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| − | This is a list of miscellaneous operational lore for Nevermore. | + | This is a list of miscellaneous operational lore for Nevermore. For descriptive reference please see the [[Systems Descriptions]] |
| − | + | == Engine == | |
| − | + | * from a cold start, glow for 10 seconds before starting the engine. | |
| − | + | * from a cold start, let the engine idle for 5 minutes before revving it up. | |
| − | + | * the engine runs best (least wear, most efficiency) at around 2000 rpm. | |
| + | * when starting the engine, | ||
| + | ** assure that engine-kill pull-knob is pushed down | ||
| + | ** be sure the throttle is all the way down | ||
| + | ** be sure the engine is not in gear | ||
| − | + | == Head == | |
| − | * | + | * There are two thru-hull valves for the head. one is to let seawater in (yellow handle), the other is to let sewage out (rusty wrench handle). |
| − | * | + | * There is a valve with blue handle that determines whether sewage goes overboard or into the holding tank. |
| − | * | + | * To check the level of the holding tank, visually inspect it. The holding tank is located on the port side of the v berth. Do not attempt to open/remove the clear plastic inspection portal. |
| − | + | == Electrical == | |
| − | + | * <u>never</u> have ALL batteries OFF when engine is running. Doing so will pop the alternator diodes. | |
| − | + | * Generally, have only one battery ON at a time, especially when engine is not running. | |
| − | * | + | * It is ok to set upper battery switch to BOTH with engine running if both batteries are equally discharged. |
| − | * | + | * Use the guppy when the boat is at anchor or moored. When the guppy is in the water, the guppy corrodes instead of the copper wires on the boat. |
| − | * | + | |
| − | + | == Freshwater == | |
| − | * | + | * If you must remove a large volume of water from the freshwater tanks, do it through an inspection portal using a hand pump. |
Revision as of 15:03, 9 October 2007
This is a list of miscellaneous operational lore for Nevermore. For descriptive reference please see the Systems Descriptions
Contents
Engine
- from a cold start, glow for 10 seconds before starting the engine.
- from a cold start, let the engine idle for 5 minutes before revving it up.
- the engine runs best (least wear, most efficiency) at around 2000 rpm.
- when starting the engine,
- assure that engine-kill pull-knob is pushed down
- be sure the throttle is all the way down
- be sure the engine is not in gear
Head
- There are two thru-hull valves for the head. one is to let seawater in (yellow handle), the other is to let sewage out (rusty wrench handle).
- There is a valve with blue handle that determines whether sewage goes overboard or into the holding tank.
- To check the level of the holding tank, visually inspect it. The holding tank is located on the port side of the v berth. Do not attempt to open/remove the clear plastic inspection portal.
Electrical
- never have ALL batteries OFF when engine is running. Doing so will pop the alternator diodes.
- Generally, have only one battery ON at a time, especially when engine is not running.
- It is ok to set upper battery switch to BOTH with engine running if both batteries are equally discharged.
- Use the guppy when the boat is at anchor or moored. When the guppy is in the water, the guppy corrodes instead of the copper wires on the boat.
Freshwater
- If you must remove a large volume of water from the freshwater tanks, do it through an inspection portal using a hand pump.
