Owner’s Notes for
Ardent
March 26
th
, 2021
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2.
Nuances
Swim Platform/Moveable Transom Seat
– The operation of Ardent’s swim platform/moveable transom seat is
not ‘typical’ and requires special attention. The swim platform and transom seat are electrically operated and
unfold in unison to create a large platform area for access to the water, dinghy or dock. Please see Section 27
of this document for operating detail
Port Side Helm
- The helm and prop walk are the reverse of most sailboats. It isn’t too difficult to use to; the
skipper just needs to be prepared for this.
3.
Emergency/Safety Equipment
You are not likely to need these items; you must know their location.
Bilge Pump (Manual) and Handle
. Located on inside face of starboard helm base. Handle is held in clips inside
the starboard cockpit locker, aft end. Note: if water rises above floorboards, can use shower sump pumps also
in emergency.
Carbon Monoxide Detectors.
Found in all three staterooms and the salon, port side.
Cockpit Cushions
. In case of COB, throw anything that floats, quickly.
Emergency Tiller
. located in the port cockpit floor lazarette, behind the wheel. The rudder post attachment
point is in the center of the cockpit between the helms. To remove the cover, insert a winch handle in the star-
shaped fitting and unscrew.
Fire Extinguishers (5)
. There are four portable, manual fire extinguishers (one in each compartment) and an
automatic halon-type extinguisher mounted in the engine compartment.
1 located on the aft bulkhead of the galley
3 located on a bulkhead just inside each stateroom.
1 located in the engine compartment. There is a status indicator light near the battery switches in the
starboard quarter stateroom. This light should be green indicating the extinguisher has not discharged.
This light will only be energized when the battery breaker for the engine is ON.
First Aid Kits.
A large offshore first aid kit is located under the settee on the starboard side of the saloon.
Smaller kits including basics such as Band-Aids and antibiotic ointment are located in each of the medicine
cabinets in the two heads for minor scrapes or cuts. Please note any use of these items so they may be
replaced for the next guest.
Flare (Electronic) and Folded Plastic Distress Flag
. located in an orange waterproof box in the starboard
cockpit locker. The battery powered distress signal light may be used day or night. It can be mounted with the
attached tethers and left on while dealing with the emergency. Batteries for the light are replaced at the
beginning of each season and a spare set of batteries is located in the box. An orange distress flag is also
included for daytime emergencies.
Flares (Pyrotechnic - 3)
. located in an orange waterproof box in the starboard cockpit locker. Hand flares and
parachute flares are also included in the box.
