ENGINE SYNCHRONIZERS
Blue Moon’s engines can be
synchronized when underway to allow
for the best fuel economy and to harmonize the engines drone while
underway. When out of synch, the engines tend to make a much
more unpleasant sound.
To synch the engines is quite a simple process. You will find a switch
marked SYNCH at each helm station. At the lower helm it is on a
panel next to the wheel. The switch has three positions: when the
switch is in the center position, each engine is working independent
of the other. When depressed in the top, the Port Engine is the
“Master”, when depressed in the bottom, the Starboard Engin
e is
the “Master”. Whichever engine is the “Master”, that Micro
Commander Control arm is adjusting both engine RPMs until the
switch in returned to the Neutral Position.
To properly disengage, both controls should be moved to the Neutral
Position then turn off the switch. The Synch will NOT disengage until
both controls closely match positions.
CHANGING HELM STATIONS
Always put engine controls in the Neutral Position when changing
stations. If either the Synch or Low Speed Switch is On, turn those
OFF at the helm station you are leaving, otherwise you will not be
able to make those change from the new helm station.
Move to the other station and push the Control button. A red light
should then let you know that the controls have been changed to
that particular station and you can get underway and make any helm
changes at that time.
