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Getting Underway
1.
DISCONNECT the shore power cord at the dock electrical box first, then at the boat. Store cord on the
boat for use at other marinas.
2.
Close things up to prevent water and exhaust vapors from coming in
a.
ALL the PORTHOLES (especially AFT)
b.
the salon WINDOWS
c.
FORWARD Deck HATCH.
3.
Double check all electrical panel switches for proper settings
4.
Turn on your VHF and electronics.
5.
ASSIGN crew members their various positions.
6.
Once outside the marina, idle the engines while crew brings in fenders and lines.
7.
Enjoy your time on the water
Using the Canvas
The canvas and glass inserts are made to be used to make you comfortable, and all of it fits together. Be firm but
try not to stress the zipper ends too much. Try another approach if you’re having difficulty.
1.
If it feels like the Zipper doesn’t quite reach…
a.
Disconnect/loosen another part of the panel (below, beside, above)
b.
Wait until it warms up in the sun – the glass and canvas stretches better
c.
Unzip the next connected panel
2.
Salt leaves a residue on the glass
a.
Use only the approved cleaners and soft clothes in the flybridge locker
b.
The best approach is a fresh water bath and use the squeegee in the flybridge locker
c.
In the morning, the early riser could use the squeegee on all the glass because it is often wet with
dew
d.
Even salt water and the squeegee will work, but it’s NOT ideal for the view or the glass
3.
Use the many BLACK ties w/snaps to hold the glass panels in place
a.
DO NOT remove the panels entirely from the boat – roll them up and tie in place
b.
especially the main windshield panel which can whip up in the wind
c.
the main aft doorway rolls up neatly and should be secured with two straps
TIP: The center windshield screen will be used frequently. Rather than remove it to
provide ventilation, simply roll it forward and put a loop around it to hold it in place. To
close it up, it can be a tight fit when the canvas is cold. Easiest remedy is UNZIP the top
of the starboard windshield panel and manually pull the bimini frame down to zip the
center panel more easily.
