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- Page 1 Information & operations manual for Helia 44 2013 ‘Maple Cookie’...
- Page 2 Welcome Welcome to Horizon Yacht Charters and your Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 “Maple Cookie”. 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 in the British Virgin Islands.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Yacht specifications 12 volt panel and 110 volt breakers Inverter / Charger Engine start procedures Engine checks Generator Air conditioning Instruments VHF procedures 10. Batteries 11. Anchoring, using the windlass and Electric winch 12. Picking up a mooring buoy 13. -
Page 4: Yacht Specifications
1. Yacht specifications Length 43' 6” Beam 24' 4” Draft 3' 10” Fuel 125 gallons Water 185 gallons Engine 2 x 40 hp Volvo Penta D2-40 Generator 11.5KW Onan MDKBM Location of: Fresh water refill (foredeck) Diesel refill (port aft cockpit) Manual bilge pump (aft of stbd cockpit seat) Propane tank (under fwd cockpit seat) Windlass breaker (stbd eng compartment) - Page 5 2. 12 volt panel The following list corresponds with the photo below and tells you what each switch does from top to bottom, left column first. Navigation lights Steaming lights Masthead light Deck floodlight Navigation instruments Hull light (salon and cabin lights etc) Fridge Fresh water pump Sea water pump...
- Page 6 110v Breakers The 110v breakers are located in the stbd engine compartment The 110 volt outlets will operate whilst you are plugged in to shore power or running the generator. Ensure that the 110v breakers are on when using the 110v outlets.
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Page 7: Inverter / Charger
3. Inverter / Charger Warning: Leaving the Inverter turned on will severely deplete the house batteries. For that reason it is better to run the engines at the same time. If you have the Generator running you do not need to use the Inverter. Toggle switch When on shore power, ensure that the toggle switch on BOTH the battery charger and the Digital Multi Control are set to ‘Charger only’. -
Page 8: Engine Start Procedures
4. Engine start procedure. Make sure engine is in neutral. • Press the On/Off switch to turn the ignition panel on. • Press the start button until the engine is running. • When the engine is running check you have water coming out of the •... -
Page 9: Engine Checks
5. Daily Engine Checks Check the oil level using the yellow dip stick located to the right hand side • 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. To the rear of the engine is the seawater filter, do not remove the cap. -
Page 10: Generator
6. Generator You must not run the generator when underway Maple Cookie is fitted with its own generator which will run the 110v outlets, the air conditioning and will also charge the batteries in place of the engine. The generator is located in the stbd fwd deck locker and the start panel is inside the saloon below the 12V panel. - Page 11 Generator (GE) / Shore power (QUAI) selector switch Stopping the generator Allow the Generator to cool down for 5 mins under no load before • shutting it down Press and hold the ‘Stop’ switch. The generator will close down. •...
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Page 12: Air Conditioning
7. Air conditioning The air conditioning unit will operate when the vessel is plugged in to shore power or when the generator is running. Each cabin has its own individual air con unit and there are 2 units located in the saloon. Operate the air conditioning as follows: Switch on the power button •... -
Page 13: Instruments
8. Instruments Located at the helm position are 2 Garmin GMI 10 multi units, a Garmin GHC 10 Autopilot and a Garmin GPSmap 5008 touch screen Chartplotter. Located at the nav station is a Garmin GPSmap 5012 Touch-screen chartplotter. -
Page 14: Vhf Procedures
9. VHF Procedure Using the VHF radio: Familiarize 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 15 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.
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Page 16: Batteries
10. 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, or when the generator is running. -
Page 17: Anchoring, Using The Windlass And Electric Winch
11. Anchoring, using the windlass and Electric winch 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 18 Windlass breaker Service breaker Elec winch breaker Test button Reset lever Service isolator Stbd eng isolator Emergency parallel Electric Winch The right hand of the three winches at the helm can be operated manually or electrically. Extreme care should be taken if using the winch electrically as accidental damage or injury can easily occur.
- Page 19 Manual operation of the windlass If you lose power to your windlass, start the engine and fast idle the engine at 1400rpms in neutral, to make sure you have not just got a low battery voltage. Then make sure the windlass breaker has not tripped in the stbd eng compartment.
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Page 20: Picking Up A Mooring Buoy
12. 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. Have a crew member on the bow to pick up the mooring pennant with the •... -
Page 21: Bilge Pumps
13. Bilge Pumps Your yacht is equipped with one manual and four electric bilge pumps. There is an electric pump in each hull and one in each engine compartment. The electric pumps are operated by float switches and are automatic. In the event of failure of the float switches they can be overridden by using the switches on the 12v panel. -
Page 22: Fresh Water Systems
14. Fresh water system Maple Cookie is equipped with two interconnected water tanks with a total capacity of 185 gallons. Before filling the tanks let the water run from the hose for a while before placing the end into the filler that is located on the foredeck. Please ensure that the correct fillers are used, NOT the holding tanks or the diesel fill. -
Page 23: Heads
15. Heads Nothing is to be put down the head unless it has been digested • first. Prior to use, move the lever to wet bowl to add water - 4/6 pumps. • While on wet bowl, pump the handle until waste has been evacuated from •... -
Page 24: Showers
16. Showers Your yacht has a hot & cold, fresh-water shower in the heads and at the deck shower 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 25: Refrigeration
17. Refrigeration The system on this boat is an 12v refrigerator and freezer. 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 •... - Page 26 18. Propane and stove The propane tank locker is located under the forward cockpit seat. To use: Press the switch located on the panel to the right of the oven. The orange • light will illuminate. This opens the solenoid on the tank. To light, turn the knob you want 90 degrees clockwise, push the knob in •...
- Page 27 Gas safety All of our yachts are fitted with propane detectors. The propane ‘sniffer’ has been placed in the bilge (propane is heavier than air and so will sink into the bilge). The detectors are sensitive to several types of gas and will trigger the alarm.
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Page 28: Bbq
19. 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 Make sure someone is always tending the BBQ when hot •... -
Page 29: Fire Safety
20. 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 30: Dinghy And Outboard
21. 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 •... - Page 31 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...
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