Summary of 46 VOYAGER XL
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46’ voyager xl houseboat manual w e l c o m e t o.
Page 3: Table of Contents
Table of contents marine radio .....................................................................................................1 engines/helm .................................................................................................. 3 houseboat batteries ...................................
Page 4: On/off
Your houseboat has come equipped with a vhf marine band radio. It is located at the helm, to the left of the steering wheel. On/off turn on dc main breaker turn on vhf radio breaker on the dc panel turn the volume knob in a clockwise direction to turn on the radio. Make sure the h/l (high/low freque...
Page 5: Weather
Weather w/x button or channel 1 on your marine radio is the weather channel. This channel is updated periodically by the national weather service. Be sure to check this channel regularly during your trip to keep apprised of the changing weather conditions here at lake powell. Request for assistance ...
Page 6: Your Houseboat Has
Your houseboat has two engines… • for greater maneuverability and power. • to provide you with a spare in case of engine failure. Your engines are well maintained, but occasional breakdowns can occur. The spare is to ensure your safety and save you inconvenience. Don’t let the loss of one engine del...
Page 7: Getting Under Way
• red light will flash to indicate throttle only control. • turn key to engage starter. If the engine fails to start in 10 seconds, return key to on position, wait 30 seconds and try again. • once it starts, advance the throttles till the tachometer reads 2000 rpm’s and allow engine to warm up for 3...
Page 8: Engines/helm
• remove prop. • reverse procedure to install the new propeller. Engines/helm common troubleshooting problem possible causes remedies engine doesn’t turn over engine turns over slowly engine turns over but won’t start engine won’t turn off no light on control (voyager xl model only) is the throttle ...
Page 9: A/v.05 Elect 1
The 12-volt house system includes cabin lights and navigational lights, water pumps, the horn and the vhf radio. Battery condition gauge • a dash-mounted battery gauge is located left of the steering wheel. The toggle switch selects battery 1 (houseboa battery) or battery 2 (engine crank battery). •...
Page 10: Houseboat Batteries
Tips for getting the most from your houseboat batteries • when generator is running always have the ac main and battery charger breakers on. • charge daily. • the lake water pump draws a lot from the houseboat batteries. When using the shower or washing dishes, run the generator with the battery cha...
Page 11: Generator
The generator is located on the rear deck of your houseboat. Note: on the voyager xl model only, the generator should not be running when underway in choppy water as it is water cooled and could over heat if unable to draw enough water to cool the gen. Starting/ warm up the remote start is located o...
Page 12: Generator
Fuel tank switch-over valve, on the voyager xl model only • the fuel tank switch-over valve is to help balance fuel usage between port and starboard tanks. • valve is located in the rear deck compartment. • point handle left or right to change tanks. Gfi outlets some electrical outlets have a gfi br...
Page 13: Your Houseboat Is
Your houseboat is supplied with 40 gallons of fresh water. Holding tank • located on the top deck inside of abench box and on the voyager xl model only it is located in the front stateroom under the bed. • a chrome cap marked water is located under the bench cushion and on the voyager xl model only ...
Page 14: Common Troubleshooting
Common troubleshooting problem possible causes remedies no water no fresh water water pump breaker may not be on low batteries lost prime turn on breaker turn on switch out of water low batteries (voyager xl models only) lake water switch over the dinette not on charge batteries press down toilet fl...
Page 15: Hot Water
Hot water your boat is equipped with a 6-gallon capacity water heater. To start • turn on the dc main. • turn on the valve for your propane tank. • turn on the water heater breaker located on the dc panel. • turn on the shower pump breaker located on the dc panel. • turn on the water heater switch l...
Page 16: Holding Tanks
Holding tanks your houseboat has been equipped with a a com- bined blackwater tank and a greywater tank with a total capacity of 500-gallon. Full service pumpout • radio into any of the rental docks. • give us an estimated time for arrival. • we will direct you where to park and will pump out your h...
Page 17: Common Troubleshooting
Remote station pumpout • see help preserve in your nautical notes for locations of remote pumpouts. • unscrew waste cap. • place end of hose into opening. • work the hand lever to pump. Common troubleshooting problem possible causes remedies odor holding tanks are full pumpout at the nearest marina ...
Page 18: Gas/propane
Gas/propane location of fuel tanks there are port and starboard tanks. • fuel fittings are located on the rear deck, directly in front of engine covers. • remove cap to check fuel level for refueling. • voyager xl has fuel gauges to check fuel level. Checking fuel level • fuel level stick is located...
Page 19: Common Troubleshooting
Common troubleshooting problem possible causes remedies propane smell the grill is not turned off all the way one of the propane appliances is not turned off all the way. Only use one bottle at a time turn off any propane appliances unless they are in use. 16.
Page 20: Refrigerator
Refrigerator how to start • confirm that the propane is on or that the generator is running. (see below.) • push the master switch on the refrigerator panel on. • choose between propane or 110v power to operate the refrigerator or push auto. If using the generator, you must have the dc main on as we...
Page 21: Common Troubleshooting
Common troubleshooting problem possible causes remedies 18 not cooling properly check light comes on there is a clicking sound and a blinking orange light coming on from my refrigerator is the refrigerator on? Is there too much in your refrigerator? Was everything cooled down before you put it in th...
Page 22: Range
Range to light the burners • confirm that the propane is on. • light match. • turn control knob counter clockwise to the lite position. • apply match immediately to the burner to light. • adjust heat, with knob, to the desired flame size. To light the oven • confirm that the propane is on. • open ov...
Page 23: Common Troubleshooting
Common troubleshooting problem possible causes remedies grill won’t light propane is off propane is empty turn on propane be sure propane is full grill to light • confirm that the propane is on. • open lid of grill. • visually check to be certain where you will light the grill. • turn knob to high t...
Page 24: Heater
Heater on • turn on dc main breaker on the dc panel. • turn on the heater breaker on the dc panel. • be certain that the propane is on. On the thermostat, move the white switch on the bottom to the right for on. • set thermostat to desired temperature. • the fan will come on and run for 2-5 minutes ...
Page 25: Cooling
Cooling on/off • generator must be running. • turn on the ac main. • turn on air conditioner breakeron the ac panel. • choose “cooling setting” on the air handler control panel. • choose “cooling” setting for air circulation. • open the louvers to direct the flow of air. Common troubleshooting probl...
Page 26: Accessories
Accessories microwave • generator must be running. • turn on ac main. • turn on microwave breaker on the ac panel. • use microwave as you would at home. Coffee maker • generator must be running. • turn ac main. • turn on galley outlets breaker on the ac panel. • use the coffee maker as you would at ...
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Boat repair: 928-645-1149 rental office: 928-645-1078 nps emergency: 928-608-6300 nps office: 928-608-6301 dangling rope: 928-691-0206 bullfrog marina: 435-684-3010
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