Dougherty Everglades 355 CC 2013 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
2013
355 CC
355 CCX

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Revision 1
6-28-2012

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................... 3
SAFETY INFORMATION ........................................................................................................ 7
BOAT INFORMATION .......................................................................................................... 8
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................ 9
SPECIFICATIONS...............................................................................................................10
CERTIFICATIONS & SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................11
INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT INFORMATION .......................................................................13
OWNER / OPERATOR INFORMATION.....................................................................................15
Chapter 1:
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
1.1 General .....................................................................................................................17
1.2 Engine Alarms ............................................................................................................17
1.3 Neutral Safety Switch ..................................................................................................17
1.4 Engine Stop Switch .....................................................................................................17
1.5 Required Safety Equipment ..........................................................................................18
1.6 Bilge and Fuel Fires .....................................................................................................19
1.7 First Aid.....................................................................................................................20
1.8 Additional Safety Equipment.........................................................................................20
1.9 Caution and Warning Labels .........................................................................................21
Chapter 2:
OPERATION
2.1 General .....................................................................................................................23
2.2 Rules of the Road........................................................................................................23
2.3 Pre-Cruise Check ........................................................................................................26
2.4 Operating Your Boat ....................................................................................................27
2.5 Docking, Anchoring and Mooring ..................................................................................28
2.6 Controls, Steering or Propulsion System Failure...............................................................30
2.7 Collision.....................................................................................................................30
2.8 Grounding, Towing and Rendering Assistance..................................................................31
2.9 Flooding or Capsizing...................................................................................................31
2.10 Fishing.....................................................................................................................31
2.11 Tower Operation (Optional).........................................................................................32
2.12 Man Overboard .........................................................................................................33
2.13 Water Skiing and Wakeboarding ..................................................................................33
2.14 Teak Surng .............................................................................................................34
2.15 Trash Disposal ..........................................................................................................35
2.16 Trailering Your Boat ...................................................................................................36
Chapter 3:
PROPULSION SYSTEM
3.1 General .....................................................................................................................39
3.2 Drive System Corrosion ...............................................................................................39
3.3 Engine Lubrication.......................................................................................................40
3.4 Engine Cooling System ................................................................................................40
3.5 Propellers ..................................................................................................................40
3.6 Performance Issues and Propellers ................................................................................40
3.7 Engine Instrumentation ...............................................................................................42

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Chapter 4:
HELM CONTROL SYSTEMS
4.1 General .....................................................................................................................45
4.2 Engine Throttle and Shift Controls .................................................................................45
4.3 Neutral Safety Switch ..................................................................................................47
4.4 Engine Power Tilt and Trim ...........................................................................................47
4.5 Engine Stop Switch .....................................................................................................48
4.6 Steering System .........................................................................................................49
4.7 Trim Tabs ...................................................................................................................49
4.8 Bow Thruster (Optional)...............................................................................................50
4.9 Control Systems Maintenance .......................................................................................51
Chapter 5:
FUEL SYSTEM
5.1 General .....................................................................................................................53
5.2 Outboard Engine Fuel System .......................................................................................54
5.4 Fueling Instructions.....................................................................................................56
5.5 Fuel System Maintenance.............................................................................................57
Chapter 6:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6.1 General .....................................................................................................................59
6.2 DC System Overview ...................................................................................................59
6.3 Batteries and Battery Switches .....................................................................................59
6.4 DC System Switch Panels .............................................................................................62
6.5 DC System Circuit Protection ........................................................................................67
6.6 Bonding System .........................................................................................................69
6.7 AC Electrical System....................................................................................................70
6.8 Electrical System Maintenance ......................................................................................71
Chapter 7:
Fresh Water System
7.1 General .....................................................................................................................73
7.2 Fresh Water System Operation......................................................................................73
7.3 Fresh Water System Maintenance..................................................................................75
Chapter 8:
RAW WATER SYSTEM
8.1 General .....................................................................................................................77
8.2 Raw Water System Operation .......................................................................................77
8.3 Livewell and Baitwell ...................................................................................................78
8.4 Raw Water System Maintenance....................................................................................79
Chapter 9:
DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
9.1 General .....................................................................................................................81
9.2 Cockpit and Deck Drainage ..........................................................................................81
9.3 Hardtop and Tower Drains ............................................................................................82

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Chapter 9:
DRAINAGE SYSTEMS (Continued)
9.4 Bilge Drainage ............................................................................................................82
9.5 Aft Fishbox and Baitwell Aft Fishbox...............................................................................82
9.6 Head Compartment Drainage........................................................................................82
9.7 Drainage System Maintenance ......................................................................................83
Chapter 10:
VENTILATION SYSTEM
10.1 Head Compartment Ventilation....................................................................................85
10.2 Windshield Ventilation ...............................................................................................86
10.3 Bilge and System Compartment Ventilation...................................................................86
10.4 Maintenance .............................................................................................................87
Chapter 11:
EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
11.1 Deck .......................................................................................................................89
11.2 Rope Locker and Windlass ..........................................................................................89
11.3 Hull .........................................................................................................................92
11.4 Cockpit Features All Models ........................................................................................92
11.5 Center Console and Helm .........................................................................................101
11.6 Hardtop Standard Hardtop........................................................................................104
11.7 Upper Station (Optional) ..........................................................................................105
11.8 Aftermarket Hardtop or Tower ..................................................................................108
Chapter 12:
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
12.1 Head Compartment and Berth...................................................................................109
12.2 Marine Head System................................................................................................111
Chapter 13:
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
13.1 Exterior Hull and Deck .............................................................................................113
13.2 Upholstery, Canvas and Enclosures ............................................................................117
13.3 Interior .................................................................................................................119
13.4 Bilge, Pumps and Components ..................................................................................119
13.5 Drainage System.....................................................................................................119
Chapter 14:
SEASONAL MAINTENANCE
14.1 Storage and Lay-up .................................................................................................121
14.2 Winterizing.............................................................................................................123
14.3 Recommissioning ....................................................................................................125

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Appendix A:
SCHEMATICS ..................................................................................................................127
Appendix B:
GLOSSARY OF TERMS ......................................................................................................129
Appendix C:
MAINTENANCE LOG .........................................................................................................133
Appendix D:
BOATING ACCIDENT REPORT ............................................................................................137
Appendix E:
FLOAT PLAN....................................................................................................................141
Appendix F:
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ..............................................................................................143

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DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Your Everglades owner’s manual has been written to include a number of safety instructions to assure
the safe operation and maintenance of your boat. These instructions are in the form of DANGER,
WARNING and CAUTION statements. The following denitions apply:
IMMEDIATE HAZARDS WHICH WILL RESULT IN SEVERE
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
HAZARDS OR UNSAFE PRACTICES WHICH COULD RESULT
IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
HAZARDS OR UNSAFE PRACTICES WHICH COULD RESULT
IN MINOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PRODUCT AND PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
All instructions given in this book are as seen from the stern looking toward the bow, with starboard
being to your right and port to your left. A glossary of boating terms is included.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Your boat uses an internal combustion engine and ammable fuel. Every pre-
caution has been taken by Everglades to reduce the risks associated with possible injury and damage
from re or explosion, but your own precaution and good maintenance procedures are necessary in
order to enjoy safe operation of your boat.
SAFETY INFORMATION

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All information, illustrations and specications contained in this manual are based on the
latest product information available at the time of publication. Everglades Boats reserves
the right to make changes at anytime, without notice, in colors, materials, equipment,
specications and models.
Please ll out the following information section and leave it in your Everglades owner’s
manual. This information will be important for you, your dealer and/or Everglades service
personnel to know, if you may need to call them for technical assistance or service.
BOAT INFORMATION
PHONE:
REPRESENTATIVE:
NOTES
NAME:
DEALER/PHONE:
ADDRESS:
SERVICE MANAGER:
ADDRESS:
SALESMAN:
DEALER EVERGLADES
MODEL:
PURCHASE DATE:
IGNITION KEYS #:
DRAFT:
HULL SERIAL #:
DELIVERY DATE:
REGISTRATION #:
WEIGHT:
TRAILER
BOW THRUSTER
MAKE:
PORT SERIAL #:
MODEL:
STBD SERIAL #:
SERIAL #:
MAKE: MODEL:
PROPELLERS
MAKE: MODEL:
MAKE:
DIAMETER/PITCH:
SERIAL #:
TIRE SIZE:
ENGINES
BLADES:
SHAFT:
BOAT
EVERGLADES E-MAIL:
DEALER E-MAIL:
BEAM: VERTICAL CLEARANCE:
DOOR KEYS #:
CENTER SERIAL #:
GVWR:

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Notice:
Dry weight is the average weight of the base boat without engines, fuel, water,
waste or gear.
Specications and weights are approximate and may differ from boat to boat.
SPECIFICATIONS
355 CC Specications
HULL LENGTH OVERALL W/ ENGINE _____________________________________________________ 38’ 0”
BEAM _______________________________________________________________________________ 10’ 8”
WEIGHT DRY - NO ENGINES _________________________________________________________ 9,500 lbs
DEAD RISE _____________________________________________________________________________ 250
DRAFT WITH ENGINES UP _______________________________________________________________ 24”
DRAFT WITH ENGINES DOWN_____________________________________________________________ 41”
TRANSOM HEIGHT __________________________________________________________________ 30” / 25”
BRIDGE CLEARANCE TOP OF HARDTOP (not including outriggers and/or spotlight) _________________ 8’ 10”
BRIDGE CLEARANCE TOP UPPER STATION SUNSHADE _____________________________________ 16’ 6”
FUEL CAPACITY_____________________________________________________________________ 411 gal
WATER TANK CAPACITY________________________________________________________________35 gal
WASTE TANK CAPACITY_________________________________________________________________9 gal
MAXIMUM HORSEPOWER ____________________________________________________________ 1050 hp
MAXIMUM PERSONS CAPACITY ___________________________________________________________ 14
MAXIMUM PERSONS / GEAR WEIGHT _________________________________________________ 6,630 lbs
SLING LOCATIONS - AFT (inches from aft rubrail) ______________________________________________ 57”
SLING LOCATIONS - FORWARD (inches forward of aft sling location ______________________________ 168”

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Notice:
Dry weight is the average weight of the base boat without engines, fuel, water,
waste or gear.
Specications and weights are approximate and may differ from boat to boat.
SPECIFICATIONS
355 CCX Specications
HULL LENGTH OVERALL W/ ENGINE _____________________________________________________ 38’ 0”
BEAM _______________________________________________________________________________ 10’ 8”
WEIGHT DRY - NO ENGINES _________________________________________________________ 9,800 lbs
DEAD RISE _____________________________________________________________________________ 250
DRAFT WITH ENGINES UP _______________________________________________________________ 24”
DRAFT WITH ENGINES DOWN_____________________________________________________________ 41”
TRANSOM HEIGHT __________________________________________________________________ 30” / 25”
BRIDGE CLEARANCE TOP OF HARDTOP (not including outriggers and/or spotlight) _________________ 8’ 10”
BRIDGE CLEARANCE TOP UPPER STATION SUNSHADE _____________________________________ 16’ 6”
FUEL CAPACITY_____________________________________________________________________ 411 gal
WATER TANK CAPACITY________________________________________________________________35 gal
WASTE TANK CAPACITY_________________________________________________________________9 gal
MAXIMUM HORSEPOWER ____________________________________________________________ 1050 hp
MAXIMUM PERSONS CAPACITY ___________________________________________________________ 14
MAXIMUM PERSONS / GEAR WEIGHT _________________________________________________ 6,630 lbs
SLING LOCATIONS - AFT (inches from aft rubrail) ______________________________________________ 57”
SLING LOCATIONS - FORWARD (inches forward of aft sling location ______________________________ 168”