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Amicus
Boat Manual
SLIP
BOAT CODE
E129
A47
DO NOT SAIL IN REVERSE
NO SINGLE HANDED SAILING
MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 10 PASSENGERS
Violation Will Result In Suspension of Members Certification and Charter Privileges
06.20.16

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  • Page 1 Amicus Boat Manual SLIP BOAT CODE E129 DO NOT SAIL IN REVERSE NO SINGLE HANDED SAILING MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 10 PASSENGERS Violation Will Result In Suspension of Members Certification and Charter Privileges 06.20.16...
  • Page 2 It is imperative that you, as the charterer, understand the important information, guidelines and crucial system operational procedures in the following Boat Manual prepared specifically for Amicus and if not followed correctly will result in significant damage to that system which you the charter will be financially responsible for its repair should the damage happen during your charter.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Windlass Helm Instruments Breaker Switch Location Inverter/Charger Operation 14-15 Generator Central Heating & Emergency Tiller Air Conditioning System Operation Sails Inventory Boat Equipment Main In-Mast Furling System Aventura Chartering Deck Plate Locations Policy & Procedures P1-P21 Water, Waste & Fuel...

  • Page 4: Engine

    Boat Manual Radio Call Sign Amicus Make 2004 Beneteau Documentation No. Amicus 1158824 Name Length 46'-09" Code Beam 14'-02" Slip Draft E129 6'-09" Use this information along with the Discrepancy Report and the Basic Course Syllabus Engine Type Yanmar 55 HP engine behind the companionway steps.

  • Page 5: Engine Diagram

    Engine Diagram RESERVE 95 L RESERVE 95 L RESERVE 95 L RESERVE 95 L 049746 049746 049746 049746 RESERVE 95 L RESERVE 95 L RESERVE 95 L RESERVE 95 L 049746 049746 049746 049746 PI GNON CLAVET T E 5X70 PIGNON CLAV E TTE 5X7 0 Description...

  • Page 6: Electrical Control Panel

    Electrical Control Panel TANK INDICATOR 12V Lights & Appliance Locations Bicolor Bow Navigation Light Ceiling Light Ceiling Light White Stern Navigation Light Ceiling Light Ceiling Light Tri-color mast head light (on mast) Red Nav Light Reading Light Anchor Light (on mast) Ceiling Light Reading Light Steaming Light (on mast)

  • Page 7: Batteries

    Electrical & Electronics Batteries Batteries located in the engine compartment. Reference engine diagram. Battery Switches Aft port cabin. Three handles: Vertical is the ON position. 1. Black handle should always be kept in ON (vertical) position. 2. Red house battery #1 handle keep in ON (vertical) position at all times. 3.

  • Page 8: Inverter/Charger

    Inverter/Charger The Inverter/Charger Provides • 120 Volt AC Power From Auxiliary DC Batteries • Automatic Battery Charging • Automatic AC Transfer Switching Between An External AC Source and Inverter Mode AC Output. House Battery and Inverter Switches The Remote Panel Indicators Show Located in Aft Port Cabin.

  • Page 9: Generator

    Generator AC Power Center & Amicus is fitted with its own generator (located Generator Control Switches in starboard stern lazarette) which will run the Located on bulkhead forward of Navigation Table. 110v outlets, the air conditioning and will also charge the batteries in place of the engine.

  • Page 10: Central Heating & Air Conditioning System

    Central Heating & Air Conditioning System The Heating & Air Conditioning System works with either shore power or when generator is running. Do not operate using inverter. To Start System Using Shore Power 1. Plug in Shore Power. 2. Make sure the AC switch located under navigation table marked "SHORE 2"...

  • Page 11: Sails

    Sails The jib is a 140% Genoa on a roller furling rig. All Lines: Halyards, main sheet, roller furling take up, reef etc. lead aft towards Main In-Mast cockpit on both sides of the companionway. Furling System Important: Keep boat straight into the wind, use two lines to control the furling, the outhaul and furling lines on port side of the companionway.

  • Page 12: Deck Plate Locations

    Deck Plate Locations P ANNEAU EP PMMA 8mm PANNEA U 025897 CL 033469 OC 039865 CL 033470 OC PANNEAU 042438 CL 042275 OC PANNEAU 042438 CL 042275 OC PANNEA U P ANNEAU P ANNEAU 039865 CL 033470 OC 025897 CL 033469 OC 025897 CL 033469 OC...
  • Page 13 Seacock & Thru Hull Locations Description Head Discharge Head Intake Washbasin / Shower Discharge Waste Tank Discharge Galley Sink Discharge Engine Cooling Water Intake Ice Box Draining Stern Tube Cooling Intake Valve Speed/Log, Depth Sounder Thru Hull * The washbasin and shower discharge, connect to the same thru hull through a set of 1/4 turn valves and a tee.

  • Page 14: Fresh Water System

    Fresh Water System Pump Station Under Starboard Settee PUMP STATION UNDER STBD SETTEE BOW WATER TANK FRESH WATER PUMP AND FILTER MID STBD WATER TANK AFT STBD WATER TANK MID PORT WATER TANK The fresh water system supplies the sink in the galley, the wash basin and shower in all of the heads, and the transom shower.

  • Page 15: Operation & Overboard Discharge

    Heads Main Cabin Manual Flush Procedures 1. On the right side of the bowl is the pump handle. On the back of the pump is a selector valve for “WET” or “DRY” Flush”. 2. With the selector set to “WET” (left) pump handle to fill the bowl. 3.

  • Page 16: Tank Location & Operational Procedures

    LP Gas System Description Gas Locker Valve and Regulator Pressure Gauge Valve on Bottle 12V Solenoid / Regulator the stove. This will burn the gas out of the The propane tank locker is located under the helm seat on the port side. To use: lines and you can test whether the solenoid is working.

  • Page 17: Windlass

    Anchoring with The Electric Windlass Windlass Breaker Switch Located in Aft, Port cabin, low on Base Panel of Bed. Must be Switched ON to Operate Windlass. Safety and Use Check for swimmers. Keep clear of moving anchor rope/ chain. 1. Use Remote Control to operate windlass (stored in nav station top drawer).
  • Page 18 Anchoring with The Electric Windlass Warping WARNING: Before warping, secure the anchor rope/chain, whether it is being used or not, to an independent strong point. Warping Disengage Clutch 3. Wrap at least 3 coils of rope, loosely, around drum. 1. With operating handle (B) 4.

  • Page 19: Emergency Tiller Operation

    Emergency Tiller Operation To use the emergency tiller, remove the Description cover over the rudder stock by using a Emergency Tiller winch handle; insert the tiller into the socket on the rudderstock. You may Cap Over Rudder Stock remove the steering wheels while using Rudder Stock the tiller, to improve the tiller handle Steering Cable...

  • Page 20: Inventory

    Inventory Item Location Air Horn Boat Bag Bow Roller Anchor Stern Anchor: Aft Port Lazarette Boat Hook Starboard Aft Cabin Shelf Bilge Pump Handle Aft Starboard Lazarette Canvass Dodger Covers Deck Key Use Winch Handle Emergency Tiller Starboard Lazarette Port Fenders Starboard Fire Extinguishers...
  • Page 21 Aventura immediately. It is just as important for Aventura to verify that no damage has occurred as it is when there is damage. If the office is closed, leave...

  • Page 22: Alcohol And Drugs

    (2) nights in a one week period. Cruising Limitations In accordance with our insurance requirements, Aventura vessels may not be taken North of Point Conception or South of the Mexican border, nor more than 50 miles out to sea, unless special permission is received by our insurance underwriter extending these limits.
  • Page 23 8 to 10 hours duration certification and contained on the “docking on a full tank. To the best of our ability, Aventura procedures” page; in the course syllabus; personnel monitor the fuel supply of each regularly •...
  • Page 24 Each Aventura vessel has a hose stowed around the dock box in front of, or adjacent to its slip. Upon Nothing is to be discharged over board within 3 miles completion of each charter period, rinse the boat of any shore.
  • Page 25 The Registration or Documentation information is Upon completion of the inspection They will give you at the top of the Boat Manual in the Aventura Boat a signed copy of their boarding report. Please leave Book. The registration or documentation certificate is...
  • Page 26 8. Guest boat agrees that there shall be no both Dana East and West Marina in Dana Point intoxication by alcoholic beverages or drugs or other Harbor. The parking areas is accessible to Aventura such substances. Intoxication shall be conclusively Members and their guests. By displaying the presumed if the Marina is required to obtain the Aventura parking permit decal on your vehicle’s...
  • Page 27 Sailing Restrictions - Capistrano Beach • DANGER • ROCKS DANGER AREA ROCKS! NO SAILING! DANGER AREA ROCKS! NO SAILING! DANGER AREA ROCKS! NO SAILING!
  • Page 28 Sailing Restrictions -San Juan Rock Area - DANGER P8 DANGER AREA ROCKS! NO SAILING! DANGER AREA ROCKS! NO SAILING! DANGER AREA ROCKS! NO SAILING! DANGER AREA ROCKS! NO SAILING!
  • Page 29 Vessel Information - Pre-Cruise and Post-Cruise P9 Before You Leave the Slip Roller Furling • Check inventory list to ensure all items are on Roller furling systems can be damaged quite easily if not used properly. Before leaving the slip, unfurl board.
  • Page 30 *Per USCG regulations you must be at least 3 miles off shore before allowing any discharge bowl valve in the dry bowl position. Holding Tank Operation Each Aventura vessel is equipped with a holding tank. All Members are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the proper methods of emptying No Self-Discharge - No Overboard their holding tanks before they leave the slip.
  • Page 31 Vessel Information - Pump-Out Holding Tank Instructions P11 Pump-Out Instructions Carefully remove deck plate marked “Waste” (see Boat Book for location) with deck key, place on boat where it won’t fall off into the water. Unwind (stretch-out) hose and get any kinks out of the line.
  • Page 32 Vessel Information - Pump-Out Stations Location Map P12...
  • Page 33 Vessel Information - Dana Point Harbor Anchorages P13 Anchorage Anchorage...
  • Page 34 Catalina Island - Mooring Information - Arriving P14 Mooring Information How to Pick up a Mooring If you need assistance, call the Harbor Patrol on Each mooring consists of a mooring can, pick-up pole VHF Channel 9 (Two Harbors) or Channel 12 and two weights - bow and stem.
  • Page 35 Catalina Island - Mooring Information - Departing P15 Leaving a Mooring Please Note • The tide will affect your mooring and lines may Untie the stern line and then the bow line (wind need to be adjusted periodically to take up slack or conditions may require this to be done in the reverse to be let out.
  • Page 36 Catalina Island - Avalon, No Marine Toilet (Head) Discharge P16 Avalon Harbor is a No Discharge Area Use of Your Holding Tanks and the City Pump-Out Station at Float Five (Near Fuel Dock) is Mandatory! Strict Enforcement of Laws And Ordinances is the Standing Order Bail for Violation Has Been Set at $1,000 Violations of the No Discharge Ordinance Also Carries a...
  • Page 37 If you arrive at Avalon and there are no moorings available, the nearest safe anchorage is White’s Cove. The Descanso Bay and Hamilton Beach areas are off limits to ALL Aventura boats that have to use their anchors. Also remember to NEVER leave an anchored boat unattended for any length of time.
  • Page 38 Cruising Boat Checklist - Prior to Departure P18 Planning  Rudderpost/cables unencumbered  Emergency tiller how to assemble Develop sail plan and alternate plan   Locate/check all boat thru-hull fittings  Obtain weather info  Check bilge  Review boat manual/instructions ...
  • Page 39 Cruising Boat Checklist - Prior to Departure P19 Head Check On Deck Check Advise all crew: nothing in head you didn’t eat Fill water tanks   or drink Deck filling caps tight   Mount trash bog for all tissue/tampons Check hull for previous damages and record ...
  • Page 40 Cruising Boat Checklist - Prior to Departure & Underway P20 Safety Check Departure First aid kit  Review quarters, systems, plans with crew  Flares/rockets/smoke-current date  Sail plan/watches/log keeping  Life jackets  First aid kit / seasick remedy ...
  • Page 41 Cruising Boat Checklist - Underway, At Anchor & Post Cruise P21 Underway  Run engine if necessary to charge  Set up dinghy  Remove and stow all dock lines  Life vests  Remove and stow all fenders  Painter ...

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