Summary of 48 NAVIGATOR
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48’ navigator 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 the volume knob in a clockwise direction to turn on the radio. • make sure the h/l (high/low frequency) button is on the hi position. Channel 16 use channel 16 f...
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
Getting under way from neutral throttle • return throttle to neutral position. • red light on controls will be solid. • push throttle lever forward to go forward or pull back for reverse. • advance throttle to increase speed. • always pause in neutral before changing gears. Shut down • return thrott...
Page 8: Engines/helm
• in any wakeless area, including the marina. • when approaching a dock. • when approaching a beach in narrow channels. • in any situation that requires maneuvering your vessel, always pilot from the main helm note: do not try to start the engines from the upper helm. . Engines/helm common troublesh...
Page 9: Houseboat Batteries
The 12-volt house system includes cabin lights and navigational lights, water pumps, the horn and the vhf radio. Charging • start the generator following generator starting procedures. • turn on the breaker for the inverter on the ac panel. • charging is most efficient with unnecessary dc breakers o...
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. Note: deep cycle batteries are used to extend the time between charging. However, they also require more time to recharge when they are dischar...
Page 11: Generator
The generator is located in the center hatch on the rear deck of your houseboat. Starting/ warm up • turn on the blower switch • the remote start is located on the wall of the cabin at the top of the stairs to the lower berth. • confirm that the main switch and all circuit breakers are off. • hold t...
Page 12: Generator
• gfi outlets • some electrical outlets have a gfi • breaker. Push in the reset button to reset. To shut down generator • turn off all ac circuit breakers • turn ac main switch to off • push stop button turn off blower special notes if your houseboat breaks anchor and/or drifts sideways onto a beach...
Page 13: Your Houseboat Is
Your houseboat is supplied with 100 gallons of fresh water. Fresh water holding tank • fresh water refill is located on the outside starboard front corner and is marked shore water fill • open only when refilling tank from a potable water hose located at any marina. • the fresh water has as on-deman...
Page 14: Common Troubleshooting
Common troubleshooting problem possible causes remedies no lake water no fresh water water pressure breaker may not be on low batteries lost prime turn on breaker out of water fresh water breaker not on low batteries lake water switch over the dinette not on charge batteries press down toilet flush ...
Page 15: Hot Water
Hot water your boat is equipped with a 10-gallon capacity water heater. To start • turn on the dc main. • turn on the valve for your propane tank. • turn on the water pump breaker located on the dc panel. • turn on the water heater 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 600-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 your houseboat has a port and starboard fuel tank. • port tank is for both engines and the generator. • starboard tank is for the toys. • fuel fittings are located on the rear deck in front of engine covers. • each fuel tank holds 115 gallons. Checking fuel level •...
Page 19: Common Troubleshooting
Common troubleshooting problem possible causes remedies propane smell the grill is not turned off all the way range not off. Turn off grill and tank unless make sure burner valves are all the way off 16.
Page 20: Refrigerator
Refrigerator how to start • confirm that the propane is on or that the generator is running. (see below.) • dc main along with refrigerator breaker must be on at main panel. • push the on/off button on the refrigerator panel on. • push the mode button to choose between propane or 110v power to opera...
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. • inverter breaker must be on along with stove/microwave breaker. • turn control knob counter clockwise to the lite position. • adjust heat, with knob, to the desired flame size. To light the oven • confirm that the propane is on. To light...
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 light ...
Page 24: Heater
Heater on • turn on dc main breaker on the dc panel. • turn on the furnace breaker on the dc panel. • be certain that the propane is on. • set thermostat to desired temperature. • the fan will come on and run for 2-5 minutes before you feel heat come out of the vents. Off • at thermostat, move white...
Page 25: Cooling
Cooling on/off • generator must be running. • turn on the ac main breaker. • turn on air conditioner turn on air conditioner breaker. The thermostat is located on the main salon wall. • directions specific to the model on your houseboat are on the thermo- stat. • the fan may run 10-20 minutes before...
Page 26: Accessories
Accessories microwave • turn on inverter breaker. • turn on stove/ microwave breaker on the ac panel. • use microwave as you would at home. Coffee maker • generator must be running. • turn ac main switch to ship’s gen. • turn on galley outlets breaker on the ac panel. • use the coffee maker as you w...
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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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