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Table of Contents
1. Introduction.............................................................................................. .. ........ 1-1
2. Model Specific Information............................................ .. ............................. .... 2-1
3. Controls and Indicators.................................... .. .............................................. 3-1
4. Basic Systems Operation .......................................................... .. ................... .. 4-1
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Section 1
Introduction
Welcome Aboard!! ......................................................... 1-2
Skipper's Kit ................................................................... 1-2
Owner's Manual................................................................. 1-2
Safety Symbols.................................................................. 1-3
Owner's Manuals for
On board Systems and
Components.................................................................... 1-4
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Warranty Information .................................................... 1-5
Dealership Responsibilities................................................. 1-5
Your Responsibilities .......................................................... 1-5
Warranty Service ......................................•......................... 1-5
Safety Label Location Layout....................................... 1-6-
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V Section 1
WELCOME ABOARD!!
Welcome to the Cruisers Yachts family of happy yacht owners.
We wish to thank you for making our 420
Express Series your
recreational choice for boating enjoyment. Extensive design and
engineering research went into the development of all
Cruisers
Yachts. We feel there is a beautiful balance between structural
integrity and creature comforts.
Your yacht was manufactured by trained craftsmen
in the tradition of
meeting or exceeding existing safety and quality standards
established by the United States Coast Guard and the Boating
Industry of America.
Cruisers Yachts has been manufacturing boats for over 50 years. We
take pride
in our craftsmanship and hull performance. We are
confident you will enjoy the ride. For you, the
Cruisers Yachts name
is your assurance that your yacht will hold its value while providing
many years of boating pleasure. We have made a commitment to this
industry and are glad to have you as a partner.
Congratulations
on your choice -let us know if we can be of further
service.
420 Express Series
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SKIPPER'S KIT
The Skipper's Kit contains the 420 Express Series owner's manual.
Also included
is information about on board systems and components
furnished by suppliers other than Cruisers Yachts.
Owner's Manual
The owner's manual contains specific information concerning the
operation of the 420
Express Series. The descriptions contained
within this manual will introduce you to features of the 420
Express
Series, and provide you with a general knowledge of how the
equipment works. This manual is divided into several sections, and
each section is introduced by a table of contents to help you quickly
find needed information.
The Getting Started owner's manual contains additional general
information concerning operation and the necessary information for
boating safely and care of youryacht. The
Getting Started manual is
also divided in the same manner as the owner's manual, to help you
quickly find needed information. Become familiar with the material
in
each section of both manuals. Always keep both manuals together
and with your yacht for future use, and for anyone who may operate
your yacht. The following are the topics found
in the Getting Started
manual:
iNTRODUCTION
BOATING SAFETY
GENERAL CONTROLS AND INDiCATORS
BASIC OPERATiON OF SYSTEMS
GENERAL ACCESSORY iTEMS
GETTiNG UNDERWAY
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
STORAGE AND EXTENDED LAY-UP
TROUBLESHOOTiNG
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Safety Symbols
A The Safety Alert Symbol means
... ATTENTION! Be alert to the
possibility of personal injury or death.
The following precautions are used throughout this manual.
A DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
A, WARNIN G
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious Injury.
ACAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
Indicates the presence of a hazard which might result
in damage to property or equipment.
The 'signal words· of DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION have
specific meaning to alert you to relative level of hazard.
Section 1 contains a description of the Skipper's Kit
and information
about
the warranty,
Section 2 contains your yacht specifications such as dimensions
and
capacities. There are also layout diagrams to introduce you to
floorplans as well as the locations of various components.
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Section 3 contains descriptions of all the controls and indicators on
the dash of the helm.
Section 4 contains principles of operation for the major systems
onboard
the 420 Express Series.
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Owner's Manuals for Onboard Systems and
Components
Spend some time becoming familiar with all the information contained
in the Skipper's Kit. Besides containing separate warranty information,
the kit also contains literature which provides important safety
information, operating and maintenance instructions for those
systems and components not manufactured by Cruisers Yachts.
Depending on the options you chose, the kit may contain some or all
of the following literature:
• Engine
• Hydraulic Steering
• RACOR Fuel FilterlWater Separator
• Electric Stove
• Battery Charger
• Water Heater
• Trim Tabs
• Refrigerator/Freezer
• Generator
• Electric Anchor Windlass
• Air ConditionerlHeater
• Stereo System
• Compass
• Microwave
• MarineToilet
• Fire Suppression System
• Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector
• Ice Maker
• Propeller Shaft
• ShaftLogs
• BowThruster
• Oil Exchange System
• Central Vacuum
• Search Light Operation
• Television, DVD Player,
FM Radio
• Coffee Maker
• Telephone Wiring, Jackand Dockside Receptacle
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Warranties for onboard systems and components furnished by
suppliers other than Cruisers Yachts are located inside the Skipper's
Kit.
Your Cruisers Yachts Dealer will go through these with you. It is
your responsibility to fill out any warranty registration that may be
required.
The warranty provided by Cruisers Yachts is printed on the last page
of this manual.
You and the Cruisers Yachts Dealer have certain
responsibilities to fulfill to keep the warranty in force.
Dealership Responsibilities
1. The dealer will discuss the terms of all warranties and stress the
importance of registering warranties with the appropriate
manufacturers.
2. The dealer will provide instruction for obtaining warranty service.
3. Thedealer will go overthe predelivery service record with you and
then sign it to certify that all work has been accomplished.
4. The dealer will provide you with thorough instructions in the
operation of your yacht and all its systems.
Your Responsibilities
1. Sit down with the dealer and go over all warranties. Fill in the
Cruisers Yachts Limited Warranty Registration card which is
located inside the Skipper's Kit. Keep a record of the hull number
for future reference.
2. Inspect the boat
at the time of delivery to ensure that all systems
are operating properly.
3. Sit down with the dealer and go over the predelivery service
record. Sign this record
to indicate that it has been explained to
you.
4. Operate all equipment per the manufacturer's instructions.
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5. Cruisers Yachts recommends that you refer to your engine
warranty for initial inspection and service requirements.
6. Perform or provide for the appropriate periodic maintenance
outlined in the owner's manuals and service guides.
Warranty Service
You are entitled to all the benefits and services set down in the
warranties. If a problem arises with your 420 Express Series as a
result of workmanship or materials, contact your Cruisers Yachts
Dealer as soon as possible. Please have your hull identification
number and necessary model numbers on hand for the items that
may need service or repair. Your hull identification number is located
below the rub rail on the starboard side
of the transom.
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Section 2
Model Specific Information
Specifications.................. .. ......... .. ................................. 2-3
Deck Hardware General Layout............................ .. ..... 2-4
Interior General Layout ........................... .. .................... 2-7
Cockpit Light Plan Layout............................................. 2-9
Interior Light Plan Layout .......................................... 2-10
AlC Plan View .. .......... .... .............................. .. ............... 2-13
Starboard AlC View and Port AlC View...................... 2-14
Head Ventilation........................................................... 2-15
Plumbing Hardware .. .. ...................................... ... ........ 2-16
Gas Layout -With Return ..................... .. .................... 2-19
Gas Layout -Without Return ............ .. .. ..................... 2-21
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Diesel Engine General Layout...................... .. ........... 2-23
Diesel Fuel Tank and Fittings..................................... 2-29
Forward Engine Room Bulkhead (Diesel)................ 2-33
Oil Exchange Layout . .. ............................................... 2-34
Forward Engine Room Bulkhead (IPS).......... .. ......... 2-35
Generator Layout....... .. .......... ...... .......................... ... .. 2-36
Engine Room Electrical Panels -Yanmar Diesel ..... 2-39
Fresh Water Layout ... .... .............................................. 2-40
Waste Layout w/Macerator ........................... .. ............ 2-43
Bilge Pump Layout.. .. ... ............................................... 2-45
Lifting and Storing Your Boat ...... .. ............................ 2-47
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SPECIFICATIONS
Measurements (US I Metric)
L.OA Hull..... .... ................ .. .......................... .. ................39·0" 111 .9 m
L.O.A. Hull with Integrated Pulpit..
.... . ... ..... .. .......... .. ......... 43" 113 .1 m
Beam ...........
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Approximate Weight". Diesel Engines
.. ....... .... . 23.500 Ibs 1 10 .659 kg
Approximate Weight*. Gas Engines.................... 22.000 Ibs 19.979 kg
Fue l Capacity...................................... .. ............... .. .....300 gal /1136 L
Water System Capacity ..................................................80 gal l 303 L
Holding Tank Capacity ....................................................50 gal /189 L
Cabin Headroom (minimum)..........
.. ................ .. .................6· 5" 12.0 m
Height -
Keel to Top of Windshield....... .. . .. ..... .. .................15·0" 14.6 m
Height -Keel to
Top of Arch ..............................................14' 5" I 4.4 m
Draft..............................................
.. ...... .. ...... ...... ................36" 191 cm
Bridge Clearance with Arch ..............................................11·5"
13 .5 m
Sleeping Accommodations .................................................
.. 4 persons
*Weights are estimates and can vary from options and equipment added.
Engines
Gas:
MerCruiser
T 8.1 S HO. 420 HP (313 KW). FWC
T
8.1 S Horizon. 370 HP (276 KW). FWC
Volvo
T 8.1 Gi. 375 HP (280 KW). FWC
T 8.1 GXi. 420 HP (313 KW). FWC
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Diesel:
Volvo
T TAM074L. 430
HP (321 KW). Electronic Controls. FWC
T
06. 370 HP (276 KW). Electronic Control s. FWC
06.310 HP (231 KW). IPS
06. 370 HP (276 KW). IPS
Yanmar
T 6LY2A-STp, 440 HP (328 KW). Electronic Controls. FWC
T 6LYA-STp, 370 HP (276 KW). Electronic Controls. FWC
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DECK HARDWARE GENERAL LAYOUT -PARTS LIST
1. Windlass Kit
2. Windlass Handle
3. Chain Snubber
4. Cleat
5. Windlass IN Foot Pad
6. Windlass OUT Foot Pad
7. Cleat
8. Navigation Lights
9. Bow Roller
10. Round Hatch
11. Dual Air Horn
12. Courtesy Lights
13. Cockpit Insert, Bottle Storage Top
14. Hand Rail
15. Module Switch Box
16. Cockpit Shower System
17. Faucet
18. Grab Rail
19. Refrigerator/Freezer with Icemaker
20. Wetbar Insert
21. Wetbar Insert
22. Wetbar Insert
23. Fuel Fill Deck Plate
24. Wetbar Insert
25. Wiper Kit Motor
26. Wiper Kit Motor
27. Windshield Stand-Off
28. Swim Ladder and Hatch
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1. Windlass Kit
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4. Cleat
5. Windlass IN Foot Pad
6. Windlass OUT Foot Pad
7. Cleat
8. Navigation Lights
9. Bow Roller
10. Round Hatch
11 . Dual Air Horn
12. Courtesy Lights
13. Cockpit Insert, Bottle Storage
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14. Hand Rail
15. Module Switch Box
16. Cockpit Shower System
17. Faucet
18. Grab Rail
19. Refrigerator/Freezer with Icemaker
20. Wetbar Insert
21. Wetbar Insert
22. Wetbar Insert
23. Fuel Fill Deck Plate
24 . Wetbar Insert
25. Wiper Kit Motor
26. Wiper Kit Motor
27. Windshield Stand-Off
28. Swim Ladder and Hatch
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Section 2
DECK HARDWARE GENERAL LAYOUT (CON'T.)
1. Spotlight 5. Windshield 9. TV Antenna
2. Anchor 6. Bow Pulpit Rail 10. Head Mast Light
3. Privacy Porthole 7. Bow Rail 11. Arch Light
4. Opening Portlight
8. Bow End Rail 12 . Mast Light Bracket
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4. Surround Sound Subwoofer
5. Sharp 13' LCD TV
6. DVD Player
7. Refrigerator
8. Microwave
9. Stove
10. Coffee Maker
11. Fireboy Alarm
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COCKPIT LIGHT PLAN LAYOUT
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1. Courtesy Lights
2. Module Switch Box
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INTERIOR LIGHT PLAN LAYOUT -PARTS LIST
1. Dual Receptacle Box
2. Light Switch
3. Dual Receptacle Box
4. Phone Receptacle
5. GFCI Dual Receptacle Box
6. Dual Receptacle Box
7. Light Switch
8. Fluorescent Light
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10. Dual Receptacle Box
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17. Light Switch
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21 . Light Switch
22. Light Switch
23. Fluorescent Light
24. Fluorescent Light
25. Closet Light
26. Reading Light
27. Rope Lighting
28. Overhead Light
29. Carbon Monoxide Detector
30 . Head Vent
31. Overhead Light
32 . Flourescent Light
33. Closet Light
34. Carbon Monoxide Detector
35. Rope Lighting
36. Reading Light
37. Flourescent Light
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