QUICK START GUIDE
Here’s a reminder checklist for an experienced captain, familiar with operation of twin Mercury Verado
outboards equipped with Joystick Piloting and information in this guide and accompanying binders
.
Check Systems
CHECK to see that raw water strainers of the GENERATOR and combined
SEAKEEPER
/
AIR
CONDITIONING, located
under aft cockpit seat are not clogged.
Change AC Power Source - Shore Power to Inverter
Turn OFF the
SHORE POWER
breaker at the
120V AC panel. Then:
1.
If planning to use the
GENERATOR
to power
the AIR CONDITIONER underway, s
tart the
GENERATOR.
2.
Otherwise t
urn ON
the INVERTER
on the AC Panel as well as on the PHOENIX CONTROL panel to
sustain power to 120V AC circuits such as the ICE MAKER and AC OUTLETS on the AC Panel.
Turn
OFF
Dock Pedestal breaker first, then disconnect/stow shore power and TV cords
Activate 12 Volt Equipment
With
HOUSE BATTERY
switch ON
, check for at
least 12.2V on the electrical panel. Turn
ON
ELECTRONICS, TRIM TABS, WIPERS, HORN, FW PUMP, GYRO
and other breakers for equipment used
underway… such as HEAD,
NAVIGATION LIGHTS
and
SEARCHLIGHT if at night.
Turn
ON two red ENGINE BATTERY
rocker switches at the top of the 120V
AC
panel
.
Insert TPS key fob (Theft Prevention System) into its slot above the electrical panels.
Insert and turn ON ENGINE KEYS high up under companionway bulkhead (where they can’t be
accidentally broken or switched off). Listen for acknowledging beep and look for Green “Systems OK”
Light on Vesselview. (Key Code 35z #1 is “996”)
SELECT “Engine Page” on VesselView and check engine battery voltage in top center.
If batteries are low, don’t leave the dock until you diagnose and correct the problem.
LOWER engines using rocker switch on port control handle, confirmed by trim bars in lower center
on VesselView.
Ensure people, equipment, lines and hoses are clear and not in the water before starting.
Start Your Engines
Momentarily TOUCH engine start buttons to starboard of wheel. Don’t hold them in. It’s automatic.
TAP
JOYSTICK lightly in any direction to insure it is functioning. The rim lights up GREEN.
Cast Off
Confirm that no one is on the foredeck or in the water.
If everything is in order, cast off dock lines. When maneuvering with the
JOYSTICK
, minimize going
back to center to avoid shifting of outboard gears. If moving sideways to clear a float: You can move
the bow to catch up with the stern by twisting the knob at the same time while held sideways…
likewise with moving the boat slightly forward or aft by leaning the joystick forward or aft while still
leaning the joystick in the sideways direction desired.
Move the SHIFT LEVER forward out of neutral normal operation to automatically disengage the
JOYSTICK. The JOYSTICK is automatically ready for use (Green Lighted Rim) when SHIFT is in
neutral.
