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ARCTIC STAR OPERATING MANUAL

 

 

NW Explorations

 

 

the ‘Rules of the Road,’ and basic skills of navigation, boat handling, and interpretation of 

weather conditions. This knowledge can be gained through powerboat training classes offered 
by NW Explorations. 
 
Motor yachts are propelled and control with complicated equipment. This manual is intended 

to provide a ‘working’ explanations of how these systems operate. For an in

-depth explanation 

of how a particular system operates, you are encouraged to study the manuals that can be 
found onboard, or on the internet. For example, to fully understand the use of electronic 
navigation systems, we recommend reviewing instructional videos that can be viewed at the 

manufacturer’s website or, on YouTube.

 

 

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Disclaimer 

NW Explorations assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions of this operating manual 

and represents only that the writings and illustrations herein represent our “best efforts” to 

provide a comprehensive overview of the vessel, so that it can be operated by a person who 
has the necessary experience and/or training to operate such a vessel given the additional 
information herein.  
 
You should be aware that this operating manual is provided as a convenience to the owners, 
crew members, and guests on this vessel, and is not complete in every detail. Given the 
complexity of this boat and its systems, it is not possible that all conditions, contingencies, and 
operating details can be included, both because of space limitations and because of ordinary 
oversight as contingencies are speculated upon by NW Explorations. Likewise, it is possible 
either through oversight and/or changes in the vessel because of additions, modifications, or 
deletions to or of equipment since publication of this manual, that items discussed will operate 
differently than described, be absent from the vessel, or be added to the vessel without 
discussion in this volume.  
 
As a vessel owner, crew member or charter guest on this vessel, you are here at your own risk, 
and it is your responsibility to be trained and prepared to operate the vessel. If you do not feel 
competent to undertake any or all operations detailed in this operating manual, contact NW 
Explorations for addition training.  

Summary of Contents for Arctic Star

Page 1: ...Arctic Star 46 foot Grand Banks Classic Yacht Operating Manual January 2022 ...

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Page 3: ... 1 3 Watermaker 10 4 2 Galley Appliances 11 4 2 1 Refrigerator and Freezer 12 4 2 2 Stove 12 4 2 3 Barbecue 13 4 2 4 Ice Maker 13 4 2 5 Vacuum Cleaner 13 4 3 Marine Toilet 13 4 3 1 Waste Pump Out 14 4 4 Showers 15 4 5 Furnace 15 4 6 Air Conditioner 16 4 7 Entertainment Center 16 5 0 Electrical Systems Power Management 17 5 1 120 volt AC System 17 5 1 1 Shore power 50 amp 240 volt 17 5 1 2 AC Distr...

Page 4: ...tarting Procedure 31 6 4 2 Stopping Procedure 31 6 5 Bow Thruster 31 7 0 Electronic Aids to Navigation 32 7 1 VHF radio 32 7 2 Autopilot and Rudder Angle Indicator 33 7 3 Chartplotter 34 7 3 1 Radar 36 7 4 Depth Sounder 36 7 5 Automatic Identification System AIS 37 8 0 Maneuvering Suggestions 37 8 1 Departing from a Dock 37 8 2 Docking 38 8 3 Close quarter Maneuvering 39 8 4 Bow Thruster 39 8 5 St...

Page 5: ...ard motor 52 12 4 Low battery 52 12 5 Anchor 52 12 5 1 Anchor chain is stuck in anchor locker 52 12 5 2 Anchor is stuck on the bottom 52 12 5 3 Anchor windlass will not turn 53 12 6 Toilet will not flush 53 12 7 Freshwater does not flow at faucet 53 12 8 Hitting a log 53 12 9 Hitting a rock or submerged object 53 12 10Running into a fishing net 54 13 0 Emergency Procedures 54 14 0 Index 56 ...

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Page 7: ...ge The flybridge and walk around deck provide safe and secure passage around the boat while underway or at the dock Twin engines and a bow thruster make maneuvering Arctic Star surprisingly easy and fun 1 1 Objectives This operating manual is an introduction to the motor yacht Arctic Star and her features such as the safety electrical domestic propulsion and control systems This manual will help y...

Page 8: ...erated by a person who has the necessary experience and or training to operate such a vessel given the additional information herein You should be aware that this operating manual is provided as a convenience to the owners crew members and guests on this vessel and is not complete in every detail Given the complexity of this boat and its systems it is not possible that all conditions contingencies...

Page 9: ...llon tanks Fresh water 276 gallons in two tanks Holding tank 31 gallons in one tank Fluids Fuel 2 Diesel Motor oil mains Delo 400 15 40 Transmission oil 30 weight motor oil Engine coolant CAT DEAC Generator motor oil Delo 400 15 40 Operating Parameters Estimated RPM Speed Fuel Consumption gals hour Nautical Miles per gallon 1400 8 6 6 4 1 3 1600 9 2 9 0 1 02 1800 9 7 12 4 0 78 2000 10 6 16 2 0 65 ...

Page 10: ...side of the windlass a freshwater washdown faucet is on the starboard side Washing mud off the anchor and chain keeps the anchor locker clean and reduces odor An anchor bridle is stored in the forward deck locker with spare lines Shore power connections for 240 volt 50 amp service is at the bow and at the stern The 50 foot shore power cord can be connected at either station whichever is more conve...

Page 11: ...de deck A teak swim step is attached to the transom which is a secure platform to board onto the boat and onto the inflatable tender A swim ladder is attached on the swim step to help swimmers to climb up onto the swim step 2 2 Interior Arctic Star has a 2 cabin configuration with two staterooms and the galley four steps down from the salon level The forward V berth stateroom is large with a hangi...

Page 12: ... grate and is pumped overboard The drain pump must be turned on with a chrome pull switch inside of the shower stall The Drain Pump breaker switch on the 12 volt DC panel must also be turned on The U shaped galley is opposite of the head and has a double sink an electric range microwave double refrigerator freezer under the counter Groceries and supplies can be stored in the over counter cabinets ...

Page 13: ...re extinguisher is mounted under the countertop of the portside cabinets The master stateroom has a separate shower on the starboard side and head on the port side Gray water from the shower drains to a sump under the teak grate and is pumped overboard The pull switch for the pump is on the starboard wall of the shower in the aft corner it is hidden behind the shower curtain and under a ledge The ...

Page 14: ...rtainment 2 4 Sundeck The inflatable tender is secured to its bunk on the sundeck above the master stateroom The tender is lifted with an electric winch on a davit that lifts and pivots over the starboard side where the tender is lowered into the water Launching the tender is a little awkward so please review the checklist and procedures for launching the tender prior to your first attempt Section...

Page 15: ...activated by a push button at both the lower and upper helm station A handheld horn is stored in the bottom drawer under the helm seat Navigation and anchor lights are switched on at the 12 volt DC panel Marine Pollution MARPOL required placard is attached inside of the engine room door First aid kit is stored in the forward head VHF radios are at both the lower and upper helm stations and a handh...

Page 16: ...ay Be careful the water can get very hot The water heater is on the port side of the engine room and the water has a long way to travel to the showers on the starboard side of the boat Be patient the hot water will get to the shower and it will be hot 4 1 2 Water fill The water tanks are filled through two deck fill pipes on the port side deck The deck fill caps are stamped WATER Fill the forward ...

Page 17: ...nd shut down before stopping the generator The watermaker requires a high electrical load so when it is running do not use other high load appliances such as the microwave 4 2 Galley Appliances Arctic Stars galley is equipped with similar appliances as your home kitchen microwave coffee pot refrigerator freezer and electric range The microwave and coffee pot require 120 volt AC power and are plugg...

Page 18: ...eep freeze cabinet is under the counter top to the left of the stove Fresh produce will freeze if it is placed too close to the cold plate We recommend that you store produce in the front of the refrigerator cabinet or keep fresh fruits and vegetables in the cooler on the flybridge 4 2 2 Stove An electric princess marine stove has a three burner cooktop and an oven that operates with 120 volt AC p...

Page 19: ...lt DC panel F W Pump 2 Turn on the Ice Maker breaker switch on the 120 volt AC panel Be sure the ice maker unit is turned on the switch is below the ice maker door 3 Be sure the wire arm is in the down position 4 2 5 Vacuum Cleaner There are two vacuum cleaners onboard They are in the master cabin hanging locker 4 3 Marine Toilet Both the forward and aft heads have Dometic brand MasterFlush electr...

Page 20: ...plate on the port side deck 3 Firmly set the waste suction hose fitting into the waste pipe 4 Turn on the waste suction pump and open the valve at the boat end of the hose 5 When the pump starts to suck air out of the holding tank turn off the pump and close the valve 6 Rinse off the deck and tidy up the pump out facility While cruising in British Columbia pumping blackwater overboard in the open ...

Page 21: ... at several locations throughout the boat The power switch is on the pillar aft of the helm seat Simply tun on the switch to System Heat and then select the desired temperature at the thermostat that is to the port of the helm station and in the two staterooms the boat has three heating zones Be sure to have the fan controls on low or high these fans are controlled by the thermostat and will run t...

Page 22: ...n to toggle between on and off 4 The fan icon button manually selects fan speed or the automatic mode 5 Press and release the up or down buttons to display the current temperature set point The temperature is increased or decreased by one degree with each press 6 The LED display indicates when the unit is in the cool or heater mode and when the fan is in the manual mode 4 7 Entertainment Center Ar...

Page 23: ...b is to begin charging the batteries when they reach 12 2 volts When the batteries are at 12 volts they are a half capacity and below 12 volts will shorten their expected lifespan AC power can also be produced by inverting 12 volt DC power to 120 volt AC power The inverter is connected only to a few of the circuits Electrical power is distributed through the breaker panels which are on the ports s...

Page 24: ...o legs Voltmeter on left will indicate when 120 volt supply is connected with the AC circuit panel and ammeter on right will indicate how much power is being used The dial between the two meters switches from leg 1 and leg 2 of the power supply If power is not coming to the boat check 1 Dockside 50 amp breaker ON 2 50 amp plug in the correct position 3 AC selector switch in correct position 4 Mast...

Page 25: ...Water Heater Power to water heater Backup Charger Power to battery charger Fridge Power to refrigeration system Stove Power to stove oven Washer Power to washer Dryer Power to dryer Trash Compactor Power to trash compactor Water maker Power to water maker Spare Helm outlet Power to outlet at helm Yellow use as needed Green Always leave on Four additional breakers are to the left of the AC Power se...

Page 26: ...perate the air conditioning system 5 2 1 Starting the Generator 1 Be sure the AC Power Selector switch is in the OFF position 2 Press the preheat shutdown bypass toggle switch and hold for 15 seconds 3 Hold the preheat shutdown bypass toggle and press the start toggle until the generator is running release both toggle switches 4 Check the generator exhaust and listen for gurgling of sea water bein...

Page 27: ...wer or the generator then all batteries are being charged 5 3 1 12 volt DC Distribution Panel The 12 volt DC distribution panel is the upper portion of the electrical panel at the port side of the lower helm station The row of battery switches at the lower right hand corner of the panel connects each bank with the associated 12 volt DC circuits Breaker switches on the 12 volt DC panel provide powe...

Page 28: ...wer drain pumps F W pump Fresh water pump Spare Downrigger Power to downrigger outlet Macerator pump Turns on holding tank overboard pump Electric head Power to electric toilets Davit Power to tender davit Yellow use as needed Green Always leave on A subpanel of breaker switches for the navigation electronics and stereo is mounted on the overhead dashboard above the lower helm station This will be...

Page 29: ... inverter is used to invert DC to AC power for the the selected AC circuits The display has LED lights on the left side indicating the inverter charger status and below are ON OFF buttons to manually turn these functions on or off The LCD display has two lines that describe which function is active and the status top line and the battery charge information bottom line When 120 volt AC power is sup...

Page 30: ...n the house battery bank however charging electronic devices such as cell phones and tablets will not have a significant impact although several devices all charging at the same time can add up It is surprising how much power is required for making a pot of coffee in the morning When using the inverter consider the load that is required for each device and after you have had your cup of coffee mon...

Page 31: ...DC lights The main objective of the engine room check is to monitor the general condition of onboard equipment While you are in the engine room look around and ask yourself does everything look right To help with this complete follow the checklist Engine room Checklist Seawater strainers Main engines and generator sea strainers clear of excessive debris Coolant level Between the Cold and Hot level...

Page 32: ...n 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 6 1 2 Coolant level Coolant will expand as it absorbs heat from the engines and excessive coolant flows into an expansion tank A tank is mounted on the forward end of the starboard en...

Page 33: ...g enough fuel These Racor brand fuel filters are set up in pairs one of the filters is active with fuel flowing through the filter to the engine The second filter is the backup filter and ready to be used when the first filter is clogged Between the two filter units is a valve with a handle that has a point at one end This points toward the filter being used If the RPM of one of the engines begins...

Page 34: ...red maintenance task needed You should however look around the transmission for any leaks As you exit the engine room look around and be sure everything looks as it should Be sure to turn off the engine room lights at the electric panel after you leave 6 2 Fuel Management Fuel manifold and Fuel level Diesel fuel is stored in two 300 gallon tanks mounted on starboard and port side at the aft end of...

Page 35: ... few days you may wish to check the fuel tank level to do this open the valves at the top and bottom of the fuel sight glass and the level of the fuel in the tube will equalize with the level of fuel in the tank On Arctic Star the valves are push button valves and a little sticky This procedure takes two hands one at the top and one at the bottom At 10 knots your cruising range will be 350 to 400 ...

Page 36: ...chometer Rudder indicator is left of center and shows the position of the rudders Ammeter Amps to right of center Positive charge needle is slightly to the right of center Blue Seas monitor Displays starting batteries status 6 4 Engine Startup Start switches for the engines are at the upper right of the 12 volt DC panel There are 5 breaker switches Stop solenoid Power to the fuel solenoid to allow...

Page 37: ...the engine this can be done as you idle into your destination to anchor or dock 2 Press the Stopping button for each engine The low oil pressure alarm will sound as the oil pressure drops below the normal operating level 3 Turn the breaker switch of both engines to the Off position 4 You may run the fans for several minutes to cool the engine room These fans are pow ered from the 12 volt DC house ...

Page 38: ... ON position 7 1 VHF radio Arctic Star has an ICOM m605 VHF radio at the lower helm station with a remote microphone on the starboard side of the helm station and a second microphone keypad is mounted in the flybridge A handheld VHF radio is usually kept in its charging cradle on the bookshelf at the aft port side of the amin cabin The Icom m605 radio is mounted on the overhead dashboard and is tu...

Page 39: ...selection is shown in the menu at the bottom of the screen The handheld radio should be taken whenever the tender leaves the boat You can either standby on channel 16 or select a different channel to standby on We often use channel 88a for our flotillas Select a channel on the handheld and then press and hold the lock button to avoid accidentally switching channels The same channels should be sele...

Page 40: ...ge html There are also several YouTube tutorials that will help you become familiar with this system These are third party produced videos that are not endorsed by Garmin and not endorsed by NW Exploration however some useful tips can be gleaned from these videos The 1st link below is an in depth tutorial with a Garmin representative and the second is a video produced by the manufacturer of Ranger...

Page 41: ... to search for a topic Tides and currents To view information on tides and currents at nearby stations Select Info Tides and Current Steering to a waypoint The easiest way to select and steer to a waypoint is to touch the screen where you wish to go a target will appear on the screen and a drop down menu will appear at the top of the screen Press Go To and a magenta route line will appear on the s...

Page 42: ...rance does not permit operation of the vessel in restricted visibility such as fog You should learn to use the radar in weather with good visibility to familiarize yourself with operations and with a second crew member at the helm to maintain a proper lookout 7 4 Depth Sounder Water depth can be displayed on the MFD or on the digital MFD on the overhead dashboard This unit has advanced sounding op...

Page 43: ...office We recommend reviewing this booklet When maneuvering use the gears for a few seconds only and then return to neutral and let the boat glide on its own momentum Keep the momentum going in the desired direction with adjustments by shifting into gear as needed and then back into neutral The bow thruster can be used to adjust the direction of momentum Use the bow thruster judiciously overuse wi...

Page 44: ...trim tabs in Bow up position and center the stabilizer fins 2 Turn the bow thruster on 3 Have fenders evenly spaced alongside the boat and at the appropriate height to protect the boat from the dock 4 Have all tie up lines ready to tie up the boat a Bow line should be threaded out of the hawsepipe and along the gunnel cap outside of the rail stanchions b Two spring lines should be ready at the mid...

Page 45: ...to make small adjustments the boats momentum A push of the joystick to one direction will move the bow in that direction The bow thruster pushes the bow to one side and since the boat will pivot at its center of lateral resistance the pivot point the stern will move to the opposite direction the bow thruster can also be used to adjust the position of the stern Use the bow thruster with short burst...

Page 46: ...othly A toggle switch for the synchronizer is on the alarm panel on the overhead dashboard at the lower helm and to the starboard of the upper helm To engage the synchronizer 1 Bring the boat up to cruising speed 2 When the engines are near to the same RPM push the synchronizer toggle switch to the On position and the synchronizer light will come on 3 Use both throttle controls to adjust the RPM a...

Page 47: ...the conditions of bays and harbors and give tips on where to anchor look at the charts and chartplotter to locate any rocks reefs or other hazards Then choose the spot in the anchorage where you have room to swing without disturbing other boats Remember responsibility for leaving room goes to each successive boat to arrive the first boat to arrive in an anchorage has priority Arctic Star has a 66 ...

Page 48: ...shifting in and out of reverse until the chain becomes taut and straight The anchor is now set Arctic Star has enough power to pull the anchor through mud and potentially break the set so do not pull on the anchor for more than 5 seconds 10 When the anchor is set attach the anchor bridle a Secure the bridle hook to the anchor chain forward of the anchor roller and then thread the ends of the bridl...

Page 49: ...ain and anchor out over the water as it is pulled up 9 When the anchor is near the surface use short bursts of the windlass to raise it onto the roller 10 Rinse off the deck to remove any mud 11 Secure the anchor and turn off the windlass seawater washdown pump 9 3 Stern tie In many anchorages especially in the Gulf Islands of British Columbia there are rings or chains secured to the rocky shoreli...

Page 50: ... raft and coach them as they approach the raft When all the boats are rafted up the lead boat crew will then use our tender to set the anchors and assist with shore tie lines of the two boats on the ends of the raft When complete the raft will be very secure with three anchors out and three stern tie lines To raft to another boat you will need 1 Fenders set alongside the boat in a position to prot...

Page 51: ... tender The tender is lifted from its bunk on top of the sun deck and launched with an electric winch and hydraulic davit that pivots over the starboard side This inflatable tender has two plugs that must be secured in the transom 1 One plug is at the bottom of the transom and is inserted and secured from the outside 2 The second plug is hidden by the outboard motor and bracket This plug is insert...

Page 52: ...e stern of Arctic Star and tie it snug 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 13 Stow the remote control in the step at the lower helm 10 3 Starting the Outboard Motor The 20 hp Nissan outboard motor uses gasoline that is in the gas tank under the forward seat This four stroke motor does not require oil to be added to t...

Page 53: ...edures and stopping main engines and generator Departing and approaching a dock Anchoring procedure hauling the anchor Engine room Check 1 Sea water strainer should be clear of significant debris and flashlight should shine through a Starboard engine sea water strainer b Port engine sea water strainer c Generator sea water strainer 2 Engine coolant coolant level should be between the Cold and Hot ...

Page 54: ... 15 seconds 3 Hold the preheat shutdown bypass toggle and press the start toggle until the generator is running release both toggle switches 4 Check the generator exhaust and listen for gurgling of sea water being expelled below the water line The water will not be expelled through the exhaust port 5 After a brief warmup of a minute or two turn the AC Selector Switch to GEN 6 Check the AC voltmete...

Page 55: ...lowly at an angle aiming to the point where you want the stern to be tied 8 As you approach the dock slowly turn the boat with either reverse gear of the outside engine to slow your forward motion or forward gear of the dockside engine to add a little speed so that with the momentum of the boat you slide into position parallel to the dock 9 Have your crew step onto the dock and tie up the stern li...

Page 56: ...ker 6 With the windlass pull in the chain and retrieve the anchor bridle 7 Pull in the chain while moving the boat forward as needed 8 Rinse mud off the chain and anchor out over the water 9 When the anchor is near the surface use short bursts of the windlass to raise it onto the roller 10 Rinse off the deck to remove any mud 11 Secure the anchor and turn off the windlass seawater washdown pump 12...

Page 57: ...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...

Page 58: ...and switch the AC Selector switch to GEN 2 Be sure the INVERTER and BATTERY CHARGER breaker switches are on 3 Be sure the MASTER BREAKER switch is on 4 Check the AC voltmeter it should read 110 volts or more 5 The ammeter should read an amp draw of 20 amps or so 6 Let the batteries charge until the Inverter reads Float Charge 12 5 Anchor 12 5 1 Anchor chain is stuck in anchor locker If the anchor ...

Page 59: ...w at faucet Check to see if the F W Pump breaker switch on the 12 volt DC panel is on If the tanks are empty water from the faucet will be mixed with air and may cause the freshwater pump to lose its prime You will need to fill the water tanks either at the dock or with the watermaker When there is water in the tanks the freshwater pump should prime itself when it operates 12 8 Hitting a log Pleas...

Page 60: ...boat and pass by in front of the boat the net is usually attached to the stern of the boat If you do run into a net 1 Throttle back to idle immediately and shift the engines to neutral 2 Do not try to back out this will foul the propellers and damage the net 3 Try to push the net away with boat hooks 4 Launch the inflatable tender and use it to pull the boat out of the net 5 Allow the fisherman to...

Page 61: ...ard on VHF Channel 16 advising them about your situation so they can be prepared to provide assistance when needed You may also use the urgent PAN PAN call on VHF Channel 16 2 Assign tasks to crew members to monitor the status and safety of the boat and crew while you work to stabilize any damage For example delegate your mate to keep a watch for hazards or to operate the boat on course slowly whi...

Page 62: ...not flow at faucet 53 Fuel filter 51 Fuel filters 27 Fuel level 28 Fuel Management 28 Fuel manifold 28 fueling 28 Furnace 15 Fusion stereo 17 gauges 30 Generator 20 GFCI 9 Hauling the Anchor 43 Hauling up the anchor 50 Hitting a log 53 Hitting a rock 53 Holding tank 14 Hot Water 10 Ice Maker 13 inflatable 8 Inflatable Tender 45 Inverter Charger 23 Inverting 24 Launching the Tender 50 Lifting the T...

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