Everglades 340 DC User manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
340 DC
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Revision 0
11/07/2018
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................... 3
SAFETY INFORMATION ........................................................................................................ 7
BOAT INFORMATION .......................................................................................................... 9
SPECIFICATIONS...............................................................................................................10
INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT INFORMATION .......................................................................11
OWNER / OPERATOR INFORMATION.....................................................................................13
Chapter 1:
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
1.1 General .....................................................................................................................15
1.2 Engine Alarms ............................................................................................................15
1.3 Neutral Safety Switch ..................................................................................................15
1.4 Engine Stop Switch .....................................................................................................15
1.5 Required Safety Equipment ..........................................................................................16
1.6 Bilge & Fuel Fires ........................................................................................................17
1.7 Carbon Monoxide Monitoring System ............................................................................18
1.8 First Aid.....................................................................................................................19
1.9 Additional Safety Equipment.........................................................................................20
1.10 Caution & Warning Labels...........................................................................................21
Chapter 2:
OPERATION
2.1 General .....................................................................................................................23
2.2 Rules of the Road........................................................................................................23
2.3 Pre-Cruise Check ........................................................................................................26
2.4 Operating Your Boat ....................................................................................................27
2.5 Docking, Anchoring & Mooring .....................................................................................28
2.6 Controls, Steering or Propulsion System Failure...............................................................30
2.7 Collision.....................................................................................................................31
2.8 Grounding, Towing & Rendering Assistance.....................................................................31
2.9 Flooding or Capsizing...................................................................................................31
2.10 Fishing.....................................................................................................................32
2.11 Man Overboard .........................................................................................................32
2.12 Water Skiing & Wakeboarding .....................................................................................32
2.13 Teak Surng .............................................................................................................34
2.14 Trash Disposal ..........................................................................................................34
2.15 Yacht Certication Plate..............................................................................................34
2.16 Trailering Your Boat ...................................................................................................35
Chapter 3:
PROPULSION SYSTEM
3.1 General .....................................................................................................................37
3.2 Drive System Corrosion ...............................................................................................37
3.3 Engine Lubrication.......................................................................................................38
3.4 Engine Cooling System ................................................................................................38
3.5 Propellers ..................................................................................................................38
3.6 Performance Issues & Propellers ...................................................................................38
3.7 Engine Instrumentation ...............................................................................................40
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Chapter 4:
HELM CONTROL SYSTEMS
4.1 General .....................................................................................................................43
4.2 Engine Throttle & Shift Controls ....................................................................................43
4.3 Neutral Safety Switch ..................................................................................................44
4.4 Engine Power Tilt & Trim ..............................................................................................45
4.5 Engine Stop Switch .....................................................................................................45
4.6 Steering System .........................................................................................................46
4.7 Joystick Controls.........................................................................................................47
4.8 Trim Tabs ...................................................................................................................48
4.9 Control Systems Maintenance .......................................................................................49
Chapter 5:
FUEL SYSTEM
5.1 General .....................................................................................................................51
5.2 Outboard Engine Fuel System .......................................................................................52
5.3 Diesel Generator Fuel System ......................................................................................53
5.4 Fueling Instructions.....................................................................................................54
5.5 Fuel System Maintenance.............................................................................................55
Chapter 6:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6.1 General .....................................................................................................................57
6.2 DC System Overview ...................................................................................................57
6.3 Engine Starting/House Batteries & Battery Switches ........................................................58
6.4 SeaKeeper Batteries & Main Switch (Optional).................................................................60
6.5 Ignition Switch Panels..................................................................................................61
6.6 12 Volt Helm Switch Panel ............................................................................................62
6.7 Additional Switches & Switch Panels ..............................................................................64
6.8 DC System Circuit Protection ........................................................................................66
6.9 120 Volt AC Electrical System ......................................................................................70
6.10 Cabin 120 volt AC Circuit Breaker Panel........................................................................73
6.11 Generator (Optional)..................................................................................................76
6.12 Bonding System & Galvanic Isolator ................................................................................. 78
6.13 Electrical System Maintenance ....................................................................................78
6.14 AC Line Load Estimator ..............................................................................................80
Chapter 7:
Fresh Water System
7.1 General .....................................................................................................................81
7.2 Fresh Water System Operation......................................................................................81
7.3 Water Heater (Optional)...............................................................................................83
7.4 Fresh Water System Maintenance..................................................................................84
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Chapter 8:
RAW WATER SYSTEM
8.1 General .....................................................................................................................87
8.2 Raw Water System Operation .......................................................................................88
8.3 Baitwell .....................................................................................................................88
8.4 Air Conditioning Pump (Optional) ..................................................................................89
8.5 Generator Raw Water Supply ........................................................................................90
8.6 SeaKeeper Cooling Pump .............................................................................................90
8.7 Raw Water System Maintenance....................................................................................90
Chapter 9:
DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
9.1 General .....................................................................................................................93
9.2 Cockpit & Deck Drainage .............................................................................................93
9.3 Hardtop Drains ...........................................................................................................94
9.4 Bilge Drainage ............................................................................................................94
9.5 Cabin Drainage ...........................................................................................................95
9.6 Drainage System Maintenance ......................................................................................96
Chapter 10:
VENTILATION SYSTEM
10.1 Cabin Ventilation .......................................................................................................97
10.2 Windshield & Helm Ventilation ....................................................................................97
10.3 Carbon Monoxide & Proper Ventilation ............................................................................. 99
10.4 Bilge & System Compartment Ventilation....................................................................101
10.5 Maintenance ...........................................................................................................101
Chapter 11:
EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
11.1 Deck .....................................................................................................................103
11.2 Rope Locker & Windlass ...........................................................................................103
11.3 Hull .......................................................................................................................107
11.4 Cockpit Features .....................................................................................................109
11.5 Cockpit Galley ........................................................................................................115
11.6 Cabin Doors & Bow Seating Area ...............................................................................117
11.7 Hardtop ................................................................................................................120
11.8 Weather Enclosure...................................................................................................121
11.9 Aftermarket Hardtop or Tower ..................................................................................121
Chapter 12:
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
12.1 Head Compartment & Marine Toilet ............................................................................123
12.2 Port Console Cabin .................................................................................................126
12.3 Forward Air Conditioner............................................................................................127
12.4 Cabin Woodwork .....................................................................................................129
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Chapter 13:
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
13.1 Exterior Hull & Deck ................................................................................................131
13.2 Upholstery, Canvas & Enclosures ...............................................................................134
13.3 Interior .................................................................................................................136
13.4 Engines and Fuel.....................................................................................................137
13.5 Generator...............................................................................................................137
13.6 Bilge, Pumps & Components .....................................................................................137
13.7 Drainage System.....................................................................................................138
Chapter 14:
SEASONAL MAINTENANCE
14.1 Storage & Lay-up ....................................................................................................139
14.2 Winterizing.............................................................................................................141
14.3 Recommissioning ....................................................................................................143
Appendix A:
GLOSSARY OF TERMS ......................................................................................................145
Appendix B:
MAINTENANCE LOG .........................................................................................................149
Appendix C:
BOATING ACCIDENT REPORT ............................................................................................155
Appendix D:
FLOAT PLAN....................................................................................................................159
Appendix E:
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ..............................................................................................161
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DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Your Everglades 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 denitions apply:
IMMEDIATE HAZARDS WHICH WILL RESULT IN SEVERE
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
HAZARDS ORUNSAFE PRACTICESWHICH COULDRESULT
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 Everglades 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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State of California Safety Requirements
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65
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
CALIFORNIATO CAUSE CANCERAND 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.P65WARNING.CA.GOV/MARINE.
California Health & Safety Code §§ 25249.5-.13
State of California Emission Requirements
Your boat may be equipped with an engine that meets the special requirements outlined by the Cali-
fornia Air Resources Board (CARB). If so, the engine is designed to meet strict requirements and the
boat will have a special tag and one of the following labels axed to it.
The tag and the label are required by CARB. The label has 1, 2, 3 or 4 stars and must be axed to
your boat if it is to be operated in the state of California and/or bordering waters. For more informa-
tion visit: http://www.arb.ca.gov.
SAFETY INFORMATION
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BOAT INFORMATION
All information, illustrations and specications contained in this manual are based on the latest product
information available at the time of publication. Everglades Boats reserves the right to make changes
at anytime, without notice, in colors, materials, equipment, specications and models.
Please ll out the following information section and leave it in your Everglades owner’s manual. This
information will be important for you, your dealer and/or Everglades service personnel to know, if
you may need to call them for technical assistance or service.
BOAT
MODEL: HULL ID #:
PURCHASE DATE: DELIVERY DATE:
IGNITION KEYS #: REGISTRATION #:
DOOR KEYS #: OTHER KEYS #:
ENGINES
MAKE: MODEL:
PORT SERIAL #: STARBOARD SERIAL #:
GENERATOR
MAKE: MODEL:
SERIAL #: KILOwATTS:
PROPELLERS
MAKE: BLADES:
Rh DIAMETER/PITCh: Lh DIAMETER/PITCh:
AIR CONDITIONERS
MAKE: MODEL:
SERIAL #: BTU OUTPUT:
SERIAL #: BTU OUTPUT:
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
DEALER EVERGLADES
NAME: REPRESENTATIVE:
DEALER/PhONE: EVERGLADES PhONE:
SALESMAN: ADDRESS:
SERVICE MANAGER:
ADDRESS:
DEALER E- MAIL: EVERGLADES E- MAIL:
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Notice:
Dry weight is the average weight of the base boat without engines, fuel, water, waste or
gear.
Specications and weights are approximate and may dier from boat to boat.
SPECIFICATIONS
340 DC
Specications
LENGTH OVERALL W/O ENGINE _________________________________________________________ 33’ 6”
LENGTH OVERALL W/ ENGINE __________________________________________________________ 36” 1”
BEAM _______________________________________________________________________________ 11’ 1”
WEIGHT DRY - NO ENGINES (Approx) _________________________________________________ 13,000 lbs
DEADRISE AVERAGE ____________________________________________________________________ 300
DEADRISE AT TRANSOM _________________________________________________________________ 200
DRAFT - HULL ONLY ___________________________________________________________________ 21.5”
DRAFT WITH ENGINES DOWN__________________________________________________________ 35.25”
TRANSOM HEIGHT __________________________________________________________________ 30” / 30”
BRIDGE CLEARANCE W/HARDTOP_______________________________________________________ 8’ 11”
FUEL CAPACITY GASOLINE ___________________________________________________________ 300 gal
FUEL CAPACITY DIESEL ________________________________________________________________20 gal
WATER TANK CAPACITY________________________________________________________________38 gal
WASTE TANK CAPACITY________________________________________________________________15 gal
WATER HEATER________________________________________________________________________6 gal
FISHBOX CAPACITY ___________________________________________________________________71 gal
LIVEWELL CAPACITY __________________________________________________________________24 gal
COCKPIT AREA ______________________________________________________________________96 sq ft
MAXIMUM HORSEPOWER _____________________________________________________________ 850 hp
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