Bavaria Bavaria 36 User manual

BAVARIA 36

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The information summarized in these notes is intended to assist all skippers, crew and guests
on board ESCAPE in feeling more comfortable with the basic "systems" and how they
work. If something isn't familiar to you, please check these notes. If the information is
unclear, incomplete, confusing, or otherwise less than helpful, please help us to add, change,
or restate the information so that it conveys the desired results: "Oh, now I know how to
operate the ......"
Please feel free to add YOUR suggestions for other information or clarifications at the end of
these notes on the blank pages. Your suggestions will be incorporated into future revisions
and will help everyone sailing ESCAPE. There are several diagrams and figures appended
to these notes to help you identify the location of equipment, valves, and related items.
You will also find additional reference manuals aboard ESCAPE that can assist you in
feeling comfortable with the major systems. Two binders, “Mechanical Systems” and
“Electrical and Electronics”, contain original manufacturers manuals for most of the systems
installed aboard ESCAPE. When in doubt, or questions arise that are not adequately
covered in the “ESCAPE Plan”, please refer to these notebooks for additional information.
You will see that ESCAPE is posted as a No-Smoking vessel. We ask that you
restrict smoking to the cockpit or decks and/or dockside in order to maintain a
pleasant sailing environment for all guests. Your cooperation is appreciated.
May you be blessed with fair winds and calm seas!
Owners

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DOCUMENTATION, REGISTRATION & INSURANCE................................................ 1
SHORE POWER .................................................................................................................... 1
THE BIG “KILL” SWITCH ................................................................................................. 1
ELECTRICAL PANEL.......................................................................................................... 2
THE 12-VOLT PANEL SWITCHES.................................................................................... 2
AM-FM STEREO RADIO COMPACT DISC PLAYER ................................................... 4
CD PLAYER OPERATION ....................................................................................................... 5
BATTERY CHARGER.......................................................................................................... 6
LINK 10 BATTERY MONITOR ................................................................................................. 6
INSTRUMENTS .....................................................................................................................6
AUTOHELM ST50 SPEED,DEPTH &WIND INDICATOR AND ST4000 AUTO PILOT &GPS ..... 6
CHART PLOTTER .................................................................................................................... 7
VHF RADIO ........................................................................................................................... 8
WATER SYSTEM .................................................................................................................. 8
WATER HEATER.................................................................................................................. 9
110 VOLT AC HOT WATER HEATER ........................................................................................ 9
ENGINE HEAT EXCHANGER..................................................................................................... 9
ESPAR DIESEL HOT WATER HEATER ..................................................................................... 9
GALLEY................................................................................................................................ 10
SINK DRAINS........................................................................................................................ 10
COOK STOVE........................................................................................................................ 10
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................... 10
REFRIGERATOR .................................................................................................................... 11
HEAD ..................................................................................................................................... 11
SINK DRAIN ......................................................................................................................... 11
MARINE TOILET ................................................................................................................... 12
SHOWER............................................................................................................................... 13
MACERATOR PUMP ......................................................................................................... 13
HEATING.............................................................................................................................. 13
ESPAR DIESEL HOT WATER HEATER ................................................................................... 13
ENGINE OPERATION........................................................................................................ 14
INSTRUMENTATION .............................................................................................................. 14
COOLING SYSTEM ................................................................................................................ 16
STARTING THE ENGINE ........................................................................................................ 14
ENGINE SHUT OFF ................................................................................................................ 16

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FUELING .............................................................................................................................. 16
ANCHOR & CHAIN ............................................................................................................ 17
WINDLASS OPERATION .................................................................................................. 18
SAILS AND RUNNING RIGGING .................................................................................... 19
MAINSAIL ............................................................................................................................ 19
REEFING THE MAINSAIL....................................................................................................... 19
ROLLER FURLING................................................................................................................. 19
LINES AND FENDERS ............................................................................................................ 20
SAFETY & EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT ....................................................................... 20
IN GENERAL ALL SAFETY EQUIPMENT IN LOCATED UNDER THE NAV STATION BENCH UNLESS
DESCRIBED BELOW............................................................................................................... 20
LIFE VESTS .......................................................................................................................... 20
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ........................................................................................................... 20
FLARES ................................................................................................................................ 20
LIFE SLING........................................................................................................................... 20
FIRST AID KIT...................................................................................................................... 21
MAN OVER BOARD KEY ON GPS......................................................................................... 21
EMERGENCY TILLER ............................................................................................................ 21
BILGE PUMP......................................................................................................................... 21
MANUEL PUMPS................................................................................................................... 21
WOOD THROUGH-HULL PLUGS............................................................................................ 21
VHF EMERGENCY CHANNEL ............................................................................................... 21
CHARTS................................................................................................................................ 22
OVERHEAD OBSTRUCTIONS......................................................................................... 22
TOOLS AND SPARES......................................................................................................... 22
CLEANING SUPPLIES....................................................................................................... 22
PROPANE BBQ.................................................................................................................... 23
COCKPIT TABLE ............................................................................................................... 23
DINGHY ................................................................................................................................ 23
COMMENTS & ADDITIONS............................................................................................. 23
FEEDBACK .......................................................................................................................... 23

DOCUMENTATION, REGISTRATION & INSURANCE
A copy of the Insurance record is kept in a pocket in the AYC Gray Manual. All necessary
Ship’s documentation papers, and license are in the AYC Gray Manual. The manual is
located in the lower shelf on the right side of the Nav Station bench.
SHORE POWER
The cord is normally stored in the starboard lazarette (cockpit) locker. The Shore Power
cord is a three-prong "twist lock" plug, with one "L" prong that must be matched with the
receptacle, then "twisted" about one quarter turn. The onboard connection is found on the
transom and is locked in by the same type of twist lock and sealed by the screw-on ring
attached to the plug.
The yacht is equipped with a main 110V breaker switch. It is located at the electric panel
next to the chart table.
The yachts shore power system is a normal 30 amp marine service. Adapter plug units are
under the bench at the chart table.
Important: Be sure that your hands are dry before you touch the 220-volt cable and it’s
terminal connector strip!!
Check to see if there is a switch or fuse box at the dock connection. To connect or
disconnect the Shore Power cord, first make sure the “30 Amp Master Circuit Breaker”
switch on the boat electrical panel and the power switch on the Dock plug box are both
turned OFF. Connect the dock end of the cord first, then connect to the boat receptacle, and
then activate the switch on the dock. If the shore power circuit breaker trips (the polarity is
incorrect) then disconnect the cable immediately. Do not activate the yachts main circuit
breaker until this problem is corrected. Contact the Harbor Master or marina staff and report
the problem to them.
To activate shore power, turn the “30 Amp Master Circuit Breaker” on the electrical panel to
“On” (upper left corner).
It is strongly recommended that the shore power cord be disconnected before leaving the
dock. Power cord is only 50’!!
THE BIG “KILL” SWITCH
Tucked under the Nav Table, above the bookshelf containing this “Grey” book and other
reference materials is a red switch. This will kill all 12V power to the entire yacht except the
Espar Diesel Heater. If you should have an issue on ESCAPE and feel the need to stop all
power to everything, this is the switch! PLEASE use this switch only in case of emergency.
Shutdown the engine before using the “KILL” switch to avoid damaging the alternator.

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ELECTRICAL PANEL
The left side of the electrical panel contains the switches for the AC 110 volt accessories.
The right side of panel contains the switches for all 12-volt circuits such as instruments and
accessories. When connected to shore power both the 110-volt/AC and 12-volt/DC are
operable. When not connected to shore power only the 12-volt systems are operable. We do
not have an inverter aboard this vessel.
To the left of each 12V switch is a light that indicates if the switch is turned on and a push
button circuit breaker. If the switch is in the “on” position but the device does not work,
push the button to reset the breaker.
The Espar Diesel Heater does not have it’s own switch on the electrical panel. Due to the
nature of it’s cool down cycle the on/off switch is located on the wall to the left near the
VHF radio. There is also a push button circuit breaker for this heater located at the battery
terminal under the aft settee bench.
Below the 12-volt switch panel there is a 12-volt ‘cigarette-lighter’ type plug that may be
used for various 12-volt accessories or chargers for items such as laptop computers, etc.
More information about specific switches is contained in the pages to follow.
The 12-volt Panel Switches
When a switch is toggled to the right the power is ON, look for the small green light. When
toggled to the left, the power is OFF. A detail diagram of switch labels is located on the next
page. The following is a list of the switches by number and the order they are on the panel.
1 Anchor Light 9 Bilge Pump
2 Steaming Light 10 Water Pump
3 Tri-colored Navigation Lights 11 Shower Pump
4 Deck Light 12 Refrigerator
5Cabin Lights 13 Blower (engine room)
6Instrument Lights 14 Windless
7Binnacle Instruments 15 Vacant
812 Volt Outlets 16 Holding Tank

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Anchor Light
Tri Color
Nav. Light
Deck Light
Instrument
Light
Steaming
Light
Cabin Lights
Binnacle
Instruments
Bilge Pump
12-Volt
Water Pump
Shower
Pump
Blower
Vacant
Refrigerator
Windless
Holding
Tank

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AM-FM Stereo Radio Compact Disc Player
The Stereo system is wired directly to the batteries and is not controlled by any switches on
the DC control panel. The Stereo System can be turned ON or OFF by the “Select” button
located in the middle of the faceplate. A copy of the Operation Manual is in the
“Electrical/Electronics” binder. An iPod/MP3 type device can be plugged in using one of the
ports at the lower right hand corner (“11 or 12”). There is also a USB port at the same
location.

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CD Player Operation
To insert or eject a CD press the “Release” button (1) to open the flip cover panel; push the
CD into the slot and push the panel closed; the CD will begin to play. To eject the CD open
the cover and press the “EJECT” located on the inside of the panel.
There are four speakers aboard ESCAPE, two in the main cabin and two in the cockpit. To
select either set of speakers press the “AUDIO/MENU” button until “FADER” appears.
Turn the center button (Select) outer ring, FAD F 12 for the cabin speakers or FAD R 12 for
the cockpit speakers. Of course you may select something in between to have sound at both
locations. Use this same “AUDIO/MENU” button to adjust balance, bass & treble. Please
see the manual for the full explanation for using your iPOD / MP3 devices.
BATTERIES
ESCAPE is equipped with two 12-Volt batteries. They are located under the aft starboard
dinette seat. One battery is a “cranking” battery and dedicated to starting the yacht’s engine.
The other battery is a “4 – D” AGM battery. It is dedicated to the yacht’s house 12-volt
electrical system.
Both batteries are maintenance free, sealed batteries. There is no need to add water.
At the top of the 12V Electrical Panel are two LED display’s. Below each display is a push
button for the display. Push the left button and the voltage of the starting battery will be
displayed. Push the right button and the voltage of the house battery will be displayed.
Please check the house battery frequently to gauge your battery usage and necessity to re-
charge the battery, either by running the engine or plugging into shore power. You may also
monitor battery condition using the “LINK 10” display as described below.
To the right of these displays is a low voltage LED indicator light. It will light up when the
house battery is below 11.2 volts. When you see this light immediately shut off ALL
unnecessary 12V systems and begin charging the battery. When the house voltage drops
below 10.5 volts an automatic shut down of the house 12 V systems will engage and you will
have NO power for anything, including such critical instruments as the depth sounder or
GPS. PLEASE DO NOT LET THE HOUSE BATTERY DROP THIS LOW IN VOLTAGE.
(The reefer will probably be your culprit in running down the battery).

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BATTERY CHARGER
The charger is located (hidden) on the starboard side BEHIND the settee in front of the Nav.
Station. The charger is turned on at the AC Panel; the last switch marked charger.
There is a house battery that operates all on board 12V systems. The batteries’ operation is
controlled and monitored by the “LINK 10” battery monitor system, an automatic system
that requires no manual switching of batteries.
Battery discharge and condition can be monitored by the Link 10 LCD display located on the
Navigation Panel.
Link 10 Battery Monitor
The most important information the Link 10 monitor can provide to your is the charge level
of the batteries and the approximate time the batteries will operate at their current charge
level. To determine the estimated time of the batteries, push the “SEL” key until the small
“t” on the right directly under the display is lit. When the batteries are fully charged they
will operate the yachts systems for approximately 284 hours (depending on the level of
electrical use). When the batteries estimated operation time drops below 140 hours, they
should be charged. The batteries can be charged by plugging into shore power or by running
the yachts engine. The charger switch is the bottom switch on the A/C panel and should be
turned on.
The LED lights to the right of the meter indicate the charge state of the batteries, which can
be determined at a glance.
The diagram below is a quick
reference for operation of
meter.
The Link 10 control panel
allows the owner to customize
the charging operation to the
size type and brand of
batteries currently in use.
Please do not reset any of the
system parameters currently
set on the system.
INSTRUMENTS
Autohelm ST50 Speed,
Depth & Wind Indicator

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and ST4000 Auto Pilot & GPS
All the Navigation instruments except the chartplotter are activated from the 12-Volt
electrical panel, using the Nav/Com switch #7. The Knot Meter, Depth Sounder, Apparent
Wind Indicator, GPS and Auto Pilot are then powered and activated. All of these
instruments are linked to share information, therefore providing you with accurate
information.
Holding down the buttons for several seconds at a time may cause the instruments to go into
reset and calibration modes. We ask that you not do this as these functions are complicated
and time consuming to reset. The instruments may also go into “Code Lock”. If this occurs,
the instrument can be reset by entering four zeros. Again, please do not attempt to reset or
calibrate these instruments as you may lock the system. If you have any problems with the
instrument please contact your AYC fleet skipper.
The Depth Sounder will generally give measurements in several hundred feet of water. In
some instances thermal-climb (layers of water with dramatic temperature differences) may
confuse the instrument causing it to give improper readings.
Remember the primary rule when using any electronic navigation instrument “Your Nautical
charts should always be consulted for final authority on location depth and hazards.”
Chart Plotter
The RayMarine C-80 Chartplotter has dedicated wiring and is not activated by Nav/Com
switch #7. However because they share data wiring, remember to turn on switch #7 before
turning on the C-80 or the chartplotter will back feed 12V to the other instruments causing
the autopilot to beep.
On the left side of the Chartplotter is the access door to the chart chip. This door needs to
remain snapped shut at all times to ensure water does not enter and cause damage. There
should be no need to remove this chip, in fact the C-80 needs to be powered down before
removing or the card can be damaged. Again, please do NOT open this door or remove the
card.
The Chartplotter is a wonderful tool for navigation and trip planning. There is so much
information available that a three binder containing all the information is found in the Nav
Station. Please feel free to consult this and have fun. But do remember the primary rule of
navigation, charts are the final authority !
PLEASE do not change the pre-set WAYPOINTS entered into the GPS. Additional
temporary waypoints may be created (see instruction booklet) if needed. In addition, the
MOB function can be used to set a temporary waypoint for the current boat position.
A secondary chartplotter is located on the wall at the Nav Station, Raytheon RL70. If the
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chart chip is totally separate from the C-80 and the WP’s will not be duplicated. But depth,
wind speed, etc can be read and in an anchorage your location can be monitored.
VHF Radio
The VHF radio call sign for ESCAPE is WCZ2587 and is also printed on a label above the
radio. PLEASE use the radio properly. Violations are "EXPENSIVE"..! Guidelines for
proper use of the radio are included in the Grey AYC Manual.
The FCC has shut down all telephone use connected with VHF radios, in other words there
are no more marine telephone operators.
In normal cruising areas it is also possible to use most Cellular phone networks, reducing the
need to utilize the VHF system for non boat-to-boat conversations.
WATER SYSTEM
There are two water tanks with a total 90 gallons of water. The tank designated as Tank #1 is
located below the port side aft berth. The filler port for Tank #1 is located on the port side
transom above the swim platform. The tank designated as Tank #2 is located below the bed
in the “V” berth. The filler port for Tank #2 is located on the deck forward of the anchor rode
locker lid. The caps have a pop-up handles to assist in unscrewing the cap. The caps are
attacked to a chain anchored to the fill spout. When replacing the cap please do not over
tighten the cap, it should only be snug using your fingers. When filling the water tanks do
not leave the hose in the filler spout unattended.
The fresh water system operates utilizing a pressure water pump. The pressure water pump
is located in the cabinet in the head. The pressure water pump serves to produce pressure
water for the entire hot and cold-water circulation system.
The Water Pump switch, #10 on the electrical panel, must be in "On" position to obtain water
pressure to have either hot or cold water.
The valve to switch from one tank to the other is located behind the right cupboard door in
the head. The valve has a red handle. When the handle is pointing forward the water is being
drawn from the forward tank. To begin drawing water from the aft tank, the valve must be
turned until it is pointing upward.
Each sink drain is equipped with a through-hull valve. If a sink does not drain, check to
ensure the valve is in the open position (handle parallel to drain hose rather than
perpendicular). For safety reasons the valves should remain closed when not in use while
sailing. Under extreme healing the sinks may overflow so the valves should be closed if
those conditions arise.
The hot-cold wash-down hose at the swim platform is located on the port side transom. The
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WATER HEATER
The yacht’s hot water system has three heating systems on board. The yacht has a 110volt
AC system, the usual hot water exchange system that is tied into the engines cooling system
and a separate Espar diesel hot water heating system. Both of these systems are integrated,
providing hot water from both systems with a minimal of attention to operate either system.
The Water Pump switch, #10 on the electrical panel, must be in "On" position to obtain water
pressure to have either hot or cold water.
110 volt AC hot water heater
The electric hot water heater can be operated when the yacht is hooked up to shore power.
To turn on the electric hot water heater plug in the shore power cord, activate both the shore
power breaker and yacht main breaker switches and then turn on the Water heater breaker
switch located on the yachts 110V electrical panel located at the Nav station. Activate the
switch and you will have hot water in approximately 30 minutes (if you are starting with cold
water).
Engine heat exchanger
Water is heated automatically whenever the engine is running. The water is heated when it
runs through the hot water exchange heater of the diesel engine. When starting with cold
water, a full hot tank can be obtained in approximately 30 minutes once the engine is at
normal operating temperature. Water in the tank will stay hot for several hours, but is cooled
as water is used and replaced with cold water from the water tanks. Remember, the engine
can only heat the water so much so don’t expect to get “blazing” hot water.
Espar Diesel Hot Water Heater
A diesel hot water heater provides heat to each of the yacht’s cabins. The distinct advantage
of this system is that it also heats the domestic hot water when operating. The heater is
separate from the yacht’s diesel engine. It is a separate diesel fired unit heating water in a
closed loop system, circulating this water in hoses throughout the yacht. The main cabin and
each sleeping cabin has a “radiator” type unit to provide the heat. The “boiler” is located
under the transom aft of the starboard side cabin. Its exhaust exits on the stern starboard
side. Therefore it is not necessary to run the yacht’s diesel engine to heat water.
The exhaust from the Heater is very hot! DO NOT tie the dingy to the starboard side of
while the yacht, as it will damage the line (painter), which may result in the loss of the dingy
towing. Also make sure the dock lines do not lie against the exhaust.
When the heater is in operation, you will hear the sound of water circulating from the
starboard aft cabin and the normal operational sound of the heating unit running.
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system. A discussion of heating ESCAPE is contained in the “Heating” section. To turn on
the Espar Diesel heater to make hot water, simply turn the rocker switch to the on position.
The red LED light should come on. If cabin heat is wanted the thermostat must be adjusted
as discussed later. It normally takes about 20 minutes for the Espar unit to run thru its start
up cycle so allow plenty of time before expecting hot water. Remember using the Espar
heater will not fill the Hot Water tank with a reserve of hot water. There are no other steps
required to obtain hot water for the water facets in the kitchen, bathroom and swim platform.
When the system is going to be turned “OFF” (shut down) you may still hear the fan and
pump running in the aft cabin. This is normal.
Instructions for cabin heat see section marked Heating.
GALLEY
Sink Drains
The drains on the galley sink connect to individual through-hull values. The galley through-
hull valves are located directly under the sinks.
The valve should be CLOSED if ESCAPE will be sailed in heavy weather conditions and
severe healing is expected, this will prevent back filling of the sink and avoid possible water
overflow into the cabin.
Galley Stove
The stove operates on propane (LPG) fuel. The fuel tank is mounted in a self-draining case
molded into the deck on the port side of the walk-through transom. The tank may be difficult
to remove but a little finesse will do the job.
IF ANY FUMES ARE DETECTED at ANY TIME WITHIN THE BOAT, the electrical
switches should be turned off and the boat adequately ventilated.
A standard valve is located on top of the tank. On the bulkhead above the stove is a gas
control panel. The control panel has an on/off switch to control the gas flow. When the
switch is on a green light on the panel will be lit. When the stove is not in use, the switch
should remain off. If the yacht is going to be left for a long period of time the gas should be
shut off at the tank.
Make sure the individual stove knobs are closed before the bottle valve is open.
If there is a leak turn off the gas valves and call for repairs.
Lighting Instructions
Open the valve on the tank and activate the switch above the galley.

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A butane lighter is located in the bin above the stove.
To light the burner, choose the appropriate knob for the burner on the front of the stove. The
knob will have a white dot at the 12 o’clock position. Turn the knob counter clockwise
approximately 90 degrees. (There is a small flame picture) Push in on the knob and light the
burner. Hold in on the knob approximately 15-30 seconds, and then release. The burner
should stay lit. If the burner does not light, repeat the above hold down the knob for a longer
time. At this setting the burner is on high. Continue moving the knob counter clockwise to
reduce the heat.
To light the oven, open the oven door. In the center of the bottom of the oven, you will see a
small round tube. Place the butane lighter at the end of the tube, depress and turn the knob as
described above for the burners to light the oven. Continue holding the knob until the burner
has heated sufficiently heated to remain lit. To regulate the oven temperature, continue
moving the knob counter clockwise for lower temperatures. For your convenience an oven
temperature gauge is located in the lower right hand side of the glass oven door.
The stove on this yacht is gimbaled, allowing you to cook while under sail. A lever in the
lower right hand side of the stove face can release the stove. The stovetop is equipped with
arms to hold the pots in place and can be adjusted with the setscrew knobs located at the
front of the stove.
This completes the basic class 101 on stove operation. To ESCAPE galley duties, claim
total innocence and knowledge of stove operation and reassign duties to your mate!
Refrigerator / Freezer
Power is supplied to the Refrigerator using the #12 switch on the electrical panel. Switch on
the refrigerator by turning the thermostat knob clockwise, located within the reefer. By
rotating the knob you can regulate the internal temperature. Start with setting #4 and make
fine adjustments from there. The compressor is located in the cabinet under the refrigerator.
Within the fridge are dividers and the Freezer compartment is the smaller of the
compartments in the box. The refrigeration unit will keep items frozen that are already
frozen when placed in here but as with most small units it will have a tougher time freezing
an item or two. Putting more frozen items will help stabilize the temperature. Of course
when in doubt, eat the ice cream first!
HEAD
Thru-Hull Drains
The drains in the head have individual through-hull values. There are four total: the sink, the
salt water inlet and outlet for the head and the shower sump outlet. All thru-hull valves are
located directly under the sink.

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There is no need to close the thru hulls in normal conditions but should you find yourselves
in extreme sailing conditions it may be wise to close all valves to prevent back filling and
avoid possible water overflow into the cabin when healing strongly in heavy sailing.
Marine Toilet
Proper operation the marine toilet contributes greatly to the comfort of the crew and guests!
Improper usage requires disassembly of the pump and this is not fun. So please take time to
FULLY understand the basics of properly using this system.
As you look into the head, immediately to the left, on the sink cabinet, is a black lever. The
lever is secured in place with a plastic tie fastener. This yacht is designed for long distance
cruising and therefore allows for direct discharge overboard into the water. However USA
Federal regulations require that this lever be secured to the “Tank” position. There is a
through-hull under the sink that must also be opened if the head is to be directly discharged
overboard. This through-hull should be maintained in the closed position. If the Coast
Guard boards the vessel and finds this valve in the “overboard” position, they will get
extremely cranky and levy a large fine. Please do not change the position of the switch.
The head pumps into the holding tank located under the starboard settee seat. This tank may
be emptied at a pump station or by utilizing the Macerator Pump as described under
“Macerator Pump.” The pump out deck fitting in located on the port midships and will
require the use of the deck key (located under the nav station table). This is always one of
the highlights of a sailing vacation!
Head Operation: Please also refer to the laminated card attached to the hose.
The small grey lever located near the pump handle allows a “wet” pump or a “dry” pump.
Moving the grey control lever to the left, “W” position, will allow salt water to be pumped
into the bowl. Moving the grey lever to the right, “D” position, will pump dry the contents
of the bowl out. PLEASE DO NOT PUMP SALT WATER INTO THE BOWL UNLESS
THE YACHT IS LOW ON POTABLE WATER. The preference is to use the sink faucet to
partially fill the bowl with fresh water. The bowl half full is only about 1 quart of fresh
water. “Dead” seawater left stagnant in the discharge hose begins to smell in a fairly short
period of time, but fresh water will not smell. So when your sailing mates leave the head,
they cannot blame the odor on the salt water!
Pump the handle up and down until the pump is primed. Operate the pump with long smooth
strokes for efficient and easy operation.
Use good quality biodegradable toilet paper, but do not use more than is necessary.
During use, pump as necessary to keep the content of the bowl low enough for
comfort. After pumping the bowl dry keep the grey flush control lever to the right
and pump one more time. Always leave the bowl empty to minimize odor and
spillage. The grey valve should remain in the “Dry” position when boat is sailing.

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This will prevent back filling of the toilet and/or the head sink and avoid possible
water overflow into head compartment when healing strongly in heavy sailing.
Do not put in the bowl: sanitary napkins, paper towels, cloth, cotton, cigarettes, matches,
chewing gum or any other solid objects, petroleum products, solvents or water that is more
than warm to the touch (no I don’t want to tell you how to know this). Remember: Do not
put anything in the toilet unless you have eaten it first! Except of course toilet paper.
Shower
The water from the shower is collected in the molded bathroom floor and drained to the
outside by means of an electric sump pump. The switch to activate the shower pump is
located on the left front of the sink cabinet. Switch #11 on the 12V Electrical Panel will
need to be turned on before the sump pump can be used.
The fixture on the sink pulls out on an extended hose. The Water Pressure/Shower Pump
switch on the 12 v. electric panel must first be turned on. After completing your shower
flush the drain with water. Continue to run the shower sump pump in order to remove excess
water accumulation, which will reduce the potential for odor buildup!
MACERATOR PUMP
Where legal (i.e. in Canada outside closed bays, marinas, etc) and if treatment chemicals
have been added to the holding tank the macerator pump may be used to pump the tank.
Make sure the macerator through-hull is open. It is located in the storage area adjacent to the
holding tank, which is located under the cushion and hatch of the starboard settee bench.
The sewage tank is a 15 gal tank and does not have a gauge. You will need to use good
judgment empting the tank whenever you feel it is necessary. When the tank is overfilled it
will be difficult to pump the toilet and the tank should be emptied immediately.
When pumping the tank you will be able to tell it is empty by listening to the macerator
pump. There is a definite change in the sound of macerator pump when the tank is empty. A
full tank will tank only about 3-4 minutes to pump.
The macerator through-hull must be opened, (handle parallel to through hull fitting or
vertical) before turning on the “Holding Tank” Switch # 16 on the 12V Electrical Panel.
Failure to do so will result in damage to the pump.
HEATING
Espar Diesel Hot Water Heater
A diesel hot water heater provides heat to each of the yacht’s cabins. The heater is separate
from the yacht’s diesel engine. It is a separate diesel fired unit heating water in a closed loop
system, circulating this water in hoses throughout the yacht. The main cabin and each
sleeping cabin has a “radiator” type unit to provide the heat. The “boiler” is located under

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the transom aft of the starboard side cabin. Its exhaust exits on the stern starboard side.
Therefore it is not necessary to run the yacht’s diesel engine to heat water.
The exhaust from the Heater is very hot! DO NOT tie the dingy to the starboard side of
while the yacht, as it will damage the line (painter), which may result in the loss of the dingy
towing. Also make sure the dock lines do not lie against the exhaust.
When the heater is in operation, you will hear the sound of water circulating from the
starboard aft cabin and the normal operational sound of the heating unit running.
There are fan controls located in the three berths and at the Nav-station for the main
salon. The fan control in the aft port berth also heats the head. Each room is
equipped with a vent duct. The vent duct must be manually opened and closed.
The temperature control for the heating system is located at the Nav-station just below the
stereo system. It is a thermostat and on/off switch. The thermostat can be turned on or off
by depressing the rocker switch in the upper right hand corner. A red light should indicate
the thermostat is operational. The red green light will not come on until the water in the
closed loop has been heated to operation temperature, therefore there will be a delay. Please
be patient.
A circular knob located in the lower right hand corner of the thermostat operates the
temperature control setting.
When the system is going to be turned “OFF” (shut down) you may still hear the fan and
pump running in the aft cabin. This is normal.
ENGINE OPERATION
ESCAPE is equipped with a Volvo Penta Model D2-40, 40 HP diesel marine engine. The
yacht is equipped with a sail drive unit (a drive unit connected to the yacht’s propeller, which
eliminates a propeller shaft). The cooling water for the engine is brought in through the foot
of the sail drive.
Instrumentation
The instrument panel with ignition switch is located on the aft side of the binnacle console
below the wheel, above the Tachometer / Digital hour meter.
Starting the Engine

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ESCAPE does not have an ignition key starting system. Located on the binnacle, above the
Tachometer is a small square black panel with four buttons. The top left button is the On/Off
switch supplying power to the Tach. The top right button is the start button for the engine.
The bottom right button is the stop for the engine. The bottom left button is to acknowledge
an alarm.
Make a habit of visually checking the engine and engine compartment before starting the
machinery:
Check that the Raw water cooling valve is open, at the sail drive.
Check that the Fuel / water coalescer is dry.
Check for fuel or oil leaks.
To start the engine, turn the panel on (top left button) and wait for the beep. This will notify
you when the glow plugs have received power and the engine may be started. Push the top
right button to start the engine. ENSURE THERE IS COOLING WATER COMING OUT
THE EXHAUST (on the port quarter).
Never use starting spray or similar agents to start the engine.
Check whether there are any lines, chains, or other ropes in the water, which could easily get
caught in the propeller.
Check to ensure the shore power cable has been removed and stowed.
When sailing the transmission control lever must be in the neutral position

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Cooling System
The Cooling system is divided into a freshwater and a saltwater system. The seawater pump
sucks water into the seawater system through the sail drive unit. Seawater is then pumped
through the heat exchanger and into the exhaust elbow pipe where it is mixed with the
exhaust gases.
The freshwater system is the internal engine coolant system. It is a closed system driven by
the circulation pump. The freshwater system engine coolant in cooled in the heat exchanger
by the seawater.
A control valve for the cooling water system is located on the port side of the sail
drive and operates the same as through-hulls. A raw water filter is located on the aft
starboard side of the engine compartment. The filter screen should be checked at
least once a day prior to engine starting or if the boat is operated in waters with a
large amount of debris. It is not necessary to close the raw water valve to clean the
filter. Simply unscrew the top of the raw water filer, remove and clean the filter,
replace and screw the top back on.
The fresh water system fluid level should be checked daily prior to starting the engine. If
needed fill coolant from bottle marked 50/50 coolant located in stores.
Check the exhaust outlet on the port quarter of ESCAPE after the engine starts. Cooling
water should be exiting from the exhaust valve, indicating that the water pump for the
cooling system is operating properly.
At operating temperature, the engine temperature gauge should be between 165 – 195 °F and
75 - 90 °C.
Operating the engine at wide-open throttle should be avoided. ESCAPE runs best between
2,800-3,000 rpm while motoring.
Stopping the Engine
Push the stop button (bottom right button) located on the engine instrument panel to stop the
engine. After the engine stops, a warning buzzer will sound then stop. This is normal.
Fueling
The diesel fuel tank capacity is approximately 39 gal. The filler pipe is located on the
starboard transom of the yacht. The deck plate is colored red. To remove the deck plate
push up the tab and twist the cap off. You may need to use the deck plate key if the cap was
tightened to tight. Please take care not to break the tab off the plate cover.
When fueling, shut off engine and watch carefully to avoid overfilling. Use an OilSorb to
catch or clean up any spilt fuel. The OilSorbs are located in the locker cabinet under the Nav
Table.