NW Explorations Konocti Bay, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...hted See notice next page Section Contents 1 Introduction General Boat Description 2 Important Vessel Numbers 3 Operating Checklists Maneuvering Suggestions 4 Specific Discussion of Boat Systems 5 What to Do for Some Specific Concerns 6 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 7 Index ...

Page 2: ...in every detail Given the complexity of this boat and its systems there is no way that all conditions contingencies and operating details can be covered both because of space limitations and because of ordinary oversight as contingencies are speculate upon by the author Likewise it is possible either through oversight and or changes in the vessel as a result of additions modifications or deletions...

Page 3: ... this one can answer every question or give you a solution to every circumstance foreseen or unforeseen If you have a question which limits your understanding or handling of this vessel ask NW Explorations 1A2 How the Manual is Organized The manual is divided into six sections numbered 1 to 6 plus an index Section 7 Within each section are subsections lettered A to Z as required In section 4 which...

Page 4: ...raced easily supporting not only the anchor during hauling but also an attending crew member if necessary After passing over the winch the chain goes below decks via a hawse pipe in the foredeck There are shore power connections at both the bow and stern selected by the shore power switch in the electric panel when this cable is to be disconnected the switch should first be turned to the off posit...

Page 5: ...re is a comfortable L settee with a teak cocktail table In addition two folding teak chairs are stowed behind the settee that can be set up and used for al fresco flybridge dining Storage is beneath the settee Looking forward port side at the flybridge helm and settee Looking starboard side toward the flybridge helm and settee The flybridge control console All of the salon s instruments are duplic...

Page 6: ... large door at the aft end of the salon which opens onto the cockpit level With its window and especially when open it makes the salon a bright airy and pleasant place From the cockpit door you are in the beautiful salon To port an L settee seats up to four it has a cocktail dining table in front The table can be easily opened and expanded to make it more spacious for dining as in the photos Port ...

Page 7: ...ute dining as well as the salon and its main table yet the cooking can be discreetly obscured from view by the divider making guests more comfortable and there is adequate space for two cooks to work in the galley In addition to the storage facilities directly in the galley U the Double door refrigerator freezer is across from it in the forward end of the salon settee Three burner propane stove an...

Page 8: ...on the aft stateroom bulkhead there is a dressing table and dresser with a swing out seat There are drawers under the berth s foot Under the berth the mattress panels lift out to reveal the bow thruster and it s battery The master stateroom has a large Island queen with access from both sides Hanging lockers on port side Dresser drawers in the center The hanging lockers on starboard side of mas te...

Page 9: ...arate stall shower It has a granite topped counter with storage plus of course a toilet basin and roomy shower compartment There are lots of lighting and an exhaust fan is provided for ventilation in addition to the porthole A Y valve is under the floor in the guest stateroom The forward shower provides for your guests comfort when cruising Vacuflush head Head sink ...

Page 10: ...for storage access under the lower berth Good lighting adds to the comfort When the guests are not using the berths they convert to settee The upper berth swings down and supporting hardware secures in a near vertical comfortable position Additional counter in guest stateroom Vacuflush motor under Guest floor Closet in Guest stateroom The hanging lockers on starboard side of master stateroom are q...

Page 11: ...list including but not limited to main engine controls and instruments navigation electronics including two large E 80 Raymarine chartplotter radar sonar displays with autopilot with a remote control so the skipper can run from the settee The anchor windlass controls VHF radio and large clear and complete electrical system monitoring controls No reasonable detail has been overlooked that could ass...

Page 12: ...essel s centerline The engine starting ad house batteries are outboard and aft of each engine Among the numerous units and systems in the engine room are the Flo Jet fresh and sea water pumps and oil change system fuel manifold sight gauges on the fuel tanks dual fuel filters for the main engines and a single filter for the genset hot water heater dripless shaft seals starting generator and house ...

Page 13: ...tine belts on the front of each engine CHECK EACH DAY FOR TIGHTNESS Raw water strainer One for each engine CHECK EACH DAY FOR DEBRIS Oil dipsticks on inboard side of each engine CHECK EACH DAY FOR PROPER LEVEL Coolant tanks CHECK EACH DAY FOR PROPER LEVEL ...

Page 14: ...evel in the white tank should be checked periodically if the furnace is run with any regularity Also on the starboard side behind and forward of the generator is the house bank of 7 AGM batteries They are maintenance free and should not need to be checked There are three identical units that supply the reverse cycle air conditioning for the boat Generator raw water strainer CHECK FOR DEBRIS DAILY ...

Page 15: ...xed center wheel and upholstered seat forward and at the steering station aft 1B5 Deck Equipment The boat has mooring lines a stern shore line 300 long an appropriate all purpose anchor with 300 of all chain rode plus an emergency anchor with chain and rope rode fenders bumpers four deck chairs an ice chest a crab pot or ring with line float and bait rigging a hose for fresh water tank filling and...

Page 16: ... Aid Kit It is in the port cabinet inside the master stateroom head Flares In the cabinet just inside the starboard salon door Life Preservers PFDs There are two wearable vests in each stateroom s hanging locker and there are standard vests in two packs under the flybridge console A throwable cushion is in the flybridge L settee aft seat section A Lifesling rescue system is in a case on the flybri...

Page 17: ...nsions Length on deck 49 feet 6 inches Length Waterline 42 feet 6 inches Beam 15 Feet Draft 5 Feet 6 inches Displacement 45 000 Pounds Fluids Motor Fuel 2 Diesel Motor Oil mains 15W 40 Chevron Delo Multigrade Transmission Oil 30 weight Chevron Delo Engine Coolant 50 50 mix ethylene glycol water corrosion inhibitor added Operating Parameters estimated RPM Speed Fuel Consumption Naut Miles Gallon 14...

Page 18: ...d Doors and hatches closed and secured as appropriate Underway Helmsperson on watch at all times RPM under 1400 until engines warm to 140 RPM never to exceed 2600 RPM Wake effects always in mind Approaching Dock Fenders out on appropriate side Bow line OUTSIDE stanchions and bloused around toward midships Engines dead slow wheel centered for engine only maneuvering Mate ready to secure stern first...

Page 19: ...ging Turn on heat if necessary Go to top of this Konocti Bay checklist 3B Maneuvering Suggestions 3B1 Docking Undocking Usually it s easier to dock bow in Have your mate at the side rail opening ready to step off and secure the stern line against which you can pull to swing the bow in toward the dock By having your mate ready to disembark when close to the dock he she will not have to jump to the ...

Page 20: ...des for tips on good locations Then choose the spot in the anchorage where you have room to swing on the anchor without disturbing other boats Remember responsibility for leaving room goes to each successive boat to arrive for the first boat has priority in the anchorage Here in the Northwest because of the deep waters all chain rodes and small bays we anchor a little differently than in the Gulf ...

Page 21: ...sired amount of chain is out Stop paying out chain Engage reverse for five seconds at a time until the chain starts to pull straight off the bow toward the anchor A straight chain indicates a set anchor NEVER pull on the chain for more than five seconds and never at any engine RPM other than idle Putting the boat s weight plus its horsepower on the chain forcefully even at idle will bend the ancho...

Page 22: ...lp you by taking your line to shore for you with his dinghy a neat good deed that you might reciprocate We ve met some nice boaters this way The shore line is in the lazarette and is long enough to usually allow taking it to a tree around it and back to the boat so you don t have to go ashore to untie when leaving With a crew member keeping the boat in position take the dinghy to shore pulling the...

Page 23: ... more suited to hold it It reduces substantially the chain noise transmitted to the occupants of the forward cabin It allows the anchor rode to have a lower angle relative to the sea bottom thus increasing the anchor s holding power To use the bridle 1 Lower the anchor normally see page 4 2 then after it is set 2 Hook the bridle on the chain just in front of the anchor pulpit bow roller 3 Then sec...

Page 24: ...fallen inside another loop of chain when the chain pile may have fallen over or shifted There is no way the chain can be tangled so that you will ever need to disconnect it One easy way to disentangle the chain is while wearing gloves grasp the chain on the forward side of the windlass and while lifting it above the wildcat manually rapidly yank it up and down This will usually free it If on the o...

Page 25: ... from the windlass and with a voltmeter check to see if while a switch is depressed there is DC voltage on its terminals if not check the actual wires themselves where they connect to the windlass The windlass uses so much current that sometime the connection though it appears tight may have failed If there is voltage on the wires tighten the nuts firmly on the terminals If all this fails use the ...

Page 26: ...moderately cool the engine room when an operator has to be in it when the engines are or have been recently running 4D Bilge Pumps The boat has three bilge pumps one in each bilge area each controlled by a mode switch at the lower helm Each switch on the breaker panel has an off or on position Always leave the Bilge Pump switches in the on position A red light will illuminate when on When in Auto ...

Page 27: ...the davit 5 Rotate the dinghy so that the bow faces the stern of the main boat 6 Manually swing the dinghy to the starboard side of the boat while steadying it so that it is parallel to the boat s hull 7 Then pay out cable from the davit with a crew member walking the dinghy to the aft swim step for boarding when it reaches the water s surface and floats 8 The crew member then releases the dingy s...

Page 28: ...Outboard Motor The outboard motor for the dinghy is a four stroke Honda 30 HP outboard It uses plain fuel oil should not be mixed with the gasoline To check the oil remove the cover by operating the latch at the back of the motor The dipstick is on the starboard side while the fill is aft Be sure to replace and latch the cover after the checks The motor has an automatic choke Outboard Operation 1 ...

Page 29: ...arts This will take approximately 30 seconds there is no separate glow plug switch Only when it is started and running should you release the switch 2 Check the generator exhaust or listen for it to confirm that cooling water is being pumped from it 3 After a brief warm up of a minute or so switch the shore power switch in the AC power panel to Gen You should see the AC meters indicate there is vo...

Page 30: ...inutes You would use up a lot of energy on that one job alone That s too much use for the inverter and the propane stove or convection oven should be used For a short task the inverter is great no starting the generator no noise no fuss the power is there If the engines are running use it all you wish as long as you don t try to do two huge jobs at once The inverter produces a maximum of 4000 watt...

Page 31: ... powered by the inverter 4F3 AC Panel 120 volt Breakers This section of the AC panel provides standard 120 volt power throughout the vessel Below are described each breaker s circuits and its use Key B Breaker S Switch and Breaker WL Warning Light MS Momentary Switch Green Leave this Breaker on Always Yellow Use when Item is Needed Red Use with Caution in Exceptional Circumstances Runs on Inverter...

Page 32: ... outside the boat will be subject to rapid corrosion because the boat is immersed in sea water a good conductor of electricity To protect the vessel and its crew from such contingencies a Reverse Polarity Warning light will illuminate when the connection turned on If the Reverse Polarity light should illuminate when connecting to Shore Power immediately disconnect the cable and contact the harbor ...

Page 33: ...the boat we can t start an engine to get more electricity So a good skipper and crew has electrical power management in mind whenever they turn an electrical gadget on or off It is with this concern that we can cite a reality If we need more electricity than the batteries alone must provide and if the propulsion engine isn t running we will need to get our electrical power from an alternative sour...

Page 34: ...running by the battery charger if it is on or by the inverter Another 12 volt battery behind the genset provides 12 volts for starting the generator If the engine starting battery is low you can provide voltage for starting by either 1 Combining batteries with the combine switch in the engine room starboard side forward 2 Starting the generator and turning on the charger Note If it takes more than...

Page 35: ... Explorations Konocti bay Operating Manual 35 4G4 DC Battery Switches Emergency combiner switch Main switch at panel Starboard engine battery switch Genset start battery switch Port engine battery switch ...

Page 36: ... 4G5 DC Power Breaker Panels General There is a set of breakers on the main panel that control the DC power distribution to the Helm DC Engine Controls photo on right is limited to 1 Supplying power to the engine controls Helm DC Engine Power Panel ...

Page 37: ...der lights B Turns on Deck and Spreader lights Navigation lights B S Turns on navigation lights Search Light B S To forward cabin lighting Owner Head B Turns on Vacuflush Macerator Pump B Activates Macerator Sump Pump B Turns on shower drain Electronics 1 B S Turns on Chartplotter Electronics 2 B S Turns on Radar Electronics 3 B Turns on Forward Looking Sonar Bow Thruster B To VacuFlush pump vacuu...

Page 38: ...ker must be on for the unit to be used Then the unit s own power button must have been depressed or its knob must be also be in the ON mode 4H1 Electronics Autopilot The boat is equipped with a Raymarine Autopilot System including a control unit at each helm The autopilot breaker switch must be on for navigation data to reach other electronics on the boat For the unit to operate be sure the breake...

Page 39: ...ed This system allows other vessels equipped with AIS to share and automatically update their position speed course and vessel information This information is displayed on both Raymarine chart plotters in the pilothouse and also on the flybridge AIS is a valuable tool to aid your situational awareness and help prevent collisions Your check out skipper may demonstrate its use and the operating manu...

Page 40: ...rn on the TV by pressing the remote power Button 4 Press the larger orange power button on the Dish Network remote If nothing happens press the SAT button at the top left of the remote then press the orange power button again The screen will show satellite and downloading information Be patient this may take some time Within several minutes the picture should come on To select a station scroll the...

Page 41: ...temperature gauge reads at least 140 degrees Fahrenheit Do not run the engines for long periods with the transmission in neutral with no load Engine gauges are in two clusters of five one cluster for each engine port and starboard at each helm Each cluster has top left engine oil pressure center left top engine temperature center right top battery voltage top right percentage crankcase oil level p...

Page 42: ...e is have it corrected promptly Check the Coolant Level The heat exchanger coolant tanks are located forward of the port engine Underway this expansion tank will have coolant in it and the cap on the heat exchanger on the engine should NOT be opened if coolant shows in the expansion tank In fact unless an engine appears to be overheating or you see evidence in the engine room of a coolant leak it ...

Page 43: ...ter rocker to scroll and the right button to set See the manual for more details 4J5 Engine Operating Parameters The following parameters are estimated based upon the John Deere 6068SFM operating parameters from the manufacturer RPM Speed Fuel Consumption Naut Miles Gallon 1600 8 5 6 0 GPH 1 41 1800 10 0 7 2 GPH 1 38 2000 11 5 10 8 GPH 1 06 2400 14 0 18 5 GPH 76 4J7 Engine Transmissions Check the ...

Page 44: ...recious drinking water 4K4 Fresh Water Tank Gauge There is a fresh water gauge for the water tank It is located in the head up above the sink The switch for the freshwater system is on the electrical panel to the left of the helm 4K6 Salt Water Pump The boat has a salt water pump to provide pressure to the washdown faucet to port on the bow adjacent to the electrical outlet The pump and its sea wa...

Page 45: ...ach the fill caps on the inside of the bulwarks adjacent to each side of the salon midships 4L4 Fuel Filters Diesel engines require absolutely clean fuel to operate continuously As a result there are two kinds of fuel filters on the boat The primary filters are mounted on starboard forward bulkhead in the engine room They consist of two filters per engine controlled by a valve allowing one to be s...

Page 46: ...ch is then circulated for heat throughout the boat The hot water loop runs from the furnace through a individual heat exchangers in all three cabins b the engine heat exchangers and c the electric heat exchanger before returning to the furnace The furnace uses the same fuel as the engines drawing diesel from the starboard fuel tank When running the furnace burns about one quart of diesel per hour ...

Page 47: ...must be off Each room thermostat operates independently Therefore if any one thermostat requests heat the furnace will turn on Note The heat generally comes on from aft to bow This is especially true if all thermo stats are turned on at the same time Depending on initial water and outdoor temps it takes about ten minutes for heat to begin blowing through the fans 4M3 Furnace Exhaust Warning Note t...

Page 48: ...sing a button In addition each stove burner is fitted with a thermocouple a heat sensing device that also controls the gas flow When the gas supply is turned on to a burner the gas will not flow unless a the burner is already on or b the cook is holding the valve in the light position If the burner goes out for any reason the thermocouple will shut off the fuel automatically assuring you of a safe...

Page 49: ...proper pump out stations if it is in US waters This rule does not apply in Canadian waters However in Canada courteous practice dictates that the holding tank be dumped only when outside confined marinas or bays as we are sure the reader agrees The boat is equipped with one marine head This head has a separate system which macerates waste and puts it into a holding tank The holding tank is emptied...

Page 50: ...reign matter will clog the sys tem If these heads are used properly they are quite reliable Failures are virtually always due to misuse 4P3 Holding Tank Pumpout Macerator Pump There is a holding tank on the boat located under the guest room floor The sewage from the head goes to the holding tank If dumped overboard from this tank the effluent passes through a through hull valve normally open just ...

Page 51: ...e down if you ve just used the thrusters for maneuvering before shutdown The batteries are located under the forward berth aft lazarette Thruster Circuit Breaker The bow and stern thruster circuit breaker is in the electrical panel at the port side of the pilothouse Thruster Operation 1 Turn on thruster by pressing both on buttons simultaneously until the lights stay lit 2 Then operate the forward...

Page 52: ...hts for high water alarm The horn switch is also on this panel 4R4 Safety Warning Sounders Buzzers sound if either engine has low oil pressure or abnormally high temperature readings You can identify the offending engine by looking at the gauges Even though the sounders can be silenced do not use this feature lest it not be activated the next time there is an emergency The warning buzzer is locate...

Page 53: ...iner by pulling it out the top of the assembly Rinse the strainer thoroughly and if necessary remove any debris from the glass housing 4 Reinsert the strainer tighten the top cover and turn the valve back on in line with the thru hull itself or its hose Failure to re open the valves will overheat the engine or damage the pumps The entire operation will take 5 10 minutes at most and will assure you...

Page 54: ...y the lower helm on If the motor is running is the clutch tight Use the anchor windlass handle Windlasses are equipped with a shear pin to protect them 5D BATTERIES HOUSE KEEP RUNNING DOWN Have you run the engines or generator enough Is something left on like the engine room or mast lights too many electronics etc that is too great a load for the time you were not charging Are you using the invert...

Page 55: ...iver Check for vibration Try turning shaft by hand in engine room both should be turn able with engine in neutral Is shaft noisy or does it load engine Do not use that side and call NW Explorations See emergency procedures next chapter 5N WATER FRESH WON T FLOW Is there water in the tank Is F W Pump breaker on If capable check pressure switch on pump run manually if necessary ...

Page 56: ...re calling to advise them about your situation so they can keep in touch Be sure that the status and safety of the boat and crew is someone s responsibility while you sort out the boat s problem For example delegate your mate to keep a watch for hazards or to operate the boat on course slowly while you deal with the difficulty Here is a checklist for solving the problem 1 Isolate it 2 Get the manu...

Page 57: ...e rudder posts are after putting the engine into idle and or neutral if necessary If you did hole the boat go immediately to the If an Emergency on the preceding pages If no hole and still idling is the boat vibrating If yes put the engine into neutral try accelerating it If there is vibration or any unusual noise grinding or squealing shut down that engine and use the other engine Proceed to the ...

Page 58: ...yer 30 E Electronics 3 4 11 38 40 54 emergencies 41 emergency 15 40 52 55 57 engine 4 11 12 14 15 18 20 21 26 30 33 34 36 41 46 51 55 57 exhaust 9 19 29 47 F fenders 15 18 19 47 filters 12 45 Fire Extinguishers 16 Flares 16 flybridge 4 5 11 16 39 40 48 49 freezer 49 Fresh Water 3 15 44 50 fuel 4 12 18 20 28 37 45 46 48 54 56 Fuel Fill 45 fuel filters 12 45 fuel tank 18 28 46 furnace 14 46 47 G gal...

Page 59: ...32 rudder 20 57 S satellite 40 Seacocks 53 sea strainer 29 43 44 53 54 sea water 12 30 32 34 43 44 shaft 12 51 55 shore line 15 16 20 22 24 shore power 4 18 19 29 34 44 51 54 shower 4 9 44 spares 54 starting 12 18 19 29 30 34 steering 15 stereo 34 stern line 19 22 T table 5 8 temperature 41 47 52 throttles 20 43 thruster 8 34 51 transmission oil 43 TV 30 40 V vacuum 49 50 VHF 11 16 38 40 56 voltag...

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