NW Explorations
GREY LADY OPERATING MANUAL
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Section 3: Checklists & Maneuvering Suggestions
Operating Checklists – “
Grey Lady”
First Thing Each Day
• Check engine oil, coolant.
• Check under-engine oil pads. Okay?
• Check fuel tank levels
• Check holding tank indicator. Need pumping?
• Turn off anchor light if illuminated.
Starting Engines
• All lines clear of propellers and on deck.
• Items running on AC evaluated vis-a-vis the Inverter and Generator.
• Throttles/Shifters in “neutral”.
• Engine power switches “On”, start engines in turn.
• If engines do not turn over, see “What to Do If”.
• Check water flow from exhaust pipes.
Leaving Dock: (Only 3-4 minute engine warmup required!)
• Shore power switch “Off”.
• Shore power cord removed, stowed on board.
• Lines removed as appropriate.
• Fenders hauled aboard and stowed.
• Lines and other deck gear secure/stowed.
• Doors and hatches closed and secured as appropriate.
Underway
• Helmsperson on watch at all times.
• RPM under 1200 until engines warm to 140°; RPM never to exceed 1900 RPM.
Wake effects always in mind.
Approaching Dock, Mooring Buoy, Or Anchorage
• Fenders out as appropriate.
• Trim Tabs “Bow Up”
• Bow line
OUTSIDE
stanchions and bloused around toward midships.
• Engines dead slow, wheel centered for engine-only maneuvering.
• Mate ready to secure aft spring first if docking (in most circumstances).
Arriving at Dock in Marina
• Lines secure, including springs.
• Shore power cord connected, shore power switch “On” to appropriate power location.
• Shore power confirmed on meters, Inverter “On”.
• Electric use monitored for current capacity of shore facilities.
Arriving at Mooring Buoy
• Skipper puts buoy at amidships on starboard side.
• Mate loops 20’ or so line, such as bow line, through buoy ring.
• Mate holds two ends together, walks up side of boat to bow of boat.
• With buoy held close to bow, line secured to bow cleat.
• Run a second line through buoy and onto opposite cleat.
