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5 BOAT FEATURES AND SYSTEMS
Regularly inspect and maintain all components and systems to prevent unexpected
hazards due to worn or faulty components. Be sure to replace components and
hardware with marine grade parts. Never use automotive components. Contact the
boat manufacturer or a local professional to order parts.
5.1 Fuel system
The fuel system consists of two non-metallic fuel tanks
which are connected by a crossover located in the
engine room.
The starboard tank is connected to the stove and the
starboard engine. The port tank is connected to the
heater and the engine on portside.
The heater and stove are installed with in-line fuel filters. The heater filter is located
direct next to the port side engine fuel filter and the stoves filter is located on top of
the starboard fuel tank behind the isolation transformer. See pictures.
Stove in-line fuel filter
Webasto
in-line fuel filter
The starboard engine is using fuel from the starboard tank and the port engine is
using fuel from the port tank. The heater gets its fuel from the portside tank and the
stove is connected to the starboard tank.
In case of an emergency e.g. fire; the fuel distribution to the engines can be shut off
by the red-capped emergency shut-off valve located on the dashboard.
Fuel emergency shut-off -Valves
CLOSED
position-
Fuel emergency shut-off -Valves
OPEN
position-
5.2 Propulsion engines
The vessel is equipped with two 5 cylinder
Volvo Penta D3
marine diesel engines. The
engines conform to CE and EPA emissions regulations.
WARNING
Close the emergency fuel shut
off valve to stop the engine
when a fire is detected in the
engine room
