C&C Makai 27, Manual

Page 1: ...1 C C 27 Makai Welcome Aboard Quick Start Guide Boat Manual...

Page 2: ...allon holding tank Fully reef able main sail with two reef points Roller furling headsail with reef marks Mercury 9 9 HP Electric start tilt outboard engine Shore power with outlets and battery charge...

Page 3: ...g p 9 15 Engine diagrams p 12 15 Refueling p 11 Electrical System AC DC p 16 Electronics p 17 18 DC AC Panel Diagram p 18 Accommodations p 19 Galley Systems p 20 21 Fresh Water System p 21 Head System...

Page 4: ...aft of galley sink below port settee starboard below head sink 12V Outlets none Inverter with AC plugs for phone charger Engine Mercury 9 9 HP electric start outboard Accommodations Sleeps 5 w V bert...

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Page 6: ...are kit w 3 handheld 1 whistle Lower drawer below propane stove Tapered wooden plugs First Aid kit Above starboard settee VHF radio Manual bilge pump handle Propane locker stbd cockpit GALLEY ITEMS Ke...

Page 7: ...berth Flares There is a flare kit with current handheld flares located in the safety box above the port settee and another below the propane stove Please ensure these are dated properly and look usab...

Page 8: ...post Handle is in the propane locker It takes 10 15 pumps to prime 3 way switch Bilge pump Float switch Manual Bilge Pump Electric Bilge Pump The electric bilge pump can be found under the table Switc...

Page 9: ...cedures are unique to other outboards in club ALWAYS check the following before starting the engine Engine is lowered into the water with the electric tilt switch See pic below Fuel level is more than...

Page 10: ...s not fully attached the run switch is off or the vent is not open enough If the engine electric start doesn t respond at all double check that gear shift handle is in the neutral notch just offset to...

Page 11: ...the water Also the safety line should be connected from engine to the boat Especially with rough seas Stopping the engine To shut down the engine throttle down put into neutral then push red stop butt...

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Page 16: ...starting engine and charging both batteries with the trickle charger on the engine Bilge pump and Battery Switches Batteries located under companionway DC AC Switch Panels AC System C C 27s s AC syste...

Page 17: ...reatening situations Pan Pan Pan in urgent distress and simply USCG if unsure Know your position how many onboard life threatening circumstances boat name Additional channels 68 72 non commercial for...

Page 18: ...Cabin lights Running Light sailing and motoring VHF Steaming Light motoring Masthead Light anchoring Foredeck Light Depth Spare AC Switches AC Main Breaker Reverse Polarity If red light comes on turn...

Page 19: ...ort The salon lays amidships and is fitted with straight settees to port and stbd There is a drop down table large enough to double as a chart table Makai is equipped with a fully functional galley wi...

Page 20: ...mately 100psi which is full 2 Light the propane lighter holding next to the desired burner 3 Finally expose the selected burner to flame and push and turn the gas control knob on the stove counter clo...

Page 21: ...ter Make sure to close valve if water is flooding into sink Galley Galley Sink Seacock shut off valve under sink fresh H20 filter ice box drain pump Fresh Water System C C 27s have a 20 gallon water t...

Page 22: ...ntinue to pump until toilet bowl is empty 3 Leave wet dry bowl selector in dry bowl position when toilet is not in use to avoid filling of toilet Close seacock for safety Pump after bowl is empty abou...

Page 23: ...process to assure there are no air leaks for fluid to escape 6 When secure turn on pump Continue pumping until clear bubbles appear in site glass Turn off 7 Close valve and gently remove fitting from...

Page 24: ...ss than a 3 1 ratio line to water depth 4 5 1 is best 7 10 1 for storms Important tips When hoisting the anchor always move boat forward with engine Never run anchor chain over side of boat Instead th...

Page 25: ...boom vang adjustments run to deck clutches then cockpit winches Make sure to safely cleat main sheet and traveler both sides during operation There is not a downhaul cunningham on Makai Always control...

Page 26: ...oisting the main Typically done outside the marina C C 27 mainsails do not require feeding the bolt rope into the mast like the J24s It can be helpful to have a crewmember jump the halyard at the mast...

Page 27: ...near the gooseneck fitting and reefing cringles on the sail for easy access Important Before leaving the dock make sure reef lines are ready to go through grommets then tied with a bowline around the...

Page 28: ...28 Reefing Cont Reefing hook and cringle Reefed main Reefing ties not too tight Shorter sail Double Reefed...

Page 29: ...t of main head upwind sheet out or heave to 2 Tension toping lift to stabilize boom 3 Ease main sheet and boom vang 4 Ease halyard to desired reef point and hook reef hook into cringle 5 Re tension ha...

Page 30: ...rent wind and keeps the sail from over tightening while furling Never force the system with a winch as you may break things Look up to make sure you didn t catch the spinnaker halyard in the furl Alwa...

Page 31: ...cover sails Put all 3 fenders up amidships on each side of the boat and secure forward and aft spring lines Please use the docking cleats amidships and not the shrouds to attach spring lines If dockin...

Page 32: ...n line and a fore aft spring line Fenders should be positioned to protect boat Before walking away move boat fore aft side to side by hand to ensure safe tie up Boom horizontal Proper Bow Stern Spring...

Page 33: ...33 Securing the boat cont Cockpit tidy Cockpit cushions in lazarette Stern Line in tight to keep Bow from swinging against dock Turn in the completed checklist...

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