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HAWKESBURY AFLOAT
BROOKLYN MARINA
INFORMATION MANUAL
HORIZON 2-4 Berth
This information Manual has been prepared to assist you in
understanding the houseboat you are on and to enhance your
enjoyment of the Hawkesbury River – Sydney's Hidden Paradise
Please read this manual thoroughly.
During your brief on the vessel you may ask us specific questions
which you may require clarification on.
Please feel free to phone, fax, visit us at Brooklyn, or email us at
relax@brooklynmarina.com.au
happy to help you as best we can.
We anticipate an enjoyable holiday will be had by your party on
Phone:
Fax:
Mobile:
45 Brooklyn Rd, Brooklyn
Website:
Email:
at
before your hire – we will be
the Hawkesbury River.
(02) 9985 7722
(02) 9985 7723
0408 10 26 14
Brooklyn Marina
NSW 2083, Australia
www.hawkesburyafloat.com.au
relax@brooklynmarina.com.au
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- Page 1 HAWKESBURY AFLOAT BROOKLYN MARINA INFORMATION MANUAL HORIZON 2-4 Berth This information Manual has been prepared to assist you in understanding the houseboat you are on and to enhance your enjoyment of the Hawkesbury River – Sydney’s Hidden Paradise Please read this manual thoroughly.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Lifting The Motors Up ..........................19 Dinghy - Outboard Motor Operations, Dinghy ..................... 20 Kayak Hire……………………………………………………………………………………………………………20 Hawkesbury Afloat at BROOKLYN MARINA DINGHY - OUTBOARD MOTOR HIRE CONTRACT ....22 Hawkesbury Afloat at BROOKLYN MARINA ACCIDENT REPORT ..............23 SPECIAL NOTE DON’TS AND DO’S ............................ - Page 3 Brooklyn Marina Instruction Manual Horizon 2-4 Berth Copyright © Brooklyn Marina 2020 Page i of i January 2021...
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Page 4: Suggested Action Hire Plan
Brooklyn Marina Instruction Manual Horizon 2-4 Berth SUGGESTED ACTION HIRE PLAN Enquiry Hire Date Phone to discuss rates and choice of most suitable • • Be sure to leave home early enough. • houseboat. Arrival at the Marina - report to the office and be shown the houseboat. -
Page 5: Enquiry, Office Hours, Book Houseboat, Prior To Hire Date, Hire Date
Brooklyn Marina Instruction Manual Horizon 2-4 Berth Copyright © Brooklyn Marina 2020 Page 2 of 22 January 2021... -
Page 6: Location Guide Diagram - Locate Safety Equipment Etc On The Vessel
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Page 7: Conditions Of Hire
The bond is normally refunded within 7 days after • the hire completion of the hire unless there is visible damage Horizon 2-4 berth Houseboat = $500 • to the boat or equipment provided, a report has been received that the vessel may have received some Bond damage, or an extra cleaning fee is deemed necessary. -
Page 8: Motoring Costs: (This Charge Is To Cover Gas & Fuel Costs), Cleaning Charges
Brooklyn Marina Instruction Manual Horizon 2-4 Berth Motoring Costs: (this charge is to cover gas & fuel Couples costs) Hirers who have booked for just 2 people must pay • Must be paid immediately after your hire, prior to •... -
Page 9: Accidents, Important Numbers, Restaurants & Shops
Brooklyn Marina Instruction Manual Horizon 2-4 Berth Accidents Restaurants & Shops We make every effort to make your holiday safe and • You may call us, we do deliver but it’s expensive! enjoyable. However, once the vessel has left our Marina it Do NOT tie up to their jetties or marinas but anchor •... -
Page 10: Safety First
Brooklyn Marina Instruction Manual Horizon 2-4 Berth SAFETY FIRST Fire Extinguishers It is imperative that all on board understand that their actions may well place others on board and on other There are 2 located on your vessel. Please locate them •... -
Page 11: Propeller Safety
Brooklyn Marina Instruction Manual Horizon 2-4 Berth PROPELLER SAFETY BEFORE STARTING ENGINE CHECK REAR OF BOAT FOR PERSONS IN WATER. STOP!! DO NOT START ENGINES WITH PERSONS IN WATER STOP!! DO NOT START ENGINES WITH PERSONS IN WATER TURN ENGINE OFF WHEN PERSONS IN THE WATER, AS SOME PROPELLERS MAY CONTINUE TO SPIN, EVEN IN NEUTRAL. -
Page 12: Houseboat Operation
Brooklyn Marina Instruction Manual Horizon 2-4 Berth HOUSEBOAT OPERATION Anchor Light Instrument Panel The anchor light must be switched on to show to • Please do not feel intimidated by your houseboat. • other vessels your location in the dark. -
Page 13: Gas, Reignite Appliances & Operating Instructions, Fridge, Esky
2 hours to fully operate. Gas Hot Water Systems Location: The rear wall of the freezer best shows if the • Horizon 2-4 berth - in the kitchen cupboard above • refrigeration is on. the fridge. -
Page 14: Bbq, Kitchen Stove & Gas Burners, Bedding, Smoking
Brooklyn Marina Instruction Manual Horizon 2-4 Berth If you have caught squid and cleaned them throw o Grill - the knob for the griller is the second knob • them onto a hot BBQ plate with some garlic and chilli on the left. -
Page 15: Water Pump Switch (Location), To Unblock A Toilet
It creates a fluoro effect, which is indeed a lighting spectacular. Correct Toilet Operations HORIZON 2-4 berth (Moondancer, Winddancer) These vessels have a macerating toilet system. This • means that whatever is placed into the bowl and then flushed is chopped up into fine pieces. -
Page 16: Suggested 3 Day Itinerary
Brooklyn Marina Instruction Manual Horizon 2-4 Berth SUGGESTED 3 DAY ITINERARY Best Restaurant on the River Peat’s Bite at Sunny Corner • Book on: 9985 9040 • www.peatsbite.com.au • Day 1 Option 2: Be sure to be either on a mooring or on anchor in a •... -
Page 17: Outboard Motors
Brooklyn Marina Instruction Manual Horizon 2-4 Berth OUTBOARD MOTORS Each Houseboat is powered by two outboards. This • Winddancer gives you reliable motoring, particularly against winds o The choke here is located below each of the and the current. throttle levers. Simply pull the choke up, turn Should you encounter difficulties with one of the •... -
Page 18: Navigation Area
Brooklyn Marina Instruction Manual Horizon 2-4 Berth NAVIGATION AREA Restrictions & Regulations Hawkesbury River Marina - the channel into this area. Porto Bay - totally out of bounds, as it is very shallow. To help you navigate the River safely, refer to the wall •... -
Page 19: Lower Hawkesbury River Map
Brooklyn Marina Instruction Manual Horizon 2-4 Berth LOWER HAWKESBURY RIVER MAP Important Notice to All Hirers: You are not permitted to take the Houseboat into “Sandbrook Inlet” (also known as the “Gut”) On your return you are to wait at the pre-arranged Pick-Up/Drop-Off area, which is located 50 metres east of the Road Bridge (between the Road Bridges and the Railway Bridge). -
Page 20: Travelling Times & Conditions, Garbage Barge (At Refuge Bay)
Brooklyn Marina Instruction Manual Horizon 2-4 Berth Travelling Times & Conditions Safe Boating - Buoyage System PORT = LEFT ‘can’ shape PORT left STARBOARD = RIGHT upstream and right downstream. Flashing red light, if lit. Green ‘cone’ on right upstream, STARBOARD left downstream. -
Page 21: Mooring (Hooking Up To One), Mooring (Unhooking From One)
Brooklyn Marina Instruction Manual Horizon 2-4 Berth Mooring (Hooking Up To One) Mooring (Unhooking From One): When mooring the houseboat to a public mooring, follow When leaving the mooring, follow these simple rules..these simple rules..Ensure all are on board the houseboat & no one is in All public moorings are shown on your wall map. -
Page 22: Anchoring, Dropping The Anchor, Checking The Anchor
Brooklyn Marina Instruction Manual Horizon 2-4 Berth Lift the anchor and toss it into the water. • Anchoring Do NOT hold onto the rope as a concealed hook may • Anchoring can be the trickiest part of your holiday. •... -
Page 23: Scope, Lifting The Anchor, Getting Stuck - On Mud, Shallow Areas Or Rocks
Brooklyn Marina Instruction Manual Horizon 2-4 Berth When it is finally up ensure that the gates have been • Scope closed, get your breath back then wash any mud residue off from the foredeck with the red fire bucket. Scope means the ratio of the length of anchor line let •... -
Page 24: Dinghy - Outboard Motor Operations, Dinghy
Brooklyn Marina Instruction Manual Horizon 2-4 Berth Dinghy - Outboard Motor Operations Dinghy When hiring an outboard dinghy motor follow the The dinghy is supplied with 2 rowlocks, 2 oars, bailing • • directions given: scoop & rope. No skylarking or towing people behind the houseboat. - Page 25 Brooklyn Marina Instruction Manual Horizon 2-4 Berth Hawkesbury Afloat at BROOKLYN MARINA BOAT & HOUSEBOAT HIRE CONTRACT AGREEMENT The 31ft Mariner Cruiser (2-4 berth) is licensed ▪ Hirer accepts full liability for breach of the following to accommodate max. 4 persons overnight and fundamental conditions of hire.
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Page 26: Hawkesbury Afloat At Brooklyn Marina Dinghy - Outboard Motor Hire Contract
Brooklyn Marina Instruction Manual Horizon 2-4 Berth Hawkesbury Afloat at BROOKLYN MARINA DINGHY - OUTBOARD MOTOR HIRE HIRE CONTRACT Conditions Of Hire Please read the conditions below and sign the contract. • You, as Hirer, are responsible for this outboard. -
Page 27: Hawkesbury Afloat At Brooklyn Marina Accident Report
Brooklyn Marina Instruction Manual Horizon 2-4 Berth Hawkesbury Afloat at BROOKLYN MARINA ACCIDENT REPORT Name of Vessel Name of Hirer Details of Accident: (How it happened) Date Damage / Injury Details Damage to other Person/Property (the other vessel) Accident Date... -
Page 28: Don'ts And Do's
Brooklyn Marina Instruction Manual Horizon 2-4 Berth DON’TS AND DO’S DON’T ✓✓✓ ✓✓✓ Don’t travel at night check map regularly ▪ ▪ Don’t travel in high winds and rough conditions. replenish water & fuel whenever you pass the Marina ▪...
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