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  • Page 3: Hull Identification Number

    Date of Purchase __________________________________________________ Port Engine Serial Number: _________________________________________ Starboard Engine Serial Number: ____________________________________ Hull Identification Number: __________________________________________ Hull Identification Number • The Hull Identification Number (HIN) is located on the starboard side of the transom. • Record the HIN (and the engine serial numbers) in the space provided above.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Dimensions and Tank Capacities Engines Layout View Engine Cooling System Dealer Service Exhaust System Warranty Information Bilge Blower Systems Boating Experience Fuel System Engines & Accessories Guidelines 40 Fuel Fills & Vents Propellers 40 Anti-siphon Valves (Gas Engines Only) Engine &...
  • Page 5 Chapter 6: Plumbing Chapter 9: Convertible Table Bilge Pumps V-Berth Conversion 52 Bilge Pump Testing 53 Autofloat Switches Chapter 10: Lights Seawater Systems Care and Maintenance 54 Seacocks 54 Seawater Strainers Interior & Exterior Lights 55 Seawater Washdown (If Equipped) Spotlight Freshwater System 57 Freshwater System Winterization...
  • Page 6 Hazard Boxes & Symbols The hazard boxes and symbols shown below are used throughout this manual to call attention to potentially danger- ous situations which could lead to either personal injury or product damage. Read ALL warnings carefully and follow ALL safety instructions. DANGER! This box alerts you to immediate hazards which WILL cause severe personal injury or death if the warning is ignored.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard

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

  • Page 8: Dealer Service

    • In Canada, for the CPS courses call 1-888-CPS-BOAT. • U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary: 1-800-368-5647 or on the Internet at: http://www.cgaux.org Outside the United States, your selling dealer, national sailing federation or local yacht club can advise you of local...

  • Page 9: Engines & Accessories Guidelines

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

  • Page 10: Qualified Maintenance

    Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Qualified Maintenance WARNING! To maintain the integrity and safety of your yacht, allow only qualified personnel to perform maintenance on, or in any way modify the: • Steering System • Propulsion System •...

  • Page 11: Safety Standards

    368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Safety Standards DANGER! FALLING and ROTATING PROPELLER HAZARD! • NEVER allow anyone to ride on parts of the yacht NOT designed for such use. • Sitting on seat backs, lounging on the forward deck, bow riding, gunwale riding or occupying the transom platform while underway is especially hazardous and will cause personal injury or death.

  • Page 12: Special Care For Moored Yachts

    Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Special Care For Moored Yachts NOTICE • To help seal the hull bottom and reduce the possibility of gelcoat blistering on moored yachts, apply an epoxy barrier coating. The barrier coating should be covered with several coats of anti-fouling paint.

  • Page 13: Yacht Lifting

    368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Yacht Lifting WARNING! PERSONAL INJURY and /or PRODUCT OR PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! • Lifting slings may slip on the hull. • Avoid serious injury or death by securing the lifting slings together before lifting.

  • Page 14: Carbon Monoxide (Co)

    Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Carbon Monoxide (CO) DANGER! • Carbon monoxide gas (CO) is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and extremely dangerous. • All engines, generators, and fuel burning appliances produce CO as exhaust. • Prolonged exposure to low concentrations or very quick exposure to high concentrations will cause BRAIN DAMAGE or DEATH.

  • Page 15: Where And How Co Can Accumulate

    For information on how to get a free VESSEL SAFETY CHECK, visit www.vesselsafetycheck.org or contact your local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or United States Power Squadrons®. • U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary: 1-800-368-5647 or on the Internet at: http://www.cgaux.org • U.S. Power Squadrons: 1-888-FOR-USPS (1-888-367-8777) or on the Internet at: http://www.usps.org...

  • Page 16: Trip Checklist

    Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Trip Checklist ❏ Make sure you know where the exhaust outlets are located on your yacht. ❏ Educate all passengers about the symptoms of CO poisoning and where CO may accumulate.

  • Page 17: More Information

    For information on how to get a free VESSEL SAFETY CHECK, visit www.vesselsafetycheck.org or contact your local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or United States Power Squadrons®. • U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary: 1-800-368-5647 or on the Internet at: http://www.cgaux.org • U.S. Power Squadrons: 1-888-FOR-USPS (1-888-367-8777) or on the Internet at: http://www.usps.org...

  • Page 18: Chapter 2: Locations

    368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Exterior Views Hull Views MULTI-PORT THRU-HULL VENTILATION GALLEY SINK ENGINE ROOM DRAIN: AFT ENGINE ROOM LOUVER PORTLIGHT VENTILATION DRAIN BILGE PUMP, SHOWER SUMP & FORWARD BILGE PUMP PORTLIGHT DECK PORT HULLSIDE DRAIN...

  • Page 19: Forward Deck View

    368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Forward Deck View STARBOARD NAVIGATION LIGHT (PORT SIDE TYPICAL) WINDSHIELD WIPERS (IF EQUIPPED) BOW HATCH CLEAT ANCHOR WINDLASS WINDLASS CONTROLS SPOTLIGHT WASTE PUMP-OUT CLEAT BOW RAIL CLEAT ANCHOR ANCHOR DECK FITTING LOCKER...

  • Page 20: Aft Deck View

    Chapter 2: Locations 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Aft Deck View ALL-ROUND RADAR LIGHT (IF EQUIPPED) WATER TANK VENT FUEL FILL DECK FITTING WATER FILL (TYPICAL PORT DECK FITTING & STARBOARD) FUEL TANK VENTS SHORE POWER (TYPICAL PORT INLETS & STARBOARD)

  • Page 21: Helm Station(S)

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

  • Page 22: Component Locations

    Chapter 2: Locations 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Component Locations 12-Volt Accessory Outlet - Upper Helm: • Located just to the right of the gauge panel. 12-VOLT OUTLET GAUGE PANEL 12-Volt Accessory Outlet - Lower Helm (If Equipped): • Located on the lower switch panel.
  • Page 23 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Air Conditioner Seawater Intake Seacock (If Equipped): • Located in the forward engine room, aft of the generator. AIR CONDITIONER SEAWATER INTAKE SEACOCK Air Conditioner Unit - V-berth (If Equipped): • Located in the storage locker under the V-berth mattress.
  • Page 24 Chapter 2: Locations 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Air Conditioner Unit - Aft Cabin (If Equipped): • Located in the starboard storage locker under the aft berth mattress. STARBOARD STORAGE LOCKER Air Conditioner Unit - Command Bridge COMMAND BRIDGE AIR...
  • Page 25 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Batteries: • All batteries are located in HOUSE PORT ENGINE BOW THRUSTER STARBOARD the engine room. BATTERY BATTERY BATTERY ENGINE BATTERY STERN THRUSTER BATTERY Battery Charger: • Located on the aft wall...
  • Page 26 Chapter 2: Locations 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Battery Management Panel (Battery Switches): • Located in the lower cabinet on the port side of the salon. BATTERY SWITCHES Bilge Pump & Float Switch - Aft: • Located in the aft cabin.
  • Page 27 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Bilge Pump & Float Switch - Mid-Forward: MID-FORWARD BILGE PUMP & FLOAT SWITCH HOLDING TANK • Located in the engine room, aft of the holding tank. Bilge Pump & Float Switch - Forward-Aft:...
  • Page 28 Chapter 2: Locations 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Bilge Pump & Float Switch - Forward: • Located in the floor hatch in front of V-BERTH ENTRY DOOR the V-berth entry door. FLOOR HATCH Carbon Monoxide Detector - Aft Cabin: AFT CABIN CO MONITOR •...
  • Page 29 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Carbon Monoxide Detector - Salon: • Located on the port aft ceiling. SALON CO MONITOR Carbon Monoxide Detector - V-berth: V-BERTH CO MONITOR • Located on the aft port wall just above the closet.
  • Page 30 Chapter 2: Locations 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual DC Push-To-Reset Breaker Panel: • Located to the right of the upper helm. DC PUSH-TO-RESET BREAKER PANEL Depth Sounder Thru-hull Transducer: • Located in the engine room, forward of TRANSDUCER GENERATOR the generator.
  • Page 31 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Engine Circuit Breaker: ENGINE • Located on each engine. CIRCUIT BREAKERS DIESEL ENGINE ENGINE Engine Cooling System Seawater Intake Seacocks: • Located in the engine room, forward of each engine. SEAWATER PICKUP &...
  • Page 32 Chapter 2: Locations 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Freshwater Fill: • Located on the second step up from the swim platform. FRESHWATER FILL DECK FITTING Freshwater Pump: • Located in the aft cabin. • Access is through the aft wall port access hatch.
  • Page 33 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Freshwater Tank: • Located in the aft cabin. • Access is through the aft wall port access hatch. AFT PORT ACCESS HATCH Fuel Fill Deck Fittings: • Located on the port and starboard deck trails.
  • Page 34 Chapter 2: Locations 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Generator (If Equipped): • Located in the forward GENERATOR engine room. Generator Seawater Pickup Seacock (If Equipped): • Located in the forward engine room, aft of the generator. Generator Seawater Strainer (If Equipped): •...
  • Page 35 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Heat Exchange Shut-off Valve (If Equipped): • Located in the engine room, forward of the starboard engine. SHUT-OFF VALVES Hydraulic Steering Fluid Reservoir: HYDRAULIC STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR • Located behind the upper...
  • Page 36 Chapter 2: Locations 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Macerator Underwater Dis- charge Seacock (If Equipped): • Located in the engine room, aft of the starboard engine. MACERATOR UNDERWATER HOLDING DISCHARGE SEACOCK TANK Oil Change System (If Equipped): • Located in the forward engine room OIL CHANGE SYSTEM on the starboard side.
  • Page 37 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Seawater Washdown Pickup Seacock: • Located in the floor hatch in front of the V- V-BERTH ENTRY DOOR berth entry door. FLOOR HATCH Spotlight (If Equipped): • Located on the bow. SPOTLIGHT Spotlight Control Panel (If Equipped): •...
  • Page 38 Chapter 2: Locations 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Sump Pump Box - Aft: • Located in the aft cabin. • Access is through the forward floor hatch at the bottom of the entry steps. FORWARD FLOOR HATCH Sump Pump Box - Forward: •...
  • Page 39 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Wall Vacuum Unit (If Equipped): V-BERTH ENTRY DOOR • Located in the floor hatch in front of the V- berth entry door. FLOOR HATCH Waste Holding Tank: • Located in the engine room.
  • Page 40 Chapter 2: Locations 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Water Heater: • Located on the port side of the WATER WINDSHIELD WASHER HEATER FLUID RESERVOIR engine room. (IF EQUIPPED) Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped): • Located on the forward bulkhead on...

  • Page 41: Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems

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

  • Page 42: Exhaust System

    Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Exhaust System DANGER! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD! Leaking engine and/or generator exhaust is a source of dangerous carbon monoxide gas (CO). • Check all exhaust systems before each trip.

  • Page 43: Bilge Blower Systems

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

  • Page 44: Fuel System

    Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Fuel System WARNING! FIRE, EXPLOSION AND OPEN FLAME HAZARD! • It is very important that the fuel system be inspected thoroughly the first time it is filled and at each subsequent filling.
  • Page 45 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems DIESEL ENGINE FUEL LINE ROUTING (IF EQUIPPED) ELECTRONIC FUEL FILL FUEL TANK FUEL RETURN FUEL SHUT- DECK FITTING VENTS LINE OFF VALVE PORT FUEL TANK FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR FUEL FEED...

  • Page 46: Fuel Fills & Vents

    Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Fuel Fills & Vents • The fuel fill fittings are marked Gas or Diesel. • If you have problems filling either fuel tank; see if the fuel fill hose or fuel tank vent hose is kinked or collapsed.

  • Page 47: Gas Engine Fuel Filters

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

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

    Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Oil Change System (If Equipped) (Diesel Engines Only) • The oil change system makes it easier to drain OIL CHANGE SYSTEM ROUTING (IF EQUIPPED) and refill the engine and generator oil.

  • Page 49: Shaft-Transmission Alignment

    368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Shaft-Transmission Alignment CAUTION SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! • If you suspect a shaft-transmission misalignment, have a qualified mechanic perform an alignment inspection as soon as possible. • Continued use may lead to premature engine, transmission, shaft, shaft seal and/or hull damage! •...

  • Page 50: Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges

    368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges Steering • This yacht features a AUTOPILOT STEERING RUDDER AUTOPILOT ARM hydraulic steering system. PUMP (IF EQUIPPED) TIE BAR (IF EQUIPPED) • Check the fluid level in the HYDRAULIC STEERING...

  • Page 51: Autopilot (If Equipped)

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

  • Page 52: Trim Tabs

    Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Trim Tabs WARNING! LOSS OF CONTROL HAZARD! Improper use of trim tabs will cause loss of control! • Do NOT allow anyone unfamiliar with trim tabs to use them. • Do NOT use trim tabs in a following sea as they will cause broaching or other unsafe handling characteristics.

  • Page 53: Dual Thruster System

    368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges Dual Thruster System CONTROL MODULE UPPER HELM STATION STERN THRUSTER (TYPICAL) BOW THRUSTER (TYPICAL) • This system features bow and stern thrusters. • The thrusters can be controlled from either helm.

  • Page 54: Gauges

    Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Gauges Cleaning Gauges CAUTION PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! • Use only mild soap and water to clean the gauge lenses and bezels. • Use of other cleaners, including common window cleaning solutions, may cause the lenses to crack.

  • Page 55: Chapter 5: Navigation & Communication Equipment

    368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 5: Navigation & Communication Equipment Before using these systems for the first time, read and understand the instruction manuals and note the following: Compass NOTICE • Compass accuracy can be affected by many factors.

  • Page 56: Radar (If Equipped)

    Chapter 5: Navigation & Communication Equipment 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Radar (If Equipped) WARNING! • Radar is meant to help the navigator, NOT replace him/her. • The operator is responsible for keeping a visual look-out for possible collision situations.

  • Page 57: Chapter 6: Plumbing

    368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Bilge Pumps NOTICE Discharge of oil, oil waste or fuel into navigable waters is prohibited by law. Violators are sub- ject to legal action by the local authorities. • Your yacht is...

  • Page 58: Bilge Pump Testing

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Bilge Pump Testing • The bilge pumps are vital to the safety of your yacht. • Test the bilge pumps often to make sure they are working properly. To test each bilge pump: 1.

  • Page 59: Autofloat Switches

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

  • Page 60: Seawater Systems

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Seawater Systems Seacocks CAUTION SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! • Before using a seawater intake system, make sure that the system’s seacock is in the Open position before the system is started and keep the seacock Open until the system is shut Off.

  • Page 61: Seawater Washdown (If Equipped)

    368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Seawater Washdown (If Equipped) WARNING! FLOODING & SWAMPING HAZARD! • While the seawater system is pressurized, NEVER leave the yacht unattended for any length of time. • Any leak or break in the system could allow large amounts of water to pump into the bilge, swamping the batteries and engine, and even sink the yacht.

  • Page 62: Freshwater System

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Freshwater System WARNING! • Only use safe drinking (potable) water in your yacht’s freshwater system. • Only use an FDA approved, white 'drinking water safe' hose to fill the freshwater tank or to connect to city water.

  • Page 63: Freshwater System Winterization

    368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Freshwater System Winterization CAUTION WATER SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! NEVER blow compressed air through the water system when all of the faucets are Closed. 1. Turn On the freshwater pump switch. 2. Open all of the faucets and showers and let the freshwater system drain completely.

  • Page 64: Transom Shower

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Transom Shower • Read the manufacturer’s instructions before using the transom shower for the first time. • To use the transom shower, the yacht must be connected to a dockside fresh- water supply, or the freshwater pump switch must be turned On.

  • Page 65: Water Heater

    368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Water Heater WARNING! HOT HAZARD! Water heated by the water heater can reach temperatures hot enough to scald the skin. CAUTION WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD! • Do NOT turn On the water heater electrical circuit on the AC panel until the water heater tank is COMPLETELY filled with water.

  • Page 66: Drain Systems

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Drain Systems Deck Drains • Water on the deck is drained overboard through the deck drains. • Keep the deck drains free of debris. Galley Sink Drain The galley sink is gravity drained overboard.

  • Page 67: Marine Head & Holding Tank

    368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Marine Head & Holding Tank NOTICE Check with local authorities for regulations regarding the legal use of marine head systems. VACUFLUSH HEAD SYSTEM ROUTING AFT HEAD VACUUM PUMP HEAD FORWARD HEAD WASTE PUMP-OUT...

  • Page 68: Macerator (If Equipped)

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Macerator (If Equipped) To use the macerator to pump waste directly overboard (where HOLDING TANK HOLDING regulations permit): TANK VENT VENT FILTER 1. Open the overboard dis- charge seacock. 2. Press both macerator switches at the same time to run the pump.

  • Page 69: Chapter 7: Deck Equipment

    368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Cleats WARNING! PERSONAL INJURY and /or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! NEVER lift the yacht using the cleats. Carefully read the section on towing in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual Supplement before towing anything behind your yacht or having your yacht towed by another vessel.

  • Page 70: Canvas

    Chapter 7: Deck Equipment 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Canvas CAUTION Take down and securely stow the canvas top, side curtains and back cover before transporting your yacht by road. Insert the end eyes of the main bow (A) into the deck hinges and secure with the pins.

  • Page 71: Canvas Care

    368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Canvas Care (see also, ‘Clear Vinyl Care’ on next page) • After each use, especially in saltwater, rinse the canvas with cold freshwater. • Before stowing, let the canvas air dry completely.

  • Page 72: Clear Vinyl Care

    Chapter 7: Deck Equipment 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Clear Vinyl Care CAUTION • NEVER store the clear vinyl pieces wet, as this will cause a milky film to develop. • NEVER fold or crease the clear vinyl pieces as cracking will occur.

  • Page 73: Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems

    368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems NOTICE Always keep an approved ABC-type fire extinguisher in galley area. All appliances and entertainment systems installed on your yacht come with their own manuals. These manuals con- tain detailed instructions and important safeguards. Read these manuals before using your yacht’s appliances and entertainment systems.

  • Page 74: Propane Stove (If Equipped)

    Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Propane Stove (If Equipped) DANGER! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD! • The propane stove is a source of dangerous carbon monoxide gas (CO). • Before using the propane stove, Open doors and windows to make sure there is enough fresh air for ventilation.

  • Page 75: Audio & Visual Equipment

    368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems Audio & Visual Equipment NOTICE AM radio reception may be impaired anytime the engine is running. Dockside Television & Telephone Inlet Plug a dockside source into the TV/telephone inlet if you want to watch cable TV or use a telephone.

  • Page 76: Chapter 9: Convertible Table

    368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 9: Convertible Table V-Berth Conversion Remove the table top (A) and the table leg (B). Store the table leg in the closet (C) and take out the shorter table leg (D). Insert the shorter table leg into the table base (E).

  • Page 77: Chapter 10: Lights

    368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 10: Lights Care and Maintenance All of the lights installed on your yacht are of top quality, but you should be aware that failure may periodically occur for a variety of reasons: There may be a blown fuse - replace the fuse.

  • Page 78: Chapter 11: Heating & Air Conditioning

    368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Heating & Air Conditioning Air Conditioning System (If Equipped) DANGER! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD! Dangerous carbon monoxide gas (CO) can be brought into the yacht through the air conditioning system. CAUTION SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! The air conditioning system’s seacock must be Opened before turning on the air conditioner...
  • Page 79 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Heating & Air Conditioning Read the air conditioner manual before using the FORWARD & AFT AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS (IF EQUIPPED) air conditioning system. • Before using the air conditioning system, FORWARD AIR make sure the breakers...

  • Page 80: Electric Heaters (If Equipped)

    Chapter 11: Heating & Air Conditioning 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Electric Heaters (If Equipped) Your yacht may feature electric cabin heaters. Operating instructions for this system can be found in the manufac- turer’s instruction manual. • Before using the electric heaters, make sure the breakers on the AC panel are turned On.

  • Page 81: Chapter 12: Electrical System

    368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 12: Electrical System DANGER! EXTREME FIRE, SHOCK & EXPLOSION HAZARD! • To minimize the risks of fire and explosion, NEVER install knife switches or other arcing devices in the fuel compartments. • NEVER substitute automotive parts for marine parts. Electrical, ignition and fuel system parts were designed and manufactured to comply with rules and regulations that minimize risks of fire and explosion.

  • Page 82: 12-Volt Dc System

    Chapter 12: Electrical System 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual 12-Volt DC System Batteries The batteries supply electricity for lights, accessories, and engine starting. The Electrical section of Chapter 8, in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual Supplement, provides battery, care and maintenance instructions.

  • Page 83: Emergency Battery Parallel Switch

    368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 12: Electrical System Emergency Battery Parallel Switch COMMAND BRIDGE HELM • If an engine will not start because of a dead battery, the battery par- allel switch allows you to use the other batter- ies for engine starting.

  • Page 84: Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    Chapter 12: Electrical System 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Fuses and Circuit Breakers The fuses and circuit breakers for the engines and main accessory power are on the following panels (the locations of these panels are provided in Chapter 2 of this Owner’s Manual): •...

  • Page 85: Battery Charger (If Equipped)

    368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 12: Electrical System Battery Charger (If Equipped) CAUTION ENGINE & ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! NEVER run the yacht’s engine(s) and the battery charger at the same time. CAUTION • The battery charging systems (alternator and battery charger or inverter/battery charger) installed on your yacht are designed to charge conventional lead-acid batteries.

  • Page 86: 110-Volt Ac System

    Chapter 12: Electrical System 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual 110-Volt AC System CAUTION WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD! • Do NOT turn On the water heater breaker on the AC panel until the water heater tank is COMPLETELY filled with water.

  • Page 87: Shore Power

    368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 12: Electrical System Shore Power DANGER! FIRE, EXPLOSION & SHOCK HAZARD! • NEVER alter shore power connectors. • ONLY use compatible connectors. • Before plugging in (or unplugging) the shore power cord to your yacht, make sure all break- ers and switches on the AC master panel are turned OFF.

  • Page 88: Connecting To Shore Power

    Chapter 12: Electrical System 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual • This yacht is equipped with two 30 amp/110-volt shore power inlets or one 50-amp/220-volt shore power inlet. • The 30-amp/110-volt shore power inlets provide 30-amp/110-volt power to each shore power master breaker.

  • Page 89: Generator (If Equipped)

    368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 12: Electrical System Generator (If Equipped) DANGER! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD! Generators are a source of dangerous carbon monoxide gas (CO). Check the generator exhaust system for leaks before each use. WARNING! FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD! •...
  • Page 90 Chapter 12: Electrical System 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual DIESEL GENERATOR SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) FUEL RETURN FUEL FEED LINE LINE FUEL FILTER/ WATER SEPARATOR SEAWATER INTAKE SEACOCK GENERATOR MUFFLER SEAWATER EXHAUST STRAINER THRU-HULL GAS GENERATOR SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) SEAWATER INTAKE...

  • Page 91: Starting Generator

    368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 12: Electrical System • When your yacht is not connected to shore power, the generator can supply 110V/60Hz power. • Before using the generator, read the generator operation manual for pre-start checks and break-in procedures.

  • Page 92: Electrical Routings

    Chapter 12: Electrical System 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Electrical Routings 12-Volt DC Electrical Harnesses NOTE: VIEW IS UNDERSIDE OF DECK SPOTLIGHT WINDLASS FOOT CONTROLS WINDLASS V-BERTH READER LIGHT V-BERTH READER LIGHT LIGHTS WIPERS (IF EQUIPPED) HANGING LOCKER HANGING LOCKER...

  • Page 93: 12-Volt Dc Hull Electrical Harnesses

    368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 12: Electrical System 12-Volt DC Hull Electrical Harnesses BOW THRUSTER FORWARD AFT FORWARD SUMP PUMP BILGE PUMP FORWARD BILGE PUMP SEAWATER PUMP FORWARD VACUFLUSH AFT VACUFLUSH OIL CHANGE PUMP (IF EQUIPPED) GENERATOR (IF EQUIPPED)

  • Page 94: Battery System

    Chapter 12: Electrical System 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Battery System NOTES: POSITIVE BATTERY CABLES ARE RED NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLES ARE YELLOW WINDLASS BOW THRUSTER BOW THRUSTER PORT ENGINE BATTERY BATTERY STARBOARD ENGINE BATTERY HOUSE BATTERY STARBOARD ENGINE PORT ENGINE...

  • Page 95: 110-Volt Ac Electrical Harnesses

    368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 12: Electrical System 110-Volt AC Electrical Harnesses HANGING LOCKER OUTLET GUEST STATEROOM TV CABINET STOVE MICROWAVE HEAD OUTLET GALLEY OUTLET REFRIGERATOR SALON OUTLETS SALON ENTERTAINMENT CENTER OUTLET AC PANEL AFT DECK ENTERTAINMENT CENTER OUTLET...

  • Page 96: Wiring Diagrams

    Chapter 12: Electrical System 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Wiring Diagrams Engine Electrical System...

  • Page 97: 12-Volt Dc Command Bridge Electrical System

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

  • Page 98: 12-Volt Dc Cabin Electrical System

    Chapter 12: Electrical System 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual 12-Volt DC Cabin Electrical System...

  • Page 99: 12-Volt Dc Auxiliary Electrical System

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

  • Page 100: 110-Volt Ac Electrical System

    Chapter 12: Electrical System 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual 110-Volt AC Electrical System...

  • Page 101: 110/220-Volt Ac Electrical System (If Equipped)

    368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 12: Electrical System 110/220-Volt AC Electrical System (If Equipped)

  • Page 102: Important Records

    368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Important Records Selling Dealer Plumbing Name Of Dealership Freshwater Tank Capacity Waste Holding Tank Capacity Address Key Numbers Phone/FAX/E-mail Cabin Ignition Sales Manager Other Other Service Manager Electronics Engines Manufacturer Model Name/Number Manufacturer Model Name/Number...

  • Page 103: Float Plan

    368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Float Plan Before going boating, fill out a copy of this float plan (or similar) and leave it with a reliable person whom you can depend on to contact the Coast Guard or other rescue organization, if you do not return as scheduled.
  • Page 104 Float Plan 368 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Survival Equipment Trip Expectations Number of PFDs Flares (Yes/No) Mirror (yes or no) Departing From Smoke Signals (Yes/No) Flashlight (Yes/No) Food (Yes/No) Departure Date Departure Time Water (Yes/No) Anchor (Yes/No) Raft/Dinghy (Yes/No) Stopover 1...
  • Page 105 Owner’s Notes...
  • Page 106 Owner’s Notes...

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