NW Explorations
DISCOVERY OPERATING MANUAL
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Forward on the bow deck is the anchor windlass with foot switches
allowing chain movement both “up” and “down” electrically. The
anchor is retracted into the bow pulpit which hangs out over the bow
to give better chain clearance from the hull than otherwise possible;
this pulpit is strong and braced, easily supporting not only the anchor
during hauling but also an attending crew member if necessary. After
passing over the winch, the chain goes below decks via a hawse pipe in
the foredeck.
There are shore power connections (with an adjacent fuse holder) at
both the bow and stern, selected by the shore power switch in the
electric panel; when this cable is to be disconnected, the switch
should first be turned to the “off” position to avoid arcing which could
damage the plug contacts. The boat’s 30-amp shore power cable is 50 feet long and stays with the boat when away from
its home dock. An additional 30-amp cable is located in the starboard bow locker.
Three steps above the aft side
decks is the “boat deck”. Here
you will find the permanently
mounted barbeque with its own
fixed propane tank, as well as
a professional electric davit to
which is attached a hard- bottom
inflatable dinghy with a Honda
outboard engine.
Up three steps from the boat deck is the flybridge, with seating for crew and
passengers, and the upper helm station. In addition to the helm’s instruments
and controls, the console has storage for the ship’s canvas covers and a space for
flybridge electronics. Within the storage compartments beneath the seats you
will find a complement of life jackets (on the starboard side) and the propane
tank for the ship’s stove (to port).
Bow pulpit, windlass, & shore power connection.
The barbecue and its tank (here in their
canvas covers) are on the boat deck handy
to both the main deck and the flybridge.
In this view you can see the mast with radar
and spreader lights and forward, the Bimini.
The Deck Crane & dinghy on its davits
on the boat deck. (The outboard
was off the boat)
The flybridge has comfortable tandem
seats with storage beneath plus
a full helm station.
The L-settee on the flybridge will be
a focus for your evening relaxation
after cruising.
The electronics panel in the flybridge.
