SPC-SW ( Special Purpose Craft Shallow W Ater)

24’ STUDY GUIDE! FN Thone (Use at own risk)

DESIGN -SPC-SW (Special Purpose Craft – Shallow Water) -Metal Shark (manufacturer - Jeanerette, LA.) -Partially-enclosed center console boat w/ aluminum canopy

MISSIONS -search and rescue (SAR), -maritime law enforcement (MLE), -ports, waterways, and coastal security (PWCS).

SPECS Length------24’ 10” (hull) 27’ (overall) Beam ------8’ 6” Freeboard ------2’ 9” (bow) 1’ 8” (rescue recess) 1’ 9” (aft) Draft ------2’6” (normal ops) 1’ 5 ½” (shallow ops) Height ------9’ 2” (fixed: searchlight) 16’ (unfixed: ais antenna) 12’ 9 ½” (fixed: trailer) 19’ 5” (unfixed: trailer) Weight ------6,920lbs (fully outfitted, no crew) 7,360lbs (fully outfitted, w/ crew) 7,800lbs (fully outfitted, w/ crew + cargo) 8,960lbs (full load, no crew, Trailer) 2,040lbs (trailer weight)

Fuel ------100 gallons (100%) 95 gallons (95%)

OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS Crew Capacity - - - - - 4 Minimum Crew - - - - - 2 (coxswain & crewmember) Max Personnel - - - - 10 Max Seas ------4ft Max Winds ------25kts Max Range ------225nm @ 4,800rpm Max Offshore - - - - - 5nm

ALL INFORMATION WAS REFERENCED FROM: SPECIAL PURPOSE CRAFTSHALLOW WATER (SPC-SW) OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK COMDTINST M16114.44 ( MAY 2010 ) Max Speed ------41kts @ 6,000rpm Cruising Speed - - - - 30kts @ 4,800rpm Neutral ------750 +/-50 rpm Max Tow ------5 displacement tons Ice Breaking ------NONE

HULL & DECK -hard chine planning boat design -center line flat -16° dead rise at transom -mga 5086 -1/4” bottom plating - 3/16’’ deck -1,200 1”X1” cubes on boat located in forward and aft voids. + Used for flotation. (08 access points) - Lifting Strakes – two on each side +Improve seakeeping, directional stability, planning performance -Scuppers: 02 deck drains – one on each side of transom

*Bulkheads Forward ¼” thick Aft 3/16” thick

*06 weather tight storage lockers *Anchor Locker *Console forward lockers *Console locker (provides access to console electrical systems) *Transom lockers Port locker: -Port Engine starting battery - Starting battery switches and main breakers - Port engine fuel priming bulbs Starboard locker: -strbd engine starting battery -jacking plate hydraulic pump Strbd engine fuel priming bulb *Console -can be fully enclosed by weather curtains *bilge

ALL INFORMATION WAS REFERENCED FROM: SPECIAL PURPOSE CRAFTSHALLOW WATER (SPC-SW) OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK COMDTINST M16114.44 ( MAY 2010 ) -QAWTH (quick acting watertight hatch) -contains 02 bilge pumps (2,000 gph) -transducer -fuel filters - fuel cut off valve

Collar -fixed foam fender system -closed cell polyethylene with polyurethane cover -rub rails made of rubber

Deck Fittings Bow eye ------01 (w/ 02 holes) -1 for trailer winch hook -1 for safety wire Cleats ------04 10” aluminum (two forward, two amidships) Transom Bitts - - - - 02 (1 port 1 strbd, used for moor and side tow) Lifting eyes ------04 (02 forward 2,000lbs , 02 Aft 3,450lbs) Transom Steps - - - - 04 (02 port, 02 strbd) Deck Tie Downs - - - 04 (foredeck) Access hatches - - - -12 (08 foam, 02 fuel fittings (fore) 02 bilge pump hose (well) *use spanner wrench, 2 sizes* BOAT SYSTEMS

Batteries Three 12vdc (mg lead-acid) +02 in transom lockers (port & Strbd engine batteries) +01 in console locker (boat electronics)

Propulsion -Twin Honda 150 HP @ 6,000rpm, 4-stroke, 4-cycle -idle speed 750+/-50 rpm (neutral) -490lbs each (dry weight) -15 ¼” x 19, 3-blade propellers -Mounted on a hydraulic jacking plate (controls engine draft)

ALL INFORMATION WAS REFERENCED FROM: SPECIAL PURPOSE CRAFTSHALLOW WATER (SPC-SW) OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK COMDTINST M16114.44 ( MAY 2010 ) -Raw water cooled

Center Console Provides: -Engine and steering operation -boat systems control and monitoring -communications and navigation equipment Such as: -Jacking plate Indicator and hydraulic controls -trim tab controls -OHIP (over head instrument panel) -Console switch panel -LTS switch panel (flood lights + LE lights) -Searchlight Controller -RD-30 , GP-37, SINS, AIS, VHF/UHF, Loud Hailer -Magnetic Compass -Engine Throttles -ECM (engine control module) +low oil pressure (GREEN lights turns off) -rpms reduce, will not go above neutral +Engine overheat (RED light turns on) -rpms reduce, shut off after 20 sec +Abnormality in Charging Sys (RED light turns on) +Abnormality in Engine sensors (RED light turns on) ^==Buzzer will sound if any of above occur==^ -Engine key switch +labeled “Off On Start” +Will only start if throttles are in neutral

-Kill Switch +Two 18” lanyards (one attached to ecm, one spare) -Engine Gauges +Speedometer -shared between both engines -speed, fuel lvl, battery, tripmeter, fuel flow water separator water accumulation alarm +Tachometer -one for each engine -rpms, hours, trim, engine alarms -Defrost blower -Two 12v outlets

Fuel System -requires unleaded 86-octane gasoline or higher, no more than 10% ethanol or 5% methanol

ALL INFORMATION WAS REFERENCED FROM: SPECIAL PURPOSE CRAFTSHALLOW WATER (SPC-SW) OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK COMDTINST M16114.44 ( MAY 2010 ) -Fuel priming bulb primes and pressurizes the outboard engine -water separator w/ translucent cup located under engine cover, Excess water sets off buzzer at console -both a Low (fore) and High (aft) pressure fuel filter -Fuel tank: MGA + ¼” on bottom and sides + 3/16” Top and Ends +Located under forward deck +Transverse and Longitudinal baffles prevent FSE +Not integrated into hull, rubber isolation pads -Fuel Shut off valves -04 in bilge (filters) -02 in forward access panel (fore of console) along with fuel level sensor. -Fuel Lines are routed aft in port side below deck raceway

Ignition system -Fully transistorized battery ignition system -04 spark plugs -04 ignition coils

Lube Oil - 7.1 quarts SAE 10w-30 - 1.04 quarts SAE 90 in Gear Case - Spin-on disposable filter located on Strbd side above oil dipstick

Trim/Tilt *Engine Trim can be set for: -Normal Ops -Shallow water Ops -Beaching -maintenance

ALL INFORMATION WAS REFERENCED FROM: SPECIAL PURPOSE CRAFTSHALLOW WATER (SPC-SW) OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK COMDTINST M16114.44 ( MAY 2010 ) -Launching -Mooring

*Tilt Lock feature is manually set when engines are FULLY RAISED. *Manual Relief Valve located port side of engine, use screwdriver counter-clockwise to release the pressure, the engine can be manually tilted and locked when battery power is not available.

Anchoring -7lb Fortress Danforth Anchor, 9ft of S.S. chain, 150ft of 2¼” dbn -run anchor line through portside bulkhead fitting, Shackle chain to eye, Fake out designated amount of line onto deck, Make line to designated forward cleat, drop anchor and tend line.

MISC…

Dive Ladder -attaches to rescue recess -has 04 steps -ladder is stored in engine well, bracket is stored in lower console forward locker.

Canopy Top -No crew allowed on top while m/w -Access via aft ladders -covered by non-skid -AIS, UHF, and two VHF antennas can be lowered -Lightning rod is mounted and connected to boats grounding system +can be lowered for trailering

Masts *03 removable masts are mounted on canopy top *All are stowed in console locker -Flag mast (aft most) -Tow Light mast (middle) +04 lights (03 white, 01 yellow) -Navigation Light (all around white light)(fore most)

Depth Sounder Transducer -Mounted in bilge on centerline, below crew seats.

ALL INFORMATION WAS REFERENCED FROM: SPECIAL PURPOSE CRAFTSHALLOW WATER (SPC-SW) OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK COMDTINST M16114.44 ( MAY 2010 ) -Access through bilge QAWTH. -A plug insert is connected to transducer wiring.

Bilge Pump -02 12 vdc submersible bilge pumps -Located on aft portion of bilge. -2,000 gph - fore pump is primary, aft is safety backup (slightly higher) -Switch should be set to auto. Will activate even if Strbd battery is turned to off. -Light will illuminate above toggle switch when in operation

Fire Extinguishers - 02, 2¾ lbs dry chemical -Useable on class A, B, and C fires -located under port side seat and under Strbd gunwale

Hydraulic Jacking Plate - Pushing the toggle switch up raises the hydraulic jacking plate and the outboards. Pushing the toggle switch down lowers the hydraulic jacking plate and the outboards. -Labeled 01 (lowest) thru 07 (highest) -Operation chart is located by helm. +Shows: level, rpm, ops

Discrepancies Minor – discrepancies that do not affect the operational readiness of the boat. Major – Discrepancies that degrade the effectiveness of the boat to perform one or more missions

Seats -02 ‘Shock Wave Patrol Seats’ w/ folding jump seat -01 Fold down Seat on console fwd locker -All other passengers are to be seated on fwd deck

12 volt plugs -02 plugs on port side dash

Switch Panels Console: 1. Bilge 1&2 5. Siren 2. Dimmer 6. Defroster 3. Battery Parallel 7. Wiper Controls 4. Horn

ALL INFORMATION WAS REFERENCED FROM: SPECIAL PURPOSE CRAFTSHALLOW WATER (SPC-SW) OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK COMDTINST M16114.44 ( MAY 2010 ) OHIP: 1. Nav/Anchor 5. Red Cabin Lts 2. Tow ckpt Lts 6. White Cabin Lts 3. Aft Ckpt Lts 7-9. Spare 4. Fwd Cabin Lts

Heading Sensor - PG-500 heading sensor mounted in the console locker, port side, over the light fixture -Receives power from RADAR circuit breaker

ADDITIONAL FACTS

*Not to be used in Helo Ops *Pivot point is just fore of the console *Engine throttles have a “fast idle” feature *Sacrificial Anodes: 05 – (protect boat from corrosion) *Helm wheel is adjustable *Steering system is a SEVEN turn lock-to-lock response *Search Light is rated at 2,000 candlepower

ALL INFORMATION WAS REFERENCED FROM: SPECIAL PURPOSE CRAFTSHALLOW WATER (SPC-SW) OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK COMDTINST M16114.44 ( MAY 2010 )