SeaVee Boats 450Z User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

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Lead the Way!
Congratulations on the purchase of your SEAVEE®. It was built for you with fine craftsmanship and attention to
detail, making it a SEAVEE®.
Before operating your vessel, please take some time to carefully review your owner’s manual and any other
literature that may accompany it in the owner’s documents bag. The owner’s manual provides a broad overview of
your new SEAVEE® systems and information on how to operate your new vessel safely.
Specific information regarding some onboard components manufactured or otherwise supplied by companies other
than Sea Vee is also included in your owner’s document bag for your convenience. Additional information may be
obtained by visiting the manufacturers’ website if required.
This owner’s manual and accompanying literature is provided to assist in familiarizing you with the numerous
products and systems that might be found onboard your new Sea Vee. Due to their complexity, variety, and possible
specification changes after printing, such material may not cover every circumstance that could arise in owning and
operating your vessel. Contact our factory customer Service Department at 305-762-5600 if you have any questions
or require assistance.
Much work went into the design and construction of your vessel to ensure first-rate performance, longevity, and
safety. Whether you go out fishing, diving, or take family and friends cruising, we hope you get many years of
enjoyment from your new boat.
Welcome to the SEAVEE® family!
PLEASE KEEP THIS OWNER’S MANUAL PACKET IN A SECURE PLACE,
AND BE SURE TO PROVIDE IT TO THE NEW OWNER IF YOU SELL THE BOAT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface 11
Product Changes.........................................11
SEAVEE®Limited Warranty .......................11
Warranties....................................................11
Owner's Manual ...........................................11
Your Responsibilities..................................12
Insurance...............................................................12
Education...............................................................13
Required Equipment..............................................13
EPA Compliant Fuel System..................................13
Contact Information.....................................13
Section 1 • Safety 14
Explanation of Safety Labels......................14
Warning Labels............................................14
Safety Precautions ......................................14
Safe Boating Means: .............................................15
Safe Boating Checklist................................15
Before Departure...................................................15
Trailering (if applicable) .........................................15
After Return ...........................................................16
Maintain Control.....................................................16
Boarding ................................................................17
Unassisted Reboarding from the Water.................17
Impaired Operation................................................17
Legally Mandated Equipment .....................18
Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)........................18
Fire Extinguishers (Portable) .................................19
Whistle, Horn.........................................................19
Visual distress Signals...........................................19
Additional Recommended equipment for safe
operation................................................................19
Carbon Monoxide (CO) ............................... 19
Carbon Monoxide Detector....................................20
Lifesaving Equipment ................................. 21
PFD Requirement ..................................................21
General Considerations.............................. 22
Emergency...................................................23
Medical Emergency ...............................................23
Water Rescue........................................................24
Fire.........................................................................24
Fixed Fire Extinguishing System............................25
Flooding, Swamping, and Capsizing......................26
Collision .................................................................27
Propulsion, Control, or Steering Failure.................27
Running Aground...................................................27
Distress Signals .......................................... 27
Visual Distress Signals (VDS)................................27
Audible Distress Signals (ADS)..............................28
Radio Communication............................................28
Weather........................................................28
Swimming ..............................................................29
Diving.....................................................................29
Water Skiing...........................................................30
Emergency Engine Stop Switch................. 31
Float Plan..................................................... 31
Environmental Considerations................... 32
Fuel & Oil Spillage .................................................32
Excessive Noise.....................................................32
Wake / Wash..........................................................32
Homeland Security Restrictions ................ 33

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America’s Waterway Watch...................................33
Warning Label Locations ............................33
Section 2 General
Information 35
Specifications ..............................................35
Construction Standards .........................................35
Boat’s Structure.....................................................35
Hull Identification Number......................................35
Servicing Your SEAVEE® .....................................35
Manufacturer’s Certification and Capacity .............35
Getting to know your SEAVEE®.................36
Power Capacity......................................................36
Basic Specifications...............................................37
Basic Features .............................................39
Deck Plan ..............................................................39
Features Hardtop...................................................40
Typical Bilge Layout...............................................41
Auxiliary Machinery Bilge Layout...........................42
Additional Transom Bilge.......................................43
Features Cabin......................................................45
Lifting & Transporting .................................50
Bow Tow Eye (Option)...........................................50
Lifting.....................................................................51
Mooring & Anchoring ..................................53
Docking..................................................................53
Anchoring System..................................................53
Anchoring ..............................................................54
Section 3 • Propulsion and
Maneuvering 58
Gear Shift & Throttle Control ......................58
Power Trim Operation............................................59
Power Trim and Trim Tabs.....................................59
Trim Guidelines......................................................59
Fuel System................................................. 59
Fuel tank................................................................60
Fuel Distribution System........................................60
Fuel Selector Panel................................................61
Manual Fuel Selector Override ..............................61
Filling the Tank.......................................................62
Static Electricity and the Fuel System....................63
Ethanol-Blended Fuels...........................................64
Fuel Filters.............................................................64
Storage ..................................................................65
Fuel & Oil Spillage .................................................65
Power Steering ............................................ 65
Electric over Hydraulic System ..............................65
Filling & Maintenance.............................................66
Electronic Steering System....................................66
Engines ........................................................67
Starting the Engines...............................................67
Stopping the Engines.............................................68
Trimming the Engines............................................68
Flushing the Engines .............................................68
Trim Tabs.....................................................69
Operation...............................................................69
Proper use of trim tabs:..........................................70
Maintenance of Trim Tabs .....................................70
Propellers..................................................... 70
Changing Propellers ..............................................71
Section 4 • Mechanical
System 72
Bilge Pumps ................................................72
Emergency High Water Alarm................................72
In the event of high-water alarm signals.................73

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Access to the Pumps.............................................73
Maintenance..........................................................73
Float Switch...........................................................74
AIS (Aquatic Invasive Species) Decontamination
Process..................................................................74
Discharge Thru-Hull Hoses.........................74
Freshwater System......................................75
Filling the Water Tank............................................76
Freshwater System Operation...............................77
Hot Freshwater Operation .....................................77
Freshwater Valve Manifold ....................................78
City Water Hookup.................................................78
Fresh Water System Maintenance.........................79
Shower System......................................................79
Saltwater Washdown System .....................80
Saltwater Washdown System Operation ...............80
Saltwater Pump .....................................................81
Saltwater System Maintenance .............................81
Waste System ..............................................81
Airconditioning System...............................84
Air Conditioning Operation.....................................84
System Diagrams.........................................85
Section 5 • Electrical System93
12 Volt DC Electrical System ......................93
Batteries .......................................................93
Battery Boxes and Trays .......................................93
Battery Charger .....................................................94
Battery Switches....................................................95
Battery Parallel System .........................................96
Automatic Charging Relays (ACR) ........................96
Battery Maintenance..............................................96
USB Accessory Receptacles ......................97
12VDC Main Distribution Panel...................97
Fuse Blocks ................................................. 99
120/220 Volt AC Electrical System............. 99
120VAC 50 Amp Shore Power .................. 100
Connecting to 120VAC Shore Power...................101
Diesel Generator System.......................... 102
Generator Operation............................................102
Electrical Schematics ............................... 104
Wiring Identification Chart....................................104
Electrolytic Corrosion & Zinc Anodes ..... 112
Transducer................................................. 112
Section 6 • Lighting 113
Navigation Lighting................................... 113
Operating the Navigation Lighting........................113
Map/Cockpit Lighting................................ 114
Courtesy/Under Gunnel Lighting ............. 114
Underwater Lights (Option)...................... 114
Forward and Aft Flood Lights .................. 114
Baitwell Lighting........................................ 115
Cabin Lighting ........................................... 115
Section 7• Fishing Systems 116
Baitwell Systems....................................... 116
“Pressurized” Baitwells Concept ..........................116
Maintenance ........................................................117
Seachest Operation .............................................118
Seachest Maintenance ........................................118
Seachest Additional Diagrams.............................119
Electric Reel / Downrigger Receptacles
(Option) ......................................................122
Rocket launcher (Option).......................... 122
Chiller Plate (Option)................................. 122
To operate your chiller system.............................123

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Maintenance........................................................123
Bow Thruster (Option)...............................123
Fishboxes & Below Deck Baitwell(s)
Drainage .....................................................124
Section 8 • Cabin 126
Cabin Sliding Door System.......................126
Cabin Emergency Release System and Access..126
Maintenance........................................................127
Electric Table Base....................................127
Cabin Refrigerator .....................................128
Microwave ..................................................128
Section 9 • Seating &
Accommodation 129
Side Dive Door...........................................129
Dive Ladder .........................................................129
Deluxe Stern Bench (Option) ....................129
Transom Mounted Pull-out Ladder (Option)130
Aft Cockpit Cooler (Standard & Option)...130
Slide-Out Cooler (Standard) ................................130
Deluxe Rear Facing Slide-out Cooler/Seat..........131
Cooler Features...................................................131
Lounge Seat ...............................................132
Section 10 • Tower 133
Upper Control Station (option) .................133
Access.................................................................133
Station Transfer...................................................133
Typical Upper Station Dash / Helm Layout..........135
Section 11 • Care &
Maintenance 136
Hull .............................................................136
Waxing the Gel Coat Surfaces.............................137
Hull Maintenance .................................................137
Hull Blistering.......................................................137
Prevention............................................................138
Bottom Painting....................................................138
Bottom Painting a Pre-Painted Hull......................139
Rubrail Care...............................................139
Cleaning Fiberglass & Non-Skid .............. 140
Stainless Steel Care .................................. 140
Aluminum Care.......................................... 141
Powder Coated Surfaces .......................... 141
Powder Coating Touch-Up...................................142
Canvas Care and Maintenance................. 142
Regularly Maintenance ........................................143
Cleaning Stubborn Stains ....................................143
Maintaining Zippers and Hardware ......................143
Maintaining Your Polycarbonate Windows143
Cushions....................................................144
To Clean Your Cushions......................................144
Cleaning Laminated Glass Windshield.... 145
Cleaning Your Instrument Gauge............. 147
Long Term Storage & Winterization......... 147
Engine..................................................................147
Fuel System.........................................................147
Batteries...............................................................148
Baitwell/Raw Water System.................................148
Fresh Water System ............................................148
After Long Term Storage .....................................148
Electrical System .................................................149
Deck.....................................................................149

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Drainage..............................................................149
Cover...................................................................149
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS).................149
Prevention ...........................................................149
YOUR SEAVEE® MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE.................................................152
SEAVEE® SERVICE LOG ..........................153
Supplementary Information 154
Recreational boating accident report.......156
Additional List of Figures & Diagrams.....163

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Preface
This owner’s manual has been written to provide
specific information about your boat and should be
read carefully. Keep this booklet with the Manuals in
the owner’s manual BAG.
The owner’s manual BAG has been compiled to help
you operate your boat with safety and pleasure. It
contains details of the boat, the equipment supplied or
fitted, its systems, and its operation and maintenance
information. Please familiarize yourself with the boat
and its operation before using it. If this is your first boat,
or you are changing to a type of boat you are not
familiar with, for your comfort and safety, please
ensure that you obtain handling and operating
experience before “assuming command” of your boat.
SEAVEE® will be pleased to advise you of marine
safety classes and safe boating classes in your area.
SEAVEE® BOATS, INC. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO
MAKE CHANGES AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE
IN THE COLORS, EQUIPMENT, SPECIFICATIONS,
MATERIALS, AND PRICES OF ALL MODELS OR TO
DISCONTINUE MODELS. INFORMATION IN THIS
PUBLICATION IS BASED ON THE LATEST
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AVAILABLE AT
PRINTING. SHOULD CHANGES OR
MODIFICATIONS TO THE MODELS BE MADE,
SEAVEE® IS NOT OBLIGATED TO MAKE SIMILAR
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO MODELS SOLD
AND/OR MANUFACTURED BEFORE THE DATE OF
SUCH CHANGES.
SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARD EQUIPMENT
ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. SEAVEE IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR CHANGES TO PARTS OR
ACCESSORIES MANUFACTURED BY COMPANIES
OTHER THAN SEAVEE®.
Product Changes
At SEAVEE®, we are committed to the continuous
improvement of our boats. As a result, some of the
equipment described in this manual may change or be
unavailable.
SEAVEE® RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE
STANDARD EQUIPMENT, OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT,
AND SPECIFICATIONS WITHOUT NOTICE OR
OBLIGATION.
For questions about the equipment on your SEAVEE®,
please contact SEAVEE® Services.
SEAVEE®Limited
Warranty
Refer to the ten-year limited warranty included in the
original closing documents at the time of your new
boat delivery
Warranties
In addition to the SEAVEE® Limited Warranty, each
component and/or system on your boat has its own
warranty that will be found with the specific information
and manual for that component. The manuals are
included in your Owner’s Manual bag. Locate and read
the individual warranties, then keep them together for
easy future reference.
Owner's Manual
The material here and in the rest of the Owner’s
Manual Packet/Bag:
•Provides basic safety information.

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•Describes the features of your boat.
•Describes the equipment on your boat.
•Describes the fundamentals of boat use.
•Contains service and maintenance information.
You must learn to operate this boat as well as read,
understand, and use this manual.
This manual does not give you a course in boating
safety or how to navigate, anchor, or dock your boat.
Your Responsibilities
For your safety and the safety of your passengers,
other boaters, and people in the water, you should:
•Take a boating safety course.
•Get instruction in the safe and proper handling of
your boat.
•Understand and follow the “rules of the road.
•Learn how to navigate.
Federal law requires all undocumented vessels
equipped with propulsion machinery to be registered in
the state of principal use. or documented with the U.S
Coast Guard
State Registration
A registration certificate will be issued upon
registration with the state. These registration numbers
must be displayed on your boat. The owner/operator of
a vessel must carry a valid certificate of registration
whenever the boat is in use. When moved to a new
state of principal use, the certificate is valid for 60 days.
To be valid, the numbers must be installed to the
proper specifications.
Check with the applicable state boating authority for
numbering requirements.
Documentation
Documentation is a type of federal registration that the
U.S Coast Guard administers.
It is proof of vessel nationality and is evidenced by a
singular certificate of documentation (COD).
COD serves the dual purpose of a renewable
registration while at the same time providing evidence
of title. It is often referred to as a Federal Title.
In most states, the Certificate of Documentation is all
that is required; however, some states (Florida being
one of them) require even documented vessels to
have state registration.
You do not get registration numbers with the
registration - it refers to the Coast Guard 'official
number' instead and is noted on the registration as
"DO 1234, etc.," meaning documented. Instead of
numbers being posted on the bow, an issued decal is
posted in a window or on the side of the console.
The requirements for federal documentation of vessels
are outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
in section 46 CFR 67.
US coast guard requires all documented vessels to be
marked with the number installed to the proper
specifications, location, and other requirements.
The COD is usually valid for one year and is
renewable for multiple years. For more information
about a certificate of documentation or renewal, please
refer to www.uscg.mil.
Insurance
Responsible boaters carry adequate liability and
property damage insurance for their boat. The boat
owner is legally liable for damages or injuries the boat
causes in most states. You should also protect the
boat against physical damage and theft.
Some states have laws requiring minimum insurance
coverage.
Contact the applicable state boating authority for
information on the insurance requirements in your
boating area.

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Reporting Boating Accidents
All boating accidents must be reported by the owner or
operator of the boat to the proper marine law
enforcement authority for the state where the accident
occurred.
Immediate notification is required. If a person dies or
there are injuries requiring more than first aid, a mortal
report must be filed within 48 hours. A formal report
must be made within ten days for accidents involving
more than $500.00 damage or the complete loss of a
boat.
A “Boating Accident Report” form is located near the
back of this manual to assist you in reporting an
accident. If you need additional information regarding
accident reporting, please call the Boating Safety
Hotline at 800-368-5647 or inform yourself at
www.uscgboating.org.
Education
If you are not an experienced boater, we recommend
that the boat operator and other people who usually
accompany the operator enroll in a boating safety
course.
Organizations such as the U.S. Power Squadrons,
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, State
Boating Authorities, and the American Red Cross offer
excellent boating educational programs. These
courses are worthwhile even for experienced boaters
to sharpen their skills or update you on current rules
and regulations. They can also help provide local
navigational information when moving to a new boating
area.
Contact the State Boating Authority or the Boating
Safety Hotline at 800-368-5647 or
www.uscgboating.org for further information on boating
safety courses.
Required Equipment
U.S. Coast Guard regulations require specific
equipment on each boat. The Coast Guard also sets
minimum safety standards for vessels and associated
equipment.
Some of the equipment must be Coast Guard
approved to meet these standards. “Coast Guard
Approved Equipment” has been determined to comply
with USCG specifications and regulations relating to
performance, construction, or materials.
The equipment requirements vary according to the
boat's length, type, and propulsion system.
Some of the Coast Guard equipment is described in
the Safety Equipment Section of this manual.
For a more detailed description, obtain “Federal
Requirements and Safety Tips for Recreational Boats”
by contacting the Boating Safety Hotline at 800-368-
5647 or www.uscgboating.org.
Some state and local agencies go beyond USCG
regulations and impose similar equipment
requirements on waters that do not fall under Coast
Guard jurisdiction. Contact the local boating authority
to provide additional information on the equipment
requirements for that boating area.
EPA Compliant Fuel System
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) regulations
require emissions-related components for the fuel tank,
fuel fill, and fuel vent systems. It is unlawful to remove
or intentionally defeat these emission-related
components.
Contact Information
SEAVEE®BOATS
Phone.........................................305-759-6419
Internet ........................www.seaveeboats.com
United States Coast Guard
Phone................................1-800-368-5647
Internet .........................www.uscgboating.org
Boat US Foundation
Phone................................1-800-336-2628
Internet ............. www.boatus.com/foundation

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Section 1 • Safety
Explanation of Safety
Labels
The most important aspect of boating is safety.
Although every effort is made to address the
numerous issues regarding the safe usage of your
boat, it is strongly recommended that you avail
yourself of the training and knowledge available
through boating safety courses, etc.
Warning Labels
At key locations throughout your boat are warning
labels that advise the owner/operator of imperative
safety precautions to follow when operating and/or
servicing equipment.
The examples below indicate the level of hazard by
color and explanation.
Safety Precautions
The precautions below appear throughout this manual
and must be observed when operating or servicing
your boat. Learn to recognize the degree of
precaution and understand safety explanations before
reading this manual. These precautions are not all-
inclusive. Always use common sense in the operation
of your boat.

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Safe Boating Means:
Knowing the limitations of your boat.
•Following the “RULES OF THE ROAD.”
•Keeping a sharp lookout for people and objects in
the water.
•Not boating in water or weather conditions beyond
the boat and operator’s capability.
•Never operate the boat while under the influence
of drugs or alcohol.
•Be constantly aware of your passenger’s safety.
•Reducing speed when there are limited visibility,
rough water, and people in the water nearby,
boats, or structures.
Boating in beautiful weather and calm water
conditions can be a wonderful experience. Boating,
however, requires more skill than operating a land
vehicle.
To Obtain These Skills:
•Take a Coast Guard, U.S. Power Squadron, or
equivalent boating safety course. (Call the
Boat/U.S. Foundation at 1-800 336-2628 for
information on available classes or go to
“www.boatus.com/foundation” on the internet.)
•Get hands-on training on how to operate your
boat correctly.
In Addition:
•Maintain your boat, safety, and other systems as
this manual recommend.
•Have the boat inspected by a qualified mechanic or
SEAVEE© Service annually.
•Ensure that the Coast Guard required safety
equipment is on board and functioning.
Safe Boating Checklist
Before Departure
□Update checklists when equipment is added or
modified.
□Check the Weather-forecast.
□Required documents-on board.
□Navigation charts & equipment-on board.
□Safety equipment on board.
□Safety training-passengers & crew instructed on
procedures, location, and use of safety
equipment.
□Drain plugs installed.
□Bilge pumps-working & clean.
□Blower-working.
□Navigation lights-working
□Horn-working.
□Fuel system-no leaks or fumes.
□Fuel filter-tight & clean.
□Power steering fluid-filled (if applicable).
□Steering system-working smoothly & properly.
□Float plan filed with friend or relative.
Trailering (if applicable)
Your SEAVEE® has the option of being fitted with a
trailer. Your trailer is best suited for the length and
width of your boat. If you have a trailer or are
considering buying a trailer separately, please keep in
mind:
•Trailers equipped with rollers can damage the foam
sandwich hull of your boat and should never be
used.
•Bunks provided the best even weight distribution.

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•The center Roller and the keel guards are the best
support for the keel, forward and aft.
Trailering Check List
□Boat position-secure on the trailer.
□Tiedowns-tight.
□Winch-locked.
□The trailer hitch connected.
□Engine clearance-in trailering position.
□Safety chains are attached.
□Electrical-Lights, brake lights, turn signals
working.
□Mirrors adjusted for trailering.
□The console door closed and latched shut.
□All Hatches were closed and locked shut.
□Antennas, outriggers, and other equipment loft
lowered and secured.
Check the width and height requirements of your local
roads. Special Signage, restrictions, Escorts, and
other conditions may apply.
Loading and Unloading
Take the time to make sure everything is ready and
aligned before you start loading or unloading. Inspect
the ramp’s conditions. Ensure your trailer and boat
are ready to be moved. Line everything up carefully to
ensure a smooth and safe process.
•Only back your trailer in as far as necessary.
Backing it in too far may mean getting into the
algae with your vehicle and making it more difficult
to properly seat your boat on the rollers or bunkers
as you drive back up the ramp.
•Be aware of conditions. Make a note of the tide,
wind speeds, and current. If you’re fighting rougher
conditions, it can be challenging to align the vessel
properly. Try handy little tips like facing the trailer
ever-so-slightly downstream to make things a little
easier.
After Return
□PFDs & other safety gear dry & stowed for
subsequent use.
□Fuel tanks- filled (allow for expansion) to prevent
condensation.
□Fuel system-no leaks.
□Bilge pump-operating properly Bilge-clean, no
leaks.
□Float plan-notify the person with whom you filed
the plan.
Maintain Control
High-performance boats require intimate knowledge
of their handling characteristics for safe, high-speed
operation.
•Learn the effects of trim, steering, and throttle
changes, gradually increasing speed levels.
•Approach full throttle while adjusting trim for safe
handling of the vessel.
No marked traffic lanes, signs, or lights exist, and
boats have no turn signals on the water. The boat
operator must focus on what is ahead and, on the
left, right, and behind the boat.
The operator must always be alerted to approaching
boats (from the rear, right and left sides, and those
ahead). There can be people in the water, partially
submerged debris, and other navigational hazards
such as rocks, sand bars, or dangerous currents, to
name a few.

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Your passengers rely on you to operate and
maneuver the boat safely, so they are not in danger
of going overboard if you turn too quickly and
increase or decrease speed abruptly; your
passenger’s risk of being thrown overboard or about
the boat.
When visibility becomes impaired because of
weather, time of day, or high bow angle, you must
slow down to have sufficient time to react if an
emergency occurs. Nearby boats face similar risks in
avoiding a collision with you.
Boarding
•Board only one person at a time.
•Never jump into the boat. Step or climb into the
cockpit.
•Load gear after you are aboard. Carrying gear while
boarding can cause you to lose balance.
•Distribute weight evenly.
•Instruct passengers where to sit during on-plane
operations to reduce the possibility of falling
overboard during high-speed maneuvers.
•If the gear is not immediately needed, stow it in
secure areas before operating at planning speeds.
•Safety gear must be immediately accessible at all
times. Do not stow gear in the way of access to
safety gear.
Unassisted Reboarding from the
Water
•Use the pullout swim ladder on the transom's port
side to reboard from the water.
•The ladder may be deployed from the water by
lifting the retaining pin and pulling the ladder aft.
Extend each ladder rung by pulling each down and
perpendicular to the ladder. Pull the ladder out
completely and allow the ladder to fold down into
the water.
•If planning to go overboard, open your telescopic
ladder before going into the water
•Shut off engines when conducting reboarding if
possible.
•Do not use the propeller propulsion system while
reboarding.
•Use the trim tabs and the stern eyes to provide
additional handholds to Assist in reboarding.
•Make sure to approach the stern of the boat only
while the engines are off,
•Be aware of carbon monoxide effects, swimming to
a ventilated area if you feel nauseous or drowsy.
Impaired Operation
Give special attention to the effects of alcohol and
drugs while boating.
The detrimental effects of alcohol and drugs are
increased by wind, waves, and Sun and will decrease
your response time and ability to act in critical
situations
Death or severe injury and damage to personal and
private property can result from being impaired while
operating a boat.

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Legally Mandated
Equipment
(Minimum Required)
Due to the length of the SEAVEE® 450Z, the
following equipment is the minimum required by the
U.S. Coast Guard for a boat over 40 ft. (12.2) in
length but less than 65 ft. (19.8M).
Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)
•One (1) Coast Guard Approved Type I, II, III is
mandatory for each person aboard or being towed.
•One (1) throwable Type IV device must also be on
board.
•A Type V device is acceptable (See pg. 22, Figure
2), but it must be worn whenever the vessel is
underway, and the person is not in the cabin or
other enclosed area.

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Fire Extinguishers (Portable)
For the SEAVEE® 450Z, the Coast Guard requires
two (2) Type B-I and one (1) B-II fire extinguisher(s)
to be on board.
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC)
recommends that you carry three (3) A, B, or C Type
fire extinguishers on board and located within easy
reach of the helm, Engine(s), galley, or passenger
cockpit.
Your SEAVEE® 450Z includes a fixed fire
extinguishing system installed in the auxiliary
machinery space with the generator, as required by
ABYC. (See pg. 42, Diagram 5)
Whistle, Horn
You must have onboard; some means of making a
loud sound signal. Navigation rules require that a
sound made by any audible device be capable of a
four (4) second blast and be audible for 1/2 mi. (.80
Km).
Visual distress Signals
If you operate your boat in coastal waters or on the
Great Lakes, you must have a visual distress signal
for day and night use on board. At least three (3)
U.S.C.G. approved pyrotechnic devices marked with
the date showing service life must be carried, be
readily accessible, in serviceable condition, and not
be expired.
Store all pyrotechnic signals in a well-marked,
waterproof container.
Additional Recommended
equipment for safe operation
In addition to the legally mandated equipment, the
following items are recommended for safe boating,
especially if your boat is out of sight of land.
□First Aid kit
□Compass
□Charts/Maps
□Manual bilge pump
□Visual distress signals
□GPS
□Spare keys
□Marine VHF radio
□EPIRB-Emergency Positioning Indicating Radio
Beacon
□Mooring Lines
□Fender
□Boat hook
□Waterproof flashlights
□Extra batteries
□High power spotlight
□Instruction manuals
□Spare propeller
□Spanner wrench
□Lubricating oil
□Anchor
□Tool kit:
□Screwdrivers (Philips & flat)
□Pliers (regular, vise-grip, tongue & groove)
□Wrenches (box, open-end, Allen &
adjustable)
□Socket set (metric or U.S.)
□Electrical tape & duct tape
□Hammer
□Spare parts kit (spark plugs, fuses, etc.)
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Carbon Monoxide is an odorless, colorless, extremely
toxic gas that is the product of any combustion
produced by engines, heaters, stoves, or generators.
When inhaled, it combines with hemoglobin in the
blood, preventing oxygen absorption and resulting in

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asphyxiation and death.
Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide poisoning include:
•Dizziness
•Headaches
•Ringing in the ears
•Nausea
•Unconsciousness
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE.
The poisoning victim’s skin often turns cherry red.
Carbon Monoxide is colorless, odorless, and tasteless;
it is unlikely to be noticed until the person is overcome.
If carbon monoxide poisoning is suspected, have the
victim breathe fresh air deeply. If breathing stops,
resuscitate.
OPEN ALL HATCHES, PORTLIGHTS, OR CANVAS
OPENINGS TO LET FRESH AIR CIRCULATE.
A victim often revives, then relapses because organs
are damaged by lack of oxygen. Seek immediate
medical attention.
Dangerous concentrations of Carbon Monoxide will
be present if the engine(s) exhaust system leaks OR
insufficient fresh air is circulating.
To minimize the danger of Carbon Monoxide
accumulation when the Engine(s) and/or Generator
are running (or by use of fuel-burning equipment.):
•Be sure to have sufficient ventilation when using a
canvas enclosure.
•Open all forward hatches and leave the cabin door
open.
•Operate all fuel-burning appliances, such as
charcoal, propane, LPG, CNG, or alcohol cooking
devices, in areas where fresh air can circulate.
•Do not idle the engine(s) without moving the boat
for more than 15 minutes at a time.
•Inspect the bilge blower, located aft of the
generator in the bilge.
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Your SEAVEE® is equipped with a Carbon Monoxide
Alarm system inside the cabin (See pg. 45, Diagram
11).