Pacific Northwest Mystic Dancer Operation Manual Download

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OPERATION MANUAL

Mystic Dancer

Above photo is her sistership

Welcome aboard!

We are happy you have chosen

Mystic Dancer

for your vacation. We are sure you will enjoy

cruising the lovely islands of the Pacific Northwest.

We trust this manual will help you become familiar with the boat. If you have questions about the
boat or about places to visit, please do not hesitate to ask the AYC staff.

Summary of Contents for Mystic Dancer

Page 1: ...have chosen Mystic Dancer for your vacation We are sure you will enjoy cruising the lovely islands of the Pacific Northwest We trust this manual will help you become familiar with the boat If you have questions about the boat or about places to visit please do not hesitate to ask the AYC staff ...

Page 2: ...y 5 Cruising 5 Docking 6 Fueling 6 Boat Electrical A C Shore Systems 6 Inverter 6 Generator D C House Systems 7 Batteries Sanitation Systems Marine Toilet 8 Holding Tank 8 Y Valve 8 Water Systems Fresh Water Tanks 9 Fresh Water Pump 9 Hot Water Shower Galley Stove Oven 10 Refrigeration Ice Maker 11 ...

Page 3: ... Engine generated Heat DC Electronics VHF Radio Depth Sounder Radar 11 GPS Plotter 12 Entertainment AM FM Radio 13 CD Player TV Stereo Anchoring Mooring Cans 14 Barbecue 14 Dinghy Outboard 15 Crabbing Fishing 16 Other Bilge Pumps Safety ...

Page 4: ...acock open the strainer cover clean the strainer and reassemble Remember to reopen the seacock Check your generator fluids as well Start Up Before starting the engines do your inspection The engines should be started from the lower helm station Ensure GEARSHIFTS are in neutral THROTTLES should be run up and down and then brought back to the idle position Insert both keys into the IGNITION SWITCHES...

Page 5: ...derway DISCONNECT the shore power cord see 110 Volt next page Close the PORTHOLES WINDOWS and FORWARD HATCH Turn on your VHF and electronics ASSIGN crew members their various positions Once outside the marina idle the engines while crew brings in fenders and lines Cruising All close quarters maneuvering should always take place at the Fly Bridge or Upper Helm helm Engage the GEARSHIFTS Ensure the ...

Page 6: ...lly and be prepared to catch spilled fuel Use a flashlight to look inside the tank opening to see the fuel level Spillage may result in a nasty fine from law enforcement Replace each tank cap Turn on blower before starting engines Caution Clean up splatter and spillage immediately for environmental and health reasons Wash hands with soap and water thoroughly BOAT ELECTRICAL The electrical system i...

Page 7: ...d lazarette The quantity of DC power is limited to the capacity of these batteries Therefore running hair dryers toaster coffeepots space heater etc and will quickly discharge the house inverter batteries Use these items VERY SPARINGLY Monitor your battery usage very carefully When connected to shore power the inverter automatically becomes a battery charger for the 12 volt HOUSE BATTERIES Should ...

Page 8: ... at rest that is not being charged the voltmeter can give a rough indication of the state of charge of the battery bank Inverter and start batteries are charged by the engine ALTERNATORS while underway The engine house batteries are charged by the BATTERY CHARGER when connected to shore power Ensure the Battery Charger and Inverter circuit breakers at the electrical panel are ON The GENERATOR will...

Page 9: ...will be indescribable catastrophe and an EXPENSIVE FIX to you Empty the tank EVERY OTHER DAY to avoid this problem The HOLDING TANK is located starboard engine room Some may be subject to a visual check with a flashlight or the watermelon test by thumping it There is a tank watch warning light located at each toilet panel but do not rely upon this as they often get clogged The holding tank is empt...

Page 10: ...ngine room Fresh Water Pressure Pump The WATER PRESSURE PUMP is located on the port side of the engine room behind the generator Activate pump at the DC panel by turning on the breaker If the water pump continues to run you are either out of water or might have an air lock and need to bleed the system by opening up a faucet If you run out of water SHUT OFF YOUR HOT WATER HEATER on the AC panel Ser...

Page 11: ...tch is located below the front door It can be turned down to the lowest position when anchored or moored or turned off when turning in for the night HEATING SYSTEM Diesel Heater DC The Espar DIESEL FORCED AIR FURNACE located port side of engine room towards the front provides heat in the same way as a household furnace The thermostat and ON OFF control is located on the left side of the stair way ...

Page 12: ...to the right in the pilot house Your AYC Fleet Captain will review all of the necessary switches and systems The circuits for your navigation radio GPS Hailer Radar Chart plotter stabilizers are on this panel Please review and become familiar with their location When underway all these circuits need to be on There is a DATAMARINE depth sound and speed display to help you with vital information whe...

Page 13: ...If the anchorage is crowded put down at least a 3 to 1 scope 60 feet for 20 feet of water back the anchor in with a short burst from the engine Then let out additional scope dependent upon conditions Before raising the anchor ALWAYS start the engines as it uses large amounts of power Turn on the saltwater faucet for anchor wash down Turn on the WINDLASS SWITCH and as the boat moves toward the anch...

Page 14: ...bring the ring up to the boat to allow the second crew to thread the ring with the line Release the hold with the boat hook If your mooring line is led out the starboard chock bring the end of the line back through the port side You will essentially create a bridle with about 10 feet of slack from the chalk to the can BARBECUE The BARBECUE is stored in the lazarette The MOUNTING BRACKET is located...

Page 15: ...n the pulley block on the line Holding the dinghy and the line detach the STANDOFF BARS and lower the dinghy with the line into the water noting that the dinghy gets heavier as it nears the water When towing your dinghy always keep it tight to the boat any time that you slow down or stop Assign one of your crew members as the dinghy person to be responsible for taking up slack You don t want to wr...

Page 16: ... should be discussed and perhaps even practiced with a life jacket Remember you lifejackets are stowed under settee in pilot house short section and under port fly bridge bench A few should always be out and ready Your flares and safety equipment are located in the cabinet above the stair to the pilot house Mystic Dancer is equipped with an AUTOMATIC BILGE PUMP The master switch is located on the ...

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