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Ocean Yachts REGAL II Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Volume REGAL II 53’ OCEAN FLUSH DECK MOTORYACHT Operations Manual...
  • Page 2 Thank you for chartering Regal II. Please take care of her as you would your home and she will treat you well. Some of the furniture on board the Regal II is high quality antique or leather furniture and should be treated with respect.
  • Page 3 AYC. PLEASE NOTE: Regal II requires 50AMP/220 shore power service or generator to be fully functional. When requesting moorage, please request...
  • Page 4 T able of Contents Introduction and General Boat Description ......Sec 1 Boat Specifications ..............Sec 2 Operating Checklist..............Sec 3 Boating Safety Tips ..............Sec 4 Where to Find Stuff/Daily Operations........Sec 5 New for 2007: New batteries New canvas for bridge and aft cockpit New dingy davit system New dingy VHF New fly bridge VHF...
  • Page 5 Partial new exterior fiberglass work New BBQ on bridge New anchor and anchor line New 50 AMP shore power connector/splitter New wiring on bridge for several components New macerator and associated thru hull and wiring Rebuilt heads New satellite TV system New VHF antennas Planned for 2008 prior to charter season New hot water system...
  • Page 6 New wallpaper in aft double stateroom Rebuilt bow thrusters New bow thruster joy stick control on fly bridge Cruising speed: 10 knots @ 1000 RPM 12 knots @ 1200 RMP 14 knots @ 1400 RPM 16 knots @ 1600 RPM 18 knots @ 1800 RPM 20 knots at 2000 RPM...

  • Page 7: Quick Tips

    QUICK TIPS: Regal II requires 50 amp power or generator power for all systems to operate. Wall heaters are made operable by turning on the switches for the heating and air conditioning on the electrical panel Cruiseaire must be set to a low temperature if using the wall heaters –...
  • Page 8 All toilets on board are flushed by pushing the green button on the vanity. The exception is the bunk stateroom. Push down on the pedal to flush, raise with your foot to fill the bowl. It is best to have the holding tank pumped every other day, or overboard if in Canadian waters.
  • Page 9 Section 1 Introduction and General Boat Description We, the owners thought you might enjoy the experience Regal II encountered to bring her to Anacortes. This a brief overview of that experience. In October, 2006, Regal II was purchased on Lake Michigan.
  • Page 10 At this point, thanks to all the hard working people in Tacoma and Anacortes Yacht Charters and their contractors, Regal II is again a yacht for the owners to be proud of. Several improvements were made in 2007, and others are planned for 2008.
  • Page 11 Ocean 53 Flushdeck Motoryacht Axi volume motor yacht introduced in 1988 upheld the Ocean tradition of luxury and performance. This yacht is an expansive four stateroom, four head with a small aft deck for assistance in handling mooring lines. The boat was originally built with a full beam salon or a full beam salon with the small afterdeck.
  • Page 12 The Master stateroom has cedar lined hanging lockers and private access to the starboard head. Moving aft there are laundry and storage areas on the starboard side. To port is an upper and lower bunk stateroom accompanied with a private head. This area is also where you access the engine room.
  • Page 13 Moving aft on the starboard side are the fly bridge stairs and a very large wet bar complete with an ice maker. To port is the entertainment center and dining area. Moving aft is the spacious salon complete with a large L-shaped leather couch, a teak high-low table (additional dining space) and a matching leather chair.
  • Page 14 area and an entertainment center. The private master head is very spacious and also has a tub and shower unit. Forward of the Master stateroom is an additional stateroom that can be utilized as either an office or a stateroom. It also has its own dedicated private head.
  • Page 15 The fly bridge is a perfect place to entertain and run your vessel. There is ample room for guests and great visibility for the Captain. A few of the amenities include two L-lounges, a new ice maker and wet bar added in 2007, a West Marine grill new in 2007, a davit and tender (now moved to the swim platform), and plenty of room for sunbathers.
  • Page 16 Engines & Fuel System Dual engine instrumentation at both stations includes: tachometer, voltmeter, oil pressure, gear pressure and engine temperature. The lower station has pyro meters and an hour meter. There are also oil pressure, gear pressure, and engine temperature gauges on both engines. Engine access: Door From Lower Level Walker Airsteps(2) •...
  • Page 17 Halon Automatic Fire Suppression System Galley Maid Jet Heads • • Ideal ACW Electric Windlass Water & Holding Tank Monitors • • Air Conditioning-4 Zones • Cruise Air heating – 4 zones • 4 Electric Wall Heaters • 4 Portable Electric Heaters •...
  • Page 18 Kenmore Side by Side Refrigerator/ Freezer Garbage Disposal • • Sharp Carousel Convection Microwave Dishwasher • • Fly bridge & Deck Features: Her fly bridge and deck sport the following equipment and features. She has a beautiful fly bridge area that features L-shaped seating on both sides with two tables and a separate helm chair and companion seats.
  • Page 19 Bow Storage Locker Bow Staff • • Raymarine GPS/Chartplotter/Depth Sounder New West Marine BBQ • • Electronics Her helm assists the Captain with the following electronics and features. The fly bridge features repeaters for the Datamarine speed and depth gauges, the Garmin Chartplotter/ Fish finder/Depth sounder/ boat speed, the compass and the Robertson AP200DL autopilot.
  • Page 20 Salon Sony Satellite Receiver Forward Stateroom Hitachi TV/Satellite Receiver • • Master Stateroom Hitachi TV Master Stateroom Sony Satellite Receiver • • Master Stateroom Sony VCR Salon Hitachi TV • • Master Stateroom Sony CD Player • Safety & Miscellaneous Gear The radar and satellite domes that are mounted on the arch have custom fold down brackets that when engaged reduce the vessels maximum height! Danforth Anchor &...
  • Page 21 Section 1 Additional Specs, Equipment and Information: Builder/Designer Builder: Ocean 53 Motor Yacht Designer: D. Martin Dimensions LOA: 53' Beam: 17' 2'' Displacement: 64,000 lbs. Draft: 4'6'' Bridge Clearance: 16' 0'' Engines Engine(s): Detroit Diesels Engine(s) HP: 750 Each Engine Model: 8V92TI Hours: 1861 Cruising Speed: 16 knots Max Speed: 20 knots...
  • Page 22 Section 1 Engine Room & Boat Systems Maintenance Tips...
  • Page 23 Main Engines Gear Box The captain and/or owner must read through the manual for the The captain and/or owner must read through the manual for the main engines to find the proper specifications and intervals for gear box to find the proper specifications and intervals for preventive maintenance preventive maintenance.
  • Page 24 Air System Check all navigational lights, operational before cruise. Fresh Water System Air tank drained monthly. Air compressor oil changed yearly as per manufacture specifications. Fresh water tank level checked and filled as needed daily. Filters checked weekly and changed as needed. Bilge System In the event of low usage the water tank should be run empty and fresh water be put into tank Bi-annually.
  • Page 25 Section 1 MetLife Boat Safety Tips Getting Help on the Water On the water, a minor problem can rapidly develop into a situation beyond your control. For this reason, let someone know even when you are experiencing relatively minor difficulties, before your situation turns into an emergency.
  • Page 26 In addition to Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary and commercial firms, others that may be available to assist you include a fellow boater, a local fire or police department, or another public agency. Keep in mind that a Good Samaritan, although well-meaning, may not have the equipment or skills needed to help you safely and effectively.
  • Page 27 Section 1 Where to find Stuff: All manuals for every system on board the boat are located in a black, soft sided box, located under the stairs to the fly bridge, immediately behind the lower helm seat area. Spare Parts are located in the engine room in the cabinets behind each engine and in the cabinets on either side of the engine.
  • Page 28 Canvas enclosures for fly bridge and aft bridge should already be located in their respective installations. Fire extinguishers are mounted throughout the boat. In addition, kill switched for the engines are located at each helm. The engine room has an automatic halon fire system. Life jackets are located in cabinets throughout the boat.

  • Page 29: Before You Start

    BEFORE YOU START WHEN TO REFUEL The tanks hold 700 gallons of fuel. The fuel gage is located in the center of the second row of instruments at the helm. The single gauge gives a reading for the entire system. Since instruments give an approximate reading, it is advisable to always maintain an adequate fuel supply for any trip planned.
  • Page 30 Shore power cords are located on each side of the Regal II just outside each door to the galley/helm areas. They are each capable of handling 50 amp 220v power. Since many of the marinas offer 30 amp power boxes,...

  • Page 31: Main Engine Checkout

    2) With a flashlight, enter engine room via door which is located to the port side of the ship down the hallway on the aft end of Regal II. 3) Check oil level in main engines. Dipsticks are down low near center of engines facing centerline of boat.

  • Page 32: Generator Checkout

    Inspect the Dacor fuel filters and make sure they are clear and do not have water accumulated in the bottom by shining the flashlight through the filter housing towards yourself. There are 2 filters per engine and 2 for the generator. If water is present, it may be drained out through the valve on the bottom of the filter housing.

  • Page 33: Battery Checkout

    difficult to get started from the power panel. It is best to hold down the pre heat switch for a few seconds and continue to hold it down while pushing that generator start switch. Backup switches witches are inside the clear panel on the aft side of the generator. Before starting, make sure the 110 power switch on the main power panel in the Pilot House is vertical.
  • Page 34 exhaust. If not, shut down the engines and redo the pre-start check. NOTE: The engines have electric intake air heaters that are used when the engines are cold and will cause the low voltage warning to sound. Press the “Alarm Reset” button as needed to turn off the warning.

  • Page 35: Shore Power

    2 independent 120 power distribution circuits in Regal II. Without this power splitter pigtail, the Regal II 120v power system will not properly, charge batteries or allow all 120v circuits to operate. You can tell if you are correctly hooked up if both 120v meters on the power panel show voltage.

  • Page 36: Generator Starting And Use

    C. GENERATOR STARTING AND USE When shore power is unavailable, the generator can fully power the boat. It is a good idea to run the generator for at least an hour every day that you have not been connected to shore power. Monitor the battery voltage levels to determine how long to run the generator.

  • Page 37: 12-Volt System

    F. 12 VOLT SYSTEM The 12-volt system runs the electrical systems necessary to operate the vessel. Bilge pumps, water pumps, electric toilets, navigation lights, house lights, refrigerator, electronics, etc. are 12 volt systems. 12 Volt Battery power panel • Turn on all 12V breakers on the far right row and the Horn on the left row. •...

  • Page 38: Electric Vacu-Flush Toilets

    ELECTRIC VACU-FLUSH TOILETS It is critical that every member of the crew be informed regarding the proper use of marine toilets. NEVER dispose of paper towels, tampons, Kleenex, sanitary napkins, household toilet tissue undigested food, etc., in the marine toilets. In the event of seasickness, DO NOT USE THE MARINE TOILETS.

  • Page 39: Holding Tank

    places to dump sewage and you must use the holding tank.) Friday Harbor and Roche Harbor have portable pumping boats available at a nominal charge to pump your holding tanks. Best practice for managing the holding tank is to always use it. Even if you are in an area that permits overboard dumping, collect effluent in the holding tank and dump the holding tank while underway.

  • Page 40: Stove Top

    discontinue operation. 3. NEVER run macerator for lengthy periods or when holding tank is empty so to prevent pump burnout. (There is a spare macerator pump in the spares kit.) 5. GALLEY A. STOVE TOP The stove top is powered by the breaker on the 110volt panel. You must have at least 50 amp shore power and limited other 110v use, or the generator running to operate the stove top.

  • Page 41: Cruisaire Heat/Ac

    6. HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING A. CRUISAIRE HEAT/AC The heating and air conditioning system uses considerable 110v AC current even though it is an efficient heat pump. You will need to use the generator or shore power when using this system. Only 1 zone can be run when plugged into 30 amp shore power.
  • Page 42 11. RADAR - .125 – 24 nm range Please refer to the Furuno Operator’s Guide for more details. NOTE: RADAR IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR VISIBILITY AND CANNOT DISPLAY ALL OBSTACLES OR DANGERS. (Example: it is impossible for radar to see the cable between a tug and its tow, or realize that that is the situation without visible clues.) Only use radar for supplemental information or when seeking shelter if caught in fog.
  • Page 43 directions. Although effective, it puts more strain on the drive train than using one engine at a time. You can almost always attain the desired results by alternate use of engines or alternating directions on a single engine. HOWEVER, WHEN SAFETY IS AN ISSUE, USE ENGINES HOWEVER YOU NEED TO, BUT NEVER SHIFT AN ENGINE UNLESS IDLING.
  • Page 44 13. If towing a dinghy, stop when convenient to move dinghy to towing position. 14. Verify your position and desired direction on the charts. 15. Verify that engines are up to operational temperature before slowly accelerating to desired cruising speed. 16.
  • Page 45 7. Be sure you do not allow Regal II to ride at anchor directly against the windlass. Properly snub the anchor rode using a snap ring and line attached to the deck cleats.
  • Page 46 It could be over 250 pounds.) 18. HOISTING DINGHY ON AND OFF REGAL II This section also applies in most part to hoisting any dinghy to or from the swim platform.

  • Page 47: Loading Dinghy

    • Only use the hoist in calm water. DO NOT hoist the Dinghy up or down while Regal II is rocking. A. OFF-LOADING DINGHY – Located on Swim Platform Preparation – New in 2007.

  • Page 48: Operating Dinghy

    Never allow anybody to be directly underneath the dinghy when it is being hoisted. Only use the hoist in calm water. DO NOT hoist the dinghy up or down while Regal II is rocking to prevent collision with Regal II or crew. Preparation 1.

  • Page 49: Towing Dinghy

    3. Raise motor out of the water to reduce drag and prevent damage from debris. 4. Attach tow line to bow ring of dinghy. 5. Attach other end of tow line through one of Regal II stern hawsers and tie down. 6. Assign one crew member keep line straight and untangled while slowly pulling away from the dinghy.

  • Page 50: Stereo, Cd Changer, Tv /Vcr, Washer/Dryer

    Stereo Regal II has a stereo receiver in the salon below the TV. Its use is like those in your home. There is a surround sound system in the salon, much like those found in your homes. The fly bridge has an AM/FM/CD located behind the cabinet door under the instrument panel on the starboard side of the boat.

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