Cruisers Yachts 420 Express Series, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...Contents 1 Introduction 1 1 2 Model Specific Information 2 1 3 Controls and Indicators 3 1 4 Basic Systems Operation 4 1 V2112600 Rev 0 420 Express Series I J Downloaded from CruisersOwnersForum http...

Page 3: ...3 Owner s Manuals for Onboard Systems and Components 1 4 Cruisers yachts 1 1 Warranty Information 1 5 Dealership Responsibilities 1 5 Your Responsibilities 1 5 Warranty Service 1 5 Safety Label Locati...

Page 4: ...s information about onboard systems and components furnished by suppliers other than Cruisers Yachts Owner s Manual The owner s manual contains specific information concerning the operation of the 420...

Page 5: ...rd which might result in damage to property or equipment The signal words of DANGER WARNING and CAUTION have specific meaning to alert you to relative level of hazard Section 1 contains a description...

Page 6: ...t may contain some or all of the following literature Engine Hydraulic Steering RACOR Fuel FilterlWater Separator Electric Stove Battery Charger Water Heater Trim Tabs Refrigerator Freezer Generator E...

Page 7: ...ies Fill in the Cruisers Yachts Limited Warranty Registration card which is located inside the Skipper s Kit Keep a record of the hull number for future reference 2 Inspect the boat at the time of del...

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Page 9: ...urn 2 19 Gas Layout Without Return 2 21 Cruisers yachts 2 1 Diesel Engine General Layout 2 23 Diesel Fuel Tank and Fittings 2 29 Forward Engine Room Bulkhead Diesel 2 33 Oil Exchange Layout 2 34 Forwa...

Page 10: ...dge Clearance with Arch 11 5 13 5 m Sleeping Accommodations 4 persons Weights are estimates and can vary from options and equipment added Engines Gas MerCruiser T 8 1 S HO 420 HP 313 KW FWC T 8 1 S Ho...

Page 11: ...Bottle Storage Top 14 Hand Rail 15 Module Switch Box 16 Cockpit Shower System 17 Faucet 18 Grab Rail 19 Refrigerator Freezer with Icemaker 20 Wetbar Insert 21 Wetbar Insert 22 Wetbar Insert 23 Fuel F...

Page 12: ...OUT 17 20 21 22 WETBAR AREA HARDWARE 420 Express Series 2 4 2 1l 8 9 I I X 1 0 f i 9 I Y I y 5 7 ROPE LOCKER HARDWARE 7 400 10 1 CruiS8rs yschts c c c c C t C C e r cd Downloaded from CruisersOwnersFo...

Page 13: ...ert Bottle Storage Top 14 Hand Rail 15 Module Switch Box 16 Cockpit Shower System 17 Faucet 18 Grab Rail 19 Refrigerator Freezer with Icemaker 20 Wetbar Insert 21 Wetbar Insert 22 Wetbar Insert 23 Fue...

Page 14: ...2 Anchor 6 Bow Pulpit Rail 10 Head Mast Light 3 Privacy Porthole 7 Bow Rail 11 Arch Light 4 Opening Portlight 8 Bow End Rail 12 Mast Light Bracket 8 7 6 1 4 4 4 3 3 2 400 10 3 420 Express Series 2 6 C...

Page 15: ...Crulsers yachts 2 7 Model Specific Information V 1 Port Closet 2 Starboard Closet 3 Towel Ring 4 Tissue Holder 5 Stool 6 Towel Bar 2 400 10 13 420 Express Series 1 Downloaded from CruisersOwnersForum...

Page 16: ...ries 11 2 8 1 LCD TV 2 Theater System 3 Surround Sound Speakers 4 Surround Sound Subwoofer 5 Sharp 13 LCD TV 6 DVD Player 7 Refrigerator 8 Microwave 9 Stove 10 Coffee Maker 11 Fireboy Alarm Cruisers y...

Page 17: ...rmation 1 Courtesy Lights 2 Module Switch Box 3 Dual Receptacle Box 4 Dual Receptacle Box 5 Module Switch Box 6 Dual Receptacle Box 7 Dual Receptacle Box 8 Courtesy Lights w H 6 420 Express Series Dow...

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Page 19: ...Box 15 Dual Receptacle Box 16 GFCI Dual Receptacle Box 17 Light Switch 18 Dual Receptacle Box 19 Dual Receptacle Box 20 GFCI Dual Receptacle Box 21 Light Switch 22 Light Switch 23 Fluorescent Light 24...

Page 20: ...Dual Receptacle Box 4 Dual Receptacle Box 5 Dual Receptacle Box 6 Dual Receptacle Box 7 Dual Receptacle Box 8 Light Switch 9 Dual Receptacle Box 10 Dual Receptacle Box 11 Light Switch 12 Dual Recepta...

Page 21: ...num to Forward NC Plenum 3 Aft NC Unit Aft Plenum 4 Aft NC Unit Forward Plenum 5 Aft NC Unit to Aft NC Plenum Cruisers yachts 8 Forward NC Plenum to SalonfTV 9 Forward NC Plenum to Head 10 Forward NC...

Page 22: ...Aft AlC Plenum 7 Aft AlC Plenum to Aft Salon 8 Aft AlC Plenum to Forward NC Plenum 9 Forward AlC Plenum to SalonfTV _ 10 Forward AlC Plenum to Head 11 Forward AlC Unit to FSR 12 Forward AlC Unit to G...

Page 23: ...J I I J n 1 t 1 1 1 Vl j CrUisers yachts 1 I Model Specific Information 1 Inline Blower 2 Hose Vent 2 1 4 3 3 Grill Vent 4 Vent Hose 1 v J 400 17 1 2 15 420 Express Series Downloaded from CruisersOwn...

Page 24: ...ad Sink Drain Hose 420 Express Series 3 8 5 2 4 1 6 7 3 SINK AND SHOWER DRAINS 6 Galley Sink Drain Hose 7 Forward Shower Sump Pump Out Hose 8 Shower Drain Hose 9 Aft Shower Sump Pump Out Hose 2 16 4QO...

Page 25: ...Sink Drain Hose 6 Galley Sink Drain Hose 7 Forward Shower Sump Pump Out Hose 8 Shower Drain Hose 9 Aft Shower Sump Pump Out Hose 10 Flip Flow wfTrap Drain 11 Barb Trap Drain 12 Thru Hull 13 Sink Drain...

Page 26: ...S 420 Express Series 400 13 8 2 18 1 Drain 2 Spider T Drain 3 Sink Drain 4 Cockpit Sole Drain Hose 5 Day Hatch Drain Hose 6 Cabin Entry Drain Hose 7 Shore Power Tub Drain Hose 8 Cockpit Sink Drain Hos...

Page 27: ...2 7 2 19 Model Specific Information 1 Port Fuel Tank 2 Starboard Fuel Tank 3 Generator 4 Genset Fuel Filter 5 Fuel Crossover Assembly 6 Fuel Deck Plate 7 FueVAir Separator 8 Flush Vent 420 Express Ser...

Page 28: ...o Crossover PORT PROFILE 9 11 10 8 16 17 12 420 Express Serres 15 Starboard Engine Return to Crossover 16 Starboard Engine Return to Crossover 17 Crossover to Starboard Fuel Tank Return 18 Genset Fuel...

Page 29: ...ecific Information d 1 Port Fuel Tank 2 Starboard Fuel Tank 3 Generator 4 Genset Fuel Filter 5 Fuel Crossover Assembly 6 Fuel Deck Plate 7 Fuel Air Separator 8 Flush Vent 420 Express Series Downloaded...

Page 30: ...uel Tank Feed To Crossover 14 Starboard Engine Fuel Filter to Starboard Engine 15 Starboard Fuel Tank to Genset Fuel Filter 16 Fuel Filter to Genset 17 Genset Return to Starboard Fuel Tank PORT PROFIL...

Page 31: ...4 G l0 15 2 23 Model Specific Information 1 Port Engine Battery 2 House Battery 3 House Battery 4 Starboard Engine Battery 5 House Battery 6 Port Engine Battery Switch 7 House Battery Switch 8 Starbo...

Page 32: ...n 2 DIESEL ENGINE GENERAL LAYOUT CON T D H C 1 4ooJ 1 3 420 Express Series 2 24 I 1 1 2 1 Blower 2 Grill Vent 3 Dueting Hose Cruisers yachts Downloaded from CruisersOwnersForum http www CruisersOwners...

Page 33: ..._ _ _ _ I i i I I I I 1 _ ___ _ 1 400 3 iCru ssrs yachrs I 4 1 1 5 1 1 Exhaust Elbow 2 Exhaust Elbow 3 Hose Hump 4 Exhaust Tube Splice 00 5 Exhaust Tube Splice 6 Exhaust Tube Splice 7 Exhaust Tube Spl...

Page 34: ...2 2 27 Model Specific Information 9 1 Port Fuel Tank 2 Starboard Fuel Tank 3 Generator 4 Fuel Filter 5 Fuel Filter 6 Fuel Filter 7 Fuel Crossover Assembly 8 Fuel Deck Plate 9 Fuel Air Separator ilf 7...

Page 35: ...ose Clamp 4 Elbow 10 Exhaust Hose 5 Adapter 11 Exhaust Hose 6 Raw Water Strainer co PORT ENGINE INTAKE 0 9 10 7 9 8 j T r r r 9 10 9 8 1 0 STBD ENGINE INTAKE 400 6 Co 420 Express Series 2 26 6 l 5 9 1...

Page 36: ...10 8 1 9 _ 00 I 00 k I i 8 6 2 9 2 27 1 Port Fuel Tank 2 Starboard Fuel Tank 3 Generator 4 Fuel Filter 5 Fuel Filter 6 Fuel Filter 7 Fuel Crossover Assembly 8 Fuel Deck Plate 9 FuelfAir Separator 420...

Page 37: ...14 Crossover to Port Engine Fuel Filter 23 Starboard Fuel Tank To Genset Fuel Filter 15 Port Engine Fuel Filter to Port Engine 24 Fuel Filter to Genset 16 Port Engine Return to Crossover 25 Genset Ret...

Page 38: ...uisers yachts 1 Model Specific Information 5 1 Starboard and Port Fuel Tanks 2 Neoprene Gasket 3 Neoprene Gasket 4 Mylar Sound Foam 5 Poly Cleat 2 29 420 Express Series Downloaded from CruisersOwnersF...

Page 39: ...ENGINE FEED 3 2 1 V 420 Express Series STARBOARD VIEW GENSET 6 RETURN J r 4 OJ 0 GENSET ENGINE FEED FEED 1 GENSET FEED RETURN ENGINE RETURN 2 30 1 Elbow 2 Ball Valve 3 Adapter 4 Adapter 5 Barb 6 Plug...

Page 40: ...TURN 5 r l PORT VIEW Model Specific Information ENGINE FEED C J 6 6 6 1 1 Elbow 2 Ball Valve 3 Adapter 4 Adapter 5 Barb 6 Plug ENGINE FEED ENGINE RETURN 4 1 1 2 31 420 Express Series Downloaded from C...

Page 41: ...D FITTINGS CON T 1 Fuel Filter 2 Elbow 3 Adapter 3 3 2 F 2 i t 1 420 Express SerIes 2 32 4 Fuel Filter 5 Elbow 6 Adapter 6 5 6 5 f j 4 Cruisers yachts Downloaded from CruisersOwnersForum http www Crui...

Page 42: ...s 3 4 5 1 2 33 Model Specific Information 2 1 Fire Extinguisher 2 Fuel Crossover Assembly 3 Blower 4 Oil Pump 5 Power Terminal Bar Negative 3 _ _ _ I I 400 1 17 i 420 Express Series Downloaded from Cr...

Page 43: ...e Starboard Engine 4 Hose Genset 5 Hose Drain Tube 4 ti Ii I f rv U I t i I j I 1 5 3 Ir 1 II 1 I I I rn DRAIN TUBE TO PORT ENG TO STBD ENG TO PORT GENSET 400 10 21 II 420 Express Series 2 34 Cr f1 Do...

Page 44: ...Bar Negative 6 Power Terminal Bar Positive __ 7 Dash Fuse Block 8 Windlass Fuse Block 9 AC DC Panel Fuse Block 10 Dash Solenoid 11 Blower Solenoid 12 PME 1 Solenoid 13 Bus Bar Terminal Block 14 PME 1...

Page 45: ...Express Series 1 Round Strainer 2 Thru Hull 3 Ball Valve 4 Elbow 5 Seawater Strainer 6 Straight Tail Piece 7 Water Pickup Hose 8 Hose Clamp 9 Generator 2 36 Cruisers yachts Downloaded from CruisersOw...

Page 46: ...I I 1 I I LJ I Cruisers yachts _ _ _ 1 1 _ r I Model Specific Information 1 Muffler 2 Exhaust Hose 3 Hose Clamp 4 Exhaust Elbow 5 Generator 3 4 1 3 2 5 2 37 420 Express Series Downloaded from Cruiser...

Page 47: ..._ ___ _ _ ____ _ ow e 3 1 i J 2 2 2 G 0 0 400_9 5 420 Express Series 2 38 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 Vented Loop Hose Clamp Water Heater Hose Elbow Fuel Line Barb Hose Clamp Hose CruiS9rs yachts Downloaded from...

Page 48: ...3 Engine Room Breaker Panel 4 PME 1 Module 5 Accessory Fuse Block 6 Windlass Fuse Block 7 Dash Fuse Block 8 Terminal Bar 9 Terminal Bar 10 Terminal Block 11 PME 1 Solenoid 12 Blower Solenoid t Irl 4...

Page 49: ...er Hose 4 Flushmount Vent 11 Head Unit 18 Waterline Cold Blue 5 Water Heater 11 Gal 12 Head Faucet 19 Waterline Hot Red 6 Washdown Shower System 13 Head Solenoid 7 City Water Inlet 14 Water Tank Fill...

Page 50: ...Vent 6 Sensor Pump 11 7 Washdown Shower System I 8 Water Heater 11 Gal 9 City Water Inlet 13 A 10 Faucet 6 11 Elbow 13 12 Ice Maker Shutoff Tee 13 Adapter 15 14 Union 15 Adapter 16 Tee 17 Stem Elbow 1...

Page 51: ...1 Head Faucet 2 Galley Faucet with Sprayer 3 Head Solenoid 4 Head Unit 5 Elbow 6 Adapter 7 Barb 8 Adapter 9 Shower Kit 10 Tee 11 Stem Elbow 12 Double Barb PVC Coupler 13 Hose Clamp 14 Techma Head Wat...

Page 52: ...ific Information V I I I 400 1B 1 1 Waste Tank 2 Flushmount Vent 3 Waste Tank Deck Plate 4 Thru Hull Seacock 5 Macerator Pump 6 Head Unit 7 Waste Tank Vent Hose 8 Waste Tank Pump Out Hose 9 Macerator...

Page 53: ...k 2 Elbow 3 Elbow 4 Flushmount Vent 5 Waste Tank Deck Plate 6 Head Unit 7 Macerator Pump 8 Elbow 9 Seacock 10 Thru Hull Fitting 11 Hose Clamp 12 Hose Clamp 13 Waste Tank Pump Out Hose 14 Techma Head t...

Page 54: ...Bilge High Water Alarm 9 2 8 2 1 5 4 3 6 5 4 3 Model Specific Information a 6 Bilge Pump Bracket 7 Forward Bilge Pump Out Hose 8 Middle Bilge Pump Out Hose 9 Aft Bilge Pump Out Hose 5 4 3 400 13 1 2...

Page 55: ...46 Q Q r 7 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Q 3 Q 2 r 1 7 FWD BILGE PUMP 7 a Bilge Pump Bilge Float Switch Bilge High Water Alarm Forward Bilge Pump Out Hose Middle Bilge Pump Out Hose Aft Bilge Pump Out Hose Hose...

Page 56: ...d Water can cause corrosion or damage to the engine A CAUTION When your yacht is out of the water it is important to support the hull correctly to avoid any hull damage Crujsers yachts 2 47 Model Spec...

Page 57: ...Section 2 420 Express Series 1 114 112 2 91m 143118 3 84m 1 265112 6 74m 85 1 r 180114 I 4 58m 2 48 400 1G 3a 400 10 3b Downloaded from CruisersOwnersForum http www CruisersOwnersForum com...

Page 58: ...3 3 Throttle Controls 3 3 Trim Tab Controls and Indicators 3 3 Compass 3 3 Cruisers yachts 3 1 Helm Controls Volvo Diesel 3 4 Keypad Switch Functional Description 3 5 Hom 3 5 AftlMidlFwd Pump 3 5 Por...

Page 59: ...MERGENCY PANEL See the SeaKey owner s manual that is included in the Skipper s Kit for a detailed description of the functions 9 12 VOLT ACCESSORY SWITCH PANEL These switches are toggle action switche...

Page 60: ...se engine speed Always return the controls to NEUTRAL when the engines are not running Cruisers yachts 3 3 Controls and Indicators 16 TRIM TAB CONTROLS AND INDICATORS NOTE Push the trim tab rocker swi...

Page 61: ...ght Control 420 Express Series 1 5 11 6 7 9 l j 7 Stereo Remote 8 SeaKeyTM Emergency Panel 9 12 Volt Accessory Panel 10 FIREBOY Alarm 11 Dash Breaker Panel 12 VHF Radio 3 4 4 X U 13 Volvo Electronic D...

Page 62: ...SPREADER ENGINE ROOM LIGHTS These buttons are toggle action buttons that control the corresponding lights When a button is pressed the corresponding light s will turn ON When it is pressed again the l...

Page 63: ...the four digit user code followed by the ENTER button The ENTER button also serves as a reset button if an error is made entering the four digit code Simply press the ENTER button and start over IMPO...

Page 64: ...KEYPAD Cruisers yachts 1 tt It 13 10 3 7 Controls and Indicators 9 4 11 7 6 KEYPAD 420 Express Series Downloaded from CruisersOwnersForum http www CruisersOwnersForum com...

Page 65: ...uel System Crossover Valve 4 7 Steering System 4 7 Steering Wheel 4 8 Rudder Inboards 4 8 Cruisers yachrs 4 1 Trim Tabs 4 9 Electrical System 4 1 0 DC Electrical System 4 10 DC Master Panel 4 11 DC Pa...

Page 66: ...reparable damage 420 Express Serles 4 2 Each engine is cooled by seawater entering the yacht through a seacock in the hull bottom The water enters the engine through the engine water jacket and is ret...

Page 67: ...rther actuation of the engine ignition button is disabled The 15 minute timer is disabled as long as one or both engines are running If both engines are not running and none of the ENGINE START IGN bu...

Page 68: ...sible for the shaft to penetrate the hull bottom without allowing water to enter around the joint The shaft coupling is the connecting point between the engine and the shaft assembly SHAFT LOG INBOARD...

Page 69: ...ey from the ignition switch and remove the Emergency Stop Switch Clip if you yacht is equipped with stop SWitches to prevent accidental starting of the engines Do not use damaged propellers Damaged pr...

Page 70: ...vides adequate safety features such as a straight key a propeller nut a jam nut and a cotter pin 420 Express Series 4 6 SELECTING A PROPELLER IPS A CAUTION Improper propeller selection and installatio...

Page 71: ...With the port handle pOinting aft and the starboard handle pointing outboard both engines receive fuel from the starboard tank 5 With the port handle pointing outboard and the starboard handle pOintin...

Page 72: ...ct upon the rudder face The pressure on the rudder face prevents flutter in a 0 rudder position J fiJ r J 55 L6 I CENTER TO CENTER 55 11 16 OF RUDDER CENTER TO t CENTER F OF BALL JOINTS OF I RUDDER AR...

Page 73: ...ic actuators cylinders which lower the trim tabs To raise the trim tabs the rocker switch is moved which allows oil to flow from the actuator to the pump s m 1 ED BOW uP TRIM TAB PUMP AND Basic System...

Page 74: ...nal bow thruster battery Not all yachts offer this as an option When the engines are running all batteries are charged by the alternators There is a battery charger for the house and cranking batterie...

Page 75: ...itch type circuit breakers function allows you to manually enable or interrupt a circuit by moving the switch on or off and they protect the system receiving the DC power by automatically opening the...

Page 76: ...ion to connect power to the cockpit light switches Put the breaker in the ON position to connect power to the aft head light switch Put the breaker in the ON position to connect power to the forward h...

Page 77: ...the DC MAIN circuit breaker for continuous CO detection Reset this breaker immediately if it is tripped This breaker connects power to the shower sump pumps for automatic pump operation The shower su...

Page 78: ...e power move the slide protector over the generator breaker and turn on the dockside breaker For generator power move the slide protector over the dockside breaker and turn on the generator breaker A...

Page 79: ...on if the REVERSED POLARITY light is ON Severe damage to the electrical system could result Disconnect the cable and have the fault corrected by a qualified electrician 4 Switch the shore dockside bre...

Page 80: ...ct power to the galley GFCI outlets Switch the breaker ON to connect power to the cockpit 120V AC GFCI outlet Switch the breaker ON to connect power to the optional bow thruster battery charger if equ...

Page 81: ...NCTIONS AC HEATER ACIHEATER AC WATER PUMP SPARElAC HEATER CPT SPAREIWATER HEATER HEATERS Cruisers yachts Switch the breaker ON to connect power to the salon air conditioner heater Switch the breaker O...

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Page 83: ...o 4 19 Basic Systems Operation o I 0 1 1 I I L _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ IKl WIV EtoGlHE COHTFtOl W R t 4 M J 0I AtI0 NOR oIAL ENaIfIE 0PfJW1 0H OfF OfF D r D o 3SNOO8D 420 Express Series Downloaded from C...

Page 84: ...e or storage commercial use or use for purposes other than those for which the boat was designed 3 Defects or damages caused by a force or impact which exceeds design specifications including but not...

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