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AYC CHARTERER OPERATION MANUAL
ACADIA
Beneteau Oceanis 351
Welcome aboard!
Thank you for choosing Acadia for your vacation. We are sure you will enjoy cruising in the
lovely islands of the Pacific Northwest. Acadia has dropped anchor in many secluded coves,
explored our marine parks and tied-up at numerous resort marinas throughout this world class
cruising area. She is ready to share these great experiences with you.
Acadia was named in recognition of her original owners' ancestral homeland in Nova Scotia. As
her second owners we have kept the name in recognition of our Canadian and US heritage as
well. Since launch at the Seattle Boat Show in 1994 Acadia has journeyed from top to bottom of
Puget Sound many times, cruised extensively through all the San Juan and Canadian Gulf
Islands, made her way further north along the sunshine coast of British Columbia and into
Desolation Sound on several occasions. She has stretched her sea legs even further with a
circumnavigation of Vancouver Island and other cruises to its rugged Pacific west coast. In
earlier times she also liked to club race out of Corinthian Yacht Club in Tacoma and has attended
many US and Canadian Beneteau Owner Rendezvous over the years.
We trust this manual will help you become familiar with Acadia. The Beneteau Owner Manual
with additional operating instructions is also at the navigation/chart table and several other
equipment use manuals are also on board. Please remember this is a NON-SMOKING vessel.
Always smoke outside of the cabin and enclosed cockpit area. If you have questions about the
boat or about places to visit, please do not hesitate to ask the AYC staff. Enjoy your charter –
Acadia knows the way!
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  • Page 1 Canadian and US heritage as well. Since launch at the Seattle Boat Show in 1994 Acadia has journeyed from top to bottom of Puget Sound many times, cruised extensively through all the San Juan and Canadian Gulf Islands, made her way further north along the sunshine coast of British Columbia and into Desolation Sound on several occasions.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic Section Page # Boat Operation Engine Inspection Start-Up / Going in Reverse / Shutdown 3 – 4 Cruising Preparing to Get Underway Cockpit Enclosure and Helmsman Seat Anchoring/Mooring 6 - 7 Sails/Furling Systems Docking Dinghy Fueling 8 - 9 Boat Electrical A.C.

  • Page 3: Boat Operation

    REOPEN THE THRU-HULL! Engine – Perkins M30 Acadia has a 27 horsepower diesel engine driving a three-bladed propeller through a reversible transmission. The combined shift lever and throttle control is located on the steering pedestal (P5) in the cockpit, along with the electronic instrumentations, temperature and diesel fuel gauges, and warning lights low oil pressure and battery charging (P6).
  • Page 4 Going In Reverse Acadia has a definite prop walk to Port in reverse. When backing, it is best to get some reverse way on (stern will move to Port unless moderately countered by rudder towards Starboard) before attempting a sharp turn to Starboard.

  • Page 5: Cruising

    Cockpit Enclosure and Helmsman Seat Acadia is outfitted to provide you with year round cruising comfort. The aft cockpit is fully enclosed for inclement weather conditions (P 14). Heat radiates upward from the cabin and rain, cool breezes are blocked by the 360 degree vinyl panels (you can even monitor the shape of your main through a viewing panel in the roof of the cockpit canopy.
  • Page 6 Anchoring/Mooring The primary WORKING ANCHOR is a Bruce 33 and is attached to 50 ft chain and 250 ft nylon rode passed through the deck from the ANCHOR LOCKER (P 18). The locker can be accessed through the deck anchor locker hatch forward at bow. A keeper and safety rope secure the anchor in its mount while underway.

  • Page 7: Mooring Cans

    Sails are raised / lowered without stepping out of the cockpit and accomplished easily and quickly. You’ll enjoy this feature of Acadia. Jib sheets, furling lines, mainsheet, halyards, and traveler are all operated from the cockpit. There is a solid boom vang adjustable from the cockpit.
  • Page 8 Have your crew ready the lines and fenders and give clear instructions on how you will be docking. Have bow, stern and spring lines secured to Acadia and ready. Often times it is best to lead bow and spring lines to the mid section of the boat (the fattest part) where your crew member can easily step off and secure either one.

  • Page 9: Boat Electrical

    the tank opening. As the tank fills, the sound will rise in pitch or gurgle. Pay attention to the TANK OVERFLOW VENT on the outside of the hull opposite the tank opening. The sound may indicate that the tank is nearly full. Top off carefully, and be prepared to catch spilled fuel. Spillage may result in a nasty fine from law enforcement.
  • Page 10 House Battery Bank & Switch Two battery banks support 12-volt DC power: 1) engine battery; 2) house battery. (P XX) The BATTERY SWITCHES are located in aft cabin over the engine compartment cover. Normally, leave the GROUND SWITCH (far left switch as you face panel) in the On position. The two (#1 &...

  • Page 11: Sanitation Systems

    Sanitation Systems Marine Toilet It is important that every member of the crew be informed on the proper use of the MARINE TOILET. The valves, openings, and pumps are small and may clog easily. If the toilet clogs, it is YOUR RESONSIBILITY! Always pump the head for a child so you can make sure nothing foreign is being flushed.

  • Page 12: Water Systems

    fresh water hose through head portal to reach toilet bowl. If dock is Portside, feed fresh water hose through galley portal to toilet. 2) The tank’s contents can be discharged with the on-board MACERATOR only in certain unrestricted Canadian waters. To operate the macerator, located at stern next to Holding Tank, turn on the MACERATOR SWITCH on the #1 DC panel.

  • Page 13: Fresh Water Pressure Pump

    Fresh Water Pressure Pump The WATER PRESSURE PUMP is located in plumbing fixture locker L 7). Activate pump at the DC #1 panel by turning on the breaker. If the water pump continues to run, you are either out of water or might have an air lock and need to bleed the system by opening up a faucet.

  • Page 14: Vhf Radios

    The refrigerator needs to be turned OFF at the DC #1 panel at night when anchored or moored to prevent excessive drainage of the batteries. SAFETY NOTE: ALWAYS SECURE the refrigerator top with the attached bungee when it is open. Serious injury may occur if this top unexpectedly closes while you are reaching into it.

  • Page 15: Depth Sounder

    Depth Sounder The DEPTH SOUNDER, is located at cockpit steering station. The sounder should provide reliable readings in shallow waters. If your reading is blinking, it is a FALSE reading. False readings can occur in depths of more than 200 feet or in areas of strong currents or tides. Radar The Raytheon ST 50+ RADAR is stored under the Navigation station.

  • Page 16: Digital Tv/Dvd Units

    (P 35). Acadia is equipped with an AUTOMATIC BILGE PUMP. The master switch is located next to the hot water heater under main settee facing forward seat (L 9). Normally, the switch will be left in the AUTO position.
  • Page 17 Caution -- For safety reasons, do not store an opened propane bottle within the salon or engine compartment. Chances are these will leak slightly once opened and propane gas could settle into low spaces. Store these bottles in the cockpit cabinet. Ensure gasoline and flammable materials are not near the barbecue.
  • Page 18 2) Locker Identification Diagram:...

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