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- Page 1 Information & operations manual for Bavaria 37 2017 ‘JITTERBUG’...
- Page 2 Welcome Welcome to Horizon Yacht Charters and your Bavaria 37 “JITTERBUG”. We hope you had a pleasant journey and are looking forward to a fantastic holiday and some of the finest sailing in the world here. This manual is here to guide you through the operation of your yacht. Please take the time to read this manual and don’t hesitate to ask any of our professional, friendly staff if you...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Yacht specifications 12 volt panel and 110 volt breakers Inverter Engine start procedures Daily engine checks Instruments VHF procedure Batteries Anchoring and the windlass 10. Picking up a mooring buoy 11. Bilge pumps 12. Fresh water systems 13. Heads 14. -
Page 4: Yacht Specifications
1. Yacht specifications Length 37' 1” Beam 12' 0” Draft 6’ 5” Fuel 40 gallons Water 96 gallons (fwd 40G – aft 56G) Engine 30 hp Volvo Penta D1-30 Location of: Fresh water refills (port quarter and in the anchor locker) Diesel refill (starboard quarter) Manual bilge pump (stbd helm) Propane tank (port helm) - Page 5 2. The 12-volt panel Top row of 12-volt panel from left to right: Compass light • Navigation instruments / GPS / VHF • Stereo system • Anchor windlass • Bilge pump (automatic: on for manual override) • Middle row from left to right: Fresh water pump •...
- Page 6 110 volt systems: 110 breakers under nav desk Shore breakers in port Cockpit locker Sockets Water heater Battery charger Microwave Jitterbug is equipped with 9 x 110v outlets: one in each cabin, two in the salon, one at the nav desk, two in the galley and two in the head. These will operate whether the boat is connected to shore power or running the 2000W inverter.
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Page 7: Inverter
3. Inverter There is a 2000W inverter installed which will allow the use of 110V appliances when no shore power is available. The remote panel is located under the nav desk. To use the inverter: 1. Start the yacht's engine; bring the rpm up to 1400 in Neutral 2. -
Page 8: Engine Start Procedures
4. Engine start procedure. Make sure engine is in neutral. • Press the ignition switch then press the start button until you hear the engine running. • When the engine is running, check you have water coming out of the exhaust. •... -
Page 9: Daily Engine Checks
5. Daily Engine Checks Check the oil level using the yellow dip stick located to the left rear of the engine. The • level should be at least halfway between the empty and full marks. To add oil open the oil filler cap on the top of the engine. -
Page 10: Instruments
6. Instruments Located at the helm are 2 x Garmin GMI 20 multi displays, 1 x Garmin GHC 20 autopilot, a stereo remote control and a compass. At the aft end of the cockpit table is a Garmin Gpsmap820 touch-screen chartplotter: Fusion MS-RA205 stereo with Bluetooth connection... -
Page 11: Vhf Procedure
– this channel is for hailing and distress only. Channels to use: Hailing and Distress Contact Horizon Yacht Charters (when in range) Yacht Charter Companies working channel – assigned for yacht breakdown servicing and emergency only Marinas and Yacht Clubs – for lunch/dinner reservations etc Ship to Ship –... - Page 12 Types of emergency: In the unlikely event that you are involved in an emergency stay calm and follow these steps. You will also have an Emergency Procedure card next to your VHF. Distress: “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY.” This is an International Distress signal and an imperative call for assistance.
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Page 13: Batteries
8. Batteries The systems on your yacht are all 12volt. The batteries will need to be recharged as often as you deplete them. Conserving power will result in less time needed for charging, so turn off systems that you are not using. Your batteries will charge when the engine is running at 1400rpms or more, whether sitting at a mooring or motoring to a destination. -
Page 14: Anchoring And The Windlass
9. Anchoring & the windlass Setting your anchor: Preparation: Establish a non-verbal communication system from bow to stern, as with the noise of • the engine and wind, verbal communication proves difficult. Tie the dinghy painter close to the boat at the bow or amidships to avoid wrapping it •... - Page 15 Should the windlass be overloaded a breaker located behind the port aft salon seat back cushion will trip. Push the yellow reset lever back up to reset it. Reset lever Another problem may be that the yacht battery power is too low to run the windlass. Please run the engine @1500 rpm for 15 min, and try again.
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Page 16: Picking Up A Mooring Buoy
10. Picking up a mooring buoy Ensure the dinghy painter is tied off short on the bow or amidships and is clear of the • prop. Approach the mooring buoy, keeping the bow into the wind or current, whichever • prevails. -
Page 17: Bilge Pumps
11. Bilge Pumps Your yacht is equipped with one manual and two electric bilge pumps. The primary electric pump is automatic and is operated by a float switch and therefore the bilge pump switch on the 12V panel should be left OFF. Pushing this switch overrides the float switch to force the pump to run. -
Page 18: Fresh Water Systems
12. Fresh water system Jitterbug is equipped with two water tanks with a capacity of 96 gallons. The capacities are as follows: Fwd tank 40 US gallons Aft tank 56 US gallons Before filling the tanks let the water run from the hose for a while before placing the end into the filler. -
Page 19: Heads
13. Heads Nothing is to be put down the head unless it has been digested first. • Prior to use, press the lower left button for a few seconds to wet the pan. • Use the head, remembering that all non-human waste must be put into the waste •... -
Page 20: Showers
14. Showers Your yacht has a hot & cold, fresh-water shower in the head and on the transom. If the engine has been running, the hot water can be very hot – be cautious! In order to use the showers, the fresh-water pump must be activated on the 12V panel. Shower drain To operate the shower-drain pump, switch on the shower drain switch on the 12v panel. -
Page 21: Refrigeration
15. Refrigeration The system on this boat is a 12v refrigerator. This system is designed to run 24hrs a day if you wish. To ensure that it does not fail there are two things you should do. Firstly, keep your batteries charged. If the level goes below 12v the system will •... - Page 22 16. Propane and stove The propane tank locker is located at the port helm position. To use: Press the ‘Valve on/off’ button on the control located at the Nav desk. You will notice • the center green light illuminates which indicates the LPG solenoid is now open. Push in and then turn the relevant stove knob 90 degrees anti-clockwise and light the •...
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Page 23: Bbq
17. BBQ When using the BBQ, tie your dinghy off at the side of the yacht, not off the stern • Never use the BBQ while sailing • Never use the BBQ on a dock • Never change propane tanks when using the BBQ •... -
Page 24: Fire Safety
18. Fire Safety Please read instructions on all safety equipment before setting off. Prevention is the best answer to fire safety. Always switch off the safety solenoid when stove is not in use. • Never leave the stove or oven burning unattended. •... -
Page 25: Dinghy And Outboard
19. Dinghy & Outboard The driver of the dinghy must be over 18, and must at all times be wearing the kill cord. Never operate the dinghy under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Always tow your dinghy on a long line while motoring or sailing. Always tow with the engine leg up as it gives you an extra half knot. - Page 26 Pull cord Choke Shift lever Kill cord Eng tilt lever Fuel vent – make sure Fuel line connection; make this is slightly open at all sure this is securely attached times when using the dinghy...
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Page 27: Swim Platform
20. Swim platform The swim ladder is stored in the port cockpit locker. When you have lowered the swim platform, the swim ladder can then be located in the two mounting holes at the aft end of the platform. Ensure that they are securely located and attach the safety lanyard to a secure point to ensure that the ladder cannot fall overboard.
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