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OPERATION MANUAL
Mystic Dancer
Above photo is her sistership
Welcome aboard!
We are happy you have chosen Mystic Dancer for your vacation. We are sure you will enjoy
cruising the lovely islands of the Pacific Northwest.
We trust this manual will help you become familiar with the boat. If you have questions about the
boat or about places to visit, please do not hesitate to ask the AYC staff.
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Summary of Contents for Pacific Northwest Mystic Dancer
- Page 1 Above photo is her sistership Welcome aboard! We are happy you have chosen Mystic Dancer for your vacation. We are sure you will enjoy cruising the lovely islands of the Pacific Northwest. We trust this manual will help you become familiar with the boat. If you have questions about the...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Boat Operation Page Engine Inspection Start-Up Shutdown Getting Underway Cruising Docking Fueling Boat Electrical A.C. (Shore) Systems Inverter Generator D.C. (House) Systems Batteries Sanitation Systems Marine Toilet Holding Tank Y-Valve Water Systems Fresh Water Tanks Fresh Water Pump Hot Water Shower Galley... - Page 3 Heating Systems Diesel Heater (DC) Engine-generated Heat (DC) Electronics VHF Radio, Depth Sounder, Radar GPS/Plotter Entertainment AM/FM Radio CD Player TV/Stereo Anchoring/Mooring Cans Barbecue Dinghy/Outboard Crabbing/Fishing Other: Bilge Pumps/Safety...
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Page 4: Boat Operation
BOAT OPERATION Engine Inspection Port Engine Remember your “WOBBS” every morning: Water (Coolant), Oil, Bilges (Inspect and Pump-out), Belts and Sea Strainer. Check the level of COOLANT in the expansion tanks. Check the level of OIL in each engine by checking your dipsticks located inward on each engine readily accessible. -
Page 5: Shutdown
Move the THROTTLE to raise the engine speed to 1000 rpm on the TACHOMETER. Warm the engine for about 5 minutes before engaging transmission. Observe the readings of the gauges. The oil pressure will register about 40-60 PSI. The engine temperature should rise slowly. Note -- If oil pressure is low, shut down engine, and inspect engine compartment and look for possible cause (for example, loss of oil.) Caution -- If an engine is overheating or there is lack of raw water expelled in... -
Page 6: Fueling
Fueling Up OPEN FILLER CAPS located forward on both the starboard and port side of the boat with a DECK FITTING KEY which is kept in the pilot house cabinet drawer, starboard side. Total fuel capacity: forward port tank 385 gallons, forward starboard tank 270 gallons, aft port tank 185 gallons, aft starboard tank 185 gallons. -
Page 7: Inverter
necessary, add a 50/125volt CORD ADAPTER located under starboard pilot house step. Turn the dock power on. Cords coming off the bow can be wrapped loosely around the bow line. There are 2 locations for chord plug-in: starboard stern under the cockpit bench and port bow under the bench. Turn switch at control panel to starboard for stern plug-in and port for bow plug-in. -
Page 8: House) Systems
House (12-volt) System 8 battery banks support 12-volt DC power: 1) port engine battery 2) starboard engine battery 3) house battery bank 4) Inverter bank (Thrusters) 5) Generator battery House Battery Bank & Switch The HOUSE BATTERY BANK provides power for all DC systems, except the engines and 3 automatic bilge pumps. -
Page 9: Sanitation Systems
It is important that every member of the crew be informed on the proper use of the MARINE TOILET. Mystic Dancer is equipped with Tecma Marine fresh water toilets. Each head has two touch pads to operate the toilet. One is for filling the bowl with water and flushing the bowl. The second is for flush and filling only. -
Page 10: Y-Valve
Y-Valve The Y-VALVE directs waste effluent into the sanitation-holding tank or flushes the effluent ‘directly overboard’. The Y-VALVE/ macerator pump is located under second step to staterooms. A plastic strap keeps the handle pointed to the holding tank – the normal position. Y-valves are usually wire-tied to the holding tank position in respect to Coast Guard regulations. -
Page 11: Galley
A pressured RAW WATER WASHDOWN is available from a hose spigot bow and stern. To activate, flip the PUMP ROCKER SWITCH located on the DC panel. After use, turn the switch off to prevent pump burn out, and ensure no object leans on the switch to turn it on accidentally. GALLEY Stove/oven The stove and oven is propane. -
Page 12: Electronics
ELECTRONICS The DC and Electronics panel is pictured left and located to the right in the pilot house. Your AYC Fleet Captain will review all of the necessary switches and systems. The circuits for your navigation, radio, GPS, Hailer, Radar, Chart plotter, stabilizers are on this panel. -
Page 13: Entertainment
Electronics (Continued) On the upper part of the photo you will find the autopilot main display with rudder indicator; below and left is the Westmar bow thruster control and the NAIAD Hydraulics stabilizer Rounding out the electronics is the Simnrad CE44 chartplotter and the Garman 120 GPS. -
Page 14: Anchoring/Mooring Cans
Reconnect the keeper between the anchor and windless. Close the plastic covers on the FOOT PEDAL CONTROLS. Turn ‘off’ the WINDLASS POWER SWITCH. A SPARE plow ANCHOR is normally stowed under the master stateroom mattress. The 300 ft SPARE ANCHOR RODE is located on the port side of the divided anchor locker located behind master stateroom headboard mirrors. - Page 15 DINGHY & OUTBOARD MOTOR Your Rendova 11 ft DINGHY with a 25 hp Yamaha four-stroke engine is stored on the fly bridge. It has a capacity of about pounds (motor, equipment, and people). To deploy the dinghy, clip the snap clip of the DINGHY ROPE to the top of the rail near the oarlock, and route the line through the pulley block on the bridge ladder, then the pulley block on the line.
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Page 16: Crabbing/Fishing
Mystic Dancer is equipped with an AUTOMATIC BILGE PUMP. The master switch is located on the electrical panel. Normally, the switch will be left in the AUTO position. You may occasionally hear the pump operate due to condensation and water from the shaft log accumulating in the bilge.