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- Page 1 W E L C O M E 46’ VOYAGER XL HOUSEBOAT MANUAL...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Marine Radio .....................1 Engines/Helm ....................3 Houseboat Batteries ..................6 Generator ......................8 Water Pressure ....................10 Hot Water ....................... 12 Holding Tanks ....................13 Gas/Propane ....................15 Refrigerator ..................... 17 Range ........................ 19 Grill ........................20 Heater ....................... 21 Cooling ......................22 Accessories .....................23... -
Page 4: Marine Radio
MARINE RADIO Say “_________ (the name of the marina you are calling) BOAT RENTALS this is houseboat # _____” (number of your houseboat). For example: “Bullfrog Boat Rentals, this is houseboat # S11.” When communication is established, we will direct you to another channel. Commonly used channels are 10, 12, 68 and 72. - Page 5 WEATHER OTHER INFO W/X button or Channel 1 on your marine Do NOT use VHF antenna as a flag pole radio is the weather channel. or hang anything on the antenna. This channel is updated periodically by Channel 26 is the Marine Operator. the National Weather Service.
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Page 6: Engines/Helm
ENGINES/HELM YOUR HOUSEBOAT HAS THROTTLE TWO ENGINES… Setting Neutral Throttle for Starting • With the throttle controls in neutral • For greater maneuverability turn the key to start. and power. • If the motor does not start push in • To provide you with a spare in case the button at the base of the control of engine failure. -
Page 7: Getting Under Way
• Red light will flash to indicate throttle only control. • Turn key to engage starter. If the engine fails to start in 10 seconds, return key to ON position, wait 30 seconds and try again. • Once it starts, advance the throttles till the tachometer reads 2000 rpm’s and allow engine to warm up for 3 minutes. - Page 8 ENGINES/HELM • Remove Prop. • Reverse procedure to install the new propeller. COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES Engine doesn’t turn Is the throttle in neutral Put throttle in neutral over Low battery Charge battery from the Generator Hydrolock Call the marina for help Engine turns over Low battery Charge battery from the...
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Page 9: Houseboat Batteries
HOUSEBOAT BATTERIES The 12-volt house system includes cabin • Cabin Lights- Port lights and navigational lights, water • Instrument panel pumps, the horn and the VHF Radio. • Radio Battery Condition Gauge • Deck Lights • A dash-mounted Battery gauge is •... - Page 10 HOUSEBOAT BATTERIES Tips for Getting the Most from your • Don’t use unnecessary lights such Houseboat Batteries as running lights and anchor lights. • When generator is running ALWAYS • The INST, RADIO and HORN have the AC MAIN and BATTERY breakers should be ON when under CHARGER breakers on.
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Page 11: Generator
GENERATOR The Generator is located on the rear deck If the engine fails to start, wait 20 of your houseboat. seconds and repeat. NOTE: The engine won’t start with a load on the circuit. By continually holding the starter switch, you can run down the battery or damage the starter. - Page 12 GENERATOR Fuel Tank Switch-Over Valve, On the 1. Turn off the generator. Voyager XL model only 2. Remove the brass top off thecooling • The fuel tank switch-over valve is system strainer. to help balance fuel usage between 3. Empty the strainer and replace top. port and starboard tanks.
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Page 13: Water Pressure
WATER PRESSURE YOUR HOUSEBOAT IS Lake Water Pressure SUPPLIED WITH 40 • Turn on the DC MAIN breaker located on the DC panel. GALLONS OF FRESH WATER. • Turn on the WATER PUMP breaker Holding Tank on the DC panel. •... - Page 14 WATER PRESSURE COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES No Water WATER PUMP breaker LAKE WATER switch over may not be on the dinette not on Low batteries Charge batteries Lost prime Press down toilet flush Turn on breaker for about a minute to Turn on Switch restore prime No fresh water...
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Page 15: Hot Water
HOT WATER YOUR BOAT IS EQUIPPED NOTE: If water is already hot, water heater will not come on nor will the water WITH A 6-GALLON heater light. CAPACITY WATER HEATER. To Start • Turn ON the DC MAIN. • Turn ON the valve for your propane tank. -
Page 16: Holding Tanks
HOLDING TANKS YOUR HOUSEBOAT HAS BEEN • When finished, close the valve before removing the hose. EQUIPPED WITH A A COM- • Remove the fitting from your BINED BLACKWATER TANK houseboat and replace on dock. AND A GREYWATER TANK • Place the end of the lake water hose WITH A TOTAL CAPACITY OF inside the pump out portal. - Page 17 Remote Station Pumpout • See HELP PRESERVE in your Nautical Notes for locations of Remote Pumpouts. • Unscrew WASTE cap. • Place end of hose into opening. • Work the hand lever to pump. COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES Odor Holding tanks are full Pumpout at the nearest...
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Page 18: Gas/Propane
GAS/PROPANE Location of Fuel Tanks Refueling There are Port and Starboard tanks. • Turn off grill and cabin heater. • Fuel fittings are located on the rear • Turn off all propane tanks 10 deck, directly in front of engine minutes prior to to entering the covers. - Page 19 COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES Propane Smell The grill is not turned Only use one bottle at a off all the way time One of the propane Turn off any propane appliances is not turned appliances unless they are off all the way.
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Page 20: Refrigerator
REFRIGERATOR How to Start • Cover foods with strong odor. • Confirm that the propane is ON or • Cover foods that easily absorb odor. that the generator is running. • The coldest areas in the refrigerator (See below.) are under the cooling fins and at the •... - Page 21 COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES Not cooling properly Is the refrigerator on? Turn ON the refrigerator. Is there too much in Check the bottles of your refrigerator? propane to be sure they are ON and full. Leave plenty of room around items for air circulation.
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Page 22: Range
RANGE To Light the Burners To Light the Oven • Confirm that the propane is on. • Confirm that the propane is on. • Open oven door and and find pilot • Light match. light area under the bottom shelf •... -
Page 23: Grill
GRILL To Light Caution: NEVER stand over the grill when lighting. • Confirm that the propane is on. • Open lid of grill. To Shut Down • Visually check to be certain where • After cooking, turn setting to HIGH you will light the grill. -
Page 24: Heater
HEATER • Turn OFF HEATER breaker at DC panel. • Turn ON DC MAIN breaker on the DC panel. • The fan will continue to run for 2-3 minutes after you have shut down • Turn ON the HEATER breaker on the the heating system. -
Page 25: Cooling
COOLING On/Off • Generator must be running. • Turn on the AC Main. • Turn on AIR CONDITIONER breakeron the AC panel. • Choose “cooling setting” on the air handler control panel. • Choose “cooling” setting for air circulation. • Open the louvers to direct the flow of air. -
Page 26: Accessories
ACCESSORIES Microwave Speakers • Generator must be running. Switches are located near the stereo for: • Turn on AC MAIN. • Front Deck • Turn on MICROWAVE breaker on • Salon Area the AC panel. • Aft Stateroom • Use microwave as you would at •... - Page 27 Boat Repair: 928-645-1149 Rental Office: 928-645-1078 NPS Emergency: 928-608-6300 NPS Office: 928-608-6301 Dangling Rope: 928-691-0206 Bullfrog Marina: 435-684-3010...