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OPERATION MANUAL
Mahe 36 - Skedaddle
1-4.
Specifications and Layouts.
5-6.
Electrical System.
7.
VHF Radio.
8.
Navigation Instruments.
9.
Engine.
10-12.
Windlass, Emergency Anchoring and Moorings.
13.
Refrigeration.
14.
Stove, BBQ and LPG.
15.
Freshwater System, Showers and Hot Water.
16.
Toilets and Holding Tanks.
17.
Bilge Pumps.
18.
Manoeuvring and Steering.
19.
Sails.
20-21.
Tender and Outboard.
22.
Emergency Procedures.
23-24.
Inventories.
Revised June 2010

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  • Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL Mahe 36 - Skedaddle 1-4. Specifications and Layouts. 5-6. Electrical System. VHF Radio. Navigation Instruments. Engine. 10-12. Windlass, Emergency Anchoring and Moorings. Refrigeration. Stove, BBQ and LPG. Freshwater System, Showers and Hot Water. Toilets and Holding Tanks. Bilge Pumps.
  • Page 2 OPERATION MANUAL Mahe 36 - Skedaddle Page 1 – Specifications. 11 Metres Length 5.9 Metres Width 1.5 Metres Draft Twin Volvo 29HP Diesels with Saildrives Engines 210 Litres Fuel Capacity 550 Litres Freshwater Capacity Private Cabins Passengers Permitted 2 + Saloon...
  • Page 3 OPERATION MANUAL Mahe 36 - Skedaddle Page 2 – Above Deck Layout Mooring Lines Buckets Fenders (In Anchor Locker) as Locker Water Fillers Fuel Filler (Under Helm Seat) Hose 240v Shore Power (Cockpit Locker ) Shore Power Socket (Port Engine Room)
  • Page 4 OPERATION MANUAL Mahe 36 - Skedaddle Page 3 – Below Deck Layout Fire Extinguishers (Adjacent to both bathrooms) Water Tank Switchboard Sounder Transducers (Under Floor) Lifejackets Flares , (Under Settee) First Aid Kit & Vinegar Fire Extinguishers (Under sink and...
  • Page 5 OPERATION MANUAL Mahe 36 - Skedaddle Page 4 – Safety Equipment Locations Seacocks (Under Floor) Emergency Tiller (In Anchor Locker) Sounder Fire Extinguisher Transducers (Adjacent Bathrooms) (Under Floor) Fire Extinguishers (Under Sink & side Gas Shut Off cupboard) Gas Isolation Valve for BBQ...

  • Page 6: Electrical System

    OPERATION MANUAL Mahe 36 - Skedaddle Page 5 – Electrical System Electrical System Skedaddle has ample power with an easy to use 12 volt system with separate power supply for the house and engines. She also utilises 240v shore power when in a marina for battery charging and operating 240v appliances.
  • Page 7 OPERATION MANUAL Mahe 36 - Skedaddle Page 6 – Electrical System and House Batteries Managing the House Batteries Run both engines at 1500 rpm and maintain at least 12.5 volts in the house batteries at all times. NOTE If the voltage drops below 11.8 volts all the refrigeration will shut down without warning.

  • Page 8: Vhf Radio

    To operate, turn the circuit breaker on at the panel. Turn the radio on, select the channel, and adjust squelch to stop static. Cumberland will call you at 9.30am and 2.30pm on Channel 81 or 82. At all times contact base on Channels 81 and 82.

  • Page 9: Navigation Instruments

    OPERATION MANUAL Mahe 36 - Skedaddle Page 8 – Navigation Instruments Navigation Instruments Skedaddle is equipped with GPS Chart Plotter and instruments which give you boat speed, depth of water and wind speed and direction. The autopilot is disabled. Do not adjust these instruments as damage can occur to sensitive electronics if used incorrectly.
  • Page 10 It is a good idea to check there is adequate cooling water coming from the engine exhaust after starting. If an engine alarm sounds while engine is still running Stop the engine. Call Cumberland Base for advice and assistance.
  • Page 11 OPERATION MANUAL Mahe 36 - Skedaddle Page 10 – Windlass Skedaddle is fitted with an electric anchor winch, 70 metres of chain and a Delta type anchor. The winch raises the anchor when the switch is pressed and lowers the anchor when the DOWN switch is pressed.
  • Page 12 OPERATION MANUAL Mahe 36 - Skedaddle Page 11 – Windlass Emergency Manual Anchoring ONLY To Release Chain Carefully release the gypsy by turning it anti-clockwise with an anchor winch handle. As soon as the gypsy is free the chain will run out so do this slowly.
  • Page 13 Public Mooring Cumberland or private Mooring Cumberland and Other types of Moorings The procedure for using these moorings is the same as public mooring except that they are fitted with a smaller pickup buoy, which is attached to the main mooring chain.
  • Page 14 OPERATION MANUAL Mahe 36 - Skedaddle Page 13 – Refrigeration Refrigeration Skedaddle has an upright fridge and chest freezer. To operate ensure the circuit breakers on the main switch panel are on. These switches should be left on at all times.
  • Page 15 OPERATION MANUAL Mahe 36 - Skedaddle Page 14 – Stove and BBQ Stove and BBQ Skedaddle has a gas stove with oven supplied from a gas bottle in the cockpit locker. The cockpit BBQ is supplied from the same bottle.

  • Page 16: Fresh Water

    OPERATION MANUAL Mahe 36 - Skedaddle Page 15 – Fresh Water, Showers and Hot Water. Fresh Water Skedaddle has freshwater tanks located forward of the saloon bulkhead. Total water capacity is 600 litres. The tank gauge is located above the electrical panel and the switch for the pump is located on the panel.
  • Page 17 Press button and hold for at least seconds. If the toilet is blocked - call Cumberland Charter Yachts. If the toilet is blocked during charter as a result of misuse, there will be a charge to get the blockage cleaned out.

  • Page 18: Bilge Pumps

    OPERATION MANUAL Mahe 36 - Skedaddle Page 17 – Bilge Pumps Bilge Pumps Electric System Skedaddle has an easy to use system of 12 volt bilge pumps which are operated through the left bank of switches on the main panel.
  • Page 19 OPERATION MANUAL Mahe 36 - Skedaddle Page 18 – Manoeuvring and Steering Manoeuvring and Steering When moving in a marina or a confined anchorage at slow speed you will have to use your engines to steer. Skedaddle will turn on its own length with one engine in forward and one in reverse.
  • Page 20 OPERATION MANUAL Mahe 36 - Skedaddle Page 19 – Sails Sails Skedaddle has a roller furling headsail and a slab reef mainsail. Always head into the wind when raising or lowering the mainsail. Headsail When furling the headsail head off the wind to stop the sail from flogging on the rigging.
  • Page 21 OPERATION MANUAL Mahe 36 - Skedaddle Page 20 – Tender and Outboard Tender and Outboard Skedaddle has a tender powered by a 6hp Yamaha Outboard. To Start Motor Lift motor slightly and release tilt lock peg on the rear starboard side of the motor and lower outboard into the water.
  • Page 22 OPERATION MANUAL Mahe 36 - Skedaddle Page 21 – Tender and Outboard Tender The tender is also a liferaft for Skedaddle. It has three separate compartments one on each side and one around the front, fitted with air filler caps should they require refilling.

  • Page 23: Emergency Procedures

    OPERATION MANUAL Mahe 36 - Skedaddle Page 22 – Emergency Procedures Emergency Procedures Skedaddle has a number of safety features which include: Liferaft The inflatable is also your liferaft. Handheld flares and other liferaft emergency equipment are stowed under the seat.
  • Page 24 OPERATION MANUAL Mahe 36 – Skedaddle Page 23 – Inventories (Removable) Galley Inventory Baking Dish 1 Pillows 6 BBQ Lighter 1 Plates - Dinner 6 Bowls - Dessert 6 Plates – Bread & Butter 6 Blankets 3 Saucepans – S,M,L, Yes Can Opener –...
  • Page 25 OPERATION MANUAL Mahe 36 – Skedaddle Page 24 – Inventories (Removable) Vessel Inventory Dinghy Inventory 100 Magic Miles Yes Paddles 2 240 Volt Lead Yes Fuel Tank and Container 1 Anchor Winch Handle Yes Dinghy Anchor 1 Binoculars Yes Dinghy Bailer 1...

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