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  • Page 1 C 100 Owners Manual...

  • Page 2: Battery Switches

    BATTERY SWITCHES The C100 has five main battery switches: 1) House On/Off 2) Engine On/Off 3) Emergency Parallel 4) Bow Thruster 5) Stern Thruster Normal operation position is to leave both House and Engine switches in the ON position. Emergency Parallel should be in the OFF position and is rarely used.
  • Page 3 PROMARINER CHARGERS & FULL-TIME POWER BREAKER The 20amp House ProMariner automatic chargers are wired to come on when the boats shore power is connected and the A/C breakers at the dash are in the ON position. The chargers are four stage-smart units that charge aggressively when the battery is low and then ramp down as it charges.
  • Page 4 SHORE POWER DISCONNECT 1) SWITCH OFF BREAKER 2) UNPLUG CORD *NOTE: NEVER LEAVE A HOT OR LOOSE CORD ON DOCK. IT COULD SHOCK SWIMMERS IF IT FELL IN WATER.
  • Page 5 DC / AC PANELS The AC and DC panels are both Blue Sea Systems premium panels. DC Panel: The DC panel is fed from the House AC Panel: This panel is fed from the 30-amp batteries. It includes both voltage (pressure) and shore power connection.
  • Page 6 DC PANEL LAYOUT Pumps Panel: The pumps panel controls the bilge pumps and shower sump pump. Most of these are automatic, but these switches allow you to manually turn on each of the six pumps for each water-tight compartment. With the exception of the fresh water switch, these switches are normally in the off position.
  • Page 7 TANK GUAGES & SOLAR PANEL CONTROLS To Read Tank Level: Left Gauge = Left Water Tank Right Gauge = Right Water Tank Center Gauge = Waste Tank Solar Panel Charge Controller: The Solar Boost 2000 is a premium charge controller that  ...
  • Page 8 FUSE PANELS BEHIND DASH Blue Seas Panels: Auto Blade Fuse-Type Each of these four fuse blocks is dedicated to a specific system and is powered by a dedicated breaker. 1) Hot Float – 8 gang, right 2) Electronics – 6 gang, top 3) House equipment –...
  • Page 9 LENCO TRIM TABS The C100 is equipped with large trim tabs. The 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. Typically, after setting for a given throttle RPM, you will level and trim down to find the maximum speed for that RPM.
  • Page 10 GETTING READY TO GO Fill water tanks as needed (port, starboard, cockpit fwd walls). Be sure water is good – taste it! During long inactive periods, add a little chlorine to keep water fresh. STARBOARD PORT Stow fenders, dock lines and kicker motor in aft compartment.
  • Page 11 GETTING STARTED: THRUSTERS, RADIO & WIPERS Thrusters: These side power units are very handy while docking. Caution: Be certain no one is in the water near the boat when the thrusters are on. The thrusters work like a vacuum, sucking from a large area. To use, ensure battery switches are on, then press both ON buttons simultaneously.
  • Page 12 GETTING STARTED: ENGINE & SAFETY GEAR Starting Engine: Once batteries and blower are Engine Computer: The engine computer is on you can start. Hold Key Fob flat with square very useful as it allows you to view engine edge toward key box and pass down over box. data.
  • Page 13 GARMIN CHART PLOTTER To start the chart plotter, locate the power button at the top right of the unit. Press and hold the power button for three seconds. The unit will start in approximately ten seconds. 2) Press Navigation Charts. 1) Press Charts.
  • Page 14 WALLACE 30D HEATER 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 15 A/C UNIT The unit is located under the sink. Quick-start Operations Checklist: 1) Ensure seawater-intake ball valve is open. 2) Make sure the control is powered off. 3) Turn on the air conditioner circuit breaker. If the   s eawater  pump   h as  it’s  own  circuit  breaker,   turn that on also.
  • Page 16 PROPANE SNIFFER CONTROL The propane sniffer control unit is just fwd of the sink. This units power may be switched with the black switch just below it. The sniffer is very sensitive and false alarms can be disconcerting. When its off, the solenoid valve in the tank is closed.
  • Page 17 When the line while underway. anchor rode has been purchased from Aspen, it  includes   d epth   m arkers  every  30’  to  aid   i n   anchoring.
  • Page 18 ANCHOR DETAILS ANCHOR WITH SNUBBER BUNGEE LINE AFTER STACKING - DETANGLE ANCHOR DEPTH MARKERS WINDLASS WRENCH Use wrench to tighten/loosen clutch, capstan. Note: The wrench is key to adjusting how much force the windlass pulls in with. Too tight and you will damage the roller assembly. *Used  on  28’...
  • Page 19 TILT HELM & CURTAINS The Tilt Helm lever is located under the The hydraulic fluid (Teliflex) fills at the top steering wheel. under rubber cover. Running attitude, 16 Kts, tabs down. Master Curtains snap in. Each is Labeled Port/Starboard with arrow showing forward.
  • Page 20 SHOWER CURTAIN & SPRAYER First, set water to preferred temperature. The sink wand lifts to hanger near the door. The curtain from shelf behind door is snapped into the ceiling buttons. Dry door and shower floor when done. Door can be left open or closed while showering.
  • Page 21 ENGINE & TRANSMISSION OIL The Volvo D3 220 engine uses premium 15W-40 oil.  It’s  best  to  check  oil  levels  prior   t o   use. Be carful not to spill or overfill. Change your oil and filter at 50 hrs, then every 100 hrs after.
  • Page 22 FUEL SYSTEM: FILTERS & PRIMING The C100 fuel system includes two filters and an electric switching valve at the dash that controls a spool valve under the dinette. In normal operation, there is no owner/operator activity needed other than to inspect the Racor Filters clear glass bowl for water (clear liquid). If water is present, you will need to remove the brass plug under the petcock (typically in finger tight) then drain it into a cup through the petcock at the bottom.
  • Page 23 STARBOARD LAZARETTE House Batteries 2ea Golf Cart 6Volt Engine start battery G27 (Typically next Deep cycle, wet lead acid, in series to propane locker) with the Teliflex for   1 2V  house  supply.     4”  water  lift   SeaStar hydraulic steering ram.
  • Page 24 RAW WATER BALL VALVES There are two raw water valves on the boat. Both are located in the Starboard Lazarette.   T he  smaller  valve  (1/2”)  is  for  the  head   a nd   t he  aft  deck  wash  down.   T he   larger  ...
  • Page 25 PORT LAZARETTE EQUIPMENT 6 Gallon Seaward Hot water heater SS is located in the hull under the port fish well. It runs on 120 V while at dock. Note it draws 1800 watts so you will not be able to run large additional loads while water heater is on.
  • Page 26 PROPANE TANK STORAGE & OPERATION Start Battery Location Propane tank is in the Port Cockpit storage To use, make sure hose connection is tight, locker. Note: Locker is plumbed with a hose to open valve, gauge will show approx. 90 Psi. If a through hull overboard so a gas leak would you hear a hissing or smell gas turn valve off not inter the boat.
  • Page 27 TRANSOM PORT STARBOARD...
  • Page 28 THRUSTERS STERN...
  • Page 29 POCKETED PROP, RUDDER & SANDBAR SANDBAR: Protects the Prop & Rudder...
  • Page 30 TRAILER INFO Aspens Trailer is built by Float On Trailers in Vero Beach Florida. It is a 10,000-12,000 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 31 FOLDING THE MAST FOR TRAILERING While folding, be careful not to lean on the solar panel glass. Rest the support tube carefully on the SS mast, tip in to cockpit, then lift forward to corner for towing. NOTE: It is best to close the door before placing support. 1) Climb onto Hardtop 2) Remove Pin from Mast 3) Get Support Tube Lined Up...
  • Page 32 LIFTING STRAP LOCATION Note:  If  the  spreader  bars  are  less  than  11ft.,  you  will  need  24”  carpeted   2x6’s  just  under  the  gunwales  to  spread  the  compression  load  from  the   straps and reduce damage to the gunwale rubber. Arrows show location of the lifting The forward Sling goes just forward of straps.
  • Page 33 BOAT HAULING PROCEDURE SLINGING THE BOAT Pre-loading this strap down 12-18”   will lift the boat level. It is very important that you DO NOT LIFT ON SAND BAR. Strap needed to be on Keel.
  • Page 34 ZODIAC LAUNCH 1) Un-clip SS support rods 3) Tip Tender in, leave clipped to boat while 2) Store Rods on transom clip mounting motor. 5) Support Engine on swim step, step into tender and 4) Un buckle engine from aft swing engine to tender and secure.
  • Page 35 REMOVABLE KICKER BRACKET Be sure to put the locking pin in the kicker bracket and clamp the motor tight! Find the balance point rudder angle. Once you get it up to speed, lock the tiller clamp and steer the boat from the helm forward.
  • Page 36 EXTRA DETAILS Electrical junction box is behind Kayak with ratchet straps and foam enclosure. pad. Be sure to remove Kayak while towing. Tender Snubber Ling - used for medium range towing to take wind buffeting out. For long hauls it is best to deflate the tender.
  • Page 37 OUTFITTING YOUR BOAT...
  • Page 38 OUTFITTING YOUR BOAT...
  • Page 39 OUTFITTING YOUR BOAT...
  • Page 40 OUTFITTING YOUR BOAT...
  • Page 41 OUTFITTING YOUR BOAT...
  • Page 42 OUTFITTING YOUR BOAT...
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  • Page 45 OUTFITTING YOUR BOAT...
  • Page 46 BOAT CLEANING PRODUCTS Maguire's Marine Boat: Soap with wax keeps boat wax intact, great for gel coat.
  • Page 47 BOAT CLEANING PRODUCTS T-9 Boeshield: This is wonderful for 303 Aerospace Protectant: your engine rooms metal parts, all of This material is for plastic them, bronze, SS clamps, motor that’s  out  in  the  sun,  I.E.   metal parts, battery connections, Vinyl seats, Zodiac boats, bonding system connections and recoat every 3 months.
  • Page 48 OPEN HULL MIDSHIP STERN...
  • Page 49 OPEN HULL – PORT BOW Drain Plug Access Hatch/Bilge Pump Access Hatch Optional Garmin Auto Pilot Compass Windless Anchor Breaker (Located in Bottom of Hanging Locker) Optional Garmin Electronics/ Port Compartment Under Bed...
  • Page 50 OPEN HULL – PORT MIDSHIP 45 gal. Diesel Fuel Tank Empty Compartment (Sometimes houses the optional auto pilot pump) Compartment contains a Bilge Pump & Transducer...
  • Page 51 OPEN HULL – STBRD – MID SHIP Primary Fuel Filter Fuel Tank Selector Valve 38 gal. Diesel Fuel Tank Optional 2000 watt Inverter Optional Auto Pilot Pump Raw Water Pump for Toilet Battery Charger...
  • Page 52 OPEN HULL – PORT LAZARETTES LP Locker Propane Tank Locker 6 gal. Hot Water Tank 28 gal. Waste Tank 23 gal. Water Tank Macerator Pump Fresh Water Pump & Strainer Raw Water Pump & Strainer...
  • Page 53 OPEN HULL – STRBD LAZARETTES 26 gal. Water Tank Volvo Penta Engine Water Pump Crash Pump Muffler Engine Sea Water Strainer...
  • Page 54 ENGINE & STARBOARD FUEL TANK...
  • Page 55 WATERPROOF PLUGS...

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING This list is developed from common customer questions. ELECTRICAL • I   h ere   b eeping   b ut   c an’t  figure   o ut  from  where? There are about 10 devices on the boat that can beep a warning.
  • Page 57 – shut the engine off, this stops the raw water pump. • Battery Chargers. Your Aspen has two chargers, one 12amp dedicated to the engine start battery and a second 20 amp dedicated to the house battery. On boats with 1,000 or 2,000 watt inverters, they have built-in 80-100 amp chargers for the house battery charging.

  • Page 58: Mechanical Systems

    • Ships Hydraulic Steering. Aspen uses a Teleflex Sea Star steering system made in Richmond, BC. The  unit’s   h ydraulic  reservoir  is   f illed   b y  removing   t he  rubber  cover  on  top,  then  the  black  screw  ...
  • Page 59 TROUBLE SHOOTING • Windless. The windless is a Lewmar unit. Use is pretty obvious but few owners give it the respect it deserves. These are very strong geared down motors. Never try to have two people work the anchor at the same time. Keep your fingers and toes well clear of the chain and line, go slow, think. Tap on the control is good, especially when the anchor is nearing the bow roller.

  • Page 60: Winterizing Your Boat

    WINTERIZING YOUR BOAT Drain water tanks, Port & Starboard: Flip on DC breakers, located left side center under glove box. Then push toggle switch for water pump switch (Left = port tank, Right = starboard tank) and open faucets. Hot Water Heater Drain: Flip open the hot water tank drain (Note: on older boats, open Port Lazarette to access hot water heater) and drain to bilge, then turn on bilge pump to empty over.