OPERATION MANUAL Otter 2000 Island Packet 380 Page 1 of 23 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 co- operation 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 Accommodations Heads Sleeps Number: 1 4 Recommended: Showers: 1 Sleeps Maximum: 5 Salon bench Fwd: (2) Private Double Island Berth - 80 Aft: (2) Private Double - 78 Other Stateroom: Salon: (1) Single Settee Page 2 of 23 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 Yes, Autohelm Instruments: 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 Page 3 of 23 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 ......................................................................................... 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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 Page 4 of 23 Holding Tank .............................................................................................................................................. 14 WATER SYSTEM.......................................................................................................................................... 15 Fresh Water Tank ........................................................................................................................................ 15 Fresh Water Pump....................................................................................................................................... 15 Water Heater ............................................................................................................................................... 15 Shower .......................................................................................................................................................