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Please read this complete manual thoroughly and ask AYC about anything that
is not clear or that may be missing. Taking the time to read this manual completely
will save you time, money, and risk of injury when arrive on holiday.
1. PRE-START CHECK LIST
Before you operate the vessel for the day, do an inspection of the mechanical systems and
the engine room. Any problem is much easier and safer to fix while securely tied up at
dock, or at anchor, than it is while adrift.
A.
MAIN ENGINE CHECKOUT ( pre start)
1) With a flashlight, enter engine room from the aft deck . The entry is located under
the stair to the bridge hatch on the aft deck. Lift the stairs to gain access to the room.
Engine room light is located on the left sidewall as you enter.
CAUTION: WHEN REPLACING HATCH DO NOT LET IT SLAM SHUT.
2) Check oil level in main engines once weekly. Dipsticks are down low near center of
engines facing centerline of boat. Oil level should be between the full and add marks.
If below the add mark add oil until it gets between the full and add mark. In between
weekly oil quantity checks - check below engine for oil leakage. If substantial oil
leakage is found check quantity.
3) Check fresh water coolant (orange) level in inboard radiator caps on the engines.
They are located inboard of each engine.. when cold only a small amount is visible
above the screen , they will have much more in them when engine is warm and the
coolant expands.
4) Check for water in the bilges, There should be no more than 1 inch or less in the
aft portion of the aft lazrette area (or under the bedroom hallway). There should not
be any in the engine room proper, if so manually turn on bilge pump to pump out).
Check general condition of all belts, hoses and fuel lines.
5) Verify through-hull valves for each engine and the generator are open.
6) Check sea strainers inboard of each engine for obvious obstructions like seaweed
or plastic. There are sea strainers for the engines (2),water maker (1), and
generator (1) swim step live well (1)
To Clean Sea Strainers: Close thru hull valve for sea strainer raw water intake, and
disassemble sea strainer and clean basket. Re-assemble sea strainer, open thru hull
and make sure there are no leaks.
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