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OPERATING MANUAL
The BREEZE
AUGUST 10, 2021
SEAS MONMOUTH CHAPTER

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  • Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL The BREEZE AUGUST 10, 2021 SEAS MONMOUTH CHAPTER...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SEAS Catalina 30 Operating Guidelines 8/10/2021 Contents Catalina 30 Specifications ....................... 2 Scope............................. 3 Boarding ............................4 Pre-departure ..........................4 Shore and Solar power, Battery, Circuit Switches and Circuit Breaker Checks ..6 Starting engine: .......................... 9 Leaving the slip & Matawan or Cheesequake Creek – General procedure ....11 Getting Ready to Sail: ......................

  • Page 3: Catalina 30 Specifications

    SEAS Catalina 30 Operating Guidelines 8/10/2021 Catalina 30 MK II Specifications General Specifications • • Year: 1987 - 1993 Designer: Frank Butler / Gerry Douglas • LOA: • Keel: Fin 29’10” • Beam: 10’10” • Keel Mat’l: Lead • Draft: •...

  • Page 4: Scope

    This guideline exists to describe and set standards for how this boat will be used by SEAS. It does not replace the Catalina 30 Owner’s Manual, nor the Universal M3-20 Engine Manual, nor any of the other manuals for equipment on the boat. It also does not replace SEAS Skippers Information document or responsibilities;...

  • Page 5: Boarding

    SEAS Catalina 30 Operating Guidelines 8/10/2021 Boarding Hatch Boards: stow in port lazarette. Ensure that the hasp does not scratch the other boards. Pre-departure 1. Engine OIL: Check oil level using the dip stick before starting engine for the first time each day.
  • Page 6 SEAS Catalina 30 Operating Guidelines 8/10/2021 there is a pad in pan to absorb traces of fuel or oil, but pan should not be full of any liquids. 3. Raw water Strainer: Check raw water strainer (plastic clear bowl) with plastic screen basket for seaweed, leaves or other debris.

  • Page 7: Shore And Solar Power, Battery, Circuit Switches And Circuit Breaker Checks

    SEAS Catalina 30 Operating Guidelines 8/10/2021 capacity of the fuel tank is 21 gallons of diesel fuel. (Browns Point Marina does not allow filling of fuel tanks from portable fuel jugs in the marina, see Refueling procedure in this document for instruction on how to refuel.).
  • Page 8 SEAS Catalina 30 Operating Guidelines 8/10/2021 3. 115 VAC Shore Panel: AC voltage panel is located on the electric circuit panel above the navigation station. There are three push-type circuit breaker switches (electric outlets, water heater, accessory), a main breaker toggle switch (right is on, left is off) and one panel light (Red –...
  • Page 9 SEAS Catalina 30 Operating Guidelines 8/10/2021 9. DC Switches: Switch 12 volt DC switches ON for departure: Navigation/Communication The bilge pump switches should be on at all times. 10. Other switches: Note location of cabin light, running light, and steaming light switches in case you require these during your trip.

  • Page 10: Starting Engine

    SEAS Catalina 30 Operating Guidelines 8/10/2021 Starting engine 1. Engine controls: The throttle and gearshift control levers are located on the binnacle in front of the wheel on the sides of the compass. 2. Throttle control: The throttle control lever is located on starboard side of the compass.
  • Page 11 SEAS Catalina 30 Operating Guidelines 8/10/2021 5. Engine Instrument Panel: The engine instrument panel is located on the port side of the cockpit. Refer to the picture below: 6. Blower: this boat is equipped with an engine room blower. The blower is switched by the ignition key.

  • Page 12: Leaving The Slip & Matawan Or Cheesequake Creek - General Procedure

    SEAS Catalina 30 Operating Guidelines 8/10/2021 water builds up. After water gets into a cylinder and the exhaust valve closes there is nowhere for the water to go and water is not compressible. So continuing to crank will burn out the starter motor OR break the starter gear or the flywheel gear OR break internal engine parts.

  • Page 13: Getting Ready To Sail

    Lockwood entrance, behind Railroad Bridge, and on both sides of Keyport Harbor. Slow down and use extreme CAUTION if depth reading is 6 feet or less. The Catalina 30 draws 5 ft 3 inches. 7. Tune VHF radio to Channel 13 and listen for Bridge attendant instructions. Call Bridge attendant to request passage to ensure the bridge will be opened.

  • Page 14: Sail Selection

    Sail Selection: SEAS the BREEZE is equipped with the optional tall rig and bow sprit (TRBS) AND a 130% jib. These features ensure that the boat will move in even the slightest breeze.

  • Page 15: Sail Trim

    SEAS Catalina 30 Operating Guidelines 8/10/2021 Sail Trim: Jib: The working jib sheet should bisect the angle between the foot and leach of the jib. The jib sheet angle is adjusted by moving the jib cars fore and aft. The more the jib is furled, the farther forward the cars should be.

  • Page 16: Furling Sails

    SEAS Catalina 30 Operating Guidelines 8/10/2021 2. Move transmission gear shift lever to neutral, throttle lever to idle (both in vertical position). 3. Turn ignition switch to right to turn on glow plugs for 10-20 seconds 4. Push Start button to start the engine 5.

  • Page 17: After Docking

    SEAS Catalina 30 Operating Guidelines 8/10/2021 30. Assign responsibilities to crew and ensure they know what is expected of them. 10. When close to the slip reevaluate the chosen docking technique. If it is changed, alert the crew and reassign responsibilities.

  • Page 18: Connecting Shore Or Solar Power

    SEAS Catalina 30 Operating Guidelines 8/10/2021 Connecting shore or solar power: 1. Deploy solar panel OR shore power 2. To deploy solar panel: remove from aft locker and lay on starboard seat face up. Ensure that the cord is hooked behind the rubber cushion to protect it from the locker lid.

  • Page 19: Refueling

    SEAS Catalina 30 Operating Guidelines 8/10/2021 float switch is operating. If not do not leave the breaker switch on as the pump will run continuously and burn out. 4. Check 12-volt panel and battery switch: all should be turned off.

  • Page 20: Radar

    SEAS Catalina 30 Operating Guidelines 8/10/2021 a. turn on the circuit switch b. press standby on the control panel c. engage the clutch at the helm station (up is engaged) d. press auto on the control panel e. adjust heading by pressing +1, - 1, +10, -10 buttons f.

  • Page 21: Returning To The Slip At Brown's Point Marina

    SEAS Catalina 30 Operating Guidelines 8/10/2021 o Additional crew members can assist as the skipper desires. o All crew members should be instructed to give verbal feedback when they have completed the task. • The sequence of events is: 1. Take the starboard midships fender aboard. This removes a potential obstacle.

  • Page 22: Galley

    SEAS Catalina 30 Operating Guidelines 8/10/2021 be pushed. The farther the boat is from the slip, the more it will be impacted by cross winds and currents during the approach. Plan accordingly. • Use forward, neutral and reverse as necessary to bring the bow into the slip. If the stern is at an acute angle, you can turn the rudder hard over to the appropriate side and engage forward gear to “spin”...

  • Page 23: Marine Lavatory (Aka Head)

    SEAS Catalina 30 Operating Guidelines 8/10/2021 o Ensure that the galley sink drain seacock is open (accessed below the galley counter o Close the galley drain seacock when you turn off the pressure water system o Do not open the seacock that has red tape on it •...

  • Page 24: Head Operation

    SEAS Catalina 30 Operating Guidelines 8/10/2021 Head Operation The head is a standard manual marine toilet. The steps to use it are: 1. Turn on the water pressure at the electrical panel. We use fresh water to flush, not sea water, because it keeps the boat smelling better 2.

  • Page 25: Notes

    SEAS Catalina 30 Operating Guidelines 8/10/2021 As mentioned above, the holding tank needs to be pumped out when it’s getting full. There is no easy way to know how full it is, because there isn’t a gauge. There are two ways to get a pumpout: 1.

  • Page 26: Inventory

    SEAS Catalina 30 Operating Guidelines 8/10/2021 Inventory Item Location AC 110V Power Cord Cockpit Port lazarette AC Electrical Breaker Panel Navigation station AM FM Radio Quarter Berth Overhead AM FM Radio Breaker DC Breaker Panel Anchor & Rode - bow Anchor Locker Anchor &...
  • Page 27 SEAS Catalina 30 Operating Guidelines 8/10/2021 Depth Gauge Cockpit Binnacle Diesel Fuel Additive Cabin Port Cabinet Dishes Galley Cabinets Dock Lines (Spare) Cockpit Port lazarette Emergency Tiller Quarter Berth Shelf Engine Glow plug Switch Engine key switch Engine Key Cabin engine compartment starboard access...
  • Page 28 SEAS Catalina 30 Operating Guidelines 8/10/2021 Sun Screen Head Sink Cabinet Tableware Galley Cabinets Throw Cushions Quarter berth Tide Information Navigation Station Toilet Paper Head Sink Locker and Cabinet Toilet Raw Water Seacock Cabin Port Settee Fwd Toilet Raw Water Shutoff...
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