Laguna Yachts Windrose Owner's Manual - page 21
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The
"ANCHOR"
switch is for the white
light on top of the mast and can be used
under sail in combination with the running
lights and by itself when anchored. It can
be seen 380 degrees.
The
"CABIN"
switch takes care of the
interior lights which also have their own
individual switches. If these lights start to
dim, it is an indication that the battery is
getting low and a reminder to keep the
battery well charged.
Section 20.
POP-TOP MODELS
If your boat has a pop-top, you will find it
easy to use with these simple instruc-
tions:
Two pop-top support bars are provided
with your boat. They are approximately
eighteen inches long with a flat tab
welded on one end at an angle. With the
pop-top raised straight up the support
bars may be inserted in the support bar
bases. The holes in the tabs will line up
with the
318"
bolts, which are installed in
the pop-top. Some pressure on the bars
to make the final fit may be needed. After
the bars are in place, use the wing nuts to
secure the support bars to the pop-top.
Every piece of hardware on the pop-top
is made of stainless steel for safety. The
top is strong enough to support two
adults, but it is recommended no one sit
on the pop-top for safety.
When the top is lowered, secure it in the
down position by using the pop-top
Jockdown "dog leg" brackets by placing
the brackets on the same
%"
bolts that
were used for the support bars. One end
will extend under the edge of the cabin,
and when the wing nuts are tightened,
will secure the top down. Replacement
dog leg locks are available from your
local dealer.
In light winds, you can sailor motor with
the pop-top up, but in heavier winds or
rough seas, all hatches should be closed
and secured.
Section 21.
GALLEY OPERATIONS
Each galley has a five gallon fresh water
tank. Drains that are through-hull have
gate valves installed on the through-hull
fittings. Prior to sailing, the valves should
be closed to prevent water from entering
when the boat is heeled over under sail.
Even though all the through-hull fittings
are above the waterline, it is a good
precaution to close the valves if leaving
the boat in the water unattended for
lengthly periods.
Some models with a sliding galley may
have a "quick-disconnect"
fitting at-
tached to the valve. If this is on your
model, don't forget to hook it up prior to
running water into the sink.
Section 22.
GALLEY STOVE
"A fire at sea can ruin your whole day's
sail ...
" The two-burner ALCOHOL
STOVE, in careful hands, is as safe as
your gas stove at home. But be sure to
follow the enclosed instructions and not
omit any steps, as all are important.
About 90% of the dangers with alcohol
stoves comes from OVER-PRIMING-
too much fuel in the pan at the beginning,
and from turning on the stove before it is
fully hot and primed. The remaining 10%
of the troubles comes about because of
improper maintenance of the stove. Reg-
ular checks, following the manufacturer's
instructions, will eliminate these prob-
lems.
ALCOHOL
IS THE ONLY FUEL
THA T ITS FLAME
CAN BE PUT OUT
WITH WATER.
Nothing is more terrifying than a fire at
sea. By taking
a few moments
to
THOROUGHLY read, study, and under-
stand the stove instructions, things will
work out right the first time instead of
learning
the hard way -
by costly
experience!
WARNING
NEVER SIT ON POP-TOP
WHILE IN THE RAISED
POSITION.
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Section 23.
GENERAL
MAINTENANCETIPS
By the time you read this section, most of
your questions should hopefully have
been answered by this guide or by the
enclosed literature for standard or op-
tional pieces of equipment. But there are
also a myriad of details that will crop up
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