Cutwater 28 User manual

CUTWATER 26/28
OWNERS MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Table Of Contents ........................................................................................................ 2
Congratulations ........................................................................................................... 3
Safety .......................................................................................................................... 3
Symbol Glossary ........................................................................................................... 4
Specifications (Subject To Change Without Notice) .................................................................. 5
Equipment Location ..................................................................................................... 6
Starboard Fittings .................................................................................................. 6
Port Fittings ........................................................................................................... 7
Main Cabin Top Deck Components ....................................................................... 8
Stern Components ................................................................................................. 9
Fuse Location & Values .......................................................................................... 10
Main Cabin And Cockpit Lights ............................................................................. 12
Battery Compartment ............................................................................................ 13
Power Distribution Center ..................................................................................... 14
AC Distribution Panel, Rotary Switch & DV Volt Meter ............................................ 15
Fuel System, Engine, Generator & Webasto Furnace .............................................. 16
Webasto Furnace .................................................................................................. 17
Air Conditioning System ........................................................................................ 18
Generator ............................................................................................................. 19
Solar Panel ............................................................................................................ 20
Shore Power .......................................................................................................... 21
Closed Engine Cooling System .............................................................................. 22
Sea Strainer System ............................................................................................... 23
Raw Water Wash Down ......................................................................................... 24
Fresh Water Plumbing System ................................................................................ 25
Shower Sump ........................................................................................................ 26
Bilge Pump System ................................................................................................ 27
Waste System ........................................................................................................ 28
Mast Set Up And Takedown .................................................................................. 29
Cutwater 28 Wiring Schematic (Acc. 1) ................................................................. 30
Cutwater 28 Wiring Schematic (Acc. 2) ................................................................. 31
Cutwater 28 Wiring Schematic (Acc. 3) ................................................................. 32
Cutwater 28 Wiring Schematic (Lighting) .............................................................. 33
Cutwater 28 Wiring Schematic (P.D.P.) ................................................................... 34
Cutwater 26 Wiring Schematic (Acc. 1) ................................................................. 35
Cutwater 26 Wiring Schematic (Acc. 2) ................................................................. 36
Cutwater 26 Wiring Schematic (Acc. 3) ................................................................. 37
Cutwater 26 Wiring Schematic (Lighting) .............................................................. 38
Cutwater 26 Wiring Schematic (P.D.P.) ................................................................... 39
Working Deck .............................................................................................................. 40
Care And Maintenance ................................................................................................ 41
Example Of A Preparation For The Road Checklist .................................................. 41
Example Of A Spring Pre-Launch Checklist ............................................................. 42
Example Of Winter Storage Checklist .................................................................... 43
Reference Material ....................................................................................................... 44
Contacts ...................................................................................................................... 45

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CONGRATULATIONS
The Cutwater family has a passion for boating. We are committed to continuous
process improvement in all areas that affect our customer’s satisfaction with our
products and providing great customer service.
SAFETY
Safety is always a concern at Cutwater. Please read all manuals to insure that equip-
ment is used in a safe manner. We highly recommend attendance in a Coast Guard
approved boating safety course. Such courses are available from the Coast Guard
directly or from boating organizations. Owners should have annual inspections to
ensure that all safety equipment is current.

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STD
OPT
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SYMBOL GLOSSARY
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Attention! – Important Operating or Maintenance Instructions
Attention! – Electrical Shock Hazard
Fresh Water
Black Water
Fuel
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment
Hints

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C28
C26
SPECIFICATIONS
(Subject to Change Without Notice)
LOA molded ..................................................................................28’ – 4” 8.63 m
LOA rigged (with swim & pulpit) ....................................................32’ – 4” 9.85 m
LOA including trailer .....................................................................37’ – 5” 11.4 m
Height on trailer (with folded mast) ...............................................12’ – 9” 3.9 m
Bridge clearance (with folded mast) ...............................................9’ – 1” 2.76 m
Beam ............................................................................................8’ 6” 2.59 m
Draft .............................................................................................28” .71 m
Fuel capacity .................................................................................100 U.S. Gal 378.5 L
Water capacity ..............................................................................40 U.S. Gal 151.4 L
Holding tank capacity ...................................................................30 U.S. Gal 113.6 L
Weight (Dry) .................................................................................8,000 lbs 3,629 kg
Engine ...........................................................................................Volvo D4 260 HP Diesel
LOA molded ..................................................................................26’ – 1” 7.95 m
LOA rigged (with swim & pulpit) ...................................................30’ – 4” 9.25 m
LOA including trailer .....................................................................35’ – 5” 10.8 m
Height on trailer (with folded mast) ...............................................12’ – 9” 3.9 m
Bridge clearance (with folded mast) ...............................................9’ – 1” 2.76 m
Beam ............................................................................................8’ 6” 2.59 m
Draft .............................................................................................28” .71 m
Fuel capacity .................................................................................80 U.S. Gal 302.8 L
Water capacity ..............................................................................40 U.S. Gal 151.4 L
Holding tank capacity ...................................................................30 U.S. Gal 113.6 L
Weight (Dry) .................................................................................6,750 lbs 3,062 kg
Engine ...........................................................................................Volvo D3 220 HP Diesel

EQUIPMENT LOCATION
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STARBOARD FITTINGS
1 2 3 4 5 6 (C28 only) 7 8 9
Keep all vents, drains and exhausts clear of any obstructions
to ensure proper performance of each system.
➋
➌
➎
➊➍
➏➐
➑
➒
➊ Diesel Fill
➋ Fresh Water Fill
➌ Fuel Vent
➍ Water Vent
➎ Docking Lights
➏ Aft Sink Drain (C28 only)
➐ Head Sink Drain
➑ Keel Drain Plug
➒ Bow Thruster

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1 2 3 4 5 6 10 11 12 13 14
7 8 9
Keep all vents, drains and exhausts clear of any obstructions
to ensure proper performance of each system.
➊
➍
➋
➎
➌
➏➐ ➑➒➓11
12
13
➊ Docking Lights
➋ Waste Pumpout
➌ Waste Vent
➍ Anchor Locker Drain
➎ Shower Sump
➏ Air Conditioner Drain
➐ Cabin Sink Drain
➑ Generator Exhaust
➒ Forward Bilge Drain
➓ Aft Bilge Drain
Macerator
Forward Sink Drain
Bow Thruster
Engine Exhaust
11
12
13
14
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MAIN CABIN TOP DECK COMPONENTS
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1 2 3 6
4 5
➊ Searchlight
➋ Horn
➌ Digital TV Antennae (satellite ready - not included)
➍ Radar
➎ GPS
➏ Anchor Light
➐ Port Navigation Light
➋
➌➎
➏
➊
➍
➐

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STERN COMPONENTS
1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12
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➊ Brake Lights
➋ Backup Lights
➌ Running Lights
➍ Courtesy Lights
➎ Cockpit Drains
➏ Underwater Lights
➐ Prop Zinc
➑ Stern Thruster
➒ Swim Platform Retractable Ladder
➓ Trim Tabs
Prop
Rudder
11
12
➊ ➊
➍
➋ ➋
➎ ➎
➌ ➌
➏➏
➐
➑
➒
➓ ➓
11
12
➍

FUSE LOCATION & VALUES
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The dash fuse blocks are located behind the hinged mirror located inside of the bathroom.
Fuses are automotive blade type and all values are shown in amps.
Dash Fuse Block #1 Dash Fuse Block #2

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FUSE LOCATIONS AND VALUES CONTINUED
These five blocks and fuses are located behind the carpeted panel that is removable on the aft
wall just below the Power Distribution Panel.
House Breaker
Bow Thruster Fuse
Stern Thruster Fuse
The bilge pumps operate automatically with electronic float switches when all switches
and breakers are in the OFF position.
However, the BILGE PUMP and BILGE PUMP2 will run continuously once their switches are placed
in the on position. Monitor the outflow accordingly. Do not run when dry.

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MAIN CABIN AND COCKPIT LIGHTS
Courtesy
Light Switch
V-Berth
Light Switch
Cabin
Light Switch
Head
Light Switch
Chart
Light Switch
➊ Courtesy Lights ✓
➋ Deck Aft Lights ✓
➌ Chart Lights ✓
➍ Cabin Lights ✓
➎ V-Berth Lights ✓
➏ V-Berth Bed Lights ✓
➐ Head Light ✓
➋
➋
➌ ➌
➌
➌➏
➏
➐
➏
➎➎
➎
➎
➊
➊
➊
➊
➊➊
➍ ➍ ➍
➍
➍
➊ Switch ➌ Switch
➐ Switch
➎ ➏ Switch
➋ ➍ Switch
➋
➍
➐

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BATTERY COMPARTMENT
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House Batteries, Engine Battery, Thruster Battery, Inverter/Charger, Engine ECM,
Inverter Fuse (150 AMP), Inverter/Charger Cutoff Switch
Non-Generator
Generator
2 3 1 1
Inverter
Switch
Inverter Fuse
Inverter
Charging
Relays
2 3
1 1
Charging
Relays
Inverter
Switch
Inverter
Fuse
Inverter
Charger
Batteries
1= House
2= Engine
3= Thruster

POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER
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Generator Panel, Solar Display, Diesel Heater Control, Air Conditioning Display
The crossover switch should always remain in the off position. While in the on position, the
house and engine batteries will be combined as one.
Located under aft dinette seat.
House, Engine, Thruster crossover switch
SOLAR GENERATOR INVERTER DIESEL
HEAT
AIR CON
CONTROL

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AC DISTRIBUTION PANEL, ROTARY SWITCH
& DC VOLT METER
AC Rotary Selector Switch. Available with Generator
The AC Rotary Switch Selector Switch will determine which source of incoming 120 Volt power
to use for your AC Distribution Panel.
AC Distribution Panel
30A AC MAIN
REVERSE
POLARITY
15A STBD
OUTLETS
PORT
OUTLETS
15A
15A
BATTERY
CHARGER
15A
15A
15A
ACCESSORY
ACCESSORY
ACCESSORY
15A WATER
HEATER
STOVE
15A
15A
MICROWAVE
AIR
CONDI-
TIONER
25A
AC VOLTS DC VOLTS
12V BATTERY MONITOR
1= House
2= Engine
3= Thruster

FUEL SYSTEM, ENGINE, GENERATOR &
WEBASTO FURNACE
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C28 Volvo D4 260 H.P. Diesel
C26 Volvo D3 220 HP Diesel
Generator 2.7 KW Mase, Webasto Furnace
There is a secondary on engine fuel filter that is not shown on this drawing. You will be able to
find information about this filter in the diesel engine manual supplied with your boat.
Fuel shutoff and all fuel fittings are located inside the floor hatch as you enter the main cabin.
Fill
Primary fuel filter
Fuel shut off valve
Webasto P/V
Generator P/V (opt.)
Engine P/V
Vent
Generator return (opt.)
Engine return
Engine

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WEBASTO FURNACE
Webasto furnace & pump are located behind an access panel in the quarter berth.
The controller is located at the power distribution panel.
Webasto Furnace
Fuel Pump / Filter
Heat Vent
Heat Vent
Exhaust

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AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Air Conditioning System
120 Volt Control Box
Air Conditioner Pump
Air Conditioner Sea Strainer
Air Conditioner Thru-Hull
Raw Water Discharge
Air Conditioner
(Accessed from mid cabin)
Air Conditioner Dislpay
(See page 14 for location)
Shower Sump Box
Condensate Drain

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GENERATOR
Generator 2.7 KW Mase
*Generator will start off of thruster battery #3
Generator Fuel ReturnGenerator Fuel Pickup
(shut off valve at tank)
Generator
Exhaust
Water Lock
Silencer
Generator Fuel Filter

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SOLAR PANEL
Solar panel 140 watt, with control panel
• The solar panel is designed to provide charging to the house & engine batteries. 90% of its
charge is dedicated to the house battery and 10% is dedicated to the engine battery.
• The green light on the solar display indicates proper operation.
• The solar controller is located behind the Velcro access panel inside the mid cabin at
the aft bulkhead.
* House battery location shown with generator option equipped.
Engine Battery
(10% Charge)
2
+ - + -
3
1
1
Solar Panel
Solar Controller
House Battery
(90% Charge)