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Step 4: Ensure that the wheel centers the rudder before moving. Use black electrical tape on wheel as a
guide.
Running the Engine
Under normal conditions, engine exhaust temperature should not exceed 180 F. An alarm will sound if the
water temperature exceeds 212 F. If this occurs, stop the engine immediately and determine the cause.
Important: The engine room should be periodically inspected for fluid leaks or other significant
changes to the engine environment.
RPM’s while cruising should not exceed 2000. If there is significant weight to aft, the water exhaust
muffler becomes submerged. Idle up occasionally to ensure that exhaust and water are being discharged at
the aft port exhaust outlet.
Shutdown
Step 1: After cruising, allow the engine to cool down for a few minutes at idle speed before shut down. This
will usually occur during maneuvering to the moorage.
Step 2: Shut Down - Pull up and hold the red engine shut off lever until the engine stops.
Step 3: Push back the shut off lever, in order to start engine next time.
Step 4: Turn off key.
Sail with gear shifted into reverse. Do this before the boat gains speed. However, then make sure that
the gear shift is in neutral before restarting engine.
Fueling Up
You will need to fuel up before returning to the slip at the end of your charter. The fuel tank holds 25
gallons of diesel fuel. Before refueling, have an “oil/fuel sorbs” handy to soak up spilled fuel. You should
have a rough idea of the number of gallons you will need by the fuel gauge and by the hour meter. Libertas
uses approximately ¾ gallons per hour when cruising at 6.5 knots. The fuel filler cap is located on the port
deck aft. CHECK THAT YOU HAVE THE CORRECT DECK OPENING! Do not add water or pump-out
at the same time you are fueling. Use only DIESEL FUEL! Place the diesel fuel 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. 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 fine
from law enforcement.
Replace deck cap.
Caution – Clean up splatter and spillage immediately for
environmental and health reasons. Wash hands with soap and water thoroughly.
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