Rangertugs 2010 Ranger Tug R-29 Operation Manual - Entertainment Systems
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You are required to monitor Channel 16 by the USCG (the hailing and distress channel) during your cruise.
After establishing contact on channel 16, switch to working channels 68, 69, or 80. Scan the weather
channels for the one with the best reception before sailing in the morning and prior to anchoring for the
evening. This is generally a light wind region but weather changes can be sudden. Listen for the “inland
waters of western Washington” or “Camino Island to Point Roberts”. Both cover the San Juan Islands. You
will also hear “Strait of Juan de Fuca” (south of the San Juan’s), “Georgia Strait” (north), and Rosario
Strait (runs through the eastern part of the San Juan Islands).
Knot Meter
GPS input to the chart plotter provides and alternate and quite accurate speed indication caked
SOG (speed over ground).
DC Helm Panel
Several functions including horn, running lights, anchor light, and windshield wipers are
controller by rocker switches on the panel located on the helm adjacent to the wheel.
Navigation Lights
A three position rocker switch with NAV LIGHTS on when the switch is moved to the
top position and ANCHOR LIGHT on when the switch is moved to the bottom position. The middle
position is the OFF position.
Horn
Right hand rocker switch operates the electric horn.
Search Light
The joystick switch to control the searchlight is above the helm station (labeled JABSCO)
and is operable after switching on at the DC circuit panel.
OTHER INSTRUMENTS
GARMIN integrated Autopilot with remote and Yanmar engine operating
system.
ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS
AM/FM Stereo Receiver/CD Player with MP3 - Salon
The Clarion AM/FM stereo receiver/CD player with MP3 is located under the captain’s chair and above the
refrigerator. It operates like a normal car radio and has an AUX input for connecting MP3 players. There are
two speakers (stereo) in the salon and two (stereo) in the cockpit. Press the red SRC button to power the unit
on or off. Push the music note icon on the radio after powering up to switch the fade front-to-
back/tone/balance. The red SRC button also switches operation between radio, CD/MP3, AUX and CeNET
modes.
TV & DVD/CD/AMFM Receiver – Forward Stateroom
ZUMA has a VIZIO 19” LCD TV mounted in the forward stateroom with a Clarion DVD/CD/AMFM
Receiver. The power/mute button is located at the top right corner of the player and the Open button is
located at the top left corner. To operate DVD player, open the player and insert DVD. Remotes are located
on the nightstand on the port side of bed.