Horizon Yacht Charters Leopard 46 Catamaran 200, Information & Operation Manual

Page 1: ...Information operations manual for Leopard 46 Catamaran 2008 Definitely Entertaining...

Page 2: ...manual and don t hesitate 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...

Page 3: ...Engine checks 6 Generator 7 Air conditioning units 8 IPOD connectors 9 Instruments 10 VHF procedure 11 Batteries 12 Anchoring and using the windlass 13 Picking up a mooring buoy 14 Bilge pumps 15 Fre...

Page 4: ...Location of Engines starboard and port aft transom lockers Generator in port bow locker Manual bilge pumps by the steps leading from the saloon to the hulls Propane tank beneath cockpit seating Water...

Page 5: ...umps Fresh water pump VHF radio note the VHF is located in the cockpit at the helm station Navigation instruments Autopilot Port forward head Port aft head DC Main must be on to operate any 12v operat...

Page 6: ...r Air conditioning Fwd this unit controls both the port cabins Air conditioning Salon Air conditioning Aft this unit controls both the starboard cabins Water heater 1 Water heater 2 110v outlets 110v...

Page 7: ...3 Inverter On Definitely Entertaining there is no inverter installed If 110 power is required the generator will need to be switched on...

Page 8: ...o the right to start and release once the engine has started Once the engines are running check you have water coming out of the exhausts which are located at the transom of the vessel To stop the eng...

Page 9: ...should be at least halfway between the empty and full marks To add oil open the yellow oil filler cap on the top of the engine To the back right of the engine is the engine coolant reservoir The cool...

Page 10: ...the 110v outlets the air conditioning and will also charge the batteries in place of the engine The generator is located in the port bow locker The main breaker for the generator is located on the sid...

Page 11: ...tem adding one load every 2 minutes Stopping the generator Turn off all 110v systems Allow the generator to cool down for 5 mins without load Press down on the bottom switch and release immediately Th...

Page 12: ...rator Note On Definitely Entertaining the generator runs off the port diesel tank only therefore the boat is equipped with a diesel transfer pump located at the helm To operate the transfer pump push...

Page 13: ...C units freezing up and not producing and cold air at all Fan speed can be altered from fast to slow by pressing the Fast and Slow buttons Once the interior of the vessel has reached optimum temperatu...

Page 14: ...p caused by air this air then needs to be bled out of the system To bleed the system turn off the AC unit From the air conditioning pumps located under the floorboards in both hulls find the bleed val...

Page 15: ...IPOD or MP3 player on Definitely Entertaining Plug your device into the auxiliary input shown in the above pictures and ensure that the stereo is on and you have selected auxiliary mode Your device wi...

Page 16: ...e instruments To operate the equipment ensure that the following switches are on at the 12v panel VHF Autopilot Instruments NB Press and hold the Last WX button on the VHF to switch to the weather cha...

Page 17: ...it is very important 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 Haili...

Page 18: ...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 SECURIT...

Page 19: ...ation Check the battery levels and make note of them before charging Run the engines at 1400rpms or more for 1 1 1 2hrs twice daily Shut the motor off Wait 5 minutes before checking the battery levels...

Page 20: ...verse 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 draggin...

Page 21: ...Your anchor is now ready to drop Remove the safety line or safety pin and push the anchor over the bow keeping hands and feet clear Control the rate the chain pays out by tightening or loosening the...

Page 22: ...re ever unsure about a mooring buoy s integrity choose another location to moor up Attach the bridle to the pennant using the attached clip Once set you will have a bridle around the bow of the boat h...

Page 23: ...ge pumps one in each hull and one in each engine compartment The bilges are operated by switches located on the 12v panel The manual pumps are located by the stairs leading down the stairs from the sa...

Page 24: ...nel and open a faucet When 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...

Page 25: ...ld down will pump water into the boat and at the same time pump the bowl so essentially flushing If the bottom button is pushed to the left water will flow into the bowl only if this button is pushed...

Page 26: ...s In order to use the showers the fresh water pump must be activated on the 12V panel To operate the shower drain pump make sure the shower drain switch is on The shower drains are manual so once some...

Page 27: ...only if you run the generator over night to run the air conditioning the freezer will freeze up the left side of the fridge To prevent this you can turn off the fridge for the night and the freezer wi...

Page 28: ...l light the gas around the burner Hold the knob in for 5 10 seconds then release Make sure that the flame goes all the way around the burner Reduce any wind that may hinder this by closing hatches or...

Page 29: ...the alarm sounds it does not necessarily mean that the propane system is leaking so don t panic In the event that the alarm goes off follow these steps Close the valve on the propane tank Check the st...

Page 30: ...Make sure that the BBQ is positioned away from the bimini life rings and any safety equipment Never use the BBQ while sailing Never use the BBQ on a dock Never change propane tanks when using the BBQ...

Page 31: ...fire extinguisher located in the life raft locker and direct it into the fire hole Pull the yellow key out Press down on the red button until all the contents of the extinguisher have been discharged...

Page 32: ...from the fire by the blanket Carefully lay the blanket over the fire laying the blanket away from you and keeping yourself protected at all times from the flames Once in place leave the blanket until...

Page 33: ...the safety cord 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 pri...

Page 34: ...Gear Shift Choke Throttle Stop button Lever to lower and raise the outboard Kill Cord Fuel tank Fuel vent make sure this is slightly open at all times Fuel line connection make sure this is securely...