AYC BIZ boat Operation manual
Below you will find brief information for boat BIZ. This manual outlines the proper procedures for operating and maintaining the boat, including engine inspection, start-up, cruising, docking, shut-down, fueling, electrical systems, sanitation systems, water systems, galley, heating systems, electronics, anchoring, barbecue, and dinghy/outboard. It also provides information on safety procedures and bilge pumps.
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OPERATION MANUAL
BIZ
V.3
Welcome aboard!
We are happy you have chosen BIZ for your vacation. We are sure you will enjoy cruising the lovely islands of the Pacific Northwest.
We trust this manual will help you become familiar with the boat. If you have questions about the boat, please do not hesitate to ask the owner, John Buchanan or the AYC staff.
John Buchanan
858-525-1300 [email protected]
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Boat Operation Page
Start-Up
Cruising
Docking
Fueling
110 – Volt AC Systems
Shore Power
Generator
D.C. (House) Systems
Batteries
Sanitation Systems
Marine Toilet
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Water Systems
Fresh Water Tank
Fresh Water Pump
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Water 9
Shower
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Galley
10 Refrigeration/ Freezer
Heating Systems
Diesel Heater (DC)
Air Conditioners/Heat pump (AC)
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VHF Radio
Depth Sounders
Radar/Chartplotter
Entertainment
Bose Speaker
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Dinghy/Outboard
BOAT OPERATION
Engine Inspection
Remember your “WOBBS” every morning: Water (Coolant), Oil, Bilges (Inspect and Pump-out), Belts and
Sea Strainer.
Check the level of COOLANT in the expansion tanks. Check the level of OIL in the engine by checking your dipstick located on the aft port side of the engine. This is best accessed by sliding the large engine hatch to starboard about a foot. Look at the etch marks on the dipstick that indicate the proper oil level.
DO NOT
OVERFILL OIL!
Only fill if oil levels are below the half way mark. Please use a paper towel or oil rag, not the dish towels! Check the general condition of the BELTS, HOSES, and FUEL LINES.
Ensure the valve on each RAW WATER THRU-HULL is in the ‘open’ position (lever in-line with valve).
These are all located under the hatch in front of engine. Check for water in the bilge. It should be minimal.
Observe the glass of each RAW WATER STRAINER for debris. If necessary, close the seacock, open the strainer cover, clean the strainer, and reassemble. Remember to reopen the seacock. Check your generator fluids as well.
Start-Up
Biz has a single Cummins 220hp engine assisted by a Vetus bow thruster.
Before starting the engines, do your inspection. The engine is started from the lower helm station.
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Ensure GEARSHIFTs are in ‘neutral’ and the THROTTLE is in the idle position. Insert key into the ignition switch.
Turn the key clockwise partially until the ENGINE ALARM sounds and pre-heat the engine for 15 seconds then push the start button. The engine should start immediately. If the starter does not engage when the button is pushed, move the gearshift lever slightly until you find neutral and try again.
If the engine cranks slowly or fails to turn over, start the generator or use Shore Power and turn on battery charger.
Check that water leaves the exhaust. This may take 30 seconds or so initially, and be in spurts. Idle the engine for 3 - 5 minutes before engaging transmission. Observe the readings of the gauges. The oil pressure will register in about 15 seconds and read about 60 PSI. The engine temperature should rise slowly.
Note -- If oil pressure is low, shut down engine, and inspect engine compartment and look for possible cause
(for example, loss of oil.) Caution -- If an engine is overheating or there is lack of raw water expelled in the engine exhaust, stop the engine immediately. Recheck the raw water-cooling system to ensure the seacock is ‘open’ (handle in-line with valve). Next, check the raw water strainer for debris. Remove the strainer, clean, re-assemble, and reopen the raw water intake valve (seacock). Restart the engine and recheck water flow from the exhaust. If water is not flowing properly, the RAW WATER PUMP may need to be serviced. Seek help.
Getting Underway
DISCONNECT the shore power cord (see 110-Volt next page) and store aboard. Close the PORTHOLES,
WINDOWS, and FORWARD HATCH. Turn on bow thrusters (green button). Turn on both
ELECTRONICS switches on the DC panel. Turn on the lower Chartplotter first (push red button), which is the Master, and then the flybridge unit, which is the Slave. When turning off, reverse the order. ASSIGN crew members their various positions. LOWER MAST WHEN MOVING IN/OUT OF SLIP. Failure to do so will break several things! If not already lowered, loosen line on mast cleat, remove pin and lower slowly to knot. Cleat off. Once outside the marina, idle the engines while crew brings in fenders and lines, and raise mast to vertical, tighten line on cleat and then insert pin in base.
Cruising
All close quarters maneuvering should always take place at the upper helm due to better visibility.
Engage the GEARSHIFT. Ensure the throttles are in the ‘idle’ position before engaging the gearshifts to avoid transmission damage. Cruising speed is a maximum of 2000 RPMS. If you run at 1700 RPMS you will cruise at about 8 knots and use about 1.5 - 2 gallons of diesel per hour. Speeds above this will use significantly more fuel. Your speed will vary depending upon the currents and weather conditions.
Note -- Avoid higher engine speeds as it causes higher engine temperature, possible damage, and higher fuel
consumption.
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Docking
During docking, use the FLYBRIDGE HELM for greater visibility to the stern. Have your crew make ready the lines and fenders and give clear instructions on how you will be docking. Often times your crew will need to step off from the swim step with the stern line. Another crew member will need to be at the bow or mid-ships to hand over the next lines.
While moving slowly to the dock or mooring location, use the wheel and bow thruster.
Shut-Down
Before shutting down, allow the engine to idle for 3 - 5 minutes to cool them gradually and uniformly. The time engaged in preparing to dock the boat is usually sufficient. Ensure each GEARSHIFT is in the ‘neutral’ position and each THROTTLE is in the ‘idle’ position. Turn off engine by turning key to OFF position at lower helm. Engine can also be stopped from flybridge by pushing the STOP button, but then you must turn key off at lower helm.
Turn off Chartplotters to conserve energy by pressing the red button and holding until countdown reaches zero. Turn of flybridge first and then lower helm second. Then turn off instruments switch on panel.
Autopilot at lower helm must be turned off after INSTRUMENTS breaker switch is off to avoid beeping. Do this by holding down the ‘C’ button until countdown reaches zero.
Fueling Up
OPEN FILLER CAPS located on each side deck with a DECK FITTING KEY which is kept on the rack by the port salon door.
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT FUEL! DIESEL! DIESEL! DIESEL! MAKE SURE IT IS
GOING INTO THE RIGHT DECK FILL!
DOUBLE-CHECK!
Before pumping, have an oil/fuel sorbs handy to soak up spilled fuel (see attendant). You should have a rough idea of the number of gallons you will need by multiplying hours run by 2. You can also use the sight tubes in the engine room, but they will show full before tanks are full. Open the two valves on each tube to view, then close valves when filled. You can have one crew watching these while filling. The two tanks should be same level since the cross-over lines are left open. Each tank holds 160 gallons.
Place the DIESEL nozzle into the tank opening, pump slowly and evenly, and note the sound of the fuel flow. Pumping too fast may not allow enough time for air to escape, which may result in spouting from the tank opening. As the tank fills, the sound will rise in pitch or gurgle. Pay attention to the TANK
OVERFLOW VENT on the outside of the hull near the tank opening. The sound may indicate that the tank is nearly full. Top off carefully, and be prepared to catch spilled fuel. Spillage may result in a nasty fine from law enforcement.
Replace each tank cap. Caution -- Clean up splatter and spillage immediately for environmental and health
reasons. Wash hands with soap and water thoroughly.
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BOAT ELECTRICAL
The electrical system is divided into two distribution systems: 110-volt AC and 12-volt DC.
The systems are controlled from the ELECTRICAL PANEL located next to the lower helm, and the
BATTERY SWITCHES found in the lower storage cabinet. When not connected to shore power or generator, batteries are providing all power. Therefore, monitor the use of onboard electricity carefully with your volt meter located at the top of the panel, and turn off electrical devices that are not needed. If the meter is showing 12.5 volts or lower, then it is time to charge the batteries with either the generator, engine, or shore power.
All breakers are labeled by colored dots. Green signifies “usually on”, Yellow is “sometimes on”, and Red is
“rarely on”.
110-Volt AC System
SHORE POWER supports all AC equipment and receptacles on board, as well as the battery chargers.
To connect to shore power, plug the 30 amp POWER CORD into the forward boat receptacle and then into the dock receptacle. The aft receptacle is only for the air conditioning system and is rarely used. Check the power rating/plug size of the nearest dock receptacle (that is 50 amp, 30 amp, 20 amp, or 15 amp). If necessary, add a CORD ADAPTER located under the step at the salon door. Turn the dock power on. Cords coming off the bow can be wrapped loosely around the bow line.
At the electrical panel, flip the SHORE POWER switch on and then the AC master breaker. Check for reverse polarity. Then turn on appropriate breakers for battery charger, refrigeration, water heater, outlets and lights. If the load exceeds voltage, you will pop your breaker. If this occurs, wait to turn on one of your systems (i.e. water heater) until your use of volts drop. SALON OUTLETS must be on to run the microwave and charge the stereo.
If your outlets fail to work, check your GFCIs to make sure that they have not been tripped.
Inverter Power
This vessel is not equipped with an inverter.
Generator
To start your GENERATOR, first check that your generator’s fluids are topped off and the raw water intake is open. The generator controls are located at the bottom of the electrical panel and on the generator. Hold the toggle switch in the START position while the generator preheats and then starts, then hold another few seconds until green light appears. If it fails to start the first time, try again and it should start. Make sure water and exhaust is exiting on the port side.
After generator is running for a couple minutes, turn your AC distribution switch to ONAN POWER. Then turn on AC systems as you would on shore power one system at a time.
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To turn the generator off, first take off the load by turning off AC breakers. Then turn off main AC distribution switch. Lastly kill the generator by toggling generator switch down to STOP briefly.
At anchor, we usually run the generator twice a day for about 45 minutes each to charge everything.
House (12-volt) System
Three battery banks support 12-volt DC power: 1) engine battery 2) house battery bank 3) Generator battery.
The BATTERY SWITCH is located behind the cabinet door near the bottom of the helm station. Normally, leave the ENGINE and HOUSE SWITCHES in the BOTH position.
Note -- Do not change the position of the switches while the engines are running or the alternator diodes will be damaged.
Change positions with
the engines off.
Your 12 volt DC POWER panel shows all the systems supported by your batteries. Primarily you will be turning on the breakers for your lights, water pressure, electronics, aft head, etc. Bilge pumps should always be left off, since they are automatic. When sleeping, only the anchor light (if anchored) and refrigerator should be on.
Your breaker for propane ‘GAS CONTROL’, near the stove, should always be turned off after every use.
House Battery Bank & Switch
The HOUSE BATTERY BANK provides power for all DC systems, except the engines and automatic bilge pumps. When disconnected from shore power, all 12-volt devices drain the house battery. Use devices as needed. The Battery Test switch on the DC panel will measure charging or resting house battery voltages.
When a battery bank is being charged, the voltage will read from about 13.5 volts to 14.4 volts depending upon state-of-charge of the battery bank. When the battery bank is at rest, (that is, not being charged), the voltmeter should normally read between 12.5 and 13 volts.
Engine and House batteries are charged by the engine ALTERNATOR while underway. The engine/house batteries are charged by the BATTERY CHARGER when connected to shore power or generator. Ensure the Battery Charger circuit breakers at the electrical panel are ON.
Battery State
Voltage (Wet Cell Battery)
12.65 volts
12.47 volts
12.25 volts
11.95 volts
11.70 volts
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
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SANITATION SYSTEM
Marine Toilet
It is important that every member of the crew be informed on the proper use of the MARINE TOILET. The valves, openings, and pumps are small and may clog easily. If the toilet clogs, it is YOUR
RESONSIBILITY!
Always pump the head for children, so you can make sure nothing foreign is being flushed.
Caution – Never put paper towels, tampons, Kleenex, sanitary napkins, household toilet paper, or food into the marine toilet. Use only the special dissolving marine toilet tissue provided by AYC.
To use the forward manual toilet, have the SELECTOR SWITCH to the ‘left’ (wet bowl). Lift the PUMP
HANDLE a couple times to wet the bowl. Use two hands to move handle evenly and slowly. After using the toilet, lift the PUMP HANDLE at least 8 times. Then, move the PUMP LEVER to the ‘right’ (dry bowl) to empty the bowl. To use the aft toilet, push the button to flush after use. Flush sufficiently to move effluent in the hoses; heavy effluent may clog hoses. Also remember that these toilets use fresh water from your limited water tank supply, so fill water tank whenever possible. Clean the toilet as necessary.
Should the toilet pump handle squeak or stick, it needs to be lubricated. Put a couple of squirts of ‘pump lube’, salad oil, or dish soap into the toilet. Pump the toilet dry slowly, to draw the lube into the handle unit.
Holding Tank
The sanitation HOLDING TANK holds approximately 35 gallons. Be aware of the rate of waste production.
(about 1 gallon per flush) With an overfilled tank, it is possible to break a hose, clog a vent, or burst the tank. The result will be indescribable catastrophe and an EXPENSIVE FIX to you. Check the tank EVERY day to avoid this problem.
The HOLDING TANK is located below the hatch in front of the forward steps. Check with a flashlight shone through the tank wall or by unscrewing the hatch on top.
The holding tank is emptied in one of two ways:
#1 At the Marine Pump-Out Station, remove the WASTE Cap located on the starboard deck near salon door.
Insert the pump-out nozzle into the waste opening. Double-check your deck fitting! Turn on pump and open valve located on handle. When pumping is finished, close lever on handle and turn off pump. Remove from deck fitting.
If there is a fresh water hose on the dock, rinse the tank by adding water into tank. Have a crew member watch the level at the tank and alert when near full. Then repump to leave the tank rinsed for the next charter. This also eliminates head odors.
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#2 The tank’s contents can be discharged overboard with the MACERATOR only in Canadian waters.
To operate the macerator, turn the Y VALVE to the left, and open the thru hull valve in forward starboard corner of engine room. Then turn on MACERATOR switch on the DC panel until empty. This should take about 3-4 minutes for a full tank. Have one crew member watch the tank level with a flashlight.
After discharge, turn off macerator switch, turn Y VALVE back to the right, and close the thru hull valve.
Y-Valve
The Y-VALVE directs waste effluent into the sanitation-holding tank or flushes the effluent ‘directly overboard’. The Y-VALVE is located in the forward starboard corner of the engine room. The normal position is turned to the right, which shuts the path to overboard. When turned to the left, this shuts the path to the WASTE cap on the starboard deck. Be familiar with the applicable laws concerning dumping sewage
directly overboard.
WATER SYSTEM
Fresh Water Tank
The FRESH WATER TANK is under the master stateroom bed and holds 120 gallons. There is a guage on the rear bulkhead of the stateroom. This guage is activated when the DC CABIN LIGHTS AFT breaker switch is on. The two toilets are fed by the fresh water.
To refill the tank, remove the WATER cap located on deck in the stern. One crew member can watch the guage and alert when full. Avoid flushing debris from the deck into the tank opening. DO NOT fill water and diesel at the same time!
Waste water from the sinks and showers drains overboard through various thru-hulls.
Fresh Water Pressure Pump
The WATER PRESSURE PUMP is located in front of the starboard fuel tank in the engine room. Activate pump at the DC panel by turning on the breaker, and leave on. If the water pump continues to run, you are either out of water or might have an air lock and need to bleed the system by opening up a faucet. If you run out of water SHUT OFF YOUR HOT WATER HEATER on the AC panel. Serious damage can occur!
Hot Water Tank
The HOT WATER HEATER has an 11 gallon capacity tank and is available when connected to shore power or via a heat exchanger underway. To use on shore power, flip on the water heater circuit breaker on the AC electrical panel. Do not use the water heater if the water tank level is very low. The water heater is located in the engine room, starboard side.
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Shower
Before taking a SHOWER, make sure the water pressure pump breaker is on. Take only very short “boat” showers (turning off water between soaping up and rinsing). To keep shower tidy wipe down the shower stall and floor. Check for accumulation of hair in the shower and sink drains. An additional fresh water shower is located in the stern cockpit lazerette. Ensure that the faucets and nozzle are completely off after use.
A pressured RAW WATER WASHDOWN is available from a hose spigot on the bow (starboard hatch).
This should be used to rinse off muddy anchor rode as you raise anchor. To activate, flip the breaker switch on at the panel, attach hose and turn the spigot. After use, turn the spigot and switch off.
GALLEY
Stove/oven
The stove and oven are run with propane.
Your propane stove/oven is activated by the following steps:
#1 Turn on the propane tank located in the flybridge dash/port side.
#2 Turn on the solenoid switch located to the left of the stove.
#3 Turn on the gas at the stove/oven
Stove Press in one of the three burner knobs and turn to LIGHT while turning the sparker knob. You might need to turn the spark knob several times (up to 10). The burner on the left should light easiest. Once lit turn heat down to desired level.
Oven You will need to use a handheld igniter rather than the sparker knob. Hold oven knob in at PILOT setting while holding flame under pilot light area in rear of oven. Once the pilot has been lit for 10-20 seconds, while still holding knob in, turn to desired temperature.
When finished cooking turn off the solenoid switch and the bottle.
Refrigerator
The REFRIGERATOR is dual voltage (12-volt and 110-volt power). Monitor the use of the refrigerator when the engines are not charging the 12-volt battery system. The temperature switch is located on the front door, and should be set normally at “3”. There is a thermometer inside which shows both freezer and frige temps. They should be about 25 and 40 degrees, respectively. Leave the unit on always to maintain cool temperatures. We leave the DC switch on always and when on Shore or Generator Power, the AC switch will override the DC switch.
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HEATING SYSTEM
Diesel Heater ( DC)
The DIESEL FORCED-AIR FURNACE located in the engine room port side provides heat in the same way as a household furnace. Turn on the switch located at the forward end of the galley cabinet. Set the
THERMOSTAT to the desired temperature.
Check the furnace EXHAUST PORT located on the port side midship for any obstruction such as fenders or lines. Do not block this opening when operating the furnace. Heat will damage fiberglass or rubber. Once it is on, allow it to run for at least 15 minutes before turning it off. Turn ‘off’ the furnace heater by turning switch back off.
Air Conditioning
2 ELECTRIC reverse cycle A/C Heat pumps are available when connected to the aft shore power plug or generator. One control is located in the forward galley next to the Diesel heater, and the other is in the master stateroom. There is a sub panel for this system, which must be switched on at the bottom of the main panel. This system should be used for air conditioning.
If heat is desired, it is recommended to use the diesel heater rather than this one.
There is also a portable ceramic electric heater in the forward stateroom that can be used at a marina.
ELECTRONICS
All electronic manuals are located in the forward v berth in a blue bag or the Raymarine red folders.
All electronic instruments are initiated by the two ELECTRONICS breaker switches at the DC panel.
VHF Radio
There are two VHF RADIOS. The main unit is located at the lower helm and the other on the upper helm
(stowed in locker). Turn on by pressing the button on the VHF. Always monitor channel 16 while underway. The VHF needs to be turned off after use by pressing the C button.
Depth Sounder
There are two DEPTH SOUNDERS, one at each helm station. They will come on when both
ELECTRONICS breaker switches are on. If you set any of the alarms, please turn them off when you are finished. See the Raymarine folder for detailed instructions.
Remember to ALWAYS consult your charts for depth!
Radar/Chartplotter
To operate, make sure ELECTRONICS breaker switches are on at the panel. Then turn on the lower unit first by pressing the red power button at the bottom left corner. Next, turn on the upper helm unit in the same way. This order is important because the lower helm is set as the Master. Push the PAGE button to see the
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preset options at the bottom of the display. Press the buttons at the bottom to select. To turn off, press and hold POWER button in the reverse order (upper helm first, then lower helm). Then turn off the
ELECTRONICS switch. In some cases you may get some warning messages at the upper unit. If these do not disappear in a few minutes, you may have to perform a reboot. Just turn the unit off and back on again.
Remember you are not allowed to travel in FOG, at night, or in serious wind conditions.
Note
-- GPS is considered a navigation aid. Do not rely on it. Compasses, charts, and dividers are the tools to plot position, course, and speed.
ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS
Bose Speaker
There is a portable Bose Bluetooth Speaker in the salon. This can be used to play music from your phone, pad or laptop through Bluetooth connection. The unit will run on rechargeable battery for about seven hours. The cradle will charge the battery when plugged into the AC outlet and Shore Power or Generator are on and the breaker switch is on.
There is a manual in the blue bag.
TV/VCR
This vessel does not have a TV.
ANCHORING
The primary WORKING ANCHOR is a 35 lb CQR and is attached to 100ft chain and 200ft nylon line passed through the deck from the ANCHOR LOCKER. The locker can be accessed through the forward v berth. If there is an anchor keeper, release it.
The WINDLASS POWER SWITCH is located below the lower helm wheel, and must be turned on by lifting the lever to horizontal position. There are controls on the bow and flybridge to raise and lower. At the bow, tap gently on the ‘down’ foot control to lower the anchor. Guide the anchor over the anchor roller on the way up and down to prevent binding on the pulpit.
Let out sufficient ANCHOR RODE (chain and nylon line) before setting the anchor. Colored markers are placed every 30 feet on the nylon rode. Use a 5:1 scope for most conditions. If the anchorage is crowded put down at least a 3 to 1 scope (60 feet for 20 feet of water), back the anchor in with a short burst from the engine. Then let out additional scope dependent upon conditions.
Before raising the anchor, ALWAYS start the engines to help relieve pressure on the anchor line. Turn ‘on’ the WINDLASS SWITCH and as the boat moves toward the anchor, press the ‘up’ control to take up slack line. Give the windlass short rests as you are pulling it up. Place yourself in position to guide the anchor onto the roller. As the anchor rises, be careful not to allow it to swing against the hull. Wash it down with the raw water wash down pump before it goes into anchor locker.
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Reconnect the keeper between the anchor chain and capstan cleat. Close the plastic covers on the FOOT
PEDAL CONTROLS. Turn ‘off’ the WINDLASS POWER SWITCH by pressing the red button.
A Danforth stern anchor is stowed under the hatch just forward of the master stateroom bed. The 100 ft anchor rode is located in the master stateroom hanging locker. Attach the rode securely to the chain shackle.
Mooring Cans
The State Park Sticker on your vessel allows you to pick up the MOORING CANS in the parks for free.
You only need to register at the kiosk usually located at the heads of the docks. Mooring cans have a metal triangle at the top upon which is a metal ring. The metal ring is attached to the chain which secures your boat. It can be heavy, so a stronger member of your crew should be picked for this job.
Come up to the CAN into the wind as you would for anchoring. Have crew members on the bow, one with a boat hook and one with a mooring line secured like a bow line. As you are coming slowly up to the can have the crew holding the boat hook point at the can with the hook so the skipper always knows where it is.
Hook the can and bring the ring up to the boat to allow the second crew to thread the ring with the line.
Release the hold with the boat hook. If your mooring line is led out the starboard chock bring the end of the line back through the port side. You will essentially create a bridle with about 10 feet of slack from the chalk to the can. There is a heavy 3 braid mooring line in the flybridge cabinet.
BARBECUE
The BARBECUE is stored on the flybridge under the dash on the starboard side and sits on a nonskid pad.
Place the BBQ on the aft deck on top of the nonskid pad where convenient. Attach a PROPANE BOTTLE to the REGULATOR, both of which should be next to the BBQ. Carefully light the unit through the hole using a butane igniter. The barbecue generates a lot of heat and cooks hot and fast. Store the barbecue unit back under the dash on the pad. Please wipe with a paper towel before storing to prevent grease and dirt soiling the boat.
Note: Propane bottles are not stocked by AYC. You will need to purchase one if extras are not found on board. Caution -- For safety reasons, do not store an opened propane bottle within the salon or engine compartment. Chances are these will leak slightly once opened and propane gas could settle into low spaces. Store these bottles in the flybridge cabinet. Ensure gasoline and flammable materials are not near the barbecue.
DINGHY & OUTBOARD MOTOR
Your new West Marine 10’ RIB and 2.3 hp Honda engine are stored on the transom. It has a capacity of about 900 pounds (motor, equipment, and 4 people).
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To deploy the dinghy, clip the block and tackle from the mast crutch to the line near the oarlock. Holding the dinghy and the line, detach the STANDOFF BARS, and lower the dinghy with the line into the water, noting that the dinghy gets heavier as it nears the water. After it is in the water, unclip the hook and move the hoist line back to the mast crutch. The outboard can be lifted off the transom bracket and connected to the dinghy. Make sure that there is always a tether line on the outboard (either to the bracket or dinghy).
There is a manual for the outboard in the blue bag of manuals if needed. It uses straight gasoline and there is a jerry jug on deck.
When cruising, put the outboard back on the transom bracket and the dinghy on the davits.
Coast Guard regulations state that any child 14 and under must wear a life jacket in a dinghy. It is a good idea for EVERYONE to follow this rule.
OTHER: Safety & Bilge Pumps
SAFETY should be paramount in your daily cruising. A MAN OVERBOARD DRILL should be discussed and perhaps even practiced with a life jacket. Remember your lifejackets are stowed in the aft stateroom with the flares. A few lifejackets should always be out and ready.
BIZ is equipped with an AUTOMATIC BILGE PUMP. The Bilge switch located on the electrical panel is only to operate manually. There is no need to turn on unless for some reason the automatic mode is not working and you see lots of water in the bilge, or to test.
An AUXILIARY HAND OPERATED BILGE PUMP is located near the battery switch in the starboard lower cabinet by the helm. The handle is located near the pump and should be used only in emergency situations.
The ENGINE SPARES BOX (plastic clear color) is stowed in the master stateroom hanging locker. This includes oil filter, fuel filters, raw water impeller, pump parts, and other small parts.
THRU-HULL LOCATIONS
All Thru-hulls are marked with labels. The key location is directly in front of the engine under the large hatch. Here you will find raw water intakes for the engine, generator, and bow washdown. Make sure that the engine and generator valves are open and that the strainers are clean.
Other thru-hulls to note are the heat exhaust and the generator exhaust. These are both on the port side of the hull and are HOT, so do not allow fenders or dinghys in those areas.
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Key features
- Engine inspection
- Start-up and shut-down procedures
- Cruising and docking instructions
- Electrical system operation
- Sanitation system usage
- Water system management
- Galley appliance operation
- Heating system use
- Electronic instrument operation
- Anchoring and mooring