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Operations Manual for
GAMAPOTAY
A 2004 Meridian 540
Last Revision June 1, 2010
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June 1, 2010

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  • Page 1 Operations Manual for GAMAPOTAY A 2004 Meridian 540 Last Revision June 1, 2010 June 1, 2010...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WATER MAKER If you wish to use the water maker please contact the owner or AYC before use. SPARE PROPS ..........................WINDLASS AND ANCHOR ........................A. Setting Anchor ............................B. Weighing Anchor ............................ C. Windlass Emergency Procedures ......................Hoisting DINGHY on and off GAMAPOTAY ................June 1, 2010...
  • Page 3 A. Off-Loading Dinghy ..........................Preparation ..............................Loading DINGHY ............................Operating Dinghy ............................Stereo, CD Changer, TV /VCr, Washer/dryer ....................June 1, 2010...
  • Page 4 Simply log on to www.youtube.com and enter ʻ Gamapotay ʻ in the search field and you can be the judge of our film making debut! Gama has been a wonderful boat for us and we have enjoyed many special outings.

  • Page 5: Important Points

    OPERATIONS MANUAL We hope you have a very enjoyable and safe trip aboard Gamapotay and at your boat destinations. This manual is provided to assist you in operating the and all the Please take time to review this manual thoroughly. Be sure systems aboard.

  • Page 6: Pre-Start Check List

    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.

  • Page 7: B. ............................................................................................................................................ Generator Checkout

    picked up a prime and does not have mostly air in the sea strainer. If not, the raw water pump may have a weak impeller. Please contact AYC. Inspect the Racor 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.

  • Page 8: C. .................................................................................................................................................. Battery Checkout

    Open the center panel on the aft deck to gain access to the lazzarette. Remove the aft panel of the generator sound shield by unscrewing fasteners on top, a half turn, and pull the panel free. 1) Check oil - dipstick is down low on generator engine starboard side. 2) Check fresh water coolant in the expansion tank of the generator.

  • Page 9: D. Starting And Stopping Main Engines

    D. STARTING and STOPPING MAIN ENGINES After your engine room check, you are ready to start main engines. NOTE: the KEYs are used to turn on the starter buttons and to stop the engines. Stop the engines by turning off the key. The engines can also be shut down by hitting the stop buttons located above the start buttons however this will cause the alarm bell to sound due to lack of oil pressure with the start key remaining in the on position.
  • Page 10 Turn on ignition key(s). Wait for until all engine warning lights on dash panel extinguish. 1) Push Start Button for 1 engine. Engine should start within 5 seconds. Repeat for second engine. 2) Let the engines warmup. 3) Voltmeter gauge will read 26-28 volts. 4) Oil pressure will read around 50 psi or above for cold engines.

  • Page 11: Electrical System

    more. Rapid changes in RPM can cause rapid temperature changes in the engine and exhaust system which can cause engine or exhaust heat-stress cracks and/or breakdowns. Then let engines idle for at least 5 minutes to cool down the turbos and fully lubricate the engine.

  • Page 12: B. ....................................................................................................................................................... Shore Power

    B. SHORE POWER Important!! Make sure you read this section and understand it completely! Special Considerations: Care should be taken not to exceed the shore power available. This vessel’s potential to consume electricity will exceed the dock’s capacity to provide it unless you are connected to 50 Amp power.

  • Page 13: C. ............................................................................................................... Generator Starting And Use

    NOTE: You cannot use all 120 circuits and electrical items with only one 30 amp source. It may pop the shore power circuit breaker. Check the ammeter on the power panel to see how much power you are using. You may have to alternate between electric cook-top, water heater, and battery chargers in order to avoid popping the shore power breaker.

  • Page 14: E. ................................................................................................................................... Electric Water Heater

    3. Never run generator for less than 30 minutes from a cold start. 4. To turn off generator, simply press the start/stop switch to the stop position. This will automatically shut down the generator. D. INVERTER – 3000 Watt 110v Power NOTE: The inverter system is setup to be totally automatic and should not need any changes to the settings.

  • Page 15: System

    24 VOLT SYSTEM The 24-volt system runs the electrical systems necessary to operate the vessel. Bilge pumps, water pumps, electric toilets, navigation lights, house lights, electronics, etc. are 24 volt systems. 24 Volt Battery power panel • Turn on all 24V breakers. •...

  • Page 16: H. Battery Charger

    H. BATTERY CHARGER There is a separate battery charger for the engine start batteries. No intervention is required. The charger works when plugged into shore power or the generator is on line. I. DEAD BATTERIES In case batteries are drained to the point they will not start engines, start the generator and run for at least one hour before attempting to start engines again.
  • Page 17 1) To operate the forward toilet, make sure the 24volt breakers are on at the power panel. 2) The fresh water pump breaker must be on to supply the toilets with fresh water. 3) To flush, simply push the flush button. The aft toilet is a “wet”...

  • Page 18: To Operate The Main Stateroom Toilet, Make Sure The 24Volt Breakers Are On At The Power Panel

    1) To operate the main stateroom toilet, make sure the 24volt breakers are on at the power panel. 2) The fresh water pump breaker must be on to supply the toilets with fresh water. 3) To flush, simply push the flush button. B.

  • Page 19: Y-Valves

    C. Y-VALVES This boat is not equipped with Y valves D. HOLDING TANK The holding tank is located under the cabin sole, below the hanging locked in the master stateroom. IMPORTANT: You must be mindful of the extent of your crew’s use of the holding tank.

  • Page 20: Galley

    4. GALLEY A. STOVE TOP The stove top is powered by the breaker on the 110volt panel. You must have at least 30 amp shore power and limited other 110v use, or the generator running to operate the stove top. Boiling water for crab can be done on the stove top but is very slow. For filling the crab pot - you may wish to assist the stove top by adding boiling water from the electric tea pot.

  • Page 21: A. Marine Air Heat/Ac

    5. HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING A. MARINE AIR 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. The systems can not be run when plugged into single 30 amp shore power.

  • Page 22: B. .................................................................................................. Hurricane Heat Furnace – Diesel Heating System

    Hurricane Heat Furnace – Diesel heating system The Hurricane furnace is a diesel fired hot water heat system that runs off the 24 volt system. The generator is not needed when running this furnace and it can be left on overnight.

  • Page 23: Use Of Autopilot – Do Not Use Autopilot At Any Time Without Written Permission From Anacortes Yacht Charter

    The heat is controlled by the thermostats. Turn the heat switch to the on position. Then place the fan switch in auto. Following that set the desired temperature by pressing BOTH temp buttons THEN push the up or down button to select the temperature you wish.

  • Page 24: Windshield Defogging Fans

    AYC before use. 13. SPARE PROPS If it Due to the size, weight and space requirements Gamapotay is not equipped with spare props. becomes necessary to replace a prop contact Anacortes Yacht Charters to coordinate. General Vessel Operation Always operate the vessel from the helm station that provides sufficient visibility given your course, speed, and sea conditions.

  • Page 25: Windlass And Anchor

    engines or alternating directions on a single engine. HOWEVER, WHEN SAFETY IS AN ISSUE, USE ENGINES HOWEVER YOU NEED TO! WINDLASS AND ANCHOR The anchor windlass uses a large amount of electrical power (90-120 amps). It is always best to have main engines running when operating the windlass so you retain control of the boat and minimize battery drain.

  • Page 26: A. Setting Anchor

    7. Be sure you do not allow GAMAPOTAY to ride at anchor directly against the windlass. Properly snub the anchor rope using a snap ring and line attached to the deck cleats.

  • Page 27: C. Windlass Emergency Procedures

    Stop the chain when the anchor is within 3 feet of the roller. Turn the anchor so the point is towards the bow. Very briefly tap the deck switch until the anchor slowly comes up over the roller. Make sure the chain is snug but not stiff and tight. Engage the chain dog and secure with a safety line.

  • Page 28: Hoisting Dinghy On And Off Gamapotay

    • Never allow anybody to be directly underneath the Dinghy when it is being hoisted or lowered. • Only use the hoist in calm water and calm winds. DO NOT hoist the Dinghy up or down while GAMAPOTAY is rocking. June 1, 2010...

  • Page 29: Off-Loading Dinghy

    7. Make sure all harness cables are free and connectors locked closed. 8. On the port side of GAMAPOTAY make sure at least 2 of the large black fenders are in position to fend off the dinghy when it is in the water.
  • Page 30 GAMAPOTAY’s railing. At that point, continue to lower the dinghy to the water. 15. Once the dinghy is on the water, have your crew tie it to GAMAPOTAY and make sure fenders are between the Whaler and GAMAPOTAY. 16. Lower the cable until your assistant can release the harness from the hoist cable.

  • Page 31: Loading Dinghy

    4. Raise the outboard motor to a position between fully up and fully down to allow the prop and skag to clear the aft deck when rotating it back onto GAMAPOTAY. 5. Locate your crew to hookup the hoist cable hook to the dinghy.

  • Page 32: Operating Dinghy

    7. Raise the hoist cable until the dinghy is out of the water. The dinghy should ride level or you will not be able to proceed. 8. Raise the dinghy until the dinghy is as high as the cradle. Your assistant should fend off the whaler as needed.

  • Page 33: Stereo, Cd Changer, Tv /Vcr, Washer/Dryer

    CD changer is on top of the TV in the salon. It has a cartridge that contains CDs. TV/VCR Gamapotay is equipped with a directv sattelite system for your enjoyment. To use turn on the TV with the TV remote control. Then turn on the sattelite using it’s remote control.

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