Difference between revisions of "Nevermore SOPs"

Revision as of 09:33, 10 October 2007

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

• 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.