Otter 2000 Island Packet 380 Operation Manual

OPERATION MANUAL

Otter

2000 Island Packet 380

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Accommodations

Heads

Sleeps
Recommended:

Sleeps Maximum:

5 Salon bench

Fwd:

(2) Private Double Island Berth - 80

Aft:

(2) Private Double - 78

Other Stateroom:

Salon:

(1) Single Settee

Number:

1

Showers:

1

Welcome aboard! We are happy you have chosen Otter for your sailing vacation. Otter is an Island

Packet 380. She was built by Island Packet in Florida, bought new in 2000 and placed into charter with
Anacortes Yacht Charters. In 2002, the owners Randy and Gayle Morgan departed on a eight year cruising
adventure to Alaska, Mexico, Central America, Ecuador and the Galapagos. Throughout this adventure,
Otter was safe, sea-kindly and their home.

The information summarized in this manual is intended to assist all skippers, crew and guests aboard in
feeling more comfortable with the basic systems and how they work. If something isn't familiar to you,
please check these notes. If the information is unclear, incomplete, confusing, or otherwise less than
helpful, please help us to add, change, or restate the information so that it conveys the desired results. Please
feel free to add your suggestions for other information or clarifications at the end of this manual, or simply
add a comment or two in the margin as appropriate. Your suggestions will be incorporated into future
revisions.

In addition to the information contained in this manual; you will find a “Island Packet” pouch aboard. This
pouch contains information from manufacturers on various systems and items aboard Otter. There is also a
manual for the Yanmar auxiliary engine locate on the port side book shelf. Feel free to consult these
manuals if the need arises.

You will see this is posted as a no smoking and no pet’s vessel. We ask that you restrict smoking to the
cockpit or decks and/or dockside in order to maintain a pleasant sailing environment for all guests. Your co­operation is appreciated.

We are sure you will enjoy sailing the beautiful islands of the Pacific Northwest aboard Otter. If you have
questions about the boat or about places to visit, please do not hesitate to ask the AYC staff. Have a great
sailing adventure, and again thanks for choosing Otter!

Otter Specifications

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Special Features:

All Lines Lead Aft, Ratheon Radar, Raytheon autopilot , Inverter, Staysail, Fully Battened Main, Dinghy
Davits, Cockpit Speakers, Fully Enclosed Cockpit, 6'5" Headroom in Salon

Mechanical

Engine

56 HP Yanmar Diesel

Cruising Speed:

6.8 knots @ 2800 rpm

Fuel Capacity:

85 gals

Water Capacity

170 gals

Total Fuel Consumption:

1 GPH @ Cruise*

Anchor Windless:

Yes

*The actual fuel consumption may vary depending on sea conditions, hull type, boat weight, and speed.

Galley

Stove:

3 Burner Propane w/Oven

Refrigeration:

Yes, w/Large Freezer (both are 5.2 cu ft)

BBQ:

Propane

Electronics

VHF Radio:

Yes, Standard Horizon

Depth Sounder:

Yes, Autohelm

Knotmeter:

Yes, Autohelm

Wind
Instruments:

Yes, Autohelm

Stereo:

Yes, w/CD Player

GPS:

Yes, Garmin

Cabin Heating

Type:

Diesel Cabin Heat Dickenson Newport

Rig:

Cutter

Winches:

Self Tailing

Dodger:

Dodger, bimini, and full enclosure

Steering:

Wheel

Sails

Furling Gear:

Harken Furling Jib & Staysail

Reefing Gear:

Easy-Jack Reefing System

Dinghy

Inflatable:

10' Caribe RIB

Outboard:

Outboard rental available but not provided.

Max HP Dinghy will accept:

4 HP O/B

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Specifications

LOA:

39' 7"

Beam:

13' 2"

Draft:

4' 7"

Displacement:

21,000 lbs

LWL:

32' 0

Year Built:

2001

Keel:

Full Keel

BOAT OPERATON ......................................................................................................................................... 5

ENGINE ........................................................................................................................................................ 5

Engine Inspection.......................................................................................................................................... 8

Engine Coolant: ........................................................................................................................................ 8

Engine Oil: ................................................................................................................................................ 8

Bilges: ....................................................................................................................................................... 8

Belts: ......................................................................................................................................................... 8

Sea Strainer: .............................................................................................................................................. 8

Startup ....................................................................................................................................................... 8

Shifting ...................................................................................................................................................... 9

Shutdown .................................................................................................................................................. 9

Fueling Up ................................................................................................................................................ 9

Trouble Shooting Engine Problems .............................................................................................................. 9

Engine Overheating: ................................................................................................................................. 9

Low Oil Pressure: ................................................................................................................................... 10

Alternator Failure: ................................................................................................................................... 10

Engine Dies And Won’t Restart: ............................................................................................................ 10

GETTING UNDERWAY ........................................................................................................................... 10

Steering Wheel ......................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

SAILS AND RIGGING .......................................................................................................................... 10

Troubleshooting Sails and Rigging ............................................................................................................. 10

DINGHY ..................................................................................................................................................... 11

DOCKING .................................................................................................................................................. 11

MOORING CANS (BUOYS)..................................................................................................................... 11

ANCHORING............................................................................................................................................. 11

Setting the anchor: .................................................................................................................................. 12

Raising the anchor: ................................................................................................................................. 12

BOAT SYSTEMS ........................................................................................................................................... 12

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ......................................................................................................................... 12

110-Volt AC System ............................................................................................................................... 12

12 Volt DC System ................................................................................................................................. 13

Troubleshooting Electrical Systems ........................................................................................................... 14

SANITATION SYSTEM................................................................................................................................ 14

Marine Head (toilet) .................................................................................................................................... 14

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Holding Tank .............................................................................................................................................. 14

WATER SYSTEM.......................................................................................................................................... 15

Fresh Water Tank ........................................................................................................................................ 15

Fresh Water Pump....................................................................................................................................... 15

Water Heater ............................................................................................................................................... 15

Shower ........................................................................................................................................................ 15

GALLEY SYSTEMS...................................................................................................................................... 16

Propane Stove/Oven.................................................................................................................................... 16

Refrigeration ............................................................................................................................................... 16

Barbeque ..................................................................................................................................................... 17

HEATING SYSTEMS ................................................................................................................................ 17

Forced Air Diesel Furnace ...................................................................................................................... 17

Space Heater (110 Volt AC) ................................................................................................................... 18

ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS .......................................................................................................................... 19

VHF Radio .................................................................................................................................................. 21

Depth Sounder/Knot Meter/Wind Speed .................................................................................................... 21

Global Positioning System (GPS) ............................................................................................................... 21

Autopilot ..................................................................................................................................................... 21

AM/FM Stereo Radio – CD Player ............................................................................................................. 21

AM/FM Stereo Radio – CD Player .............................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

TV/DVD Player with remote control ........................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

BILGE PUMPS ........................................................................................................................................... 21

THRU-HULL SEA COCKS ....................................................................................................................... 22

DODGER AND BIMINI ............................................................................................................................ 22

SAFETY EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................................................. 22

First Aid Kit ................................................................................................................................................ 22

Fire Extinguishers ....................................................................................................................................... 22

Signaling Flares .......................................................................................................................................... 22

Life Jackets ................................................................................................................................................. 22

Steering Gear Failure .................................................................................................................................. 22

Engine Spares/Tools ................................................................................................................................... 23

BOAT OPERATON

ENGINE

Otter has a Yanmar 56 horsepower auxiliary engine (Model – 4JH3E). The engine drives a three-blade
propeller forward and reverse. There is a single control lever that operates both the throttle and transmission.
On the engine control panel there are gages for RPM, oil pressure, engine hour counter and water
temperature.

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A sound alarm is provided to indicate high fresh water temperature and low oil pressure. The engine will
propel Otter at about 6.5 knots in calm water at 2800 RPM. We ask that you maintain engine RPM between
2600 for cruising. Higher throttle settings will only minimally increase speed, but will greatly increase fuel
consumption and wear on the engine. Please limit higher throttle settings for emergency situations.

Otter has noticeable prop-walk to port in reverse. When in reverse, be careful to keep a firm grip on the
wheel and use only low RPMs.

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Starboard engine compartment door

(located in galley) showing the yellow
oil dip stick and yellow oil fill cap.

Aft engine compartment showing coolant reservoir, Racor fuel filter and fuel pump switch.
Use the fuel pump switch to purge the air out of the fuel line after changing Racor fuel filters.
The ignition switch must be turned on (without the engine running) to activate this fuel pump.

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