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Aspen C90 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 C90   O wners   M anual  ...
  • Page 2 Shore   P ower   D isconnect   Switch   O ff   B reaker   F irst   Disconnect at Boat Never   l eave   h ot   ( breaker   o n   )   a   loose  ...
  • Page 3 Ba1ery   S witches   N ormally   O n                       In   E ngine   R oom   The C90 has three main battery switches , House On/Off ,Engine On /Off, and Emergency Parallel. The normal operation position is to leave both Engine  ...
  • Page 4 Fuel   S ystem   –   F ilters   -­‐   Priming   The C100 fuel system includes two filters and a electric switching valve at the dash. In normal operation there is no owner/operator activity other than to inspect the Raycore Filters clear glass bowel for water (clear liquid) and drain in to cup through petcock at bottom if present.
  • Page 5 Full   T ime   P ower   B reaker   Engine room inside wall Always On 12V power Fuse is just inside engine room door. It supplies power to the boats 6 automatic bilge pumps, heater, Co censor and other devices that need power to save memory settings.

  • Page 6: Transmission Oil

    Engine   O il                                     Transmission   O il   Note  ...

  • Page 7: Battery Chargers

    Voltage   S ensiCve   R elay   This Blue Seas Systems unit separates the house batteries from the start batteries automatically when the house voltage is bellow 12.4 volts. No user activity is required. These ProMariner automatic chargers are wired to come on when the boats shore power is Battery Chargers connected and the A/C breakers at...
  • Page 8 Sea   W ater   B all   V alves   There are two raw water valves on the boat both in the Starboard Lazarette (inside hull side fwd). The smaller one ½” is for the head and the aft deck wash down. The larger one 1.5” is for the engine cooling water.
  • Page 9 Starboard   L azare1e   House Batteries 2ea G27 12V Deep cycle, wet lead acid, 4” water lift muffler to left, drain muffler when stored for winter with drain bolt at bottom, re-silicone bolt after. Engine start battery G27 (Center), Teliflex SeaStar hydraulic steering ram.
  • Page 10 Propane   T ank   S torage   a nd   OperaCon   Start Battery Location Propane tank is in the Port Cockpit storage To use, make sure hose connection is locker. Note: Locker is plumbed with a tight, open valve, gauge will show hose to a through hull overboard so a gas aprox 90 Psi.
  • Page 11 Port   L azare1e   E quipment   Pressure Water Pump and Strainer: The C100 has two water tanks (24 gallons port side and 26 gallons Starboard side) each has a dedicated pump. The fresh water pump switch is located on the dashes lower DC switch panel.
  • Page 12 GeNng   R eady   T o   G o   Fill Water tanks as needed (port Stow fenders and dock lines in aft and starboard) Cockpit fwd walls. compartment Be sure water is good ,taste it! Ask fellow boaters. During long Note: Switch Fuses are inactive periods ad a little chlorine behind cover plate.
  • Page 13 Propane   C ontrol   -­‐   S niffer   The propane sniffer control unit is just fwd of the sink This units power may be switched with the black switch just forward of it. The sniffer is very sensitive and false alarms can be disconcerting, when its off the solenoid valve in the tank is closed.
  • Page 14 DC   /   A C   P anels   DC Panel: This panel is fed from the house AC Distribution Panel: This panel is fed batteries . It includes both voltage (pressure from the 30 Amp shore power gauge) and Amp gauge (volume) to manage connection.
  • Page 15 Tank   G auges                                 Solar   P anel   C ontrol   To read tank level: Left Gauge = Left Water Tank Right Gauge = Right Water...
  • Page 16 GeNng   S tarted   Thrusters-­‐Radio-­‐Wipers   Thrusters: these Side Power units are very handy while docking. Once battery switches are on depress both ON buttons at the same time, green light will come on. Now the joy sticks are ready press bow stick left boat goes left.
  • Page 17 GeNng   S tarted   Engine   a nd   S afety   G ear   STARTING ENGINE: Once batteries and Engine Computer: This is a very useful blower are on you can start, engine (starter instrument. Toggling the propeller will time-out after 20 seconds), switch off-re button shuttles you to a variety of data.
  • Page 18 DC   P anel   L ayout   Pumps Panel : This panel controls the boats bilge pumps and shower sump pump. Most of these are automatic but these switches allow you to turn each of the 6 pumps for each water tight compartment on manually.
  • Page 19 Trim   T abs   Lenco   E lectronic   The C90 is equipped with large trim tabs. This tabs are primarily used to trim the boat for maximum efficiency and comfort while cruising. Due to their size and positioning, they can lift a great deal while creating very limited drag.
  • Page 20 Shower   S prayer   -­‐   C urtain   First mixer is set to temp, The sink wand lifts to hanger near door, curtain from shelf behind door is snapped into ceiling buttons, auto sump pump under head evacuates water. Dry door and shower area when done.
  • Page 21 Boat   C leaning   P roducts   Maguire's Marine Boat Soap with wax, keeps boat wax intact, great for gel coat.
  • Page 22 Boat   P rotecCon   P roducts   Meguiars Flagship Wax, This is a premium wax and UV protectant. Hand wax once per year in Northern climates, twice in southern. Wax both deck and hull. In the south, even the non skid maybe waxed with a brush.
  • Page 23 Wallas   3 0D   F urnace   The Wallace furnace control is located to the left of the helm, to turn on push toggle switch to right and rotate fan-heat control knob to desired level. The controller has no thermostat due to size of space heated.
  • Page 24 Garmin   C hart   P lo1er   Also   p lease   r efer   t o   y our   G armin   M anual   To Start, push and hold power button at top right for three seconds. Unit will come on in 10 seconds.
  • Page 25 Tilt   H elm   -­‐   C urtains   Tilt Helm, lever under wheel, hydraulic fluid (Teliflex) fills at top, under rubber boo Master Curtain snap in, Running attitude, 16 Kts tabs down labeled Port - Starboard ,arrow shows Fwd. Roll and store in headboard bookshelf.
  • Page 26   Folding   T he   M ast   f or   T railering (On   a   v ery   w et   d ay)   Start While folding be carful not to lean on Solar Panel glass, rest support tube carefully on SS Mast, tip in to cockpit, then lift forward to corner for towing.
  • Page 27 Fuse   P anels   B ehind   D ash   Blue   S eas   P anels-­‐Auto   B lade   F use   t ype   )   (Not:   m ini   b lades Each of these 4 fuse blocks are dedicated to a specific system and are powered by a dedicated breaker at dash or in engine room.
  • Page 28 Trailer   I nfo   Aspens Trailer is built by Float On Trailers in Vero Beach Florida. It is a 10,000 pound capacity aluminum trailer. The minimum tow truck size is ¾ Ton. When the ball weight is set to 6-7% of the towed weight (600-800 pounds) she tows like a dream. Includes a solid winch stand assembly with stair for access while loading.
  • Page 29 Li[ing   S trap   L ocaCon   Note:   y ou   w ill   n eed   2 4”   c arpeted   2 x6s   j ust   u nder   t he   g unwales   t o   s pread   t he   compression  ...
  • Page 30 When the anchor rode has been purchase from Aspen it includes depth markers every 30 ft to aid in anchoring. The Windlass Breaker is located...
  • Page 31 Anchor   D etails   Line after Stacking-de- tangle Anchor with snubber bungee Tighten/Loosens clutch, capstan. Note the wrench is key to adjusting Windlass Wrench how much force the windless pulls Anchor Depth Markers in with. Too tight and you will damage roller assembly.
  • Page 32 Details   Kayak with ratchet straps and foam pad. Be sure to remove Kayak while towing Electrical junction box is behind enclosure. Tender Snubber line for medium range towing to take wind buffeting out. Long hauls it is best to deflate tender. Line also used to lower-raise tender.
  • Page 33 Zodiac   L aunch   Store Rods on transom clip Un-clip SS support rods Tip Tender in, leave clipped to boat while mounting motor. Support Engine on swim step, step into tender- swing engine to transom Rinsing engine Un buckle engine in Port laz. with hose Tighten Screw clamps aggressively...
  • Page 34 GeNng   R eady,   T he   F it   O ut!  ...
  • Page 35 GeNng   R eady,   T he   F it   O ut  ...
  • Page 36 GeNng   R eady,   T he   F it   O ut  ...
  • Page 37 GeNng   R eady,   T he   F it   O ut  ...
  • Page 38 GeNng   R eady,   T he   F it   O ut  ...
  • Page 39 GeNng   R eady,   T he   F it   O ut  ...
  • Page 40 GeNng   R eady,   T he   F it   O ut  ...
  • Page 41 GeNng   R eady   T he   F it   O ut  ...
  • Page 42 GeNng   S tarted,   F iNng   O ut  ...
  • Page 44 Wiring  ...
  • Page 46 Open   H ull  ...
  • Page 47 Port   O pen   H ull   Optional Auto Pilot “Pump Location” Hot Water Heater 26g Water Tank 40g Diesel Fuel Tank...
  • Page 48 Port   L azere1   O pen   H ull     Macerator LP Locker Black Water Holding Tank...
  • Page 49 STBD   L azere1   P re-­‐   D ecking     Location of Stbd Water Tank 24g ATF Res. Pump Muffler...
  • Page 50 Stbd   H ull   l ooking   A [  ...
  • Page 51 Port   M id   S hip   Location for opt. AC Pump & Auto Pilot...
  • Page 52 Macerator  ...
  • Page 53 Engine   &   S TBD   F uel   T ank  ...
  • Page 54 Water   P roof   P lugs  ...
  • Page 55 STBD   T ransom  ...
  • Page 56 Pocketed   P rop,   R udder  ...
  • Page 57 Sandbar,   P rop   &   R udder   ProtecCon  ...
  • Page 58 Thruster   Bow Thruster...
  • Page 59 Slinging The Boat It is very important that you DO NOT LIFT ON SAND BAR. Strap needed to be on Keel.
  • Page 60 Correct Lifting Area...
  • Page 61 Adjust Strap On STBD Side, Make Slightly Shorter so Boat lifts level. Note: Spreaders bars must be out so hull is not pinched by straps.
  • Page 62 Removable   K icker   B racket   Be sure to fasten engine securely to bracket then lock tiller arm in straight position.
  • Page 63 Set desired engine RPM then Steer from Helm using main rudder for control. You can also manually steer with tiller arm on kicker motor.