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Electronics-
to Activate DC systems,
the
DC Battery selector knob and “Main Cabin
Supply” breaker must be “On”
(See picture p. 18)
VHF-
To access the VHF radio, turn on the “VHF/Instruments” switch on the DC panel then press
right- hand power button to turn on the unit. The lower knob tunes in the squelch til just not
“fuzzy”. The arrows tune in channels. The radio automatically comes onto Channel 16, the USCG
emergency station.
Call “May Day” 3x in life threatening 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 extended conversation
14- Vessel commercial traffic
13 Bridges
WX 1-
4 weather (push on “WX” button mid
-right)
17 Port of Seattle (Shilshole)
Lights- Main Cabin, Running (sail), Steaming (power), Anchor, Foredeck
(see p. 18)
Depth/Speed-
accessed through “Depth Sounder” switch on panel.
Display units are
located port of the companionway. Depth reads as water below 4.5 ft. draft.
VHF
Inverter for cell phone charging underway
Knotmeter/Depth Sounder
Bulkhead Compass
