NW Explorations
HELE MAI OPERATING MANUAL
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Section 1: Introduction & General Boat Description
1A: About This Manual
1A1: Manual Objective and Limitations
This manual is intended to introduce you to “Hele Mai”, its systems, and features, allowing you to operate it with the
confidence and self-assurance necessary to enjoy your cruising vacation to its fullest. It is not intended to replace a basic
understanding of seamanship, including navigation skills, weather interpretation or boat handling. You are expected
to have an understanding of these subjects obtained through other sources, including training, seminars, reading and
perhaps most important, experience.
There is no way that a small manual like this one can answer every question or give you a solution to every circumstance,
foreseen or unforeseen. If you have a question which limits your understanding or handling of this vessel, please contact
NW Explorations; make a list of questions as you read the manual, saving them all up to ask at one time.
1A2: How the Manual is Organized
The manual is divided into six sections numbered “1” to “6” plus an index (Section 7). Within each section are
subsections lettered “A” to “Z” as required.
In section 4, which deals with the specific information about the vessel’s equipment and systems, the manual is
organized by major categories, such as “Anchor”, “Dinghy, Davit & Outboard”, “Fresh Water System”, etc.
Note that within “Electrical Systems” are the “AC Electrical System” and “DC Electrical System” as sub-categories,
and within them are such items that are a part of each, such as “Inverter”, “Generator”, etc.; Likewise, all electronic
equipment is in the “Electronics” section.
A complete index is at the back of the manual in Section 7.
