MJM Yachts LLC 34z Downeast, Owner'S Manual

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CHAPTER 1 OPERATION
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1.1 GENERAL
This manual has been compiled to help you operate your yacht with safety and pleasure. It
contains details of the yacht; the equipment supplied or fitted, its systems, and information on its
operation and maintenance. Please read it carefully, and familiarize yourself with the yacht
before using it.
If this is your first yacht, or you are changing to a type of yacht you are not familiar with, for your
own comfort and safety, please insure that you obtain handling and operating experience before
assuming command of the yacht. Your dealer or yacht club will be pleased to advise you of local
schools, or competent instructors.
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SECURE PLACE, AND HAND IT OVER TO THE NEW
OWNER WHEN YOU SELL THE CRAFT.
This Owner’s Manual is not intended to be a course in boating safety, boat handling, navigation
or general boating skills. It is the responsibility of the user to independently gain these skills.
Instead, this manual will serve as a reference for matters specific to the 34z. Standard options
are included in the manual with which your particular yacht may or may not be fitted. Custom
options are addressed in an addendum.
1.2 QUICK START GUIDE (See CHAPTER 16)
A separate “Quick Start Guide” is included that briefly reviews the key items to check before
departure. Please review the topics in this manual before relying on the checklist – it is simply an
“at-a-glance” sheet to insure that you don’t overlook anything important.
1.3 OPERATING PROCEDURES – ENGINE INSPECTION
To access the propulsion system, the bridge-deck must be tilted up. The procedure is as follows:
Make sure personnel and equipment are clear of any moving parts before
operating.
- Turn ON house battery switch (located in the companionway step)
- Turn ON DC main disconnect breaker & engine hatch breaker at the DC panel
- Slide and secure helm seats all the way aft (so they don’t contact the wheel and navigation
station)
- Remove the backrest cushions
- Activate the lifts with the small black toggle switch over the starboard cockpit step
- When the bridge-deck nears the hardtop, STOP and attach the four-part safety tackle. (This
also serves to raise the hatch if you lose power.)
1.4 NAVIGATION
The builder installed navigation system option generally includes autopilot w/compass, depth-
sounder, chart-plotter, and radar. Modern marine electronics are a subject unto themselves and
you should refer to the manuals that came with the equipment you purchased. However, here are
a few points to consider:
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If you are unfamiliar with navigation, educate yourself before using the boat. Electronic
equipment is NOT a substitute for navigation skills.
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It is not recommended to rely solely on electronic charts- bring paper chart back-ups.
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Depending on your chart-plotter, it may be necessary to power up the depth-sounder prior to
the chart-plotter.