NW Explorations Patos User manual

Patos
A 46' Grand Banks Classic Yacht
Operating Manual
Edited August 15, 2015
Copyrighted. See notice next page
Section Contents
1 Introduction & General Description
2 Specifications, Capacities, & Important Numbers
3 Operating Checklists & Maneuvering Suggestions
4 Specific Discussion of Boat Systems
5 "What to Do" for each Boat System Concern
6EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
7 Index

Warning!
This notice is a part of this manual, and is placed here to warn you as an owner, crew member or
passenger on this vessel that the author of this manual assumes no responsibility for any errors or
omissions herein, and represents only that the writings and illustrations herein represent his "best efforts"
to provide a comprehensive overview of the vessel, so that it can be operated by a person who has the
necessary experience and/or training to operate such a vessel given the additional information herein.
You should be aware that this operating manual is provided as a convenience to the vessel
owner(s), crew members and passengers, and is not complete in everydetail. Given the complexityof this
boat and its systems, there is no way that all conditions, contingencies, and operating details can be
covered, both because of space limitations and because of ordinary oversight as contingencies are
speculated upon by the author. Likewise, it is possible either through oversight and/or changes in the
vessel as a result of additions, modifications, or deletions to or of equipment since publication of this
manual, that items discussed will operate differently than described, be absent from the vessel, or be
added to the vessel without discussion in this volume.
As a vessel owner, crew member or passenger on this vessel, you are here at your own risk,
and the author of this manual has no responsibility for your actions whatsoever. If you do not feel
competent to undertake any or all operations detailed herein, do not undertake it/them; get help from a
competent person.
I thank you, and my lawyer thanks you. — Joseph D. Coons
Copyright 2013 Joseph D. Coons & NW Explorations LLC
This manual was originally written for this boat's owner and it's charter company by Joseph D.
Coons,1220BirchFallsDrive,Bellingham,WA98229,tel[phone].Allrightsreserved.Thismanual
may not be quoted, copied, or duplicated, in whole or in part, in printed or electronic form, without express
written consent from the author or his assignee. All rights assigned to NW Explorations LLC.
About the Original Author
Joe Coons is a retired AM-FM broadcasting station owner and computer systems corporate
executive who throughout his life was involved in communications and mechanical, electrical, and
electronic systems. He cruised his own boat on the Hudson River and Lake Champlain when a teen and
in his early twenties, and during the 70's and 80's accumulated some 2,500 hours as an instrument-rated
private pilot. Beginning in 1986 he became seriously involved in boating as a boat owner, subsequently
working in a "retirement career" as a broker, also commissioning vessels, operating a charter fleet,
checking out boat charterers, andtraining newpower boaters. He has held a 50-ton Coast Guard Master's
license, and operated his own boats and a substantial number of others from 26 to 70 feet in the
near-coastal waters of Washington State, British Columbia, and Alaska. His "helm time" exceeds 8,000
hours. In addition, he has trained hundreds of boaters in the skills of vessel operation.

Section 1: Introduction & General Description
1A: About This Manual
1A1: Manual Objective and Limitations
This manual is intended to introduce you to “Patos”, its systems, and features, allowing you to
operate it with the confidence and self-assurance necessary to enjoy your cruising vacation to its
fullest. It is not intended to replace a basic understanding of seamanship, including navigation skills,
weather interpretation or boat handling. You are expected to have an understanding of these subjects
obtained through other sources, including training, seminars, reading and perhaps most important,
experience.
There is no way that a small manual like this one can answer every question or give you a
solution to every circumstance, foreseen or unforeseen. If you have a question which limits your
understanding or handling of this vessel, ask the owner, a specialist, or contact the Jet-Tern
Marine/Grand Banks company offices for details (you might make a list of questions as you read the
manual, saving them all up to ask at one time).
1A2: How the Manual is Organized
The manual is divided into six sections numbered “1" to “6" plus an index (Section 7). Within
each section are subsections lettered “A” to “Z” as required.
In section 4, which deals with the specific information about the vessel’s equipment and
systems, the manual is organized by major categories, such as “Anchor”, “Dinghy, Davit & Outboard”,
“Fresh Water System”, etc.
Note that “Electrical System - AC” and “Electrical System-DC” are two separate
categories, and within them are such items that are a part of each, such as “Inverter”,
“Generator”, etc.; Likewise, all electronic equipment is in the “Electronics” section.
A complete index is at the back of the manual in Section 7.
Important Note:
All the text in this manual, and all the detail photographs, are current as of the publication date;
a few of the general photographs in this manual (such as “salon” or “flybridge”) do not include
equipment that has been upgraded since the first printing.
Thank you for your understanding.
Sect. 1: Introduction & Gen'l Description 1.1

1B: General Description of this Vessel
1B1: Exterior
Flybridge, Cockpit, Side & Forward Decks
The Grand Banks 46' Classic is a traditional yacht design, with fiberglass hull, cabin, and
flybridge structures, a teak swim step, teak
decks, rails, and gunwhale caps, and
stainless steel welded fittings and
handrails. The window frames are of
painted wood with sliding glass panes,
while the windshield frame is of the same
material with a center-opening windshield
section for ventilation.
Of particular note are the easy
walk-around decks, enabling safe, secure
passage about the boat by passengers
and crew. A roomy cockpit section with a
storage lazarette beneath is especially
useful for fishing and for handling the dinghy after it is launched
from its davit on the sundeck.
On the side decks are the two fuel fills, one port-side
and the other starboard. A holding tank pump-out deck fitting
is also here. The water tank fills are on the port side, in the
side and fore decks.
Forward on the bow deck is the anchor windlass with
foot switches allowing chain movement both “up” and “down”
electrically. The anchor is retracted into the bow pulpit which
hangs out over the bow to give better chain clearance from the
hull than otherwise possible; this pulpit is strong and braced,
easily supporting not only the anchor during hauling but also an attending
crew member if necessary. After passing over the winch, the chain goes
below decks via a hawse pipe in the foredeck.
There are shore power connections (with an
adjacent fuse holder) at both the bow and stern,
selected by the shore power switch in the electric
panel; when this cable is to be disconnected, the
switch should first be turned to the “off “ position to
avoid arcing which could damage the plug contacts.
The boat’s 30-amp shore power cable is 50 feet long
On the bow deck is the windlass and salt wateranchor
washdown faucet. Wintercovers are on the rails.
The side deck photo was taken
right after the boat was washed!
Shore power connection, swin
shower outlet, and salt water
faucet in the cockpit.
Section 1B1: General Description - Exterior 1.2

and stays with the boat when away from its home dock.
Three steps above the aft side decks is the “sun deck“.
Here you will find the permanently-mounted barbeque with its
own fixed propane tank, and the dinghy.
Up three steps from the sun deck is the flybridge, with
seating for crew and passengers, and the upper helm station. In
addition to the helm’s instruments and controls, the console has
storage for the ship’s canvas covers and a space for flybridge
electronics. Within the storage compartments beneath the
seats you will find a complement of life jackets (on the starboard
side) and the propane tank for the ship’s stove (to port).
Looking down at the sundeck, dinghy, and barbeque
(in the blue cover to right) from theflybridge.
The spacious flybridge; the fitted cushions forthe settees are notshown.
The cockpit has two large hatches into theroom lazarette storage
lockers. In it are stowed spare anchor and rode, bridle, cleaning
materials, outboard spare oil, etc.
Section 1B1: General Description - Exterior 1.3

1B2: Interior
Main Deck
The boat is entered by either side door, port or
starboard. These doors are fitted with strong deadbolt
locks, and in addition have stainless catches affixed to
the cabin sides to hold them open; these “hold-open
catches“ should be engaged manually, not just by
“slamming the doors open“ to avoid damage to the
catches by bending, or the doors by banging. The
doors should be closed when underway except at very
low speeds in calm waters to avoid getting salt water
inside the doorways. The starboard and port door steps
have storage beneath for shore power cord adapters,
flashlights, fire extinguishers, etc.
Salon:
Forward of the starboard door is a professional-
quality helm station with electric switch panels adjacent
and electronics panel above holding the inverter control,
the stereo, autopilot control, alarm and windshield wiper
switch panel, and the speed log and depth sounder; on
the helm itself are the ship’s radar, a depth sounder and
GPS/plotter. In the helm cabinet is storage for manuals,
tide tables, navigation tools, and charts. There are two
portable, high, chairs that double as helm seats when
operating from this station.
Just aft of the starboard door is a dry bar with
Starboard aft in the salon is a comfy L-settee and dining table.
The dry bar is in the left foreground, stateroom entry onright.
Forward of the dry bar is the starboard door and lowerhelm. The
hull centerline access to the forward guest quarters is to left.
Section 1B2: General Description - Interior 1.4

the ship’s manuals in the bottom drawers. Aft of the bar
cabinet is fitted an L-settee to starboard. The settee aft-end
drawer has emergency gear (see following sections). A table
in front of the settee is used for dining/cocktails.
To port in the salon is more seating when the helm
chairs are moved here; there is also a large-screen flat-panel
TV (with a built-in DVD player) on a swivel bracket. Forward of
the port doorway is the galley. The galley has a propane
stove/oven, a large stainless sink; a refrigerator/freezer under
the counter; and a microwave. There is extensive storage
under and over the counters, and storage holds for galley use
in the forward stateroom and head compartment floors. The
stove burners have a push-button “igniter” to light them; the
oven requires manual pilot-lighting (a “propane match” igniter is
in the galley).
In the port aft salon corner is the TV and book racks;
these chairs double at the helm. Additional chars
aboard can beused at the dining table.
From the port entry door forward are the galley uppercabinet with microwave below (the white
cabinet); the refrigerator, sink and cabinets and drawers.
This view gives you an idea of the storage.
Section 1B2: General Description - Interior 1.5

Forward Stateroom
All the way forward, the bow guest stateroom includes two
large V-berths with an insert. The boat’s electric freezer is built-in
between them. Storage includes a hanging locker and
drawers/cabinets for crew clothing. A large overhead hatch and side
opening windows provide plenty of light.
Forward Head/Shower Compartment
Moving aft from the stateroom to starboard is the forward head
compartment with its own shower stall and MasterFlush head and
basin with vanity. There is plenty of storage in the vanity cabinet.
Guest Cabin
The port guest cabin down the steps and just forward from the galley has a double berth to port,
with a dresser by the berth with a fire extinguisher above, and a hanging locker at the berth’s foot.
There are drawers beneath the berth as well. Windows provide light and ventilation in this spacious
room.
The forward stateroom has a V-berth with
an insert to make it a spacious double.
There are drawers each side, and afreezer
is in the center under this berth.
The guest head has all the amenities, including a
stall shower, not in picture – behind door tothe
right.
The guest stateroom to port is comfortable and well-equipped.
Section 1B2: General Description - Interior 1.6

Aft Stateroom
The aft (master)
stateroom is down a few steps
from the port end of the salon.
Forward to port in this stateroom
is a head compartment with toilet
and holding tank indicator,
sink/vanity, and numerous
cabinets and drawers; to
starboard opposite in the cabin is
the stall shower. Between these
two compartments on the forward
bulkhead are a huge hanging
locker for clothing and the salon
passageway. This stateroom
features a queen-sized island
berth, beneath which are drawers including a spacious and efficient chart drawer. To each side of the
berth are tables with cabinets beneath, as well as storage lining the vessel’s exterior walls on each
side. A vanity is aft to port beneath the emergency exit hatch.
Master Stateroom Head & Shower Compartments
Forward to port in this stateroom is a head compartment with toilet,
sink/vanity, and numerous cabinets and drawers.
To starboard opposite the head compartment is the stall shower.
Between these two compartments is the stateroom-salon steps and
passageway.
Section 1B2: General Description - Interior 1.7

1B3: Engine Room
Preferred access to the engine
room is through the floor hatch by
the port doorway in the salon.
Engine room lighting is turned on by
a breaker in the ship’s DC power
panel by the helm (second down in
left row); high-intensity AC lighting is
also available: turn it on via the
switch by the (unused) forward
hatch under-stairway door inside the
engine room.
Along the forward bulkhead,
from port to starboard, are a shelf
with the refrigeration compressors, Under the shelf is the fresh
water filter and (atop the hull) the port stabilizer actuator. The
stabilizer system components are left of center, then a fixed fire
extinguishing system, fresh water faucet and a hand-held
extinguisher. Next is the unused under-stair door, the battery
switches and combiner, and the inverter. Outboard of the
starboard engine are battery boxes for house/starboard engine
starting battery bank (with a switch for the inverter DC supply) with
the furnace above; the electric wiring cabinet, the engine muffler,
and the macerator pump and its seacock, then the starboard fuel
tank with sight gauge. Just inboard of these is the starboard
Caterpillar 3208-N 210hp engine with its transmission and drive
shaft. Just in front of it is its seacock and sea strainer.
In the center of the engine room aft is the sea strainer for
the generator, the fuel manifold with Racor filters for each engine,
and behind it the generator in its sound shield cabinet with a water
tank beneath (the other is under the galley). Just port of the
generator is its Racor; and the watermaker system’s reverse-osmosis treatment unit. To port of the
port engine from forward is the water heater, the starting battery, the generator starting battery (with
battery switch nearby), the watermaker control unit, and the engine muffler and port fuel tank with sight
gauge. The port engine itself has its sea strainer and seacock just ahead of it; also located here is the
seacock and sea strainer for the refrigeration cooling. Under the teak grid floorboard all the way
forward in the E/R is the sea strainer for the watermaker.
The engine shafts lead from the transmission couplings through the hull via virtually
maintenance-free shaft logs/packing glands. Also in the engine room is a supply of extra lube oil,
battery water, spare parts, oil pads, etc.
Engine Room Access Hatch
Starboard forward E/R: Battery switches, inverter,
autopilot electronics.
Port side of E/Rforward: Shelf w/refrigeration;
under it is charcoal water filter; to right part of
stabilizer system.
In the centerof the E/R looking aft is the fuel
manifold in front of the generatorcabinet.
Section 1B3: Gen'l Description - Engine Room 1.8