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OPERATION MANUAL

 

Mahe 36 - Skedaddle

  

 

 

 

 1-4. 

Specifications and Layouts. 

 

5-6. 

Electrical System. 

 

 7.

  VHF Radio. 

 

 8.

  Navigation Instruments. 

 

 9.

  Engine. 

 

 10-12. 

Windlass, Emergency Anchoring and Moorings. 

 

13. 

Refrigeration. 

 

14. 

Stove, BBQ and LPG. 

 

15.

  Freshwater System, Showers and Hot Water. 

 

16. 

Toilets and Holding Tanks. 

 

17. 

Bilge Pumps. 

 

18.

  Manoeuvring and Steering. 

 

19.

  Sails. 

 

20-21. 

Tender and Outboard. 

 

22.

  Emergency Procedures.  

 

23-24

Inventories.

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

Revised June 2010 

Summary of Contents for Mahe 36

Page 1: ...struments 9 Engine 10 12 Windlass Emergency Anchoring and Moorings 13 Refrigeration 14 Stove BBQ and LPG 15 Freshwater System Showers and Hot Water 16 Toilets and Holding Tanks 17 Bilge Pumps 18 Manoe...

Page 2: ...acity 210 Litres Freshwater Capacity 550 Litres Private Cabins Passengers Permitted 6 Double Berths 2 Saloon Single Berth 0 Refrigeration Upright Fridge 50 cm Long 50 cm Wide 60 cm High Freezer 55 cm...

Page 3: ...2 Above Deck Layout Fuel Filler Under Helm Seat BBQ Mooring Lines Buckets Fenders In Anchor Locker Shore Power Socket Port Engine Room Water Fillers 240v Circuit Breaker In Port Engine Room Hose 240v...

Page 4: ...d side cupboard Flares First Aid Kit Vinegar Water Tank Battery Charger Anchor Winch Circuit Breaker Port Engine Room Engine Battery Bridging Switch Starboard Engine Room Engine Batteries and Isolator...

Page 5: ...ort Engine Room Gas Shut Off And Gas Isolation Valve for BBQ In Cupboard Under Sink Engine Room Vents Engine Battery Switches Starboard and Port Engine Rooms Seacocks Under Floor Emergency Tiller In A...

Page 6: ...t Skedaddle has one engine battery for each engine and an isolation switch for each situated in each engine box These batteries are recharged by the engines and normal motoring will be sufficient to r...

Page 7: ...wering run your starboard engine to guarantee adequate hot water as it works off a heat exchanger coupled to the starboard engine Normal morning and afternoon battery charging should be sufficient to...

Page 8: ...ll times contact base on Channels 81 and 82 When talking to another vessel use channel 11 eleven or 08 zero eight Detailed instructions are on the Cumberland Charter s radio instruction sheet Radio Sc...

Page 9: ...n occur to sensitive electronics if used incorrectly There is no need to adjust any settings by using the buttons on the instruments Note Never rely solely on the sounder when moving in shallow water...

Page 10: ...engine is completely stopped Ignition off To Engage Gears Push forward to engage forward gear Pull back control to engage reverse Always pause at neutral for a few seconds when changing gears To Run E...

Page 11: ...ke sure the chain doesn t stack up 2 Motor very slowly forward so the chain is vertical Press the UP foot switch Don t over run the chain and make sure chain comes up vertically Keep the skipper infor...

Page 12: ...pull the anchor forward and lower it into the water for a few metres Once the anchor is falling freely regulate its descent by tightening the gypsy with the handle Check the chain markers to ensure yo...

Page 13: ...ed and attach it to the mooring strop Mooring lines should not be attached to the anchor winch Use the mooring strop and bridle to attach to mooring If spending the night on a mooring use one of the v...

Page 14: ...kedaddle Page 13 Refrigeration Refrigeration Skedaddle has an upright fridge and chest freezer To operate ensure the circuit breakers on the main switch panel are on These switches should be left on a...

Page 15: ...ished with the appliance BBQ To light the BBQ turn on the gas bottle Then press the control knob in and turn anti clockwise To Light Stove Burners 1 Press the burner control knob in Turn anti clockwis...

Page 16: ...er cap is located amidships on forward deck near the anchor locker This is clearly marked Showers Skedaddle has three showers one in each bathroom and a deck shower on the transom To drain showers pre...

Page 17: ...s have a limited capacity and are only designed to hold waste generated over a 24 hour period They therefore needs to be emptied regularly Valve in CLOSED Position Valve in OPEN Position Only human wa...

Page 18: ...panel Turn on the switch to run pump Turn off the switch after water is removed to avoid the pump burning out There are also high level bilge water alarms in each engine bilge and each hull Access to...

Page 19: ...re before entering a marina Before you approach a berth have your fenders down almost touching the water In strong winds use extreme care when moving to a marina berth Don t reverse into a berth Appro...

Page 20: ...In heavy weather conditions it is best to motor or motor sail with a minimum amount of headsail To Raise the Mainsail 1 Unclip the mainsail cover completely 2 Move vessel slowly straight into the win...

Page 21: ...d 3 Ensure gear lever is in the central or neutral position 4 Twist throttle handle 10 degrees to low throttle setting 5 Pull starter cord To engage gears move gear lever forward or back at low idle r...

Page 22: ...each side and one around the front fitted with air filler caps should they require refilling The air pump is in the aft cockpit locker Do not over inflate If the hulls are inflated with cold air at ni...

Page 23: ...settee Safety Equipment Flares V Sheet etc are in the aft cockpit locker Fire Extinguishers There are six dry chemical types on board They are located adjacent to the bathrooms in the galley cupboard...

Page 24: ...Wine Goblets Flutes 6 Glasses Tumblers 6 Grater 1 Kettle 1 Knives Bread Carving 2 1 Knives Dinner 6 Knife Vegetable 1 Mattress Protectors 3 Measuring Jug 1 Microwave Bowls Yes Mixing Bowls 3 Mugs 6 Pi...

Page 25: ...xtinguishers 4 First Aid Kit and Vinegar 2 Flares and Emergency Container Yes Garden Hose Yes Leadline Yes Life Jackets 8 Life Ring Yes Linen as Required Yes Man Overboard Light Yes Mooring Lines 4 Pe...

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