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STARGAZER Tartan 395 Owners’ Notes

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Stargazer Owners' Notes
Dear Charter Guests:
Welcome aboard Stargazer! Congratulations on selecting such an exceptional and storied yacht for your cruising
adventure. Launched in 2019, Stargazer is hull #1 of the new Tartan 395. With her flag blue hull, teak toe rails and
stainless steel portlights, Stargazer has the refined styling of a classic yacht. With her carbon fiber spars, solent rig
and large sail area, she has clearly been designed for performance cruising and comfortable passage making.
Stargazer (originally named Aquazition) has been featured in many publications including the covers of both Cruising
World (March 2019) and Sail Magazine (May 2019)! These articles may be found on the Tartan Yachts website. We
purchased Stargazer in 2022 and moved her from the East Coast to the Pacific Northwest to begin the next chapter of
her existence on the waters of the Salish Sea.
Before we placed Stargazer in charter service with San Juan Sailing, we were long time sailors, charter guests, and
visitors to the San Juan Islands ourselves. When we finally decided to purchase a yacht of our own, we sought a high-
quality design and build specification, coupled with all the benefits of modern technology and equipment. The result
of that search is the Tartan 395 – a modern classic designed and built by Tim Jackett and his team at Tartan Yachts,
right here in the United States. Nowadays it is hard to find new yachts being built with such craftsmanship and detail
and it is downright rare to find such a yacht available for bareboat charter anywhere.
Stargazer
Tartan 395
1
2024 Charter Season

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  • Page 1 The result of that search is the Tartan 395 – a modern classic designed and built by Tim Jackett and his team at Tartan Yachts, right here in the United States.
  • Page 2 We’ve made many wonderful cruising memories in the San Juan Island and north to Canada. It is our hope that you will enjoy this stunning yacht as much as we do. If you can think of anything that would make Stargazer more enjoyable for you or future charter guests, please inform the crew at San Juan Sailing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Electrical, Batteries, Generator, Charging and Inverter ................12 Berths and Bedding ............................19 Bilge Pumps .............................. 19 Bow Thruster ............................20 Dinghy and Outboard – Tender to Stargazer ..................21 Dodger, Bimini and Cockpit Enclosure ....................24 Electronics and Instruments ........................25 Engine ............................... 28 Entertainment Systems ...........................

  • Page 4: Specifications And Vessel Information

    2. Nuances There are a few things about Stargazer that are unique to its design and original specifications. These are the things that may require special attention or where it may be best to deviate from customary operating procedures. A few of these nuances are “must haves”...
  • Page 5 • Stargazer has a single rudder: It is likely that most of the sailboats you have charted in the past are twin rudder, which means that water from the propellor does NOT flow directly over the rudders (because the twin rudders were positioned outboard of the propellor).

  • Page 6: Emergency/Safety Equipment

    Stargazer Owners’ Notes 2024 Charter Season 3. Emergency/Safety Equipment You are not likely to need many of these items, but must know their location. Bilge Pump (Manual) and Handle. The manual bilge pump and handle is a single integrated unit located at the port helm station.

  • Page 7: Whale Wise Boating

    We provided you a summary of these rules in the packet you received when you arrived and there is more information in section 10 of the white reference book onboard Stargazer. In general, stay at least 400 yds. away from the whales. Sometimes they come to you, if this happens shutdown the engine and turn off the instruments (assuming this is safe to do).

  • Page 8: Air Conditioning

    Note that one of these zones is just to the west of Bedwell Harbour. Again, as the vessel charterer and operator, you are responsible for the safe and legal operation of Stargazer including compliance with all U.S. and Canadian laws. Neither the owners of the vessel (NH Marine, LLC) nor the charter operator (San Juan Sailing) will be financially responsible for a charter guest who violates the rules and regulations.

  • Page 9: Anchors And Windlass

    Stargazer Owners’ Notes 2024 Charter Season Turning Off: When you wish to turn off the air conditioning system, simply turn off the pump and both units at the breaker panel. Heat Pump: Note that the system can also be used as a heat pump to warm the boat in the wintertime.
  • Page 10 Stargazer Owners’ Notes 2024 Charter Season Secondary –Lightweight aluminum Fortress anchor stowed in the starboard cockpit locker, with 30 feet of 5/16” chain and 150 feet rode. To Deploy Main Anchor: 1) Please refer to navigation charts, cruising guides, and weather forecasts when choosing an appropriate anchorage in the San Juan Islands.
  • Page 11 Stargazer Owners’ Notes 2024 Charter Season 11) If stronger winds are forecast, we test with RPM at half the projected windspeed (1,000 rpm for winds to 20 knots; 1,500 rpm for 30 knots, etc), after setting snubber. Recheck that the anchor is holding by lining up shoreside objects and ensuring the vessel is remaining in a fixed location.

  • Page 12: Barbecue

    8. Electrical, Batteries, Generator, Charging and Inverter Stargazer has a modern electrical system and you should have no problems with its normal operation during your charter. However, there are a few things that you should know and keep in mind during your charter: Highlights •...
  • Page 13 This power system is supplied by either shore power (one or two 30-amp cables) or the generator. Most cruising sailboats of this size will only have a single 30-amp shore power input, but Stargazer has two 30-amp inputs because of the higher level of systems and the potential to need two cables simultaneously.
  • Page 14 12-volt DC Electrical System: The three panels on the left side of the breaker panel represent the 12-volt DC electrical system on Stargazer and this is where most of the marine systems are powered including the head, water pump, bilge pump, all lighting, etc.
  • Page 15 Stargazer Owners’ Notes 2024 Charter Season • Blower: The engine blower fan may be used to pull excessive heat from the engine space, but generally should not be necessary during routine operation of the vessel in the cooler waters of the pacific northwest.
  • Page 16 This will allow you to charge the batteries faster and thus run the engine less. Batteries: It is critically important to maintain a proper “state of charge” for Stargazer’s batteries. The working range of the batteries is from 12.2 volts (depleted) to approximately 13.0 volts (fully charged).
  • Page 17 Generator Stargazer has as generator located in the port cockpit locker under a white fiberglass cover. The generator draws diesel from the same fuel tank as the auxiliary engine and has its own filters located in the engine compartment. The generator may be used to charge the batteries and provide power for high-usage 120 volt A/C items when you are not connected to shore power.
  • Page 18 CHARGING/INVERTING Stargazer has been equipped with a Magnum Energy power management system, which includes a charger and two inverters. The Magnum control panel is shown in the photo to the right. It is located next to the AC/DC breaker panels at the navigation station.

  • Page 19: Berths And Bedding

    2024 Charter Season 9. Berths and Bedding Stargazer has two cabins with queen size beds, hanging lockers and storage areas. There are ample sources of lighting in each berth, with a master switch near the door and individual controls for reading lights.

  • Page 20: Bow Thruster

    Stargazer Owners’ Notes 2024 Charter Season 2. Electric Bilge Pump – Has an automatic float switch. Note: the circuit breaker labeled “Bilge pump” must be “off” at all times during normal operation of the bilge pump. The bilge pump will operate automatically even while the switch is turned off.

  • Page 21: Dinghy And Outboard - Tender To Stargazer

    1. Unlock the outboard (combination is listed on your charter packet) and reattach the lock nearby on the stern rail. 2. Carefully loosen the mounting screws on the outboard bracket keeping one hand on the outboard handle at all times or tie the motor off to a dock line attached to Stargazer.
  • Page 22 Please make sure the dinghy is securely tied to button) Stargazer as the dinghy will surge forward when the motor first starts up at the starting RPM, then will stop when you turn the throttle back to idle RPM after warmed up (about 10 seconds).
  • Page 23 5. Secure the painter to ensure the dinghy doesn’t float away on a rising tide. When The Outboard Is Not In Use 1. Put the outboard back on the outboard mount on Stargazer’s stern rail and tighten both bracket screws. 2. Put the combination lock back on the bracket screws.

  • Page 24: Dodger, Bimini And Cockpit Enclosure

    Stargazer Owners’ Notes 2024 Charter Season 13. Dodger, Bimini and Cockpit Enclosure Our dodger, bimini and enclosure panels can enclose the entire cockpit. We usually sail with the side panels removed, and only put them on when we need the extra space outside during inclement weather during the spring and fall months.

  • Page 25: Electronics And Instruments

    Highlights • Stargazer is equipped with two Raymarine chart plotters; one is located at the navigation station and one is located in the cockpit between the two helm stations. These are powered by the “Sailing Instruments” switch at the breaker panel.
  • Page 26 AIS transmitters (Commercial vessels are required to have AIS, recreational vessels are optional). • Stargazer is only transmitting her position when the VHF base unit radio is on AND the AIS switch at the breaker panel is turned on. •...

  • Page 27: Vhf Radios

    Details Stargazer has a fixed mounted base unit VHF Radio at the nav station and a flybridge unit that can be plugged in at the starboard helm station, outboard side. The flybridge unit is kept in the second drawer of the nav station.

  • Page 28: Engine

    • The sail drive helps eliminate shaft vibration, noise, and alignment problems. Under engine power, you will find Stargazer to be quiet, balanced, maneuverable, and powerful. • Maximum RPM is 3,200 and cruising RPM is 2,200 2,700. It’s OK and in fact preferred to vary engine speed within the RPM range as you cruise.
  • Page 29 • Belt Check: There are two belts on Stargazer’s engine – one on the forward end and one on the aft end. Check belt tightness by deflecting the belts inward with your fingers; it should not depress more than one inch.
  • Page 30 Stargazer Owners’ Notes 2024 Charter Season handle) and then push the throttle slightly forward. This disengages the transmission and allows the engine to run at a higher idle RPM. We recommend targeting 1000-1200 RPM for warm-up. 2. On the engine control panel in the cockpit, press the bottom “On/Off” button once to turn on the power at the engine control panel.
  • Page 31 Boat Handling with the Engine Stargazer has a single large rudder and a moderate draft keel that is 5 feet deep. Please remember that Stargazer handles differently than your typical charter monohull, which nowadays usually have two small spade rudders offset to the sides, instead of a single deep centerline rudder.
  • Page 32 Stargazer Owners’ Notes 2024 Charter Season Troubleshooting Engine Problems Volvo Penta engines are incredibly durable and you shouldn’t have any problems on your voyage. Nevertheless, there are a few things to watch out for. Engine Overheating If the engine overheat buzzer sounds while the engine is running, it’s usually no more serious than eelgrass plugging up the raw water strainer.

  • Page 33: Entertainment Systems

    (USB) and wireless (Bluetooth) connections for audio sources such as iPods. OPERATING TIP: If using Bluetooth to connect an audio source, the FUSION unit will appear as Stargazer in the list of available BT connections shown on your device.

  • Page 34: Fuel

    Only what has been eaten goes in the toilet! • Stargazer has a single toilet, which is an electric macerating flush using fresh (potable) water piped from the water tanks. Please use water sparingly or you will need to refill water tanks frequently. Please note the position of the Y-value shown in the adjacent picture –...
  • Page 35 • Note that there is no way to use gravity to empty the holding tank – it must either be pumped out at a shoreside facility or pumped out using Stargazer’s own macerator pump. • The toilet discharge hose has a Y-valve which is used to direct the effluent to either (a) the holding tank or (b) directly overboard.
  • Page 36 Stargazer Owners’ Notes 2024 Charter Season toilet (as well as the sink, shower, and other fresh water uses). • A macerator is integrated into the discharge of the toilet itself and delivers macerated solid waste to the holding tank or directly overboard. Please use sufficient water to fully macerate the discharged solid waste.

  • Page 37: Heaters & Hot Water

    19. Heaters & Hot Water Stargazer has a Webasto diesel heating system, which can be used anytime and runs on diesel for heating and battery power for circulating the heating fluid and internal fans. This system provides both heating to the cabins as well as hot water.

  • Page 38: Refrigerator And Freezer

    Stop the winch immediately and figure out the cause. Mainsail: Stargazer has a Leisure Furl In-Boom furling mainsail, coupled with a Solent headsail rig. The Leisure Furl allows for a great degree of control over main sail operations. HOWEVER, this system must be operated very carefully to ensure that the main sail can be raised, reefed, or furled correctly.
  • Page 39 Stargazer Owners’ Notes 2024 Charter Season 1. Retract sail cover: un-cleat cover control lines, retract cover, re-cleat cover control lines to boom. 2. Verify head of sail is pre-fed in the luff track on the mast. 3. Verify that halyard is attached to the head of the mainsail.
  • Page 40 Stargazer Owners’ Notes 2024 Charter Season 1. Stop lowering/furling the mainsail when one of the horizontal battens is on the mandrel within the boom. This ensures that you will have a flat-footed shape to the mail sail, which is appropriate for high wind conditions.
  • Page 41 Stargazer Owners’ Notes 2024 Charter Season Problem: Sail pulls back excessively when furling • Boom height is set to high. A small amount of extra height is not normally critical • Too greater halyard resistance applied Problem: Broken or damaged furling line, deck gear Solution: Bring the yacht head to wind, insert a winch handle in the spool, engage the locking ratchet, ease the main halyard as the spool is rotated.

  • Page 42: Showers And Sumps

    Stargazer Owners’ Notes 2024 Charter Season Point of True Wind Speed (TWS) Sail 10 12 14 16 18 20+ Close Hauled Close Reach Beam Reach Broad Genoa Reach Dead Down Wind Important: These are only general guidelines that suggest theoretically correct sail choices in stable and predictable conditions.

  • Page 43: Storage

    Highlights Stargazer has a Starlink high speed satellite internet system that works very well. Simply turn on the breaker on the main panel when needed. The starlink antenna may take up to 15 minutes to acquire and maintain signal. The wifi...

  • Page 44: Stove, Oven & Microwave

    Stargazer Owners’ Notes 2024 Charter Season 27. Stove, Oven & Microwave Highlights • The stove/oven are propane-fired. • There are two 2.5-gallon steel propane tanks in the starboard lazarette, under the helm seat. The locker is vented overboard for safety. Please be very careful when opening the starboard lazarette that you don’t hit the hydraulic backstay.

  • Page 45: Water

    Stargazer Owners’ Notes 2024 Charter Season • Push the oven temperature knob in and turn to 300 degrees. Note that if the BBQ lighter won’t light you don’t need a flame…just the spark. • After the burner lights, hold the knob in for a few seconds to heat the safety “thermocouple”, then release.
  • Page 46 2024 Charter Season tank. When you are down to the last tank of water, be sure to refill both tanks at the earliest possible convenience. Stargazer does not have a fresh water maker. Hot Water Heater: The electric hot water heater (only available when plugged in to shore power) is located under the galley sink, down and to the right side.

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