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- Page 1 Information & operations manual for Bavaria 50 2009 ‘State of Play’...
- Page 2 Welcome Welcome to Horizon Yacht Charters and your Bavaria 50 “State of Play”. We hope you had a pleasant journey and are looking forward to a fantastic holiday and some of the finest sailing in the world here. This manual is here to guide you through the operation of your yacht. Please take the time to read this manual and don’t hesitate to ask any of our...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Yacht specifications 12 volt panel and 110 volt breakers The inverter panel Engine start procedures Daily engine checks Instruments VHF radio Charging your batteries Anchoring and using the windlass 10. Picking up a mooring buoy 11. Bilge pumps 12. Fresh water systems 13. -
Page 4: Yacht Specifications
1. Yacht specifications Length 50’ 5” Beam 14' 7” Draft 7’ Fuel 85 gallons Water 210 gallons Engine 72 hp Volvo Location of: Fresh water refills (port transom and by the anchor locker) Diesel refill (starboard transom) Manual bilge pump (port transom) Propane tank (at port helm) Windlass breaker (behind salon cushion) Diesel cut off valve (starboard aft cabin, below the berth) - Page 5 2. 12 volt panel Use this button to check battery voltage and water tank status Functions of the 12 volt panel: • Top row, from left to right: • Compass light • Navigational instruments • Stereo • Anchor windlass • Primary bilge pump (leave this ‘off’...
- Page 6 The 110v Panel: Always leave the water Main breaker heater breaker off 110v outlet breakers The 110v outlets will work when plugged into shore power and when using the inverter (see next page).
- Page 7 3. Inverter When plugged into shore–power, the “AC in” and one of the three inverter status lights will be illuminated in the status bar. The “charge” light will also be illuminated. Before un-plugging from the dock power, press the charge button on the panel and switch off all the breakers on the 110V panel, (see previous page), as well as the breaker on the dock power outlet.
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Page 8: Engine Start Procedures
4. Engine start procedures. • Make sure engine is in neutral. • Press the glow button for 5 seconds. • Press the ignition switch then press the start button until you hear the engine running. • When the engine is running check you have water coming out of the exhaust. -
Page 9: Daily Engine Checks
5. Daily Engine Checks • Check the oil level using the yellow dip stick located to the left rear of the engine. The level should be at least halfway between the empty and full marks. To add oil open the oil filler cap on the top of the engine. •... -
Page 10: Instruments
6. Instruments Located at the helm 3 Raymarine ST60 instruments: ST60+ Tridata ST6002 Autopilot ST60+ Wind Indicator Located at the nav station is a Raymarine chart plotter. -
Page 11: Vhf Radio
7. VHF Procedures Using the VHF radio: Familiarise yourself with the method for switching channels, and with the squelch and volume controls on your radio. Most radios have a button to instantly select Channel 16 – ensure you understand how this operates or you could end up speaking on Ch. - Page 12 Types of emergency: In the unlikely event that you are involved in an emergency stay calm and follow these steps. You will also have an Emergency Procedure card next to your VHF. Distress: “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY.” This is an International Distress signal and an imperative call for assistance.
- Page 13 8. Batteries The systems on your yacht are all 12volt. The batteries will need to be recharged as often as you deplete them. Conserving power will result in less time needed for charging, so turn off systems that you are not using. Your batteries will charge when the engine is running at 1400rpms or more, whether sitting at a mooring or motoring to a destination.
- Page 14 9. Anchoring & the windlass Setting your anchor: Preparation: • Establish a non verbal communication system from bow to stern, as with the noise of the engine and wind, verbal communication proves difficult. • Tie the dinghy painter close to the boat at the bow or amidships to avoid wrapping it around the prop.
- Page 15 and allow the elements to push you back. Increase astern to 1500 rpm to drive in the secondary. Snorkel over the anchor to ensure a good hold. • There are a couple of spots in the BVI where it is necessary to deploy both a bow and stern anchor, thus holding the yacht bow or stern into the wind.
- Page 16 windlass still refuses to operate, please call horizon. Manual operation of the windlass If you lose power to your windlass, start the engine and give it some revs, to make sure you have not just got a low battery voltage. Then make sure the windlass breaker with the anchor icon is in the ‘on’...
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Page 17: Picking Up A Mooring Buoy
10. Picking up a mooring buoy • Ensure the dinghy painter is tied off short on the bow or amidships and is clear of the prop. • Approach the mooring buoy, keeping the bow into the wind or current, whichever prevails. •... -
Page 18: Bilge Pumps
11. Bilge Pumps Your yacht is equipped with one manual and two electric bilge pumps. The primary electric pump is automatic. The secondary electric pump is operated by a switch on the 12v panel. The manual pump is located in the cockpit by the port side helm seat and its operation will be demonstrated to you during your briefing. -
Page 19: Fresh Water Systems
12. Fresh water system State of Play is equipped with two water tanks with a capacity of 210 gallons split between the two. Before filling the tanks let the water run from the hose for a while before placing the end into the filler. The filler holes are located by the anchor locker and at the port transom. -
Page 20: Heads
13. Heads • Nothing is to be put down the head unless it has been digested first, with the exception of 3 sheets of paper. • Prior to use, move the lever to wet bowl to add water - 4/6 pumps. •... -
Page 21: Showers
14. Showers Your yacht has a hot & cold, fresh-water shower in each head and on the transom. If the engine has been running, the hot water can be very hot – be cautious! In order to use the showers, the fresh-water pump must be activated on the 12V panel. -
Page 22: Refrigeration
15. Refrigeration The system on this boat is an upgraded 12v refrigerator. This system is designed to run 24hrs a day if you wish. To ensure that it does not fail there are two things you should do. • Firstly, keep your batteries charged. If the level goes below 12v the system will malfunction. - Page 23 16. Propane and stove The propane tank locker is located under the helm seat on the port side. To use: • Turn the LPG switch on the 12v panel. This opens the solenoid on the tank. • To light, turn the knob you want 90 degrees anticlockwise, push the knob in and light the burner using the igniter button.
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Page 24: The Bbq,
17. BBQ • When using the BBQ, tie your dinghy off at the side of the yacht, not off the stern • Never use the BBQ while sailing • Never use the BBQ on a dock • Never change propane tanks when using the BBQ •... -
Page 25: Fire Safety
18. Fire Safety Prevention is the best answer to fire safety. • Always switch off the safety solenoid when stove is not in use • Never leave the stove or oven burning unattended. • Never change propane tanks whilst barbequing. •... - Page 26 19. Dinghy & Outboard The driver of the dinghy must be over 18, and must at all times be wearing the kill cord. Never operate the dinghy under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Always tow your dinghy on a short line while motoring and a long line while sailing, always tow with the engine leg up as it gives you an extra half knot.
- Page 27 Pull cord Stop button Gear Shift Choke Throttle Lever to lower Kill Cord and raise the outboard Fuel tank Fuel line connection; make sure this is securely attached Fuel vent – make sure this is slightly open at all times...
- Page 28 20. The Generator State of Play is fitted with its own generator which will run the 110v outlets, the air conditioning and will also charge the batteries in place engine. generator is located behind the back compartment in the port aft cabin The generator is self-monitoring and therefore no checks need to...
- Page 29 21. Air conditioning The air conditioning breakers should be turned on after the generator has been running for 5 minutes (or once the boat is plugged into shore power) and the breakers should be shut off before stopping the generator or unplugging from shore power.