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KOnOcTi bAy OperATing MAnuAl
NW Explorations
Section 3: Checklists & Maneuvering Suggestions
3A: Operating Checklists - Change of Latitude
First Thing Each Day
• Check engine oil, coolant.
• Check under-engine oil pads. Okay?
• Check fuel tank levels (open valves on top/bottom of sight gauges to check them!)
• Check holding tank indicator in head. Need pumping?
• Turn off anchor light if illuminated.
Starting Engines
• All lines clear of propellers and on deck.
• Items running on AC evaluated vis-a-vis the Inverter and Generator.
• Shift levers in “neutral”.
• Engine ignition breaker “On”, start engines in turn.
• If engines do not turn over, see “What to Do If”.
Leaving Dock (Only 3-4 minute engine warm-up required!)
• Shore power switch “Off”.
• Shore power cord removed, stowed on board.
• Lines removed as appropriate.
• Fenders hauled aboard and stowed.
• Lines and other deck gear secure/stowed.
• Doors and hatches closed and secured as appropriate.
Underway
• Helmsperson on watch at all times.
• RPM under 1400 until engines warm to 140°; RPM never to exceed 2600 RPM.
• Wake effects always in mind.
Approaching Dock
• Fenders out on appropriate side.
• Bow line OUTSIDE stanchions and bloused around toward midships.
• Engines dead slow, wheel centered for engine-only maneuvering.
• Mate ready to secure stern first (in most circumstances).
Arriving at Dock in Marina
• Lines secure, including spring lines.
• Water heater breaker off until Inverter current settles (see “Inverters” below).
• Shore power cord connected, shore power switch “On” to appropriate power location.
• Shore power confirmed on meters, Inverter “On”.
• Electric use monitored for current capacity of shore facilities.
Arriving at Mooring Buoy
• Skipper puts starboard end of swim step, with mate on it, next to buoy.
• Mate loops 20’ or so line, such as bow line, through buoy ring.
• Mate holds two ends together, walks up side of boat to bow of boat.
• With buoy held close to bow, line secured to each bow cleat through hawsepipe.
