Rangertugs 2010 Ranger Tug R-29 Operation Manual

2010 Ranger Tug R-29

OPERATION MANUAL

April 16, 2014

ZUMA

Welcome aboard ZUMA!

We are happy you have chosen Ship Harbor Yacht Charters for your vacation. We are confident you will enjoy cruising the scenic islands of the Pacific Northwest.

We hope you will enjoy your time on Zuma as much as we have. You will find Zuma is very maneuverable, even without the bow and stern thrusters, and easy to pilot in close quarters.

You will find that Zuma cruises very economically at around 8-knots but has the power to reach up to 15 knots if necessary. The open design and large windows will give you 360-degree visibility and make Zuma feel much larger than she is.

Zuma has a full galley including a microwave and 6-bottle wine cooler.

We trust this manual will help you become familiar with the boat. If you have questions about the boat or about places to visit, please do not hesitate to ask the Ship Harbor Yacht Charters staff.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Boat Operation

Engine Inspection

Start-Up

Operation

Shutdown

Getting Underway

Cruising

Docking

Fueling

Boat Electrical

110-Volt A.C. (Shore) System

Inverter Power

MACE Generator

House (12-Volt DC) System

Batteries

Sanitation Systems

Marine Toilet

Holding Tank

Fresh Water Systems

Fresh Water Tanks

Fresh Water Pump

Hot Water Tank

Shower

Galley

Stove/Oven

Refrigeration/ Ice Maker

Wine Cooler

Microwave

Berths

Heating Systems

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Wallas Diesel Heater

Built-in Cabin Heat/Air Conditioning

Engine-generated Heat

Electronics

Depth Sounder

GPS Chart plotter & Radar

VHF Radio

Entertainment

AM/FM Stereo Receiver/CD Player

TV & DVD/CD/AMFM Receiver

Anchoring

Anchor Windlass

Mooring Cans

Barbecue

Dinghy/Outboard

Dinghy Operation

Crabbing/Fishing

Other: Bilge Pumps/Safety

Thru-Hull Locations

BOAT OPERATION

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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. The coolant reservoir is located in the engine compartment starboard side accessed from the salon hatch. The coolant level should be anywhere between the two lines on the overflow reservoir.

While you have access to the front of the engine, check for leaking fluids.

Check the level of OIL in the engine by checking your dipstick located at the forward port side of engine.

The dipstick has a red handle and is also accessed by opening the hatchway in the salon by the door. Look at the etch marks on the dipstick that indicates the proper oil level.

DO NOT OVERFILL THE OIL!

Overfilling is a bad thing to do to a diesel engine. The excess oil will escape somehow, perhaps by blowing a head gasket. Oil is filled at the top of the engine. Only fill if oil levels are below the ½ way mark. Use the onboard spare oil to add no more than a cup at a time. Then check the level again. Please use a paper towel or oil rag, not the dish towels! Expect the oil to be blacker than that of a gasoline powered automobile engine…this is normal for a diesel after only a few hours of operation.

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).

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.

In addition, ensure the valves to the A/C THRU-HULL and GENSET THRU-HULL are in the open position.

The A/C THRU-HULL and GENSET THRU-HULL are located on the port side of the engine compartment and are labeled.

Start-Up

Before starting the engine, do your inspection. Ensure the GEARSHIFT is in ‘neutral’, or the engine cannot be started because of the “neutral lockout”. THROTTLE should be run up and down and then brought almost back to the idle position. Insert key into the IGNITION SWITCH.

Turn the key clockwise partially until the ENGINE ALARM sounds and pre-heat the engine. Once the beep stops, turn the key fully clockwise to start the engine. If the starter does not engage when the key is turned, move the gearshift lever slightly until you find neutral and try again while turning key. Be sure the

DEADMAN SWITCH SAFETY LANYARD is connected tightly. Expect the engine to start within 2 seconds. If the engine doesn’t start after 5 seconds of cranking, turn the key to the left and remove it. Wait 15 seconds and try again. Never turn key longer than 10-seconds, starter damage will result.

If the engine cranks slowly or fails to turn over, check the condition of the battery on the ELECTRICAL

PANEL. If the battery is low, try the BATTERY PARALLEL SWITCH located on the port side in the lazarette to connect the other engine battery. Turn off after using.

No engine preheat is needed. A high load on a cold engine provides better combustion and a faster engine warm-up than no load. Avoid idling any longer than necessary. Verify that there is raw water being expelled in the engine exhaust.

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Observe the readings of the gauges. The oil pressure will register about 37 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.

Operation

260 HP Yanmar engines are very reliable. Optimal cruising speed is obtained at 2000 RPM which will result in about 8 knots with fuel consumption < 3 GPH at this cruising speed but is highly variable based on tides, wind and loading of the vessel. DO NOT EXCEED 3000-3500 RPM on the engine. Running at 15 knots will increase fuel consumption DRAMATICALLY so slow down and enjoy the cruise! Most destinations are fairly close together in the San Juan Islands.

To avoid the possibility of sucking air or sludge when the fuel level approaches 1/4 th

of a tank, refuel when the fuel drops below half full and before it reaches ¼ full.

Engine Overheating: If the buzzer sounds while the engine is running, about 999 out of a 1000, it is no more serious than eelgrass plugging up the raw water strainer. The best solution to this problem is prevention keep an eye out for eelgrass mats especially along those “soapy” looking tides and eddy lines in the water. And don’t run over it. When eelgrass gets sucked into the engine cooling water intake, it jams at the raw water strainer.

To clear the eelgrass from the raw water strainer, stop the engine, open the engine hatch, close the

RAW WATER SEACOCK, unscrew the clear bubble top of the strainer, remove the foreign material, screw the clear top back on the strainer and open the RAW WATER SEACOCK. Restart the engine.

If upon restarting, the engine overheats again, check the strainer to make sure it is drawing water in to about ¾ full. If not, grass could be plugging the opening in the hull. This requires diving under the boat to clear the eelgrass, so you should contact Ship Harbor Yacht Charters.

If the above fails to solve the problem, contact Ship Harbor Yacht Charters for assistance.

There may be other reasons you hear the buzzer. If you lost oil pressure, the oil icon warning light will light up, so check which light is showing red. If it’s the oil light, shut down the engine, check the oil level and contact Ship Harbor Yacht Charters. The alarm buzzer is more likely to indicate engine overheating, and the temperature icon light will light up. Before you shut down the engine, check for water gurgling out the engine exhaust. If you have a “wet exhaust”, check the coolant level in the overflow reservoir bottle and if no coolant is seen, add enough coolant to reach the “full” line of the bottle. Check the bilge for coolant. If coolant is found, contact Ship Harbor Yacht Charters. If the coolant reservoir bottle is full, check to see if the engine threw a belt. Without a belt on the raw water pump, the raw water won’t circulate and cool the engine. (Replacement belts are located in the engine spares kit.) One other possibility is the impeller in the raw water pump has failed.

Impellers are replaced each spring but it is still possible that a hard object may be drawing and break off an impeller blade. (A replacement impeller is found with the engine spares.) Contact Ship

Harbor Yacht Charters if you suspect you have an impeller problem.

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Shut-Down

Before shutting down, allow the engine to ‘idle’ for about 2 minutes to cool gradually and uniformly. The time engaged in preparing to dock the boat is more than sufficient. Ensure the GEARSHIFT is in the

‘neutral’ position and the THROTTLE is in the ‘idle’ position. Turn off engine by turning key switch to the

OFF position. Never use the EMERGENCY STOP switch for normal shut down.

Getting Underway

DISCONNECT the shore power cord (see 110-Volt next page). Close the PORTHOLES, WINDOWS, and

HATCHES. Turn on your VHF (channel 16) and electronics. ASSIGN crew members their various positions and tasks. Verify Thrusters are turned ON. Once outside the marina, idle the engines while crew brings in fenders and lines.

Cruising

Engage the GEARSHIFT and slowly advance to the desired cruising speed. Ensure the throttle is in the

‘idle’ position before engaging the gearshift to avoid transmission damage. Optimal cruising speed is about

2000 RPM. If you run at 2000 RPM you will cruise at about 8 knots and use approximately 3 gallons of diesel per hour. Your speed will vary depending upon the weight and load and weather conditions. TRIM

TABS can be put in the “bow down” position.

Note -- Avoid higher engine speeds as it causes higher engine temperature, possible damage, and higher fuel consumption.

Docking

During docking, 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.

Turn the bow and stern thrusters on prior to docking (thrusters will shutoff automatically after about 5 minutes so you may need to reactivate them. Use the bow and stern thrusters to assist in docking. Using the two joy sticks will activate the thrusters in the direction you push the joystick. Use short bursts of the thrusters or the circuit breaker my trip. The circuit breaker is located behind the helm instrument panels and is accessed from the Forward Stateroom closet.

Fueling Up

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The MAIN diesel tank fuel fill is located on the starboard side mid ships, aft of the sliding door. It has a twist off cap marked DIESEL. The AUXILIARY diesel tank, primarily used for the cabin heater and MACE generator, fuel fill is located on the transom left of the transom gate and also has a twist off cap marked

DIESEL. The vents are just below the fills and must be monitored during the fill process. Transferring fuel from the AUXILIARY tank to the MAIN tank is done via an electric pump in the aft starboard cockpit locker but is very tedious. Move the valve selector switch in line with “transfer” and manually activate the pump at the labeled switch next to the pump.

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. You should have a rough idea of the number of gallons you will need by the engine hour indicator. Also periodically have someone turn on the key to watch the fuel gauge.

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.

Upon filling the MAIN diesel tank reset the GARMIN screen to the full position as follows:

Home Page > Information > Dashboard gages > Fuel > Menu (top right of screen) > “Fill up all

Tanks”

Note: Unlike automobile fuel gauges, fuel gauges on boats are notoriously inaccurate. Therefore, whenever the fuel level drops below half full, you should refuel at your next opportunity. NEVER let the fuel fall below 1/4 th

full or you are in danger of running out of fuel. (Towing, and the cost of a mechanic to bleed the air from the fuel lines, in an expensive proposition for a charter guest.)

BOAT ELECTRICAL

The electrical system is divided into two distribution systems: 110-volt AC and 12-volt DC.

The AC/DC ELECTRICAL PANEL is located in the aft of the main salon. Most switches on the panel board are labeled and are self-explanatory, but some circuits are unique. When not connected to shore power, batteries are providing all power. Therefore, monitor the use of onboard electricity carefully with your volt meter located on the aft wall of salon, and turn off electrical devices that are not needed.

Most breakers are labeled by colored dots. Green signifies “usually on”. Red is “usually off”. Blue dots are water pressure or water-related such as pumps. Yellow signifies electronics or items to use cautiously. No dots are breakers signifying irregular use or use with discretion.

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110-Volt AC System

SHORE POWER supports all AC equipment and receptacles on board, as well as the battery chargers.

Before connecting to shore power, ensure the double switch on the ELECTRICAL PANEL labeled AC

MAIN 30 A is in the off position.

To connect to shore power plug the 30 amp POWER CORD into the boat receptacle and then into the dock receptacle. Check the power rating/plug size of the dock receptacle (50 amp, 30 amp, 20 amp, or 15 amp).

You can only plug in a 30 amp plug into a 30 amp receptacle. Turn the dock power on. Cords coming off the bow can be wrapped loosely around the bow line.

At the ELECTRICAL PANEL, flip the AC 30 MAIN breaker on. Check for reverse polarity. Then turn on appropriate breakers for battery charger, refrigeration, and water heater. Watch you volt meter for load. 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.

If your outlets fail to work, check your GFIs to make sure that they have not been tripped.

Inverter Power

The INVERTER provides AC power to the 110-volt receptacle plugs (i.e. the microwave oven) when the boat is disconnected from shore power. The inverter does not provide power to the water heater or the

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battery charger. Your inverter panel is located on the aft wall of the settee in the salon with an on/off switch.

Make certain that it is on. The actual inverter is located in the port lazerette.

The inverter’s power source is the DC house or inverter batteries located in the port lazerette. The quantity of DC power is limited to the capacity of the batteries. Therefore, running hair dryers, toaster, coffeepots, space heater, etc. will quickly discharge the house/inverter batteries. Use these items VERY SPARINGLY when not connected to shore power! Monitor your battery usage very carefully!

When connected to shore power, the inverter automatically becomes a battery charger for the 12-volt

HOUSE BATTERIES. Should you detect the inverter failing to charge the house batteries, check the circuit breaker in the AC Panel and the inverter control panel. Also, there is a circuit breaker located on top of the inverter box labeled Inverter Reset.

MACE Generator

To start your GENERATOR, first check that your generator’s fluids are topped off and the GENSET raw water intake is open. The GENERATOR controls are located Starboard side of the settee. To start the

Generator, press the ON button. The system will come on and display the GENERATOR hours. Press the

START button and hold until the GENERATOR engages. After the GENERATOR starts, make sure water and exhaust are exiting aft Starboard side and verify the bumper is not covering the exhaust output also located on the starboard side of the boat.

After the GENERATOR is running, turn the AC distribution switch to Position 2, Gen Power. Then turn on any AC systems as you would on shore power one system at a time.

To turn the GENERATOR off, first reduce the load by turning off AC breakers. Then turn off the main AC distribution switch. Lastly turn off the GENERATOR by pressing the RED off button until the

GENERATOR stops.

House (12-volt) System

There are a total of six batteries that support 12-volt DC power, four for the HOUSE, one for the

THRUSTERS and one for ENGINE START. A battery combiner isolates the ENGINE START battery, assuring all batteries are charged, while protecting the ENGINE START battery from draw-down by HOUSE usage. Remaining battery power can be checked on the Charge Meter. Please monitor this, and the voltage as indicated below, to ensure the appropriate level of power is maintained.

Battery voltage can be checked on the gauge mounted at the helm below the wheel. The START battery,

THRUSERS battery, and HOUSE battery banks are selected via a switch to determine voltage. #1 is the

START battery, #2 is the HOUSE bank, and #3 is the THRUSTER battery. You should not discharge below

12 volts before you recharge the batteries by (a) running the main engine or (b) plugging in to shore power with the charge breaker on.

There are three BATTERY SWITCHES located in the port side lazerette. Under normal conditions, leave the ENGINE, GENERATOR and HOUSE SWITCHES in the ‘ON’ 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 panel shows all the systems supported by your batteries. Primarily you will be turning on the breakers for your lights, water pressure, electronics etc. Bilge pumps should always be left on.

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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.

When a battery bank is being charged, the voltage will read from about 13.1 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, located under the helm wheel, can give a rough indication of the state-of-charge of the battery bank.

All batteries are charged by the engine ALTERNATORS while underway. The

ENGINE/HOUSE/THRUSTER batteries are charged by the BATTERY CHARGER when connected to shore power. Ensure the Battery Charger and Inverter circuit breakers at the electrical panel are ON. The

GENERATOR will also charge the batteries.

Voltage (HGM Battery) Battery State

13.5 volts

12.47 volts

12.25 volts

11.95 volts

11.70 volts

100%

75%

50%

25%

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Battery Parallel Switch

Should the ENGINE battery be insufficiently charged to start the engine, the HOUSE/THRUSTER batteries may be momentarily connected to provide a boost. Turn the BATTERY PARALLEL SWITCH located in the port side lazerette to the PARALLEL position. Return the BATTERY PARRALEL SWITCH to the

“off” position after the engine starts.

Marine Toilet

SANITATION SYSTEM

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 Ship Harbor Yacht

Charters.

ZUMA has a 40-gallon holding tank, and it will need to be emptied approximately every two days. The tank level is displayed on the toilet flush panel. (Green = empty, Orange = half full, Red = pump out) The lights on the toilet panel will time out and go dark to save energy if they have not been used recently. If dark, touch the button to activate.

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If the toilet pump starts to resist your flushing efforts, don’t force it!! Exploding or leaking sewage is most

unpleasant!! Search out the problem and correct it.

Holding Tank

The sanitation HOLDING TANK holds approximately 40 gallons and is located under the forward stateroom bed. 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. Empty the tank EVERY OTHER DAY to avoid this problem.

ZUMA has a macerator pump to push waste out of the discharge port on the port side. Pumping waste overboard is not legal in US waters and may be restricted in some Canadian areas. The switch for the pump is on the electrical panel and labeled HOLDING TANK PUMP.

Remote cruisers have a rule: “Never put anything down a marine toilet that hasn’t been eaten first.” And that, of course, includes feminine items. In fact, most cruisers do not put soiled tissue down a marine head.

They simply deposit soiled tissue (and feminine items) in a waste receptacle with a liner, but not down the toilet.

Empty the Holding Tank at the Marine Pump-Out Station. Remove the WASTE fitting located next to the starboard sliding door using the deck fitting key located in the upper starboard cabinet in the forward stateroom. Insert the pump-out nozzle into the waste opening. Double-check your deck fitting! Turn on the dock side vacuum pump. To empty the tank at sea open the macerator sea cock valve then turn on the macerator pump until you hear the pitch change in the pump indicating the tank is empty.

If there is fresh water on the dock, please rinse the tank by adding 2 minutes (about 5 gallons) of water through the deck fitting and into tank. Then pump it out again to leave the tank rinsed. Thank you! This will also eliminates head odors.

FRESH WATER SYSTEM

Fresh Water Tank

The FRESH WATER TANK holds 70-gallons of water. Monitor the water level by looking at the gauge located on the starboard side of the settee above the Wallas heater controller. Waste water from the sinks and shower drains overboard through various thru-hulls usually located under the sinks and from the sump box under the forward V-berth.

The water fill is on the deck at the beam on the starboard side with a cap marked WATER. The deck fitting key is located in the starboard upper cabinet in the forward stateroom. Avoid flushing debris from the deck into the tank opening. DO NOT fill water and diesel at the same time!

The fresh water hose for filling the tank is located in the aft locker. State Parks have no pressurized water to

refill tanks, but all points of civilization do. If your crew does not let the water run continuously while they brush their teeth, shave or shower, you shouldn’t have to refill too often.

Fresh Water Pump

The WATER PRESSURE PUMP is located under the salon engine access hatch. Activate the pump at the

DC panel by turning on the breaker. If the water pump runs continuously, you are either out of water or may

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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 to the hot water heater can occur!

Hot Water Tank

The HOT WATER HEATER has a six gallon capacity tank and is available when connected to shore power or via a heat exchanger while 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 as it can cause serious damage to the water heater. The water heater is located in the port lazerette.

Shower

Hot water is stored in an insulated tank. It takes about 15 minutes of running the engine under load to get the water hot. When on shore power, you can heat the water electrically by turning the WATER HEATER switch on the A/C Panel to the “on” position. It takes about an hour to heat the water electrically.

CAUTION: The engine heats water to scalding temperatures!! Please be CAREFUL!!

Before taking a SHOWER, make sure water pressure breaker is on. The sump pump for the shower is automatic. Hang the shower curtain located in the cabinet below the sink. 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.

There is an additional FRESH WATER SHOWER with hot/cold water located next to the sink in the cockpit.

This is an ideal way to rinse off salt after a swim, dirt after a shore excursion, or take a shower outdoors on a sunny day.

Ensure that the faucets and nozzle are completely off after use.

Additionally, a pressured RAW WATER WASHDOWN is available from a hose spigot in the port cockpit.

To activate, flip the PUMP ROCKER SWITCH located portside of the sink. After use, turn the switch off to prevent pump burn out, and ensure no object leans against the switch to turn it on accidentally.

GALLEY

Stove/Oven

The stove and oven are powered by propane. The propane tank is kept outside underneath the aft sink washdown inside a square plastic container. The valve is normally left open.

The propane feed is controlled by the propane fume detector/automatic safety solenoid valve located to the right of the stove. Ensure the Green Power on light is on at the valve controller. Turn on the safety solenoid by pressing the Valve on/off button on the valve controller. A second green lamp should come on.

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Refer to the lighting instruction on the inside of the oven door for lighting the burners or oven.

When finished cooking turn off the safety solenoid valve.

Refrigerator/Freezer

The REFRIGERATOR is 12-volt DC powered and runs off the HOUSE batteries. The refrigerator must be turned on at the electrical panel. The temperature thermostat control dial (with 1-7, 7 being the coldest) is located inside the refrigerator. There is a small freezer compartment inside the refrigerator. Monitor the use of the refrigerator when the engines are not charging the 12-volt battery system.

Wine Cooler

The Wine cooler is turned on at the 120-volt AC power panel and at the wine cooler itself.

Microwave

The Microwave is powered on the same 120-volt AC distribution panel as the Wine Cooler. The Microwave is protected by a GFI located in the aft stateroom near the starboard reading lamp. If the microwave does not work, check the GFI.

BERTHS

ZUMA will sleep a maximum of six people – two in the forward cabin, two in the aft cabin, and two on the dinette table. The forward and aft berths both have additional three inch foam pads for comfort.

Converting the dinette into a double bed; This works best with two people; unlatch both black latches on the center post. Move the handle on the aft side of the table to port to adjust the table top to align with the support rails adjacent to the cushions. Push down on the table top directly above the center post. Once the table is full down to the support rails re-latch the black latches on the post. The table top cushion is stored in the aft cabin against the aft wall.

HEATING SYSTEMS

ZUMA has three types of heating systems, the diesel–fired Wallas cabin heat, the Heatercraft main engine heat and AC/Reverse cycle heat.

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Wallas Diesel-Fired Heater

The WALLAS DIESEL-FIRED FORCED-AIR FURNACE controller is located on the starboard aft wall of the settee and provides heat in the same way as a household furnace. Turn on the toggle switch on the controller to the “heat” position. Set the THERMOSTAT to the desired temperature (1-6, with 6 being the hottest).

Check the furnace EXHAUST PORT located on the starboard side on the beam for any obstruction such as fenders or lines. Do not block this opening when operating the furnace. Heat from the exhaust will damage fiberglass and melt 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 the toggle switch to off.

Air Conditioning/Reverse Cycle Heat (Salon and Forward Stateroom)

The Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning heats as well as cools. ZUMA has two Reverse Cycle A/C units, one for the salon and one for the forward stateroom. Turn the two AIR CONDITIONER circuit breaker switches to the ON position. The two circuit breakers are located on the 120 AC Panel and are labeled Air

Conditioner (for the salon) and Air Conditioner #2 (for the forward stateroom).

There is one A/C controller for each A/C unit. The controller for the salon is located at the electrical control panel on the aft wall of the settee and the controller for the forward stateroom is mounted below the TV.

Both controllers are identical and operate in the same fashion.

Press the POWER button on the controller to activate the A/C unit. The MODE button is used to select one of 4 operating modes, AUTO, COOL, HEAT or MOISTURE CONTROL. For normal operations it is best to leave the unit in AUTO. Fan speed can operate in either AUTO or MANUAL (1-6 speeds). Press the TEMP

SELECT button to view the inside (supply) air temperature, outside (return) air temperature or set point. The appropriate LED will be lit indicating that temperature is being displayed.

Momentarily press the up button and the temperature set point will appear in the temperature display. The set point increases one degree each time the UP arrow button is pressed and released.

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Momentarily press and release the down button to display the temperature set point. The set point is decreased one degree each time the DOWN arrow button is pressed and released.

After starting either air conditioning unit, verify that water is flowing from the two seawater discharge outlets located on the port side near the bow.

If water is not flowing from both outlets, immediately turn the AC units off to prevent damage to the compressor/condenser. Verify the thru-hull valve is open and the seawater strainer is not clogged and restart the AC unit.

HEATERCRAFT Engine Heat

ZUMA also has a HEATERCRAFT heater that utilizes the main engine cooling system to heat the main cabin while underway. The engine provides heat in the same way as a car heater. The controller is located on the port side of the helm. The temperature is constant but the airflow is controlled by a three speed fan control (low, medium, high). When engines are not running, turn the heater switch off to conserve batteries.

ELECTRONICS

All electronic manuals are located in a notebook located in forward stateroom.

The GARMIN GPSmap 5215 touch screen GPS/chart plotter/radar is an all-in-one screen. It has the g2 chip which has satellite maps superimposed over the chart, which is a fun way to see where you are going.

Also, it shows a camera icon which can be touched to see pictures of harbors, places of interest, etc. It is very simple to use, and a manual is onboard in case you want to make use of the more sophisticated features.

The basic operation is to turn it on (press the power button located in the top right corner), select the chart screen and go. Zoom, moving around on the screen, are via touch screen buttons. Using the “navigate to” feature is accessed from the HOME screen and is a matter of spelling the location. You can also navigate to a location from the chart screen by touching a location and using the MENU to “Navigate to”. The radar must be turned on from the HOME screen. It can either overlay the chart or be on a split screen.

GARMIN GPS map 5215

Chart plotter display

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Depth Sounder

The GARMIN digital depth sounder will not give accurate reading beyond 400 feet. In deeper water, the sensitivity on the unit increases as the transducer tries to get readings back. Consequently, you will receive many false readings caused by currents, changes in water temperature, fish, and seaweed. Use the depth sounder only as an aid to navigation in shallow water.

IMPORTANT: The key to avoiding rocks is NOT the depth sounder – but knowing where you are at all times. (Rocks are the greatest navigational and safety hazard in the Islands – but they are all clearly

marked on charts.)

We do not recommend using the depth sounders alarm during the night. It is likely to sound at inappropriate times such as late at night while fish are passing under the transducer. (Instead consult the onboard tide data, or the Tides & Currents booklet on board, to determine whether you are anchored in a safe location, considering how shallow your depth will become when the tide ebbs out of your anchorage in the middle of the night.)

Remember to ALWAYS consult your charts for depth!

Chart Plotter & Radar

We recommend that in addition to using your PRIMARY navigational aids – namely the chart book or the individual charts – up at the helm while underway, you also utilize the chart plotter for added safety. It helps you to see if you are where you think you are on the chart book or paper charts. If someone asks “where are you?” within in a few seconds you need to be able to point to the chart and show them the vessels precise position. If you can’t you are in danger of hitting a rock.

The only time when the chart plotter becomes your primary navigational tool is when you are in a “tight spot” like going through a narrow pass or approaching the entrance to a secluded cove. With the chart plotter, you can zoom-in to make something that is the size of a dime on a paper chart to the size of a paperback novel or larger. You can see more detail and more importantly any hazards in the area. Your boats position on the chart plotter is accurate to within 3-meters (about 10-feet).

You should have little need of the radar except for the highly unlikely event that you are suddenly enveloped by fog, which is rare in this area. The fog typically encountered in this area forms in the wee hours of the morning and burns off by mid-day. Never depart a safe location into the fog!! To do so, even with radar, with be contrary to prudent seamanship. FYI, Fog becomes “reduced visibility” when you can see ¼ mile, about 400 yards, in all directions. It is safe to proceed CAREFULLY in reduced visibility, using your radar to see beyond the haze, but be sure to look up from the screen about every 10-seconds and use your eyes to scan the horizon forward, behind and side-to-side. A motor yacht, tanker or freighter traveling at 20-knots takes only 39-seconds to travel ¼ mile!! You need to see fast moving vessels sooner rather than late so you can prepare to quickly take evasive action so you can avoid an impending collision.

Note

-- GPS is considered a navigational aid. Do not rely on it. Compasses, charts, and dividers are the tools to plot position, course, and speed.

VHF Radio

There is one VHF RADIO located on the port side of the helm station. Push and hold the VOL/PWR knob

(bottom right knob on the radio) to turn the radio on and off.

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You are required to monitor Channel 16 by the USCG (the hailing and distress channel) during your cruise.

After establishing contact on channel 16, switch to working channels 68, 69, or 80. Scan the weather channels for the one with the best reception before sailing in the morning and prior to anchoring for the evening. This is generally a light wind region but weather changes can be sudden. Listen for the “inland waters of western Washington” or “Camino Island to Point Roberts”. Both cover the San Juan Islands. You will also hear “Strait of Juan de Fuca” (south of the San Juan’s), “Georgia Strait” (north), and Rosario

Strait (runs through the eastern part of the San Juan Islands).

Knot Meter

GPS input to the chart plotter provides and alternate and quite accurate speed indication caked

SOG (speed over ground).

DC Helm Panel

Several functions including horn, running lights, anchor light, and windshield wipers are controller by rocker switches on the panel located on the helm adjacent to the wheel.

Navigation Lights

A three position rocker switch with NAV LIGHTS on when the switch is moved to the top position and ANCHOR LIGHT on when the switch is moved to the bottom position. The middle position is the OFF position.

Horn

Right hand rocker switch operates the electric horn.

Search Light

The joystick switch to control the searchlight is above the helm station (labeled JABSCO) and is operable after switching on at the DC circuit panel.

OTHER INSTRUMENTS

GARMIN integrated Autopilot with remote and Yanmar engine operating system.

ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS

AM/FM Stereo Receiver/CD Player with MP3 - Salon

The Clarion AM/FM stereo receiver/CD player with MP3 is located under the captain’s chair and above the refrigerator. It operates like a normal car radio and has an AUX input for connecting MP3 players. There are two speakers (stereo) in the salon and two (stereo) in the cockpit. Press the red SRC button to power the unit on or off. Push the music note icon on the radio after powering up to switch the fade front-toback/tone/balance. The red SRC button also switches operation between radio, CD/MP3, AUX and CeNET modes.

TV & DVD/CD/AMFM Receiver – Forward Stateroom

ZUMA has a VIZIO 19” LCD TV mounted in the forward stateroom with a Clarion DVD/CD/AMFM

Receiver. The power/mute button is located at the top right corner of the player and the Open button is located at the top left corner. To operate DVD player, open the player and insert DVD. Remotes are located on the nightstand on the port side of bed.

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ANCHORING

ZUMA is equipped with two anchors, one forward and one in the aft starboard lazerette. The primary

WORKING ANCHOR is a ROCNA 15 Kg anchor and is attached to a 50ft chain and 200ft nylon rode passed through the deck from the ANCHOR LOCKER. The locker can be accessed through the bow. The anchor is secured for travel so the securing line will need to be released before lowering the anchor.

A secondary anchor is a 10 Kg anchor and is located in the starboard side lazerette.

The scope to use in the Islands is 4-to-1 measured from the deck to the bottom. Most coves are 15-30 feet deep, so expect to payout about 60-120 feet of rode. After you have paid out the suitable amount of rode, a couple of in and out reverse (idle speed) sets the anchor and tests its holding power.

For storm conditions, extend scope to 7 or 10-to-1 (200’ in 20’ of water), provided you have room to leeward. Otherwise, set two bow anchors (using the secondary anchor, chain and rode) in a V-type pattern for extra holding power.

Anchor Windlass

Power is received from the ENGINE START battery. Operate the windlass only while the engine is running!

Otherwise the windlass will drain the START battery. The breaker/fuse for the windlass circuit is located in the starboard side electronics area forward of the steering station accessed from the forward stateroom. The up-down controller for the windlass is located on the foot pedals at the bow adjacent to the anchor and very conveniently, on the control panel to the right of the wheel.

Deploying the Anchor:

Come to a complete stop before releasing the anchor from the bow (remember to release the anchor securing line). Open the covers on the FOOT PEDAL CONTROLS. Drop the anchor slowly off the bow roller and into the water. At the bow, gently tap on the ‘down’ foot control to lower the anchor.

If necessary, guide the anchor over the anchor roller to prevent binding on the pulpit.

Determine the depth and let out enough chain to let the anchor hit the bottom. Inform the helmsman to reverse the engine, in idle only, and payout the chain and rode until you reach the desired scope

(usually 4 to 1). Make sure to take into account the tide and how much the water will rise and fall.

Use the anchor snubber if all chain rode is deployed; the windlass is not designed to take the load of an anchored boat. Using a combination of reverse and neutral, gently tug on the anchor until it is set.

Perform an anchor watch for about 30-minutes and you should sleep well.

Retrieving the Anchor:

When retrieving the anchor, NEVER use a windlass to pull the boat forward to where the anchor is set. The windlass is not designed for this and there will be a large draw on the batteries and can cause serious damage to the windlass base. Instead, head the boat under power toward the anchor while using the windlass to take up the slack in the chain/rode. Take your time, otherwise the anchor chain/rode will bunch up under the windlass and you will need to push it down to the bottom of the chain locker to prevent the chain from jamming in the windlass. Give the windlass short rests as you are pulling up the anchor. Place yourself in position to guide the anchor onto the roller. As the anchor rises, be careful to not allow the anchor to swing against the hull.

Securing the Anchor:

Once the anchor is on the bow roller be sure to secure the anchor with the “snubber” line. Slide the hook over the front edge of the ROCNA anchor and secure the line to the cleat aft of the anchor roller. The metal loop over the wildcat on the windlass should not be the only thing keeping the

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anchor from unexpectedly returning to the sea bottom. Close the covers on the FOOT PEDAL

CONTROLS.

A SPARE ANCHOR is stowed in the starboard side lazerette.

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 IS VERY HEAVY. The strongest 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.

BARBECUE

The BARBECUE is mounted on the aft port side rail. Carefully remove the cover from the barbeque to make sure it does not slip overboard.

Attach a PROPANE BOTTLE to the REGULATOR found on right side of Barbecue. Carefully light the unit, preferably with the long stem butane lighter provided. The barbecue generates a lot of heat and cooks hot and fast.

As a courtesy to the next guests, please use the wire brush to clean the BBQ after each use. The wire brush is stowed in the port side aft cabinet along with the BBQ tools.

Note: Propane bottles are not stocked by SHYC 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 cockpit cabinet. Ensure flammable materials are not near the barbecue

WALKER BAY DINGHY & HONDA OUTBOARD MOTOR

ZUMA has a Walker Bay Genesis 340 DINGHY with a 20-hp Honda engine stored on an electric davit system above swim platform. The control for the electrical davit is located in the carry bag hanging from a

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coat hook in the aft stateroom. Plug the electrical cord in on the port side of the aft cabinet. Press the toggle switch to move the dingy into and out of the water. It has a capacity of about 1400 pounds (motor, equipment, and 5 people).

To deploy the dinghy, you will first need to release the safety securing clip from the starboard Davit. Using the electrical control slowly raise the dinghy to release the pressure on the safety securing clip. Release the clip at the Davit not on the transom. Once the safety clip has been removed, you can now lower the dinghy into the water but first make sure the plug is securely inserted into the drain hole.

Let out the line using the winch until the dinghy is in the water and let out just enough more to allow you to step into the dinghy and unclip the davit lines. Take to line attached to the bow of the dinghy and the line at the stern of the dinghy and secure them to the cleats on the swim platform. Unclip the davit lines from the dinghy and using the controller, raise the davit to the normal stored position and reattach the safety clip.

To recover the dinghy, bring the dinghy to the swim platform and secure the lines to the cleats. Remove any excess water in the dingy before attempting to lift the dinghy. After removing the safety clip, lower the davit so that the davit lines can be attached to the dinghy. Make sure these are secure as you do not want

the dinghy to come loose from the davit system while you are underway. Once the davit lines are secure release the lines holding the dingy to ZUMA. Now use the controller to raise the dinghy slowly. When the dinghy has been fully raised, reattach the safety clip and lower the dinghy slightly to evenly distribute the weight of the dinghy on both the winch cable and the safety clip assembly. Remove the controller and return it to the storage bag in the aft cabin. Always secure the dinghy with the Safety Strap before getting

underway.

When towing your dinghy, always keep it tight to the boat any time that you slow down or stop, Assign one of your crew members as the “dinghy” person to be responsible for taking up slack. You don’t want to wrap a propeller.

Dinghy Operation

The key to the dinghy is located in the starboard upper cabinet in the forward stateroom. The dinghy will start much like a car. However, if the electric starter will not operate, it may be due to a burned out fuse under the engine cover. The motor should still start using the manual pull cord at the front of the motor.

Check the engine oil level with the engine stopped and the outboard in the vertical position. Unlatch and remove the engine cover. The dipstick is located on the starboard side of the engine. The oil level should be anywhere between the upper and lower limits. Spare oil is stored in the engine compartment against the transom. Check the owner’s manual for more information.

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. Oars are located in the dinghy under the gunnels.

Please take special care when beaching the dinghy. Most of the beaches you will land are strewn with barnacle-covered bottom damaging rocks. When approaching the shore, weigh the dinghy aft by leaning or moving the crew toward that back of the dinghy. Then offload everyone over the bow. Also remember to secure the painter under a large rock or to a large driftwood log so the dinghy won’t float away should the tide rise while you are ashore.

CRABBING & FISHING

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Always check the fishing and crabbing requirements before you leave on your cruise. You will need a license. Many areas are CLOSED to crabbing and fishing on certain months.

CRAB AWAY FROM THE BOAT! Lines can get wrapped around props. Fish-flavored cat food with the pop-up ringed lids work best for a nice neat way to bait the ring. After 15-20 minutes, retrieve the crab line and ring quickly. Measure the crab using the CRAB MEASURING GAUGE attached to the crab pot.

Keep the male crabs of proper size (usually 6 ¼ inches across the carapace). Boil crabs about 12 minutes to cook.

After using, wash equipment thoroughly with fresh water (available from the cockpit shower faucet). Note --

Please do not store wet rings and gear inside the boat.

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 you lifejackets are stowed in the forward stateroom under the bed. A few lifejackets should always be out and ready. Your flares and safety equipment are also located in the forward stateroom in the starboard upper cabinet.

Please check the bilge each day, morning and evening. The bilge area is accessed easily but lifting the engine hatch and looking at the area behind the transmission und under the shaft. ZUMA is equipped with electric

on-demand AUTOMATIC BILGE PUMPS, with circuit breakers at the DC Panel located on the aft wall of the settee. The ON position at the breaker panel is the MANUAL ON mode and will run continuously until switched off. The OFF position at the circuit breaker is the AUTOMATIC position and will cause the pump to be controlled by the float switch. Please keep the circuit breakers in the automatic position unless it is necessary to override in MANUAL mode. You may occasionally hear the pump operate due to condensation and water from the shaft log accumulating in the bilge.

Flares

Visual day/night distress signals are located in the starboard upper cabinet in the forward stateroom.

Please locate them now so that you know where they are before you need them.

Fire Extinguishers

There are two fire extinguishers on ZUMA. One is mounted on the aft wall next to the stove and the second is in the forward stateroom on the starboard shelf.

Life Jackets

Life jackets are stored in the hatch under the bed in the forward stateroom. Lift the foot of the bed to access this hatch.

Throwable Floating Seat Cushion:

The throw able floating seat cushion is located under the bimini top at the entrance to the salon.

The ENGINE SPARES BOX (plastic blue color) is stowed in the starboard side of the cockpit. This includes oil filter, raw water impeller, pump parts, injectors, and other small parts.

A SPARE PROPELLER for the dinghy is found with the engine spares.

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