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Pressure") is located on the power panel. There is an additional switch panel in the galley. This panel
has a "Propane" switch and a "Water Pressure" switch and provides an additional control for both
systems. The water is divided into a hot and cold water system downstream from the pump and both
are then delivered to the galley and head. The hot water is produced by the circulation of hot water
from the engine through the hot water tank, or by way of a 110-volt immersion coil in the tank when
connected to shore power. The immersion heater can be switched on and off by the "Hot Water"
breaker on the AC power panel.
Useful Tip: It is a good idea when underway to turn the galley "Water Pressure" switch to the "off”
position. When the boat is on plane, water will accumulate in the back of the tanks. If the tanks are low
on water, the water pump will continue running to try to maintain pressure throughout the system. By
switching the galley switch to "off", this will save the water pump from running continuously (and
potentially burning out).
Head
Camanos are fitted with a variety of toilets. Some have a marine electric toilet and a three-way
discharge system. Water is brought in via a thru- hull fitting. A second thru- hull fitting for the toilet
discharge is located in the same area. Not only is the toilet designed to discharge directly overboard, it
can also discharge into a holding tank with an approximate capacity of approximately 14.5 U.S.
gallons. Other Camanos have a manual toilet that empties into the holding tank, and some new models
have a Vacuflush toilet that empties into the holding tank. The holding tank, located under the
removable decking under the galley steps, takes only toilet discharge and is not plumbed into the grey
water system. The tank can be emptied either at a pump out station via the "waste" deck plate
(starboard side only) or by being pumped overboard via an optional macerator pump. This pump is
fitted with a hold down button and can empty the tank in about 30 seconds or so. The button in early
boats is located on the shelf above the pump and on later models at the helm station on the starboard
wall. Keep the button pressed until the discharge noise changes. You don't have to worry about
adjusting any valves when you pump out the holding tank. It is important that the holding tank and its
pump be flushed with fresh water at a minimum of every three months (more often in warmer parts of
the world) in order to prevent the pump's impeller from sticking and then cracking when reused. Run
some fresh water from the toilet into the holding tank and then press the button on the pump to empty
the tank over the side. Finally, when using the toilet it is best to continue to pump out the bowl for
about 10 seconds after it is clear. This will ensure that the hoses will always be clear of sewage
Useful tip: If you operate your boat in sea water, you might want to close the intake valve and use
fresh water to flush the toilet. This prevents tiny sea life from getting into the system and dying,
creating unpleasant odors. Vacuflush toilets always use fresh water.
PERFORMANCE
Power, Weight and Drag
Regardless of the engine size, performance is going to be significantly affected by the overall weight
of the boat and the condition of her bottom. The best way to find out how these two variables (weight
and drag) are affecting your boat's performance is by checking, on a regular basis, the engine's
maximum RPM under load. In other words, you are going to have to take her out and, while underway,