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4H15: Stabilizers
The boat is fitted with a hydraulic stabilizer system consisting of active fins on the underside of the vessel just aft of
the engine room bulkhead. These fins are controlled by a remote control panel in the pilothouse, with adjustments for
sensitivity and trim. The stabilizer hydraulic pump is driven by the port engine. The stabilizers do not affect the boat
when it is not underway, and only reach their full effectiveness at speeds over 5.0 knots or so.
When using the engines, the “Stabilizers” breaker on the pilothouse circuit breaker
When using the engines, the “Stabilizers” breaker on the pilothouse circuit breaker panel should be “On”.
Center
This button should have been pressed when not underway, or when backing.
This is important!
Active
Press to engage stabilizers when underway.
GPS/Speed Signal Bypass
Turns off the system’s automatic speed compensation. Normally left on.
Sensitivity Controls:
Roll Rate & Roll Angle
Adjusts the sensitivity of the system to changing conditions.
Alarms: Temperature & Level
These alarms light/sound for high fluid temperature or low hydraulic fluid level. If
an alarm sounds, it can be silenced by pressing the “Alarm” button on the screen.
Immediately investigate the cause; call NW Explorations for assistance.
4J: Engine & Transmissions
4J1: General Discussion
The main engines on the boat are John Deere 6068 SFM Turbocharged diesels each producing a maximum of 300
horsepower. These extraordinarily-reliable, rugged machines are the top-of-the-line, and can be expected to give you
trouble-free, economical cruising.
The engines are controlled at the lower helm with a key and start button; at the upper helm there are stop and start
buttons for emergencies.
On engine start, no long warm-up is required! Simply start the engines just before you leave the dock to begin in-
harbor maneuvering.
Do not run the engines over 1400 RPM
until the temperature gauge reads at
least 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
Do not run the engines for long periods
with the transmission in neutral, with no
load.
Engine gauges are in two clusters of five (one cluster for each engine, port and starboard) at each helm. Each cluster has
top left, engine oil pressure; bottom left, engine temperature; center, tachometer; top right, battery voltage; bottom
right, crankcase oil level percentage. In the center of the panel is a rudder position indicator.
