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YOUR HOUSEBOAT HAS 

TWO ENGINES…

•  For greater maneuverability  

and power. 

•  To provide you with a spare in case  

of engine failure.

Your engines are well maintained, but 

occasional breakdowns can occur. The 

spare is to ensure your safety and save 

you inconvenience. Don’t let the loss of 

one engine delay your vacation. Proceed 

on your planned itinerary with the good 

engine and we will catch up to you as 

soon as possible and make necessary 

repairs.

GAUGES

Tachometer

  •  Monitors the engine revolutions.
  •  Wide-Open Throttle (WOT)  

    should be 4800-5200 RPM’s.
  •  The most efficient cruising RPM  

    will be 3800-4200 RPM

Fuel Gauge

•  Key must be on for fuel level  

to register.

•  Right gauge is for the Toy Tank
•  Left gauge is for both engines and 

the Generator

Horn

•  Push in the HORN button  

at the helm.

NAUTICAL NOTE:

 

When leaving a dock, 

signal with 1 long blast (4 seconds) and  

3 short blasts (1 second each).

THROTTLE

Setting Neutral Throttle for Starting

•  Confirm that the throttle is in 

neutral position.

•  Turn the key to first click – Beeper 

will sound.

•  Push and hold “black” command 

button the red light will go solid and 

the beeping will stop.

•  Turn key to engage starter. If the 

engine fails to start in 10 seconds, 

return key to ON position, wait 30 

seconds and try again.

•  If the engine fails to start push 

and hold the command button 

while pushing the throttles forward 

one detent. This will alloy you to 

increase the RPM’s for starting only.

•  Return throttle lever to center 

position after warm-up.

•  Red light will be solid to indicate 

that the shift control is activated, 

and lever movement will engage 

prop.

•  If engine is still difficult to start, 

squeeze primer bulb, located on the 

fuel line near the engine, until firm.

Cold Start

•  Same as regular start, but warm up  

time needs to be extended.

ENGINES/HELM

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Summary of Contents for 48 NAVIGATOR

Page 1: ...48 NAVIGATOR HOUSEBOAT MANUAL W E L C O M E T O ...

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Page 3: ...OF CONTENTS Marine Radio 1 Engines Helm 3 Houseboat Batteries 6 Generator 8 Water Pressure 10 Hot Water 12 Holding Tanks 13 Gas Propane 15 Refrigerator 17 Range 19 Grill 20 Heater 21 Cooling 22 Accessories 23 ...

Page 4: ...ina you are calling BOAT RENTALS this is houseboat _____ number of your houseboat For example Bullfrog Boat Rentals this is houseboat S11 When communication is established we will direct you to another channel Commonly used channels are 10 12 68 and 72 Be sure to acknowledge that channel before you change to the channel Then turn to that channel and we will continue the conversation Information yo...

Page 5: ...g pole or hang anything on the antenna Channel 26 is the Marine Operator Marine Radios transmit line of sight So if you are back in a canyon you may have to ask assistance from another boater with a radio to help contact us if you cannot get through directly Profanity over the public airways is a federal crime Reminder Your Marine Radio is not a toy and should be operated only by a responsible adu...

Page 6: ...OTE When leaving a dock signal with 1 long blast 4 seconds and 3 short blasts 1 second each THROTTLE Setting Neutral Throttle for Starting Confirm that the throttle is in neutral position Turn the key to first click Beeper will sound Push and hold black command button the red light will go solid and the beeping will stop Turn key to engage starter If the engine fails to start in 10 seconds return ...

Page 7: ...will be sent out help you RAISING ENGINE Electric tilt toggle is located on the left side of the engine below the cowling cover Changing the Prop Remove keys from ignition to avoid someone else accidentally starting the engine Raise engine Unscrew lock nut Remove spacer washer Remove Prop Reverse procedure to install the new propeller FLYING BRIDGE CONTROLS Operation from Upper Deck To get power t...

Page 8: ...DIES Engine doesn t turn over Engine turns over but won t start Engine won t turn off No light on control Is the throttle in neutral Low battery Hydrolock No fuel Engine harness has become Unplugged at the engine Turn off key Put throttle in neutral Charge battery from the Generator Call the marina for help Squeeze primer bulb located on the fuel line near the engine until firm Unplug the fuel lin...

Page 9: ...se DC power and your batteries are fully charged reset the DC breaker located located in the generator compartment above the house batteries BATTERY TEST 1 House Battery Located in the upper center of the main panel is the DC volt gauge Push toggle switch to position 1 Should be between 11 13 volts when generator is not running When generator is running and the Inverter is on should be 12 5 volts ...

Page 10: ...TING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES No DC Power DC Breaker off Cabin Light Dim No Cabin Lights No Lake Water Pressure No Fresh Water Pressure House batteries low or dead Low house battery CABIN LIGHTS DC breakers not on LAKE WATER PUMP not on Air lock Fresh Water Empty Turn on DC Breaker Start generator and Turn on BATTERY CHARGER Breaker Start generator and Turn on BATTERY CHARGER Breaker House...

Page 11: ...ontinually holding the starter switch you can run down the battery or damage the starter Allow the engine to warm up for 5 minutes Switch the AC MAIN breaker ON You may now turn on individual breakers to provide power to your houseboat NOTE Your generator also has an ON OFF rocker switch on the generator AC Breaker Panel AC Breaker Panel Cabin Outlets Galley Outlets Air Conditioner Inverter leave ...

Page 12: ...at during generator oper ation or you hear excessively loud operation GENERATOR COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES No generator power Outlet doesn t work Generator Shut down Generator cranks but won t start CO Alarm beeps 4 beeps every 5 seconds CO Alarm beeps 1 beeps every minute AC MAIN breaker off Is the generator on AC MAIN breaker off Is that area s breaker on Is GFI trip...

Page 13: ...ust have the breaker for Fresh Water ON on the DC panel Lake Water Pressure Turn on the Water Pump breaker on the DC panel Faucets The kitchen Large Faucet is lake water Small Faucet is fresh water All sinks and showers empty directly into the grey water tank Head Toilet Water pump breaker must be on To fill toilet bowl with water lift up on the foot pedal for a few seconds To flush step down on t...

Page 14: ...batteries Lost prime Turn on breaker Out of water Fresh Water breaker not on Low batteries LAKE WATER switch over the dinette not on Charge batteries Press down toilet flush for about a minute to restore prime Refill at marina with POTABLE water Turn on Breaker WATER PRESSURE 11 Note Not all boats will have a LAKE WATER SWITCH ...

Page 15: ...or the water to heat NOTE If water is already hot water heater will not come on nor will the water heater light COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES Water Hear does not light The red light on the master switch does not come on Ran out of hot water Propane may not be on Propane might not be full DC MAIN might not be on WATER HEATER breaker may not be on Water may already be hot Y...

Page 16: ... boat There are two fittings one grey water and one black Remove the cap Screw the correct sized fitting into the pumpout port on your houseboat Fittings are available at the dock on the pumps Attach the pumpout hose to the fitting Open valve and follow the direction on the pump Remove the fitting from your houseboat and replace on dock Place the end of the lake water hose inside the pump out port...

Page 17: ...lace end of hose into opening Work the hand lever to pump COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES Odor Holding tanks are full Pumpout at the nearest marina or remote station After pumping out add a packet of chemical and two gallons of water in the head Leave some water in the bowl to trap any odor 14 ...

Page 18: ... to the helm is required Refueling Turn off grill Turn off all propane tanks 10 minutes prior to refueling Turn off all electrical breakers Turn off the generator Close all doors and windows Caution NEVER siphon gas from your houseboat fuel tanks NOTE Captain and Crew must remain on board your houseboat Wait for Fuel Dock personnel to assist you Propane Tank Propane tanks are located on the Starbo...

Page 19: ...COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES Propane Smell The grill is not turned off all the way Range not off Turn off grill and tank unless Make sure burner valves are all the way off 16 ...

Page 20: ... circulate freely Cover foods with strong odor Cover foods that easily absorb odor The coldest areas in the refrigerator are under the cooling fins and at the bottom Warmest areas are on the upper door shelves The refrigerator will operate more efficiently if houseboat is level Beach your houseboat so refrigerator side will be in the shade in the afternoon The refrigerator will not cool as efficie...

Page 21: ... temperature You need to reset the igniter You are out of propane Turn ON the refrigerator Check the bottles of propane to be sure they are ON and full Leave plenty of room around items for air circulation Put items on ice to cool down and then put them back in the refrigerator Check your temperature setting If it is the coldest setting it is as cool as possible Be sure to put perishables on the i...

Page 22: ...To Light the Oven Confirm that the propane is on To Light the Oven Confirm that the propane is on Adjust oven temp at control panel on the top of the range Open oven door and find pilot light area under the bottom shelf To Shut Down Turn all knobs to OFF COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES Burners or oven won t light Propane is not ON or is empty Check propane at bottle and be ...

Page 23: ...ll light the grill Turn knob to Light to allow propane to flow into the tube Use the igniter to light the grill Adjust flame to desired setting Caution NEVER stand over the grill when lighting To Shut Down After cooking turn setting to HIGH for a few minutes to burn any excess food or grease from the grate Turn knob clockwise to shut off Close lid DO NOT remove lava rocks NEVER put wood into the g...

Page 24: ...t come out of the vents Off At thermostat move white switch at button to OFF Turn OFF HEATER breaker at DC panel The fan will continue to run for 2 3 minutes after you have shut down the heating system COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES Heater won t light DC main is Off Heater breaker is off Thermostat is off Low battery Turn on DC MAIN Turn on the HEATER breaker Turn on the t...

Page 25: ...u feel cool air coming out of the vents NEVER adjust temperature more than 20 less than the current temperature inside the cabin Shut Down Turn off your thermostat approx imately 15 minutes prior to turning off the generator Turn off the AIR CONDITIONER breaker COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES Cooler won t operate Is the generator on Is the AC Main on Are the AIR CONDITIONER...

Page 26: ...TEREO breaker on the AC panel Use as you would at home Stereo in the cabin Turn on INVERTER breaker Push power ON on the R6 Remote Turn on TV STEREO breaker Push the power button on the receiver The radio stations on the lake are limited and varied by location CD player On the top deck Turn on DC Main Breaker Turn on CD PLAYER Breaker Back Deck Camera Turn on DC Main Breaker Turn on ACCESSORIES Br...

Page 27: ...Boat Repair 928 645 1149 Rental Office 928 645 1078 NPS Emergency 928 608 6300 NPS Office 928 608 6301 Dangling Rope 928 691 0206 Bullfrog Marina 435 684 3010 ...

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