Hallberg-rassy Kewa User manual

Owner's Manual

12/24/2021

1999 Hallberg-Rassy 46 Hull #126 | Will Kruka

SAILING

VESSEL

KEWA

OWNER'S MANUAL

Owner's Manual

Contents

Introduction .................................................................................................................................................... 7

Radio and Satellite Communications ........................................................................................................... 9

Data and Voice Comm Configuration ....................................................................................................... 11

iSatPhone2 ............................................................................................................................................ 11

KVH TracPhone V3 ............................................................................................................................. 12

Emergency Calls & EPIRB Activation ...................................................................................................... 16

EPIRB ................................................................................................................................................... 16

VHF ...................................................................................................................................................... 16

Cell Phone ............................................................................................................................................ 16

SSB Mayday ......................................................................................................................................... 17

Satellite Communications – General Operation ....................................................................................... 18

Satellite Systems and Services ................................................................................................................... 18

Weather and Email ............................................................................................................................... 18

Voice Solutions .................................................................................................................................... 19

SSB – General Operation .......................................................................................................................... 19

SSB Nets – Pacific Mexico Focus ........................................................................................................ 19

Chubasco Net Preamble ....................................................................................................................... 23

ICOM SSB Channels ............................................................................................................................ 24

Monitoring Weather Forecasts ................................................................................................................... 29

Buoyweather.com ...................................................................................................................................... 29

OCENS ...................................................................................................................................................... 29

Mexico Weather Cheatsheet ...................................................................................................................... 30

Navigation ..................................................................................................................................................... 31

Expedition Chartplotting Software ............................................................................................................ 31

B&G Zeus2 Chartplotters ......................................................................................................................... 32

Detailing ........................................................................................................................................................ 33

Exterior Washing ....................................................................................................................................... 33

Teak Deck .................................................................................................................................................. 33

Hull Wax/Polish ........................................................................................................................................ 34

Stainless Steel ............................................................................................................................................ 34

Mast/Boom ................................................................................................................................................ 34

Bottom ....................................................................................................................................................... 34

Interior ...................................................................................................................................................... 34

Directions ............................................................................................................................................. 34

Engine Room ........................................................................................................................................ 35

Bilge ..................................................................................................................................................... 35

Sailing ............................................................................................................................................................ 36

Mainsail ..................................................................................................................................................... 36

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Genoa ........................................................................................................................................................ 36

Jib .............................................................................................................................................................. 36

Staysail ...................................................................................................................................................... 36

Code Zero .................................................................................................................................................. 37

Heavy Air Symmetrical Spinnaker ............................................................................................................ 37

Light Air Asymmetrical ............................................................................................................................. 38

Asymmetrical Spinnaker Tack Line ........................................................................................................... 38

Anchor Sail ................................................................................................................................................ 38

Preventer ................................................................................................................................................... 38

Motoring ....................................................................................................................................................... 39

Maintenance Items .................................................................................................................................... 39

Mechanical .................................................................................................................................................... 40

Yanmar 4LH-TE 105 HP Turbocharged Diesel Auxiliary ........................................................................ 40

Cruising Range ..................................................................................................................................... 40

Changing the Oil ................................................................................................................................... 41

Westerbeke Genset .................................................................................................................................... 42

AquaDrive System ..................................................................................................................................... 43

Gori Propeller ........................................................................................................................................... 44

Gori Prop Service and Detailed Operating Instructions ....................................................................... 45

Side Power 10 HP Bow Thruster .............................................................................................................. 47

Hull, Deck and Arch .................................................................................................................................... 49

Arch ........................................................................................................................................................... 49

Electrical ....................................................................................................................................................... 50

Loads ......................................................................................................................................................... 50

Chargers & Inverters ................................................................................................................................ 52

Solar .......................................................................................................................................................... 52

Lightening .................................................................................................................................................. 64

Electronics With Routine Software/Firmware Updates ............................................................................ 64

Batteries .................................................................................................................................................... 53

Charging ............................................................................................................................................... 55

Mastervolt 24V Charger / 220v Inverter .............................................................................................. 60

Mastervolt 24V 110v Inverter .............................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

Alternators and Regulators ................................................................................................................... 61

Comments on the Original Tudor Batteries .......................................................................................... 62

Electronics ..................................................................................................................................................... 63

Data Wiring Schematic ......................................................................................................................... 63

Chart Plotting ........................................................................................................................................ 64

Autopilot: Robertson AP300X ............................................................................................................. 65

Instruments: B&G Triton .................................................................................................................... 65

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Radar: B&G .......................................................................................................................................... 65

SSB: ICOM IC-M802 with AT-140 Auto Antenna Tuner ................................................................... 66

Inmarsat iSatPhone 2 ............................................................................................................................ 66

KVH TracPhone ................................................................................................................................... 66

VHF: Icom M604 ................................................................................................................................. 67

Radio Shack Wireless Temp / Atomic Clock ....................................................................................... 67

Ground Tackle, Anchoring & Docking ...................................................................................................... 68

Windlass: Vertical Lofrans Progress 2 ................................................................................................. 68

Anchors ................................................................................................................................................. 68

Mooring ................................................................................................................................................ 69

Canvas and Cushions ................................................................................................................................... 70

Bimini ................................................................................................................................................... 70

Cockpit Enclosure ................................................................................................................................ 70

Sun Awning .......................................................................................................................................... 70

Cushions ............................................................................................................................................... 70

Safety ............................................................................................................................................................. 71

Primary EPIRB ACR Category II 406 EPIRB with integral GPS ....................................................... 71

Secondary EPIRB ACR RapidFix 406 EPIRB with GPS Interface ..................................................... 71

Jacklines ............................................................................................................................................... 71

Liferaft: Autoflug ALK2000R 6-Man Raft .......................................................................................... 71

MOM-8A .............................................................................................................................................. 71

Inflatable LifeSling ............................................................................................................................... 72

West Marine Throw Rope .................................................................................................................... 72

Flares .................................................................................................................................................... 72

Fire Extinguishers ................................................................................................................................. 72

Emergency Handpump ......................................................................................................................... 72

Lifejackets/PFDs .................................................................................................................................. 72

Ditch Kit ............................................................................................................................................... 72

First Aid Kits ........................................................................................................................................ 73

Radar Reflector: Firdell Blipper ........................................................................................................... 73

Deck Gear Notes ........................................................................................................................................... 74

Deck Lights .......................................................................................................................................... 74

Granny Bars .......................................................................................................................................... 74

Dorade Vent Plugs ................................................................................................................................ 74

Drop Boards .......................................................................................................................................... 74

Galley ............................................................................................................................................................. 75

Force 10 – 3 Burner Stove .................................................................................................................... 75

Propane System .................................................................................................................................... 75

Magma Barbeque and Table ................................................................................................................. 75

Frigoboat Refrigerator/Freezer ............................................................................................................. 75

Electrolux Microwave .......................................................................................................................... 76

Heads ............................................................................................................................................................. 77

Electric Flush Toilets ............................................................................................................................ 77

Holding Tanks ...................................................................................................................................... 77

Water ............................................................................................................................................................. 78

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MT Freshwater AB – MT 3200 ................................................................................................................. 78

Making Water ....................................................................................................................................... 78

MT-3200 Watermaker Cleaning & Pickling ........................................................................................ 80

Water Tank Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 81

Pressure Water System ......................................................................................................................... 82

Tenders .......................................................................................................................................................... 83

Dingy ......................................................................................................................................................... 83

Kayak: Ocean Kayak Malibu TwoXL ........................................................................................................ 84

Paddleboards: Starboard Inflatables ........................................................................................................ 85

Technical Notes ............................................................................................................................................ 85

Breakers Discussion ............................................................................................................................. 85

Medications ................................................................................................................................................... 86

Stugeron / Cinnarizine .......................................................................................................................... 86

Storage ........................................................................................................................................................... 87

V-berth ....................................................................................................................................................... 87

Cockpit locker ........................................................................................................................................... 87

Aft deck locker ........................................................................................................................................... 87

V-berth starboard cabinets ........................................................................................................................ 87

V-berth port cabinets ................................................................................................................................. 87

Bunk-berth cabinets ................................................................................................................................... 88

Bunk-berth cabinet .................................................................................................................................... 88

Bunk-berth under bunk locker ................................................................................................................... 88

Master ........................................................................................................................................................ 88

Fishing ........................................................................................................................................................... 89

Trolling ...................................................................................................................................................... 89

Fishing Off The Deck ................................................................................................................................ 89

Rig ............................................................................................................................................................. 89

Miscellaneous ................................................................................................................................................ 90

Entertainment System ........................................................................................................................... 90

Washing Machine: Kenny Euronova 600 Washer ............................................................................... 90

SCUBA Compressor: Nuvair ............................................................................................................... 90

Swim Ladder ........................................................................................................................................ 91

Safe ....................................................................................................................................................... 91

Climbing the Mast ................................................................................................................................ 91

Helm Step ............................................................................................................................................. 92

Squeegee ............................................................................................................................................... 92

Aft Lazarette ......................................................................................................................................... 92

Appendix I -- KEWA Inventory ................................................................................................................. 93

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Appendix II -- Assorted Specifications ....................................................................................................... 99

Appendix III -- Cheat Sheets ..................................................................................................................... 100

Guidelines for Working on KEWA .......................................................................................................... 101

Sail Rig Cheat Sheets .............................................................................................................................. 102

Staysail ............................................................................................................................................... 102

Jib & Genoa ........................................................................................................................................ 102

Pole ..................................................................................................................................................... 103

Departure / Return Cheat Sheets ............................................................................................................ 106

Arriving to the Boat When Docked .................................................................................................... 106

Basic Cruise Prep ............................................................................................................................... 107

Offshore or Extended Cruise Prep (Additional Prep Beyond Basic Prep) ......................................... 108

Upon Departure .................................................................................................................................. 109

At Destination ..................................................................................................................................... 110

Returning the Boat to the Dock .......................................................................................................... 111

Leaving the Boat at Dock (Relatively Short Term) ............................................................................ 111

Boat Servicing for Extended Stay at Dock .............................................................................................. 113

Daily / Weekly Servicing -- Exterior .................................................................................................. 114

Monthly Servicing -- Exterior ............................................................................................................ 115

Monthly Servicing -- Interior ............................................................................................................. 116

Appendix IV – Key Suppliers ................................................................................................................... 118

Appendix Y-- VHF Channels .................................................................................................................... 119

Appendix X -- NATO Phonetic Alphabet ................................................................................................ 120

Appendix IV – Seasickness Meds Discussion .......................................................................................... 121

Stugeron Information .......................................................................................................................... 121

Stugeron Side Effects ......................................................................................................................... 121

Stugeron Directions ............................................................................................................................ 122

Seasickness Medications for Kids ...................................................................................................... 126

Owner's Manual

Introduction

KEWA is a blue water sailing vessel designed, meticulously outfitted, continually

upgraded, and rigorously maintained for serious coastal and offshore cruising. She was

number 126. HR46s were manufactured between 1995 and 2005, after which the HR46

was replaced with the HR48 and subsequently the HR50.

KEWA has extensive cruising experience, having crossed the Atlantic and been sailed up

and down the US East Coast and to the Caribbean. She has also sailed extensively on the

US and Mexico Pacific Coast, from Seattle, Washington to Ixtapa, Mexico. This

experience has confirmed how well founded the boat is and resulted in the configuration,

outfitting and upgrades that make the boat safe, and a true comfort and pleasure when

you leave the dock whether only for a day sail or for extensive offshore cruising.

I love technology and electronics and, accordingly, KEWA is outfitted for maximum

safety, flexibility, comfort, and enjoyment.

This is a living document designed to serve as a general operating guide for cruising and

maintaining KEWA, and to also comment on relevant information related to the

inventory, configuration, upgrading and servicing of the boat. I’ve also included certain

cruising information related to the US and Mexico Pacific West Coast.

Visit www.sail-kewa.com for additional information.

KEWA’s logo was made with the Zapfino font:

KEWA

Pumps

Head feed (x2)

Head maceratir/drain (x2)

A/c / forward shower sump

Utility bilge

Emergency bilge

Manual bilge

Manual galley freshwater

Refrigerator drain out (transient)

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Engine sump well (transient)

Engine oil change

Fridge circulation

Seawater deck wash

A/c

Watermaker feed

Watermaker high pressure (Balmar and General Pump Model WM3015C)

House freshwater

Master shower drain

Using the dock water flush system

1.#Run#dock#hose#to#cockpit#locker#and#hook#up#to#hose/fitting.#

2.#In#engine#room,#open#sea#chest#strainer#thru#hull.#

3.#Open#fresh#flush#valve#on#sea#chest.#All#other#sea#chest#valves#should#be#in#

closed#position#at#this#time.#

4.#On#the#dock,#open#the#water#hose#valve#one#half#turn.#That’s#plenty#of#flow#

for#all#systems.####

5.#Open#the#valve#on#the#sea#chest#for#the#system#you#want#to#run#or#flush.#

6.#Turn#on#system#and#flush#for#approximately#10#minutes.#You#can#run#all#

systems#at#once#if#desired.#

7.#When#flushing#is#done,#turn#off#system/s#and#close#appropriate#sea#chest#

valve/s.#Excess#water#from#dock#hose#continues#to#flow#out#through#t-hull.#

8.#Turn#off#dock#hose#water.#

9.#Turn#off#sea#chest#strainer#thru#hull.#

10.#Turn#off#fresh#flush#valve#on#sea#chest.#

11.#Disconnect#dock#hose.

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Staging Notes

Add how to update and read weather section

2019 12 28 0945 24v house = -184.9ah 24.03v

Drawing 7am with solar putting in ~5a

Fridge, freezer, B&G, VHF and PC on

Falcon software on PC for iSatDock2 station 2021 12 29

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Radio and Satellite Communications

With the following communications systems on board, KEWA is well outfitted for

communications from literally almost any location on earth:

• Single Sideband Radio

• VHF radios (one fixed, 1 handheld)

• Portable INMARSAT iSatPhone2 satellite phone

o Phone calls

o Voice mail

o Text messaging

o Limited data connectivity for email and weather forecasts (think 9600

baud)

o Complete with docking station with fixed external antenna

• KVH V30 TracPhone satellite dish for ful internet connectivity, including

o Voice over IP (VOIP) phone

o Voice mail

o Full internet data communications

Basic operation of each of these systems is reviewed in detail later in this manual.

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