Bavaria 50 Cruiser 2009 User manual

Information & operations manual for
Bavaria 50 2009
‘State of Play’

Welcome
Welcome to Horizon Yacht Charters and your Bavaria 50 “State of Play”. We
hope you had a pleasant journey and are looking forward to a fantastic
holiday and some of the finest sailing in the world here.
This manual is here to guide you through the operation of your yacht. Please
take the time to read this manual and don’t hesitate to ask any of our
professional, friendly staff if you have any questions.
All of the yachts in the Horizon fleet are maintained to the highest standards
so that you may enjoy a trouble free vacation, on a beautiful yacht. Please
remember that these yachts are all privately owned and we ask that you care
for it like it was your own.
Best wishes for a great vacation,
Sylvia and Andrew
Directors
Office Hours:
Monday – Sunday 08:30 – 17:30
Telephone: [phone]
Duty Manager: [phone] (Emergency Only)

Contents
1. Yacht specifications
2. 12 volt panel and 110 volt breakers
3. The inverter panel
4. Engine start procedures
5. Daily engine checks
6. Instruments
7. VHF radio
8. Charging your batteries
9. Anchoring and using the windlass
10. Picking up a mooring buoy
11. Bilge pumps
12. Fresh water systems
13. Heads
14. Showers
15. Refrigeration
16. Using the stove and propane
17. The BBQ
18. Fire safety
19. The dinghy and outboard
20. Operating the generator
21. Using the air conditioning system

1. Yacht specifications
Length 50’ 5”
Beam 14' 7”
Draft 7’
Fuel 85 gallons
Water 210 gallons
Engine 72 hp Volvo
Location of:
Fresh water refills (port transom and by the anchor locker)
Diesel refill (starboard transom)
Manual bilge pump (port transom)
Propane tank (at port helm)
Windlass breaker (behind salon cushion)
Diesel cut off valve (starboard aft cabin, below the berth)
Fridge drain (switch on 12v panel and button above the small fridge)
Water tanks change over valve (under sink in aft, port head)

2. 12 volt panel
Functions of the 12 volt panel:
•Top row, from left to right:
•Compass light
•Navigational instruments
•Stereo
•Anchor windlass
•Primary bilge pump (leave this ‘off’ for the automatic float switch to
operate)
Middle row, from left to right:
•Fresh water pump
•Shower drain
•Panel light
•Not in use
•Refrigerator
Bottom row, from left to right:
•VHF/GPS
•Cockpit light
•LPG solenoid
•Fridge drain
•2nd bilge pump
To the right of the 12v panel is a diagram of a boat and the corresponding
light switches. Note that the forward cabin light switch also operates the
forward cabin fans.
Use this button to
check battery
voltage and water
tank status

The 110v Panel:
The 110v outlets will work when plugged into shore power and when using
the inverter (see next page).
Always leave
the water
heater
breaker off
110v outlet
breakers
Main breaker

3. Inverter
When plugged into shore–power, the “AC in” and one of the three inverter
status lights will be illuminated in the status bar. The “charge” light will also
be illuminated. Before un-plugging from the dock power, press the charge
button on the panel and switch off all the breakers on the 110V panel, (see
previous page), as well as the breaker on the dock power outlet. Do this
process in reverse when plugging into dock power.
To use the inverter:
1. Start the yacht's engine; bring the rpm up to 1400.
2. Press the “invert” button under the control section of the panel. The green
light on the switch will then illuminate.
3. On the 110V panel, switch on the main and outlet breakers; leave the
heater switch off.
4. All of the 110V outlets are now live.
5. Reverse steps 1, 2 & 3 to switch off the inverter, but run the engine for
ten minutes before switching it off.
Always ensure that you have switched the inverter off by checking that the
switch on the panel is no longer illuminated. Leaving the inverter on will
cause your batteries to rapidly lose their charge.
Invert button

4. Engine start procedures.
•Make sure engine is in neutral.
•Press the glow button for 5 seconds.
•Press the ignition switch then press the start button until you hear the
engine running.
•When the engine is running check you have water coming out of the
exhaust.
•To stop the engine press the stop button until the engine has stopped.
Should you hear an engine alarm during operation, check which light
is on and immediately shut down the engine-CALL HORIZON
All our yacht engines run with diesel fuel. There is a diesel filler cap
on the transom which is clearly marked “DIESEL”…. DO NOT PUT
WATER IN HERE.
Ignition button
Glow button
Start button
Stop button

5. Daily Engine Checks
•Check the oil level using the yellow dip stick located to the left rear of the
engine. The level should be at least halfway between the empty and full
marks. To add oil open the oil filler cap on the top of the engine.
•On the right of the engine is the engine coolant reservoir. Open the filler
cap to check the coolant level.
•Check for any engine leaks or bilge water below engine.
•Check the fan belt for any damage and correct tension.
KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF ALL MOVING PARTS.
ANY PROBLEMS CALL HORIZON
Oil dip stick
Fan belt
Oil refill
Coolant
reservoir and
refill

6. Instruments
Located at the helm 3 Raymarine ST60 instruments:
Located at the nav station is a Raymarine chart plotter.
ST60+ Tridata ST6002 Autopilot ST60+ Wind Indicator

7. VHF Procedures
Using the VHF radio:
Familiarise yourself with the method for switching channels, and with the
squelch and volume controls on your radio. Most radios have a button to
instantly select Channel 16 – ensure you understand how this operates or
you could end up speaking on Ch. 16 when you think you are on some other
channel.
1. Make sure the radio is switched on, volume quite high, power to high
unless the station you are calling is very close.
2. Squelch up until loud hissing, and then back a little until the noise just
stops.
3. Select the channel for calling (Channel 16, unless specified otherwise).
4. Press switch on microphone when speaking. Release immediately.
If no response then wait two minutes and repeat the call. If still no
response, wait a further two minutes before trying again. If calling on
Channel 16, it is very important to switch to a working channel after the
contact is established. Do no use Channel 16 for your conversations – this
channel is for hailing and distress only.
Channels to use:
16 Hailing and Distress
74 Contact Horizon Yacht Charters (when in range)
12 Yacht Charter Companies working channel – assigned for yacht
breakdown servicing and emergency only
68 Marinas and Yacht Clubs – for lunch/dinner reservations etc
06 Ship to Ship – along with Channel 68 and 77 can be used for contact
between boats
In the event that your vessel is involved in a non-life threatening incident
with an object or with another vessel, it is important that you contact the
Horizon Office immediately at 494 8787 or 496 0653. Please remember to
get as much information as possible about your location, the other vessel’s
description and what damage has been done to your vessel so that we can
best assist you.
Failure to report any accidents or incidents in a timely manner may
result in nullification of your hull damage insurance.

Types of emergency:
In the unlikely event that you are involved in an emergency stay calm and
follow these steps. You will also have an Emergency Procedure card next to
your VHF.
Distress: “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY.” This is an International Distress
signal and an imperative call for assistance. It is used only when a life or
vessel is considered to be in grave and imminent danger.
Mayday Relay: used to summon help for a vessel which is either too far
offshore to contact the coastguard directly, without radio capabilities or
whose radio has been damaged or destroyed.
Urgency: “PAN-PAN, PAN-PAN, PAN-PAN” This is the International Urgency
Signal and is used when a vessel or person is in some jeopardy but is not
considered to be in grave and imminent danger.
Medical emergency: “PAN-PAN MEDICO, PAN-PAN MEDICO, PAN-PAN
MEDICO” (Pronounced med-ick-oh). This is an International Urgency Signal
that should be used when medical advice is needed.
Safety: “SECURITE, SECURITE, SECURITE” (Pronounced Say-cure-it-tay).
This is an International Safety Signal and is a message about some aspect of
navigational safety or a weather warning.
How to issue an emergency message
Select Channel 16 and press transmit button on handset
Say slowly and clearly ‘MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, CALLING ALL STATIONS
This is…. (vessel name)….’ and repeat vessel name 3 times
Give position – vessel’s position in degrees of latitude and longitude or
nautical miles from, and bearing to, a navigational landmark
Describe emergency – list the problem, the type of assistance needed;
number of passengers aboard (boat length, hull colour and type is also
useful)
Repeat ‘MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY’
Wait 1 minute for a response, repeat message
ALTERNATIVELY: Dial either 767 or 999 from any BVI cell phone or
call 494- HELP (4357)

8. Batteries
The systems on your yacht are all 12volt. The batteries will need to be
recharged as often as you deplete them. Conserving power will result in less
time needed for charging, so turn off systems that you are not using.
Your batteries will charge when the engine is running at 1400rpms or more,
whether sitting at a mooring or motoring to a destination.
•Check the battery levels and make note of them before charging.
•Run the engine at 1400rpms or more for 1-1 1/2hrs.
•Shut the motor off. Wait 15 minutes before checking the battery levels,
(directly after turning off the motor they will remain in an excited state
for about 10 minutes).
•The House system should come to rest at 12.8 v. and then slowly get
lower. When the system gets to 12.2 you should start planning to re-
charge the batteries soon.
•
Exit Strategy has two battery systems which are isolated from each other,
the house batteries have a capacity of 430Ahrs
The batteries are located beneath the aft seat on the port side of the saloon.

9. Anchoring & the windlass
Setting your anchor:
Preparation:
•Establish a non verbal communication system from bow to stern, as with
the noise of the engine and wind, verbal communication proves difficult.
•Tie the dinghy painter close to the boat at the bow or amidships to avoid
wrapping it around the prop.
Location:
•Choose a clear area to anchor in, normally in 12 to 25 feet. A white
bottom is sand and perfect for anchoring. A brown or green bottom will be
grass, rock or coral. Only anchor in sand.
•Make sure that you are not on a lee shore; i.e. that the land mass is
protecting you from the elements and that you are not being pushed onto
the shore. A lee shore is the most dangerous place to anchor your
yacht.
Action:
•Manually lift the anchor over the bow roller and feed the chain so the
anchor is just above the water surface.
•Use the elements; approach from down wind or current, whichever
prevails.
•Once the yacht is stationary use the electric windlass to drop the anchor.
The elements will push you back and away from the anchor.
•Minimum scope is 5:1. In heavy weather you may want to increase that,
always ensuring your swing area is clear of any obstacles.
•Engage reverse, slowly building up to 1500 rpm to really drive your hook
into the sand.
•Once set, put the engine in neutral and allow the yacht to settle, take
transits around the bay to ensure you are not dragging, it is always
advisable to snorkel the anchor and ensure it is bedded in correctly and
not just lying on its side.
Attaching the snubbing line:
•Once you are happy that the anchor is set you must attach the snubbing
line. The snubbing line protects the windlass and it is important that you
attach the snubber every time you set the anchor.
•Attach the hook around the chain link (the hook is too big to go though
the link) and cleat off the bitter end of the line to a bow cleat. Pay out
enough chain so that the snubbing line becomes taut.
•If the hook falls of the chain it means that there is not enough tension on
the line. In this case re-attach the hook and pay out more chain until the
line is once again taut.
Setting a secondary anchor:
•If a second anchor is required, e.g. you are anchoring in a mooring field
and need to control your swing room, deploy the primary as above and
attach the secondary at the bow. Drive the boat forward at a 45 degree
angle to the primary. Once in line with the primary deploy the secondary

and allow the elements to push you back. Increase astern to 1500 rpm to
drive in the secondary. Snorkel over the anchor to ensure a good hold.
•There are a couple of spots in the BVI where it is necessary to deploy
both a bow and stern anchor, thus holding the yacht bow or stern into the
wind. Set your primary first, then for ease use the dinghy to drive the
secondary out to deploy and set by pulling the rode taught.
Weighing anchor:
•Using the already established communication system, slowly motor the
yacht forward toward the anchor. When the chain becomes slack the
helmsman should go into neutral and increase throttle to 1400, the
bowman takes up the slack on the windlass. As the chain starts to tighten
the helm needs to start to motor towards the anchor until the chain once
again slackens. Again the bowman takes up the slack on the windlass.
Repeat this process until the anchor is back on the bow roller. Once the
anchor is clear of the water be careful not to let the anchor swing into the
boat.
•It is important to help the chain flake-out under the windlass, it may
otherwise build up and block the windlass.
•The hardest thing the windlass should do is pull the anchor from the
bottom. Take care of it and it will do the work for you. Overload it and
you will be very frustrated.
•There is a high amperage fuse that will blow if the windlass gets
overloaded. The fuse is located on the starboard side of the salon, behind
the corner aft cushion. There are two large fuses next to each other; the
anchor windlass fuse is the one on the right, the inner side.
•Ensure that the windlass breaker on the 12v panel is switched on, and
that the green light is not illuminated. If it is illuminated, this indicates
that the fuse is NOT blown, and that the yacht battery power is too low to
run the windlass. Please run the engine @1500 rpm for 15 min, and try
again.
•You can tell if the fuse is blown by the tab that pops up. Compare the fuse
you have removed with the one in the chart table.
•To replace, first turn windlass switch off,
pull the blown fuse straight out and
replace with the new one that is located
in the chart table.
Before replacing the fuse, however, ensure
that the windlass breaker on the 12v panel
is switched on, and that the green light is
not illuminated. If it is illuminated, this
indicates that the fuse is NOT blown, and
that the yacht battery power is too low to
run the windlass. Please run the engine
@1500 rpm for 15 min, and try again. If the

windlass still refuses to operate, please call horizon.
Manual operation of the windlass
If you lose power to your windlass, start the
engine and give it some revs, to make sure
you have not just got a low battery voltage.
Then make sure the windlass breaker with the
anchor icon is in the ‘on’ position on the 12
volt panel. If there is still no power, check the
location of the windlass fuse and make sure
this has not tripped out. If you still have no
power, you can operate the windlass
manually.
To drop the anchor, secure the windlass
handle into the central hole on the side of the
windlass.
Pull back on the windlass handle to loosen the
wing nut.
Your anchor is now ready to drop.
Remove the safety line or safety pin, and push the anchor over the bow,
keeping hands and feet clear. Control the rate the chain pays out by
tightening or loosening the wing nut with the handle. When you have paid
out sufficient chain – 5 to 8 times the water depth, push the handle forward
to tighten the wing nut. Increase revs to 1500 rpm, to set the anchor. If you
drag, pay out more chain, and re-try 1500 rpm in reverse. When the anchor
is set, fit the snubbing line, and cleat it off, then release the chain on the
gypsy as above, so that the load is taken up on the snubbing line.

10. Picking up a mooring buoy
•Ensure the dinghy painter is tied off short on the bow or amidships and is
clear of the prop.
•Approach the mooring buoy, keeping the bow into the wind or current,
whichever prevails.
•Have a crew member on the bow to pick up the mooring pennant with the
boat hook.
•The bowman will direct the helmsman to the mooring, using the already
established non verbal communication system. Once at the mooring,
inspect the buoy and pennant for any signs of wear and tear; if you are
unsure about the structural soundness of a mooring buoy, choose another
location to moor up.
•The bowman should prepare a line to a bow cleat to slip through the eye
of the mooring pennant. This line is then shortened and brought back to
the same cleat.
•Once set your mooring buoy will be attached either on the port or
starboard cleat and the yacht will be head to wind. Remember to
centralize the wheel and lock in place to avoid the yacht sailing around
the buoy.
•Next attach a second back up line to the mooring. Attach a line from the
opposite bow cleat and if possible attach it directly to the mooring buoy.
It is always easier to do this from the dinghy. Do not try to make the lines
of equal length, the first line should be taking all the weight of the boat.
•To depart, release the backup line first. Slowly motor the boat forward to
create slack, release the line from the cleat and allow the pennant to slip
from the line into the water. Fall back with the wind or current, and be
careful not to foul your prop on the pennant.
•Remember to tie your dinghy away from the stern whenever you
are maneuvering in close quarters.

11. Bilge Pumps
Your yacht is equipped with one manual and two electric bilge pumps. The
primary electric pump is automatic. The secondary electric pump is operated
by a switch on the 12v panel. The manual pump is located in the cockpit by
the port side helm seat and its operation will be demonstrated to you during
your briefing.

12. Fresh water system
State of Play is equipped with two water tanks with a capacity of 210 gallons
split between the two.
Before filling the tanks let the water run from the hose for a while before
placing the end into the filler. The filler holes are located by the anchor
locker and at the port transom. Please ensure that the correct fillers are
used, NOT the holding tanks or the diesel fill.
To use the fresh water system, turn on the fresh water breaker on the 12v
panel and open a faucet. When the tank runs out of water the pump will run
at high speed and the faucet will start to cough air. As soon as you hear the
pump running continuously, check to see if anyone is using water. If not,
switch off the pump immediately to prevent the pump from drawing more air
into the system or the pump overheating.
To switch tanks:
•Switch off pump
•Select the next full tank: the lever is located beneath the sink in the aft
port head.
•The lever is not ‘on’ or ‘off’ – it has two positions (horizontal and vertical)
that select one or other tank. After selecting required tank:
•Switch on pump.
•Open cold water faucet at galley and purge system of air, approx. 45
seconds
•Turn off faucet, pump will continue to run until adequate pressure has
built up to operate pressure switch to cut the pump out.
•If pump does not cut out, it may be necessary to repeat the purging
process and open other faucets
•If you have any problems, call Horizon.

13. Heads
•Nothing is to be put down the head unless it has been digested first, with
the exception of 3 sheets of paper.
•Prior to use, move the lever to wet bowl to add water - 4/6 pumps.
•Move lever to dry bowl to pump out waste; this must be done when you
are more than 1000 yards off shore.
•Move lever to wet bowl to flush the pan and pipes, 20-25 pulls will keep
your heads smelling fresh.
•Move lever back to dry bowl and pump the pan and pipes dry, the lever
must be left in dry bowl as leaving it in wet bowl will ingress water.
•Wherever possible please use the heads ashore as this keeps our waters
nice and clean.
•Blocked heads will be cleared at a cost to you of $120.00 sewage
fee, plus a technician’s fee of $60 per hour
and the call out fee.
Flush mode Dry mode