeunu DESIGN AND ENGI ING OPTIONAL SILVERTON MARINE CORP PORT ACTUATOR TROLL ACTUATOR STBD ACTUATOR LOCATED IN ENG ROOM LOCATED IN ENG ROOM LOCATED IN ENG ROOM 5 amp RIVE RV W DR MILLVILLE N J 08332 TELEPHONE 609 825 4117 FACSIMILE PART 11200 02T 609 293 8025 ENGINE PROCESSOR STATION PROCESSOR LOCATED AT HELM
44. TO HELM WITCH PANEL CAP TT IND LT BLUE CAP 770026 1 COLOR J l 1 gt s 1 TRIM TAB 12 BLUE SS LT x qu Z s z mE Marine Corporation 4 4 12 T DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SILVERTON MARINE CORP Breakout CAP J IND ORANGE S RACE amp RIVERVIEW DR TO HELM BREAKER PANEL C2 LABEL WINDLASS PIN gm SAE d 7790241 ESTO ILLVILLE N J LABEL TRIM TAB 1 BATTERY PAR 10 RED W
45. A A ORIZONTALLY 4 ABOVE BILGE PUMP AUTI WARD AT 5 RACE amp RIVERSIDE WARD ENGINE COMPARTMENT BULKHEAD START MILLVILLE s NA N R ARD LIF a ET DC PAN VR 4 U UY CX CX pr O T T T OO d uy JI 1 O I oN Y NA 19 7 IN Y 143
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47. x DA pee Biene ARE cerei KEEP om AND COCKPIT AREAS WELL VENTILATED BLOCKAGE OF EXHAUST OUTLETS SEE Boat OWNER S MANUAL FOR MORE DETAILS WARNING DO NOT USE SWIM PLATFORM OR SWIM LADDER WHILE THE ENGINE 5 ARE RUNNING STOP ENGINES IF SKIERS SWIMMERS ARE ATTEMPTING TO BOARD PROPS COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY GLOSSARY 5 GLOSSARY 6 Identification Labels The following labels identify the location or operating procedure of certain items on your yacht that are designed to assist you and increase your yachting pleasure YACHT CERTIFICATION 9 DESIGN COMPLIANCE WITH NMMA REQUIREMENTS IN ON THE DATE OF CERTIFICATION IS VERIFIED MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCTION CONTROL NATIONAL MARINE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION THIS BOAT COMPLIES WITH U S COAST GUARD SAFETY zm STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF CERTIFICATION Fa SILVERTON YACHTS MILLVILLE NJ x THIS BOAT COMPLIES WITH ANNOTICE U S COAST GUARD SAFETY TO ACCESS STORAGE W PULL UP AND OUTWARD STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON N B ROTATE DOWN THE DATE OF CERTIFICATION SILVERTON MARINE CORP 301 RIVERSIDE DRIVE MILLVILLE NJ 08332 AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSATION DRAINS INTO SHOWER SUMP MAKE SURE SHOWER SUMP CIRCUIT BREAKER 15 TURNED ON WHEN OPERATING AIR CONDITIONING GLOSSARY 7 GLOSSARY 8 MAINTENANCE LOG GLOSSARY 9 MAINTENANCE LOG GLOSSARY 10 MAI
48. 0 gt S DATE INT REVISIONS PANEL LTS LOAD WIRE 8 AWG 14 BLUE TO IGN STBD TO IGN PORT VOLVO 24 VDC LIGHTS yp VOLVO KEY 2324 10 0 2 2 994 29A S 29A 1 23A SAM TRUOD SHAS VAM NAOH Bar iinr WOE 71 916 er TO HELM BREAKER PAN Al pe So vL is i C gt ULUS PEL Z gt NN PIN CAP 770024 1 COLOR leona Eu 1 BATTERY PAR 10 RED WHITE BAUER PAR REDE WHT 12 Pin Car IE T SUD onl as SINIC DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SILVERTON MARINE CORP S RACE amp RIVERVIEW DR PLUG ND BLUE WIRE 26 M WIRE 9L 7 y PLUS WFOUT5S 1 COLOR ILLVILLE N J 1 1 TRIM TAB 12 BLUE 6 0 WIRE 4 28 5 2 2 TRIM TAB 12
49. HALON BLACK WHT 14 WWW Uu C V C x TO BATTERY GROUND YEL 14 TO BATTERY GROUND YEL 14 TO BATTERY GROUND YEL 14 me INIT S r j gt NID TO DC GROUND C L M gt W N L TO BATTERY GROUND YEL 14 gt E xx gt c a E TO BATTERY GROUND YEL 12 gt TO HARDTU PLUG TO BATTERY GROUND YEL 14 P TO BATTERY GROUND YEL 10 EU FE 77 00281 COLOR TO BATTERY GROUND YEL 10 1 SPREADER LT GRD 10 YELLOW 6 0 BATTERY GROUND YEL 14 D RAW N BY J 2 LT GROUND 14 YELLOW 6 0 5115 MAP LT GROUND 14 YELLOW 6 0 gt 4 HARTOP GROUND 12 YELLOW 6 55 5 ANCHOR LIGHT 14 GRAY WHT 6 0 H K E D BY sale 14 mE 6 0 _ SPREADER LT GROUND YEL 10 NAV LT GROUND YEL 14 LTS 14 BLUE PINK 6 0 o o MAP LT GROUND YEL 14 m 12L 8 HARDTOP LTS 12 BLUE WHITE 6 0 AA A Dp R OV E BY 2 SPREADER LTS 10 BLUE 6 0 HARTOP GROUND YEL 12 ANCHOR LIGHT GRAY WHT 14 BOW LIGHT GRAY 14 MAP LIS BLUE PINK 14 S CA E HARDTOP LTS LT BLUE WHITE 12 SPREADER LTS 10 BRIDGE PLUG TOLERANCE PIN 770027 1 COLOR 33 1 HORN GRD 10 YELLOW 6 0 HORN Oe S H EET N sL 2 HORN 10 GREEN WHT 6 p HORN GREEN WHT 10 E 10L 3 COURT LTS 14 BLUE WHITE 6 0 cL E COURT LTS BLUE WHI
50. UN LINE lt LINE lt gt LINE N SHORE POWER GENERATOR 120V AC LINE A 120V AC LINE B 5 UW AO EE TRE CONS 1 1 amp CENTRAL VACUUM I 242 2 Marina CC JESIGN AND ENGI LING e CD SALON OUTLETS e SPARE STBD OUTLETS SILVERTON MARINE CORP PORT OUTLETS SPARE GALLEY OUTLETS S RACE amp RIVERVIEW DR MILLVILLE EN ae ce e MICROWAVE AE EA EXT OUTLETS gt ume Ze 08532 REFRIGERATOR lt SPARE e I FREEZER TELEPHONE ze 609 825 4117 o SRY e m FACSIMILE _ 609 295 8025 EE 4 E THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERI PORT ENGINE SPARE tale Ene OF SILVERTON MARINE CORP A THE CO auk Heater CD stock Hearer INFORMATION CONTAINED HERIN IS THE EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT PO bis UNE j e e SILVERTON MARINE CORPORATIO SALON AIR COND MID AIR COND ML y ML 4 ZA 2195 GALLEY COND HELM AIR COND i RANGE 1 qut Pan a BREA 4 NE FWD AIR COND A AIR COND PUMP A WATER HEATER a a q 5 5 DRAWN BY PRJ VT mm 1 WE N CHECKED BY APPROVED BY SCALE
51. INJURED IF MORE THAN 2 INJURIES ATTACH ADDITIONAL FORMS NAME OF VICTIM ADDRESS OF VICTIM DATE OF BIRTH MEDICAL TREATMENT BEYOND FIRST AID YES NO DESCRIBE INJURY ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL 1 WAS PFD WORN YES NO PRIOR TOA DENT 1 YE NO ASARESULT OF ACCIDENT YE T NO WAS IT INFLATABLE YES NO ERE eor BEYOND FIRST AID YES NO DESCRIBE INJURY ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL YES 1 WAS PFD WORN YES PRIORTOACCIDENT YES ASARESULT OF ACCIDENT YES NO WAS IT INFLATABLE YES NO OTHER PEOPLE ABOARD THIS BOAT IF MORE THAN 2 PEOPLE ATTACH ADDITIONAL FORMS ADDRESS DATE OF BIRTH WAS PFD WORN NO PRIOR TO ACCIDENT AS A RESULT OF ACCIDENT S NO WAS IT INFLATABLE 5 ADDRESS DATE OF BIRTH WAS PFD WORN YES NO PRIOR ACCIDENT YES AS A RESULT OF ACCIDENT YES NO WAS IT INFLATABLE YES BOAT NO 2 IF MORE THAN 2 VESSELS ATTACH ADDITIONALIDENTIFYING m NAME OF OPERATOR OPERATOR ADDRESS pas TELEPHONE NUMBER BOAT REGISTRATION OR DOCUMENTATION NUMBER STATE OWNER ADDRE NAME OF OWNER OWNER TELEPHONE NUMBER DROP LJ Y DAMIA ESTIMATED AMOUNT 2 BOAT AND CONTENTS a BOAT S AND CONTENTS 2 DESCRIBE PROPERTY DAMAGED WITNESSES NOT ON THIS VESSEL ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER UTE NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER PERSON COMPLETING REPORT q N
52. B EH ULE CABLE Sms 3 JESIGN AND ENG ING SILVERTON MARINE CORP S RACE amp RIVERVIEW DR ILLVILLE N J VOLTAGE nz SWITCH Berge 5 609 825 4117 i ER Y m E FACSIMILE 3 pe 09 609 293 8025 THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPER OF SILVERTON MARINE CORP AND THE 00 oC5o O 9 INFORMATION CONTAINED HERIN IS 4 ii Id USED OR REPRODUCED WITHOU ai HE EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT OF PC DTV INPUT COMPONENT L lt MONDIR d S VIDEO D SILVERTON MARINE CORPORATION SULE TV ctl ZO E ee DRAWN BY RU O CHECKED BY APPROVED BY A SCALE A TOLERANCE SHEET NO DATE 9 12 04 DRAWING NO 91204 e 6 e 2
53. operate the pressure relief valve while the water heater contains hot water Serious burns or injury could result Y Flush out the water heater tank at least once a year if not used regularly v Refer to the Winterization and Storage pages in the Cleaning and Maintenance section of this Owner s manual for proper preparation for seasonal storage of the water heater SYSTEM OPERATIONS 60 OIL X CHANGE R The OIL X CHANGE R System manu factured 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 System consists of an enclosed pump located in the engine compartment which operates on DC electrical power The system pump is attached to a breaker switch located on the AC DC Electrical Panel and described as Accessory Refer to the Electrical Pages in this section of this Owner s Man ual for the location of the switch for the OIL X CHANGE R System Operation of the system is accomplished by turning ON the toggle switch located on the pump unit The system also has a quick connect drain hose for draining the discharged oil Refer to the OIL X Change H System Manual included with your owner s packet for information concerning the operation and maintenan
54. Fires involving electrical equipment where the electrical conductivity of the extin guishing media is the first consideration Your 50C is equipped with two 2 Class B C portable handheld fire extinguish ers Class B C fire extinguishers will effectively fight fires of the Class B and Class 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 SYSTEM OPERATIONS 42 the source of oxygen is removed the fire cannot continue to burn and it will be ex tinguished The fire extinguishers shipped with your 50C should be mounted in a readily ac cessible location away from the engine compartment but in a relative position to potential fire hazards such as the Galley The fire extinguishers should be mounted within plain view and all passengers on board should be familiar with their location and operation before departing your dock Maintenance of your portable fire extin guishers should consist of periodic clean ing of the canisters and making certain they are easily seen and readily acces sible 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 con tact your Silverton Dealer for replacement DO NOT test the charge of your portable fire extinguishers by operation of
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56. HOW A PERSON IS AFFECTED BY CARBON MONOXIDE When breathed carbon monoxide is ab sorbed by the lungs and reacts with the blood hemoglobin to form carboxyhemo globin which reduces the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood The result is a lack of oxygen for the tissues with the subsequent tissue death and if prolonged death of the individual Carbon monoxide in high concen trations can be fatal in a matter of minutes Even lower concentrations must not be ignored because the effects of exposure to CO are cumulative and can be just as lethal Certain health related problems and age increase the effects of CO People who smoke or are exposed to high concentra tions of cigarette smoke consume alcohol or have lung or heart disorders are particularly susceptible to an increase in the effects from CO However the health of all of the boat s occupants should be considered Physical exertion accelerates the rate at which the blood absorbs CO The early effects of CO poisoning are easy to overlook because they are similar to the effects of other boating related stresses such as eye strain fatigue sun exposure seasickness or alcohol con sumption But as the concentration of CO in the air increases it has increasingly adverse effects on your health One or more of the following symptoms can signal the adverse effects of carbon monoxide accumulation The order of this list is generally the sequence of symptoms However the numbe
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58. i TBE NUMBER 7d HE E XI RESSE D WR EN CONSEN OF a BRUINS DPE U T E SILVERTON MARINE CORPORATIO nn redu OPTIONAL DDC MODULE HL LWIRE NUMBER 105 WIRE NUMBER 115 gt vel WIRE NUMBER 105 N WIRE NUMBER 118 WIRE NUMBER 53 WIRE NUMBER 120 s PORT ENGINE L WIRE NUMBER 133 ROOM BLOWER L WIRE NUMBER 119 WIRE NUMBER 117 L WIRE NUMBER 9 uode DRAWN BY RJ CHECKED BY APPROVED BY SCALE TOLERANCE SHEET NO 2 OF 2 DATE lee DRAWING ISCEDIZZ7OZ 8 7 6 5 4 ES
59. D CORA CA 4 0 Ore 101 10c 10 0 2 0 BREAKOUT CHANGER 2 9 48 74 77 79 81 83 85 SHIP SERVICE BUX BREAK OUT 5 136 116 107 117 105 118 53 19 91 20 Los 9 134 107 0 609 825 4117 NO COLOR GA CIRCUIT LGTH E 3 3 04 23 CHANG RATUR PLUG UM Te 95 GRAY 14 GEN SEAFIRE AUTO STOP 46 0 ES 20 PURPLE 14 GEN IND LT 46 0 96 PURPLE 14 SEAFIRE IGN 46 0 94 YEL RED 14 GEN START 460 o 97 GRAY BLK 14 GEN STOP 46 0 E lt O 5 48 RED WHT 12 BAT PAR SW 34 0 72 BRN WHT 10 FWD BILGE AUTO 61 0 zs 73 BRN RED 10 FWD BILGE MAN 61 0 gt N N 2 M 1 74 YEL 10 FWD BILGE GRD 45 0 75 BRN WHT 12 BILGE AUTO 42 0 76 BRN RED 12 BILGE MAN 42 0 277 YEL 12 MID BILGE GRD 26 0 78 BRN BLK 12 PORT SHOWER PMP 81 0 79 YEL 12 PORT SHOWER PMP GRD 45 0 128 BRN BLK 12 STBD SHOWER PMP 61 0 129 YEL 12 STBD SHOWER GRD 45 0 26 BLK WHT
60. Here are the different positions the valves could be in Seawater Intake OPEN and Crash Valve CLOSED this is the normal operating positions The engines are cooled using water coming through the hull Seawater Intake CLOSED and Crash Valve OPEN this is the emergency posi tion of the valves The water is drawn from the bottom of the hull instead of outside the hull Seawater Intake OPEN and the Crash Valve OPEN DO NOT DO The wa ter will come from outside the hull and through the Crash Valve into your hull Seawater Intake CLOSED and Crash Valve CLOSED DO NOT DO If the en gines are operating they are not getting any water at all SYSTEM OPERATIONS 21 SYSTEM OPERATIONS 22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This section describes the various com ponents of the Electrical System on your 50C Also included is a Troubleshooting Guide for your convenience There are 4 main components of the elec trical system on your vessel AC Panel Salon DC Panel Salon Ship Service Box DC Only In the Engine Room Breaker Panel amp Switches DC Only At the Helm A majority of fuses and breakers are lo cated at or behind the AC and DC Panels AC Electrical System COCKPIT ISO TRANSFORMER AC Breaker Panel in Salon DC Electrical System DC PANEL In Salon AT HELM DC SYSTEM The DC System is made up of the follow ing components Batteries Ship Service Group 24V to 12V Converters
61. NEUTRAL BUSS 1 TOLERANCE SHEET Xe 5 DATE 12 12 42 DRAWING NO CI A a 2 4 5 Z A B 7 6 4 2 DATE DISTRIBUTION NOTE ALL MAIN POWER JUMPERS TO BUSS 6 AWG L BREAKERS NEUTRAL AND GROUND BUSS MOUNTED TO PANEL Al METERS DIGITAI AND PRE WIRED MODIFY 5 4 04 ADD ENGINE ROOM FAN LABEI PANEL BACK LIT 2 eTJOV 00 DATE INT REVISIONS ne X 47 rad 100 100 100 50 50 AMP 50 AMP 12 Li LO L1 LO C
62. OWNERS MANUAL SILVERTON MARINE COSPORATI OSG AT hank goul LIT EE DW fe from j Team cam ri YA M s BOB CERAMI Vice President of Operations lt SEAN BERRIE 7 2 SHARP Director of Design amp Engineering Chief Engineer ay pind SS ENNEY PETERSEN Comptroller Accounting Manager AH A A A4 qm Y BRETT MARSHALL OB MEISWINKLE Director of Sales Regional Sales Manager ZEBROWSKI RICH KARRASCH Customer Service Manager Quality Assurance Manager P d 7 7 LK a 4 7 ANNE SHARP TED BRODE Human Resources Manager Purchasing Manager A SHARRETTS AL MECHOLSKY Production Manager Lamination Manager M CARTER Mill Manager TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Cleaning and Maintenance Letter from the 5 ipie Tr 1 The Silverton Story 7 A 2 Introduction to your Owner s Manual 9 Canvas Enclosure Optional 4 Warranty Information 22 13 Winterization and Storage 6 Recommended Reading 19 Record 19 Operating your Yacht Accident
63. 300 feet of chain Anchor Chock The Anchor Chock on your 50C is located on the underside of the bow pulpit The Anchor is pulled into the chocks on the pulpit to steady the anchor Anchor Cleat Your 50C is equipped with an Anchor Cleat and its purpose is to hold the rope that secures the anchor after the anchor is set If your 50C is equipped with the optional Windlass Anchor Winch the cleat will help relieve constant pressure on the winch Once the proper scope is determined the cleat keeps the rope at SYSTEM OPERATIONS 5 a constant length The Anchor Cleat is located in the Anchor Hatch The photo below shows the cleat next to the access hatch hinges Anchor Windlass Optional Your 50C may be equipped with an op tional power Anchor Windlass which is located at the pulpit The purpose of the Anchor Windlass is to assist in lowering and raising the anchor with a minimum of manual effort The Anchor Windlass operates on DC electrical power and may be operated from either the helm sta tion or foot controls which are located on the bow pulpit Two conditions must be met for your Anchor Windlass to operate electrically ONE the Windless Breaker on the ship service box in the engine room can not be tripped to the off posi tion TWO The Port Battery Switch on the ship service box must be in the ON position The helm station control consists of a manual rocker type switch located on the helm switch p
64. 4 Batteries port 5 Air Conditioning Strainer 6 Air Conditioning Pump 7 Muffler Generator 8 Fuel Filter Generator 9 Fuel Tank Forward under platform 10 Garber Drain 11 Air Conditioning Pick Up 12 Bilge Pump Mid 13 Seawater Pick Up Generator 14 Generator 15 Generator Strainer 16 Batteries starboard 17 Engine starboard 18 Engine Room Vent starboard 19 Glendenning 20 Ship Service Panel aft bulkhead 21 Crash Valve starboard 22 Seawater Pick Up Starboard Engine 23 Fan Starboard 24 Fuel Filter Starboard Engine 25 Fuel Filter Port Engine 26 Fan Port 27 Seawater Pick Up Port Engine 28 Crash Valve Port 29 Engine Room Entry GETTING FAMILIAR 21 GETTING FAMILIAR 22 BOATING SAFETY Silverton believes your safety aboard your yacht whether cruising or moored at your dock is extremely important A yacht op erated in a safe manner will provide you your passengers and other boaters many pleasurable hours of cruising and peace 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 these courses as they will provide you wi
65. Access Panel Storage 7 Storage Locker grab bottom of door 2 Access Panel Waste Tank 8 Toilet 3 Storage under sink 9 Storage Locker grab bottom of door 4 Vanity Sink 10 Outlet 120 Volt 2 5 Switches 2 11 Exhaust Fan Blower 12 Shower Lighting 13 Storage Locker grab bottom of door 6 AC Vent Outlet Fwd Unit GETTING FAMILIAR 17 9 10 44 STARBOARD STATEROOM 1 Central Vacuum Unit 2 Hanging Closet lighted 3 Drawer below closet 4 CO Monitor 5 Washer Dryer DO NOT USE WHILE UNDERWAY 6 Storage Locker GETTING FAMILIAR 18 7 6 7 Washer Dryer Valves below closet 8 Storage under bottom bunk 9 Storage Locker above top bunk 10 AC Outlet 10 Switches 2 Courtesy Lights Main Lights 2 14 5 13 13 12 STEP 11 13 7 COCKPIT 1 Cleat 2 Cockpit Drain 10 3 Faucets 2 3 Shore Water Inlet 9 8 4 Fuel Fill 5 Bar B Q optional 5 Refrigerator under Bar B Q 5 Wet bar 8 Glendenning Outlet 5 Icemaker under Sink 8 240 Volt Shore Power Inlet 6 Entry into Engine Room 9 Cleat 120 Volt Outlet 10 Cockpit Drain Fish Box Macerator Switch 11 Shower Portable Engine Room Light Switches 12 Fish Box 7 Storage 13 Storage Boxes 8 AC Main Breaker 240 Volt 14 Storage 8 Glendenning Switch GETTING FAMILIAR 19 GETTING FAMILIAR 20 ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1 Engine Room Vent port 2 Water Heater 3 Engine port
66. CHECKED BY 18 2 SHEIELDED WIRE 8 E APPROVED BY SWITCH EHBANEN AT HELM gt STBD TACH SENDER g AWG 10 YELLOW SCALE 9 Em AWG 10 YELLOW TOLERANCE li SHEET NO en BOX E m 2 2 m 5 AWG 10 RED DRAWING NO UCET 2 TOS 8 7 6 5 4 5 2 ow 8 TO 1 SPLITTER OPTIONAL OUT OUT BE LOCATED BEHIND AC DC PANEL GLOMEX V9124 amp V9101W ARE REQUIRED TO MOUNT ANTENNA TO BOAT _ ANTENNA BE MOUNTED OFF CENTERLINE ON ARCH DOCKSIDE CABLE INLET GLOMEX ANTENNA 10 DIAMETER NOTE ALL COAX TO RG 6 CABLE TO 1 SPLITTER TO BE LOCATED ON CABINTOP FOR BRIDGE REMOVAL ONLY USED WITH MASTER STATEROOM STEREO OPTION V9125 00 w 50023 98 SR12 A B SWITCH AMPLIFIER PRINTED 2 6 03 RED WIRED TO FUSE BLOCK BEHIND AC DC PANEL BLACK WIRED TO DC GROUND BUSS BEHIND AC DC PANEL NOTE 1 12VDC STEREO S REQUIRE A RCA to RF ADAPTER AND A UNION BLOCK RADIO SHACK 15 909 TO CONNECT TO THE ANTENNA SYSTEM NOTE 2 110VAC STEREO S REQUIRE A RADIO SHACK 278 218 PUSH ON ADAPTER SALON STEREO RECIEVER SEE NOTE 2 DO NOT USE WHITE WIRE 24 VOLT ONLY RED WIRED TO FUSE BLOCK BEHIND AC DC PANEL BLACK WIRED TO DC GROUND BUSS BEHIND AC DC PANEL OUT ANT IN SHORE IN BRIDGE STEREO
67. CIRCUIT BREAKER A device used to interrupt an electrical current when the current flow exceeds a predetermined level CLEAT A fitting on a yacht s deck on which a moor ing or anchor line is tied COAMING Area around the cockpit that prevents water from coming on the boat COCKPIT An exposed aft deck area substantially lower than the forward adjacent deck COME ABOUT A change in direction according to the wind COMPANIONWAY The steps or ladder leading from the deck to the cabin of the yacht COMPARTMENTS Rooms or spaces divided by bulkheads COMPASS 1 Navigation device 2 Drawing tool used to draw arcs or circles CRADLE A wooden framework used to support a yacht when it is on land CURRENT The movement of water DAVIT A device used to hold up a small boat or an anchor DEAD AHEAD DEAD ASTERN Directly in front of the yacht DINGHY A small open boat used for ship to shore transportation GLOSSARY 1 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 DRIFT Causes the vessel to move with the current of the water 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 int
68. Drain the fresh water supply tank by opening hot and cold faucets in the galley for ten 10 minute intervals until the tank is empty Open all faucets in the galley both showers both head sinks and the exterior cockpit shower _1 Remove the fresh water filter bowl and strainer Clean dry and replace strainer bowl Drain the water heater remove the cold water intake hose and hot water output hose and hook them together Remove the inlet hose from the fresh water tank See Mechanical Layout in the Schematics Section of this Owner s Manual 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 Turn OFF the fresh water pump and reconnect the inlet hose to the fresh water tank 0 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 8 Drain all water from the fresh water tank CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 6 L1 Drain all water from the water heater Remove hose from the input side of the fresh water pump and allow to completely drain Remove hose from the output side of the fresh water pump and turn ON all faucets Blow compressed air 15 20 lbs psi through
69. REDUCE YOUR SPEED e Be certain all persons on board are wear ing their PFD e Station a person forward as a lookout Sound your horn or fog bell at the ap propriate intervals to warn other vessels of your presence Refer to the Rules of the Road for information concerning SAFETY 15 the proper duration and interval of the fog signal e Listen for fog signals from other vessels and be aware of their presence If pos sible determine their proximity to your yacht but remember sound carries a long distance over water and can be deceiving f 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 FIRE Fire aboard 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 mini mum requirements by placing additional fire extinguishers where they may be needed Inspect all fire extinguishing equipment fre quently and review emergency plans on a regular basis As a yacht owner you should develop a Fire Response Plan and familiarize all passen gers with this plan before departing on your cruise The Fire Response Plan will identify the type of fire you may encounter and the app
70. TOWING MAKING REPAIRS FIRE OR EXPLOSION OTHER HAZARDOUS WATERS BEING TOWED WATERSKIING TUBING ETC 1 SKIER MISHAP ALCOHOL USE ROWING PADDLING RACING COLLISION WITH VESSEL DRUG USE SAILING WHITEWATER SPORTS COLLISION WITH FIXED OBJECT HULL FAILURE A LL LLL LLL LI LLLI LAUNCHING FUELING COLLISION WITH FLOATING OBJ MACHINERY FAILURE DOCKING UNDOCKING STARTING ENGINE FALLS OVERBOARD EQUIPMENT FAILURE AT ANCHOR NON RECREATIONAL FALLS IN BOAT OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE TIED TO DOCK MOORED OTHER SPECIFY STRUCK BY BOAT OPERATOR INATTENTION OTHER SPECIFY STRUCK BY MOTOR PROPELLER CONGESTED WATERS STRUCK SUBMERGED OBJECT PASSENGER SKIER BEHAVIOR OTHER SPECIFY DAM LOCK OTHER SPECIFY A A LL LL LL LL LL LI LL LL LL m m AA AA AA m A AA A Ln orn A LL LL LL LI LI LL LL ee LLL LLL LLLI LLLI LLLI LLLI LL ESTIMATED SPEED NONE UNDER 10 MPH 10 20 21 40 OVER 40 MPH HIT AND RUN GLOSSARY 15 DECEASED IF MORE THAN 2 FATALITIES ATTACH ADDITIONAL FORMS NAME OF VICTIM DATE OF BIRTH eee MALE FEMALE DEATH CAUSED BY DROWNING OTHER DISAPPEARANCE NAME omeorverm VICTIM ADDRESS OF VICTIM WAS PFD WORN YES NO DEATH CAUSED BY DROWNIN OTHER DISAPPEARANCE
71. 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 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 yacht is high quality and stain resistant Frequently vacuum the upholstery to re move any dirt before it accumulates 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 yacht is a high quality nylon pile Normal cleaning and maintenance 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 yacht a Central Vac vacuum cleaning system Similar to the system in your home only a rem
72. to repair their boats and install ice sheathing on their bows After World War Henry built 27 foot fishing boats and in 1948 he began to construct custom built pleasure craft He then turned to skiffs and in 1952 incorporated as Henry Luhrs Sea Skiffs He constructed lap strake sea skiffs using 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 Arrostook Railroad which was to become the recreational conglomerate Bangor Punta was also during this period that the Silverton Com pany in Toms River New Jersey was purchased by his sons John and Warren Luhrs Today John and Warren own Silverton Marine Corporation Hunter Marine Corporation Mainship
73. which could cause personal injury or death The Fuel Tanks should be inspected for signs of leaks corrosion and or pitting at least once a year Corrosion normally The purpose of the Fuel System is to appears as a white chalky discolored or maintain the necessary supply of fuel to flaky appearance on the surface of the the engines and generator upon demand tank Sometimes it also appears as pit and as needed The fuel system on your ting or small pockets of missing aluminum 50C is comprised of the following compo Another indication of corrosion could be nents which will be described separately bubbles on the paint that coats the fuel tank If any one of theses conditions are e Fuel Tanks present have an authorized Silverton e Fuel Tank Fills and Vents Service Technician inspect the tank im Fuel Tank Grounding System mediately If a leak is found immediately e Fuel Distribution Hoses turn off battery switches disconnect shore Fuel Filtration power instructions in the electrical pages of this section of the Owner s Manual and Fuel Tanks disable any possible source of ignition Notify your Silverton Dealer or Silverton s Customer Service Department immedi ately FUEL FILL 48C FUEL TANKS FUEL FLOW except when filling The bottom of the forward fuel tank is higher than the bottom of the aft fuel tank NEVER operate your boat if a fuel leak is present Under forward as engine ro
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75. 16 Systems Operation Air Conditioning Heating System 1 Anchor 5 Battery System 9 Bilge Pump System 11 Bilge Ventilation System 13 Bonding System zen ernennen 15 Carbon Monoxide CO Detector System 17 Gras 21 Electrical System miissen 23 Entertainment System 37 Fire Extinguisher System 39 Fresh Water 5 43 Fuel ira 47 Generator 55 59 Oil Xe CMAN GS m 61 Propulsion Systems 63 Marine Sanitation 69 Shower Sump Pump System 71 Steering System sun 73 Trim Tab System cascara eee 75 Icemaker Unit 77 A 79 Spotlight OPplON al 81 83 INTRODUCTION 3 SPECIFICATIONS 50 CONVERTIBLE Overall Length 51 7 Length at Waterline 43 10 5 Beam 16 3 Beam Waterline 13 10 Draft Maximum 3 5 Displacement dry 46 980 lbs Displacement full fluids 54 422 Ibs Transom Deadrise 12 16 degrees Fuel Capac
76. 2 24 VDC 12 V D C VOLT METER 24 V D C VOLT METER p O i BATTERY 1 Ro BATTERY 1 STOP SAN start BATTERY 1 010 BATTERY GENERATOR E BRIDGE MAIN ELECTRONICS MAIN SL oe S 12V DC BATTERY 1 12V DC BATTERY 2 AA 12V MAIN 1 12V MAIN 2 Sf Se um T SALON LIGHTS PWE ST ROOM Zs LIGHTS ZS ax A MN MASTER STATE CREW STATE P x J ROOM LIGHTS ROOM LIGHTS A unc EN GALLEY LTS o Z COURTESY LTS 5 AN amp EXT COURT LIGHTS ENGINE RM LTS fom I a PORT HEAD STBD HEAD S EXHAUST BLOWER EXHAUST BLOWER HY u J GALLEY GALLEY N LIGHTS EXHAUST BLOWER EN uz E Go COURT LIGHTS PANEL LIGHTS cm oa SPARE SPARE a ff a SPARE SPARE gt BILGE PUMPS _ 25 o d FWD FWD MID MID AFT BILGE AUTO BILGE MAN BILGE AUTO BILGE MAN BILGE AUTO BILGE MAN 24V DC BATTERY 1 a 24V DC BATTERY 2 24V MAIN 1 24V MAIN 2 PORT TOILET STBD TOILET OIL EXCHANGER CABLE RETRIEVE MACERATOR WATER PUMP BUMP FWD SEAWATER MACERATOR WASHDOWN PUMP AFT Y O Ol
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78. CAREFUL If the Thru Hull Valve is open while underway the tank will fill and items stored in the tank may float to the top usually making the Live Well cover lift off the tank and go overboard Please refer to the drawing below for the position of all parts of the Live Well Sys tem 1 Thru Hull Fitting 2 Thru Hull Valve 3 Tank Drain 4 Tank Drain Valve 5 Strainer 6 Pump 7 Air Control 8 Overflow Drain REMOTE CONTROLLED SPOTLIGHT OPTIONAL You may have chosen as an option when you purchased your 50C a Remote Controlled Spotlight ACR 1930 RCL100 was factory installed at the Silverton plant The spotlight unit is permanently mounted on the foredeck at the pulpit and oper ates on the 12V DC electrical system The Breaker for the Spotlight is located at the Helm Breaker Panel The system is controlled by a control panel on the Port side of the Helm The photo above shows the Spotlight Control Panel Refer to the ACR Owner s Manual includ ed with your owner s packet for informa tion concerning the operation and mainte nance of the remote controlled spotlight SYSTEM OPERATIONS 81 SYSTEM OPERATIONS 82 SEAKEY The Satellite Communication Sys tem is installed on your yacht at the fac tory It is comprised of the following items High Water Alarm Switch SatCom Sending Unit Display Control Unit Your SeaKey System always has battery power to it This is a major a
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80. INJURY WHICH REQUIRES MEDICAL TREATMENT BEYOND FIRST AID OR PROPERTY DAMAGE IN EXCESS OF 2000 OR COMPLETE LOSS OF THE VESSEL REPORTS IN DEATH AND INJURY CASES MUST BE SUBMITTED WITHIN 48 HOURS REPORTS IN OTHER CASES MUST BE SUBMITTED WITHIN 10 DAYS REPORTS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE REPORTING AUTHORITY IN THE STATE WHERE THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED THIS FORM IS PROVIDED TO ASSIST THE OPERATOR IN FILING THE REQUIRED WRITTEN REPORT COMPLETE ALL BLOCKS INDICATE THOSE NOT APPLICABLE BY NA ACCIDENT DATA DATE OF ACCIDENT AM NAME OF BODY OF WATER LOCATION GIVE LOCATION PRECISELY NUMBER OF VESSELS NEAREST CITY OR TOWN COUNTY STATE ZIP CODE INVOLVED WEATHER WATER CONDITIONS TEMPERATURE VISIBILITY CHECK ALL APPLICABLE CALM WAVES LESS THAN 6 ESTIMATE NONE DAY NIGHT CLEAR CHOPPY WAVES 6 TO 2 AIR OF LIGHT 0 6 MPH GOOD CLOUDY SNOW ROUGH WAVES 2 TO 6 MODERATE 7 14 MPH FAR FOG HAZY VERY ROUGH GREATER THAN 6 WATER OF STRONG 15 25 MPH POOR STORM OVER 25 MPH STRONG CURRENT NAME OF OPERATOR OPERATOR ADDRESS OPERATOR TELEPHONE NUMBER DATE OF BIRTH OPERATOR S EXPERIENCE INSTRUCTION IN BOATING SAFETY MO DAY NONE STATECOURSE 1 U S POWER SQUADRON UNDER 100 HOURS USCG AUXILIARY AMERICAN RED CROSS MALE FEMALE gt 100 HOURS NONE NAME OF OWNER OWNER ADDR
81. RECIEVER SEE NOTE 1 ANT OUT ENT TO BE LOCATED INSIDE OF CABINET NEXT TO AC DC PANEL SEE NOTE 2 LINE AMPLFIER 50022 00 TO BE LOCATED BEHIND AC DC PANEL INPUT V BERTH COAX OUTLET OUT 3 OUT5 SPARE SPARE OUT 4 ourTe SPARE OPTIONAL a V B STEREO u RECIEVER SEE NOTE 1 SALON TELEVISION MASTERSTATEROOM COAX OUTLET COAX OUTLET DO NOT USE WHITE WIRE 24 VOLT ONLY UJ PLUG IND ORANGE BRIDGE JUMP HARNESS TO IGN PANEL PIN PLUG J 77 17 1 COLOR PIN PLUG 770017 1 COLOR 48 1 BATTERY 12 RED WHITE 1 BATTERY PAR 10 RED WHITE 2 2 fit EN BATTERY PAR RED WHITE 12 6 AWG RED 12 VDC OUTLET SPOT LT RED STEREO POS PURPLE STEREO MEM YELLOW 12 VDC OUTLET GROUND YEL STEREO GROUND YELLOW 2 O BREAKOUT TO GROUND BUSS 5 0 BATTERY PAR RED WHT 10 us um XR AUTO PILOT 30 AMP VHF 4 RADIO DEPTH FINDER1 LORAN FISH FINDER BREAK OUT 10 0
82. RED 6 0 ff s TRIM TAB 12 YELLOW 6 PIN 770028 1 Ul 08332 Aja TRIM TAB 12 GREEN 6 0 1 TRIM TAB 10 ORANGE 6 0 6 2 HORN 10 GREEN WHITE 6 0 WIRE 27 gt 5 LTS 12 GRAY 6 0 W M ala PANEL LTS BLUE 14 14 BLUE 6 0 m PH ON 9 s BLOWERS 10 YELLOW BLACK 6 0 YY L JINE hos COURT LTS 14 BLUE WHITE 6 0 6 0 9 8 2 5 1 7 11 gt LTS 14 BLUE PINK 6 0 WIRE 21 J 12 HARDTOP LTS 14 BLUE WHITE 6 0 N A 1 3 SPREADER LTS 10 10 BLUE WHITE 0 mE SAL ee 1 FACSIMII O UJ a TRIM TAB ORANGE 10 eg HORN GREEN WHITE 10 1785 GRAY 12 PANEL LTS BLUE 14 BLOWERS YEL BLK 10 TO HELM BREAKER PANE COURT LTS BLUE WHITE 14 609 2953 8025 LTS BLUE PINK 14 HIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE HARDTOP LTS LT BLUE WHITE 14 SPREADER LIS 10 OF SILVERTON MARINE CORP AND TH INFORMATION CONTAINED HERIN IS NO
83. Reporting 19 Engine Startup Preparation 1 Engine SR UD MH 3 Getting Familiar Shakedown Cruise 2 2 2 4 1 Getting 5 DOCK Jq me 5 Daily Engine Shutdown 5 zw 9 16 Ways to Reduce Fuel Costs 7 lure get o 13 Engine 21 Glossary Warning 5 Boating Safety Identification 5 7 Boating Salely 1 Maintenance 0 9 Safety 1 Maintenance Schedule 11 Fire Equipment ar nenne 2 Boat TC CON A icons dai 13 Navigation Rules of the 5 Boating Accident Report 15 Basic Rules of Safe 7 Float Platero oa 19 Carbon Monoxide 8 FN A 13 Emergency 14 Hazardous Weather Conditions 15 Fire SAIC PR ERE
84. SW TORUSIER Z4VDE 4 0 YEL BATTERY NEG TO THRUSTER NEG 3 8 3 8 0 1573 RON CONVERTER FEE 30 0 T VOLVO DRAWN BY PRJ CHECKED BY dd APPROVED BY 4 1 SCALE o TOLERANCE SU AGM BAITERT 0095 6113 SHEET NO 5 24 03 REV 3 10 05 MEM 7 2 5 4 2
85. SeaKey Operators Guide 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 conditions 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 un derstanding 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 Always follow these guidelines Use extreme caution and refrain from smoking while fueling your yacht Use only marine safety approved cook ing and heating systems and follow the manufacturer s directions concerning their operation Open flames demand constant atten tion DO NOT leave any open flame unat tended Ensure ventilation systems are unob structed 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 generator Use your sense of smell to check fo
86. TOLERANCE SHEET 2 OF 5 xe DRAWING NO SA FEE ED O N 8 7 6 5 xm 4 E 2
87. Units This system utilizes four 4 self contained air conditioning units V Berth 10 000 BTU Master Stateroom 10 000 BTU Galley 12 000 BTU Salon 16 000 BTU Option Unit Bridge unit Bridge 16 000 BTU Bi Typical AC System SYSTEM OPERATIONS 1 Location of Units V Berth Under the mattress Mstr Staterm Below Galley Floor Galley Below Galley Floor Salon Aft of Entertainment Center Bridge Under Port Seat forward Each air conditioning unit is controlled by an independent thermostatic control panel Elite Control which is located within the respective cooling heating zones The desired zone temperature is manually set on the Elite Control and the air condition ing unit is activated to supply cooling or heating as required to constantly maintain the temperature selected The photo be low shows the control Each air conditioning unit will operate in a Dehumidification mode upon demand and is controlled by the Elite Control Refer to the Marine Air Systems Operation and Maintenance Manual for a complete description and instruction in the operation of this mode SYSTEM OPERATIONS 2 Operation of the Air Conditioning Heat ing System in your 50C is as follows Y Turn ON the respective air conditioner breaker switch located on the AC Electri cal Panel See AC Electrical Pages in the System Operations Section of this manual Make sure Air Conditioner Pump
88. Windlass 10 Anchor 5 Cleat 11 Spotlight 6 Windlass Foot Control GETTING FAMILIAR 5 ANCHOR SYSTEM The photograph below displays the loca tion of the Anchor which is located in its bracket under the pulpit The photograph below displays the option al Anchor 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 System Becoming en tangled in the anchor line may result in serious injury or death GETTING FAMILIAR 6 The photo below shows the Windlass An chor Wench Control located at the helm SEARCH LIGHT The 50C may be equipped with an option al Search Light which is mounted on the forward portion of the pulpit The photo graph below displays the Search Light The actual control switch for the Search Light is an omni positional switch It con trols the kind of light that comes out of your search light It can be either spot S or flood F The photo below shows the control which is located at the Helm GETTING FAMILIAR 7 GETTING FAMILIAR 8 BRIDGE ACCESS STEPS The access steps to the Bridge are on the Starboard side of the Cockpit Notice the storage locker in the steps The photo is looking down into the cockpit HELM The Helm located on the Bridge of your 50C is where your yacht is piloted Port
89. a boat MOORING An arrangement for securing a yacht to a mooring buoy or pier NAUTICAL MILE An international standard for a mile that measures 6076 12 ft NAVIGATIONAL LIGHTS A set of red green and white lights which indicate the presence 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 pre server or life vest PIER A loading platform that extends at an angle from the shore PILING Support or protection for wharfs piers etc 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 revolu tion 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 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 PULPIT Rails at the bow of a boat QUARTER Th
90. a fail ure has occurred If a failure has occurs inside the monitor the GREEN indicator light will stop flashing and remain fixed while the YELLOW indicator light will start flashing When this happens you will need to contact a qualified technician to repair or replace unit DO NOT tempt to make any repairs to the unit s yourself CO Monitor Maintenance Maintenance of your CO Monitors is as follows e Test each monitor after removing your yacht from storage prior to departing on each cruise and on a weekly basis Refer to the User s Manual included with your Owner s Packet for the proper test procedure e Frequently observe the color of the in dicator lights on each CO Monitor and during testing to be certain the lights are 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 e 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 e DO NOT spray cleaning agents or waxes directly onto the CO Monitor e DO NOT expose the monitor to the fol lowing e Solvent vapors e Perfume vapors bleach ammo nia etc e Glue paint fumes and silicone vapors Refer to the Boating Safety Section of this Owner s Manual for more impor tant Carbon Monoxide Safe
91. from the START position after the en gine starts may result in serious dam age to the starter motor and or engine flywheel If the engine alarm buzzer DOES NOT turn OFF turn OFF the engine immedi ately 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 dam age to the internal mechanism of your engine s If the automatic fire extinguisher indi cator light DOES NOT remain illumi nated turn OFF the engine s immedi ately and follow the proper procedure to check for fire aboard your yacht as detailed in the Automatic Fire Extin guisher System Section of this Owner s Manual A fire aboard your yacht may result in serious personal injury or death v lf one of the batteries is dead or not sufficiently charged to start your engine depress the Parallel Start Switch simul taneously while turning the ignition switch to START The parallel start switch draws power from both batteries during the start ing procedure and it is located on the helm switch panel Refer to the Electrical pages of this section of your Owners manual for a location of the Switch Release both switches immediately after the engine starts DO NOT continue to depress the Par allel Start Switch after the engine has started Damage to the alternator s may result After you have started
92. 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 publication Navigational Rules Interna tional 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 visibility is impaired A good rule to follow is to NEVER operate your yacht at a greater speed than that which would prevent you from stopping 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 pub lication Navigational Rules International Inland for specific navigational lighting requirements Additional Safety Equipment You should consider having additional equipment on board your yacht to help make your cruising experience safer and more enjoyable Some examples of this additional equipment are a
93. is based on the prorated schedule described hereafter during the five year period During the first two 2 years of the first use ownership Silverton will pay for 100 of the repair cost During the third year of the first use purchaser s ownership Silverton will pay for 75 of the repair cost During the fourth year of the first use purchaser s ownership Silverton will pay for 50 of the repair cost During the fifth year of the first use purchaser s ownership Silverton will pay for 2596 of the repair cost The following will void this bottom blister limited warranty 1 Ifthe hull gelcoat has been sanded sandblast ed and subjected to abrasion impact or dam age and or such conditions being repaired 2 f Silverton s required bottom preparation pro cedures described in the Silverton Owner s Manual are not followed If the hull gelcoat has been altered in any way by repairs or coatings other than the proper application of anti fouling bottom paint LIMITED HULL AND DECK STRUCTURE FIBERGLASS WARRANTIES Lifetime Limited Warranty Coverage to First Use Purchaser Non Transferable Silverton warrants to the first use purchaser who is not a corporation limited liability entity partnership or business entity that the hull and deck of each boat will be free from structural defects in fiberglass materials and work manship for the lifetime of the hull beginning with the date of delivery Five
94. leave the boat during fueling v Before fueling touch the fuel nozzle to the fuel fill cap to discharge any static electricity Open the designated fill pipe insert the nozzle while maintaining contact with the side of the fill pipe v After pumping several gallons STOP Inspect engine and tank compartments for any signs of leakage SYSTEM OPERATIONS 51 Y DO NOT continue fueling if leaks or the smell of fuel are present Contact a quali fied technician to inspect your boat and repair it before continuing to fuel no leaks are noted continue fueling allowing for expansion in warmer weather Slow the flow as approaching full to avoid overflow Once full remove nozzle replace fill cover tightly and clean up any spills v After fueling has been completed open all hatches doors and compartments Visually check all fuel fittings lines and tanks for leakage including engine and generator fuel lines Immediately notify a qualified technician of any problems and correct them before proceeding v Turn main battery switches on to oper ate bilge blower Ventilate all bilges for at least five minutes v Make a final inspection of the engine and or generator space and smell for fumes If they are present open all doors and ports and evacuate the boat Notify the Dockmaster and request a qualified technician to correct the problem If it is clear follow the recommended engine starting procedure When storing
95. lowering the bow Y When the Port trim tab is lowered the Port stern section is raised which lowers the Starboard side of the bow Y When the Starboard trim tab is lowered the Starboard stern section is raised which lowers the Port side of the bow v Both trim tabs should be lowered raised as needed to maintain a proper Running Attitude 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 head ing 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 Run ning Attitude is obtained SYSTEM OPERATIONS 75 Maintenance of the Trim Tab System is as follows vY Silverton recommends painting the trim tabs with good quality antifouling bottom paint DO NOT paint any hinges or the moving parts of the cylinders reduce the risk of electrolysis and galvanic corrosion Silverton recommends the 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 v Periodically examine the trim tabs for accumulation of underwater growth and clean as necessary v Periodically examine the trim tab pump and hydr
96. not normally subject to weather or water exposure The automatic fire extin guisher 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 compart ment NOTE The automatic fire extinguisher system DOES NOT replace the need for additional portable type fire extinguish ers required by the United States Coast Guard The automatic fire extinguisher is acti vated when the engine generator com partment reaches 165 Fahrenheit 74 Celsius If a fire should accrue in the engine compartment the CM 200 system will discharge and engines generator and blowers will shut off The system releases HALON 1301 into the compartment which immediately converts to a safe odorless and electrically non conductive vapor that will not harm the components in the en gine generator compartment In contrast to other fire extinguishing materials HA LON 1301 leaves no residue assisting in the eventual cleaning of the compartment The Halon System can be manually acti vated by using the pull handle located at the entrance to the Engine Room l The photo above shows the pull handle for the Halon System The handle works just like a portable fire extinguisher To acti vate you must pull the pin out first At the helm on the Bridge is an indicator panel showing the condition of your Halon System SYS
97. on the AC DC Electrical Panel Check the Electrical Pages of the Systems Operations Section of this manu al 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 de sired The Generator System is located in the forward part of the engine room Operation of the Generator System is as follows v Turn ON the Generator System battery switch Y Check sea strainer for debris and re move if noted certain the seawater intake valve that services the generator is in the OPEN po sition The valve is open when the handle is parallel to the valve body The photo below shows the seawater intake valve on the starboard side of the bilge pump The handle is in the OPEN position in the photo PUMP INTAKE GENERATOR INTAKE do vir e ore Ls 5 rt DOC m D o etete UE DOC A cc E TOA NE B Y Turn ON the breaker located on the generator v Move slide bar switch to generator power mode v Operate generator compartment blower motor for at least five 5 minutes before starting generator and continue to run while operating your yacht below cruising speed v Check for presence of fuel odor in the Bilge SYSTEM OPERATIONS 55 v Start the generator Refer to Starting In str
98. speed for several minutes Turn ignition switches to the OFF position to shut down the engines Operate the bilge blower motors for sev eral minutes to circulate fresh air through the engine compartment Turn OFF battery switches OPERATION 5 OPERATION 6 SIXTEEN WAYS REDUCE FUEL CONSUMPTION 1 Keep the bottom of your yacht clean A fouled bottom can increase drag up to 10 or more A 10 increase in drag is equiva lent to a 10 increase in fuel consump tion 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 going 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 Hemember that water weighs 64 pounds per cubic foot so keep the bilge areas dry 7 Improve your yacht handling ability DO NOT let
99. the Carbon Monoxide Gas CO is lowered to an acceptable level Refer to the Carbon Monoxide Safety pages in the Boating Safety sec tion of this Owner s Manual Your 50C is equipped with four 4 Carbon Monoxide Gas detector monitors which are located within the interior as follows eForward Stateroom b ePort Stateroom SYSTEM OPERATIONS 17 Each CO Monitor is operated by Elec trical Power and they are connected di rectly to the batteries It is not necessary for the battery switch to be turned ON for them to operate The fuses for the moni tors are located behind the AC DC Panel The CO Monitor System has three indica tor lights GREEN YELLOW and RED which illuminate on the control panel When the monitor is installed these in dicator lights will light up simultaneously for about 1 second followed by a short buzzing signal and after which they will go OFF Following this process the three indicator lights will illuminate according to the code of the monitor Operation of the CO Monitors requires a three 3 minute INITIAL HEATING PHASE during which time the commands to the solenoid valve and the buzzer will be inhibited Throughout this three 3 minute warm up period the GREEN and YELLOW indicator lights will flash ON and OFF simultaneously At the end of this Initial Heating Phase the YELLOW indicator light will go OFF but the GREEN indicator light will rem
100. the ap propriate fluid line Port or Starboard re sulting in movement of the steering cylin der in the respective direction The steer ing 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 See photo graph below which illustrates the location of the steering cylinder and its connection to the rudders nn m na Steering Cylinder Rudder The Hydraulic Steering System in your 50C utilizes an adjustable tilt type steering head which allows you to adjust the steer ing wheel angle for maximum personal comfort The photo below shows the tilt control on the Steering Wheel On the console is a vented fill cap The photo below shows the vented cap Tilt Lever gt 9 Maintenance of the Hydraulic Steering System should only be performed by your Silverton Dealer or a qualified technician who is experienced in marine hydraulic systems Periodically examine all connec tions and hydraulic lines for any signs of leakage If any leaks are noted contact your Silverton Dealer for further inspection and repair if necessary Refer to the SEA STAR Manual includ ed with your Owner s Packet for the specific type of hydraulic fluid required and technical information concerning the Hydraulic Steering System SYSTEM OPERATIONS 73 SYSTEM OPERATIONS 74 TRIM TAB SYSTEM The pur
101. the dealer and you in resolving the question or concern INTRODUCTION 18 The above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state WARRANTY REGISTRATION These limited warranties shall not be effective unless the SILVERTON Warranty Registration Form and Pre Delivery Service Record which are furnished with each new boat are filled out completely and returned to SILVERTON within ten 10 days of delivery The return to SILVERTON of the fully signed War ranty Registration Form is critical Warranty cover age cannot be initiated until the completed form is received at SILVERTON All repairs and or replacements will be made by an authorized SILVERTON Dealer or at the option of SILVERTON at the SILVERTON plant If the repairs are of such a nature that the warranty work must be performed at the SILVERTON plant transportation costs to and from the SILVERTON plant shall be paid by the owner The labor cost reimbursement will be based on the Labor Allowance Schedule es tablished by SILVERTON and where not applicable on a reasonable number of hours as determined by SILVERTON Any repairs and replacements must be approved in advance by an authorized SILVERTON Service Representative TRANSFER OF LIMITED WARRANTIES Effective with 2007 model year boats these limited warranties will be transferred to a subsequent pur chas
102. tions SYSTEM OPERATIONS 32 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION 12 Volt DC equipment not operating Battery not charging engine running Battery not holding a charge 12 Volt Device not working Cabin Lights not working off or dim Battery Selector switch turned OFF Main breaker at DC Control center OFF Weak or Dead Battery Main Breaker at battery switch has been tripped Engine Alternator Belt Loose Defective Battery Circuit Breaker for device is OFF Weak or Dead Battery Faulty Electrical Connection CABIN LIGHTS breaker OFF Weak or Dead Battery Light Bulb burned out Check Battery Selector Switches to ensure they are turned ON Switch Breaker to ON Change Battery selector switch position recharge battery Reset Breaker Tighten Belt Replace Battery Switch Breaker to ON Change Battery selector switch position Recharge Battery Check 12 volt DC Connections Tighten or repair as needed Switch breaker to ON Recharge or replace battery Replace bulb SYSTEM OPERATIONS 33 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION No 120 Volt Power No power to 120 volt devices Inadequate power to 120 volt devices generator running SYSTEM OPERATIONS 34 Main breaker s in engine compartment tr
103. to the dockside outlet be certain the cable has sufficient slack to prevent stretching during tidal changes e Slide the SHORE POWER GENERA TOR slide bar over on top of the generator side of the switch With the slide over turn on the shore power switch The shore power side of the distribution panel should now be operable If there is no power to the electrical distri bution panel check the following e Breaker switch at dockside power sup ply e Main breaker switch on shore power side of distribution panel and the main breaker located in the cockpit area Follow the procedures below to discon nect shore power from your yacht Turn OFF all 115 volt circuit breakers on the main distribution panel e Turn OFF the dockside circuit breaker switch e Disconnect the shore power cord from the dockside outlet e Disconnect the shore power cord from the yacht s inlet receptacle e Store your shore power cable in a safe dry location You should periodically check the shore power cord for the following Cuts cracks or severe abrasions on the yellow cord covering e Bent broken or loose plug blades e Plug blades or connector slots that show signs of overheating or arcing such as Brown or black discoloration on insula tion around blades or slots Discoloration and or erosion of blade material e Do not allow cords to be pinched by a closed door or hatch Pinch points cre ate resistance and ge
104. top of the Waste Tank The Waste Tank is equipped with an elec tronic Waste Level Gauge which monitors the volume of waste in the tank for your convenience in determining when pump out is required The photo below shows the Meter in the Salon Maintenance of your Vacu Flush Sanita tion System consists of periodic cleaning of the toilet bowl with a mild nonabrasive cleaner The Waste Tank should be thor oughly rinsed after each pump out and a sanitation system deodorizer should be added to the Waste Tank by flushing through the toilet DO NOT use chlorine based or caustic cleaning agents or chemicals such as drain opening products in your SeaL and Vacu Flush Sanitation System Use of these products may cause serious damage to the system s seals and hoses Fuses for both toilets are located behind the DC Panel in the Salon Refer to the Electrical Section of this Owner s Manual for more information SYSTEM OPERATIONS 70 There is a filter in the waste line above the Waste Tank This filter requires changing and can be accessed through the passage access panel The photo below shows the access panel open Nu SE oe a Sam MI 1 Bern Faa an Ss S 1 SENS SR NW T Refer to the SEALAND VACU FLUSH SANITATION SYSTEM MANUAL included with your owner s packet for additional in formation concerning the use and mainte nance of this system including the proper procedure f
105. 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 slight teepee position to allow for water run off 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 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 remov ing the yacht from the water Pressure wash the bottom if possible to remove all marine growth If pressure washing is not possible 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 ap plied to the hull above the waterline and to the deck for added winter protection Apply rust inhibitor to all metal parts Thoroughly clean the inside of all hull openings thru hull fittings and filtrat
106. your boat for extended periods it is preferable to top off the tanks and add fuel condi tioner and or stabilizer Please refer to the engine owner s manual for recommenda tions SYSTEM OPERATIONS 52 FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE Maintenance of your fuel system must also be a high priority As boats get older maintenance may be done by people with varying degrees of expertise Materials and methods previously used may also change 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 Fuel is flammable Failure to follow these recommendations and the rules of good common sense could result in fire which could cause personal injury or death v Before approaching your boat extinguish all smoking materials and make certain there are no other devices on or near your boat that could create a spark and start a fire or cause an explosion v Approach your boat alone to make the initial inspection Have your guests and crew standby at safe distance away from your boat Visually inspect your boat from the dock for any fuel leaks from the deck fills or hull vents and take notice if there is any odor of fuel Also check the water surface around your boat for
107. 12 CONDENSATE PUMP 46 253 YEL 12 CONDENSATE PUMP 46 BILGE LTS MID BIL PMP SSS ee E CO 30 91 127 Marine Cor mm 75 76 5 1 d T JESIGN AND ENGI sa 7 SHOWER PUMP 1 1 0 BREAKOUT OU gt g ae PENTA FLOAT SWITCH DE E D e m E SILVERTON ARINE CORP A A A A A A A A e m B C E B 5 RACE amp RIVERVIEW DI A OR o R A s B8B B Bo gt B5 oa B B ILLVILI N J Ex m B8 E E B E E B 08332 E aa E FWD BIL 5 E L 2 TEI HONE FACSIMILE 609 293 8025 BREAKOUT IS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF SILVERTON MARINE CORP AND THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HERIN IS NOT TO BE USED OR REPRODUCED WITHOU E EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT OF SILVERTON MARINE CORPORATIO 221 BIL AARNES DRAWN BY RY CHECKED BY APPROVED BY SCALE TOLERANCE SHEET NO DATE 11 12 02 DRAWING NO
108. 120 Volt 2 3 Drawers 4 and Storage Locker 4 AC Vent Outlet 5 Storage 6 Microwave 7 Galley Sink 8 Storage Locker under sink 9 Exhaust Fan 10 Access Panel AC Unit Galley AC Unit Master Stateroom Storage Racks 2 Water Pump AC Water Cooling Manifolds 5 3 17 8 f 16 10 9 12 5 14 11 13 11 12 Storage Cabinets 3 above 13 Outlet 120 Volt 2 14 Storage under cooktop 15 Freezer 16 Refrigerator 17 Compactor GETTING FAMILIAR 15 FORWARD STATEROOM 1 AC Vent Outlet 2 Television 3 Closet Door Grab at side 4 Hanging Locker Lighted Cedar Lined 4 Stereo Component high 5 12v DC Outlet 5 Outlet 120 Volt 2 5 Telephone 6 Upper Storage Cabinet 2 7 Stereo Woofer Outlet option 8 Reading Light Individual Control 9 Reading Light Individual Control 10 Upper Storage Cabinet 2 11 Access Panel Storage AC Unit under storage GETTING FAMILIAR 16 5 6 2 19 7 8 18 17 11 9 16 15 14 P 12 13 12 Outlet 120 Volt 2 13 Hanging Locker Cedar Lined Lighted 14 Locker Door grab at side 15 AC Control Panel 15 CO Monitor 15 Switches 2 Courtesy Lights Main Lights 16 Storage Cabinet Under Mattress 17 Drawer 3 under mattress 18 Access Panel Bow Thruster option Shower Sump Pumps Bilge Pump forward 19 Storage cabinet under mattress 12 11 13 10 7 1
109. 14 HALON 34 0 INT REVISIONS 37 BLK WHT 14 HALON 34 0 53 90 105 GREEN 6 SAFETY GRD 34 106 WHITE 10 OIL CHANGE PMP 54 101 106 107 YEL 10 OIL CHANGE PMP GRD 10 112 ORG RED 1 PANEL MAIN BAT 1 12VDC 34 113 ORG GREEN 1 PANEL MAIN BAT 2 12VDC 82 84 114 ORG BLK 4 PANEL MAIN BAT 1 24VDC 34 115 ORG WHT 4 PANEL MAIN BAT 2 24VDC 34 116 ORG 4 AUTO BILGE 24DC 34 76 126 117 YEL 1 PANEL MAIN BAT 1 12VDC 118 YEL 1 PANEL MAIN BAT 2 12VDC 34 54 0 BREAKOUT 119 YEL 4 PANEL MAIN BAT 1 24VDC 34 130 25 120 YEL 4 PANEL MAIN BAT 2 24VDC 34 101 AMP LUG NO 7 70022 01 102 126 ORG YEL 14 WATER SENDER 46 0 NO COLOR GA 127 YEL 14 WATER SENDER GRD 46 130 PURPLE WHT 12 PENTA FLOAT SWITCH 2 WIRE AND gt AND PIN TO r4 131 PURPLE YEL 12 PENTA FLOAT SWITCH 42 5 GRAY 14 9 YEL BLUE 8 ENG BLOWERS 34 4 YELLYRED 14 90 BLUE 12 BILGE LTS FWD 89 e GRAY 14 SEAFIRE AUTO GFE 91 YEL 12 BILGE LTS FWD GRD 73 gt PURPLE 14 GEN IND SEA FIRE 3 53 ORG WHI 4 ELECTRONICS MAIN 34 0 11 RED 8 PORT GEN VAC 59 12 81 YEL 8 PORT GEN VAC GRD 43 2 RED 8 STBD GEN VAC 59 83 YEL STBD VAC GRD A3 84 WHITE 10 MACERATOR 59 85 YEL 10 MACERATOR GRD 43 UT 86 ORG BLK 14 WASTE MONITOR FULL 59 87 YEL 14 WASTE MONITOR GRD 59 ORG WHITE 14 WASTE MONITOR MID 59 1 0 14 5 89 ORANGE WASTE MONITOR MT a aan WATER S 252 BRN
110. 2 WARRANTY INFORMATION Silverton Yacht Dealers Your Silverton yacht dealer is a trained professional with facilities and resources available to serve you to your complete satisfaction Your dealer can assist you in all phases of yacht service and you should bring to his attention any problems you may not be able to correct All warranty claims and subsequent service must be approved through your Silverton Dealer The Silverton warranty is reproduced in its entirety at the end of this section Pre Delivery Service Record Your Silverton yacht was thoroughly inspected be fore it was shipped from the factory Your dealer also inspected it during the pre delivery service in spection Please take time to discuss these inspec tions the Silverton warranty component warranties and operation of your yacht with your dealer Your Silverton Dealer completes a Pre Delivery Service Record before you take delivery of your yacht It is the dealer s responsibility to both you and to Silverton to give your yacht a final inspec tion The purpose of this inspection is to assure the proper adjustment and operation of all components installed on your yacht Your dealer should provide you with the Pre Delivery Service Record at the time of delivery After you and your dealer have signed the form the original copy and your warranty card is forwarded to Silverton Silverton will not pay warranty costs for items that should have been corrected d
111. 2 9266 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 non 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 SAFETY 3 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 preparation you can help to make your journeys safer for not only for you but your crew and family as well VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNAL DEVICES 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
112. 60 amp Two 12 volt fuses FUSE 6 Blower Port 15 amp ATD FUSE 7 Blower Starboard 15 amp ATD The 80 amp 24 volt fuses Fuses 1 and 2 are between the battery switches and the 24v to 12 volt converter From the converter the 12 volt power will go directly to the DC Panel in the Salon The 60 amp 24 volt fuses Fuses 3 and 4 are between the Battery switches and the DC Panel in the Salon This is for direct 24 volt power to the DC Panel in the Salon The 60 amp 24 volt fuse Fuse 5 is Optional It is between the Battery Switch SYSTEM OPERATIONS 25 and the 24v to 12 converter in the helm From the converter 12 volt power goes to the Helm Breaker Panel Remem ber this is an option The two 15 amp 12 volt fuses Fuse 6 and 7 go between the Helm and the Engine Room Blowers 24 VOLT TO 12 VOLT CONVERTERS There are 2 24 Volt to 12 Volt convert ers in the Engine Room One converter is for the Port Battery 1 and one is for the Starboard Battery 2 The converters take the 24 volt input and convert it to 12 volt output The 12 volt output goes to the DC Panel in the Salon BATTERY CHARGERS Located above the Batteries on each side of the engine room are the battery Charges The char gers have an AC input from your 120 volt supply and a 24 volt output Refer to the Battery Chargers Owner s Manual for op eration of these chargers Batteries also get charged from the engines when they are
113. 702 DRAWING NO 48CED12270 3 7 5 5 x 4 3 2
114. 704 g w g g S RACE amp RIVERVIEW DR KOHLER PIN or is fe ILLVILLE N J DC GRD e DC GRD WIR NUMBER 96 FROM BRIDGE JUMPER HARNESS K PIN p ONE WIRE NUMBER 95 FROM BRIDGE JUMPER 609 825 4 17 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 E EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT OF SEAFIRE JUMPER WIRES SILVERTON MARINE CORPORATIO AWG 10 YELLOW BLACK AWG 10 WIRE TERMINAL 6 RING LABLE THIS END SF6 of LABLE THIS END SF4 SOC AWG 10 RED N AWG 10 WIRE TERMINAL 6 RING LABLE THIS END SF22 LABLE THIS END SF19 0 EP AWG uw ss RING VO e CA LABLE THIS END SF21 oj 9 LABLE THIS END SF16 0 diii T CHECKED BY LABLE THIS END SF1 oj Jo LABLE THIS END 5110 is APPROVED BY SCALE TOLERANCE SHEET NO DATE 1 71 03 DRAWING 48SCEDO1 21034 O O CA NO f REVISIONS DATE JISTRIBUTION 15
115. AME ADDRESS SIGNATURE QUALIFICATION DATE SUBMITTED INVESTIGATOR OTHER FOR AGENCY USE ONLY CAUSES BASED ON CHECK ONE JTHISREPORT INVESTIGATION INVESTIGATION AND THIS REPORT OTHER NAME OF REVIEWING OFFICE DATE RECEIVED 1 NON REPORTABLE COMMERCIAL PRIMARY CAUSE SECONDARY CAUSE GLOSSARY 16 ACCIDENT DESCRIPTION DESCRIBE WHAT HAPPENED SEQUENCE OF EVENTS INCLUDE FAILURE OF EQUIPMENT INCLUDE A DIAGRAM IF NEEDED CONTINUE ON ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF NECESSARY INCLUDE ANY INFORMATION REGARDING THE INVOLVEMENT OF ALCOHOL AN OR DRUGS IN CAUSING OR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT INCLUDE ANY DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION ABOUT THE USE OF PFD S An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to an information collection unless it displays a currently valid OMB Control Number The Coast Guard estimates that the average burden for this report form is 30 minutes You may submit any comments concerning the accuracy of this burden estimate or any suggestions for reducing the burden to Commandant G OPB 1 U S Coast Guard Washington DC 20593 0001 or Office of Management and Budget Paperwork Reduction Project 2115 0010 Washington DC 20503 Call the Coast Guard Infoline 1 800 368 5647 for information on Federal Requirements for Recreational Boats 13 GLOSSARY 17 GLOSSARY 18 ON SOA
116. AMP CONTINUOUS 2500 AMP MOMENTARY 3 1 0534 65018 BREAKER FOR 24 VOLTS CONT 4 24 VDC BACK LIGHTING ON PANEL i m DATE INT REVISIONS 6 15 05 ADDED 25 AMP PWR STEERING ASSIST ee BACKUP MEM m MN 12 O O ca SPAR e am SPARE O SPAR SPARE sg J OS er TT DRI IM en Are gt D DESIGN AND ENG ING e T SPARE SILVERTON MARINE CORP WINDLASS 5 RACE amp RIVERVIEW DR ILLVILLE N J 08332 TELEPHONE 609 825 4117 FACSIMILE 609 293 8025 m IS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERT OF SILVERTON MARINE CORP AND THE FEED LOAD INFORMATION CONTAINED HERIN IS NOT BE USED OR REPRODUCED WITHOUT EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT OF SILVERTON MARINE CORPORATIO FEED LOAD N 1010 ENGINE ROO 6 AWG RED 6 AWG PESE 25 AMPS Gao VO LVO 2 4 xi DRAWN BY J 01 805534 650138 H CK D BY PLUG APPROVED BY PLUG ON ol PLUG SCALE PLUG q PLUG TOLERANCE SHEET NO DATE ls DRAWING 1505 Fi 6 O 4 7 4 NIPPLE 30W 5 4 BA VAI D 1 1 2 x 8 NIPPLE E 1 1 2 HOSE BARB
117. AWG 6 JLA eTIOV 00 Ber DATE INT REVISIONS Y Q 2 N ac EN D 100 100 AMP 100 50 AMP 50 AMP 50 L2 L1 LO L2 L1 LO INSTALL AMP METER ON THIS WIRE INSTALL AMP METER ON THIS WIRE lw ze er X X 7 BATTERY 4 CENTRAL VACUUM BATTERY QD FREEZER gt US Cem ERE COIN STBD OUTLETS q Forro ratioen N DESIGN AND ENGINEERING GALLEY OUTLETS SPARE PORT OUTLETS ad SILVERTON MARINE CORP ENGINE RM FAN AVE EXT OUTLETS 15 AMP U Au 5 RACE amp RIVERVIEW DR ENTERTAIMENT REFRIGERATOR b 15 1 15 08332 ENTERTAIMENT ENGINE ROOM 4 SPARE D TELEPHONE 15 AMP 15 AMP 609 825 17 A SPARE ENGINE ROOM 4 d OUTLETS FACSIMILE 609 293 8025 ENGINE SPAR 5 PORT ENGINE BLOCK HEATER 4 BLOCK HEATER THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF SILVERTON MARINE CORP AND THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HERIN JS WASHER AIR COND IO BE USED REPRODUCED WITHOU DRYER _ 15 AMP d HE EXPRESSED WR EN CONSENT OF 30 4 D SILVERTON MARINE CORPORATION 4 d RANGE PM V GALLEY 15 a 15 4 D E C WATER HEATER 6 FWD ST RM AL BREAKER PANEL 2 6 15 D D IR DRAWN BY J CHECKED BY APPROVED BY SCALE NEUTRAL BUSS 2 EARTH GRD BUSS
118. C Intake 7 Dinette Lounge 8 DC Outlet 12 volt 8 AC Outlet 120 volt 2 8 Telephone 8 CO Monitor 9 AC DC Electrical Panels 9 Vent AC Outlet 9 Television 10 AC Control for Salon 10 AC Vent Inlet 10 Stereo Cabinet 1 14 13 2 12 3 4 5 TA 11 9 10 Light Switch 4 Salon Main Vista amp Courtesy at steps Cockpit Exterior Overhead Cockpit Courtesy 10 Locker GLOMAX Control GFI Outlet Breakers 6 Water Meter Waste Meter 11 AC Unit Salon 12 Storage Cabinet 13 Incliner Standard 14 Sleeper Lounge GETTING FAMILIAR 13 20 19 18 17 MASTER STATEROOM 1 Hanging Closet Lighted Cedar Lined 2 Stereo Woofer Outlet option 3 AC Inlet DO NOT BLOCK 4 Drawer Under Mattress 5 NOT USED 6 Outlet 120 Volt 2 amp 12v DC Outlet 7 Exhaust Vent AC Outlet 8 Storage Locker Grab Underneath Door 9 Storage Under Sink 10 Outlet 120 Volt 2 11 Switches 2 Main Lights Vista amp Courtesy Lights GETTING FAMILIAR 14 13 Switches 2 Blower Lights 14 Hanging Locker Lighted 15 Drawer Under Mattress 16 Drawer Under Mattress 17 AC Vent Outlet high 17 CO Monitor 17 AC Control Panel low 18 Reading Light Switch 19 Outlet 120 Volt 2 20 Access Panel not for use 21 Access Panel not for use 22 Access Panel under mattress Storage 23 Television above GALLEY 1 Coffeemaker 2 Outlet
119. DC Salon Group Helm Group These DC Components are located in the following locations on your vessel ENGINE ROOM Batteries Ship Service Panel Ship Service Fuse Box 24v to 12v Converters Battery Chargers SYSTEM OPERATIONS 23 SALON DC Panel Main 12v DC Fuse Box 24v DC Fuse Box 24v DC Continuous Fuse Box HELM DC Helm Switch Panel DC Helm Breaker Panel 24v to 12v Converter Optional Fuses inside Helm Helm Junction Box ENGINE ROOM DC COMPONENTS BATTERIES Your vessel has 8D Lead Acid Batteries There are 2 batteries on each side of the boat The two batteries are wired in series to give you 24 volt service The DC Electrical System obtains its source of power from the batteries locat ed in the engine compartment The nega tive 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 sys tem has two color coded wires The yellow wire is the ground negative wire and the red wire is the positive hot wire The SYSTEM OPERATIONS 24 photo below shows the Port Battery Bank The wiring goes from the batteries to the Battery Switches on the Ship Service Panel SHIP SERVICE PANEL 4 E Bulkhead the Engine Room The batteries are directly connected to the Bat tery Switches on this pan
120. DESIGN AND EE MARINE CORP I E ce ENGINEE RACE amp RIVERVIEW DR MILLVILLE N J 08332 TELEPHONE 609 825 4117 FACSIMILE 609 293 8025 ratio HIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERT OF SILVERTON MARINE CORP AND THE FORMATION CONTAINED HERIN IS NOT IO BE USED OR REPRODUCED WITHOUT HE EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSE OF SILVERTON MARINE CORPORATIO DOC HELM VOLVO PANE DRAWN BY RU CHECKED BY APPROVED BY SCALE TOLERANCE SHEET DATE DRAWING NO 480 3 05010 5 DATE DISTRIBUTION ul AGG HORN PANEL LIGHTS Lo LIGHTS S pe 5 0 BREAKOU CARLING L SERIES SWITCHES t 8 4 AGG AGG 3 5 Lo y d ACK SIARLIIE gt 2226 PANEL BACK LIT
121. E 207 x 2 H 24 gt gt gt 5 16 E 6 YE 20 A DATE INT REVISIONS 5 WINDLA BREAKER FEE Qu Sn pe L74 WE 16 T 178 ERD B 24 gt CONVERTER le lies ri Y U 1 0 TES B GRD O 24 2 C VERTER I 16 Sy be EE 57 J ON e 2 ZE _ _ en en lo OFF xd lo lo o mu 0 77 e C wf gt R C 22 2 ee CLS E C en rita Hi IESIGN AND ENGI ING gt a a WIRE NUMBER 132 2 4 WIRE NUMBER 48 S RACE amp RIVERVIEW pee WIRE NUMBER 112 Hates UE WIRE NUMBER 113 MEN E A TL 80 AMP 24 TO 12 VOLT CONVERTER 80 AMP 24 TO 12 VOLT CONVERTER P i n San E RI A HE 08532 U TA rear TELEPHONE _ T lt 1 609 825 4117 o O STBD 12 MAIN ANL 80 AMP PORT 12 MAIN ANL 80 AMP Pe Se mo O gt o 2 7 FACSIMILE STBD 24 MAIN ANL 60 AMP o PORT 24 MAIN ANL 60 AMP 609 293 8025 5 12 15 2 PORT ENG BLOWER ATO 15 AMP STBD ENG BLOWER ATO 15 AMP 5 UE 4 mem IS DRAWING 15 E SOLE PROPERTY 15 AMP WIRE NUMBER 27 gt 5 LVERTON MARI E P D THE ve FORMATION CONTAINED HERIN 15 WIRE iu eT en N ns US Of REPRODUCED WITHOU OPTIONAL DDC MODULE
122. ESS OWNER TELEPHONE NUMBER NUMBER OF PEOPLE NUMBER OF PEOPLE RENTED BOAT ON BOARD BEING TOWED YES NO BOAT NO 1 THIS VESSEL BOAT REGISTRATION OR DOCUMENTATION NUMBER HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER BOAT NAME BOAT MANUFACTURER LENGTH MODEL YEAR BUILT TYPE OF BOAT HULL MATERIAL ENGINE PROPULSION PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES OPEN MOTORBOAT WOOD OUTBOARD PROPELLER PFDS WAS BOAT ADEQUATELY CABIN MOTORBOAT ALUMINUM INBOARD WATER JET EQUIPPED WITH COAST GUARD AUXILIARY SAIL STEEL INBOARD AIR THRUST APPROVED PFDS SAIL ONLY FIBERGLASS STERNDRIVE I O MANUAL YES NO ROWBOAT RUBBER VINYL CANVAS AIRBOAT SAIL WERE PFDS ACCESSIBLE CANOE KAYAK RIGID HULL INFLATABLE YES NO PERSONAL WATERCRAFT OTHER SPECIFY FUEL NUMBER OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS PONTOON BOAT GASOLINE ENGINES ON BOARD YES NO HOUSEBOAT DIESEL USED YES NO OTHER SPECIFY ELECTRIC TOTAL WHAT CONTRIBUTED TO ACCIDENT HORSEPOWER CHECK ALL APPLICABLE OPERATION AT TIME OF ACCIDENT ACTIVITY AT TIME OF ACCIDENT TYPE OF ACCIDENT WEATHER CHECK ALL APPLICABLE CHECK ANY IF APPLICABLE GROUNDING EXCESSIVE SPEED CRUISING FISHING CAPSIZING IMPROPER LOOKOUT CHANGING DIRECTION TOURNAMENT FLOODING SWAMPING RESTRICTED VISION CHANGING SPEED HUNTING SINKING OVERLOADING DRIFTING SWIMMING DIVING FIRE OR EXPLOSION FUEL IMPROPER LOADING
123. EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT OF 37 BLACK SWHT 4 ALO 2 o SILVERTON MARINE CORPORATION 24 BLUE FWD IND 42 0 22 BLUE 1 AFT IND gt 0 2o VIOLET GE IND 2 0O AB EDYWHITE 10 ATTERY A 412 O 23 LUE 14 IND 27 07 24295 55 ORGYWHITE ELECTRONICS A O ORGY K 4 DGE El gt SL YELL ORG 8 BLOWER 42 0 ORANGE EMORY 2 0 PANEL TO 2m GE 17 ORGYRED 12 W LASS Ae o 5 E 18 ORANGE 12 W DLASS Cy UM JCK i9 ORG GREEN 12 WINDLASS AD O DRAWN BY PRU 58 BLACK 3 SPOTLIG gt YELLOW 69 CHECKED BY APPROVED BY 61 COAX TEREO AN 2 96 U E 14 GEN FAFIRE o SCALE 95 GRAY BLACK 14 GEN STO F TOLERANCE 67 YELLOW GROUND 42 SHEET ED WHITE 10 A2 O AB ARALLEI DATE 656 196 AG eq zo GREEN S FARTH GRD 4 2 0o0 DRAWING mu oO 130 PENTA FLOAT sw 14 URPLE WHT 2 o COLE AO SG 131 ENTA FLOA Sw 1 gt URPI Ll xY EI L2 0
124. HITE CAP E IND YEL Pan 4 TO HELM WITCH PANEL 08332 LABEL IND LTS Sg T9 PIN CAP 770029 1 COLOR 58 17 1 WINDLASS 12 ORANGE 6 0 FILE 59 18 gt WINDLASS UP 12 ORANGE RED 6 0 L 19 3 WINDLASS DOWN 12 ORANGE GREEN 6 0 609 825 4117 20 4 GEN IND LT 14 VIOLET 6 0 22 225 AFT IND BLUE 14 14 BLUE 6 AE E MERE 23 e MID IND BLUE 14 14 BLUE 6 0 b 3 99 AAA 2a 7 FWD IND BLUE 14 14 BLUE 6 0 FACSIMILE Si 10 O Breako u 609 293 8025 28 HALON 1 14 BLACK WHT 6 0 1 3710 HALON 2 14 BLACK WHT 6 0 2811 FUEL PINK RED 14 14 PINK RED 6 0 12 ES BP HIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERI Il OF SILVERTON MARINE CORP AND TH 26 Saa INFORMATION CONTAINED HERIN IS NO 28 3 27200000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000008000000000000800000000000000000 O BE USED OR REPRODUCED WITHOU EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT OF null we 53 SILVERTON MARINE CORPORATIO m E se 7 WIRE SCHEDULE 1 BLUE 12 TRIM TAB 42 0 67 2 RED 12 TRIM TAB 42 0 5 YELLOW 12 TRIM TAB 42 0 ED ERN en u Breakou u 28 PINK RED 14 PORT FUEL 42 o 103 26 BLACK SWHT 14 HALON A2 o SBP Ac w 89 57 BLACK S
125. Halon 1301 container actuator to SYSTEM OPERATIONS 40 determine if it has been discharged Refer to the Operators Manual which illustrates the charged and discharged positions of the actuator If the system has been discharged or appears charged but the in dicator light does not illuminate see your Silverton Dealer for further inspection and repair if necessary In the event of an engine generator com partment fire the following steps should be taken to avoid the likelihood of person al injury or death and to minimize property damage Remain calm and avoid panic Immediately turn off all 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 Compartment for at least ten 10 minutes to allow the Halon vapor to extinguish the fire 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 situ ation and location Maintain radio contact until the crises has ended and assistance has arrived the fire is successfully extinguished examine the engine compartment com ponents for damage DO NOT start your engines if any damage is noted Request towing as
126. IONS 1 12 3 6 7 8 _ BOW THRUSTER 10 IN o FUSE 355 pet gt X Er Num 5 UL TR DEN 24 voLi CONVER 005 7509 Marima sr p oremiciomn BOS oa 4n AMD Her gt 26 EN E u bu ___ 30 BLUESEA 005 3251 DESIGN AND ENGINEERING L La SILVERTON MARINE CORP ub M S RACE amp RIVERVIEW DR MILLVILLE N J 2 Neo 08332 DAS 4 SE TELEPHONE 2 609 825 4117 D FACSIMILE 4 a 009 293 8025 THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERT OF SILVERTON MARINE CORP AND THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HERIN IS NOT TO BE USED OR REPRODUCED WITHOUT E EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT OF SILVERTON MARINE CORPORATION O 2 oad A 470 SED BATTERY TH BATTERY SWITCH 3 8 O 11 3 p 5 4 0 RED BATTERY SWITCH TO FUSE 3 8 TE 1 3 mu gt 4 0 RED FUSE TH THRUSTER MOTOR POS 3 8 3 8 EZ D 4 0 RED lt NEG BATTERY POSI 3 8 3 8 3 8
127. If your boating 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 itis recommended a coat of wax be applied prior to spring launch and again at the end of the season prior to winter storage DO NOT use abrasive cleaning agents on fiber glass surfaces as they will scratch and dull the finish Stainless Steel The bow rail aft deck rail mooring cleats and other hardware on your yacht are manufactured of quality 316L grade stainless steel Stainless steel will not rust under normal conditions but it must be properly maintained on a regular basis Thoroughly wash the hardware 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 enhances 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 DO NOT use abrasive
128. 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 Understand and obey the Rules of the Road Understand and obey all local boating laws Always maintain complete control of your yacht Finally ALWAYS operate your yacht with care courtesy and common sense Voluntary Safety Inspections The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary and boating officials in many states offer courtesy safety inspections of your yacht at no charge to you They will examine your yacht for compliance 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 Auxiliary or appropriate state agency for details concerning these courtesy safety inspections SAFETY 8 CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY CARBON MONOXIDE CAN KILL This section is intended to provide edu cational information about carbon monox ide relative to boats and boating Carbon Monoxide accumulation is affected by boat geometry hatch window and door open ings ventilation openings proximity to other structures and boats wind direction boat speed boat maintenance and a multitud
129. L I N EH aire DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SILVERTON MARINE CORP 5 RACE amp RIVERVIEW DR MILLVILLE SD 18 VULTAGE 08332 SWITCH d TELEPHONE ON 609 825 4117 eo O us FACSIMILE E 609 293 8025 O D uc gt IS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY E OF SILVERTON MARINE CORP AND THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HERIN IS NOT 15 SOLE TV TO BE USED OR REPRODUCED WITHOUT EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT Su SILVERTON MARINE CORPORATION MODEL E f SOLE TS P 99 Ez I QUE V 18 DRAWN BY PRI CHECKED BY APPROVED BY SCALE TOLERANC SHEET NO DATE 10 04 DRAWING NO SILALL9 11 04 7 6 5 4 5 2 C LU
130. LINE 1 The curve of the boat when being viewed from the side 2 A turn off course due to poor helmsmanship or trouble steering 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 STANCHION The metal posts that help hold up the rails on a boat STARBOARD Looking forward the right 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 SIATEROOM A bedroom for guest or the cap tain 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 An intermediate strut is smaller than the main strut and is mounted between the main strut and the shaft log GLOSSARY 4 SUMP A pit or well into which water is drained SUPERSTRUCTURE A flying bridge or other struc ture that extends above the deck SWELL Long large wave that does not break SWIM PLATFORM Low platform used for boarding found at the back of the boat TOPSIDE To go to the uppermost deck TRANSOM The stern cross section of a y
131. Lounges Located in the forward part of the bridge is the Port Lounges The seat portions are removable and have storage underneath Starboard Lounge The photo below shows the starboard lounge and the Forward Storage Cabinet The Forward Storage Cabinet has the Bridge Refrigerator in it CAPTAIN S CHAIRS Aft of the Helm is two Captain s Chairs These chairs are adjustable and swivel GETTING FAMILIAR 9 AIR HORNS NAVIGATION LIGHTS The factory installed Air Horns are mount The photographs below display the loca ed on the forward section of the bridge tion of the Port Starboard and the Stern Navigation Lights and the combination Masthead Anchor Light The button for the Air Horns is located at the Helm The photo below shows the T 1 location of the button that sounds the Air The Port Navigation Light is RED Horns The Starboard Navigation Light is GREEN GETTING FAMILIAR 10 The Masthead Anchor Light is also WHITE The Navigation Anchor Light switch is located at the helm station GETTING FAMILIAR 11 GETTING FAMILIAR 12 INTERIOR This section will show you the various in terior compartments of your 50C starting with your entry into the Salon SALON 1 Outlet 120 Volt 2 2 Storage Tall Cabinet 3 Galley Switches 3 Main Lights Courtesy Lights Blower 3 AC Control Panel for Galley 4 Storage 5 Table Dinette 6 Vent A
132. 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 Marine Group to its employees through an Employee Stock Ownership Program ensuring a personal interest in the construction of your Silverton yacht INTRODUCTION 7 INTRODUCTION 8 INTRODUCTION TO YOUR YACHT OWNER S MANUAL We appreciate your selection of the Silverton yacht We have designed and manufactured 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 regulations and recommendations In addition our yachts meet or exceed all standards developed by the National Marine Manufacturer s Association for its Yacht Certification Program This Owner s Manual includes general information concerning the operation handling and main tenance of your yacht In addition the various systems both standard and optional and factory installed equipment are described Please note that the information contained in this Owner s Manual summarizes the detailed information contained in the Original Equipment Manufacturer s O E M Manuals 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 detai
133. N CONCERNING YOUR AIR CONDITION ING HEATING SYSTEM SYSTEM OPERATIONS 3 SYSTEM OPERATIONS 4 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 identi fiable location until assistance arrives The equipment used in anchoring your yacht also known as ground tackle is as fol lows e Anchor e Anchor Chain or Line Rode e Anchor Chock Anchor Cleat Anchor Safety Chain Anchor Windlass Optional e Rope Locker Anchor Your 50C is equipped with a plow type anchor weighing 46 6 pounds This uni versal type of anchor is very efficient for a variety of bottom terrain This is nota storm anchor Please refer to Chapman s for the recommended need for a storm anchor Anchor Chain or Line Rode The Anchor Rode on your 50C 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 Three hundred 300 feet of nylon rope 9 16 inch in diameter Optional Windlass Equipped Standard Fifteen 15 feet of chain coupled to three hundred 300 feet of nylon rope 9 16 inch in diameter Optional Windlass Equipped Optional Three hundred
134. NTENANCE SCHEDULE GASOLINE ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE TEM DAILY 25Hr 50 100 Hr YEARLY Check fuel system for leaks ing system for leaks Check exhaust system for leaks Check for loose or damaged parts Heplace oil filter Clean flame arrestor Check electrical connections Check belt drive tension ighten engine mounts Check engine alignment 8 tighten bot o T Check condition ofzincanodes ___ S Check fuel canisterforcorrosion o o S Check condition of spark plugs NOTE1 J DIESEL ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE EM _____ _ 75 250 Hr YEARLY 2 YRS Drain water and sediment from primary fuel filter Tighten engine mounts Check oil levels Check fuel system for leaks Check coolino Check exhaust system forleaks _______________ Check for loose or damaged parts _______________ Replace oil filter Clean flame arrestor O Z O Check electrical connections Check belt drive tension A Check engine alignment 8 tighten bolt __ LL Clean or replace air cleaner elements NOTE2 O NENNEN Check oil and filters XOTE3 Check o 1 O LL Clean seawater strainer and inspect and lubricate impeller NOTE4 TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE TEM DAILY 25Hr 50Hr 100Hr YEARLY Check Transmission fluid level Change Transmi
135. ORMATION CONTAINED HERIN IS 2 10 GREEN WHT 52 6 are TO BE USED OR REPRODUCED WITHOU 9 93 E EXPRESSED WR EN CONSEN OF 1902115 COURT ETS BLUE WHITE 31 0 SILVERTON MARINE CORPORATION 1 COURT LTS GRD YELLOW 51 0 2 5 NAV LTS GREEN GRAY 55 0 ze NAV LTS GROUND YELLOW 85407 25 SRIDG HARNESS DRAWN BY PRJ CHECKED BY APPROVED BY SCALE O TOLERANCE SHEET NO DATE 12 253 02 DRAWING NO SOCEHTZ Z907 6 3
136. RD SURGE TUE ER CLENDENNING CABLEMASTER a BATTEI DECEMBER 12 2002 D i SCALE 0 083 pu jh p x i B ABC MECHAN CAL SCALE x G2 T1 AJ d Ca NA N m I Pi AJ A gt 71 AJ
137. RINE CORP A THE INFORMATION CON ED HERIN IS NOT TO BE USED OR REPRODUCED WITHOU HE EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSEI OF SILVERTON MARINE CORPORATION Us O N gt 2 es VOLVO BPOW TARUSTER DRAWN BY Ad CHECKED BY APPROVED BY SCALE TOLERANCE SHEET NO DATE 9 2 53 03 DRAWING NO AEHO92 50 5 O Cn gt EN NO 1 8 7 6 5 x 2 3 2
138. TE 14 41 4 COURT LTS GRD 14 YELLOW 6 0 GROUND YEL 14 _ _ 1 1 42 5 LTS 12 GREEN GRAY 6 0 p a D AT 2 U 43 6 NAV LTS GROUND 12 YELLOW 6 0 NAV LTS GREEN GRAY 12 n GROUND YEL 12 483C 0 7 5 5 4 3 5 I L 1 i Ly i 1 50 INTERIOR LAYOUT LIVEWELL SYSTEM CIRCULATIN PUMP SYSTEM O DRAIN O SOC LIVEWELL SYSTEM 1 Thur Hull and valve Assembly 2 Raw water Till pump 5 Electric drain valve Recirulating pump 5 Air control valve System overtlow drain B DETAIL SEE DETAII SEE
139. TEM OPERATIONS 39 The photo above shows the indicator panel for the Halon system on the bridge The automatic fire extinguishing system on your 50C is equipped with a GREEN indicator light located on the helm switch panel The purpose of this indicator light is to alert the operator of the charge dis charge status of the Automatic Fire Ex tinguishing System The indicator light will illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position if the system is fully charged If the Green indicator light does not illuminate after turning on the igni tion switch or if it turns off at any time during operation of your yacht either at dockside or while underway DO NOT open the engine compartment for at least ten 10 minutes Opening the engine compartment immediately will allow air to enter and may cause fire flashback possibly resulting in seri ous injury or death The sudden rush of air into the engine compartment may also render the automatic fire extin guishing system ineffective If the indicator light fails to illuminate after turning on the ignition switch carefully examine the exterior of the engine genera tor compartment for evidence of a fire that may have discharged the system by look ing for signs of scorching and by your sense of smell If you do not observe or smell any evi dence of a fire and you have waited the recommended ten 10 minutes open your engine compartment and examine the
140. TIO gt gt fs o WIRE NUMBER 118 9 m o 20 gt 20 BE 500 WIRE NUMBER 133 i pnm DUL 60 AMP 24VDC TO 12 VDC CONVERTER LOCATED UNDER HEL DC BRIDGE lt gt NEGATIVE mu orz vocr ENGINE MAINS 24 107 Y SA E Y ist je Us e HE puja C 2 e DRAWN J e uD e BR eue je e Ee e ute Je me e Teno eme APPROVED BY SCALE TOLERANCE S T NO 5 OF 3 DATE 12 2 02 DRAWING NO ASCEDIZZ O OO we DATE DISTRIBUTION 5 W TARUSTER DATE INT REVISIONS AMP INLINE FUSE RED 12 YELLOW BLUE U SWITCH Al ELM BROWN T LJ UJ
141. The charger breaker is located in the Main AC Distribution Panel and is a 15 Amp AC Joystick The bow thruster is operated with a joy stick which is located at the helm The motor and control box for the joystick are located under the forward stateroom floor hatch Operation The following information refers to the operation of your bow thruster e To engage the bow thruster press the ON OFF Switch When the bow thrust er is not in use make sure to disen gage the bow thruster by pressing the ON OFF switch e To maneuver your vessel simply press the left arrow button on the touch pad control panel and the boat will move to port To move to the right push the right arrow button and the boat will move to starboard e Turn OFF the bow thruster s main switch when the system is not in use and always when leaving the boat Warning Look out for swimmers before operating the bow thruster Warning Do not operate the bow thruster without the belt cover installed Warning Only operate the bow thruster when its propellers are fully submerged Refer to the Bow Thruster User and Maintenance Manual for technical infor mation concerning your Bow Thruster System Electronic Protection Refer to the Bow Thruster User and Maintenance Manual for technical infor mation concerning the Electrical Pro tection of your Bow Thruster System Test Running Refer to the Bow Thruster User and Maintenance Manual for technical in
142. WHT 14 HALON 42 0 24 BLUE 14 FWD IND 420 PBP 7 22 BLUE 14 AFT IND 42 o 95 130 151 er 20 VIOLET 14 GEN IND 420 48 RED WHITE 10 BATTERY PAR 427 0 23 BLUE 14 MID IND 42 0 55 ORG WHITE ELECTRONICS 42 0 LABEL POTLIGHT 3 E J U M b 66 ORGYBLK A BRIDGE EL 42 0 2 J 2 2 SL YELLYORG 8 BLOWER 42 0 69 ORANGE 8 MEMORY 42 0 17 ORGYRED T2 WINDLASS 42 0 219 ORANGE 12 WINDLASS 2 0 DRAW RY J 19 ORGYGREEN 12 WINDLASS 42 0 58 RED 3 SPOTLIGHT 42 0 7 se YELLOW SPOTLIGHT 42 0 CHECKED BY 103 COAX SPOT LT 42 0 61 COAX RG6 STEREO ANT 42 0 PURPLE 14 GEN SEAFIRE 427 0 APPROVED BY 95 GRAY BLACK 14 GEN STOP SF Cc NY lt D D O 5 E_ gt 67 YELLOW 4 GROUND 42 0 gt A PR A gt lt SCA ES 48 RED WHITE PARALLEL 42 07 5 2 VW I 42 0 7O GREEN EARTH GRD 42 0 TOLERANCE 71 ORANGEYWHITE 12BR STEREO MEM42 0 130 PURPLEYWHT 12 PENTA FLOAT 427 0 SHEET NO 151 PURPLE YEL 12 PENTA FLOAT 42 0 PBP RED 12RORT BATT PAR 42 0 E SBP RED GREEN 12STBD BATT PAR 42 0 DATE 1 1 mu 1 deni o DRAWING NO NUMBER 1002284 OLE 7 6 5 4 3 2 C PY AER SER EN E 11
143. Year Limited Warranty Coverage Transferable to Subsequent Registered Owner Silverton war rants to the first use purchaser and any subsequent registered owner during the warranty period the hull and deck of each boat shall be free from structural defects in fiberglass materials and workmanship for a period of five 5 years from the date of delivery to the first use purchaser and subsequent registered owner under normal use and service These limited warranties apply only to the structural integrity of the deck and hull and the supporting pan grid or stringer system Hulls pan grid or stringers modified in any way or powered by engines other than the type and size installed or specified by Silverton are not covered by these limited warran ties As the sole and exclusive remedy Silverton s obligations under these limited warranties are limited to the repair or replacement of any such structurally defective part INTRODUCTION 15 CONDITIONS ON THE APPLICABILITY OF LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE The limited warranties contained herein apply only to covered defects first arising and reported in writ ing to Silverton or its authorized dealer within the applicable warranty coverage If the Silverton Yacht is used for commercial rental charter or any other non consumer individual or recreational services then the above warranty periods are limited to sixty 60 days from the date of purchase These limited warranties shall not be effect
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145. acht UNDERWAY A vessel that is not moored docked at anchor or aground V BERTH Small galley consisting of a folding table tabletop stove and a basin 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 transmis sion which then changes the output aft VESSEL A boat ship yacht or another craft used to travel on water WAKE The movement of waves caused by the boat s hull WATERLINE The line of water on the hull when the boat is afloat and at rest WEATHER DECK A deck with no overhead pro tection WHARF A landing place or pier where ships may tie up and load or unload WINCH A mechanism used to increase the pull on sheet lines WINDLASS A device used to raise and lower an anchor YAW To go off course YACHT A vessel used for pleasure instead of work Warning Labels The following Warning Labels appear at various locations on your yacht and are self explanatory Be certain to familiarize yourself and your pas sengers with these Warning Labels and their contents CARBON MONOXIDE IS COLORLESS ODORLESS AND WARNING DANGEROUS SECURE DOOR WHEN CRUISING ALL GASOLINE ENGINES AND GENERATORS EXHAUST DO NOT SIT STAND OR PLACE CARBON MONOXIDE CO HEAVY OBJECTS ON DOOR DIRECT AND oe EXPOSURE a WILL CAUSE N DAMAGE OR DEATH CAUTION KEEP CABIN DOOR CLOSED WHEN Fir
146. ain flashing to signify that the monitor is working properly If the GREEN indicator light does not illuminate check all wiring connections clean and SYSTEM OPERATIONS 18 tighten if necessary If the GREEN indi cator light still fails to illuminate contact your Silverton Dealer for inspection and replacement DO NOT attempt to make any repairs to the unit s yourself CO Alarm In the event that Carbon Monoxide Gas is detected the RED indicator light will turn ON and remain ON while a built in buzzer emits a continuous signal This indicates the presence of a dangerous level of Car bon Monoxide Gas If the RED indicator light turns ON please note that IMMEDI ATE ACTION IS REQUIRED Contact a qualified technician to locate the source of the Carbon Monoxide Gas and repair the monitoring device DO NOT enter your yacht until repairs have been made and the CO vapors have been brought down to an acceptable level When CO vapors are no longer present or have lowered to an acceptable level the monitor will return to its normal operating state whereas the GREEN indicator light will start flashing ON and OFF represent ing that the monitor is working properly CO Monitor Malfunction When the CO Monitor is running properly the GREEN indicator light will always flash ON and OFF If the GREEN indicator light remains ON without flashing or if it is OFF completely this means that the monitor is no longer working properly and
147. anel refer to the Electri cal Pages of this section of this Owner s Manual for the location of the switch The foot controls located adjacent to the Anchor Windlass consist of two 2 foot depressed switches one switch lowers the anchor the other switch raises the anchor SYSTEM OPERATIONS 6 See photograph below which illustrates the location of the Anchor Windlass the foot depressed control switches and the Anchor Cleat Rope Locker Your 50C is equipped with a Rope Locker which is located on the Starboard side of the Anchor Hatch The purpose of the Rope Locker is to store the anchor rode in a convenient location removed from the deck surface The Rope Locker is accessed by a hatch which covers the locker and prevents you or your passen gers from accidental falls into the storage well This Rope Locker has a drain in the bottom It is recommended that you wash off the salt water with fresh water after use of your anchor and rope 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 condi tions a Scope ratio of 8 1 is considered satisfactory If the rode is chain the ra tio may decrease to 5 1 under the same favorable conditions It may be necessary to increase the scope ratio under unfavor able weather co
148. are in the open position when the handle is parallel to the valve body Y Remove raw water strainer and check for debris Remove any debris noted Y If your yacht is equipped with a genera tor be certain there is no debris in the water strainer Remove any debris noted Y Examine the propeller shaft stuffing boxes for excessive water leakage One drop of water every sixty 60 seconds is normal v Open the fuel shutoff valves for the en gines and generator The valve is in the open position when the handle is parallel to the valve body Y Check the oil level in the trim tab reservoir 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 immediately if you observe any unsafe operating condition The below listed procedures should be fol lowed when starting your engines Y Operate the bilge blower motors for five 5 minutes before starting your engines v Place shift control levers in the neutral position v Place throttle control levers in the down position Y Turn ignition switch to ON but not to START Be certain the engine oil pressure alarm sounds and the Automatic Fire Extin guisher System indicator light is ON v Turn ignition switch to START and hold until the engine starts Release the ignition switch immediately after the engine starts If the s
149. ariables are the presence of weather enclosures and covers boat layout and configuration location of ports hatches windows doors and vents proximity and types of structures and other boats wind speed and direction speed of the boat etc Although it would be impossible to identify every variable or combination of variables that may affect the accumulation of carbon monoxide the boat operator must remain aware at all times of the possibility of CO accumulation The following illustrations show some of the ways that carbon monoxide gas can accu mulate in your boat while at dock and under way Become familiar with these examples to prevent exposure to this poisonous gas Blocked hull exhaust outlets near a pier dock seawall bulkhead or any other structure can cause excessive accumula tion 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 exces sive accumulation of Carbon Monoxide Gas within the cabin and cockpit areas of your yacht Be alert for exhaust from other vessels When protective weather coverings are in place engine or generator exhaust from your yacht while docked at anchor drift ing or underway can cause excessive accumulation of Carbon Monoxide Gas CO within the cabin and cockpit areas of your ya
150. aulic lines which are located in the bilge area for leaks Refer to the Mechanical Schematic in the Schematic Section of this Owner s Manual for the lo cation of the trim tab pump Tighten con nections if leaks are noted If the hydraulic lines appear worn or chafed contact your Silverton Dealer for inspection and re placement if necessary The Trim Tabs run on 12DC power and the breakers are located at the Helm Breaker Panel Refer to the BENNETT TRIM TAB Manual included with your owner s packet for tech nical information concerning the operation and maintenance of the trim tab system SYSTEM OPERATIONS 76 ICEMAKER UNIT OPTIONAL You may have chosen as an option when you purchased your 50C 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 fresh ice upon demand and as needed The Icemaker Unit which is located in the cockpit operates on AC electrical power and is controlled by a breaker switch lo cated on the AC DC electrical Panel See AC DC Electrical Panel Layout in the Schematics Section of this Manual which illustrates the location of the breaker switch that controls the Icemaker Unit While your 50 is underway you must operate your generator if so equipped to maintain operation of the Icemaker Unit Refer to the U LINE CORPORATION ICEMAKER MANUAL included with your owner s pa
151. ays that CO from a SAFETY 10 running engine or generator can enter your boat The station wagon effect results from the aerodynamics of deck cabins and flying bridges With the boat under way the air flow over the top forms a low pressure area behind the cabin or transom which can suck exhaust gasses into the cockpit and the cabin Inefficient trim angles also can cause the station wagon effect Obstructions are principally a problem when boats are rafted together or tied to a dock or seawall Against an obstruction exhaust gasses which normally dissipate may in stead be directed back to your boat Be ware of open windows hatches doors and the location of the engine intake Exhaust contains particularly high concentrations of CO when an engine is cold so to protect yourself and your neighbors minimize the time spent getting underway Pay particular attention to potential obstructions when run ning a generator for long periods Infiltration of CO from a neighbor s exhaust can be a problem aboard any boat at any time Infiltration can happen any time your neighbors are running a generator or engine even when they are many slips away Leaks in your own exhaust system from the engines or generator can allow harmful levels of CO to accumulate at a surprising rate Good maintenance practices are criti cal to avoid this There are many variables that combine to affect the accumulation of carbon monoxide Some of these v
152. board or is in the wa ter due to a swamped or capsized yacht hypothermia may be an immediate con cern 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 SAFETY 14 Collision If a collision occurs the following procedure should be strictly adhered to Be certain all passengers put 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 inju ries and administer first aid if necessary If your yacht has a VHF radio contact the United States Coast Guard and any other potential 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 If you have SeaKey services you should send a MAYDAY Signal and mark your location For details on these procedures refer to your SeaKey Operators Guide Inspect your yacht to determine the extent of damage and its potential for sinking Prepare to assist the other craft and its passengers if possible If the collision resulted in pe
153. both engines and determined they are running properly the warm up procedure should be followed before departing the dock mooring The proper warm up procedure is as follows Check the oil pressure gauges to be certain each engine has sufficient oil pres sure 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 v Start and allow engines to run at speci fied RPM until they reach proper operating temperature Warm up RPMs are listed in the engine operators manual Normal operating temperature for gasoline and diesel engines are 165 F 175 F de pending on manufacturer s specifications In gasoline engine applications if the engine temperature rises above the normal operating range a maximum of 200 F and audible warning alarm and indicator light SYSTEM OPERATIONS 65 will come on indicating the engine is over heating Turn OFF the respective engine immediately In a diesel engine ap plication if the engine temperature rises significantly above the normal operating range a maximum of 200 F the affected engine will send a code to the engine panel display when the engine 15 over heating Again if this occurs turn OFF the respective engine immedi ately contact your Silverton Dealer for inspection and repair if nece
154. by using a small screw driver These items are inoper able in an emergency situation when this switch is off The ON position is easy to push in NOTE The bilge pumps carbon monox ide detectors and SeaKey are NOT dis connected from their power source when the battery switches are turned to the OFF position These accessories are con nected directly to the battery and do not require a switch for operation Windlass Breaker 80 amp 24 Volt PUSH to RESET This breaker draws its power from the Port Battery Bank If the Port Battery Switch is in the OFF Posi tion this breaker is also OFF ENGINE MAIN BREAKERS On each side of the Ship Service Panel are a bank of Breakers 5 shown on each side in the previous photo The amount of breakers change with every engine option selected These breakers control the engine elec tronic components These breakers get their power from either the port or star board bank of batteries If both the Port and Starboard Battery Switches are in the OFF position there is no power to these breakers Be sure to read your engine manufacturer owner manual for more de tails of these breakers SHIP SERVICE BOX FUSE BOX There are 7 fuses behind the Ship Service Panel Five fuses are 24 volt 2 fuses are 12 volt Five 24 volt fuses FUSE 1 Main Bat 1 80 amp FUSE 2 Main Bat 2 80 amp FUSE 3 Main Bat 1 60 amp FUSE 4 Main Bat 2 60 amp FUSE 5 Helm Electronics
155. ce and fit snugly to minimize the opportunity for CO to enter the cabin There should be no large openings where CO could enter the cabin Ensure that all ventilation systems are in good working order and not blocked or punctured Check all sink drains to assure that they have a good water trap to prevent CO from coming in from the outside Finally because poor running engines pro duce excessive CO make sure engines and generator are tuned up They should run smoothly and not produce black smoke The spark plugs and ignition systems should be maintained regularly and the fuel system and air filters should be in good order CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS If you carefully avoid potential CO accumula tion and maintain your systems properly you have made great strides towards protecting yourself and others from the dangers of carbon monoxide Another important line of defense is a CO Detector used whenever you re aboard your boat A detector is the only way to properly detect the presence of CO There is a CO detector located in every living area on your Silverton Yacht These CO detectors are UL Approved for Marine Use If you replace the CO detectors at any time they must be replaced with marine CO Detectors not residential detectors Most CO detectors require specific main tenance procedures to remain accurate and functional Follow the manufacturer s instructions supplied to you in your owner s packet Carbon Monoxide Detectors s
156. ce of this system SYSTEM OPERATIONS 61 SYSTEM OPERATIONS 62 PROPULSION SYSTEM Propulsion of your 50C is accomplished by two inboard engines located within the engine compartment The engines are fueled by diesel fuel Each engine trans mits its power to a separate transmission which rotates the attached propeller shaft and the propeller providing forward or re verse movement of your yacht as selected from the shift control unit located at the helm The transmissions are counter rotat ing This is defined as when in the forward shift mode and viewing forward from aft the Port transmission rotates the Port pro peller counterclockwise and the Starboard transmission rotates the Starboard propel ler clockwise Access to the engine compartment in your 50C is provided through the door in the forward part of the cockpit The engine starting procedure is as fol lows Y Open and inspect the engine compart ment Use your sense of smell to detect the presence of fuel fumes battery switch ON Y Operate the bilge blower motors for at least five 5 minutes Check indicator light on the Blower Switch to make sure the switch is ON Listen to make sure blow ers are ON v 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 v Check the bilge for the p
157. cht Always provide adequate ventilation when the weather coverings are in place and either the engine or the generator are running SAFETY 11 Engine or generator exhaust from your yacht while underway at a slow speed can cause excessive accumulation of Carbon Monoxide Gas within the cabin and cockpit areas of your yacht A tail wind can increase the accumulation This is often referred to as the Station wagon Effect Always provide adequate ventilation or increase your speed if possible Engine or generator exhaust from your yacht while underway and operating 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 redistribute the load to lower the bow angle SAFETY 12 HOW TO MINIMIZE THE ACCUMULATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE Practice good inspection and maintenance habits Be certain hull exhaust outlets are not blocked or restricted in any way Be alert for exhaust gasses from other boats Always provide adequate ventilation when weather enclosures are in place and engines or generator is running Do not run with a high bow angle Use trim tabs or redistribute the load to maintain a low bow angle Orient your boat to maximize the dispersion of CO Be aware of the effects of your actions on other boats Be aware of the effects of the actions of others on your boat Provi
158. cket for specific instructions concerning the operation and mainte nance of the ICEMAKER UNIT SYSTEM OPERATIONS 77 SYSTEM OPERATIONS 78 FISHPAK Optional One of the options available on your 50C is the FishPak KeepAlive Live Well The photo below shows the Live Well Sys tem on the stern of your boat The Live Well system will keep your fish and bait alive The Live Well system circu lates and inserts air into the tank the fish are in Here are the parts installed with the Live Well System PUMP The pump adds the air and pro vides the water flow Air Control The Air Control controls the amount of air into the tank Be aware the more air the less water flow The less air the more water flow Pump Switch Turns the pump on and off Check Valve Only allows water to enter the tank Does not allow water to go from tank to pump Bottom Tank Drain Drain for allowing the water to re circulate in the tank This drain will also completely drain the tank if used in conjunction with the Thru Hull fitting Strainer Before the water goes into the pump it must pass through the strainer This strainer must be checked on a daily basis Pump will not work correctly if Strainer is clogged Thru Hull Fitting this fitting allows water to come into the tank and allows the tank to drain when used in conjunction with the bottom drain valve Overflow On the top of the tank is an overflow outlet T
159. cking to distribute the weight over several areas The weight borne by the keel must not be so great as to cause crushing or distor tion of the member When lifting the yacht keep the bow higher than the stern so the engine and generator 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 Always keep 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 engine 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 down ward as the piston moves upward Even a small quantity of water can cause rust or other internal engine damage NOTE Silverton recommends an optional storage cradle with the purchase of your yacht The cradle is factory made to conform to the bottom of your yacht for safe storage and minimizes the risk of hull distortion CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 8 OPERATING YOUR YACHT Most people who purchase a Silverton yacht have boat handling knowledge and experi ence with other types of vessels This sec tion of the Owner s Manual provides basic i
160. cleaning agents steel wool pads or brushes as these products may scratch and damage the stainless steel finish Aluminum The windshield and window frames on your 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 DO NOT use kerosene or lemon oil on any painted aluminum surfaces as they will soften and re move the paint Acrylic Plastic The venturi windshield which is located on the bridge of your yacht is manufactured of a tough acrylic plas tic Clean the acrylic plastic surfaces with a mild soap and water solution or non ammonia based cleaner and dry with a soft cloth DO NOT use any abrasive cleaning agents or abrasive cleaning cloths or pads when cleaning acrylic plastic surfaces as they will scratch the surface DO NOT use any abrasive cleaning agents or steel wool products when cleaning aluminum Alumi num scratches very easily and these products will scratch the surface Safety Glass The windshield and windows on your 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
161. d q 7 q ones FACSIMILE LJ 15 i 609 293 8025 stock HEATER qa HEATER D __ 20 AMP 20 ANP THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF SILVERTON MARINE CORP AND THE p INFORMATION CONTAINED HERIN 15 C MID 4 TO BE USED OR REPRODUCED WITHOU WASHER COND AIR COND EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT OF L 12 4 20 ANP SILVERTON MARINE CORPORATION C 30 IW D 4 HA C GALLEY ES TOND FON L 20 AMP 15 4 15 AMP 4 D MJ P C D AIR COND MEM WATER HEATE pande FWD ST RM 5 5 AN o J d 20 AMP C 15 DRAWN BY PRJ CHECKED BY APPROVED SCALE E ur Br NEUTRAL BUSS 2 EARTH GRD BUSS NEUTRAL BUSS 1 TOLERANCE SHEET NO 1 OF 3 DATE ie DRAWING NO AU 12202 OO N 1 N NO UU
162. de adequate ventilation when open flame appliances are used in the cabin PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Frequent inspections and proper mainte nance of the engine generator and exhaust systems as well as other various areas of your boat are critical in preventing the ac cumulation of carbon monoxide It is the owner s responsibility to make sure that the entire boat is inspected and maintained against CO The exhaust systems of your engines and generator are under constant attack from salt water gasses vibration and normal wear Inspect every exhaust system com ponent often Start with a visual inspection Check each joint for discoloration carbon buildup stains water leaks or other signs of damage Inspect all metal parts for corro sion discoloration or flaking Check that all hose clamps are in good condition and prop erly tightened Carefully inspect all exhaust and cooling hoses for signs of wear dry rot cracking discoloration chafing or swelling lf any of these conditions exist have the entire system inspected and corrected by a qualified technician before starting the engines or generator Next start each engine and generator one at a time Follow the full run of the exhaust sys tem listening and looking for leaks While doing this make sure there is adequate ven tilation and that your CO detector is on Other items to inspect are as follows Check that access panels around the engine and exhaust are in pla
163. devices are required to be maintained in serviceable condition and stowed in a readily accessible location Equipment displaying a useful service life date must be within the specified usage date shown Both pyrotechnic and non pyrotech nic equipment must be United States Coast Guard approved Pyrotechnic visual distress signal devices and their associated equipment include the following Red Flares Hand held or aerial SAFETY 4 Orange Smoke Hand held floating Launchers for aerial red meteors or parachute flares Non pyrotechnic visual distress signal devices include the following Orange Distress Flag vr 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 de vices as described above Careful selection and the proper stowage of visual distress signal equipment is extremely important If young children are frequently aboard you should select devices 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 conditions require Boats greater than 26 feet and less than 39 feet 4 inches must have a sound signaling device that is capable of producing a four 4 second blast which can be
164. 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 boating accessories on a regular basis Stow all loose items properly to prevent injury or damage caused by heavy sea conditions 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 passen gers 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 5 and the amount of fuel you consume when operating at your normal cruising speeds Read and have a thorough understanding of the Fuel System Pages in the Systems Operation Section of this Owner s Manual It contains valuable infor mation and warnings that if strictl
165. dvantage over the VHF Radio which may be accidentally turned off HIGH WATER ALARM SWITCH LAT ee Access to the High Water High Water Switch is through the access panel in the step forward of the Engine Room Please be aware this Alarm Switch is about 5 higher than the normal operating 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 nor mal operating bilge pumps have failed and cannot handle the incoming water flow SatCom Sending Unit The SatCom Sending Unit is installed inside the console on your yacht This unit sends out a low frequency signal to the satellite which in turn sends the signal to the receiving 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 un derstand 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 SYSTEM OPERATIONS 83 removed from system the system will send a signal to the receivi
166. e 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 yacht warranty information your responsibilities as the owner and or operator laws and regulations logs and records Getting Familiar This section is like a tour showing you the various accessories and appliances both standard and optional that are found on your yacht In addition the Hull Deck Interior and Engine Compartment will be described Boating Safety This section discusses potential hazards associated with boating safety recom mendations safety information and safety practices It also discusses safety equip ment necessary to provide a reasonably safe operating environment Note For your safety this Owner s Manual has specific safety warnings and comments where ap propriate Be certain to read and have an under standing of the entire manual INTRODUCTION 10 Systems Operation This section explains the various systems found on your yacht and their operation and maintenance procedures Cleaning Maintenance 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 yacht and how to make basic adjustments and repairs A Maintenance Chart summarizes maintenance tasks by frequency Included are procedures for winteri
167. e Before you depart give some thought to the cruise itself Choose a calm day if possible and take only those people who will be mem bers 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 Make sure that you have read the Fuel Safety Checklist For Safe Boarding prior to your initial or first seasonal engine startup and then follow the below listed proce dures v Be certain all electrical circuit breaker switches are turned OFF Y Raise the engine compartment access hatch and use your sense of smell to detect any fuel fumes If ANY fuel fumes are detected Y Evacuate your yacht IMMEDIATELY Y Notify the Dockmaster v Open all hatches doors and windows to provide natural ventilation v Have a qualified marine technician exam OPERATION 1 ine your yacht immediately to determine the source of the fuel fumes v leak is detected have it repaired as soon as possible by a competent techni cian Y If you do not detect any fuel fumes open all hatches doors and windows to ventilate your yacht Y Visually examine the engines and gen erator if so equipped for any oil leaks If leaks are noted have them repaired by a competent technician v Examine the bilge area for water accu mulation Remove excess water and locate the source of the water Remembe
168. e of other variables This section discusses many of these and enables the boat owner to better understand some of the more pre dictable effects However this information is limited in that it cannot cover all conceivable variables Therefore the boat owner is Cau tioned not to exclusively rely on it to prevent the accumulation of carbon monoxide WHAT IS CARBON MONOXIDE Carbon monoxide is a highly poisonous gas formed by the combination of carbon and oxygen Commonly referred to as CO its chemical formula C for carbon and O for oxygen CO is acolorless odorless and tasteless gas that by itself can not be de tected by human senses CO diffuses in the air much more rapidly than any other gases that are detectable by the human senses The weight of CO is about the same as air so it does not rise or fall like other gases but will distribute itself throughout the boat CO is produced any time a material containing carbon is burned In boating these materials include but are not limited to gasoline die sel fuel and propane All carbon based fuels produce varying amounts of CO depending on their carbon content Gasoline is high in carbon and therefore produces high levels of CO Diesel fuel is low in carbon and there fore produces lower levels of CO However the exhaust of all engines and generators as well as any open flame device produce CO and the same precautions should be taken regardless of the type of fuel
169. e please feel free to contact our Customer Service Hotline at 1 800 882 9266 Personal Flotation Devices PFD s United States Coast Guard regulations re quire you to have at least one 1 approved I Type or Type Personal Flotation Device PFD for each person on board The PFD s must be of suitable size for each per son aboard and must be maintained in ser viceable 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 devices commonly SAFETY 1 known as Life Jackets are described as follows TYPE 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 po sition to a face up position assisting in the prevention of drowning Type Wearable This near shore PFD provides less buoyancy than Type PFD It is intended for use in calm inland waters or waters where there is a greater chance of a quick rescue It turns its wearer to a face up position as does the Type PFD but the turning action is not as pronounced A Type II PFD may not turn as many persons to face up position under the same conditions as would a Type PFD Type lll Wearable Classified as a flotation aid the Type PFD permits the
170. e chosen as an option when you purchased your 50C a Bow Thruster System 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 The Bow Thruster operates on 24V DC electrical power controlled by a breaker switch located in the forward bilge area The Bow Thruster has its own set of batteries The battery switch for the Bow Thrusters is by the batteries for the Bow Thruster The system has its own 25 amp charger The breaker for the charger and the fuse for the Bow Thruster is located by the batteries also Refer to the Bow Thruster User and Maintenance Manual for technical infor mation concerning your Bow Thruster System This manual is provided by your Silverton Dealer and located in your Owner s Packet Batteries The bow thruster batteries provide power to the thruster motor and controls The batteries are two 2 31 Series AGM bat teries wired in series to make 24VDC and are located under the galley floor hatch The batteries must only be replaced with AGM batteries Battery Charger The bow thruster s battery charger along with the 355 Amp DC Fuse is located un der the galley floor hatch The purpose of the charger is to maintain the battery age level
171. e sides of a yacht aft of amidships QUARTERING SEA Sea waves coming from a yacht s quarter RADAR An electronic system that uses high fre quency radio waves RADIO BEARING The direction that is determined by the radio RAIL The bars that are found at the edge of a boat to prevent passengers from falling overboard HIGGING Equipment used to support and control the spars and sails RODE The anchor line or chain RUNNING LIGHTS Refer to Navigational Lights RUBRAIL STRAKE OR GUARD A protective strip located along the hull RUDDER A vertical plate used to steer the yacht SALON The main social cabin of a yacht SCOPE A ratio used to measure the distance from the bow of the boat to the bottom of the water ac cording to how much of the anchor was dropped SCREW A propeller SCUPPER A drain from the edge of the deck or cockpit that discharges overboard GLOSSARY 3 SEACOCK A positive action shut off valve con nected 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 simultaneously preventing water from entering the hull SHEER The top of the hull from bow to stern The point in which the hull meets the deck SHEER STRAKE The upper edge of the hull im mediately below the deck SHEER
172. e standards Repair any condi tion noted as soon as possible IMPORTANT Before fueling your yacht be certain you have read and have a thorough understanding of the information contained in the Fuel System Section of this Own er 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 Be certain both engines are capable of obtaining their maximum RPM range Check for fuel oil and water leaks Check the exhaust system for leaks Generator If your yacht is equipped with a generator be certain it starts and operates properly Check for oil water and exhaust system leaks Instruments Be certain that all instru ments operate properly and provide normal readings Steering Check that the steering system Is responsive 1 Shift and Throttle Controls Be certain the shift and throttle controls operate prop erly and are in the proper adjustment _1 Transmissions Check that both trans missions shift smoothly and positively Trim Tabs Check that the trim tabs ate properly and are responsive to your use of the controls After completing your shakedown cruise recheck all fluid levels Check all drive belts for the proper
173. ect of boating Attend a safe boating course offered by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary United States Power Squadron or any enterprise experienced in conducting safe boating courses Thank you for choosing a Silverton am confident your new yacht will provide you and your family with years of enjoyable cruising Le Richard Cerami President Silverton Marine Division INTRODUCTION 5 INTRODUCTION 6 THE SILVERTON STORY SILVERTON YACHT OWNERS AND FOUNDERS WARREN LUHRS amp JOHN LUHRS Hailing from East Orange New Jersey John and Warren Luhrs ancestry goes back to their great grandfather Henry who helped pioneer the devel opment of railroading and clipper ships in America and to their great uncle John who helped build the famous St Petersburg to Moscow Railroad for Russian Czar Alexander Il Henry Luhrs owned shares in twenty two different ocean going vessels barques brigs and schoo ners 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 small boat manu facturer in Morgan New Jersey and later started his own company When war broke out in Europe the United States Coast Guard asked Henry Luhrs
174. ect to improper maintenance Damage deterioration and failure to main tain interior fabrics and finishes Any Silverton product identified by Silverton to an authorized dealer as too damaged to be war ranted Paint gelcoat upholstery damage plastic finishes engines engine parts bilge pumps stoves blowers pressure water pumps propellers shafts rudders controls instruments Problems caused by improper operation and maintenance storage cradling blocking normal wear and tear misuse neglect accident corrosion electrolysis or improper operation LIMITATION EXCLUSION OF ANY APPLICABLE IMPLIED WARRANTIES These limited warranties from Silverton are your sole and exclusive remedies and are expressly in lieu of any and all other remedies including tort negligence theories and warranties of merchantability and fit ness for a particular purpose Whether arising by law custom conduct or usage of trade Some states do not allow limitations on an implied war ranty so the above limitation may not apply to you In the event that implied warranties are found to exist under the law of a particular state notwithstanding the exclusion contained herein the duration of any such implied warranty shall be limited to one year from the date of purchase by the first use purchaser All implied warranties if any including merchantabil ity and fitness for a particular purpose are excluded and disclaimed in their enti
175. el BATTERY SWITCHES There are three Battery Switches on the Panel There is a Starboard Switch a Port Switch and a Back Up Switch in the center Under normal operating conditions the Port and Starboard Switch will be on and the Back Up Switch will be off This means that the 24 Volt power is coming from both the Port and Starboard Side Batteries BACK UP Battery Switches The Back Up Battery Switch is only used when you want both DC Systems Port and Starboard to draw its power from just one bank of Batteries Port or Starboard This is Back Up procedure The normal operating position of this switch is OFF The procedure for using the Back Up Switch is as follows STEP 1 Turn OFF the Battery Switch on the Batteries that are LOW in power Remember the only time you use this switch or procedure is when one bank of batteries port or Starboard is low in power STEP 2 Turn ON the Back Up Battery Switch At this point power is drawn only from the battery bank that has its switch on CONTINUOUS 24V SWITCH Your ves sel has a few accessories that need con stant power These items are the SeaKey System the Bilge Pumps and the CO Monitors Below the three large Battery Switches in the center of the Panel is the Continuous 24v Breaker Switch This switch should only be in the OFF posi tion when servicing the above mentioned items The OFF side of the breaker can only be pushed down
176. ells prospec tive buyers that you have maintained the proper care of the vessel on a regular basis Accident Reporting No one likes to think about having a boating ac cident but unfortunately they do occur You must file an Accident Report after a boating accident just as you would after an automobile accident A copy of the United States Coast Guard Accident Heport is included with this Owner s Manual You can obtain more copies of the report by calling the INTRODUCTION 19 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 eight 48 hours after the occurrence of an accident resulting in any one of the following Loss of life e A person disappears from a vessel under cir cumstances that indicate the possibility of death injury e Personal injury requiring medical treatment be yond first aid e Damage to the vessel or damage to property e 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 threshold is 2 000 00 Contact the United States Coast Guard Boating Safety Hotline to verify the threshold for a particular state Note State and local agencies may also have accident reporti
177. er of the boat if 1 Purchased from a Silverton Dealer 2 A notice of the transfer of ownership of the boat is given by the subsequent purchase in writing to SILVERTON within thirty 30 days of the trans fer The notice shall include the name ad dress and telephone number of the subsequent purchaser the date of purchase the hull number and the name of the seller of the boat 4 A non refundable recording fee of 250 00 9 An inspection report by an accredited ma rine surveyor SILVERTON will mail to the subsequent purchaser notice of the expiration dates of the limited warran ties See sample The transfer of the ownership of the boat will not extend the expiration dates of the limited warranties BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS Silverton recommends you purchase and read the following publications Piloting Seamanship and Small Boat Handling By Chapman Included with this manual compliments of Silverton Marine Corporation Boatman s Handbook By Tom Bottomly Motorboat and Sailing P O Box 2319 FDR Station New York New York 10002 The Complete Book of Maintenance and Repair By Dave Kendall Doubleday and Company Garden City New York 11530 Pleasure Boating and Seamanship United States Coast Guard Auxiliary 306 Wilson Road Oaklands Newark Delaware 19711 RECORD KEEPING Boat Record Use the Boat Record included at the end of the Glossary Section of this manual to record all im portant informat
178. erty damage While there is a greater chance of a fire or explosion ona boat than on land most of these accidents can be prevented With a little effort on your part fire prevention and fire safety are very attainable goals As owner of your yacht it is your responsi bility to v Have fire fighting equipment inspected at regular intervals Y Replace fire fighting equipment if expired or discharged with devices of equal or greater fire fighting capacity Y Inform members of the crew and guests about the location and operation of fire fighting equipment the location and operation of escape hatches v Ensure that fire fighting equipment is readily accessible Y Keep passageways to exits and escape hatches clear of obstructions v Never allow the use of gas lights on board Y Never leave the boat unattended when cooking or heating appliances are in use Y Never modify any of the boat s systems especially electrical fuel and ventilation v Never handle fuel of any type when machinery is running or when cooking or heating appliances are in use v Follow proper fueling procedures discussed in the fuel safety section of this publication v Never smoke while handling fuel Y Keep machinery and bilge areas clean and free of debris v Always sniff for fuel vapors before starting engines or generator If you need assistance please feel free to contact our Customer Service Hotline at 1 800 88
179. ets to the AC Main Panel it goes through a Breaker in the cockpit for shore power and the breaker on the top of the generator from the generator The shore power then goes to the ISO Transformer The isolation transformer will electrically isolate the AC Shore Power from your boats AC power system This eliminates any worries of hooking the boat up to unknown sources of shore power From the ISO Trans former or the Generator breaker the 240 Volt Power goes to the Large breaker at the middle of the AC Main Panel in the Salon The power takes two routes at the panel One route is the power gets split into 2 legs shore and shore each leg having 120 volts These 120 volt legs go to the breakers at the top portion of the AC Panel The other route is the direct 240 volt to the breakers at the bottom of the panel AC MAIN PANEL the AC main panel is located in the Salon The panel is broken down into four parts The meters The Main breaker The 120 volt breakers The 240 volt breakers METERS There are three meters on the top portion of the AC Panel The meter on the left is to read the 120 volt You can use the toggle switch below the meter to choose shore A or shore B The meter on the right is to read the current being drawn on the AC circuit Here again the toggle switch below the meter will allow you to choose shore A or shore B The meter in the center is used to read the 240 v
180. explosion and possible injury or death Your 50C is equipped with intake vents for the engine room These vents are located on the port and starboard side of your 50C The purpose of these vents is to ventilate the engine room area and sup ply air for the engines on your 50 The photo below shows the vent on the star board side of your 50C For quicker evacuation of air from the en gine room your 50C is equipped with two 2 blowers There is also two 2 circulat ing fans in the Engine Room The blowers are located in the engine compartment and exhaust out through the engine room vent on the port and starboard sides of your 50C The photo below shows the blower exhaust on the starboard side of your 50C Operation of the bilge blowers is as fol lows Y The battery switch must be turned to the ON position The Battery Switches are located on the Ship Service Box in the Engine Room Y The bridge electrical main breaker switch at the DC Electrical panel must be turned ON The DC Electrical Panel is located in the Salon v Depress the blower motor switch locat ed on the helm switch panel The switch location is shown in the Electrical Pages of this section of your Owner s Manual The small light located on the blower switch Will illuminate to indicate the blower mo tors are in operation The Electrical Pag es of this section of this Owner s Manual shows the location of the switch on the DC Panel There is als
181. ey floor The access to the water pump is through the access panel in the Galley floor The photo above shows the water pump on the aft wall of the compartment The fresh water pump operates on DC electri cal power controlled by a breaker switch located on the DC Electrical Panel The fresh water pump is equipped with an automatic pressure switch and when it is supplied with electrical power it will oper ate until the entire fresh water system is pressurized to a preset level Once the required pressure is obtained the fresh SYSTEM OPERATIONS 43 water pump will automatically shut off The fresh water system should maintain the preset level of water pressure until one of the faucet or shower valves is opened When the required pressure is lowered be low the preset 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 the suction 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 The accumulator maintains a constant pres sure throughout your water system Fresh Water Lines Cold Water and Hot Water The fresh water lines carry the water from the fresh water tanks the water heater and the various faucets located in the Galley a
182. f the engine transmission Varnish can cut into the piston ring seal and contribute to fuel waste Varnish will cause the transmission to slip 15 Check for engine air leaks A leak in the OPERATION 7 engine intake manifold disturbs the air fuel mixture and reduces your performance A leak in the exhaust manifold is DANGER OUS Carbon Monoxide Gas CO could enter the cabin area of your yacht Carbon Monoxide Gas is color less 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 head aches drowsiness nausea and rapid heart rate Extreme exposure results in unconsciousness convulsions cardio respiratory 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 low ered to an acceptable level 16 Keep hot water use to a minimum The less hot water you use the less time your generator will have to run resulting in lower fuel consumption OPERATION 8 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 l
183. for mation concerning a Test Run of your Bow Thruster System Maintenance Warning When working on the bow thruster always turn OFF the main switch SYSTEM OPERATIONS 67 Refer to Bow Thruster User and Maintenance Manual for technical infor mation concerning the Maintenance of your Bow Thruster System Batteries for your Bow Thruster must be replaced with Sealed AGM Type bat teries ONLY Refer to the BOW THRUSTER Manual included with your owner s packet for additional technical information con cerning the operation and maintenance of this optional system SYSTEM OPERATIONS 68 MARINE SANITATION SYSTEM All vessels with fixed toilets that are op erated on the waterways of the United States and some foreign countries are required to be equipped with an operable Marine Sanitation Device MSD The Marine Sanitation System in your 50C is a Waste Tank system defined by the United States Coast Guard as Type System Type Ill Systems permit operation of the toilet without the direct discharge of untreated waste after every flush Type Systems be discharged at marina dockside pump out stations NOTE Overboard discharge capability must remain inoperative while within the 3 mile limit This is accomplished by closing the macerator discharge thru hull valve Refer to the Mechanical Layout Schematic in the Schematic Section of this Owners manual for the location of the valve Your 50C is equ
184. from the pickup tube in the aft fuel tank to the engine Also each engine has a fuel return hose that runs from the engine to the aft fuel tank The generator also has a fuel supply hose that runs from the aft fuel tank to the generator There is also a fuel return hose routed similar to the supply hose See the photo below which show the fuel distribution hoses at the fuel tank AFT FUEL TANK FITTINGS 1 Return Generator 2 Return Starboard Engine 3 Feed Starboard Engine 4 Feed Port Engine 5 Feed Generator 6 Return Port Engine 7 Vent 8 Fill hoses fittings and connections should be inspected often for leaks and signs of wear dry rot cracking chafing or swelling A good way to examine the fuel hoses is to run your hand along the length of the hose including the fittings Small leaks will be revealed as wet spots on your hand If any evidence of hose deterioration is pres ent have a qualified technician replace all of the hoses with USCG TYPE A1 hoses immediately If a leak is found turn OFF battery switches disconnect shore power and disable any possible source of igni tion Do not start your engines the gen erator or any devices that could create a spark Contact your Dealer or Customer Service Department immediately If hoses need to be replaced make sure that only USCG TYPE A1 are used TYPE A2 is not acceptable for fuel distribution SYSTEM OPERATIONS 49 Fuel Filtration The fue
185. he water heater in your 50C is a high recovery model meaning the cold water entering the tank is heated very quickly to replace the hot water as it is used Operation of the water heater is as fol lows 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 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 ON the water heater breaker switch which is located on the AC DC electrical panel The Electrical Pages in this section of this manual explain the location of this switch NOTE The water heater will operate on AC electrical current only You must either plug in your shore power cord or oper ate your generator for the water heater to function Y Allow sufficient time for the water heater to heat its contained water before using approximately 1 2 hour General maintenance of the Hot Water System is as follows vY Inspect all water lines and their connec tions at regular intervals Tighten connec tions as needed If the water lines appear worn or are not flexible see your Silverton Dealer for replacement v Manually operate the pressure relief valve on the water heater at least once a year See photograph below which illus trates the location of the valve SYSTEM OPERATIONS 59 DO
186. her reports issued by the National Weather Service If you have a portable ra dio 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 approaching 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 indicator 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 pass ing over a cold earth surface You can judge the likelihood of fog formation by periodically measuring the air temperature and the Dew Point temperature the temperature at which moisture in the air will develop which is given during a normal weather forecast If the difference between these two tempera tures is small fog is likely to develop Always remember the following guidelines if you encounter fog conditions 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
187. his outlet is connected to a hose that drains directly out the stern of the boat CONTROL VALVES There are two very important valves as sociated with your Live Well system Thru Hull Fitting Valve this valve is at the bottom of your boat and allows the seawater to come into and out off your tank Bottom Tank Drain Valve This valve is directly below the Tank Bottom Drain and controls the water coming out of the tank NOTE The position of these valves are very important Normal Operation Tank Drain Valve closed and Thru Hull Valve Open At this SYSTEM OPERATIONS 79 position seawater is going into pump then into the tank and excess seawater is going out the overboard drain Re Circulating Mode Thru Hull Valve Closed and Tank Bottom Drain Valve Open At this position the water is coming from the bottom of the tank into the pump then back into the tank The pump is re circulating the same seawater Clean Strainer Mode In this mode both valves must be closed The pump must also be off With both valves closed no seawater is going into your pump which allows you to open the strainer and clean it SYSTEM OPERATIONS 80 The check valve will prevent any water from the tank from draining through the pump while cleaning the strainer Drain Tank Mode to drain the tank both valves must be open The seawater from the tank goes through the Tank Bottom Drain then thru the thru hull fitting BE
188. his system ONLY to a potable water system that is safe for drinking DO NOT use water that may be of ques tionable 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 immediately 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 exhaust ed 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 PAGES in the Cleaning and Maintenance Section of this Owner s Manual for the proper preparation and maintenance of your FRESH WATER SYSTEM prior to seasonal storage of your yacht SYSTEM OPERATIONS 45 SYSTEM OPERATIONS 46 FUEL SYSTEM ICS Section of this Owner s Manual Since the bottom of the forward tank is higher WARNING then the bottom of the aft tank the fuel will always flow downhill to the aft tank For Fuel is flammable Failure to follow that reason all components that need fuel these recommendations and the rules will draw their supply from the aft fuel tank of good common sense could result in fire
189. hotograph below displays the En gine Seawater Pickup as shown on the starboard side The Engine Seawater Pickups are located on the bottom exte rior of the hull and are used for scooping water for the engine cooling system TRANSOM ANODE PLATE The photograph below displays the Tran som Anode Plate which 15 a sacrificial zinc anode that is bolted to the transom and connected to the electrical bonding system lts purpose is to help in reduc ing the effects of electrolysis and galvanic corrosion of the underwater components in your yacht which is discussed in the Bonding System pages in the Systems Operation section of this owners manual GETTING FAMILIAR 2 TRIM TABS The photograph below displays the Star board Trim Tab which is factory installed on the lower edge of the transom The port trim tab is located in the same loca tion on the port side 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 photographs below display the pro peller rotation for the Port and Starboard sides Port Propeller Counter Clockwise Rotation Starboard Propeller Clockwise Rotation ENGINE EXHAUST PORTS The photograph above displays the Port Engine Exhaust Port The Starboard En gine Exhau
190. hould be installed in all boats and the operation of them should be known by all aboard Fuel Safety Gasoline and Diesel Fuel are extremely flammable Proper handling is necessary to provide for the safety of you and your yacht DO NOT smoke while fueling Make sure that all accessories both en gines and generator are turned off before beginning to fuel your yacht 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 SAFETY 13 when fuel expands after being pumped out from cool underground tanks or when the air temperature is cool such as early morning or evening Always handle fuel with care Never store fuel in portable containers aboard your yacht EMERGENCY SITUATIONS Swamped or Capsized Yacht If your yacht becomes swamped or sizes 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 potential res cuer 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 result ing in possible drowning Hypothermia If a person falls over
191. ilge pump for any debris that may have accumulated Re move any debris noted Manually test each bilge pump by activat ing 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 While underway the aft bilge pump should be used While docked the midships bilge pump should be used Location of the bilge pumps is as follows FORWARD PUMP Access to the for ward pump is through the hatch open ing located on the V Berth Floor e MIDSHIP PUMP Access to the midship pump is through the engine room The pump is located under the hatch in the front center section of the engine room AFT PUMP Access to the aft pump is through either hatch located at the cockpit SYSTEM OPERATIONS 11 SYSTEM OPERATIONS 12 BILGE VENTILATION SYSTEM The engine and generator compart ments on your 50C are enclosed areas and are subject to the accumulation of dangerous fuel fumes If these fumes are not ventilated or properly exhaust ed from the engine generator compart ment they may be ignited resulting in fire or
192. ine AFT Near or at the stern AGROUND Stuck fast on the bottom AHEAD In a forward motion ALOFT Above the deck usually in the rigging AMIDSHIP 1 The area midway between the bow and the stern of the yacht 2 The area between the Port and Starboard side of the yacht AMPERE The standard unit to measure the strength of electrical current ANCHOR A shaped metal device that digs into the ground to hold the boat in place ANTIFOULING Paint used on the bottom of the vessel to prevent unwanted adhesions ASTERN 1 In the rear area of the yacht 2 Direc tion 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 A seaman s name for a bed aboard boat BILGE The interior area of the hull below the wa terline BILGE PUMP A pump used to remove water that has drained into the yacht s bilge BOW The forward end of the yacht BOW LINE A docking line leading from the yacht s bow BRIDGE Control area of a boat BULKHEADS The interior walls of the yacht CABIN 1 Structure above the main deck 2 Area below the deck 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
193. ing fluids Add engine oil or transmission oil if need ed but DO NOT overfill SYSTEM OPERATIONS 64 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 Y The controls at the helm station must be in the neutral position This is done by placing the shifter in the center detent of the control Check the Manual for the par ticular controls that are on your vessel v Turn the ignition to ON but not to START ENGINE Depress the actuation button at the controls to take command of your controls Check the automatic fire ex tinguisher system indicator light It should illuminate v Turn the ignition key to START and hold in this position until the engine starts Release the ignition switch as soon as the engine starts The engine alarm buzzer should turn OFF when the engine oil pres sure 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 engine Prolonged starting attempts may result in starter motor overheating and damage Failure to release the ignition switch
194. inuous DC Electrical components at the bridge DC Helm Breaker Panel DC Helm Switch Panel 24v to 12v Convertor Fuses inside helm Helm Junction Block DC HELM BREAKER PANEL On the aft port side of the helm console is a drop down electrical panel This panel is the DC Helm Breaker Panel The photo below shows the DC Helm Breaker Panel m SYSTEM OPERATIONS 27 This panel is broken down into three tions 12v Bridge 1 Power comes from the DC Main Panel in the salon to this Panel The breaker in the DC Main Panel in the Salon is the Bridge Main This breaker will be found in the 12v portion of the DC Main Panel 24v Engine 2 Power comes from the Ship Service Box in the engine room A breaker labeled Stbd or Port Engine Main Configuration of the breaker will be according to the engine option selected The power trail is Batteries to Ship Ser vice Box to The DC Helm Breaker Panel to the Starter This power set up allows the pilot at the helm to shut off the engine power from the helm instead of going to the engine room Always turn OFF these Switches when bridge is unattended Engines can be started if left in the ON position Electronics Section 3 optional The power to this section comes from the 24v to 12v convertor inside the helm console DC HELM SWITCH PANEL This panel is a mixture of 12v and 24v switches 24
195. ion Silverton warrants to the first use purchaser and any subsequent registered owner during the warranty period that any part manufactured by Silverton in its 2007 Model Silverton Yacht purchased from an autho rized Silverton Dealer will be free of defects caused by faulty workmanship or materials for a period of twenty four 24 months from the date of delivery to the first use purchaser provided the part is properly used and maintained and subject to the following exclusions limitations and conditions As the sole and exclusive remedy Silverton s obligation under this warranty is limited to repair or replace any such defective part LIMITED FIVE YEAR BOTTOM BLISTER WARRANTY Silverton warrants to the first use purchaser and any subsequent owner during the warranty period that the boat will be free from gelcoat blistering on underwater exterior gelcoat surfaces of the hull for a period of five 5 years from the date of delivery to the first use purchaser provided the hull has been properly used and maintained and subject to the following exclusions limitations and conditions During this period Silverton will supply or reimburse an authorized Silverton Dealer the parts and labor required to repair a blistered underwater surface of the hull It is recommended that the blister repair be done during a seasonal haul out for service or storage Silverton s obligation for the cost reimbursement pursuant to this warranty
196. ion concerning your yacht and its equipment After your dealer has recorded all the information remove the record from your Owner s Manual and store in a safe convenient location Do not keep this form aboard your yacht Float Plan The Float Plan included at the end of the Glossary Section of this manual provides a record of your destination departure and return times yacht de scription passenger list and other information about the trip you have planned At the bottom of the form is a space for listing emergency telephone numbers in case your return is delayed past the expected time It also has space for indicating information about the person filing this report Leave a copy of the completed form ashore with a responsible person Carry the original form with you on your cruise and if you deviate from your original plan be certain to notify the person with whom you left the copy of your change in plans Silverton recommends you make several copies of this form each yachting season to ensure you have an adequate supply Maintenance Log The Maintenance Log included at the end of the Glossary Section of this manual provides the means to keep maintenance records in one location Us ing this log will allow you to track maintenance work completed Your Silverton Dealer will also find this information helpful if you decide to sell or trade your yacht The maintenance record will make your yacht a more desirable purchase because it t
197. ion screens See Mechani cal Layout in the Schematics Section of this Owner s Manual 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 storing your yacht Fill the fuel tanks to prevent condensation 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 proce dures CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 5 1 Prepare the generator and air conditioners 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 in the Schematics Section of this Owner s Manual which illustrates the location of the garboard drain plugs Some compart ments 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
198. ions should be inspected for leaks and signs of dry rot or swelling at least once a year If any of these condi tions 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 the shore power refer to the electrical pages in this section of the Owner s Manual and disable any possible source of ignition Contact your Silverton Dealer or Silverton s Customer Service Department immediately Leaking fuel 15 a fire hazard personal injury or death could occur If any fuel fill or vent hoses are in need of replacement be certain that ONLY USCG TYPE A1 or A2 are used The use of any hose other than USCG TYPE A1 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 tank and fuel fill on your 50C are electrically grounded or bonded to the ground buss of the bonding system The grounding system is designed to prevent the discharge of static electricity which could cause a spark especially when fueling your yacht An authorized Silverton Service Technician should inspect this system at least once each year While fueling a spark caused by static electricity could result in fire which could cause personal injury or death Fuel Distribution Hoses Each engine has a fuel supply hose that runs
199. ipped 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 generator output Electrical demand greater than Switch OFF devices and 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 equipment not needed Increase generator RPM Refer Generator Manual Use shore power AC line if available TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Continuous tripping of main Cause of problem not Determine cause and correct determined problem before resetting breaker See your dealer if problem persists No power at AC outlets Outlet breakers in AC Control Switch breakers to ON Center OFF Ground Fault interrupter Reset button on outlet and ripped test SYSTEM OPERATIONS 35 SYSTEM OPERATIONS 36 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM SALON The standard entertainment compo nents on your 50C Are a 30 SHARP Flat Screen TV and the BOSE Lifestyle 18 entertainment system Available as an upgrade to the Lifestyle 18 system is the Lifest
200. ipped with the two SeaL and Vacu Flush Toilet as a standard feature SeaLand Vacu Flush Toilet This system is operated by vacuum com bined with a small quantity of water sup plied by the pressurized fresh water sys tem 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 cer tain level The Vacuum Pump is controlled by an electrical breaker switch located on the AC DC Electrical Panel Refer to the Electrical Pages of this section in this Owner s Manual for the location of the switch 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 sec onds until the system reaches the required operating vacuum level Toilet waste both liquid and solid is removed by the vacuum energy and water combination to a Waste Tank having a capacity of eighty gallons The Mechanical Layout in the Schematics Section of this Owners manual shows the location of the Tank This waste is stored in the Waste Tank until pumped out at a proper facility The photo below shows the waste tank SYSTEM OPERATIONS 69 Notice the two vacuum systems located on
201. is ON v Make sure seawater intake is open and seawater pump is operating properly v Refer to the Marine Air Systems Opera tion and Maintenance Manual for a de tailed description of the function of each button located on the Elite Control Air Conditioning units create conden sation which creates water that has to be drained Drain Locations for each unit V Berth Shower Sump Pump Mstr Strm Shower Sump Pump Galley Shower Sump Pump Salon Directly overboard Bridge Directly overboard Make sure shower sump circuit breaker is turned on when operating the Air Con ditioning The Shower Sump Pumps are on a Fuse behind the DC Panel The 24V Main DC Breaker must also be ON v Turn ON the power button located on the respective air conditioning unit Elite Control v Press the fan speed button on the Elite Control until the desired speed is ob tained v Press the appropriate temperature con trol button Down Up to obtain the desired temperature Only certified and trained service techni cians should perform maintenance of your Air Conditioning Heating System Contact your Silverton Dealer for general maintenance and winterization of the sys tem on your 50C Untrained persons may carefully perform routine maintenance such as the cleaning of filters and the ex terior surfaces of the condensing coils REFER TO THE MARINE AIR SYSTEMS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MAN UAL FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATIO
202. ising 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 When operating the air conditioner on your 50C the sump pumps must be turned ON Condensation from the For ward Stateroom drains into the Starboard Sump Pump and the condensation from the Master Stateroom and the Galley drains into the Port Sump Pump This wa ter is then 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 seasonal storage SYSTEM OPERATIONS 71 SYSTEM OPERATIONS 72 STEERING SYSTEM The steering system in your 50C is manufactured by Sea Star a subsidiary of Teleflex Canada and is hydrauli cally assisted 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 50C 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 hy draulic fluid and is free of air you turn your steering wheel the hydraulic fluid is pumped by the steering head into
203. ity 793 Gal Fresh Water Capacity 200 Gal Waste Water Capacity 80 Gal Water Heater Capacity 20 Gal Average Headroom 6 8 Maximum Recommended Number of Persons 14 Maximum Recommended Load 2 623 lbs INTRODUCTION 4 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 satis faction This Owner s Manual will acquaint you with the proper operation and maintenance of your new Silverton yacht as well as boat ing safety which is our primary concern whether docked or at sea Please mail in all manufacturers registra tion and warranty cards to ensure that your Silverton and Original Equipment Manu facturer 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 remember that all information contained in the O E M Manu als supersedes the information contained in this Owner s Manual Finally if you are new to boating be certain to learn 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 informa tion concerning this asp
204. ive unless the Silverton warranty registration form and pre delivery service record are duly completed and signed by the first use purchaser within ten 10 days of the date of delivery of a Silverton Yacht The warranty registration form and the pre delivery service record must be returned to Silverton and they must be appropriately completed and signed by both the authorized Silverton Dealer and owner Warranty coverage shall not be initiated until the completed form is received at Silverton The Silverton Dealer is responsible for submitting the warranty registration form and pre delivery service record to Silverton The Silverton Dealer is to be used by the Silverton Yacht owner for reporting claiming and receiving any warranty service from Silverton All repairs covered by these limited warranties must be pre approved by Silverton Normally all repair requests and approvals are to be communicated through an authorized Silverton Dealer To obtain warranty service for your Silverton Yacht including any al legedly defective part you owner must make a specific and detailed claim in writing to an autho rized Silverton Dealer within the applicable warranty period Warranty repairs may be performed at the authorized Silverton Dealers servicing location or at an otherwise Silverton approved servicing facil ity at Silverton s discretion The owner is respon sible for all expenses associated with transporting the Silverton Yacht a
205. l concern ing the use of fuel stabilizers Always follow the manufacturer s recommendation when using fuel additives or stabilizers General Guidelines For Fueling Your Yacht Improper fueling procedures can cause boat fires and explosions It is imperative that the following procedures be followed every time you fuel your boat Leaking fuel is a fire and explosion hazard personal injury or death could occur v Before fueling check the fuel system for leaks and repair or replace any compo nents prior to fueling or starting your en gines generator or any electrical device v If possible fuel your boat during daylight hours Check fuel vents to assure the fuel tanks are not over filled Fuel spills are easier to detect when visibility is good Yin very warm weather DO NOT top off the fuel tanks as the fuel will expand as it heats up and spill out the vents v Make sure you are using the correct fuel type required by the engine manufacturer Using the wrong type of fuel will result in severe damage to the engines v Be sure to turn off all engines the gen erator and all devices that could create a spark prior to fueling Battery switches should also be shut off to prevent sparks from any electrical device Disconnect shore power v Extinguish all smoking materials and any other items that may create a spark v Completely close all doors ports hatch es and windows and ask guests to
206. l 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 impuri ties are not removed prior to entering the engines generator performance may be seriously affected Removal of the fuel impurities is accomplished by external fuel filters which are located within the fuel supply line The photo above shows a typical fuel filter for the diesel engine Each engine has a separate fuel filter located near the engine The fuel filter is located on the inboard engine bed The generator is equipped with a remote fuel filter located in the main generator fuel supply line separate from the engine fuel supply lines The photo below shows the generator fuel filter SYSTEM OPERATIONS 50 An Authorized Silverton Service Techni cian should replace all fuel filters annually prior to spring launch Fuel Consumption Fuel consumption is determined by moni toring gallons used through engine instru mentation Refer to the Engine Manual for Fuel Consumption Fueling Your 50 Convertible Fuel Quality Refer to your Engine Manual included with your owner s packet for specific fuel requirements for your engine i e recom mended octane level Fuel Additives Refer to your Engine Manual for recom mendations concerning fuel additives Hefer to the Winterization and Storage Pages in the Cleaning and Maintenance Section of this Owner s Manua
207. led informa tion 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 un derstanding the contents of your Owner s Manual is as follows HAZARD COMMUNICATION This Owner s Manual contains certain signal graph ics designed to call your attention to important 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 practices that COULD result in severe personal injury or death CAUTION indicates hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in minor personal injury product or property damage INTRODUCTION 9 OWNER ADVISORY STATEMENTS This Owner s Manual contains certain advisory statements designed to alert you to conditions affecting equipment operation and maintenance practices and they are as follows Important This is an advisory statement or proce dure intended to prevent damage to equipment or its associated components Note This is a general advisory statement relating to equipment and maintenance procedures intended to call your attention to important information that is not contained within the normal text describing the specific issu
208. m Ze T m 2 WIRE NUMBER 132 20 __80 AMP BREAKER 12 V BATTERY m m LOCATED AT DC PANEL y mi 50 NUMBER 48 ES Soe Ee WIRE NUMBER 119 80 AMP 24 TO 12 VOLT CONVERTER 220 80 24 TD 12 VOLT CONVERTER U X OPTIONAL ELECTRONICS MAIN ANL 60 AMP Sa T ee J WIRE NUMBER 116 STBD 12VDC PANEL MAIN ANL 80 PORT 12VDC PANEL MAIN ANL 80 AMP Tm mu a _ 60 AMP BREAKER 24 BATTERY 1 AIN A A 60 LOCATED AT DC MAIN PANEL STBD 24VDC PANEL MAIN ANL 60 AMP S PURT 24VDC PANEL MAIN 60 AMP EE runs em ec STBD ENG BLOWER ATO 15 AMP nci o JE SiS AND ENGI ING 15 o MEMORY FUSE BLOCK gt SILVERTON MARINE CORP ETI D C ee 1 LOCATED AT DC MAIN PANEL LWIRE NUMBER 66 S RACE amp RIVERVIEW DR ILLVILLE N J 60 AMP BREAKER ELECTRONICS 08552 LOCATED DC MAIN PANE 609 825 4117 L WIRE NUMBER 53 STBD ENGINE E B ROOM BLOWER PORT ENGINE WIRE NUMBE 11 FACSIMILE ROOM BLOWER HUHU H VIRE NUMBER 9 evoc le e4VIC 609 293 8025 ii W IE L L L NA 17 DC NEGATIVE pu HIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERT LOCATED AT DC MAIN PANEL i OF SILVERTON MARINE CORP AND THE WIRE NUMBER 105 INFORMATION CONTAINED ERIN IS NOT TO BE USED OR REPRODUCED WITHOUT olo HE EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT OF WIRE NUMBER 120 O SILVERTON MARINE CORPORA
209. n a copy of this publication from your local United States Coast Guard Unit or the Unit ed 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 lights and buoys Boating Safety Training Manual Federal Requirements For Recreational Boats Be certain 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 ex tremely important to use common sense and good judgement 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 less there is a serious emergency and you SAFETY 6 are in need of immediate assistance Be certain you understand important termi nology distinctions Power Driven Vessel A boat
210. n resembling flu like symptoms Medium exposure causes severe headaches drowsiness nausea and rapid heart rate Extreme exposure results in unconsciousness convul sions cardiorespiratory failure and death If Carbon Monoxide Gas is de tected in your yacht immediately con tact 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 Mon oxide Gas is lowered to an acceptable level Refer to the Carbon Monoxide Gas CO Detector System Section of this Owner s Manual for additional in formation and cautions concerning this deadly gas Refer to the KOHLER COMPANY Generator Manual included with your owner s manual for additional technical information concerning the operation and maintenance of your generator system Your Generator may not be able to op erate all equipment at one time Due to the risks related to Carbon Monoxide poisoning NEVER sleep on board your boat while the generator is running SYSTEM OPERATIONS 57 SYSTEM OPERATIONS 58 HOT WATER SYSTEM Your 50C is equipped with a 20 0 gallon water heater which is operated on the A C electrical system The Fresh Water Pump and the Dockside supply feed cold water to the water heater which 15 then heated for distribution when desired Simi lar to the water heater in your home there is always a continuous supply of water to maintain a full tank at all times T
211. nd Head areas of your 50C They are constructed of poly butylene 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 examined on a regular basis for any leaks chafing or cracking Tighten any loose connections as necessary See your Silverton Dealer for inspection of any suspected defective fresh water lines and their replacement if necessary SYSTEM OPERATIONS 44 Dockside Water Supply System Your 50C is equipped with a dockside water inlet located in the transom storage compartment The photo below shows the Fresh Water Inlet at the cockpit WATER Ns 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 pressur ized 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 en tering the fresh water tank Be sure to turn OFF the fresh water pump at the AC DC Panel when connected to the shore water supply Connect t
212. nd or the defective part to and from the Silverton selected service location Silverton may also at its option choose to conduct any repairs or replacements at the Silverton plant If repairs or replacements are determined to be performed at the Silverton plant then the transpor tation costs to and from the Silverton plant are the obligation of the owner The Silverton Yacht owner shall report to Silverton any Silverton Dealer failures in the performance of warranty repairs INTRODUCTION 16 The sole and exclusive remedy under this warranty including any applicable implied warranty is the repair or replacement as determined by Silverton at its option of defects in materials and workman ship covered by the limited warranties The labor cost reimbursement will be based on the Labor Allowance Schedule established by Silverton from time to time Repairs are not to be performed by a non Silverton Dealer and the repair cost MUST be authorized by Silverton in advance and be based on a reasonable number of hours as determined by Silverton Transportation hauling launching bot tom paint storage dockage cradling rental rigging and de rigging or other similar costs are not part of Silverton s obligation under the limited warranties and shall not be paid for by Silverton LIMITED WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS Silverton does not provide any warranty coverage nor shall it have any liability or responsi bility for any defects costs expe
213. nditions such as severe wind and tidal currents to hold your yacht fast to the bottom Scope ratio is very important Please refer to your Chapman s book for all details on anchor rode ANCHOR SAFETY CHAIN Attached to the anchor chain is a safety chain This safety chain must be released before you can use your anchor This safety chain must be released manually This safety chain will ensure that the an chor is not released when not being used PROPER ANCHORING TECHNIQUE Proper anchoring techniques are required for safe anchoring of your boat Please refer to Chapman s book for complete instructions for anchoring your boat SYSTEM OPERATIONS 7 SYSTEM OPERATIONS 8 The batteries located in the Engine partment are wired in series The DC Battery One supply at the DC Panel is fed from the port battery supply The DC Battery Two supply at the DC Panel is fed from the starboard battery supply The battery system is charged thru alternators of the engines and by the Battery System Converters The port amp starboard battery banks may be paralleled thru the paral lel start switch at the helm The generator Start is thru the starboard bank of batter ies The battery switch for Battery One and Battery Two is on the Ship Service Panel in the Engine Room aft bulkhead starboard side SYSTEM OPERATIONS 9 SYSTEM OPERATIONS 10 BILGE PUMP SYSTEM The purpose of the Bilge Pump System i
214. nerate heat that can cause a fire Spray all contacts monthly with an electrical contact cleaner corrosion inhibi tor and lubricant such as LPS 1 made by Holt Lloyd Corp Please note that WD 40 or silicone spays are not appropriate because the film they leave increases contact resistance The proper spray types can be found at electrical supply houses or stores such as Radio Shack e f a shore power cord should become immersed with water it should be imme diately sprayed with fresh water THOR OUGHLY dried and blades and contact slots sprayed with a moisture displace ment before re using SYSTEM OPERATIONS 31 STARTING THE GENERATOR e Start the generator Refer to Start ing Instructions section in the Generator Manual included with your owner s pack et Be sure that it is operating properly Turn off all 115 VAC breakers e Turn off the shore power switch on the Shore Power Generator switch e Slide the slide bar over on top of the Shore Power Switches With the slide bar over you should be able to switch ON the generator switches NEVER reset a breaker switch which has tripped automatically without first locating and correcting the problem The electrical system and devices may be damaged Alterations or extensions to the electri cal system can cause electrical shock or fire ONLY competent marine elec tricians should make system changes according to U S Coast Guard regula
215. netration of your hull prepare to quickly plug the fracture with a spare life jacket or bunk cushion once the vessels are separated Before plugging the fracture trim the yacht to place the damaged section above the water level Remain with your yacht until assistance arrives Running Aground If your yacht runs aground examine ev eryone 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 shift ing 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 yacht under pressure Silverton recommends using a commer cial towing service for your safety and to decrease the potential for additional dam age to your yacht as a result of removing it from the underwater obstruction 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 dam age 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 conditions can change rapidly you have a VHF radio listen to the continu ous weat
216. nformation 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 a time for you to become ac quainted with the vessel Before you depart on your first cruise you should be able to answer YES to the following questions Has your Silverton Dealer completed the Pre Delivery Service Inspection v Have you and your Silverton Dealer signed the Pre Delivery Service Record v Have you completed and mailed all war ranty registration cards v 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 Y Does your yacht s safety equipment com ply with all United States Coast Guard and local regulations v 15 your safety equipment in operable con dition and accessible if needed v Has your Silverton Dealer reviewed the operation of your yacht and its systems with you v 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 cruis
217. ng requirements Check with local enforcement agencies or with your local Silverton Dealer regarding local requirements INTRODUCTION 20 GETTING FAMILIAR with your 50 CONVERTIBLE This section of your Owner s Manual will give you a virtual tour of your new 50C The following areas will be described Hull Deck Interior Bridge and Engine Compartment 1 Generator Exhaust 2 Engine Exhaust port 3 Swim Platform 4 Trim Tab port 5 Anode Plate 6 Anode Rudder The Shaft is connected to the engine transmission with a coupling and extends through the bottom of the hull The Pro peller is attached to the end of the shaft The shaft is supported forward of the propeller by two Struts The struts support and stabilize the shafts Rudder part Propeller 9 Strut port 10 Anode Shaft 11 Shaft port The rotation of the Propellers propel 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 opera tor from the helm station steering wheel GETTING FAMILIAR 1 The Zine Anodes are factory installed the trim tabs shafts rudders and transom for the purpose of preventing electrolysis and galvanic corrosion which is discussed in the Winterization and Storage pages in the Cleaning and Maintenance section of this manual ENGINE SEAWATER PICKUP The p
218. ng station Be fore removing power from your system we recommend contacting SeaKey s Member Services for the proper procedures SYSTEM OPERATIONS 84 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE A periodic cleaning and maintenance schedule of the interior and exterior surface for your 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 pleas ing to the eye and a source of pride in ownership Cleaning and maintenance of your yacht is described in the following categories Interior Cleaning Maintenance Exterior Cleaning Maintenance Canvas Enclosure Cleaning amp Maintenance Interior Cleaning Maintenance There are several different types of surfaces in the in terior of your yacht and all require a different method of cleaning The surfaces and their respective clean ing and maintenance 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 DO NOT use abrasive cleaning agents on fiber glass surfaces as they will scratch and dull the finish Wood There are many wood surfaces in your yacht such as galley cabinets entertainment cabinets and trim Care and cleaning of the wood surfaces is identical to the maintenance of the wood surfaces in your
219. nses or damages related to the following Any yacht purchased from party who is not an authorized Silverton Dealer i Damage or deterioration of the gelcoat sur face finishes including cracking fading or oxidation of gelcoat T The cost to remove dissemble or reinstall any part not installed by Silverton which is needed to be removed before any warranty work approved by Silverton may be conducted Engines transmissions or generator s Any component covered by its own spe cific warranty such as appliances or furniture not manufactured by Silverton Any glass breakage Speeds fuel consumption range han dling or performance characteristics Exterior fabrics carpet upholstery canvas and enclosures Any parts or components not installed Silverton Any damage caused by collision grounding act of nature accident or abuse i Any loss of use loss of time maintenance cost travel expenses towing transportation survey expenses or other items not specifically covered within this document Any Silverton that has been used for ter rental or commercial racing or military purpose See 60 day limitation specified herein Any Silverton that has been misused used for commercial purpose operated without required maintenance or operated contrary to instructions in the Silverton owner s manual modified or altered from factory specifications or subj
220. o a Schematic of the DC Panel in the Schematics Section of this Owner s Manual SYSTEM OPERATIONS 13 reduce the risk of fire explosion within the engine generator compart ments of your 50C the bilge blower motors should ALWAYS be operated under the following conditions Y Operate the blower motors for a mini mum of five 5 minutes prior to starting the engines or generator Y Operate the blower motors continuously while your yacht is traveling less than cruising speed The photo below shows the blower unit attached to the engine room vent The fuse for the blower is located on the fuse box behind the Ship Service Panel located in the engine room SYSTEM OPERATIONS 14 BONDING SYSTEM The purpose of the Bonding System is to protect your yacht s underwater compo nents from electrolysis and galvanic corro sion Examples of underwater components would be the struts rudders engine gen erator and seawater intake valves Electrolysis and galvanic corrosion occurs primarily 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 posi tions in the galvanic rating table will deter mine which metal loses material anode and which metal remains largely undis turbed cathode The distance apart on the galvanic table of the two metals deter mines the rate of wear T
221. o 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 The anodes on the rudder shaft and trim tabs are installed by your Silverton Dealer The purpose of these sacrificial zinc an odes is to attract any destructive electrical currents away from the metallic underwa ter components thereby preventing their eventual corrosion and allowing the cor rosion of the sacrificial zinc anodes The sacrificial zinc anodes are considerably easier and cheaper to replace and their deterioration will not affect the perfor mance of your yacht as would the deterio ration 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 the hull which makes them one unit for electrical current purposes This network of wires is then attached to the sacrificial zinc anode located on the transom which allows corrosion of the an ode but prevents corrosion of the under water components General maintenance of the Bonding Sys tem consists of replacement of the sacri ficial zinc anode located on the transom and all other zinc anodes located on the SYSTEM OPERATIONS 15 propeller shafts rudders etc and should be completed as necessary The anode
222. o the atmosphere FATHOM A nautical linear measurement equal to 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 controlled FORE AND AFT A line or anything else that runs parallel to the longitudinal center of the yacht FOREDECK The forward most part of the main deck of a vessel FORWARD Toward the bow of the yacht FREEBOARD The vertical distance from the water line to the sheerline rubrail GALLEY The kitchen area of the yacht GASKET A strip of sealing material used to make joints fluid tight GARBOARD 1 The strake plank next to the keel 2 The continuous band of planking on a ship s hull next to its keel GARBOARD DRAIN drain located at the keel leading out from the bilge area GLOSSARY 2 GELCOAT The thin outer layer of pigmented plas tic like substance used to cover exposed fiberglass components GIVE WAY VESSEL The boat that does not have the right of way when two boats are crossing paths GLAND The moveable part of the stuffing box which compresses the packing when tightened also referred to as the packing gland GRAB RAIL Grip on
223. of this Owner s Manual which illustrates the location of the engine and generator batteries Place batteries on a wooden pallet or bench and store in an area where temperatures remain above freezing 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 Peri odic charging 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 included 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 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 Remove all garbage and trash Thoroughly clean the interior of your yacht Clean all cabinets drawers and cupboards Allow the cabin area to air dry for at least one day if possible Stand or prop up all mattresses and cushions that are to remain on board during storage to allow air circulation around them Place Mildew Pacs in various locations within the interior of your yacht to hel
224. olt circuit SHORE POWER GENERATOR SWITCH This switch selects where you will be getting your AC Power from The slide bar is there to make sure you only select one source at any one time In order for the three 3 generator switches to be the slide bar has to move over to block the three 3 Shore Power Switches from being on In order for the Three 3 Shore Power switches to be on the Slide Bar must move over to block the three 3 Generator Switches from being on 120 Volt Breaker section There are two 120 volt branches The Shore A branch includes all breakers at the left side of the 120 volt section and the top half of the center section of breakers at the 120 volt section The Shore section includes all breakers at the right side of the 120 volt section and the bottom half of the middle section of the 120 volt section SYSTEM OPERATIONS 29 Every outlet your vessel has breaker switch and a GFIC beaker These GFIC breakers are located at the Salon the En gine Room Bridge and the Cockpit Salon GFIC Breakers are located in the cabinet to the starboard side of the Salon as you enter There are 6 breakers here Salon Outlets Galley Outlets Port Outlets forward of Galley Starboard Out forward of Galley Entertainment 1 Outlets Enter Outlets in the Salon Entertainment 2 Outlets Enter Outlets forward Engine Room GFIC Breaker the Engine Room GFIC Outlet is on the forwa
225. om UNDER COCKPIT platform Your 50C is equipped with two 2 fuel tanks The forward fuel tank holds 188 gallons and the aft fuel tank holds 605 gallons The total of both fuel tanks is 793 gallons The drawing above shows the two tanks and the connecting hose See the Mechanical Schematic in the SCHEMAT SYSTEM OPERATIONS 47 Fuel Tank Fill and Vent The fuel tanks are filled through the Fuel Fill Fitting and the cap is marked DIESEL depending on the type of engines that power your 50C FUEL sry FILL Using the wrong of fuel will result in severe damage to the engines Although there are two fuel tanks there is only one fuel tank fill fitting The top of the aft tank is higher then the top of the forward fuel tank As the aft fuel tank gets filled it also runs into the forward fuel tank Both fuel tanks are vented to prevent trapped air The fuel fill fitting is connected to the fuel tanks with a fuel hose These fittings are both located on the port side of the hull ES SYSTEM OPERATIONS 48 The photo above shows the forward fuel tank vent fitting The photo below shows the aft fuel tank vent fitting The vent fittings are 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 connect
226. ompo nents 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 fabric with a mild soap and lukewarm temperature less than 100 F water solution rinse thoroughly with fresh water and allow to air dry DO NOT use any cleaning agents containing de tergent as they will remove the protective coat ing resulting in stiffness and eventual cracking of the fabric DO NOT dry the canvas fabric by any means other than air drying Use of heated 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 then wash with a mild soap and cool water solution After washing rinse with fresh water and dry with a soft cloth CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 4 DO NOT use any abrasive cleaning agents or brushes when cleaning your vinyl windows as they will scratch the material resulting in poor Clarity DO NOT fold the vinyl windows after removing them from the enclosure Roll
227. or winterization and storage SHOWER SUMP PUMP SYSTEM Your 50C is equipped with two showers The Master Shower is on the port side of the boat and the other shower 15 on the starboard side of the boat Each shower is equipped with a separate automatic Sump pump Refer to the Mechanical Schematic in the Schematics Section of this Owner s Manual for the location of the Shower Sump Pump 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 photo below shows the Shower Sump Pumps Access to the Shower Sump Pump is through a hatch located on the deck of the Forward Stateroom The photo below shows the panel removed The Shower Sump Pump System op erates on 24V DC electrical power The fuses for the Shower Sump Pumps are behind the DC Electrical Panel in the Salon Refer to the Electrical Pages of this section of this Owner s Manual for the location of the fuses General maintenance of the Shower Sump Pump System involves periodic cleaning to remove any accumulated debris Remove the six 6 screws secur ing the top cover for access to the debris basket and automatic float switch If you notice that the shower does not drain properly check the pump basket for debris and clean if necessary If the shower still does not drain properly check the opera tion of the pump by manually ra
228. ovable 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 operated on the AC electrical sys tem with a Ground Fault Interrupter circuit for your protection The vacuum motor and canister stores the vacuumed soil are self contained in one unit and located in the lower portion of the dinette seat Access to the canister is gained through a panel lo cated on the inboard face of the dinette seat 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 concerning operation of the system CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 1 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 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 wip ing the surface with a 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 Gene
229. p prevent mold and mildew formation during storage Refer to the manufacturer s recommendation for the quantity and location re quired Lifting Your Yacht The following are guidelines that will help prevent damage to your yacht as it is being lifted Never lift the yacht with a greater than normal cumulation of water in the bilge All tanks containing fresh water should be empty Place lifting slings where indicated by the sling tab labels on the gunwales See Thru hull Locations Layout Port and Starboard in the Schematics Section of this Owner s Manual 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 transmis sions to prevent damage to the transmissions and shafts Use wide flat lifting slings made of belting and spreader bars long enough to keep pressure off of the gunwales DO NOT use slings made of cable Pressure caused by the slings on the gunwales can cause severe gelcoat crazing or more serious hull dam age The spreader bar at each lifting sling should be at least as long as the distance across the widest point the sling surrounds CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 7 If a marine railway or platform hoist is being used locate and adjust the blo
230. pose of the Trim Tab System on your 50C is to assist in reaching plan ing speed as soon as possible and to maintain a proper running attitude while in forward motion Running Attitude is defined as the level of the boat both fore and 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 50C is equipped with two 2 Bennett trim tabs each measuring 12 x 24 which are mounted on the trailing edge of the transom See photographs below which illustrate the location of the Starboard trim tab Each trim tab operates independently of each other and they are controlled by separate rocker type switches located on the Helm Switch Panel Refer to the Elec trical Pages in this section of this Owners manual for the location of these switches Each trim tab is actuated by a hydraulic cylinder which moves them in an Up or Down motion The position as determined by depressing the rocker type switches as follows e Depressing the TOP of the switch lowers the trim tab e Depressing the BOTTOM of the switch raises the trim tab The Trim Tab System operates in the fol lowing manner Y 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 bottom at the transom which results in
231. propelled by an engine in cluding a sailboat 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 appa ratus that restricts its maneuverability does not include trolling lines or other apparatus that does not restrict 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 fastto shore and not aground wheth er or not it is under power or Basic Rules of Navigation Power driven vessels must give the right of way to the following A vessel unable to maneuver A vessel whose maneuverability is restricted A sailing vessel Sailing vessels must give the right of way to the following A vessel unable to maneuver A vessel whose maneuverability is restricted A vessel engaged in commercial fishing Vessels engaged in commercial fishing must give the right of way to the follow ing A vessel unable to maneuver A vessel whose maneuverability is restricted Basic Rules of Safe Boating Drugs and or Alcohol and Boating DO NOT Mix Drugs and or alcohol decrease your reaction time impair your judgement and inhibit your ability to safely operate your yacht As a responsible boater you will refrain from using
232. r a small quantity of water in your bilge is normal Turn ON the following switches v Both battery switches v DC Electrical Panel main breaker Switch v Helm electronics breaker switch Y Helm accessory breaker switch v Visually examine the fire extinguisher system in the engine compartment to be certain it has not been discharged v Check the engine oil level Refer to the Engine Manual for specific instructions concerning the proper oil level and filling procedure v Check the transmission fluid level If the level is low add fluid but DO NOT overfill Be certain the fluid level is below the full OPERATION 2 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 Refer to the Transmission Owners Manual v Check the generator if so equipped oil level Refer to the Generator Manual for specific instructions concerning the proper oil level and filling procedure Y If your yacht is equipped with fresh water cooled engines remove the pressure cap from the heat exchangers and check that the coolant is filled to the neck of the filler tube If coolant is low refer to the Engine Manual for proper filling instructions Y If your yacht is equipped with diesel en gines refer to the Engine Manual for the proper procedure for checking the coolant level and the proper antifreeze water ratio v Open both raw water intake valves The valves
233. r fumes in the bilge and engine generator compartment before starting engines or generator Always store flammable material in ap proved containers and in a locker sealed from the interior of your yacht and vented overboard Remove the canvas enclosure at least partially before starting engines Ensure there are no leaks in any fuel system including LPG CNG Extinguish smoking materials carefully Check cleaning materials for flammabil ity and store as you would any flammable material Always disconnect electrical power before performing any maintenance on electrical appliances Always replace electrical breaker switches or fuses with the same recommended am perage NEVER exceed the recommended amperage Electrical service to your yacht should only be performed by a qualified marine electrical technician SAFETY 17 SAFETY 18 AIR CONDITIONING HEATING SYSTEM The Air Conditioning Heating System in your 50C is factory installed The pur pose of this system is to maintain a com fortable cabin temperature and humidity level regardless of ambient temperature and humidity Each air conditioning heat ing unit in your 50C which operates on the A C electrical system is self contained and manufactured by Marine Air Systems The five 5 Air Conditioning Heating System units are described as follows Total Capacity Standard 48 000 BTU Optional Bridge 16 000 BTU Standard
234. r __ Phone Phone _ Hull Number US STNE Draft Ibs Fuel Filter Oil Filter Oil Filter Oil Filter Model 2 Stbd __ Model Stbd Serial No Model Pitch Cupped Shaft Length Diameter BATTERIES Battery Manufacturer Rating Engine Model Generator The Hull Identification Number is located on the outside of the transom on the starboard side upper corner GLOSSARY 13 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 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 GLOSSARY 14 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BOATING ACCIDENT REPORT FORM APPROVED OMB NO 2115 0010 U S COAST GUARD CG 3865 Rev 9 95 STATE ASSIGNED CASE NO THE OPERATOR OWNER OF A VESSEL USED FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES IS REQUIRED TO FILE A REPORT IN WRITING WHENEVER AN ACCIDENT RESULTS IN LOSS OF LIFE OR DISAPPEARANCE FROM A VESSEL AN
235. r limited warranty and the limited five year bottom blister warranty and the limited five year hull and deck structure fiberglass warranty may be transferred to a second owner upon purchase of the Silverton Yacht from an authorized Silverton Dealer An in spection report from an accredited marine surveyor and written request to transfer these warranties must be made within fifteen 15 days from date of resale A non refundable recording fee of 250 00 must accompany any transfer request Silverton reserves the right to reject any warranty transfer request for a Silverton Yacht that has been damaged INTRODUCTION 17 orneglected Silverton will confirm all warranty trans fers in writing to the Silverton dealer and the second owner The limited lifetime hull and deck structure fiberglass warranty is not transferable to any owner subsequent to the first use purchaser OWNER S PROBLEM WITH WARRANTY SERVICE In the event the first use purchaser or registered subsequent owner has any problems or questions regarding the Silverton warranty or the Silverton warranty service being provided by an authorized Silverton Dealer please forward that question or problem directly to the authorized Silverton Dealer in writing explaining your problem and asking for their assistance in resolving the problem Generally speaking the owner of the authorized dealership which is an independent contractor of Silverton is in the very best position to assist yo
236. r of symptoms and the order of appearance may change for differ ent people Watering and Itching eyes Flushed Appearance Throbbing temples Inattentiveness Inability to think coherently Ringing in the ears Tightness across the chest Headache Drowsiness Incoherence Nausea Dizziness Fatigue Vomiting Collapse Convulsions SAFETY 9 WHAT TO DO WHEN SOMEONE IS OVERCOME WITH CARBON MONOXIDE When someone falls victim to carbon mon oxide poisoning fast and responsive action is crucial Know the symptoms The earlier effects of CO are detected the better the chance for recovery The following list shows the sequence of events that must be done in an effort to revive a CO victim e Evacuate Ventilate Investigate Take Corrective Action e Move the person to fresh air e Administer oxygen if available Contact medical help e f the victim is not breathing perform artificial respiration per approved CPR procedures until medical help arrives and takes over Prompt action can make the difference between life and death Ventilate area e Investigate the source of CO and take corrective actions HOW DOES CARBON MONOXIDE ENTER YOUR BOAT Any device that burns fuel creates carbon monoxide For example a propane cooktop or a space heater are both potential sources for CO But the most serious danger comes from the gasoline engines and generators aboard your own and neighboring boats There are four basic w
237. ral clean ing of the Corian sinks is the same procedure 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 Cleaning Maintenance The exterior surfaces of your 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 The respective procedures are as follows Fiberglass Wash with a mild soap and water solution particu larly if your yacht is used in salt or brackish water Always thoroughly wash your yacht after each use in addition to a regular periodic washing 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 dry with a soft cloth and apply a coat of good qual CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 2 ity wax designed for marine use such as carnauba paste wax DO NOT apply wax to the non skid sur face areas as it will render them ineffective
238. rd bulk head port of the Generator Cockpit GFIC Breakers The Cockpit GFIC Breakers are located at the entry into the Engine Room There are 3 Break ers Icemaker Outlets Refrigerator Bridge GFIC Breakers The Bridge GFIC Breakers are located in the storage locker at the forward part of the Bridge There are two breakers Refrigerator Outlets SYSTEM OPERATIONS 30 Shore Power Follow the procedures below to connect shore power to your yacht e Turn OFF all 115 volt circuit breakers at the AC portion of the AC DC Panel Shut down the generator if it is in opera tion 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 e Connect the female end of the shore power cord to the yacht s inlet receptacle Be certain the lock ring is tightly secured If there is a cord already supplied at the dock be sure to unhook the cord from the dockside outlet A LIVE CORD END IS DANGEROUS Never leave a shore power cord on the dock with only the plug end connected 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 Connect the Shore Power Cable to power supply When connecting the shore power cable
239. resence of any oil Determine the source of the oil and repair if necessary before starting the engines v Open both engine seawater intake valves location of these valves are shown on the Mechanical Layout in the Sche matics Section of this Owners manual The valves are open when the handles are parallel to the valve body The photo below shows the Seawater Intake Valve OPEN for the Port Engine Intake Seawater Intake Valve m m The photo above shows two Valves The valve to the right is the Seawater Intake for the Port Engine The valve on the left is the Crash Valve water intake This photo shows the normal operating condition of both valves The relationship between the two valves is very important Please refer to the Safety Section of this Owner s Manual for more important information The photo below shows the Seawater Intake Valve in the closed position SYSTEM OPERATIONS 63 Improper use of the Crash Valve can cause catastrophic damage to the engine In the photo above the Seawater intake valve right valve is closed In this posi tion NO water is going to the Port Engine Also take note that the crash valve is closed in this photo The engine CAN NOT run in this condition There is NO water cooling the engine It is very important to read and understand the Crash Valve procedures Please refer to the Crash Valve Page in this section of this Owner s Manual yv Check all cooling and lubricat
240. rety after one year from the date of purchase by the first use purchaser No other warranties from Silverton Marine extend beyond the description of the warranties contained herein Please note that some states do not allow limitations on the applicable time period for implied warranties so the one year time limitation which is contained here may not apply to you Your specific legal rights will vary from state to state The purchaser acknowledges that no other repre sentations were made to him or her with respect to the quality or function of the boat Any oral state ment or printed material advertising the boat which speaks to any performance characteristics of the boat or any of its components shall be considered and construed as an estimated description only and should not be relied upon as an express warranty or as the basis of the bargain for the boat or any of its components Any consequential indirect or incidental dam ages which may be incurred are excluded and purchaser s remedy is limited to repairs or replace ment of any defective part s Some states do not allow the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential or indirect damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state TRANSFER OF LIMITED TWO YEAR AND FIVE YEAR BOTTOM BLISTER WARRANTIES The unexpired portions of the two yea
241. ring the pre delivery service inspection e Silverton will not be responsible for any prob lems or inconveniences that may be caused as a result of a defect e Silverton will not be responsible for any losses caused as a result of a defect for any reason INTRODUCTION 13 Second Owner s Warranty Some Silverton yacht owners trade up to a newer or larger yacht before the warranty on their current yacht has expired Silverton will transfer the remain ing warranty on your new yacht to its new owner Conditions of the warranty transfer are stated in their entirety at the end of this section Owner s Responsibilities Silverton service and support does not end after you purchase your yacht Our dealers are committed to your total satisfaction with your yacht They cannot accomplish this objective without your assistance You are responsible for e Obtaining state registration or federal docu mentation e Providing and maintaining all safety equipment required by the United States Coast Guard e Completing and forwarding all Original Equip ment Manufacturer s warranty registrations e Performing and completing required OEM maintenance INTRODUCTION 14 LIMITED WARRANTY According to the U S Public Law No 93 637 ef fective July 4 1975 the following limited warranties apply to all 2002 and newer Model Year boats pro duced by SILVERTON MARINE CORPORATION LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY Silverton Marine Corporat
242. ropriate reaction to quickly extinguish it before it gets out of control Having a Fire Plan in place and the assignment of certain responsibilities to your passengers will result in faster and more accurate deci sions and reactions in the event of a fire aboard your yacht SAFETY 16 Important All passengers on board your yacht should know the location of your fire extinguishers and be familiar with their use In the event a fire does start aboard your yacht follow these guidelines Y If you detect a fire or suspect a fire aboard your yacht immediately turn OFF your en gines and electrical power supply DO NOT turn OFF power to your VHF radio v Be certain all persons on board put on their PFD v If the fire is in the engine generator com partment DO NOT open the hatch The fire will flare with the sudden introduction of fresh air Y 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 extin guisher in one location may cause the fire to spread v f 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 If you have SeaKey Services you should send a MAYDAY Signal and mark your location For information on these procedures refer to your
243. running DC Components in the Salon DC Main Panel 12v DC Fuse Box 24v DC Fuse Box 24v DC Continuous Fuse Box DC PANEL The DC Main Panel is the control point for the DC Electrical system Activating the DC electrical system 1 Turn ON port and starboard Battery switches at ship service box located in the engine room SYSTEM OPERATIONS 26 2 Turn on port main 12v starboard main 12v port main 24v and starboard main 24v switches at the main panel 3 There is also a bridge main that con trols the helm Breaker Panel 12v 4 There is also Electronics Main which is an optional switch depending on the helm electronic options you selected Top section of DC Panel 2 digital voltme ters are on the top of the DC Main Panel One voltmeter is for the 12 v and one me ter is for the 24v system The photo below shows the top of the DC Panel m a The toggle switches below each meter determine if the meter reads the Port line 1 Batteries or the Starboard line 2 batteries In between the two voltmeters is the Generator start stop switch This switch is spring loaded into the stop position If you want to start the generator push the switch over to the start side Also on the top section of the DC Main Panel is the Bridge Main breaker and the Electronics Main Breaker The Bridge Main Breaker controls the 12v DC Power to the Bridge The Electronics Main Break er con
244. s Y Check the exhaust outlets for the pres ence of water Water coming from the ex haust outlets indicates proper water circu lation in the engine exhaust system Water should start coming out of the exhaust out let 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 your Silverton Dealer for inspection and repair v Visually inspect the engine compart ment for fuel oil and water leaks If leaks are found refer to your Fuel Section of this manual Also contact your Silverton Dealer for inspection and repair if neces v 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 v Check the transmission fluid level The transmission fluid should read FULL on the dipstick If the fluid level is low add SYSTEM OPERATIONS 66 sufficient transmission 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 and contact your Silverton Dealer for repairs if leaks are noted Refer to the ENGINE MANUAL included with your owner s packet for additional technical information concerning mainte nance requirements for the specific en gines with which your 50 is equipped Bow Thruster optional You may hav
245. s may require more frequent replacement depending on your docking location and the length of your boating season If possi ble check the anodes for excessive corro sion midway through your boating season If excessive corrosion is noted have your dealer or a competent technician replace the sacrificial zinc anodes Periodically check the continuity of wiring connections to make sure they are tight and free of corrosion Tighten and clean connections as necessary NOTE Silverton recommends placing sacrificial zinc anodes on the following components Propeller shafts e Hudders rim Tabs IMPORTANT DO NOT paint any of the sacrificial zinc anodes as it will retard the flow of electric current through them and render them ineffective SYSTEM OPERATIONS 16 CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR SYSTEM Carbon Monoxide Gas 15 color less odorless and tasteless It is highly poisonous endangering lives even at very low levels of concentration Mild exposure causes headaches and fa tigue often resembling flu like symp toms Medium exposure causes severe headaches drowsiness nausea and rapid heart rate Extreme exposure re sults in unconsciousness convulsions cardiorespiratory failure and death If Carbon Monoxide Gas 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
246. s follows Y Anchor with chain and or line Y Boat hook Y Bucket and sponge Y Commonly used spare parts such as hose clamps spark plugs etc Y Compass Y Docking lines v Engine and accessory manuals Y Extra keys Y Extra V belts Y Fenders Y First aid kit Y Flashlight with extra batteries Y Manually operated bilge pump Y Navigational charts for your cruising area Y Owner s Manual Y Replacement light bulbs Y Ship to Shore radio v Spare fuel and oil filters Y Spare propeller with fastening hardware v Tool kit 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 assume other automobile drivers know the rules of the road and expect them to abide by them other boaters assume the same of you As a responsible 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 of rules The United States Inland Navigational Rules and the Inter SAFETY 5 national Rules The United States Inland Navigational rules apply to all vessels oper ated 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 obtai
247. s to remove any water that may accumu late within the bilge area of your yacht Although a small amount of water in the bilge area is expected the water should never be above the bilge switch If it is it means the switch is not working correctly Make sure they are not turned off If the problem continues please contact a vice technician to solve the problem The bilge area is defined as the interior area of the hull below the designed waterline Your 50C is equipped with three 3 bilge pumps that are capable of pumping 2000 gallons of water per hour The bilge water is pumped directly overboard Normal operation of the bilge pumps is au tomatic 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 bat teries and will operate even if the battery switch is turned OFF The Bilge Pumps operate on 24 Volt DC Each of the bilge pumps can also be activated manually by individual switches located on the AC DC Electrical Panel See the Electrical Pages in this section of your Owner s Manual for the location of the Bilge Pump Switches The bilge pump will operate continuously until the manual switch is turned OFF The battery switch must be turned ON to oper ate the bilge pumps manually Periodic maintenance of the bilge pumps should consist of the following Visually inspect each b
248. signs of fuel onboard open the cabin door and sniff at the doorway and then inside the cabin for fuel odor v Open the engine compartment hatch and sniff for fuel odor v Inspect the engine compartment and all bilge compartments for fuel leaks and sniff for fuel odor v If there are any signs of fuel leakage either visually or by odor open doors hatches and windows and most importantly do not start the engines the generator or any other device that could create a spark Shut off all battery switches Evacuate the boat and inform the Dock Master Have a qualified technician determine the source of the leak NEVER operate your boat if a fuel leak is suspected or present no signs of a fuel leak are present board your guests and crew exhaust blowers for five minutes before starting the engines or generator v Always be aware of the hazards associated with fuel and follow all safety and maintenance proce dures in this publication the Safety manual and Chapman s HAPPY SAFE BOATING FROM THE SILVERTON TEAM SYSTEM OPERATIONS 53 SYSTEM OPERATIONS 54 GENERATOR SYSTEM When you purchased your 50C a Gen erator System manufactured by Kohler was factory installed at the Silverton plant As discussed in the Fuel System Pages of the Systems Operations section of this Owner s Manual fuel is supplied to the generator from the fuel tank The Gen erator System is controlled by a breaker switch located
249. sistance to a safe harbor and contact your silverton Dealer for a thor ough inspection and repairs When replacing parts of the fire fighting installation only matching components shall be used bearing the same designa tion or being equivalent in their technical and fire resistant capabilities There is a system override for the CM 200 System REFER to the Manufacturer s Manual for a detailed description of your AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYS TEM Be certain to complete the Warranty card and mail to the manufacturer within 10 days of your purchase SYSTEM OPERATIONS 41 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM As a yacht owner or operator you have the responsibility of having the required quantity of United States Coast Guard ap proved portable fire extinguishers aboard at all times except during storage The portable fire extinguishers must be opera tional and of the proper classification The classification of portable fire extin guishers and their appropriate use is as follows CLASS A Fires in ordinary combustible materials such as wood paper and cloth where the quenching 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 blanketing smothering effect of oxygen excluding media is most effective CLASS C
250. ssion fluid EE ae PROPELLER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ITEM ALY 25 50 100 Hr YEARLY Check propeller for dents or gouges NOTE 5 _ MISCELLANEOUS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE DAILY 25 50 100 YEARLY Halon fire extinguishers NOTE6 O Check Battery electrolyte level Check raw water strainers generators engines AC units Check pumps bilge amp shower sump for automatic operation NOTE 1 Replace spark plugs yearly NOTE 4 More frequently if operated in shallow water NOTE 2 More often if necessary NOTE 5 Retrue if necessary NOTE 3 Or once a year NOTE 6 Remove and weight every six months GLOSSARY 11 GLOSSARY 12 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 Address Dealer Address Boat Name Delivery Date Length _ Beam Approximate Displacement Approximate Height Above Waterline DOCKSIDE INFORMATION Fuel Capacity Fuel Type Engine Oil Type Generator Oil Type Transmission Oil Type ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION Engine Manufacturer Engine Serial Number Port Transmission Manufacturer Transmission Serial Number Port GENERATOR Manufacturer PROPELLER AND SHAFTS Propeller Manufacturer No Blades Bore Registration Number Model No Diamete
251. st Port is in the identical loca tion on the starboard side of the yacht GENERATOR EXHAUST PORT The photograph below displays the Gen erator Exhaust Port It is located on the port side of the transom forward of the transom DISCHARGE PORTS The various Discharge Ports also known as through hull ports are located on the starboard and port sides of the hull Re fer to the Thru Hull Schematic Drawings in the SCHEMATICS SECTION of this manual GETTING FAMILIAR 3 FUEL TANK VENTS The photograph below displays the Star board Fuel Tank Vent as shown on the Starboard side of the hull There are two fuel tank vents in the hull Both vents are on the starboard side Note Please refer to the Thru Hull Loca tion Schematics in the SCHEMATICS SECTION of this owners manual BILGE VENTS Your 50C has ventilation vents from the Engine Room There are large vents lo cated on both sides of the hull The photo below shows the Starboard Engine Room Vent This is an always open vent that has no fan attached to it GETTING FAMILIAR 4 The Bilge Ventilation System Pages in the Operations Systems Section of this manual discusses the ventilation system Be certain to read and have a thorough understanding of this section It contains important information concerning The SAFE operation of your yacht DECK 1 Cleat 7 Safety Chain 2 Hatch Rope Locker 8 Anchor Chain 3 Cleat Anchor Rope 9 Windlass Foot Control 4
252. tainless steel pins Two Piece Snaps The lower portion of your canvas enclosure is se cured 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 Frequently 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 lubricant such as Vaseline Petroleum Jelly Winterization and Storage In most cases the reason for storage of your yacht is winter lay up The information contained in this section is a general guide Your Silverton Dealer or a competent boat yard 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 equip ment and simplifies recommissioning 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
253. tarter motor does not operate when you turn the ignition switch to START the neutral safety switch may be out of adjust ment Carefully move the shift control lever up and down slowly until the starter motor operates Have a competent technician adjust the neutral safety switch as soon as possible If the engine fails to start within thirty 30 seconds release the ignition switch AI low the starter motor to cool for at least sixty 60 seconds and then try again to start the engine Prolonged starting at tempts may result in starter motor over heating and damage Failure to release the ignition switch from the START position after the en gine starts may result in serious dam age to the starter motor and or engine flywheel If one of the batteries is not sufficiently charged to start the engine start the en gine with the fully charged battery first Start the other engine using the Parallel Start switch which draws power from both batteries Release the parallel start switch immediately after the engine starts DO NOT continue to depress the allel Start Switch after the engine has started Damage to the alternator s may result v Be certain the oil pressure is between 30 and 50 psi gasoline engines or 35 and 70 psi diesel engines If the oil pressure is low turn OFF the respective engine im mediately Y Allow the engines to operate at the recom mended RPM s as specified in
254. tension Generally examine all components to be certain they did not loosen during the cruise Make all adjustments as necessary DO NOT remove the cooling system filler cap when the engine is hot Allow the engine to cool and then remove the pres sure cap slowly allowing the pressure to vent Hot coolant under pressure may discharge violently and result in serious personal injury and burns 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 maneuver your yacht away from the dock Cast off all mooring lines Shift the transmissions into forward or re verse 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 cruis ing speed RPM s as recommended in the Engine Manual Be certain to follow all safety precautions as mentioned in the Boating Safety Sec tion 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 Reduce engine speed to idle 231 Place transmission controls in neutral Allow engines to operate at idle
255. th updat ed information that will prove to be valuable and enhance your cruising pleasure Your local United States Coast Guard Auxiliary and United States Power Squadrons offer comprehensive safe boating classes several 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 pro vide 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 com pliance with all requirements concerning safety equipment on board Additional safety equipment may be recommended for your safety and the safety of your passengers Be aware of its availability and specific use Mininum Recommended Safety Equipment Required life saving equipment including personal flotation and throwing devices Required fire extinguishing equipment Required visual distress signal devices First aid kit Emergency position indicating radio beam EPIRB Manual bailing device Anchor with sufficient line chain Flashlight with fully charged batteries Binoculars Whistle VHF Radio Navigational charts for your cruising areas Fog Bell boats over 39 4 feet If you need assistanc
256. the output hose until all water stops flowing from the faucets 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 Drain all water lines into the waste holding tank Continue to flush fresh water into the waste holding tank and pump out into an approved waste facility until thoroughly clean LJ Add non 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 macerator seacock while the valve is closed and allow the line to drain the drain plug Thoroughly clean the toilet and leave the bowl exposed to prevent mildew Remove all seacock and strainer drain plugs to prevent from freezing Close all seacocks Seacocks e Engines e Head System Intake e Head System Macerator pump out e Generator e Air Conditioners if equipped Strainers e Engines e Fresh Water System e Generator e Conditioners if equipped Battery Storage The procedure for battery winterization and storage is as follows Turn battery switch to OFF Remove engine batteries and generator battery if so equipped from their respective compartments See Mechanical Layout in the Schematics Section
257. the Engine OPERATION 3 Manual until they reach normal operating temperature Normal operating tempera ture 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 operating temperature for diesel engines is between 170 F and 190 F v 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 Y After engines reach their normal operating temperature increase the RPM s to 2000 Be certain the voltmeters read between 13 and 14 5 volts Y 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 v 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 Refer to the Transmission Owners Manual OPERATION 4 Shakedown Cruise Silverton recommends a shakedown cruise after the initial or seasonal startup This will test the engines and various systems under normal operating conditions Note any con dition that does not meet normal operating performanc
258. the top of a cabin or on the sides of a companion ladder GROUND Electrical The electrical potential of the earth s surface which is zero GUNWALE The horizontal surface of the deck im mediately above where it meets the hull HATCHES Covers the openings in a deck floor HATCHWAY Access port through the deck HARDTOP A permanent cover over the cabin or cockpit HAWSER A heavy rope used for mooring or tow ing HEAD A toilet or bathroom HEADING The direction that a vessel is traveling 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 ex ternal force HELM Steering gear for a boat HELMSMAN The person steering the yacht HULL The main body of the yacht INBOARD 1 From either the Port or Starboard side to the centerline of the yacht 2 The dock side of a moored yacht JETSAM Refuse that sinks when discharged over board See Flotsam 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 LOCKER A seaman s term for a closet LONGITUDINAL Lengthwise MIDSHIPS Area in the center of
259. the yacht labor along below a plan ing attitude This is the absolute peak of fuel waste 8 Purchase good quality fuel Be certain you are using the correct fuel for your en gine 9 Load your yacht correctly DO NOT put all of the heavy gear such as anchors chain canned goods and spare parts exclu sively 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 en gine that is improperly aligned can cost you money Check to see if the transmission has sufficient fluid too little increases friction if the stuffing box is too tight increases the load on the engine or if a bent rudder or propeller are robbing you of economy Be certain the rudders are properly aligned 11 Checkthe 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 at idle speed be certain the engine is not running too fast and using unnecessary fuel 13 Check the engine operating tempera ture Compare your normal operating tem perature 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 o
260. them it will discharge them unnecessarily Refer to the operating instructions dis played on the fire extinguisher canisters for a detailed description of their operation and use FRESH WATER SYSTEM The purpose of the Fresh Water Sys tem is to provide a supply of pressurized potable water to the Galley Heads and Transom Exterior Shower on demand and as needed Your 50C has two 2 sepa rate sources 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 50C consists of the following components e Fresh Water Tanks e Fresh Water Pump e Fresh Water Lines Fresh Water Tank 200 gallon capacity The fresh water tank is located forward of the engine room The Mechanical Sche matic in the SCHEMATICS SECTION of this manual shows the location of the fresh water tank They are filled through a fill fitting that is marked WATER on the fill cap which is located on the port side of the deck The photo below shows the water fill The Deck Layout in the Schematics Sec tion of this manual will show the location of the Fresh Water Fill 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 below the Gall
261. them prior to plac ing them in storage Folding 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 dur ing warm weather Zippers The various sections of your canvas enclosure are secured together with zippers to permit easy removal of any or all sections without the cumbersome weight or size of the entire unit The zippers are manufac tured 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 open ing and closing several times to distribute the wax lubricant Aluminum Tubular Frame The upper portion of your canvas enclosure is ported by a tubular aluminum 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 aluminum frame is cleaned and maintained in the same manner as the other aluminum components on your yacht as previously described DO use kerosene lemon oil on alumi num frame as it will stain the canvas fabric A small amount of lubricant such as CRC may be used to lubricate the s
262. trols the 24v power to the 24v to 12v convertor optional inside the helm Both Breakers are 60 amp breakers 12 Volt Section of the DC Panel The 12 volt DC Section of the panel has two switches on the top The switches are marked 12v Battery 1 left and 12v Battery 2 right Both Breakers are 80 amp breakers The left breaker controls all breakers directly below it and the right breaker controls all breakers directly be low it The breakers also control the fuses behind the Panel Bilge section of the DC Panel 24v Be low the 12v DC section is the bilge pump section of the DC Panel The photo below shows the bilge pump section of the DC Panel There are 3 bilge pumps in your 50C The location is forward mid and aft in the hull There is two switches for each location One switch is the ON OFF switch This switch is used to override the float switch The other switch is the breaker switch for each bilge pump Just push to reset member the bilge pumps are 24v and are constantly powered up 24 Volt Section of the DC Panel The bottom of the DC Panel is the 24v section At the top of 24v section is two break ers One breaker is for the 24v Starboard Batteries and one is for the 24v Port Batteries Each main breaker controls those breakers directly beneath the main breaker Fuse boxes behind DC Panel If the DC Panel is opened you will see 3 fuse boxes One fuse box is 12v one is 24v and one is 24v Cont
263. ty Informa tion Refer to the User s Manual for addi tional technical information concerning the use and maintenance of your CO Monitors SYSTEM OPERATIONS 19 SYSTEM OPERATIONS 20 CRASH VALVE The proper operation of the Crash Valve is very important If caution is not used you could sink your boat or cause damage to the engines This procedure only works when the en gines are running The Crash Valve is only used in emer gency situations The Crash Valve allows for quick removal of water in the bottom of your boat The water is pumped through the engines and out the engine exhaust The photo below shows the Crash Valve on the starboard side There is another crash valve in the same location on the port side The photo shows the Crash Valve is closed handle is perpendicular to the flow and the Seawater intake is open UP position is OPEN This is the normal operating position of these valves In this position the seawater comes through the hull through the Seawater Intake Valve into the Engines and out of the boat In an emergency situation where you have a lot of water in the bottom of your boat and the Bilge Pumps can t handle the amount of water coming into your boat you want to take the water from the bot tom of the boat and send it through the en gines and out of the boat In this case the Seawater Intake valve should be closed towards the Crash Valve is CLOSED and the Crash Valve OPEN
264. u because of their familiarity with the warranty work that was performed on your behalf In addition Silverton expects its deal ers to be concerned with your continued satisfaction and as a result should be given an opportunity to provide that assistance If after contacting the dealer in writing and you as the first use purchaser or registered subsequent owner are unhappy with the dealer s response or if you feel that you require any further assistance please write to the address below In communicating to Silverton please provide Silverton with a copy of the warranty claim which is the subject of your need for assistance and any correspondence which you exchanged with the dealer Please be certain that the forwarded in formation includes your hull identification number and name as well as the hours of usage on your engines If at all possible provide a chronological description of the problems which you confronted as well as the repair attempts Include the dealer name and dealer personnel consulted It is much appreciated if you would concisely describe your problem or question and any comments that you might have regarding the dealer s efforts to conduct the repair Upon receipt of your correspondence Silverton will begin its analysis and investigation into the circumstances Silverton may contact you directly and the dealer if any further information is necessary Silverton will also contact the dealership so as to assist both
265. uctions section in the Generator Manu al included with your owner s packet v Depress START switch on AC DC Elec trical Panel until generator starts DO NOT depress START switch for more than thirty 30 seconds as dam age to the generator starter motor may result If the generator 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 sys tem depress 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 genera tor 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 Sys tem pages in this section of this manual for using the generator output to power the boat SYSTEM OPERATIONS 56 While operating your Generator sys tem always be certain there is ad equate ventilation in the cabin areas of your yacht to avoid the potential accumulation of Carbon Monoxide Gas CO Carbon Monoxide Gas is colorless odorless and tasteless It is highly poisonous endangering lives even at very low levels of concentra tion Mild exposure causes headaches and fatigue ofte
266. uring the pre delivery service inspection and recorded on the Pre Delivery Service Record Warranty Registration All Silverton yachts are shipped to the dealer with a warranty registration form for the yacht The warranty card should be completed and returned to Silverton together with signed copies of the Pre Delivery Service Record within ten 10 days of delivery Failure to do so may void the war ranty Warranty Conditions To avoid any misunderstanding of Silverton s war ranty policy we suggest that you discuss the follow ing with your Silverton yacht dealer e customer warranty claims and subsequent repairs must be approved through your Silverton Dealer e Your yacht must be returned to your sell ing dealer for warranty repairs unless other arrangements between the dealer and the customer have been made before delivery Silverton will not pay travel time or mileage for warranty claims e Silverton allows a set hourly rate for labor If you use any service facility other than a Silverton Dealer for warranty repairs either the owner or the dealer must absorb any difference between what Silverton allows and what the service contractor may charge e Silverton will not assume any responsibility or liability for parts replaced or labor completed by anyone other than an authorized Silverton Deal er without prior authorization from Silverton e Silverton will not warrant items that should have been covered du
267. v to 12v CONVERTOR This convertor is an option for the engine electronics FUSES INSIDE HELM There are two fuses inside the helm console you should know about Both fuses are inline One fuse is for SeaKey and it is 24v 5 amp The other is the dome light that is inside the helm console SYSTEM OPERATIONS 28 Fuel fumes in the engine compartment can explode Before working on any electrical wiring ventilate the engine compartment and disconnect the bat teries to prevent sparking NEVER reset a breaker switch which has tripped automatically without first locating and correcting the problem The electrical system and devices may be damaged Alterations or extensions to the electri cal system can cause electrical shock or fire ONLY competent marine elec tricians should make system changes according to U S Coast Guard regula tions 240 VOLT SYSTEM The AC Electrical System is a four wire grounded system powered by either the generator or shore power There is a ground fault interruption circuit GFIC that protects all systems This GFIC sys tem prevents accidental electrical shock If power is lost to an outlet reset the break er switch If you are unable to reset the GFIC breaker switch contact your Silverton Dealer or a competent marine electri cian for inspection and repair Failure to do so may result in a fire or damage to the electrical system Before the 240 Volt power g
268. viceable condition United States Coast Guard classification includes foam carbon dioxide and chemi cal fire extinguishing materials which are described in detail in the Portable Fire Ex tinguisher System Section of this Owner s Manual Be certain to read and have a thor ough understanding of the portable fire ex tinguishing 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 or at least one 1 Type B ll portable hand held fire extinguisher If your yacht has a fixed fire extinguishing system approved 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 or one 1 Type and one 1 Type B II portable hand held fire extinguishers If your yacht has a fixed fire extinguishing system ap proved by the United States Coast Guard two 2 type B I or one 1 Type portable fire extinguisher is required Note United States Coast Guard regu lations are the minimum requirements Silverton recommends exceeding the mini mum requirements for your safety Fire Safety Fire safety is something that everyone who owns or operates a boat should practice Each year boating fires and explosions in jure hundreds of boaters and cause millions of dollars in prop
269. warm water solution used for cleaning the exterior surfaces of your yacht and then dried with a soft towel For a thorough cleaning and to remove all water stains use a quality window cleaner such as Windex and dry with a paper towel DO NOT use any abrasive cleaning agents abrasive cleaning cloths or pads when clean ing safety glass surfaces as they will scratch the surface RADAR ARCH Your radar arch if applicable is constructed from aluminum to give it strength rigidity wire access and hardware mounting ability It has a very du rable painting finish backed by a 3 5 year limited warranty In order to maintain the high luster finish and the warranty of this product please follow these instructions GENERAL CARE e Wash your radar arch with mild non abrasive soap and water using a soft cloth on a regular basis This will help maintain the shine on your radar arch by keeping the salt and atmospheric acids from dulling your finish To add extra shine and durability to your radar arch we suggest you wax the finish after washing the radar arch with a clear coat non abrasive CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 3 Canvas Enclosure Optional Cleaning Maintenance The canvas enclosure you purchased as an option from your Silverton dealer consists of canvas fabric vinyl windows and zippers An aluminum tubular frame supports the enclosure and it is secured to the bridge and deck with snaps Each of these c
270. wearer to place himself in a vertical or face up posi tion but it will not do it automatically as would Type or Type 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 prob able The Type lll PFD is used most often by people participating in water sports as itis generally the most comfortable type for continuous wear Type IV Throwable United States Coast Guard regulations require at least one 1 throwable Type IV PFD to be on board re gardless 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 PFDis held by the user until rescued The most common examples of Type IV PFD s SAFETY 2 are buoyant cushions or ring buoys and they are required to be immediately available for use and in serviceable condition Note United States Coast Guard regula tions for the number and type of PFD s are the minimum required Silverton recom mends exceeding the minimum require ments 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 fire extinguishers on board All fire extinguishers must be approved by the United States Coast Guard and be readily accessible and in ser
271. y adhered to will enhance your yachting pleasure and safety Check the weather forecast before get ting underway DO NOT venture out if the weather 15 or is expected to be threatening While underway always be cognizant of changing weather conditions 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 Always maintain accurate updated charts of your cruising area on board and refer to them frequently DO NOT rely on your mem ory of an area All waters particularly tidal waters are subject to constant changes such as shoaling and underwater hazards Always file a Float Plan with a responsible person before you depart on your cruise A blank Float Plan is in the back of the Owner s Manual 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 un able to do so DO NOT permit your passengers to ride on parts of your yacht that are not intended SAFETY 7 for passenger use such as gunwales or the bowrail Ask all persons to remain seated while your yacht is in motion particularly during inclement 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
272. yle 35 system MASTER STATEROOM Shown in the photo above is the optional 15 Flat Screen TV The TV is a drop down unit above the bed Caution should be used when closing the TV Unit Push in on the top of the TV while closing the compartment to clear the overhead Also available as an option for the Master Stateroom is the 321 BOSE stereo sys tem Also available in the Master Stateroom is the AM FM Single CD Stereo This will be a 12V DC System and includes the instal lation of a transformer to convert 24V to 12V FORWARD STATEROOM Shown above is the optional 15 Flat screen TV Also available as an option for the Forward Stateroom is the 321 BOSE stereo system Also available in the Forward Stateroom is the AM FM Single CD Stereo This will be a 12V DC System and includes the instal lation of a transformer to convert 24V to 12V BRIDGE The photo above shows the AM FM Single CD Stereo which is a standard compo nent on the bridge Available as an option for the stereo is the Sub Whoofer and amplifier SYSTEM OPERATIONS 37 SYSTEM OPERATIONS 38 AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM Your 50C is equipped with a Automatic Fire Extinguisher System which is per manently mounted in the engine room The photo above shows the FM 200 Unit in the engine Room The Automatic Fire Extinguisher System AFE is designed for use in enclosed compartments that are not normally occupied by passengers and are
273. zing and storing your yacht Operation of Your YACHT This section explains what procedures you should follow before during and after your boating excursion to make it an enjoyable and safe experience Glossary of Terms The Glossary defines common nautical terms associated with your 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 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 appliances The Original Equipment Manufacturers O E M have provided operation and maintenance manu als describing their specific piece of equipment Although this Owner s Manual summarizes the information contained in the O E M Manu als 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 INTRODUCTION 11 INTRODUCTION 1

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