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52' Cruisers Yachts 520 Express 2008

Beamy, bold, beautiful, but most importantly, a statement! The Cruisers 520 Express demonstrates exactly what a MASSIVE express cruiser should be. With seating for over a dozen in the open concept cockpit, you will be hard pressed to point out any missing creature comforts! From the bar fridge/icemaker combo and the stainless steel cockpit grill, back to the hydraulic swim platform with bench seating - this boat has it all! Below deck you are greeted with the absolute best fit and finish you come to expect with Cruisers Yachts. The forward v-berth has two split single berths which opens up the space and creates a seamless passage to the shared day head and main salon area. The full beam master cabin aft features everything you could possibly want and need in even the most luxurious master suites! The looks, the comfort, the features, but don't forget performance! Powered by dual Volvo D12 - 715HP engines, this 42,000 lb beast jumps out of the water with ease and you can comfortably cruise along to your next anchorage in class and style!

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Specifications

• Price CAD: $ 519,900

Cruisers Yachts

520 express, lansdowne, canada, power yacht.

• LOA: 55 ft in
• Display Length: 52 ft
• Water Capacity: --
• Fuel Capacity: --
• Engine Details: Volvo D12
• Engine 1: 2008 690.00 HRS 715.00 HP
• Engine 2: 2008 690.00 HRS 715.00 HP
• Engine Fuel: Diesel
• Days on Market: INQUIRE

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LOA: 55 ft 0 in

Beam: 15 ft 6 in

Minimum Draft: 3 ft 8 in

Bridge Clearance: 13 ft 1 in

Headroom: 6 ft 6 in

Dry Weight: 42000 lbs

Engine Brand: Volvo

Year Built: 2008

Engine Model: 715/D12

Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel

Location: Port

Engine Hours: 690

Drive Type: V-Drive

Engine Power: 715 HP

Location: Starboard

Fresh Water Tanks: (150 Gallons)

Fuel Tanks: (500 Gallons)

Holding Tanks: (75 Gallons)

Accommodations

Number of heads: 2 with separate shower stalls

Hydraulic Swim Platform

Walk Through Windshield 

Washer/Dryer Combo

Electronics

Cockpit speakers

Depthsounder

Raymarine E120 GPS/Chartplotter

Raymarine Autohelm Autopilot

Raymarine VHF

Side-Power Bow Thruster

Volvo digital throttle 

Dual Volvo Penta engine management displays 

Hardtop Lights

Generator (Onan)

Inside Equipment

Refrigerator/Freezer

SHARP carousel microwave with convection oven

Air conditioning/Heating 

Electric head X2

Washing machine

Battery charger

Electric bilge pump

Trash compactor 

Dual Burner electric cooktop

Outside Equipment/Extras

Cockpit shower

Cockpit cushions

Cockpit table with dual leaf removable option

Swimming ladder

Refrigerator with Icemaker

Cockpit Grill

Cockpit Outlets

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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52′ Cruisers 520 Express | 52' 2007 Cruisers

Listed at $399,000

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Available for Sale 52′ Cruisers 520 Express 52' 2007 Cruisers  

2007 52 Cruisers Express has a great interior layout with an unrivaled aft full beam master stateroom. The salon is spacious with a portside full galley and large salon settee.

In the cockpit, you have ample seating and entertaining areas, and this boat will outrun the pack with its 715hp Volvo Package.

Bottom Painted recently done

A/C recently serviced

1000 hrs service done

Specifications

• Central Vacuum System
• Cherry Veneer Interior
• Dolby Digital Theatre System Stereo - 5 Disc CD/DVD
• 20" LCD & DVD TV
• Cherry Entry Step Treads
• 32" LCD TV with Home Theatre
• Washer / Dryer
• Microwave/Convection Oven and Electric Stove
• Refrigerator/ Freezer - 120V/12V

Master Stateroom

• Cedar Lined Clothes Locker
• Micro Stereo with CD Player
• Therapeutic Foam Mattress
• Pillow Package
• 20" LCD Tv with DVD Player

Heads - Master and Guest Stateroom

• Tecma Heads with Holding Tanks
• Towel Package
• Compass, Depth Finder and Hourmeter
• Hardtop Skylight with Front, Side, and Aft Curtains
• Rudder Indicator and Electro-Hydraulic Trim Tabs
• Stainless Steel Windshield
• Bow Thruster
• Batteries with Bow Thruster
• Spotlight - Digital Remote, Sector Scan/SOS

Electronics

• Raymarine Electronics
• DSM300 with Temperature and Depth
• E120 Networked 12" Color Chart Plotter
• 4 KW 4' Open Array Radar
• Satellite TV System - 45 STV-45CM SAT TV System, 5" Tower for KVH, APC Back-Ups ES500 Battery Back-up, Power Supply 110/220V in, 12V Out, 10 AMPS, SAT TV.
• Samsung HD SAT Receiver for Direct TV
• Samsung H20 DSS Receiver Rack
• 4 RCVR Multiswitch AMP
• RF Modulator Video Component Adapter
• DSS Receiver
• Air Conditioner/ Heater
• Battery Charging System
• Fuel Crossover System and Fuel Overflow Recovery System
• Hot Water System - 20 Gallons
• Shore Power Cord - Retractable with Remote Control
• Oil Change System
• Sea Water Strainers
• Telephone Wiring, Jack and Dockside Receptacle
• Wetbar with Ice Maker/Refrigerator
• Stereo with CD Player
• Subwoofer with Amplifier and Speakers
• Camper Enclosure - Taupe
• 15" TV LCD and DVD Player
• Air/Climate Control
• Electric Grill
• Swim Platform, Extended with Hydraulic Lift
• Custom Teak Trim on Steps
• Canvas - Taupe

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• 520 Express Series
• Owner's manual

Cruisers Yachts 520 Express Series Owner's Manual

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Table of Contents

• Troubleshooting
• Welcome Aboard
• Owner's Manual
• Owner's Manuals for Onboard Systems and Components
• Dealership Responsibilities
• Warranty Information
• Warranty Service
• Your Responsibilities

Section 2 - Boating Safety

• Boating Safety
• Safety Checks
• Boating Rules and Regulations
• Signals and Rules of the Road
• Emergency Considerations
• Hazardous Conditions
• Safety Precautions for Engine Exhaust
• Safety Label Location Layout
• Sample Float Plan
• Specifications
• Deck Hardware General Layout
• Interior General Layout
• Cockpit Light Plan Layout / Interior Light Plan Layout
• Interior Electrical Plan Layout
• A/C Plan View
• Starboard A/C View
• Port A/C View
• Cockpit A/C View
• Plumbing Hardware
• A/C Plumbing View
• Diesel Engine General Layout
• Fuel Tank and Fittings
• Fuel Crossover Assembly
• Forward Engine Room Bulkhead
• Fresh Water Layout
• Waste Layout

Section 4 - General Controls and Indicators

Dash layout.

• Rudder Angle Indicator
• Fuel Gauges
• Depth Finder
• Air Conditioner/Heater Ducts
• Stereo Remote
• Seakey Emergency Panel
• Volvo Display Screen
• Dash Stereo
• Bow Thruster
• Volt Outlet
• Starboard Wiper
• Windshield Defog
• Windshield Washer
• Fireboy Alarm
• High Water Alarm
• Port Ignition
• Accessory/Depth
• Battery Parallel
• Helm Switch Panel
• Throttle Controls
• Trim Tab Controls
• Volt Accessory
• Volvo Electronic Diesel Control

Dash Panel Layout

Switch panel functions.

• Nav/Anchor Lights
• Engine Room Lights
• Engine Room Fans
• Cockpit Lights
• Boarding Lights
• Spreader Lights

Helm Switch Panel Layout

Section 5 - basic operation of systems.

• Power Train
• Engine Ignition Start/Stop
• Transmission
• Shaft Assembly
• Strut and Cutlass Bearing

FUEL SYSTEM (Crossover Valve)

Steering system.

• Steering Wheel

Electrical System

• DC Electrical System
• DC Master Panel
• DC Panel Circuit Breaker Functions
• AC Electrical System
• AC Master Panel
• AC Panel Circuit Breaker Functions
• Intl Stds 2-30 Amp (220 Volts)
• A Word about Galvanic Corrosion
• A Word about Bonding
• Fresh Water System
• Fresh Water Tank
• City Water Hookup
• Hot Water Heater

Head and Waste Contaminant System

• Waste Holding Tank
• Waste Disposal

Bilge System

Section 6 - general accessory items.

• Accessory Items
• Air Conditioning/Heater Unit
• Battery Charger
• Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector
• Clarion ® Stereo (Standard)
• Cockpit Shower
• Cockpit Washdown
• Courtesy Lights
• Refrigerator/Freezer
• Function of Clutch
• Lowering the Anchor under Power
• Windlass System
• Oil Change System
• Raising the Anchor under Power
• Telephone Jack and Dockside Receptacle
• Davit Lift System
• Central Vacuum
• Cockpit/Salon Stereo

Section 7 - Getting Underway

• Operating Instructions
• Pre-Start Checklist
• Starting Diesel Engines
• Stopping Diesel Engines
• Suggested Maneuvering Techniques
• Dropping and Weighing Anchor
• Towing the Yacht

Section 8 - General Maintenance

Periodic checks and services.

• Before Every Use
• Every 50 Hours
• Every 100 Hours
• Additional Pre-Launch Checklist

General Maintenance

• General Care and Cleaning
• Storage and Extended Lay-Up
• Engine and Power Train
• General Notes

7 Getting Underway

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Summary of contents for cruisers yachts 520 express series, page 1: table of contents.

• Page 2 520 Express Series...

Page 3: Introduction

Page 4: welcome aboard, page 5: general accessory items, page 6: warranty information.

• Page 7 Hazardous Conditions ...... 2-8 Safety Checks ........2-2 Safety Precautions for Engine Exhaust.......2-9 Boating Rules and Regulations ..2-3 Safety Label Location Layout ..2-11 Signals and Rules of the Road..2-6 Sample Float Plan ......2-12 Emergency Considerations ....2-7 520 Express Series...

Page 8: Boating Safety

Page 9: boating rules and regulations.

• Page 10 Cruisers Yachts is concerned done without a life preserver (PFD), it water. for the safety of all boaters. Cruisers Yachts significantly increases the probability of does not promote unsafe boating risks or • DO NOT approach the rear of the yacht drowning.
• Page 11 • Boat Owners Association of the United buoys, safety, international and inland States regulations and more than is discussed • National Safe Boating Council here. For more information contact: • Yacht Clubs Boating courses are offered online at www.boatsafe.com. 520 Express Series...

Page 12: Signals And Rules Of The Road

Page 13: emergency considerations, page 14: hazardous conditions, page 15: safety precautions for engine exhaust.

• Page 16 520 Express Series ❶ ❹ Blockage of boat exhausts by obstruction. Operating with high bow angle. DANGER EXTREME HAZARD Carbon monoxide gas (CO) is colorless, odorless and KC-0466 extremely dangerous. All KC-0463 ❺ Exhausts from other vessels in confined engines and fuel burning ❷...

Page 17: Safety Label Location Layout

Page 18: sample float plan.

• Page 19 Section 3 – 520 Express Series Model Specific Information SPECIFICATIONS ........3-3 COCKPIT A/C VIEW ......3-15 DECK HARDWARE GENERAL PLUMBING HARDWARE .....3-16 LAYOUT..........3-4 A/C PLUMBING VIEW ......3-18 INTERIOR GENERAL LAYOUT..... 3-6 DIESEL ENGINE GENERAL COCKPIT LIGHT PLAN LAYOUT / LAYOUT ..........3-20...
• Page 20 520 Express Series 520 Express Series...

Page 21: Specifications

Page 22: deck hardware general layout.

• Page 23 23. Grill 24. External Speaker 25. Popup Cleat 26. Subwoofer Speaker 27. Cockpit Shower System 28. Cleat 29. 4 Step Ladder 30. Cockpit Cup Holder 31. Wetbar Hand Rail 32. Grab Rail 33. Fire Extinguisher Holder Box 520 Express Series...

Page 24: Interior General Layout

• Page 25 12. Conventional Oven/Microwave 13. Dishwasher 14. Coffee Maker 15. Combo Washer/Dryer 16. Vacuum 17. Carbon Monoxide Detector 18. MSR Head Unit 19. MSR Head Shower 20. MSR Vanity 21. Forward Vanity 22. Forward Head Unit 23. Forward Head Shower 520 Express Series...

Page 26: Cockpit Light Plan Layout / Interior Light Plan Layout

• Page 27 3. Receptacle Box 4. Dual Receptacle Box 5. Overhead Light 6. Reading Light 7. Light Rope Kit 6 ft. 8. Light Rope Kit 24 in. 9. Light Rope Kit 14 ft. 10. Light Rope Kit 12 in. 520 Express Series...

Page 28: Interior Electrical Plan Layout

• Page 29 23. Dual Receptacle Box 24. Dual Receptacle Box 25. Dual Receptacle Box 26. Dual Receptacle Box 27. Dual Receptacle Box 28. Dual Receptacle Box 29. Light Switch 30. Dual Receptacle Box 31. Dual Receptacle Box 32. Dual Receptacle Box 3-11 520 Express Series...

Page 30: A/C Plan View

Page 31: starboard a/c view, page 32: port a/c view, page 33: cockpit a/c view, page 34: plumbing hardware.

• Page 35 25. Adapter 26. Garden Hose Adapter 27. Icemaker Shutoff Tee 28. Elbow 29. Hose Barb 30. Forward Head Solenoid Hose 31. Aft Head Solenoid Hose 32. Hose Clamp 33. Coupler 34. Washdown Faucet 35. Check Valve 3-17 520 Express Series...

Page 36: A/C Plumbing View

• Page 37 12. 90 Elbow 13. Strainer 14. Adaptor 15. A/C Raw Water Pump 16. Female Tee 17. Shower Sump Pump 18. Tee 19. White Thru-Hull Fitting 20. Hose Clamp 1/2" to 1-1/4" 21. Hose Clamp 3/4" to 1-1/2" 3-19 520 Express Series...

Page 38: Diesel Engine General Layout

• Page 39 21. Starboard Engine Return to Crossover 23. Genset Algae-X to Genset Fuel Filter 24. Genset Fuel Filter to Generator 25. Generator Return to Port Fuel Tank 28. Port Fuel Tank Vent Hose 29. Starboard Fuel Tank Vent Hose 3-21 520 Express Series...
• Page 40 520 Express Series DIESEL ENGINE GENERAL LAYOUT (CON’T.) 7.13/14 3-22 520 Express Series...
• Page 41 23. Genset Algae-X to Genset Fuel Filter 25. Generator Return to Port Fuel Tank 26. Port Crossover to Starboard Crossover Feed 27. Port Crossover to Starboard Crossover Return 30. Port Fuel Tank Fill Hose 31. Starboard Fuel Tank Fill Hose 3-23 520 Express Series...

Page 42: Fuel Tank And Fittings

• Page 43 FUEL TANK AND FITTINGS (CON’T.) 1. Fuel Tank Shut Off Valve 2. 3/8" x 3/8" Male Adaptor 3. 3/4" Closed Nipple 4. Valve Ball 5. 5/8" x 3/4" Male Adaptor 6. Hot Water Reducer 3-25 520 Express Series...
• Page 44 520 Express Series FUEL TANK AND FITTINGS (CON’T.) 1. Engine Fuel Filter 2. Elbow 3. Adaptor 4. Genset Fuel Filter 5. Elbow 6. Adaptor 3-26 520 Express Series...

Page 45: Fuel Crossover Assembly

• Page 46 520 Express Series FUEL CROSSOVER ASSEMBLY (CON’T.) 1. Fuel Crossover Assembly 2. Fuel Conditioner Algae-X 3. Fuel Conditioner Algae-X 4. Bulkhead Mount Crossover Panel 5. Fuel X-Over Board Assembly 6. 5/8" CE Fuel Hose 7. 3/8" CE Fuel Hose 8. 1/4" Poly Spacer...

Page 47: Forward Engine Room Bulkhead

Page 48: fresh water layout, page 49: waste layout.

• Page 50 520 Express Series WASTE LAYOUT (CON’T.) 1. Waste Tank 2. Elbow 3. Holding Tank Dip Tube 4. Waste Tank Pump-out Hose 5. Waste Deck Plate 6. Aft Head Waste Hose 7. Electric Head (Aft) 8. Forward Head Waste Hose 9. Electric Head (Fwd) 10.
• Page 51 Cockpit Lights ........4-7 Windshield Washer ......4-3 Boarding Lights .........4-7 Fireboy Alarm ........4-3 Spreader Lights ........4-7 High Water Alarm ......4-3 Aft/Mid/Fwd Bilge Pumps ....4-7 Port Ignition ........4-4 HELM SWITCH PANEL LAYOUT ..4-8 Starboard Ignition ......4-4 520 Express Series...

Page 52: Dash Layout

Page 53: bow thruster, page 54: port ignition, page 55: dash panel layout.

• Page 56 520 Express Series DASH PANEL LAYOUT (CON’T.) 10. Spotlight Controls 11. Bow Thruster (Optional) 12. 12 Volt Outlet 13. Port Wiper 14. Starboard Wiper 15. Windshield Defog 16. Windshield Washer 17. Fire Suppression Display Unit 18. High Water Alarm 19. Port Ignition 20.

Page 57: Switch Panel Functions

Page 58: helm switch panel layout.

• Page 59 Waste Holding Tank ....... 5-21 DC Master Panel ....... 5-8 Waste Disposal....... 5-21 DC Panel Circuit Breaker BILGE SYSTEM ........5-24 Functions ........5-10 Pumps..........5-24 DC Panel ......... 5-12 Blowers ..........5-24 AC Electrical System....... 5-13 AC Master Panel ......5-13 520 Express Series...

Page 60: Power Train

Page 61: transmission, page 62: strut and cutlass bearing, page 63: propellers, page 64: steering system, page 65: trim tabs, page 66: dc electrical system.

• Page 67 DO NOT use shore power while red light is ON. Disconnect the shore cord and have the shore outlet serviced by a qualified electrician before using. 520 Express Series...

Page 68: Dc Panel Circuit Breaker Functions

• Page 69 If a CO monitor breaker trips (pops out), push to reset immediately. See CO monitor manual for more information. SPARE This circuit breaker is installed to handle additional 12V DC system that you may want to add to the existing system. 5-11 520 Express Series...

Page 70: Dc Panel

Page 71: ac electrical system.

• Page 72 520 Express Series OPERATION OF AC SYSTEMS 4. Switch the shore dockside breaker to ON position. Switch the yacht dockside Connecting Shore Power Cable: power breaker to ON position. Then 1. Make sure the shore dockside breaker, check the AC/DC panel POWER the yacht main dockside breaker and the SOURCE AVAILABLE indicator lights.

Page 73: Ac Panel Circuit Breaker Functions

• Page 74 520 Express Series AC Switch Function Shore Main 2 Breakers REFRIGERATOR The refrigerator/freezer operates from 120 volt or 220 volt shore power or generator power. When using shore power or generator power, place this circuit breaker in the ON position to apply AC power to the refrigerator/freezer. Refer to the owner’s manual for operating instructions.

Page 75: Us Stds

Page 76: intl stds 2-30 amp (220 volts), page 77: a word about galvanic corrosion, page 78: a word about bonding, page 79: hot water heater.

• Page 80 520 Express Series CAUTION DO NOT run the pump dry. Running the pump when there is no waste to pump out of the holding tank will shorten the life of the pump. 2. Activate the macerator pump. Close the circuit marked MACERATOR from the DC panel.
• Page 81 CORRECT HOOKUP FOR SECOND TOILET DOCKSIDE PUMPOUT SEALAND ® VACUUM VENT FILTER TANKWATCH ® TOILET VACUUM LEVEL INDICATOR GENERATOR T-SERIES HOLDING DISCHARGE TANK VENT PUMP FITTINGS DIVERTER SEACOCK VALVE CSR173-57 5-23 520 Express Series...

Page 82: Bilge System

• Page 83 Cockpit Washdown......6-2 Oil Change System......6-5 Courtesy Lights ......... 6-3 Davit Lift System....... 6-8 Covers ..........6-3 Helm Seat ......... 6-8 Refrigerator/Freezer ......6-3 Central Vacuum .........6-9 Wet Bar ..........6-3 Cockpit/Salon Stereo .......6-11 Stove ..........6-3 520 Express Series...

Page 84: Accessory Items

Page 85: courtesy lights, page 86: windlass system, page 87: raising the anchor under power.

• Page 88 520 Express Series 6. Continue to operate the pump until there 3. Once the crankcase is emptied, return DRAINING USED OIL FROM THE is a noticeable change in the sound the pump motor control switch to the ENGINES (speed) of the pump motor, which is an...
• Page 89 OFF position. amount of additional oil. DO NOT OVERFILL! 2. Determine the type and amount of oil recommended by the manufacturer for each engine. Remember, FOUR QUARTS = ONE GALLON. 520 Express Series...

Page 90: Davit Lift System

Page 91: central vacuum.

• Page 92 520 Express Series Dusting Brush Combination Fabric and Upholstery Tool Wands Use it for doing all of your dusting. This tool Use on interiors, curtains, upholstery, chairs Consists of two 2 ft. (0.6 m) straight wands. has a replaceable brush.

Page 93: Cockpit/Salon Stereo

• Page 94 520 Express Series 6-12 520 Express Series...
• Page 95 Section 7 – Getting Underway OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....7-2 Suggested Maneuvering Pre-Start Checklist ......7-2 Techniques ........7-5 Starting Diesel Engines ..... 7-2 Dropping and Weighing Anchor..7-8 Stopping Diesel Engines ....7-3 Towing the Yacht ......7-9 Fueling..........7-4 520 Express Series...

Page 96: Operating Instructions

Page 97: stopping diesel engines, page 98: fueling, page 99: suggested maneuvering techniques.

• Page 100 520 Express Series SHARP AND CLOSE QUARTERS TURNS STARBOARD TURN A sharp turn can be achieved by putting one shift lever in FORWARD position and the other in REVERSE position. The rate of the SLOWER PROP turn can be controlled by the rudder as well as engine speed.
• Page 101 A few seconds at out. full throttle should get the yacht over the hump and into a planing attitude. Once you are “over the hump” and at a comfortable CSR-159-18 520 Express Series...

Page 102: Dropping And Weighing Anchor

Page 103: towing the yacht.

• Page 104 520 Express Series 7-10 520 Express Series...
• Page 105 Before Every Use ......8-3 DC Electrical System .......8-13 Every 50 Hours......... 8-5 Fresh Water System ......8-13 Every 100 Hours........ 8-7 Bilge..........8-14 Monthly..........8-7 Hull...........8-14 Quarterly..........8-8 General Care and Cleaning .... 8-15 Annually..........8-9 Additional Pre-Launch Checklist ..8-10 520 Express Series...

Page 106: Periodic Checks And Services

Page 107: before every use.

• Page 108 If hose is leaking, tighten hose clamp. If Cruisers Yachts Dealer. LEAKS hose is damaged, replace the hose and CSR162-13A clamps. See your Cruisers Yachts Dealer CHECK PROPELLER SHAFT LOG SHAFT LOG for parts and service. STRONG SEAL FOR WATER ENTRY 3.

Page 109: Every 50 Hours

• Page 110 520 Express Series RUDDER ANGLE SENDER COTTER CHECK COTTER CHECK TIE BAR LOOSENESS LOOSENESS CONNECTING CONNECTING SET SCREW CHECK FOR CHECK LINKAGE LOOSENESS LOOSENESS CYLINDER SCREW CHECK CHECK LOOSENESS LOOSENESS HYDRAULIC CSR173-41 LINES 520 Express Series...

Page 111: Every 100 Hours

Page 112: quarterly, page 113: annually, page 114: additional pre-launch checklist.

• Page 115 Inspect dock and anchor lines for chafing. ❏ with distilled water. Update or replace old charts, waterway ❏ Inspect bilge blower hose for leaks or guides. ❏ blockage. Make sure your boating license and/or registration is up-to-date. 8-11 520 Express Series...

Page 116: General Maintenance

Page 117: dc electrical system, page 118: bilge, page 119: general care and cleaning.

• Page 120 520 Express Series not readily visible to make sure that the both of which are desirable characteristics. CARE AND CLEANING (SEAMARK) ® cleaner does not discolor the fabric. Then Sunbrella has a fluorocarbon finish which Seamark™ fabric should be cleaned blot dry with a clean cloth after cleaning.
• Page 121 IMPORTANT Excessive soaking in bleach can deteriorate sewing threads. This method of cleaning may remove part of the water repellency and the fabric should receive an application of an air- curing water repellent treatment, such as 8-17 520 Express Series...
• Page 122 520 Express Series 8-18 520 Express Series...
• Page 123 Section 9 – Storage and Extended Lay-Up STORAGE FOR EXTENDED LAY-UP ... 9-2 Winterization ........9-3 Lifting and Storing Your Yacht... 9-2 Fitting Out After Storage ....9-6 Transporting ........9-3 520 Express Series...

Page 124: Storage And Extended Lay-Up

• Page 125 Contact your Cruisers Yachts Dealer to your yacht. Arrange for any permits and prep for the next boating season a little order a cradle.
• Page 126 520 Express Series 4. Fuel System: 8. Head and Holding Tank: Close air conditioning intake seacock. a. Empty and rinse holding tank with IMPORTANT water until tank is clean. g. Remove drain plugs from seacock DO NOT fill the tanks so fuel flows and strainer.
• Page 127 Use low air pressure at fresh water of the new season. See your in the OFF position. Remove pump outlet hose to blow water from Cruisers Yachts Dealer for paint batteries from the yacht and store in all water lines. specifications for your area.
• Page 128 Do not 9. Fresh water System: parts. See your Cruisers Yachts overtighten. a. Close all faucets onboard. Dealer for product recommendations. 3. Inspect the entire fuel system for leaks b.
• Page 129 This will allow time to check hull for any leaks and correct the problem before the yacht is swamped. 14. After yacht has been launched, check engine-to-shaft alignment. Refer to POWER TRAIN in Section 8. 520 Express Series...
• Page 130 520 Express Series 520 Express Series...
• Page 131 Section 10 – Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING......10-2 Electrical Troubleshooting, Engine and Power Train....10-2 General Notes.......10-6 Electrical.......... 10-5 Plumbing......... 10-6 10-1 520 Express Series...

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• Page 133 Engine cooling water seacock Open seacock or remove obstruction. closed or water pick-up is blocked. Leaking or pinched water lines. Repair or replace water lines. See Cruisers Yachts Dealer for service. Transmission shift hard Corroded or pinched linkage. Replace or lubricate linkage as necessary. See Cruisers Yachts Dealer for service.
• Page 134 520 Express Series PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Excessive vibration (continued) Worn strut, engine or transmission Replace bearings. See Cruisers Yachts Dealer for service. bearings. Engine-to-shaft couplings out-of- Check couplings. See Cruisers Yachts Dealer for service. round or off center. Poor performance Yacht is overloaded or weight is Reduce overload or distribute load evenly.
• Page 135 No power at AC outlets Circuit breaker tripped or ground Reset outlet and test. If reset button or light does not come on, DO fault circuit interrupter tripped. NOT use any outlets. Have circuit checked by qualified technician. 10-5 520 Express Series...

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• Page 137 Check for leaks in water system or air leaks in accumulator. See and sinks Cruisers Yachts Dealer for service. Weak or worn pump. Service pump. See Cruisers Yachts Dealer for service. Low water pressure at only the Restriction or obstruction in water Clean, repair, or remove obstruction from water line.
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2008 Cruisers Yachts 520 Express

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Beamy, bold, beautiful, but most importantly, a statement! The Cruisers 520 Express demonstrates exactly what a MASSIVE express cruiser should be. With seating for over a dozen in the open concept cockpit, you will be hard pressed to point out any missing creature comforts! From the bar fridge/icemaker combo and the stainless steel cockpit grill, back to the hydraulic swim platform with bench seating - this boat has it all! Below deck you are greeted with the absolute best fit and finish you come to expect with Cruisers Yachts. The forward v-berth has two split single berths which opens up the space and creates a seamless passage to the shared day head and main salon area. The full beam master cabin aft features everything you could possibly want and need in even the most luxurious master suites! The looks, the comfort, the features, but don't forget performance! Powered by dual Volvo D12 - 715HP engines, this 42,000 lb beast jumps out of the water with ease and you can comfortably cruise along to your next anchorage in class and style!

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• Price $385,245
• Make Cruisers Yachts
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• Condition Used
• Model 520 Express
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• Display Length 52'

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• Type Inboard
• Fuel Type Diesel
• Engine Hours 690
• Power 715 HP

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Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe

• By Kevin Falvey
• Updated: August 7, 2008

There are some express cruisers with performance that just doesn’t live up to their streamlined good looks. The Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe isn’t one of these, proving itself to be a pleasure to run during my test on a boisterous Atlantic. The 520 Sports Coupe also ramps up the luxury level with such features as a rotating circular cockpit lounge, a synthetic teak cockpit sole, underwater lighting, electric hi-lo tables, and jack-in-the box televisions. It has all the toys; it has all the must-haves. Is this the express cruiser for you? Let’s take a look.

Take Her Out

Closely spaced 3′ waves can cause even a big boat to pound. However, aboard the 520 Sports Coupe, I maintained 32 mph in these conditions with little slamming. Credit the hull design and propulsion choice. Below the high chine, its fine entry, marked by a stem that’s narrow when viewed bow-on and well-raked when viewed in profile, allows it to smoothly enter and re-enter waves. Moreover, IPS doesn’t require pockets, or tunnels, aft as do conventional inboards. So the 520 Sports Coupe possesses full, uninterrupted deadrise aft.

When you cruise fast enough to cantilever the bow over a wave crest, the boat falls off that wave on a hull with a pure V-shape, not one with concave prop tunnels, which ride harder. Moreover, the lack of pockets increases buoyancy aft, which holds up the stern and, you guessed it, minimizes bowrise. So the 520 Sports Coupe’s running angle is flatter than most boats with conventional power, resulting in less pitching in lumpy water. Cut the wheel hardover at 35 mph. You won’t find the bow rising, the speed dropping, and directional control diminishing, as you might aboard an express with shaft-and-prop propulsion. Instead, the 520 Sports Coupe leans over, maintaining speed and inclination, and provides the kind of control typical of boats powered by stern drives or outboards.

Whip the wheel back and forth while going at a good clip and you get an instant response from the boat. And, of course, you’d be hard-pressed to get a 20-ton cruiser to net 0.75 mpg at 30 mph, which is what the 520 Sport Coupe burned. (Most get about 0.5 mpg, or 33 percent less economy.) My only complaint while running the 520 Sports Coupe is its hardtop. It’s so long that it impeded my ability to see who was coming up in my wake.

Don’t get me wrong — I’m not bashing conventional inboards. They’re tried and true, and, if nothing else, appeal to many traditionalists. In fact, you can order a new 520 Sports Coupe with conventional inboards. But the advantages of tractor or pod drives are undeniable: better speed, better range, better ride, better handling. Did I mention the ease of joystick docking? So for comparison, check out Regal’s 5260 ($1.1 million with twin Volvo Penta IPS 600s), which also has a coupe top enclosing the helm deck. It’s sold out through the 2010 model year and is offered with customized interiors, so the price stated is for reference only. With only two engines, the 5260 doesn’t make the same top speed as the triple-powered 520 Sports Coupe, but it offers comparable handling and efficiency. Sea Ray’s 51′-by-14′ 48 Sundancer ($975,000 with twin 517-bhp Cummins MerCruiser V-drives) is somewhat smaller, displacing 35,000 pounds, but offers an integrated hardtop. For the 2009 model year, it will be offered with Zeus pod drives (price not available at press time) and will make 40 mph, according to Sea Ray. Also, a source at Sea Ray told me, on the promise of anonymity, that larger pod-powered, coupe-topped express cruisers are in development for debut — and I quote — “soon.”

Glamour Girl

Way too many boats feature decor that might have been copied from a motel on the outskirts of Cleveland. Step into the full beam majesty of the midship stateroom aboard the 520 Sports Coupe to see what happens when a boatbuilder hires an interior designer. You’ll feel as if you’re in a South Beach penthouse. Duvet covers grace the berth. The cabinetry is a gloriously curved expanse of wood with highly figured grain, highlighted by indirect illumination and set off all the more by the scads of natural light. Built-ins, such as the nightstands and dresser, are topped in faux marble. The sculpted headliner is artful, although it compromises headroom above the berth. Sit and read in the soft-textured loveseat. However, the lack of a full-length mirror in this stateroom, which includes an en suite head with shower, is something most fashionistas will miss. There’s room for one on the bulkhead beside the big-screen TV.

Common spaces are no less beautifully designed. The diamond-tiled galley sports a gray marble backsplash. The salon’s tan headliner lends a warmer feel to the salon than the brasher gel-coated headliners of some other cruisers. Vessel sinks in the heads allow female crew to feel like Cleopatra. Feed her some grapes after she freshens up and see if I’m wrong.

Topside, the extra-long hardtop makes the 520 Sports Coupe’s looks match its performance. Beneath it are much the same luxuries I found belowdecks: hi-def TV; a galley with grill, water, and refrigeration; climate control via reverse-cycle air-conditioning; and flexible seating. The aft lounge slides around a circular track in sections, allowing you to configure it for lounging, casual seating, or formal dining. (It also allows variations in boarding access.) Light candles, drape table linens, then sit for dinner as the harbor lights wink on. Afterward, regale guests with your favorite cruising adventure while being swept by the beacon of a nearby lighthouse. Express boat cruising doesn’t get any better than aboard the 520 Sports Coupe.

EXTRA POINT: The rumble seat on the platform has a rubber cushion, rather than upholstered foam, so it doesn’t soak up the splash from your wake when coming off plane.

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Perm, Russia General info on the city of Perm A short intro... Perm is the most Eastern city of Europe, and therefore its province is often referred to as Eurasia. Having a population of 1 million, Perm' is one of the largest cities in Russia and the second largest in the Urals. The city was formerly called Molotov, after the minister of foreign affairs during Joseph Stalin's ruling. Perm stretches 65 km along the impressive Kama River - Europe's 4th largest river by length. The Perm province, "Permskiy Krai", or "Prikamye", is around two-third the size of the United Kingdom and covers a great area in the very heart of the Ural Mountains. Perm is internationally known as the name for the geological period (290 - 245 million years ago) in which the Ural Mountain Range was formed. In contrary to the Urals, Perm itself is rather young. Although the first settlement of Perm dates back to 16th century, officially it got its city status in 1723. Citizens still loudly celebrate Perm's birthday on 12th of June, with street parades, concerts and fireworks throughout the whole city! In spite of being a relatively young city, Perm played an important role in the history of Russia. Not the least part of this role was played by Ermak, who was from the Perm Province. Ermak, by order of the Stroganov family, gathered an army here and led it through the Urals, later to succesfully conquer Siberia for Russia. Afterwards, when a road was needed to connect Siberia with the west, construction was started in Perm, which was at that time the capital of the Ural region. The new road, together with the construction of the Trans Siberian Railroad, allowed development of the places east of the Urals - current big cities such as Ekaterinburg, Omsk and Novosibirsk, were merely peasant or miners' towns by that time. Nowadays, Perm basically owes its existence to two factors. Firstly the large amounts of natural resources (minerals, oil and timber) that are present in the region, and secondly (but not less important): its location. The mighty Kama River, the Great Trans Siberian Railroad and main motorways from Moscow/Kazan to Siberia all cross in Perm, making Perm a main Russian transportation hub. The city is the doorway from Europe to Asia and to Siberia in particular. During Soviet times, Perm was a proper fortress because of the huge military industry in its region. All artillery and rocket vehicles, as well as (intercontinental) ballistic rocket launching systems, engines for MiG jetfighters and canons of all ranges were (and in less proportions still are) produced in Perm. The Soviets did an excellent job in hiding Perm and keeping it secret. Most people from outside the Urals simply did not know of the existence of the - at that time - 1 million citizens of Perm. Until the end of the cold war, Perm did not appear on certain Soviet-made maps, nor did the roads towards it. Nowadays, Perm is obviously accessible to all. Actually, it currently is one of Russia's fastest growing cities because of its economical prosperity. Click here for specific information for visitors: Perm sightseeing / excursions and Perm hotels . Perm - 101% Russian, yet multicultural For Russian standards, Perm is one of the most multicultural places in the whole country; it is a home of many ethnic groups who have lived together in Perm ever since its existence. While taking a walk through Perm’s huge central bazaar one can easily distinguish Russians at the many typical small kiosks, Georgians and Armenians selling their original spicy kebabs and shoarmas straight from the barbecue and Tatars operating from most of the simple but colorful jewelry stands. Furthermore, Russian orthodox churches, a mosque, a synagogue and several Catholic churches (some dating from the 17th century) all exist next to each other in Perm. The multicultural character of Perm also shows in its dining possibilities; one does never have to go far to experience the Russian, Uzbek, Georgian or Caucasian cuisine. In spite of its multicultural character, Perm is “Russian till the bone”. Wide avenues, big squares and parks, many statues, dominant Soviet architecture, countless little kiosks, huge theatres and trolley busses everywhere - all make Perm as Russian as Russian can be. Being some 1400 kilometers away from the big influential cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg, Perm is a relaxed place, where people have kept the typical Russian way of life and traditions. The Perm opera and ballet theatre After St. Petersburg and Moscow, Perm is Russia's leading city for opera and ballet theatre. Not only has the city got a wide range of stages and theatres, its educational bodies like the Russian Academy of Theatre Art and Institute for Culture and Art as well as its many international relations in theatre performances and education still give Perm the name of theatre city. One of the most famous stages is the Chaikovsky Opera and Ballet Theatre Perm. Among its repertoire are internationally known performances (for example Romeo and Juliet, Cleopatra, Aida, Cinderella, Le Nozze di Figaro) as well as Russian ones: most works of Chaikovsky have been staged here. Since 1948 the Perm Opera and Ballet Theatre has been on tours throughout the whole world, performing in countries such as UK, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Hungary, the Netherlands, Bulgaria, Germany and China. During its history, the theatre has received numerous (inter)national prizes. Another leading stage is the Perm Academic Drama Theatre, founded in 1927. Like the Perm Opera and Ballet Theatre, the Acamedic Drama Theatre has staged the world’s most prestigious Drama plays (for instance Ostrovsky, Shakespeare, Gorky and Tolstoy) and has it won many prizes for its work. Museums The Perm Art Gallery boasts a large collection of arts. Apart from numerous paintings of Flemish, French and Italian masters, it also has modern art collections on exhibition. The museum's collection is among the very largest ones in Russia. The museum is located in a former cathedral, now a landmark of Perm in the centre of the city. For those who are interested in the history and the culture of the Urals, the Regional Museum of Local Studies and History (founded in 1890) is definitely worth to visit. The museum boasts a wide variety of armory, coinage, pottery, handicrafts, archeology and minerals. It also tells about the Permian period, the geological era in which the Urals were formed. The partly open-air artillery museum at the northern end of the city centre displays all generations of rocket and artillery (vehicles), as constructed in Perm, as well as a wide range of information of the history of the industry. Actually, the city is known for its large war industry ever since late 1800’s. All cannons and artillery of former Soviet Union as well as engines for Tupolev and MiG aircrafts were (and in less amounts still are) manufactured in Perm. The museum offers detailed information on its wide range of warfare. The outside part of the museum can be entered free of charge at any time. This museum is a part of our city excursion . “ Khokhlovka ” (Open-air museum of and Wooden Architecture and Ethnography) is in fact a collection of original structures as they existed in the 17th century. Inside the buildings, all kinds of tools, handicrafts and clothes of that time are exposed. The guide will take you around the museum, telling about the hard life 300 years ago. You will be amazed by the beauty of the site; Khokhlovka is located on a green hill and offers great views over the Kama river and nearby villages. Architecture As for architecture, most profound buildings are situated in the city centre. The heart of the city is very unlike what one can expect from a city of over one million inhabitants. It completely lacks the usual modern glass buildings and tall skyscrapers that make up for most big cities’ centres. In fact, Perm’s centre is mostly made up by colorful, classic 3-storied mansions of Soviet architecture, making the centre breath a rather relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. Among the most prominent buildings in the city are the centrally located "Young people's theatre", the Feodalyevskaya Church and the Dyagiliev Mansion. Furthermore, the Perm I train station is worth a look, as it is proper ancient (17th century). In the provincial towns surrounding Perm, such as Kungur, Solikamsk, Usolye and Osa, architectural highlights are dominated by mansions and factories which were built by the Stroganovs and Demidovs in the 17th century. In similar style, a large number of remarkable churches and cathedrals can be found throughout the Perm Province. Famous people In spite of Perm being a relatively unknown city, the city and its region brought forward many famous people. Ballet impressario Sergei Dyaghilev was born in Perm and spent early years of his life here. He became a sensation in Europe during 2 decades of his "Ballets Russes". Dyaghilev's former mansion in the centre of Perm is now a museum. Chaikovsky, one of the greatest composers ever, was born in a small town just south of Perm. Furthermore, Perm was home of Popov, the inventor of radio, and of Boris Pasternak, who wrote Dr. Zhivago here. The Stroganovs, the Demidovs and Tatishchevs in Perm make up for Russia's famous industrials. Ballet impresario Sergei Diaghilev wrote history when he produced the ballet sensation "The Rites of Spring" in Paris in the early years of the 20th century. Sports For those who are more into sports rather than theatre, Perm has many possibilities. Especially in weekends, the offer is large. Football games of Amkar (promoted to Russia’s premier league in 2003) and “Molot-Prikamiye” (see club logo on the right) ice hockey matches take place frequently. Click here for all matches of Perm sports teams. Shopping Shopping in Perm is an experience on its own. Like most other cities in Russia, Perm has not got obvious Western-style shopping streets, although the central “Komsomolsky Prospekt” is steadily developing into one. New and modern stores are appearing in and around this proper avenue at a fast rate, among which mostly fashion, jewelry and dining places. For daily needs, the huge central bazaar is the most popular place. For any tourist, a visit to this site of countless little stands, shops and kiosks simply cannot be missed. The whole city comes together here, making the bazaar probably the most vivid place in Perm. Fruits, vegetables, clothes, cleaning products, tools, audio, sunglasses, kebabs, carpets, almost ANYthing can be purchased here, and usually for very little money too. The large building in the centre of the bazaar is the place where all kinds of meat and milk products are sold. For those looking for cheap clothing, the Chinese-Vietnamese market is the place to go. Decent but cheap is the main subject among the mainly Chinese trade-people at the market. Furthermore, several smaller markets (“rinki”) can be found all over the city, mainly at the crossings of major streets. A number of shopping malls serve those who like to have everything in one building. The biggest one is “Univermag” on the corner of Lenina and Komsomolsky Prospekt. Just across the road are many bakeries, cafés and kebab stands for a short break and a quick snack. Public Transport Perm has an extensive public transport system, operated by busses, taxi busses, trolley busses and trams. They take you to wherever you want to go in the city, even to far outskirts. The standard fare for any means of public transport is 13 rubles, to be paid to the conductor on entrance. Taxi busses start around 6:30 am and stop at 21 pm. All the other transport starts at 5:30 am and goes until 0:30 am. Taxis, naturally, drive 24 hours. If you do not know the city well, it might be difficult for you to find your way through the complicated public transport network. The best thing you can do is to ask the hotel receptionists or your host family which bus or tram number you need. Just remember the name of the stop you departed from, so it will be easy for people to give you directions back, just in case you are not sure which one to take. It is also possible to buy a city transport map at any paper/magazine kiosk, they cost around 2 euro. Events in Perm Events in form of sports and theatre take place nearly every day, one shall not get bored! Most interesting performances of ballet, drama and opera are staged at the Drama Theatre, which is located on Lenina Street, at the central square. The Perm Academic Theatre offers all kinds of famous plays, both Russian and international, and has a full events calendar every day of the month. Matches of Molot Prikamye (ice hockey) take place at the Molot Stadium, which is loacated in the eastern part of Perm. Amkar plays Russian premier league football in stadium "Zvezda", which is in the city centre. Celebrations throughout the city often take place on Russian national holidays: December 31st, New Year January 7th, Orthodox Christmas February 23rd, Day of Defender of Motherland (fireworks) March 8th, Women's Day May 1st, Spring and Labour Day May 9th, Victory Day (military parades in city centre) June 12th, Independence Day and birthday Perm city! (huge fireworks at midnight) November 4th, National Accord Day Furthermore, several occasional as well as annual music, theatre, folklore and anniversary festivals take place in Perm and its region. There is always something to celebrate in Perm! Perm city map A map of Perm city centre, as well as a province map, you'll find on a seperate page. Click here for Perm city map . Perm Weather & Climate Russia is renowned for its long and cold winters. In case of Perm in particular, this is only partly true. Perm has a temperate continental climate: winters are by far not as harsh (average day temperature in January is -15C) when compared to the more eastern parts of the country. Summers are usually very sunny and warm, averagely +25C in July- and August day times. During those months, many citizens can be found sunbathing on the Kama beaches. Current weather:   -->

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Perm: Europe's easternmost city

The city of Perm, located in the Urals foothills, is, geographically speaking, the most easterly city in Europe. Yekaterinburg, which is situated further to the east, beyond the Urals ridge, is located in Asia. Yet, while the whole world thinks that Europe ends at Perm, its citizens are convinced that it begins there.

Perm owes its birth to the mountains that separate Europe from Asia. One of the first copper-smelting works in the Urals was built there in the early 18 th century. As production developed, the settlement grew and Empress Catherine II (the great) soon signed a decree creating the city of Perm around the plant. For centuries, the city developed as an industrial center, so it is not surprising that the working people in Perm welcomed the October Revolution of 1917. In 1940, the city was renamed Molotov, but not for long, as its former name was restored in the late 1950s. Today Perm is a leader of Russian heavy industry.

In recent years, however, the city has been striving to rid itself of its image as Russia’s industrial capital and be recognized as a cultural capital. Can a mighty industrial city, studded with factories, turn overnight into a capital of fashion shows, music and modern arts? The local people are confident that they can do it; the local museum features ancient local artifacts such as wooden idols and bronze animal medallions alongside modern art. Artists and musicians come to Perm to lecture and give master classes and, once every two years, the city hosts the Diaghilev Seasons, a classical festival in memory of the famous ballet impresario Sergei Diaghilev. This is not accidental – the guiding spirit of the famous Russian Seasons in Paris lived in Perm with his family for a long time and graduated from the local school. This year, the city had its first ever White Nights multicultural festival, which lasted a whole month. The authorities hoped the festival would attract hundreds of thousands of tourists but in reality there were fewer. This was partly due to poor promotion of the festival events and partly to the lack of a convenient tourist infrastructure, including information centers, cheap hotels, bicycle rentals and even toilets.

Even so, Perm is persevering. Like other major Russian cities, last June Perm opened a pedestrian street, its answer to Moscow’s Arbat. At present, it looks somewhat wild and provincial: a patchy asphalt surface, street vendors with nothing to do, a couple of artisans and a children’s playground. Yet the pedestrian street is already included in the standard sightseeing tour that winds around the center. The tour, called The Green Line, links key historical sights of old Perm such as merchants’ houses, churches and monuments. Not surprisingly, it also includes museums, such as the Perm Museum of Local Lore housed in a sumptuous villa that used to belong to the arts patron Nikolai Meshkov. This imposing building, with its columns and stucco moldings, overlooks the Kama River. Its storerooms and exhibition halls contain all the treasures of the city’s many centuries of history. A little back from the riverbank, the Museum of Perm Antiquities features a vast paleontology collection: skeletons of the ancient lizards that gave their name to one of the Palaeozoic periods and the legendary Perm mammoth. An alternative tourist route, called The Red Line, was inaugurated more recently. The places of the greatest romantic dramas played out in the city are marked in red on the city map.

Works of art and stone monuments are not the city’s only attractions. Because of its unusual history and geographical position, Perm has produced many remarkable personalities, some of whom became legends in their own lifetime.

Take Alexei Bessonov, a well-known local communist, an active blogger and an irrepressible public campaigner. He jogs in the morning and, thanks to his robust health, is ever ready to fight for the ideals of the Communist Party. He has come up with some startling initiatives. For example, he proposed turning the city hall into a pretrial detention centre and he tried to organize guerilla units to oppose the cultural reforms. Bessonov’s activities are hailed by the local media, and he has long been a living legend in the city. You can see him all over the place: In the morning he often jogs through the city’s main streets and, at noon, he can be seen leading a demonstration and carrying a banner in front of government buildings. Another local celebrity is Alexander Zhunev, a street artist who holds degrees in economics and geology. When he painted his first graffiti in 2008, he realized this was what he had been born to do. Now people come from afar to look at his works. If you see a portrait of the poet Sergei Yesenin that is as tall as 10-storey building, or Spongebob Squarepants atop an electrical transformer box, or public phones in the shape of a fish or a cat’s head, you can be sure Alexander Zhunev has been here with his spray paint. And it is a good idea to visit the places that he has visited.

In contrast, Mikhail Shmakov has disliked Perm from the time he was a child. He thought the city was drab and gloomy. To escape the drabness, Shmakov and his wife set out on a voyage around the world. They have already crossed Africa and South America. Having seen half the world, Shmakov now admits that he does not want to leave his home city for good.

“Paradoxically, after visiting thousands of cities, it was brought home to me that I was lucky to have been born in Perm,” Shmakov said. “I have hated Perm all my life but have recently come to like its cozy provincial style and atmosphere of a wilderness.”

The “wilderness” surrounds the city in the shape of thick forests and the deep, dark waters of the Kama, a major river that slashes right through the middle of Perm. Today, though, the city is divided not only by water. One part dreams of turning it into a cultural capital and the other part wants it to be an industrial city, as of old. How to keep both camps happy? Perm is in the midst of stormy processes that will certainly be interesting to watch.       

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