Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 30 Owner'S Manual Download

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6.11 Helm

Fig_6.11-1

Fig_6.11-2

Instrument Panel

Fireboy Control

Tilt Helm Wheel

Engine Ignition
Controls

Compass

Throttle Control

Trim Tabs Control
Switches

Stereo Remote

Engine Display

Screen

Thrusters Control

Emergency Fireboy

Discharge

Windlass ON/OFF and

Up/Down Switch

(optional)

Bilge Pump
Switches / Alarms

Alarm Panel

Summary of Contents for Back Cove 30

Page 1: ...Back Cove 30 Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...Phone 207 594 8844 Email sales backcoveyachts com PO Box 548 23 Merrill Drive Rockland Maine 04841...

Page 3: ...ay refer to it when information is required Should this manual conflict with any of the specific information contained in the other product information supplied by system manufacturers we recommend fo...

Page 4: ...y Equipment 4 3 Fire Extinguishing System 4 4 Carbon Monoxide CO 4 5 Load Capacity 4 6 Stability 4 7 Rules of the Road 4 8 Piloting and Navigation 4 9 Emergencies 4 10 Safety Contacts 4 11 California...

Page 5: ...ing the Engine G Engine Condensation H Engine Bed I Oil Change J Conserving Fuel K Sea Valves L Bilge Pumps 7 3 Electrical A 12V Direct Current DC Electrical System B Batteries C 12V Battery Managemen...

Page 6: ...Propeller Removal C Propeller Installation D Shaft Seal Assembly 7 8 Steering Maneuvering and Trim A Steering and Rudder System B Rudder Shaft Stuffing Box C Trim Tab System D Bow Thruster E Stern Th...

Page 7: ...coat Repair G Gelcoat Blistering Below Waterline H Bottom Painting I Hatches J Deck Hardware K Hull to Deck Joint 8 2 Winterizing A Hauling B Bottom Hull C Cutlass Bearing D Freshwater System E Marine...

Page 8: ...ully INDICATES AN IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH IF NOT AVOIDED WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH IF NOT AVOIDED COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR S...

Page 9: ...Over All Bridge Clearance Fuel Tank Capacity Water Tank Capacity Holding Tank Capacity ENGINE TRANSMISSION Engine Make Engine Serial Number Transmission Make Transmission Serial Number PROPELLER Make...

Page 10: ...frequently many states require additional registration when an out of state boat is used within their boundaries Contact state boating authorities or any marine dealer for registration requirements 3...

Page 11: ...including the installation of additional features and final inspection is necessary under actual boating conditions and usage This commissioning procedure will also serve as a guideline in future laun...

Page 12: ...ted Warranty referred to above does not apply to Labor or material charges for repairs or replacement of equipment or accessories carrying their own individual warranties gelcoat damage such as crazin...

Page 13: ...nder this Limited Warranty must be fully documented with photographs and provide full estimates of all materials and labor hours quantities and rates Back Cove Yachts may require an inspection of the...

Page 14: ...st should be followed as part of the dealer commissioning procedure All work should be carried out in accordance with American Boat and Yacht Council standards U S Coast Guard regulations the Back Cov...

Page 15: ...reaker at the 12V DC electrical distribution panel This powers all breakers on the helm panels With the exception of courtesy lights these are wired to 24 hour power Test wipers washers horn engine ro...

Page 16: ...any intakes appendages etc before lifting A competent yard is critical for this procedure Expensive damage can take place due to operator error Take all steps necessary to ensure that no damage will o...

Page 17: ...t of driveline will damage engine and driveline components Burp and check propeller shaft seal per manufacturer s instructions Review Engine and Gear Operation Manuals Check engine oil level Top off u...

Page 18: ...he engine room exhaust blower for a minimum of four minutes and check bilge for fumes Check for fuel leaks at all fittings Check action of electric fuel gauge as fuel is added Open engine fuel shut OF...

Page 19: ...rve and record the following WOT RPM no load ________________________________________________ WOT RPM under load _____________________________________________ Idle RPM ________________________________...

Page 20: ...tage and amperage draw Check for fuel water and exhaust leaks 13 Inverter Optional Read the inverter owner s manual Turn OFF the main panel breaker in the 120V AC electrical distribution panel Activat...

Page 21: ...n the holding tank discharges overboard through the discharge sea valve Re check head fill and discharge hoses and holding tank fittings for leaks Close and secure the discharge sea valve 16 Appliance...

Page 22: ...erly secured to the shaft Loose shaft zinc will slide aft and may cause shaft and or strut damage Note Propeller shaft zincs expend themselves faster because of their greater velocity This material lo...

Page 23: ...RTIFY THAT THE DEALER COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST HAS BEEN SATISFACTORILY COMPLETED DEALER SIGNATURE ______________________________________________________ DATE ______ ______ ______ BOAT OWNER SIGNATURE _...

Page 24: ...FINAL CHECKLIST ______ Owner familiarized with Back Cove Warranty warranty procedures and Owner s responsibilities ______ Owner familiarized with dealership s warranty and service procedures ______ Ow...

Page 25: ...to operate the vessel are open Verify proper functioning of navigation lights and ensure that both battery banks are charged prior to departure Cockpit hatch is a watertight closing appliance Verify s...

Page 26: ...ne inherently buoyant material with an inflatable bladder for extra lift Type V PFD s must be worn when underway to be legal Before purchasing PFDs ensure that there is an attached tag indicating they...

Page 27: ...l when boat is anchored moored or docked Sleeping on boat requires a operating Carbon Monoxide detection system in each sleeping location Persons who have been exposed to carbon monoxide should be mov...

Page 28: ...iloting and Navigation Hitting an object in or under the water or boating in dangerous currents can cause serious injury or death to boat occupants You must know where the hazards are and avoid them I...

Page 29: ...or who is in the water around your boat 4 10 Safety Contacts The U S Coast Guard publishes many pamphlets on safety and other information not covered in this book Contact your local Coast Guard unit...

Page 30: ...5 0 V e s s e l O v e r v i e w 5 1 General Arrangement Cockpit Helm Deck Cabin...

Page 31: ...k Toiletry Shelf MSD Fig_6 12d 2 Fig_6 12e 1 Fig_6 12e 1 thru Fig_6 12e 2 Medicine Cabinet Drawer Locker Fig_6 12e 5 Companionway Steps A C Vent Fig_6 12e 3 thru Fig_6 12e 4 Fig_6 12f 1 and Fig_6 12f...

Page 32: ...out Companionway Door Helm Pod Settee Lounge Helm Deck Table Settee Lounge Helm Seat Chart Tray Fig_6 12c 8 thru Fig_6 12c 9 Fig_6 12c 2 Fig_6 11 1 Fig_6 12c 2 Fig_6 12c 6 Fig_6 12c 3 thru 6 12c 5 Mat...

Page 33: ...ig_6 12g 1 thru Fig_6 12g 4 Fig_6 12b 7 thru Fig_6 12b 8 Fig_6 12b 7 and Fig_6 12b 9 Fig_6 2 9 and Fig_6 12b 7 Fig_6 12b 7 Fig_6 5 1 Fig_6 12b 3 Fig_6 12b 4 thru Fig_6 12b 5 Fig_6 12b 4 NOTE Cockpit h...

Page 34: ...om Pop up Cleat P S Transom Door Forward Cleat Navigational Light P S Windlass Foot Switches Fig_6 12g 1 thru Fig_6 12g 4 Fig_6 5 1 Fig_6 12b 3 Fig_6 12b 7 thru Fig_6 12b 8 Fig_6 3 1 Fig_6 12b 2 Fig_6...

Page 35: ...5 3 Mechanical Overview Lazarette Engine Room Forward Bilge Zone...

Page 36: ...lge Zone Bow Thruster Head Sink MSD Head Drain Head Vent Forward Bilge Alarm Forward Bilge Pump Bilge Access Fig_6 4 7 and Fig_6 12e 7 Fig_6 4 7 Fig_6 4 7 Fig_6 10 5 Fig_6 12f 1 and Fig_6 12f 3 Fig_6...

Page 37: ...Strainer Engine Thru Hull Engine Hatch Lifter Water Strainer Fig_6 4 4 Fig_6 10 1 Fig_6 10 1 Fig_6 2 11 Fig_6 4 5 Fig_6 3 4 Fig_6 1 5 Fig_6 9 2 Fig_6 1 6 Aft Bilge Alarm Fig_6 4 4 Fig_6 10 1 Oil Chan...

Page 38: ...der Exhaust Port Muffler Exhaust Elbow Fig_6 9 2 Fig_6 5 2 Fig_6 9 4 Fig_6 9 3 Fig_6 7 8 Fig_6 2 19 Switch Bow Thruster Battery Switch optional Stern Thruster Battery Stern Thruster optional Battery S...

Page 39: ...A With Pulpit and Swim Step 34 2 Beam Max 11 3 Draft Appendage 2 8 Weight Full 12 300 lbs Height No Mast No Prop 10 9 Height With mast and Prop 14 2 L C DWL Estimated full weight for standard model Al...

Page 40: ...Mount Fig_6 1 3 Engine Water Strainer Generator optional Sea Valve and Strainer Fig_6 1 4 Oil Change System optional Fig_6 1 6 Engine Sea Valve Engine Hatch Lift Cylinder Fig_6 1 5 6 0 S y s t e m s...

Page 41: ...h Generator Control Panel optional Fig_6 2 1 Fig_6 2 2 Fig_6 2 3 Fig_6 2 4 Battery Parallel ACR Generator Switch optional Start Engine Switch Bow Thruster Switch Stern Thruster Switch optional AC DC D...

Page 42: ...istribution Panel 1 Shore Fig_6 2 5a Fig_6 2 5c Fig_6 2 5d Fig_6 2 5b Fig_6 2 6 Fig_6 2 7 AC DC Distribution Panel 2 Shore AC DC Distribution Panel 2 Shore and Generator AC DC Distribution Panel 1 Sho...

Page 43: ...Battery Charger Generator optional Fig_6 2 9 Overhead Switched Lights Fig_6 2 11 Fig_6 2 12 Fig_6 2 13 Inverter optional Fig_6 2 8 Shore Power Hookup 120V AC Outlet Fig_6 2 10 12V DC Outlet...

Page 44: ...Engine Room Light Fig_6 2 14 Fig_6 2 15 Courtesy Light Switch at Transom Door Fig_6 2 16 Fig_6 2 17 Galvanic Isolator Fig_6 2 18 Zinc Anode Fig_6 2 19 Cable TV Hookup ELCI RCBO Breaker Helm Deck Light...

Page 45: ...6 3 Fresh Water Fig_6 3 1 Water Deck Fill Plate Fig_6 3 2 Hot Water Heater Fig_6 3 3 Water Pump Water Tank starboard Fig_6 3 5 Fig_6 3 4 Fresh Water Filter...

Page 46: ...Pump out Deck Plate Fig_6 4 1 Fig_6 4 3 Waste Tank Fig_6 4 4 Macerator Pump Fig_6 4 5 Aft Bilge Pump Fig_6 4 6 Fig_6 4 2 Head Fan Switch Tank Full Indicator MSD Flush Rinse Switches Aft Bilge Alarm S...

Page 47: ...Fig_6 4 7 Forward Bilge Alarm Fig_6 4 9 Bilge Alarm and Control Switch Waste Discharge Sea Valve Fig_6 4 8 Forward Bilge Pump...

Page 48: ...6 5 Fuel Fig_6 5 1 Fuel Fill Plate Fig_6 5 2 Engine Fuel Filter Fuel Tank Fig_6 5 3 Fig_6 5 5 Generator optional Fuel Feed Generator optional Fuel Filter Tank Level Sender Engine Fuel Feed Fig_6 5 4...

Page 49: ...ression Bellows Fig_6 6 1 Fig_6 6 2 Fig_6 6 3 Bronze Strut Shaft Coupling Shaft Thru Hull Fig_6 6 4 Propeller Propeller Mounting Detail Propeller Nut smaller Propeller Jam Nut larger Cotter Pin Stainl...

Page 50: ...ng and Trim Hydraulic Cylinder Fig_6 7 1 Fig_6 7 4 Bow Thruster Fig_6 7 5 Single Joystick Thruster Control Stern Thruster optional Tiller Rudder Bearing Upper Rudder Shaft Fig_6 7 2 Hydraulic Cylinder...

Page 51: ...Stern Thruster optional Fig_6 7 6 Fig_6 7 7 Double Joystick Thruster Control optional Trim Tab Trim Tab Control Switches Fig_6 7 8 Fig_6 7 9...

Page 52: ...dlass Foot Switches optional Windlass optional Forward Cleat Bow Sprit optional Helm Windlass Control optional Fig_6 8 2 Fig_6 8 3 Fig_6 8 4 Fig_6 8 5 Bow Roller optional Anchor Locker open Windlass F...

Page 53: ...6 9 Exhaust and Cooling Systems Fig_6 9 1 Fig_6 9 2 Sea Water Inlet Exhaust Riser Exhaust Elbow Fig_6 9 3 Exhaust Port Fig_6 9 4 Engine Muffler Exhaust Mixing Elbow Exhaust Support Exhaust Hose...

Page 54: ...Air Grill Fig_6 10 4 Helm A C Unit optional Return Air Grill Fig_6 10 5 A C Vent optional Fig_6 10 6 Hard Top Hatch closed A C Raw Water Pump optional Fig_6 10 1 A C Raw Water Strainer optional Fig_6...

Page 55: ...Fig_6 10 7 Fig_6 10 8 Cabin Hatch closed Fig_6 10 9 Fig_6 10 10 Windshield Hatch open Fig_6 10 11 Side Window opening Portlight Adjustable Quick Dog Set Screw Cabin Hatch closed position vent position...

Page 56: ...rol Tilt Helm Wheel Engine Ignition Controls Compass Throttle Control Trim Tabs Control Switches Stereo Remote Engine Display Screen Thrusters Control Emergency Fireboy Discharge Windlass ON OFF and U...

Page 57: ...6 12 General A Below Deck Fig_6 12a 1 Water Tank stbd Fig_6 12a 3 Inverter optional Fireboy Shaft Brush Fireboy Extinguisher Engine Fig_6 12a 2 Hot Water Heater Seal Guard...

Page 58: ...6 12b 1 Fig_6 12b 2 Fig_6 12b 3 Fig_6 12b 4 Fig_6 12b 5 Fig_6 12b 6 Cockpit Seat Storage starboard Transom Pop up Cleats Side Deck Steps and Drink Holder Spring Cleat Navigation Light Cockpit Seat sta...

Page 59: ...Transom Door Cockpit Shower Fig_6 12b 7 Fig_6 12b 8 Fig_6 12b 9 Cockpit Shower Light Switch Coaxial Cable Hook Up Door Latch Shore Power Inlet s Transom Door Latch Cockpit Hatch...

Page 60: ...Settee and Mate Seat Configured for Lounging Fig_6 12c 3 Fig_6 12c 4 Port Settee and Mate Seat Configured for Berth Fig_6 12c 5 Chart Tray Fig_6 12c 6 Cup Holder Grab Rail Helm Deck Overview Fig_6 12c...

Page 61: ...Fig_6 12c 7 Fig_6 12c 8 Companionway Fig_6 12c 9 Mate Seat Footrests Companionway Catch s...

Page 62: ...D Galley Galley Overview Sink Fig_6 12d 1 Fig_6 12d 2 Cook Top Fig_6 12d 3 Microwave Fig_6 12d 4 Fig_6 12d 5 Trash Bin Emergency Cut Off Switch...

Page 63: ...Fig_6 12d 6 Fig_6 12d 7 Fig_6 12d 8 Lower Galley Storage Drawers aft Refrigerator unlocked locked Drawer Latch...

Page 64: ...bin Overview Configured for Lounging Fig_6 12e 1 Hanging Locker Fig_6 12e 3 Hanging Locker open Fig_6 12e 4 Fig_6 12e 5 Drawer Locker Fig_6 12e 6 V Berth Storage Cabin Overview Configured for Berth Fi...

Page 65: ...Fig_6 12e 8 Fig_6 12e 7 Bilge Access Shelf Fig_6 12e 9 Companionway Steps with Integrated Galley Drawers...

Page 66: ...F Head Forward Bulkhead with Mirror Fig_6 12f 1 Fig_6 12f 2 Fig_6 12f 3 Pull out Faucet Shower Access Door Medicine Cabinet Portlight with Shade Sink MSD...

Page 67: ...G Swim Platform Fig_6 12g 1 Swim Ladder Platform Support Bracket Fig_6 12g 2 Fig_6 12g 3 Platform Pop up Cleats Fig_6 12g 4 Platform Grab Bar...

Page 68: ...that the DC panel is energized and that the ENGINE HATCH breaker is ON at the DC panel The system is designed to operate slowly and safely but the safe operation of the hatch requires attentiveness an...

Page 69: ...el system If the oil pressure gauge does not rise within 15 seconds after the engine starts immediately stop the engine and make necessary adjustments Never crank the engine for more than ten 10 secon...

Page 70: ...hull while holding the engine rigidly enough to achieve correct alignments I Oil Change Change the oil and other engine fluids according to the recommendations in the engine owner s manual An oil cha...

Page 71: ...emulsion beneath the surface of the water Violators are subject to a penalty of 5 000 The electric bilge pumps are wired directly to the ship s service batteries through an always ON push button break...

Page 72: ...C 12V Battery Management see Fig_6 2 3 Fig_6 2 3 Latching solenoid switches for the different 12V DC systems are found on the starboard face of the companionway These include ON OFF switches for the s...

Page 73: ...ghts see Fig_6 2 13 are on the Cabin Lights circuit located on the DC distribution panel see Fig_6 2 5 Fig_6 2 13 Individually switched lights are spread throughout the engine room see Fig_6 2 16 The...

Page 74: ...terrupter Residual Current Breaker with Overload breakers located on the aft bulkhead in the engine room see Fig_6 2 18 The ground runs through an isolator see Fig_6 2 18 which is a diode engineered t...

Page 75: ...er to both shore power branch circuits Allowing either A C unit to be run by the generator Power consumption will have to be monitored or the generator breaker in the engine room will trip Note Before...

Page 76: ...e run on the aft engine room bulkhead Fill tanks slowly to allow each tank to fill equally Filling tanks too quickly will cause uneven tank load which will affect the boats trim B Water Heater The wat...

Page 77: ...Fig_6 4 4 then a flush SS fitting to port Note Holding tank filter should be replaced annually to reduce potential odor A holding tank full level indicator is located in the head see Fig_6 4 2 The hol...

Page 78: ...n The tank is located directly under the aft cockpit B Fuel Tank Vent System and Shut off Valves The vent hose is connected to the top of the fuel tank and is led to a specially designed fitting on th...

Page 79: ...vent fitting on the outside of the hull Securely replace the fuel fill deck plate to keep water out Wipe up any fuel spills and discard any oily rags Operate engine room blower for at least four 4 min...

Page 80: ...puller should rest directly on the end of the propeller shaft and be installed straight and centered Tapping the propeller with a soft mallet will often help loosen a hard pulling propeller C Propelle...

Page 81: ...ic cylinder see Fig_6 7 1 and Fig_6 7 3 which operates under pressure in both directions There is no pressure in the system unless the helm is being rotated This minimizes the likelihood of leaks deve...

Page 82: ...ed on the Helm see Fig_6 7 7 Fig_6 7 7 Do not operate thrusters with the vessel out of the water Doing so will likely damage the equipment and void thruster warranty Serious injury to persons in proxi...

Page 83: ...or and rode not to pull the boat When preparing to depart an anchorage motor the boat forward over the anchor while using the windlass solely for rode retrieval Let the forward motion of the boat brea...

Page 84: ...al strainer Blocked or clogged engine intake sea valve Open and close sea valve several times to unblock Clogged internal seawater strainer Inspect and clean internal seawater strainer Broken impeller...

Page 85: ...start system Make sure the seacock for the cooling pump is open Turn ON the AIR CONDITIONER circuit breaker on the AC main distribution panel see Fig_6 2 5 Follow the instructions in the Air Conditio...

Page 86: ...y a surface condition in the gelcoat finish and does not indicate structural weakness The gelcoat layer is not as flexible as the fiberglass laminate underneath Minor cracks that develop over time are...

Page 87: ...ter on a year round basis it is recommended that the boat be hauled for a few days each year prior to the season of heavy use for routine out of water maintenance and inspection Back Cove Yachts does...

Page 88: ...water absorber should be added to the fuel tanks for winter storage H Batteries Clean battery terminals and cable ends thoroughly of any corrosion with a baking soda and water solution and apply a lig...

Page 89: ...ndlass 33 Helm Power 105 Inverter 34 Shower Sump Pump 106 Ships Battery 35 Fresh Water Pump 107 Engine Battery 36 Oil Transfer 108 Battery Charger Engine 37 Fuel In Water 109 Battery Charger Ships 38...

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