Axiom STAR Operation Manual

OPERATIONS MANUAL

AXIOM STAR

When loading your houseboat be
sure to follow these guidelines for proper
floatation.

Guidelines

Boat must sit level front to back.

Boat must sit level side to side.

Note the red lines on the aft port and

starboard hull of the boat.

While the boat is sitting still, water

must not be touching either of these

lines.

If water is at or above these lines, re-

adjust the load.

If water is at or above these lines

and the boat is not level from front to

rear, the boat is overloaded –

contact boat rentals for assistance.

Safe Loading

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Marine Radio

Your Houseboat has come equipped Say “ (the name of the
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.

Channel 16

Use Channel 16 for hailing and

emergencies only. Never use

Channel 16 for routine

conversations.

In case of an emergency, hail the

National Park Service on channel 16.

They monitor this channel 24 hours a

day.

To hail Boat Rentals, turn radio ON

and to Channel 16, depress button

on side of handheld microphone to

talk, and release the button when

you are finished talking. The Boat

Rentals Office monitors this channel

during regular business hours.

marina
RENTALS

you

are calling)

this

is

BOAT

houseboat #
” (number of your houseboat).
For example: “Bullfrog Boat Rentals,
this is houseboat # S11.”

When communication is established,

we will direct you to another channel.
Commonly used channels are 10,
12, 68 and 72. Be sure to
acknowledge that channel, before
you change to the channel. Then turn
to that channel, and we will continue
the conversation.

Information you will need when you call us:

1. Your boat number.

2. Your exact location, if known.

3. Description of the problem.

4. Any details on the trouble-

shooting you have already tried.

If you need assistance we will

attempt to help you troubleshoot a
problem over the radio. If we are not
successful, we will dispatch a
technician out to help you.

For safety, our technicians can

only be dispatched if they can fix
the problem and return to our
docks before dark. If we receive
your call late in the day, we
will gladly respond first thing the
next morning.

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RADIO - 1

Problem

Possible Causes

Remedies

Not transmitting

Low house battery

Charge house battery

Marine Radio

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 Card

If for some reason you cannot reach

us by Marine Radio, fill out your
Request for Assistance Card located
in your manual.

Flag down a boat passing by and

ask them to take it to the nearest
marina for assistance.

We will dispatch a technician out to

your boat as soon as we can safely
do so.

Other Information

Do NOT use VHF antenna as a flag

pole or hang anything on the
antenna.

Channel 26 is the Marine Operator.

Marine Radios transmit line-of-sight.

So if you are back in a canyon, you
may have to ask assistance from
another boater with a radio to help
contact us if you cannot get through
directly.

Profanity over the public airways is a

federal crime.

Reminder: Your Marine Radio is not

a toy and should be operated only by
a responsible adult.

A VHF marine radio is not the same

as a Citizen’s Band Radio. CB lingo
and 10-codes are not used.

COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING

or receiving

Radio not set on USA
Radio blocked by

canyon walls

Set on 1 watt mode
Antenna has fallen

down

Push USA/Int button
Move the houseboat to

open water

Push 1/25 button to

change to 25 watt
Raise antenna

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RADIO - 2

Engine Management Screen

Steering Position Screen

Engines/Helm

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 delay your vacation. Proceed on
your planned itinerary with the good engine
and we will catch up to you as soon as
possible and make necessary repairs.

GAUGE – Vessel View

Your Axio m St ar Housebo at featur es a
simple to use Vessel View Ga uge Packag e .
The Vessel View Gaug e i s located at both
helms

Screen Options:

Push Pr opeller Button on D isplay
Includes Time, Prop rotation, Depth,

Engine RPM, Engine Temperature,
Engine Battery Voltage & PSI

Key must be turned to ON position

for VesselView gauge to work.

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Push Ship Button on Display
Includes Depth, Prop rotation,

Steering Position, Depth Finder

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Fuel Tank Screen

and Time

Vessel Status Screen

Halon System

LPMR to inspect the system.

Engines/Helm

Push Ship butto n to Display

(Toggle R to L)

Includes Fuel Tank Status, Depth

Push Ship butto n to Display

(Toggle R to L)

Includes MPH, Time, Engine

Hour, Fuel Level & Fuel

RPM

Monitors the engine revolutions.
Wide-Open Throttle (WOT) should

be 4400 RPM’s.

The most efficient cruising RPM

will be 3200 RPM

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NAUTICAL NOTE: When leaving a dock,
signal with the horn 1 long blast (4
seconds) and 3 short blasts (1 second
each).

Halon System is an automatic fire

suppression system located in the
engine compartment

Keys are turned ON
LED light turns on and s hould be

green. If no light, please contact

ENGINE - 2

Engines/Helm

THROTTLE

Setting Neutral Throttle for Starting

Confirm that the throttle is in neutral

position.

Turn the key to second click –

Beep will sound. VesselView will
power up.

Everything is re a dy to start .

Turn key to start then release k ey.

If the engine fails to start on its
own, wait 30 seconds and try again.

Insure throttle only indicator

is solid red, then control will
engage. If blinking, press to
throttle only button to make
solid light.

GETTING UNDER WAY

From Neutral Throttle

Red light on controls will be

solid.

Push t hrottle lever forward to go

forward or pull back for reverse.

Advance throttle to increase

speed.

Always pause in neutral before

changing gears.

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Shut Down

Return throttles to neutral position.
Turn engine keys to off the engine

will no longer be running.

FLYING BRIDGE CONTROLS

Operation from Upper Deck

To get power to the upper deck controls:

Helm Transfer – WARNING:

Avoid s erious inj ur y or death fro m l oss

of boat control. The boat operator
should never leave the active station
while engine is in gear. Helm transfer
should only be attempted while the
engine is in neutral and both stations
are manned.

NOTE: Neutral position is preferred

when doing a station transfer. If
conditions do not allow the remote
control to be placed in the neutral
position, a helm transfer can be
done while in gear. The helm
transfer function allows the boat
operator to select which helm is in
control of engine operation. Pressing
the "TRANSFER" button two times
allows engine control to be
transferred to a new helm. When a
helm transfer is initiated, the control
will automatically start adjusting
engine RPM and gear position to
match the control handle setting at
the new helm. Adjust the contr ol
handles to the desired throttle and
gear.

ENGINE - 3

Problem

Possible Causes

Remedies

Engine doesn’t turn over

Is the throttle in neutral

Put throttle in neutral

Engine turns over but

Out of Fuel

Check VesselView fuel

Engines/Helm

Once the "TRANSFER" button

is pressed, the transfer LED will
light up and one beep will
sound. Press the "TRANSFER"
button again to complete the
helm transformation. When helm
transformation is complete,
another beep will sound and the
transfer LED will turn off.

NOTE: There is a 10 second

time frame to complete a helm
transfer. If the helm transfer is
not completed, the action will be
cancelled and a double beep will
sound. Pressing the
"TRANSFER" button again will
re-initiat e a h elm trans fer.

Synchronizing Engines

The auto synchronizing feature,

when engaged, will
automatically adjust all engine
speeds to match the speed of
the starboard engine. Press the
"SYNC" button on the CAN
trackpad to turn auto
synchro ni z ation on or o f f. When
the sync LED is yellow, the

"SYNC" button has been pressed,
but the conditions are not right for
auto synchronization to engage.
When the sync LED turns red,
engine synchronization has been
engaged. The engines will remain
synchronized as long as engine
speed is over 900 RPM for two
seconds, remote control handles are
positioned within 10% o f e ach other,
and the engines are below 95%
throttle opening. To disengage t he
auto synchronization feature, press

the "SYNC" button.

Don’t Drive From The Upper Deck:

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

COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING

won't start

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gauge for fuel level.

ENGINE - 4

Generator

The Generator is located
between the engines at the
rear deck of your
houseboat.

Starting/ Warm Up

Turn on the blower switch at the

Lower Helm

The remote start is located on the

lower right of the Main Control Panel

Confirm that the Main Breaker and

Rotary Swit ch are OFF.

Press Start/Stop and release. Once

generator is running, switch will turn
green

If generator fails to start, it will

automatically try restarting
again.

NOTE: Do not start generator with an AC
Load. Be sure Rotary switch is off.

Allow the engine to warm up for 5

minutes.

Switch the Main Breaker ON and

switch the Rotary Switch to
Generator.

You may now turn on individual

breakers to provide power to your
houseboat.

Whenever you have your generator

running, always switch on the inverter
breaker and battery charger breaker.

AC Breaker Panel- Non-Inverted

**These breakers will only work when
Generator is running and the Rotary
switch is turned to generator

AC Unit
Range/Microwave
Bath 1 & 2 Outlets
Battery Charger
Inverter
Water Heater
Spa
Dish/Disposal

To Shut Down Generator

Turn Main AC breaker and Rotary

Switch OFF.

Wait 5 minutes to allow generator

to run with no load.

Push START/STOP butto n.

Turn off blower.

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