Cruisers 38' Series User manual

"
38'
Series
Boats
's
Manual
Table
of
Contents
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1.
Introduction
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2. Specifications
and
General
Layout
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2-1
3.
Controls
and
Indicators
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3-1
4.
Principles
of
Operation
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5.
Getting
Underway
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6.
Periodic
Checks
and
Services
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7.
Storage
for
Extended
Lay-Up .
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8.
General
Maintenance
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9. Accessory
Items
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10.
Troubleshooting
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Section 1 - Introduction
WELCOMEABOARD
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1·2
SKIPPER'S KIT
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1·3
Owner's Manual, 3 Ring
Binder
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1-3
Owner's Manuals, Envelopes
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WARRANlY INFORMATION
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1·5
) Dealership Responsibilities
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Your Responsibilities
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1-5
Warranty Service
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WELCOME ABOARD!!
Welcome
to
the
Cruistar
Incorporated
family
of
happy
boat
owners.
First off,
we
wish to
thank
you for making
our
38'
Aft
Cabin your recrea-
tional choice for boating enjoymenL Extensive design
and
engineering
research went
into
the
development
of
the
38'
Aft
Cabin;
and
we
feel that
there is a beautiful
balance
between structural integrity
and
creature
comforts.
You should know that your boat was manufactured
by
trained craftsmen
in
the
tradition
of
meeting
or
exceeding existing safety
and
quality stand-
ards established by
the
U.
S.
Coast Guard
and
the
Boating Industry
of
America.
Cruistar
Incorporated
has
been
manufacturing boats for over
35
years.
We
take pride in
our
craftsmanship
and
hull performance. We are confi-
d
en
t you
will
enjoy
the
ride. For you,
the
Cruistar
Incorporated
name
is
your assurance
that
your
boat
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.
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SKIPPER'S KIT
The
skipper's kit contains the 38'
Aft
Cabin owner's manual
bound
in a
three ring
binder
.
Along
\vilh
th
e binder there is either
one
or
two enve-
lopes which hold information about
onboard
systems
and
components
furnished by suppliers
other
than
Cruisers Incorporated.
Owner's
Manual, 38'
Aft
Cabin
(3
Ring Binder)
Spend
some
lime looking through this manual. It contains infonnation
concerning
the operation and care
of
your hoaL
The
descriptions con-
tained within
th
e manual
will
introduce you to
the
features
of
the
boat.
and provide you with a general knowledge
of
how the equipment works.
The
manual
is
divided into ten sections. and each section is introduced
by
a table
of
contents to help you quickly find
needed
information. Become
familiar with the material in each section
before
operating your
boat
Throughout
the
manual you
will
come across safety precautions labeled
A WARNING
or
A CAUTION. WARNINGS indicate hazards
or
unsafe
pra
ctices which could result
in
personal
io~ury
or
death. CAUTIONS indi-
cate situations which could result
in
damage to
th
e boat
and
its
various
systems.
Section I contains a description
of
the
skipper's kit
and
information
about
the warranty.
Section 2 contains boat specifications such as
dimensions
and capacities.
There
are also layout diagrams to introduce you to floorplans as well as
the locations
of
various components.
Section 3 contains descriptions
of
all the controls and indicators
on
the
dash
of
the
bridge command station
and
lower station helm (optional).
Section 4 contains principles
of
operation
for
the
m,yor systems
onboard
the
38' Aft Cabin. Look in this section for electrical schematics.
Section 5 contains inslructions for operating the boat.
The
section
begins
with safety information which
is
"must" reading.
Section 6 contains maintenance instructions for services that
need
to
be
performed
on
a regular basis.
Section 7contains instructions for storing the
boat
for extended periods
of
time, and prep instructions for after storage.
Section 8 contains information about the care
of
your boat,
and
how
to
repair
minor
damage.
Section 9 contains information about the standard and optional accessory
items which
complement
your
new
Cruisers boat.
Section
10
contains a
btief
troubleshooting section.
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Owner's Manuals and Pamphlets, Systems and Components
[Envelope(s)]
Spend some time becoming familiar with all
the
information contained in
the envelope(s), because this information is not duplicated in your
Mt
Cabin
Owner
's Manual. Besides
containing
separate warranty informa-
tion, the envelope(s) contain manuals
and
pamphlets which provide
important safety, operating,
and
maintenance
instructions fOT
those
sys-
tems
and
c
omponents
not
manufactured by Cruistar Inc. Depending
on
the options you chose,
the
envelope may contain some
or
all
of
the
follow-
ing
manuals:
• Engine Operation/Maintenance (Gas
or
Diesel)
-Electrical schematic
• GeneralOr Operation/Maintenance (Gas
or
Diesel)
-Electrical schematics
-Sen
'ice centers directory
• RACOR Fuel FilterlWaterSeparator (Diesel)
• Halon Fireboy Pamphlet
•
AC
/
DC
Panel Information Packet
• Refrigerator/Freezer User Guide
•
Miuowave
User Manual
• Electric Stove
and
Oven Manual
• Trim
Plal1e~
Manual
• I-Iydrallli
r.:
Steering
Manual
•
AC
powered Ballery Charger Manual
•
Hot
Water Heater Manual
• Electric Marine Toilet Manual
• Electric Anchor Windlass
Operation/Maintenance
Manual
• Air Conditioner Information Packet
• Stereo Equipment Operation Manual(s)
• Compass Owner's
Handbook
• TV Antenna Instruction Guide
• Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector
Handbook
(Gas only)
• Color
lV
Owner's Manual
•
VCR
Owner's Manual
• !cemaker User Guide
• Macerator Pump Operation
• Gas Fume Detector Manual
• Federal Requirements for Recreational Boats Pamphlet
• Insurance Questionaire
• Gel Coat
Order
Form
• Cnlisers Personal Accessories
and
Wearables Brochure
• Beverage Dispenser User Guide
•
ColT
ee
Maker/Blender
User Manual
• Forward
and
Mt
Staterooms TV, with Remote Control, Owner's Manual
• Trash Compactor Owner's Manual
• Vacuum System, Control User Guide
• Washer/Dryer Owner's Manual
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WARRAN1Y INFORMATION
Warranties f
or
onboard
systems
and
components furnished by suppliers
other
than Cruistar
are
located in the envelope(s) inside the skipper's
kit
Your Cruistar Dealer
will
go through these with you.
It
is
your responsibil-
ity
to
fill
out any warranty registration that may
be
required.
The
warranty provided by Cruistar
In
c.
is
printed
on
the l
as
t page
of
this
manual. You
and
the Cruistar Dealership have certain responsibilities to
fulfill to keep
the
warranty in force.
Dealership Responsibilities
I.
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.
The
dealer
will
go over the predelivery service record with you,
and
then sign
it
to certify that all work has
been
accomplished.
4.
The
dealer
will
provide
you
with a thorough instruction in
the
opera-
tion
of
YOUT
hoat and all
its
systems.
Your Responsibilities
I.
Sit down with
the
dealer
and
go over all warranties.
Fill
in the
Cruistar limited warranty registration card
which
is located in
an
enve-
lope inside the skipper's
kiL
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.
5. Cruistar Inc. recommends that you refer to your
engine
warranty for
initial inspection
and
service requirements.
6.
Perfonn
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
selVices set down in the warranties.
If
a problem arises with your Cruisers boat as a result
of
workmanship or
materials, contact your Cruistar Incorporated 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 - Specifications
and
Layout
SPECIFICATIONS
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2-2
Dimensions
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2-2
Displacement
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2-2
Deadrise
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2-2
Freeboard
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2-2
Capacities .
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2-2
Power
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2-2
GENERAL
lAYOUT
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2-3
Belowdecks -3850
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2-3
Flybridge.
De
ck.
and
Cockpit
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2-4
Engine Compartment
and
Bilge Layout
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2-7
Exterior Lighting
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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions
LOA
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39'
LOA
wl pulpit
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41'6"
LWL
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29'9" (approx)
Maximum
beam
at gunwale
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. 14'
Maximum
beam
at
chine
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Draft
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3'
1-
112" (Gas Engine)
Height
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3'2-112" (Diesel Engine)
Keel to top
of
radar
arch
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16'l\-1/4"
Water to top
of
radar
arch .
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14'9"
Radar arch to top
of
mast light
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2'112"
Bridge Clearance
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16
'9-112"
Displacement
Diesel (less fuel
and
water)
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21
,
500lbs
Gasoline (less fuel
and
water)
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. 20,000 Ibs
Deadrise
FWD
at
LWL
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41°
AFT at Trallsom
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14°
Freeboard
FWD
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5'4-112" at bow
AFT
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3'2-112" at break-in
shear,
just
before swim plate
Capacities
Fuel, Twin tanks
..............................
200
gallons each tank
Freshwater
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100
gallons
Waste
...
.
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40 gallons
Power
Crusader twin 300 counterrotating inboards
or
Crusader twin
355
counterrotating inboards
or
MerCruiser twin 330 counterrotating inboards
or
MerCruiser twin 410
co
unterrotating inboards
or
Volvo Pellta twin 306, TAMD
61
diesel, counterrotating inboards
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GENERAL
LAYOUT
Belowdecks -3850
STATEROOM
_OPTIONAL
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LOWER STATION
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CABIN
DOOR
FLYBRIDGE
4
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2
2-4
FLYBRIDGE
3 5
Flybridge and Deck
FLYBRIDGE
DECK
I.
Single station
command
bridge with complete
marine instrumentation
2. Bridge-to-cabin stairway
3. Fire extinguisher
4.
Wet
bar
5. Flybridge lounge
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DECK
6
10
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DECK
6.
Bow hatch wl screens
7.
Bow rope locker
8.
Bow pulpit
9.
Stainless steel anchor roller
10.
Dockside
phone
and
cable
lV
hook-up
11
. Shore power hook-up
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CfIY
WATER
HOOK-UP
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Engine
Compartment
and
Bilge Layout
SEACOCKS AND STRAINERS
1.
Engine cooling water strainer
2.
Engine cooling water seacocks
3.
Head
outlet
water
seacocks
4.
Air
conditioner
seacock
5.
Head
inlet
water
seacocks
D 9
6.
Generator
cooling water seacock
7.
Generator
cooling
water
strainer
8.
Air
conditioner
sLrainer
9.
Bilge pumps
10
. Battery isolator
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COMPONENTS
11.
Generator
18.
Engine muiller 25. Hot water
heater
12.
Battery
charger
19.
Waste tank
26.
Engine
13
. Bilge blowers
20.
Fuel tank 27. FOIWard stateroom
air
conditioner
14
.
Air
conditioner seawater pump
21
.
Aft
stateroom air conditioner
28.
Freshwater
pump
15.
Auxiliary battery 22. Trim tab pump 29. Freshwater pressure accumulator
16
. Battery
23.
Freshwater tank 30.
Generator
muiller
17.
Salon air conditioner 24. HALON extinguisher
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Exterior Lighting
I.
Spotlight
2.
FWD
mast light (International only)
3. AFT mast light (all)
4. Navigation lights
5. Courtesy lights
6. Stern light
7. Boarding light
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Section 5 - Getting Undenvay
SAFE BOATING .
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5-2
Safety Checks
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5-2
Boating Rules
and
Regulations
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5-4
Safety Precautions for Engine Exhaust
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5-6
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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5-7
Pre-Start Checklist
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5-7
Starting Gas Engines . .
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5-8
Starting Diesel Engines
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5-9
SLOpping
Gas Engines .
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5-11
Stopping Diesel Engines
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5-11
Fueling
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5-11
Suggested Maneuvering
Techniques
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5-12
Dropping
and
Weighing
Anchor
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5-16
Towing
the
Boat
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SAFE BOATING
Safety Checks
Safe boating
is
one
of
the
requirements for pleasant boating! Use com-
mon
sense
and
safe practices while eqjoying your
boat
Use the following
safety checks; you are responsible for
the
safety
of
your passengers as well
as others in and
on
the water.
• Keep your boat
and
equipment
in good condition; inspect
the
hull,
engines, power train
and
all gear frequently.
• Use care when fueling boat. Cas
in
the
bilge
is
extremely danger-
ous! Make sure there are
no
fumes
in
your boat
before
starting the
engine.
• Know your fuel tank capacity
and
engines' fuel consumption. Be
sure you have
enough
fuel to reach your destination with adequate
reserve for course
changes
due
to weather
or
other problems.
• Regularly check all safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, life
preservers, flares,
horn,
etc.
They
should
be
in good condition,
readily visible
and
easily accessed.
• Keep up-ta-date navigational charts
of
areas to
be
trdveled
on
-
board.
• Make a practice
of
letting
someone
know your travel plans
and
route; leave a float plan with
someone
.
• Check local weather reports before casting off. Watch
the
weather!
Be
on
the lookout for strong winds
and
electrical stonns.
• Do not overload
or
improperly load your
boat
• Require good boat shoes
be
worn by all passengers to avoid
slipping.
• Passengers should
be
instructed how to use all safety
equipment
Each person must have a life preserver. Children
and
non-
swimmers should wear life preservers at all times.
• Don't allow passengers to ride
on
parts
of
the boat
not
designed for
that use. Do not slore equipment
or
climb
on
the radar arch
or
optional hardtop.
• IlIslrtl("
at
least
one
passenger
ill
the hasics
of
operation
and han-
dling
of
your boat in case you are disabled
or
fall overboard.
• DO NOT use
the
swim platform
or
boarding ladder while
the
engines
are running.
Tum
engine
offwhen swimmers
or
skiers are
getting in
or
out
of
the water.
• Obey all navigational rules!
•
If
uncertain
of
water depth, proceed slowly
and
with caution!
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