Anacortes Yacht Charters Toot Suite User manual

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OPERATION MANUAL
Toot Suite
Welcome aboard Toot Suite
We are happy you have chosen Anacortes Yacht Charters for your vacation. We are sure you will
enjoy cruising the lovely waters of the Pacific Northwest.
We hope you will enjoy your time on Toot Suite as much as we do. You will find Toot Suite is
very maneuverable and easy to pilot in close quarters.
Toot Suite cruises very economically at around 8-10 knots but has the power to reach up to 20
knots if necessary. The open interior and large windows will give you 360-degree visibility and
make Toot Suite feel much larger than she is.
Toot Suite has a full galley including a microwave and 6-bottle wine/beverage 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 AYC staff.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Location of Key Items Page 4
For Coast Guard Inspection
Other Items
Boat Operation Page 6
Engine Inspection
Start-Up
Shutdown
Getting Underway
Cruising
Docking
Fueling
Boat Electrical Page 11
A.C. (Shore) Systems
Inverter
D.C. (House) Systems
Batteries
Sanitation Systems Page 14
Marine Toilet
Holding Tank
Y-Valve
Water Systems Page 15
Fresh Water Tanks
Fresh Water Pump
Hot Water
Shower
Galley Page 16
Stove/Oven
Refrigeration

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Berths Page 17
Heating Systems Page 17
Diesel Heater (DC)
Engine-generated Heat (DC)
Electronics Page 18
VHF Radio, Depth Sounder, Radar
GPS/Plotter
Entertainment Page 20
AM/FM Radio
CD Player
TV/Stereo
Anchoring/Mooring Buoys Page 20
Barbecue Page 22
Dinghy/Outboard Page 22
Cargo/Bike Rack Page 24
Crabbing/Fishing Page 24
Visiting Canada Page 24
Other: Bilge Pumps/Safety Page 25
Thru-Hull Location Page 25

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LOCATION OF KEY ITEMS
FOR COAST GUARD INSPECTION
Boat Documentation –Toot Suite is a U.S. Coast Guard Documented vessel. The
ON# 1276652 is permanently affixed to the hull, inside the Engine Compartment.
In the event you are boarded by the Coast Guard or other Law Enforcement
agency, the Certificate of Documentation is located in the black folder in the helm
magazine rack.
PERSONAL FLOATATION DEVICES –
Six Adult, and two Child life vests are stored in the starboard lazarette.
THROW CUSHION –One Throw Cushion is located on top of the Mid-berth
hatch. A throwable rope is located in port side aft cockpit cabinet. It is labeled.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS –There are three. One mounted in the Mid-berth entry,
one mounted at the helm, one next to stove in galley.
VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS –Flares, Flare Gun (in orange box and orange
canister) and 2 air horns are located in the Starboard lazarette. Air horns are in
labeled box.
BELL, NAV LIGHTS and BOAT HORN –Located at Helm.
POLLUTION PLACARD –Mounted in Engine Compartment (under cockpit
hatch) on port side.
MARPOL Trash Placard –Mounted inside cabinet under Kitchen Sink on right
side next to Oven.
CARBON MONOXIDE STICKER –Located in cockpit on locker.
NAVIGATION RULES AND STATE/LOCAL REQUIREMENTS –Located in
overhead Shelves on port side of Helm.

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OTHER ITEMS
SPARE PARTS –In the port lazarette in a white plastic container.
MECHANICS TOOL BOX –Located under the forward berth.
MISCELLANEOUS TOOLS –Wire Ties, Tape, Hammer, Tie-down Straps etc.
In white plastic Spare Parts container in port Lazarette
FIRST AID KIT –Head Compartment on port side shelf
THRU HULL PLUG –Engine Compartment next to the Seacock
WINDLASS WRENCH –In Anchor Chain Locker
OWNERS MANUALS –Black Ranger Tugs Briefcase in Mid-berth port side shelf
STEP TO ACCESS UPPER DECK –Under the forward berth
PAPER CHARTS - Port Side Helm overhead compartment
CANADIAN FLAG –In Overhead shelves on port side of Helm
15 & 20 AMP POWER ADAPTERS –Located in the white Spare Parts container in
the port Lazarette
CLEANING SUPPLIES –starboard cockpit cabinet in bucket
FUNNEL AND SPARE OILS –Port lazarette
DINGHY GAS CAN is in aft cockpit starboard cabinet.
BBQ and BBQ tools –Port lazarette, tools in molded case.
50’ Light blue HOSE for fresh water connection/fill only in port lazarette.
COILED HOSE FOR WASH DOWN –Starboard cockpit cabinet
SPARE ANCHOR, CHAIN & RODE –Starboard Lazarette
2 FOLD-OUT DECK CHAIRS –mid-berth
TABLE –Portside of aft cockpit.

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BOAT OPERATION
Engine Inspection
Remember your “COBBSS” every morning: Coolant, Oil, Bilges (Inspect and Pump-out), Belts, Sea
Cock, and Sea Strainer.
The engine hatch is hydraulic and is opened and closed from the bottom left switch on the circuit panel
appropriately labeled “Engine Hatch”. If it’s being especially stubborn, manually lift the door about a foot
and then close it gently. Then try the hydraulic button and it should work.
If it still fails to operate you can manually open and close the hatch cover, BUT BE CAREFUL, if you open
manually you must close manually because there will be no hydraulic pressure built up and the hatch will
drop like a rock if you don't hold onto it.
Check the level of COOLANT in the overflow reservoir. The reservoir is located in the salon by the door,
accessed from the salon hatch. The coolant level should be anywhere between the two lines on the reservoir.
Check the level of OIL in the engine by checking the dipstick located at the forward port side of engine.
The dipstick has a red handle and is 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 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 BILGES to be sure they are free of debris and oil. (A small oil sheen on a small amount of water
is normal.)
Check the general condition of the BELTS, HOSES, and FUEL LINES.
Ensure the valve on the RAW WATER SEA COCK is in the ‘open’ position (lever in-line with valve).
Observe the glass of the RAW WATER STRAINER for debris. If necessary, close the sea cock, open the
strainer cover, clean the strainer, and reassemble. Remember to reopen the sea cock.
Start-Up
Before starting the engine, do your inspection. Ensure the THROTTLE is in ‘neutral’, or the engine cannot
be started because of the “neutral lockout”. Insert key into the IGNITION SWITCH.
Turn the key clockwise partially until the ENGINE ALARM sounds. Once the beep stops (about 10
seconds), 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
EMERGENCY STOP LOCK PLATE, located below the ignition, is inserted fully. 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 secondsand tryagain. Never turn key longer than 10-seconds, starter damage will result.

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If the engine cranks slowly or fails to turn over, check the condition of the battery on the ELECTRICAL
PANEL (should read over 12v). If the battery is low, try the BATTERY PARALLEL ROTARY SWITCH
located in the port side lazarette to connect the other batteries. The parallel switch can draw power from
the House Batteries (#1), the Thruster Battery (#2) or from both 1 and 2. Turn off Parallel Switch after
engine starts.
VERIFY THAT WATER IS BEING EXPELLED FROM THE EXHAUST.
AVOID RUNNING THE ENGINE AT IDLING SPEED ANY LONGER THAN NECESSARY and run
engine at low speed under moderate load for approximately 5 minutes. Note - A light load on a cold engine
provides better combustion and a faster engine warm-up than no load.
Observe the readings on the gauges. The oil pressure will register about 37 PSI. The engine temperature
should rise slowly to about 200 degrees.
Note -- If oil pressure is low, shut down engine, and inspect engine compartment and look for possible
cause (for example, loss ofoil.) Caution -- If anengine is overheating or there is lack of rawwater expelled
from the engine exhaust, stop the engine immediately. Recheck the raw water-cooling system to ensure the
seacock is open (handlein-line with valve). Next, check the raw water strainer for debris. If there is debris,
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
and re-check 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 3300 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 1/4th 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 99 times out of a 100,
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.

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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 Anacortes Yacht Charters.
If the above fails to solve the problem, contact Anacortes 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 Anacortes 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 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 Anacortes Yacht Charters. If the coolant reservoir 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 spare parts box, in the port lazarette.) Another possibility is the
impeller in the raw water pump has failed. (A replacement impeller is found with the engine spares.)
Contact Anacortes Yacht Charters if you suspect you have an impeller problem.
Shut-Down
Before shutting down, allow the engine to idle for about 2 minutes to cool gradually and uniformly.
Ensure the THROTTLE is in the neutral position. Turn off the engine by turning key switch to the
OFF position.
Never use the EMERGENCY STOP switch for normal shut down.
Getting Underway
Disconnect Shore Power –
oTurn off the Battery Charger and water heater on panel, then turn off AC main on panel,
turn off breaker at shore, then DISCONNECT the shore power cord (see Boat Electrical se
tion).
Close the PORTHOLES and HATCHES.
Turn on your VHF (channel 16) and electronics.
ASSIGN crew members their various positions and tasks.
Verify Thrusters are turned ON (push both on buttons simultaneously. Note - when pulling away
from the dock, make sure dinghy is clear of any shore-side obstacles such as cleats and pilings,
otherwise it may hit and possibly damage the dinghy.
Once outside the marina, idle the engines while crew brings in fenders and lines.
Connect Inverter Power-
oTurn switch to Inverter on panel–should see green light there –if not see Boat Electrical
section
oTurn AC main on at panel
oMake sure Battery charger and Water Heater do not get turned on when Inverter is on
oWe run the wine cooler, the outlets, and the stove; we avoid using the microwave. You can
use the toaster and the coffee maker.

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Cruising
Engage the THROTTLE and slowly advance to the desired cruising speed. 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 adjusted to bring the bow down and level the boat.
Note -- Avoid higher engine speeds as it causes higher engine temperature, possible damage, and higher
fuel consumption. Yanmar recommends running below 3300 rpm for 90% of engine hours.
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. The
helmsman can hand over the midship line, and if available, a crew member can be at the bow to hand over
the bow line.
Turn the bow and stern thrusters on –hold both on buttons - prior to docking (thrusters will shutoff
automatically after about 5 minutes so you may need to reactivate them). While throttle is in NEUTRAL,
use the bow and stern thrusters IN SHORT BURSTS 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 may trip. If this happens, the circuit breaker is located behind the
helm instrument panels and is accessed from the door above the Forward Stateroom closet.
Fueling Up
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 is used primarily for the cabin heater. Fuel fill
for the auxiliary tank 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. In a low fuel
emergency you can transfer fuel from the AUXILIARY tank to the MAIN tank via an electric pump in the
starboard lazarette but it is very tedious. The valve and pump are forward above the batteries. Move the
valve selector switch in line with “transfer” and manually activate the pump at the labeled switch next to
the pump. Note - this should only be done in emergencies.
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT FUEL! DIESEL! DIESEL! DIESEL! MAKE SURE IT
IS GOING INTO THE CORRECT DECK FILL! DOUBLE-CHECK!
Before pumping, have oil/fuel sorbs handy to soak up spilled fuel. To determine how much fuel you need
to fill the tank (max 110 gal), go to the Garmin touch screen and then to Navigation Charts and on the
screen it will show how much fuel is left. You can also select Information from the Main screen, then
Engines and look for "Total Fuel" to see how much fuel you have. This will let you know how much fuel
to add in order to fill tank (i.e.; if total fuel shows 80 gal then you need approximately 30 gal to fill the
tank). This is a good estimate, but actual amount may vary. Pay attention to sound of tank as you approach
max fuel estimate.
Place the DIESEL nozzle into the tank opening (be sure you are filling the main tank on starboard side first
and not Auxiliary tank located on stern), pump slowly and evenly, and note the sound of the fuel

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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. Do not top off, and be prepared to catch spilled fuel. Spillage may result in a nasty fine
from law enforcement. If you need to fill the Auxiliary tank then lift the Engine hatch and have someone
visually view the tank as it is being filled.
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 new amount as follows:
Home Page > Information > Engine > Menu (top right of screen) > “Add Fuel”Enter the gallons added to
main tank only. Do not include any fuel added to auxiliary fuel tank.
IF YOU DON’T ENTER THE FUEL ADDED ON THE GARMIN, THE READINGS WILL BE
INACCURATE.
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
1/4th 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, is an expensive proposition for a charter guest.)