Hawkesbury Afloat HORIZON 2-4 Berth Quick setup guide

HAWKESBURY AFLOAT
at
BROOKLYN MARINA
INFORMATION MANUAL
HORIZON 2-4 Berth
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Brooklyn Marina
45 Brooklyn Rd, Brooklyn
NSW 2083, Australia
Website: www.hawkesburyafloat.com.au
Email: [e-mail]
This information Manual has been prepared to assist you in
understanding the houseboat you are on and to enhance your
enjoyment of the Hawkesbury River –Sydney’s Hidden Paradise
Please read this manual thoroughly.
During your brief on the vessel you may ask us specific questions
which you may require clarification on.
Please feel free to phone, fax, visit us at Brooklyn, or email us at
re[email protected]m.au before your hire –we will be
happy to help you as best we can.
We anticipate an enjoyable holiday will be had by your party on
the Hawkesbury River.

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Contents
SUGGESTED ACTION HIRE PLAN.....................................................................................................................1
Enquiry, Office Hours, Book Houseboat, Prior To Hire Date, Hire Date.......................................................1
LOCATION GUIDE DIAGRAM –locate safety equipment etc on the vessel……………………………………..2
CONDITIONS OF HIRE ........................................................................................................................................3
Hire Charges, Deposit, Bond, Cancellations, Insurance, Letting ..................................................................3
Public Holidays, Bookings, Payments, Pets & Firearms...............................................................................3
Motoring Costs: (this charge is to cover gas & fuel costs), Cleaning Charges..............................................4
Linen, Age, Parking, Group Numbers, Taxi Service, Bait, Ice & Tackle........................................................4
Couples, Heating, Fishing Licence, Video Movies, Shopping, What Not To Bring........................................4
Accidents, Important Numbers, Restaurants & Shops..................................................................................5
SAFETY FIRST.....................................................................................................................................................6
Safety Equipment, Life Jackets, Waterproof Torch, Overboard Light (Dan Buoy Light)................................6
Fire Extinguishers, Life Rings, Horn - For Emergency Use Only ..................................................................6
First-Aid Kit, Marine Radio - Operation.........................................................................................................6
Propeller Safety……………………………………………………………………………………………………….7
HOUSEBOAT OPERATION.................................................................................................................................8
Instrument Panel, Electrical Power, Lights, Anchor Light, Navigation Lights................................................8
Candles, Mobile Phones, Water ...................................................................................................................8
Gas, Reignite Appliances & Operating Instructions, Fridge, Esky ................................................................9
BBQ, Kitchen Stove & Gas Burners, Bedding, Smoking.............................................................................10
Toilets, Correct Toilet Operations, Circuit Breaker, Fuse, Water Switch.....................................................10
Water Pump Switch (location), To Unblock A Toilet....................................................................................11
One Button Flush Mechanism, Two Button Flush Mechanism....................................................................11
SUGGESTED 3 DAY ITINERARY......................................................................................................................12
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, On Your Return, Distances.......................................................................................12
OUTBOARD MOTORS.......................................................................................................................................13
Cold Start, Warm Start, Switching Off Motors, Reverse, Driving ................................................................13
NAVIGATION AREA...........................................................................................................................................14
Restrictions & Regulations, The Restricted Areas Are................................................................................14
Lower Hawkesbury River Map....................................................................................................................15
Travelling Times & Conditions, Garbage Barge (at Refuge Bay)................................................................16
Safe Boating - Buoyage System, Common Terms .....................................................................................16
Mooring (Hooking Up To One), Mooring (Unhooking From One): ..............................................................17
Moorings Controlled By Brooklyn Marina....................................................................................................17
Anchoring, Dropping The Anchor, Checking The Anchor ...........................................................................18
Scope, Lifting The Anchor, Getting Stuck - On Mud, Shallow Areas or Rocks ...........................................19
Lifting The Motors Up..................................................................................................................................19
Dinghy - Outboard Motor Operations, Dinghy.............................................................................................20
Kayak Hire……………………………………………………………………………………………………………20
Hawkesbury Afloat at BROOKLYN MARINA DINGHY - OUTBOARD MOTOR HIRE CONTRACT................22
Hawkesbury Afloat at BROOKLYN MARINA ACCIDENT REPORT................................................................23
DON’TS AND DO’S ............................................................................................................................................24
SPECIAL NOTE
Your houseboat is just that, a HOUSEBOAT. It is NOT a fishing boat. It cannot and
should not be taken to fishing spots. Houseboats are not designed for this.
However, you may hire a ‘tinnie’ from us for your fishing and use the houseboat as
a base.

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SUGGESTED ACTION HIRE PLAN
Enquiry
•Phone to discuss rates and choice of most suitable
houseboat.
•Have a brochure sent.
•Be sure you understand the “extra” costs.
•Discuss all information with others after viewing our
website and comparing our product and rates with
other companies.
Office Hours
Midweek: 8am to 4:30pm
Weekends: 7:30am to 4:30pm
Public Holidays: 8am to 4:30pm
Closed: Christmas Day (25th December)
Book Houseboat
•Phone to make booking, pay the deposit over the
phone using visa card, send cheque, money order or
transfer funds
•Once the deposit has been received a confirmation
email will be sent to you and this needs to be read
•The Information Handbook (as a PDF file) will be
attached to the confirmation letter. This MUST be
read.
•Read our Information Handbook - Bring it along on
the hire.
•Plan travel time to link in with tidal movements;
remember to add 1 or 2 hours (during Day Light
Savings) from the times given.
Prior To Hire Date
•Phone to order linen, dinghy motor and finalise arrival
times and other points.
oTaxi service ?
•Download directions to Brooklyn Marina.
Hire Date
•Be sure to leave home early enough.
• Arrival at the Marina - report to the office and be
shown the houseboat.
•Be sure kids are supervised.
•Unpack car & organise luggage etc on boat.
•Park car(s) in designated area.
•Be sure to bring along your USB charging cable
and don’t leave it in the car.
•Purchase ice & bait, organise esky & drinks.
•Organise Hire Contract - make full payments &
sign.
•Briefed in office on map of River & Rules.
•Briefed on boat on how boat operates.
•Plan about 30 minutes to load up , 30 minutes to
complete paper work and 30 minutes for our
BRIEFING on the boat. The houseboat must
leave the Marina no later than 4:15pm.
•Taken to drop off point where holiday begins
Day & Date
High Tide
Low Tide
High Tide
Low Tide
Every effort will be made to get
you on the water as quick as
possible. However, hold-ups
may occur, which may delay or
cancel your holiday.

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CONDITIONS OF HIRE
Hire Charges
•Are subject to change without notice. Payment of
DEPOSIT will secure the hire charge.
Deposit
Your deposit will go towards the hire amount on the day of
the hire
•Horizon 2-4 berth Houseboat = $500
Bond
•A security bond is required during your hire. The bond
covers your liability for missing items and damage to
the houseboat provided the fundamental conditions
of the hire are not breached. It does not cover your
liability for other vessels.
•A Pre-Authorisation of a visa credit of $1,000 is
required. These funds are frozen by your bank for a
period of 7 days and is then defrosted onto your
account. However, we will cash this amount in if any
damages have been found to our vessel or a third
party or additional cleaning is required.
Cancellations
•The deposit, less $65 cancellation fee, will ONLY be
refunded if notified 6 weeks before the hire period, or
after this period only if Management is able to relet
the boat for the full period and hire amount.
Insurance
•All Houseboats are insured under a marine policy. The
limit of hirers’ liability (provided the terms on Hirers
Agreement are kept) is the Security Bond for the
Houseboat and $5,000 excess payable to our
insurance company for any damage to other vessels
and or property.
Letting
•The letting of the vessel is made on the understanding
that the boat is placed at the disposal of the Hirer on
the dates booked unless Management is prevented
from doing so by mechanical breakdown or
unforeseen circumstances. In this case all moneys will
be refunded, however, the hirer will have no claim on
any account, against Management of Brooklyn Marina.
Public Holidays
•The full hire amount is due 6 weeks prior to the hire.
Bookings
•Bookings are only made on payment of the ‘deposit’.
•The bond may be increased upon the discretion of
Management. This is particularly the case for single
sex groups and young sporting groups.
•The bond is normally refunded within 7 days after
completion of the hire unless there is visible damage
to the boat or equipment provided, a report has been
received that the vessel may have received some
damage, or an extra cleaning fee is deemed necessary.
Payments
1. DEPOSIT is required ASAP. The deposit may also be
paid off.
2. The deposit goes towards the hire amount on the
day of hire.
3. The remaining HIRE AMOUNT is due on the day of
hire. This is required earlier for Public Holidays. This
is additional to the bond.
4. All ADDITIONAL CHARGES are due on your return.
5. Your BOND will be made via a pre-authorisation to a
Visa or Mastercard and this is then released back
onto your credit card within 7 days of your return.
Cash (refunded to you within 7 days).
6. Your BOND will be kept until repairs, replacement
items, quotes or discussions with Waterways &
Police are finalised.
7. Company or private CHEQUES are accepted 14 days
prior to your hire date.
CASH, BANK CHEQUES, MONEY ORDERS, VISA,
MASTERCARD & BANK TRANSFERS are accepted at all
times. Credit card details may also be done over the
phone. Do not send this information via email.
Make all cheques and money orders payable to
marinaffairs Pty Ltd.
American express and Diners Club Cards are NOT
accepted.
Pets & Firearms
•As the Hawkesbury River is encapsulated in several
National Parks pets & firearms are NOT permitted on
the houseboat at any time.

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Motoring Costs: (this charge is to cover gas & fuel
costs)
•Must be paid immediately after your hire, prior to
receiving your bond back.
•All houseboats are charged at $25 per motoring hour.
•On average hirers travel 2 hours per day.
Cleaning Charges
•A minimum charge of $35 is due on completion of
your hire.
•You will be charged more if the dishes have not been
washed, bait and the remains of fish are left on the
vessel or carpets & mats require shampooing or if the
vessel has not been kept clean & tidy.
Linen
•All hirers must have linen on their houseboat. You
can either hire from us or bring your own.
•Doonas, Pillows, covers & towels are NOT included in
the hire.
•They are available at an additional charge of $15 per
person.
•Pillows can be hired from us (1xpillow with case = $3)
•THIS MUST BE ORGANISED BEFORE ARRIVAL
Age
•At least one member of the crew must be 21 years old.
Parking
•Parking is available at the Marina. Please ask where to
park after unpacking your vehicle. You may be
required to hand in your car keys during your holiday
as your car may park another vehicle in.
•Please limit vehicle numbers.
Group Numbers
•The number of persons (including children) permitted
on the hired vessel must not exceed the
booked/contracted hire number under any
circumstances.
•If checked by NSW Waterways Authority you may be
heavily fined.
Taxi Service
•Pick up & delivery from the Marina to your houseboat
for late arrivals (call us for details)
Bait, Ice & Tackle
•All these items may be purchased from us.
Couples
•Hirers who have booked for just 2 people must pay
extra for visitors.
Fishing Licence
•Fishing licences are required. However, pensioners and
parents instructing their children do not require one.
•These may be purchased online from NSW Fisheries or
by phoning 1300 369 365 with your VISA details
•Licences may be purchased in Brooklyn in normal
business hours.
•It would be wise to organise these before getting here.
DVD Movies
•There is no TV/DVD player on the Horizon 2-6 berth
Houseboats. However, you can bring along your own
laptop or IPad if you desperately need to watch
movies.
•Most people prefer to enjoy the River’s beauty than
watch TV!
•Do NOT bring along a ‘Play Station’ or similar or an
external DVD player as these machines will drain the
battery power.
Shopping
•There is a small general store in Brooklyn, open during
normal business hours.
•The nearest supermarket is Coles in Berowra - 15
minutes away
What Not To Bring
•We supply - toilet paper, washing up gear &
detergent, matches, tea-towels (Please bring more if
required as we only supply a basic amount). On board
is - crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils, pots & pans,
kettle. You only need to bring your food & drinks and
your favourite pot/pan.
•Do not bring a hair dryer, 240 volt games, 12 volt
fridges, etc
What to ask for and to bring
•Linen –should you need to hire this from us
•Wine glasses are supplied on request. These must be
returned to the office on your return. As wine glasses
are top heavy they are prone to breakages, you have
been warned. This is why our wine glasses are the
large plastic types.
•USB plug charger with lead for your phone (there is
no 240 volt)
•Do you require the hire of our 3hp outboard for the
dinghy ???
•Ask for life jackets for children under 12.
•THERE IS NO 240 VOLT POWER ON THE BOAT
•CHARGING OF YOUR APPLIANCES (PHONES etc) IS ONLY WITH A USB
CHARGING POINT

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Accidents
•We make every effort to make your holiday safe and
enjoyable.
•However, once the vessel has left our Marina it
becomes your responsibility.
•It is imperative that you obey all Waterways rules and
obey all instructions given in this manual and given to
you by Brooklyn Marina staff prior to your departure.
Equally, you must adhere to the Contract you have
signed.
•Should you be in default in the performance of the
conditions of the Contract then the insurance is void
and you become legally responsible for all costs.
•When an accident has occurred gauge the extent of
the damages then report the accident immediately to
Brooklyn Marina, via phone call, SMS or 2-way radio
on Channel 88.
•Should a vessel collide with your vessel please take the
boat’s registration number, and its name down.
Complete the Accident Report here in and submit to
Management on your return.
•Should another vessel come too close to you, create
an excessive wash and cause your vessel to rock
dangerously then complete the Accident Report so we
can contact Waterways Authority.
Important Numbers
ALL EMERGENCIES: 000 or 112 (if no reception)
Boating Weather: 131236
NSW Maritime (accident reporting): 9563 8511
Coast Guard: 9456 3055
Customs Watch: 1800 061800
Water Police: 96925411
Broken Bay Water Police: 9979 4044
Coastal Patrol: 9985 9012 or 99604460
General Numbers
Railway Station at Brooklyn (Hawkesbury River
Station): 99857224
Water Taxi:
Hawkesbury Water Taxis –0422 300 200
The bottle shop at Hawkesbury River Marina:
99857906
Hawkesbury River Provisioning (ordering food,
seafood platters etc): 0411443944 –www.hrpc.com.au
Anglers Rest Hotel (the Pub): 99857257
Mooney Mooney Workers Club: 9985 9244
Restaurants & Shops
You may call us, we do deliver but it’s expensive!
•Do NOT tie up to their jetties or marinas but anchor
out (not in the main boating channel) and come in by
dinghy, only if you are not drinking or others haven’t
been drinking. Someone under the influence can easily
rock the boat and potentially cause problems and
place others and themselves at risk. WE strongly
recommend you use a water taxi (call us if you run out
of options)
•If dinning out at night leave an internal light and
anchor light on.
•Book before holiday and mention that you will be in a
houseboat
•You are not permitted to take the Houseboat to many
of these areas. Dinghies are not wise to use as you are
usually under the influence of alcohol and you are not
permitted to use the dinghy at night. Also, the
restaurant is usually too far from the location or it is
dangerous to try to overload the dinghy.
Consequently, be smart and book a water taxi. It may
well save your life.
Berowra Waters Waterview Restaurant (9456 2633)
Berowra Waters Fish Cafe (9456 4665)
Berowra Waters Boatshed Restaurant (9456 1025)
▪ Licensed. Excellent food but very pricey.
Akuna Bay Restaurant (9450 2660)
▪ Not one that we recommend only because
anchorage and navigating into Akuna Bay can
be very dangerous since large cruisers can
make it difficult.
Cottage Point Inn Restaurant (9456 1011)
▪ Highly recommended although pricey -
licenced.
Cottage Point Kiosk (9456 3024)
▪You may purchase fresh milk, bread, other
perishables and alcohol here. They make a great
breakfast. Do NOT use any moorings here.
Anchor out and row in.
Bobbin Head - no shops.
Peats Bite at Sunnycorner (9985 9040)
•Excellent , open on weekends & school holidays.
Bottle Shop & General Store at Hawkesbury River
Marina (9985 7906)
Spencer - General Store and Bottle Shop, refer to
‘Restricted Bays’
IT IS AN OFFENCE TO DRINK & DRIVE!!

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IT IS AN OFFENCE TO DRINK & DRIVE!!
IT IS AN OFFENCE TO DRINK & DRIVE!!
SAFETY FIRST
It is imperative that all on board understand that their
actions may well place others on board and on other
vessels at risk. Hence, please act responsibly and adhere
to the suggested points below.
•Do NOT operate or start the motors when people are
in the water.
•Do NOT tow people behind the houseboat.
•When travelling there should NOT be anyone in the
dinghy.
•Please understand that your vessel will rock on the
water. People standing close to the edge of the boat
may fall overboard.
•As the vessel has no brakes there is much potential
danger when approaching a mooring. Approach these
very slowly - at walking speed & where possible
against the tide & wind
•The Emergency Station on the CB radio is Channel 88.
•Use the Emergency numbers shown on the map &
phone us please.
•As part of an Emergency Procedure it is wise to
contact a boat closest to you & request assistance, as
well as contacting the Emergency services shown on
your map.
•Do NOT allow children or adults to extend any part of
their body over the bow, stern or side of a houseboat
whilst travelling.
Safety Equipment
•All safety equipment should only be used in case of an
emergency.
•All equipment has been checked prior to your hire.
•Please inform us on your return if a situation had
warranted using any equipment.
•Do NOT abuse any safety gear as you will be charged.
Life Jackets
•Read the instructions on donning instructions
Life jackets are stowed under the benches on the
starboard side in the lounge area
•Please ask if you require a child’s lifejacket
•If a situation should arise, please ensure that the
jackets when worn are strapped tight.
•Children under 12 MUST wear a life jacket when in
the dinghy. We supply kids lifejackets ONLY on
request. These must be picked up from the office. We
do NOT have life jackets for babies.
•Life jackets must not be worn when swimming.
Waterproof Torch
•A waterproof torch is on board for your use - locate
before leaving.
Overboard Light (Dan Buoy Light)
•Only use for its intended purpose (at night) –assist in
maintaining position of a person overboard
Fire Extinguishers
•There are 2 located on your vessel. Please locate them
before leaving
•Abuse of this equipment is $110 per extinguisher.
•Correct use: cut the cable tie, pull the pin at the lever
and whilst squeezing the trigger aim hose (a sweeping
action) at the base of the flame to extinguish the fire
by suffocating the flame with a powder substance.
•After extinguishing the flame you will need to clean up
the mess.
Life Rings
•Two life-rings are located upstairs at rear of vessel.
•The life-rings are for emergency use only.
•Rope is attached to one of the life-ring for rescuing
someone in distress.
•You will be charged $55 and replacement cost should
you cut the rope on the life-ring.
Horn - For Emergency Use Only
•It is an offence to use the HORN other than for
Emergency situations only - to avoid collisions,
warning a vessel of danger, etc
•Do NOT allow the children to use this.
First-Aid Kit
•Each vessel has a first aid kit which is sealed and you
will be charged if opened. There is a general use kit
onboard with basics.
•Please inform management on your return if you had
used items from the first-aid kit.
Marine Radio - Operation
•Refer to the map on board.
•Turn the volume knob to the on position. The channels
will then be displayed.
•Brooklyn Marina does NOT have a base channel. We
rely on mobile phones and for Houseboats to contact
Bar Point and Cottage Point Emergency Bases.
•Please do not play with the CB. It is there to save lives
and boats.
•To talk on the CB, press the trigger on the hand held
speaker.
•To indicate you have finished speaking - say OVER.
•In an emergency, mention 5 details - your location,
hirers name, the name of the Houseboat, you are with
Brooklyn Marina, and what the problem is. Keep your
details short.
•To listen - release the trigger on hand held speaker
DO NOT PLACE THE MOTORS IN REVERSE
TO STOP!!
DO NOT PLACE THE MOTORS IN REVERSE
TO STOP!!
Emergency Channel = 88 or 16
Emergency Channel = 88

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PROPELLER SAFETY
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE CHECK REAR OF BOAT FOR
PERSONS IN WATER.
TURN ENGINE OFF WHEN PERSONS IN THE WATER, AS SOME PROPELLERS
MAY CONTINUE TO SPIN, EVEN IN NEUTRAL.
BE A RESPONSIBLE SKIPPER. BEFORE STARTING
ENGINES HAVE A SECOND PERSON AT REAR OF
BOAT TO GIVE YOU THE ALL CLEAR FOR A SAFE
START. Switch off the music so you can hear the
second person.
STOP!!
DO NOT START ENGINES WITH PERSONS IN WATER
STOP!!
DO NOT START ENGINES WITH PERSONS IN WATER
STOP!!
DO NOT USE THE MOTOR(S) TO CLIMB ONTO THE BOAT

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HOUSEBOAT OPERATION
Instrument Panel
•Please do not feel intimidated by your houseboat.
•Each Horizon 2-6 berth Houseboat has its instrument
panel system located at the helm.
•In order for power to be supplied to services on board,
the switch on the ‘switch panel’ must be switched on.
These include: anchor light, navigation lights, cabin
lights, water, instruments, etc.
•These switches need to be switched on to supply
power to those labelled appliances.
•Winddancer and Moondancer have circuit breakers.
When these circuit breakers blow, they need to be
reset by flicking the switch back on for each given
switch.
•Hirers should NOT attempt to do any self-repair to
equipment on board.
Electrical Power
•The switch panel at the helm controls all domestic
power. Power runs from the batteries via fuses to the
switch panel.
•You do NOT have 240-volt household power on board
- only 12-volt power. Consequently, no microwaves,
hair dryers, computer games, DVD Players are NOT
permitted, as they drain the power.
•The power supply is a number of large batteries, which
have a limited supply of “amps”. All electrical
appliances on board use a certain number of “amps”.
Consequently, overuse of power on board will
discharge the batteries.
•We do NOT allow Hirers to bring along inverters or
appliances which draw to much power (small fridges &
freezers, stereos, DVD Players, etc)
•The batteries are recharged by the solar panels and by
the outboards. You need to travel for the motors to
recharge and ensure that the solar panels are not
cloaked from sunlight by objects.
•There is a battery changeover switch, which allows you
to change the battery in use from number 1 battery to
the number 2 battery (and vice-versa), when battery
levels are low. Never have the battery switch turned to
“off” or “both”.
Location:
•Under the rear sliding door.
Lights
•All switches for lights are located on each individual
light.
Anchor Light
•The anchor light must be switched on to show to
other vessels your location in the dark.
•This light does give some illumination upstairs.
•Should the globe blow then the front deck light can
be left on.
Navigation Lights
•As you are not permitted to travel in the dark, these
lights must be left off.
Candles
•CANDLES ARE NOT PERMITTED on board, as the wax
is difficult to remove and there is a risk of fire.
Mobile Phones
•Mobile phone coverage can be quite good on the
River. However, there are pockets of poor or no
reception at all.
•Please bring along a USB cable which plugs directly
into a USB socket.
•If reception is poor then try phoning from the top
deck and have background music turned down, raising
your left knee to your right shoulder may help too.
Whoops this is more useful if playing Twister.
•An SMS message can be sent even if it appears you
have no reception.
Water
•The pump(s) will automatically switch on when a water
tap is turned on. The main switch at the helm must be
switched on.
•The water is Sydney water, so it is safe to drink.
•You have limited water supply so conserve your water.
•It is imperative that you conserve water. Shower
briefly, turn tap off, soap then shower again. Do NOT
have tap running for dishes, cleaning teeth etc. Toilet
flushing uses extensive amounts!!!!
•If the shower is cold then perhaps someone is using
another tap on the boat or someone has fiddled with
the dials and knobs on the hot water system. This is a
very silly thing to do!!
Gas
•All appliances run off LPG gas, consequently they may
not run as well as what you are used to at home.
•Do not smoke in the gas bottle areas.
•All appliances are switched on prior to your hire.
Please do not fiddle with any of the controls as you
may switch them off.
It is imperative to conserve power whenever
possible.
Please conserve water whilst on board.

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•For extended hires you may need to reignite your
appliances after switching the gas bottles. To do this
first locate the gas bottles, then
1. Turn the new bottle knob (top of the bottle) anti
clockwise t o ‘open’.
2. On the wall of the unit there is a change over
switch. Turn or push up/down the switch so the
‘new’ bottle is activated.
3. The old bottle’s knob should then be turned
clockwise to ‘close’.
Reignite Appliances & Operating Instructions
Gas Hot Water Systems Location:
•Horizon 2-4 berth - in the kitchen cupboard above
the fridge.
Moondancer:
Instructions
This Hot Water System has 3 knobs. The left knob can
slide horizontal to 3 positions. Left is off, the middle
position is warm and the right position is hot. The right
knob is the ignition button and the lower knob is the
temperature setting. Do NOT adjust this. It has already
been set.
1. Firstly slide the left knob to the left - to switch off
the appliance.
2. Open the front and rear doors to ventilate.
3. Close the rear door to stop the draught
extinguishing the flame.
4. Slide the left knob to the centre (warm) position.
5. Depress the left knob and keep depressed.
6. Simultaneously, depress the right knob several times
until the pilot flame ignites.
oIf this fails then light the pilot flame by holding a
match flame to the pilot flame area. Keep left
knob pressed down. Do not depress the ignition
knob. Sometimes the ignition button method
fails, as there is condensation in the gas line.
7. Keep the left knob pushed in for about 20 seconds.
8. Then slide it to the right (hot) position.
9. Close the door very slowly as otherwise it can blow
the pilot flame out.
Winddancer:
•This unit does not have a pilot light as it self ignites
when there is water flow from a hot water tap.
•The button on the left of the unit must be pushed on
and the dials left in the ‘marked’ areas. The on position
is only a millimetre difference to the off position.
•If there is a problem then refer to the information
sheet on the wall left of the unit.
Instructions are located left of the hot water unit.
To activate, just turn on the switch. After this
automatic ignition occurs whenever a hot water tap is
operated. First the pilot burner is lit and
approximately four seconds later the main burner
ignites. The pilot burner flame is extinguished after
the main burner lights.
Fridge
•All gas fridges do not work particularly well in extreme
humid/hot days or with very warm winds. Be sure you
have adequate ice for meats and other perishables on
these days.
•The size of the fridges is between 95-110 litres with a
small separate freezer section.
•Again, please do NOT fiddle with any of the controls.
•Do not simply rely on feeling inside the fridge to see if
it is cold, as it takes up to 2 hours to fully operate.
•The rear wall of the freezer best shows if the
refrigeration is on.
•Also, it takes quite a while for the cooling system to
‘heat up’.
•The ignition system is located at the bottom or top of
the fridge. You may need to have the door open.
•The ignition process is similar to that of the hot water
system. That is, it requires for the pilot flame to be lit.
•The pilot flame may be either at the bottom of the
fridge or at the top of the fridge.
•The instructions to turn fridge on are either on top or
bottom of the fridge.
•Do NOT overload the fridge, as it will not operate
correctly.
•Be sure the door is closed.
•All drinks should be placed in the esky.
Esky
•The esky on your Houseboat can keep ice frozen for
up to 7 days.
•Place 2/3 blocks of ice on the bottom of the esky, and
then fill the area with your drink containers. A large
crushed bag of ice should then be opened and
sprinkled generously onto your drinks.
•It is important to remember in which corners of the
esky you have placed which drinks.
•Be sure to leave some crushed ice in the bag for your
spirits.
•Before sprinkling the crushed ice throw the sealed bag
to the floor to loosen the ice cubes.
•Do not place bait or fish into eskies - the smell will
contaminate
BBQ
•The BBQ has a separate gas bottle.
•The BBQ plates are 8 mm stainless steel so the heat is
spread evenly.
•Freshly caught fish are best on a BBQ.
ICE may be purchased here at Brooklyn
Marina.

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•If you have caught squid and cleaned them throw
them onto a hot BBQ plate with some garlic and chilli
sauce just for a few minutes.
To operate the BBQ follow these steps:
1. Slide bottom tray out so that the gas burners are
exposed.
2. Turn the gas bottle valve anti-clockwise to ‘open’
3. Turn the individual gas burner knobs on by pressing
them in and then turning them left.
4. Using the extension gas igniter or a match (located
in the kitchen) ignite each of the burners required
from under the BBQ unit.
5. Place the ‘fat bucket’ on the hook under the BBQ
and please remember to place it back in the BBQ
after its use otherwise it will inevitably come off from
the rocking of the boat when travelling. We need to
protect our fish! Fat is high in cholesterol!
6. When finished be sure to switch each burner off,
turn the gas bottle valve to ‘close’ (clockwise) and
clean the BBQ plate with some newspaper or similar.
Do NOT use the tea towels supplied.
Kitchen Stove & Gas Burners
•Each houseboat has a different stove so please take
note.
•Do NOT use the stove whilst travelling, as the rocking
of the boat can cause problems.
•Please be sure to switch off all burners when finished.
Winddancer
oWinddancer has 4 burners and a small oven area.
oFrom front to back the first knob is the front
right, the second knob is the front left, the third
knob is the right back and the fourth knob is the
left back.
oSelect desired burner knob, depress and turn to
HIGH. Whilst this is happening use the gas
igniter gun or matches to ignite the burner. Keep
depressed for a few seconds.
oGrill - the knob for the griller is located on the
front side of the oven. Turn this knob clockwise
and keep depressed. The ignition system will
activate automatically. If it doesn’t then utilise
the gas igniter gun or matches.
oOven - the knob for the oven is located on the
front side of the oven. Turn this knob anti-
clockwise and keep depressed. The ignition
system will activate automatically. If it doesn’t
then utilise the gas igniter gun or matches.
Moondancer
oMoondancer has 4 burners and a normal size
oven area.
oSelect desired burner knob, depress and turn to
HIGH. Whilst this is happening use the gas
igniter gun (device used for BBQ) or matches to
ignite the burner. Keep depressed for a few
seconds.
oGrill - the knob for the griller is the second knob
on the left. Turn this knob anti-clockwise and
keep depressed. The ignition button is on the far
left. Depress this to activate ignition system
whilst holding down the griller button. If it
doesn’t start then utilise the gas igniter gun or
matches.
oOven - the knob for the oven is the black knob.
Turn this knob anti-clockwise and keep
depressed. The ignition button is on the far right.
Depress this to activate ignition system whilst
holding down the griller button. The ignition
button may stick so pull it out each time to
reactivate. If it doesn’t start then utilise the gas
igniter gun or matches.
Bedding
•For bookings of a couple (2 people) we supply a
double mattress with linen - a double sized doona,
pillows and towels at no additional charge.
•Linen sets (including doona, pillow, sheet and towel)
may be hired at $15 per person. Please book these
ahead.
•Pillow hire is $3
•The bedding arrangement on all 2-4 berth Horizon
vessels is:
oOne permanent double bed plus one sofa bed,
which fold out. Dining table drops down to a
double.
Smoking
•Please DO NOT smoke in bed or at the rear of the
houseboats where the gas bottles and fuel tanks are
located.
•We would appreciate it if you could avoid smoking
inside.
•DO NOT throw cigarette butts into the River. The fish
don’t like it.
Toilets
•The toilet can be the single most troublesome item on
your houseboat, if used incorrectly. You must be
particularly careful how it is used.
•The only objects to be sent through the toilet system
are human waste, urine and toilet paper.
•Under NO circumstances should a passengers place
other foreign objects into the toilet - including,
condoms, tampons, tissues, food waste, hair, etc as
these objects cannot be correctly macerated by the
toilet system and properly discarded.
•Do NOT use face wipes, baby wipes as they are cloth
based and do not macerate and will clog up the
toilet.
•You will be charged extra if we need to unblock the
toilet system.
All our Houseboats now have holding
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•You will also be charged extra if we need to come out
to the vessel during your holiday to unblock the toilet.
At times we may not even be able to do this, as we
require 240-volt power.
•If the boys wish to “wee over the side” then please be
careful. However, as your personal liquid hits the River
it reacts with the water and is defrayed by the light. It
creates a fluoro effect, which is indeed a lighting
spectacular.
Correct Toilet Operations
HORIZON 2-4 berth (Moondancer, Winddancer)
•These vessels have a macerating toilet system. This
means that whatever is placed into the bowl and then
flushed is chopped up into fine pieces. It can easily
block up if too much toilet paper is used at one time,
as the outlet hose is not large. Consequently, the flush
button should be pressed down between toilet paper
usage -for 10 seconds. At the end of the ‘job’ flush
until all waste has been cleared from the bowl and the
line flushed clear.
•Too often people will clean the toilet seat with toilet
paper then perform their job. This process, however,
will supply too much toilet paper into the system,
absorb all the water which is required to lubricate the
flushing and inadvertently block the system as the
paper will get caught in the macerating unit. Big
mistake!! Dispose of ‘unsoiled’ toilet paper in the bin.
•These toilets have a separate circuit breaker or fuse
and a separate water switch.
Toilet Circuit Breaker
Located on the right of the battery change-over switch
under the rear sliding door.
Water Switch
•You may need to use this if the toilet is blocked. If the
toilet is blocked and you continue to flush the toilet
then the bowl will continue to fill with water but is not
flushed down because it is blocked.
•Switch the water switch off (this allows the macerator
to work without the water pump) and then try flushing
the toilet again. If you are lucky this will unblock the
toilet. If not shit eh!!
Toilet Water Pump Switch (location)
‘Moondancer’ & ‘Winddancer’ located behind the white
hatch on the wall to the left of the toilet. It is a black toggle
switch. Remember to switch it back on again.
To Unblock A Toilet
•This needs to be completed back at the Marina as
240 volt power is needed to suck out the obstruction
and the sullage tank emptied.

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Day 1
•Be sure to be either on a mooring or on anchor in a
safe bay, unless travelling. In strong winds STAY on a
mooring.
•Please ensure that you consider your refuse. Glass, &
aluminium cans may be placed in the container/boxes
you brought them in for future recycling.
•If late, travel to Refuge Bay and hook up to a mooring.
Travel time is about 1.5 hours. Our moorings are at
Refuge Bay and America Bay, locate on the map.
•On the way you will pass under the Rail Bridge, Dangar
Island is on your left; Hawkesbury River Marina, the
Public Jetty and McKell Park are on your right. You will
pass 4 blue or yellow moorings here.
•Do NOT attempt to access Hawkesbury River Marina.
You may only anchor north of the first nav. marker and
East of the Oyster Lease entering the channel to
Hawkesbury River Marina. Do not anchor in this
channel. The four blue or yellow swing moorings
located here may only be used for short periods to
access the Marina stores. You will have to use the
dinghy with a motor or water taxi service. DON’T take
the Houseboat to the Public Jetty
•You will pass Parsley Bay and Porto Bay on your right.
Stay away from these areas as it is very shallow and
very tricky to manoeuvre around the moored vessels,
particularly with even a slight breeze.
•If time allows then Gunya Beach is a pleasant stop
over but the anchor will be needed. This area is very
vulnerable in strong winds, particularly from the North.
•DON’T pass Juno Point and Little Pittwater (refer to
map).
•The waters here can be quite rough so be sure that all
is secure, the front door is shut & give way to yachts.
•Enjoy the waterfall and beach at Refuge Bay & our
own moorings –refer to the map.
•Be sure to have the anchor light on & count the many
stars - you may find a falling star, so make a wish.
Day 2
•Get up early have a brief swim, watch those sharks
though, & enjoy a breakfast over the BBQ.
•You have a few options where to spend the rest of the
day and the last night:
Option 1:
•Head now towards Yeomans Bay. You might try the
moorings at Cottage Rock, just around the corner
from Refuge Bay. Its beach magically appears at low
tide but disappears again as the tide rises. It has a
spring water waterfall here. A great place for cricket
games or mucking around with the kids. Do not pass
the last mooring at Yeomans Bay as it becomes
dangerously shallow. This is about 40 minutes away
from Refuge Bay.
•At low tide take the dinghy onto the mud flats and
hike to the end of the Bay. At high tide you could row
there and try fishing near the mangroves. There are
Aboriginal carvings at the end of the bay.
Option 2:
If Yeomans Bay is full then try Little Jerusalem Bay.
•Relax and try a line over the side or read a book.
Option 3:
•Smiths Creek (has a few bays & moorings), It’s past
Cottage Point - avoid anchoring and ALL moorings at
Cottage Point, it is too deep.
•Fishing is quite good in Smiths Creek.
•Stay up late, enjoy the serenity and try catching a
Flathead, Bream or Hairtail in Winter. “How’s the
serenity!”
Option 4: Try Waratah Bay, not as picturesque or tranquil.
Day 3
•The Hawkesbury River is truly a hidden paradise -
marvel at the way the rocks cradle the roots of the
gum trees and how the sea hawks dive from great
heights to catch their quarry.
•Lunch will either be the sweet taste of fresh caught
fish or the remaining steaks you have in the fridge.
•It’s time to tidy up and head on back.
•Please use this time to clean the boat up. The
minimum charge is $35 you will be charged extra if the
boat is left in an unsatisfactory condition and if the
dishes have NOT been washed and put away.
•Call us once you pass under the Railway Bridge and we
will meet you just short of the Road Bridges.
•Be patient and avoid drifting towards dangerous areas.
•When we are on board bringing you in please have
the music turned off and ensure the kids are inside
don’t allow them to get in the way.
On Your Return
•On your return, drive the car down to load up.
•Check that nothing has been left behind.
•We request that you take the garbage to our bins at
the top of the drive.
•Please let us know if there has been any damage or
accidents during your holiday & complete the
Accident Report enclosed if required.
•Once you have packed the car and you’re ready come
to the office to finalise the Additional Charges, bond,.
•A quick visual check of the Freeway from the Marina
will determine whether you need to take the Pacific
Highway home, as slow traffic will be evident.
•We hope to see you in the future…… PLEASE give us
positive feedback via Google and Social Media.
Distances –these may vary dependent on tides & winds
Marina to Refuge Bay = 1.5 hrs
Marina to Spencer = 2.5 hrs
Marina to Berowra Waters = 2hrs
Bridge to Bridge = 15min
Refuge Bay to Cottage Point =
1hr
Marina to Wisemans Ferry = 8hrs
Smiths Creek to Marina = 2.5 hrs
Refuge Bay to Pinta Bay = 40min
Refuge Bay to Yeomans Bay =
30 min
Cottage Point to Waratah Bay =
30 min
SUGGESTED 3 DAY ITINERARY
Best Restaurant on the River
•Peat’s Bite at Sunny Corner
•Book on: 9985 9040
•www.peatsbite.com.au

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OUTBOARD MOTORS
•Each Houseboat is powered by two outboards. This
gives you reliable motoring, particularly against winds
and the current.
•Should you encounter difficulties with one of the
motors the vessel can still travel on just one motor.
•As there are two outboard motors there are also two
control levers with a starting key to start each motor.
•Like with an automatic car you must have the throttle
levers in an upright position - in the neutral position.
(the engines will not start even if slightly in gear)
•Each motor has a rev. counter which shows how the
motors are idling, Do not panic if these counters wildly
display unusual rev. movements, as at times this can
happen, due to cavitation, rocking of the vessel as the
prop spins whilst it has come out of the water or just
typical boat idiosyncrasies.
•Be sure the primer “tulip” bulb (on fuel line) is firm (full
of fuel)
Cold Start
•As the motors are 4 stroke they are very quiet. Have
someone at the rear of the vessel to indicate whether
the motors are running. Otherwise, the driver may well
try and start an already running motor (because they
can’t hear it running, don’t rely on the tacho meter)
and hence “stuff up” the solenoid and/or starter
motor. Please don’t do this. All motors have automatic
chokes. You need to rev the motor whilst turning the
key. Each vessel here at this point has a different
system.
•By engaging the following process it is similar to being
at a set of traffic lights in an automatic car and revving
your throttle and having the gearshift in ‘park’ or
‘neutral’ - you will not move but will rev up the motor.
This is needed to warm up the motors.
Moondancer
At the base of each lever (left & right) there is a
square shaped button (it is embedded within the
lever and does not protrude). In neutral position this
button can be pushed in. When pushed in you may
rev the motor by pushing the throttle lever forward.
Leave slightly forward for a few minutes to warm up
the motors. Pull the throttle lever back to the upright
(neutral) position to engage forward gear. The boat
cannot move until the throttle lever has been
returned to the neutral position and the button
returns to its original position.
Winddancer
oThe choke here is located below each of the
throttle levers. Simply pull the choke up, turn
motors on with the keys and leave these choke
levers up till motors have warmed up. Return the
choke levers down to their original positions and
the throttle levers can then be engaged forward
to engage motors forward. The boat cannot
move until the choke levers have been returned
to their original position.
Warm Start
•The throttle is not required, simply turn the key
(quickly).
Switching Off Motors
•Simply turn the key anti-clockwise just like your car
ignition.
Reverse
Should only be used in an extreme emergency. For
example - the boat is drifting and you have pulled the
anchor in and you are very close to rocks and the only
way out is reverse.
•NEVER throw the gears from forward to reverse (wait
several seconds) as you will damage the gearbox and
surely you would not do this with your own automatic
car.
•You should not use reverse when hooking up to a
mooring or anchoring. If this is the case then you are
approaching your target point too fast. You must only
drift in. Refer to mooring section.
Driving
•The outboards push the houseboat
•You drive like a car - to turn right turn the steering
(helm) clockwise. Left is then anti-clockwise. It is not as
responsive.
•Your turning circle is quite large, as you actually steer
from behind. The same principle applies as with a
forklift, a right turn pushes the outboard motors in a
position that pushes the rear of the boat left.
Consequently, pushing the front of the boat right.
•Both throttle levers must be used together, otherwise
the vessel may drift left or right. However, one can still
drive the vessel with only one motor. You just need to
adjust your driving style.
•If you need to make a sharp right hand turn then only
employ the outside motor (in this case the left motor).
•Aim the boat at something on the horizon and make
slight alterations to direction rather than extreme helm
turning.
•Avoid debris (eg. logs) in the water, particularly after
rains.
ENSURE THAT ALL FISHING LINES
ARE PULLED IN BEFORE MOVING

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YOU WILL LOOSE YOUR BOND SHOULD
IT BE SHOWN THAT YOU FAILED TO
AVOID THESE AREAS and DAMAGE MAY
HAVE BEEN CAUSED TO THE VESSEL.
NAVIGATION AREA
Restrictions & Regulations
•To help you navigate the River safely, refer to the wall
map. YOU MUST REFER TO IT!!!
•RED shaded areas are out of bounds and should not
be entered
•If you are found to be in these restricted areas then
you are in default of your contract and may loose your
bond.
The Restricted Areas Are
You may travel
•Into Cowan Creek as far down as far as ‘Houseboat
Bay’.
•Into ‘Berowra Waters’ as far as the first set of
moorings.
•As far as Spencer.
•Do NOT pass ‘Juno Point’ and ‘Little Pittwater’ (DON’T
EVEN ANCHOR HERE!) This leads into ‘Pittwater’ and
open ocean. Do NOT go there !!!!!
Specific Bays, Creeks and areas to avoid:
oDo not pass the last public mooring (indicated
on the wall map by a yellow shaded number) as
the water depth is dangerously shallow.
oWe advise you avoid ‘Akuna Bay’ as very large
cruisers pass by from the Marina and your vessel
will rock heavily as they pass.
Apple Tree Bay and Bobbin Head - Do not enter these
areas, as at is a private marina area with all vessels
closely moored. Navigation is treacherous. Do not
even attempt to use the moorings here as the marina
staff will fine you. Simply put, avoid the entire area.
Berowra Waters - For the same reasons as mentioned
for Bobbin Head - avoid the area.
Cottage Point - Do not tie up to any moorings here as
they are privately owned and you will be fined. Also,
you CANNOT pull up to the jetty. Anchor out and use
the dinghy with a motor to access the jetty (The
dinghy must not be used at night). Avoid the
submarine cables.
Jerusalem Bay - do not pass the large rock wall on the
left, as it is dangerously shallow.
Yeoman’s Bay - it’s very shallow past the last mooring.
But can be accessed by dinghy at high tide.
Mullet Creek - totally out of bounds, as it is always
very shallow.
Spectacle Island - do NOT go north of the green
marker (between the markers and the island).
Mooney Mooney Creek - totally out of bounds, as it is
very shallow.
Sandbrook Inlet (the Gut) - totally out of bounds.
Dangar Island –do NOT access Dangar Island and
stay away from the Eastern shoreline as far as the
navigation markers as it is dangerously shallow and
thee are grass/seabeds there.
Do not tie up to any moorings here as they are
privately owned and you will be fined. Also, you
CANNOT pull up to the public jetty
Hawkesbury River Marina - the channel into this area.
Porto Bay - totally out of bounds, as it is very shallow.
Cobar Bay - totally out of bounds, as it is very shallow.
Cogra Bay - totally out of bounds, as it is very shallow.
Bar Island - no entry west of this area, Kulkah, Friendly
and Big Bays, as it is extremely shallow & hazardous.
MacDonald Creek - totally out of bounds, as it is very
shallow.
Challenger Head to Juno Point - very rocky and
dangerous.
Spencer - north of the inlet area into Mangrove Creek.
Avoid the jetty and do not go past the red & green
markers here. Do NOT anchor near these markers as
the tide moves your anchor line will wrap around
these poles. Do not go further upstream than Spencer.
Oyster Leases - these areas are marked by white pegs.
At low tide the trays are quite visible but at high tide
the danger is hidden. Do NOT attempt to drive the
dinghy or Houseboat over, around or behind these
areas.
Beaches - Do NOT beach the vessel. Don’t anchor too
close to beaches as the motors sit deeper than the
bottom of the houseboat.
Poles - these are navigational markers of varying
colours and capped with varying shapes (to indicate
numerous messages). Do NOT anchor near these
poles as the tidal movement will put you and the
anchor at risk. No doubt culminating in you needing
to cut the anchor line and losing your bond.
Marinas - These areas must be avoided altogether as it
can be very precarious driving a houseboat through
several very expensive boats, particularly as the
insurance cover specifically states that hirers should
not do this and that Brooklyn Marina will drive the
houseboats into the Marina from the drop off point.
YACHTS & FERRIES - these vessels have right of way.

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LOWER HAWKESBURY RIVER MAP
Important Notice to All Hirers:
You are not permitted to take the Houseboat into “Sandbrook Inlet” (also known as the “Gut”)
On your return you are to wait at the pre-arranged Pick-Up/Drop-Off area, which is located 50 metres east of the Road Bridge
(between the Road Bridges and the Railway Bridge). Be careful that you do not drift towards the shore or shallow waters.
Your pick up time is pre-arranged. If you wish to return earlier then you need to phone Brooklyn Marina well in advance and again
wait patiently to be picked up and escorted to the Marina. Thank you for your co-operation.

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Travelling Times & Conditions
•Please refer to the boating handbook on board and
become familiar with the material supplied here from
“Waterways”.
•You are NOT permitted to travel at night or during
very strong winds
•It is advisable to time your trips to coincide with the
tidal movement. This will allow for faster trips, which is
a saving to you.
•You must travel on the right hand side of the River
(opposite to travelling on our roads). That is, you must
pass boats coming towards you on your right hand
side of them.
•Give way to vessels coming from your right.
•Keep clear of the vessel you are overtaking.
•There are RED & GREEN channel markers. These
indicate where the safest area on the River is to travel.
When travelling towards the ocean - GREEN marker
poles must be on your LEFT. Coming back from the
ocean - RED marker poles must be on your LEFT.
•Do NOT cut corners. DON’T travel between green/red
marker poles and the shoreline- stay between the
GREEN & RED marker poles.
•Arguably, the most frequently visited areas where
houseboats become stranded and stuck is either
between the 3 GREEN markers heading into
Sandbrook Inlet and their western shoreline. Also, the
area South of Spectacle Island, and north of the green
markers. This is why we pick you up about 40 meters
East of the middle of the road bridges - well away
from these areas.
•Do NOT attempt to bring the houseboat in yourself.
Be alert whilst you wait. Avoid drifting into the bridges
or these dangerous areas.
•It is advisable that if a large vessel is coming towards
you, to turn square on into its ‘wake’. That is, a vessel
will leave a set of waves behind it when travelling
(called a ‘wake’). If you were to head into the wake at
an angle, then your vessel will rock heavily from side-
to-side and place its crew in danger. Consequently, by
heading into the wake square on and reducing the
throttle (speed) to neutral you will ‘gently’ rock from
stern to aft. This happens, as your vessel is longer than
it is wide, so the rocking will be diminished.
Safe Boating - Buoyage System
PORT
Red ‘can’ shape on left
upstream and right downstream.
Flashing red light, if lit.
STARBOARD
Green ‘cone’ on right upstream,
left downstream. Flashing green
light, if lit.
SPECIAL MARK
Yellow ‘can’ on left upstream,
right downstream. Yellow ‘cone’
on right upstream, left
downstream. YELLOW light
SAFE WATER MARK
Indicates deep water. WHITE
light
ISOLATED DANGER
MARK
Pass any side but keep well
clear . WHITE light flashing in
groups of two (if lit).
NORTH CARDINAL
MARK
Pass on north side . WHITE
light flashing continuously
quickly
SOUTH CARDINAL
MARK
Pass on south side. WHITE light
6 quick flashes and one long
flash
EAST CARDINAL
MARK
- Pass on east side. WHITE light
in groups of 3 quick flashes.
WEST CARDINAL
MARK
Pass on west side. WHITE light
in groups of 9 quick flashes
Common Terms
AFT
Rear of houseboat
BOW
Front of houseboat
UPSTREAM
Towards Wiseman’s Ferry
DOWNSTREAM
Towards the ocean
PORT
LEFT
STARBOARD
RIGHT
BUOY or MOORING
Floating object (either a large
truck tyre or plastic cone shaped
object) held to the river bed by a
large concrete block and used to
keep boats safe and secure in
protected bays
HELM
The steering wheel
KNOT
Nautical speed 9 (1 knot = 1.2
kph)
PORT = LEFT
STARBOARD = RIGHT