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Contents
1
Introduction & General Description
2
Important Vessel Numbers
3
Operating Checklists & Maneuvering Suggestions
4
Specific Discussion of Boat Systems
5
"What to Do" for Some Specific Concerns
6
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
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Index
 
Dream Catcher
A 49' Grand Banks Classic
Operating Manual
Edition of July 10, 2015
Copyrighted. See notice next page

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  • Page 1   Dream Catcher A 49’ Grand Banks Classic Operating Manual Edition of July 10, 2015 Copyrighted. See notice next page Section Contents Introduction & General Description Important Vessel Numbers Operating Checklists & Maneuvering Suggestions Specific Discussion of Boat Systems “What to Do” for Some Specific Concerns...
  • Page 2 Warning! This notice is a part of this manual, and is placed here to warn you as an owner, crew member or passenger on this vessel that the author of this manual assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions herein, and represents only that the writings and illustrations herein represent his “best efforts”...
  • Page 3 If you have a question which limits your understanding or handling of this vessel, ask the owner, a specialist, or contact the Jet- Tern Marine/Grand Banks company offices for details (you might make a list of questions as you read the manual, saving them all up to ask at one time).
  • Page 4 1B: General Description of this Vessel 1B1: Exterior Flybridge, Cockpit, Side & Forward Decks The Grand Banks 49’ Classic is a traditional yacht design, with fiberglass hull, cabin, and flybridge structures, a teak swim step, teak decks, gunwale caps, and teak and stainless steel welded fittings and handrails.
  • Page 5 The aft cabin supports the dinghy on the starboard side. Tie-down straps hold the dinghy in place. The dinghy is lifted with an electric hoist from a strong davit with a windlass c ontrolled by a plug-in remote control. Up five steps from the deck is the flybridge, with seating for crew and passengers in two tandem seats, each seating four passengers (for a total of eight);...
  • Page 6 1B2: Salon & Helm Main Deck The boat is entered by side doors, port or starboard. These doors are fitted with deadbolt locks, and in addition have stainless catches affixed to the cabin sides to hold them open. The ”hold-open catches” should be engaged manually, not just by ”slamming the doors open”...
  • Page 7 Aft of the helm is a cabinet with a dry bar, drawer, locker, and an icemaker. The locker to right of the icemaker holds the flares, first aid kit, spotlight (with charging adapter) and davit control cable. Please feel free to use what you need from this first aid kit.
  • Page 8 Galley: Forward of the port-side salon cabinet and settee is the galley. The galley has an propane stove/oven, a large stainless sink; a deepfreeze, a refrigerator; and a large microwave. There is extensive storage under and over the galley counters, and additional storage is under hatches in the #2 guest stateroom hold under the cabin floor.
  • Page 9 1B3: Passenger Accommodations Both the forward and aft cabins are down several steps below the salon. The VIP Guest and #2 Guest cabins and head compartment are forward, while the Master Stateroom and its head compartment is aft. Master Stateroom The aft (master) stateroom is down a few steps in the aft end of the salon.
  • Page 10 VIP Guest S/R All the way forward, the bow guest stateroom includes two large V-berths. Storage includes plenty of drawers, cabinets and hanging locker space for crew clothing. A large overhead hatch and side opening windows provide plenty of light and ventilation in this spacious cabin.
  • Page 11 1B4: Engine Room & Utility Room Preferred access to the engine room is through either the floor hatch by the helm seat in the salon leading directly to the Engine Room, or by going forward and lifting the stairs at the aft end of the companionway, which will lead you through the utility room first.
  • Page 12 At the aft end of each engine is its transmission, with the shafts exiting the hull through PSS dripless shaft seals. Morse control cables control the reverse gears. Alongside and inboard of each engine are the primary fuel filters. (Each engine has a secondary fuel filter, and lubricating oil filters, mounted directly upon it.) Aft of the port engine, a switch labeled “PARALLEL”...
  • Page 13 1B7: Boarding Ladder, Swim Step The boat has a teak swim step at its aft end. This step is fitted with a sturdy, rugged swim ladder. To lower the ladder (which slides up and down), slide it up, swing the retaining lever out of the way, then lower it carefully. To raise the ladder, lift it until it is high enough for the latching posts to clear its catches, and swing it back under the posts.
  • Page 14 Section 2: Important Vessel Numbers Vessel Name Dream Catcher 699247 (This number is on the side of the hull in the port lazarette.) Vessel Official Number Hull ID Number GNDE0058H5H5 Capacities Sleeps six: Two in each stateroom Fuel: 1000 Gallons in two 500 gallon tanks Fresh water: 500 Gallons in two tanks Holding Tank:...
  • Page 15 Section 3: Checklists & Maneuvering Suggestions 3A:Operating Checklists - Dream Catcher First Thing Each Day • Check engine oil, coolant. • Check under-engine oil pads. Okay? • Check fuel tank levels • Check holding tank indicators. Need pumping? • Turn off anchor light if illuminated. Starting Engines •...
  • Page 16 Arriving at Dock in Marina • Lines secure, including spring lines. • Step stool out, if needed. • Water heater breaker off until Inverter current settles (see “Inverters” below). • Shore power cord connected, AC Power Selector to “Shore”, Shore Power Selector to power cord location. •...
  • Page 17 3B: Maneuvering Suggestions 3B1: Docking & Undocking Because of its substantial weight, this boat is predictable! Take advantage of its momentum/inertia: you will find that if you maneuver slowly and thoughtfully you can maintain control at all times. Before undertaking docking in a “tight” space, practice with the boat in open but protected water to get the “feel” of the boat.
  • Page 18 When the anchor is about to reach bottom, the boat is backed away by putting the engines into reverse for 5 seconds: eddies from the chain indicate motion. Resume lowering the anchor while drifting backwards (watch the eddies and add another burst or reverse if necessary!) until the desired amount of chain is out.
  • Page 19 Section 4: Specific Boat Systems & Operations This section of the operating manual will discuss each of the boat’s systems. The systems and major components discussed are in alphabetical order as follows: 4A: Anchor & Ground Tackle 4K: Fresh & Waste Water Systems 4B: Barbeque 4L: Fuel System 4C: Bilge Blowers...
  • Page 20 4A2: Anchor Chain Locker & Anchor Jams Anchor Handling: The anchor is forward on the bow pulpit, raised and lowered by the electric windlass. The chain goes then into the chain locker through the chain pipe behind the chain wheel (“wildcat”). From here, the chain goes into a compartment just forward of the bow locker.
  • Page 21 4A4: Anchor Windlass The anchor on Dream Catcher is raised and lowered by a Lofrans Tigres Windlass on the bow pulpit. The windlass is controlled by foot switches at the bow. The control circuit breaker for the windlass is on the windlass breaker panel on the starboard side of trhe salon helm console.
  • Page 22 4B: Barbeque Dream Catcher carries a propane barbecue which mounts on the port side sundeck handrail near the steps from the port side deck. Its tank is nearby on the railing. To operate the barbecue: 1. Be sure the propane tank valve is on; 2.
  • Page 23 4E: Dinghy, Davit & Outboard 4E1: Davit The boat uses its mast and boom to launch the Dinghy. This is expedited by an electric windlass that serves as the actual hoist. To use it: 1. Get the remote control from the low cabinet by icemaker in the salon. 2.
  • Page 24 4F: Electrical Systems, AC 4F1: AC Generators The ship’s two Westerbeke generators provide 20,000 watts (“20KW Generator”) and 8,000 watts (“8KW Generator”) of AC power to the vessel and are used for battery charging, heating hot water, the washer/dryer, all air conditioning, and operation of incidental AC appliances.
  • Page 25 4F2: AC Inverter System The Inverter Makes AC from DC... As we said, the Inverter system is used to provide AC to the boat when there is no shore power. It is wonderful, for example, to use the inverter to make a pot of coffee when the engine is running and you are underway, or to watch TV in a quiet anchorage, or use a hair dryer for a few minutes in the morning.
  • Page 26 4F3: AC Breaker Panels Note: The electric panels must be photographed at an angle because their surface is so reflective. The nerve center of the AC electrical system are the AC circuit control panels by the wheel. Upper, “Breaker” Panel On the panel with the circuit breakers, just as in your home, some of these switches are true “circuit breakers”: they feed power to somewhere in the boat where there is another switch which, in turn,...
  • Page 27 “B”=Used as breaker “S”=Used as switch AND breaker ”*”=Also powered by the Inverter TOP AC PANEL (PANEL TO RIGHT OF LOWER HELM WHEEL) Breaker Breaker Left Side of Panel Right Side of Panel Circuit 1 Master Breaker for this entire side Circuit 2 Master Beaker for this entire side Fwd Cabin Aircon...
  • Page 28 4F5: AC Power Selector Switches The lower AC panel to the right of the lower helm wall has three selector switches: “GENERATORS SELECTOR” This switch determines which generator is supplying power, if any... “AC POWER SELECTOR” This switch determines whether (1) the generator selected by the “Generators Selector” is supplying the boat, or (2) the shore power inlet selected by the “Shore Power Selector is supplying the boat...
  • Page 29 Here are some estimates of AC power consumption for typical appliances: Water Heater 15 amps Inverter up to 22 amps Hair Dryer 12 amps 1.5 amps Coffee maker 10 amps Microwave 12 amps Toaster 12 amps Air Conditioning up to 40 amps 4G: Electrical Systems, DC 4G1: DC Concepts Each year it seems more folks are confused by the operation of electrical systems on yachts than by any other subject!
  • Page 30 4G2: DC Batteries The batteries on this boat are not just one, big all-purpose battery. To have redundancy, there are actually several “banks” of batteries assigned different tasks. A “starting bank” is used for starting engines. This battery is charged by the engine alternator when running, or by the McCarron battery charger if it is on when there is shore power or a generator is running.
  • Page 31 4G4: DC Battery “On-Off” Switch This switch is the DC circuit master switch for the house service. It should be left “on” at all times unless there is a fire or short circuit, and you wish to cut off electric power to all DC voltage except the starting circuits. 4G5: DC Circuit Breaker Panels The nerve center of the DC electrical system is the DC circuit breaker panels just right of the lower helm.
  • Page 32 The colors in the descriptions below mean: Green Leave this breaker on Always Blue Leave on Always when Aboard Yellow Use when Item is Needed Use with Caution in Exceptional Circumstances DC UPPER (MAIN) BREAKER PANEL: DC UPPER PANEL PANEL (TO LEFT OF SALON DOOR) BREAKER BREAKER LEFT COLUMN...
  • Page 33 4G6: DC Voltmeter In the DC Breaker Panel is a voltmeter with a battery selector switch. When the photo was taken, the switch was in the “house” position, and the meter showed 13.2 volts. As the scale indicates, around 11.0 volts (red) is considered “dead”; 12.8 volts (100%) is a fully-charged, unused battery;...
  • Page 34 To use the remote control at the lower helm, the flybridge A/P control must be set first to “COMP”. Maintain a careful lookout when using the autopilot! It is an aid to comfortable cruising, not a replacement for an aware helmsperson! Remember, you can disengage it quickly simply by switching to “COMP”.
  • Page 35 4H4: Electronics: GPS Receivers Dream Catcher has two Furuno GPS receivers, one at each helm. See the manuals for operating details. 4H5: Electronics: Hailer The boat is equipped with a loudhailer at the flybridge for communicating with the shore. It also can be used to talk from the helm to the flybridge. It operates conventionally, but is seldom used.
  • Page 36 4H8: Electronics: Radar & AIS The boat is equipped with two radar sets, one at each the flybridge and the lower helm. These units are used, combined with the electronic chart unit, for operation in restricted visibility, with the radar primarily serving as a device for collision avoidance while the chart unit provides position.
  • Page 37 4J2: Checking the Engine The engines require a regular, daily check, since once underway, you will probably not check them while in use, tucked away as they are in the engine room. Please perform this check each morning (when the engine room is cool!): Check the Oil The oil level should be between the two marks on the dipstick located on...
  • Page 38 4J4: Engine Operating Parameters The following parameters are estimated based upon parameters from Caterpillar. Speed Fuel Consumption Naut. Miles/Gallon 1200 6.0 Knots 3.5 GPH 1.72 1500 5.0 GPH 1.50 1800 10.0 8.5 GPH 1.17 2000 10.5 12.0 GPH 2400 11.5 16.5 GPH 4J5: Engine Synchronizer The Glendinning Synchronizer located in the engine room overhead automatically, exactly...
  • Page 39 4K: Fresh & Waste Water Systems 4K1: Fresh Water Fill Location There are two water tanks filled by fills on the side decks (labeled “WATER”). Do not overfill the water tanks, lest you damage the vent filters. Stop filling as soon as you hear the water coming up the tank standpipe. Be sure to use the “water”...
  • Page 40 4L: Fuel System 4L1: Fuel System Concept The Diesel fuel aboard Dream Catcher is carried in two side tanks of 500 gallons each. This gives the boat great cruising range. As long as both engines are operating, fuel consumption should be fairly uniform, and the boat should stay “in trim”.
  • Page 41 4L4: Fuel Management In the aft end of the engine room there are sight gauges on just forward of each tank that let you see the level in each. To use, you must open the valve on the top and bottom of each gauge tube.
  • Page 42 Once running, the air conditioners’ “Mode” setting allows them to heat or cool the vessel, and the thermostats will cycle them on as needed. The air conditioning control panel has symbols. The red dot/white dot button turns the area on or off. The button with the fan blades symbol turns the fan on/off.
  • Page 43 As you can see, this furnace system is very flexible and a great addition to the boat! As long as the batteries can support the modest DC power requirement of the fans and furnace blower, you will have plenty of quiet heat. In fact, this use of the house batteries’ energy for air circulation is a good reason to limit use of the furnace to times when passengers are awake, unless the boat has shore power available.
  • Page 44 4N4: Stove The boat is equipped with a PRINCESS propane stove with three top burners and a thermostatically-controlled oven and broiler. Propane gas is heavier-than-air. Therefore it must be treated with care around a boat so that we can be absolutely sure there is no gas escaping into the atmosphere to collect in the boat’s lowest spot, the enclosed bilges, to become an explosive safety hazard.
  • Page 45 4. Adjust the thermostat to the desired temperature. Note: The oven burner will not immediately light! For safety reasons, the control has a slight time delay, and the oven’s main burner will light after about 20 or 30 seconds following control-setting. In this way, the burner does not “puff”...
  • Page 46 • “Dry Bowl”/Empty Toilet: Press the bottom of the right hand rocker switch and hold until the bowl empties completely! • Only things which were eaten or drunk or the toilet paper supplied with the boat should be put in the heads! Facial tissues, tampons, and other foreign matter will clog the system.
  • Page 47 needs to be removed to view the Y-valve. It is normally set in the Overboard position and the sea cock is left open. To pump out the aft holding tank, the Y-valve needs to be turned to allow the effluent to be pumped out. There are overboard valves in the lines where the discharge hoses connect to the through-hulls.
  • Page 48 4Q: Running Gear 4Q1: Shaft Seals The vessel is equipped with a PSS dripless shaft seals that are lubricated by water from the engine; the seals should be occasionally checked by the owner to be sure that there is not inappropriate water leakage. Adjustment should be rarely required.
  • Page 49 4S: Sea Strainers & Through-Hulls 4S1: Sea Strainer Cleaning and Seacocks The sea strainers on this boat are secure and reliable. They protect the engine, generator and refrigeration cooling systems from water-borne debris which might block internal equipment passages. If a sea strainer needs cleaning (see above regarding inspection) here is the procedure: 1.
  • Page 50 Section 5: “What to Do If” for Some Specific Concerns 5A: ANCHOR CHAIN WON’T COME OUT OF CHAIN LOCKER The anchor chain is continuous, secured at both ends, and cannot tangle. But sometimes a pile of chain will fall over, and one loop of chain will fall through another loop.
  • Page 51 5H: HIT A FISH NET Engines in Neutral: don’t try to back off, you may foul the net more. Try pulling the boat back with the dinghy & outboard. Get assistance from the fisherman. You are responsible for damage you cause to a net! 5J: HIT A LOG OR ROCK See EMERGENCY PROCEDURES, next chapter.
  • Page 52 Section 6: Emergency Procedures 6A: PROTECT YOUR LIVES FIRST... • Put on life jackets • Contact the Coast Guard with an emergency “MAYDAY” call. • If adrift, prepare to anchor to keep the boat from drifting into danger. If the boat is really sinking, consider “beaching it”...
  • Page 53 6D: HITTING A LOG, ROCK, OR DEBRIS ----- PLEASE DON’T! Hitting a log is a real risk in our Northern waters because logging, and “log rafts,” are such a big part of our commerce. If you hit a log: • Did you put a hole in the boat? Idle the engine, then think: usually, you can tell just by where the noise of the hit came from.
  • Page 54 Index AC 3, 11, 15-16, 19, 22, 24-30, 33, 39, 41, 43, 48 fenders 12, 15, 43 accommodations 9 filters 12, 39-40, 45 AC Power Panel 24 fire extinguishers 13 air conditioning 11-12, 16, 19, 24, 37, 41-42 flares 7, 13 alternator 30 flashlight 9-10, 37 ammeter 25-28, 48...
  • Page 55 Index owner 2-3, 48 synchronizer 15, 19, 38 plotter 33 table 7, 11, 41 polarity 26, 28 temperature 36, 42-45 prime 40 throttles 15, 38 propane 5, 8, 22, 25, 43-44 transmission oil 38 propeller 15, 51 TV 7, 25, 36 pump 9, 11, 22-23, 25, 31, 37, 39-41, 45-51 VHF 13, 33, 36, 52 radar 5-6, 36...
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