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Safe Loading

•  When loading your houseboat be 

sure to follow these guidelines for 

proper floatation.

Guidelines

•  Boat must sit level front to back and 

side to side.

.• Note the red lines on the aft port 

and starboard hull of the boat.

.• While the boat is sitting still, water 

must not be touching either of these 

lines.

.• If water is at or above these lines, 

re-adjust the load.

.• If water is at or above these lines 

and the boat is not level from front 

to rear, the boat is overloaded – 

contact boat rentals for assistance.

Your Houseboat has come equipped with 

a VHF Marine Band Radio. It is located at 

the helm, to the left of the steering wheel.

ON/OFF

•  Turn the volume knob in a clockwise 

direction to turn on the radio.

CHANNEL 16

Use Channel 16 for hailing and 

emergencies only.

 Never use Channel 16 

for routine conversations.

In case of an emergency, hail the National 

Park Service on channel 16. They monitor 

this channel 24 hours a day.

To hail Boat Rentals, turn radio ON and 

to Channel 16, depress button on side of 

handheld microphone to talk, and release 

the button when you are finished talking. 

The Boat Rentals Office monitors this 

channel during regular business hours.

Say “_________ (the name of the marina 

you are calling) BOAT RENTALS this is 

houseboat # _____” (number of your 

houseboat). For example: “Bullfrog Boat 

Rentals, this is houseboat # S11.”

When communication is established, 

we will direct you to another channel. 

Commonly used channels are 10, 12, 

68 and 72. Be sure to acknowledge 

that channel, before you change to the 

channel. Then turn to that channel, and 

we will continue the conversation.

Information you will need when you  

call us:

1. Your boat number.

2. Your exact location, if known.

3. Description of the problem.

4. Any details on the trouble-shooting 

you have already tried.

If you need assistance we will attempt 

to help you troubleshoot a problem over 

the radio. If we are not successful, we will 

dispatch a technician out to help you.

For safety, our technicians can only be 

dispatched if they can fix the problem 

and return to our docks before dark. If 

we receive your call late in the day, we 

will gladly respond first thing the next 

morning.

MARINE RADIO

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Summary of Contents for 65' AXIOM

Page 1: ...65 AXIOM HOUSEBOAT MANUAL W E L C O M E T O ...

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Page 3: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS Marine Radio 1 Engines Helm 3 Generator 7 Water Pressure 11 Hot Water 12 Holding Tanks 13 Gas Propane 15 Refrigerator 17 Range 19 Grill 20 Heater 21 Cooling 22 Accessories 23 ...

Page 4: ...6 depress button on side of handheld microphone to talk and release the button when you are finished talking The Boat Rentals Office monitors this channel during regular business hours Say _________ the name of the marina you are calling BOAT RENTALS this is houseboat _____ number of your houseboat For example Bullfrog Boat Rentals this is houseboat S11 When communication is established we will di...

Page 5: ...g pole or hang anything on the antenna Channel 26 is the Marine Operator Marine Radios transmit line of sight So if you are back in a canyon you may have to ask assistance from another boater with a radio to help contact us if you cannot get through directly Profanity over the public airways is a federal crime Reminder Your Marine Radio is not a toy and should be operated only by a responsible adu...

Page 6: ...tar Houseboat features a simple to use Vessel View Gauge Package The Vessel View Gauge is located at both helms Key must be turned to ON position for VesselView gauge to work Engine Management Screen Push Propeller Button on Display Includes Time Prop rotation Depth Engine RPM Engine Temperature Engine Battery Voltage PSI Steering Position Screen Push Ship Button on Display Includes Depth Prop rot...

Page 7: ...the throttle is in neutral position Turn the key to first click Beeper will sound VesselView will power up Everything is ready to start Turn key to start then release key If the engine fails to start on its own wait 30 seconds and try again Insure throttle only indicator is solid red then control will engage If blinking press to throttle only button to make solid light GETTING UNDER WAY From Neutr...

Page 8: ...e TRANSFER button is pressed the transfer LED will light up and one beep will sound Press the TRANSFER button again to complete the helm transformation When helm transformation is complete another beep will sound and the transfer LED will turn off NOTE There is a 10 second time frame to complete a helm transfer If the helm transfer is not completed the action will be cancelled and a double beep wi...

Page 9: ... Put throttle in neutral Check VesselView fuel gauge for fuel level Don t Drive From The Upper Deck In any wakeless area including the marina When approaching a dock When approaching a beach In narrow channels In any situation that requires maneuvering your vessel always pilot from the main helm Note Do not try to start the engines from the upper helm 6 ...

Page 10: ... Allow the engine to warm up for 5 minutes Switch the Main Breaker ON and switch the Rotary Switch to Generator You may now turn on individual breakers to provide power to your houseboat Whenever you have your generator running always switch on the inverter breaker and battery charger breaker AC Breaker Panel Non Inverted These breakers will only work when Generator is running and the Rotary switc...

Page 11: ...es all boat lighting navigational lights water pumps the horn VHF Radio bilge pumps CO detectors and helm power Charging Start the Generator following Generator Starting Procedures Turn on the breaker for the inverter on the AC panel This will charge the inverter battery Turn on the breaker for battery charger This will charge the engine Charging is most efficient with unnecessary DC breakers off ...

Page 12: ...ator starting battery with dedicated charging system To charge batteries when generator is on Switch battery charger breaker ON Remember Each light or appliance will need to be turned on individually once the breaker is on Tips for Getting the Most from your Houseboat Batteries When generator is running ALWAYS have the AC MAIN Inverter and Battery charger breakers on Charge daily NOTE Deep Cycle b...

Page 13: ...nning but no AC power present at panel Outlet doesn t work Generator Shut down Generator cranks but won t start Generator won t start or crank AC MAIN breaker off Is the generator on AC MAIN breaker off Is that area s breaker on Is GFI tripped Out of Fuel Out of Fuel Inspect red button on Generator Check breaker on generator Start generator Check breaker on panel Check breaker on panel Reset GFI O...

Page 14: ...ecial Notes Turn off the DC Main Water pump breaker along with the Inverted Water Filtration System breaker while underway beaching or un beaching Once you are beached leave these breakers off for an additional 15 minutes to let sand and sediment in the water settle It is not necessary to switch on the bilge pump unless water is noted The bilge pump is wired to automatically switch on when water i...

Page 15: ...urn on the WATER HEATER breaker located on the DC panel The yellow light will be on when water heater is on Allow approximately 30 minutes for the water to heat COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES Ran out of hot water You only have 19 gallons of hot water Allow 30 minutes to heat more water 12 ...

Page 16: ...the fitting Open the valve and follow the directions on the pump When finished close the valve before removing the hose Remove the fitting from your houseboat and replace on the dock Place the end of the lake water hose inside the pump out portal Fill the tank with approximately 2 to 3 gallons of water Empty one packet of provided chemical into the head toilet and flush Put all the hoses back and ...

Page 17: ... POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES Odor Holding tanks are full Pump out at the nearest marina or remote station After pumping out add a packet of chemical and two gallons of water in the head Leave some water in the bowl to trap any odor 14 ...

Page 18: ...both helms Power to the helm is required to view tank levels Refueling Turn off grill Turn off all propane tanks 10 minutes prior to refueling Turn off all electrical breakers Turn off the generator Close all doors and windows Caution NEVER siphon gas from your houseboat fuel tanks NOTE Captain and Crew must remain on board your houseboat Wait for Fuel Dock personnel to assist you Propane Tank Pro...

Page 19: ...erator Stops Running The grill is not turned off all the way Range not off Toy Tank fuel availability is empty Breaker not turned on at panel Generator fuel availability is empty Turn off grill and tank Make sure burner valves are all the way off Refuel at Marina Turn on Toy Pump Breaker Refuel at Marina ...

Page 20: ...or freezer for more details Getting the most out of your Refrigerator Put cold or frozen food into the refrigerator rather than try to cool warm items Open door only when necessary Don t pack the refrigerator full leave space for air to circulate freely Do not overload your refrigerator Cover foods with strong odors Cover foods that easily absorb odor The coldest areas in the refrigerator are at t...

Page 21: ...or frozen Hot weather or frequent door openings Tightly packed top shelf Power has changed from Shore to Inverter or vice versa Turn on the inverter breaker Turn on the REF FREEZER breaker The refrigerator will work better if items are cool before you put them in the refrigerator Put beverages and other frequently used items in the cooler or Bar Fridges Leave air space so cold air can circulate ar...

Page 22: ...rol panel on the top of the range To Shut Down Turn all stovetop knobs to OFF Push CLEAR OFF on oven display located behind stovetop Turn propane valve off when propane is not in use COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES Burners or oven won t light Propane is not ON or is empty Propane detector valve is shut off Check propane at detector valve and bottle and be sure it is ON and ...

Page 23: ...e certain where you will light the grill Turn knob to Light to allow propane to flow into the tube Use the igniter to light the grill Adjust flame to desired setting Caution NEVER stand over the grill when lighting To Shut Down After cooking turn setting to HIGH for a few minutes to burn any excess food or grease from the grate Turn knob clockwise to shut off Close lid NEVER put wood into the gril...

Page 24: ...feel heat come out of the vents Furnace Off At thermostat move white switch at button to OFF Turn OFF AC Unite breaker at Main DC panel The fan will continue to run for 2 3 minutes after you have shut down the heating system COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES Heater won t turn on DC main is Off AC Unit breaker is off Thermostat is off Low battery Generator is off Turn on DC MA...

Page 25: ... On Off Generator must be running Turn AC Main breaker to GENERATOR Turn on AC UNIT breaker The thermostat for the AC Unit is located to the left of the Refrigerator The fan may run 10 20 minutes before you feel cool air coming out of the vents NEVER adjust temperature more than 20 less than the current temperature inside the cabin Shut Down Turn off your thermostat approx imately 15 minutes prior...

Page 26: ...POSAL breaker Generator must be running Use this appliance as you would at home TV BOSE SURROUND SOUND DVD Turn on Inverter Remote Turn on TV Stereo breaker on the Main AC panel Use as you would at home See attached Bose manual MUSIC On Second Level Use Universal Remote to change locations to listening pleasure Back Deck Camera Turn on the lower Helm breaker Push power button on the unit VesselVie...

Page 27: ...b full Turn the propane bottles ON at back of hot tub Turn ON SPA breaker at Main DC Panel generator must be ON to adjust thermostat to desired temperature To turn jets on switch to jet pump and turn power on Ice Maker on Second Level Turn on UPPER ICE MAKER breaker Use this appliance as you would at home Wine Beverage Center on Second Level Turn on UPPER BEV CENTER breaker Use this appliance as y...

Page 28: ...Boat Repair 928 645 1149 Rental Office 928 645 1078 NPS Emergency 928 608 6300 NPS Office 928 608 6301 Dangling Rope 928 691 0206 Bullfrog Marina 435 684 3010 ...

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