Difference between revisions of "Nevermore SOPs"

Revision as of 11:25, 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. ^{[discuss glowing]}
• 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. ^{[discuss starting]}
• when starting the engine,
  • assure that engine-kill pull-knob is pushed down
  • be sure the throttle is all the way down ^{[discuss starting]}
  • 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. The handle should be left in the position where the words "To Tank" can be read on the blue handle.
• 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. ^{[discuss holding tank]}

Electrical

• NEVER have ALL batteries OFF when engine is running. Doing so will likely damage the alternator.
• 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.