ARCTIC STAR OPERATING MANUAL
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11.
Move the tender to the stern of Arctic Star and tie it snugly to the swim platform.
12.
Return the davit hook to the sundeck and secure it so that it will not move as the boat
rocks
Lifting the Tender
1.
Be sure the generator is running and producing power to charge the batteries.
2.
Plug the winch remote control davit control socket.
3.
Bring the tender alongside the starboard side with the bow toward the stern of Arctic
Star.
4.
Lower the bridle into the tender and connect it to the four attachment points.
5.
Lift the tender up out of the water to the height where it will clear the side-deck rail.
6.
Pull and pivot the tender into position over its bunk and lower it into position.
7.
Secure the tender with the hold-down straps.
8.
Disconnect bridle from winch hook and lay the bridle in the tender.
9.
Connect the winch hook to its the lanyard.
10.
Disconnect the winch remote control and stow it under the step at the helm station.
11.
Open the two drain plugs at the transom to drain water.
12.
Stow the remote control under the cabin doorstep at the helm station.
12.0
Troubleshooting
If you are having trouble, please call our on-call technician at
360-393-5309
for help.
12.1
Engine overheating
An engine will overheat if there is significant debris in the basket inside of the sea strainer that
is restricting the flow of water through the heat exchanger and out the transom of the engine
•
Is the engine temperature gauge reading higher than 210°F?
•
Does the water flow out the exhaust port at the transom seem restricted?
•
Is there significant debris in the sea water strainer?
To clean the seawater strainer
:
1.
Seawater is supplied through two thru hull valves located under the grate at the forward
end of the engine room.
2.
Close the thru hull valve by turning the handle perpendicular to valve.
3.
Open the top of the strainer using a wrench which is in the tool bag.
4.
Pull out the basket and dump the debris into the garbage. Replace basket into strainer
5.
Screw the top back into position and tighten to snub, do not overtighten
6.
Open the valve at the bottom of the seawater strainer.
7.
Start up the engine, and check for water flow through the exhaust port at the transom
8.
Check for leaks at the seawater strainer.
9.
Monitor engine temperature.
12.2
Fuel filter
If an engine begins to slow down for no apparent reason, the fuel filter may be clogged, and
you will need to go to the engine room and switch to the backup filter.
