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Anacortes Yacht Charters Surprise, Operation Manual

The Anacortes Yacht Charters Surprise comes with a comprehensive Operation Manual, ensuring a hassle-free sailing experience. This manual provides detailed instructions on operating the yacht, highlighting key features and safety measures. It can be conveniently downloaded for free from our website, making it readily accessible for all our valued customers.

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Table of Contents 
 

BOAT OPERATION ......................................................................................................................................... 3

 

Engine Inspection ...................................................................................................................................... 3

 

Engine........................................................................................................................................................ 4

 

Starting ...................................................................................................................................................... 4

 

Shutdown .................................................................................................................................................. 4

 

Getting Underway ..................................................................................................................................... 5

 

Docking ..................................................................................................................................................... 5

 

Fueling Up ................................................................................................................................................. 5

 

BOAT SYSTEMS .............................................................................................................................................. 7

 

Electrical Systems ...................................................................................................................................... 7

 

110-Volt AC System ............................................................................................................................... 7

 

12-volt DC System ................................................................................................................................. 8

 

Sanitation System ..................................................................................................................................... 9

 

Marine Toilet ......................................................................................................................................... 9

 

Holding Tank ......................................................................................................................................... 9

 

Water Systems ........................................................................................................................................ 11

 

Fresh Water Tanks .............................................................................................................................. 11

 

Fresh Water Pressure Pump ............................................................................................................... 11

 

Hot Water Tank ................................................................................................................................... 11

 

Shower ................................................................................................................................................ 12

 

Galley ...................................................................................................................................................... 12

 

Propane Oven and Cooktop ................................................................................................................ 12

 

Microwave .......................................................................................................................................... 12

 

Refrigeration ....................................................................................................................................... 12

 

Heating .................................................................................................................................................... 13

 

Forced-Air Furnace (AC or DC) ............................................................................................................ 13

 

Space Heater (AC) ............................................................................................................................... 13

 

Electronics ............................................................................................................................................... 14

 

VHF Radio ............................................................................................................................................ 14

 

Command & Navigation Equipment ................................................................................................... 14

 

Autopilot: ............................................................................................................................................ 15

 

ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS......................................................................................................................... 15

 

TV/DVD Player ..................................................................................................................................... 15

 

ANCHORING ................................................................................................................................................ 16

 

Anchor & Windlass .............................................................................................................................. 16

 

Mooring Cans ...................................................................................................................................... 16

 

SAILS AND RIGGING .................................................................................................................................... 18

 

Troubleshooting: ................................................................................................................................. 18

 

Wheel ...................................................................................................................................................... 18

 

Winch Handles ........................................................................................................................................ 19

 

Emergency Tiller...................................................................................................................................... 19

 

BARBECUE ................................................................................................................................................... 19

 

DINGHY ....................................................................................................................................................... 20

 

Summary of Contents for Surprise

Page 1: ...e for your vacation We are sure you will enjoy cruising in the lovely islands of the Pacific Northwest We hope this paper manual and the accompanying eManual will help you become familiar with the boat Please remember this is a non smoking vessel Always smoke outside If you have questions about the boat or about places to visit please do not hesitate to ask the AYC staff ...

Page 2: ...Fresh Water Tanks 11 Fresh Water Pressure Pump 11 Hot Water Tank 11 Shower 12 Galley 12 Propane Oven and Cooktop 12 Microwave 12 Refrigeration 12 Heating 13 Forced Air Furnace AC or DC 13 Space Heater AC 13 Electronics 14 VHF Radio 14 Command Navigation Equipment 14 Autopilot 15 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS 15 TV DVD Player 15 ANCHORING 16 Anchor Windlass 16 Mooring Cans 16 SAILS AND RIGGING 18 Troublesh...

Page 3: ...2 OTHER 20 Safety 20 Bilge Pump 20 Spares 21 ...

Page 4: ...semble Be careful to seat the O ring properly or you will have a leak REOPEN THE THROUGH HULL Familiarize yourself with the location of ALL thru hulls in the boat wooden plugs are in the port cabinet main salon and valves are located at the site of each thru hull If the boat begins to take on water CHECK ALL THRU HULLS AND TURN ALL VALVES OFF CLOSED Except possibly the engine intake The normal pos...

Page 5: ...e sure that the fuel shut off in the aft cabinet is pushed all of the way in Press the button in the center of the throttle handle to disengage transmission and push the throttle forward or aft about a quarter of the way Hold the pre heat button in for 30 seconds With the pre heat button held in press the start button Let the engine run for a moment and then bring the throttle lever back to the id...

Page 6: ... distances from the dock It is often hard to judge how close the dock is Calling out distances i e 20 feet 10 feet 4 feet etc will only add to a successful docking If you find you are too far off the dock BACK OFF and do it again THERE WILL BE NO HEROIC JUMPING OF CREW MEMBERS Disaster will hit if you lose someone overboard Fueling Up You will need to fuel up before returning to your slip at the e...

Page 7: ...e sound will rise in pitch or gurgle Pay attention to the TANK OVERFLOW VENT on the outside of the hull opposite 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 deck cap Caution Clean up splatter and spillage immediately for environmental and health reasons ...

Page 8: ...necessary add a CORD ADAPTER located in storage closet below the TV Turn the breaker on the dock box on Cords coming off the bow can be wrapped loosely around the bow line but take care that the cord cannot touch the water At the ELECTRICAL PANEL flip the AC CURCUIT BREAKER on Check for reverse polarity Then turn on appropriate breakers for battery charger and water heater If you are not getting p...

Page 9: ...rs should be turned off after every use The HOUSE BATTERY BANK provides power for all DC systems When disconnected from shore power all 12 volt devices and 110 volt devices drain the house batteries Battery systems will lose their charge while ANCHORED or MOORED Avoid this by using power sparingly at anchor Turn the refrigerator off at night Use only one or two lights at a time Turn off systems no...

Page 10: ...to pump in water and to flush out Set the switch to the right to flush out and to the left to pump in water Start with flushing out After the bowl is clear pump 10 times then switch to dry bowl and pump the bowl dry It is very important to leave the valve in the dry bowl flush position Under the head sink there is a y valve that controls whether the flushed material goes to the holding tank Please...

Page 11: ...e the aft port side of the hull where the tank empties By law you must use a holding tank in all US waters Be familiar with the applicable laws concerning dumping sewage directly overboard If there is a fresh water hose on the dock rinse the tank by adding 2 minutes of water into tank Then re pump to leave the tank rinsed for the next charter This also eliminates head orders If a hose is not avail...

Page 12: ...y located in the chart table or with a winch handle Fresh Water Pressure Pump The WATER PRESSURE PUMP is located beneath the starboard salon seat To use fresh water you need to first turn the water pump on The water pump switch is located on the left side of the 12 volt distribution panel Take care not to run the electric pump when the water tank is empty as this will ruin the pump beyond repair I...

Page 13: ...ure propane system for cooking To operate Turn on the Gas Control Switch on the 12 volt distribution panel Then turn on the gas valve in the propane locker in the aft port lazarette While lighting the burner keep the desired knob depressed on the oven or stovetop for 20 seconds before releasing it this allows the burner to preheat and stay lit Make sure to switch off the Gas Control Switch when no...

Page 14: ...nage of the battery Heating Forced Air Furnace AC or DC The FORCED AIR FURNANCE provides heat in the same way as a household furnace If you just operate the fan the heater does not function To operate the heater switch on the heater switch on the control panel Turn on the correct switch on the heater unit located on the stern wall of the navigation table make sure that the fan switch is off To con...

Page 15: ...ne ST8001 Multifunction plotters Raymarine C90W at helm Additional C90W at Nav station Fathometer Raymarine ST60 Depth sounder is digital by Raymarine Anemometer is digital by Raymarine Wind Direction Raymarine and Windex Radar RD418D 4KW Digital Radome integrated with multifunction plotters AIS 1000 Class B Send and Receive AIS Transponder Remember you are not allowed to travel in FOG or in serio...

Page 16: ...cated at the Nav Station in the cabin The stereo is capable of inserting your iPod directly into the unit and has similar controls The Surprise has speakers in the cabin and in the cockpit You can choose to operate just the speakers in the salon or also turn on the speakers in the cockpit The speakers in the salon will always be on Use the controls on the stereo to set the volume and to control th...

Page 17: ...hen using the Windlass to raise or lower the anchor to prevent running down the battery Plug the control into the socket in the deck locker anchor well at the bow of the boat BE VERY CAREFUL RAISING AND LOWERING THE ANCHOR Keep hands fingers feet toes clothing etc clear of the chain and windlass Turn on the windlass on the panel Unlock the anchor to lower it Secure the anchor after it has been rai...

Page 18: ...h a mooring line secured like a bow line As you are coming slowly up to the can have the crew holding the boat hook point at the can with the hook so the skipper always knows where it is Hook the can and bring the ring up to the boat to allow the second crew to thread the ring with the line Release the hold with the boat hook If your mooring line is led out the starboard chock bring the end of the...

Page 19: ... by turning the boat into the wind and furling the main up to the marked reef points on the sail Note release the tension on the boom and the boom vang before attempting to furl the main out haul line It is good ideas to have someone support the boom during this process After the sail is out re tighten mainsheet and the boom vang Jib Furling Loosen the jib furling line to extend the jib while putt...

Page 20: ...Marina unless permission is granted by the marina manager The propane Barbecue is located on the aft port cockpit rail The small propane bottle is located in the propane locker and the control valve is located in the galley Attach the control to the feed pipe and then screw the propane tank onto the control Carefully light the unit preferably with a long stem butane lighter The barbecue generates ...

Page 21: ...hen beaching the dinghy sharp rocks or shells can scratch or puncture the bottom Choose an area free of any large rocks that might cause harm in beaching Lift up on the dinghy to bring it up to higher ground NEVER drag it Secure it when leaving as the tides come up very quickly OTHER Safety SAFETY should be paramount in your daily cruising A MAN OVERBOARD DRILL should be discussed and perhaps even...

Page 22: ... the hull on the starboard aft corner Spares Tools and spares are stowed under the forward section of the dinette seat This includes oil filter fuel filter raw water impeller fluids spare bulbs and other small parts A COPY OF THE COMLETE BENETEAU MANUAL CAN BE FOUND IN THE PORT CABINET MAIN SALON AND ON THE ON BOARD iPAD ...

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