Electronics - Bayliner Lateriser Operation & Inventory Manual

5. ELECTRONICS

This will be a brief overview of the proper use of the several pieces of electronic equipment
on board the "LATERISER". For further instructions on the use of a particular piece of
equipment, the operating instructions are located in the binders, on the starboard side of the
boat beside the pilot seat or behind it.
A) VHF RADIOS: There are two fixed VHF radios on board. One radio is located in the
flying bridge under the helm. The second radio is located in the main cabin above the pilots
seat. Please refer to the manufacture's brochures and the Marine Communications brochure
for use of marine VHF radios. The charter company monitors Channel 16 and will ask you
to switch to Channel 68 as their working channel.
B) DEPTH SOUNDERS: There are two depth sounders on board, one at each station. The
rocker switch located on the flying bridge instrument panel activates the digital depth
sounder on the flying bridge. A color video fish finder/depth sounder is located at the lower
station. Please refer to the individual equipment manual for full instructions. Remember
that the "LATERISER" draws approximately 4 feet of water and that the depth sounds are
not always precisely accurate. Piloting should always be done with an accurate chart, not the
depth sounder alone.
ALWAYS be extremely conservative when judging the relationship of the boat to the
bottom. Any encounter with the bottom can be extremely costly---if not life threatening!!
C) GPS/CHART PLOTTER: The chip in the unit has the data from Olympia to the north
end of Vancouver Island. See note below.
RADAR: There is an Apelco Radar, which is available to assist you in navigating the boat.
Please refer to the individual equipment manual for full instructions. We advise operating
the radar while cruising in fair weather it will allow you to see and understand the source of
your surroundings before the fog or foul weather sets in.
PLEASE NOTE: These electronic navigation aids are only supplements to the
skipper's careful preparation through thoughtful study of the navigational charts and
tide tables provided on board.
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