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A.  Off-Loading Dinghy 

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Preparation 

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Loading DINGHY 

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Operating Dinghy 

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Stereo, CD Changer, TV /VCr, Washer/dryer 

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June 1, 2010

Summary of Contents for 2004 540

Page 1: ...1 Operations Manual for GAMAPOTAY A 2004 Meridian 540 Last Revision June 1 2010 June 1 2010...

Page 2: ...d with Y valves 19 HOLDING TANK 19 4 GALLEY 20 A Stove Top 20 Refrigerator Freezer 20 Bar B Q Grill 20 A MARINE AIR Heat AC 21 NOTE Hurricane Heat and the MARINEAIR systems are independent of each oth...

Page 3: ...3 A Off Loading Dinghy 29 Preparation 29 Loading DINGHY 31 Operating Dinghy 32 Stereo CD Changer TV VCr Washer dryer 33 June 1 2010...

Page 4: ...ill thriving even to this day Please sign our guest book and feel free to help us continue the story In addition Debbie and I have posted a few videos on youtube that will offer you a tour of the boat...

Page 5: ...pletely managed by procedures alone and requires experience and common sense to be achieved This manual does not include navigational weather assessment or boat handling skill instructions As the Capt...

Page 6: ...In between weekly oil quantity checks check below engine for oil leakage If substantial oil leakage is found check quantity 3 Check fresh water coolant level in translucent expansion tanks They are lo...

Page 7: ...ONTAINER READY TO CATCH THE WATER AND FUEL Clean up any spilled fuel immediately Make sure the valve is closed and not dripping 8 Check transmission fluid levels weekly Dip sticks are on the inboard s...

Page 8: ...es should be dry and free of corrosion All wire terminals should be tightly fastened If there is significant corrosion or evidence of failing wires please notify AYC 1 Use rubber gloves to prevent aci...

Page 9: ...ever this will cause the alarm bell to sound due to lack of oil pressure with the start key remaining in the on position If engines have been off for over 8 hours make sure they run for at least 5 min...

Page 10: ...ne temperature should rise to operating temperature of 160 180 degrees Keep engine RPM below 1000 until temperature is at least 140 EMERGENCY STARTING If starting batteries are run down and will not s...

Page 11: ...eating 2 NOTE The black buttons are STARTER buttons To turn off each engine turn off the respective key 2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM A 120 VOLT SYSTEM 120 Volt electricity is used to run TV VCRs air conditioni...

Page 12: ...e not available another adapter is available to go from the single 30Amp shore power to a 50 Amp ships connector Note if using 30 amp power the boats systems will not supply power to the Marine Air ai...

Page 13: ...a to run the generator every day that you have not been connected to shore power to recharge all the batteries Monitor the battery voltage levels to determine how long to run the generator The generat...

Page 14: ...boat is on shore power or has the generator running the inverter becomes a battery charger for the house battery banks The remote switch and indicator panel for the inverter is located to the left of...

Page 15: ...Raw Water Wash down Pump should be OFF NOTE all bilge pump breakers should be ON and switches should be set to automatic all the time The 24 volt circuit breakers are located on the electrical panel...

Page 16: ...let when the tank is full Each unit is equipped with a red light indication that signals the tank is full PLEASE PAY ATTENTION Flushing the toilet when the tank is full could result in rupturing the h...

Page 17: ...ter 3 To flush simply push the flush button The aft toilet is a wet bowl This toilet contains water when not in use This head has a tank indicator light just below the light switch If the tank is full...

Page 18: ...on the water and it will stay at the set temperature Each shower has a sump pump that is activated by a float switch This requires the 24 volt circuit breaker to be on If the shower is used without t...

Page 19: ...for use with marina pump out stations Also the boat is equipped with a macerator overboard pump The contents of the holding tank can be pumped overboard with the macerator pump in appropriate areas NO...

Page 20: ...Note The coffee maker uses one coffee measure of coffee for each 2 cups of water shown on the coffee maker for Seattle Standard Coffee moderately heavy coffee The sink does not have a garbage disposa...

Page 21: ...st 5 minutes to warm up before using it for this heavy electrical load When running the heat pump will intake water and exhaust it at the port stern The breakers for the heating and air conditioning a...

Page 22: ...ce and it can be left on overnight Controls for the furnace are on the aft port side of the galley counter Pushing the switch to on will start the furnace Individual cabin heaters will not come on unt...

Page 23: ...EAR LARGE SHIPS MAGNETIC INTERFERENCE MAY CAUSE HOMING INTO TO THE METAL OBJECT WARNING THE AUTOPILOT OVERRIDES STEERING AT THE HELM AUTOPILOT MUST BE PLACED IN STANDBY IN ORDER TO CONTROL STEERAGE US...

Page 24: ...g the function button followed by the hailer button 12 WATER MAKER If you wish to use the water maker please contact the owner or AYC before use 13 SPARE PROPS Due to the size weight and space require...

Page 25: ...be dangerous to use Make sure all crew operating the windlass have been trained how to operate it and to stay out of harm s way Windlass controls are at the flybridge helm and at the windlass Controls...

Page 26: ...Review the copy of Chapman s onboard if you need to review the correct anchor setting procedure or the amount of scope to use Be Safe Drifting in the middle of the night is unpleasant at best and alwa...

Page 27: ...s to prevent the anchor from releasing unexpectedly and secure with a safety line 5 When finished with windlass turn off breaker at panel C Windlass Emergency Procedures 1 If the windlass is slipping...

Page 28: ...s All precautions must be followed to avoid serious damage and or injury Make sure your crew knows exactly what you want them to do and not to do before you start Never allow passengers to be in the D...

Page 29: ...down it must be raised high enough to clear the prop and skag over the raised lip on the back of the fly bridge aft deck when swinging the dinghy out 7 Make sure all harness cables are free and conne...

Page 30: ...he dinghy using the davit control buttons until it is free of the cradle 11 When free the dinghy should ride level 12 Continue to raise the dinghy until it is clear of the cradle Raise to the highest...

Page 31: ...free and all connectors are closed 4 Raise the outboard motor to a position between fully up and fully down to allow the prop and skag to clear the aft deck when rotating it back onto GAMAPOTAY 5 Loca...

Page 32: ...back to its stowed position Only put enough pressure on the hook with CABLE IN to keep the weight from rocking 13 Remove the hoist controller cable and put the control back in the storage cabinet 20 O...

Page 33: ...V with the TV remote control Then turn on the sattelite using it s remote control Use the Sat remote to select channels guides etc The tv can also play DVD in the CD DVD player Insert the DVD and pres...

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