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Bertram 285 Operator's Manual

Bertram 285 Operator's Manual (120 pages)

Brand: Bertram | Category: Boat | Size: 11 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
13
Vessel
15
Main Engines
22
Engine Batteries
22
Propellers
22
Propeller Shafts
23
Ventilation and Exhaust Blowers
23
Bilge and Sump Pumps
24
Holding Tank Capacity
24
Performance Charts
24
- Controls and Instruments Section
  28
- Switches
  28
  - Battery Power
    28
  - Before Starting Engine
    28
  - Starting Engine
    28
  - Battery Paralleling Switch
    29
  - After Engine Starts
    29
  - Stopping Engine
    29
  - Accessory Switches
    30
- Instruments
  30
  - The Importance of Instruments
    31
  - Oil Pressure Gauge
    31
  - Temperature Gauge
    32
  - Tachometer
    32
  - Hour Meter
    33
  - Voltmeter
    33
  - Fuel Gauge
    33
Alarm Systems
34
- Ngine Alarms
  34
- Bilge Alarm Switches
  35
- Fire Alarm Switches
  36
- Fire and Bilge Alarm Lights
  36
- Mechanical Controls
  36
  - Engine Speed and Marine Gear Controls
    36
  - Steering System
    37
  - Trim Tabs
    37
- VESSEL Safety
  40
  - Fueling Instructions
    40
  - Before Fueling
    41
  - After Fueling
    41
- Carbon Monoxide Gas
  42
- The Fishing Tower
  44
- WHEN Underway
  44
- Propeller Hazard
  45
- Alcohol Stove Flare-Up
  46
- The Fire Warning and the Fire Extinguishing System S
  46
The Fire Fighting Plan
54
The Fire or Emergency Evacuation Plan
55
The Use of Personal Floatation Devices
56
The Ring Bouy
58
Radios as Emergency Equipment
58
Maneuvering
58
- Single Engine Running
  59
- DAMAGED UNDERWATER Equipment
  59
- Vessel Speed
  60
- Running Aground
  61
- Recommendations for Refloat!Ng Vessel
  62
- FLOTSAM (Floating Oebris)
  64
- Vibrations
  64
  - Towing
    64
  - General
    65
NAVIGATION and RUNNING LIGHTS
66
Visual Distress Signals
67
Calling at Ports Away from Home
68
Leaving Your Bertram
68
AA. HULL Efficiency
69
Bb. Atmospheric Conditions
70
Marine Growth
70
I-Iater in the Bilge
70
Ee. Draft
71
- Ff . Height
  71
Trip Preparation
71
- Before Leaving Oockside Checkoff Sheet
  72
Reparations for Rough Weather
73
- Heavy Weather Check List
  74
  - The Beaufort Scale of Wind Force
    75
- Electrical Systems
  77
General
77
Electrical Distribution Panels
77
GROUND and BONDING System
77
- Bonding
  77
- Electrolysis
  78
VDC System
78
- Batteries
  78
- Battery Switches
  78
- Distribution
  79
- Automatic Conv Erter
  80
120 VAC System
80
- Shore Power
  80
- Distribution
  81
- Galvanic Isolator
  82
- European Shore Power (Optional)
  84
CIRCUIT BREAKERS and FUSES
85
- Mechanical Systems Section
  86
- FUEL System
  86
- Fuel Supply Lines
  86
- Fuel Filters
  86
- Type of Fuel
  87
PROPULSION System
87
- Engines
  87
- Marine Gears
  88
- Propeller Shafts
  88
- Propellers
  88
- Engine Shaft Alignment
  89
- Shaft Log and Stuffing Box
  90
- Shaft Log Spraysh~_~.~D
  91
- Rudder Stuffing Box
  92
- Installation of Propellers
  92
Toilet Systems
94
Bilge Pumps
95
FRESH WATER System
96
- Tanks
  96
- Filling the Tanks
  96
- Water Heater
  97
- Water Pump
  97
- Shower
  97
- Shower Sump Pump
  98
- Dockside Water Supply (Optional
  98
- AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (Optional
  98
  - Basic Instructions
    98
  - Thermostat
    100
    
    Maintenance Section
    101
- Preventative Maintenance
  101
  - Periodic Maintenance
    101
  - Daily
    101
  - Every 100 Hours or 60 Days
    102
    
    Exterior
    102
    
    Interior
    102
    
    V-Berth
    103
    
    Head
    103
    
    Galley
    103
    
    Engine-Compartment
    104
    
    Lazarette
    106
    
    Flybridge Control Station
    106
  - As Required
    106
  - Crevice Corrosion
    107
  - Electrolysis
    107
Storing Your Bertram
107
- Dry Storage
  107
- Wet Storage
  109
- Fitting out
  109
- Prelaunch and Postlaunch Checks
  109
  - Prelaunch
    110
  - Postlaunch
    110
  - Electrical System Check
    111
  - Engine Check
    111
  - Controls Check
    111
Appearance and Care
112
- Care of Fiberglass
  112
- Seasonal Care (at Fitting out Time
  112
- Loss of Gloss
  112
- Stains
  113
- Scratches and Abrasions
  113
- Bottom Blisters
  114
- Painting Fiberglass Surfaces
  115
- Battery Care
  116
  - Battery Water
    116
  - Excessive Loss of Liquid
    117
  - Maximum Charge". Vol Tage
    117
  - Cleaning Batteries
    118
    
    Explosive
    118
Spilled Battery Acids
119
- Acid Splashed in the Eye
  119
  - If a Considerable Amount of Acid Is
    119
Fuel Tank Replacement
119
- Fuel Tank Removal
  119

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Bertram 285 Operator's Manual

Bertram 285 Operator's Manual (122 pages)

Brand: Bertram | Category: Boat | Size: 28 MB

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