Excalibur 1993 Island Packet Catamaran OPERATION MANUAL
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Figure 2 General Information
Separate showers Foredeck locker
Folding chairs & tables. chain locker/s, spare chain, anchor, dock lines
Queen size births
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Draft 2 1/2 ft Max 6 adult 2 children 2-Yanmar Passengers Per personal flotation Engine/s 3GM-30 & 3YM-30 Sleeps 6 Fuel 55 Gal. Cabins 2 Queen Stateroom 2 -70 Gal. tanks Heads 2 1-electric Water 140 Gal. total Showers 2 230 main + 485 LOA 40' - Anchor to davit Sail sqft 130% Genoa LWI 31 Mast Height ~50 ft Beam 15 ft
Table of contents Excalibur ______1 Table of contents ______3 Introduction ______6 BOAT OPERATON ______8 ENGINES ______8 Engine Coolant ______8 Engine Sea Strainer ______8 Engine Oil ______8 Belts ______8 BILGES ______9 SHIFTING ______9 ELECTRICAL SELECTORS FOR STARTUP ______Error! Bookmark not defined. STARTING ______10 Port Engine ______10 Starboard Engine. ______11 SHUTDOWN ______11 Port Engine ______11 Starboard engine. ______11 FUELING UP ______11 Helm & Wheel ______13 GETTING UNDERWAY ______13 Set AC Source ______13 Getting under weigh with wind blowing you to the dock ______13 Getting under weigh with wind blowing you off of the dock ______14 SAILS AND RIGGING ______14 To unfurl the jib ______15 Stack pack -Opening: & raising the sail ______15 Lowering the mainsail ______16 Troubleshooting Sails and Rigging ______16 DINGHY ______16 DOCKING ______17 MOORING CANS (BUOYS) ______18 ANCHORING ______18 Setting the anchor: ______18 Raising the anchor: ______18 Re-Charging batteries while on the hook. ______19 DODGER AND BIMINI ______19 PRIVACY/SUN CURTAINs ______20 Salon Step curtain ______20 Settee Privacy/Sun Curtains ______20 Foredeck Folding Chairs ______20 SETTEE / BIRTH ______21 BOAT SYSTEMS ______22
SEACOCKS & STRAINERS ______22 CONTROL INSTRUMENT BREAKER PANELS ______23 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ______23 110-Volt AC System ______23 Generator ______25 12 Volt DC System ______25 Troubleshooting Electrical Systems ______26 SANITATION SYSTEM ______26 Manual Marine Head ______26 Starboard Electric Head ______27 Holding Tanks ______27 FRESH WATER SYSTEM ______28 Fresh Water Tank/s ______28 Fresh Water Pump______28 Water Tank Switching valves ______28 Water Heater ______28 Showers ______29 Transom fresh water shower ______29 External Fresh Water Spigot ______29 GALLEY SYSTEMS ______29 Propane Stove/Oven ______29 Refrigeration ______30 Barbeque ______30 HEATING SYSTEMS ______30 Wabasto Forced Air Diesel Furnace ______31 Space Heater (110 Volt AC) ______31 REVERSE CYCLE HEATING/COOLING SYSTEM ______31 Aft System.______31 Forward Reverse Cycle System ______31 ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS ______32 VHF Radio ______32 Global Positioning System (GPS) ______32 Depth Sounder/Knot Meter/Wind Speed ______32 AUTOHELM ______32 AM/FM Stereo Radio – 10 pack CD Player ______32 TV/DVD Player with remote controlers ______32 Dish TV ______33 BBX Wireless ______33 BILGE PUMPS ______33 SAFETY EQUIPMENT ______35 First Aid Kit ______35 Fire Extinguishers ______35 Signaling Flares ______35 Life Jackets ______35
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SPARES & Tools ______36 EMERGENCY, TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES ______37 MAN OVERBOARD ______37 ENGINE PROBLEMS ______37 Engine Overheating: ______37 Low Oil Pressure: ______37 Alternator Failure: ______37 Engine Dies And Won’t Restart: ______37 Emergency Shutdown ______37 Engines won't start ______38 Engine won't turn over at all. ______38 Not enough power to turn the engine over rapidly enough to start. ______38 ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ______38 Batteries won't charge from shore power. ______38 RE-boot Inverter ______39 Using Automotive battery charger ______39 No Power to AC Outlets ______39 STEERING GEAR FAILURE ______40 LIST OF FIGURES ______41 INDEX ______43
Figure 5 5 of 43 Introduction
Introduction
Welcome aboard!
We are happy you have chosen Excalibur for your sailing vacation. Excalibur is a Island Packet 35' catamaran. She was built 1993
Excalibur is a sophisticated, comfortable cruiser with spacious living accommodations. ------
Excalibur features: 55 gal. Fuel, 140 gal. Water, 60 gal. waste water 2 queen staterooms, Lazy jack stack pack for the mainsail 2 heads ( one electric, one manual) Expansive 15 foot wide bimini covering Separate stalls for both showers. the entire cockpit 2 air conditioning heat exchangers Efficient cruise, 6 knots @ 1 gph Wabasto diesel heated air & hot water Wonderful panoramic views are available Dish TV, AM, FM & 10 pack CD player from the cockpit, foredeck, and the settee BBX unlimited internet & ROKU in the salon. 13cu.ft. of freezer & refrigerator space The entire cockpit is covered with a 15 Toaster oven, microwave, coffee maker foot wide bimini, providing excellent 600 amp hr battery bank, 2.8 KW protection from the rain and sun we have inverter, 2KW Honda generator in the Islands.
------help us to add, change, or restate the information All working sheets and lines lead to the cockpit. so that it conveys the desired results. Jib sheets and furling line are within reach from the helm. Please feel free to add your suggestions for other information or clarifications at the end of this You will want to make yourself aware of the manual, or simply add a comment or two in the maneuvering, docking and mooring abilities margin as appropriate. Your suggestions will be using the twin engines, helm, fenders and swim incorporated into future revisions. step of Excalibur. All of the above is much easier and safer for the helmsman and crew. In addition to the information contained in this manual; you will find a “Excalibur Systems” The information summarized in this manual is pouch aboard. This pouch contains information intended to assist all skippers, crew and guests from manufacturers on various systems and items aboard in feeling more comfortable with the aboard Excalibur. There is also a manual for the basic systems and how they work. If something Yanmar engines stowed on the port berth book isn't familiar to you, please check these notes. shelf.
If the information is unclear, incomplete, You will see this is posted as a no smoking and confusing, or otherwise less than helpful, please no pet’s vessel. We ask that you restrict smoking to the cockpit or decks and/or dockside in order 6 of 43 Introduction to maintain a pleasant sailing environment for all improved over time. We look forward to hearing guests. Your co-operation is appreciated. from you.
There is a logbook stored by the navigation We are sure you will enjoy sailing the beautiful station. Please feel free to use the logbook to islands of the Pacific Northwest aboard document your adventures if you wish. You may Excalibur. If you have questions about the boat also use this logbook to make any comments or about places to visit, please do not hesitate to and/or suggestions about improving Excalibur ask the AYC staff. Have a great sailing for future charters. Please feel free to email us if adventure, you would like to make any other comments or suggestions as well. We are interested in ensuring Excalibur is not only well maintained, but also Again thanks for choosing Excalibur.
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BOAT OPERATON
ENGINES Engine Sea Strainer Excalibur has 2 Yanmar 30 horsepower auxiliary The sea strainer for each engine is located on the engines (Models – 3YM-30 and 3GM-30 starboard side of each engine room hatch. It There is a single control lever that operates both should be checked daily, as it can clog with the throttle and transmission for each engine. seaweed and other debris. To check the strainer, place a flashlight on the aft side of the glass to shine through the other glass side. If debris is visible it will have to be removed.
To clear debris from the strainer, first close the thru-hull valve located at the base of the companionway steps.
Two bolts hold the top of the strainer to its assembly. Loosen the nuts. Be careful not to lose Figure 1 Engine Temperature, oil pressure Fuel the nuts. Move the cap aside to get access to the Gauge port cockpit strainer. First note the position of the strainer Aft and above the port cockpit seat are the screen handle. The bottom of the strainer is temperature and oil pressure gauges for the keyed and will have to be in the same position to engines and a fuel gauge. be correctly replaced. It can only be repositioned Tachometers are located on the helm station. if the keys are aligned. Lift the screen and clear it A sound alarm is provided to indicate high fresh of any debris. water temperature and low oil pressure. Engine Oil
The port engine is newer, and heats the water for Check the oil level in the engine with the dipstick the hot water tank while running, we ask that you located on the starboard side of the starboard maintain engine RPM between 2500 and 2800 engine, and on the forward starboard side of the for cruising. Please limit higher throttle settings port engine. The oil level should be anywhere for emergency situation between the high and low marks. Spare oil is kept on board, and should be located during your Each day you are planning to use the engine, you orientation. should check the COOLANT, OIL, BILGES, BELTS, and SEA STRAINER by remembering If you need to add oil, please use great care not to you’re “WOBBS”: Water (Coolant), Oil, overfill. Running the engine with too much oil Bilges (Inspect and Pump-out), Belts and Sea will cause damage. Strainer Belts Engine Coolant Check the general condition of the belts, hoses, Check the level of coolant in the expansion tank. and fuel lines. The alternator belt tension should Engine coolant is a mixture of 50% antifreeze be just enough to move the belt when turning the and 50% water. The coolant is kept in the port alternator pulley. cockpit. Each tank is located on the port side of the engine room hatch.
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BILGES Red Neutral Button
The engine rooms drain under the shower pans and forward in each hull to a point at the base of the companionway steps. Small hatches are located there for access to the bilge and the thru hull for each engine.
Aft of the each hatch under the flooring is the thru hull seacock to the respective engine. These must be in the open position before the engines Start are turned on. Button
SHIFTING
To engage the transmission, move the Wheel Lock Fuel Cutoff throttle/shift lever to the low/neutral (straight up) position until the red button pops back out. Push
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Fuel Gauge
Windlass Breaker Fuel Gauge Rocker Switch
Port & Starboard Refrigerator Water tank Wash-down Gauges Fan Rocker Switches Main DC Breaker
Main Battery Switch Bilge Pump Toggle Switches
Starboard Engine Hours
ELECTRICAL SELECTORS FOR STARTUP Both engine battery selector switches are located on the bulkhead port of each engine. Make sure they are in the ON position. The house battery switch (located next to the cockpit steps) should be left on 1 unless there is trouble starting the engines.
If there is trouble, you can connect the house STARTING bank and engine batteries together: rotate the main selector to 'All' Port Engine then remove the panel behind the Salon Steps (Newest and easiest to start and should be started and set the rotary selector on the port wall to first) "All"
Place the throttle/shift lever in low/neutral (straight up and centered Turn the ignition key on. Then turn the key further to start the engine. When the engine fires, release the pressure on the key, leaving the ignition on.
Engine Battery selector After the engines are started, position the rotary switches to their original positions. House selector - #1 Engine battery selector - OFF Engine battery selector Salon Step Cubby Hole
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While the engine is warming, check for water Tachometer exiting the exhaust. hours
To remain in neutral while advancing the throttle: place throttle in neutral hold in red button while advancing the throttle the button will be released when the throttle is brought back to neutral Windlass SHUTDOWN INOP Place each throttle/shift lever in neutral and allow the engine to cool down for several minutes. Stop Button Usually this is about the amount of time it takes to secure your lines and plug into shore power.
Starboard Engine Port Engine
Put the throttle lever into the neutral position Push the STOP button until the engine stops. Push in the red button located on the throttle lever to disengage the linkage to the If the engine does not stop, you have turned off transmission. If the engine is cold, you will the ignition key. Turn it back on and press the have to move the throttle open all the way. (Be ready to reduce the throttle when the Stop button again. Turn off the ignition key when engine fires successfully) the engine is stopped. Turn the key to the ON position You will hear the oil pressure alarm sound. Press the start button and hold until the Starboard Engine engine fires. Once started move the throttle back to neutral Pull out the fuel cutoff handle on the lower position. The red button will pop out. starboard side of the helm. Push it back in after the engine stops. If you don't, you'll be When starting cold, allow the engine to warm wondering later why the engine won't start, up at an idle for TEN MINUTES prior to forgetting you've left the fuel shutoff handle applying a load. If load is applied before the pulled out. engine warms it may seize. Normal idle speed is 800 to 1000 RPM. Be sure the audible alarm is An audible alarm will sound for each engine until not sounding. It should stop when the engine the ignition key is turned off. starts.
NOTE: Do not hold the start key for more that FUELING UP FIFTEEN SECONDS at a time. If the engine You will need to fuel up before returning to the does not start the first time, wait a few seconds
slip a t the end of your charter. The fuel tank before trying again. Please remember NEVER holds 45 gallons of diesel fuel, with 35 gallons TURN THE KEY OFF WHILE THE ENGINE useful between empty and full on the gauges. IS RUNNING! You could do serious alternator
damage. It should always remain on. Engine Use only DIESEL FUEL! Make sure the fuel alarms will not work when the key is off. line you have in your hand is 'Green'
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The fuel gauge rocker switch selector is located outs are located on the port deck alongside the on the panel on the port side of cockpit stairway. cockpit.
Do not fill beyond ‘Full’ or you will have Diesel Fuel overflow from the fuel tank vent into the water Filler Cap and fill the vent line with fuel. The vent is located aft of the waste fittings on the port hull. . Place the fuel overflow cup over the vent for the fuel tank. Tie the string to the lifeline. (Pic. vent & Blow tube)
Waste Pump outs Place the diesel fuel nozzle into the tank opening, start pumping slowly and evenly, and note the sound of the fuel flow. The fuel will flow readily Waste and fuel caps into the fuel tank if the vent line is not plugged.
One fuel gauge is port of the rocker switch. If the fuel tries to gurgle back up the orifice as Another is located on the cockpit port engine the air tries to escape the tank, you will want to panel on the port side of the cockpit. blow the vent line clear of fuel. (Someone over filled the tanks at the last fill up, and filled the Before refueling, have a few “oil/fuel sorbs” vent line with fuel) handy to soak up spilled fuel. There is an overfill catch container on suction cups in the port You can find the blowout tube in the chart table. cockpit that can be placed over the fuel overflow Place the tube over the vent and blow the fuel in vent. Use the string to tie it to the lifeline. It has the line back into the tank. Then begin refueling. to be held against the hull over the fuel vent You will be happy you did this.
Once the fuel gauge needle is at full, you have 35 usable gallons of fuel. That is a range of about 210 nautical miles @ 6 kts with both engines at 2800 rpm. Enough to get you to the next fuel stop, possibly for the entire week.
One trip I returned to the fuel dock with the needle below empty. So the opportunity to really measure the tank capacity, as registered on the fuel gauge.
Figure 2 Fuel Tank Level Table Fill carefully to 'Full; and be prepared to catch spilled fuel. Replace fuel cap. You should have a rough idea of the number of gallons you will need by reading the gauge and referring to the fuel tank level diagram. Spillage may result in a fine from law enforcement. The diesel fuel cap fitting is on top of the port Caution – Clean up splatter and spillage forward cockpit seat backrest. The waste pump immediately for environmental and health reasons. Wash hands with soap and water thoroughly. 12 of 43 Boat Operations
The inverter LED will blink and become constant green. Pic #13 Helm & Wheel Turn off the water heater on the Main AC panel Turn off the shore power breaker on the dock. The wheel turns 270 degrees either direction. Disconnect the shore power line, coil and
hang it on the port transom. Moving in reverse, the rudders can flip the wheel Turn on the radio, instruments, and … On the to one side or the other, making it impossible to DC panel Figure # XX steer using only the engines and propellers.
Use the wheel lock on the starboard side of the Return to the helm. Shift each engine into helm when moving backward faster than 'dead foreword and reverse to ensure correct operation slow' to prevent the rudders from flipping the of the transmissions. Then place engines in helm. Your directional control of the boat comes forward with enough power to make the bow and from varying the throttles of the engines. spring lines go slack.
GETTING UNDERWAY Getting under way with wind blowing you to the dock Start the engines and leave them in idle. Swinging the bow away from the dock
Set AC Source You will hold your position on the dock while Behind the radar display: using the engines to swing the bow away from Switch AC source rotary dial for 120v the dock pivoting on the stern fender. from Shore power to Inverter. Engines forward with enough throttle to tension the stern line and to slack the bow and spring lines. Have your crew coil and hang the bow & Shore Power spring lines in the hangers provided. 1 & 2 Center the helm Shift both engines in neutral Have your crew on the swim step let loose the stern line. Inverter Place dock-side engine forward and the other Shore Power 1 in reverse. Increase throttles so that the bow begins to move into the wind. Watch the stern fender. Adjust throttle so that the boat does not move fore or aft. Watch the back stay so it does not hit the dock. Figure 3 AC Source Rotary Dial When the bow has swung out far enough, shift the engine in reverse to forward. Turn off the 'Inverter' breaker in the Radar Move smartly away from the dock, else the Cubby Hole wind will take control of the boat. Press the inverter button on the Magnum control panel above the main AC panel. 13 of 43 Boat Operations
If the helm is centered, the boat will move The bow & spring line should be slack. nicely forward and maintain the direction Have your crew release, coil and hang the you are pointed in. bow and spring lines. Put the engines in neutral and tell the crew on Swinging the stern away from the dock the swim step to release the stern line. Shift to forward as appropriate to maintain You will hold your position on the dock, swing clearance from the dock and other boats. the stern out pivoting on the fenders placed forward .
Take fenders from the windward side and place forward as shown below Use engines to swing the stern out without rolling fore or aft on the fenders on the nose. Center and lock the helm so the rudders don't flip by themselves. When the stern has as swung out far enough, shift the engine in forward to reverse, move quickly away before the wind has a chance to push you around When clear, release the helm and navigate normally
Figure 5 15 knot wind blowing the bow off the dock, engines forward, held by single stern line.
Once clear of boats and docks, raise the fenders and make secure the dock lines in their hangers. I have always kept the fenders hanging on outside of the rail. If you wish, you can store the fenders in the forward hold. The dock lines can be stowed in their hangars
SAILS AND RIGGING Excalibur is equipped with a furling Genoa and a mainsail stored in a stack pack with lazy jacks on Figure 4 the boom. “Ready to swing the stern away from the dock”
You can stow the bimini at any time and raise Getting under way with wind blowing the mainsail when you wish. The lazy jack you off of the dock stack pack combination makes raising and lowering the mainsail quite easy. The using the Make sure there is enough forward thrust reefing lines as a downhaul brings the mainsail from the engines in foreword to hold the both down in seconds. the bow and stern to the dock. (forward so the stern line is the last line released by your crewman on the swim step)
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The decision to raise the mainsail is determined Jib sheets are led to the cockpit to self tailing by which adds more to your pleasure of the winches through blocks on tracks on the deck. chartered cruise, the bimini or the mainsail. Jib sheets, mainsheet, halyards and reefing lines It is easy to furl and unfurl the Genoa. are all operated from the cockpit. A lazy jack type system with sail cover on the boom The fully battened, mainsail is stored in a stack simplifies sail handling. There is no spinnaker. pack for easy care. The stack pack zipper has There is a whisker pole lines attached so it can be opened and closed easily from either end of the boom. Stack pack Opening: & raising the sail. The Lazy jack lines have a tape on each showing where to hook it to the appropriate cleat on the The lazy jack halyard lines run from mast. pulleys above the boom inside the stack pack to cleats located just under the bottom This rig has swept back spreaders and a double edge of the stack pack on the mast. Raise backstay. This allows free access to the swim the lower edge of the stack pack to reveal platform. It also means that dead downwind the cleats. sailing places the sail on the spreaders. A broad Release the bungees on the stack pack Free the lines from the forward edge of reach, with close attention to keeping the sail off each stack pack batten. the spreaders, is recommended. As there is no “preventer,” take care with jibing – for your sake, and for the protection of the gear.
To unfurl the jib The jib is furled. The furling line is led aft to the port side of the cockpit. Move the cars on the jib sheet car tracks as far aft as possible and lock them un-cleat the furling line, Make sure the furling line is free to run smoothly as the appropriate jib sheet is pulled in. Wrap the appropriate downwind sheet around the downwind winch, making sure the other sheet is free to run. pull the sheet aft while maintaining light tension on the furling line, Cleat and secure the furling line when desired furling level has been achieved. Figure 6 Stack Pack, bungees, cleat and halyard To furl the jib, apply slight tension on the jib sheets while pulling on the furling line until it is Locate the tape mark on the line and secure fully furled. Place three or so wraps of the jib to the cleat with the mark on the bottom of sheets around the furled jib to hold the jib the cleat. securely.
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Both reefing lines should be loose and flopping. The Boom Vang should be loose. The battens should not be stuck on the lazy-jack lines. If they are, lower the sail and be sure to be head to wind on raising the sail again.
DINGHY The dinghy is stowed on the dinghy davit. It is equipped with two ores, a plastic bailer and a small anchor with 5 ft of chain and 25 feet of rode.
Before lowering the dinghy make sure: Figure 7 You place the plug into the transom of the Tape on Lazy Jack Halyard dinghy from the outside. The painter is tied to the davit. The lines are then set to optimal length for raising the sail Lines on the starboard side of the stack pack run fore and aft from the zipper to the Davit rings & hooks. ends of the stack pack. Free the line and you can run the zipper fore and aft without having to reach over the dodger. Once the stack pack is unzipped, you can coil and hang the zipper line on the cleat at the aft end of the boom You are ready to raise the sail. Dinghy flip Single line over line. with jam cleat
Lowering the mainsail Seat is tied down to use Bungee with rope ladder You can use the reefing lines as downhauls when lowering the mainsail. Figure 8 The aft reefing lines may fall outside of the Stowing the dinghy stack pack, just pile them back in. Closing and stowing the stack pack. The dinghy is hung correctly on the davit when Shake the sale all the way down into the the side edge of the dinghy is at the level of the canvas stack pack. brace across the dinghy davit. Lift the zippered flaps on each side of the
pack above the top of the sail. Make sure the zipper lines are The dinghy is secured with a single line. Rings outside/above and free of the stack pack are hung from each davit. A jam cleat on the line before zipping shut. is used to tighten and release the single line so Loosen the lazy jack halyard lines, pull that hooks on the line can be hooked to the rings forward and loop under the forward edge of on the davit. each batten. Then secure the line. Bungee the stack pack (Note: always ware a PDF in dinghy! A friend of mine flipped his dinghy, and his inflatable PFD had a leak. If a boat hadn't been passing, he would not be alive today) Troubleshooting Sails and Rigging 1. Mainsail resists being raised: Check all lines. 16 of 43 Boat Operations
aft provides an excellent view aft while MOB block & tackle on davit pole maneuvering. Life Sling (If the winds are so severe as to make docking dangerous to the boat or crew, go to a slip that is safer. The boat can be relocated later)
Swim Steerage is provided by using both of the engine ladder on throttles differentially as if one were controlling Rope Ladder starboard swim step the treads of a tank. Excalibur will spin quite nicely pivoting and turning about the mast.
Figure 9 Rope ladder and dinghy flip line the dinghy. Have your crews make ready the lines and fenders, and give clear instructions on how you Righting an overturned dinghy will be docking. Have bow, stern, and spring lines ready. 1) Getting on top of the overturned dinghy Swim to and release the 'flip over' line from The recommended dock position is stern in with the starboard side. port side tie. With the 'flip' line in hand, swim to and release the rope ladder. As you do, pass the line over the bottom of the dinghy. Use the flip line to haul yourself onto the bottom of the dinghy. 2) If you wish to right the dinghy. When on top, you may stand over the ladder, line in hand, lean back and the dinghy should flip over. Swim to the rope ladder and board the dinghy again (you should be able to use the seat to haul yourself aboard) Figure 10 Approaching the dock When rowing your dinghy to shore, use EXTREME CAUTION. Choose an area free of Always approach the slip/dock from the any large rocks that might cause harm in downwind side. beaching. Lift up on and carry the dinghy to bring it up to higher ground. Please never drag it. Excalibur will spin about the mast quite nicely. Secure it when leaving as the tides come up Once adequately aligned with the slip, move into quickly. the slip.
The foot pump for the dinghy is stored in the If possible, back the boat in to the slip, with a starboard transom lazarette. There is a patch kit crew member on the port stern step. onboard in the chart table if the dinghy is ruptured
DOCKING Excalibur is excellent when maneuvering in reverse. Standing forward of the helm and facing 17 of 43 Boat Operations
MOORING CANS (BUOYS) less crowded, more scope is always a better The Washington State Parks sticker on Excalibur option. The holding power of the anchor allows you to use the mooring cans in the marine increases greatly as more scope is added. parks for free. You only need to register at the kiosk, usually located at the head of the docks. Once sufficient chain is out, secure the bridle tongue to the chain with a series of rolling half Mooring cans have a metal triangle at the top, hitches. Then let out additional chain so that the upon which is a metal ring. The metal ring is bridle is taught and the chain is slack. attached to the chain which secures your boat. The bridle is used to prevent the boat from Tie the ends of the dock lines onto the port and sailing back and forth in the wind while starboard bow cleats. Have a crew member direct anchored. you into the wind slowly to the buoy. Once the buoy is under the bow take the boat hook and Raising the anchor: connect on to the top ring of the buoy and pull it up so you can run the dock line through and back The engines have to be running any time the to the starboard cleat, repeat on port side. windlass is to be used.
Please use the wash down hose to rinse seaweed and dirt from the Rhode, chain and anchor. Debris on the chain and Rhode will decompose ANCHORING and stink. The chain and births share the same air. Excalibur carries
The wash down pump switch and windlass 22 # Fortress w 15 ft chain & 200 ft Rhode breaker are located on the salon step panel. The 45 # ROCNA 150 ft of chain & 150 ft Rhode. Wash down pump through hull for the wash down pump is located underneath the floor of the hanging forward of The windlass is controlled by the port birth. heel switches on the bow rocker switch on the port side of the helm
Windlass and wash down breakers are located on the panel next to cockpit/salon steps.
The anchor s are located under the fore deck with access through a large hatch in the foredeck.
Setting the anchor: If the anchorage is crowded, put down at least a 3 to 1 scope (60 feet of chain/rode for 20 feet of water at highest tide). Color markers are placed every 30 feet on the chain and nylon rode.
The windlass can be used to lower the anchor. Figure 11 Wash-down connector & fittings
Back the anchor in with a short burst in reverse The hose fitting and hose for the wash-down are from the engine. Then let out additional scope located in the port foredeck locker. dependent upon conditions. If the anchorage is 18 of 43 Boat Operations
A pair of channel lock pliers can be used to have to knock the chain pile over so the secure the hose fitting to the deck fitting of the remaining chain can fall freely into the locker. wash down. If you have let out Rhode, you will have to have Never use the windlass to pull the boat to the someone below to pile the Rhode to the aft anchor. However, the windlass can be used to starboard corner of the chain locker. This leaves take the slack out of the chain. Once the chain is enough room for the chain to fall naturally and taught, stop using the windlass and let the weight possibly not pile up, stopping the chain in the fall of the chain can pull the boat forward. tube.
You can also use the helmsman to assist in After the anchor is raised and secure: moving the boat foreword. by pointing to the Turnoff the windlass breaker and wash down anchor location with the boat hook stored on the pump switch on the Salon Steps Panel. port side hand rail on top of the salon roof. Close the wash down through-hull and replace the floor plate of the hanging locker.
Re-Charging batteries while on the DODGER AND BIMINI hook. Figure 13 Bimini The generator or engine alternators can be used to charge the batteries. Excalibur is equipped with a dodger and bimini
The best usage of the engines or generator is The dodger windshields may be cleaned with when the batteries can accept large currents. “TBD,” and a soft cloth found aboard. Please do This is the Bulk charging phase of the charging not use regular window cleaner and/or paper cycle. towels, as they will scratch the material.
You will be charging for hours if you are trying You may rinse with fresh water with a gentle to top off the batteries from the engines or spray. There is a fresh water hose outlet in the generator. forward port cockpit cubby hole.
Chain Fall Tube The canvas pieces for the dodger are located in a tub in the forward hold.
Two pieces for the Bimini are stored in the tub Chain pile in the port cockpit locker.
The Bimini Flap: zips to the aft bow of the Rhode Pile Bimini and attaches to the dingy davit with bungee cords. The Bimini Boot: covers the Bimini when it is folded up.
Folding and extending the Bimini is generally a
Figure 12 Anchor chain & Rhode 2 person job. It also requires stepping on the helm seat to fold or extend the Bimini. If you have let out a large amount of chain, the chain may pile up in the locker and block the Folding/Extending the Bimini is Best chain fall tube. If this happens, someone will Done while Stationary. 19 of 43 Boat Operations
Figure 15 Salon Privacy/Sun Curtains
PRIVACY/SUN CURTAINs
Salon Step curtain A curtain with snaps is stowed in the Radar Cubby hole that can be hung on the inside of the salon step door.
Figure 16 Salon Privacy/Sun curtain folded , folds either side.
Foredeck Folding Chairs
Figure 14 Salon Step Privacy Curtain, batteries, Flashlights in Radar Cubby hole
Settee Privacy/Sun Curtains Canvas curtains are available to cover the salon windows completely, or partially as desired. The forward curtain may be folded back on itself to either side when desired
Figure 17 Enjoying the foredeck
The foredeck can be a wonderful place to enjoy the view, either at anchor or underway. 6 folding chairs and 3 tables are stored in the forward hold for your pleasure.
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SETTEE / BIRTH The Settee can be converted to a queen size birth.
Bi-fold platform
Slat
Table & Post Slot
Figure 18 Converting Settee to Birth
Fold the table forward and lift it off of the post Pull up the post and lay both on the flooring between the seats. Lay down the bi-fold platform Take the slats from behind the starboard seat backs and slide into the slots Lay the seat cushions in the space Lay the arm rest cushions into the remaining space. When you replace the seat backs, it will be easier to place the lip of the lower tab on the inboard side or the wooden strip if you have picked up the bottom cushion.
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BOAT SYSTEMS Seacocks & Strainers
Engine strainer Port engine & head seacock Air conditioning seacock & strainer
Washdown seacock & strainer
Starboard engine seacock
Refrigeration Engine strainer seacock & strainer ?? seacock
Engine
Figure 19 Seacocks & Strainers
SEACOCKS & STRAINERS
Sea cocks are open when their handles are in line with plumbing (typically vertical), and closed when perpendicular to plumbing (typically horizontal). All sea cocks (except as noted herein) are normally left open while cruising. Please leave all open when returning the boat.
Seacock locations (also refer to thru-hull diagram):
Raw water engine intakes (under and aft of the hatches on the companionway decks) Reverse cycle air-conditioning (inboard and aft of the port engine) Refrigeration unit (inboard of the starboard engine) Depth sounder (port companionway bottom step) Knot meter(starboard companionway step) Wash down pump (under hatch at button of locker forward of port birth, (Normally closed) ??? (under hatch at button of locker forward of starboard birth, (Normally closed)
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CONTROL INSTRUMENT BREAKER PANELS
Nav Instruments, Radio Secondary AC Engine instrument Breakers AM/FM CD player readout
TV Dish Auto search
Magnum Battery monitor Aft A/C Remote Autohelm Control Main AC & DC Panel
Salon Step Panel Forward A/C Control Salon Cubby Hole - Breakers, fuses & Engine battery switch
Figure 20 Controls Breakers & Instrument panels However, there is a 2.8 KW inverter that can be ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS used to power the AC systems. Excalibur has two electrical systems, 110 volts AC and 12 volts DC. It is important to Extensive electrical diagrams are kept on the understand these two systems are completely book shelf above the port birth, in the Owner’s separate and isolated from one another. Manual and also in a separate binder.
Figure 21 Main AC & DC Panel 110-Volt AC System Excalibur is equipped with the capacity to plug into dockside shore power (110 volt AC) using the heavy yellow shore power cord. This system powers everything on the AC circuit breaker panels
The main AC panel is located at the Nav. station.
110 volt AC wall outlets Port & Starboard Alternate Battery charger( does not work, (leave off) Water heater
12 Volt Panel Main AC Panel
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Microwave GFI
Starboard outlets GFI
Figure 22 Main AC Panel Figure 24 Starboard GFI A secondary AC panel is located behind the radar screen in a cubby hole. The GFI for the port side outlets is located at the Nav. station under the DC outlets.
Connecting to shore power:
Check the power rating/plug size of the nearest dock receptacle (that is 30 amps, 20 amps, or 15 amps). If necessary, add a shore power cord adapter located in the compartment forward of the navigation station.
The procedure to hook up to shore power is as follows: Make sure the “AC Main” circuit breaker is off. Turn off the circuit breaker located at the
Figure 23 Secondary AC Control Panel shore side outlet on the dock. Connect the plug to the shore side outlet. Microwave Give the plug a small twist clockwise to lock. AFT reverse cycle air conditioner. Turn on the circuit breaker at the dock. Air Conditioner Pump Turn on the “AC Main” circuit breaker and Inverter any of the circuit breakers for the 110 volt AC systems desired.
If you have lost power to the 110 volt outlets, check the Ground Fault Interrupters. There are 3 GFI outlets that control all of the AC outlets.
Microwave Starboard outlets port outlets
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The momentary power used by running the microwave, coffee pot, toaster oven can be tolerated by the house battery bank. (Check the amount of AMP hours you have used. Magnum power panel over the AC panel) See XXXX
Generator
A Honda 4 stroke 2000 watt generator is stowed either in the forward hold, Starboard cockpit. Fuel for the generator is stowed in the starboard transom. The adapters from 15 amps Figure 25 Shore power connections on transom to 30 amps are stored in the port transom. Use the 30 amp cables to connect the generator to If you have only one line, connect to shore shore power #1 cable stowed on the port power 1. transom rail.
If two lines are used, make sure the AC Source Set all switches to what you use when rotary switch is rotated to ‘1 & 2' connected to shore power.
The shore power cords coming off the bow can 12 Volt DC System be wrapped loosely around the bowline. This system is powered by the house bank of batteries aboard Excalibur and powers On shore power, the electrical outlets will be everything onboard not powered by the 110 volt functional under the 110 volt AC system. They AC system. will not work away from the dock unless the inverter is being used. The main House-#1/All / Engine-#2 rotary selector is located on the panel port of the salon steps. Port, Starboard, Microwave, and most AC power breakers are 30 amps. The house batteries are #1 on the salon step battery selector switch and are located Do not use more than 2 of the following 15 1) 2 in the port side of the salon steps, amp devices at any time or you will be blowing 2) 2 behind the salon steps. breakers. Total Amp hours usable from the main house 15 Amp devices bank is ~350 Amp Hours. microwave toaster oven The number of amp hours can be read from the electric floor heaters Magnum power panel which is above the AC/DC coffee pot panel. water heater air conditioning / heating heat exchanges Recharge the batteries from shore power or the generator when the amp hours used reach ~250 to The water heater comes on intermittently. Check be conservative. the breaker, and turn off if you continually are blowing upstream breakers.
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The engine start batteries are located behind and If you do not need the diesel forced air heater, it port side of each engine. Their On/Off rotary may be turned off as well. Monitor the use of switch for each is located on the bulkhead on the onboard electricity carefully with your voltmeter port side of each engine. located at the navigation station.
The Port engine-#1 /All/ #2-Starboard engine rotary selector is located on the port side of the upper cubby hole behind the salon steps.
When at anchor and/or not on shore power, turn the House/Engine battery selector to #1 (House bank) this way even if the House battery is low Figure 26 Battery voltage table you will still have power to start the engine.
Troubleshooting Electrical Systems The engine batteries are charged from the house bank via battery isolators located in the cubby 1. Battery running low. Signs of this are lights hole behind the salon steps. dimming, stereo not working. Immediately start engine and run for a period of time at 1600 RPM If you need the house batteries to help start the engines, turn both battery selectors to 'All' 2. Unable to start the engine due to low battery. Place both battery master switches on “BOTH” Note -- Do not change the position of the battery and retry. If engine starts, recharge as above. If it switches while the engine is running, or the does not work, see engine troubleshooting or alternator diodes will be damaged. Change contact AYC for instructions. positions with the engine off.
The running, steaming, and anchor lights are all SANITATION SYSTEM controlled from the electrical panel above the navigation table. Interior lights are also powered Manual Marine Head from a circuit breaker on this panel. Each interior light also has an individual switch at each fixture. The head contains a vanity with sink, a showerhead, and a marine toilet with hand There are two 12 volt auxiliary plugs (cigarette operated pump for flushing. Heads are easily lighter plugs). Both are located above navigation plugged by 2-ply tissue, Kleenex, hair, tampons, table, The Shower pump switch on the DC or paper towels. The only things that go into control panel has to be on for either to have the head are body waste and a small amount power. of special marine toilet paper. The person who plugs a head is responsible for unplugging it. The one marked 20 amp can be used for the emergency bilge pump. To operate the head: Move the lever to the “wet” position and When not connected to shore power, the house pump to wet the bowl. battery is providing all power. Avoid draining the Use the head – minimal or no toilet paper batteries by using power sparingly at anchor: (marine only). Pump the bowl again in the “wet” position until the bowl is clear. - Turn off systems not in use such as After the bowl is clear pump several more instruments, VHF, autopilot, running lights, times to clear the lines. steaming lights, tank indicators, stereo, etc.
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Move the lever to “dry” and pump the bowl Figure 28 Electric Starboard head control empty. The starboard head is electric, and uses fresh water from the water tanks.
The control plate is located on the forward bulkhead of the head.
You can choose to: 1. Put water in the bowl 2. Drain water from the bowl 3. Drain and fill the bowl at the same time.
The effluent goes to the starboard holding tank. If the tank becomes full, the waste can be directed to the port tank by switching the valve on the starboard tank waste line. <= Wet….Dry =>
Starboard holding tank Figure 27 Port Manual Head
5. IMPORTANT: Always leave the lever on “dry” when not in use to prevent water from flooding back into the boat.. Pump the toilet dry slowly, to draw the lube into the handle unit.
Starboard Electric Head Tank switching Add Water valve
Figure 29 Starboard waste transfer valve
Holding Tanks Head contents go to the holding tank on the respective side. The holding tanks are approximately 30 gallons each, located behind the engines.
Figure about 1 gallon per use. Add Water & Pump Out Inspect the level of each tank daily. Place a flashlight on the top of the tank, and note where Pump Out the height of the shadow of the contents.
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Fresh Water Pump With an overfilled tank, it is possible to break a The fresh water pump is located on the inboard hose, clog a vent, or burst the tank. Check the bulkhead of the port engine room. Activate the tanks daily to determine when you will need to pump at the electrical panel by turning on the pump out. circuit breaker. The spare fresh water pump is located -XXXXX Pumping out: Locate the nearest pump-out station and If the water pump continues to run for more than consult the directions there. a few seconds, you are either out of water or The holding tank caps are located on the port might have an air lock and need to bleed the cockpit deck. Apply tight seal with the pump nozzle and system by opening a faucet. remove effluent. Open the valve of the hose slowly or the momentum of the liquid rising Water Tank switching valves will cause a disgusting geyser of sewage. Rinse the tank with hose water and repeat the The valves are located in the rear of the cabinet pump-out. port of the salon steps. Flush the pump-out hose with sea water and replace. Handle Up position- Place ½ cup of holding tank deodorant in the Port Tank toilet bowl and flush through. Tighten the holding tank cap on the boat. Electric Water DO NOT CONFUSE THE HOLDING TANK Pump Valve CAPS AND THE DIESEL FUEL TANK FILLER CAP.
Galley hand FRESH WATER SYSTEM pump valve Fresh Water Tank/s
Excalibur has two water tanks, with 2 valves to switch from one tank to the other located behind Figure 30 Fresh water tank switching valves the batteries in the locker on the port side of the salon steps. The upper valve switches the water When switching between tanks, you will have to pump pressurized water. The sea water hand bleed air out of the system. Open a faucet, and let pump is on the galley sink. the pump run until you get a steady flow.
To refill the tank/s, remove the filler caps located If you run out of water, SHUT OFF THE on the port and starboard side of the fore deck. WATER HEATER on the electrical panel, as serious damage can occur! Attach the hose to the dock spigot and let run for a minute before inserting into deck fitting. Avoid Water Heater flushing debris from the deck into the tank The water heater has an 11 gallon capacity tank, opening. and can be heated with the Wabasto heating
system or the 110 volt AC heating elements. Waste water from the sinks drains overboard (Turn on Breaker on the AC panel at the Nav. through various thru-hulls located under the station.) When connected to shore power. sinks. 28 of 43 Boat Systems
GALLEY SYSTEMS Do not use the water heater if the water tank level is very low. The heating elements may overheat Propane Stove/Oven if 'on' and there is no water in the heater.
Be sure to turn the water heater breaker off when The galley is equipped with a two burner propane not on shore power. stove with oven. It is fueled from propane tanks located on the aft deck outboard of the starboard The Wabasto diesel heat system will heat the cockpit. The manual valve on the top of the tank water in the tank at any time. should be kept closed whenever the stove is not in use. When opening the valve, turn until it is all The water heater is located high on the inside the way open and just snug, otherwise gas may inboard transom of the port engine room. seep around the valve stem.
Showers You will have to run the hot water for a short while before the water gets hot. The curtain rod can swing in or out of the shower, providing more room when desired. Hatches are available to let the moisture escape.
Shower pump switches are located on the aft inboard bulkhead of each shower stall. The shower pumps and filters are located on the inboard bulkhead of each engine room just aft of the engine room door. Figure 31 Propane Tank
The shower pump breaker on the DC panel has to To turn the propane on: be on for the pumps to operate. The same breaker has to be on to power the antenna dish and the 12 Check to see burners and oven are turned off. Turn on the propane tank valve. volt outlets at the Nav. station. Turn on the circuit breaker switch marked
“Propane” on the electrical panel. The showers can be used as drying rooms by running the heat and opening the hatches in the To light the burners: head. Combining the aft heat system with the 1. Turn burner knob on and continue to hold the Wabasto heating vent in the head will create a knob in while pushing the spark button or fine drying area. clicking the handheld butane lighter to light the burner. (Should the burner not light, be certain Transom fresh water shower is located that you push the knob in as you turn it back off). on the transom behind the helm. 2. Continue to hold the knob in for 10 to 15 seconds, as it needs to warm the thermo-coupler External Fresh Water Spigot: before it will stay lit to avoid gas leakage. (Located in the forward cubbyhole of the port cockpit seat) can be used with a gentle spray to To light the oven or broiler: gently wash the Isinglass on the dodger and the 1. Push and turn the oven/broiler knob to the Lexan settee windows. desired position. Hold the button in while clicking the handheld butane lighter to light the broiler/ oven. 29 of 43 Boat Systems
Hold the button in for 10 to 15 seconds, as it It creates the sound of tinkling water at the heads needs to warm the thermo-coupler before it will and galley sink. Putting the stopper in the drains stay lit to avoid gas leakage. Should the broiler or of the head and galley sink will reduce the sound. oven not light, be certain that you push the knob in as you turn it back off. Barbeque
After using the stove or oven: The barbecue is mounted on the aft starboard 1. Turn the propane solenoid switch off. railing. The regulator is located in the chart table. 2. Close the valve on the propane tank Reattach a propane bottle to the regulator. before retiring for the evening, and at the Carefully light the unit with its ignition switch. end of your charter. The barbecue generates a lot of heat and cooks hot and fast. A full tank of propane normally lasts a little more than two weeks. Please clean up the BBQ when finished using it to prevent grease and dirt from soiling the boat. Refrigeration Note: One propane bottle is supplied by AYC. >> if extras are not found on board. You will need Figure 32 Freezer Refrigerator to purchase one
Check to make sure the refrigeration circuit Caution -- For safety reasons, do not store an breaker is on at the salon step panel. It should opened propane bottle within the salon or engine have been turned on before you boarded and be compartment. Chances are these will leak slightly at the desired temperatures, about -20 for the once opened and propane gas could settle into freezer and 36-40 for the refrigerator. There is a low spaces. Store these bottles in the locker or thermometer for each side. the cubby holes of the starboard cockpit. Ensure flammable materials are not near the barbecue. The plastic containers are provided to help with the stacking of food items in the depth of the HEATING SYSTEMS units. An ice cube tray is also supplied.
The refrigeration unit is in the starboard engine Excalibur is equipped with: room. When operating, the seawater is pumped Wabasto diesel forced air furnace. overboard in the space between the hulls under Two 120 volt reverse cycle heat exchangers. One for the galley and heads. The other for the cockpit. the settee and births. 2 120v portable floor heaters. ------
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Wabasto Forced Air Diesel Furnace
Wabasto Forced hot air vents
Burner
Figure 33 Wabasto heating vents
The Wabasto air/water heating system will be installed in May 2012. This manual will be updated with instructions when the installation is complete. Press to cycle Temperature display to: Set or Space Heater (110 Volt AC) actual temperature A 110 volt AC space heater can be used when connected to shore power. Be sure to place this heater away from flammable materials when it is turned on.
REVERSE CYCLE HEATING/COOLING SYSTEM
Running either system requires turning on the 'Pump Breaker in the Nav.' Cubby Hole Panel ' Figure 34 Aft AC/Heat controller Aft System Forward Reverse Cycle System The breaker for this system is located in the The breaker for this system is located at the Radar Screen Cubby hole. The control panel is bottom of the Nav. Station AC Panel located on the aft bulkhead of the port companionway. The panel is located above the starboard birth
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Occasionally the B&G Lap Timer goes off and an alarm sounds. You can turn off the lap timer:
Figure 36 Turning off the B&G Lap Timer
Figure 35 AUTOHELM Foreword AC/Heat controller Excalibur is equipped with a B&G Autohelm ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS and remote Autohelm. Refer to the onboard All electronics manuals are located on the shelf B&G manual for operating instructions. in the port companionway. The remote is coiled up and stowed under the VHF Radio water tank switching valves in the port of the Excalibur is equipped with a marine VHF radio. salon steps.
The microphone is located on the inside port It can be taken to the cockpit for navigating bulkhead of the Salon/cockpit door. THE radio underneath the dodger in foul weather. It will dial/controller is located over the Nav. Station. also reach forward through the settee hatch to the The switch under the controller will send the foredeck where you can sit at your leisure and sound either to the salon or the cockpit as navigate with a spectacular view of the islands. marked.
Global Positioning System (GPS) AM/FM Stereo Radio – 10 pack CD A fixed mount Garmin GPS is mounted on the player binnacle. Refer to the onboard Garmin manual for operating instruction. The AM/FM stereo radio CD player is located in the port companionway locker. It operates like a Depth Sounder/Knot Meter/Wind normal car radio. The radio breaker on the DC Speed panel must be on for the AM/FM radio to operate These instruments are B&G series mounted on both the binnacle and above the Nav. Each have A remote controller for the radio is Velcro-ed to covers which should be in place when not in use. the foreword wall of the port companionway. When removed, store them in the hatch just starboard of the helm seat/ or in the chart table. TV/DVD Player with remote controllers The depth sounder should provide reliable readings in shallow waters. Occasionally it will TV/DVD and Direct TV controller are located in get confused while in deep waters. a basket on the shelf of the settee. The player and
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TV are on the same GFI outlet and same breaker When the toggle is in the up position, the dish and as the microwave in the Radar Screen cubby searching system is on and you can hear the hole panel. gears as it searches for the satellites.
Directions for use are in the library on the port Please turn the switch off when not in use. companionway shelf. Otherwise it will wear the motor and gears.
Dish TV Operating directions will be found on the port companionway shelf, and some hints on the Please note that the Dish TV system will not side of the microwave. operate very well in the rain, cloudy days, and if there are obstructions between the dish and BBX Wireless the satellites over the horizon to the south. (Masts, shrouds, burgees, trees etc) The BBX Wireless system will be installed in May, and this manual will be updated. There are times when the system needs to be re-booted. The receiver is plugged into a power BILGE PUMPS strip located behind the microwave. Rather than pull the plug, turn off the power strip, wait the Excalibur is equipped with a bilge pump in each 20 seconds, and turn it back on. hull with separate automatic float switches. The pump master switches are located on the The satellite dish is located on top of the electrical panel will turn the pump on for testing. starboard dinghy davit pole. It is 12 volt and However the pumps are permanently wired for powered by the shower pump breaker on the automatic operation. DC control panel, and a toggle switch above the Nav. station. You may occasionally hear the pump operate due to condensation. Auxiliary, hand operated, bilge pumps are located on the aft seatback on each 20 amp 12 volt bilge pump outlet side of the cockpit. Handles are stowed beneath the hatch starboard of the helm seat.
TV Dish toggle An additional electric bilge pump is located switch under the port settee seat. It is 12 volt with a chord long enough to reach the 20 amp 12 volt outlet above the power panel at the Nav. Station. (Be sure the Shower pump breaker is turned on 12 volt the DC control Panel. outlet Hand bilge pumps are located on the aft wall of Port 120 v each cockpit seat. The bilge pump handles are AC GFI located under the hatch just starboard of the helm seat.
Figure 37 Satellite Dish switch & 12 volt DC outlets
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Figure 38 Hand operated bilge pump Hand bilge pump/s
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SAFETY EQUIPMENT
First Aid Kit The ship’s first aid kit is located in the head behind the mirror. Please notify AYC of any items used from this kit during your trip so they may be replaced.
Fire Extinguishers There are 4 fire extinguishers aboard.
3 - Halon for petroleum and electrical Located 1 Starboard side of salon steps. 1 each on the entrance bulkhead of each head
1 - ABC - wood, fabric, petroleum, electrical. Located on port companionway bulkhead.
You suspect a fire in the engine room; look through fire portal in the door to the engine room.
If there is a fire, inject the Halon fire extinguisher through the portal in bursts. Have someone else bring the other Halon fire extinguishers to you if needed.
Lastly, you may have to open the door and use the ABC extinguisher from the salon.
The ABC fire extinguisher leaves a residue that is hard to clean up. However Use it if needed in short bursts.
Do not open the door before the fire is extinguished.
Signaling Flares The emergency flares are in the Navigation table.
Life Jackets Personal flotation devices (PFD – life jackets) are stored in the bag in the starboard cockpit locker. 6- adult, 2-children, and a seat cushion.
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SPARES & Tools
The engine spares box is stowed in a large container in the forward hold. This includes
Oil filters Raw water impellers Manual head pump Fresh water pump Engine belts Other small parts.
Spare light bulbs are stowed in the Nav. Station Batteries and flashlights are in the Radar Display Chubby Hole
Tool kits are stowed in the port birth cubby hole. Craftsman mechanics tool set black box with pliers, channel locks … green box with miscellaneous electrical parts
Figure 39 Tool boxes located in port birth cubby hole
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EMERGENCY, TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES cruise on either engine and charge the batteries. MAN OVERBOARD The port engine is preferred because it is newer and will also heat the water in the hot water tank. Block and tackles are hung from the With the Wabasto water heater, you can use the starboard davit pole. This can be used to starboard engine and still have hot water when help pull someone up the swim step ladder. you arrive at your destination. The life sling is located on the starboard transom rail. Diesel engines will run without an alternator. If A simple bungee holds the swim step up. the other engine is running, it can charge the Release the bungee batteries.
ENGINE PROBLEMS Engine Dies And Won’t Restart: Engine Overheating: Contact AYC immediately. 1. Immediately shut engine down. The most likely cause is clogging of the sea water strainer. Remember, you do have another engine. Once This condition may be preceded by black smoke underway, you have enough water over the from the exhaust. Follow procedure above to rudder for steerage. Depending on the engine, clear the strainer. Check to be sure water is you will be able to turn in one direction, but not exiting with the exhaust. If water is not exiting the other while going dead slow. with the exhaust, then check the sea strainer. If it is full of sea weed or eel grass, close the raw If you are in tight quarters, do not try to water intake then open the sea strainer and clean maneuver the boat on one engine. out, replace cover and open the raw water intake valve. (Starboard engine) Check to see that the fuel
cutoff handle hasn't been pulled out. Engines 2. If seawater is getting to the engine, the next won't start! likely cause is low coolant level. Check the coolant level by observing the expansion tank. If coolant level is low, add coolant from the pre- Emergency Shutdown mixed jug. Never open the radiator cap when the engine is hot, as this could cause severe burns. Starboard engine Low Oil Pressure: 1. The fuel cutoff cable attaches to a lever on 1. Immediately shut engine down. the fore starboard side of the engine. Pushing 2. Check oil level. Add oil if necessary. Use care the lever aft will cut off the fuel to the engine. not to overfill oil. 2. Turn off the fuel valve above the fuel filter. 3. If the engine oil level is not low, DO NOT Eventually the engine will run out of fuel. RESTART. Contact AYC or other personnel The fuel system will have to be bled of air listed on the emergency contact list in the gray before the engine can be started again. manual. Port Engine Alternator Failure: 1. There is an orange manual solenoid on The port engine has an 85 amp alternator, the the aft inboard side of the engine. Push starboard, a 100 amp. If you are cruising, you can the button to stop the engine. 37 of 43 EMERGENCY _& TROUBLESHOOTING
Or 2. Turn off the fuel valve above the fuel filter. Eventually the engine will run out of fuel. The fuel system will have to be bled of air before the engine can be started again.
Engines won't start
Engine won't turn over at all. Check the voltage for the engine battery. The readout and battery selector toggle are Figure 41 Starter solenoid terminals to short above the Main DC panel.
Make sure the engine battery Of/Off selector on the bulkhead port of each Have someone at the helm to handle the engine is on. throttle. (Make sure the engine is in neutral) Press the hand starter switch. The There could be a problem with the neutral engine will turn over. sensor on the shift lever, or the wiring to Once started, disconnect the hand the start button or key. starter and follow normal engine Find the starter hand switch in the chart procedures. table at the Nav. station. (I prefer to use Call AYC for further guidance on the the switch instead of shorting the real problem. terminals on the solenoid with a screwdriver) Not enough power to turn the engine
over rapidly enough to start. Set the Salon Step Battery selector to all (Port of salon steps) Set the Salon Cubby Hole selector to all. (Upper panel behind the salon steps) Try the engine again. Reset the selectors to original position. (Cubby hole to off, main selector to 1 - House battery) Figure 40 Hand held switch to short starter solenoid terminals Call AYC and inform them of the problem. Locate the appropriate starter solenoid terminals on port side of the engine. ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS Attach the starter switch to the leads indicated in the image below. Batteries won't charge from shore power. Make sure you have shore power. Check to make sure the inverter breaker on the Secondary AC panel (Radar Cubby Hole) is on. You may have to re-boot the inverter (located aft of the port engine on the port bulkhead)
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RE-boot Inverter The inverter is located on the outboard It can be connected to the appropriate terminals bulkhead aft of the port engine. on the battery set behind the salon steps. Plug it in to the outlet just aft of the freezer.
Connect black Inverter lead here
Solar Panel Controller
Connect red lead here
Figure 42 Inverter and solar panel controller behind Figure 44 Accessible battery terminals behind salon port engine steps for 3 step auto-charger.
The reset button and green light are located on the bottom of the inverter. If the green light is not blinking, press the No Power to AC Outlets reset button for 3 seconds. Check breakers on Main AC panel
Inboard side of inverter Check the GFIs for port and starboard Check the AC source rotary switch to make sure it is set correctly. Reset button If on shore power, check shore power chord connections and breaker on dock
If not shore power, check inverter function on Magnum Green Light battery panel check inverter breaker on Secondary AC panel in Radar Display cubby hole Check for flashing green light on Figure 43 Green light and reset button on the bottom inverter of the inverter. Reboot inverter if necessary.
Using Automotive battery charger
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STEERING GEAR FAILURE In the event of steering gear failure, remove the round cover located under the helm seat and insert the emergency tiller. The emergency tiller is stowed in the starboard cockpit locker.
There is a fitting in the floor of the port transom locker. Remove the contents, (place in dinghy) and insert the tiller.
Remember, Excalibur's twin engines can provide excellent steerage by differentially adjusting the throttles.
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Under Sail ...... Error! Bookmark not defined. Figure 2 General Information ...... 1 Figure 3 Overview ...... Error! Bookmark not defined. Figure 4 Specifications ...... Error! Bookmark not defined. Figure 5 Collage ...... Error! Bookmark not defined. Figure 6 Engine Temperature, oil pressure Fuel Gauge port cockpit ...... 8 Figure 7 Starboard Helm ...... 9 Figure 8 Salon Step Panel ...... Error! Bookmark not defined. Figure 9 Engine battery selector Salon Step Cubby Hole ...... 10 Figure 10 Port Helm ...... Error! Bookmark not defined. Figure 11 Waste and fuel caps ...... 12 Figure 12 Fuel Tank Level Table ...... 12 Figure 13 AC Source Rotary Dial ...... 13 Figure 14 Ready to swing the stern away from the dock...... 14 Figure 15 15 knot wind blowing the bow off the dock, engines forward, held by single stern line...... 14 Figure 16 Stack Pack, bungees, cleat and halyard ...... 15 Figure 17 Tape on Lazy Jack Halyard ...... 16 Figure 18 Stowing the dinghy...... 16 Figure 19 Rope ladder and dinghy flip line the dinghy...... 17 Figure 20 Approaching the dock ...... 17 Figure 21 Wash-down connector & fittings ...... 18 Figure 22 Anchor chain & Rhode ...... 19 Figure 23 Bimini ...... 19 Figure 24 Salon Step Privacy Curtain, batteries, Flashlights in Radar Cubby hole ...... 20 Figure 25 Salon Privacy/Sun Curtains ...... 20 Figure 26 Salon Privacy/Sun curtain folded , folds either side...... 20 Figure 27 Enjoying the foredeck ...... 20 Figure 28 Converting Settee to Birth ...... 21 Figure 29 Seacocks & Strainers ...... 22 Figure 30 Controls Breakers & Instrument panels ...... 23 Figure 31 Main AC & DC Panel ...... 23 Figure 32 Main AC Panel ...... 24 Figure 33 Secondary AC Control Panel ...... 24 Figure 34 Starboard GFI ...... 24 Figure 35 Shore power connections on transom ...... 25 Figure 36 Battery voltage table ...... 26 Figure 37 Port Manual Head...... 27 Figure 38 Electric Starboard head control ...... 27 Figure 39 Starboard waste transfer valve ...... 27 Figure 40 Fresh water tank switching valves ...... 28 Figure 41 Propane Tank ...... 29 Figure 42 Freezer Refrigerator ...... 30 Figure 43 Wabasto heating vents ...... 31 Figure 44 Aft AC/Heat controller ...... 31 Figure 45 Foreword AC/Heat controller...... 32 41 of 43 List of Figures
Figure 46 Turning off the B&G Lap Timer ...... 32 Figure 47 Satellite Dish switch & 12 volt DC outlets ...... 33 Figure 48 Hand operated bilge pump ...... 34 Figure 49 Tool boxes located in port birth cubby hole ...... 36 Figure 50 Hand held switch to short starter solenoid terminals ...... 38 Figure 51 Starter solenoid terminals to short ...... 38 Figure 52 Inverter and solar panel controller behind port engine ...... 39 Figure 53 Green light and reset button on the bottom of the inverter...... 39 Figure 54 Accessible battery terminals behind salon steps for 3 step auto-charger...... 39
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ABC fire extinguisher ...... 34 alarm ...... 8, 11, 32 anchor...... 16, 18, 19, 21, 26 AUTOHELM ...... 32 BBX Wireless ...... 33 bilge pump ...... 26, 33 BILGE PUMPS...... 33 bimini ...... 6, 14, 20 boat hook...... 18, 19 Depth Sounder ...... 31 dipstick ...... 8, 9 Dish TV...... 6, 32 dodger ...... 16, 20, 32 fire extinguishers...... 34 flares...... 34 folding chairs ...... 21 fresh water pump ...... 28, 35 GPS ...... 13, 31 Halon fire extinguisher ...... 34 head ...... 16, 18, 26, 27, 29, 30, 34, 35 holding tank ...... 27, 28 instruments ...... 26, 31 'Inverter ...... 13 Knot Meter ...... 31 life jackets ...... 34 light bulbs ...... 35 PFD ...... 34 port engine ...... 8, 9, 12, 13, 36 propane...... 29, 30 Reboot inverter ...... 38 refrigeration circuit breaker ...... 30 satellite dish ...... 32 seacock ...... 9 shore power ...... 11, 13, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 31 Shower pump ...... 29 sound of tinkling water ...... 30 Starboard waste transfer valve ...... 27 TV/DVD Player ...... 32 VHF Radio ...... 31 Wabasto ...... 6, 28, 29, 30, 31, 36 Water Heater ...... 28 Water Switching valves ...... 28 Wind Speed ...... 31
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