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OPERATION MANUAL
RESPITE
Welcome Aboard!
We are happy that you have chosen Ship Harbor Yacht Charters and the
vessel
RESPITE
for your vacation. We hope you enjoy your cruising
experience in the lovely islands of the Pacific Northwest.
Respite; (res-pit) "a short period of rest from something difficult or
tiring", we hope you enjoy your respite as much as we do.
This manual will help you become more familiar with your boat. If you
have any further questions, about the boat or your itinerary, please do
not hesitate to ask the SHYC staff.
Remember our vessels are non-smoking boats.
Bon Voyage!
The Ship Harbor Yacht Charters Staff
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- Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL RESPITE Welcome Aboard! We are happy that you have chosen Ship Harbor Yacht Charters and the vessel RESPITE for your vacation. We hope you enjoy your cruising experience in the lovely islands of the Pacific Northwest. Respite; (res-pit) “a short period of rest from something difficult or tiring”, we hope you enjoy your respite as much as we do.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Boat Operation Page Engine Inspection Start-Up & Shutdown Getting Underway Cruising & Docking Fueling Boat Electrical A.C. (Shore) Power Inverter D.C. (House) Systems Batteries Sanitation System Marine Toilet Holding Tank(s) Y-Valve Water Systems Fresh Water Tanks & Pumps Hot Water Shower Galley... -
Page 3: Boat Operation Page
BOAT OPERATION Engine Inspection Remember your “WOBBS” every morning. (Water (Coolant), Oil, Bilges (Inspect and Pump-out), Belts, and Sea Strainer. Check the level of COOLANT in the expansion tanks. Check the level of your engine oil with the dipsticks. Your dipsticks are located at the top rear of each engine in the middle of the engine room. -
Page 4: Getting Underway
Getting Underway Disconnect the shore power cord (see AC Power next page). Close portholes, windows, and hatches. Turn on VHF and electronics. Assign crewmembers to their tasks. Once outside marina, have crew members bring in fenders and put lines away. Cruising All close quarter maneuving should always take place at the upper helm. -
Page 5: Boat Electrical
BOAT ELECTRICAL The electrical system is divided into two distribution systems: 110 volt or AC and 12 volt or DC. The systems are controlled from the electrical panel located behind the glass panels on the starboard side of the salon at the end of the couch, and the battery switches located at the helm in the cabinet under the throttle / shift controls. -
Page 6: Inverter
House 12-volt System Three battery banks support your 12 volt system: #1 Port Engine Start #2 Starboard Engine Start #3 House / Inverter Battery Bank Your battery switches are located in the lower cabinet at the helm. Normally you will leave the switches in the on position. -
Page 7: Sanitation System
SANITATION SYSTEM Marine Toilet It is imperative that every member of the crew be informed on the proper use of a marine head. The valves, openings, and pumps are small and will clog easily. If the head gets clogged, it is your responsibility! Always pump the head for small children you can be certain of what is being flushed. -
Page 8: Water Systems
Shower Respite has two showers. However we have found the aft cabin shower to be by far the most convenient to use. We recommend you have all your friends and family use the aft shower. -
Page 9: Galley
GALLEY The boat is equipped with a low pressure propane system for cooking. The propane tank is located in the bottom of the storage box on the aft deck under the shelf. There is a propane solenoid switch to turn on the gas under the counter by the sink. When lighting the first time, allow a few seconds for the gas to travel from the tank to the stove. -
Page 10: Electronics
ELECTRONICS There are two VHF radios, at the lower helm it is located over head, on the fly bridge it is in the compartment to the lower port side. Make sure the breaker is on at the DC Panel. Always monitor Channel 16 while underway. There is one dedicated depth sounder on the fly bridge and it is controlled with the switch on the panel. -
Page 11: Bar-B-Que
BARBEQUE The Barbeque is mounted on the rail on the aft deck; the BBQ tools are stored inside of it in a pouch. It uses the green bottles and you will find 2 in the storage locker on the aft deck. -
Page 12: Safety
It is sometimes best to go around these areas and miss the “mine fields”. Respite is equipped with numerous automatic bilges pumps that can be activated on the DC panel. The switch should normally be left in the “Auto” position can be switched for a minute or so to “manual”...
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