Acadia AYC CHARTERER Operation Manual

Summary of AYC CHARTERER

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    1 ayc charterer operation manual acadia beneteau oceanis 351 welcome aboard! Thank you for choosing acadia for your vacation. We are sure you will enjoy cruising in the lovely islands of the pacific northwest. Acadia has dropped anchor in many secluded coves, explored our marine parks and tied-up at...

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    2 table of contents topic section page # boat operation engine inspection 3 start-up / going in reverse / shutdown 3 – 4 cruising preparing to get underway 4 cockpit enclosure and helmsman seat 5 anchoring/mooring 6 - 7 sails/furling systems 7 docking 8 dinghy 8 fueling 8 - 9 boat electrical a.C. (s...

  • Page 3: Boat Operation

    3 boat operation daily engine inspection remember your “wobbs” every morning: w ater (coolant), o il, b ilges (inspect and pump-out), b elts and sea strainer. Check the level of coolant in the expansion tank. Engine coolant is a mixture of 50% antifreeze and water. Check the level of oil in engine w...

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    4 if the engine is cold, activate the glow plug by turning ignition key clockwise almost to the start position (engine fan will audibly lower pitch, panel light dims) for 8 seconds. Turn the key all the way clockwise to the start position. Hold ignition key in start position for no more than 8 secon...

  • Page 5: Cruising

    5 cruising preparing to get underway to disconnect 110v shore power, first turn off the ac power circuit breaker on the electrical panel (p 11). Disconnect the power cord from the boat inlet located port side on stern transom (p 12). Last, disconnect the shore receptacle. Coil and stow power cord in...

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    6 anchoring/mooring the primary working anchor is a bruce 33 and is attached to 50 ft chain and 250 ft nylon rode passed through the deck from the anchor locker (p 18). The locker can be accessed through the deck anchor locker hatch forward at bow. A keeper and safety rope secure the anchor in its m...

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    7 mooring cans the state park sticker on your vessel allows you to pick up the mooring cans in the parks. You only need to register at the kiosk usually located at the heads of the docks. Mooring cans have a metal triangle at the top upon which is a metal ring. The metal ring is attached to the chai...

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    8 docking have your crew ready the lines and fenders and give clear instructions on how you will be docking. Have bow, stern and spring lines secured to acadia and ready. Often times it is best to lead bow and spring lines to the mid section of the boat (the fattest part) where your crew member can ...

  • Page 9: Boat Systems: Electrical

    9 the tank opening. As the tank fills, the sound will rise in pitch or gurgle. Pay attention to the tank overflow vent on the outside of the hull opposite the tank opening. The sound may indicate that the tank is nearly full. Top off carefully, and be prepared to catch spilled fuel. Spillage may res...

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    10 house battery bank & switch two battery banks support 12-volt dc power: 1) engine battery; 2) house battery. (p xx) the battery switches are located in aft cabin over the engine compartment cover. Normally, leave the ground switch (far left switch as you face panel) in the on position. The two (#...

  • Page 11: Sanitation Systems

    11 sanitation systems marine toilet it is important that every member of the crew be informed on the proper use of the marine toilet. The valves, openings, and pumps are small and may clog easily. If the toilet clogs, it is your resonsibility! Always pump the head for a child so you can make sure no...

  • Page 12: Water Systems

    12 fresh water hose through head portal to reach toilet bowl. If dock is portside, feed fresh water hose through galley portal to toilet. 2) the tank’s contents can be discharged with the on-board macerator only in certain unrestricted canadian waters. To operate the macerator, located at stern next...

  • Page 13: Galley

    13 fresh water pressure pump the water pressure pump is located in plumbing fixture locker l 7). Activate pump at the dc #1 panel by turning on the breaker. If the water pump continues to run, you are either out of water or might have an air lock and need to bleed the system by opening up a faucet. ...

  • Page 14: Heating Systems

    14 the refrigerator needs to be turned off at the dc #1 panel at night when anchored or moored to prevent excessive drainage of the batteries. Safety note: always secure the refrigerator top with the attached bungee when it is open. Serious injury may occur if this top unexpectedly closes while you ...

  • Page 15: Entertainment Systems

    15 depth sounder the depth sounder, is located at cockpit steering station. The sounder should provide reliable readings in shallow waters. If your reading is blinking, it is a false reading. False readings can occur in depths of more than 200 feet or in areas of strong currents or tides. Radar the ...

  • Page 16: Other

    16 digital tv/dvd units a tv/dvd/digital converter is installed on the tv stand cabinet, portside forward in main salon. To use, turn on power bar plugged into either 110 v. Source or the portable inverter for 12 volt use. Plug audio cord into radio auxiliary in on front of panel. Select “aux in” an...

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    17 caution -- for safety reasons, do not store an opened propane bottle within the salon or engine compartment. Chances are these will leak slightly once opened and propane gas could settle into low spaces. Store these bottles in the cockpit cabinet. Ensure gasoline and flammable materials are not n...

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