Tartan 3500 Owner’s Manual
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10.00 ELECTRONICS
10.1 General
Many owners add electronic equipment such as knotmeters, distance logs, depth
sounders, (all of which usually require thru hull fittings) and relative wind
indicators, wind speed indicators, radio direction finders, VHF, SSB radios as
well as various types of electronic navigation aids such GPS and Loran. Many of
these items may be installed while the yacht is being built or later by the Tartan
Dealer.
Many problems develop in electronic instrumentation due to faulty
installation.
This should be done in the first instance by a qualified specialist.
10.2 Thru Hull Fittings
If other than standard thru hull fittings are required and are to be added after the
yacht is built, consult the Tartan Dealer to determine the correct positioning of the
thru hull fitting. Directions concerning the components and installation of the thru
hull fittings should be supplied with the unit. See section 8.1, "Installation of
Thru Hull Fittings".
10.3 Masthead
Fittings
Masthead fittings should be installed carefully, following manufacturer's
recommendations. Cables leading from the masthead fitting should come out
at the foot of the mast, and a connector installed at this point which facilitates
easy disconnecting when the mast is un-stepped. Keep all connectors, junctions
and wiring as high in the yacht as possible to prevent them from coming in
contact with water.
10.4 Electronic
Equipment
All electronic equipment serviced by the yacht's 12 volt electric circuit should be
separately protected by a circuit breaker or fuse. Radios and other DC
accessories can be wired directly to the yacht's circuit panel. Make sure that the
polarity for electronic accessories is correct, and that they are installed according
to the manufacturer's recommendation.
11.0 SAFETY
EQUIPMENT
SAFETY SHOULD BE THE FIRST CONCERN OF EVERY SAILOR, AND
CERTAIN ITEMS SHOULD ALWAYS BE CARRIED ON THE YACHT.
