D. Decommissioning for Storage (Winterizing) ............28 E. Recommissioning after Lay-up ................30 CHAPTER IV: ........................32 OPERATING PROCEDURES..................32 A. Sailing the Tayana Vancouver 42 ................32 B. Tuning the Spars and Rigging ..................33 C. Tuning Under Sail......................33 D. Handling Under Power....................34 1.
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a. The Energy Audit System ..................40 Figure IV-4: Electrical Power Supply..............41 b. Electrical Panel ...................... 42 TABLE IV – 1: Direct Current Energy Audit ............. 43 c. Engine Control Panel..................... 44 2. The Alternating Current System................44 a. The AC Electrical Control Panel................44 b.
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a. Electrical Panel....................... 65 b. Master Battery Switch................... 65 c. Alternator, Engine Mounted ................. 65 d. Electrical Starter....................66 e. Wire Runs ....................... 66 2. The 110 Volt AC System.................... 66 3. Protective Systems...................... 66 Figure V-1: Electrical Bonding System ..............67 G.
Remember however, that it is a Tayana Vancouver 42 manual, it is not a general maintenance manual. It is not designed to replace the manufacturers equipment manuals provided with your equipment.
CHAPTER II: SPECIFICATIONS Four models of the Vancouver yachts were built by Ta Yang: After Cockpit, Trunk Cabin, Center Cockpit and Pilot House. All these were cutter rigged. A. General Design Specifications Length overall 41' 9" Length on deck 40' 2" Length at waterline 33' 0"...
Kleegecell foam was used in 1982. This plastic material is light and highly resistant to moisture. It is also an effective insulator. The decks of Tayana yachts are generally cored with wood blocks cut into two inch squares and formed into core "mats" to isolate moisture problems, much as Balsa is used.
D. Construction Your Tayana 42 has been constructed of the finest materials, using the best techniques, and it exceeds the specifications laid down by any of the most accepted standards-setting agencies. The fiberglass schedule for the hull is shown in Figure II-1. Layup is done in a single mold by hand using polyester resin.
deck is lifted by a crane above the hull. The joint is prepared with 5200 epoxy compound and the deck is then set onto the hull. The joint is then bolted together using stainless steel-bolts on varying centers depending on the curve of the hull at the various points. Once the joining has been accomplished, the joint is fiberglassed as shown in the figure.
fees, call the Coast Guard at 1-800-799-8362 or visit their internet site at www.uscg.gov The following notes and references are made for your information and convenience. They should in no way be construed as complete and detailed instructions: USCG Documentation Procedures Pleasure Class: Under 20 tons requires a Yacht License.
Tayana boxes the loose gear and provides a packing list, but occasionally errors are made; and quality defects are revealed. Any damage at the destination should be listed on the order receipt or bill of lading.
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9. Launch and inspect all underwater fittings for leaks. 10. Fill fuel, water, and propane tanks and search for leaks. Ensure that there are no leaks in propane tank storage compartment. Adding water to compartment and looking for leaks may be necessary. 11.
B. Receiving and Commissioning Check List The next few pages provide you with a checklist to inspect and commission Tayana yachts. Completing this checklist will provide you with a "condition report" of the boat before and after initial commissioning. Receiving and commissioning check list...
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Delivery Inspection CORRECTED Boat properly cradled Spars properly cradled Free of sideswipe damage Companionway seals unbroken Absence of exterior hardware theft Loose gear inventory complete Propeller secured properly Rudder moves freely Prop shaft turns freely All below waterline fastenings are tight All plumbing thru-hulls connected and securely fastened All thru-hull valves cycled and shut Launching Inspection...
Hand/foot pump operational Shower operates properly Electric pump shuts off, w/faucets closed Plumbing system free of leaks Marine Toilet and Waste Lines CORRECTED Marine toilet operates properly Marine toilet free of leaks Sinks drain properly and no leaks Shower drains properly and no leaks Ice box drain functions properly Cockpit drains function properly Bilge Pump...
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Anchor rollers rotate smoothly and shaft properly secured All deck blocks rotate smoothly All port lights and hatches operate correctly; port screens present Check Joiner Work CORRECTED All drawers pull smoothly and latch in closed position All drawers open smoothly and latch in closed position Sole drop-ins fit properly Berth access panels fit properly Water Test Deck...
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Garbage placard/Waste Management Plan Marine sanitation device (MSD) (type I, II or III) Copy of Navigation Rules Registration/documentation CORRECTED State registration certificate on board State numbers affixed properly And/Or Certificate of Documentation on board Vessel name and hailing port 4" in height Documentation number permanently fixed on interior Sea Trials CORRECTED...
C. Owner Commissioning Whether you are receiving your Tayana Vancouver 42 new, or purchasing a previously owned yacht, the following discussions regarding commissioning are pertinent to becoming acquainted with the boat. There are a couple of very significant advantages that accrue to the owner who commissions his/her own yacht: 1.
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workmen who do the packing are skilled at putting things where nobody would think to look. Parts have been discovered several months after the yacht was delivered, and the owners thought they knew every locker in it. Rigging. You may find that some sail cutting may be necessary as indicated in the list. You will be expected to make arrangements for and pay for such things as adapting the sails to roller furling, and purchase the running rigging.
D. Decommissioning for Storage (Winterizing) Winterizing consists of removing gear and equipment that may be damaged, removing liquids that may freeze, thorough cleaning of the yacht, and protecting the yacht from the elements. Procedures for winterizing are described below: 1. Drain fresh water system a.
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on the engine and muffler, and opening drain petcocks per manufacturer's instruction. Store with expansion tank cap off and salt water pump cover loose. (2) Anti-freeze method which includes system to be drained as per instructions above. Close petcocks and replace drain plugs. Disconnect intake side of raw water pump hose and feed it into a bucket of premixed anti-freeze solution.
f. Sails. Wash and let dry thoroughly. Store in dry area. 7. Drain shower pan and clean strainer. 8. Wash exterior. Polish, wash, and lubricate metal deck hardware. 9. Clean and preserve spars. Lubricate winches and sheaves. Inspect for any damage. 10.
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6. Launch, step spar (if unstepped), connect rigging, bend on sails. Check all components prior to re- installing them. 7. Reconnect coupling and check engine alignment. 8. If engine was drained, replace all drain plugs, tighten caps, and shut drain cocks. Fill and bleed engine cooling system.
Most people have learned to sail on sloops, and they don't realize that sailing a cutter is somewhat different. Let's look at how one sets the sails on the Tayana 42 cutter. As the sails fill and you are on or near the proper course, set the jib or Yankee so that it fills and is almost, but not quite, on the point of luffing.
NOTE: Most Tayana 42’s do not come with intermediate aft shrouds and they are a good addition for offshore work. Another good addition is a hydraulic backstay to reduce sag going to weather.
The fix is one-way check valves at both locations. D. Handling Under Power The Tayana 42 is a fast yacht under power. Given a clean bottom and propeller, reasonable loading and no big seas, the yacht will go over seven knots with its standard Yanmar 4JHE diesel.
2. Starting Procedures a. Release shaft lock, if so equipped. b. Set controls in neutral. c. Advance throttle slightly – approximately 1/4. d. Turn ignition switch to ON and operate "starter". NOTE: Some engines are equipped with "pre-heat". Check engine manual for instructions. e.
E. Fuel System Tankage consists of two 60-gallon carbon steel tanks located beneath the cabin sole just aft of the water tanks. On some models, up to 3 tanks may be installed to accommodate design changes in the interior. Valves are located above the port tank to control the fuel supply to the engine. Some center cockpit models have a “U”...
F. Electrical System You will operate two different electrical systems on your Tayana 42 – a direct current (DC) system which is the primary electrical system and an alternating current system (AC) which is used primarily at a dock. Neither of the systems is difficult to use, but certain important rules must be followed.
turn over the engine before start (an unusual situation), you can see that starting would, in effect, require one ampere-hour. Figure IV-4: Electrical Power Supply You must remember that much more than your running lights are apt to come on during the night.
of these devices may require so much power that you end up with insufficient charge to turn your engine over. When charging gel batteries, ensure that your charging rate is within the parameters of the battery manufacturer. The charging rate for at least one make is no more than 14 amps. NOTE: Do not switch battery switch to the OFF position with engine running The BOTH position is intended for emergency or extended engine cranking ability.
NOTE: Recommended additions would be larger capacity alternator and regulator as well as a larger bank of deep cycle batteries to handle anticipated needs. Remember you must adjust regulator charging voltage to the proper level, depending on battery type. Also you should have a monitor to keep track of amp hours used or put back in bank.
d. Disconnect Procedure 1. Turn off ship's main breaker. 2. Turn off dockside power and disconnect cord. 3. Replace all weather-tight caps on receptacles. CAUTION: The owner must be aware of the hazards of using high voltage AC aboard ship, and should maintain this system in safe condition.
Figure IV-5: Fresh Water System pump and the foot pump for the galley sink. Dipsticks are also located in each tank. As the electric fresh water pump generally gets a lot of usage and will eventually fail, a spare can save the day when you must have that hot shower.
2. Bilge Pumps The Tayana 42 is equipped with two bilge pumps – one electrical and one hand operated. Both of these pumps should be checked every day that the yacht is sailed. The electrical bilge pump is by PAR and is located in the same compartment as the fresh water pump.
4. Toilet The toilet is one of the standard U.S. makes which uses seawater for flushing. The intake and discharge are both below the water line. The intake is well forward of the discharge opening. Each opening is protected by a through-hull fitting. The discharge line has a loop, and its through-hull Figure IV-7: Partial Plumbing Layout...
H. The Propane System A normal propane system on your Tayana 42 consists of two 20-pound tanks located in the propane locker in the cockpit that has an overboard drain for fumes, A regulator for pressure regulation, a manifold to switch between tanks, and a solenoid to remotely shut off the gas flow to the galley are also located in the locker.
CHAPTER V MAINTENANCE AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Maintenance of your yacht is covered in literally hundreds of books, magazine articles and manufacturer’s instruction books and manuals. This manual can not even list all of these resources because new and better resources are printed almost daily. It is the responsibility of the owner to search out the technical world and find those specific instructions and procedures with which the owner feels comfortable.
B. The Deck and Cabin Top The deck and cabin top of the Tayana 42 is molded in essentially the same manner as the hull - in a one piece mold following the fiberglass. When the deck is removed from the mold, most of the teak trim is installed before the deck and hull are joined.
cleaning would be highly recommended. Most people seem to prefer the deep brown of newly oiled preserved teak. There are several products on the market that make it possible to keep the beautiful brown of teak without a great deal of heavy labor. Cleaners are strong and corrosive and must be used infrequently and with great care.
1. Spars The Tayana 42 normally is equipped with an aluminum, deck-stepped mast. The primary advantage of aluminum spars is the reduction in maintenance. One should not conclude, however, that aluminum spars are maintenance free.
The aluminum spars with a Tayana 42 may be finished either by anodizing or painting. Anodizing is a process by which a protective coating is formed that is superior to paint. It is done in a special bath before any of the fittings have been installed.
Most Tayana 42s are delivered with swaged fittings. Swaging is a process that actually squeezes a hollow cylinder onto the cable. The process was developed for the aircraft industry, and the strength of the joint is nearly as great as the tensile strength of the cable.
Winches are among the most important and sophisticated mechanical devices aboard your boat. Without them it would take ten big Swedes to operate a Tayana 42; with them the yacht can be sailed anywhere by husband and wife. Winches are the most handy source of power aboard the yacht –...
E. Auxiliary Engines and Related Systems 1. Engine Your Tayana 42 may have been delivered with a Yanmar series or a Perkins diesel. A very small percentage have some other make engine. The discussion that follows applies to any diesel auxiliary which may be installed.
nor are they as easy to maintain as the new systems. Certainly with the older muffler systems they should be watched carefully for the formation of cracks. The standard equipped fuel tanks are of black iron construction and are mounted low in the hull, port and starboard, aft of the fresh water tanks.
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During the first fifty hours of operation, the engine should not be run at maximum rpm. Run the engine at a variety of RPMS, but do not let it idle for extended periods. At fifty hours, the following service should be performed. (a) Change engine oil and filter.
(a) Check fuel tank shut-off to be ON. (b) Check fuel filter for sediment or water by opening drain plug on bottom. Replace plug. (c) Follow routing of hoses from fuel filter to engine lift pump, inspecting hoses as you go. On the engine pump, you will find a lever that allows you to manually operate the diaphragm inside, against spring tension.
The alignment is considered acceptable if there is a gap less than .005 inches per inch of face diameter of the coupling (.002 for a four inch coupling, .0025 for a five inch coupling). The feeler gauge is inserted between the flanges at four points 90 degrees apart. Then check again keeping the engine coupling stationary and rotating the shaft coupling 90 degrees at a time.
F. Electrical Systems As mentioned in Section IV, the Tayana 42 has two standard electrical systems , a 12 volt DC system that gets its power from batteries and the engine alternator, and a 110 volt AC system that is powered through the shore power cable or with an outboard generator.
Master Battery Switch All Tayana yachts come with a two position battery switch. This switch allows you to put one battery at a time into the circuit or to use both batteries (banks) at once. It is a make-before-break switch so one can select batteries at will while the engine is running;...
NOTE: Many boats will have “upgraded” alternator systems in order to more quickly charge the larger banks of batteries used on cruising boats. These systems will have their own unique wiring diagrams. d. Electrical Starter The engine starter motor is the most demanding load that will be placed on the electrical system and is not fused or protected by an overload device.
Sacrificial zincs are or should be bolted onto each side of your keel just forward of the shaft and or on your rudder. These rectangular zincs are unique and referred to as “Tayana” or “Taiwan” zincs. West Marine and other major boat stores sell this type of zinc. A 1-1/4 inch donut zinc is also installed on the propeller shaft..
1. The Fresh Water System The heart of the pressure water-system on the Tayana 42 is the PAR medium duty diaphragm pump. This pump is generally located in a compartment along with the electric bilge pump and the shower sump pump (an option).
2. Bilge Pumping System The Tayana 42 is equipped with a minimum of two bilge pumps – one electrical and one hand operated. Both of these pumps should be checked every day that the yacht is sailed. The electrical bilge pump is by PAR and is located in the same compartment as the fresh water pump. The intake hose goes down past the engine and into the bilge sump below the engine.
much toilet paper is forced into the outlet line; it plugs or jams around one of the sharp bends that is part of the outlet line. There is little to do other than break the line at one of the joints and use a plumbers snake to clear the blockage.
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