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Contents

1.

Yacht specifications

12 volt panel and 110 volt breakers

The portable inverter

Engine start procedures

Daily engine checks

Instruments

VHF radio

Batteries

Anchoring and using the windlass

10.

Picking up a mooring buoy

11.

Bilge pumps

12.

Fresh water system

13.

Heads

14.

Showers

15.

Refrigeration

16.

Using the stove and propane

17.

The BBQ

18.

Fire safety

19.

The dinghy and outboard

Summary of Contents for Bavaria 31 'Sunny Side Up' 2008

Page 1: ...Information operations manual for Bavaria 31 2008 Sunny Side Up ...

Page 2: ...anual and don t hesitate to ask any of our professional friendly staff if you have any questions All of the yachts in the Horizon fleet are maintained to the highest standards so that you may enjoy a trouble free vacation on a beautiful yacht Please remember that these yachts are all privately owned and we ask that you care for it like it was your own Best wishes for a great vacation Sylvia and An...

Page 3: ...ne start procedures 5 Daily engine checks 6 Instruments 7 VHF radio 8 Batteries 9 Anchoring and using the windlass 10 Picking up a mooring buoy 11 Bilge pumps 12 Fresh water system 13 Heads 14 Showers 15 Refrigeration 16 Using the stove and propane 17 The BBQ 18 Fire safety 19 The dinghy and outboard ...

Page 4: ...t 6 1 Fuel 22 gallons Water 38 gallons Engine 18 hp Volvo Location of Fresh water refill port transom Diesel refill starboard transom Manual bilge pump in cockpit Propane tank beneath cockpit seating Windlass breaker behind starboard aft saloon seating ...

Page 5: ...ctions are available on the 12v panel Top row functions from left to right Navigation instruments GPS Stereo system Anchor windlass Primary bilge pump Middle row functions from left to right Fresh water pump Shower drain Navigation instrument light Not in use Fridge Bottom row functions from left to right F1 VHF F2 to F5 not in use ...

Page 6: ...re on when using the 110v outlets Water heater breaker leave this off The 110 volt outlets will operate whilst you are plugged in to shore power When on charter you will need to use the portable inverter see next page Ensure that the 110v breakers are on when using the 110v outlets ...

Page 7: ... have a built in inverter There is a portable unit stored in the overhead locker by the navigation station This unit can be connected via the 12volt DC socket located on the 12volt panel The unit has an output of 400watts 110 volts AC ...

Page 8: ...e water coming out of the exhaust To stop the engine press the stop button until the engine has stopped Ignition button Glow button Start button Stop button Should you hear an engine alarm during operation check which light is on and immediately shut down the engine CALL HORIZON All our yacht engines run with diesel fuel There is a diesel filler cap on the transom which is clearly marked DIESEL DO...

Page 9: ...gine To the rear of the engine is the seawater filter To the front right of the engine is the engine coolant reservoir The coolant level should be between the maximum and minimum lines Check for any engine leaks or bilge water below engine Check the belt for any damage and correct tension KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF ALL MOVING PARTS ANY PROBLEMS CALL HORIZON Sea water strainer Oil dip stick Oil refill Fan...

Page 10: ...ide Up has the following instruments on board Located at the chart table is a Raymarine ST60 Chart Plotter Located at the helm position are 2 Raymarine ST60 instruments Tri Data Wind indicator There is also a ship s compass ...

Page 11: ...6 it is very important to switch to a working channel after the contact is established Do no use Channel 16 for your conversations this channel is for hailing and distress only Channels to use 16 Hailing and Distress 74 Contact Horizon Yacht Charters when in range 12 Yacht Charter Companies working channel assigned for yacht breakdown servicing and emergency only 68 Marinas and Yacht Clubs for lun...

Page 12: ...l emergency PAN PAN MEDICO PAN PAN MEDICO PAN PAN MEDICO Pronounced med ick oh This is an International Urgency Signal that should be used when medical advice is needed Safety SECURITE SECURITE SECURITE Pronounced Say cure it tay This is an International Safety Signal and is a message about some aspect of navigational safety or a weather warning How to issue an emergency message Select Channel 16 ...

Page 13: ...ion Check the battery levels and make note of them before charging Run the engine at 1400rpms or more for 1 1 1 2hrs Shut the motor off Wait 15 minutes before checking the battery levels directly after turning off the motor they will remain in an excited state for about 10 minutes The House system should come to rest at 12 8 v and then slowly get lower When the system gets to 12 2 you should start...

Page 14: ...verse slowly building up to 1500 rpm to really drive your hook into the sand Once set put the engine in neutral and allow the yacht to settle take transits around the bay to ensure you are not dragging it is always advisable to snorkel the anchor and ensure it is bedded in correctly and not just lying on its side Attaching the snubbing line Once you are happy that the anchor is set you must attach...

Page 15: ...able To replace first turn windlass switch off pull the blown fuse straight out and replace with the new one that is located in the chart table If you have any doubts or concerns please call Horizon first Before replacing the fuse however ensure that the windlass breaker on the 12v panel is switched on and that the green light is not illuminated If it is illuminated this indicates that the fuse is...

Page 16: ...e gypsy and whilst pulling back on the handle push the short lever down to engage against the notch on the gypsy Continue to pull back on the windlass handle so that the wing nut loosens Your anchor is now ready to drop Remove the safety line or safety pin and push the anchor over the bow keeping hands and feet clear Control the rate the chain pays out by tightening or loosening the wing nut with ...

Page 17: ...ought back to the same cleat Once set your mooring buoy will be attached either on the port or starboard cleat and the yacht will be head to wind Remember to centralize the wheel and lock in place to avoid the yacht sailing around the buoy Next attach a second back up line to the mooring Attach a line from the opposite bow cleat and if possible attach it directly to the mooring buoy It is always e...

Page 18: ...d two electric bilge pumps The primary electric pump is automatic The secondary electric pump is operated by a switch on the 12v panel The manual pump is located in the cockpit and the handle will be pointed out to you during your briefing Manual bilge pump ...

Page 19: ... the 12v panel and open a faucet When the tank runs out of water the pump will run at high speed and the faucet will start to cough air As soon as you hear the pump running continuously check to see if anyone is using water If not switch off the pump immediately to prevent the pump from drawing more air into the system or the pump overheating We have installed a second spare fresh water pump to cu...

Page 20: ...0 yards off shore Move lever to wet bowl to flush the pan and pipes 20 25 pulls will keep your heads smelling fresh Move lever back to dry bowl and pump the pan and pipes dry the lever must be left in dry bowl as leaving it in wet bowl will ingress water Wherever possible please use the heads ashore as this keeps our waters nice and clean Blocked heads will be cleared at a cost to you of 120 00 se...

Page 21: ...e valve on the right has two functions By turning the knob clockwise and counter clockwise you can change the temperature of the water Be careful The water can be very hot Test before showering By pushing the valve perpendicular to its long axis you can change the water pressure In this picture you would move it to the left and right To use the shower head simply pull it out and press the button o...

Page 22: ...melt the ice There is a thermostat in the fridge It is a white dial with numbers on it going from 1 7 Putting 7 at the apex of the dial is the coldest setting Keep it on this setting until it is too cold Then you can turn the system down or off if you wish Or if it is not cold enough augment the system with ice Ask one of our staff for a deck cooler if you would like one for storing your drinks It...

Page 23: ...roved device You do not need to shut any manual valves unless you wish All of our yachts are fitted with propane detectors The propane sniffer has been placed in the bilge propane is heavier than air and so will sink into the bilge The detectors are sensitive to several types of gas and will trigger the alarm The alarm can also be triggered if there is moisture in the bilge If the alarm sounds it ...

Page 24: ...y off at the side of the yacht not off the stern Never use the BBQ while sailing Never use the BBQ on a dock Never change propane tanks when using the BBQ Make sure someone is always tending the BBQ when hot Call us if you have too much food ...

Page 25: ...en the engine compartment even if you think the fire has been extinguished dying embers can easily be re ignited by a fresh supply of oxygen air Open fire Pull out the yellow safety tab Point the extinguisher at the base of the fire and press down on the red button to discharge contents Generously cover the base of the fire and surrounding area to ensure the fire is under control and cannot spread...

Page 26: ... the safety cord is in place For starting an engine that has been at rest for 3 or more hrs use the choke Pull the choke out and set a few revs with the throttle Do not twist the throttle trying to prime the engine You will only flood it Face the engine and pull the start cord and push the choke back in as soon as it runs If it runs for a second but cuts out try again without the choke To stop the...

Page 27: ...d Stop button Gear Shift Choke Throttle Lever to lower and raise the outboard Kill Cord Fuel vent make sure this is slightly open at all times Fuel line connection make sure this is securely attached Fuel tank ...

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