2001 37-foot Pacific Trawler
Operation Manual
sparkling,
Summer waves sparkling,
Gurgling under our bows –
Come and play with us!
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Welcome aboard!
Thank you for choosing “Haiku” for your vacation this year. We are sure
you will enjoy your cruise among the lovely and intriguing islands of the
Pacific Northwest, and we hope you will return again next year.
This manual will help you become familiar with the boat and its systems. If
you have any questions about the boat, or would like some advice on places
to visit and things to do, please do not hesitate to ask the staff at AYC.
You will find a number of books and games on board, along with a few
DVD’s which we have enjoyed. We hope you will, too. If you like fresh
crab, there is also a crab ring, but be sure to check the regulations.
We ask only two things of you in return: First, that for the next few days
you simply relax and let Haiku look after your safety and comfort. And
second, that for the comfort of those who come after you, please do not
smoke on board.
Bon voyage!
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About Haiku
Haiku is a 2001 37-foot Pacific Trawler powered by a 220 hp Cummins
Diamond Series 5.9 liter turbocharged diesel engine.
Specifications:
Length Overall 37’ 0”
Waterline Length 34’ 2”
Beam 13’ 3”
Draft 4’ 2”
Bridge Clearance (mast up) 21’ 7”
(mast down) 10’ 6”
Displacement (dry weight) 24,000 lbs
(fully loaded) 29,000 lbs
Fuel Capacity 400 gals
Water Capacity 200 gals
Holding Tank 50 gals
Instrumentation:
GPS – Raymarine RN 3000 Radar – Raymarine Pathfinder
Chart Plotter – Raymarine RL 80 C Autopilot – Raymarine ST 6001+
Standard Horizon Fathometer Standard Horizon VHF Radio
ISSPRO R609 Turbocator Ritchie 5” Ship’s Compass
On-board Systems and Equipment:
Sidepower bow thruster Loftrans electric windlass
Northern Lights 5 Kw generator Freedom 2000 inverter/charger
Webasto diesel forced air furnace Heatercraft engine heat exchanger
Nova Cool refrigerator separate Nova Cool freezer
Princess 3-burner stove/oven Kenmore microwave oven
Flojet fresh water pump Seaward water heater
Jabsco electric toilet Sea/Land waste pump
Jensen AM/FM stereo w/CD Sylvania 20” TV/DVD player
Magma propane barbecue Crab ring with line and float
9’3” West Marine Avon RIB Honda 2 Hp 4-cycle outboard
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Table of Contents
Boat Operation: 5
Pre-start inspection, engine start-up, cruising, shutdown
Common Maneuvers: 10
Docking, mooring, anchoring, weighing anchor, fueling
Electrical Systems: 15
Shore power, generator, inverter/charger, batteries
Water and Sanitation Systems: 20
Fresh water systems, marine head, macerator
Galley Systems: 23
Propane, stove/oven, refrigerator, freezer
Heating Systems: 24
Forced air heater, engine heat, defroster
Dinghy/Outboard: 25
Launching, recovering, outboard motor
Entertainment and Other Fun Things: 28
AM/FM/CD, TV/DVD player, crabbing, fishing
Safety Issues: 30
Bilge pumps, life vests, life rings, man overboard
Spare Parts and Equipment: 31
Spares on board, thru-hull locations, lift points
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Boat Operation
Pre-start Inspection:
Use the square plate on top of the engine to step down into the engine room.
Check Oil Level The dipstick is located on the port side of
the engine. If the level is below the “low”
mark, add 15-40W oil (in engine room port
side) to bring to “high”. Do not overfill!
Check Coolant Level The overflow container is on the forward
engine room bulkhead. It should be about ½
full when the engine is cold. Extra coolant,
if needed, is in the engine room, port side.
Check Raw Water The raw water strainer is located on the
forward engine room bulkhead, port side.
Check it for debris with a flashlight. Clean
and replace the strainer if fouled.
open!
Be sure the seacock is open!
General Inspection While still in the engine room check hoses,
clamps and belts for looseness and signs of
leaks or wear. The bilges should be dry.
Check Fuel Filters Dual fuel filters are aft under the hatch in the
galley. The tip of the valve handle points
toward the filter currently in use.
If water or contaminants are present, drain
through the bottom drain plug into a container
for safe disposal later.
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Boat Operation, cont.
Engine Start-Up:
Start the Engine Set the gearshift in neutral, do not advance
the throttle, turn on the ignition (the low oil
pressure alarm will sound), and press the
starter button. No preheating is needed.
The engine should start right away. If it
doesn’t, wait 30 sec. and try again.
If it doesn’t start after 3 tries, stop trying,
and call AYC for help.
After Start Checks Oil pressure should register and the alarm
should go off in a couple of seconds.
Go aft and listen for water splashing out of
the exhaust (port side).
If either of these is not happening, shut off
the engine immediately and call AYC!
Engine Warm-Up The engine is warm enough when the
coolant temperature gauge starts to rise –
about 5 minutes.
Do not let it idle for more than about 15
minutes as unburnt fuel will start to
accumulate in the cylinders.
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Boat Operation, cont.
Getting Under Way:
Turn on Electronics While the engine is warming up, turn on the
DC circuit breakers.
Turn on the VHF radio and tune to Channel 16.
Turn on the GPS receiver and Chart Plotter.
(It will take the GPS a few minutes to get a
fix.)
Turn on the radar scanner if desired.
Disconnect Shore Power Turn off all AC appliances, turn off all AC
circuit breakers, and turn off the Shore
Power circuit breaker.
Turn off the AC circuit breaker on shore.
Disconnect and stow the shore power cord.
Depart the Slip Take in and stow the dock lines. Check
this and check for traffic.
Put her in gear and go. Pause the trans-
mission in neutral momentarily before
shifting from one direction to the other.
(Note: If you put the helm all the way
over to starboard, Haiku will go astern
pretty much on a straight line.)
Take in the Fenders Once outside the marina, idle the engine
and bring in the fenders.
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Boat Operation, cont.
Cruising:
Cruising Speed Haiku’s engine, transmission, and propeller
are set up for quiet, efficient cruising at about
1,500 – 1,600 RPM.
This will drive her easily along near her hull
speed of 7.85 kts and use about 2.3 gph.
Maximum Speed You can, of course, go faster – up to about
10.5 kts – with a corresponding increase in
fuel consumption, but
2,200
Do not exceed 2,200 RPM.
Gauge Readings Check engine gauges periodically. Normal
readings are:
- oil pressure 50-60 psi
- coolant temp 170-180oF
- turbo boost 1-3 psi
- pyrometer 200-400oF
Do not exceed 900oF on the pyrometer!
pyrometer!
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Boat Operation, cont.
Shutting Down:
Cool Down The engine needs to cool down at idle speed
for 5 or 10 minutes before shutting off.
It has probably already cooled off just coming
in to the dock. If not, let it idle a little longer.
Turn off Ignition Just turn off the ignition key. The engine
should stop right away.
If it doesn’t, just press the “Stop” button.
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Common Maneuvers
Docking:
Put out Fenders Have your crew put them out and check
them yourself.
Prepare Dock Lines Make sure they’re all ready. Drape the bow
breast line over the rail so it can be reached
from the dock.
Turn on Bow Thruster Press and hold both “on” buttons.
Come Alongside Dock Take it easy and go slowly. At 29,000
pounds, Haiku has a lot of momentum.
It helps to put Haiku in reverse for a few
moments to stop her and kill her wake
before you make your final approach.
Otherwise, her wake will arrive in the midst
of your maneuver with unpredictable results.
Secure Dock Lines The usual order is stern line first (since you
can hold the bow with the thruster), then
bow line followed by the springs.
Connect Shore Power If shore power is available, connect the cord.
Turn on the shore AC circuit breaker, then
the on-board AC breaker.
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Common Maneuvers, cont.
Mooring:
The state park sticker on Haiku allows you to pick up mooring buoys at any
Washington State Marine Park for free. Just register at the kiosk usually at
the head of the nearby dock.
Prepare Mooring Line Haiku has a special mooring pendant with a
Grab ‘n Go shackle fastened to one end.
Slide the shackle onto the track at the end of
the boat hook, and lay the line out on the
foredeck.
Approach the Buoy Take it easy and go slowly. Haiku has a lot
of momentum.
It helps to have a crew member on the fore-
deck pointing the boat hook toward the buoy
as you approach so you can see where it is.
Hook up to the Buoy Reach down with the boat hook and clip the
Grab ‘n Go shackle to the ring on the top of
the buoy.
Lead the pendant in one of the channels on
either side of the anchor, hook the bitter end
over one of the ears of a bow cleat, and loop
figure eights over it until the pendant length is
what you want.
(Note: In light airs, a short pendant will keep
the buoy from bumping against the hull and
keeping you awake. In heavy weather a longer
pendant will allow Haiku to ride more easily.)
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Common Maneuvers, cont.
Anchoring:
The primary anchor is a 20 Kg (44 pound) Bruce anchor attached to 250 feet
of 1/4” chain.
The anchor windlass uses considerable power from the house batteries, so use
it only while the engine is running.
Prepare to Anchor Turn on the anchor windlass circuit breaker,
located at the bottom of the electrical panel,
left of center.
Untie the anchor keeper and gently tap the
“down” foot control once or twice to loosen
the anchor.
Lower the Anchor Come up to your chosen location, stop the
boat, and note the depth.
Set an anchor alarm, if desired, on the GPS
or Chart Plotter (do this before letting out
scope). Make the radius of the alarm circle
at least equal to the scope plus 25 feet other-
wise you’ll be getting a lot of false alarms.
Lower the anchor using the foot control, and
then let out sufficient chain for a 5 to 1 scope.
BE SURE TO KEEP FINGERS AND CLOTHING
CLEAR OF THE ANCHOR RODE AND WINDLASS!
Set the Anchor Back down on the anchor with enough power
to ensure it is well set. Then let out additional
chain if conditions warrant.
Turn off the anchor windlass circuit breaker.
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Common Maneuvers, cont.
Weighing Anchor:
The anchor windlass uses considerable power from the house batteries, so use
it only while the engine is running.
Prepare to Depart Turn on the anchor windlass circuit breaker,
and turn off the anchor alarm if set.
Raise the Anchor Come up slowly onto the anchor while a
crew member uses the “up” foot control to
take up slack in the rode.
BE SURE TO KEEP FINGERS AND CLOTHING
CLEAR OF THE ANCHOR RODE AND WINDLASS!
Put Haiku in neutral as the anchor rode nears
vertical. Let her coast a little further to break
the anchor loose with her momentum.
Raise the anchor using the “up” foot control
until it is just below the surface. Then shake
it up and down to clear off mud and debris.
Secure the Anchor Bring the anchor the rest of the way up into
the bow pulpit, keeping it clear of the hull.
Retie the anchor keeper.
Turn off the anchor windlass breaker.
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Common Maneuvers, cont.
Fueling:
The diesel filler and waste pump-out caps are on the starboard side. Potable
water fillers are on both sides, but you can fill from either side since the two
tanks are connected.
Estimate Fuel Needed Use the Tank Minder at the bottom right of
the electrical panel. Select the fuel tank and
pump the gauge several times until the needle
stabilizes. Look up the amount in the table to
the left of the gauge.
Or check the sight gauge on the front of the
fuel tank aft. Open the valves at top and
bottom of column, read the gauge, and then
close valves.
Or, if you know engine hours since the last
fill, you can simply multiply by two to get
an estimate of the number of gallons needed.
Fill with DIESEL A deck fitting key is in the chart drawer and
sorbs to clean up spills are in the lazarette.
BE SURE YOU ARE FILLING WITH DIESEL!
Pump slowly and evenly, noting the sound
of the fuel flow. As the tank nears full, the
sound will rise in pitch or gurgle.
Clean Up Wipe up any spills with sorbs, and be sure to
wash your hands thoroughly.
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Electrical Systems
110-volt AC power is available from any one of three possible sources:
shore power, the on-board generator, or the on-board inverter/charger.
All AC equipment on board can be powered either from shore power or
from the generator depending on how slide covers and switches are set on
the AC control panel. The inverter/charger can supply AC power from the
house batteries to all AC equipment except the battery charger, water
heater, refrigerator and freezer.
Shore Power:
Hook Up Connect the shore power cord, note the amperage,
and turn on the shore-side circuit breaker. (20 amp
and 50 amp adapter cords are stored in the false
smoke stack.)
Set Power Share Push the “Power Share” button on the inverter/charger
control panel as many times as necessary to light the
LED corresponding to the amperage of shore power
(normally 30 amps).
Set Switches At the electrical panel:
- Move the right-hand slider up to cover the
“Inverter” switch and turn the “Transfer”
switch on.
- Move the left-hand slider down to cover
the “Generator” switch and turn the “Shore
Power” switch on.
- Turn on individual breakers as needed.
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Electrical Systems, cont.
Generator Power:
The generator is located under covers in the engine room, port side.
Check Fluids Check generator fluid levels and the raw water
intake flow:
- Remove the side cover panel.
- Check oil and coolant fluid levels.
- Replace the side cover panel.
- Check the raw water strainer.
- cock
Be sure the sea cock is open!
Start Generator Start the generator from the controls at the bottom
of the electrical panel:
- Press and hold the rocker switch for 5 or
10 seconds to pre-heat the generator.
- Then, while continuing to hold down the
preheat rocker switch, press “Start”.
Set Switches At the electrical panel:
- Move the slider to cover the “Shore
Power” switch, and turn the “Generator”
switch on.
- Move the slider to cover the “Inverter”
switch and turn the “Transfer” switch on.
- Turn on individual breakers as needed.
Stop Generator To stop the generator, turn off all AC loads and
breakers. Then simply press “Stop” on the control
panel.
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Electrical Systems, cont.
Inverter Power:
Use this source sparingly and monitor battery voltage frequently as it can
draw down the house batteries quite rapidly depending on the load.
The batteries need to be recharged when their voltage drops below 12.0 volts
or when the red left-hand “Battery State” LED is lit. The inverter will shut off
automatically if battery voltage drops below 10 volts.
Reduce DC Load Turn off any unnecessary DC loads – especially
electronics – to reduce the load on the batteries.
Turn Inverter On Press and hold the “Invert” push-button on the
inverter control panel until the Invert LED is solid
green.
Set Switches At the electrical panel:
- Move the slider to cover the “Transfer”
switch and turn the “Inverter” switch on.
- Turn on individual breakers as needed.
Turn Inverter Off Simply press the “Invert” push-button again.
(The Charge LED will be blinking slowly to
indicate readiness to charge when an AC source
becomes available.)
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Electrical Systems, cont.
Battery Banks and Switches:
Haiku has three battery banks and three battery switches.
Battery Banks The House Bank consists of four 6-volt deep cycle
golf cart batteries connected in a series/parallel
configuration,
A 12-volt deep cycle battery for starting the
generator, and
A 12-volt 4D heavy duty cranking battery for the
engine.
Battery Switches The main battery switch is at the bottom of the
electrical panel. Never turn it off except in an
emergency.
There is another switch on the front of the main
engine cranking battery box. Leave it on.
And there is a battery paralleling switch on the aft
bulkhead of the engine room, starboard side. Turn
it on only if needed to draw power from the house
bank to start the engine.
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Electrical Systems, cont.
Battery Charging:
Alternator The engine alternator charges both the house and
the main engine cranking batteries through a
battery isolator while the engine is running.
Inverter/Charger Charging of the house and main engine batteries
when the engine is not running is accomplished
automatically by the combination inverter/charger
whenever it detects AC power on its input side –
either from shore power or from the generator.
The Charge LED on the inverter/charger control
panel will be solid green while charging, flashing
green when waiting for AC to be available, and off
if the charger has been manually turned off.
Genset Charger The cranking battery for the generator is normally
charged by the alternator on the generator itself.
There is also a dedicated charger for the genset on
the forward bulkhead of the engine room, port
side. It can be plugged into the AC outlet on the
forward bulkhead, starboard side, if the boat is on
shore power and will not be used for a long period.
Extra Charger An additional charger is on the forward bulkhead
of the engine room to starboard which can charge
the house and main engine cranking batteries. It is
redundant. Leave its switch on the electrical panel
turned off.
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Water and Sanitation Systems
Fresh Water System:
Water Tanks Haiku has two 100 gallon water tanks aft, port and
starboard. Each has its own filler cap, but since
they are connected, they can be filled from either
side. The connection is fairly slow, however, so
it’s usually easier just to fill each side separately.
You can check how full the tanks are from the
Tank Minder gauge on the electrical panel. Select
the water tanks and pump the gauge several times
until the needle stabilizes. Look up the amount in
the table to the left of the gauge.
Water Pump The pressure-activated fresh water pump is under
the hatch in the galley, starboard side aft of the
inverter/charger. It has its own breaker on the DC
panel.
If it runs continuously, either you are out of water
or, less likely, there is air in the system. If you are
out of water, shut off the water heater!
Water Heater The hot water heater has a 6 gallon capacity tank.
It heats water using either AC power (from shore
power or generator via its own circuit breaker), or
an engine heat exchanger while under way.
Shower Make sure the water pump is turned on, and take a
“Navy” shower – turn water off between soaping
and rinsing. Wipe the shower down after use.
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Water and Sanitation Systems, cont.
Marine Head and Holding Tank:
Marine Head Make sure everyone on board knows how to use
the head. Its valves, openings and pumps are small
and clog fairly easily.
Nothing should go in the head that has not been
paper!
previously eaten or is not marine toilet paper!
For liquid waste, simply use the head and then
press the “Flush” button for a few seconds.
For solid waste:
- Before using it, put a fair amount of water in
the bowl by pressing the “Fill” switch.
- Then flush as before.
- Put water in the bowl again and flush again.
(The line to the holding tank is fairly long
with a shallow slope, so flush enough to
ensure the waste has reached the tank.)
Holding Tank The holding tank is aft under the lazarette and has
a capacity of about 50 gallons. You may be able to
get an idea of how full it is by shining a flashlight
through its translucent sides.
OVERFILL!
DO NOT ALLOW THE TANK TO OVERFILL!
UNPLEASANT!
IT’S * * * EXTREMELY * * * UNPLEASANT!
EXPENSIVE)
(NOT TO MENTION EXPENSIVE)
Because of this, it’s a prudent to empty the holding
tank every two days.
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Water and Sanitation Systems, cont.
Emptying the Holding Tank:
Pumping Out The waste cap is on the starboard rail. Unscrew it
with the deck fitting wrench. (Check again – you
don’t want to suck out diesel.)
Insert the pump-out nozzle. Turn on the pump and
open the valve. Close the valve when empty.
Rinse the tank by putting in about 2 minutes-worth
of water and then sucking that out.
Discharging With the macerator is legal only in Canadian waters.
The law requires the seacock to be closed at all times
in U.S. waters.
To use the macerator:
- Open the seacock under the lazarette,
starboard side, near the holding tank.
- Pull the chrome knob on the macerator
pump toward you.
- Push the knob back in when the tank is
empty.
- Then be sure to close the seacock.
Gray Water Shower and sink basins drain directly overboard.
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Galley Systems
Haiku has a three-burner stove with oven, and separate refrigerator and
freezer with can operate on either AC or DC power.
Propane On The propane bottle is up in the false smoke stack.
Turn on the valve slowly. Do not trust the gauge –
they’re notoriously inaccurate.
Then turn on the solenoid switch at the end of the
galley counter by the pilothouse steps. The green
indicator light should come on.
Stove To light the stove, push in the knob for the burner
you want to use and turn it to “Ignite”. Hold it for
a couple of seconds to clear air out of the pipe,
then twist the ignition knob clockwise until it
clicks.
The ignition knob is not easy to turn, but the
burner should light after two or three twists.
Keep holding the burner knob in for a few seconds
until the thermocouple has warmed up.
Oven Same drill as for the stove.
Propane Off Turn off the solenoid switch and the valve on the
propane bottle when you’re done cooking.
Refrigerator/ Turn on either the AC or DC breaker but not both.
Freezer You may want to turn them off at night when
you’re on DC power alone, since they consume a
fair amount of electricity.
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Heating Systems
Haiku has two forced air heating systems: One uses a heat exchanger to get
heat from the engine while under way, and the other uses diesel fuel for heat
when the engine is not running
Engine Heat Controls are mounted on the starboard side of the
helm console.
The lower knob controls a blower for heating
through vents in the salon and forward stateroom.
Defroster The upper knob controls a blower for the defroster,
which is turned on with the adjacent switch.
Diesel Heat Controls are mounted on the starboard end of the
pilothouse seat/berth.
Just flip the switch from “O” to “I”, and turn the
temperature control knob. Sorry, temperature is
not marked on the dial – most of us like it about
three or four marks clockwise.
The heater uses a fair amount of electricity, so it’s
unwise to leave it on overnight when on DC power
alone.
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Dinghy and Outboard Motor
Oars, a dinghy seat and a dinghy light are stored in the lazarette along with
an air pump and dinghy repair kit.
Launching the Dinghy:
Inflate Tubes If air has been lost from the tubes, use the pump
in the lazarette to refill them. Simply unscrew
one of the cover caps, insert the hose from the
pump, and inflate as needed.
Lower the Dinghy Hook the free end of the hoisting tackle to the
high side of the dinghy.
Unhook the stand-off braces and reattach them
to brackets on the transom to form an “X”
pattern.
Lower the dinghy with the hoisting tackle, then
disconnect and stow the tackle.
Lower the Motor Loosen the single clamp on the outboard motor
mounting bracket (not the two motor clamps).
Rotate the motor to a vertical position and re-
tighten the clamp on the mounting bracket.
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Dinghy and Outboard Motor, cont.
Starting the Motor:
Fill with Gasoline Gasoline for the outboard is in a labeled
container in the false smoke stack. It uses
regular gasoline with no oil added.
Open Valves The fuel valve is controlled by a lever which
moves in a horizontal slot in the starboard side
of the engine cover. Open the valve by sliding
the lever 90o clockwise to the rear of the cover.
Open the air vent in the top of the fuel cap by
unscrewing it 2-3 turns.
Start the Motor With the dinghy still attached to the swim step:
Pull out the choke knob and twist the handle to
point to “Start”.
Pull the starter cord. The motor should start
after two or three pulls. If not, push in the
choke knob and try again.
(Note: The motor has a centrifugal clutch which
will engage at “start” rpm, so the dinghy will
surge forward if not attached to something.)
Once started, slow the motor to disengage the
centrifugal clutch.
clothing!
Before departing, be sure to clip the “dead man” cord to your wrist or clothing!
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Dinghy and Outboard Motor, cont.
Stopping the Motor:
Stop the Motor Twist the throttle grip to “Slow”, and then push
the motor stop switch (the button to which the
“dead man” cord is attached).
Close Valves Move the fuel valve lever 90o counterclockwise
back to the starboard side of the motor.
Screw the air vent on the fuel cap back closed.
If the dinghy is to be hoisted back onto the
swim step, loosen the clamp on the motor
mount and turn the motor back to a diagonal
position for raising. Retighten the clamp.
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Entertainment and Other Fun Things
Entertainment:
AM/FM/CD You’ll find it just inside the aft salon door.
It’s connected to DC power through the “Lower
Electronics” circuit breaker.
TV/DVD The TV/DVD player uses AC power from the
“Starboard Outlets” breaker.
We’ve left a few DVD’s for you to enjoy, or you
can supply your own. DVD discs go into the slot
behind the screen on the left-hand side with their
labels facing toward the rear.
The owner’s manual and remote are on the shelf
with the player.
Games You’ll find an assortment of games and cards in
the port-side cabinet in the salon. Help yourself.
Books You’ll also find an assortment of paperback books.
If you haven’t finished one by the end of your cruise
and just have to find out who dunnit, go ahead and
take it home with you, but please leave another in its
place.
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Entertainment and Other Fun Things
Other Fun Things:
Barbecue Spare propane bottles are stored in the lazarette.
Attach one to the regulator on the barbecue and
light it carefully, preferably using a long-stem
butane lighter from the drawer in the galley.
Turn off the propane and store the bottle back in
the lazarette when finished cooking.
At the end of your cruise, please clean the kettle
for use by the next guests.
Crabbing The crab ring is stored in the aft lazarette.
Be sure you know local regulations and have a
license.
Crab away from the boat since lines can wrap
around the prop. Fish-flavored cat food cans with
pop-off ringed lids make good bait. After 15-20
minutes, retrieve the ring quickly.
Measure the crabs with a crab measuring gauge
stored with the ring in the lazarette. Keep male
crabs of the legal size (ordinarily 6 1/4 inches
across the carapace).
Boil crabs about 12 minutes to cook.
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Safety Equipment and Procedures
Bilge Pumps are in three locations: under the forward stateroom, in the
engine room, and in the lazarette aft.
They are all automatic with breakers on the electrical panel, which
should be left in the AUTO position at all times.
There is also an alarm amidships which sounds loudly if a significant
amount of water enters the bilge.
Flares, First Aid Kit, Air Horn, and Life Jackets are all stored behind the
left-hand sliding door in the cabinet, port side, in the salon.
A Man Overboard Drill should be discussed prior to departure. It can also
be practiced using a life jacket instead of a person. It’s actually kind of
fun, and it helps sharpen your maneuvering skills.
If a person actually does fall overboard, one crew member should be
designated to do nothing but keep an eye on that person until the captain
can bring the boat near enough for a pick-up.
The location can also be marked by pressing the “MOB” button on the
chart plotter, but it is better to keep actual eyes on the person in the
water.
To facilitate reboarding, there is a folding ladder under the port end of the
swim platform.
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Spare Parts and Equipment
Spare Parts for the engine, generator, fresh water pump, and head are stored
in well-marked boxes in the engine room under the hatch in the galley.
These include fuel filters, oil filters, a spare raw water pump, impellers,
head pump assembly, duck bill valves for the macerator, and a variety of
gaskets, o-rings, and other small parts.
Spare Fluids, including engine oil, transmission oil, 50/50 coolant mix, and
distilled water are in containers in the engine room along with a large
funnel (for oil) and a small funnel (for coolant). There is also a basting
syringe for adding de-ionized water to the batteries.
A Tool Kit with wrenches, pliers, screw drivers, etc. is also located in the
engine room.
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