Albemarle 41 CONVERTIBLE, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...41 CONVERTIBLE Albemarle Boats 140 Midway DR P O Box 349 Edenton NC 27932 OWNER S MANUAL...

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Page 3: ...AL INJURY OR DEATH HAZARDS OR UNSAFE PRACTICES WHICH COULD RESULT IN MINOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PRODUCT AND PROPERTY DAMAGE All instructions given in this book are as seen from the stern looking toward...

Page 4: ...BOARD SERIAL PROPELLERS MAKE MODEL KILOWATTS MAKE DIAMETER PITCH SERIAL RATIO ENGINES BLADES SHAFT BOAT Albemarle reserves the right to make changes and improvements in equipment design and vendored e...

Page 5: ...red Waters Weight and Maximum Capacities Unladen Weight Kilograms Pounds Maximum Load Weight Kilograms Pounds Number of People Maximum Rated Engine Horsepower Kilowatts Horsepower Certi cations Certi...

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Page 7: ...his information will be important for you and service personnel to know if and when you may need service or technical information The boat warranty registration requires the Hull Identi ca tion Number...

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Page 9: ...nt If you need additional information regarding accident reporting please call the Boating Safety Hotline 800 368 5647 Education If you are not an experienced boater we recommend that the boat operato...

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Page 11: ...ety Switch 22 2 5 Steering System 22 2 6 Trim Tabs 23 2 7 Control Systems Maintenance 23 Chapter 3 FUEL SYSTEM 3 1 General 27 3 2 Diesel Engine Fuel System 28 3 3 Generator Fuel System 28 3 4 Fueling...

Page 12: ...3 Bilge Drainage and High Water Alarms 53 7 4 Cockpit and Deck Drains 54 7 5 Cabin Drains 54 7 6 Drainage System Maintenance 55 Chapter 8 VENTILATION SYSTEM 8 1 Cabin Ventilation 57 8 2 Carbon Monoxid...

Page 13: ...12 1 General 81 12 2 Rules of the Road 81 12 3 Pre Cruise Check 83 12 4 Operating Your Boat 83 12 5 Docking Anchoring and Mooring 85 12 6 Controls Steering or Propulsion System Failure 86 12 7 Collis...

Page 14: ...ng 100 Appendix A SCHEMATICS Rudder Assembly 115 Coupler Assembly 115 Shaft Seal Assembly 116 Prop Assembly 116 Appendix B GENERAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND LOG 119 Appendix C FLOAT PLAN 125 Appendix D...

Page 15: ...f the propeller in relation to engine speed ALWAYS RETURNTHE ENGINETHROTTLE LEVERS TOTHE EXTREME LOW SPEED POSITION BEFORE SHIFTING NEVER SHIFT THE UNIT WHILE THE ENGINE SPEED IS ABOVE 1000 RPM All tr...

Page 16: ...sh cooling water A periodic inspection of the hose muf ers and related parts should be made to ensure that leaks or heat deterioration have not resulted A freshwater or closed cooling system that is c...

Page 17: ...tion by hand Please note that the key should not extend beyond the forward edge of the propeller hub The propel ler should reach the same spot as before If it does not the key has probably moved up th...

Page 18: ...the shaft seal Proper performance of the shaft seal is directly dependent upon correct propeller shaft alignment Propeller damage a bent strut or shaft or abnormal wear settling etc are common reasons...

Page 19: ...and the gap moves as the shaft ange is rotated the ange or the prop shaft is bent out of tolerance and must be replaced or removed and straightened If the gap remains at the same position regardless...

Page 20: ...engine or fuel management manual for information on that system Engine Alarm Most inboard engines are equipped with an audible alarm sys tem mounted in the helm area that monitors selected critical en...

Page 21: ...ad and key pad the control processor and the throttle and shift control servos on the engines The system is completely electronic and there are no cables Movement of the helm control arm sends a signa...

Page 22: ...ll not start slight movement of the shift lever may be necessary to locate the neutral position and disengage the safety cutout switch Control system adjustments may be required to correct this condit...

Page 23: ...ng Before leaving the dock make sure that the tabs are in the full UP position by holding the control in the bow up position for ten 10 seconds Always establish the intended heading and cruise speed b...

Page 24: ...ressure in the reservoir also should be checked and kept at 25 to 35 PSI If steering uid is required make sure you relive the pressure in the reservoir and follow the instructions in the steering syst...

Page 25: ...rim tab pump reservoir If your boat will be left in saltwater for extended periods it will be necessary to install zinc anodes on the trim tab planes to prevent galvanic corrosion Galvanic corrosion i...

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Page 27: ...n off the fuel supply when servicing the fuel system An access hatch in the engine compartment steps provides access to the fuel valves fuel gauge sending unit and other fuel system components Fuel Ga...

Page 28: ...ut off valve is located near each lter The fuel line shut off valves should always be closed before servicing the fuel lters Check the lters for water before each use and replace the lter cartridge as...

Page 29: ...THE AREA AND NOTIFY THE MARINA AND THE PROPER OFFICIALS 9 Fill the tank slightly less than the rated capacity to avoid spilling fuel out of the vent or the fuel ll and to allow for expansion 10 Remov...

Page 30: ...ing alert for signs of algae in fuel that is drained from the lters Most algae appears as black carpet like bers sus pended in fuel and water drained from the lters Severe cases of algae will produce...

Page 31: ...battery banks are isolated Most 12 volt power is distributed to the 12 volt accessories through individual circuit breakers located in the 12 volt breaker panel in the cabin Main breakers located near...

Page 32: ...ot attempt to use gel cell absorbed wet mat or other non wet cell batteries The engine charging sys tem and the battery charger are not designed to recharge these batteries which could cause unusually...

Page 33: ...uilt into the hardtop Overhead Lights Activates the cockpit lights that are built into the hardtop Fishbox Pump Out This switch activates the macerator pump that pumps out the shbox It is a momentary...

Page 34: ...d macerator discharge system for the holding tank Refer to the Marine Head System in the Interior Equipment chapter for additional information on the operation of the overboard macerator discharge sys...

Page 35: ...the main salon and the galley Cockpit Lights Supplies 12 volt electrical current to the cockpit lights switch in the helm switch panel Engine Room Lights Supplies 12 volt electrical current to the en...

Page 36: ...mp motor Stereo Supplies 12 volt electrical current to the stereo Reserved Reserved for additional DC equipment Cable Master Supplies 12 volt electrical current to the optional Cable Master control sw...

Page 37: ...ays supplied current when the batteries are connected Shower Sump Pump Provides protection and power for the automatic oat switch for the shower sump pump This push to reset breaker is always supplied...

Page 38: ...N position and check for proper polarity If reverse polar ity has been achieved the red fault indicator in the 240 volt panel will light If this should happen make sure the main breaker on the panel i...

Page 39: ...Disconnect the power cable from the dockside outlet and notify a quali ed electrician to check the dockside wiring Power Available Light The green light indicates that correct AC current is being sup...

Page 40: ...aker panel To monitor the batteries activate the charger and turn the engine and house battery switches on Select each battery bank with the test switch located on the panel below the DC volt meter an...

Page 41: ...PRACTICES may need to be observed depending on the AC power load 4 4 Generator The generator is activated by the generator battery and is located in the rear of the engine compartment There is a remo...

Page 42: ...12 Volt DC Electrical System Maintenance At least once a year spray all exposed electrical components behind the helm and in the plugs with a protector Exterior light xture bulbs should be removed and...

Page 43: ...shorts open wires or ground faults Ground fault interrupts should be tested periodically to ensure proper operation by pressing the test reset buttons in the center of face plate The polarity indicat...

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Page 45: ...s owing from each outlet Next turn off the faucets one by one As the pressure builds the pump will automatically shut off When properly primed and activated the water system will operate much like the...

Page 46: ...city side water supply This provides the system with a constant supply of fresh water and minimizes the pressure pump operation A female inlet tting is mounted in the cockpit A pressure reducer is ins...

Page 47: ...O system is not designed to lter non potable water and is not capable of providing safe drinking water from non potable sources The lters must be replaced and the system sanitized at regular intervals...

Page 48: ...hlorine solution by mixing two ounces of house hold chlorine bleach in a gallon of water This mixture will treat approximately fteen gallons If the water tank on your boat is larger or smaller than 15...

Page 49: ...me it may be air locked Make sure the valve is open and run the boat at or above 15 M P H The water pressure from the scoop will force the trapped air through the pump and al low it to prime If this p...

Page 50: ...culate To drain the livewell turn off the livewell pump and pull out the over ow tube in the drain tting at the bottom of the livewell When the livewell has completely drained use the washdown hose to...

Page 51: ...ner make sure the Washdown and Livewell Breakers on the DC panel are off Close the thru valves and loosen the tting for the intake line and remove the line from the strainer Rotate the wing lever on t...

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Page 53: ...to reset circuit breakers in the battery switch panel and remain activated when the battery switches are in the OFF position and the batteries are connected The manual switches are supplied current wh...

Page 54: ...be ushed out and cleaned after each use Note The macerator discharge pump can only be run dry for a couple of seconds Allowing the macerator pump to run after the shbox is empty will cause damage to t...

Page 55: ...switch until the pump is activated You can also use a garden hose to ood the bilge until the water level is high enough to activate the pump Flush all gravity drains with freshwater to keep them clean...

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Page 57: ...to select the screen or the sunshade Disconnect the tabs to store the screen and the sunshade or to open and close the hatch 8 2 Carbon Monoxide and Proper Ventilation FAILURE TO PROPERLY VENTILATE TH...

Page 58: ...ds and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning ACTIVATION OF THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR INDICATES THE PRESENCE OF CARBON MONOXIDE CO WHICH CAN BE FATAL EVACUATE THE CABIN IMMEDIATELY DO A HEAD COUNT T...

Page 59: ...inspectionandcleaningoftheenginecompartment ventilation ducts is necessary to ensure adequate air circulation A buildup of leaves twigs or other debris can severely reduce ventilation It also is impor...

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Page 61: ...he rope locker and routed out the windlass or deck rope pipe through the roller and connected to the anchor chain A cleat or chain binder is provided on the deck near the pulpit to secure the anchor A...

Page 62: ...GERS HAIR AND CLOTHING ARE KEPT CLEAR OF THE WINDLASS AND ANCHOR LINE DURING OPERATION DO NOT USE A WINDLASS AS A SOLE MEANS OF SECURING AN ANCHOR IN THE BOW PULPIT ALWAYS SECURE THE ANCHOR LINE TO A...

Page 63: ...ter should be expelled from the thru hull tting in hull side whenever the compressors are operating The intake line for the pump is equipped with a sea strainer that must be checked for debris frequen...

Page 64: ...accidentally The transom door and gate should only be opened when the boat is not in motion The door must be latched in either the full OPEN or full CLOSED position Never leave the transom door unlatc...

Page 65: ...door in the helm Standard Helm Seats The helm seats are pedestal seats that swivel and adjust fore and aft The seat height on the pedestal is also adjustable There are two levers and one tension knob...

Page 66: ...ed water should continuously ow from the overboard drain thru hull The air conditioning system produces heat when it is operated in the reverse cycle mode The ability of the unit to produce heat is af...

Page 67: ...d to add equipment or make modi cations to the half tower or tuna tower you should contactAlbemarle Customer Service to make sure the equipment you would like to add or the intended modi cation will n...

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Page 69: ...n the cabin DC breaker panel is on Then add water to wet the bowl by depressing the foot activated ush lever slightly until the desired water level is reached Flush the toilet by activating the ush le...

Page 70: ...REAS IN WHICH YOU BOAT NEVER DUMP HEAD OR HOLDING TANK WASTE OVERBOARD ILLEGALLY Maintenance The head should be cleaned and inspected for leaks regu larly The holding tank should be pumped out and ush...

Page 71: ...ing be sure the elements are turned off Always be sure the burners are off and allowed to cool before placing the cover back on the stove THE STOVE IS DESIGNED AS AN APPLIANCE FOR COOKING FOOD DO NOT...

Page 72: ...2 volt lights Lounge Seat and Berth Another lounge seat that converts to a double berth is located on the starboard side of the salon One section of the salon seat folds out to make the berth and ther...

Page 73: ...itioner is operating 10 5 Second Stateroom The second stateroom is located between the galley and the master stateroom It has twin bunks a hanging locker and a night stand with storage drawers Additio...

Page 74: ...E ACCOUNTED FOR DO NOT REENTER THE CABIN UNTIL IT HAS BEEN AIRED OUT AND THE PROBLEM FOUND AND CORRECTED 10 7 Cabin Woodwork Cabin Floors and Steps The galley oor is made of teak and holly The steps a...

Page 75: ...Caterpillar engines It monitors RPM oil pressure coolant temperature battery voltage turbo boost pressure transmission temperature transmission pressure fuel consumption and water in the fuel lter If...

Page 76: ...D HAND HELD PARACHUTE FLARES AND METEORS HAVE MANY CHARACTERISTICS OF A FIREARM AND MUST BE HANDLEDWITH CAUTION IN SOME STATESTHEY ARE CONSIDERED A FIREARM AND PROHIBITED FROM USE ALWAYS BE EXTREMELY...

Page 77: ...ireExtinguishingSystem The engine compartment is equipped with an automatic re extinguishing system The equipment has been chosen and located to provide suf cient volume and coverage of the entire eng...

Page 78: ...ncreases the effect of CO exposure Individuals with cardiac or respiratory conditions are very susceptible to the dangers of carbon monoxide CO poisoning is especially dangerous during sleep when vict...

Page 79: ...ct on channel 16 and fol low their instructions 11 8 Additional Safety Equipment Besides meeting the legal requirements prudent boaters carry additional safety equipment This is particularly important...

Page 80: ...position before connecting or disconnecting shore power cable To make shore power connection make sure you connect power cable to boat inlet rst If polarity warning activates disconnect cable Have qu...

Page 81: ...s boat traf c and weather conditions Remember it is the operator s responsibility to use good common sense and sound judgement in loading and oper ating the boat 12 2 Rules of the Road As in driving a...

Page 82: ...boats and use good common sense Always be ready to slow down or steer clear of other vessels even if you have the right of way Avoid bright lights that can destroy night vision making it dif cult to s...

Page 83: ...working properly This is particularly important before running offshore Turn on the bilge blowers and check the blower output The blowers should be activated when operating below cruising speed and w...

Page 84: ...reach port or conditions improve Your Albemarle is a heavy boat that will produce a large wake at certain speeds You are responsible for damage and injury caused by your boat s wake Always observe no...

Page 85: ...s Dock lines are generally twisted or braided nylon Nylon is strong and stretches to absorb shock It also has a long life and is soft and easy on the hands The line s size will vary with the size of t...

Page 86: ...wind or cur rent and put the engine in neutral When the vessel comes to a stop lower the anchor over the bow Pay out anchor line so that it is at least 5 to 7 times the depth of the water and secure...

Page 87: ...water in the bilge Water entering the boat through the transom door or over the stern gunnels can usually be corrected by closing the door and turning the boat into the waves If the bilge is ooding b...

Page 88: ...ctronic engine controls are equipped with a station transfer button that allows the operator to transfer control from one station to another with the push of a button Always make sure that you activat...

Page 89: ...nted on your boat for more speci c information regarding solid waste disposal Federal law requires that vessels of 26 feet or longer must display in a prominent location a durable placard at least 4 b...

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Page 91: ...clean shiny metal and free of paint and corrosion Never paint over the anode The bonding system should be inspected by a quali ed marine electrician once a year to make sure all connections are sound...

Page 92: ...d hardware and fasteners mounted to aluminum fabrications If the anod ized coating is badly scratched it can be touched up with paint With proper care anodized aluminum will provide many years of serv...

Page 93: ...they can cause permanent damage or shorten the life of vinyl Never use steam heat heat guns or hair dryers on vinyl Stronger cleaners detergents and solvents may be effective in stain removal but can...

Page 94: ...rten the life of vinyl If you leave the boat for a long period of time put all cushions on their sides open all interior cabin and locker doors and hang a commercially available mildew protector in th...

Page 95: ...the main engines The engine incorporates a pressure type lubrication system and a fresh water cooled engine block which is thermostatically controlled The most important factors to the generator s lon...

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Page 97: ...e distance across the widest point of the boat that the sling will surround Put the slings in position Refer to the Slings Lo cations drawing in appendix A for the correct position of the lifting slin...

Page 98: ...the refrigerator and ice maker doors and as many locker doors as possible Leaving as many of these areas open as possible will improve the boat s ventilation during the storage period Note It is recom...

Page 99: ...re you follow the marine toilet manufac turer s winterizing instructions exactly Air Conditioners and Freezer Disconnect and drain the seawater pump intakes and discharge hoses Remove all water from t...

Page 100: ...vent serious damage to the boat If the boat is to be stored indoors make sure the build ing has enough ventilation It is very important that there is enough ventilation both inside the boat and around...

Page 101: ...ll upholstery cushions and canvas After Launching Carefully check the engines and all water systems for leaks Operate each system one at a time checking for leaks and proper operation Check the bilge...

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Page 103: ...103 410 Convertible Appendix A SCHEMATICS 12 volt DC...

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Page 115: ...115 410 Convertible Rudder Assembly Coupler Assembly Shaft Transmission Coupler Shaft Coupler...

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Page 119: ...ents with a protector X Clean Bilge X X Check bilge and engine components for leaks X X Check clean raw water strainers X X Engine alignment X Inspect steering and control systems X Service steering a...

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Page 125: ...icense Type Trailer License Color and make of auto 7 Persons aboard Name Age Address telephone No 8 Do any of the persons aboard have a medical problem Yes No If yes what 9 Trip Expectations Leave at...

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Page 127: ...tate local examination Other ACCIDENT DATA DATE OF ACCIDENT TIME am pm NAME OF BODY OF WATER LOCATION Give location precisely Lat Long STATE NEAREST CITY OR TOWN COUNTY WEATHER Clear Rain Cloudy WATER...

Page 128: ...ram is needed attach separately Continue on additional sheets if necessary Include any information regarding the involvement of alcohol and or drugs in causing or contributing to the accident Include...

Page 129: ...ne end shaped to aid in extending one s reach from the side of the boat Bow The front end of a boat s hull Bow Line A line that leads forward from the bow of the boat Bow Rail Knee high rails of solid...

Page 130: ...e lowest part of the deck Galley The kitchen of a boat Grab Rail Handhold ttings mounted on cabin tops or sides for personal safety when moving around the boat both on deck and below Ground Tackle A g...

Page 131: ...mn driven into the bottom to which a boat can be tied Pitching The fore and aft rocking motion of a boat as the bow rises and falls Pitch The measure of the angle of a propeller blade Refers to the th...

Page 132: ...level Swamps When a boat lls with water from over the side Swimming Ladder Much the same as the boarding ladder except that it extends down into the water Taffrail Rail around the rear of the cockpit...

Page 133: ...r Propeller may be damaged need repair Weeds or line around the propellers Clean propellers Boat is overloaded Reduce load Check for excessive water in the bilge Pump out bilge then nd correct the pro...

Page 134: ...ensed a problem and has limited the RPM to protect the engine Find correct the problem The tachometer is bad and needs to be replaced The fuel lter could be dirty Inspect and replace the fuel lter The...

Page 135: ...pen and none of the forward facing vents are open allowing carbon monoxide to accumulate in the cockpit and cabin Open the deck hatch to provide proper ventilation The carbon monoxide detector is defe...

Page 136: ...k discharge hose and clean or repair Discharge hose is sagging below the pump and creating an air lock Reroute hose so it runs uphill from the pump to the thru hull tting Low voltage to the pump Check...

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