Tiara Yachts FLYBRIDGE 53 2019 User manual

2019 MODEL YEAR
M A D E I N T H E U. S. A.
725 EAST 40TH STREET HOLLAND, MI 49423-5392 USA
[phone] • Fax [phone] • www.tiarayachts.com
OWNER'S MANUAL
53 FLYBRIDGE

CALIFORNIA
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
WARNING: OPERATING, SERVICING AND MAINTAINING
A RECREATIONAL MARINE VESSEL CAN EXPOSE
YOU TO CHEMICALS INCLUDING ENGINE EXHAUST,
CARBON MONOXIDE, PHTHALATES, AND LEAD,
WHICH ARE KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER
REPRODUCTIVE HARM. TO MINIMIZE EXPOSURE,
AVOID BREATHING EXHAUST, SERVICE YOUR VESSEL
IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA AND WEAR GLOVES OR
WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY WHEN SERVICING
THIS VESSEL. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO
WWW.P65WARNINGS.CA.GOV/MARINE.
WARNING
!

Dear Tiara Owner:
All of us at Tiara Yachts are pleased that you have selected one of our products
as your boat. As I’m sure you’ve discovered during the selection and decision
process, your Tiara has been designed, engineered and built with care and
precision.
Please allow me to note this personal philosophy. When I started this company,
my goal was to provide you, our customer, with the nest quality boat available.
Everything we have achieved since that time has been with that same goal in
mind.
The information in this owner’s manual has been assembled to assist you with
your Tiara Yacht for maximum enjoyment. Please read this manual completely
and always operate your boat safely and courteously.
Thank you for selecting a Tiara Yacht. We all wish you many years of boating
fun and safety.
Sincerely,
Leon R. Slikkers
Chairman of the Board

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2019 MODELS S2 YACHTS, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE S2 Yachts, Inc. (S2) provides limited warranty coverage on Tiara Yachts and Tiara Sport products sold for use by retail (non-commercial) customers, as described in this Limited Warranty. For customers in the U.S.: this warranty gives you specic legal rights; you also may have other rights, which vary from state to state. For customers in the European Union: the purchaser may have additional legal rights under applicable national legislation governing the sale of consumer goods, and those rights (if applicable) are not affected by this warranty. This warranty is provided only to the original purchaser of the boat from an authorized S2 Yachts dealer, but can be transferred to subsequent owners. Contact S2’s Customer Relations Department if you need information about transferring this warranty. No warranty coverage is provided to subsequent owners. unless they follow S2’s transfer procedures. This warranty does not extend or apply to anyone else. The terms of this written warranty cannot be changed or modied, except by a written agreement signed by an ofcer of S2 Yachts, Inc. COVERED PRODUCTS AND LIMITATIONS: S2’s limited warranty coverage applies only to: 1. Defects in materials and workmanship in the boat and all components and accessories (except
for the excluded items described below) for a period of two (2) years:
2. Structural defects in materials and workmanship in the hull, deck and berglass fuel tanks (where
applicable) for a period of ve (5) years;
3. Blistering due to defects in material and workmanship in the gelcoat surface of the hull bottom
for a period of ve (5) years, provided that the gelcoat surface has not been altered in any way such as sanding, sandblasting or application of a coating other than standard antifouling paint, any of which will void this warranty.
Each of the warranty coverage periods runs from the date of purchase of the boat from an authorized S2 Yachts dealer and applies only to warranted defects that rst manifest themselves and are reported to S2 within the applicable warranty period. S2 retains the right to determine to its reasonable satisfaction whether any claimed defect is covered by this warranty. Certain items are excluded from warranty coverage by S2, and this limited warranty coverage does not vapply to: 1. Engines, transmissions, generators, air conditioning systems, electronics and batteries. These
products may come with separate warranties from their manufacturers; see the Owner Packet for warranty registration requirements and details on these products.
2. Dealer nal assembly and pre-delivery commissioning, and dealer installed components. 3. Scratching, chipping, discoloration or aking of any powder coated or painted surface including
engines and hardtop components.
4. Gelcoat stress cracking, chalking, fading or discoloration. This includes bilge gelcoat. 5. Damage caused by accident, wear, storm damage, grounding, towing, commercial use of the
boat, or misuse or abuse, or deterioration resulting from normal use (including gaskets, seals, springs, wipers and sealants).
6. Maintenance, adjustments or realignments to any components including latches, hinges, hatches,
doors and drive train components.
7. Mold, mildew, upholstery damage or deterioration and cleaning. 8. Damage or deterioration resulting from environmental conditions, including electrolysis, crevice
or galvanic corrosion, any deterioration of underwater equipment, or any damage or deterioration resulting from any failure to undertake reasonable, routine maintenance.
9. Any repairs, adjustments, alterations or modications made by anyone other than an employee of
S2 Yachts, or an authorized S2 Yachts dealer with S2’s prior, written authorization.
10. Damage which has occurred as a result of the boat being operated as s demonstrator and/or
displayed for sale.
11. Damage or deterioration of the hull or deck structure due to the attachment of hardware or other
components.
12. Weight, speed, fuel consumption or other performance characteristics. 13. Damage or deterioration resulting from improper trailering, hauling, launching or storage. 14. Boats purchased or used for commercial or governmental purposes or uses. REMEDIES UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY If a defect covered by this warranty occurs, S2 (or one of its authorized dealers, as determined by S2) will repair and replace the defective component, in its sole discretion. This ‘repair or replacement’ remedy is the exclusive remedy under this warranty. S2 has no responsibility or liability for any consequential or incidental damages, such as loss of use, storage charges, interest or nance charges, insurance or depreciation, transportation or lodging charges, or charges for towing or hauling out, etc. which are specically excluded and disclaimed from this warranty. For customers in the U.S.: some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. UNDER CERTAIN APPLICABLE LAWS, THERE MAY BE NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES FROM S2 APPLICABLE TO YOUR BOAT, AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES (INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) AND GUARANTIES ARE DISCLAIMED WHERE ALLOWED BY LAW. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, ANY AND ALL APPLICABLE IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND GUARANTIES (IF ANY), INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. For customers in the U.S.: some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. RESPONSIBILITY OF PURCHASER 1. No warranty coverage is provided by S2 unless the dealer completes and returns all Vessel
Registration and Customer Acceptance Forms to S2 Yachts, Inc. within thirty (30) days after delivery of the boat to the original purchaser.
2. The original purchaser or approved transferee must notify the S2 Yachts dealer from which the
boat was purchased of any claimed defect within fteen (15) days after rst detecting the claimed defect. Warranty work in excess of $500 requires S2’s prior written approval.
3. If the dealer fails to satisfactorily repair the claimed defect within fteen (15) days, written notice
must then be promptly given directly to S2. S2 is not responsible for unreported warranted defects.
4. The boat, including any claimed defective part, must be returned to the S2 Yachts dealer from
which the boat was purchased (or to another dealer as directed by S2 Yachts) within the warranty period for inspection and warranty service. The expense of returning and transporting the boat or any part for warranty service, and the expense of returning and transporting it back to the owner after repair or replacement, is the responsibility of the owner, and will not be reimbursed by S2.
5. If the dealer from whom the boat was purchased is no longer an authorized S2 Yachts dealer,
contact S2 for instructions on how to obtain warranty service.
S2 reserves the right to improve its products through changes in design or materials without being obligated to the owners of the boats of similar or the same model of prior manufacture. We may be contacted at Tiara Customer Relations Department, 725 East 40th Street, Holland, Michigan 49423 (616-394-7460).
LIMITED WARRANTY

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Your Tiara Owner’s Manual has been written to include a number of safety in-
structions to assure the safe operation and maintenance of your boat. These
instructions are in the form of WARNING and CAUTION statements. The follow-
ing denitions apply
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 in the Appendix.
DANGER
!
DANGER INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT
AVOIDED, WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING
!
WARNING INDICATES HAZARDS OR UNSAFE PRACTICES WHICH
COULD RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
CAUTION
!
CAUTION indicates hazards or unsafe practices which could result in
minor personal injury, or product and property damage.
NOTICE
NOTICE is used to address best practices not related to physical
injury.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
IMPORTANT NOTE: our boat uses internal combustion engines and ammable
fuel. Every precaution has been taken by Tiara Yachts to reduce the risks as-
sociated with possible inury and damage rom re or eplosion, but your own
precaution and good maintenance procedures are necessary in order to enjoy
safe operation of your boat.
If for any reason you have trouble with your Tiara Owner’s Manual, or require re-
placement pages, please contact our Customer Service department at the address
on the cover page. We will be happy to supply replacement pages at no charge.
This manual has been compiled to help you to operate your craft with safety and
pleasure. t contains details o the crat, the equipment supplied or tted, its sys-
tems, and information on its operation and maintenance. Please read it carefully,
and familiarize yourself with the craft before using it.
 this is your rst crat, or you are changing to a type o crat you are not amiliar
with, for your own comfort and safety, please ensure that you obtain handling
and operating experience before assuming command of the craft. Your dealer or
national sailing federation or yacht club will be pleased to advise you of local sea
schools, competent instructors, and reference material.
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SECURE PLACE, AND PRESENT IT TO
THE NEW OWNER WHEN YOU SELL THE CRAFT.
Owner’s manuals for the installed equipment on your boat have also been pro-
vided for your reference. They have been stored in a valise that is included in
your new boat. Please read this information, and also hand them over to the new
owner when you sell the boat.

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SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS
Safety labels can be found in the following locations on the Tiara 53 Flybridge.
The numbers on the drawings correspond to the list on Table 1. To obtain replace-
ment labels, contact your Tiara Yachts dealer and refer to the part number (P/N)
of the label, listed on Table 1.
1
INTERIOR
27
1
1

SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS
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SALON & AFT COCKPIT
7
20
25
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
19
1
14
26
21
8
18
1

SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS
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1010
22
2424
2424
22
23
17
9
12
3
23
22
20
EXTERIOR

SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS
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1
FLYBRIDGE
16
16
4
5
6
10
11
12
13
16
3

SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS
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53 FLYBRIDGE
1
FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSIDE
P/N: 5452010
Location: Master stateroom hanging locker, vip
stateroom hanging locker, port galley, starboard
at acing seat in at cocpit, ybridge port 
lounge seat base
2
NO SMOKING
P/N: 5451130
ocation ort  starboard uel ll
3
NOTICE: ANCHOR LINE LOSS
P/N: 5453180
Location: Underside of anchor hatch
4
NOTICE: FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM
P/N: 5453300
Location: Helm
5
BOATERS CHECK LIST
P/N: 5453130
Location: Helm
6
YACHT CERTIFICATION PLATE
P/N: 5450570
Location: Helm
7
PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP
P/N: 5450058
Location: Port galley
TABLE 1

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8
DANGER: CARBON MONOXIDE
P/N: 5453670
Location: Trunk lid under stern light
9
WARNING: SEAT USE WHILE UNDERWAY
P/N: 5455875
Location: Sun pad
10
WARNING: CLOSE TRANSOM DOOR(S).
P/N: 5453220
Location: Helm & near port and starboard
transom doors.
11
WARNING: LEAKING FUEL
P/N: 5453150
Location: Helm
12
WARNING: ROTATING PROPELLERS
P/N: 5455130
Location: Helm, starboard side of swim platform
13
WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE
P/N: 5453690
Location: Helm
14
WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE
P/N: 5453680
Location: Port galley
15 N/A N/A

SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS
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16
WARNING: HARDTOP
P/N: 5453160
Location: Helm, underside of hardtop port &
underside of hardtop starboard
17
WARNING: FUEL VAPORS
P/N: 5453240
Location: Inside trunk at top of opening
18
WARNING: OPEN TRUNK
P/N: 5455620
Location: Trunk lid under stern light
19
WARNING: GRILL SHOCK AND FIRE
P/N: 5455876
Location: Underside of grill lid
20
WARNING: HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE
P/N: 5451110
Location: Port shore power locker & optional
forward shore power connection
21
LOCK SEAT
P/N: 5454050
Location: Salon port end table
22
FRESH WATER
P/N: 5455490
Location: Starboard aft cockpit water connection
locker & optional forward wash down connection
23
RAW WATER
P/N: 5455480
Location: Starboard aft cockpit water connection
locker & optional forward wash down connection

SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS
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24
SLING
P/N: 5450240
Location: Port & starboard hull sides
25
DISCHARGE OF OIL PROHIBITED
P/N: 5450190
Location: Underside of engine room hatch
26
DUMPING TRASH OVERBOARD
P/N: 5451640
Location: Galley trash cabinet
27
TAG: OVERBOARD DISCHARGE OF SEWAGE
P/N: 5450050
Location: Optional overboard discharge seacock
28
TAG: BATTERY MOUNTING REQUIREMENTS
P/N: 5450160
Location: Batteries in the engine room
29
TAG: FUEL SYSTEM STBD WITHDRAWAL
P/N: 5451290
Location: Forward engine room bulkhead
30
TAG: FUEL SYSTEM STBD RETURN
P/N: 5451300
Location: Forward engine room bulkhead
31
TAG: FUEL SYSTEM PORT WITHDRAWAL
P/N: 5451310
Location: Forward engine room bulkhead

SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS
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32
TAG: FUEL SYSTEM PORT RETURN
P/N: 5451320
Location: Forward engine room bulkhead
33
TAG: FUEL SYSTEM GENERATOR WTHDRWL
P/N: 5451350
Location: Forward engine room bulkhead
34
TAG: FUEL SYSTEM GENERATOR RETURN
P/N: 5451360
Location: Forward engine room bulkhead

SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS
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TOC-1
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction: BEFORE CRUISE
SAFETY EQUIPMENT ................................................................................. I
Fire Suppression System .......................................................................... i
Fire Extinguishers ......................................................................................ii
Chapter 1: EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES
1.1 POWER CONTROL PANEL ...............................................................1-1
1.2 HELM AREA .......................................................................................1-2
1.2.1 Engine Controls ............................................................................1-3
1.2.2 Engine Monitoring with the Multi-Function Displays (MFDs) ........1-3
1.2.3 Steering: Volvo® IPS Engines .......................................................1-3
1.2.3.1 Volvo® IPS Steering Wheel Driving .....................................1-4
1.2.3.2 Volvo® IPS Joystick Driving .................................................1-4
1.2.4 Steering: Cummins® Engines .......................................................1-5
1.2.4.1 Cummins® Hydraulic Steering Wheel Driving .....................1-6
1.2.5 Helm Controls and Lights .............................................................1-6
1.2.6 Compass ......................................................................................1-7
1.2.7 Seakeeper® Gyro Stabilization System (optional) ........................1-7
1.2.8 Spotlight Control Pad (optional) ...................................................1-7
1.2.9 Helm Seat .....................................................................................1-7
1.3 FLYBRIDGE .......................................................................................1-8
1.3.1 Stereo ...........................................................................................1-8
1.3.2 Flybridge Entertainment Center ....................................................1-8
1.3.3 Aft U-Lounge ................................................................................1-8
1.3.4 Climate control ..............................................................................1-8
1.4 HARDTOP ..........................................................................................1-8
1.5 SALON ...............................................................................................1-9

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1.5.1 Lights ............................................................................................1-9
1.5.2 Adjustable Port Companion Seat ..................................................1-9
1.5.3 Power Distribution Panels ..........................................................1-10
1.5.4 Port L-Lounge .............................................................................1-10
1.5.5 Salon End Table Cabinet ............................................................ 1-11
1.5.5.1 Stereo ...............................................................................1-12
1.5.6 Salon Starboard Glovebox ........................................................1-12
1.5.7 Television ....................................................................................1-12
1.5.8 Climate Control ...........................................................................1-13
1.6 GALLEY ............................................................................................1-13
1.6.1 Port Galley ..................................................................................1-13
1.6.1.1 Power Control Panel Cabinet ............................................1-14
1.6.2 Starboard Galley .........................................................................1-14
1.6.2.1 Starboard Galley Switches ................................................1-14
1.7 FOREDECK ......................................................................................1-14
1.8 SIDE DECKS ....................................................................................1-15
1.9 AFT COCKPIT ..................................................................................1-16
1.9.1 Aft Lounge ..................................................................................1-16
1.9.2 Engine Room Access Hatch .......................................................1-16
1.10 STERN ...........................................................................................1-16
1.10.1 Aft Shore Power Locker ............................................................1-17
1.10.2 Water Connection Locker .........................................................1-17
1.10.3 Cockpit Shower ........................................................................1-18
1.10.4 Transom Buffet .........................................................................1-19
1.10.5 Transom Storage Compartment ...............................................1-20
1.10.6 Swim Platform ..........................................................................1-21
1.10.7 Optional Swim Platform Lift System .........................................1-22
1.10.8 Stern Cleats .............................................................................1-22
1.11 OPTIONAL LOWER HELM .............................................................1-23
1.11.1 Engine Controls ........................................................................1-23