Ocean Alexander Ocean Alexander 520PH User manual

Luvalee Operations Manual
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Operations Manual for
Ocean Alexander 520PH
Luvalee
Last Revision May 1, 2003

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IMPORTANT POINTS:................................................................................................................................. 3
1. PRE-START CHECK LIST ................................................................................................................. 5
A. MAIN ENGINE CHECKOUT ........................................................................................................ 5
B. GENERATOR CHECKOUT........................................................................................................... 7
C. BATTERY CHECKOUT................................................................................................................. 8
2. STARTING and STOPPING MAIN ENGINES .................................................................................. 9
3. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: .................................................................................................................. 11
A. 120 VOLT SYSTEM ..................................................................................................................... 11
B. SHORE POWER............................................................................................................................ 12
C. GENERATOR STARTING AND USE......................................................................................... 12
D. INVERTER – 2400 Watt 110v Power........................................................................................... 13
E. ELECTRIC WATER HEATER..................................................................................................... 14
F. 12 VOLT SYSTEM ....................................................................................................................... 14
G. POWER PANEL BATTERY SWITCH............................................................................................. 15
H. BATTERY CHARGER...................................................................................................................... 15
I. DEAD BATTERIES ............................................................................................................................ 15
4. MARINE HEADS AND HOLDING TANK ..................................................................................... 15
A. ELECTRIC VACU-FLUSH TOILETS ......................................................................................... 15
B. Showers & Sumps.......................................................................................................................... 16
C. Y-VALVES.................................................................................................................................... 16
D. HOLDING TANK ......................................................................................................................... 17
5. GALLEY ............................................................................................................................................ 18
A. STOVE TOP....................................................................................................................................... 18
B. CONVECTION MICROWAVE .........................................................................................................18
C. Refrigerator Freezer ....................................................................................................................... 18
D. Bar B Q Grill.................................................................................................................................. 19
6. HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING........................................................................................... 19
A. CRUISAIRE HEAT/AC..................................................................................................................... 19
NOTE: Webasto and Cruisaire systems are independent of each other. .................................................. 19
B. Webasto Furnace – Primary heating system .................................................................................. 19
7. USE OF AUTOPILOT – Do not use Autopilot at any time without written permission from
Anacortes Yacht Charter. ............................................................................................................................. 20
8. USE OF Northstar GPS ...................................................................................................................... 20
9. Windshield Wipers/Washer ................................................................................................................ 20
10. Windshield Defogging Fans........................................................................................................... 21
11. RADAR - .125 – 24 nm range ....................................................................................................... 21
12. Remote control Spotlight ............................................................................................................... 21
13. Hailer/Fog Horn ............................................................................................................................. 21
14. WATER MAKER The water maker is not connected. Do not attempt use. ................................. 21
15. SPARE PROPS.............................................................................................................................. 21
16. GENERAL VESSEL OPERATION.............................................................................................. 21
17. WINDLASS AND ANCHOR ....................................................................................................... 23
A. Setting Anchor.................................................................................................................................... 23
B. Weighing Anchor ................................................................................................................................ 24
C. Windlass Emergency Procedures......................................................................................................... 25
18. HOISTING DINGHY ON AND OFF LUVALEE........................................................................ 25
A. OFF-LOADING DINGHY ................................................................................................................ 25
Preparation ............................................................................................................................................... 25
19. LOADING DINGHY..................................................................................................................... 27
20. OPERATING DINGHY ................................................................................................................28
21. TOWING DINGHY....................................................................................................................... 29
22. STEREO, CD CHANGER, TV /VCR, WASHER/DRYER.......................................................... 30

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OPERATIONS MANUAL FOR “LUVALEE” Ocean Alexander 520
Welcome to the “LUVALEE”!
We hope you have a very enjoyable and safe trip aboard the “LUVALEE” and at your
destinations. This manual is provided to assist you in operating the “LUVALEE” and
all the systems aboard. Please take time to review this manual thoroughly and
be sure to ask your checkout person if you need clarification or additional
information.
The ultimate responsibility for safety of crew and boat is undertaken by the person who
charters the boat. The chartering captain has represented his/her experience, judgment,
and skills to be adequate to overcome any errors and/or omissions in this manual and
checkout procedures.
This manual provides information necessary for an experienced boater to operate the
systems and equipment on “LUVALEE”. It is not a training manual and assumes that
the reader has had sufficient experience with similar yachts and systems in the past.
Safety is a top priority in all procedures and when noted should be clearly understood
before proceeding. Safety cannot be completely managed by procedures and requires
experience and common sense to be achieved.
This manual does not include navigational, weather assessment, or boat handling skill
instructions.
As the captain, you are responsible for safety of all crew and the yacht and for
understanding all instructions and information in this manual. If you have questions
about any of the instructions or information included in this manual or if you encounter
situations not included, please call Anacortes Yacht Charters at 1- 800- 233-3004, for
assistance.
IMPORTANT POINTS:
Safety is the most important item in all of the following information and safety
considerations will be emphasized. Plan ahead and review procedures to prevent
accidents. Make sure your crew is prepared to assist as needed by training them
beforehand how to assist you and what you expect from them. This is especially needed
for getting under way, docking, and anchoring. Almost anything done without
preparation can be high risk for accidents, so take your time, train your crew before they
have to perform, and have fun!
Please read this complete manual thoroughly and ask AYC about anything that is not
clear or missing. Reading completely will save you time, money, and risk of injury.
A REQUEST From the Owner

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LUVALEE’s furniture, carpeting, and exterior are in ‘new’ condition. Wearing boat
friendly shoes and taking extra care when loading and unloading gear will prevent
difficult cleanup tasks or damage. The interior is finished with custom-made Senwood
cabinetry. This imported wood is no longer available domestically and is difficult to
repair. Your care and consideration with the cabinetry and the wall covering veneers are
greatly appreciated.

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1. PRE-START CHECK LIST
Before you operate the vessel for the day, do an inspection of the mechanical systems and
the engine room. Any problem is much easier and safer to fix while securely tied up at a
dock, or at anchor, than it is while adrift.
A. MAIN ENGINE CHECKOUT
1) Turn on engine room lights breaker on 12 volt panel. If on shore power, you can also
use 110v lights with breaker on the AC panel.
2) With a flashlight, enter engine room via hatch that is in the galley floor in front of the
refrigerator. CAUTION: REPLACE HATCH OR BLOCK OFF GALLEY WITH A
CHAIR TO KEEP CREW FROM FALLING IN!
3) Check oil level in main engines. Dipsticks are down low near center of engines
facing centerline of boat. Oil level should be close to the FULL mark. If oil covers
less than half of the crosshatched mark, add oil up to full.
4) Check fresh water coolant level in translucent expansion tanks. They are all the
way outboard forward of each engine. There should be at least 2 inches present. Add
anti-freeze if they are running low.
5) Check for excessive water in bilge (no more than 1 inch or manually turn on bilge
pump to pump out). Check general condition of belts, hoses and fuel lines.
6) Verify through-hull valves for each engine and the generator are open.
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7) Check sea strainers forward of each engine for obvious obstructions like seaweed or
plastic. There are sea strainers for the engines (2) Cruisaire heat pumps (2), Seawater
pump (1), and generator (1).
To Clean Sea Strainers: Close thru hull valve for sea strainer raw water intake, and
disassemble sea strainer and clean basket. Re-assemble sea strainer, open thru hull
and make sure there are no leaks. For the engine and generator, start and check
immediately for water flow out of exhaust. If no water is flowing out of the exhaust
within 1 minute, shut down the engine. Recheck the sea strainer to make sure it has
picked up a prime and does not have mostly air in the sea strainer. If not, the raw
water pump may have a weak impellor. Please contact AYC.
8) Inspect the Dacor fuel filters and make sure they are clear and do not have water
accumulated in the bottom by shining the flashlight through the filter housing towards
yourself. There are 2 filters per engine and 2 for the generator. If water is present, it
may be drained out through the valve on the bottom of the filter housing. BE SURE
TO HAVE A CONTAINER READY TO CATCH THE WATER AND FUEL! Clean up
any spilled fuel immediately. Make sure the valve is closed and not dripping.
9) Inspect the fuel level gauge for each fuel tank by opening the valve on the top and
bottom of the view tube. View fuel level by using a flashlight. The tube should be
full when starting on a trip. Close valves when done as a precaution in case the tube
leaks.
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10) Check transmission fluid levels. Dip sticks are on the starboard side of each
transmission. Re-insert dipsticks and tighten to make sure they are firmly in place.
11) Look for anything else that looks out of place, loose, disconnected, or broken. There
should not be any fluids under the engines and the drip pads should be mostly clean.
If you notice any significant fluid, identify the source and cleanup or notify AYC.
B. GENERATOR CHECKOUT
The generator should be checked prior to running the first time and after every 4 hours of
run time.
1) In the engine room, open generator sound shield, aft panel by unscrewing fasteners on
top of the panel and lifting panel free.
2) Check oil - dipstick is down low on generator engine aft side.
3) Check fresh water coolant in the expansion tank forward to starboard of the generator.
Trace the overflow tube from the generator to the expansion tank to locate it. Add
antifreeze if needed. You will need a Philips screwdriver to loosen the tank and lower it
to where you can add antifreeze.
4) Check generator sea strainer for obvious obstructions. Sea strainer is located near the
forward inboard corner of the generator. Also make sure the through hull valve is open.
5) Re-attach sound shield and snugly hand-tighten fastener screws.
6) Note that the temperature and oil pressure gauges for the generator are on the generator
and there are no remote gauges.
Note that the generator has a pre-heat and start switch on it that can be used if it has been
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aft side of the generator. Before starting, make sure the 110 power switch on the main
power panel in the Pilot House is vertical. Open the plastic door on the generator panel,
hold the preheat switch down for 15 seconds. While holding the preheat switch down,
push the start switch and release both switches when the generator starts.
C. BATTERY CHECKOUT
Check water level in starting batteries, house-inverter batteries and generator battery.
All battery exterior surfaces should be dry and free of corrosion. All wire terminals
should be tightly fastened. If there is significant corrosion or evidence of failing wires,
please notify AYC.
1) Use rubber gloves to prevent acid burns on your hands. Wash the gloves with soap
and water when done to prevent acid getting on other objects.
2) For all batteries that need water, add distilled water (using a funnel and flashlight)
until the water comes up to touch the bottom of the split ring. Wipe up all excess
water that spills with paper towel and make sure to dispose of the paper towel in a
plastic bag.
3) Inverter batteries are in the white box under the inverter and should be checked
weekly.
4) The STARTER and HOUSE batteries are in boxes in the aft engine room. After
long runs (4 plus hours) or multiple idle days, check batteries water levels. Check at
least weekly.
5) The generator battery is to starboard of the generator. Check at least weekly.
NOTE: If starting batteries are run down and will not start engines, start the
generator and make sure the inverter switch is on. The inverter system will charge all
the batteries. Charging batteries will take at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours in order to
start an engine.

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EMERGENCY STARTING: The Pathmaker toggle switch is on the main power panel.
Press the switch to ‘MANUAL ON’ for a moment, and all battery banks will be tied
together for starting. This will only last for 5 minutes before isolating the batteries again.
If the engines still will not start, you will have use the generator or shore power to charge
all the batteries.
2. STARTING and STOPPING MAIN ENGINES
After your engine room check, you are ready to start main engines.
Port Engine Instruments
NOTE: the KEYs are used to turn on the starter buttons and to stop the engines.
The START button for each engine is not a ‘Kill’ button. Stop the engines by turning
off the key.
If engines have been off for over 8 hours, make sure they run for at least 5 minutes and
that the temperature gauges show at least 140 before going over 900 RPM. Running
underway with cold engines can more than double fuel consumption and can cause
engine failure.
Once engines are running, check exhaust pipes to make sure water is coming out of each
exhaust. If not, shut down the engines and redo the pre-start check.
NOTE: The engines have electric intake air heaters that are used when the engines are
cold and will cause the low voltage warning to sound. Press the “Alarm Reset” button as
needed to turn off the warning. Setting the engines to idle at 800-900 rpm will usually
keep the voltage high enough to keep from setting off the warning. Warning may repeat
until the engines are warm. Push “Alarm Reset” as needed.

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Alarm Reset Button Location
1) Make sure gear shifts are in neutral and throttles are full back. CAUTION:
Engines may start while in gear! This can be very dangerous and must be checked.
2) Turn on ignition key. Wait for 15 seconds or until you see the voltage return to
normal. Push Start Button for engine.
3) Engine should start within 5 seconds. When started, throttle up very slightly until
tachometer shows 800rpm. Repeat for second engine.
4) Set throttles for 800rpm to warmup.
5) Voltmeter gauge will read low – 10-12 volts until engines are warm. A low voltage
alarm may go off and may be reset with the small reset buttons on the instrument
panel. Due to the electric air heaters in the engines, the low voltage alarm will
continue intermittent warnings until the engines are fully warm.
6) Oil pressure should go to above 30 for cold engines. Warm engines will read less
when idling but should never be at zero for a running engine. Oil pressure gauges
have been verified to read about 20 lbs low.
7) Engine temperature should rise to operating temperature of 160-180 degrees. Keep
engine RPM below 900 until temperature is at least 140.
NOTE: There will be a buzzer and a flickering “low voltage” warning light when
the engines are warming up. This is normal. It should disappear when the engines
reach operating temperature. Press the “Alarm Reset” black buttons to clear the
alarm.
ENGINE SLOWDOWN AND SHUTDOWN
1) VERY IMPORTANT: When running at cruising speeds, avoid suddenly
dropping engine speed to idle. Gradually reduce speed over a minute or
more. Rapid changes in RPM can cause rapid temperature changes in the
engine and exhaust system which can cause engine or exhaust heat-stress
cracks and/or breakdowns.
Then let engines idle for at least 5 minutes to cool down the turbos and fully
lubricate the engine. Do not shut the main engines down immediately after
running at cruising speeds. Cooling down will also help to avoid coolant boil-
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2) NOTE: The black buttons are STARTER buttons. To turn off each engine,
turn off the respective key
3. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
A. 120 VOLT SYSTEM
120 Volt electricity is used to run TV/VCRs, air conditioning, electric heat,
microwave, wall outlets, etc.
•The 120 volt system breakers are on the lower half of the electrical panel console.
•Master breakers for shore power are located under the forward seat in the pilot
house. (Port side of console.) They should never need attention and should
always be ON.
•120 volt power can be obtained from three sources.
a. shore power
b. generator
c. inverter
•The main power panel in split into two isolated panels, each connected to one
outlet. A ‘Y’ connector must be in place at all times to connect shore power to
both sections of the power panel. This also presents opportunities to incorrectly
hookup shore power, so please read and understand the following section.

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B. SHORE POWER
Important!! Make sure you read this section and understand it completely!
Special Considerations: Care should be taken not to exceed the shore power available.
This vessel’s potential to consume electricity will exceed the dock’s capacity to provide
it unless you are connected to 250/50A power. (Very rare for transient moorage)
Note that most shore power you connect to will be 120V 20, 30 or 50Amp. For all
power hookups other than 250/50A you must use the power splitter pigtail
(120v/50A male – 250v/50A female). This pigtail will take 120v power and supply it to
the 2 independent 120 power distribution circuits in Luvalee. Without this power splitter
pigtail, the Luvalee 120v power system will not properly charge batteries or allow all
120v circuits to operate. You can tell if you are correctly hooked up if both 120v meters
on the power panel show voltage.
Two shore power 120V/50A inlets are on the port side amidships and are connected with
a ‘Y’ connector that has a 250V/50A male adapter on the shore power side.
Typically, one 30 amp power cord will be used with a 50-2x50 splitter. An adaptor is
necessary to use the 30 amp cord with the 50-2x50 splitter.
Monitor your power consumption by looking at the ammeters on the power panel. When
you add the currents of both meters you can see how much current you are using. It
should total under 30 for a 30 amp and under 50 for a 50 amp. You can avoid popping
the shore power breakers on the dock by keeping total consumption below the supply.
NOTE: You cannot use all 120 circuits and electrical items with only one 30 amp
source. It will pop the shore power circuit breaker. Check the ammeter on the power
panel to see how much power you are using. You may have to alternate between electric
cook-top, water heater, and battery chargers in order to avoid popping the shore power
breaker. Priority should always be given to the inverter which will charge all the
batteries. Only one Cruisaire heating/air conditioning unit may be used with 30
amp shore power while battery chargers and hot water heater are off. See the
section about heating and air conditioning.
C. GENERATOR STARTING AND USE
When shore power is unavailable, the generator can fully power the boat. It is a good
idea to run the generator for at least an hour every day that you have not been connected
to shore power and make sure the inverter is turned on to charge all the batteries.
Monitor the battery voltage levels to determine how long to run the generator. The
generator may be run while underway. Make sure water is coming out of the generator
exhaust under the starboard side of the boarding step before using while underway.
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1. To start generator, turn off ALL 120 breakers and turn 120v selector switch to
Generator. The selector is center, left side on the lower panel.
2. Depress pre-heat switch next to generator start switch for 10-15 seconds.
3. While the pre-heat switch is depressed, depress the generator start switch to start
and hold until generator starts running. NOTE: Watch the voltage meters to see
when the generator has started.
4. When generator begins to run, it must warm up for at least 3 minutes before adding a
load. Starting the generator with a load or adding a load too soon may cause the
generator to stop.
5. After the 3 minute warm up, turn 120 selector switch to Generator and switch on
desired 120 volt circuits.
6. Never run generator for less than 30 minutes from a cold start.
7. To turn off generator, reverse start-up process by first switching off all 120 circuits.
Depress the stop switch and wait until you hear the generator shut down or see the
voltage meters drop to zero.
8. Set the selector switch to off – straight up.
D. INVERTER – 2400 Watt 110v Power
NOTE: The inverter system is setup to be totally automatic and should not need any
changes to the settings.120 volt power can be provided by the inverter which uses 12
volt battery power to make 120 volt AC current. 120 volt power is very limited with the
inverter because it comes from a limited source. You cannot run high use devices like
space heaters, hair dryers, waffle irons, at the same time or for any combined length of
time. It will drain the batteries to the point of inverter shutdown.
The inverter’s best use is to provide low wattage, or intermittent 120 volt power during
an evening to save the generator from constant short start-ups and shut downs.
When the boat is on shore power or has the generator running, the inverter becomes a
battery charger for all battery banks.
The remote switch and indicator panel for the inverter is located to the left of the
electrical panel console. NO SETTINGS SHOULD BE CHANGED ON THE
INVERTER CONTROL PANEL.
To operate the inverter:
1. Turn on the breaker at the lower right lower corner of the panel. No other action is
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2. The inverter is operated by the remote panel to the left of the electrical panel. The
inverter is normally on all the time and does not need intervention. Do not make any
changes unless directed by AYC.
3. The inverter will power the 120v AC outlets, icemaker, insta-hot, and the microwave.
E. ELECTRIC WATER HEATER
Electric water heater runs off of 120 volt system. The circuit breaker is on the
120 volt panel. VERY IMPORTANT: Do not use the electric water heater if the water
tanks are very low or if they run dry. The electric element may burn up if the tank has no
water.
The water heater is also heated by the engines and by the Webasto heating system;
however, it does not reach a very hot temperature this way.
F. 12 VOLT SYSTEM
The 12-volt system runs the electrical systems necessary to operate the vessel. Bilge
pumps, water pumps, electric toilets, navigation lights, house lights, refrigerator,
electronics, etc. are 12 volt systems.
12 Volt Battery power panel
•Turn on all 12V breakers on the far right row and the Horn on the left row.
•For safety, Windlass Control breaker should be OFF except when using the
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•NOTE: all bilge pump breakers should be ON and switches should be set to
automatic all the time.
The 12-volt circuit breakers are located on the upper half of the electrical panel console.
Only use the light you need. There are sufficient lights and other 12-volt devices to drain
the house batteries of power if they were all left on during a long evening.
G. POWER PANEL BATTERY SWITCH
The battery switch is located at the upper right corner of the electrical panel. You should
leave this switch in the “1- HOUSE” position.
H. BATTERY CHARGER
There is an auxiliary battery charger for emergency charging. It should not be used unless
directed by AYC.
I. DEAD BATTERIES
In case batteries are drained to the point they will not start engines, start the generator (it
has its own isolated starting battery) and run for at least one hour before attempting to
start engines again. Use the battery charger as described in the paragraph above.(Also
see Emergency Starting above.)
4. MARINE HEADS AND HOLDING TANK
This vessel has two heads, each with an electric vacuum toilet. It has one holding tank
with a capacity indicator in the main cabin head.
A. ELECTRIC VACU-FLUSH TOILETS
It is critical that every member of the crew be informed regarding the proper use of
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household toilet tissue undigested food, etc., in the marine toilets. In the event of
seasickness, DO NOT USE THE MARINE TOILETS. The valves, openings and pumps
are extremely small and will clog very easily. A clogged toilet can be very expensive to
repair, leave a huge mess and potentially ruin a vacation.
1) To operate electric toilets, make sure the Master RM Toilet and FWD Cabin Toilet
12volt breakers are on at the power panel.
2) The fresh water pump breaker must be on to supply the toilets with fresh water.
3) To flush, step on the foot pedal until empty and let the pedal rise to the stop position.
Then lift the pedal slightly with your foot until 1 inch of water is in the bowl.
4) When you flush you will hear the vacuum pump run for about 40 seconds for normal
operation.
5) If the vacuum pump runs longer or starts by itself between uses, lift the foot pedal
slightly to add water to the bowl and improve the seal in the toilet.
6) If a seal is leaking or the pedal has not been brought to its closed position, the
vacuum pump will run periodically. If you adjust the pedal and it continues to cycle,
turn off the breaker at the power panel between uses and report to Anacortes Yacht
when you return.
B. Showers & Sumps
Each shower has a European style water temperature and pressure control. Once set, you
only need to turn on the water and it will stay at the set temperature.
Each shower has a sump pump that needs to be turned on AUTO at the main power
panel. If the shower is used without the pump, the shower water will end up in the bilges
and be pumped out by the bilge pumps. Shower water in the bilges can get smelly, so
please make sure the sump pumps are used.
Each head has an exhaust fan. Do not leave running for long periods of time to avoid
excessive battery drain.
C. Y-VALVES
Each toilet has a Y-valve to direct the effluent from the toilets into the holding tank or
directly overboard. BE SURE you are familiar with applicable laws concerning use of
holding tanks and dumping of sewage overboard. You are personally responsible for
compliance with discharge laws. (NOTE: Anchorages and harbors are never appropriate
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Best practice for managing the holding tank is to always use it. Even if you are in an
area that permits overboard dumping, collect effluent in the holding tank and dump the
holding tank while underway.
1. The Y-valve for the forward toilet is located under the cabin sole in the forward
stateroom. The valve is mounted on the aft bulkhead of this compartment on the
starboard side. To flush overboard, carefully move handle so that the white tip points
toward the starboard side. To flush into holding tank, move handle so it points to the
portside.
2. The y-valve for the aft head is under the cabin sole hatch at the foot of the stairs
leading down from the pilothouse. The valve is mounted on the aft bulkhead. To
flush into the holding tank move the white tip so it points to starboard. To flush
overboard, move the white tip so it points downward
Valve positioned for holding tank.
3. When operating Y-valve, be sure to move the handle all the way to the stop.
D. HOLDING TANK
The holding tank is located under the cabin sole, forward side.
IMPORTANT: You must be mindful of the extent of your crew’s use of the holding
tank. Do not rely on the holding tank warning light located in the aft head as it is known
to be influenced by rocking and changes in attitude underway.
NEVER overfill the holding tank. One sign of a full tank is discharge on the starboard
side whenever a toilet is flushed. (It will leave a dirty streak on the side of the hull) It is
possible to break a hose, clog the overflow vent, or burst the tank if it is used when it is
full. The result is an indescribable unpleasant catastrophe for the whole crew and a
costly repair bill.
Pumping out the holding tank is done one of two ways. There is a deck pump out port on
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tank can be pumped overboard with the macerator in appropriate areas. (NOTE:
Anchorages and harbors are never legal/appropriate places.)
To operate macerator:
1. Turn on macerator circuit breaker on 12 volt panel. It is marked “holding tank
pump.”
2. Listen carefully for macerator’s operation. When pitch of motor goes high,
discontinue operation.
3. NEVER run macerator for lengthy periods or when holding tank is empty so to
prevent pump burnout. (There is a spare macerator pump in the spares kit.)
5. GALLEY
A. STOVE TOP
The stove top is powered by the breaker on the 110volt panel. You must have at least 30
amp shore power and limited other 110v use, or the generator running to operate the
stove top. Boiling water for crabs can be done on the stove top but is very slow. For
crabs, the propane grill is a better option and is used outside, avoiding steamed up
windows.
B. CONVECTION MICROWAVE
The convection microwave is connected to the power inverter. An instruction card for
use is in a galley drawer. Do not use the microwave for extended cooking while on power
inverter. Any convection cooking more than 15 minutes should be done while connected
to shore power or running generator, or you may run down the inverter batteries.
Coffee Maker, waffle iron, toaster, and other electrical appliances may be plugged into
the power outlets in the galley that are powered by the battery inverter. Use care when
using multiple devices simultaneously as the breaker may pop or inverter power may
turn off due to over draining.
Galley Crew Note: The coffee maker uses one coffee measure of coffee for each 2 cups
of water shown on the coffee maker for “Seattle Standard Coffee”; moderately heavy
coffee.
The sink has an instant-hot water tap and a garbage disposal. Switch for the garbage
disposal is forward of the sink. Note the sink discharges directly into the water.
C. Refrigerator Freezer
The Sea-Freeze refrigerator freezer is 12V only and runs off the house batteries. It has
a remote compressor located in the fly bridge helm storage area. The refrigerator will
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D. Bar B Q Grill
Assemble the grill and make sure the safety cable for the top is attached. Inserting the
base fitting in the center hole on the transom works best for access. To boil crabs, remove
the grating and place the pot directly on the lower heat deflectors. Placing the grill cover
on top of the pot will help speed up boiling. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BOIL CRABS IF
BOAT IS ROCKING. SEVERE BURNS FROM BOILING WATER MAY OCCUR.
6. HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
A. CRUISAIRE HEAT/AC
The heating and air conditioning system uses considerable 110v AC current even though
it is an efficient heat pump. You will need to use the generator or shore power when
using this system. Only 1 zone can be run when plugged into 30 amp shore power.
To run two or three zones requires running the generator. Make sure you give the
generator at least 5 minutes to warm up before using it for this heavy electrical load.
When running, the heat pump will intake water and exhaust it at the port stern.
The breakers for the heating and air conditioning are in the forward (right hand) row of
the 110v panel. Each zone has its own set of controls to set temperature and control fan
speed. Operation requires the compressor and zone breakers to be set on.
MAKE SURE AIR CONDITIONING THROUGH HULL VALVES ARE OPEN
BEFORE OPERATING! Check to make sure water is coming out of the port side
transom. If not, the intake strainers may be plugged.
NOTE: Webasto and Cruisaire systems are independent of each other.
B. Webasto Furnace – Primary heating system
The Webasto furnace is a diesel fired hot water heat system that runs off the 12 volt
system. The generator is not needed when running this furnace and it can be left on
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overnight. Controls for the furnace are on the starboard end of the galley counter. (No
furnace breaker on power panel)
Pushing the switch to ‘SYSTEM’ will start the furnace. Individual cabin heaters will
not come on until the total system is heated. This can take 15-30 minutes.
When the water temperature reaches operating temperature, the heaters in each cabin can
be controlled by individual thermostats.
The main solon heaters are controlled by the thermostat and H/M/L/OFF switch located
by the furnace switch. Make sure heat vents under the sink and under the aft side of the
counter are open.
The pilot house heater runs off of the salon thermostat. Pilot house fan control is next to
the fly bridge steps.
Pushing the switch to ‘ENGINE’ will provide heating from the engines if they are
running and have heated up the water system.
7. USE OF AUTOPILOT – Do not use Autopilot at any time without written
permission from Anacortes Yacht Charter.
WARNING: IF AUTOPILOT IS ENGAGED, HELMSMAN SHOULD NEVER
LEAVE HELM STATION. WHEN THE BOAT IS UNDERWAY, VIGILANCE MUST
BE MAINTAINED REGARDING THE CONDITION OF THE SEA AHEAD.
AUTOPILOT WILL NOT AVOID COLLISION WITH FLOATING DEBRIS OR
SOLID GROUND.
WARNING:DO NOT USE AUTOPILOT AROUND BRIDGES OR NEAR LARGE
SHIPS. MAGNETIC INTERFERENCE MAY CAUSE HOMING INTO TO THE
METAL OBJECT!
WARNING:THE AUTOPILOT OVERRIDES STEERING AT THE HELM.
AUTOPILOT MUST BE PLACED IN STANDBY OR TURNED OFF IN ORDER TO
CONTROL STEERAGE.
8. USE OF Northstar GPS
The Northstar GPS is considered a navigational aid. Feel free to use it but do not rely on
it. There is an operator’s guide in the boat’s manuals. The compass, charts, dividers,
etc., are considered navigational tools. You must be continuously aware of your position,
course and speed using the navigational tools. Electrical problems can render electronic
navigational aids unreliable or inoperable.
9. Windshield Wipers/Washer
Windshield wipers are controlled individually by rocker switches on the port side of the
helm. There is also a breaker on the power panel for the wipers.
There is a windshield washer switch on the left side of the console that sprays all 3
windshields.