Bavaria 46 2013, Information & Operation Manual

Page 1: ...Information operations manual for Bavaria Vision 46 2013 Kibo ...

Page 2: ...ate to ask any of our professional friendly staff if you have any questions All of the yachts in the Horizon fleet are maintained to the highest standards so that you may enjoy a trouble free vacation on a beautiful yacht Please remember that these yachts are all privately owned and we ask that you care for it like it was your own Best wishes for a great vacation Sylvia and Andrew Directors Office...

Page 3: ...nd using the windlass 12 Picking up a mooring buoy 13 Bilge pumps 14 Fresh water system 15 Heads 16 Showers 17 Refrigeration 18 Stove and propane 19 BBQ 20 Fire safety 21 Dinghy and outboard 22 Swim Platform 23 Troubleshooting Kibo is fitted with fully adjustable Salon Cockpit and Nav station tables Please do not attempt to adjust the height of any of these until the correct method has been demons...

Page 4: ...ine 55 hp Volvo Penta D255 Location of Fresh water refill Stbd amidships Diesel refill Under panel next to throttle lever Manual bilge pump stbd aft cockpit Propane tank in locker aft of port helm Windlass breaker behind Nav station seat Fridge drain 2nd bilge pump valve Yellow handle in bilge ...

Page 5: ...nctions from left to right Compass light Navigational Instruments Auto pilot Stereo system Anchor windlass Primary bilge pump bypasses float switch Middle row functions from left to right Fresh water pump Shower drains Panel light Not in use Fridge Bottom row functions from left to right F1 Electric Heads F2 Propane F3 Not in use F4 Not in use F5 2nd Bilge pump Fridge drain ...

Page 6: ...r inverter that enables you to have access to specified 110v outlets while underway See Section 3 Inverter for details Engine battery switch Generator battery switch Bow Thruster switch in fwd cabin Main breaker leave on at all times 110 volt breaker turn on to use the 110v outlets with Generator or Shore Power Water heater breaker leave this off Battery Charger ...

Page 7: ...ent 110v power outlets when you are underway To avoid additional drain on your batteries while operating electrical appliances the engine should be turned on and revved up to 1400 rpm IN NEUTRAL Make sure that the Inverter is turned off at all times when not in use Inverter turns on these outlets ONLY Power ON button ...

Page 8: ...ll sound after you stop the engine Press the ignition once more to turn off the ignition MAXIMUM ENGINE REVS ARE 2000 RPM Start button Stop button Should you hear an engine alarm during operation check the tachometer to identify the reason for the alarm over heating oil pressure etc immediately shut down the engine CALL HORIZON All our yacht engines run with diesel fuel There is a diesel filler ca...

Page 9: ...the rear of the engine is the seawater filter On the bulkhead to the rear of the engine is the engine coolant reservoir The coolant level should be between the maximum and minimum lines Check for any engine leaks or bilge water below engine Check the belt for any damage and correct tension KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF ALL MOVING PARTS ANY PROBLEMS CALL HORIZON Coolant reservoir and refill Sea water straine...

Page 10: ...ure the 110v systems are off prior to starting the generator Locate the generator shore power selector switches below the 12v panel Ensure that you have switched from shore power to generator Press the on off button and you will see the start panel light up Press the start button and hold it until you hear the generator start up Allow the generator to warm up for 5 minutes and then gradually load ...

Page 11: ...re three AC units aboard and each has a remote control With breakers on and power coming in evidenced by the green light beside the 110v breakers go to each head unit pictured above and press the left button to turn it on or use the remote control Then set the temperature using the down and up arrows Do not adjust the temperature below 70 degrees otherwise the compressors may freeze up The display...

Page 12: ...s compasses located at the helms Use the left and right arrows on the GMI 10 to go through pages of information such as wind speed and direction depth and heading sunrise sunset temperature and barometric pressure and more Notice on the GHC 10 display that just under the heading numbers is a bar that indicates rudder position with a small diamond hard to starboard in this picture ...

Page 13: ...tant to switch to a working channel after the contact is established Do no use Channel 16 for your conversations this channel is for hailing and distress only Channels to use 16 Hailing and Distress 74 Contact Horizon Yacht Charters when in range 12 Yacht Charter Companies working channel assigned for yacht breakdown servicing and emergency only 68 Marinas and Yacht Clubs for lunch dinner reservat...

Page 14: ...emergency PAN PAN MEDICO PAN PAN MEDICO PAN PAN MEDICO Pronounced med ick oh This is an International Urgency Signal that should be used when medical advice is needed Safety SECURITE SECURITE SECURITE Pronounced Say cure it tay This is an International Safety Signal and is a message about some aspect of navigational safety or a weather warning How to issue an emergency message Select Channel 16 an...

Page 15: ...nning the generator Check the battery levels and make note of them before charging Run the engine at 1400rpms or more for a minimum of 1 1 1 2hrs twice daily Shut the motor off Wait 15 minutes before checking the battery levels directly after turning off the motor they will remain in an excited state for about 10 minutes The House system should come to rest at 12 8 v and then slowly get lower When...

Page 16: ...everse slowly building up to 1500 rpm to really drive your hook into the sand Once set put the engine in neutral and allow the yacht to settle take transits around the bay to ensure you are not dragging it is always advisable to snorkel the anchor and ensure it is bedded in correctly and not just lying on its side Attaching the snubbing line Once you are happy that the anchor is set you must attac...

Page 17: ...le To replace first turn windlass switch off on the 12v panel pull the blown fuse straight out and replace with the new one that is located in the chart table If you have any doubts or concerns please call Horizon first Before replacing the fuse however ensure that the windlass breaker on the 12v panel is switched on and that the green light is not illuminated If it is illuminated this indicates t...

Page 18: ...lass Continue to pull back on the windlass handle so that the Gypsy cap loosens Your anchor is now ready to drop Remove the safety bar and push the anchor over the bow keeping hands and feet clear Control the rate the chain pays out by tightening or loosening the brake with the windlass handle When you have paid out sufficient chain 5 to 8 times the water depth push the handle forward to tighten t...

Page 19: ...be attached either on the port or starboard cleat and the yacht will be head to wind Remember to centralize the wheel and lock in place to avoid the yacht sailing around the buoy Next attach a second back up line directly to the mooring ball There will be a metal ring at the top of the ball or a shackle just under the ball Attach a line from the opposite bow cleat and if possible run the line thro...

Page 20: ...c pump is operated by the F5 switch on the 12v panel Make sure that the yellow handle is in the correct position as this doubles as a fridge drain also located in port salon bilge next to galley The manual pump is located in Selector handle for 2nd Bilge pump the cockpit as shown below or Fridge Drain located in port salon bilge next to galley ...

Page 21: ...correct filler is used NOT the holding tanks or the diesel fill To use the fresh water system turn on the fresh water breaker on the 12v panel and open a faucet If the tank runs out of water the pump will run at high speed and the faucet will start to cough air As soon as you hear the pump running continuously check to see if anyone is using water If not switch off the pump immediately to prevent ...

Page 22: ...ch F1 on the 12V panel Operation of the head is by a single push button on the bulkhead next to the head Usage of the Holding Tanks will be demonstrated to you during your boat brief Blocked heads will be cleared at a cost to you of 150 00 sewage fee plus a technician s fee of 75 per hour and the call out fee ...

Page 23: ...h water switch has been turned on at the 12V panel The knob at the top has two functions By pulling or pushing the knob in or out you can turn the water supply on or off By turning the knob clockwise and counter clockwise you can adjust the temperature of the water Be careful The water can be very hot Test before showering To use the shower head simply pull out the hose and pull the knob towards y...

Page 24: ... if it is not cold enough augment the system with ice Ask one of our staff for a deck cooler if you would like one for storing your drinks It will keep the drinks cooler and the refrigeration colder as people will not be going in it every 5 minutes for a drink Please note that we are in the tropics and we cannot guarantee that items will remain frozen when placed in the fridge and that fruit veget...

Page 25: ...ou do not need to shut any manual valves off unless you wish Kibo is fitted with a Xintex S 2A Propane detector and Control System This device will detect propane and any other noxious gas or fume The propane sniffer has been placed in the bilge propane is heavier than oxygen and will sink into the bilge The detectors are sensitive to several types of gas and will trigger the alarm The alarm can a...

Page 26: ...y off at the side of the yacht not off the stern Never use the BBQ while sailing Never use the BBQ on a dock Never change propane tanks when using the BBQ Make sure someone is always tending the BBQ when hot Call us if you have too much food ...

Page 27: ...en the engine compartment even if you think the fire has been extinguished dying embers can easily be re ignited by a fresh supply of oxygen air Open fire Pull out the yellow safety tab Point the extinguisher at the base of the fire and press down on the red button to discharge contents Generously cover the base of the fire and surrounding area to ensure the fire is under control and cannot spread...

Page 28: ...rd is in place For starting an engine that has been at rest for 3 or more hrs use the choke Pull the choke out and set a few revs with the throttle Do not twist the throttle trying to prime the engine You will only flood it Face the engine and pull the start cord and push the choke back in as soon as it runs If it runs for a second but cuts out try again without the choke To stop the engine press ...

Page 29: ...cord Gear Shift Choke Throttle Stop button Lever to lower and lift outboard Kill Cord Fuel tank Fuel vent make sure this is slightly open at all times Fuel line connection make sure this is securely attached ...

Page 30: ...ld remain closed and secure After you have gotten to your anchorage feel free to deploy the transom for easy access to your dinghy swimming or snorkeling The swim platform can be released by pulling on the grey release line behind the stbd helm seat Ensure that the swim ladder feet are fully engaged in the mounting holes and that the security line is attached to the boat securely Swim platform rel...