Meridian 441 SEDAN User manual

Date of Purchase: _________________________________________
Port Engine Serial Number: _________________________________
Starboard Engine Serial Number: ____________________________
Hull Identification Number:__________________________________
Hull Identification Number
•The Hull Identification Number
(HIN) is located on the starboard
aft corner of the hull, just below
the gunnel.
•Record the HIN (and the engine
serial numbers) in the space pro-
vided above.
•Include the HIN with any corre-
spondence or orders.
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Part Number
1946257

CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!
Dimensions & Tank Capacities 1
Dealer Service 1
Warranty Information 1
Boating Experience 2
Qualified Maintenance 2
Structural Limitations 2
Engine & Accessory Guidelines & Literature 3
Propellers 3
Safety Standards 4
Special Care for Moored Yachts 5
Sacrificial Anodes (Zincs) 5
Yacht Lifting 6
Carbon Monoxide (CO) 7
CO Facts 7
Factors that Increase the Effects of CO Poisoning 7
Where & How CO Can Accumulate 8
How to Protect Yourself & Others From CO 8
CO Checklists 9
CO Monitors 10
More Information 10
Chapter 2: Locations
Exterior Views 11
Hull Views 11
Forward & Starboard Deck View 12
Aft Deck View 12
Command Bridge Helm Station 13
Lower Helm Station (If Equipped) 14
Component Locations 15
Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems
Engines 40
Engine Cooling System 40
Exhaust System 41
Fuel System 43
Electronic Fuel Shut-off Valves 44
Fuel Filter/Water Separators 44
Fuel Transfer Pump (If Equipped) 44
Oil Change System (If Equipped) 45
Fire Suppression Systems (If Equipped) 45
Shaft-Transmission Alignment 46
Shaft Log Packless Sealing System 46
Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges
Steering 47
Hydraulic Steering System 47
Rudder Stuffing Gland 47
Autopilot (If Equipped) 48
Shift/Throttle Controls 48
Engine Synchronization (If Equipped) 48
Trim Tabs 49
Dual Thruster System 50
Gauges 51
Cleaning the Gauges 51
Gauge Fogging 51
Radio Transmission Interference 51
Twin Engine Readings 51
Fuel Gauges 51
SmartCraft Gauges 51
Vessel View (If Equipped) 51
Video Monitoring System (If Equipped) 51
Chapter 5: Navigation & Communication Equipment
Compass 52
Depth Finder 52
VHF Radio 52
Radar (If Equipped) 53
Global Positioning System (GPS) (If Equipped) 53
Chapter 6: Plumbing
Bilge Pumps 54
High Water Alarm & Auxiliary Bilge Pump 54
Testing Bilge Pumps 55
Testing Autofloat Switches 55
Seawater Systems 56
Seacocks 56
Seawater Strainers 56
Seawater Washdown (If Equipped) 57
Freshwater System 58
Transom Shower 59
City Water Inlet 59
Freshwater System Winterization 60
Water Heater 61
Winterizing the Water Heater 62
Preparing the Water Heater for Use After Yacht Storage 63
Drain Systems 64
Deck Drains 64
Gray Water Drain System 64
Sump Pump Drain System 64
Sump Box Cleaning 64
Sump System Winterization 64
Master Drainage System View 65
Marine Heads & Holding Tank 66
Vacuum Flush Head System 66
Macerator (If Equipped) 67

Chapter 7: Air Conditioning & Heating
Air Conditioners (If Equipped) 68
Bridge Cool Air (If Equipped) 70
Heat Exchanger Cabin Heater (If Equipped) 71
Electric Heaters (If Equipped) 72
Chapter 8: Deck Equipment
Cleats 73
Windlass 73
Radar Wing (If Equipped) 74
Gangway (Passerelle) (If Equipped) 74
Bimini Tops & Enclosures (If Equipped) 75
Canvas Care 76
Clear Vinyl Care 77
Hard Polycarbonate Bridge Enclosure Care 77
Chapter 9: Appliances & Entertainment Systems
Galley & Salon Appliances 78
Electric Stove 78
Refrigerator 78
Icemaker (If Equipped) 78
Coffeemaker 78
Bridge Appliances 79
Electric Grill (If Equipped) 79
Refrigerator (If Equipped) 79
Audio & Visual Equipment 80
Dockside Television & Telephone Inlet 80
Satellite TV System (If Equipped) 80
Chapter 10: Lights
Care & Maintenance 81
Interior & Exterior Lights 81
Navigation Lights 81
Spotlight 81
Chapter 11: Electrical Systems
12-Volt/24-Volt DC Systems 83
House & Engine Batteries 83
House Battery Watering System 83
Battery Switches 84
Emergency Battery Parallel Switch 84
Fuses & Circuit Breakers 85
12-Volt DC Accessory Outlets (10 AMP) 86
12-Volt DC Accessory Outlets (15-AMP) 86
Alternators 86
Battery Chargers 87
Thruster Battery Converters 87
110-Volt AC System 88
Shore Power 89
Connecting to Shore Power 90
Shore Power Cable Hoist (If Equipped) 90
Parallel Switch (If Equipped with Dual Shore Power) 91
Generator 92
Electrical Routings 94
12-Volt DC Deck Electrical Harnesses 94
12-Volt DC Hull Electrical Harnesses 95
12-Volt DC Command Bridge Electrical Harnesses 96
12-Volt DC Bridge Hardtop Electrical Harness (If Equipped) 97
12-Volt DC Radar Wing Electrical Harness (If Equipped) 98
Battery Systems 99
Bonding Harnesses 100
110-Volt AC Electrical Harnesses 101
Important Records 102
Float Plan 103

Hazard Boxes & Symbols
The hazard boxes and symbols shown below are used throughout this supplement to call attention to potentially dan-
gerous situations which could lead to either personal injury or product damage. Read all warnings carefully and fol-
low all safety instructions.
This box alerts you to immediate hazards which WILL cause severe personal injury or death if
the warning is ignored.
DANGER!
!
This box alerts you to hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal
injury or death if the warning is ignored.
WARNING!
!
This box alerts you to hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal
injury or cause product or property damage if the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
!
This box calls attention to installation, operation or maintenance information, which is impor-
tant to proper operation but is not hazard related.
NOTICE
EXPLOSION
HAZARD!
NO OPEN
FLAME!
HOT
HAZARD!
ROTATING
PROPELLER HAZARD!
FALLING
HAZARD!
ELECTRICAL
HAZARD!
CO POISONING
HAZARD!
FIRE
HAZARD!
RUN BILGE BLOWERS
FOR 4 MINUTES!

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441 Sedan •Owner’s Manual
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!
•This Owner’s Manual provides specific information about your yacht that is not covered in the Cruiser & Yacht
Owner’s Manual Supplement.
•The Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual Supplement contains general information about safe operating practices,
general boating regulations, and general maintenance techniques. Information that is more specific to your
particular yacht is found in this Owner’s Manual.
•Before using your yacht, study this Owner’s Manual, the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual Supplement, and all
engine and accessory literature carefully. If similar instructions are found in more than one manual, always refer to
the specific manufacturer’s manual (such as the engine manual) for the most complete and accurate information.
•Keep this Owner’s Manual and the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual Supplement on your yacht in a secure, yet
readily available place.
Dimensions & Tank Capacities
Dealer Service
•Your dealer is your key to service.
•Ask your dealer to explain all systems before taking delivery of your yacht.
•Contact your dealer if you have any questions or problems with your new yacht.
•If your dealer cannot help, call our customer service hotline: [phone] or send us a FAX: [phone].
•Buy replacement parts from any authorized Meridian dealer.
•You can access on-line parts catalogs, links to vendor websites, and other helpful features by logging on
to www.meridiancustomercare.com.
Warranty Information
•Meridian offers a Limited Warranty on each new Meridian purchased through an authorized Meridian dealer.
•A copy of the Limited Warranty was included in your owner’s packet.
•If you did not get a copy of the Limited Warranty, please contact your Meridian dealer or call 360-403-2198 for
a copy.
Overall
Length
Length
Rigged
Bridge
Clearance Beam Draft (Hull)
Draft
(Maximum) Fuel Tanks Freshwater Tanks
Holding
Tank
47' 2" 49' 1/2" 19' 6" 14' 3" 2' 8" 3' 2" 432 Gallons 150 Gallons 55 Gallons

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Boating Experience
If this is your first yacht or if you are changing to a type of yacht you are not familiar with, for your own comfort and
safety, get handling and operating experience before assuming command of your yacht.
Take one of the boating safety classes offered by the U.S. Power Squadrons or the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
For more course information, including dates and locations of upcoming classes, contact the organizations directly:
•U.S. Power Squadrons: 1-888-FOR-USPS (1-888-367-8777) or on the Internet at: http://www.usps.org
•In Canada, for the CPS courses call 1-888-CPS-BOAT.
•U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary: 1-800-368-5647 or on the Internet at: http://www.cgaux.org
Outside the United States, your Meridian dealer, national sailing federation, or local boat club can advise you of local
sea schools or competent instructors.
Qualified Maintenance
Failure to maintain your yacht’s systems (listed in the warning above) as designed could violate the laws in your
jurisdiction and could expose yourself and others to the danger of bodily injury or accidental death.
Follow the maintenance instructions in:
•this Owner’s Manual
•the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual Supplement
•the engine owner’s manual, and;
•all accessory literature.
Structural Limitations
The command bridge is designed to be lightweight for proper yacht balance. The command bridge load limit, as
shown on the bridge capacity label, is 1000 pounds, evenly distributed.
CONTROL HAZARD!
An experienced operator MUST be in control of your yacht at ALL times. Do NOT operate
your yacht while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
WARNING!
!
To maintain the safety of your yacht, allow ONLY trained personnel to work on, or change, in
any way, the:
•Steering system
•Propulsion system
•Engine control system
•Fuel system
•Environmental control system
•Electrical system
•Navigation system
WARNING!
!

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Engine & Accessory Guidelines & Literature
•Your yacht’s engines and accessories were selected to provide optimum performance and service.
•Installing different engines or adding accessories may affect your yacht’s running trim.
•If you choose to install different engines or add accessories that may affect your yacht’s running trim, have a
trained marine technician perform a safety inspection and handling test before using your yacht again.
•The engines and accessories on your yacht have their own manuals. Read these manuals before using the engines
and accessories.
Unless noted otherwise, all engine and accessory literature referred to in this Owner’s Manual is included in your
owner’s packet.
While the topics listed below may be included in this Owner’s Manual and in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual
Supplement, always refer to the engine manual first for specific information on these important subjects:
Propellers
•Keep the propellers in good repair and at the correct pitch for your particular situation.
•A slightly bent or nicked propeller will adversely affect the performance of your yacht.
BEFORE starting or working on your engines, read the engine manual.
NOTICE
BEFORE using the accessories on your yacht, read the accessory manuals.
NOTICE
BEFORE storing your yacht, refer to your engine and accessory manuals for storage/
winterization instructions.
NOTICE
Certain modifications to your yacht WILL result in cancellation of your warranty protection.
ALWAYS check with your dealer BEFORE making any modifications to your yacht.
NOTICE
•Engine Break-in Procedure
•Engine Starting and Stopping
•Gear Shifting
•Fuel and Oil Recommendations
•Engine Maintenance
•Engine Storage/Winterization
ENGINE DAMAGE HAZARD!
The factory standard propellers may not be the best for your particular yacht and load condi-
tions. Refer to the engine manual for engine RPM ratings. The engines should reach, but NOT
exceed the full rated RPM when full-throttle is applied.
Immediately contact your local Meridian dealer if:
•The engines cannot reach the full rated RPM when full-throttle is applied, or;
•The engines exceed the full rated RPM when full-throttle is applied.
CAUTION
!

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Safety Standards
•Your yacht’s mechanical and electrical systems were designed to meet safety standards in effect at the time it
was built.
•Some of these standards were mandated by law, and all of them were designed to insure your safety and the safety
of other people, vessels and property.
Read this Owner’s Manual, the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual Supplement, the engine owner’s manual, and all
accessory instructions for important safety standards and hazard information.
FALLING and ROTATING PROPELLER HAZARD!
•NEVER allow anyone to ride on parts of your yacht NOT designed for
such use.
•Sitting on seat backs, lounging on the forward deck, bow riding, gun-
wale riding or occupying the transom platform while underway is especially hazardous and
WILL cause personal injury or death.
DANGER!
!
FALLING, ROTATING PROPELLER and CARBON
MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD!
•NEVER allow anyone to occupy, or hang from, the
back deck or transom platform while the engines
are running.
•Teak surfing, dragging, or water skiing within 20 feet
of a moving watercraft can be fatal.
DANGER!
!
DANGER
PERSONAL SAFETY HAZARD!
•ALWAYS secure the anchor and other loose objects BEFORE getting underway.
•The anchor and other items that are NOT properly secured can come loose when your yacht
is moving and cause personal injury or death.
DANGER!
!
A wide variety of components used on this vessel contain or emit chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm.
Examples Include:
•Engine and generator exhaust
•Engine and generator fuel, and other liquids such as coolants and oil, especially used
motor oil
•Cooking fuels
•Cleaners, paints, and substances used for vessel repair
•Waste materials that result from wear of vessel components
•Lead from battery terminals and from other sources such as ballast or fishing sinkers
To Avoid Harm:
•Keep away from engine, generator, and cooking fuel exhaust fumes.
•Wash exposed skin thoroughly with soap and water after handling the substances above.
WARNING!
!