Marquis 500 Sport Bridge User manual

HIN: MQYE5041K213
500 Sp ort Bridge
owner 'SManual
2013 Version 1


Marquis Yacht Corporation
790 Markham Drive
P.O. Box 1010
Pulaski, WI 54162-1010
USA
Phone (920) 822-3214
Fax (920) 822-3213
www.Marquisyachts.com
Robert VanGrunsven
President
Congratulations and Welcome Aboard!
This Owner’s Guide was designed to acquaint you with the safe, proper operation and maintenance of
your new yacht and its systems. Your rst duty as Captain of your new Marquis yacht should be to read
your Owner’s Guide and all manufacturer-supplied operating and maintenance instructions found within
your Owner’s Information kit.
Be sure to mail in all manufacturer registrations and warranty cards to validate your Marquis Yachts' and
OEM warranties. These warranty cards have been assembled and are contained in the OEM information
packets within your Owner’s Information kit. Marquis Yachts is proud to be supported by an exclusive
network of experienced and knowledgeable dealers. If you have any questions regarding your new yacht
including warranty please contact your selling dealer. Please read all of your warranties carefully and
remember that your selling dealer is your point of contact for all questions and warranty issues.
If you’re new to yachting, learn the proper rules of seamanship to ensure the safety of your passengers.
Refer to Chapman’s Piloting, Seamanship and Small Yacht Handling and attend a safe yachting class
offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, United States Power Squadron, or any enterprise experienced
in conducting safe yachting courses.
Thank you for choosing Marquis Yachts. We’re condent your new yacht will provide you and your family
with years of enjoyable cruising.
Robert VanGrunsven
President


Ta b l e o f Co n T e n T sTa b l e o f Co n T e n T s
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Preface
Section 1 - Yachting SafetY
Section 2 - Dc electrical SYStem
Section 3 - ac electrical SYStem
Section 4 - internal SYStemS
Section 5 - ProPulSion
Section 6 - oPerating anD maneuvering
Section 7 - maintenance
Section 8 - Winterization anD Storage
Section 9 - WarrantY anD PartS

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Section 9 - WarrantY anD PartS (cont'D)
Section 10 - oPtionS

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Lo w e r He L m Co m p o n e n t s

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Br i d g e He L m Co m p o n e n t s

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Us i n g t H e ow n e r 'sin f o r m a t i o n Kit
THE OWNER’S INFORMATION KIT CONTAINS:
QTY. ITEM
NOTE:
OWNER’S GUIDE
PRECAUTION DESCRIPTION
DaNgEr
WarNiNg
CauTiON
NEvEr
NOTE:
A T Fr Mrqs!
NOTE:
A T Fr Mrqs!
MANY PEOPLE WITHIN THE MARQUIS ORGANIZATION ARE AVID YACHTERS. SOME OF THE EXPERIENCE GAINED DURING OUR
YEARS OF YACHTING ARE PRESENTED IN THIS OWNER'S GUIDE. THE INFORMATION IS PRESENTED UNDER THE HEADING, “A TIP
FROM MARQUIS.”
.

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OEM INFORMATION
NOTE:

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ex p L a n a t i o n o f te r m s Us e d in t H i s ma n U a L

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MARqUISACHT CORPORATION
PO BOX 1010
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PO BOX 1010

SECOND OWNER REGISTRATION
THIRD OWNER REGISTRATION
Owner's Name: ___________________________________________________________________
Street Address:____________________________________________________________________
City:________________________________ State: _____________ Zip Code: _________________
Telephone: (________ ) ________________________ Date of Purchase: ____________________
Purchased From: __________________________________________________________________
Yacht Hull Identication Number: CDR_______________________________________________
Third Owner Registration does not extend, alter, or transfer the Marquis Limited
Warranty. Refer to the Marquis Limited Warranty for details.
Owner's Name: ___________________________________________________________________
Street Address:____________________________________________________________________
City:________________________________ State: _____________ Zip Code: _________________
Telephone: (________ ) ________________________ Date of Purchase: ____________________
Purchased From: __________________________________________________________________
Yacht Hull Identication Number: CDR_______________________________________________
Second Owner Registration does not extend, alter, or transfer the Marquis Limited
Warranty. Refer to the Marquis Limited Warranty for details.

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Ya c h t i n g Sa f e t YYa c h t i n g Sa f e t Y
Ya C H t i n g sa f e t Y
SAFE OPERATION
SAFE OPERATION INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:
NOTE:
Load Capacity,
ad v e r s e Co n d i t i o n s
WEATHER
IF A MARINE RADIO IS ONBOARD:

Ya c h t i n g Sa f e t YYa c h t i n g Sa f e t Y
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IF A PORTABLE RADIO IS ONBOARD:
STORM PREPARATION
FOG

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Ya c h t i n g Sa f e t YYa c h t i n g Sa f e t Y
em e r g e n C Y pr o C e d U r e s
FIRE
NEvEr
DaNgEr
NEvEr
NOTE:
IN CASE OF FIRE

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RUNNING AGROUND
IF THE YACHT RUNS AGROUND:
IF LIGHTLY GROUNDED:
IF TOWING BECOMES NECESSARY:

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Ya c h t i n g Sa f e t YYa c h t i n g Sa f e t Y
NEvEr
Chapman Piloting
Chapman’s Piloting
sa f e t Y eq U i p m e n t
NOTE:
Safety EquipmentOwner’s Responsibilities
Pre-departure Actions.

Ya c h t i n g Sa f e t YYa c h t i n g Sa f e t Y
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Pre-departure Actions
PFD TYPE I, WEARABLE:
PFD TYPE II, WEARABLE:
PFD TYPE III, WEARABLE:
PFD TYPE IV, THROWABLE:
APPROVED PYROTECHNIC EQUIPMENT INCLUDES:
APPROVED NON-PYROTECHNIC EQUIPMENT INCLUDES:
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