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OPERATION MANUAL

Desire

Welcome Aboard!

We are happy that you have chosen Ship Harbor Yacht Charters and
the vessel “Desire” for your vacation. We hope you enjoy your

cruising experience in the lovely islands of the Pacific Northwest.

This manual will help you become more familiar with your boat. If you
have any further questions, about the boat or your itinerary, please do

not hesitate to ask the SHYC staff.

Remember our vessels are non-smoking boats.

Bon Voyage!

The Ship Harbor Yacht Charters Staff

Summary of Contents for Desire

Page 1: ...e you enjoy your cruising experience in the lovely islands of the Pacific Northwest This manual will help you become more familiar with your boat If you have any further questions about the boat or your itinerary please do not hesitate to ask the SHYC staff Remember our vessels are non smoking boats Bon Voyage The Ship Harbor Yacht Charters Staff ...

Page 2: ...lace your knowledge of boating seamanship and vessel handling When you and your guests come aboard a representative of Ship Harbor Yacht Charters will conduct a checkout and systems review including a briefing on safety and operating considerations Please be certain to ask any questions necessary to clarify your understanding Reviewing this manual prior to arriving will be very helpful It is impor...

Page 3: ...er 9 Generator 10 D C Power 11 Sanitation System 12 Vacuflush Toilets 12 Holding Tank 12 Water Systems 13 Fresh Water Tanks Pump 13 Watermaker 14 Water Heater 15 Shower 15 Fresh Water Washdowns 15 Galley 15 Stove Oven 15 Microwave Convection Oven 16 Refrigeration 16 Ice Maker 16 Washer Dryer 16 Heating Systems 16 Electronics 17 VHF Radios 17 Depth Sounders 17 GPS Chart Plotters Radar 17 ...

Page 4: ...D Stereos 18 DVD Home Theater Stereos 18 Satellite TV 19 Internet Access 19 BarbeQue 20 Dingy and Motor 20 Lowering 20 Operating 21 Lifting 21 Other Notes 22 Troubleshooting Tips 23 Notes Comments 24 Specifications Important Numbers 25 Appendix A Electrical Schematic 26 ...

Page 5: ...gines During your inspection ask yourself if everything looks and smells right BELTS Check the general condition of the hoses and belts SEA STRAINER Ensure the valves on each RAW WATER THRU HULL are OPEN lever in line with valve Raw Water Thru hulls are normally left in the open position However if they are closed you will not note any water flow from the stern port starboard exhaust when the engi...

Page 6: ...rsts It will overheat and or drain it s battery quickly if used continuously and then not be available when you need it You might want to give the Thruster a quick tap toward the dock to make sure it is functioning REMEMBER to turn the Thruster OFF after it is no longer needed Have a plan on how you want to leave the dock prior to untying the lines Make sure everyone knows the plan and don t be sh...

Page 7: ...e moving slowly towards the dock center the wheel reference the rudder indicator and use the gears to maneuver the vessel Throttles should only be used in moderate to windy conditions Otherwise the use of the transmission should be sufficient Prior to docking ensure the Bow Thruster is turned on by simultaneously pushing both on switches from the helm position you will be docking from The Bow Thru...

Page 8: ...all the comforts you d expect from a modern luxury yacht if you take a little time to understand her Most of the basic equipment on any boat is run by 12 volt DC electricity This is true because DC power should always be available from the boat s batteries regardless of whether you are at the dock cruising or anchored out in a quiet cove Since we rely on batteries so much it is important to know h...

Page 9: ... meter for load If the load exceeds the supplied amps it will pop the breaker If this occurs wait to turn on one of your high draw systems i e water heater until the use of power decreases the Battery Charger Inverter Charger may initially pull a heavy load depending on the battery state The microwave pulls a lot of amps If your outlets fail to work check your GFIs to make sure that they have not ...

Page 10: ...he bottom of the AC electrical panel in the pilothouse To start hold the switch in the Start Preheat position until the engine catches 10 20 seconds You should hear the generator engine start as well as see the generator instruments light up on the electrical panel next to the switch Make sure your cooling water and exhaust is exiting at the stern After the generator is running turn on your Genera...

Page 11: ...ight washdown pump etc Bilge pumps should always be left on DC Electrical Panel When disconnected from shore power and without the generator running all 12 volt systems will draw from the battery Monitor your batteries very carefully especially when at anchor Turning off high draw items icemaker bridge refrigerator etc will extend battery time between charges The DC voltmeter and monitor on the DC...

Page 12: ...e heads Use only marine T P Note If the bowl doesn t seal completely after use try flushing again and making sure nothing is stuck in the seal Hint release pedal quickly Holding Tank Your sanitation holding tanks holds approximately 50 gallons Be aware of the rate of waste production If you overfill your tank you will break a hose clog a vent or burst the tank The result will be an indescribable c...

Page 13: ...Only open one tank at a time since the upper forward tank 130 gallons will empty first and then allow air to flow along with the lower midship tank s water 70 gallons in to the pump The 70 gallon midship tank can also be filled via the on board Watermaker Important DO NOT fill the tank with poor quality water this is usually not an issue unless you are north of the San Juan Gulf Islands If unsure ...

Page 14: ...sure indication on the gauge 3 Turn on both R O Pump high pressure breakers on the control panel 4 SLOWLY close the pressure valve by turning the knob clockwise You will eventually see the pressure begin to increase on the Membrane Pressure Gauge It is important that you increase pressure SLOWLY You want the pressure to come up to 800 850 psi 840 works great You will see the flow rate of fresh wat...

Page 15: ...ite loud Please wipe down the shower stall when finished to keep shower presentable Pick up any accumulation of hair in the drains as it clogs the hoses Ensure that the faucets are tightly turned off after each shower Fresh Water Washdowns There are fresh water washdowns located on the bow in the locker near the anchor and aft in the port compartment in the cockpit Be sure they are completely turn...

Page 16: ...st home ice makers and will run off of any AC source including the inverter It is important to make sure that the door is closed all the way and latched except when you are getting ice Washer Dryer The washer dryer is located in the hallway between the stateroom doors It is powered by 110 volt making it less powerful than a home dryer operating off of 220 volts Therefore please use smaller loads i...

Page 17: ...false reading due to excessive depths or strong currents Watch your depth carefully in cruising unknown waters that might have rocks or obstacles Color sounders are also available on the all of the Furuno displays In addition there is a color depth sounder unit in the master stateroom This unit shares a transducer with the bridge helm and can only be used for one or the other The switch is typical...

Page 18: ...thus eliminate concerns of dragging scope and swing It can be a bit of a task to hook the metal rings on these buoys in order to tie up The key is having good communication with the skipper as to where the buoy is as you approach and a strong person with the boat hook You may also launch the dinghy and have someone feed a line through the mooring ring and back to the boat from there The best way t...

Page 19: ...re updates it is a good but not perfect system If you have problems with the DirectTV access card do not call DirectTV customer service They will not be able to help you If there is a problem that you unable to remedy you can call me directly at 253 376 4265 Internet Access Desire has an internet network and account through Broadband Xpress You must be in range of one of Broadband Xpress locations...

Page 20: ...mmables near barbeque DINGHY AND MOTOR The Tender is a 10 5 RIB made by Rendova and powered by a 25 hp Mercury outboard Rendova makes a very stable boat but you must exercise sound judgment at all times when operating PFDs should be worn by everyone aboard Lowering To deploy the dinghy make sure the tie down is removed and that there is enough of room on the port side of the boat to lower it down ...

Page 21: ...ine running Be very careful when going ashore not to dig the prop or damage the bottom You will typically have to kill the engine tilt the motor up and then coast in the last few feet Remember to tilt the motor back down before starting There is a mushroom anchor located in the center console compartment to keep the dinghy from drifting off as the tide comes in or to allow you to keep the dinghy o...

Page 22: ...e pump running check your bilge You may have a serious problem or you may have just accidentally hit the manual bilge pump switch to ON Lights indicate operation An auxiliary hand operated bilge pump is located in the starboard lazarette This is more for pumping small amounts of water and probably not adequate for an emergency situation However it does come in handy for a variety of uses There are...

Page 23: ...d on the port pilot house dash area remove access hatch Check level with wooden dowel under closest pilothouse seat 8 Most instrument problems can be solved by ensuring the related breaker is on and or referring to the appropriate manual under pilothouse seat 9 If the vacuflush toilet doesn t seal properly try working the foot pedal back and forth a few times to dislodge anything that might be stu...

Page 24: ...Sometimes you may need to use this method to join the BBX network if they are broadcasting more than one signal select the strongest one DO NOT change any of the network settings on these pages please add anything else you feel would be beneficial to others Notes Comments ...

Page 25: ...ity 444 gal Water Capacity 2 tanks 200 gal 130 70 gal Water Heater Capacity 20 gal Holding Tank Capacity 48 gal Weight dry 29 990 lbs Engines Twin 330 hp Cummins Generator 9 KW Onan Inverter 2500 Watt Vessel Documentation 1139527 Hailing Port Langley WA Customs Decal Number 09 Hull ID Number MDNF4020K203 Customs will ask for these numbers ...

Page 26: ...26 Appendix A Electrical Schematic ...

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