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crew will need to step off from the swim step with the stern line. Another crew member will need to be at
the bow or mid-ships to hand over the next lines.
Prior to docking, rock TRIM TAB switches to the ‘bow up’ position (8 to 10 seconds) to make slow-
speed backing and turning easier. While moving slowly to the dock or mooring location, center the
WHEEL (e.g. rudders straight) and use only the GEARSHIFTS and THROTTLES to maneuver the boat.
THERE IS NO BOW OR STERN THRUSTER ON THIS VESSEL.
Fueling Up
OPEN FILLER CAPS with a DECK FITTING KEY that is kept in the bottom drawer next to port side
door. The FILLER CAPS are located on the step leading to the bow on both the port and starboard sides.
CAUTION – THE WASTE PUMPOUT CAP IS LOCATED NEAR THE STARBOARD FUEL
FILLER CAP!! MAKE DOUBLE SURE YOU HAVE THE CORRECT FILLER CAP!!!!
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT FUEL! DIESEL! DIESEL! DIESEL! MAKE SURE IT
IS GOING INTO THE RIGHT DECK FILL!
DOUBLE-CHECK!
Before pumping, have an oil/fuel sorbs handy to soak up spilled fuel. Locate fuel vents if possible to
listen for tank becoming full and to know where sorbs may be needed. You should have a rough idea of
the number of gallons you will need by the engine hour indicator. Also periodically have someone turn
on the key to watch the fuel gauge or station a person by tank site glasses to watch fueling progress.
Place the DIESEL nozzle into the tank opening, pump slowly and evenly, and note the sound of the fuel
flow. Pumping too fast may not allow enough time for air to escape, which may result in spouting from
the tank opening. As the tank fills, the sound will rise in pitch or gurgle. Pay attention to the TANK
OVERFLOW VENT
on the outside of the hull near the tank opening. The sound may indicate that the
tank is nearly full. Top off carefully, and be prepared to catch spilled fuel. Spillage may result in a nasty
fine from law enforcement.
Replace each tank cap. Turn on blower before starting engines.
Caution -- Clean up splatter and spillage
immediately for environmental and health reasons. Wash hands with soap and water thoroughly.
BOAT ELECTRICAL
The electrical system is divided into two distribution systems: 110-volt AC and 12-volt DC
.
The systems are controlled from the AC ELECTRICAL PANEL and the DC AUXILIARY PANEL
which are located next to the stairway leading to the aft cabin, and the BATTERY SWITCHES located at
the bottom of the same stairs on the port side. When not connected to shore power, batteries are providing
all power. Therefore, monitor the use of battery levels carefully with your volt meter located just above
the electrical panels. How much electricity is being drawn from the batteries can be monitored on the
ampere meter in the same location. Turn off electrical devices that are not needed.
110-Volt AC System
