Jeanneau 39i User manual

OPERATION MANUAL
MAGGIE
Jeanneau 39i
Welcome Aboard!
We are happy that you have chosen Ship Harbor Yacht Charters and
the vessel Maggie for your vacation. We hope you enjoy your cruising
experience in the lovely islands of the Pacific Northwest.
This manual will help you become more familiar with your boat. If you
have any further questions, about the boat or your itinerary, please do
not hesitate to ask the SHYC staff.
Remember our vessels are non-smoking boats, but please feel free to
smoke out on deck.
Bon Voyage!
The Ship Harbor Yacht Charters Staff

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Boat Operation Page
Engine Inspection 3
Start-Up
Shutdown
Getting Underway 4
Cruising
Docking
Fueling
Boat Electrical
A.C. (Shore) Power 6
Charger/Inverter
D.C. (House) Systems
Batteries
Sanitation System 8
Marine Toilet
Holding Tank(s)
Y-Valve
Water Systems 9
Fresh Water Tanks
Fresh Water Pump
Hot Water
Shower
Galley 9
Propane
Refrigeration/ Ice Maker
Stove/ Oven
Heating Systems 10
Diesel Heater (DC)
Electric Heater
Electronics 10
VHF Radio, Depth Sounder,
GPS/Plotter
Stereo
Anchoring 11
Sails and Rigging
Bar-B-Que
Dinghy/ Outboard 12
Other Notes
Safety, crabbing, dead Heads

BOAT OPERATION
Engine Inspection
Remember your “WOBBS” every morning. (Water (Coolant), Oil, Bilges (Inspect and
Pump-out), Belts, and Sea Strainer. Check the level of COOLANT in the expansion
tank. Check the level of your engine oil with the dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL! Fill
only if oil level is below the ½ mark. Check the general condition of the hoses and
belts.
Ensure the RAW WATER THRU-HULL is OPEN! (Lever in-line with valve). Check the
sea strainer for debris. If necessary, close the thru-hull, open the strainer lid, clean
out debris, and reassemble. REOPEN the Thru-hull!
Start Up
Maggie has a 40 hp Yanmar engine with a 3 bladed prop. There is an ignition,
throttle and transmission control in the cockpit. The vessel cruises at 2400 rpms to
a speed of 7 knots; running your engine much above that will burn a lot more diesel
at the gain of very little boat speed.
The boat has a definite prop walk to port in reverse with not too much noticeable
effect in forward. When in reverse, be careful to keep a firm grip on the wheel. Use
only low RPMs in reverse.
To start engine, set the battery selector switch to the number 1 position. Place
transmission in the neutral position (usually straight up). If the engine is cold, first
preheat it by turning key in preheat position for about 15 seconds. Your oil and
temperature alarm will sound. Push the starter button (or turn the key all the way
over). After the engine starts, warm it up for about 5 minutes at about 1000 rpms.
Check the transom for water and exhaust as an indication that your thru-hull is open
and water is keeping your engine cool.
Do not hold the start button for more than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine does
not catch the first time, wait about 15 seconds before trying again.
After the engine starts, warm it up at about 1000 rpms for about 5 minutes.
Observe your gauge readings. Oil pressure reads around 50 psi and water temp
around 180 degrees. Engine temperature should rise very slowly.
Note: If water temp.is high or oil pressure low, shut down engine and look for
problems. Was there a lack of water exiting with exhaust? Are thru-hulls open and
debris cleared from sea-strainer? If problem keeps occurring, call SHYC Service.
Shut Down
Before shutting down, let engine idle for about 5 minutes to cool. Ensure the
gearshift is in the neutral position and the throttle is in idle. Turn off the engine with
the key.

Getting Underway
Disconnect the shore power cord (see AC Power next page). Close portholes,
windows, and hatches. Turn on VHF and electronics. Assign crew members to their
tasks. Put one crew member (the “dingiest” member of course!) in charge of the
dinghy if it is under tow. It needs to be kept on a tight leash when in the marina.
Once outside marina, have crew members bring in fenders and put lines away.
Cruising
Slowly come up to cruising speed of 2400 rpms where you will cruise at approx. 7
knots, using only 1/2 gallons of diesel/hour. Using excessive rpms will only give you
a ½ knot of speed and will only damage the engine. Speed will vary depending on
weight, load, and weather conditions
Docking
During docking, give clear instructions to the crew on what you will expect of them
i.e. with lines and fenders. Always come into the dock slowly allowing for any wind
or tide. If you have a choice, dock on the port side, because as you put the
transmission in reverse she will pull to port; sucking you in closer to the dock.
Have the bow, stern and spring lines ready. If you are short on crew, lead the lines
to the mid section of the boat (where it is fattest) where your crew member can
easily step off with one of the lines, secure it, and quickly grab the next one.
As you are approaching the dock, have your crew call out distances to the captain
(i.e. 20 feet, 10 feet, 3 feet etc.). This will help with a successful landing.
If you find you are too far from the dock, DO NOT have your crew jump!Back out
and do it again. Disaster will follow if someone falls in the water.
Fueling Up
You will need to fill up upon completion of your charter. Your fuel tank holds 34
gallons. You should have a rough idea of the number of gallons you will need to add
to your tank.
Open the fuel filler cap located on the transom with the key located in the Nav
station or a winch handle. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE DIESEL! Make sure it is going into
the right deck fill! DOUBLE-CHECK! Before pumping, have your oil/fuel sorb ready
to soak up any spilled fuel. Do not add water at the same time.
Put the Diesel nozzle into the deck fitting and pump slowly listening to the sound of
the flow. Pumping too fast may not allow excess air to escape, which will lead to
spillage out the vent. As the tank fills, the sound will rise in pitch or gurgle. Pay
attention to the vent that it does not spill fuel into the water. Top off carefully,
catching any spillage with your sorb.
Check your gauges. Replace the deck fill caps and clean up any spatter and wash
hands thoroughly.

BOAT ELECTRICAL
The electrical system is divided into two distribution systems: 110 volt or AC and 12
volt or DC. The systems are controlled from the electrical panel located at the Nav
station and the battery switches located in the starboard stateroom.
When not connected to shore power your batteries provide most of your electrical
power. Therefore the use of onboard electricity needs to be monitored very
carefully. Turn off electrical devices when they are not being used (lights,
instruments, etc.)
110 Volt or AC (Alternating Current)
Shore Power supports all AC equipment and receptacles on board as well as the
battery charger.
To connect to shore power plug the power cord into the boat and then into the dock
receptacle. Check your power rating/plug size of the dock receptacle (i.e. 30amp,
20amp etc.) Secure the cord around the shore power electrical receptacle and off the
bow (i.e. wrap around bowline a few times) turn the dock power breaker on. There
is a fault breaker in the port aft cockpit locker.
On the boat, turn the shore circuit breaker on at the electrical panel. Turn on
appropriate breakers for battery charger, etc. Watch your voltmeter for load. If the
load exceeds the voltage, it will pop the breaker. If this occurs, wait to turn on one
of your systems (i.e. water heater) until the use of power decreases.
Inverter
The Inverter is powered by the house batteries. The amount of DC power is limited
to the capacity of these batteries so use it very sparingly!!! This means use the
inverter to charge your cell phone batteries or computers.
When connected to shore power, your battery charger will recharge all the 12-volt
start and house batteries. Should you detect the charger is failing to charge the
batteries, check the circuit breaker on the AC panel to make certain that it is on.
House 12-volt System
Two battery banks support your 12 volt system: #1 Engine Start and #2 House
battery and are located under the port stateroom bed. Normally you will leave the
switches on while running.
When anchored or moored, turn off the #1 battery. Turn switch to the horizontal
position. Note: Changing the position of the battery switches with the engine
running will cause damage! Only change positions with the engine off!
Your 12 volt panel shows all the systems supported by your batteries. Primarily you
will be turning on these breakers for lights, water pressure, electronics, etc. Bilge
pumps will always be left on. Your breaker for the propane and should be turned off
after every use.
When disconnected from shore power, the 12–volt systems will drain the battery
especially when at anchor. Monitor your batteries very carefully. The DC voltmeter
on the DC panel can be switched between your battery banks to measure battery

voltage. Typically the bank should read from about 13.0 to 14.5 volts when being
charged. While at rest your voltage will drop as indicated in the figures below.
All your batteries are charged while underway by the alternator. The engine and
house batteries are charged by the battery charger while connected to shore power.
Ensure that the charger is on.
Voltage Battery State of Charge
12.65 volts 100% 12.25 volts 50 %
12.47 volts 75 %11.95 volts 25 %
11.70 volts 0 %
SANITATION SYSTEM
Marine Toilet
It is imperative that every member of the crew be informed on the proper use of a
marine head. The valves, openings, and pumps are small and will clog easily. If the
head gets clogged, it is your responsibility! Always pump the head for small children
so you can be certain of what is being flushed. Note: Never put in paper towels,
napkins, sanitary products, household T.P., or food into marine heads. Use only
marine T.P. provided by SHYC.
To use toilet, move selector switch to the “wet bowl”position. Pump the handle 3-5
times to wet the bowl. After using head, pump to remove waste from bowl (approx.
10 times). Then return selector back to “dry bowl”position and pump for a few
times until bowl is dry.
Should the toilet squeak or be a bit sticky to pump, lubricate with a couple of squirts
of dish soap or salad oil. Put in bowl and pump 2-3 times to get it to pump and
leave overnight. Again, leave in the “dry bowl” position.
Holding Tanks
The forward holding tank holds 18 gal. It can be emptied either through the deck
fitting or macerator. The aft sanitation holding tank holds 15 gallons. This tank can
be emptied either through the deck fitting or by opening the thru hull fitting located
at the back of the toilet to allow gravity to empty the tank. Be aware of the rate of
waste production (about 1 gallon/flush). If you overfill your tank, you will break a
hose, clog a vent or burst the tank. Which are an indescribable catastrophe and a
very expensive fix for you. Empty the tanks at least every other day to avoid any
problems.
WATER SYSTEM
Fresh Water Tank/ Pump/ Hot Water Heater
The fresh water tank(s) holds 100 gallons and are located under the beds. Waste
water from the sinks and showers drains overboard through various thru-hulls
usually located under the sinks. A manifold to switch tanks is located at the back of
the settee starboard side.
The water pressure pump is located behind the settee. Activate the pump by turning
on the breaker at the DC panel. If when in use, the pump continues to run, you are

either out of water or have an air lock which can be corrected by opening a faucet.
If you run out of water, shut off pump and turn off hot water heater on AC panel.
You can cause serious damage to the heating element.
The hot water heater has a 10 gallon capacity. It is heated when the AC breaker is
on while connected to shore power or when the ships engine is running. Do not use
the water heater if the water level is low.
Shower
Before taking a shower, make sure the water pressure and shower sump pump
breakers are on. Take short “boat” showers by turning off the water between
soaping and rinsing. Please wipe down the shower stall and floor when finished to
keep shower tidy. Pick up any accumulation of hair in the drains as it clogs the
hoses. Ensure that the faucets are tightly turned off after each shower to save
water. There is also a transom shower.
GALLEY
Propane Stove
The boat is equipped with a pressurized propane system for cooking. The propane
tank is located starboard aft cockpit locker.Open the tank valve.Then turn on the
propane solenoid switch in the galley. When lighting the first time, allow a few
seconds for the gas to travel from the tank to the stove. You might need to keep the
stove top or the oven in the light position for a few more seconds while the thermo-
coupler warms up.
To ensure safety, turn off the propane solenoid switch, the propane at the bottle,
and the DC breaker when finished.
Refrigerator
The refrigerator operates on 12 volt. Carefully monitor the use of the refrigerator
when the engine is not charging the 12-volt system as when you are at anchor.
SHYC will supplement you with a block of ice. Keep the fridge off at night! Use a
cooler when possible for all your drinks to keep the refrigerator door closed as much
as possible. The fridge pump-out switch is located just under sink.
HEAT
The Webasto diesel forced-air heater is located in the aft storage locker. It provides
heat much like your household furnace. Turn on the toggle switch in the main salon
and set the temperature at the desired temperature. Check the exhaust port on the
port midships to make certain that no obstruction, such as a fender or line exists.
Let the furnace run at least 15 minutes before turning it off. Turn the furnace off
back at the thermostat.
Electric heaters are also available when connected to shore power or when using the
generator. Make sure the appropriate AC breaker is on.

ELECTRONICS
There is a Standard VHF radio located in the Nav Station with a remote for the
binnacle. Make sure the breaker is on at the DC Panel (electronics). Always monitor
Channel 16 while underway.
There is an Autohelm Tridata depth sounder located on the binnacle. To activate,
ensure that the DC breaker is on. The sounder is reliable in waters less then 200 feet
and at slower speeds. If your reading is blinking, it might be a false reading due to
excessive depths or strong currents! Watch your depth carefully in cruising unknown
waters that might have rocks or obstacles.
The Raymarine Chart Plotter, Autopilot and Wind Instruments are located in the
cockpit.
There is a stereo at the Nav Station with a CD changer.
ANCHORING
Your primary working anchor, a 35 lb plow, is attached to 200 of chain. It is marked
every 25 feet.
Turn on the anchor windlass on the AC panel and proceed to raise and lower the
anchor as needed. Be sure to always have your engine running. See page 11 in the
White Binder for further anchoring instructions.
Turn off the breaker when finished.
SAILS AND RIGGING
There is a 120%genoa on a roller furler. The furling line runs on the starboard side
to the cockpit. To unfurl the headsail:
1. Uncleat the furling lines
2. Wrap the sheet around the appropriate winch
3. Pull the sheet aft while applying some tension to the furling line
4. Cleat when it is fully out or when to point of appropriate reef
To furl the jib, apply slight tension on the jib sheet while pulling in the furling line
until there are 2-3 wraps of the sheet around sail. Jib sheets are led back to the
cockpit to two winches. Adjust fairleads forward in heavy air, aft in light wind.
The Mainsail is fully battened with lazy jacks and stored on the boom in the sail bag.
Jib sheets, reefing lines, halyards and traveler are all lead back to the cockpit. There
is a solid boom vang. Please use the topping lift located at the mast to raise the
boom to its usual position after sailing.
BARBEQUE
The Barbeque and mounting bracket are stored in the cockpit locker or on the aft
rail. Attach the propane bottle and regulator when ready to use, usually found with

the BBQ. Carefully light the unit. This Barbeque cooks fairly hot and fast so keep a
good eye on your food.
DINGHY AND OUTBOARD MOTOR
Your 10.6’ West Marine dingy is equipped with a 3.5 hp engine. If not on the dinghy
it is stored on the rail bracket.
After the dinghy is in the water and readied to go (PFDs etc), open the vent in the
fuel tank and choke the engine once while starting. Make sure outboard is in
neutral.
Please use extreme care in beaching your dinghy. Make sure the engine gets tilted
up a safe distance from shore so the prop does not hit the bottom or shear the pin.
Do not drag the boat on the beach. Please lift it up with your crew. Make sure it is
secured as the tide comes in fast in these here parts.
OTHER NOTES
Safety should be paramount to your daily cruising. A man overboard drill should be
discussed and practiced with an unlucky PFD as the victim. (Please rinse and dry
afterward before stowing). Remember that your lifejackets are stowed in the salon.
A few should always be readily available. Flares and other safety equipment are
located in the salon.
Always have a sharp lookout posted for logs, deadheads, or other flotsam and
jetsam. A log hitting your prop can ruin your vacation. As you are traveling, the
debris does seem to gather along current lines. It is sometimes best to go around
these areas and miss the “mine fields”.
MAGGIE is equipped with numerous automatic bilges pumps that can be activated on
the DC panel. The switch should normally be left in the “Auto” position can be
switched for a minute or so to “manual” to pump the bilge. If you continually hear
the bilge pump running, check your bilge! You may have a serious problem!
An auxiliary hand-operated bilge pump is located in the cockpit.
The engine spares are located in the nav bench. They include extra oil filters,
impellers, head pump, etc. Extra oil and coolant is located in the cockpit lockers.
Crabbing is fun but requires the correct license and season. Please be sure not to
crab off the stern as the crab line can easily get tangled in your prop as you swing
with wind or current. You certainly don’t want to be the person who has to dive over
and cut the line out of the propeller. It is best to use the dinghy to set your crab
pot/ring away from the boat. A partially open can of seafood catfood works well as
any other bait and is less messy. Please clean up any seaweed of crab shells
afterwards to keep the boat neat and tidy.