Specifications

3788 Motor
y
acht
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Owner’s Manual
Supplement
5
CHAPTER 3: COMPONENTS / SYSTEMS
VHF Radio
The VHF radio has a separate brochure, in your yacht’s owner’s packet, that explains its operating features. We
strongly suggest that you read the operating instructions before using the radio.
Depth Finder
The depth finder will provide you with measurements of water depth beneath the boat. We suggest that you read the
manufacturer’s operating instructions included in your yacht’s owner’s packet before using the unit.
Compass
Carefully read and follow the compass manufacturer’s calibration and operating instructions provided in your yacht’s
owner’s packet.
Trim Tabs
Trim tabs control the longitudinal and lateral trim of your boat at cruising speeds. Two
rocker switches identified by the words “BOW DOWN” are located at each helm station.
Once the best bow cruising trim is reached, use the port or starboard trim switches, one at
a time, to correct for unequal lateral loading. DO NOT use trim tabs to compensate for
excessive unequal weight distribution.
Trim tab adjustment should be performed by several short touches to the switch rather
than one long one. After each short touch allow about five seconds for the hull to react.
The trim tab hydraulic fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment. The fluid
level should be checked periodically (at least once a year) and refilled as necessary.
Anchor Windlass (Option)
Please read the manufacturer’s instructions in your yacht’s owner’s packet. To
haul the anchor, use engine power (
not
the windlass) to move the boat to, and
directly over, the anchor. Activate the windlass to disengage the anchor from
the bottom by pulling it straight up. DO NOT pull the boat to the anchor using
the windlass or continue to operate the windlass if it stalls or is overloaded.
Spotlight (Option)
The spotlight has a separate brochure explaining its features. The spotlight
can be controlled from the upper helm.
DO NOT use the depth finder as a navi
g
ational aid to prevent collision,
g
roundin
g
, boat dama
g
e or
personal injury. When the boat is movin
g
, submer
g
ed objects will not be seen until they are already
under the boat. Bottom depths may chan
g
e too quickly to allow time for the boat operator to react.
If you suspect shallow water or submer
g
ed objects, operate the boat at very slow speeds.
WARNING
!
TYPICAL
TRIM TAB
TYPICAL
TRIM TAB
ROCKER
SWITCHES
Improper use of trim tabs may cause loss of control. DO NOT use trim tabs in a followin
g
sea as
they may cause broachin
g
or other unsafe handlin
g
characteristics. DO NOT let anyone unfamil-
iar with trim tabs to operate them.
WARNING
!
SPOTLIGHT
BOW PLATFORM
WINDLASS
ANCHOR
CONTROLS
WINDLASS