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Revision Date: 4/7/12
II. VESSEL OPERATON
A. ENGINE
Libertas is powered by a 35 HP Universal engine. There are separate control levers at the helm that operate
the throttle (right) and transmission (left). On the engine control panel there are gages for RPM, fuel,
ammeter, oil pressure, engine hour counter and water temperature.
A sound alarm is provided to indicate high fresh water temperature and low oil pressure. The engine will
propel Libertas at its cruising speed of 6.5 knots in calm water at 2500 RPM. We ask that you maintain
engine RPM between 2000 and 2500 for cruising. Higher throttle settings will only minimally increase
speed, but will greatly increase fuel consumption and wear on the engine. Please limit higher throttle
settings for emergency situations.
Libertas has noticeable prop-walk to port in reverse. When in reverse, be careful to keep a firm grip on the
wheel and use only low RPMs.
Manufacture instructions are located in the Catalina Owner’s Manual, which is stored at the navigation
table. Also you will find a blue engine manual with an extra key attached.
Engine Inspection
Engine Compartment
Step 1: Check engine oil level daily. The dipstick is located on the starboard side of the engine, near the air
filter.
The engine should not be operated with oil levels above the “high” mark or below the
“low” mark.
If the oil level is below the “low” mark, add more engine oil. Extra oil is stored in the
port lazarette. The engine oil fill is located on the top of the engine just behind the fan belt and the
cap simply reads “oil.”
Please wipe away any oil that may have spilled while filling.
Important: Please make note of any oil that you find on the engine and call it to the attention of AYC
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