Meridian Yachts 490 Spezifikationen

STAR DANCER 490 MERIDIAN SECOND EDITION MAY 20, 2010

DC POWER There are four battery banks in your 12-volt system: Port Engine/Generator Start Batteries, Starboard Engine Start Batteries, House/Inverte

Note: Voltage will tend to read less than actual if the batteries are under load (being used). The only true voltage measurement comes from a batter

GENERATOR The Generator can supply all the AC power that you can get from shore power. It can be run while under way or stopped. This gives tremen

The system can make or break your vacation. Therefore, it is imperative that every person on board be informed on the proper use of the toilet. If y

WATER SYSTEM FRESH WATER TANKS AND PUMP Star Dancer holds 200 gallons of fresh water located in two separate tanks. To fill the tanks, remove the

finished to keep the shower presentable. Pick up any accumulation of hair in the drains as it clogs the hoses. Ensure that the faucets are tight tur

when on 12-volt power such as when you are at anchor. Use a cooler when available to keep the refrigerator door closed as much as possible. The powe

For more heat there is a Webasco Diesel furnace. It distributes the heat by heating water and circulating it throughout the boat. There are temperat

of the computer box showing that the computer’s “reboot” switch is just below. Normally you will not need to use the “reboot” switch. To turn on the

2 red 250 3 red 275 Solid red 300 Always have the engines running when raising or lowering the anchor. The Windlass (Winch) power brea

A Note from the Owners of Star Dancer Welcome aboard and thank you for choosing Star Dancer for your cruising vacation. Star Dancer is a 2003 Me

4. When the anchor is clear of the water and close up to the bow roller, bring it in slowly so it doesn’t slam into the hull or the roller. Usually

INTERNET ACCESS Star Dancer subscribes to the Clear Network. It provides 4-G internet connections. The password is “20stardancer08”. BARBECUE The

Release the ties holding Starlet to her mounting brackets. Release the line that is tied to the front mounting bracket. Put on a stern line on the

OPERATING THE DINGHY Be certain to have the ignition key to the dinghy with you. Board the dinghy Check to be sure you have gas. Tilt the outboard

The searchlight has a DC circuit breaker labeled “searchlight”. Be careful, the light gets hot. The light works from either upper or lower helm depe

Spare parts are located in a box in the starboard lazarette. They include extra oil filters, impellers, belts, etc. Extra oil, transmission fluid a

Pay special attention to: Removal of diesel soot from transom and from around the diesel furnace exhaust. Removal of black streaks from hull. Scu

Hopefully tuck away another great cruise, a wonderful experience and a colorful memory.

SPECIFICATIONS AND IMPORTANT NUMBERS Vessel Make/Model Meridian 490 Pilothouse Year 2003 LOA 54 feet Beam 15 feet 1 inch D

BOAT OPERATION ENGINES The main engines on Star Dancer are very reliable Cummins diesels. If treated correctly, they can be expected to give troubl

Visually inspect the bilge. Check under and around the engines. During your inspection, ask yourself if everything looks (and smells) right. Check

After engines start, walk out to the swim step and check the exhausts for water flow. If there is none shut the engines off immediately and troubles

CRUISING Slowly come up to your desired cruising rpm. (Do not exceed 1400 RPM until the engine temperature gauge reads at least 140 degrees). Star

ensure the Bow Thruster is turned on by simultaneously pushing both “on” switches from the helm position. The Bow Thruster should only be used in 3-5

SAFETY EQUIPMENT Life jackets are located below the cushion, under the window, on the port side of the pilothouse. There are 3 fire extinguishers.

WHEN YOU PLUG INTO SHORE POWER… Turn off the dock socket before plugging or unplugging either end of the cords. This prevents arcs, sparks, and sho