Lake Powell 48 NAVIGATOR User manual
48’ NAVIGATOR
HOUSEBOAT MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Marine Radio .....................................................................................................1
Engines/Helm .................................................................................................. 3
Houseboat Batteries.......................................................................................6
Generator ..........................................................................................................8
Water Pressure ..............................................................................................10
Hot Water ....................................................................................................... 12
Holding Tanks..................................................................................................13
Gas/Propane .................................................................................................. 15
Refrigerator ..................................................................................................... 17
Range................................................................................................................ 19
Grill................................................................................................................... 20
Heater............................................................................................................... 21
Cooling.............................................................................................................22
Accessories.....................................................................................................23
Your houseboat has come equipped with
a VHF Marine Band Radio. It is located at
the helm, to the left of the steering wheel.
ON/OFF
• Turn the volume Knob in a clockwise
direction to turn on the radio.
• Make sure the H/L (high/low
frequency) button is on the Hi
position.
CHANNEL 16
Use Channel 16 for hailing and
emergencies only. Never use Channel 16
for routine conversations.
In case of an emergency, hail the National
Park Service on channel 16. They monitor
this channel 24 hours a day.
To hail Boat Rentals, turn radio ON and
to Channel 16, depress button on side of
handheld microphone to talk, and release
the button when you are finished talking.
The Boat Rentals Oce monitors this
channel during regular business hours.
Say “_________ (the name of the marina
you are calling) BOAT RENTALS this is
houseboat # _____” (number of your
houseboat). For example: “Bullfrog Boat
Rentals, this is houseboat # S11.”
When communication is established,
we will direct you to another channel.
Commonly used channels are 10, 12,
68 and 72. Be sure to acknowledge
that channel, before you change to the
channel. Then turn to that channel, and
we will continue the conversation.
Information you will need when you
call us:
1. Your boat number.
2. Your exact location, if known.
3. Description of the problem.
4. Any details on the trouble-shooting
you have already tried.
If you need assistance we will attempt
to help you troubleshoot a problem over
the radio. If we are not successful, we will
dispatch a technician out to help you.
For safety, our technicians can only be
dispatched if they can fix the problem
and return to our docks before dark. If
we receive your call late in the day, we
will gladly respond first thing the next
morning.
MARINE RADIO
1
WEATHER
W/X button or Channel 1 on your marine
radio is the weather channel.
This channel is updated periodically by
the National Weather Service.
Be sure to check this channel regularly
during your trip to keep apprised of the
changing weather conditions here at Lake
Powell.
REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE CARD
If for some reason you cannot reach us
by Marine Radio, fill out your Request for
Assistance Card located in your manual.
Flag down a boat passing by and ask
them to take it to the nearest marina for
assistance.
We will dispatch a technician out to your
boat as soon as we can safely do so.
OTHER INFO
Do NOT use VHF antenna as a flag pole
or hang anything on the antenna.
Channel 26 is the Marine Operator.
Marine Radios transmit line-of-sight. So if
you are back in a canyon, you may have to
ask assistance from another boater with a
radio to help contact us if you cannot get
through directly.
Profanity over the public airways is a
federal crime.
Reminder: Your Marine Radio is not a
toy and should be operated only by a
responsible adult.
A VHF marine radio is not the same
as a Citizen’s Band Radio. CB lingo and
10-codes are not used.
COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES
Not transmitting
or receiving
Low house battery
Radio not set on USA
Radio blocked by
canyon walls
Set on 1 watt mode
Antenna has fallen
down
Charge house battery
Push USA/Int button
Move the houseboat to
open water
Push 1/25or Hi/Lo button
to change to 25 watt
Raise antenna
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YOUR HOUSEBOAT HAS
TWO ENGINES…
• For greater maneuverability
and power.
• To provide you with a spare in case
of engine failure.
Your engines are well maintained, but
occasional breakdowns can occur. The
spare is to ensure your safety and save
you inconvenience. Don’t let the loss of
one engine delay your vacation. Proceed
on your planned itinerary with the good
engine and we will catch up to you as
soon as possible and make necessary
repairs.
GAUGES
Tachometer
• Monitors the engine revolutions.
• Wide-Open Throttle (WOT)
should be 4800-5200 RPM’s.
• The most ecient cruising RPM
will be 3800-4200 RPM
Fuel Gauge
• Key must be on for fuel level
to register.
• Right gauge is for the Toy Tank
• Left gauge is for both engines and
the Generator
Horn
• Push in the HORN button
at the helm.
NAUTICAL NOTE: When leaving a dock,
signal with 1 long blast (4 seconds) and
3 short blasts (1 second each).
THROTTLE
Setting Neutral Throttle for Starting
• Confirm that the throttle is in
neutral position.
• Turn the key to first click – Beeper
will sound.
• Push and hold “black” command
button the red light will go solid and
the beeping will stop.
• Turn key to engage starter. If the
engine fails to start in 10 seconds,
return key to ON position, wait 30
seconds and try again.
• If the engine fails to start push
and hold the command button
while pushing the throttles forward
one detent. This will alloy you to
increase the RPM’s for starting only.
• Return throttle lever to center
position after warm-up.
• Red light will be solid to indicate
that the shift control is activated,
and lever movement will engage
prop.
• If engine is still dicult to start,
squeeze primer bulb, located on the
fuel line near the engine, until firm.
Cold Start
• Same as regular start, but warm up
time needs to be extended.
ENGINES/HELM
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GETTING UNDER WAY
From Neutral Throttle
• Return throttle to neutral position.
• Red light on controls will be solid.
• Push throttle lever forward to go
forward or pull back for reverse.
• Advance throttle to increase speed.
• Always pause in neutral before
changing gears.
Shut Down
• Return throttles to neutral position.
• Turn key to o.
HYDRO-LOCK
Hydro-locking of an engine occurs when
water enters the engine cylinders. The
starter will click, but the engine won’t
turn over.
Caused by
• Overloading the back deck.
• Large waves behind boat.
• Dropping lake level which increases
the angle of a beached boat.
If you suspect your engine has become
hydro-locked, get word to the nearest
marina and a technician will be sent out
help you.
RAISING ENGINE
Electric tilt toggle is located on the left
side of the engine, below the cowling
(cover).
Changing the Prop
• Remove keys from ignition
(to avoid someone else accidentally
starting the engine).
• Raise engine.
• Unscrew lock nut.
• Remove spacer washer.
• Remove Prop.
• Reverse procedure to install the new
propeller.
FLYING BRIDGE CONTROLS
Operation from Upper Deck
To get power to the upper deck controls:
• Engines should be running.
• At the lower helm – put engine
control levers in neutral position.
• At the upper helm with the control
handles in neutral – push the “black
“transfer button.
• Red light will come on.
• Push throttle lever forward to go
forward or pull back for reverse
To transfer control back to the lower
helm, set upper helm controls to neutral,
then return to the lower helm and press
the “black” transfer button to regain
control.
Don’t Drive From The Upper Deck:
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• In any wakeless area, including the
marina.
• When approaching a dock.
• When approaching a beach
In narrow channels.
• In any situation that requires
maneuvering your vessel, always
pilot from the main helm
Note: Do not try to start the engines
from the upper helm.
.
ENGINES/HELM
COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES
Engine doesn’t turn
over
Engine turns over
but won’t start
Engine won’t turn o
No light on control
Is the throttle in neutral
Low battery
Hydrolock
No fuel
Engine harness has
become Unplugged at
the engine
Turn o key
Put throttle in neutral
Charge battery from the
Generator
Call the marina for help
Squeeze primer bulb,
located on the fuel line
near the engine, until firm.
Unplug the fuel line from
the engine or reconnect
the harness
Reset the MMC breaker
located in the Generator
compartment on the rear
deck
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The 12-volt house system includes cabin
lights and navigational lights, water
pumps, the horn and the VHF Radio.
Charging
• Start the Generator following
Generator Starting Procedures.
• Turn on the breaker for the inverter
on the AC panel.
• Charging is most ecient with
unnecessary DC breakers o.
• The engine start batteries will
charge from running the engines.
DC Breaker Panel
• DC Main
• Lights
• Spreader lights
• Water pump
• Fresh water
• Water heater
• Furnace
• Accessories
• Docking lights
• Fuel transfer
• 12 Volt DC outlets
• CD Player
• Refrigerator
Please Note:
• Turn o the WATER PUMP breaker
while underway, beaching, or
unbeaching. Once you are beached,
leave this breaker o for an
additional 15 minutes to let sand
and sediment in the water settle.
It is not necessary to switch on the bilge
pump unless water is noted. The bilge
pump is wired to automatically switch on
when water is present.
DC Breaker
• If you should lose DC power and your
batteries are fully charged, reset the
DC breaker located located in the
generator compartment above the
house batteries.
BATTERY TEST
1. House Battery
• Located in the upper center of the
main panel is the DC volt gauge.
• Push toggle switch to position 1
• Should be between 11-13 volts when
generator is not running.
• When generator is running and the
Inverter is on, should be 12.5 volts or
greater.
• The Generator must be run 6 to 8
hrs per day to keep the batteries
charged.
A low battery alarm will sound and the
LED on the control panel will flash when
the battery’s drop to 10.5 volts.
1. DC power will shut down at 10 volts.
2. Engine or Start Battery. Push toggle
switch to position 2. Should be 12
or greater when generator is not
running.
When generator is running, should
be 12.5 or greater.
3. Generator Crank Battery
Push toggle switch down and the
volts will register.
Should be 12 or greater when
generator is not running.
When generator is running, should
be 12.5 or greater.
Remember: Each light or appliance will
need to be turned on individually
once the breaker is on.
HOUSEBOAT BATTERIES
6
Tips for Getting the Most from your
Houseboat Batteries
• When generator is running ALWAYS
have the AC MAIN and BATTERY
CHARGER breakers on.
• Charge daily.
NOTE:
Deep Cycle batteries are used to extend
the time between charging. However,
they also require more time to recharge
when they are discharged for too long.
When the lights dim and the pumps slow,
a recharge is overdue.
HOUSEBOAT BATTERIES
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COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES
No DC Power DC
Breaker o
Cabin Light Dim
No Cabin Lights
No Lake Water
Pressure
No Fresh Water
Pressure
House batteries low or
dead
Low house battery
CABIN LIGHTS DC
breakers not on
LAKE WATER PUMP not
on Air lock
Fresh Water Empty
Turn on DC Breaker
Start generator and Turn
on BATTERY CHARGER
Breaker
Start generator and Turn
on BATTERY CHARGER
Breaker
House batteries low or
dead Check Breaker
Start generator and Turn
on BATTERY CHARGER
Breaker
Check LAKE WATER
BREAKER on DC panel
HOLD down the toilet valve
for 15-20 seconds
Refill with Potable Water at
any marina
The Generator is located in the center
hatch on the rear deck of your houseboat.
Starting/ Warm Up
• Turn on the blower switch
• The remote start is located on the
wall of the cabin at the top of the
stairs to the lower berth.
• Confirm that the MAIN Switch and
all circuit breakers are OFF.
• Hold the ON switch and
momentarily press the start switch
till the generator starts or for 20
seconds no longer.
• If the engine fails to start, wait 20
seconds and repeat.
NOTE: The engine won’t start with a load
on the circuit. By continually holding the
starter switch, you can run down the
battery or damage the starter.
• Allow the engine to warm up for 5
minutes.
• Switch the AC MAIN breaker ON.
• You may now turn on individual
breakers to provide power to your
houseboat.
NOTE: Your generator also has an ON/
OFF rocker switch on the generator
AC Breaker Panel
• AC Breaker Panel
• Cabin Outlets
• Galley Outlets
• Air Conditioner
• Inverter (leave on at all times)
• Stove/Microwave
• TV / Stereo
Inverter
The inverter panel is the R6 Remote
Control at the main AC Panel.
The stove, microwave, TV and Stereo all
run o the inverter i.e. these appliances
will all work without the Generator running
• Push power ON on the R6 Remote
• Turn on individual breakers
GENERATOR
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• GFI Outlets
• Some electrical outlets have a GFI •
breaker. Push in the reset button to
reset.
To Shut Down Generator
• Turn o all AC circuit breakers
• Turn AC MAIN Switch to o
• Push STOP button
TURN OFF BLOWER
Special Notes
If your houseboat breaks anchor
and/or drifts sideways onto a beach,
the generator must be shut down
immediately to prevent the cooling
system from being fouled with sand
and silt. This can cause overheating and
disable your generator.
Below deck generators are equipped
with coolant (lake water) strainers. Do
not open this unit unless no water is
pumping from the side of the houseboat
during generator oper-ation, or you hear
excessively loud operation:
GENERATOR
COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES
No generator power
Outlet doesn’t work
Generator Shut down
Generator cranks but
won’t start
CO Alarm beeps
4 beeps every 5
seconds
CO Alarm beeps 1
beeps every minute
AC MAIN breaker o
Is the generator on?
AC MAIN breaker o?
Is that area’s breaker on?
Is GFI tripped?
Out of Fuel
Out of Fuel
Engines/Generator
running
System Error
Check breaker on panel
Start generator
Check breaker on panel
Check breaker on panel
Reset GFI Outletdeck
Check gauges
Refuel
Turn o Engines/Generator
Evacuate crew out of cabin
Open doors and windows
Press the RESET/SILENCE
Press the REST/SILENCE
button for more than 15
seconds to shut o.
Contact Boat Rentals to
replace alarm.
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YOUR HOUSEBOAT IS
SUPPLIED WITH 100
GALLONS OF FRESH WATER.
Fresh Water Holding Tank
• Fresh water refill is located on the
outside starboard front corner and is
marked Shore Water Fill
• Open only when refilling tank from a
POTABLE water hose located at any
marina.
• The fresh water has as on-demand
pump that operates only when a
faucet is turned ON.
• You must have the breaker for Fresh
Water ON on the DC panel.
Lake Water Pressure
• Turn on the Water Pump breaker on
the DC panel.
Faucets
• The kitchen Large Faucet is lake
water.
• Small Faucet is fresh water.
• All sinks and showers empty directly
into the grey-water tank.
Head/Toilet
• Water pump breaker must be on.
• To fill toilet bowl with water, lift up
on the foot pedal for a few seconds.
• To flush, step down on the foot
pedal.
• The head empties directly into the
Black water Tank.
NOTE: Be sure pedal returns to the up
position or flooding can occur.
WATER PRESSURE
10
COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES
No Lake Water
No fresh water
WATER PRESSURE
breaker may not be on
Low batteries
Lost prime
Turn on breaker
Out of water
Fresh Water breaker
not on
Low batteries
LAKE WATER switch over
the dinette not on
Charge batteries
Press down toilet flush
for about a minute to
restore prime
Refill at marina with
POTABLE water
Turn on Breaker
WATER PRESSURE
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Note: Not all boats will have a LAKE WATER SWITCH.
HOT WATER
YOUR BOAT IS EQUIPPED
WITH A 10-GALLON
CAPACITY WATER HEATER.
To Start
• Turn ON the DC MAIN.
• Turn ON the valve for your propane
tank.
• Turn ON the WATER PUMP breaker
located on the DC panel.
• Turn ON the WATER HEATER
breaker located on the DC panel.
• Turn ON the WATER HEATER switch
located under the main electrical
panel.
• The red light will be on when water
heater is lighting.
• Allow approximately 30 minutes for
the water to heat.
NOTE: If water is already hot, water
heater will not come on nor will the water
heater light.
COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES
Water Hear does
not light
The red light on the
master switch does
not come on
Ran out of hot water
Propane may not be on
Propane might not
be full
DC MAIN might not
be on
WATER HEATER breaker
may not be on
Water may already be hot
You only have 10 -gallons
of hot water
Check your propane to be
sure it is on
Check your propane to be
sure it is full.
Turn on DC MAIN
TURN on WATER HEATER
breaker on DC panel
Allow 30 minutes to heat
more water
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HOLDING TANKS
YOUR HOUSEBOAT HAS BEEN
EQUIPPED WITH A A COM-
BINED
BLACKWATER TANK
AND A GREYWATER TANK
WITH A TOTAL CAPACITY OF
600-GALLON.
Full Service Pumpout
• Radio into any of the Rental Docks.
• Give us an estimated time for
arrival.
• We will direct you where to park and
will pump out your houseboat for you.
Self Service Pumpout
• Located in any marina.
• The pumpout fittings are located on
the stbd side of the boat. There are
two fittings, one grey water and one
black.
• Remove the cap.
• Screw the correct sized fitting
into the pumpout port on your
houseboat. (Fittings are available at
the dock on the pumps)
• Attach the pumpout hose to the
fitting
• Open valve and follow the direction
on the pump.
• Remove the fitting from your
houseboat and replace on dock.
• Place the end of the lake water hose
inside the pump out portal.
• Fill the tank with approximately 2 to
3 gallons of water.
• Empty one packet of provided
chemical into the head/toilet inside
and flush.
• Put all the hoses back and replace
the cap on the WASTE opening.
DONE!
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Remote Station Pumpout
• See HELP PRESERVE in your
Nautical Notes for locations of
Remote Pumpouts.
• Unscrew WASTE cap.
• Place end of hose into opening.
• Work the hand lever to pump.
COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES
Odor Holding tanks are full Pumpout at the nearest
marina or remote station
After pumping out, add
a packet of chemical and
two gallons of water in the
head
Leave some water in the
bowl to trap any odor
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GAS/PROPANE
Location of Fuel Tanks
Your houseboat has a port and
starboard fuel tank.
• Port tank is for both engines and the
generator.
• Starboard tank is for the Toys.
• Fuel fittings are located on the rear
deck in front of engine covers.
• Each fuel tank holds 115 gallons.
Checking Fuel Level
• Fuel gauge is located on the helm.
• Power to the helm is required.
Refueling
• Turn o grill.
• Turn o all propane tanks 10
minutes prior to refueling.
• Turn o all electrical breakers.
• Turn o the generator.
• Close all doors and windows.
Caution: NEVER siphon gas from your
houseboat fuel tanks.
NOTE: Captain and Crew must remain on
board your houseboat. Wait for Fuel Dock
personnel to assist you.
Propane Tank
• Propane tanks are located on the
Starboard side of the front deck
• A valve is located on the top of each
tank. Turn counterclockwise to open.
Turn clockwise to close.
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COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES
Propane Smell The grill is not turned
o all the way
Range not o.
Turn o grill and tank
unless
Make sure burner valves
are all the way o
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REFRIGERATOR
How to Start
• Confirm that the propane is ON or
that the generator is running.
(See below.)
• DC main along with refrigerator
breaker must be on at main panel.
• Push the ON/OFF button on the
refrigerator panel ON.
• Push the mode button to choose
between propane or 110V power to
operate the refrigerator or set to
AUTO.
• If using the generator, you must
have the DC MAIN ON.
• Refer to the instructions located
inside the refrigerator/freezer for
more details.
Getting the most out of your Refrigerator
• Put cold or frozen food into the
refrigerator.
• Open door only when necessary.
• Use ice chest for beverages.
• Don’t pack the refrigerator full, leave
space for air to circulate freely.
• Cover foods with strong odor.
• Cover foods that easily absorb odor.
• The coldest areas in the refrigerator
are under the cooling fins and at the
bottom.
• Warmest areas are on the upper
door shelves.
• The refrigerator will operate more
eciently if houseboat is level.
• Beach your houseboat so
refrigerator side will be in the shade
in the afternoon.
• The refrigerator will not cool as
eciently as your household
refrigerator.
Getting the most out of your freezer
• The freezer on your houseboat is not
designed for deep or quick freezing.
• Coldest part of your freezer is at the
bottom of the aluminum liner.
• Ice cubes can be made in the freezer
if placed in direct contact with
bottom of freezer.
• Cool items in fridge before placing
in freezer.
• Condensation from warm items
being placed in the freezer will
adversely aect the operation of
the freezer.
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