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start button. Check battery, battery switches. Try starting with battery switch set to
“both”. IS the ignition breaker on in the 24 Volt panel in the stairway to the cabins
14.
5.1 - What to Do If
15.
Starter turns, assume fuel problem: did you bump a fuel valve on the manifold at back
of engine room? Make sure all open, if one was closed, re-prime engine or call a
mechanic if you can’t do this Remember, both engines eachhave their own battery
banks engine has its own battery banks!
16.
FOG DELAYS RETURN
17.
Call AYC by telephone or VHF marine operator and advise for instructions.
18.
HEAD WON’T FLUSH
19.
Is breaker on? Turn it on. Have you over-filled the holding tank? Pump it to allow more
effluent to enter it. See the “Heads” section of this manual. If all else fails, just use only
the other head.
20.
HIT A FISH NET
21.
Engines in Neutral: don’t try to back off, you may foul the net more. Try pulling the
boat back with the dinghy & outboard. Get assistance from the fisherman. You are
responsible for damage you cause to a net!
22.
HIT A LOG OR ROCK See EMERGENCY PROCEDURES, next chapter.
23.
PROPELLER FOULED OR DAMAGED
24.
Best thing: Have the prop checked by a diver or dive it yourself if able. Check for
vibration. Try turning shaft by hand in engine room, both should be turn-able with
engine in neutral. Is shaft noisy, or does it load engine? Do not use that side or call
Vessel Assist. See emergency procedures, next chapter.
25.
WATER (FRESH) WON’T FLOW
26.
Is there water in the tank? Is F.W. Pump breaker on? If capable, check pressure switch
on pump.
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5.2 - What to Do If
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Section 6: Emergency Procedures Protect your lives first!
29.
Put on life jackets Contact the Coast Guard with an emergency "MAYDAY" call. If
adrift, prepare to anchor to keep the boat from drifting into danger. If the boat is really
sinking, consider "beaching it" if necessary.
30.
Launch the dinghy and prepare to board if necessary. If an engine is available and you
have time, mount the outboard engine and load its fuel tanks. Take a handheld VHF
