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Page 2: ...and thruster systems Entertainment and connectivity Galley BBQ crab equipment and windows Generator system Head systems Heating Navigation radar and autopilot systems Upper desk kayaks and equipment...

Page 3: ...nt program including all engine mechanical electrical and domestic systems In addition we reconfigured and upgraded the forward stateroom added a stern thruster to go with the bow thruster a new dingh...

Page 4: ...e running gear Like the Pacific Northwest trawlers which inspired its design the 37 has a tall fine entry bow with little flare which makes for a smooth ride in rough water Thesternfeaturesamoulded in...

Page 5: ...ght roomy salon The salon is beautifully finished in teak and has anL shapedgalleyto starboardanda dinette toport The galley isfullyequippedwithalargeAC DC refrigerator and freezer as well as Corian c...

Page 6: ...is organized alphabetically ie starting with Anchoring and ending with Water Systems Use the table of contents to locate the topics you are interested in The Captain accepts responsibility for the sa...

Page 7: ...IEFTHECREW Beforestartingouteachday briefallmembersofthecrewon theplanfortheday theroute theweatherandtheirindividualresponsibilities 5 TWO PEOPLE ON THE BRIDGE When underway assign TWO people to be o...

Page 8: ...dicated coiled hose to thoroughly wash mud and marine debris from the anchor chain BEFORE it goes into the chain locker Failing to do so can result in foul odors in the chain locker 4 Keep salon door...

Page 9: ...avoided if at all possible If you exercise this option attach a fender to the bitter end of the rode and note your lat long position use the Man Overboard MOB function on the chart plotter this will a...

Page 10: ...ow to monitor length of chain as it pays out and to troubleshoot if it gets tangled Anchor rode is marked at every 25 ft increment with an 18 piece of YELLOW nylon braided line woven into the chain At...

Page 11: ...ndlasscarefullytoprotectthefiberglassaround the roller from gouges To prevent damage to the windlass we strongly suggest that raise the last few feet of anchor chain by hand taking up the slack chain...

Page 12: ...ack to the boat secure both ends of line on one of the stern cleats The goal is a firm line at high tide and no tension on the remaining line on the reel Be careful not to allow the line and the reel...

Page 13: ...d derricks hoists and harnesses Launching the Dinghy 1 MAKE CERTAIN THE BILGE PLUG IS IN THE DINGHY 2 Trim the motor up to clear the davit arm mechanism using either the rocker switch on the throttle...

Page 14: ...ise the motor to full trim up not fully tilt up position Reminder Remove all loose gear from the dinghy 3 Engage the two lugs mounted on the starboard side of the dinghy into the Sea Wise attachment b...

Page 15: ...e should be trimmed all the way down Anchoring the Dinghy There is a collapsible anchor in the dinghy that can be attached to the end of the painter for anchoring the dinghy Going Ashore Estimate the...

Page 16: ...e activated to provide AC power when away from shore power for example when at anchor or moored away from a mains supply The inverter can be used to provide AC power to small appliances eg the oven wh...

Page 17: ...tions DC Systems There are a number of systems that use DC power from on board batteries as follows Engine start a single 8D battery dedicated and isolated for this sole purpose House systems four 6V...

Page 18: ...hey need to be recharged See notes on Inverter later in this section The total power draw at any time is managed using the AC circuit breakers as switches to turn on and off functions With the knowled...

Page 19: ...rethetwooutlet breakers that control all the AC outlets throughout the ship and the microwave Theinverteriscontrolledthroughtheinvertercontrolpanelontheinboardsideof the helm station A toggle switch o...

Page 20: ...re power for a number of days it will be a necessary practice to run the genset for a few hours every day as required to recharge the other batteries Battery Status A BlueSea battery state of charge m...

Page 21: ...off when done in the engine room Pre start checks Before engine start each day conduct a thorough inspection of the engine and engine room following the directions on the laminated Quick Start Procedu...

Page 22: ...screen shown in the picture which shows key engine operating parameters includingRPM oil temperatureandpressureand coolant temperature Normal operating ranges are shown below and on the laminated QSP...

Page 23: ...cumstances the display shows various engine parameters such as RPM oil pressure temperature etc It will announce and sound an aural tone if any parameter or condition warrants action Cooling Water Ala...

Page 24: ...ship is connected to AC power either via shore power or through operating the genset Activation Toactivatethethrusters depressthetwo on buttonsonthethruster control panel Note the thrusters will only...

Page 25: ...the engine 5 If seacock and strainer are clear the problem is likely the pump impeller Time to call for help using the emergency contact list in the Owner s Manual Fuel Fuel is contained in two 162 g...

Page 26: ...sel engines create some residue as part of the combustion process that ends up accumulating in the oil hence in part why the quantity of oil in a diesel engineissomuchmorethanagasolineengine Aby produ...

Page 27: ...ll significantly reduces the risk of spillage and environmental damage As you fill have someone watching the fuel gauge and advise you as the tank approaches the Full mark When you get close to the ex...

Page 28: ...0 0 5 1 4 29 0 5 5 1 596 1400 8 5 66 0 0 0 2 1 30 5 4 0 1 175 1600 9 0 68 0 0 5 3 4 32 5 2 6 773 1800 9 5 71 0 1 0 4 9 34 5 2 0 572 2000 10 4 72 0 2 0 7 0 39 5 1 5 437 2200 11 5 72 0 2 5 8 7 50 0 1 3...

Page 29: ...elect Audio from the left side of the screen to open up the stereo controller on the chart plotter The unit is activated via the Power button on the unit and a connection made to a smart phone in the...

Page 30: ...wards the edges of the cooktop surface Steam If cooking creates a lot of steam such as the crab cooker please open the pilothouse and salon doors and the window adjacent to the cooktop to encourage ai...

Page 31: ...b on the BBQ counter clockwise to high Depress the igniter If flame does not ignite return to OFF and repeat If the igniter doesn t work use a butane lighter stowed in the galley BBQ cooking utensils...

Page 32: ...internal temperature cool in hot weather A snap on tool blue handle is storedin the Nav drawer andis very helpful for stretching andfixing the window blinds to their attachments A Note about Cleaning...

Page 33: ...the port side of the vessel near the water line There is a stainless exhaust port above the waterline where you will hear the exhaust gas from the generator and an underwaterportwheretheseawaterthatis...

Page 34: ...completely Note The generator monitors its own operational parameters and will shut itself off if there is low oil pressure low coolant level or high coolant temperature The genset oil level should b...

Page 35: ...an easy habit Flushing Osprey has an electric flush toilet much simpler and more reliable than the vacuum systems on many boats To flush the head depress the Flush button on the side of the vanity uni...

Page 36: ...from land Discharge of waste overboard is permitted almost everywhere in Canada except in harbors stagnant tidal flow areas and near land To discharge the holding tank under allowable conditions open...

Page 37: ...ng from the ceiling in the engine room on the port side of the ship The thermostat is mounted on the forward bulkhead of the salon area port side It is the primary ON Off control and temperature setti...

Page 38: ...ou will look for situational awareness where you are obstacles and hazards which direction you are headed how fast you are going how deep is the water in the area where are the adjacent land masses an...

Page 39: ...functions so it is worth studying the operator manual located under the port seat on the pilot house We find it helpful to set the display to show depth and speed speed depth page GPS Sensors The pri...

Page 40: ...and tide lines with lots of seaweed or debris have a way of popping up when least expected We urge you to use the autopilot as a tool to take the drudgery out of steering the ship and allowing you to...

Page 41: ...l caution in wet weather as the wheelhouse roof does not have a no slip surface During deployment and retrieval please be careful not to allow kayaks to come into contact with the anemometer and GPS a...

Page 42: ...ignals are functioning To activate that Panic call lift the red plastic cover on the fixed mount VHF radios and press and hold the Distress button The radio s display will count down 3 2 1 and then tr...

Page 43: ...l time and projected wind speed direction and wave conditions for all PNW cruising areas Osprey is also equipped with an AIRMAR WX 220 weather station new for 2021 which provides accurate actual winds...

Page 44: ...e filter is changed prior to every cruising season Try it we believe you ll find the water quality is great Turn off the circuit breaker switch when you are not on the boat so that if a leak develops...

Page 45: ...the shower while lathering 2 While cruising it is best to place the shower head on the floor of the shower to prevent it from bouncing out of the bracket Water System Repair Parts Connectors and tubi...

Page 46: ...starboard side Filters oil Spare parts bin in the engine room starboard side Filters fuel Spare parts bin in the engine room starboard side Filters fresh water at galley sink Spare parts bin in the en...

Page 47: ...gs Lifesling Rescue System Hanging on the rail on the inboard side of the cockpit Fire Extinguishers Engine Room an automatic discharge clean agent system Interior four BC types in total two in the sa...

Page 48: ...ru hull Plugs The universal foam type are provided They are available adjacent to each seacock A schematic of the thru hulls is shown in Appendix C Smoke Detectors There are two smoke detectors one in...

Page 49: ...47 Appendix C Schematic of the thru hulls 47 Anchor washdown Macerator Engine Speed depth transducer Genset Galley Table of Contents...

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