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Door Lock
Sooner or later you are going to lock yourself out of the boat. No matter how mighty your resolve, it
will happen. Hide a key somewhere on the outside of the boat. Don't forget that when you first unlock
the door, not only must you release the locking pin in the middle of the handle, but you must also turn
the handle for the lock to fully disengage.
Force 10 Galley Range
The Force 10 stove with oven has a battery operated electronic ignition system for lighting the burners
whereas the two-burner model has a piezo-electric ignition system. The battery is located on the
underside of the stove at the bottom front right hand corner. The burner rack lifts up and is provided
with a small leg at the top left-hand side that can be lowered to hold the rack up while you clean
underneath. To open the oven, lift the handle and allow the door to drop down and slide in under the
oven.
Fuel Additives
Environmental protection laws, particularly in the United States, have resulted in the reduction of the
sulfur content in diesel fuels. The overall effect has been to reduce the lubricating properties of diesel
fuels and has resulted in some fuel injection pump failures. Although Bosch, the injection pump
manufacturer, and Volvo Penta do not recommend after market fuel additives they have selected fuel
additives that may be used "until the new fuels reflect a satisfactory lubricity characteristic". In any
event, the additives they mention specifically are "Performance Formula" manufactured by Standyne
Diesel Systems Part 429409C, and "Lubricity Plus" manufactured by FPPF. Be sure to follow the
instructions when using either product.
Fuel Filter, Racor
The Racor fuel filter, which is the first filter after the fuel tanks, has an even more important function
than filtering the fuel. It acts as a water- fuel separator. It does this by forcing the heavier water to settle
into the bottom of the filter's transparent bowl. When you do your regular inspections, check the
bottom of the bowl for a differently colored substance (water). If you see anything at all, you should
drain the bowl (check the Racor owner's manual). This is important because there will be damage to
the fuel injectors if any water gets into them. To avoid water in your fuel, keep the tanks topped up
(especially in cold weather) if the boat is to be idle for a while. This will prevent condensation from
forming inside the tanks.
Fuel Tanks
The fuel tanks may be filled at each side deck filler by reaching from the cockpit. If you fill only one
side, the fuel will transfer across from one tank to the other but this is very slow given the small 3/8th
inch line.
Hatch (V-Berth)
Make sure the hatch is always closed when underway unless conditions are very calm and the
ventilation is needed. If you are going to leave the boat for any length of time it is always a good idea
to have the hatch opened just a crack, in the "open and locked" position, to allow for air circulation.