Raymarine Hunter 33 Quick start guide

Owner’s Notes
Cool Runnings
Hunter 33
Dear Friends,
Welcome aboard Cool Runnings, which means “safe journey.” We placed Cool Runnings
in charter with San Juan Sailing after enjoying her all to ourselves for four years in the
Pacific Northwest. Before that, we chartered sailboats from San Juan Sailing, so we have
been in your shoes as a charter guest.
Cool Runnings is a Hunter 33, one of the most popular mid-sized Hunter models, and we
think she is very well-suited for cruising adventures in the Pacific Northwest. We love
her easy handling under power or sail, the comfortable cockpit with a cockpit arch, and
the stern rail seats. Down below, we love the extra long berths in the aft and forward
cabins and the spacious convertible dinette in the light and airy main cabin.
For the 2019 season, we added a new main sail, an AIS transceiver, and a new
refrigerator.
We’ve made many wonderful cruising memories in the San Juan Islands and points
north…our hope is that you enjoy Cool Runnings as much as we do. If something comes
up, please feel free to give us a call at [phone].
If you would like to suggest anything that would make her more enjoyable for you, please
let us know through San Juan Sailing. We’ve tried not to overlook any detail in our effort
to equip her for comfortable, fun and safe travels.
We wish you wonderful memories and “Cool Runnings” on your voyage. Thank you for
being our guests!
Sincerely,
John and JoAnn Satzinger
Cool Runnings

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Cool Runnings Boat Specifications
LOA: 33’ 6” Displacement: 10,400 lbs. Fuel tank: 25 Gallons
LWL: 29’ 5”Ballast: 3,459 lbs. Water tank: 50 Gallons
Beam: 11’ 6” Draft: 5’ 6” Holding tank: 25 Gallons
Year built: 2007
Engine: Yanmar 3YM30 29 hp with 3 blade fixed prop
Sails: Furling main (new 2019) and furling jib
Electronics: Raymarine a75 touchscreen/pinch zoom chartplotter with radar, VHF, wind,
depth, VHF radio, portable VHF radio, and Fusion stereo with AM, FM, SiriusXM, USB
input for iPod/iPhone, and mini jack aux input. NEW 2019: Raymarine AIS Transceiver.
Staterooms: 2 doubles plus dinette
Aft berth 60” wide, 84” to 72” long
Forward berth 84” wide at head, 82” long at centerline
Convertible Dinette 42” wide and 90” long
Headroom: 6’ 2”
Heads: one with manual toilet, sink, and shower (plus cockpit shower)
Refrigerator: inside 14.5” wide by 11” deep and 10.5” high (two shelves)
Plus shelf on door large enough for two ½ gallon milk or juice cartons
Freezer: 13” by 4” and 6” deep compartment inside refrigerator
Icebox: 15” by 9” and 8” deep lid on countertop (insulated with drain)

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Cool Runnings Nuances
1 –Hatchboards: we stow them on the top of the port side above the companionway
tucked up against the handrail.
2 –Fenders: we tie them to the stern rail below the port stern rail seat and leave the
orange one out as a roaming fender.
3 –Dock Lines: we coil them and store them in the aft corner cockpit locker on top of
the power cord and hose.
4 –Throttle Control: neutral is NOT straight up. It is about 1/3 back: there is a black
mark on the pedestal marking neutral.
5 –Furling Main: works great, but be sure to keep tension on the outhaul when furling
in so the sail wraps up tight in the mast. That’s the key to any furling main.
6 –Backing and Maneuvering: there is a slight prop walk initially to port when backing.
She handles very well in forward or reverse.
7 –Either cabin can be the captain’s cabin: personal preferences vary. Aft is best for
reading in bed and has more storage. Forward V-berth has built in seating area and
more hanging room.
8 –The helm seat swings down to provide a walkthrough to stern. Be gentle and lower
rather than drop the seat!

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Table of Contents
Owners' Welcome Letter ….................................................................................... 1
Boat Specifications Sheet ….................................................................................. 2
Nuances …............................................................................................................ 3
Table of Contents ….............................................................................................. 4
1. Emergency Equipment …..................................................................................... 5
2. Anchors …............................................................................................................. 6
3. Barbecue …............................................................................................................ 8
4. Batteries/Charging/Inverter ….............................................................................. 9
5. Berths and Bedding…............................................................................................ 10
6. Bilge Pumps …....................................................................................................... 11
7. Bow thruster (None)….......................................................................................... n/a
8. Dinghy and Outboard …........................................................................................ 12
9. Dodger and Rain/Sun Fly….................................................................................... 12
10. Electrical Panel …............................................................................................... 13
11. Electronics …...................................................................................................... 13
Emergencies –please see #1 above
12. Engine ….............................................................................................................. 19
13. Entertainment (stereo) ….................................................................................... 21
14. Fuel Tank …......................................................................................................... 22
15. Generator (None) …........................................................................................... n/a
16. Head and Holding Tanks ….................................................................................. 23
17. Heaters …........................................................................................................... 24
18. Propane …........................................................................................................... 25
19. Refrigerator/Freezer/Icebox …........................................................................... 25
20. Sails and Rigging ….............................................................................................. 26
21. Showers and Sump Pump …............................................................................... 29
22. Spares and Tools ….............................................................................................. 29
23. Storage …........................................................................................................... 29
24. Stove and Oven …............................................................................................... 30
25. Water ….............................................................................................................. 31

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1 –Emergency Equipment
Highlights
•3 fire extinguishers: in the aft cabin, the forward cabin, and on the port side of
the companionway. The engine compartment also has an automatic Halon fire
suppression system.
•4 inflatable vests. These are manual inflatable vests. They do not inflate
automatically when wet from rain. We wear these at all times when working the
deck and often in the cockpit and when in the dinghy. There are also 4 blue
conventional vests in the port cockpit locker in a blue bag.
•Fog air horn, 4 emergency flares. In cabinet below top companionway stair.
•Emergency bilge pump. Handle clips inside the port cockpit locker. Manual bilge
pump is under the helm seat on the port side.
•Emergency tiller. Long curved black pipe in port cockpit locker. Attach under
helm seat after removing round access plate.
•Lifesling, starboard stern rail. Please review the diagrams on the face of the case
for procedures. The lanyard is secured to the boat so that tossing the floating
harness allows it to tow behind the boat like a ski tow rope. Circling the person
overboard will draw the recovery line near them.
•VHF, Channel 16. VHF at navigation station and the portable.
•Cockpit cushions. In case of COB, throw anything that floats, quickly.
Details
Through hulls: All through hulls are located in one place under the floor panel just in
front of the engine compartment. These include the engine raw water intake (with
strainer), the toilet raw water intake, the macerator discharge, the galley sink discharge,
and the head sink discharge. The speed and depth transducers are located under the
floor panels in the forward cabin.

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2. Anchors
Highlights
•Engine must be running when using the windlass
•Please be careful of fingers and feet around the windlass
•35 lbs. Lewmar Delta primary, 150' chain, 150 ’line, 10' yellow paint at 100'.
White paint marks at 25’, 50’ and 75’.
•Danforth type secondary in cockpit locker, 20' chain, 200' line
•Snubber always hooked unless chain is moving
•It is essential to push the chain forward and side to side to keep it flat in the
well as it is retrieved, using the boat hook or mop handle. Otherwise, chain can
build into “mountain”in chain locker when retrieving and jam.
•300' polypropylene stern tie line in port cockpit locker
Details
Main anchor –35 lbs. Lewmar Delta (plow) mounted on the bow, with 150’ 5/16”chain
marked with 10’ yellow paint at 100’. 150’ 9/16” line.
Snubber - We use the anchor snubber both nested underway and when anchored.
Secondary –Light weight Danforth type anchor stowed in the port cockpit locker, with
15’ 5/16” chain and 200’ line.

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To Deploy Anchor:
1 –Check tide tables to determine current water level and direction and amount of
change expected while anchored.
2 –Weather (Ch 4, “Northern Inland Waters”) helps select an anchorage.
3 –The windlass main circuit breaker is below the chart table next to the battery switch.
This should normally remain on. Plus, when you want to use the windlass, turn on the
switch on the 12 volt panel next to the chart table. Turn off this switch when not using
the windlass. Keep the engine running when using the windlass.
4 –Normal for the islands is a 4 to 1 scope, bow to bottom (add 5 feet to depth sounder
reading: 4’ freeboard and 1’ for transducer below waterline). In San Juans, anchorages
are often about 25’ bow to bottom (depth plus freeboard to roller), so we often deploy
about 100’ chain—hence the 10’ marker at 100’.
5 –Open and secure with bungee the anchor locker cover at the bow. There are two
covered foot switches to starboard for lowering and raising the anchor. Press the down
switch for just a second to slack the chain, and then push the anchor forward with the
boat hook so it drops slightly.
6 –With one fluid motion we lower to approximately the number of feet on the depth
sounder so the anchor is near the bottom by depressing the down switch.
7 –A signal to the helmsman prompts reverse at idle speed while deploying rode to the
desired scope. If more than 150’ is needed, the windlass will pay out the line
automatically. No need to stop the procedure as the gypsy works with chain and line.
8 –We then allow the anchor to set and to stop the boat while it continues in reverse,
idle speed. We then line up objects on shore to determine if we are holding, staying in
reverse at idle for about one minute.
9 - Finally, we set the snubber to take pressure off of the windlass. Then ease the
windlass so it is not under strain. We test the anchor holding in reverse at 1500 rpm for
a few minutes after setting snubber. If stronger winds are forecast, we test with RPM at
2000 rpm. (We check movement by looking ashore, not the significant prop current
going by the chain.)
10 - In storm conditions (or storm forecast), you can increase scope if there is adequate
room to leeward.
11 –The secondary anchor is available for additional holding power if a storm is
anticipated, but best if set before the storm hits. In these waters, a stern anchor is rarely
used. In some coves, a stern line to shore is used to reduce swing and allow more boats.
12 –If anchored in a small cove, you may wish to deploy a stern line ashore. 300’
floating polypropylene on a reel resides in a cockpit locker. Fold helm seat down; use
the mop handle as an axle through the reel; set mop handle across rear port and
starboard seats. Deploy the line with the dinghy while the spool unwinds. If sufficient
length, bring the line around a secure shore object and back to the boat to a transom
cleat for ease of retrieval.

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To Retrieve Anchor:
1 –Start the engine! The windlass draws a lot of amps! Move forward over the anchor.
2 –After removing the snubber, depress “up” switch, always assuring the chain is
vertical during retrieval—this avoids either towing the boat or dragging the chain
against the hull. Into a breeze, we engage forward gear as needed, but exercise care
that we don't go past and drag the chain against the hull.
3 –A “mountain”of chain under the windlass will jam it and in rare cases cause a wild
gravity run out of rode. If that happens, stand clear for safety. We avoid that chain
“mountain” by pushing the chain forward and side to side in the well as it is retrieved,
using the boat hook or mop handle. One crew adjusts the chain with the boat hook as
another crew brings it up by pressing the "up" switch, 2'-3' at a time.
4 –If you have more than 150’ out, you will start retrieving line, which works
seamlessly. As chain comes up, the windlass will continue without problems. No need to
stop or make any adjustments.
5 - To nest the anchor without chipping the hull, the anchor may need to be swiveled.
We use the windlass to bring the anchor shank up and over the bow roller in one
continuous motion, then nest the anchor by hand.
6 - After nesting, with a slight slack in the chain, we secure the anchor once again with
the snubber on the anchor locker cleat. As noted, the chain is only “unsnubbed” when it
is moving in or out.
7–Reminder: cover the windlass switches before closing the anchor locker lid.
8 –If the chain and line is muddy, us the bucket to rinse them off. There is a drain at the
bottom of the anchor locker. Knock mud and kelp from the anchor using the boat hook.
3. Barbecue
Highlights
•Yellow in-line valve in propane locker
•Please clean grill when finished
Details
The propane fired stainless steel BBQ is mounted on the starboard stern rail and is
permanently connected to the propane tank below. To use the BBQ, switch on the
propane solenoid switch (LP) on the 12 volt panel. Next open the blue in-line valve in
the propane locker, which is under rear port seat.
When finished, please use the BBQ cleaning brush attached with a SS lanyard for
convenient cleaning when the BBQ cools. Close the yellow valve in the cockpit locker.
Turn off the LP switch on the 12 volt panel.

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4. Batteries/Charging/Inverter
Highlights
•No need to touch the battery switch. Leave the switch on #1 for the house
bank (Main).
•House batteries –Bank #1 has 150 usable amp hours (Ah) (300 total)
•Start battery –Bank #2 is normally not used unless the house bank is depleted.
•Average consumption, engine shutdown until next morning: 50-60 Ah
•The Battery Monitor below the starboard settee should be checked to see the
percent of use, the actual amp hours used, and the battery voltage of the
house bank #1 (main). Do not let the batteries fall below 50% or 11.8 volts but
wait until the battery has rested with no load for one hour to be accurate.
Details
- We check both Ah used and the voltage before retiring for the night, then check
both again on engine startup next day to assure we are charging properly. The
system charges the house bank, so you can just leave the battery switch alone,
except to use the start battery for emergency engine start. For reference only, the
battery switch is under the chart table.
- Caution: we are careful when we have children aboard to not allow them to play
with the switches while the engine is operating. The alternator diodes could be
destroyed.
- The alternator delivers regulated maximum battery recharge. However, it is often
impossible to fully top off batteries from the engine alone. The engine just doesn't
run long enough. If the battery charge percentage stays below 80%, we try to top off
overnight on shore power. Hint: at least one mid-week overnight on shore power
helps top off the batteries, especially if we've had a few days of good sailing/little
engine use.
House Bank (2017):
This battery bank is located in the rear compartment under the starboard settee. There
are 3 Group 31 deep cycle batteries. The batteries can be charged by:
a) running the engine
b) shore power (turn on the battery charger switch on the AC panel over the
navigation station).
Engine start battery (2014):
One Group 27 starting battery is located in the forward compartment under the
starboard settee. This battery is normally not used to start the engine. It is charged
automatically by the shore power battery charger. You can check the voltage to make
sure it remains over 12.6 using the battery monitor.

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Battery Monitor:
1 –The Xantrex LinkPRO battery monitor is located below the starboard settee. It is
used to check usage and state of the house battery bank (main). Scroll through the
values by pressing the arrow keys. It shows the battery voltage, current draw in amps,
amp hours used, and percent of amp hours used. Do not let the batteries go below 11.8
volts, 150 Ah used, or 50% or the bank will be damaged. The starter battery voltage only
can also be displayed. It should normally stay over 12.6 volts.
2 –When the engine is running and the house bank charging, the monitor will indicate
the amps the alternator is supplying to the bank (40 to 50 amps initially, then less and
less as the batteries charge). The voltage can be as high as 14.6 during charge.
Inverter
There is a portable inverter for charging phones, computers, or cameras above the chart
table. It will not run the microwave, hair dryers, or the heater. Plug it in to the 12 volt
“cigarette” outlet on the 12 volt panel or in either cabin, turn on the switch, and plug in
your AC plug. There are also two USB convertors in the navigation table that plug into
the 12 volt outlets for easier charging of phones.
AC Power Outlets
There are AC power outlets throughout the boat. These only supply power when
plugged into shore power. Turn on the outlet switch on the AC panel. They are all on a
CFGI circuit for safety. If the CFGI trips, the reset button in on the outlet to the left of
the VHF and Fusion stereo.
5. Berths and Bedding
- For added comfort in the aft and forward cabins, we have added 2 inches of “memory
foam” topper to the boat mattress, with a wrap-around mattress pad to secure it all.
- Each berth has a comforter. SJS provides 2 sheets and pillow cases for each berth.
- Two adults can also sleep on the convertible dinette. To convert the dinette, pull up on
the table to lift it off of the two aluminum tube supports. Remove the aluminum tube
supports and carefully place the table onto the seats. There is a sliding latch under the
forward seat to secure the table. Place the filler cushion; it is stored up against the wall
of the forward cabin. This is an unusually long berth.

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- Berth measurements are under Boat Specifications above.
 Bilge Pumps
Highlights
•Emergency Hand Pump: Handle in the port cockpit locker. Pump is on port side
under helm seat.
•Electric Bilge Pump: It is always ready to run automatically.
Details
 Emergency Hand Bilge Pump –This hand operated pump is located on the port
side under the helm seat. The bilge pump handle is clipped inside the port
cockpit locker.
 Electric Bilge Pump –The automatic float switch is located under the middle
floorboard in the main cabin along with the pump. The pump is always “on” as it
is connected directly to the battery and automatically starts for safety. There is
also a switch on the 12 volt panel that will run the pump when desired.
The dripless PSS engine shaft seal eliminates bilge water. The only water in the bilge
would be from melting ice in the galley ice box. Note: in emergencies, the shower sump
pump can be turned on if water rises into the heads.
7. Bow Thruster (N/A)

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8. Dinghy and outboard
Highlights
•10' rigid inflatable dinghy with Hypalon tubes and fiberglass hull (2016), 2hp
Honda outboard on stern rail.
•Tow 6' off stern, place loop over port aft cleat; tie off bitter end
•Please don't tow with OB attached, or leave on overnight—may flip
Details
We have learned these precautions, please:
1 –Never tow the dinghy with the outboard on the dinghy, and do not leave the
outboard on the dinghy overnight. Always transfer the outboard to the stern rail. It
could flip and swim, costing you an outboard.
2 –The 2hp OB takes straight gasoline. The gas tank is topped 2/3 (for expansion in hot
weather) by our staff. We will top it off when you return the boat, no charge. We stow
the gas can in the dinghy, tied to the transom. For safety, please never store gasoline in
a compartment on the boat.
The 30’ polypropylene dinghy painter floats. A large loop in the painter about 7' in front
of the dinghy makes it convenient to drop over a stern cleat for towing. We suggest that
you tow the dinghy about 6 feet off the port or starboard quarter.
The 6’ scope also avoids wrapping the painter around the engine shaft when in reverse!
Plus, underway the bow is raised slightly, reducing drag, so you sail faster. Dinghy
painters inexplicably come loose (and dinghies disappear), so we suggest you tie the
bitter end to the rail. In rough conditions, towing on the low side makes it unlikely the
dinghy will flip in the wind/waves.
9. Dodger and Rain/Sun Fly
Highlights
•Never wipe the dodger glass or use any cleaners! Just rinse with fresh water
•Use the rain/sun fly if needed
Details
If we get early morning dew fogging our dodger glass, or salt crystals from spray, we
rinse off with a pan of fresh water from the galley (salt crystals may need a second
splash). We avoid wiping. By the way, if you or your guests use aerosol sunscreen, please
apply well away from the dodger. Sunscreen will destroy the glass.

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We decided we did not want a Bimini on Cool Runnings as we like to see and feel the sky
above us. We do have a rain/sun fly that attaches to the dodger with Velcro and extends
over the arch for protection from the elements. It can be used while underway. It is in
the port cockpit locker.
10. Electrical Panels (at Navigation Station)
•12 volt panel breakers we leave on at all times have green dots.
•There is a 12 volt panel reset breaker below the navigation station, in case it
trips (rare)
•AC panel is just to the right of the 12v panel
•AC main breaker is at aft end of port cockpit locker, in case it trips (rare)
11. Electronics
Highlights
•The electronics are networked through the latest NMEA 2000 network
standard, so all instruments and transducers communicate and share data.
•The Raymarine chartplotter is touchscreen/pinch zoom and has an assortment
of preset pages (charts, radar, music, data) including split screen pages.
•The two Raymarine 70 series instruments at the helm include an assortment of
data. On the right is the autopilot control (which also displays other data). The
other instrument on the left allows you to scroll through different views; we
primarily display apparent wind direction/speed graphic, depth, and speed.
•The 12 volt panel has a switch for VHF radio and AIS, Instruments, GPS (Chart
plotter), Autopilot, and Radar.

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Autopilot
Highlights
•It is a wheel pilot, so engage (or disengage) the “clutch” handle on the wheel.
•Press the Auto button to hold your current course.
•Adjust course by pressing +1, +10, -1, -10 (degrees) buttons.
•Press the Standby button and disengage clutch to stop the autopilot.
Details
The wheel autopilot motor is attached to the wheel. At the back and right of the motor
is a lever for engaging or disengaging the motor (it’s a clutch). This is the latest
Raymarine Evolution Autopilot system, which holds course very well. As with all
autopilots, if seas are rough, you should steer by hand.
The 70 series control instrument is mounted on the right side of the binnacle. After
engaging the clutch, press the Auto button and the autopilot will maintain your current
heading. You can adjust the course by pressing the +1 or -1 (degrees) buttons or the +10
or -10 (degrees) buttons. To stop the autopilot, press the Standby button and disengage
the clutch. We leave this instrument displaying the magnetic course, the true wind
speed, and the speed over ground (SOG). There are other views, but please do not make
adjustments unless you are sure you can return the settings back for the next guest!
Please note that autopilot messages also appear on the chart plotter (everything
communicates). Also, the wheel hub tightens and loosens as a brake. Make sure the hub
is slightly loose before engaging the autopilot.
Chartplotter
Highlights
•Raymarine a75 touchscreen color chart plotter displays chart, radar, AIS and
other relevant navigation data.
•The AIS transceiver (new 2019) allows you to see other boats and detailed
information and be seen by others if they are equipped with AIS. Ships, ferries,
and most commercial boats are required to have AIS.
•Touch top of the screen to see the menus.
•Press Home anytime to return to the main screen
•On the main screen, press the page icon you want to display (chart, radar,
chart and radar etc.)
•Before you arrive, install the free Raymarine RayControl app on your iPad or
Android tablet and you can connect to the chart plotter via wifi and view and
control the plotter from anywhere on the boat. Wifi is CoolRunnings and
password is connecting. (Note: wifi is internal and does not connect to the
Internet.)

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Details
1 –On 12 volt panel, first switch on the Instruments switch (for network)
2 –Next switch on the GPS (chart plotter) switch
3 –The chart plotter should begin start up. It takes some time to boot. If nothing
happens, press the power button to turn it on. (We usually leave it on and then turn off
the switch at the 12 volt panel). At some point it asks you to press continue.
4 –The home screen displays icons (see photo) that you can press to choose any pre-
programmed page you want. The pages we have set up are Chart, Chart/Music, Radar,
Chart/Radar, Dual Chart, Dual Radar, Users Manual, and Data.
We respectfully ask that you not adjust the display settings, other than zooming in and
out. Please use the chart plotter only for position finding, not for setting way points.
Please do not adjust the current settings. (Sorry, but if we need to call a professional to
reset to defaults for the next guest, that will be on you.)

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Note: the green line starting at the boat icon projects your course based on your current
COG (course over ground), which is different from your compass heading when you are
affected by current. Very handy for crabbing into the current when necessary to avoid
being swept off course and onto rocks/reefs!
The purple line shows your current heading. The yellow line shows the wind direction.
The blue line shows the tidal current direction. These lines are referred to as vectors in
the manual. Touch any object on the screen to get information. Touch a spot on the
chart and the distance to it and bearing will be shown.
We use the paper Maptec Chartbook for pre-planning, for continuous orientation
underway and for pre-locating rocks and reefs on our planned route. We use the chart
plotter to track our position underway in detail, for occasional confirmation of chart
position, and for navigating in passes and coves.
Radar:
Highlights
•Raymarine digital color radar overlays onto chart display, displays alone on the
screen, or displays in a separate window along side of the chart.
•The radar switch on the 12 volt panel must be on.
•The chartplotter Menu/Radar Setting option changes from standby to transmit.
Details
1 –Turn on the Radar breaker on the 12 volt panel.
2 –On the chartplotter, the radar will be in standby mode after a short warm up.
3 –While viewing a chart, select Menu at the top
4 –Select Radar Settings from the menu
5 –Slide the Standby/Transmit slider to Transmit
6 –From the Home screen you can choose to show chart with radar overlay, radar only,
or radar and chart plotter side by side. We normally leave the unit preset to radar
overlay when the radar is activated; sometimes we find it beneficial to show a side by
side display for greater radar clarity.
We do not cruise at night or in fog. The radar is especially useful should one be
unpredictably enveloped in fog. If there is fog either visible or in the forecast, we stay at
our mooring until it lifts (normally before noon). Safety is paramount. We normally do
not turn on the radar on the 12 volt panel unless we need radar.

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AIS Transceiver
Highlights
•The Raymarine AIS700 is the latest AIS transceiver. It shows nearby boats and
ships that are equipped with AIS on the chartplotter screen.
•Nearby boats and ships equipped with AIS can see Cool Runnings on their
screens
•It is turned on when the VHF radio breaker switch is on.
•We try to leave it set to “on” in the chartplotter
•You can set alarms and tracking, but we leave those off in the marina or the
alarms go off due to boats in their slips!
•Touch a boat icon and you can see detailed information about the boat
Check to make sure the AIS boat icons are displayed on the chart. If not, select the chart
menu and then display options. AIS should be set to on. To turn on alarms and see a list
of targets, select the Radar and AIS option. Make sure both the GPS and the VHF
breaker switches are on.
Depthsounder
The Raymarine depthsounder transducer is calibrated in feet and is set to read from the
transducer, which is about a foot below water level. If you assume the reading is from
the top of the water, you will have a very modest 1 foot safety margin. Due to rocks, we
get nervous in anything less than 30 feet underway and 15 feet in an anchorage.
The depth is displayed on the i70 instrument to the left and prominently on the
chartplotter the way we have it set up. (Depth is the most important information to
monitor in these waters).
Please note that depthsounders sometimes give false readings in really deep water. In
the San Juans, 400’-600’ are common depths in some channels and you may see false
readings as the sensitivity on the transducer increases in an effort to give some reading,
often from changes in water density, salinity, or underwater debris.
Due to those changes in depth readings (especially in very deep water), we do not set
depth alarms, but always know our position on the chart.
Please note: You cannot rely on the depthsounder to avoid rocks! It is possible to go
from 300’ to on the rocks in less than 30 seconds under sail in some areas! The answer
is simple: we always plan our route on the chart and track our position on the
chartplotter. Rocks are clearly marked.

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Knotmeter
You have two speed sources: speed through the water (shown as the speed value in
knots on the i70 instrument) and speed over ground (shown as the SOG value on the
p70 autopilot instrument, which uses GPS data and takes current into account).
The speed through water and SOG should be closely calibrated and can reveal important
information. For example, when motoring or sailing into the current, the speed through
water might read 6 kts and the COG might read 4 kts, meaning you are being slowed by
2 kts of current.
VHF radio
Highlights
•ICOM IC-M422 VHF radio at the nav station.
•Always monitor Ch 16. As the nearest vessel to an emergency, you may well be
able to save a life or a boat.
•When contacting marinas or nearby boats, set the VHF to low power.
•Also included is a portable VHF for use in the cockpit. It has lower power and
should be on and in the cockpit when you are underway. The portable VHF and
its charger are kept in the navigation station.
Details
For your convenience, we have “tagged” two channels for you: 80 (San Juan Sailing)
and 16 (the emergency and contact channel). The VHF is not connected to the
network.
The “WX/CH” button accesses the weather channels (channel #4 is most often in
range). We listen for “Northern Inland Waters.” Pressing “WX/CH” again returns the
last used channel. To adjust volume, hold “vol” for a few moments then release. The
up and down arrows now adjust the volume rather than the channel.
Emergency Procedures: please see #1 in the above Owners Notes.

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12. Engine
Highlights
•Yanmar 29hp 3 cylinder diesel, with PYI dripless shaft seal and 3 blade fixed
prop.
•The companionway stairs lift and slide out to access the engine front for daily
engine “lookover”. This “before engine start” shows us in one quick view any
black powder belt wear or loose belt, oil in bilge, or coolant spillage.
•Avoid excessive idling
•2400 rpm is economy cruise (5.5 knots)
•2600 rpm is normal cruise (6 knots)
•2800 rpm is fast cruise (when fighting wind or waves)
•Please DO NOT exceed 3000 rpm (you are just wasting fuel and overworking
the engine)
The oil dipstick is on the left side of the engine. The engine is not known to use oil;
nevertheless, a spare quart is stored with spare parts. Mechanics check the oil levels
weekly.
The raw water strainer is under the floorboard in front of the engine where all
through hulls are. No need to open or clean unless the engine overheats. Turn off
the raw water intake seacock before unscrewing the strainer. Be careful not to lose
the o-ring. When screwing the strainer back on, please avoid over-tightening. Be
sure to open the seacock for the through hull and look for leaks. Some maintenance
people put the boat keys over the seacock handle to remind themselves!

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To Start:
1. Assure throttle/gearshift is in neutral. Note that this is back about 1/3 rather
than straight up. We depress the black button at the center of the gearshift
handle and push the throttle forward about 1/3 to disengage the transmission
for starting and warm up.
2. Turn the key clockwise to “on”and then “start”(just like a car). When the engine
starts, release the key and it will return to the run position. When the key is
turned to “on,” the low pressure alarm will buzz until the engine starts.
3. Listen/look for exhaust water coming from aft starboard rear of hull.
4. Most engines idle too long, causing carbon buildup. So if in a marina, we start
the engine just before loosing lines. Same protocol if hoisting anchor or untying
from a buoy—minimal idle. If starting after sailing, we allow one minute at 1100
rpm, another minute or so in gear at 1500 before resuming cruising speed.
Running:
- 1100 to 1400 rpm is about 3-4 knots—marina speed
- 2000 rpm is “quiet”economy cruise, about 5 knots in calm water,
- 2400 rpm is economy cruise, about 5.5 knots in calm water.
- 2600 rpm is normal cruise, about 6 knots (green dot on tachometer)
- 2800 rpm is max cruise, for times of rougher seas or wind.
- Do not exceed 3000 rpm (red dot on tachometer)
We are careful to pause 1-2 seconds after the “click” into gear before accelerating, to
protect the transmission. And, of course, we always pause when changing from forward
to reverse.
Shutdown:
1. Cool the engine at modest rpm for 2 minute after running at cruising speed
before shutting down.
2. We don't touch the key yet! Push the rubber-covered button on the engine panel
to engage the electric shutoff solenoid. If the key is turned off prematurely,