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OPERATION MANUAL
FOR
Eloise
Welcome aboard our 1996 Grand Banks 42 Classic!
We are happy you have chosen "Eloise" for your vacation and take pride in sharing her with you.
We are sure you will enjoy cruising the islands of the Pacific Northwest.
These instructions are designed to make your cruise more pleasurable. In general, the operation of
the boat is fairly self-explanatory. Hopefully this will help with most of the basic operational
questions, some of which are unique to this vessel. If you have questions about the boat or about
places to visit, please do not hesitate to ask the AYC staff.
At the end of your trip please take a moment to enter your name and any comments in our guest log
located in the third drawer under the captain's seat at the main helm. Your comments are important
to us as we continue to upgrade "Eloise" after each charter season in order to make your next trip
even more memorable.
Enjoy your trip!

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  • Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL Eloise Welcome aboard our 1996 Grand Banks 42 Classic! We are happy you have chosen “Eloise” for your vacation and take pride in sharing her with you. We are sure you will enjoy cruising the islands of the Pacific Northwest.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Boat Operation Engine Inspection Start-Up Shutdown Getting Underway Cruising Glendinning Synchronizers Docking Fueling Boat Electrical A.C. (Shore) Systems Inverter Generator D.C. (House) Systems Batteries Sanitation Systems Marine Toilets Holding Tank Y-Valve Water Systems Fresh Water Tanks Fresh Water Pump Hot Water Electric Hot Water Tank Everhot System...
  • Page 3 Heating Systems Webasto Hydronic Heating System Operations Heat only option Heat with continues hot water option Heat only option Electronics VHF Radio, Depth Sounder, Radar GPS/Plotter Entertainment AM/FM Radio CD player TV/DVD Anchoring/Mooring Cans Barbecue Dinghy/Outboard Crabbing/Fishing Other: Bilge Pumps/Safety...

  • Page 4: Boat Operation

    BOAT OPERATION Engine Inspection Remember your “WOBBS” every morning: Water (Coolant), Oil, Bilges (Inspect and Pump-out), Belts and Sea Straines. Check the water levels in the batteries. After a long day of cruising or after a couple of days on shore power, the water levels may drop depending on temperatures and battery use.

  • Page 5: Start-Up

    Start-Up Before starting the engines, do your inspection. The engines should be started from the lower helm station. Ensure GEARSHIFTS are in ‘neutral’, or the engines cannot be started because of the “neutral lockout”. Check that THROTTLES are back to the idle position. Engine Switch Panel Once you have checked the engine room and are ready to start the engines, follow this sequence: 1.

  • Page 6: Shutdown

    If the engine cranks slowly or fails to turn over, check the condition of the battery on the Five Battery Volt Meter to the right of the helm. If the battery is low, you may have to run the generator for a short while to charge the batteries.
  • Page 7 Eloise is equipped with Glendinning Engine Synchronizers. The synchronizer is designed to control and match the RPM’s of the SLAVE engine to that of the LEAD engine thus reducing unnecessary stress on the engines . The controls to engage the synchronizer are located at both the upper and lower helms with a push pull switch.

  • Page 8: Docking

    Docking During docking, use the FLYBRIDGE HELM for greater visibility to the stern. While moving slowly to the dock or mooring locations, center the WHEEL using the rudder position indicator and us only the GEARSHIFTS and THROTTLES to maneuver the boat. Have your crew ready the lines and fenders and give clear instructions on how you will be docking.

  • Page 9: Boat Electrical

    BOAT ELECTRICAL The electrical system is divided into two distribution systems: 110-volt AC and 12-volt DC. The systems are controlled from the two ELECTRICAL PANELS located on the right side of the main helm. The DC ELECTRICAL PANEL located above the AC Panel, where the BATTERY SWITCHES ARE FOUND. When not connected to shore power, batteries are providing all power.
  • Page 10 If 110 outlets fail to work, check the GFI switches on the outlets to make sure that they have not been tripped. Also make sure you have switched on the port and starboard outlet circuit breakers located on the AC Electrical panel. Inverter Power The INVERTER provides AC power to the 110-volt receptacle plugs in the entertainment cabinet on the port side rear area of the salon and powers the Webasto Heating system.

  • Page 11: Generator

    The inverter’s power source is the starboard engine battery located in front of the starboard engine. The quantity of AC power is limited to the capacity of only this battery. Monitor your battery usage very carefully! The Five Battery Volt Meter should never indicate less than 12 volts. When the inverter is not being used for heat or TV/DVD turn it off.

  • Page 12: House) Systems

    To turn the generator off, first take off the load by turning off AC breakers. Then turn off main AC Power switch. Lastly kill the generator by depressing the generator STOP BUTTON until it dies. House (12-volt) System The house (12 volt) system draws its power from either the port or starboard engine batteries. Each battery is rated at 1400cca and has a reserve amp hour rating of 270.
  • Page 13 Position #1 is the starboard battery which also has connected to it the small inverter that is used to watch DVD’s on the TV or operate the Webasto Heating system. Position two is the Port engine starting battery. The third battery in the system is dedicated to the generator for starting. Note -- Do not change the position of the switch while the engines are running or the alternator diodes will be damaged.

  • Page 14: Sanitation System

    When a battery bank is being charged, the voltage will read from about 13.1 volts to 14.4 volts depending upon state-of-charge of the battery bank. When the battery bank is at rest, (that is, not being charged), the voltmeter can give a rough indication of the state-of-charge of the battery bank. Both engine batteries are charged by the engine ALTERNATORS while underway.
  • Page 15 The sanitation HOLDING TANK holds approximately 60 gallons. Be aware of the rate of waste production. With an overfilled tank, it is possible to break a hose, clog a vent, or burst the tank. The result will be indescribable catastrophe and an EXPENSIVE FIX to you. Check the tank watch panel in the master head often and empty the tank frequently to avoid this problem.

  • Page 16: Water System

    WATER SYSTEM Fresh Water Tank(s) The FRESH WATER TANKS hold 271 gallons total and are located in the lazarette. Observe the water level by removing a tank cap and viewing the water level. To refill the 3 tanks, remove the WATER CAPS from the tanks located in the stern lazarette.
  • Page 17 Next open the faucet in the galley sink to relive any pressure in the line. Return to the engine room and using your hands grasp the housing at the top and gently turn the filter housing counter clockwise to remove it. Water will escape and drain down through the bilge.

  • Page 18: Hot Water

    Electric Hot Water Tank The AC electric HOT WATER HEATER has an 18 gallon capacity tank and is available when connected to shore power or via the generator. To use on shore power or generator, flip on the water heater circuit breaker on the AC electrical panel.

  • Page 19: Galley

    GALLEY Stove/Oven The stove top and oven are 110 volt electric and can only be operated via shore power or generator. The two front burners are 1100 watt each and the back burner is 550 watt and runs on high. When using the stove top or oven, be sure to turn on the DC breaker labeled GALLEY VENT.

  • Page 20: Heating System

    HEATING SYSTEM Webasto Hydronic Heating System Eloise is equipped with a 45k Btu Hydronic heating system. Hydronic heating is much the same as you find in your car. Meaning that it is a closed system where coolant runs throughout a series of lines to radiators where fans then blow across coils providing heat.
  • Page 21 As this is a closed system and professionally maintained and requires special coolant, there is no need to check coolant levels in the expansion tank. If there is any questions as to the operation or perceived problems please call AYC for assistance. System Operations Prior to operating the system, understand that there are three functions that can be achieved.
  • Page 22 Now activate the heating system by switching the System Heat switch from the off position to system heat. The green light will be activated showing the system is on. You will hear the burner ignite which is located on the starboard of the engine room. While the system is heating the coolant, go to each of the fan control switches and set them to either high or low.
  • Page 23 Once the thermostat has reached the desired temperature, the boiler will shut down and the fans will continue to run. When the areas temperature drops slightly the burner will re-ignite thus heating the coolant again to maintain the desired temp. To shut the system down, switch the system heat switch to off.
  • Page 24 Make sure the water diverter valve is in the direction shown. This allows water to go directly from the Everhot tank to all hot water faucets throughout the boat. When docked and utilizing electric power and the electric hot water tank, return the directional valve to the electric engine position. Remember to watch your water usage carefully when using the Everhot system as hot water is continues unlike the electric tank which will run out of hot water after prolonged use.
  • Page 25 ELECTRONICS All electronic manuals are located in the third drawer under the lower helm captain’s seat. VHF Radios There are 2 VHF RADIOS. The first is located above the main helm. This radio (ICOM 506) is equipped with an AIS receiver which displays those vessels in the immediate area who are trans ponding their vessel identification.

  • Page 26: Entertainment Systems

    ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS AM/FM Stereo Radio The stereo unit is located aft of the port door in the cabinet lower shelf. It operates like a normal car radio. There are two speakers (stereo) in the salon, two (stereo) in the master state room and two (stereo) on the bridge.
  • Page 27 ANCHORING The primary WORKING ANCHOR is a 45kg CQR and is attached to 225ft chain passed through the deck from the CHAIN LOCKER. The locker can be accessed through the v-berth in cases where the chain gets tangled and needs to be released. The chain has been marked in 50 foot increments. Double Yellow=50’...
  • Page 28 Note: If the anchorage bottom is muddy, please rinse the chain as it come up by attaching the water hose with the nozzle to the after water outlet. Turn on the cold water and rinse the chain while removing any debris as it comes up. A SPARE ANCHOR is stowed in the aft lazarette with a spare chain and anchor rode.
  • Page 29 BARBECUE The BARBECUE is attached to the aft rail. After removing the protective cover and placing it in the main cabin, attach the propane regulator found in the small compartment located in the upper right of the lower helm. Attach a propane bottle and carefully light the unit, preferably with a long-stem butane lighter.
  • Page 30 DINGHY & OUTBOARD MOTOR The DINGHY is stored above the aft cabin. There is a 20hp 4 stroke Honda engine attached that is professionally maintained. There should be no need for you to add any fluids to the motor. The dinghy has a capacity of about 500 pounds (motor, equipment, and people –...
  • Page 31 CRABBING & FISHING Always check the fishing and crabbing requirements before you leave on your cruise. You will need a license. Many areas are CLOSED to crabbing and fishing on certain months. CRAB AWAY FROM THE BOAT! Lines can get wrapped around props. Place your bait in the crab bait container found inside the crab pot.
  • Page 32 OTHER: Safety & Bilge Pumps SAFETY should be paramount in your daily cruising. A MAN OVERBOARD DRILL should be discussed and perhaps even practiced with a life jacket. Remember your life jackets are stowed under the fly bridge windshield and under the fly bridge starboard long settee. A few should always be out and ready. Your flares, safety equipment, air horn, and spare horn are located in a plastic container in the small cabinet under the captain’s seat starboard side.

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