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ENGINE STARTS THEN SLOWLY DIES
If the engine starts, runs for a bit and then slowly loses RPM and dies the likely culprit is a fuel problem. If
this happens to both engines check the primary and secondary fuel filters located in the engine room
forward bullhead just to port of the work bench.
FOG DELAYS RETURN
Call AYC by telephone or VHF and advise them to receive instructions.
HEAD WON’T FLUSH
Is breaker on? Turn it on. Have you over-filled the holding tank? Pump it to allow more effluent to enter
it. See the “Heads” section of these Owner’s Notes. If all else fails, just use the other head.
HIT A FISH NET
Immediately put the engines in neutral. DO NOT try to back-off, you will just foul the net more. Try pulling
the boat back with the tender & outboard. Get assistance from the fisherman.
You are responsible for
damage
you cause to a net!
HIT A LOG OR ROCK
See EMERGENCY PROCEDURES, next chapter.
PROPELLER FOULED OR DAMAGED
Have the prop checked by a diver or dive it yourself if able. Check for vibration. Try turning shaft by hand in
engine room, both should be turn-able with engine in neutral. Is shaft noisy, or does it load engine? Do not
use that side or call assistance. See emergency procedures, next chapter. There are no spare props
onboard.
WATER (FRESH) WON’T FLOW
Is there water in the tank? Is fresh water Pump breaker on? If you know how, check pressure switch on
pump, run manually if necessary.
Emergency Procedures
Protect your lives first!
1.
Put on life jackets
2.
Contact the Coast Guard with an emergency "MAYDAY" call.
3.
If adrift, prepare to anchor to keep the boat from drifting into danger.
4.
If the boat is really sinking, consider "beaching it" if necessary.
5.
Launch the tender and prepare to board if necessary. Take a handheld VHF radio, if available.
6.
Be sure to wear life jackets!
Then, worry about the boat!
In a true emergency, you certainly are authorized to call for immediate commercial assistance as minimally
required to assure the safety of you and the boat. It is not an emergency if neither you nor the boat are at
risk. For all non-emergency assistance or mechanical repairs done by others AYC MUST give prior approval
for you to be reimbursed!
