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  • Page 1 W E L C O M E 48’ NAVIGATOR HOUSEBOAT MANUAL...

  • 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.

  • Page 6: Engines/Helm

    ENGINES/HELM YOUR HOUSEBOAT HAS THROTTLE TWO ENGINES… Setting Neutral Throttle for Starting • Confirm that the throttle is in • For greater maneuverability neutral position. and power. • Turn the key to first click – Beeper • To provide you with a spare in case will sound.

  • Page 7: Getting Under Way

    GETTING UNDER WAY From Neutral Throttle • Return throttle to neutral position. • Red light on controls will be solid. • Push throttle lever forward to go forward or pull back for reverse. • Advance throttle to increase speed. • Always pause in neutral before changing gears.
  • Page 8 ENGINES/HELM • In any wakeless area, including the • In any situation that requires marina. maneuvering your vessel, always pilot from the main helm • When approaching a dock. Note: Do not try to start the engines • When approaching a beach from the upper helm.

  • Page 9: Houseboat Batteries

    HOUSEBOAT BATTERIES The 12-volt house system includes cabin DC Breaker lights and navigational lights, water • If you should lose DC power and your pumps, the horn and the VHF Radio. batteries are fully charged, reset the Charging DC breaker located located in the generator compartment above the •...
  • Page 10 HOUSEBOAT BATTERIES Tips for Getting the Most from your they also require more time to recharge Houseboat Batteries when they are discharged for too long. When the lights dim and the pumps slow, • When generator is running ALWAYS a recharge is overdue. have the AC MAIN and BATTERY CHARGER breakers on.

  • Page 11: Generator

    GENERATOR The Generator is located in the center battery or damage the starter. hatch on the rear deck of your houseboat. • Allow the engine to warm up for 5 minutes. • Switch the AC MAIN breaker ON. • You may now turn on individual breakers to provide power to your houseboat.
  • Page 12 GENERATOR • GFI Outlets the generator must be shut down immediately to prevent the cooling • Some electrical outlets have a GFI • system from being fouled with sand breaker. Push in the reset button to and silt. This can cause overheating and reset.

  • Page 13: Water Pressure

    WATER PRESSURE YOUR HOUSEBOAT IS Lake Water Pressure SUPPLIED WITH 100 • Turn on the Water Pump breaker on the DC panel. GALLONS OF FRESH WATER. Faucets Fresh Water Holding Tank • Fresh water refill is located on the • The kitchen Large Faucet is lake outside starboard front corner and is water.
  • Page 14 WATER PRESSURE COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES No Lake Water WATER PRESSURE LAKE WATER switch over breaker 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 restore prime No fresh water Out of water...

  • 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 10-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 • Remove the fitting from your houseboat and replace on dock. EQUIPPED WITH A A COM- • Place the end of the lake water hose BINED BLACKWATER TANK inside the pump out portal. AND A GREYWATER TANK •...
  • 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...

  • Page 18: Gas/Propane

    GAS/PROPANE Location of Fuel Tanks Refueling Your houseboat has a port and • Turn off grill. starboard fuel tank. • Turn off all propane tanks 10 • Port tank is for both engines and the minutes prior to refueling. generator. •...
  • Page 19 COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES Propane Smell The grill is not turned Turn off grill and tank off all the way unless Range not off. Make sure burner valves are all the way off...

  • Page 20: Refrigerator

    REFRIGERATOR How to Start • Don’t pack the refrigerator full, leave space for air to circulate freely. • Confirm that the propane is ON or that the generator is running. • Cover foods with strong odor. (See below.) • Cover foods that easily absorb odor. •...
  • 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.

  • Page 22: Range

    RANGE To Light the Burners To Light the Oven • Confirm that the propane is on. • Confirm that the propane is on. • Adjust oven temp at control panel • Inverter breaker must be on along on the top of the range. with Stove/Microwave breaker.

  • 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 you will light the grill. • After cooking, turn setting to HIGH for a few minutes to burn any excess •...

  • Page 24: Heater

    HEATER • Turn ON DC MAIN breaker on the • At thermostat, move white switch at DC panel. button to OFF. • Turn ON the Furnace breaker on the • Turn OFF HEATER breaker at DC DC panel. panel. • Be certain that the propane is on. •...

  • Page 25: Cooling

    COOLING On/Off • Generator must be running. • Turn on the AC Main breaker. • Turn on AIR CONDITIONER Turn on AIR CONDITIONER breaker. The thermostat is located on the main salon wall. • Directions specific to the model on your houseboat are on the thermo- stat.

  • Page 26: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Microwave CD player (On the top deck) • Turn on Inverter breaker. • Turn on DC Main Breaker • Turn on STOVE/ MICROWAVE • Turn on CD PLAYER Breaker breaker on the AC panel. Back Deck Camera • Use microwave as you would at home.
  • 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...

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