Dream Catcher Grand Banks 49 Classic Operating Manual Download Page 1

“Dream Catcher”

A 49' Grand Banks Classic

Operating Manual

Edition of March 27, 2013

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 Systems

5

“What to Do” for Some Specific Concerns

6

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

7

Index

Summary of Contents for Grand Banks 49 Classic

Page 1: ...27 2013 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 Systems 5 What to Do for Some Specific Concerns 6 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 7 Index ...

Page 2: ...is placed 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 and illustrations herein represent his best efforts to provide a comprehensive overview of the vessel so that it can be operated by a person who has the necessary experience and or training t...

Page 3: ... which limits your understanding or handling of this vessel ask the owner a specialist or contact the Jet Tern Marine Grand Banks company offices for details you might make a list of questions as you read the manual saving them all up to ask at one time 1A2 How the Manual is Organized The manual is divided into six sections numbered 1 to 6 plus an index Section 7 Within each section are subsection...

Page 4: ...anchor is retracted into the bow pulpit which hangs out over the bow to give good chain clearance from the hull this pulpit is strong and braced easily supporting not only the anchor during hauling but also an attending crew member if necessary After passing over the winch the chain goes below decks into the chain locker There are shore power connections at the stern and bow with adjacent fuse hol...

Page 5: ...dition to instruments and controls the console has a sliding door revealing more electronics including a large fold out radar console On the aft end of the flybridge to port is a large Igloo cooler for extra iced storage The flybridge console has a full complement of instruments including navigation communications and engine controls The aft cabin top with the dinghy its motor Notice the lifering ...

Page 6: ... of the starboard door is the helm station with electric switch panels adjacent on the starboard side electronics panel above with warning lights windshield wiper switches speed log and depth sounder etc On the helm is the ship s radar computer with Coastal Navigator plotting and wireless mouse NavNet display etc Note Storage for charts is in the plastic tubs in master stateroom port side hanging ...

Page 7: ...ng it to easily seat six for meals At the aft end of the settee to midships a cabinet holds the stereo AM FM radio and entertainment supplies To port aft in the salon are the doorway to the Master Stateroom a storage cabinet the port side entry door a cabinet with numerous drawers and shelves for galley items the TV and DVD CD player and the back side of the galley L s cabinets Forward face of cab...

Page 8: ...hes in the 2 guest stateroom hold under the cabin floor The compartment under the counter beneath the windshield on the port side forward of the stove is for dish storage The under seat cabinets on the flybridge also can be used for food if desired Galley Fridge to left of drawers deepfreeze access is in left ell of counter or back side This entire surface to right of the stove lifts for copious g...

Page 9: ...s storage lining the vessel s exterior walls on each side A vanity desk is aft to port beneath the emergency exit hatch There is a fire extinguisher and flashlight mounted above the port cabinets by the hanging locker Forward to port in the aft cabin is a huge hanging locker for clothing Master Stateroom Head Compartment Forward to starboard in this stateroom is a head compartment with toilet and ...

Page 10: ...t in this cabin In the floor between the berths there is a storage compartment with a drain sump for the washing machine Guest Head Moving aft from the forward stateroom to port is the forward head compartment with its own stall shower electric head tank level indicator for the forward holding tank and a basin with vanity we like to leave the hatch open slightly all the time when not underway for ...

Page 11: ...anel under which is the horn air compressor and a connection for an air hose stored in the 20kw generator compartment On the wall is the starboard engine s coolant expansion tank and below it are that engine s seawater strainer Moving aft from the wiring panel are black boxes for the electronics the dinghy davit main switch normally ON and then the boat s NewMar battery charger Mounted on the floo...

Page 12: ... and house batteries and should very seldom if ever be needed Be sure to start a generator and have the chargers and inverter running first before turning it on As soon as the engine starts return the switch to OFF On the port hull side shelf are the refrigeration and air conditioning compressors the Invertor with a battery disconnect immediately below it and the McCarron charger Beneath the shelf...

Page 13: ...arette fenders bumpers a hose for fresh water tank filling and boat washing in the lazarette and a boat hook stored on the side rail 1B7 Boarding Ladder Swim Step The boat has a teak swim step at its aft end This step is fitted with a sturdy rugged swim ladder To lower the ladder which slides up and down slide it up swing the retaining lever out of the way then lower it carefully To raise the ladd...

Page 14: ... maker Life Preservers PFD s There are life vests in the cabin hanging lockers and under the flybridge starboard seat Life Raft Dream Catcher is fitted with an emergency life raft It is housed in a canister on the sun deck adjacent to the steps from the side deck Pumps Bilge Two electric automatic controls in the upper DC breaker panel plus one manual in the salon VHF Radios There are VHF s at eac...

Page 15: ...aterline 48 feet 9 inches Length Overall 50 feet 6 inches Beam 15 Feet 5 Inches Draft 5 Feet 1 inches Displacement Est 71 000 pounds full load 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 Operating Parameters Estimated RPM Speed Fuel Consumption Naut Miles G...

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Page 17: ... start buttons in turn 9 If an engine does not turn over see What to Do If Leaving Dock Only 3 4 minute engine warmup required 9 Shore power switch Off 9 Shore power cord removed stowed on board 9 Step stool aboard if used 9 Fenders hauled aboard and stowed 9 Lines and other deck gear secure stowed 9 Doors and hatches acrylic panels closed and secured as appropriate Underway 9 Helmsperson on watch...

Page 18: ...hain pulls up virtually straight Note The boat is not held in reverse against a taught anchor chain Generator Starting Stopping either generator Q Hold Preheat switch for 15 seconds then while holding Q Hold Start switch until it starts if it does not start repeat preheat step Q Check outside exhaust for water flow Q After one minute for warmup turn Generator Selector from Off to 8KW or 20KW and t...

Page 19: ...uising guides for tips on good locations Then choose the spot in the anchorage where you have room 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 Northwest because of the deep waters all chain rodes and small bays we anchor a little differently than in...

Page 20: ...e anchor while drifting backwards watch the eddies and add another burst or reverse if necessary until the desired amount of chain is out Stop paying out chain Engage reverse for five seconds at a time until the chain starts to pull straight off the bow toward the anchor A straight chain indicates a set anchor NEVER pull on the chain for more than five seconds and never at any engine RPM other tha...

Page 21: ... with his dinghy a neat good deed that you might reciprocate We ve met some nice boaters this way The shore line is in the lazarette and is long enough to usually allow taking it to a tree around it and back to the boat so you don t have to go ashore to untie when leaving With a crew member keeping the boat in position take the dinghy to shore pulling the end of the shore line with you Pass it aro...

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Page 23: ... 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 holding power To use the bridle Lower the anchor normally see page 4 2 then after it is set Hook the bridle on the chain just in front of the anchor pulpit bow roller Then secure the bridle rope ends through the sid...

Page 24: ...y rapidly yank it up and down This will usually free it If this yanking technique fails look into the chain locker to un overlap the layers of chain in the pile Hauling anchor The anchor is both raised and lowered by the windlass The chain goes from the windlass below into the chain locker through the chain pipe behind the chain wheel wildcat It is a reality that anchor chains often stack in a per...

Page 25: ...determine if the windlass itself has failed Remove the back cover from the windlass and with a voltmeter check to see if while a switch is depressed there is DC voltage on it s terminals if not check the actual wires themselves where they connect to the windlass for the windlass uses so much current that sometime the connect though it appears tight may have failed If there is voltage on the wires ...

Page 26: ...en recently running 4D Bilge Pumps The boat has two bilge pumps one in each bilge area each controlled by a mode switch in the DC Circuit Breaker panel by the lower helm There is a breaker here for each of the pumps as well as the mode switches Each breaker red arrows in turn goes to a switch in the breaker panel labeled Manual Off or Auto and these switches green arrows should be left in the Auto...

Page 27: ... by the mast above the sundeck 3 Remove the tiedowns on the dinghy 4 With the hoist cable engaged in the dinghy bridle hoist the dingy and swing it over the water while a crew member holds the dinghy using the dinghy s bow painter the bow should now be facing aft 5 Paying out the hoist cable have the crew member lead the dinghy back to the swim step 6 Ease the cable windlass out and unhook the bri...

Page 28: ... stroke electric start Yamaha 15hp outboard It uses plain fuel Do not mix oil with the gasoline supply To check the oil remove the engine cover by operating the latch at the back of the motor You will see the dipstick and fill cap on the starboard side If oilk is required it is stored in the lazarette Be sure to replace the cover hooking the front carefully so the rubber gasket is in place Re latc...

Page 29: ...the 8 000 watt generator 2 You have a guide to evaluation of required wattages on page 4 13 of this manual Starting a Generator The generator control panels are at the top of one of the AC control panels Use them as follows 1 Press the preheat switch and hold for 15 seconds 2 While holding in the preheat switch push the start button until the generator starts but no longer than fifteen seconds whe...

Page 30: ...rful for example to use the inverter to make a pot of coffee when the engine is running and you are underway or to watch TV in a quiet anchorage or use a hair dryer for a few minutes in the morning But for long period use of AC by large appliances the engine or generator must be running or you must have shore power available Now the microwave for example will draw about 50 amps of DC when using th...

Page 31: ...utton with a light in it see illustration just above The light indicates the inverter s status BUTTON LIGHT SHOWS MEANING OF BUTTON LIGHT Steady Inverter is making AC from the batteries Blinking Slowly Inverter is charging the batteries Blinking Very Rapidly Inverter is not charging and nothing is using it s AC making capability No Illumination Inverter is Turned OFF Remember the important note ab...

Page 32: ...he other breakers are the only switch for the item An example of this would be the McCarron Charger breaker It s circuit breaker is the only controlling power switch On the next page is the list of the breakers how they re used Because a 50 amp cable has two hot leads there is a column telling which of these circuit 1 or circuit 2 powers the item Lower Generator Switch Panel This panel has the con...

Page 33: ...owave outlet McCarron Charger 1 S To McCarron charger Starboard Outlets 2 B To outlets stbd side of boat Refer 2 B To refrigeration thermostats Pilot Light Water Heater On If Lit Water Heater is on Green Always leave on Blue Leave on when Aboard Yellow Use only when Needed 4F4 AC Metering Just forward of the starboard salon door is an analog AC Voltmeter and a digital AC ammeter These measure the ...

Page 34: ...s and sometimes using extension cords If the outlet to which we plug our cord or if the cord itself is mis wired then these connections can become mixed up and there is a significant chance of getting a shock or a chance that running gear outside the boat will be subject to corrosion because the boat immersed in sea water a good conductor of electricity To protect the vessel and its crew from such...

Page 35: ...duces see The Inverter System below you should turn OFF other high current AC appliances such as the water heater You can then turn on AC appliances as needed Watch the ammeter to be sure you don t exceed the dock s available supply typically 30 amps Here are some estimates of AC power consumption for typical appliances Water Heater 15 amps Inverter up to 22 amps Hair Dryer 12 amps TV 1 5 amps Cof...

Page 36: ... 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 get our electrical power from an alternative source That s the most important reason why we plug the boat in to shore power or use a generator To keep from running down the batteries For by using battery charger...

Page 37: ...t from shore power or a generator In the event of a low engine starting bank the operator can 1 start a generator which can then run the chargers or 2 operate the battery parallel switch see below Note If it takes more than two attempts to start any engine turn off its sea water valve to avoid water locking the engine until it starts Then be sure to immediately turn it back on after the engine is ...

Page 38: ... switch which in turn turns the item on and off An example of this would be the circuit breakers for the horn and electric head If the breaker is turned on the horn won t work unless you push the horn button and the head won t flush unless you are there in the head compartment to operate it But some of the other breakers also serve as the switch for the item An example of this would be the navigat...

Page 39: ...am pump sws showers sink Fwd Cabin Lights B To forward cabin light switches Galley Vent B To galley vent switch Saloon Lights B To salon light switches Gas Stove B To propane solenoid sw over stove Aft Cabin Lights B To aft cabin light switches Head Vent B To aft head vent switch Port Engine Rm Lights S Turns on port engine room lights Fwd Electric Head B To forward head toggle switch Stbd Engine ...

Page 40: ...scale indicates around 11 0 volts red is considered dead 12 8 volts 100 is a fully charged unused battery 13 2 volts is a battery getting a float charge to keep it charged 14 2 volts is a battery being bulk charged The switch positions are 1 The House Battery Bank 2 The Starting Bank 3 20KW Generator Starting Battery 4 8KW Generator Starting Battery Section 4G Electrical Systems DC 4 18 ...

Page 41: ...tus and the current rudder position port or starboard PWR ST Allows the Autopilot to be used as a power steering control Seldom used AUTO Engages the autopilot It will hold the heading it was on when engaged NAV Not connected RUDDER Allows the operator to set the pilot s sensitivity adjust to suit the seas This is normally set to High Position 3 COURSE When in the AUTO mode turn to change course P...

Page 42: ...r crossing a tide line that turbulent water from the tides or boat s screws or those of another boat can interrupt the sounding information received by the unit Be careful Note that our Northwest 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 rock Just a...

Page 43: ... location easily identifiable The software runs in Microsoft Windows When turned on the computer will boot After it boots double click the icon to start the navigation program Furuno NavNet System At both helms the boat s Furuno NavNet System allows map display and course plotting This modern system will make your trip easier See the manuals for full details THESE ELECTRONIC CHARTING SYSTEMS ARE N...

Page 44: ...d careful study While you are using the boat you can have the radar on as much as you like to get used to the way it displays images but for detailed operating instructions we refer you to the radar s own complete manual 4H9 Electronics TV DVD CD System The boat has a DVD CD player and TV a large flat screen unit They operate conventionally 4H10 Electronics VHF Radios Fixed Handheld There are fixe...

Page 45: ...ion in neutral with no load 4J2 Checking the Engine The engines require a regular daily check since once underway you will probably not check them while in use tucked away as they are in the engine room Please perform this check each morning when the engine room is cool Check the Oil The oil level should be between the two marks on the dipstick located on the inboard forward side of each engine Th...

Page 46: ...ng look right Look at the pads under the engines and transmissions while some drips are normal there shouldn t ever be substantial accumulations of any fluids Check the Sea Strainers Once a week or immediately if any engine either generator or the mains runs hot The main engine strainers are is by the forward end of each engine The 20kw genset strainer is in the aft end of the engine room and the ...

Page 47: ... 1 Set the engines to approximately the same speed higher than idle 2 Pull the switch on the engine alarm panel the pilot light will go on 3 Push the port engine slave throttle control all the way forward This will save stress on the synchronizer as it adjusts the slave engine s speed You now control the speed of both engines with the starboard Lead engine To disengage the synchronizer 1 Pull back...

Page 48: ...e red arrows point to the starboard dipstick fill With the engine idling remove the transmission dipstick Wipe it reinsert it and take a reading If the level is below the add mark stop the engine add a pint of 30 weight oil through the plug in the top of the transmission case and then start the engine and measure again Do not overfill for to do so could cause the seals to blow out The transmission...

Page 49: ...ressure The blue accumulator tank by the pump provides a pressure head for the pump so the pump doesn t need to run so often Instead a pump cycle will provide for several minutes of routine water use before pressure diminishes and the pump starts again It is a good idea to turn off the fresh water pump breaker whenever leaving the boat for any extended period lest a dripping faucet or broken hose ...

Page 50: ...L2 Filling the Fuel Tanks Fuel Fill Locations With the large fuel tanks you can fuel the boat pretty fast using a standard hose and nozzle like those on auto gas pumps there is one fuel fill on each side deck Use the single DIESEL fill on each side deck Fill all the tanks completely but do not spill fuel Do not overfill causing excess fuel to spill from the tank vents on the outboard sides of the ...

Page 51: ...ld The Fuel Manifold is located directly under the 20KW generator enclosure on the aft engine room bulkhead under the work table Each engine has a fuel supply from this manifold Since extra fuel is pumped to the engine that is used to cool the engine s injection pump there is a fuel return line as well from the engine this goes into a return manifold that distributes equally to the boat s two tank...

Page 52: ...hem to heat or cool the vessel and the thermostats will cycle them on as needed The air conditioning control panel has symbols The red dot white dot button turns the area on or off The button with the fan blades symbol turns the fan on off The red and green thermometers control the temperature Your settings are shown in the readout and the led s show the system s status 4M2 Furnace Operating the F...

Page 53: ...ing but set a thermostat In the Engine Heat position the heat will come on more quickly if the engines have been running To control the balance of heat between the boat s areas if the thermostat settings are not sufficient you can use the fan switches in each area to adjust the heat flow to low or high Do not leave the fan switches off lest you have the furnace running with no way to distribute it...

Page 54: ... in areas where there are no thermostats These will supply heat to that area when the switch is on Low or High and the furnace is running Furnace Thermostats See illustration on preceding page The thermostat shows the room temperature until the up down button is touched then it shows the furnace setting When it is showing the furnace setting you can raise of lower it as desired Section 4M Furnace ...

Page 55: ...tures are controlled by the thermostats in each unit set as required after allowing them to stabilize for a few hours after loading Hint If you keep the units full they will hold temperatures steadier We suggest filling used water bottles or jugs with tap water and using them as space fillers in the units 4N4 Stove The boat is equipped with a PRINCESS propane stove with three top burners and a the...

Page 56: ...rd high or if the tank has been changed keep trying for a few seconds before fuel reaches the stove after purging air from the pipe 4 After the burner lights continue to hold the knob in for a few seconds while the thermocouple heats up before adjusting the flame to the desired intensity TO LIGHT THE OVEN Since the oven burner is out of sight when the door is closed and it is on and since while in...

Page 57: ... some more all you need to do is re set it to a temperature the pilot is still lit 6 When done with the oven for this meal turn it completely off The pilot light will go out 4N5 Washer and Dryer A washer and dryer are located in the engine room These operate like conventional units Also be aware that to run the dryer especially you will need to run the generator as Shore Power cannot support its h...

Page 58: ...tor pump controlled at the DC power panel or by pumping it using a shore side pump out station through the boat s side deck pump out fittings 4P2 The Dometic Masterflush Heads These premium heads are easy to use odor free and very reliable They work with a macerating pump for each head These heads use about a pint of fresh water from the ship s supply with each flush Each head is operated by a pai...

Page 59: ...ng ON both macerator pumps at the DC panel and rotating the macerator timer located to the right of the helm wheel to the appropriate amount of time It takes about 4 minutes to empty full holding tanks using the macerator pump Do not leave the pump running dry for a long time as it will damage the pump 4P5 Head Holding Tank Level Gauge The boat is equipped with a tank level indicator on each holdi...

Page 60: ...There are overboard valves in the lines where the discharge hoses connect to the through hills These should be open too Section 4P Head Systems 4 38 ...

Page 61: ...d with a PSS dripless shaft seals that are lubricated by water from the engine the seals should be occasionally checked by the owner to be sure that there is not inappropriate water leakage Adjustment should be rarely required Section 4Q Running Gear 4 39 ...

Page 62: ...nel This panel in the salon will alert you for several anomalies in the boat s systems or if you have left some lights on that could run down your batteries LED s indicate emergency conditions engine room lights that are on and whether a bilge pump or head pump is running 4R4 Safety Windshield Wipers The three knobs to the right of the alarm panel control the windshield wipers 4R5 Safety Windshiel...

Page 63: ...pendicular to the sea strainer parallel to the hull 3 Remove the top of the sea strainer Then remove the strainer by pulling it out the top of the assembly Rinse the strainer thoroughly and if necessary remove any debris from the glass housing you can use the fresh water hose in the engine room and a bowl brush is next to the water hose to help clean the sea strainer glass The bilge pump will pump...

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Page 65: ...ite the direction its flukes are pointing This should help you to pull the anchor free 5C 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 with a shear pin to protect them if you sheared the pin you will have to haul the anchor by hand using the emerge...

Page 66: ...d Get assistance from the fisherman You are responsible for damage you cause to a net 5J HIT A LOG OR ROCK See EMERGENCY PROCEDURES next chapter 5K PROPELLER FOULED OR DAMAGED Best thing have the prop checked by a diver or dive it yourself if able Check for vibration Try turning shaft by hand in engine room both should be turn able with engine in neutral Is shaft noisy or does it load engine Do no...

Page 67: ...oat 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 difficulty Here is a checklist for solving the problem A Isolate it B Get the manuals C Get parts D If necessary call vendors for help Over the years most problems with boats are caused by misuse Ho...

Page 68: ...fter 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 vibrating If yes put the engine into neutral try accelerating it If there is vibration or any unusual noise grinding or squealing shut down the offending main engine and use the other engine Proceed to the closes...

Page 69: ... 3 4 21 4 22 Checklist 3 2 6 1 Circuit Breakers 4 10 Cleaning 4 41 Coast Guard 1 2 4 37 6 1 Coolant 1 9 1 10 2 1 3 1 4 23 4 24 Davit 1 1 1 3 1 5 1 9 4 1 4 3 4 5 4 6 DC 1 2 1 9 1 12 3 1 3 2 4 1 4 3 4 4 4 8 4 9 4 14 4 20 4 23 4 27 4 31 4 34 4 36 4 37 DC Power Panel 4 19 4 20 4 36 Depth Sounder 1 3 1 4 3 4 4 19 4 20 Diesel Furnace 4 29 4 31 Dinghy 1 3 1 9 1 11 3 5 4 1 4 3 4 5 4 6 4 31 5 1 5 2 6 1 Dry...

Page 70: ... 4 17 4 27 4 36 4 37 4 40 5 1 5 2 Heater 3 2 4 7 4 8 4 11 4 13 4 27 Hitting a log 6 2 Holding tank 1 7 1 8 2 1 3 1 4 17 4 36 4 37 5 2 Hose 1 9 1 11 4 24 4 27 4 29 4 41 Hot Water Heater 4 11 Inverter 1 10 3 1 3 2 4 8 4 9 4 11 4 13 4 15 4 19 4 33 5 1 Law 4 21 4 27 Life Raft 1 12 Lines 1 2 1 11 3 1 3 2 3 5 4 1 4 27 4 29 4 36 4 38 Log 1 4 4 11 4 17 4 19 4 20 4 36 5 2 6 1 6 2 Maneuvering 1 1 3 1 3 3 Ma...

Page 71: ...r 1 7 1 8 4 27 Spares 5 1 Starting 1 9 1 10 3 1 3 2 4 7 4 8 4 15 4 18 Steering 4 19 Stereo 1 5 4 17 4 22 Stern line 3 5 Strobe Light 4 17 Sundeck 4 4 4 6 4 33 Synchronizer 3 1 4 1 4 25 Table 1 4 1 5 1 7 1 10 1 11 3 3 4 6 4 29 Temperature 4 23 4 30 4 32 4 34 4 35 Throttles 3 1 4 25 Tools 1 5 Transmission Oil 2 1 4 26 TV 1 5 4 8 4 13 4 22 VHF 1 3 1 12 4 17 4 19 4 22 6 1 Voltage 4 3 4 11 4 16 Voltmet...

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