Bayliner Que Sara 1997 User manual

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Operating Manual for the
Que Sara
1997 / 5788 Bayliner
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Last Revision July 21, 2012

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CONTENTS:
•IMPORTANT POINTS:....................................................................................................................................................6
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•PRE-START CHECK LISTS
oA.M. ...A..IN ENGINE CHECK ....................................................................................................................................7
oB.G...E...N...ERATOR CHECK .......................................................................................................................................8
oC.B..A...T..T...E..R..Y CHECK………...................................................................................................................................9
oD.STARTING & STOPPING MAIN ENGINES PROCEDURE..........................................................................9
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•ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
oA120/240 .V...O...L..T SYSTEM ...............................................................................................................................12
oBSH...O...R...E.. POWER .............................................................................................................................................14
oC GENERATOR STARTING AN.D USE.........................................................................................................15
oDINVERTER – 4000 Watt 110v Power….………………………....................................................................16
oEELECTRIC WATER HEATER………………………………………………………....................................16
oF. 2..4...V...O...L..T....SYSTEM .........................................................................................................................................17
oG. Battery Switches .............................................................................................................................................18
oH. Battery Charger...............................................................................................................................................19
oDead Batteries ......................................................................................................................................................19
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•MARINE HEADS AND WASTE /HOLDING TANK
•A TOILETS : VAC U FLUSH..............................................................................................................................20
B SHOWERS & SUMPS ....................................................................................................................................24
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•GALLEY
A Stove Top / Microwave...................................................................................................................................24
B Refrigerator Freezer........................................................................................................................................25
C Bar B Q Grill ..................................................................................................................................................25
•DIESEL FURNACE………………………………………………………………………………………………….26
A Hydronic heating system ................................................................................................................................26
•ELECTRONICS/NAVIGATION/RADAR) OVERVIEW..........................................................................................27
•NOBELTEC NAVAGAIN SYSTEM/ RADAR A....………………………………………………………29
•RAYMARINE GPS CHARTPLOTTER……………………………………………………………………29
•SPEED………………………………………………………………………….……………………………29
•DEPTH SOUNDERS…………………………………………………….…………………………………29
•RADAR B………………………………………………………………………..…………………………29
•AUTOPILOT..................................................................................................................................................30
•THRUSTERS..................................................................................................................................................30
•REMOTE CONTROL SPOTLIGHT. ............................................................................................................31
•HAILER.………..............................................................................................................................................31
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•WATER MAKER ( please contact the owner or AYC before attempting use)……......…….…………………….…31
•SPARE PROPS ............................................................................................................................................................31
•ENCLOSED BIMINI…………………………………………………………………………………………………31
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•GENERAL VESSEL OPERATION……………………………………………………………………………….…32
•WINDLASS AND ANCHOR ......................................................................................................................................32
oA SETTING ANCHOR .......................................................................................................................................33
oB ANCHORING..................................................................................................................................................34
oB CHECKLISTS AND MANEUVERING/ SHORELINES...............................................................................34
oDWEIGHING ANCHOR.....................................................................................................................................36
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HOISTING DINGY ON AND OFF QUE SARA………………………………………………………………….38
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OFF LOADING DINGY…………………………………………………………………………………... 38
•B RE_LOADING DINGY TO THE FLYBRIDGE……………….………………………………………….
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•COPERATING DINGHY
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•VIKING LIFE RAFT
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•TV/TRAC VISION SAT
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•SALON COFFEE TABLE ADJUSTMENT……………………………………………………………………….43
•WASHER/ DRYER
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•QUE SARA SPECIFICATIONS / DESCRIPTION OF VESSEL………………..………………………..…..44-51
APPENDEX A : Visual equipment locator
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•PROBLEM SOLVING .................................................................................................................................54-57

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OPERATIONS MANUAL
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We hope you have a very enjoyable and safe trip aboard the Que Sara
and at your destinations. This manual is provided to assist you in operating the boat
and all the systems aboard. Please take time to review this manual thoroughly. Be
sure to contact your Checkout Captain to verify information and/or ask any
questions.
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The ultimate responsibility for the safety of crew and vessel is with the person
who charters the boat. The chartering Captain has represented that his/her experience,
judgment, and skills are adequate to overcome any errors and/or omissions in this manual
and checkout procedures.
This manual provides information necessary for an experienced boate to operate the
systems and equipment on
Que Sara. This is not a training manual and assumes that the
reader has sufficient experience with similar yachts and systems.
Safety is a top priority. All procedures should be clearly understood before proceeding.
Safety cannot be completely managed by procedures alone and requires experience and
common sense to be achieved.
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This manual does not include navigational, weather assessment, or boat
handling skill instructions.
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As the Captain, you are responsible for the safety of all crew members and the
yacht. It is the Captain’s responsibility to understand all instruction and information
provided in this manual. If there are any questions about this manual or if any scenario
that this manual does not cover, please call Anacortes Yacht Charters at 1- 800-
233-3004, for assistance.
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IMPORTANT POINTS:
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Safety is the most important item in all of the following information and safety
considerations will be emphasized. Plan ahead and review procedures to prevent
accidents. Make sure your crew is prepared to assist as needed by training them
beforehand. Inform all onboard how better to assist you and what is expected from them.
This is especially important when readying the ship for voyage, for docking, and for
anchoring. Almost anything done without preparation can be high risk for accidents, so
take your time, train your crew before they have to perform, and let everyone enjoy the
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Please read this complete manual thoroughly and ask AYC about anything that
is not clear or that may be missing. Taking the time to read this manual completely
will save you time, money, and risk of injury when arrive on holiday.
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1. PRE-START CHECK LIST
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Before you operate the vessel for the day, do an inspection of the mechanical systems and
the engine room. Any problem is much easier and safer to fix while securely tied up at
dock, or at anchor, than it is while adrift.
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A. MAIN ENGINE CHECKOUT ( pre start)
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1) With a flashlight, enter engine room from the aft deck . The entry is located under
the stair to the bridge hatch on the aft deck. Lift the stairs to gain access to the room.
Engine room light is located on the left sidewall as you enter.
CAUTION: WHEN REPLACING HATCH DO NOT LET IT SLAM SHUT.
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2) Check oil level in main engines once weekly. Dipsticks are down low near center of
engines facing centerline of boat. Oil level should be between the full and add marks.
If below the add mark add oil until it gets between the full and add mark. In between
weekly oil quantity checks - check below engine for oil leakage. If substantial oil
leakage is found check quantity.
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3) Check fresh water coolant (orange) level in inboard radiator caps on the engines.
They are located inboard of each engine.. when cold only a small amount is visible
above the screen , they will have much more in them when engine is warm and the
coolant expands.
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4) Check for water in the bilges, There should be no more than 1 inch or less in the
aft portion of the aft lazrette area (or under the bedroom hallway). There should not
be any in the engine room proper, if so manually turn on bilge pump to pump out).
Check general condition of all belts, hoses and fuel lines.
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5) Verify through-hull valves for each engine and the generator are open.
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6) Check sea strainers inboard of each engine for obvious obstructions like seaweed
or plastic. There are sea strainers for the engines (2),water maker (1), and
generator (1) swim step live well (1)
To Clean Sea Strainers: Close thru hull valve for sea strainer raw water intake, and
disassemble sea strainer and clean basket. Re-assemble sea strainer, open thru hull
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7) Inspect the Racor fuel filters and make sure they are clear and do not have water or
debris accumulated in the bottom by shining the flashlight through the filter housing
towards yourself. There are 2 filters per engine. If water is present, it may be drained
out through the valve on the bottom of the filter housing. BE SURE TO HAVE A
CONTAINER READY AND PLACE AN ABSORBENT PAD UNDERNEATH TO
CATCH ANY WATER AND FUEL! Clean up any spilled fuel immediately. Make sure the
valve is closed and not dripping.
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8) Check transmission fluid levels weekly. Dip sticks are on the inboard side of each
transmission. Re-insert dipsticks and make sure they are firmly in place.
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9) Look for anything else that looks out of place, loose, disconnected, or broken. There
should not be any fluids under the engines and the drip pads should be mostly clean.
If you notice any significant fluid, identify the source and cleanup then notify AYC.
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AFTER STARTING the engines and generator, check immediately for water flow
out of all exhausts. If no water is flowing out of an exhaust within a few seconds,
shut down the engine. Recheck the sea strainer to make sure it has picked up a prime
and does not have mostly air in the sea strainer. If not, the raw water pump may have
a weak impeller. Please contact AYC.
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B. GENERATOR CHECKOUT
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The generator should be checked prior to running the first time and then once a week
thereafter
Open the center panel on the aft deck to gain access to the lazarette. Remove the aft
panel of the generator sound shield by unscrewing fasteners on top, a half turn, and pull
the panel free.
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1) Check oil - dipstick is down low on generator engine starboard side.
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2) Check fresh water coolant in the expansion tank of the generator. Trace the overflow
tube from the generator to the expansion tank to locate it. Add distilled water if needed.
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3) Check generator sea strainer for obvious obstructions. Also make sure the through hull
valve is open. Open is the normal position. Do not run the generator with this closed or it
will fail the raw water impeller.
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4) Re-attach sound shield and snugly tighten fastener screws.
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C. BATTERY CHECK
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Check batteries once weekly. Check water level in starting batteries, house batteries and
generator battery. All battery exterior surfaces should be dry and free of corrosion. All
wire terminals should be tightly fastened. If there is significant corrosion or evidence of
failing wires, please notify AYC.
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1) Use rubber gloves to prevent acid burns on your hands. Wash the gloves with soap
and water when done to prevent acid getting on other objects.
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2) For all batteries that need water, add distilled water only (USE BATTERY FILLER
ONLY) until the water comes up to touch the bottom of the split ring. Wipe up all
excess water that spills with paper towel and make sure to dispose of the paper towel
in a plastic bag.
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3) All batteries are in the lazarette. The house batteries are 8 golf cart style 6 volt
batteries (two per battery box) located on the starboard side of the lazarette. The
engine starter batteries are 2 @ 8D : 12 volt per engine with those for the starboard
engine on the starboard side and two located on the port side for the port engine and
generator in the lazarette.
The flybridge dingy davit draws 12volts off the outboard 8D on the port battery bank
and has a safety manual disconnect switch just forward of that battery. There is also
a 105 Volt snap breaker (red Button) located forward of the bulkhead adjacent to that
battery, visible under the Webasto heater near the hull from the engine room side.
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4) The generator uses the port side engine start batteries.
NOTE: the inverter system will charge the house
batteries. A separate battery charger charges the start
batteries.!!
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D. STARTING and STOPPING MAIN ENGINES
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NOTE: the KEYs are used to turn on the starter motors and start the engines and
also to stop the engines. Start the engines by turning each key clockwise. Stop the
engines by turning key counterclockwise.
Note: Diesel engines run by compression of the fuel not by a spark plug. When you
engage the ignition switches, you are engaging the starter motor and are turning on a fuel
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is shut off. When the ignition switches are turned of they release a magneto ( magnetic
switch) which closes off the fuel supply which in turn kills the engines.
If engines have been off for over 8 hours, make sure they run for at least 5 minutes and
that the temperature gauges show at least 140 before going over 1000 RPM. Running
underway with cold engines can more than double fuel consumption and can cause
engine failure.
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Make sure engine power levers are in neutral before
starting. Note: Engines will not start while if power levers
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Turn on ignition key(s).
A.ALARMS:
Loud buzzing alarms will sound when the keys are turned on : this is normal, these
alarms indicate that the alarm system is working . They are monitoring low oil
pressure at this point. You should hear these whenever the key is turned on and for
the first 5 seconds or so when the engines first start running.
They will also sound when the engines are running if coolant temperature exceeds
a safe operating temperature, and the alarms receive signals from one of several
sensors at different locations on the engine.
If you hear these alarms when the engine is running beyond the first several seconds
or underway, there is probably an emergency situation and the engines should be
dropped to an idle for 10 to 15 seconds while you observe the dash gauges for oil
pressure and temperature condition. If you observe low oil pressure, shut down the
affected engine immediately.
If you observe excessive temperature, first allow the engines to idle for around 10
seconds, if the alarm stops or if the temperature is dropping, continue running until
the alarm stops.. A slow drop usually indicates a blockage of the water intake or if
the alarms occur only at higher cruising speed it could also indicate an excessive
load on the propeller.
If however, no temperature progress is observed, you need to shut down the engine
as the alarm could be coming from one of several engine conditions, such as
failure of a water pump or belt, failed impellor in the pump, an extremely low oil
condition or other problems.
If this occurs you need investigate the possible conditions and call AYC and or the
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B. START ENGINES:
1) turn ignition key fully to the right engine should start in 5 seconds or less.
Repeat for second engine.
2) Let the engines warm up.
3) Voltmeter gauge will read 26-28 volts.
4) Oil pressure will read around 50 psi or above for cold engines. Warm engines will
read in the 30‘s when idling but should never be at zero for a running engine.
5) Engine temperature should rise to operating temperature of 160-180 degrees in
about 5 minutes at idle. Keep engine RPM below 1000 until temperature is at least
140.
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EMERGENCY STARTING: If starting batteries are run down and will not start
engines or generator use the emergency battery parallel switch in the pilothouse helm to
connect the start batteries to the house batteries giving them a boost and start the
generator. This switch is adjacent the start switches on the left.
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C. ENGINE SLOWDOWN AND SHUTDOWN
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1) VERY IMPORTANT: When running at cruising speeds, avoid suddenly
dropping engine speed to idle. Gradually reduce speed over a minute
or more. Rapid changes in RPM can cause rapid temperature changes in
the engine and exhaust system which can cause engine or exhaust heat-
str ess cracks and/or br eakdowns.
Then let engines idle for at least 5 minutes to cool down the turbos and fully
lubricate the engine. Do not shut the main engines down immediately after
running at cruising speeds. Cooling down will also help to avoid coolant boil-
over and vapor locks in the fuel line due to overheating.
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2) To turn off each engine, turn off the respective key
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ELECTRICAL SYS TE MS :
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A. 120 @ 240 VOLT SYSTEM : power sources and discussion
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120 Volt electricity is used to run TV/VCRs, Convenience Outlets
Microwave and one of the two 24 volt Battery Chargers , etc.
The 240 volt circuits run the Cooktop/ Oven Washer/ Dryer / Water maker
and The other of the two 24 volt Battery Chargers
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• The 120 volt system breakers are in the cabinet in the pilot house helm on the
Starboard side aft of the pilothouse door. The 110 volt breakers are located at the
base of the panel, directly below the 240 volt breakers.
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Breaker switches for shore power or Ship (generator power) are located in this
panel in the center just under the Voltage Meter. The breaker switch is set up
with a slide cover so that only one source can be used at a time.
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• 240 volt power can be obtained from two sources.
1. Shore power 50 amp plug
2. Shore power from two 30amp plugs using the Y adapter( must be 120/240
volts shore power with each 30 amps sourced from a different leg of the 240V
service)
3. generator
120 volt power can be obtained from three sources.
1. Leg one of a 240 service (50 AMP Shore power)
2. Leg two of the 240 volt service (50 AMP Shore power)
3. Both legs as single source 120 volts when the 50
amp to 30 amp single adapter is used .
4. Both legs as separate 120 volt sources when the
2@30 amp to 50 amp “Y” adapter is used
5. Inverter ( feeds both of the two120v panel areas) but none of the 240 panel
area is available
There are 2 sections of the 120 volt panel area , the upper section draws power
from the second leg of the 240 current and the lower section from the other.
Note: When using the Y- 2@30 amp to 50 amp adapter ( when no 240/120 50 amp
shore power is available) each 30 amp leg must be from a different leg of a 240volt
dock wiring system which will give you a 240 volt source. When the single 30
amp to 50 amp adapter is used both sections of the 120 volt panel are active but
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NOTE: When 240 volt power is supplied from shore power from a 50 amp
connection or 2@30 amps feeds as described above, or from the generator, the
remove trace inverter panel on the left of the AC Panel sidewall will indicate good
power source when the two green indicator light are on , one solid and one
blinking. Also the inverter orange light to the left will come on for a few seconds
and then automatically it will switch to the right top under “ bulk” this indicates
that the inverter charging system is active. When the inverter sees full charge the
light will drop to the lower “float”position and turn green. The two green light
should always be on when a power source is supplied by one 50 amp cord
including when using adapters
If a red error light appears or if only the orange inverter light is still on you are not
getting an AC power source nor is the charging system active, and batteries will
run down. Check for the proper position of the panel breakers, the shore power
connection and or pedestal breaker on the dock and be sure the digital readout
setting is on “ Set Inverter, and the source indicator ( small underline indication) is
set to float. This needs attention and resolution before moving on to other
activities. Hopefully this will not occur but if so refer to the race(Zantrax) manual
overhead in the pilot house or the abbreviated copy on the actual inverter in the
engine room. Occasionally the remote inverter panel is illegible and you will need
to go to the main inverter control panel (identical appearance) on the face of the
inverter in the engine room o make settings if needed.
NOTE: when operating on inverter power only you should see only the orange
inverter light on. If there are no lights on, there is no AC power available on the
boat.
IF ADJUSTING THE INVERTER SETTINGS IS REQUIRED, CALL AYC OR
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B. SHORE POWER : GENERAL
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Important!! Make sur e you r ead this section and understand it completely!
Special Considerations: Care should be taken not to exceed the shore power available.
This vessel’s potential to consume electricity will exceed the dock’s capacity to provide it
unless you are connected to 50 Amp power. (Very rare for transient moorage)
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Note that most shore power you connect to will be 120V 20, 30 or 50Amp. If 50 Amp
power is not available a pigtail is on board to use (2) 30 Amp connections into a 50 Amp
connector. If two 30 Amp dock connections are not available another adapter is available
to go from the single 30Amp shore power to a 50 Amp ships connector.
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The 100’ 50 amp shore power cord is on an electrically operated cord ( Glendenning reel
system)located on the cockpit side of the transom and can be accessed from below the
teak half table. Remove the chrome cover for the electric cord the move 3 position switch
to the “out” position. The electric cord will begin to reel out onto into the cockpit. Once
enough cord has been reeled out to allow it to be connected to the shore power receptacle
turn the reel switch to the stop position.
To stow the electric cord simply reverse the operation using the retract side on the reel
switch. Once fully retracted the reel will automatically stop but younneed to return the
switch to the center “ off” position when done.
Be extra careful to be sure the chrome lid does not drop onto the cord while retrieving as
it will jam and can damage the system. Feed the cord into the opening rather than letting
the cord pull itself in. NEVER ALLOW THE PUG END OF THE CHORD TO FALL
INTO THE SALTWATER! This wll cause corrosion and future failue. If it should
accidently fall in the saltwater, flush with fresh water immediately before stowing.
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NOTE: You cannot use all 120 circuits and electrical items with only one 30 amp
source. ( watts = volts x amps, IE: 30 amps at 110 volts = 3300 watts) It may pop the
shore power circuit breaker. Check the ammeter on the power panel to see how much
power you are using or simply do a quick calculation of the loads you want to access.
You may have to alternate between electric cook-top, water heater, and battery chargers
in order to avoid popping the shore power breaker. Priority should always be given to
the inverter which will charge all the batteries.
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C. GENERATOR STARTING AND USE
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When shore power is unavailable, the generator can fully power the boat. It is a good
idea to run the generator every day that you have not been connected to shore power to
recharge all the batteries. Monitor the battery voltage levels to determine how long to run
the generator. The generator may be operated while underway or at anchor. Make sure
water is coming out of the generator exhaust under the starboard side of the boarding step
before using while underway. When using while anchoring be sure you are not over eel
grass or or other debris which might get drawn into the intake and stop water flow during
operation. Monitor this process frequently during this use.
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Access the main Power Panel:
1. To start generator simply press the pre-heat switch for 5 seconds and while
continuing to press the pre-heat switch, engage the generator start switch in the AC
electric cabinet. Keep the start switch depressed until the generator starts and the
generator panel instruments light up and the oil pressure indicator rises.) Listen for
the generator engine noise. Once the generator starts, release both the pre-heat switch
and the Generator switch (spring loaded)
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2. Next, Move the 240 volt breaker slide over the shore power breaker and engage the
Generator 240 volt Breaker ( left side of the primary power source diagram). This will put
the generator online.
3. Never run generator for less than 30 minutes from a cold start.
4. To turn off generator, simply turn start/stop switch to the stop position (left). This
will automatically shut down the generator.
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D. INVERTER – 4000 Watt 110v Power
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NOTE: The inverter system is setup to be totally automatic and should not need any
changes to the settings. 120 volt power can be provided by the inverter which uses 24
volt battery power to make 120 volt AC current. 120 volt power is very limited with
the inverter because it comes from a limited source. You cannot run high use devices
like space heaters, hair dryers, waffle irons, at the same time or for any combined
length of time. It will drain the batteries to the point of inverter shutdown.
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The inverter’s best use is to provide low wattage, or intermittent 120 volt power during
an evening to save the generator from constant short start-ups and shut downs.
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When the boat is on shore power or has the generator running, the inverter becomes a
battery charger for the house battery banks.
The remote switch and indicator panel for the inverter is located to the left of the
electrical panel console. NO SETTINGS SHOULD BE CHANGED ON THE
INVERTER CONTROL PANEL.
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To operate the inverter:
1. Turn on the breaker on the 120 volt panel.
2. The inverter is operated by the remote panel to the top right of the electrical panel.(or
on the face of the inverter n the engine room)
The inverter is can be in standby or off for 120 volt power. The charger can be
selected on or off. Typically the inverter is off and the charger is on. The
proper setting is “SRC” (search) and the inverter will automatically change
from inverting to shore power/ generator power when available.
3. The inverter will power the 120v AC outlets, ice maker, refrigerator and the
microwave etc. (see AC panel)
4. Be carefull on entering the engine room not to turn inverter switch off
(located near the bottom of the DC Battery switch panel and located where it
can be hit accidentally with your leg.
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E. ELECTRIC WATER HE A TER
The electric water heater runs off of the 120 volt system. The circuit breaker is on the
120 volt panel. VERY IMPORTANT: Do not use the electric water heater if the
water tanks are very low or if they run dry. The electric element may burn up if the
tank has no water.
Turn off when conserving battery power (inverter mode when at anchor or no AC
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F. 24 VOLT SYSTEM
The 24-volt system runs the electrical systems necessary to operate the vessel. Bilge
pumps, water pumps, electric toilets, navigation lights, house lights, electronics, etc. are
24 volt systems.
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24 Volt Battery power panel
24!Volt!Breakers!!
Overboard sewage switch!
Windlass!
Bow!Thruster!only!
24!volt!panel!
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DC PANEL OPERATION
• Turn on all 24V breakers.
For safety, Windlass Control breaker should be OFF except when using the windlass.
Holding Tank Pump and Raw Water Wash down Pump should be OFF.
NOTE: all bilge pump breakers should be ON and switches should be set to
automatic all the time.
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The 24-volt circuit breakers are located on the top of the DC panel. Only use the light you
need. There are sufficient lights and other 24-volt devices to drain the house
batteries of power if they were all left on overnight.
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G. BATTERY SWITCHES
The battery switches are located in the engine room on the aft bulkhead immediately to
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H. BATTERY CHARGER
There is a separate battery charger for the engine start batteries. No intervention is
required. The charger works when plugged into shore power or the generator is on line.
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I. DEAD B A TTERIES
In case batteries are drained to the point they will not start engines, start the generator and
run for at least one hour before attempting to start engines again. If the generator will not
start try using the battery emergency boost switch located on the engine start panel next
to the engine start switches. Have one person push that switch while another pushes the
generator start switch.
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MARINE HEADS AND HOLDING TANK
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This vessel has two heads, each with an electric toilet. It has one holding tank with a
capacity indicator in the 24 volt cabinet.!!
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THE VACU-FLUSH HEADS
These premium heads are easy to use, odor free, and very reliable. They work with two
separate vacuum pumps and vacuum accumulator tanks. A vacuum is maintained in the
tank until the head is used, when the waste matter in the bowl is sucked out of the head
by the vacuum, then it is pumped through the system by the head pump, which then also
pumps up a vacuum again. Note that it is this rush of the head’s contents caused by the
accumulated vacuum that is important to the head’s operation! This sudden rush causes
any solid material in the waste stream to be shattered as it passes through the specially-
shaped orifice in the bottom of the head. For this reason, proper head operation requires
that the head pedal not be held down for long periods if time.
The head uses about a half pint of fresh water from the ship’s supply with each flush.
The head is operated by a the pedal to the left of the head base (as you face the head),
and operation is as follows:
TOILET OPERATION
1) Before using the head if the waste will be solid, lift the pedal to add water to the bowl;
2) Use the head;
3) Step on the pedal just long enough to hear the “whoosh” as the head is evacuated and
a small amount of water rinses the bowl - - - about five seconds!
4) Releasing the pedal, if you wish to flush again, wait at least twenty seconds or so
(until you hear the head pump stop) before flushing again.
As the pedal is released, the ball-valve at the bottom of the head seals it so that the
vacuum can be pumped up, the pump will then stop, and the head is again ready for use.
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bottom of the bowl did not seal completely: you can tell if there is no water in the bowl.
The solution is usually simple: Flush the head again and make sure the pedal comes all
the way up when you remove your foot from it; then make sure the water doesn’t leak
out.
Only things which were eaten or drunk, or the toilet paper supplied with the boat, should
be put in the heads! Facial tissues, tampons, and other foreign matter will clog the
system. If these heads are used properly, they are quite reliable. Failures are virtually
always due to mis-use! When it comes to tissue, usually “four squares is enough!”
If the toilet bowl becomes clogged from to much paper try one again to flush but DO
NOT HOLD THE PEDAL DOWN CONTINUOUSLY!! The toilet bowl fills with water
whenever the pedal is depressed . If there is a clog,IE the waste will not suck through the
small opening, you will have to follow the procedure as follows. IF YOU HOLD THE
PEDAL CONTINUOUSLY and let the bowl fill with water you cannot work on the
issue any longer without the water spilling onto the floor.
If there is a clog that wont suck through after one additional attempt, find a small object
such as a coat hanger wire or the handle end of the toilet brush and use it to gently push
the obstruction through the small opening (visible only when the pedal is depressed and
the white cover is retracted) at the very bottom (in the black plastic). However you need
to act quickly and cannot have the bowl already full if this is to be attempted.
If the obstruction does not suck through quickly stop and release the pedal to cut off the
water flow. If the obstruction is other than the permitted waste and paper type do not
push it through!! The problems magnify if the improper waste passes through and Jams
the system further along in the pumps!
Procedure 2: a). Turn off the main vessel water pressure and toilet pumps switches on
the DC Panel. B). open faucets and tub cold water valves and let the water pressure in the
boat drop completely and no more water comes out the faucets etc. c). close these
faucets and tub valves. d). You now can depress the foot pedal without more water
entering the bowl and this gives you time to work the problem without chance of
spillover.
If the obstruction is from excess permitted (supplied ) toilet paper you can continue to try
and gently push it through while hold the pedal down and exposing the bottom (black
area) of the bowl below the white rotating lower bowl door But if the clog is from
improper waste it must be removed (if possible without damage to the plastic
components, Try making a small hook from a straightened coat hanger and pull it up into
the bowl and remove it. If this cannot be done . you will need to cease use of the toilet
and seek help from the Owner or AYC. If this is necessary you can turn on the water
pressure and other switches on the DC panel , but do not depress the footpedal again
until this problem has been resolved.

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If the clog was from the AYC provided toilet paper , it will dissolve when wet and the
clog might release later (if you have not already filled the bowl to the overflow point) If
you have purchased other paper, waiting will not help.
In US. Waters, the Coast Guard Rules require that the valves be “secured" in the holding
tank position to assure that all effluent will be kept aboard in the tank. However the
Coast Guard has allowed adequate warning and electronic disabling( as on the Ques Sara
to satisfy this requirement ,Therefore the Y Valve (to the right of the holding tank below
the companionway floor) should be left to the overboard position.
The Holding tank is below the companionway (hallway, Sole ) floor below the removal
carpeted floor panels. These panels also give access to the pumping system , the
washdown pump and two bilge pumps.. Que Sara is equipped with holding tank
indicators on the DC Panel.
A deck plates on the starboard side deck allow pumping both the holding tanks at a
shore-side waste pumpout station. A mobile service is available through the marinas at
Friday Harbor and Roche Harbor .
To pump the tanks overboard,( Only in Canadian Water , pursuant to regulations) .T here
is a macerator pump switch located in the upper left of the DC Panel. It must be held
down for the pumping to proceed.
Turn “on” the “Waste Pump” breaker in the DC panel by the salon-pilothouse steps.
Operate the switch by the valve to run the pump until the tank is empty. Do not let the
pump run dry: It will be damaged! The effluent passes through a the hose and pipe aft to
the pump and thru-hull valve.
When you are done, turn off the pilothouse DC panel “Waste Pump” breaker .
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IMPORTANT: You must be mindful of the extent of your crew’s use of the holding