Catalina Yachts 1999 Catalina 34 MK II, Operation Manual

Page 1: ... Catalina MK II 1999 OPERATION MANUAL Welcome aboard We are happy you have chosen Libertas for your sailing vacation Libertas is a 34 Catalina MK II built in 1999 The Catalina 34 is a classic and one of the most popular family sailboats ...

Page 2: ...ide aft cabin has a large berth upholstered seat and bureau It s a very forgiving vessel with a lot of room and comfortable surroundings The distinctive cabin house and diamond shaped sail emblem help identify a Catalina anywhere Catalina 34 MKII s Floor Plan The information summarized in this manual is intended to assist all skippers crew and guests in feeling more comfortable with the basic syst...

Page 3: ...ur safety and your care for this vessel The Libertas draws 5 7 and is therefore susceptible to grounding in the San Juan Islands and other inland waters Please consult with AYC staff regarding hazardous passages and anchorages Your attention to your onboard charts and the GPS chart plotter are essential If you have questions regarding the operation of the GPS AYC staff can demonstrate the simple f...

Page 4: ... Volt AC System 10 12 Volt DC System 11 Troubleshooting Electrical Systems 12 B SANITATION SYSTEM 12 Marine Head toilet 12 Holding Tank 12 C WATER SYSTEM 13 Fresh Water Tank 13 Fresh Water Pump 13 Water Heater 13 Shower 14 D GALLEY SYSTEMS 14 Propane Stove Oven 14 Refrigeration 15 Barbeque 15 E HEATING SYSTEMS 15 Forced Air Diesel Furnace 15 Space Heater 110 Volt AC 15 F ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS 15 VHF...

Page 5: ...ion Date 4 7 12 H THRU HULL SEA COCKS 17 I DODGER AND BIMINI 17 G SAFETY EQUIPMENT 17 First Aid Kit 17 Fire Extinguishers 17 Signaling Flares 18 Life Jackets 18 Steering Gear Failure 18 Engine Spares Tools 18 ...

Page 6: ...Custom Cockpit Table Ballast 5 000 lbs Propane BBQ Engine Universal 35 HP Sails Etc Accommodations Walk on Transom w H C Freshwater Shower Cruising Speed 6 5 kts 3 4gph 135 Genoa Roller Furling Head with shower Inflatable Dinghy Headroom 6 2 Sail Area 554 sq ft Sleeps 7 in Collapsible Crab Pot Fuel Capacity 25 gal Dutchman Flaking V Berth Water Capacity 55 gal ST Winches Queen Aft Strm Holding Tan...

Page 7: ...7 Revision Date 4 7 12 ...

Page 8: ...gency situations Libertas has noticeable prop walk to port in reverse When in reverse be careful to keep a firm grip on the wheel and use only low RPMs Manufacture instructions are located in the Catalina Owner s Manual which is stored at the navigation table Also you will find a blue engine manual with an extra key attached Engine Inspection Engine Compartment Step 1 Check engine oil level daily ...

Page 9: ...ct the raw water intake strainers and raw water intake thru hull located under the berth in the aft cabin The thru hull should be open and the strainer clear of debris If the strainer needs cleaning close the thru hull before opening the strainer Unscrew the plastic bulb holding the strainer Be careful not to lose the rubber O ring Rinse the strainer and plastic bulb and replace them with the O ri...

Page 10: ...ard aft port outlet This will indicate that intake water is reaching the engine for cooling Step 6 Check oil pressure If an alarm sounds it should stop within 15 seconds If not immediately shut off engine by pulling up on the shut off lever Check level of engine oil before restarting After Starting Engine Step 1 Check for fuel After turning the engine key check the level on the fuel gauge Fill as ...

Page 11: ...s before the boat gains speed However then make sure that the gear shift is in neutral before restarting engine Fueling Up You will need to fuel up before returning to the slip at the end of your charter The fuel tank holds 25 gallons of diesel fuel Before refueling have an oil fuel sorbs handy to soak up spilled fuel You should have a rough idea of the number of gallons you will need by the fuel ...

Page 12: ... gray manual Alternator Failure You may keep running the engine but be aware the batteries are not being charged Conserve on engine and battery use Contact AYC immediately Engine Dies And Won t Restart Contact AYC immediately B GETTING UNDERWAY Close the portholes windows and hatches Disconnect shore power and store cord Assign one crew member to be in charge of securing ports and assign one crew ...

Page 13: ... re approach than to lose crew over the side E MOORING CANS BUOYS The Washington State Parks sticker on Libertas allows you to use the mooring cans in the marine parks for free You only need to register at the kiosk usually located at the head of the docks Mooring cans have a metal triangle at the top upon which is a metal ring The metal ring is attached to the chain which secures your boat IT IS ...

Page 14: ... the anchorage is crowded put down at least a 3 to 1 scope 60 feet of rode for 20 feet of water at highest tide Back the anchor in with a short burst in reverse from the engine Then let out additional scope dependent upon conditions If the anchorage is less crowded more scope is always a better option The holding power of the anchor increases greatly as more scope is added There is a second anchor...

Page 15: ...sitioning of switches when leaving the vessel at the dock after a cruise Battery Switch Start engine and charge with switch turned to ALL Dedicate 1 for starting and 2 for house use when anchored or when batteries have not recently received a charge Otherwise leave selector switched to ALL including when plugged into shore power Important Never turn OFF the engine battery switch while the engines ...

Page 16: ...small twist clockwise to lock 4 Turn on the circuit breaker at the dock 5 Turn on the AC Main circuit breaker and any of the circuit breakers for the 110 volt AC systems desired Immediately check the polarity indicator on the 110 AC panel to ensure proper polarity If the reverse polarity indicator is illuminated disconnect the power find another power source and inform the dock master Note in addi...

Page 17: ...ttery running low Signs of this are lights dimming stereo not working Immediately start engine and run for a period of time at 1600 RPM with the battery switch turned to BOTH batteries 2 Unable to start the engine due to low battery Place the battery master switch on BOTH and retry If engine starts recharge as above If it does not work see engine troubleshooting or contact AYC for instructions ...

Page 18: ...ition and pump to wet the bowl 2 Use the head minimal or no toilet paper marine only 3 Pump the bowl again in the wet position until the bowl is clear After the bowl is clear pump several more times to clear the lines 4 Move the lever to dry and pump the bowl empty 5 IMPORTANT Always leave the lever on dry when not in use to prevent water from flooding back into the boat Should the toilet pump han...

Page 19: ...d sink is closed After emptying the holding tank refill it with a hose at the same deck plate and empty again Do not use the same hose for this that you would use to fill the water tanks Most holding tank facilities provide a rinse hose Finish the operation by pouring deodorant chemicals in the toilet and flushing them into the tank The blue holding tank chemicals seem to stain everything they tou...

Page 20: ...ea water and replace 6 Place cup of holding tank deodorant in the toilet bowl and flush through 7 Tighten the holding tank cap on the boat DO NOT CONFUSE THE HOLDING TANK CAP AND THE DIESEL FUEL TANK FILLER CAP BOTH ARE LABELLED READ BEFORE USING EVERY TIME ...

Page 21: ...th Fill under anchor locker lid Try to keep this tank filled It reduces the submerging of the water lift muffler Aft Fill on aft starboard side The fresh water pump is controlled by a switch on the DC panel Turn on this pump before using any of the fresh water systems Galley Shower Head Sink and Cockpit Shower Valves to control the two fresh water tanks are located below the sink ...

Page 22: ...very two weeks When you need to refill the tank turn off the valve and get a wrench from the tool kit Remember that the threads on the brass nut are reversed clockwise to loosen When reconnecting the hose onto the tank remember that brass threads are soft Don t over tighten Put a little dish soap on the connection open the valve and watch for bubbles to make sure it won t leak Pressure should rema...

Page 23: ...inute to bleed the air from the oven lines Step 7 After bleeding the air Step 6 open the oven turn the oven control to IGN hold in the RED oven ignite button on the right of the panel Step 8 While holding in the oven ignite button use a lighter to light the pilot light at the bottom right of the oven You will need to hold the ignite button for at least 15 seconds to warm up the pilot light heat co...

Page 24: ...in the ice container as sharp objects may damage the evaporator When not in use please leave the refrigeration off and the lid open to avoid mildew Refrigeration Unit The refrigeration unit is located under the stern storage locker starboard side Barbecue The barbecue is mounted on the aft starboard railing Attach a propane bottle to the regulator Do NOT use charcoal in the barbecue Line the drip ...

Page 25: ...y to avoid grease drips on the deck Be sure the barbecue is cool and cleaned before restoring in the plastic container and stowing in the aft cabin Barbecue on aft starboard rail Barbecue stored in plastic container and stored in aft cabin ...

Page 26: ...ght forward Flip the on switch to activate the unit This will take several minutes The important part is to start the heater with the thermostat on the lowest level then adjust as necessary The heater will take 10 minutes to cycle up Do not interrupt this cycle Turning the heater off needs to be completed in stages too Rotate the temperature dial to low and allow the heater to cool down for about ...

Page 27: ...27 Revision Date 4 7 12 Dehumidifiers Two round dehumidifiers silver are plugged into the electric outlets in the forward and aft cabins when the vessel is not in use ...

Page 28: ...g Channel 16 If you are unfamiliar with the proper procedures for using the radio please refer to a Chapman s Piloting book or other seamanship reference manual for instructions A card listing channels and their proper use is located on the shelf above the radio Depth Sounder Knot Meter This vessel is also equipped with Raymarine ST 40 Bidata instrumentation displaying speed and depth These instru...

Page 29: ...ward of the electrical panel The GPS currently does not integrate with the autopilot GPS is considered a navigation aid Do not rely on it Compasses charts and dividers are the tools to plot position course and speed Autopilot The autopilot control unit is mounted at the helm on the port side of the wheel The toggle switch must be turned on to activate the system on off power toggle switch AM FM St...

Page 30: ...r aft stateroom mattress y Galley sink drain under sink y Head sink drain under head sink y Head seawater intake under head sink y Depth sounder V berth sole y Holding Tank overboard discharge port lazarette I DODGER AND BIMINI Libertas is equipped with a dodger and bimini The dodger windshields may be cleaned with Mirror Glaze Clear Plastic Cleaner 17 and a soft cloth found aboard Please do not u...

Page 31: ...nal flotation devices PFD life jackets Two inflatable vests with built in harnesses and two blue vests are stowed in the forward cabin hanging locker In addition there are six adult and two children s life jackets located in plastic bags in the helm lockers Also there are five flotation cushions also located in the helm lockers For easy access to these lockers it is advised to keep the lockers unl...

Page 32: ...wed under the starboard settee This includes oil filter raw water impeller pump parts and other small parts There are various tools stored in the plastic tool box stowed in the hanging locker next to the chart table Libertas Close Hull in the San Juan s ...