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To Start:
1. Assure throttle/gearshift is in neutral. Note that this is back about 1/3 rather
than straight up. We depress the black button at the center of the gearshift
handle and push the throttle forward about 1/3 to disengage the transmission
for starting and warm up.
2. Turn the key clockwise to "on" and then "start" (just like a car). When the engine
starts, release the key and it will return to the run position. When the key is
turned to "on," the low pressure alarm will buzz until the engine starts.
3. Listen/look for exhaust water coming from aft starboard rear of hull.
4. Most engines idle too long, causing carbon buildup. So if in a marina, we start
the engine just before loosing lines. Same protocol if hoisting anchor or untying
from a buoy—minimal idle. If starting after sailing, we allow one minute at 1100
rpm, another minute or so in gear at 1500 before resuming cruising speed.
Running:
- 1100 to 1400 rpm is about 3-4 knots—marina speed
- 2000 rpm is "quiet" economy cruise, about 5 knots in calm water,
- 2400 rpm is economy cruise, about 5.5 knots in calm water.
- 2600 rpm is normal cruise, about 6 knots (green dot on tachometer)
- 2800 rpm is max cruise, for times of rougher seas or wind.
- Do not exceed 3000 rpm (red dot on tachometer)
We are careful to pause 1-2 seconds after the "click" into gear before accelerating, to
protect the transmission. And, of course, we always pause when changing from forward
to reverse.
Shutdown:
1. Cool the engine at modest rpm for 2 minute after running at cruising speed
before shutting down.
2. We don't touch the key yet! Push the rubber-covered button on the engine panel
to engage the electric shutoff solenoid. If the key is turned off prematurely,
Last revised: April 2019
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