Monterey M3 User manual

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Dear Valued Customer,
Welcome to the Monterey Life!
We would like to extend to you our “Thank You” for choosing a Monterey boat!
You have made an investment in our product and we are condent you will enjoy
many years of boating pleasure. Your new boat has been built to the standards set
forth by the United States Coast Guard and National Marine Manufacturers Associa-
tion. We are proud to have you in our “Family!”
At this time, we need you to read your owner’s manual and become familiar with all
systems on your boat. Make certain that you and your dealer have lled out and
mailed your warranty registration card back to us here at the factory. It is very im-
portant to us and it is also a U.S. Federal Regulation.
This manual is an important aid in the operation and maintenance of your boat. The
information is intended as a guide and cannot cover every question you may have
about your boat and boating in general. We encourage you to contact your dealership
for any additional information you might need. If there is a question about your boat
that can’t be answered by your dealer, please contact our factory direct by calling
the Monterey Boats Customer Service Department, [phone] or online if you
prefer at: www[email protected].
If you are new to boating, we recommend you participate in a boating class or group
to gain more knowledge and condence. Contact your dealer, local U.S. Coast Guard
or U.S. Power Squadron Organizations for information in your area.
With proper care, routine service and preventive maintenance, your Monterey boat
will not only reward you with enjoyment, but with reliability, dependability and one
of the higher resale values in today’s boating industry.
Enjoy your new boat and please respect our environment at all times. Always re-
member to practice safe boating procedures for your protection as well as those
around you.
Sincerely,
The M.O.S.T. (Monterey Owners Support Team)
WELCOME

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME ......................................................................................................................... 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................... 5
SAFETY INFORMATION ........................................................................................................ 9
BOAT INFORMATION .........................................................................................................10
M3 SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................................11
M5 SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................................12
M3 CERTIFICATIONS & SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................13
M5 CERTIFICATIONS & SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................14
INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ...................................................................15
INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ...................................................................16
OWNER’S / OPERATOR’S INFORMATION................................................................................17
NEW BOAT DELIVERY.........................................................................................................18
Chapter 1:
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
1.1 General .....................................................................................................................19
1.2 Engine Alarm..............................................................................................................19
1.3 Neutral Safety Switch ..................................................................................................19
1.4 Required Safety Equipment ..........................................................................................20
1.5 Bilge and Fuel Fires.....................................................................................................21
1.6 Fire Port ....................................................................................................................21
1.7 Automatic Fire Extinguishing System (Optional) ..............................................................22
1.8 First Aid.....................................................................................................................23
1.9 Additional Safety Equipment.........................................................................................23
1.10 Caution and Warning Labels........................................................................................25
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 and Mooring ..................................................................................32
2.6 Controls, Steering, or Propulsion System Failure: ............................................................34
2.7 Collision.....................................................................................................................34
2.8 Grounding, Towing and Rendering Assistance..................................................................34
2.9 Flooding or Capsizing...................................................................................................35
2.10 Fishing.....................................................................................................................35
2.11 Water Skiing and Wakeboarding ..................................................................................35
2.12 Teak Surng .............................................................................................................37
2.13 Man Overboard .........................................................................................................38
2.14 Trash Disposal ..........................................................................................................38
2.15 Trailering Your Boat ...................................................................................................38

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Chapter 3:
PROPULSION SYSTEM
3.1 General .....................................................................................................................41
3.2 Drive Systems ............................................................................................................41
3.3 Engine Exhaust System................................................................................................42
3.4 Engine Cooling System ................................................................................................42
3.5 Propellers ..................................................................................................................43
3.6 Performance Issues and Propellers.............................................................................................. 43
3.7 Helm and Engine Instrumentation ................................................................................44
Chapter 4:
HELM CONTROL SYSTEMS
4.1 General .....................................................................................................................47
4.2 Engine Throttle and Shift Controls.................................................................................47
4.4 Outdrive Power Tilt and Trim.........................................................................................51
4.5 Steering System .........................................................................................................52
4.6 Trim Tabs (Optional M3 & M5).......................................................................................52
4.7 Control Systems Maintenance.......................................................................................53
Chapter 5:
FUEL SYSTEM
5.1 General .....................................................................................................................55
5.2 Gasoline Fuel System ..................................................................................................56
5.3 Fueling Instructions.....................................................................................................56
5.4 Fuel System Maintenance.............................................................................................57
Chapter 6:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6.1General.......................................................................................................................59
6.212-Volt System ............................................................................................................59
6.3 Wet Sounds Audio System (Optional M5 and M3) ............................................................66
6.4 120-Volt Battery Charging System (Optional M3 and M5)...................................................68
6.5 Bonding System..........................................................................................................69
6.6 Electrical System Maintenance......................................................................................69
Chapter 7:
FRESH WATER SYSTEM
7.1 General .....................................................................................................................71
7.2Fresh Water System Operation .......................................................................................71
7.3Fresh Water System Maintenance ...................................................................................72
Chapter 8:
BALLAST SYSTEM (MSX)
8.1 General .....................................................................................................................75
8.2 Ballast System Maintenance .........................................................................................76

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Chapter 9:
DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
9.1 General .....................................................................................................................79
9.2 Bilge Drainage............................................................................................................79
9.3 Cockpit and Deck Drains ..............................................................................................80
9.4 Grey Water System (Optional M5 Models Only) ...............................................................80
9.5 WakeBoard Tower Drains (MSX Models).........................................................................81
9.6 Drainage System Maintenance......................................................................................81
Chapter 10:
VENTILATION SYSTEM
10.1 Engine Compartment Ventilation .................................................................................83
10.2 Maintenance.............................................................................................................85
Chapter 11:
EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
11.1 Deck........................................................................................................................87
11.2 Hull.........................................................................................................................89
11.3 Cockpit ...................................................................................................................91
11.4 Bimini Top and Optional Canvas ................................................................................102
11.5 Arch & Tower (Optional)...........................................................................................102
11.6 Wakeboard Tower & Hardtop (MSX Models).................................................................104
11.7 Aftermarket Hardtop, Wakeboard Tower or Arch .........................................................106
Chapter 12:
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
12.1 Head Compartment ................................................................................................107
12.2 Marine Head Systems ..............................................................................................107
Chapter 13:
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
13.1 Exterior Hull and Deck .............................................................................................111
13.2 Upholstery, Canvas and Enclosures............................................................................116
13.3 Cabin Interior .........................................................................................................120
13.4 Bilge and Engine Compartment .................................................................................121
13.5 Drainage System.....................................................................................................121
Chapter 14:
SEASONAL MAINTENANCE
14.1 Lay-up and Storage.................................................................................................123
14.2 Winterizing.............................................................................................................125
14.3 Recommissioning ....................................................................................................127

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Appendix A:
Schematics
M5 Standard Battery Wiring..............................................................................................129
Standard Battery Switch Panel ..........................................................................................130
VOLVO EVC-D DIAGRAMS.................................................................................................131
M5 MSX Harness .............................................................................................................132
M5 MSX Tower Harness ....................................................................................................133
Hatch Harness ................................................................................................................134
Hull Harness ...................................................................................................................135
Deck Harness..................................................................................................................136
M5 Stereo Upgrade Harness..............................................................................................137
M5 Stereo Panel..............................................................................................................138
M5 MSX Wet Sounds Installation........................................................................................139
MB QUART AMP SETTINGS................................................................................................140
DC Ipod Adapters............................................................................................................141
Appendix B:
General Maintenance Schedule and log...............................................................................143
Appendix C:
Float Plan.......................................................................................................................147
Appendix D:
Boating Accident Report ...................................................................................................149
Appendix E:
Glossary of Terms............................................................................................................153
Appendix F:
Troubleshooting Guide......................................................................................................159
Appendix G:
Monterey Boats Lifetime Limited Warranty ..........................................................................165

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DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Your Monterey 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 PRODUCTAND 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 Monterey 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. Monterey 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 Monterey owner’s manual.
This information will be important for you and Monterey service personnel to know, if you
may need to call them for technical assistance or service.
BOAT INFORMATION
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PHONE:
REPRESENTATIVE:
OPTIONS
NAME:
PHONE:
ADDRESS:
SERVICE MANAGER:
ADDRESS:
SALESMAN:
DEALER MONTEREY
MODEL:
PURCHASE DATE:
IGNITION KEYS #:
DRAFT:
HULL SERIAL #:
DELIVERY DATE:
REGISTRATION #:
WEIGHT:
MAKE:
SERIAL #:
MODEL:
PROPELLERS
MAKE:
DIAMETER/PITCH:
ENGINE
NUMBER OF BLADES:
MODEL:
BOAT
BRIDGE CLEARANCE:
MAKE:
SERIAL #:
MODEL:
GVRW:
TRAILER
PROP #1 PART #: PROP #2 PART #:
E-MAIL:

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Note: Dry weight is the average weight of the base boat without fuel, water,
waste, or gear.
M3 SPECIFICATIONS
M3 Specications
HULL LENGTH OVERALL _______________________________________________________ 23’10” / 7.26 m
BEAM _________________________________________________________________________ 8’ 6” / 2.59 m
WEIGHT DRY 1 BATTERY & NO OPTIONS________________________________________4500 lbs / 2041 kg
WEIGHT DRY 2 BATTERIES, ARCH, MAX OPTIONS________________________________4800 lbs / 2177 kg
DEAD RISE_____________________________________________________________________________200
DRAFT WITH DRIVE UP__________________________________________________________ 20.75” / .53 m
DRAFT WITH DRIVE DOWN ______________________________________________________ 36.25” / .92 m
BRIDGE CLEARANCE TOP OF WINDSHIELD, NO ARCH ________________________________4’ 9” / 1.45 m
BRIDGE CLEARANCE WITH STANDARD OPTIONS & ARCH _____________________________7’ 8” / 2.34 m
FUEL CAPACITY_________________________________________________________________50 gal / 189 L
WATER TANK CAPACITY___________________________________________________________10 gal / 38 L
WASTE TANK CAPACITY_______________________ Manual Flush 12 gal - Vacuush 9 gal / 45.42 L - 34.06 L
MAXIMUM HORSEPOWER ______________________________________________________320 hp / 239 kw
MAXIMUM PERSON WEIGHT ___________________________________________________1322 lbs / 600 kg
MAXIMUM PERSONS / GEAR WEIGHT ___________________________________________1764 lbs / 800 kg