Ship Harbor Yacht Charters RESPITE Operation Manual Download Page 2

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

 
Boat Operation                                                             Page 

 

Engine Inspection  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Start-Up &  Shutdown 

 

Getting Underway 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

Cruising & Docking 

 

Fueling

 

Boat Electrical 

 

A.C. (Shore) Power 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Inverter 

 

D.C. (House) Systems   

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

   Batteries 

Sanitation System 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

Marine Toilet 

 

Holding Tank(s) 

 

Y-Valve 

Water Systems   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fresh Water Tanks & Pumps 

 

Hot Water  

 

Shower 

Galley 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Propane 

 

Refrigeration 

 

Heating Systems 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diesel Heater (DC) 

 

Electric Cabin Heat (AC) 

 

Engine Generated (DC) 

Electronics 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 

 

VHF Radio, Depth Sounder, Radar 

 

GPS/Plotter 

 

Autopilot 

 

Stereos/TV/DVD

 

Anchoring  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 

Bar-B-Que  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11 

Dinghy/ Outboard 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11 

Safety 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 

 

Cruising Restrictions 

 

M.O. B. 

 

Dead Heads/ Debris

 

Crabbing/Fishing 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 

Summary of Contents for RESPITE

Page 1: ...the Pacific Northwest Respite res pit a short period of rest from something difficult or tiring we hope you enjoy your respite as much as we do This manual will help you become more familiar with you...

Page 2: ...em 7 Marine Toilet Holding Tank s Y Valve Water Systems 8 Fresh Water Tanks Pumps Hot Water Shower Galley 9 Propane Refrigeration Heating Systems 9 Diesel Heater DC Electric Cabin Heat AC Engine Gener...

Page 3: ...ys into the ignition and turn the key starting with the starboard engine Turn the key clockwise until the engine alarm sounds and pre heat the engine After 10 30 seconds turn key fully to engage the e...

Page 4: ...er the wheel and use the gears and throttles to maneuver the vessel Throttles should only be used in moderate to windy conditions Otherwise the use of the transmission should be sufficient Fueling Ope...

Page 5: ...heater and other desired loads Watch your voltmeter for load If the load exceeds the voltage it will pop the breaker If this occurs wait to turn on one of your systems i e water heater until the use...

Page 6: ...e DC voltmeter on the DC panel can be switched between your battery banks to measure battery voltage Typically the bank should read from about 13 0 to 14 5 volts when being charged While at rest your...

Page 7: ...to pump it out The holding tank is emptied in one of two ways 1 At the pump out station remove the deck waste cap located on the starboard side one aft and one forward on the deck trail READ THE CAP I...

Page 8: ...and also heats when running the port engine Shower Respite has two showers However we have found the aft cabin shower to be by far the most convenient to use We recommend you have all your friends and...

Page 9: ...12 volt system as when you are at anchor Use a cooler when possible for all your drinks to keep the refrigerator door closed as much as possible It can be turned down at night to conserve energy whil...

Page 10: ...piloting ability of the unit push the Auto button The autopilot will take control of the rudders 4 You will be able to steer the boat while the autopilot is engaged BUT the autopilot will continue to...

Page 11: ...he clamps are secure before letting go of the engine Connect the fuel hose and prime it open the tank vent and pull the choke on the engine set the throttle to start and pull the rope it usually start...

Page 12: ...normally be left in the Auto position can be switched for a minute or so to manual to pump the bilge If you continually hear the bilge pump running check your bilge You may have a serious problem An...

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