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9 Key Nuances to remember when operating Mariah
1.
Checking the oil:
Remember to properly seat all dipsticks after checking oil levels. If not
seated, oil will spray out and make a mess.
2.
Securing the tender:
When returning the Tender, remember to install the two aft and
one forward tie-down straps and the stabilizer bar if you anticipate heavy seas.
3.
Icemaker:
To save the batteries, turn the ice maker off when anchored.
4.
Connecting to shorepower:
Deselect “INVERT” on the Xantrex inverter panel (office
station) when shore power is connected. (Prevents battery depletion if shore power
fails)
5.
Electric heaters:
Unplug all three electric heaters when NOT connected to shore power.
Otherwise the inverter will attempt to power the heaters and will deplete the batteries
and damage them.
6.
Window shades:
When raising and lowering the shades in the pilot house, use two
hands pulling in opposite directions on the cords. This will relieve stress on the shade
clutch and mounting assembly. The salon shades are a new style without cords.
7.
No metal under office seat:
Do not store any metallic items under the office station seat
or on the floor in front of the seat. The ships auto pilot compass receives its directional
input from an electronic compass under the seat. Inputs can be affected by metal
objects in close proximity.
8.
Tender drain plug:
open the drain plug switch on the steering wheel panel when the
tender is stowed. (Remember to close it before launching the tender). This will help
prevent water buildup and corrosion of electrical components in the tender.
9.
Tender outboard:
Make sure the outboard motor on the tender is tilted full up and
steering wheel full left. If not, the lower unit will splash seawater into the tender and
can damage the electrical box and connectors. On one occasion a charter guest left it
down and sea water nearly filled the tender requiring a complete rewiring of the
systems. You will never do a starboard docking because the outboard will hit the dock.
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