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WATERMAKER
The watermaker and operation valves are located in the port engine bay and is plumbed
directly to the port and stbd water tank. To operate refer to the manufacturer's guidebook.
Should you be at sea and the watermaker fails, there is a huge volume of rainwater catchment
potential on your deck and Mainsail. The Bimini has a natural gutter so water can be gathered
by putting a hose on the drains on the aft corners and plugging the drainpipe to prevent
overboard flow. Much of the coach roof area will run into the foredeck hatch drains which can
be captured. The toe rail provides a naturel dam on the side decks. With the help of a few
towels deck water can be directed and gathered. When catching water always let everything
rinse thoroughly first.
NOTE: Before operation, check that sea water strainers and filters are clean and replace as
required.
5.13
HOT WATER SYSTEM
The hot water tank can be heated either electrically through generator or shore power or by
heat exchanger on the stbd engine. It will automatically heat when the engines are running
however will require the AC breaker to be switched ON if AC heating is required.
5.14
DAVITS AND DINGHY
The dinghy can be lowered and raised using the main sheet winches on the rear beam and
clutches on the davits. It is more stable to lift the dinghy bow first and lower it bow last. When
uncovered and in calm waters the aft line can be set loose to allow the dinghy to self-drain
should it rain. When at sea the dinghy should be pulled up hard against the davits and bow
and stern lines tied to the aft transom cleats to prevent side movement. It is good practice
when sailing offshore to tie a safety line from the dinghy over the davit poles to keep hold of
the dinghy in the event of a broken support line. The davits are designed to support a
combined dinghy and engine load of up to 350kg.
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