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  • Page 1 Information & operations manual for Bavaria 32 2012...
  • Page 2 ‘Lightning Oak’ Welcome Welcome to Horizon Yacht Charters and your Bavaria 32 ‘Lightning Oak’. 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 in the British Virgin Islands.
  • Page 3 Contents: Yacht Specifications 12 volt panel and 110 volt breakers Inverter Daily Engine Checks Engine Start Procedures Batteries & Battery Switches Instruments VHF Radio Anchoring, the Windlass, and Picking Up a Mooring In-Mast Furling Mainsail Fresh Water System Showers Heads Refrigeration Propane System and Using the Stove Fire Safety...
  • Page 5 1. Yacht Specifications Length 32’9” Beam 11’3” Draft 4’11” Fuel 40 gallons Water 40 gallons Engine 29 hp Volvo Penta D1-30 Location of: Fresh water refill (bow) Diesel refill (starboard aft cockpit) Manual bilge pump (in cockpit) Propane tank (port aft cockpit locker) Windlass breaker (behind 12v panel) Emergency fuel shut-off (aft cabin under bunk) Propane shut-off...
  • Page 6 2. The 12 volt Panel Use the up and down switches (top left) toggle through your water tank gauge, your battery voltages, and your holding tank alarm (alerts at ¾ full). The following functions are controlled by the 12v panel: Top row functions from left to right: Middle row functions from left to right: Compass light...
  • Page 7 110v Breakers 110v breakers: ensure these are on when using 110v outlets (when on shore power) water heater main breaker: breaker: always leave leave this off The 110v outlets will operate while you are plugged into shore power. Your yacht is equipped with a power inverter that enables you to have 110v power while away from the dock.
  • Page 8 3. Inverter Your yacht is equipped with a 1500 watt power inverter (12v DC to 110v AC) that allows you to have 110v power when you are not connected to shower power. The inverter is located underneath the chart table and is turned on by a red switch on its face. The two 110V sockets on the face of the inverter then become live.
  • Page 9 4. Daily Engine Checks PRIOR TO STARTING ENGINE EACH DAY: Check the oil level using the yellow dipstick 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 black oil filler cap on top of the engine.
  • Page 10 5. Engine Start Procedures Check the engine every morning before starting as instructed in section 4. Make sure engine is in neutral. Press the ignition switch (allows power to the starter). Press and hold the start button until you hear the engine turn over and begin running, then release the start button. IMMEDIATELY check over the port side to make sure you have water coming out of the exhaust.
  • Page 11 6. Batteries & Battery Switches The systems on your yacht are all 12 volt. 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 are not actively being used.
  • Page 12 7. Instruments Your yacht is equipped with the following instruments on board at the helm: Garmin GMI 20(wind speed, depth, and more), GHC 20 (auto-helm), and GPS Map 4008. There is also a ship’s compass located at the helm. Use the up and down arrows on the GMI 20 Notice on the GHC 20 display that, just to go through pages of information such as: under the heading numbers, is a bar that...
  • Page 13 – 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.
  • Page 14 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.
  • Page 15 Anchoring & the windlass Setting your anchor: Preparation: • Establish a nonverbal communication system between helms-person and windlass operator, as with the noise of the engine and wind, verbal communication proves difficult. • Shorten the painter so that it cannot go under the yacht and wrap around the prop. Location: •...
  • Page 16 Setting a secondary anchor: • Your secondary anchor is a quick set type of anchor and is usually stored in the cockpit locker. It has 30 feet of chain and about 170 feet of line. For this reason we have always found it easiest to put this chain in the dinghy with two people and deploy it from there.
  • Page 17 Manual Operation of the Windlass: To drop the anchor, insert the windlass handle into the star fitting on the side of the windlass. Turn this fitting counter clock wise. It will take some force. This will also act as your brake to slow the decent of the anchor and chain.
  • Page 18 10. In-Mast furling mainsail Unfurling the mainsail: 1. Ensure the lever on the reefing winch at the mast is in the free position. 2. Open the line clutches “Main In” and “Main Out”. This is the endless line that goes around the winch at the mast.
  • Page 19 Reefing winch lever. In the rachet position the sail can only go in the mast not out. This can be used to reef the main in heavy wind conditions. Release both clutches beforehand. Reefing winch. If the continuous line were to break this can be used to furl the sail back in.
  • Page 20 Unfurling- Open the “Main Pull on the outhaul to unfurl in” and “Main out” clutches. mainsail always keeping an Keep tension via X2 turns eye on the sail as it unfurls. on the winch with the “Main out” line. Black marker on boom, do not furl beyond this maker.

  • Page 21: Reefing The Mainsail

    Reefing the mainsail: Pull the main sail out as above. You can stop unfurling by pulling on both the “Main In” and “Main Out” simultaneously. This stops the winch which stops the sail. 1. Move the Lever to “Ratchet” position. This will keep the sail from coming out any further, but you can furl in, making it perfect for reefing and sailing in strong breeze.
  • Page 22 Troubleshooting: Trouble unfurling the main: 1. Ensure that the lever on the reefing winch is on free and not rachet. 2. Pull on the furl out and outhaul at the same time. The outhaul is pulling on the clew of the sail as the furl out is turning the foil to let the sail out. If the sail is jamming as you pull it out, you will most likely see furled sail being pulled through the slot in the mast.
  • Page 23 Picking Up a Mooring Buoy • Ensure the dinghy painter is shorten so that it cannot go under the yacht and wrap the prop. • Approach the mooring buoy, keeping the bow into the wind or current, whichever prevails. • Have a crew member on the bow to pick up the mooring pennant with the boat hook.
  • Page 24 11. Fresh Water System Your yacht has a water capacity of 40 gallons. Use the up/down arrows underneath the LED display on your 12v panel to check the remaining water level. To use the fresh water system, turn on the fresh water breaker button on the 12v panel and open a faucet.

  • Page 25: Transom Shower

    12. Showers Your yacht has a hot and cold, fresh-water shower in each head and on the transom. If the engine has been running, the hot water can be extremely hot – be careful! In order to use the showers, the fresh-water pump must be activated on the 12v panel. There is also a shower-drain pump switch directly to the right of the fresh-water pump on the 12v panel.
  • Page 26 13. Heads • Nothing is to be put down the head unless it has been digested first. • Prior to use, move the lever to wet bowl to add water - 4/6 pumps. • Move lever to dry bowl to pump out waste. •...
  • Page 27 14. Refrigeration The system on this boat is an upgraded 12v refrigerator. This system is designed to run 24 hours a day if you wish. To ensure that it does not fail, there are two things you should do: 1. Keep your batteries charged. If the level goes below 12v, the system will malfunction. 2.
  • Page 28 15. Propane and Stove The propane tank locker is located in the cockpit at the helm seat on the port side. Manual shut-off in galley cabinet: -parallel = open -perpendicular = closed To use: • Press the F1 function button on the instrument panel. This supplies power and opens the solenoid on the tank.
  • Page 29 16. 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 30 Fire Safety 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. • Never change propane tanks whilst barbequing. • Never smoke below decks.

  • Page 31: Air Conditioning

    18. Air Conditioning The air conditioning only operates when connected to shore-side power. Once plugged in to shore power, switch on the breakers below the navigation desk. AC circuit breakers Ensure all hatches and companionway doors are closed before starting air conditioning otherwise the compressors may freeze up.

  • Page 32: Fan Indicator

    Using the unit control panel: Fan indicator Cool mode indicator Heat mode indicator Power Button Fan speed button Down button Up button Button functions: Power button: Press and release to toggle on and off. Hold when control is off to go into program mode.
  • Page 33 Bleeding the System: Sometimes while sailing air will find its way into the water intake and effectively “lock” water from flowing to the units, meaning they cannot run as it is from this circulation of outside water that the units produce cool air. The head units will blink “HPF” (High Pressure Fault) and shut down when an air lock happens.
  • Page 34 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 35 Stop button Shift lever Pull cord Choke Kill cord Lever to lower and raise the outboard Throttle handle Fuel vent – make sure Fuel line connection; make this is always slightly sure this is securely attached open when using the dinghy...

  • Page 36: Swim Ladder

    20. Swim Ladder Your yacht is equipped with a retractable transom that also doubles as a transom seat when the transom is up. There is a removable swim ladder that is stowed in the port cockpit locker. While underway (sailing or motoring), the transom should remain closed. After you are securely anchored or moored, feel free to deploy the transom for a swim platform or easy access to your dinghy (though be careful not to let the dinghy hull ride up on the platform, which could damage both the dinghy hull and the platform).