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7. VHF Procedure 

 

Using the VHF radio: 

Familiarize  yourself with the method for switching channels, and with the squelch and 

volume controls on your radio.  Most radios have a button to instantly select Channel 16 – 

ensure you understand how this operates or you could end up speaking on Ch. 16 when you 

think you are on some other channel. 

 

1.

 

Make sure the radio is switched on, volume quite high, power to high unless the station 

you are calling is very close. 

2.

 

Squelch up until loud hissing, and then back a little until the noise just stops. 

3.

 

Select the channel for calling (Channel 16, unless specified otherwise). 

4.

 

Press switch on microphone when speaking.  Release immediately. 

 

If no response then wait two minutes and repeat the call.  If still no response, wait a further 

two minutes before trying again.  If calling on Channel 16, 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 lunch/dinner reservations etc 

06 

Ship to Ship – along with Channel 68 and 77 can be used for contact between boats 

 

In the event that your vessel is involved in a non-life threatening incident with an object or 

with another vessel, it is important that you contact the Horizon Office immediately at 494 

8787 or 542 8788.  Please remember to get as much information as possible about your 

location, the other vessel’s description and what damage has been done to your vessel so 

that we can best assist you.   

 

Failure to report any accidents or incidents in a timely manner may result in 

nullification of your hull damage insurance.

 

Summary of Contents for Bavaria 37 2017 Jitterbug

Page 1: ...Information operations manual for Bavaria 37 2017 JITTERBUG ...

Page 2: ...te 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 Andrew Directors Office ...

Page 3: ...ures 5 Daily engine checks 6 Instruments 7 VHF procedure 8 Batteries 9 Anchoring and the windlass 10 Picking up a mooring buoy 11 Bilge pumps 12 Fresh water systems 13 Heads 14 Showers 15 Refrigeration 16 Stove and propane 17 BBQ 18 Fire safety 19 Dinghy and outboard 20 Swim platform 21 Troubleshooting ...

Page 4: ... of Fresh water refills port quarter and in the anchor locker Diesel refill starboard quarter Manual bilge pump stbd helm Propane tank port helm Windlass breaker behind port saloon seating Diesel cut off valve aft cabin fwd of the berth Fridge drain 2nd Bilge pump selector below stbd aft salon seat Water tanks change over valve below head sink ...

Page 5: ...of a yacht with 7 buttons to operate the various lights Note that the cabin buttons also operate the cabin fans At the top of the panel is an LCD display and 3 toggle buttons Use the left hand two buttons to check battery levels and water levels Note that the water tanks have an inbuilt alarm at 25 which will alarm when a water tank reaches this level The third button is a reset button to cancel t...

Page 6: ...icrowave Jitterbug is equipped with 9 x 110v outlets one in each cabin two in the salon one at the nav desk two in the galley and two in the head These will operate whether the boat is connected to shore power or running the 2000W inverter See next page for further details Note that the microwave ONLY runs on shore power ...

Page 7: ...o Inverter 3 Press the On Off button on the inverter panel below the nav desk A red light will then illuminate 4 On the 110V panel ensure the main and outlet breakers are switched on leave the water heater switch off 5 All the 110V outlets are now live Always ensure that you have switched the inverter off by checking that the light on the panel is no longer illuminated Leaving the inverter on will...

Page 8: ...button until the engine has stopped and then press the ignition switch Should you hear an engine alarm during operation you will see a warning symbol on the LCD display on the Tachometer If safe to do so immediately shut down the engine and CALL HORIZON All our yacht engines run with diesel fuel There is a diesel filler cap on the stbd quarter which is clearly marked DIESEL DO NOT PUT WATER IN HER...

Page 9: ...of the engine To the rear of the engine is the seawater filter DO NOT OPEN To the front right of the engine is the engine coolant which should be at the centre for correct level 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 Oil refill Coolant reservoir and refill Sea water filt...

Page 10: ...are 2 x Garmin GMI 20 multi displays 1 x Garmin GHC 20 autopilot a stereo remote control and a compass At the aft end of the cockpit table is a Garmin Gpsmap820 touch screen chartplotter Fusion MS RA205 stereo with Bluetooth connection ...

Page 11: ... 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 lunc...

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: ...s and make note of them before charging Run the engine at 1400rpms or more for 1 1 1 2hrs twice daily 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 planning to re...

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: ...lt panel If there is still no power check the location of the windlass fuse and make sure this has not tripped out If you still have no power you can operate the windlass manually To drop the anchor secure the windlass handle onto the wing nut on the side of the windlass Pull back on the windlass handle to loosen the wing nut Your anchor is now ready to drop Remove the safety line and push the anc...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...re of the primary pump there is a secondary pump installed The secondary bilge pump also a Fridge drain is operated by switch F3 on the 12v panel check that the yellow selector handle located under the stbd aft salon seating is in the correct position The manual pump is located in the cockpit by the stbd helm and its operation will be demonstrated to you during your briefing Manual bilge pump 2nd ...

Page 18: ...igh 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 The water tank change over valves are located under the sink in the head To switch tanks Switch off pump Move the valve handle to the opposite...

Page 19: ...n to leave the pan dry 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 150 00 sewage fee plus a technician s fee of 75 per hour and the call out fee The head has a fully operational holding tank which can be used by closing a valve on the waste seacock This is located under the sink and is the larger of the sea...

Page 20: ...tomatically Transom Shower The valve to the right of the shower head has two functions By pushing the valve up or down you can turn the water on and off 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 To use the shower head simply pull it out and press the button on the top If no water comes ...

Page 21: ...idges 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 will keep the drinks cooler and the refrig...

Page 22: ...etectors On Jitterbug the alarm and associated red light will be shown on the LPG valve control shown above 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 does not necess...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...nts of the extinguisher have been discharged Do not open 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...

Page 25: ...r 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 engine press the button on top of the kill cord or pull the kill cord out K...

Page 26: ...Pull cord Choke Kill cord Eng tilt lever Shift lever Fuel vent make sure this is slightly open at all times when using the dinghy Fuel line connection make sure this is securely attached ...

Page 27: ...ve lowered the swim platform the swim ladder can then be located in the two mounting holes at the aft end of the platform Ensure that they are securely located and attach the safety lanyard to a secure point to ensure that the ladder cannot fall overboard Swim ladder mounting holes ...

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