Everglades 455 CC User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
455 CC

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Revision 0
12/04/2021

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................... 3
SAFETY INFORMATION ........................................................................................................ 7
BOAT INFORMATION .......................................................................................................... 9
SPECIFICATIONS...............................................................................................................10
INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT INFORMATION .......................................................................11
OWNER/OPERATOR INFORMATION.......................................................................................13
Chapter 1:
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
1.1 General .....................................................................................................................15
1.2 Engine Alarms ............................................................................................................15
1.3 Neutral Safety Switch ..................................................................................................15
1.4 Engine Stop Switch .....................................................................................................15
1.5 Required Safety Equipment ..........................................................................................16
1.6 Bilge & Fuel Fires ........................................................................................................17
1.7 Automatic Fire Extinguishing System ............................................................................18
1.8 Carbon Monoxide Monitoring System ............................................................................19
1.9 Smoke & Fire Alarm ....................................................................................................20
1.10 First Aid ...................................................................................................................21
1.11 Additional Safety Equipment .......................................................................................22
1.12 Caution & Warning Labels...........................................................................................23
1.13 Upper Helm Station Warnings .....................................................................................24
Chapter 2:
OPERATION
2.1 General .....................................................................................................................27
2.2 Rules of the Road........................................................................................................27
2.3 Pre-Cruise Check ........................................................................................................30
2.4 Operating Your Boat ....................................................................................................31
2.5 Docking, Anchoring & Mooring .....................................................................................32
2.6 Controls, Steering or Propulsion System Failure...............................................................35
2.7 Collision.....................................................................................................................35
2.8 Grounding, Towing & Rendering Assistance.....................................................................35
2.9 Flooding or Capsizing...................................................................................................36
2.10 Fishing.....................................................................................................................36
2.11 Tower Operation (Optional).........................................................................................36
2.12 Man Overboard .........................................................................................................37
2.13 Trash Disposal ..........................................................................................................37
2.14 Yacht Certication Plate..............................................................................................38
2.15 Transporting Your Boat...............................................................................................38
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 Outboard Flushing System............................................................................................40
3.6 Propellers ..................................................................................................................40
3.7 Performance Issues & Propellers ...................................................................................41
3.8 Engine Instrumentation ...............................................................................................42

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Chapter 4:
HELM CONTROL SYSTEMS
4.1 General .....................................................................................................................45
4.2 Engine Throttle & Shift Controls ....................................................................................45
4.3 Neutral Safety Switch ..................................................................................................47
4.4 Engine Power Tilt & Trim ..............................................................................................48
4.5 Engine Stop Switch .....................................................................................................49
4.6 Steering System .........................................................................................................50
4.7 Joystick Controls.........................................................................................................51
4.8 Zipwake Trim Tabs.......................................................................................................52
4.9 Bow Thruster (Optional)...............................................................................................53
4.10 Control Systems Maintenance .....................................................................................53
Chapter 5:
FUEL SYSTEM
5.1 General .....................................................................................................................55
5.2 Outboard Engine Fuel System .......................................................................................56
5.3 Diesel Generator Fuel System .......................................................................................57
5.4 Fueling Instructions.....................................................................................................58
5.5 Fuel System Maintenance.............................................................................................59
Chapter 6:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6.1 General .....................................................................................................................61
6.2 DC System Overview ...................................................................................................61
6.3 Batteries & Battery Switches.........................................................................................62
6.4 Remote Battery Switch Panel ........................................................................................64
6.5 Ignition Switch Panels..................................................................................................64
6.6 12 Volt Helm Accessory Switch Panels ...................................................................................... 66
6.7 Digital Touch Control System ........................................................................................75
6.8 DC System Circuit Protection ........................................................................................78
6.9 DC Power Management ................................................................................................82
6.10 120 Volt AC Electrical System .....................................................................................83
6.11 Cabin 240/120 volt AC Circuit Breaker Panel .................................................................86
6.12 Generator.................................................................................................................91
6.13 Bonding System & Galvanic Isolator .......................................................................................... 93
6.14 Electrical System Maintenance ....................................................................................93
6.15 AC Line Load Estimator ..............................................................................................95
Chapter 7:
Fresh Water System
7.1 General .....................................................................................................................97
7.2 Fresh Water System Operation......................................................................................97
7.3 Water Heater .............................................................................................................99
7.4 Fresh Water System Maintenance..................................................................................99

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Chapter 8:
RAW WATER SYSTEM
8.1 General ...................................................................................................................101
8.2 Raw Water System Operation .....................................................................................101
8.3 Baitwells ..................................................................................................................102
8.4 Baitwell Y-Valves.......................................................................................................103
8.5 Air Conditioning Pump ...............................................................................................104
8.6 SeaKeeper Cooling Pump ...........................................................................................104
8.7 Generator Raw Water Supply ......................................................................................105
8.8 Raw Water System Maintenance..................................................................................105
Chapter 9:
DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
9.1 General ...................................................................................................................109
9.2 Cockpit & Deck Drainage ...........................................................................................109
9.3 Hardtop & Tower Drains .............................................................................................111
9.4 Bilge Drainage ..........................................................................................................112
9.5 Cabin Drainage .........................................................................................................113
9.6 Drainage System Maintenance ....................................................................................114
Chapter 10:
VENTILATION SYSTEM
10.1 Cabin Ventilation .....................................................................................................115
10.2 Windshield/Helm Compartment Ventilation ................................................................116
10.3 Carbon Monoxide & Proper Ventilation .......................................................................116
10.4 Bilge & Aft systems compartment Ventilation ..............................................................118
10.5 Maintenance ...........................................................................................................118
Chapter 11:
EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
11.1 Deck .....................................................................................................................121
11.2 Rope Locker & Windlass ...........................................................................................122
11.3 Hull .......................................................................................................................125
11.4 Cockpit Features .....................................................................................................127
11.5 Mezzanine ..............................................................................................................133
11.6 Helm Seats and Seat Base........................................................................................136
11.7 Bow Area Seats & Compartments ..............................................................................138
11.8 Helm & Console Cabin..............................................................................................141
11.9 Hardtop ................................................................................................................144
11.10 Upper Station (Optional).........................................................................................145
11.11 Aftermarket Hardtop or Tower ................................................................................148
Chapter 12:
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
12.1 Head Compartment .................................................................................................149
12.2 Marine Head System................................................................................................151
12.3 Main Cabin ............................................................................................................152
12.4 Air Conditioner .......................................................................................................156
12.5 Cabin Woodwork .....................................................................................................157