Pacific Northwest Mystic Dancer Operation Manual - Double-Check!
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Fueling Up
OPEN FILLER CAPS located forward on both the starboard and port side of the boat
with a DECK
FITTING KEY which is kept in the pilot house cabinet drawer, starboard side.
Total fuel capacity: forward port tank 385 gallons, forward starboard tank 270 gallons, aft port tank 185
gallons, aft starboard tank 185 gallons.
THE FUEL MANIFOLD VALVES HAVE BEEN SET SO THAT
ONLY THE TWO FORWARD TANKS WILL BE USED. THE TOTAL CAPACITY IS 655 GALLONS
.
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT FUEL! DIESEL! DIESEL! DIESEL! MAKE SURE IT IS
GOING INTO THE RIGHT DECK FILL!
DOUBLE-CHECK!
Before pumping, have an oil/fuel sorbs handy to soak up spilled fuel to protect teak deck from
staining.
You should have a rough idea of the number of gallons you will need by the engine hour indicator.
Also periodically have someone turn on the key to watch the fuel gauge.
Place the DIESEL nozzle into the tank opening, pump slowly and evenly, and note the sound of the fuel
flow. Pumping too fast may not allow enough time for air to escape, which may result in spouting from the
tank opening. As the tank fills, the sound will rise in pitch or gurgle. Pay attention to the TANK
OVERFLOW VENT
on the outside of the hull near the tank opening. The sound may indicate that the tank
is nearly full. Top off carefully, and be prepared to catch spilled fuel. Use a flashlight to look inside the tank
opening to see the fuel level. Spillage may result in a nasty fine from law enforcement.
Replace each tank cap. Turn on blower before starting engines. Caution -- Clean up splatter and spillage
immediately for environmental and health reasons. Wash hands with soap and water thoroughly.
BOAT ELECTRICAL
The electrical system is divided into two distribution systems: 110-volt AC and 12-volt DC.
The systems are controlled from the AC ELECTRICAL PANEL located starboard pilot house the DC
AUXILIARY PANEL located port pilot house, and the BATTERY SWITCHES FOUND port pilot house
panel. When not connected to shore power, batteries are providing all power. Therefore, monitor the use of
onboard electricity carefully with your volt meter located port pilot house panel, and turn off electrical
devices that are not needed.
Most breakers are labeled by colored dots. Green signifies “usually on”. Red is “usually off” Blue dots are
water pressure or water-related like pumps. Yellow signifies electronics or items to use cautiously. No dots
are breakers signify irregular use or use with discretion.
110-Volt AC System
SHORE POWER supports all AC equipment and receptacles on board, as well as the battery chargers.
To connect to shore power, plug the 50 amp125/250 volt POWER CORD into the boat and then into the
dock receptacle. Check the power rating/plug size of the nearest dock receptacle (that is 50 amp,. If