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SEAS O'Day 28 Operating Guidelines Revision 14 (5/15/2014)
Pre-Departure:
1. Read Previous Log Entries, checking for equipment deficiencies and Boat issues.
2. Walk the boat, checking rigging and ensure equipment is in order and in proper location
3. Guests must sign Liability Release Forms
4. Check who has NJ Boating Safety Certificates
5. Give Crew Safety & Boat Operation Briefing (See Note 1)
6. Make Log entry: listing crew, destination, departure time and note any
Boat deficiencies and discrepancies found.
Engine oil, fuel and cooling water pre-start procedures:
1. Engine OIL: Check oil level on the engine using the dipstick before starting engine for the
first time each day (Lift top engine compartment cover, release access panel latches,
remove panel (if necessary remove companion way steps) – dipstick is on left front side
of engine behind raw water pump as you look rearward at the engine). If oil level is at
or just below mark on dipstick it is OK, if level is 1 ⁄ 4 inch or more below mark add
small amount of oil using small plastic cup poring oil through oil fill on top of engine.
This engine only has capacity for 2 1 ⁄ 2 quarts of oil, only add small amounts, wait
several minutes and recheck when adding oil. Do not over-fill. If level is very low, check
engine for traces of leaks, fill to mark on dip stick and run a dock side engine check and
re-check oil level before leaving dock. -- Notify SEAS Dock-master of low engine oil
level.
2. Fuel Filter: Check clear plastic bowl on the bottom of the Racor fuel filter located on
bulkhead on left side of engine compartment (looking aft). Marine diesel fuel is colored
red/orange. Bowl should be one color without any layering or separation. Indication of
water will be on the bottom with fuel on top. If you find indication of water you should
drain it off using black plastic knurled drain on bottom of filter. Drain is connected to
hose going into engine sump. DO NOT DRAIN THE FUEL INTO ENGINE SUMP – USE
A SEPARATE CUP OR BOTTLE - REPORT WATER FOUND IN FUEL TO SEAS
DOCK-MASTER.
3. Fuel, Water, Oil Leaks: Check engine compartment for fuel, oil or water leaks by looking
in the pan under the engine to make sure it is not full of oil, fuel or water. (Note there is
a pad in pan to absorb traces of fuel or oil, but pan should not be full of any liquids.
4. Raw water Strainer: Use a flashlight to shine through the plastic bowl and strainer to
check the basket for seaweed, leaves or other debris. Strainer is secured to bulkhead
on the left side of the engine compartment looking rearward. Do not unscrew top cover
over plastic strainer basket unless you need to clean it as you may lose the water pump
prime. To clean the strainer, lift out the basket screen and clean out debris. Replace
basket in strainer, ensure that the basket is in the center of the container correctly in the
indent on the bottom, fill strainer completely with water and then carefully re-screw
cover over basket. Make sure you do not cross-thread the cover when re-installing it.
5. Fresh Water Tank Level: With the Instruments Circuit Breaker On, Check Amount of
Fresh Water in on-board tank at the Water Gauge located on the Starboard Settee
Bulkhead. Make sure gauge indicates that the tank is ½ full or higher, you will need
fresh water to flush engine when you return to dock. If water level is low use hose on
dock the fill water tank through Water deck fill fitting on Starboard side of boat.
6. Raw Water Seacock: Go back up to cockpit and open cockpit locker hatch. (The lock
key is the same as companionway lock.) Put the lock in the Nav Station drawer after
opening the locker.) Look in the forward inboard area of the cockpit locker. You will
see a seacock handle that shuts off the raw water from getting to the strainer in the
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