Catalina Jenny Lane Orientation Manual Download Page 6

 
 
close to the waterline as possible without dragging in the water.  Dock lines should be led 
outside of the pulpits and lifelines.  While sailing, fenders may be firmly secured to the 
stern rail.  Always take your dock lines and fenders with you, never leave them on the 
dock. 
 
 

5. Safety and emergency equipment 

 
Jenny Lane has 12 PFD’s, they are located under the lower crew berth just aft of the bow 
anchor locker. Please keep them dry.  There is a Type IV throwable flotation cushion in 
the same area. 
 
There are 3 fire extinguishers on board, located in the galley, one in the stbd aft cabin and 
one in the main cabin. 
 
Crew-Overboard “Lifesling” is mounted on the starboard stern rail. 
 
A toolbox is located under the sink in the galley.  Oil and fuel filters, spare oil, and 
impeller belts are located in the toolbox. 
 
Emergency tiller is located in the forward crew berth in a red bag.  To affix the 
emergency tiller first remove the wheel.  PLACE THE WHEEL NUT AND KEYWAY 
INTO THE TOOL KIT FOR SAFE KEEPING.  To access the rudder post remove the 
deck plate located aft of the binnacle on the cockpit floor.  Deck plate key is in the red 
bag.  PLACE THE DECK PLATE IN THE TOOL BOX FOR SAFE KEEPING.  Afix 
the long pole on top of the rudder post and insert the tiller on top.   
 

6. Navigation Equipment 

 
GPS (Global Positioning System) must have both the instruments and auto pilot breakers 
turned on on the Breaker Panel.  Directions for the GPS are in a red binder marked 
“Raymarine”.  Take the time to review the binder and become familiar with the unit.  
Please do not fill the GPS with personal waypoints.  A help sheet is available to simplify 
use. 

Do not clean screen with anything but a sunglasses shammy. 

 
VHF radio can be turned on with the “VHF” switch on the breaker panel.  The unit is in 
the main cabin. 
 
The Sailing Center monitors Channel 16 and switches to Channel 66 or 68 (US) for 
conversations.  Please use call boat’s name when calling.    
 
 

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Summary of Contents for Jenny Lane

Page 1: ...Jenny Lane Catalina 50 Orientation Guide 1...

Page 2: ...ladder Never turn selector to OFF while engine is running The starter battery is located in the smaller floor hatch just to port of the steps The starter battery has an On Off selector switch inside t...

Page 3: ...t indicator next to the switch should be bright green when shore power is connected and engaged Make sure the charger breaker is on and the shore breaker on the control panel is switched from ship to...

Page 4: ...ke strainer with engine off Normal engine operating temperature is 165 195 F There is an alarm on the engine panel that will sound if the engine overheats If the engine overheats check the coolant lev...

Page 5: ...Close the Reef clutch when the desired amount of sail is unfurled To furl open the Outhaul clutch and maintain a little tension on the Outhaul while pulling the Reef line This tension is to keep the s...

Page 6: ...h in a red bag To affix the emergency tiller first remove the wheel PLACE THE WHEEL NUT AND KEYWAY INTO THE TOOL KIT FOR SAFE KEEPING To access the rudder post remove the deck plate located aft of the...

Page 7: ...Care must be exercised when using the windlass Do not let the windlass pull the boat forward have a relay system with the captain Do not power the windlass once the anchor is stored This will bend th...

Page 8: ...d are located under the mattress in the starboard forward cabin STBD FWD HEAD Y valve is located behind an access panel in the closet thru hulls are located under the mattress The thru hull for the ma...

Page 9: ...n the shower head to prevent wasting water SINK DRAINS Thru hulls are located under the sinks You may need to shut these off while under sail to prevent water from back siphoning SHOWER SUMP PUMP The...

Page 10: ...ge ensure red light comes on You will not see water coming out of the starboard side as if you were on AC shore power The engine water is cooling the refrigeration while on DC engine power and exits a...

Page 11: ...y Lane has a total water capacity of 426 gallons To activate water pressure turn on switch on electrical panel There is an additional button located near the galley sink next to the propane solenoid b...

Page 12: ...T CUSHIONS Please stand them on end with the zippers down on the deck in the main salon Please do not put them on any cushion or mattress If they are wet please leave in the cockpit COCKPIT SHOWER is...

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