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10OWNER ADVISORY STATEMENTSThis Owner’s Manual contains certain ad-visory statements designed to alert you to conditions affecting equipment operation
100Fuel GaugeYour fuel gauge is read from a sensor inthe tank. If the boat is up and running, anaccurate reading is not always possible.Be sure to che
101General Guidelines For FuelingYour YachtImproper fueling procedures can causeboat fires and explosions. It is imperativethat the following procedur
103FUEL SAFETY CHECKLIST FOR BOARDING“HAPPY SAFE BOATING”FROM THE SILVERTON TEAMThis fuel safety checklist is designed to be used as a quick reference
105GENERATOR SYSTEM (Optional)When you purchased your 43MY, a Gen-erator System, manufactured by KohlerCompany was factory installed at theSilverton
106✔Check for presence of Gasoline ordor inthe Bilge.Gasoline vapors in the bilge can causeexplosion and fire aboard your yacht.✔Start the generator (
107HOT WATER SYSTEMYour 43MY is equipped with a 10.5 gallonwater heater, which is operated on the A/Celectrical system. Cold water is supplied tothe
108DO NOT operate the pressure reliefvalve while the water heater containshot water. Serious burns or injury couldresult.✔Flush out the water heater t
109PROPULSION SYSTEMPropulsion of your 43MY is accomplishedby two inboard engines, located within theengine compartment. Depending on theoption you ch
11Systems SchematicsThis section displays schematic drawings, such as the Mechanical Layout, Electrical Schematic and Fresh Water Schematic that may b
110illustrates the open and closed positionsof the engine seawater intake valves).The photo above shows the valve closed.The photo above shows the val
111transmission shift control lever up anddown until the starter motor operates. Seeyour Silverton dealer or a competenttechnician as soon as possible
112✔Check the oil pressure gauges to becertain each engine has sufficient oilpressure. Gasoline engines should havebetween 30 and 50 psi(pounds per sq
113flush) and is controlled by DC electricalpower. Each toilet is equipped with anintegral vacuum breaker that prevents abackflow of contaminated wate
114The Waste Tank is equipped with anelectronic Waste Level Gauge, whichmonitors the volume of waste in the tankfor your convenience in determining wh
115an electronic Waste Level Gauge, whichmonitors the volume of waste in the tankfor your convenience in determining whenpump-out is required.Jabsco Q
117SHOWER SUMP PUMP SYSTEMYour 43MY is equipped with two showers;one is located by the forward stateroomand one is located in the aft stateroom(See th
118Refer to the Winterization and Storagesection of this Owner’s Manual for theproper preparation and maintenance ofthe SHOWER SUMP PUMP SYSTEMprior t
119STEERING SYSTEMThe steering system in your 43MY ismanufactured by Sea Star, a subsidiary ofTeleflex (Canada, Ltd.), and is hydrauli-cally assisted
120systems. Periodically examine all connec-tions and hydraulic lines for any signs ofleakage. If any leaks are noted, contactyour Silverton dealer fo
121SHIFT/THROTTLE CONTROLSYSTEM (MORSE CONTROLS)(OPTIONAL)You may have chosen as an option whenyou purchased your 43MY, an electroni-cally controlled
123TRIM TAB SYSTEMThe purpose of the Trim Tab System onyour 43MY is to assist in reaching planingspeed as soon as possible and to main-tain a proper “
124Maintenance of the Trim Tab System is asfollows:✔Silverton recommends painting the trimtabs with good quality, antifouling bottompaint. DO NOT pain
125ICEMAKER UNIT (OPTIONAL)You may have chosen as an option whenyou purchased your 43MY, an IcemakerUnit, manufactured by U-Line Corporationand factor
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127LPG SYSTEM (OPTIONAL)You may have purchased as an optionwith your 43MY an optional LPG CookingSystem. This system is manufactured bySeaward Produ
1287) Never leave craft unattended whenLPG consuming appliances are in use.8) Do not smoke or use open flame whenreplacing LPG Cylinders.9) Inspect ho
129OIL X-CHANGE-R SYSTEM(OPTIONAL)You may have chosen as an option whenyou purchased your 43MY, an OIL X-CHANGE-R System, manufactured byRay Zager &am
13Silverton Yacht DealersYour Silverton yacht dealer is a trained professional with facilities and resources available to serve you to your complete s
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131REMOTE CONTROLLEDSPOTLIGHT (OPTIONAL)You may have chosen as an option whenyou purchased your 43MY, a RemoteControlled Spotlight, manufactured byITT
111CLEANING AND MAINTENANCEA periodic cleaning and maintenanceschedule of the interior and exterior sur-face for 43MY is recommended. Not onlywil
112You may have chosen as an option at thetime of purchase of your 43MY, a “CentralVac” vacuum cleaning system. Similar tothe system in your home, onl
113boating season is year around, it is recom-mended a coat of wax be applied everythree (3) months. If your boating season isrestricted to the summer
114the exterior surfaces of your yacht andthen dried with a soft towel. For a thoroughcleaning and to remove all water stains,use a quality window cle
115DO NOT fold the vinyl windows afterremoving them from the enclosure. Rollthem prior to placing them in storage.Folding the vinyl windows will cause
116duces ice and snow. The storage buildingshould be adequately ventilated and nottightly closed. Ventilation, both around andthroughout the yacht, is
117location of the garboard drain plugs).Some compartments in the bilge may notdrain completely due to the position of theyacht. Pump these compartmen
14 Silverton will not assume any responsi-bility or liability for parts replaced or labor completed by anyone other than an autho-rized Silverton dea
118❏ Thoroughly clean the toilet and leavethe bowl exposed to prevent mildew.❏ Remove all seacock and strainer drainplugs to prevent from freezing. Cl
119Lifting Your YachtThe following are guidelines that will helpprevent damage to your yacht as it is beinglifted:✸ Never lift the yacht with a greate
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143OPERATING YOUR YACHTMost people who purchase a Silvertonyacht have boat handling knowledge andexperience with other types of vessels.This section o
144✔ Have a qualified marine technicianexamine your yacht immediately to deter-mine the source of the fuel fumes.✔ If a leak is detected, have it repa
145✔ Check the oil level in the trim tab reser-voir and be certain the level is betweenthe FULL and ADD marks.Engine StartupIMPORTANT: Always be very
146recommended RPM’s as specified in theEngine Manual until they reach normaloperating temperature. Normal operatingtemperature for gasoline engineseq
147❏ Shift and Throttle Controls: Be certainthe shift and throttle controls operateproperly and are in the proper adjustment.❏ Transmissions: Check th
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149SIXTEEN WAYS TO REDUCE FUEL CONSUMPTION1. Keep the bottom of your yacht clean. Afouled bottom can increase drag up to 10%or more. A 1
15LIMITED WARRANTYAccording to the U.S. Public Law No. 93-637, effective July 4, 1975, the following limited warranties apply to all 2001 Model Year b
15015.Check for engine air leaks. A leak inthe engine intake manifold disturbs the air/fuel mixture and reduces your perfor-mance. A leak in the exhau
151GLOSSARYABAFT: Toward the rear of the yacht.ABEAM: At right angles to the yacht’skeel.ABOARD: On the yacht.ABREAST: Side by side.ADRIFT: Loose. Not
152DEAD AHEAD: Directly in front of theyacht.DINGY: A small open boat used for ship toshore transportation.DISPLACEMENT: The weight of the waterdispla
153HEADWAY: The forward motion of avessel through the water.HEEL: To tip or tilt to one side by means ofan external force.HELMSMAN: The person steerin
154QUARTERING SEA: Sea (waves) comingfrom a yacht’s quarter.RODE: The anchor line or chain.RUNNING LIGHTS: Refer to “NavigationalLights”.RUDDER: A ver
155V-DRIVE: A drive system that has theoutput of the engine facing forward and iscoupled to a transmission, which thenchanges the output aft.WATERLINE
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157Warning LabelsThe following Warning labels appear at various locations on your 42Convertible and are self-explanatory. Be certain to familiarize yo
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159Identification LabelsThe following labels identify the location or operating procedure of certain items onyour 42 Convertible that are designed to
16These limited warranties are your sole and exclusive remedies and are expressly in lieu of any and all other remedies and warranties expressed and i
161MAINTENANCE LOG____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
162MAINTENANCE LOG____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
163BOAT RECORDThe Boat Record is provided to record information about the yacht and its components. This record should befilled out by the selling De
164Note: The following is provided for your use in recording electronic equipment wich you may add to youryacht. All equipment should be recorded so
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17BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONSSilverton recommends you purchase and read the following publications:Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Han-dling By Chapman
18information helpful if you decide to sell or trade your yacht. The maintenance record will make your yacht a more desirable pur-chase because it tel
43 MOTOR YACHT INTERIOR
43 MOTOR YACHT INTERIOR
43 MOTOR YACHT Mechanical
19The Shaft is connected to the enginetransmission with a coupling and extendsthrough the bottom of the hull. The Pro-peller is attached to the end of
2“Thank You!!” FROMTHE SILVERTON TEAM
20ENGINE SEAWATER PICKUPThe photograph below displays the En-gine Seawater Pickup as shown on thestarboard side. The Engine SeawaterPickups are locate
21PROPELLERSThe photographs below display the propel-ler rotation for the Port and Starboardsides.ENGINE EXHAUST PORTSThere are two Engine Exhaust Por
22FUEL TANK VENTSThe photograph below displays the PortFuel Tank Vent as shown on the port sideof the hull. The Starboard Fuel Tank Ventis located i
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24ANCHOR SYSTEMThe photograph below displays the loca-tion of the Anchor, which is located in itsbracket under the pulpit.The photograph below display
25SEARCH LIGHTThe 43MY may be equipped with anoptional Search Light, which is mountedon the forward portion of the pulpit. Thephotograph below display
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27BRIDGEHELMThe Helm, located on the Bridge of your43MY, is where your yacht is piloted.STARBOARD BRIDGE LOUNGELocated on the starboard side of thebri
28The button for the Air Horns is located atthe Helm. The photo below shows thelocation of the button that sounds the AirHorns.The Red Button is the A
29The Masthead/Anchor Light is alsoWHITE. The Navigation/Anchor Lightswitch is located at the helm station.ACCESS STEPSOn both the starboard and port
3TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction to your 43MY Owner’s Manual ... 9Warranty Information ... 13Recommended Readin
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31INTERIORThis section will show you the variousinterior compartments of your 43MY,starting with your entry into the Salon.SALON ACCESS DOORThe phot
32Switches, and the meters for the wastetanks and the fresh water tank. The photobelow shows the AC/DC Panel and themeters.The light switches by the a
33either of these vents. If the vent is blockedit will stop air from reaching the refrigera-tor or A/C unit causing overheating. Alsoon this shelf yo
34Notice it lights up when opened. In thiscloset is a access panel that should beused when working on the shower unit. Onthe forward wall of the close
35the right. The control for the shower unit ison the back wall. Also on the back wall isthe towel rack. The lighting and the ventila-tion for the aft
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37ENGINE COMPARTMENT
38The Engine Compartment is accessedthrough the Access Panels in the SalonDeck. The photo below shows the EngineRoom Access Panels.
33BOATING SAFETYSilverton believes your safety aboard youryacht, whether cruising or moored at yourdock, is extremely important. A yachtoperated in a
4Overall Length - 44’-5”Overall Length w/Ext. Platform - 47’ - 4 3/4”Length at Waterline - 35’ - 10 7/8”Length Fairbody - 42’
34“Life Jackets”, are described as follows:TYPE 1(Wearable): This off-shore PFDhas the greatest boyancy. It is most effec-tive for all waters where re
35✸ Yachts longer than 40 feet andshorter than 65 feet: Three(3) Type B-I orone(1) Type B-I and one (1) Type B-IIportable, hand held fire extinguisher
36If non-combustible materials are stowed inthe engine space they shall be securedagainst falling into machinery and shallcause no obstruction to acce
37requirements of the Inland NavigationalRules Act of 1980.Refer to the United States Coast Guardpublication “Navigational Rules, Interna-tional-Inlan
38responsible yachtsman, you must complywith the “Rules of the Road”; the marinetraffic laws enforced by the United StatesCoast Guard. There are two(2
39✖ A vessel unable to maneuver.✖ A vessel whose maneuverability isrestricted.✖ A vessel engaged in commercialfishing.Vessels engaged in commercial fi
40procedure. This person can take over theoperation of your yacht if you unexpect-edly become unable to do so.✖ DO NOT permit your passengers to rideo
41less, and tasteless gas that by itself cannot be detected by human senses. COdiffuses in the air much more rapidly thanany other gases that are dete
42WHAT TO DO WHEN SOMEONE ISOVERCOME WITH CARBON MON-OXIDEWhen someone falls victim to carbonmonoxide poisoning, fast and responsiveaction is crucial.
43and vents, proximity and types of struc-tures and other boats, wind speed anddirection, speed of the boat, etc. Althoughit would be impossible to id
5INTRODUCTIONDear Silverton Owner,Congratulations and welcome to the Silverton Family! As a Silverton owner, you will enjoy the quality and the attent
44Engine or generator exhaust from youryacht while underway at a slow speedcan cause excessive accumulation ofCarbon Monoxide Gas (CO) within thecabin
45generator are under constant attack fromsalt water, gasses, vibration and normalwear. Inspect every exhaust system com-ponent often. Start with a vi
46✸ When fueling your yacht in warmweather, allow for expansion of the fueland do not top off the fuel tanks. Thetanks may overflow when the fuel exp
47Running Aground✸ If your yacht runs aground, examineeveryone on board for injuries and renderfirst aid, if necessary.✸ Examine your yacht for damage
48• Station a person forward as a lookout.• Sound your horn or fog bell at theappropriate intervals to warn other vesselsof your presence. Refer to th
49don ship, all persons on board shouldjump, not dive, overboard and swim a safedistance away from the burning yacht. Becertain all persons stay toget
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57AIR CONDITIONING / HEATINGSYSTEM(Optional)The Air Conditioning/Heating Systemin your 43MY is factory installed. Thepurpose of this system is to mai
58Each air conditioning unit is controlled byan independent thermostatic control panel(“Passport Control”), which is locatedwithin the respective cool
59ANCHOR SYSTEMThe purpose of the Anchor System is tomake fast your yacht to the ground surfacebelow the water level. You may want toanchor your yacht
60constant length.The Anchor Cleat islocated in the Anchor Hatch. The photobelow shows the cleat next to openeing tothe rope locker.Anchor Windlass (O
61able weather conditions, such as severewind and tidal currents, to hold your yachtfast to the bottom. Scope ratio is veryimportant. Please refer to
63BATTERY SYSTEMENGINE BANKThe 29 series batteries mounted in front ofeach engine are wired in parallel. Depend-ing on the engine cranking requirement
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65BILGE PUMP SYSTEMThe purpose of the Bilge Pump Systemis to remove any water that may accumu-late within the bilge area of your yacht.Although a smal
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67BILGE VENTILATION SYSTEMThe engine and generator compart-ments on your 43MY are enclosedareas and are subject to the accumula-tion of dangerous fue
68To reduce the risk of fire or explosionwithin the engine/generator compart-ments of your 43MY, the bilge blowermotors should ALWAYS be operatedunder
69BONDING SYSTEMThe purpose of the Bonding System is toprotect your yacht’s underwater compo-nents from electrolysis and galvanic corro-sion. Examples
7Hailing from East Orange, New Jersey, John and Warren Luhrs’ ancestry goes back to their great-grandfather, Henry, who helped pioneer the devel-opme
70should be completed during the springlaunch procedure. The anodes may re-quire more frequent replacement, depend-ing on your docking location and th
71CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) DETECTOR SYSTEMCarbon Monoxide Gas (CO) is color-less, odorless and tasteless. It is highlypoisonous, endangering lives ev
72nections and clean and tighten, if neces-sary. If the GREEN indicator light still failsto illuminate, contact your Silverton dealerfor inspection an
73ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis section describes the various compo-nents of the Electrical System on your43MY. Also included is a TroubleshootingGuide for yo
74The photo below shows the top of the AC/DC Panel. Notice the two columns ofswitches.There are four meters across the top ofthe panel. They are(from
75Below the DC Volt section of the AC/DCPanel is the Bilge Pump section of the AC/DC Panel. There are three(3) sets ofbreakers and switches. Each bilg
76The AC electrical system is supplied with240 volts of power upon entry to the mainelectrical distribution panel, which then isseparated into two (2)
77Exterior Outlets: Supplies power to theoutlets found on the exterior area of theyacht.Salon Outlets: Supplies power to theoutlets in the Salon.Salon
78• Connect the Shore Power Cable topower supply. When connecting the shorepower cable to the dockside outlet, becertain the cable has sufficient slac
79Alterations or extensions to the electri-cal system can cause electrical shockor fire. ONLY competent marine electri-cians should make system change
80The Engine Room also has the followingBreakers or Fuses:WINDLASS BREAKER - Located by thebatteries.BLOWER FUSES - Located right by theBlower Motors.
81PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION12 Volt DC equipment not operatingBattery Selector switch turned OFF.Check Battery Selector Switches to ensure they are turned
82PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTIONNo 120 Volt Power Main breaker(s) in engine compartment tripped or OFF on generator.Turn breakers ON or reset.Breaker(s) at AC
83PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTIONContinuous tripping of main. Cause of problem not determined.Determine cause and correct problem before resetting breaker.See
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85HELM CD/RADIO - StandardThe Helm CD/Radio Combination is stan-dard equipment on you 43MY. The unit isshown below.Television Stateroom - OptionalAlso
86Television - Aft Stateroom - OptionalThe drop-down Television is available forthe Aft Stateroom. The photo below showsthe Unit.This option comes wit
87AUTOMATIC FIREEXTINGUISHER SYSTEMYour 43MY is equipped with an AutomaticFire Extinguisher System, which ispermanently mounted on the forwardbulkhead
88If the Green indicator light does notilluminate after turning on the ignitionswitch or if it turns off at any timeduring operation of your yacht, ei
89cannot continue to burn and it will beextinguished.The fire extinguishers shipped with your43MY should be mounted in a readilyaccessible location aw
9We appreciate your selection of the Silverton 43 Motor Yacht. We have de-signed and manufactured this yacht to bring you a strong, safe and attractiv
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91FRESH WATER SYSTEMThe purpose of the Fresh Water Systemis to provide a supply of pressurizedpotable water to the Galley, Heads andTransom Exterior S
92minimal maintenance, but they should bevisually examined on a regular basis forany leaks, chafing or cracking. Tighten anyloose connections as neces
93Connect this system ONLY to a potablewater system that is safe for drinking.DO NOT use water that may be of ques-tionable quality as serious illness
95FUEL SYSTEMFuel, especially gasoline, is extremelyflamable. Failure to follow these recom-mendations and the rules of goodcommon sense could result
96tank is difficult to see during a visualinspection. This type of corrosion typicallywon’t reveal itself until a fuel leak actuallyoccurs. If any one
97disconnect the shore power(refer to theelectrical pages in this section of theowners manual)and disable any possiblesource of ignition. Contact your
98ately. If hoses need to be replaced, makesure that only USCG TYPE A1 are used.TYPE A2 is not acceptable for fuel distri-bution.Fuel Supply ValvesIf
99Generator Fuel Selector Valve\If your 43MY is equipped with a generator,a fuel tank selector valve is located on theaft bulkhead of the engine compa
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