Bavaria 50 Cruiser 2009, 2009 50 User Manual

Information & operations manual for

Bavaria 50 2009

‘State of Play’

Welcome

Welcome to Horizon Yacht Charters and your Bavaria 50 “State of Play”. We
hope you had a pleasant journey and are looking forward to a fantastic
holiday and some of the finest sailing in the world here.

This manual is here to guide you through the operation of your yacht. Please
take the time to read this manual and don’t hesitate to ask any of our
professional, friendly staff if you have any questions.

All of the yachts in the Horizon fleet are maintained to the h ighest standards
so that you may enjoy a trouble free vacation, on a beaut iful yacht. Please
remember that these yachts are all privately owned and we ask that you care
for it like it was your own.

Best wishes for a great vacation,

Sylvia and Andrew
Directors

Office Hours:

Monday – Sunday 08:30 – 17:30
Telephone: [phone]
Duty Manager: [phone] (Emergency Only)

Contents

1. Yacht specifications

2. 12 volt panel and 110 volt breakers

3. The inverter panel

4. Engine start pro ce d ure s

5. Daily engine checks

6. Instruments

7. VHF radio

8. Charging your batteries

9. Anchoring a nd using the windlass

10. Picking up a mooring buoy

11. Bilge pumps

12. Fresh water systems

13. Heads

14. Showers

15. Refrigeration

16. Using the sto v e and propane

17. The BBQ

18. Fire safety

19. The dinghy and outboard

20. Operating the generator

21. Using the air conditioni ng system

1. Yacht specifications

Length 50’ 5”
Beam 14' 7”
Draft 7’
Fuel 85 gallons
Water 210 gallons
Engine 72 hp Volvo

Location of:
Fresh water refills (port transom and by the anchor locker)

Diesel refill (starboard transom)

Manual bilge pump (port transom)
Propane tank (at port helm)
Windlass breaker (behind salon cushion)
Diesel cut off valve (starboard aft cabin, below the berth)
Fridge drain (switch on 12v panel and button above the small fridge)
Water tanks change over valve (under sink in aft, port head)

2. 12 volt panel

Use this button to
check battery
voltage and water
tank status

Functions of the 12 volt panel:

• Top row, from left to right:

• Compass light

• Navigational instruments

• Stereo

• Anchor windlass

• Primary bilge pump (leave this ‘off’ for the automatic float switch to

operate)

Middle row, from left to right:

• Fresh water pump

• Shower drain

• Panel light

• Not in use

• Refrigerator

Bottom row, from left to right:

• VHF/GPS

• Cockpit light

• LPG solenoid

• Fridge drain

nd

• 2

bilge pump

To the right of the 12v panel is a diagram of a boat and the corresponding
light switches. Note that the forward cabin light switch also operates the
forward cabin fans.

The 110v Panel:

Main breaker

Always leave
the water
heater
breaker off

110v outlet
breakers

The 110v outlets will work when plugged into shore power and when using
the inverter (see next page).

3. Inverter

When plugged into shore–power, the “AC in” and one of the three inverter
status lights will be illuminated in the status bar. The “charge” light will also
be illuminated. Before un-plugging from the dock power, press the charge
button on the panel and switch off all the breakers on the 110V panel, (see
previous page), as well as the breaker on the dock power outlet. Do this
process in reverse when plugging into dock power.

To use the inverter:

1. Start the yacht's engine; bring the rpm up to 1400.

2. Press the “invert” button under the control section of the panel. The green
light on the switch will then illuminate.

3. On the 110V panel, switch on the main and outlet breakers; leave the
heater switch off.

4. All of the 110V outl ets are now live.

5. Reverse steps 1, 2 & 3 to switch off the inverter, but run the engine for
ten minutes before switching it off.

Always ensure that you have switched the inverter off by checking that the
switch on the panel is no longer illuminated. Leaving the inverter on will
cause your batteries to rapidly lose their charge.

Invert button

4. Engine start procedures.

• Make sure engine is in neutral.

• Press the glow button for 5 seconds.

• Press the ignition switch then press the start button until you hear the

engine running.

• When the engine is running check you have water coming out of the
exhaust.

• To stop the engine press the stop button until the engine has stopped.

Ignition button

Glow button

Start button

Stop button

Should you hear an en gine alarm du ring operation , check wh ich light
is on and imm e diately shut d own the engi ne-CALL HORIZON

All our yacht engines run with diesel fuel. Ther e is a diesel filler cap
on the transom which is clearly marked “DIESEL”…. DO NOT PUT
WATER IN HERE.

5. Daily Engine Checks

• Check the oil level using the yellow dip stick located to the left rear of the
engine. The level should be at least halfway betwe en the empty and full
marks. To add oil open the oil filler cap on the top of the engine.

• On the right of the engine is the engine coolant reservoir. Open the filler
cap to check the coolant level.

• Check for any engine leaks or bilge water below engine.

• Check the fan belt for any damage and correct tension.

KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF ALL MOVING PARTS.

ANY PROBLEMS CALL HORIZON

Coolant
reservoir and
refill

Oil dip stick

Fan belt

Oil refill

6. Instruments

Located at the helm 3 Raymarine ST60 instruments:

ST60+ Tridata ST6002 Autopilot ST60+ Wind Indicator

Located at the nav station is a Raymarine chart plotter.

7. VHF Procedures

Using the VHF radio:

Familiarise yourself with the method for switching channels, and with the
squelch and volume controls on your radio. Most radios have a button to
instantly select Channel 16 – ensure you understand how this operates or
you could end up speaking on Ch. 16 when you think you are on some other
channel.

1. Make sure the radio is switched on, volume quite high, power to high
unless the station you are calling is very close.

2. Squelch up until loud hissing, and then back a little until the noise just
stops.

3. Select the channel for calling (Channel 16, unless specified otherwise).

4. Press switch on microphone when speaking. Release immediately.

If no response then wait two minutes and repeat the call. If still no
response, wait a further two minutes before trying again. If calling on
Channel 16, it is very important to switch to a working channel after the
contact is established. Do no use Channel 16 for your conversations – this
channel is for hailing and distress only.

Channels to use:

16 Hailing and Distress
74 Contact Horizon Yacht Charters (when in range)
12 Yacht Charter Companies working channel – assigned for yacht

breakdown servicing and emergency only
68 Marinas and Yacht Clubs – for lunch/dinner reservations etc
06 Ship to Ship – a long with Channel 68 and 77 can be used for contact

between boats
In the event that your vessel is involved in a non-life threatening incident

with an object or with another vessel, it is important that you contact the
Horizon Office immediately at 494 8787 or 496 0653. Please remember to
get as much information as possible about your location, the other vessel’s
description and what damage has been done to your vessel so that we can
best assist you.

Failure to report any accidents or incidents in a timely manner may
result in nullification of your hull damage insurance.

Types of emergency:

In the unlikely event that you are involved in an emergency stay calm and
follow these steps. You will also have an Emerge ncy Procedure card next to
your VHF.

Distress: “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY.” This is an International Distress
signal and an imperative call for assistance. It is used only when a life or
vessel is considered to be in grave and imminent danger.

Mayday Relay: used to summon help for a vessel which is either too far
offshore to contact the coastguard directly, without radio capabilities or
whose radio has been damaged or destroyed.

Urgency: “PAN-PAN, PAN-PAN, PAN-PAN” This is the International Urgency
Signal and is used when a vessel or person is in some jeopardy but is not
considered to be in grave and imminent danger.

Medical emergency: “PAN-PAN MEDICO, PAN-PAN MEDICO, PAN-PAN
MEDICO” (Pronounced med-ick-oh). This is an International Urgency Signal
that should be used when medical advice is needed.

Safety: “SECURITE, SECURITE, SECURITE” (Pronounced Say-cure-it-tay).
This is an International Safety Signal and is a message about some aspect of
navigational safety or a weather warning.

How to issue an emergency message

Select Channel 16 and press transmit button on handset
Say slowly and clearly ‘MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, CALLING AL L STAT IO NS

This is…. (vessel n ame)….’ and repeat vessel name 3 times
Give position – vessel’s position in degrees of latitude and longitude or

nautical miles from, and bearing to, a navigational landmark

Describe emergency – list the problem, the type of assistance needed;

number of passengers aboard (boat length, hull colour and type is also
useful)

Repeat ‘MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY’
Wait 1 minute for a response, repeat message

ALTERNATIVELY: Dial either 767 or 999 from any BVI cell phone or
call 494- HELP (4357)

8. Batteries

The systems on your yacht are all 12volt. The batteries will need to be
recharged as often as you deplete them. Conserving power will result in less
time needed for charging, so turn off systems that you are not using.

Your batteries will charge when the engine is runn ing at 1400rpms or more,
whether sitting at a mooring or motoring to a destination.

• Check the battery levels and make note of them before charging.

• Run the engine at 1400rpms or more for 1-1 1/2hrs.

• Shut the motor off. Wait 15 minutes before checking the battery levels,

(directly after turning off the motor they will remain in an excited state
for about 10 minutes).

• The House system should come to rest at 12.8 v. and then slowly get

lower. When the system gets to 12.2 you should start planning to re­charge the batteries soon.

•
Exit Strategy has two battery systems which are isolated from each other,
the house batteries have a capacity of 430Ahrs

The batteries are located beneath the aft seat on the port side of the saloon.

9. Anchoring & the windlass

Setting your anchor:

Preparation:

• Establish a non verbal communication system from bow to stern, as with

the noise of the engine and wind, verbal communication proves difficult.

• Tie the dinghy painter close to the boat at the bow or amidships to avoid

wrapping it around the prop.

Location:

• Choose a clear area to anchor in, normally in 12 to 25 feet. A white

bottom is sand and perfect for anchoring. A brown or green bottom will be
grass, rock or coral. Only anchor in sand.

• Make sure that you are not on a lee shore; i.e. that the land mass is

protecting you from the elements and that you are not being pushed onto
the shore. A lee shore is the most dangerous place to anchor your
yacht.

Action:

• Manually lift the anchor over the bow roller and feed the chain so the

anchor is just above the water surface.

• Use the elements; approach from down wind or current, whichever

prevails.

• Once the yacht is stationary use the electric windlass to drop the anchor.

The elements will push you back and away from the anchor.

• Minimum scope is 5:1. In heavy weather yo u may want to increase that,

always ensuring your swing area is clear of any obstacles.

• Engage reverse, slowly building up to 1500 rpm to really drive your hook

into the sand.

• Once set, put the engine in neutral and allow the yacht to settle, take

transits around the bay to ensure you are not dragging, it is always
advisable to snorkel the anchor and ensure it is bedded in correctly and
not just lying on its side.

Attaching the snubbing line:

• Once you are happy that the anchor is set you must attach the snubbing

line. The snubbing line protects the windlass and it is important that you
attach the snubber every time you set the anchor.

• Attach the hook around the chain link (the hook is too big to go though

the link) and cleat off the bitter end of th e line to a bow cleat. Pay out
enough chain so that the snubbing line becomes taut.

• If the hook falls of the chain it means that there is not enough tension on

the line. In this case re-attach the hook and pay out more cha in until the
line is once again taut.

Setting a secondary anchor:

• If a second anchor is required, e.g. you are anchoring in a mooring f ield

and need to control your swing room, deploy the primary as above and
attach the secondary at the bow. Drive the boat forward at a 45 degree
angle to the primary. Once in line with the primary deploy the secondary

and allow the elements to push you back. Increase astern to 1500 rpm to
drive in the secondary. Snorkel over the anchor to ensure a good hold.

• There are a couple of spots in the BVI where it is necessary to deploy

both a bow and stern anchor, thus holding the yacht bow or stern into the
wind. Set your primary first, then for ease use the dinghy to drive the
secondary out to deploy and set by pulling the rode taught.

Weighing anchor:

• Using the already established communication system, slowly motor the

yacht forward toward the anchor. When the chain becomes slack the
helmsman should go into neutral and increase throttle to 1400, the
bowman takes up the slack on the windlass. As the chain starts to tighten
the helm needs to start to motor towards the anchor until the chain once
again slackens. Again the bowman takes up the slack on the windlass.
Repeat this process until the anchor is back on the bow roller. Once the
anchor is clear of the water be care ful not to let the anchor sw ing into the
boat.

• It is important to help the chain flake-out under the windlass, it may

otherwise build up and block the windlass.

• The hardest thing the windlass should do is pull the anchor from the

bottom. Take care of it and it will do the work for you. Overload it and
you will be very frustrated.

• There is a high amperage fuse that will blow if the windlass gets

overloaded. The fuse is located on the starboard side of the salon, behind
the corner aft cushion. There are two large fuses next to each other; the
anchor windlass fuse is the one on the right, the inner side.

• Ensure that the windlass breaker on the 12v panel is switched on, and

that the green light is not illuminated. If it is illuminated, this indicates
that the fuse is NOT blown, and that the yacht battery power is too low to
run the windlass. Please run the engine @1500 rpm for 15 min, and try
again.

• You can tell if the fuse is blown by the tab that pops up. Compare the fuse

you have removed with the one in the chart table.

• To replace, first turn windlass switch off,

pull the blown fuse straight out and
replace with the new one that is located
in the chart table.

Before replacing the fuse, however, ensure
that the windlass breaker on the 12v panel
is switched on, and that the green light is
not illuminated. If it is illuminated, this
indicates that the fuse is NOT blown, and
that the yacht battery power is too low to
run the windlass. Please run the engine
@1500 rpm for 15 min, and try again. If the

windlass still refuses to operate, please call horizon.
Manual operation of the windlass

If you lose power to your windlass, start the
engine and give it some revs, to make sure
you have not just got a low battery voltage.
Then make sure the windlass breaker with the
anchor icon is in the ‘on’ position on the 12
volt panel. If there is still no power, check the
location of the windlass fuse and make sure
this has not tripped out. If you still have no
power, you can operate the windlass
manually.
To drop the anchor, secure the windlass
handle into the cen tral hole on the side of the
windlass.
Pull back on the windlass handle to loosen the
wing nut.
Your anchor is now ready to drop.

Remove the safety line or safety pin, and push the anchor over the bow,
keeping hands and feet clear. Control the rate the chain pays out by
tightening or loosening the wing nut with the handle. When you have paid
out sufficient chain – 5 to 8 times the water depth, push the handle forward
to tighten the wing nut. Increase revs to 1500 rpm, to set the anchor. If you
drag, pay out more chain, and re-try 1500 rpm in reverse. When the anchor
is set, fit the snubbing line, and cleat it off, then release the chain on the
gypsy as above, so that the load is taken up on the snubbing line.

10. Picking up a mooring buoy

• Ensure the dinghy painter is tied off short on the bow or amidships and is

clear of the prop.

• Approach the mooring buoy, keeping the bow into the wind or current,

whichever prevails.

• Have a crew member on the bow to pick up the mooring pennant with the

boat hook.

• The bowman will direct the helmsman to the mooring, using the already

established non verbal communication system. Once at the mooring,
inspect the buoy and pennant for any signs of wear and tear; if you are
unsure about the structural soundness of a mooring buoy, choose another
location to moor up.

• The bowman should prepare a line to a bow cleat to slip through the eye

of the mooring pennant. This line is then shortened and bro ught back to
the same cleat.

• Once set your mooring buoy will be attached either on the port or

starboard cleat and the yacht will be head to wind. Remember to
centralize the wheel and lock in place to avoid the yacht sailing around
the buoy.

• Next attach a second back up line to the mooring. Attach a line from the

opposite bow cleat and if possible attach it directly to the mooring buoy.
It is always easier to do this from the dinghy. Do not try to make the lines
of equal length, the first line should be taking all the weight of the boat.

• To depart, release the backup line first. Slowly motor the boat forward to

create slack, release the line from the cleat and allow the pennant to slip
from the line into the water. Fall back with the wind or current , and be
careful not to foul your prop on the pennant.

• Remember to tie your dinghy away from the stern whenever you

are maneuvering in close quarters.

11. Bilge Pumps

Your yacht is equipped with one manual and two electric bilge pumps. The
primary electric pump is automatic. The secondary electric pump is operated
by a switch on the 12v panel. The manual pump is located in the cockpit by
the port side helm seat and its operation will be demonstrated to you during
your briefing.

12. Fresh water system

State of Play is equipped with two water tanks with a capacity of 210 gallons
split between the two.
Before filling the tanks let the water run from the hose for a while before
placing the end into the filler. The filler holes are located by the anchor
locker and at the port transom. Please ensure that the correct fillers are
used, NOT the holding tanks or the diesel fill.

To use the fresh water system, turn on the fresh wate r breaker on the 12v
panel and open a faucet. When the tank runs out of water the pump will run
at high speed and the faucet will start to cough air. As soon as you hear the
pump running continuously, check to see if anyone is using water. If not,
switch off the pump immediately to prevent the pump from drawing more air
into the system or the pump overheating.

To switch tanks:

• Switch off pump

• Select the next full tank: the lever is located beneath the sink in the aft

port head.

• The lever is not ‘on’ or ‘off’ – it has two positions (horizontal and vertical)

that select one or oth er tank. After selecting required tank:

• Switch on pump.

• Open cold water faucet at galley and purge system of air, approx. 45

seconds

• Turn off faucet, pump will continue to run until adequate pressure has

built up to operate pressure switch to cut the pump out.

• If pump does not cut out, it may be necessary to repeat the purging

process and open other faucets

• If you have any problems, call Horizon.

13. Heads

• Nothing is to be put down the head unless it has been digested first, with

the exception of 3 sheets of paper.

• Prior to use, move the lever to wet bowl to add water - 4/6 pumps.

• Move lever to dry bowl to pump out waste; this must be done when you

are more than 1000 yards off shore.

• Move lever to wet bowl to flush the pan and pipes, 20-25 pulls will keep

your heads smelling fresh.

• Move lever back to dry bowl and pump the pan and pipes dry, the lever

must be left in dry bowl as leaving it in wet bowl will ingress water.

• Wherever possible please use the heads ashore as this keeps our waters

nice and clean.

• Blocked heads will be cleared at a cost to you of

fee, plus a technician’s fee of

$60 per hour

and the call out fee.

$120.00 sewage

Flush mode Dry mode

14. Showers

Your yacht has a hot & cold, fresh-water shower in each head and on the
transom. If the engine has been running, the hot water can be very hot – be
cautious! In order to use the showers, the fresh-water pump must be
activated on the 12V panel. The fresh water pump needs to be on for the
shower pump to operate.

Shower drain

To operate the shower-drain pump, switch on the shower drain switch on the
12v panel.

Press the black button on the shower wall to drain the water.

Transom Shower

The valve to the right of the shower head has two functions:
By turning the knob clockwise and counter clockwise you can change the
temperature of the water. Be careful. The water can be very ho t. Test before
showering.
By pushing the valve perpendicular to its long axis you can change the water
pressure. In this picture you would move it to the left and right.

To use the shower head simply pull it out and press the lever on the back. If
no water comes out, make sure that the 12V water switch is on, that the
shower hose is not kinked (access from aft cabin, same side as shower) and
that the water pressure valve is in the correct position.

Shower head Water flow and

temperature con tr ol
switch

15. Refrigeration

The system on this boat is an upgraded 12v refrigerator. This system is
designed to run 24hrs a day if you wish. To ensure that it does no t fail there
are two things you should do.

• Firstly, keep your batteries charged. If the level goes below 12v the

system will malfunction. Refer to section 12 for charging instructions.

• Secondly, do not puncture the cold plate in your fridge! Do not chip at the

ice or use any other sharp items in the fridge. If something is frozen to
the side of the fridge do not force it away. Poor warm water on it if you
need to melt the ice.

There is a thermostat in both the fridges. It is a white d ial w ith numbers o n it
going from 1-7. Putting 7 at the apex of the dial is the coldest se tting. Keep
it on this setting until it is too cold. Then you can turn the system down or off
if you wish. Or if it is not cold enough…augment the system with ice.

Ask one of our staff for a deck cooler if you would like one for storing your
drinks. It will keep the drinks co oler and the refrigeration colder, as people
will not be going in it every 5 minutes for a drink.

Please note that we are in the tropics and we cannot guarantee that items
will remain frozen when placed in the fridges and that fru it, vegetables and
other fresh produce may have a shortened shelf life.

Fridge drain button

16. Propane and stove

The propane tank locker is located under the helm seat on the port side.
To use:

• Turn the LPG switch on the 12v panel. This

opens the solenoid on t he tank.

• To light, turn the knob you want 90 degrees

anticlockwise, push the knob in and light the
burner using the igniter button.

• Hold the knob in for 10-15 seconds, then

release. Make sure that the flame goes all
the way around. Reduce any wind that may
hinder this.

• If you cannot get it to light, check the

manual shut offs - there are two. One on the
propane tank itself and one in the cupboard
to the right of the stove. Make sure these
are both open and try again.

The 12v solenoid system is USCG approved device. You do not need to shut
any manual valves unless you wish.

All of our yachts are fitted with propane detectors. The propane ‘sniffer’ has
been placed in the bilge (propane is heavier than air and so will sink into the
bilge). The detectors are sensitive to several types of gas and will trigger the
alarm. The alarm can also be triggered if there is moisture in the bilge. If
the alarm sounds it does not necessarily mean that the propane system is
leaking, so don’t panic!!

In the event that the alarm goes off follow these steps:

• Close the valve on the propane tank.

• Check the stove and surrounding area for propane smell.

• If detected, open up the bilges and hatches. Point the boat downwind

and use the manual bilge pump to pump out the bilges.

• Call Horizon immediately

Under no circumstances should you use the electrical bilge pumps or
any other electrical system if you suspect a gas leak.

17. BBQ

• When using the BBQ, tie your dinghy off at the side of the yacht, not off

the stern

• Never u s e t h e B B Q while sailing

• Never u s e t h e B B Q on a dock

• Never change propane tanks when using the BBQ

• Make su r e someone is always t ending the BBQ when hot

• Call us if you have too much food

18. Fire Safety

Prevention is the best answer to fire safety.

• Al w ays switch off the safety solenoid when stove is n ot in use

• Never leave the stove or oven b urning unattended.

• Never change propane tanks whilst barbequing.

• Never smoke below decks.

• Never smoke when changing propane tanks.

• Safely store any flammable liquids (for example charcoal lighter fuel).

• Keep matches away from children.

Engine compartment fire:

In the event of a fire in the engine
compartment use the fire extinguisher
positioned closest to the companionway hatch

steps and position the mouth of the
extinguisher t o t h e fire hole.

• Pull the yellow key out

• Press down on the red button until all the

contents of the extinguisher have been
discharged.

• Do not open the engine compartment even

if you think the fire has been extinguished,
dying embers can easily be re-ignited by a
fresh supply of oxygen.

Open fire:

• Pull out the yellow safety tab.

• Point the extinguisher at the base of the fire and press

down on the red button to discharge contents.

• Generously cover the base of the fire and surrounding

area to ensure the fire is under control and cannot
spread. Continue discharging extinguisher until the
fire is out.

Galley fire:

• Take the fire blanket out of its container. Read the
instructions for use carefully.

• Ensure hands and limbs are protected from the fire
by the blanket.

• Carefully lay the blanket over the fire, laying the
blanket away from you and keeping yourself
protected at all times from the flames.

• Once in place leave the blanket until all heat has
gone from the scene of the fire, this way you can be
sure that the fire has definitely gone out and will not
re-ignite.

19. Dinghy & Outboard

The driver of the dinghy must be over 18, and must at all times be
wearing the kill cord. Never operate the dinghy under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.

• Always tow your dinghy on a short line while motoring and a long line
while sailing, always tow with the eng ine leg up as it gives you an extra
half knot.

• Most of the time it is fine to leave the outboard on the dinghy, but if

conditions are very rough, the outboard needs to be mounted on the push­pit.

• When going ashore for an evening’s entertainment allocate a dinghy

captain, someone who will bring the whole crew back to the boat safely,
allowing the rest of the crew to enjoy various local cocktails and
concoctions.

• To start the engine, lower the motor into the water using the lever on the

starboard side of the engine. The lever position corresponds to the motor
position, up and fwd for towing and back and down for dr iving. Check you
are in neutral and the safe ty co rd is in plac e. For s tarting an engine that
has been at rest for 3 or more hrs use the choke. Pull the choke out, and
set a few revs with the throttle. Do not twist the throttle trying to prime
the engine. You will only flood it. Face the engine and pull the start cord
and push the choke back in as soon as it runs. If it runs for a second but
cuts out, try again without the choke.

• To stop the engine, press the button o n top of the kill cord, or pull the k ill

cord out.

• Keep the kill cord with you to prevent anyone from borrowing it. Yo u have

been provided a dinghy lock and cable. Use them.

• Do not drag the dinghy onto a beach; anchor it off or put it on a dock with

a stern anchor to prevent damage from going under or hitting the dock.

• Do not speed in and around other yachts, speeding fines have been

introduced.

• At night an all round white light m ust be displayed along with red & gree n

side lights, and it is always a good idea to have a flashlight with you, to
show the way, and warn other vessels of your presence.

• Wear the life preservers provided in the cockpit lockers when in the dinghy.

• GAS to OIL ratio, 1 Gall = 3 ounces.

Throttle

Pull cord

Gear Shift

Choke

Lever to lower
and raise the
outboard

Fuel tank

Stop button

Kill Cord

Fuel line
connection;
make sure this
is securely
attached

Fuel vent – make
sure this is
slightly open at a ll
times

20. The Generator

State of Play is fitted with its own
generator which will run the 110v
outlets, the air conditioning and
will also charge the batteries in
place of the engine. The
generator is located behind the
back compartment in the port aft
cabin
The generator is self-monitoring
and therefore no checks need to
be performed on a daily basis. If
there is something wrong the

generator will simply not start, or shut itself down if it is already running.
To start the generator:

• Make sure the 110v systems, including the air co nditioning units, are off
prior to starting the generator.

• Ensure that you have switched from shore
power to generator power using the selector
switch located above the 12v panel.

• Press the ‘on/off’ button and you will see
the start panel light up. Press the ‘start’
button and hold it until you hear the
generator start up.

• Allow the generator to warm up for 5
minutes and then gradually load up the syste m, adding one load every 2
minutes.

• Note that the generator can take a

maximum of 28 amps. There is a gauge
which tells you how much load is on the
generator, make sure that you do not
exceed 28 amps.

Stopping the generator

• Turn off all 110v systems

• Press the ‘on/off’ button and the generator will close down.

21. Air conditioning

The air conditioning breakers should be t urned on
after the generator has been running for 5
minutes (or once the boat is plugged into shore
power) and the breakers should be shut off before
stopping the generator or unplugging from shore
power.
Ensure the companionway and all hatches are
closed; otherwise t h e c ompressors will freeze up.

Starting the air conditioning:

• Switch on the 12v main breaker first.

• Switch on the required units.

• Each of these units also has an individual co ntrol

which allows users to alter the settings for the
individual units.

Using the unit control panels:

• Switch the remote units on using the
‘mode’ button. Ensure that you are
operating in the ‘cool’ mode. Press the
mode button until the cool option is
selected.

• Set the temperature using the ‘+’ and ‘-‘
controls.

• The units will work best is the minimum
temperature is set no lower than 63

degrees. Set it below this and you risk frosting up the un it and causing it
to shut down. Ensure that all hatches are closed when using the air
conditioning.

• The remote panel will automatically display the ambient temperature.

• Control the fan strength using the ‘fan’ button.

• Switch the units off by pressing the ‘mode’ button.