Cutterboat-Large (Cb-L) Operator's Handbook
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CUTTERBOAT – LARGE (CB-L) U.S. Department of Homeland Security OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK United States Coast Guard COMDTINST M16114.45 MAY 2010 Cutterboat – Large (CB-L) Operator’s Handbook This page intentionally left blank. Commandant 2100 2nd ST SW STOP 7356 United States Coast Guard WASHINGTON DC 20593-7356 Staff Symbol: CG-731 Phone: (202) 372-2464 COMDTINST M16114.45 28 MAY 2010 COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION M16114.45 Subj: CUTTERBOAT–LARGE (CB-L) OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK Ref: (a) Naval Engineering Manual, COMDTINST M9000.6 (series) (b) Boat Management Manual, COMDTINST M16114.4 (series) (c) U.S. Coast Guard Boat Operations and Training (BOAT) Manual Volume II, COMDTINST M16114.33 (series) (d) U.S. Coast Guard Boat Operations and Training (BOAT) Manual Volume I, COMDTINST M16114.32 (series) (e) U.S. Coast Guard Regulations, COMDTINST M5000.3 (series) (f) Rescue and Survival Systems Manual, COMDTINST M10470.10 (series) (g) Casualty Reporting (CASREP) Procedures (MATERIEL), COMDTINST M3501.3 (series) (h) U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Law Enforcement Manual (MLEM), COMDTINST M16247.1 (series) (i) Coatings and Color Manual, COMDTINST M10360.3 (series) 1. PURPOSE. This manual provides technical orientation, performance characteristics, and basic operating procedures for the Cutterboat–Large (CB-L). It also standardizes boat outfit, storage and equipment layout. 2. ACTION. All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, and chiefs of headquarters staff elements shall comply with the provisions of the Manual. Internet release is authorized. 3. DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. None. 4. DISCUSSION. This manual contains information necessary to safely and efficiently operate the CB-L. The operational capabilities, limitations, and emergency procedures are clearly stipulated. The fittings, outfit list, and physical characteristics of the boat are described in detail. DISTRIBUTION – SDL No.156 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z A 2 B * 2 2 2 * C 2 D E F G H NON-STANDARD DISTRIBUTION LIST: *Ba: COMDT (CG-731) (10), Bn: Boat Forces Center (10) COMDTINST M16114.45 5. PROCEDURE. Operational commanders and unit commanders with a CB-L shall ensure the procedures and limitations detailed within this manual are followed. Forward any comments, corrections, recommendations, and questions regarding this manual to the Cutterboat Facility Manager in accordance with Chapter 1, Section C.1 of this manual. Design and structural change requests shall be submitted as outlined in reference (a). 6. ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT AND IMPACT CONSIDERATIONS. Environmental aspects and impact considerations were examined in the development of the manual and have been determined to be not applicable. 7. FORMS/ REPORTS. None. PAUL E. WIEDENHOEFT/s/ Captain, U.S. Coast Guard Acting Assistant Commandant for Capability Cutterboat – Large (CB-L) Operator’s Handbook RECORD OF CHANGES CHANGE DATE OF DATE ENTERED BY NUMBER CHANGE ENTERED Cutterboat – Large (CB-L) Operator’s Handbook This page intentionally left blank. Cutterboat–Large (CB-L) Boat Operator’s Handbook TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 1-1 SECTION A. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES .................................................................... 1-2 A.1. Warning ................................................................................................................... 1-2 A.2. Caution .................................................................................................................... 1-2 A.3. Note ......................................................................................................................... 1-2 SECTION B. FACILITY MANAGER ............................................................................................ 1-3 SECTION C. CHANGES ............................................................................................................. 1-4 C.1. Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO) ......................................................... 1-4 SECTION D. ACTION................................................................................................................ 1-5 D.1. Configuration control .............................................................................................. 1-5 CHAPTER 2 BOAT CHARACTERISTICS ........................................................................... 2-1 SECTION A. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................... 2-2 A.1. Design ..................................................................................................................... 2-2 A.1.a. Construction ................................................................................................ 2-2 A.1.b. Walking surfaces ........................................................................................ 2-2 A.1.c. Air/foam hybrid collar ................................................................................ 2-2 A.2. Manufacturer ........................................................................................................... 2-2 A.3. Missions .................................................................................................................. 2-3 A.4. Boat specifications .................................................................................................. 2-4 A.4.a. Physical characteristics ............................................................................... 2-4 A.4.b. Operational characteristics and parameters ................................................ 2-5 SECTION B. BASIC HULL AND DECK CONSTRUCTION (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR) .................. 2-6 B.1. Hull construction ..................................................................................................... 2-6 B.1.a. Hull ............................................................................................................. 2-6 B.1.b. Transverse bulkheads ................................................................................. 2-6 B.1.c. Air/foam hybrid collar ................................................................................ 2-6 B.2. Deck construction .................................................................................................... 2-6 SECTION C. LOCATION OF INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR HULL FITTINGS (STRUCTURAL) ............ 2-7 C.1. Single-Point Davit (SPD) sling attachment points .................................................. 2-7 C.2. Equipment tie-downs ............................................................................................... 2-9 C.3. Mooring cleats ....................................................................................................... 2-10 C.4. Transom fittings .................................................................................................... 2-11 C.4.a. Deck drains ............................................................................................... 2-11 C.4.b. Hull drain plug .......................................................................................... 2-11 C.4.c. Bilge pump discharge ............................................................................... 2-11 C.5. Antenna arch ......................................................................................................... 2-12 C.5.a. Lightning rod ............................................................................................ 2-13 C.6. Crew seats ............................................................................................................. 2-15 C.6.a. Coxswain seat ........................................................................................... 2-16 C.6.b. Crewmember seats .................................................................................... 2-16 C.6.c. Other crewmember seats ........................................................................... 2-17 C.6.d. Grabrails ................................................................................................... 2-17 i Table of Contents C.6.e. Footrests .................................................................................................... 2-17 ii Special Purpose Craft – Shallow Water (SPC-SW) Operator’s Handbook C.7. Access covers and hatches .................................................................................... 2-18 C.7.a. Forward access covers .............................................................................. 2-18 C.7.b. Aft deck hatches ....................................................................................... 2-19 C.8. Towing bitts .......................................................................................................... 2-20 C.9. Gun case ................................................................................................................ 2-21 C.10. Taft Rail ............................................................................................................... 2-22 SECTION D. LOCATION OF MAJOR HULL SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS ................................ 2-23 D.1. Batteries ................................................................................................................ 2-23 D.2. Engine and outdrive .............................................................................................. 2-23 D.3. Fuel system ..........................................................................................................