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OPERATIONS MANUAL
AEROKNOT
Welcome aboard!
We are happy that you have chosen Anacortes Yacht Charters (AYC) and
AEROKNOT for your vacation! We are sure you will enjoy your cruising experience
among the beautiful islands of the Pacific Northwest.
This manual will help you become familiar with this vessel. If, after familiarizing
yourself with it, you have any questions about the boat or about places to visit, please
do not hesitate to ask any of the AYC staff.
Remember, AYC vessels are non-smoking boats, and we appreciate you taking care
in having a fun, safe, and memorable time aboard!
Happy cruising!
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- Page 1 Welcome aboard! We are happy that you have chosen Anacortes Yacht Charters (AYC) and AEROKNOT for your vacation! We are sure you will enjoy your cruising experience among the beautiful islands of the Pacific Northwest. This manual will help you become familiar with this vessel. If, after familiarizing yourself with it, you have any questions about the boat or about places to visit, please do not hesitate to ask any of the AYC staff.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Boat Operation Engine Inspection Thru-Hull Locations Startup Shutdown Getting Underway Cruising Docking Fueling Boat Electrical 110-Volt AC Systems (Shore) Shore Power Inverter Generator 12-Volt DC Systems (House) House Battery Bank & Switch Battery Parallel Switch Sanitation Systems VacuFlush Toilets Holding Tank Water Systems... - Page 3 Heating Systems Diesel Heater (DC) Engine Heat (DC) Electronics VHF Radios Depth Sounders Radar Global Positioning System (GPS) / Plotter Entertainment Systems AM/FM Radio CD Player TV/DVD Anchoring / Mooring Cans Anchoring Mooring Cans Barbecue Dinghy & Outboard Motor Lowering Operating Lifting Towing...
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Page 4: Boat Operation
BOAT OPERATION Engine Inspection Remember your “WOBBS” every morning: Water (Coolant), Oil, Bilges (Inspect and Clean Excess), Belts and Sea Strainers. Check the level of COOLANT in the expansion tanks. Check the generator fluids as well. Check the level of OIL in each engine by checking your dipsticks located inboard on each engine. Look at the etch marks on each dipstick that indicate the proper oil level. -
Page 5: Startup
Startup Before starting the engines, do your inspection. Check that Ignition Power switches, located on the Electrical Panel, for PORT and STBD are in the ON position. The engines should be started from the lower helm station. Ensure GEARSHIFTS are in ‘neutral’, or the engines cannot be started because of the “neutral lockout”. -
Page 6: Docking
Engage the GEARSHIFTS ~ Ensure the THROTTLES are in the ‘idle’ position before engaging the gearshifts to avoid transmission damage. Your speed will vary depending upon vessel weight, load and weather conditions. CRUISE SPEED / FUEL BURN / RANGE for the Cummins 370hp ~ All figures are approximate: 1000 1200 1400... -
Page 7: Boat Electrical
Place the DIESEL nozzle into the tank opening, pump slowly and evenly, and note the sound of the fuel flow. Pumping too fast may not allow enough time for air to escape, which may result in spouting from the tank opening. As the tank fills, the sound will rise in pitch or gurgle. Pay attention to the TANK OVERFLOW VENT on the outside of the hull near the tank opening. -
Page 8: Generator
The inverter’s power source is the DC house or inverter batteries located in the starboard lazarette. The quantity of DC power is limited to the capacity of these batteries. Therefore, running hair dryers, toaster, coffeepot, etc. will quickly discharge the house batteries. Use these items VERY SPARINGLY! Monitor your battery usage very carefully! When connected to shore power, the inverter automatically becomes a battery charger for the 12-volt HOUSE BATTERIES. -
Page 9: Battery Parallel Switch
Battery State Voltage (Wet Cell Battery) 12.65 volts 100% 12.47 volts 12.25 volts 11.95 volts 11.70 volts Battery Parallel Switch Each ENGINE BATTERY is connected to its corresponding engine. However, should one engine battery be insufficiently charged to start its engine, the other engine battery may be momentarily connected to provide a boost. -
Page 10: Water Systems
panel (be sure to turn the breaker on to read the gauge), but do not rely on this alone as the sending unit can get clogged. T1 and T2 are the water tank levels; T3 is the holding tank level. The holding tank is emptied in one of two ways: 1 - At a Marine Pump-Out Station, remove the WASTE CAP located starboard and open with a deck key. -
Page 11: Showers
Showers Before taking a SHOWER make sure water pressure and shower sump breakers are ON. Take only very short “boat” showers (turning off water between soaping up and rinsing). After use, to keep shower tidy, wipe down the stall and floor. Check for and remove accumulation of hair in the shower (and sink) drains. An additional FRESH WATER SHOWER is located in the cockpit. - Page 12 HEATING SYSTEMS Diesel Heater (DC) The DIESEL FORCED-AIR FURNACE, located in the port lazarette, provides heat in the same way as a household furnace. Turn on the TOGGLE SWITCH located --------------------------------. Set the THERMOSTAT to the desired temperature. Check The furnace EXHAUST PORT located ----------------- for any obstruction such as fenders or lines. Do not block this opening when operating the furnace.
- Page 13 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS AM/FM Radio The Clarion head unit is located on the Bridge. It operates like a normal car radio. There are numerous speakers throughout the boat. CD Player The Clarion CD changer unit is located in the Pilothouse’s aft wall upper cabinet. The unit is controlled by the head unit on the Bridge.
- Page 14 BARBECUE The BARBECUE is kept in its mounting brackets on the transom. The REGULATOR (blue in color) is separately kept in the salon’s port side aft cabinet. The barbecue cooks fairly hot and fast so keep an eye on your food. After each use, please wipe down the barbecue with paper towels and restow the regulator.
- Page 15 Towing When towing the dinghy, always keep it tight to the boat any time that you slow down or stop. Assign one of your party members as the “dinghy” person to be responsible for taking up slack. You don’t want to wrap a line around a propeller.
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