Getting Underway
Disconnect the shore power cord (see AC Power next page). Close portholes, windows, and
hatches. Turn on VHF and Electronics. Assign crewmembers to their tasks. Once outside the
marina, have crewmembers bring in fenders and put mooring lines away.
Cruising
Make certain the throttles are in idle and engage the gearshifts. Slowly come up to cruising
speed of 1400 rpms. If you run at 1400 rpms, you will cruise at approx. 7.5
–
8 knots, using 7.2
gallons of diesel/hour. Your speed may vary depending on weight, load, and weather conditions.
Trim Tabs can bring the bow down to the cruising position. Watch your speed on the GPS as you
adjust.
Note: Avoid high engine speeds as it causes the engine to overheat causing damage as well as
high fuel consumption.
Docking
During docking give clear instructions to the crew on what you will expect of them i.e. with lines
and fenders.
Ensure Trim Tabs are rocked back up for slow speed backing. While moving slowly towards the
dock, center the wheel and use the gears and throttles to maneuver the vessel. Throttles should
only be used in moderate to windy conditions. Otherwise, the use of the transmission should be
sufficient. Bow Stern Thruster controls are located on the right side of the helm. To turn on the
thruster’s press both ON button’s together for a few seconds, they will stay on for about 5
minutes. To operate thrusters, press the thruster handle right or left at the top of the handle to
move the bow right or left, and the stern can be moved by pressing the bottom of the handle
right or left. The bow and stern can be use together by pushing the whole handle right or left.
Fueling Up
This boat has a starboard and port fuel tank that combined hold 250 gallons of Diesel.
To fuel: open the two diesel fuel caps located just outside the glass doors on the starboard and
port sides, with the deck fitting key that is located in the electrical panel in the salon.
MAKE SURE
YOU HAVE DIESEL
Make sure it is going into the right deck fill! DOUBLE-CHECK! Before pumping,
have several oil fuel sorb rags ready to soak up any spilled fuel. You should have a rough idea of
how many gallons you will need, but have someone check the fuel gauge periodically by turning
on the key.
Put
DIESEL
Nozzle into the deck fitting and pump slowly listening to the sound of the flow.
Pumping to fast may not allow excess air to escape, which will lead to spillage out the vent. As
the tank fills, the sound will rise in pitch or gurgle. Pay attention to the vent that it does not spill
fuel in the water. The vents for the fuel tanks are located lower then where you feel the diesel,
make sure to listen near the vents so that you can stop fueling before its starts to overflow out of
the vents. Top off carefully, catching any spillage with your sorb.
Check your gauges. Replace the deck fill caps. Clean up any spatter and wash hands thoroughly.
