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Section 7: Index

AC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2, 1-1-1-13, 2-1, 3-1-3-6, 4-1-4-19, 4-21-4-48, 5-1, 5-2, 6-1, 6-2

AC Power Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6, 4-1, 4-10, 4-12, 4-37

Alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17

Ammeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11, 4-14, 4-15, 4-20

Anchor . 1-3, 1-8, 1-10, 1-12, 3-1, 3-2, 3-4, 3-5, 4-1-4-3, 4-12, 4-13, 4-15, 4-20, 4-30, 5-1, 6-1

Anchor Windlass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3, 1-10, 4-2, 4-3, 4-30, 5-1

Anchoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3, 3-4, 3-5, 4-1, 4-3

Autopilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5, 1-10, 4-19, 4-21, 4-24

Barbeque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1, 4-3

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8, 1-12, 3-1, 3-2, 4-6, 4-7, 4-9, 4-12-4-18, 4-20, 4-38, 4-39, 4-46, 5-1

Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7, 4-9, 4-14, 4-17, 4-18

Berth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8-1-10, 1-13, 2-1, 4-2, 4-17, 4-31, 4-46

Bilge Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12, 4-4, 4-5, 4-19

Bow Thruster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8, 3-4, 4-17, 4-18, 4-46

Cablemaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2, 4-15, 4-19

Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23, 4-25

Canvas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5, 4-6

CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10, 4-21, 4-25, 4-26

Chain locker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2, 5-1

Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4, 4-24

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2, 4-31, 4-45, 6-1

Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18, 4-37

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47

Coast Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2, 4-44, 6-1

Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1, 3-1, 4-12, 4-27

Crane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Davit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1, 1-2, 1-4, 1-12, 4-1, 4-5, 4-6

DC . . . . . . . 1-2, 1-11, 3-1, 3-2, 4-1, 4-3-4-5, 4-8, 4-13-4-22, 4-25, 4-31, 4-36, 4-38-4-43, 4-45

DC Power Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11, 4-8, 4-21, 4-22, 4-36, 4-42

Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48

Depth Sounder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10, 3-4, 4-22

Diesel Furnace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5, 4-30

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Summary of Contents for DeFever 46

Page 1: ...2011 Copyrighted See notice next page Section Contents 1 Introduction General Description 2 Important Vessel Numbers 3 Operating Checklists Maneuvering Suggestions 4 Specific Discussion of Boat System...

Page 2: ...d here to warn you as an owner crew member or passenger on this vessel that the author of this manual assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions herein and represents only that the writings...

Page 3: ...have a question which limits your understanding or handling of this vessel ask the owner a specialist or contact Keith Robertson or Craig Cooper make a list of questions as you read the manual saving...

Page 4: ...the easy walk around decks on each side of the vessel enabling safe secure passage around the boat by passengers and crew Under the overhang in the cockpit to port a utility cabinet houses an icemake...

Page 5: ...he anchor rode is marked to inform the skipper how much chain is deployed There is a Cablemaster shore power cord at the swim step and forward is a shore power connection and an unused TV and phone so...

Page 6: ...r engine controls and instruments plus the ship s full complement of electronics To port forward on the flybridge a half door with sliding hatch above accesses the pilothouse stairway The door and hat...

Page 7: ...l the boat s hull to port are the rudder hydraulic system and you can see the autopilot pump Between the tanks forward is one of the boat s bilge pumps Note the neat wiring arrangement This picture sh...

Page 8: ...cocktail dining table in front The table can be easily opened and expanded to make it more spacious for dining as in the photos Across from this settee are two reclining chairs with a storage cabinet...

Page 9: ...scured from view by the divider making guests more comfortable and there is adequate space for two cooks to work in the galley In addition to the storage and facilities directly in the galley U the do...

Page 10: ...a remote control for the ship s Westerbeke generator Head Compartment The head compartment to starboard of the companionway serves both staterooms and has a separate stall shower It has a granite topp...

Page 11: ...ort When guests are not using the berths they convert to a settee The upper berth swings down and supporting hardware secures in a near vertical comfortable position The boat s washer dryer is also in...

Page 12: ...an extensive equipment list including but not limited to main engine controls and instruments navigation electronics including two large LCD displays with autopilot with a remote control so the skippe...

Page 13: ...er pumps an oil change system fuel manifold sight gauges on the fuel tanks dual fuel filters for the main engines and a single filter for the genset a hot water heater dripless shaft seals starting ge...

Page 14: ...a control that plugs in when needed The control is stowed in the helm console cabinet to port of the helm The battery switch located under the aft saloon seat must be on See 4 5 paragraph2 regarding w...

Page 15: ...that can be manually operated by pulling a handle on the aft side of the TV Stereo cabinet in the saloon There is a First Aid Kit in the head compartment cabinet There are Carbon Monoxide Monitors and...

Page 16: ...Intentionally left Blank Section 1B6 Safety Equipment 1 14...

Page 17: ...Fluids Motor Fuel 2 Diesel Motor Oil mains 15W 40 Chevron Delo Multigrade Transmission Oil 30 weight Chevron Delo Engine Coolant 50 50 mix ethylene glycol water corrosion inhibitor added Supply on bo...

Page 18: ...Intentionally left blank Section 2 Important Vessel Numbers 2 2...

Page 19: ...ee What to Do If Q Center stabilizers see page 4 45 Leaving Dock Only 3 4 minute engine warmup required Q Aft Side deck bulwark doors closed Q Shore power switch Off Q Shore power cord removed stowed...

Page 20: ...wly away from anchor Q When desired chain length out 4 1 or 5 1 scope windlass is stopped Q Engine reversed for count of five until chain pulls up virtually straight Note The boat is not held in rever...

Page 21: ...rd bulwark doors by the pilothouse are not affected by this caution Approaching a dock have fenders out as required and have the bow line already rigged passed through its hawse pipe and draped back o...

Page 22: ...om to swing on the anchor without disturbing other boats Remember responsibility for leaving room goes to each successive boat to arrive for the first boat has priority in the anchorage Here in the No...

Page 23: ...anchor s holding power To use the bridle 1 Lower the anchor normally then after it is set hook the bridle on the chain just in front of the anchor pulpit bow roller 2 Secure the bridle rope ends throu...

Page 24: ...lling the end of the shore line with you Pass it around a tree and pull it back to the boat if you can since then to get away in the morning all you have to do is release the bitter end from the boat...

Page 25: ...It reduces substantially the chain noise transmitted to the occupants of the forward cabin It allows the anchor rode to have a lower angle relative to the sea bottom thus increasing the anchor s holdi...

Page 26: ...ecause one loop of the chain on top of the pile has fallen inside another loop of chain when the chain pile may have fallen over or shifted There is no way the chain can be tangled so that you will ev...

Page 27: ...tighten the screw within Try again If neither procedure solves the problem consult the windlass manual to determine how to use the windlass in the manual emergency mode 4A5 Anchoring Stern Shore Line...

Page 28: ...running without regard to the float switch This is used by the operator to check the bilges to drain water below the range of the float switch and to bypass the switch in case it is defective There i...

Page 29: ...running to avoid depleting the batteries 1 Remove dinghy canvas and straps if any 2 Be sure the davit main switch under the aft saloon settee is On 1 12 3 Attach the electric remote controls stowed in...

Page 30: ...ere should be a life jacket aboard the dinghy for each passenger aboard whenever the dinghy is at sea Please be careful when pulling the dinghy ashore on beaches to minimize damage and scratches to th...

Page 31: ...squeeze 3 Turn key to center On and Right to start There is an automatic choke 4 Lift the lever on the top of the control quadrant to advance throttle without engaging gears 5 From neutral grip handle...

Page 32: ...re AC voltage and circuit 1 and circuit 2 current the right hand two meters are for DC power see below When connected to 50 amp shore power or when the generator is running you will have 110 volt powe...

Page 33: ...ermostat Battery Charger DON T USE S To Battery Charger AirconStateroom B To Stateroom A C Switch Aircon Saloon B To Saloon A C Switch Aircon Pilot B To Pilothouse A C Switch Cooling Pump S Turns on A...

Page 34: ...ou need air conditioning you will have to run the generator You will have the switch set to Shore Power 1 or 2 depending on whether the connection is fore or aft the Daily 120v on and the Air Cond bre...

Page 35: ...exceed the dock s available supply typically 30 amps Here are some estimates of typical AC power consumption for various appliances Water Heater 15 amps Inverter up to 30 amps Hair Dryer 12 amps TV 1...

Page 36: ...liances The generator is in the engine room For full service access unlatch and remove the panel on port side of the sound shield cabinet Access for oil checks is through the little door on that same...

Page 37: ...d starting attempts shut off sea water supply to avoid water locking the engine by closing the seawater supply to its sea strainer Then remember to turn it back on when the generator starts This is so...

Page 38: ...ter to make sure the load remains below the available current as determined by the shore power service from the marina normally 30 amps Leave the Inverter set to its automatic settings It will automat...

Page 39: ...tration above lest you overload the inverter In summary the inverter should be on whenever shore power is present or the generator is running and it may also be left on when underway It is a good idea...

Page 40: ...rical gadget on or off It is with this concern that we can cite a reality If we need more electricity than the batteries alone must provide and if the propulsion engines aren t running we will need to...

Page 41: ...n engine only That way we won t run it down playing the stereo for instance and then be unable to start an engine This battery is charged by the main engine s stock alternator when running or by the b...

Page 42: ...void glare The nerve center of the DC electrical system is the DC circuit breaker panel by the helm On this panel are the switches that control power to the boat s various systems As for the breaker p...

Page 43: ...ers Macerator Pump S Turns on overboard pump Forward Bilge Pump B To Float Switch Sump Pump S To sump pump LEAVE ON Engine Room Bilge Pump B To Float Switch Radar B To Radar Laz Bilge Pump B To Float...

Page 44: ...ce the house battery is the primary power for instruments lighting and other important vassel systems you will want to monitor it Whenever you are dependent exclusively on battery power particularly b...

Page 45: ...erate be sure the breaker is on in the Power Panel Basic operation is simple STANDBY puts the pilot in the standby mode When on the display will show the pilot s status Standby and on the bottom the s...

Page 46: ...est waters are rocky and depths change rapidly You should be especially careful to study your charts and then check them often whenever running in depths of 50 feet or less so that you don t hit a roc...

Page 47: ...e The circuit breaker on the electronics sub panel must be ON Images appear on the Raymarine displays as Camera 3 Here is a control summary see the FLIR manual The power button top left turns the unit...

Page 48: ...ymarine screens at both helms the same ones that show navigation information These are used combined with the electronic chart unit for operation in restricted visibility with the radar primarily serv...

Page 49: ...ing and emergency channel in the Northwest In addition they use Digital Selective Calling for emergency communications Detailed instructions are in the manuals A portable VHF radio is on the starboard...

Page 50: ...egrees Fahrenheit Do not run the engine for long periods with the transmission in neutral with no load Engine Status is shown on the Digital Monitor an LCD display for each engine at each helm station...

Page 51: ...orrosion inhibitor water supplied on the boat To add coolant remove the cap on the coolant tank and add coolant from the supply on the boat With the engine cold add only to a level about 1 up from the...

Page 52: ...ne idling press and hold the select button while moving the control lever forward The green Neutral lamp will flash indicating the engine is in neutral in the fast Idle mode WARNING Because it takes l...

Page 53: ...add mark stop the engine add a pint of 30 weight high quality non synthetic engine oil through the plug in the top of the transmission case and then start the engine and measure again Do not overfill...

Page 54: ...ater uses three energy sources 1 heat from the engine so that whenever the boat is running or has recently run there is hot water 2 110 volts AC from shore power or generator if available and the heat...

Page 55: ...rtant that the sump pump breaker in the DC panel be left On 4K8 Watermaker Hele Mai is fitted with a Village Marine Watermaker This sophisticated unit is seldom required in normal charter use and we r...

Page 56: ...kes the circuit through the fuel filters and engine fuel pump then returns to a fuel tank Note The Lazarette Tanks though detailed in this manual are not to be used The Port Lazarette Tank is empty an...

Page 57: ...rt corner of the engine room there is a fuel manifold consisting of a set of valves for the fuel supply to each main engine and the generator and another set for the fuel return from these engines bac...

Page 58: ...long that is not also supplying fuel lest it overflow and pollute the water through the tank vents overflowing The diagram to the right shows the fuel manifold its valves and the equipment to which th...

Page 59: ...el FROM Forward Tank in Engine Room 7 Fuel TO Port Engine 8 Fuel FROM Fuel Transfer Pump 9 Return TO Aft Tank in Engine Room 10 Return TO Forward Tank in Engine Room 11 Fuel TO Fuel Transfer Pump 12 F...

Page 60: ...should watch the progress of the transfer carefully and shut the pump off when the transfer is complete without overfilling the target tank Be careful to be sure you don t overfill a tank and cause fu...

Page 61: ...e system s status 4M2 Furnace Concept The boat is equipped with a Webasto Diesel circulating hot water heating System The furnace is in the lazarette to starboard and heats hot water circulated for he...

Page 62: ...tats These will supply heat to that area when the switch is on Low or High and the furnace is running 4M3 Furnace Exhaust Warning Note the location of the exhaust aft on the starboard side of the boat...

Page 63: ...ithout the genset or engines running and the door is opened frequently it can be a considerable battery load Monitor the batteries Conversely if the icemaker or refrigerator are left off you should re...

Page 64: ...switch In addition each stove burner including the oven is fitted with a thermocouple a heat sensing device that also controls the gas flow When the gas supply is turned on to a burner the gas will no...

Page 65: ...nder the left side of the sink To operate it simply operate the knob To remove the bag unhook the front door with the suitcase latch on the port side then swing the front door forward out of the way m...

Page 66: ...of the head by the vacuum then it is pumped through the system by the head pump which then also pumps up a vacuum again Note that it is this rush of the head s contents caused by the accumulated vacu...

Page 67: ...tank is full Check this indicator regularly and don t flush if full 4P7 Head Holding Tank Pumpout If dumped overboard from this tank the effluent passes through a through hull valve which is normally...

Page 68: ...valve wired closed at all times The valve direction is indicated by the handle which when turned lines up with the direction of flow Note The Coast Guard regulations require the Y Valves be secured us...

Page 69: ...broaching and or at the very least exaggerated rolling of the vessel and in these conditions the fins should be centered as below Note that the stabilizers do not protrude underwater beyond the boat...

Page 70: ...ng The Roll Rate control determines how quickly the fins respond to the vessel s rolling motion Setting either control at the extremes end of its range is usually to be avoided once set the stabilizer...

Page 71: ...r is fouled is to shine a flashlight through it If you see significant debris it needs cleaning If a sea strainer needs cleaning here is the procedure 1 Follow the hose from the strainer to the valve...

Page 72: ...f the pilothouse helm 1 There are switches for each of the three windshield wipers 2 A toggle switch operates the windshield washer 4T3 Defrosters The pilothouse windshield is equipped with defrosters...

Page 73: ...C ANCHOR WINDLASS WON T TURN If the motor isn t running is the circuit breaker by the lower helm on If the motor is running is the clutch tight Use the anchor windlass handle Windlasses are equipped w...

Page 74: ...t 5L HIT A LOG OR ROCK See EMERGENCY PROCEDURES next chapter 5M PROPELLER FOULED OR DAMAGED Best thing have the prop checked by a diver or dive it yourself if able Check for vibration Try turning shaf...

Page 75: ...at and crew is someone s responsibility while you sort out the boat s problem For example delegate your mate to keep a watch for hazards or to operate the boat on course slowly while you deal with the...

Page 76: ...s are after putting the engine into idle and or neutral if necessary If you did hole the boat go immediately to the If an Emergency on the preceding pages If no hole and still idling is the boat vibra...

Page 77: ...39 4 46 5 1 Battery Charger 4 7 4 9 4 14 4 17 4 18 Berth 1 8 1 10 1 13 2 1 4 2 4 17 4 31 4 46 Bilge Pump 1 12 4 4 4 5 4 19 Bow Thruster 1 8 3 4 4 17 4 18 4 46 Cablemaster 1 2 4 15 4 19 Camera 4 23 4 2...

Page 78: ...ght 4 27 4 47 Flybridge 1 2 1 4 1 10 1 12 1 13 3 4 4 3 4 5 4 7 4 22 4 25 4 26 4 39 FM 1 2 4 25 Freezer 1 7 4 41 Fresh Water 1 2 1 3 1 10 1 12 2 1 4 19 4 30 4 31 4 39 4 42 Fuel 1 2 1 11 1 12 2 1 3 1 4...

Page 79: ...7 4 12 4 13 4 19 4 26 4 27 4 29 4 32 Oil Pressure 4 13 4 26 Outboard 1 4 1 11 1 12 4 1 4 5 4 7 4 17 4 30 5 2 Owner 1 2 1 1 1 2 4 19 4 45 Plotter 4 23 Polarity 4 11 Prime 1 10 4 33 5 1 Propane 1 4 4 3...

Page 80: ...10 1 12 3 3 4 6 4 17 4 36 Temperature 4 22 4 26 4 37 4 38 Thruster 1 8 3 1 3 4 4 17 4 18 4 46 Transmission Oil 2 1 4 29 Trim Tabs 1 12 TV 1 3 1 6 1 13 4 11 4 13 4 25 Vacuum 4 42 4 44 VHF 1 10 1 12 1...

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