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OPERATION MANUAL 

 
 

POWER BOAT

 

Defiant II 

 
 
 
 
Welcome aboard! 

 

We are happy you have chosen

 Defiant II 

for your vacation.  We are sure you will enjoy cruising 

the lovely islands of the Pacific Northwest. 
 
Defiant II is one of the time-tested comfortable boats used in the San Juans and Canadian Gulf 
Islands.   She combines speed and economy, packing many amenities into a well-planned layout 
for comfort and fun.  
 
We trust this manual will help you become familiar with the boat  and answer questions about 
key operation and safety issues.  If you have additional questions about the boat or about places 
to visit, please do not hesitate to ask the AYC staff. 
 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

 
Boat Operation                                                                    Page 

 

Engine Inspection…………………….………………....3 

 

Start-Up…………………………………………………3 

 

Shutdown……………………………………………….4 

 

Getting Underway……………………………………....4 

           Cruising……………………………………………...…4 
 

Docking…………………………………………………4 

 

Fueling…………………………………………………..5 

Summary of Contents for Defiant II

Page 1: ...Gulf Islands She combines speed and economy packing many amenities into a well planned layout for comfort and fun We trust this manual will help you become familiar with the boat and answer questions...

Page 2: ...ng Tank 8 Y Valve 9 Water Systems Fresh Water Tanks 9 Fresh Water Pump 9 Hot Water 9 Shower 9 Galley Stove Oven 10 Refrigeration 10 Heating Systems Diesel Heater DC 10 Electronics VHF Radio Depth Soun...

Page 3: ...R for debris Shining a flashlight thru the strainer often helps see debris If necessary close the seacock open the strainer cover clean the strainer and reassemble Remember to reopen the seacock Confi...

Page 4: ...FORWARD HATCH Turn on your VHF and electronics ASSIGN crew members their various positions Once outside the marina idle the engines while crew brings in fenders and lines Singling up lines so they ca...

Page 5: ...de of the hull near the tank opening The sound may indicate that the tank is nearly full Top off carefully and be prepared to catch spilled fuel Spillage may result in a nasty fine from law enforcemen...

Page 6: ...elm The inverter s power source is the DC house or inverter batteries located in the engine room The quantity of DC power is limited to the capacity of these batteries Therefore running hair dryers to...

Page 7: ...TERY BANK provides power for all DC systems except the engines and 2 automatic bilge pumps When disconnected from shore power all 12 volt devices drain the house battery Use devices as needed The DC v...

Page 8: ...o the toilet and pump the toilet slowly to draw the lube into the pump unit The pump lube is located behind the mirrored cabinet Holding Tank The sanitation HOLDING TANK holds approximately 36 gallons...

Page 9: ...ins overboard through various thru hulls usually located under the sinks To refill the tank remove the WATER CAP it is located on the starboard side Avoid flushing debris from the deck into the tank o...

Page 10: ...helm Refrigerator The REFRIGERATOR is dual voltage 12 volt and 110 volt power It will automatically use 110 volt power when the shore power is connected or the generator is running otherwise it will o...

Page 11: ...s Also with severely limited visibility from the lower helm operating the vessel from this station is strongly discouraged Global Positioning System GPS The Garmin GPS is on the upper helm Ascertain t...

Page 12: ...from the geared teeth on the windlass Remove the bridle from the chain As the boat moves toward the anchor press the up control to take up slack chain Give the windlass short rests as you are pulling...

Page 13: ...in davit base Lower the cable on the davit so the clip will reach the lifting harness on the dingy Attach the clip to the ring in the lifting harness Have a second person steady the dingy and tend the...

Page 14: ...he MANUAL switch is located AT THE HELM STATIONS Except in the case of an emergency this switch will be left in the OFF position You may occasionally hear the pump operate due to condensation and wate...

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