Meridian Yachts 381 Sedan User manual

Port Engine Serial Number: _________________________________________
Starboard Engine Serial Number: ____________________________________
Hull Identification Number:__________________________________________
Date of Purchase __________________________________________________
Hull Identification Number
•The Hull Identification Number (HIN) is located on the starboard side of the transom.
•Record the HIN (and the engine serial numbers) in the space provided above.
•Please refer to the HIN for any correspondence or orders.
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HIN LOCATION

CONTENTS
1 Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!
1 Dimensions and Tank Capacities
1 Layout View
1 Dealer Service
2 Warranty Information
2 Boating Experience
2 Engines & Accessories Guidelines
2 Engine & Accessories Literature
3 Safety Standards
3 Qualified Maintenance
3 Structural Limitations
4 Special Care For Moored Boats
4 Sacrificial Anodes (Zincs)
5 Boat Lifting
6 Carbon Monoxide (CO)
6 Facts about CO
7 Where and How CO Can Accumulate
7 How to Protect Yourself and Others From CO
8 Trip Checklist
8 Monthly Checklist
8 Annual Checklist
8 Carbon Monoxide Alarm System
9 More Information
10 Chapter 2: Locations
10 Exterior Views
10 Hull Views
11 Deck View
12 Aft Deck View
13 Helm Stations
14 Component Locations
23 Chapter 3: Propulsion &
Related Systems
23 Engine
23 Engine Cooling System
24 Exhaust System
25 Engine Room Ventilation System
26 Fuel System
27 Fuel Fills & Vents
27 Fuel Filters
28 Anti-siphon Valves (If Equipped)
28 Fuel Transfer Pump (If Equipped)
29 Oil Change System (If Equipped)
29 Fire Suppression System (If Equipped)
30 Shaft-Transmission Alignment
30 Shaft Log Packless Sealing System
31 Chapter 4: Controls
31 Steering
31 Autopilot (If Equipped)
31 Rudder Stuffing Gland
32 Shift/Throttle Controls
32 Engine Synchronization (If Equipped)
32 Trim Tabs
33 Dual Thruster System (If Equipped)
34 Gauges
34 Cleaning Gauges
34 Gauge Fogging
34 Radio Transmission Interference
34 Twin Engine Readings
34 Fuel Gauge
34 Synchronizer
35 Chapter 5: Navigation &
Communication Equipment
35 VHF Radio (If Equipped)
35 Compass
35 Radar (If Equipped)
36 Depth Finder
36 Global Positioning System (GPS)
(If Equipped)

37 Chapter 6: Plumbing
37 Bilge Pumps
38 Bilge Pump Testing
39 Autofloat Switches
40 Seawater Systems
40 Seacocks
40 Seawater Strainers
41 Seawater Washdown (If Equipped)
42 Freshwater System
43 Freshwater System Winterization
44 Water Heater
44 Winterizing the Water Heater
45 Transom Shower
45 City Water Inlet
46 Drain Systems
46 Deck Drains
47 Sink Drains
47 Shower Drain
47 Sump Box Cleaning
47 Sump System Winterization
48 Marine Head with Holding Tank
48 Macerator (If Equipped)
48 Winterizing The Marine Head
49 VacuFlush (If Equipped)
50 Chapter 7: Deck Equipment
50 Cleats
50 Windlass (If Equipped)
51 Chapter 8: Appliances &
Entertainment Systems
51 Refrigerator
51 Electric Stove (If Equipped)
52 Propane System (If Equipped)
53 Propane Stove (If Equipped)
54 Audio & Visual Equipment
54 Dockside Television & Telephone Inlet
55 Chapter 9: Lights
55 Care and Maintenance
55 Interior & Exterior Lights
55 Spotlight (If Equipped)
56 Chapter 10: Heating & Air Conditioning
56 Electric Heaters (If Equipped)
56 Heat Exchanger Cabin Heater (If Equipped)
57 Air Conditioning System (If Equipped)
59 Chapter 11: Electrical System
60 12-Volt DC System
60 Batteries
60 Battery Switches
60 Fuses and Circuit Breakers
61 12-Volt Accessory Outlet(s)
61 Alternators
61 Battery Charger or Inverter/Charger
62 Alternating Current (AC) System
63 Shore Power
64 Connecting To Shore Power
64 Inverter Power (If Equipped)
65 Generator (If Equipped)
67 Starting Generator
68 Electrical Routings
68 Deck Electrical Harness
69 Command Bridge Electrical Harness
69 Radar Wing Electrical Harness
70 Direct Current Electrical System
71 Alternating Current Electrical System
72 Battery System
73 Bonding Harness
74 Wiring Diagrams
74 Sheet 1, Engine Electrical System
75 Sheet 2, 12-Volt Command Bridge DC
Electrical System
76 Sheet 3, 12-Volt DC Breaker Panel System
77 Sheet 4, 12-Volt Auxiliary DC
Electrical System
78 Sheet 5, 120-Volt AC Electrical System
79 Important Records
80 Float Plan