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Sound Waves Owners’ Notes July 2020

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Notes from the Owners of Sound Waves

Welcome to…

Sound Waves Sound Waves is a 2007 Meridian 411 Sedan Bridge that has a truly outstanding layout for family and friends. Whether spending some time soaking up the sun on the bow, grilling on the aft cockpit while taking in the sunset, cozying up in the main salon, playing cards or board games on the spacious dinette, or enjoying your morning cup of coffee on the flybridge, you will always find a place for fun, relaxation or solitude while aboard Sound Waves.

We have owned Sound Waves since 2009 and our family has enjoyed many adventures cruising the San Juan Islands, Gulf Islands, Princess Louisa Inlet, and our favorite destination, Desolation Sound. Now that our three kids have grown to become young adults, we can’t seem to find the time to venture out on Sound Waves as much as we have in the past. We are happy that our life changes can bring good fortune to you, as we know you will absolutely love your time on Sound Waves.

It is our joy to share Sound Waves with you. We want your time on her to be the very best. If you have a suggestion for an improvement, please let us know. We would be happy to hear from you.

We hope the sea feeds your soul and your memories are happy ones. Happy Cruising!

All the Best,

Bart Eppenauer


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Table of Contents

1. Specifications and Vessel Information ............................................................................................................ 3

2. Nuances ........................................................................................................................................................... 4

3. Emergency/Safety Equipment ......................................................................................................................... 5

4. Anchors and Windlass ..................................................................................................................................... 6

5. Barbecue .......................................................................................................................................................... 6

6. Batteries & Charging ........................................................................................................................................ 6

7. Berths ............................................................................................................................................................... 8

8. Bilge Pumps ..................................................................................................................................................... 8

9. Dinghy, Outboard and Davit ............................................................................................................................ 9

10. Electrical ........................................................................................................................................................ 10

11. Electronics/Instruments ................................................................................................................................ 12

12. Engine and Operating Under Power ............................................................................................................. 14

13. Entertainment Systems ................................................................................................................................. 15

14. Fuel Tanks and System .................................................................................................................................. 16

15. Generator ...................................................................................................................................................... 16

16. Heads and Holding Tank................................................................................................................................ 17

17. Heater (Cabin) ............................................................................................................................................... 18

18. Lighting .......................................................................................................................................................... 19

19. Refrigerator/Freezer/Ice Maker .................................................................................................................... 19

20. Showers and Sump ........................................................................................................................................ 19

21. Stove and Oven ............................................................................................................................................. 19

22. Thrusters ....................................................................................................................................................... 20

23. Wash Downs (Sea Water) ............................................................................................................................. 20

24. Water (Potable) ............................................................................................................................................. 20


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1. Specifications and Vessel Information Washington State Parks Annual Permit Decal – Located on the transom, port side. U.S. Customs Re-Entry Decal – Located next to the aft entry door, port side. Carbon Monoxide Warning Decal – Located in the galley behind the cooktop on the backsplash. Discharge of Oil Prohibited Decal – Located in the engine room on the inboard face of the generator enclosure. MARPOL (Marine Pollution) Decal – Located in the galley on the inside of the cabinet door below the sink. Vessel Official Number - 1198462 (same number as shown on the Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation found in Section 4 of the Charter Guest Reference Manual (white binder). Vessel Name’s number is located in the engine room port side on entry from stairs. Look for 3” high characters. AIS MMSI No. 338346695 – Programmed into the VHF radio base unit or separate transmitting unit to transmit Sound Waves’ position and vessel data (heading, speed, vessel name, MMSI number). Refer to Section 12, Electronics/Instruments, for detailed description of AIS. Year: 2007 Fuel: 2 tanks, 200 gallons each LOA: 46’ Water: 1 tank 150 Gallons. Hot water: 11 Gallons Model Length: 41’ Holding tank (black water): 55 Gallons Beam: 14’- 02” Draft: 3’- 9” Displacement: 28,500 lbs. (dry) Headroom: 6’-7”

Master Stateroom: Walk around queen bed Guest Stateroom: queen bed

Port salon settee converts to double berth. Dinette converts to a small double berth


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2. Nuances There are a few things about Sound Waves that may not seem “typical.” These are the “features” that we would like you to know about so you can fully enjoy your charter.

Upper Helm Only

Sound Waves has only one upper helm on the flybridge. Some people may wonder about having no inside helm when the weather is a bit cool or rainy. As it turns out, with the fully enclosed canvas structure, the flybridge stays warm enough even in cool weather. There are two heat vents on the helm so you can crank up the main heaters if needed (although we have rarely had to do that). The visibility is far better up top, and even rainy weather won’t stop you from reaching your destination of choice.

When we were ready to take the plunge into boat ownership, we specifically searched for a Meridian 411 with an upper helm only. We have found that the additional space in the dinette (with room for 5-6 people around the table) has been an outstanding tradeoff and we have never regretted that decision. We have spent countless days and nights at dock or at anchor sitting at the large table enjoying the company of our family and friends. And the fact that the dinette converts into a double berth (best for one adult or two kids) is a real bonus. With the port salon settee pulled out as a double berth, we have very comfortably accommodated 6 adults. And if you have kids aboard, you can take the number of guests up to 8 (we’ve done that many, many times).

Bimini and Canvas Enclosure

While some boats have bimini canvas tops that can be pulled back and stowed for full open cruising, the bimini top on Sound Waves is not to be stowed. With the hard front panels, trying to stow the bimini is too much work and would almost certainly cause damage to some of the panels. So, on those warm summer days we simply unzip and slide back the side windows, and open the back plastic piece adjacent the upper transom (that piece can be unzipped, pulled back and rezipped to the upper canvas top). And on really warm days, feel free to open up the port front window (same technique – unzip, pull back and rezip to upper canvas – much easier with two people). Trust us, you’ll be glad to have the shade on those hot July and August days.

For the aft cockpit, unless it’s raining, once we are at our desired port or bay, we open up the aft canvas enclosure. There are three pieces that can be secured to the aft cockpit roof in this order:


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• First, unzip and open the entry door plastic canvas piece and secure it to the cockpit roof with the bands and hooks;

• Second, unzip the starboard side plastic canvas piece that leads to the bow – it folds over the entry door piece and can be snapped to the roof;

• Third, unzip and unsnap the large aft window piece, fold it back and secure it with the roof with the three bands and hooks

Now you are all set to enjoy the open weather. And if sunny weather is in the forecast for days on end, feel free to take down the remaining aft cockpit canvas pieces and carefully stow them in the port floor storage hatch. Just lay flat (DO NOT BEND OR FOLD) each piece carefully on top of one another, but be sure to dry each piece off before stowing.

3. Emergency/Safety Equipment Emergency/Safety Equipment Locations: You are not likely to need these, but must know their location.

Bilge Pumps. Three manual bilge pump switches are located on the helm dashboard, upper row of control switches. Carbon Monoxide Detectors. Main salon above port settee. Other locations…

Fire Extinguishers (3): 1. Flybridge, in cabinet under sink; 2. Kitchen Galley, in corner cabinet beneath counter; 3. Aft cockpit, starboard side small storage port adjacent salon door. First Aid Kit. Master Head, in vanity cabinet behind mirror. Flares. Flybridge, in cabinet under sink. Flashlights. In large drawer below dinette seat, starboard side of salon. Horn, handheld. Flybridge, in cabinet under sink. Lifesling and life-ring. Flybridge, aft starboard side behind guest seat next to cooler. Please review the illustrations on the face of the case for procedures. The lanyard is secured to the boat so that tossing the floating harness allows it to tow behind the boat like a ski tow rope. Circling the person overboard will draw the recovery line near them.

PFDs (6 inflatables; 2 vests) PFDs located in the salon underneath the small settee cushion on starboard side. NSO: For inflatables, please check for “green” visible at bottom of clear canister before each cruise. That verifies the auto-inflate function when immersed. We wear these at all times when working the deck and often in the cockpit.


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Tools and Spares. Tool set stored in aft cockpit port side storage cabinet. Spare parts containers located in engine room underneath stairs.

4. Anchors and Windlass Highlights

• Windlass raise/lower foot pedals are located on the port side of the windlass. • Please do not use the windlass controller at the helm. • Windlass breaker is located in the main salon electrical panel above the TV. The breaker switch should

be left ON. • Primary Anchor: 300’ chain, Length markings are zip ties as follows:

CHAIN: yellow ties every 25’, double ties at 100’ and 200’. (See also marking information on inside lid of bow starboard washdown hatch).

• Please use the anchor snubber/bridle while setting the anchor and to hold the anchor overnight. Snubber/bridle is stored in the bow starboard washdown hatch.

• The raw water washdown in the bow locker on the starboard side of the windlass. Turn on the WASHDOWN breaker on the DC panel. Please turn off the breaker when done.

• When pulling up anchor, the chain can get stacked up and cause jamming at the windlass. If this happens, just open anchor locker and push chain down and spread around locker so it can continue to feed into the locker.

• Turn on the Anchor light before dusk.

Details

The scope normally used in the islands is 4 to 1, definitely not 7 to 1 (unless conditions call for it, i.e. sustained winds over 25 knots). Most of the anchorages are well protected and popular, so you will likely have someone anchored nearby. Most coves are 20’- 40’ deep; so expect to pay out about 100’-180’ of rode. After you have paid out the suitable amount of rode, 1-2 minutes of idle reverse sets the anchor. Also, the tides can change water depth up to 12’ in the San Juans so be aware of where you are in the cycle when choosing an anchorage and deciding how much rode to put out.

5. Barbecue The brand-new Magma propane barbecue is securely mounted on the port side transom. Enjoy grilling from the swim step (and don’t forget your beverage of choice). The propane tank is stored in the port side aft storage locker. As mentioned in the Safety Briefing, please do NOT close the propane tank. After use, please let the BBQ cool before placing the cover over the BBQ unit.

6. Batteries & Charging Highlights

• Please keep batteries above 12.2v at all times. 12.8V is fully charged (with all loads turned OFF – including the fridge and when not charging).

• When charging, battery voltage will read above 13V.


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• Ensure batteries are charging when connected to shore power – see details below in Battery Charging section.

• When underway the engine is automatically charging all batteries. • At anchor, the generator can be used to charge the batteries as needed. Always keep the Battery

Charger switch in the On position on the electrical panel so that you can charge the batteries when you need to run the generator for cooking, etc.

Details

BATTERIES Sound Waves has the following battery groups on board:

• Engine start • House • Windlass and Bow thruster • Stern thruster

All batteries are charged automatically when connected to shore power or while the engine is running. Battery disconnect switches and ACR switches [update with new photo]

The battery disconnect switches and ACR (automatic charging relay) switches are located on the DC panel underneath the staircase above steps to the engine room. You should NEVER, EVER, EVER have to make any changes to the battery switches – in 10+ years of cruising we have never had to touch them.

That said, the switches allow manual or automatic control of the battery power. With only one exception, the switches should remain in the ON or AUTO position. The exception is that in the EXTREMELY UNLIKELY EVENT (which has never happened yet) that one of the engine start batteries is depleted, the Emergency Parallel switch can be switched to the ON position. Again, there is virtually no chance you will need to make any changes to the battery settings.


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Charging – Shore Power

• Connect the 30 Amp or 50 Amp shore power cord to the receptacle on the port transom. When using 30 Amp power (which we typically use), you’ll need to connect the 30 amp cord to the 50/30 Amp connector.

• Flip ON the SHORE Power AC breaker in the salon electrical panel. • Make sure the BATTERY CHARGER breaker is ON (never, ever switch it OFF)

Charging – Engine

• All batteries are automatically being charged when the engine is running.

7. Berths Sound Waves sleeps 6-8 people. Two in the master stateroom, two in the mid-berth stateroom, one or two people on the port settee pullout, and one or two on the dinette table berth conversion. Converting the Dinette Table to Berth

• Remove the table top by loosening the friction screws with the large turn handle. • Pull up and remove the table top – be careful, it is heavy so do this with two people. Set the table aside

on the floor of the main salon by the ice maker (and watch your toes when you are setting it down). • Remove the table column. This can be tricky. To loosen simply push and pull the column back and

forth rapidly several times until it loosens, and lift it out of the column seating. Set the column aside. • Insert the table leaf support panel into the grooves immediately under the seat cushions. The table

leaf support panel is located in the narrow map storage cabinet in the short wall adjacent the dinette storage drawer.

• Place the filler cushion on the table leaf support. The filler cushion is stored in the mid-berth cabin.

8. Bilge Pumps Highlights

• 3 bilge pumps. Lowest is forward. • Pump switches located on dashboard above helm. Should be kept on AUTO unless manual override

needed. Occasionally the aft bilge pump engages when running at cruising speed. • All pumps are wired directly to the batteries. Can’t be accidentally turned off. • Forward pump located under the center floor hatch in the stateroom. • Middle pump located in engine room forward and between engines. • Aft pump located in cockpit locker in the forward end.


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9. Dinghy, Outboard and Davit Highlights

• Davit controller and ignition key are stored in the salon, in the small drawer on right side of entertainment cabinet below the TV.

• Power to the davit motor is always ON. There is no switch on the DC panel. • Please remove the ignition key from the dinghy ignition while raising or lowering the dinghy so the key

doesn’t get bent. • Please keep the dinghy off rocks when beaching or shore combing. This is very important as it can tear

if the dinghy side hits a sharp rock or clam (trust me, it really happens). • Tohatsu 25 HP outboard is four-stroke, do not add oil to gas.

Details

Sound Waves is equipped with an 11’ Walker Bay RIB tender with 25 HP Tohatsu outboard, center steering console and electric start. The dinghy is roomy (easily holds 4 adults) and the outboard is easy to operate.


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When lowering the dinghy, please make sure that the dinghy does not hit the swim step and tear the sidewall. Simply push the dingy away gently with your hand or foot until the dinghy has cleared the swim step.

There is a safety snap hook on the starboard side of the davit system (see photos above). Please unhook the snap hook before attempting to lower the dinghy (if you forget, you’ll know). Sometimes it can be tricky to unhook the snap hook. If it is tightly coupled, have someone else pull the dinghy toward Sound Waves using the bow handles and that should give you enough slack to unhook the snap hook. If that fails, you can unscrew the rod from the U-hook that connects to the snap hook (just be careful not to drop the rod).

As owners, we would very much appreciate your special care when beaching the dinghy. Beaches in the San Juan Islands are seldom gentle, sandy beaches; most often they are rocky and covered by barnacles equipped with extra sharp rubber cutters. Here’s what works best: launch a person off the dinghy bow as you approach shore; then offload everyone over the bow. Lift the dinghy above barnacle height and deposit it gently on the beach. We also secure the painter under a rock or to a log – a rising tide can leave you high, dry and dinghy less!

10. Electrical Highlights

• The AC and DC panel breakers use the color dot convention shown on right.

• Main AC and DC breakers are located in salon in the cabinet above TV. • Main AC and all AC breakers are located on left side of panel. • Main DC breaker and all DC breakers are located on right side of

panel. • Note – the Galley cooktop requires both the “STOVE” AC breaker and the “COOKTOP” DC breaker to be

turned on in order to operate the electric cooktops. • Note – to operate Water Maker, flip on “SPARE” switch on AC panel.


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Details

DC Panel

AC Panel


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11. Electronics/Instruments Chart Plotter

Highlights

Please see the Raymarine Hybrid Touch color chart plotter Quick Start Guide

A.I.S. (Automatic Identification System)

Highlights

• Sound Waves transmits her position and data via an AIS signal as well as receives AIS signals from other vessels equipped with AIS transmitters (Commercial vessels are required to have AIS, recreational vessels are optional). Sound Waves is transmitting her position full time (The AIS unit is wired directly to the batteries).

• On most vessels the VHF base unit radio and must be ON to send and receive AIS data. Some vessels will have a separate AIS unit installed and wired to the batteries for full-time transmitting. The chart plotter is tied to the VHF radio or AIS Unit and shows the positions of vessels with AIS as triangles. Make sure the AIS overlay is turned ON in the settings menu (done by default so don’t turn OFF). [Add details about how to turn the AIS overlay ON/OFF.]

• AIS information supplements marine radar, which continues to be the primary method of collision avoidance for water transport.

• AIS requires each vessel to have a 9-digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number to transmit position and data. Sound Waves’ MMSI number is 338346695.


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Details

AIS vessels appear on the chart plotter screen as triangles (must have AIS overlay turned ON – see above Quick Notes for how-to). The triangle points in the direction that the vessel is moving and if you touch the screen over the triangle the system will give you additional information (such as name, size, speed, bearing, etc.) about the vessel. The system also transmits this same type of information about Sound Waves to other vessels with AIS.

The AIS is an added safety feature which allows large commercial vessels to easily see you and your direction/speed. They may try to contact you via VHF channel 16 to verify your course intent. In addition, AIS allows San Juan Sailing/Yachting to provide faster assistance in case of unplanned maintenance issues as well as alert San Juan Sailing/Yachting of Sound Waves’ return approach. Vessels with AIS can be viewed in real-time through mobile device apps and websites like www.marinetraffic.com that will reveal vessel name, course, speed, track, and other information.

Autopilot

Highlights

• When the autopilot is first turned on it will display a disclaimer page. Scroll to the bottom of the page using the rotary knob then press the knob to accept.

• To engage the autopilot, press “AUTO” one time • To disengage the autopilot, press “STBY”

VHF Radios

Highlights

• Raymarine VHF base unit and wired handheld. • Turn on base unit first then handheld. • On most vessels the VHF base unit radio and must be ON to send and receive AIS data. Some vessels will

have a separate AIS unit installed and wired to the batteries for full-time transmitting. The chart plotter is tied to the VHF radio or AIS Unit and shows the positions of vessels with AIS as triangles.

• See A.I.S. (Automatic Identification System) section above for detailed description of AIS.

http://www.marinetraffic.com/


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12. Engine and Operating Under Power Highlights

• Main engine room access is through entry under stairs in aft cockpit – lift staircase for access. • Secondary access through small hatch in main salon floor panel. For safety reasons, please leave this

hatch closed at all times when underway or not in use. You should never need to use this hatch. • There is an engine room blower switch on the helm dashboard. The blower is not needed for engine

start/operation. But is useful for cooling down the engine room after operation if you need to spend time in the engine room.

• Our Maintenance Pros will check oil and coolant levels, belt tension and debris in raw water strainer weekly. Charter Guest is NOT required to perform these checks unless engine trouble alarm sounds. If on multiple week charter, then please check engine vitals weekly.

• Raw water strainers are located in the engine room, forward end and in front of both engines. • 8 knots at 1200-1400 RPM and fuel burn of 2-3 GPH. • Fast cruise is 16-18 knots at 2500 RPMs with a fuel burn of 16-18 GPH.

Details

Prep for Engine Start

a. Check fuel tank levels on gauges located on overhead dashboard above the helm. b. Check around outside of vessel for loose lines in water. c. In salon electrical panel, turn both ignition keys to ON d. Close the salon door to keep engine exhaust out.

Starting

a. Gearshifts in neutral and throttles at idle. b. Start one engine at a time by pressing engine start switch on helm dashboard. Wait for first

engine pressure to come up on guage, then start second engine. Both engines idle at 600 RPM.


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c. After the engines start, check for cooling water flowing out the tell tail stream. Can be viewed from either side of flybridge or aft cockpit. See photo below.

d. Please do not allow the engine to idle for extended periods as this will gunk up the cylinders. After starting, it is okay to depart from the dock or anchor at idle or low RPM (below 1,000 –

1,200). After 5 minutes underway at low RPM the engine is warmed up sufficiently to increase the load to cruising RPM (2200 – 2600 RPM) if desired.

Shut Down

a. Throttles at ideal and gear shifts in neutral. b. Press and hold the engine start/stop switches on the helm dashboard. c. Turn engine keys to OFF on the main electrical panel.

13. Entertainment Systems Highlights

TV – There is one new TV screen in the main salon. If you’re on the dock and connected to WiFi, feel free to login to Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, etc. The TV has a HDMI cord connected to it, so you can connect your laptop if you have an HDMI connection.

Stereo/DVD Player – Turn on the Stereo player and cycle through inputs until you reach the FM Tuner. Unfortunately, the DVD player just broke so watching DVDs is not an option at this time. You can still use the FM tuner to listen to radio while connected to shore power.

Exterior AM/FM Radio – There is another radio that you can listen to while on battery. Controls are located in the aft cockpit next to the salon slider, and on the upper helm below the Chart Plotter. The radio itself is


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located underneath the TV on the lower left side of the cabinet. Sometimes it is easier to tune to different stations using the main radio controls, as the exterior controls can be touchy.

14. Fuel Tanks and System Highlights

• Sound Waves has two fuel tanks that hold 200 gallons each. • Although helm includes a fuel transfer switch, there is no need to ever transfer fuel absent emergency. • The fuel gauges are located on the helm dashboard. Turn on the ignition keys on the DC panel to

activate the gauges. • Filler deck caps are on each side of the aft cockpit transom. The tank vents are located either side of aft

cockpit. • The fuel tanks do not have sight tubes. The tanks are designed to be leak-proof. • Re-fueling: One person fueling and one person watching the fuel gauges. When gauge reads just below

full, slow down fuel fill. Continue filling, listen carefully and stop filling when pitch rises. Repeat for other tank. Fuel gauges will settle over time and show about 7/8 full or less.

15. Generator Highlights

• 11.5 kW Onan generator • To start Generator (from electrical panel)

o Make sure AC circuit breaker to “Shore Power” is turned off. o Press and Hold Generator START switch on AC panel until digital indicator reads “Running.” o Once Generator is running, flip AC circuit breaker to “Ship Power.” o When done, press STOP to turn off Generator. o All AC switches should be available (microwave, stove, outlets, etc.)


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16. Heads and Holding Tank

Highlights • Only what has been eaten goes in the toilet. • Both toilets are electric with fresh water flushing. • Both toilets flush into one holding tank. • The holding tank level gauge is located on the main electrical panel in the salon. The gauge also

indicates fresh water tank, so cycle through to select holding tank. • The holding tank capacity is 55 gallons. Please empty WELL BEFORE it’s full. If above 80% empty

immediately. • Emptying the holding tank – see detailed instructions below

Details

Please do not put anything in the toilet that has not been eaten. Marine grade toilet paper is the only exception – no tissues, paper towels, sanitary napkins, etc. San Juan Sailing staff will discuss holding tanks and pump outs on your arrival. Our one plea is this: please don’t over fill the holding tank as leaking sewage is most unpleasant! Thank you. Please note that in U.S. waters it is illegal to discharge holding tanks overboard. While in Canadian waters outside of bays and harbors overboard discharge is allowed. Emptying the Holding Tank There are two ways to empty the holding tank: 1. Pump out at a Shore Facility. 2. Where legal (in CANADA ONLY), discharge overboard using the macerator pump.

Pumpout at Shore Facility or Pumpout Barge

• Open the deck cap on starboard side and pump out. • Deck cap key located in salon in small drawer on right lower side of entertainment center.


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Discharging the Holding Tank Overboard (Only in open Canadian waters – check restrictions)

• Set engines to idle speed and disengage throttles. • Start generator and switch to “Ship Power.” • Go to engine room and move macerator seacock valve located at forward of port engine and move Y-

valve clockwise until at 12 o’clock. • Return to salon and turn on the macerator pump by flipping on the “MACERATOR” breaker on the DC

panel and simultaneously holding “DISCHARGE” switch. You must manually hold this switch to discharge.

• Okay to cruise at idle speed (no more than 800 RPM) while discharging. • The tank will take 5-8 minutes to empty depending on how full. While holding discharge switches watch

tank gauge. • Once holding tank is empty, turn off the macerator breaker and let go of discharge breaker. • Return to engine room and close the discharge seacock. • Turn off generator.

17. Heater (Cabin) Highlights

• Cruise Air reverse cycle heat and air conditioning. • The SYSTEM HEAT toggle switches and thermostats are mounted in salon above small starboard settee

and behind dinette. Two thermostats control port and starboard salon zones. • Thermostat controls also in both staterooms. • To turn on thermostats, switch on “AC RELAY” breaker on AC panel, and then select desired Climate

Control breaker (Salon 1, Salon 2, FWD BERTH, AFT BERTH) • Note – we often find that small space heaters are quieter and heat staterooms very well, while connected

to shore power of course. Also, we have found that running all of the thermostat controls at one time on 30 amp power can trip the AC breaker, so it is best to use 50 amp power, or better yet rotate use of the thermostat controls – e.g., one Salon thermostat will heat the salon very well.


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18. Lighting Highlights

• Flip ON Salon, Forward and Aft Cabin Lights breakers on the DC panel. • Lighting switches are on cabinet faces or bulkheads in each living area.

19. Refrigerator/Freezer/Ice Maker

Highlights

• The refrigerator/freezer breakers on both the AC and DC panels should always remain ON. • The ice maker currently can only be used when plugged into shore power.

20. Shower and Sump

Highlights

• Flip ON the Water Pressure, Accessories and both Head breakers on the DC panel. • Shower is located in master stateroom. • The shower sump pump can be used as a supplemental bilge pump in an emergency.

Details

There is also a fresh water shower fixture just outside the aft cockpit on starboard side next to entry door. Also useful for washing off shoes after returning from the beach.

21. Stove and Microwave Highlights

• To use cooktop and microwave, you must either be on shore power or run generator. • For cooktop/stove, switch circuit breakers on both AC (“STOVE”) and DC (“COOKTOP”) panels to ON.


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22. Thrusters • Bow and stern thruster Dock on Command controller located at the helm. Press and hold both ON

buttons until the green lights come on. • Thruster controller will turn off after 10-15 minutes of no use. • Thrusters should only be used in short (3-6 second) bursts • A portable thruster control is mounted at the helm to port of steering wheel.

23. Wash Downs • Sea Water and Fresh Water wash down faucets located in starboard bow storage locker and aft cockpit

starboard locker. • To engage Sea Water wash down, turn on “WASH DOWN” breaker on DC panel.

24. Water (Potable) • The water pump breaker is located on the DC panel. Please turn this breaker off when away from the

boat. The pump will burn up if air gets into the pump due to an empty/nearly empty tank or a broken line/loose hose fitting.

• Water fill deck cap is on starboard side aft of holding tank cap. • Deck cap key located in salon in small drawer on right lower side of entertainment center. • Level gauge is located on the electrical panel. Cycle through switch to read “Water” as same indicator

monitors holding tank capacity. • Water Maker – you will likely not need to use the water maker unless you are on an extended cruise in

Canada (e.g., Desolation Sound and north). To operate the Water Maker, turn on the “SPARE” breaker on the AC panel (you’ll likely need to run the generator). That will light up the Village Marine control panel in the upper right corner of the DC panel. First press LP Pump (low pressure), wait a few seconds, and then press HP Pump (high pressure). Wait for the salinity level to come down and then the water maker will convert sea water to fresh water at roughly 12 gallon/hour.

Water Heater

Hot water is produced in two ways:

a) Connected to shore power (or Generator) with the WATER HEATER breaker on the AC panel flipped on.

b) Engine running. The engine automatically heats the hot water tank while running. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

We hope this information helps. Have a great time!!

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