Tranquillus Operating Manual

Important Updates - Tranquillus Operating Manual March 28, 2022

A number of projects have been undertaken recently on Tranquillus in preparation for the 2022 Charter Season. These changes are being incorporated into the Operating Manual, but until that is complete and posted online, this document is intended to be read alongside the published edition of the Operating Manual. Red underlined text highlights “links” to online resources in the text below. Just click on them to view online.

1. New ground tackle. The boat now carries 300 feet of chain. Note the chain lock mounted just ahead of the windlass. Release the tension from the chain when removing the lock and setting it again.

2.The aft cabin has been modified to make room for an adjustable Stressless chair and footstool. When someone needs to do some reading or just be alone for a while, this is a great place to do either.

3. The Mercury 9.9 electric start outboard motor was new in the fall of 2021. There is with a start button that activates the electric start on the end of the handle. The battery is mounted under the aft seat in a battery box. See the laminated instruction sheet on the boat for detailed instructions about operating the motor, including tilting the motor and approaching a beach.

4. Generator A new Fischer Panda 5 KW generator was installed in January 2022, replacing the Onan described in the Operating Manual. It is mounted between the main propeller shafts in the engine room. A water separator drains overboard the raw water cooling the engine via a thru-hull under the starboard propeller shaft and the dry exhaust exits the boat through a port exhaust mid-ship. Be sure there is nothing flammable (such as fenders, lines, or objects on docks, near the exhaust when the generator is operated. When the generator is running you will notice bubbles on the starboard side of the boat at about where the dinghy davit is mounted.

The control panel for the generator is mounted above the main helm starboard side window. It has pressure sensitive on/off and stop buttons along with indicator lights and an engine hour clock.

It is recommended to run the generator in the evening when at anchor to replenish the batteries. It may also be run while the boat is under way. Page 57 - 60 of the online operating manual provide instructions for use of the generator. A notebook with the operating manual is kept on the boat.

The raw water intake and strainer are located just forward of the generator and under the floor grate. The strainer can be easily inspected and cleaned. Be sure to shut (handle perpendicular to the hose) the intake seacock before opening and cleaning the

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strainer. After cleaning, the strainer cover must be securely hand tightened. Do not over tighten. Open the seacock and watch for any leaks, in which case the seacock should be closed and the problem fixed.

Two white watertight boxes stored in the engine room contain replacement supplies (filters, impellers) and emergency repair items (replacement fuel pump, capacitors) for the generator. Blue belts belts hang on the aft wall of the engine room.

Starting the generator 1. Make sure raw water seacock is open (handle parallel

with the hose).2. Turn the switch (at the bottom right

of the main AC electrical panel) to the Off position (vertical). Normally, this switch is set to the Shore (also known as House) position, as shown in the photo.

3. Locate the Generator control panel above the side window to the right of the main helm (photo above).

4. Press the On/Off button to activate the control panel.

5. Press Start to start the generator, holding if necessary.

6. Run the generator for 5 minutes, allowing it to warm up.7. Turn the switch (mentioned above) to the Generator

position (clockwise).This turns on the load, meaning the generator is supplying current to the boat electrical system and batteries. You should notice a change in the sound of the generator.

Stopping the generator 1. Turn the switch at the bottom of the AC panel to the Off

position (vertical), removing load from the generator.2. Let the generator run for 5 minutes without load to cool.3. Press the Off button. The generator will shut down and

the indicator lights on the control panel will turn off.4. Return the AC panel control switch to Shore position.

5. Fire Suppression System A new Fireboy fire suppression system will automatically deploy if the engine room ambient temperature reaches 175 degrees. An alarm will sound at both helms and the system display will show the system has deployed. If they are running, the Fireboy system will automatically shut off both main engines and/or the generator, as well as the exhaust fans in the engine room. The Fireboy system releases an inert gas to starve a fire of oxygen.

If there is a fire and you are in an emergency situation, contact the Coast Guard immediately on channel 16 on the VHF radio. You could also activate the red emergency button on the VHF radio to send out a general Mayday distress signal. It automatically transmits the location of the boat.

When feasible, contact the NW Explorations at 360.393.5309. Explain the situation and agree upon a course of action.

Following the extinguishing of an engine room fire, if there is a need to move the boat due to safety concerns, the engines may be restarted as follows:

1. Determine the cause/nature of the fire, if possible.2. Turn off as many circuit breakers as possible, especially if it

is appears the fire was electrical in nature. 3. Push the “Reset” button on the Fireboy system display at

either helm. 4. Follow main engine start procedures.

5. Once the Fireboy system has been deployed, it must be professionally re-charged before it can be used again.

6. As a precaution, locate the 4 hand-held fire extinguishers and making sure they can be quickly accessed and used if necessary.

6. Autopilot A new Garmin Autopilot has been installed. There are GHC 20 control panels mounted at the main helm and the fly bridge. It is recommended that you read the instructions in the online Owners Manual (click to open link). Pay special attention to the “red” button on the display, as it immediately disengages the autopilot in the event of an emergency.

When the autopilot is engaged, the captain must continue to closely monitor the charts, environment, water conditions, marine traffic, hazards, and floating debris. The tidal currents often move logs, eelgrass, and kelp into waterways that you will navigate. In addition, commercial and recreational fishing means there are often crab pots and sometimes nets that must be avoided.

7. Main Instrument Console A new instrument console displays the the main Garmin touchscreen multi-function device (MFD) along with a new iPad Air, also with a touchscreen surface. The

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MFD has a detailed instruction manual that can be found in the file containing operating manuals for equipment on the boat. The suggested primary use of the MFD’s is for navigation using standard charts. The location of the boat is clearly displayed. Radar can be activated and it overlays the charts while the AIS system shows the location of vessels that broadcast an AIS signal.

The iPad has several useful applications that display on the home screen. It is recommended that you use the Aqua Map App. It has charts for the whole of Puget Sound, the Gulf Islands and even further north. If the iPad is connected to CELL service using your mobile phone as a hotspot, you can overlay current wind, wave, and tide current data into the view. There is also a sliding adjustment on the right of the screen that will overlay satellite view images into the screen to a greater or lesser degree. You can familiarize yourself with Aqua Map at the website or download the app to your phone at a modest cost.

Both the Garmin and the Aqua Map will show other vessels in the area that are equipped with AIS systems.

8. The Jura Coffee Machine is fully automatic and easy to use.

1. It can be used with both whole beans or with ground coffee. 2. The Jura instruction book is in the basket on the counter. 3. Note that the grounds and the tray under it need to be emptied

after several uses and the unit will indicate when that needs to be done. Carefully remove the bin holding the grounds first, then slide out the tray with waste water.

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4. Note: dark coffee beans are often oily and may not easily slide into the grinder. If that happens, open the right lid, use a spoon

to spread the beans around toward the back of the unit, and make another cup of coffee. If the beans are not dropping into the grinder, you can hear the grinder running at a higher speed than normal.5.When at anchor, run the generator to use the coffee machine. Otherwise the low battery alarm will likely sound as the machine draws a surge of electricity and the breaker switch may be tripped.6.Finally, here is a link to an online video that demonstrates use of the machine. The model is an Impressa C65.

9. Early Spring and Late Fall Charters - If there is concern about freezing temperature, the external faucet attached to the expanding hose can be shut off. At the base of the stairs to the aft cabin, under the rug, there is a small hatch that can be removed. A shut-off valve is mounted just under the floor forward of the opening. A bleed cap needs to be unscrewed to allow water to drain out of the tubing. The hose should be removed and the faucet opened to allow water in the tubing to drain.

10. A small chest freezer is located on the flybridge deck.

11. Main Helm Chair - This new chair provides good visibility and while it is movable, the front right leg can be secured by a hook mounted on the corner of the cabinet under the built in bar and beverage center.

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Tranquillus Operating ManualMay 2021

Section Contents1 Introduction and Boat Description

2 Alarms, Safety Equipment, and Operating Checklists

3 Important Vessel Numbers

4 Maneuvering and Anchoring Suggestions

5 Specific Discussion of Boat Systems

6 “What to Do” for some Specific Concerns

7 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

8 Navigation Resources

9 Dinghy, Davit Launch Procedures, Outboard Motor

10 Miscellaneous Equipment

11 Small Equipment, Tools, Lines, and Spare Parts

12 Returning to Bellingham

13 Index

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Warning!

This notice is a part of this manual, and is placed here to warn you as an owner, crew member or passen-ger on this vessel that the author of this manual assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions herein, and represents only that the writings and illustrations herein represent his “best efforts” to provide a comprehensive overview of the vessel, so that it can be operated by a person who has the necessary experience and/or training to operate such a vessel given the additional information herein.

You should be aware that this operating manual is provided as a convenience to the owner(s), crew mem-bers and passengers on this vessel, and is not complete in every detail. Given the complexity of this boat and its systems, there is no way that all conditions, contingencies, and operating details can be covered, both because of space limitations and because of ordinary oversight as contingencies are speculated upon by the author. Like-wise, it is possible either through oversight and/or changes in the vessel because of additions, modifications, or deletions to or of equipment since publication of this manual, that items discussed will operate differently than described, be absent from the vessel, or be added to the vessel without discussion in this volume.

As a vessel owner, crew member or passenger on this vessel, you are here at your own risk, and the author of this manual has no responsibility for your actions whatsoever. If you do not feel competent to undertake any or all operations detailed herein, do not undertake it/them; get help from a competent person.

Thank you.

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This manual was originally written for this boat’s owner and its charter company.

All rights reserved. This manual may not be quoted, copied, or duplicated, in whole or in part, in printed or electronic form, without express written consent

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Section 1: Introduction & General Boat DescriptionThis manual is intended to introduce you to Tranquillus, its systems and features, allowing you to operate it with the confidence and self-assurance necessary to enjoy your cruising vacation to its fullest. It is not intend-ed to replace a basic understanding of seamanship, including navigation skills, weather interpretation, or boat handling. You are expected to have a strong understanding of these subjects obtained through other sources, including training, seminars, reading, and perhaps most important, experience.

There is no way that a small manual like this one can answer every question or give you a solution to every circumstance, foreseen or unforeseen. If you have a question which limits your understanding or handling of this vessel, ask your NWE checkout skipper or contact the office for details (you might make a list of questions as you read the manual, saving them all to ask at one time).

General DescriptionExteriorThe Grand Banks Classic trawler considered by many to be among the finest coastal cruisers ever designed. Solidly constructed with high sides, beautiful teak railings provide safe and secure movement on the deck. The original teak decks on Tranquil-lus were removed several years ago and the decks were rebuilt and now feature non-skid deck paint. The foredeck is clean and open and foot controls for the anchor are easy to activate. The chain wraps around the windlass and drops into the chain locker through an enclosed tube.

The bow pulpit is sturdy and can sustain the anchor and a member of the crew if needed. A fresh water hose spigot is mounted on the port side of the aft cabin and the hose can be used to wash down the anchor chain and anchor as they are being retrieved.

An upper deck is spacious, with teak decking, fixed seating, and several folding chairs.

Tranquillus carries six large fenders to protect the hull at docks or when rafted with other boats. They can be secured to the zig zag no-tie line cleats mounted on the white vertical stanchions supporting the wooden handrail. It is important to make sure fenders and their supporting lines do not obstruct the exhaust either for the furnace (starboard side) or for the generator (port side) as that would create a fire hazard.

Shore power is provided by a SmartPlug with the socket on the port side of the main cabin under the galley sink window. Follow the instructions in the Operating Manual to properly connect, disconnect and switch to and from shore power.

The holding tank pump-out deck fitting for the forward head is on the port deck below the galley window and the pump-out deck fitting for the aft head is on the starboard deck just aft of the cabin door.

Fuel tank fill fittings are located on the side decks at about the middle of the main cabin. They are directly above the respective port and starboard fuel tanks. Follow the instructions in the Operating Manual when fueling the boat.

A fresh water faucet is located under the steps leading to the upper deck. A flexible hose is attached and stored in a basket to the left of the steps above the aft cabin. Under pressure the hose expands to 50’ in length. It can be used for washing down the decks and cleaning the anchor. However, remember you are using fresh

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water from the limited supply carried on the boat, so use it wisely. When done, it is recommended to turn off the faucet, leaving the nozzle open. It will take a few minutes, but the hose will naturally contract as water is drains out of the hose. When completed, the hose will be lightweight, flexible, and easily stows back in the basket, leaving it attached to the faucet. A plastic bin for is for collecting recyclable items to be taken ashore.

The aft deck is spacious. A hatch provides access to the lazarette storage locker. Two fresh water tanks are in the lazarette. The tanks have large caps that can be unscrewed to fill the tanks. A water hose (and a spare) and a fresh water filter with attached shut-off valve (stored on top of the tanks) are n the lazarette. They are for use in filling the water tanks. A sprayer, also stored on top of the water tanks, can be attached to the hose to wash down the boat when in a marina with water available. Spare propellers are secured in the far recesses of the lazarette near the port and starboard sides of the hull. A crab pot with 50’ of weighted line and a buoy are stored in the lazarette, along with a fish net. A spare Kedge type anchor (parts require assembly) is mounted on the forward bulkhead in the lazarette, and anchor line is stored in the line storage box above the aft cabin. Also stored in the lazarette is a spare white power supply line if needed to reach a shore power station. Be-neath the floorboards are the rudder control mechanisms along with the auto-pilot hydraulic system.

On top of the port side of the aft cabin a teak trimmed white box holds spare lines, along with out-of-date flares. To starboard the 2021 10’2” Highfield Classic 5- person dinghy is mounted. A 2020 Mercury 4 cycle outboard powers the dinghy. The dinghy overhangs the cabin, intruding into the aft cockpit area. Care should be taken in moving around the dinghy and outboard. New in 2020 is a davit with electric powered winch for launching the dinghy. A remote power control, stored in the port main cabin door step, has an up/down switch controlling the electric motor. Be sure the shaft and propeller of the outboard are high enough to clear the wood rail when launching and reloading the dinghy. The davit pivots to the starboard side and provides sufficient clearance for the dinghy to be lowered parallel to the hull of Tranquillus. Boarding the dinghy should be from the rear swim platform. A pair of pull-up cleats are mounted on the swim platform for securing the dinghy to the boat.

They should not be used for towing the dinghy. When returning the dinghy to the cradle, be sure to secure it with the tie-downs provided.

Three gates in the wood handrail can be opened to provide access to docks: port, starboard, and stern. A latch mounted under the rail at these locations secures and releases the gate section that swings up. Make sure the gate openings are closed and secured when the boat is under-way.

White bow and stern dock lines along with a blue spring line secure the boat when docking. A spare blue spring line is in the white storage box on top of the aft cabin.

Throwable life rings with attached lines (50 ft. in length) are mounted aft of the main cabin. A boat hook is mounted un-der the dinghy on the starboard side.

The flybridge is reached by steps from the port side walkway just aft of the main cabin. Stainless steel handrails provide stability and safety. A propane grill is located on the aft hand-rail above the aft cabin, along with a dedicated propane tank. See the appropriate section of the Operating Manual for instructions on the use of the grill.

Cushions for the upper seats and seat backs may be stored in the large storage area under the flybridge console. Six adult universal sized life jackets are also stored in two blue storage bags under the flybridge console. Folding deck chairs are located on the flybridge, along with one folding recliner. They should be secured to the railing using attached bungee cords when not in use, especially when there is the prospect of high winds and/or seas. Two coolers are kept on the deck of the flybridge.

The fly bridge is equipped with a steering station, a set of gauges, a Garmin MFD mirroring the MFD at the main helm, controls for the auto pilot, and start/stop controls for the main engines. There are also controls for

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lowering and retrieving the anchor and a button for the air horn. A Remote Station VHF handheld unit (stored by the main helm) can be plugged into the dedicated socket left of the wheel. A back-up VHS radio is mounted on the inside of the starboard door to the storage area under the console. A compass is also mounted at the fly bridge steering station. A binocular holder is mounted on the left cabinet door to the storage area.

There is storage under the fixed seats on the flybridge. The port side forward facing seat contains two propane tanks supplying the Force 10 galley stove and oven. A storage bin with extra parts and items for the dinghy is either under the port aft facing seat or under the console.

A bimini top covers the fixed seats on the flybridge.

InteriorThe main cabin can be entered from either the port or starboard walkways. Each door has a lock and dedicated key. They may be a little stiff to lock and unlock. Be sure the door is completely closed when attempting to set the locks. The steps just inside each door have hinged tops that can be lifted to access small storage areas.

HelmThe main helm is to starboard. The electronic equipment includes a Garmin MFD, Furuno depth sounder, Com-

Nav 1101 auto-pilot control, mounted gimbaled compass, engine transmission controls (to port) and engine speed controls (to starboard). Mounted on an overhead panel are the VHF radio, the Loud Hailer, a Maretrom display (fuel, water, and holding tank level gauges), and the Magnum display for the battery management system. The wheel is connected directly to the flybridge wheel and by cable to the rudders. The grooved spoke on the wooden wheel indicates the rudders are dead ahead when vertical and midway between hard port and hard starboard.

The ships bell is mounted to the left of the VHS radio. Above the starboard side window are controls for the externally mounted spotlight. The spotlight has a dedicated breaker switch on the electric control panel.

Just above the wheel are engine gauges - RPM, oil pressure, amp meter, and water temperature. Red warn-ing lights for the transmission oil pressure are located on the counter either side of the vertical chrome tubing that goes to the flybridge. To the port of the wheel is the remote switch for the propane stove solenoid. There are circuit breakers for the anchor windlass and for the dinghy davit electric winch, and a raw water alarm with an audible warning signal and red warning light that activate when a lack of water is flowing into the exhaust manifolds of the main engines. To starboard of the wheel and below the counter are the two electric panels. The top is the DC panel while the lower panel is the AC panel. A flexible light, with both white light and red light modes, is mounted to the starboard of the electric panels and illuminates the switches and respective labels. See details in the Operating Manual for specifics

about the electrical panels.

Just above and to the starboard of the drawer above the electric panels is a dual USB charging station and a round, counter top magnetic charging station for re-charging phones. The silver pull switch should be pulled out to use these devices. The forward cabin light circuit breaker provides power to these charging stations. To the left of the electric panels, and facing the cabin door, is the furnace control, with an on/off switch and an adjustable control for the thermostat. Beneath it is a chrome button for the air horn, a black round display housing the audible high water alarm for the bilge, and the lowest panel is a low voltage alarm for the 12v DC electrical system.


To the left of the steering station a section of the counter lifts and folds to provide access to a large flat storage area. It contains the Blue Book Manual for the boat, including documentation and official information, along with guide books, tide and current guides, Coast Guard navigation rules, a box with chargers for the portable spotlight and the handheld VHF, along with chart navigation tools. Note: A set of paper charts is stored in the swing down shelf above the aft cabin double bed. The stern flagstaff and the bow flagstaff may be stored there when not in use.

Galley

The galley is located forward on the port side of the main cabin. The counter top is quartz. A large stainless steel sink is paired with a Kohler faucet with retractable

hose and nozzle. It is a low volume unit designed to con-serve water. To the right of the sink is the Force 10 three burner stove with oven. A butcher’s block covers the stove when it is not in use. With stainless steel protecting the underside, it is hinged and can be lifted and secured in an upright position when using the stove. Make sure the latch is secure.

To the right of the stove and slightly elevated is a hinged counter that swings up to give access to the storage for plates (dinner and salad) and soup bowls for 8 and and a few mugs.

Aft of the sink is a cupboard with silverware in a vertical holder and miscella-neous containers. Under the sink is a storage cupboard with several cutting boards and cleaning supplies. Within this cupboard and to the right under the sink is the primary breaker switch for shore power.

Left of the under-counter cupboard are several drawers containing utensils and kitchen supplies. One of two refrigerators is aft of the drawers. Beneath the

stove is a cupboard with pots and pans and a collapsible grey colander (it may be used as a steamer as well).

Aft of the galley counter is a door to the port side walk around deck and aft of the door is a quartz counter, under which is second refrigerator, a microwave, and storage for various items, including extra paper towels. An AM/FM CD and Blue Tooth sound system is mounted left of the microwave with speakers in the main salon. There is a small on/off button at the upper left edge of the radio. Hold it for 3 or 4 seconds to turn the unit on and off..

The engineered quartz countertops (2019) in the galley and above the aft cabinets may be cleaned with water and soap.∙ Do not use alka-line cleaners, abrasive cleaners or sponges on the quartz counter-tops. This includes Windex. Do not use quartz counters as a cutting board – knives will cause damage.

On the starboard side of the main cabin is a table with wrap around settee. The table can be lowered and extra cushions stored under the forward V berth can be used to create an extra bed.

Forward of the settee is the liquor cabinet/bar. It contains stemware and has storage of wine and/or other bottles. Several drawers and cabinets are under the bar and additional storage is located under the settee seats.


Accommodations

Both staterooms are down several steps from the salon. The forward stateroom (V-Berth), with en-suite head and shower, are forward. The master stateroom and private head are aft.

Master Stateroom

The aft cabin includes a double bunk to starboard and a single bunk to port. The head is enclosed and includes a separate shower.

Across the aft portion of the cabin is a counter with drawers underneath. Storage drawers are also located un-der both berths. An additional storage area is located under the floor in the aft cabin. It is an excellent lo-cation to store wine in a case or box if needed. Note, they will tend to slide forward.

A hatch is located above the aft counter and opens to the aft deck. It provides emergency access as well as fresh air to the cabin. The overhead hatch slides back (toward the bow), allowing the doors to swing out and open. The two doors should be closed before sliding the overhead hatch into place and locking the door. If the canvas cover over this hatch is removed there may be some small leakage of water from these doors during rain or during a wash down of the deck and cabin. If so it drips onto the Formica counter and is easily wiped up.

On the port side of the aft cabin is a large closet. A light with a built-in switch is located above the top shelf. Two inflatable life jackets are kept in this closet. A fire extinguisher is mounted in this closet along with a red fire ax for use in emergency. A Dyson battery powered vacuum is mounted on the wall above the fire extin-guisher. Attachments can be found under the steps leading to the main salon. The Dyson can be a bit tricky to

use on the area rugs and works best on the teak floor surface. A dry mop with a microfiber head is mounted on the wall to the right. The top shelf in the closet holds red and blue portable file folders contain-ing operating manuals for the equipment and systems of the boat. Finally, a soft sided tool bag is kept on the floor at the rear of the closet.

A 110 V socket on the bulkhead forward of the port berth includes two USB ports for device charging.

Aft Head

The large head includes a Masterflush electric toilet. Contols are easily reached and mounted on the sink cabinet. The sink drains overboard above the water-line. The shower is drained by a dedicated electric pump. A breaker switch on the DC electric panel supplies power (suggest leaving it On throughout your voyage) and a secondary push-off/pull-on switch to the left of the sink in the head activates the shower drain pump when the shower is in use. Turn it off when the shower is water is completely drained.

Under the sink is a thru-hull fitting for overboard discharge of holding tank


waste (black water), which is illegal in US inland waters. Canada has separate rules regarding overboard dis-charge of black water. Extra rolls of toilet paper and a small waste basket are stored under the sink. A hair dryer and first aid kit are stored in the cupboards.

Foreward Stateroom

The forward guest stateroom features a large V-berth. There are numerous drawers and a hanging locker for clothing. Side windows provide plenty of light. A storage cabinet above the closet is a good place to store dry and canned goods for the galley.

There are drawers under each side of the v-berth. The center storage locker contains cushions for converting the main cabin table to a sleeping berth. A picnic back-pack is stored in this compartment to the port side. If used, the plates, glasses, and utensils should be cleaned before it is returned to its storage location.

A 110 V socket above the hanging locker includes two USB ports for de-vice charging.

At the foot of the v-berth, a door in the bulkhead opens into the chain locker.

An overhead hatch in the forward cabin can be opened for fresh air and for emergency escape.

WARNINGS

• the forward hatch in the forward berth should be tightly closed in rough sea conditions. This includes tide rips in otherwise calm water.

• NEVER EVER put anything over the forward hatch. In an emergency, it is your exit from the cabin if you can’t get out any other way.

Forward Head

The foreward, or guest head, compartment includes a shower, Masterflush electric toilet, and a basin with vanity. The control panel for the toilet is behind the left cupboard door above the vanity counter.

The shower curtain should be used when taking a shower. A breaker switch on the DC electric panel supplies power (suggest leaving it On throughout your voyage) and a secondary push-off/pull-on switch to the left of the shower hot/cold controls activates the shower drain pump when the shower is in use. Turn it off when the shower is water is completely drained.

Extra rolls of toilet paper and a small waste basket are stored under the sink. A hair dryer is also stored in the cupboards.

Cabin Heat

FURNACE

An Espar diesel forced air furnace heats all three cabins. The thermostat is located at the main helm, left of the electric panel. Suggestion: Start low and work your way up to a comfortable temperature.

The heater uses fuel from the starboard fuel tank. Excess fuel is returned to


the same tank.

Avoid putting fenders or mooring lines near the furnace exhaust on the starboard side of the boat. A label with red lettering on the rub rail below the port handrail marks the location to avoid. The exhaust is very hot.

SPACE HEATERS

There are small space heaters in the forward and aft cabin wardrobes for supplemental heat when plugged into shore power or running the generator if it’s very cold and you want to heat things quickly. Care is always advised in using electric space heaters.

Engine Room

Access to the engine room is through a doorway accessed by lifting the forward cabin companionway steps. When the steps are raised, ensure that the barrel bolt latch is securely fastened to prevent the steps from fall-ing. A floor hatch in the salon is an alternate entry. The floor hatch should be secured in the upright position by attaching the hook at the end of the strap to the hook on the teak pole supporting the cabinet above the galley counter.

Normally you should use the under-forward-stair access and leave the salon floor hatch in place to prevent someone from falling in!

Engine room lights are controlled by a circuit breaker on the DC electric panel. There is a wall mounted light switch inside the engine room to the port of the forward cabin entrance door.

If accessing the engine through the main salon hatch, care should be exercised when lowering oneself into the engine room so as not to place weight on part of the engine and engine controls that can be damaged. These include the fuel injector and fuel supply lines, air filter, alternator, engine controls, shut-off solenoid, and rubber hoses.

Forward of each engine is a dedicated sea-water intake thru-hull with shut-off valve and strainer. See operating manual for directions on checking and cleaning the strainers. The fresh water pump is mounted on a shelf on the port side of the engine room, along with a fresh water filter and the water heater. The water pump is a variable speed pump and operates smoothly and is relatively quiet. The pressure gauge mounted nearby should read around 35-40 pounds of pres-sure.

An isolation transformer is mounted on the port side of the forward bulkhead, along with a back-up charger.

To the starboard of the door into the forward cabin is the main charger/transformer. The main transformer/charger functions automatically, with the Magnum monitor mounted above the main helm. Numerous elec-

trical connections and fuses are mounted on the stareboard bulkhead above the batteries. There are four house batteries and each engine has a dedicated start battery.

The furnace is mounted on the starboard side of the engine room. There are two bilge pumps under the center floor grates. A switch on the main DC electric panel allows the pumps to be run manually or automatically. When on automatic, ∂the normal position, the pumps are activated by


float switches.

Each engine has a dedicated fuel tank aft of the respective engine. Racor duplex fuel filter systems are mounted inboard of each fuel tank. Inline fuel pumps can prime the fuel system if nnecessary. The switches are mounted above and forward of the respective Racor duplex filters, alongside the fuel sight tubing. The fuel sight tubes are connected to a valve at the base of the respective fuel tank. The valve should only be briefly opened to conduct a

manual check on fuel levels.

A large red tool box is located forward of the port engine. Drawers under the shelf where the tool box rests hold a variety of tools and parts. A wire storage basket mounted above the hot water heater and another above the water pump store extra fuel filters, oil filters, fresh water filters, and paper tow-els (blue). There are also spare oil absorption pads for use under the engines, and disposable alumi-num trays to be used if necessary in changing fluids or bleeding the fuel systems.

The two Ford Lehman 2715E diesel engines are painted red. Each is rated at 120 horsepower. They have a reputation for sipping fuel.

An Onan generator is located aft in the engine room between the fuel tanks. It is entirely enclosed in a sound-absorbing casing

The sea-water thru-hull intake for the generator cooling system is under the generator with its own shut-off valve and strainer. The exhaust for the genera-tor is on the port side aft of the water heater. As noted elsewhere, care should be taken to make sure there is nothing flamable adjacent to or blocking the exhaust, such as fenders or other items.


Section 2: Alarms, Safety Equipment, and Operating Checklists

AlarmsHigh Water Alarm

This loug piercing alarm indicates there is water in the bilge, meaning a leak of some sort is filling the boat. The alarm display is the round Rule display located to the left of the electrical panel, under the furnace thermostat, as pictured below.

Engine Overheating Alarm

This indicates the coolant in the respective engine is too hot. Immediately shut down the respective engine to avoid damage. It is set to sound at 205 degrees.

Raw Water/Cooling Water Alarm

This audible alarm indicates cooling sea water is not getting through the cooling sys-tem. Immediately shut down the respective engine, as indicated on the alarm panel to port of mail wheel, to avoid damage.

Transmission Oil Pressure Alarm

These are red lights with accompanying buzzer that sounds when there is insufficient oil pressure in the gear box. They sound when starting the engine but shut off when sufficient pressure is achieved. The red lights are by the main helm engine controls. Immediately shut down the appropriate engine to avoid damage.

Low Battery Alarm

Located to port of the AC electric panel and facing the starboard door, it is just be-low the round high water alarm display. Sounds a steady high-pitched alarm.

Fire Alarms

There are four fire detectors, one in each cabin and one in the engine room. They are round and are mounted near the ceilings.

Carbon Monoxide Detectors

there are four detectors, one in each cabin and one in the engine room. They are mounted near the floor.


Safety EquipmentAnchors and Ground Tackle Equipment

The permanently rigged stainless steel Bruce Claw anchor is stowed on the bow pulpit roller and is equipped with 250 feet of chain rode. There are colored markers every 50’. A Lewmar electric winch lowers and retrieves the anchor. See instructions in Section 4.

A second Kedge style anchor is stowed in the aft lazarette. It is easily assem-bled. A 160’ x ½” white braided line is in the white storage box atop the aft cabin (port side) and can be tied to the Kedge anchor when needed.

Swim Platform/Boarding Ladder

There are two steps on the transom leading to and from the swim platform and the aft deck. An extending boarding ladder is mounted under the teak swim platform and is accessible to and deployable by a person in the water.

Emergency ExitsEmergency egress from the aft cabin is thru the hatch above the counter. Slide the overhead panel toward the bow before opening doors. Emergency egress from the forward cabin is thru the overhead hatch. Never place anything on top of it.

Fire ExtinguishersThis vessel is equipped with multiple handheld fire extinguishers.� Salon: At the rear of the cabinet opposite the Force Ten stove.� Forward Stateroom: On the forward bulkhead of the port hangng locker.� Master Stateroom: In the port hanging locker.� Engine Room: Center support beam forward of the port engine.� Dinghy: In the storage bag hanging over the aft seat.

Electronic SOS BeaconAn orange hand-held electronic SOS Beacon locator is stored under the step by the port main cabin door. An ON/OFF switch activates the light. Note: it is very bright and you should not look directly at it as it may damage your eyes.

First Aid Kit

The First Aid kit is in the cupboard of the aft cabin head. Please notify NW Ex-plorations of any items used from this kit during trip so they may be replaced. A smaller First Aid kit for the dinghy is kept in the dinghy dry box.

Visual Distress Signals

Located in the storage area under the step by the port main cabin door. For night time, a battery powered strobelight. For daytime, an orange flag.

A flare gun and current flares are located in a dry box under the step by the port main cabin door. Expired flares are stored in the white line box above the aft cabin on the port side. If the boat is boarded by the Coast Guard, they will want to see the “current” flares.


Flashlights

Located in each stateroom, the salon, engine room, and one in the drawer above the electric panels.

Horn

There is an installed air horn capable of being activated at each helm station. In addition, there are portable compressed air horns, one located in the step storage by the starboard cabin door and one under the console on the flybridge.

Loud Hailer

Mounted above the main helm, the Loud Hailer powers external speakers aft and forward. Fog horn signals can be operated manually or automatically while at anchor or under way. It also functions as a PA system. See instruction manual for instructions about settings.

Life Preservers/PFD’s

There are 12 personal flotation devices (PFD - Life jackets) on Tranquillus. They can be moved where you want them during your cruise. They need to be easily available for each membner of your party when underway - they won’t help you if they are in a storage bag. Replace to the original location at the conclusion of your cruise.

5 infllatable PFD’s - 3 in the aft cabin hanging locker, two in the forward cabin hanging locker

1 small Adult PFD - in the forward cabin hanging locker

1 extra small adult PFD - in the forward cabin hanging locker

6 universal adult PFD’s - stored in two blue bags under the upper deck flybridge console

Notice: with persons under 90 lbs, please make arrangements for appropriate life preservers for them.

Life Rings

There are two throwable Life Rings mounted aft of the main cabin by the stairs leading to the uppper deck. Each has an attached heaving line.


AIS Transponder

Tranquillus is equipped with a Vesper 8000 AIS Transponder. It is hard wired into the Garmin network and both receives and transmits data allowing other ships and boats with AIS transponders or receivers to display data about Tranquillus on their chart plotters. The transponder is activated whenever the Garmin breaker switch is in the “On” position. We recommend leaving the Garmin instrument breaker switch “On” throughout your charter as a safety precaution.

Bilge Pumps

Two electric bilge pumps with float switches are in the bilges and controlled from the DC breaker panel. The breaker switch should always be “On” and the adjacent toggle switch set to “Automatic.”

A manual bilge pump is located under a starboard step by the helm in the salon. The handle for the manual bilge pump is also located under the step.

Searchlight

An adjustable searchlight is mounted forward above the front center window. The “Searchlight” breaker is located on the lower DC breaker panel and must be On. The light is then controlled by the panel above the starboard window by the helm.

Functions of the Control Panel

� Use the POWER switch to turn the unit ON or OFF.� Flip the “Light” switch up to turn the searchlight on. It must be ON for the left/right and up/down func-

tions to work� Press toggle switch RIGHT or LEFT to rotate Light in the respective direction.� Press toggle switch UP or DOWN to raise and lower the light beam.� The up/down and left/right speed of movement can be adjusted by the controls above those switches.� The Signal function can be used to by pressing the round black button, which turns the light on for as

long as the button is depressed.

Handheld Portable Spotlight

A portable spotlight is in the storage area under the step by the door to the starboard walkway. A charger chord is in a box in the navigation storage area under the counter to the left of the helm.

VHF Radios and Emergency Call Button

The maiin VHF radio isinstalled above the lower helm station. The emergency call function can be activated by lifting the red protective cover on the radio and pushing the button.

A hand-held remote station, stored by the main electrical panels, can be plugged in at the fly bridge. The emergency call function can be activated by lifting the red protective cover on the handset and pushing the button.

A portable VHF radio is located in the salon near the helm. A charging cord is stored in a box in the navigation storage area under the counter left of the helm.

A back-up VHF is moounted inside the starboard door to the storage area under the flybridge console.


Thru-hull Seacocks - Below the Waterline

There are four thru-hull seacocks below the waterline.

All four (4) seacocks should remain in the open position (handle parallel to the hose) throughout your cruise.

One for each main engine (top photo is port, second photo is starboard) and one for the generator cooling systems (3rd photo). Each has a seacock and strainer.

A fourth thru-hull with seacock is for discharge of black water (waste water) where legal. It is located under the aft cabin head vanity counter to the left.

Black water discharge is illegal in US coastal waters.

Black water discharge in Canadian waters is strictly limited. See current regu-lations.

Each seacock is clearly labeled.

Emergency wooden plugs of various sizes are located under the main cabin port side entry step.


Operating ChecklistsFirst Thing Each Day

Check engine oil using dip-sticks. The oil dip sticks are on the inboard side of each engine and are easily acces-sible.

Port Engine Oil Level – between high and low marks.

Starboard Engine Oil Level – fill to the “minimum” mark.

Do not overfill either engine.

Check the raw water strainers for both engines and the generator. The handle for the thru hull valve should be in line with the hose to ensure water is flow-ing.

Check two coolant overflow tanks for proper levels, between the high and low markings on the tanks.

Check under-engine oil pads. Expect some oil drips.

Check fuel tank levels: Maretron Display above the helm for holding tanks, fuel tanks, and water.

Turn off anchor light if illuminated.

Run Generator if at anchor.

Leaving Dock

Ford Lehman engines warm up quickly – 3 – 4 minutes prior to leaving. ∙ Turn shore power switch on the AC electric panel to “off” position.

Remove and stow shore power chord.

Bring step stood onboard, if used.

Remove lines as appropriate. Do not let lines dangle overboard.

After leaving dock, fenders should be hauled aboard and stowed. Note fenders are secured using Zig Zag fender ties mounted on stancheons supporting the wood handrail.

Lines and other deck gear secure/stowed.

Doors and hatches closed and secured as appropriate.

Underway

Helmsperson on watch at all times

Oil pressure and temperature instrument readings at the helm and flybridge are approximate. Primary value is to show significant changes.


Oil Pressure

Should be between 20 psi and 40 psi

Low pressure alarm sounds at 5 psi

Engine Temperature

145 - 175 F - watch for unexpected changes

Alarm sounds at 205 F

Keep wake effect and restrictions in mind.

Approaching Dock

Fenders out on appropriate side. Use Zig Zag fender ties mounted on key stancheons supporting the wood handrail. Never mount fenders near the port side generator exhaust or the starboard side furnace exhaust.

Bow line OUTSIDE stanchions and bloused toward amidships. See instructions and chart in Section 4.

Engines Dead Slow, wheel centered for engine-only maneuvering.

Crew ready to secure stern first (in most circumstances).

Arriving at Dock in Marina

Lines in place and secured to cleats, including spring line.

Step stool out, if needed.

Connect shore power

After shore power is settled, turn water heater On.

Confirm shore power charging properly on Magnum control panel. Arriving at Mooring Buoy

Position crew on swim step, next to buoy.

Loop 20’ of line through buoy ring.

Hold two ends of line together and walk the buoy to the bow of the boat.

Hold buoy close to bow, secure line to each bow cleat through hawse pipes.

Run generator if required.

Mooring at Anchor

Lower anchor while boat is backed up slowly away from anchor. ∙ When desired chain length is out (4:1 or 5:1 scope), windlass is stopped. ∙ Engines reversed for “count of five” until chain pulls up virtually straight.

Do not hold the engine in reverse against a taught anchor chain.

See Section 4: Maneuvering and Anchoring Suggestions for more details.


Overnight Checklist in Marina

Shore power “On” and working.

Dock lines secure.

If generator or furnace are or will be run, make sure exhaust is clear of fenders and dock lines or anything else on the dock.

Overnight Checklist at Anchor or on Buoy

Anchor light “On”.

Unnecessary electrical items all “Off” including extra lights, radios, etc.

Upon Arising

Start generator for battery charging.

Turn on heat if necessary.

Go to top of Tranquillus checklist and perform daily checks.


Section 3: Important Vessel NumbersVessel Name and Builder Tranquillus, hull number 624, American Marine, Singapore 1979

Official Number 1289946

Hull ID Number GNDD06240479

Radio Call Sign WDK7666

MMSI Number 368086620

WA Department of Revenue CVT Number 12631US Customs and Border Protection Reg # 12631

Capacities Two in the forward and aft staterooms. 1-2 in the mid-guest stateroom.

Fuel Two 325 gallon tanks, 1,200 - 1,500 range

Fresh Water 224 gallons in two 112 gallon tanks

Holding Tank One dedicted 40 gallon tank for each head. 80 gallons total.

Hot Water 18 Gallons

Dimensions

Length Waterline 42’

Length Overall 48’ 3” (estimate for marina purposes,. inc. bowsprit and swim platform)

Displacement 37,400 pounds

Beam 13’ 7”

Draft 4’ 2”

Air Draft – Req’d Clearance Height 22’ 6”

Propellers 4 blade, 24 x 17, tuned in 2018

Fluids

Main Engine Fuel #2 Diesel

Main Engine Oil Chevron Delo 15W-40 Multigrade

Transmission Oil Chevron Delo 100 SAE 40

Engine Coolant 50/50 Mix CAT DEAC

Generator Fuel #2 Diesel

Generator Oil Chevron Delo 15W-40 Multigrade

Generator Coolant 50-50 Mix, ethylene gylcol and water, rust inhibitor added

Mercury Outboard Engine Fuel Regular gasoline

Mercury Outboard Engine Oil 4 cycle marine oil

Dinghy Builder Highfield CL 310 PVC - 10’ 2”

Hull ID Number HFM15611F021

WA Registration WN 6505 SW

Kayaks - Pellican Bandit CA-ZEP38268L021` and CA-ZEP37993L021


Section 4: Maneuvering and Anchoring SuggestionsDocking and UndockingThe Usually it’s easier to dock bow in. Have your crew at the side rail opening or the aft swim platform, ready to step off and secure the stern line, against which you can pull to swing the bow in toward the dock. By having your crew ready to disembark when close to the dock, he/she will not have to jump to the dock, risking a turned ankle or falling overboard.

It is the skipper’s job to put the boat next to the dock so the mate needn’t jump, but merely step off!

Take advantage of dock hands and others willing to assist!

Approaching a dock, have fenders out as required and have the bow line al-ready rigged, passed through its hawse pipe, and draped back on the handrail so it can be reached from the dock. Never put a line from a cleat over a teak cap rail or handrail: the boat’s weight will bend or break the rail if it pulls against the line! When the crew is ashore, the line can be easily reached!

If dock clearance permits, spring the boat forward so that it pulls forward on the stern line. This will bring the stern close to the dock. Let the bow line out enough so that the boat can rest against the stern and midships fenders.

Finally, the spring line, using the center cleats, further secures the boat from movement in either direction.

Maneuvering in a HarborWith twin-screws, you’ll do best if you center the rudder and steer with the engines only! The boat will respond well with use of the propellers in forward and/or reverse. Take your time, and keep the boat running “dead slow” so that you can plan each approach. You shouldn’t need to use the throttles at all.

AnchoringThe Anchoring can be accomplished safely with a minimum of fuss if you are prepared. Or, if you are not ready, it can be stressful and dangerous for you or the boat.

Before attempting to anchor, select an anchorage with a soft bottom such as sand, mud, or gravel, if possible. Look at the charts and cruising guides for tips on good locations. Then, choose the spot in the anchorage where you have room to “swing” on the anchor without disturbing other boats. Remember, responsibility for leaving room goes to each succes-sive boat to arrive, for the first boat has priority in the anchorage!

Here in the Pacific Northwest, because of the deep waters, all-chain rodes and small bays, we anchor a little differently than in the Gulf of Mexico or Caribbean, for example. First, except in severe weather we use anchor chain scopes of only 4-to-1 or 5-to-1. For example, in water that is 40 feet deep at high tide in the typical anchorage, we might use 200 feet ofchain unless the weather was to be gale force or greater winds. (This allows for the 8’ or so the bow pulpit is above thewater for a total of 50 ft above the bottom at high tide).

Second, because of the small bays and steep bottoms, we sometimes rig a shore line from the stern of the boat to shore. The best example of this would be at Todd Inlet at Butchart Gardens: This bay can accommodate 8 - 10 boats, yet it is only about 150’ wide and 200’ long! Boats attach their bows to the mooring buoys or, in a few cases, anchor; and then their sterns are secured to rings provided in the steep cliffs overlooking the bay. Boats are thus perhaps only 15-20’ apart, side to side.


Third, boats sometimes must “raft” side by side in busy marinas, although this is not very common.

Fourth, courteous boaters will call vessels coming into busy bays and offer to let them raft to the same buoy, if signs on the buoys do not limit usage to only one boat depending upon length.

Ground Tackle SystemThe primary stainless steel Bruce Claw anchor is stowed on the bow pulpit roller and is equipped with 250 feet of chain rode. There are colored markers every 50’.

Anchor Color Code

10’ Red/Yellow/Red

50’ Yellow

100’ Red

150’ Blue

200’ Red/Yellow

240’ Red/Yellow/Blue

250’ Bitter End – Secured to the boat with nylon line in the chain locker.

A second Kedge style anchor is stowed in the aft lazarette. It is easily assembled. A 160’ x ½” white braided line in the white storage box atop the aft cabin (port side) can be attached to the Kedge anchor when needed.

Set the anchor by carefully applying reverse power to increase tension on the anchor line to ensure it has pen-etrated the bottom. If the boat moves, reset the anchor and try again.

PLEASE BE CAREFUL AND DON’T LET THE ANCHOR SWAY WHEN DROPPING OR RETRIEVING THE ANCHOR, AS IT CAN SEVERELY DAMAGE THE FIBERGLASS OF THE BOW.

If the anchor is dragging and will not hold, move to another spot and try again.

More About Anchoring

The windless is controlled from the bow, using foot controlled up and down switches, or from the main helm or the flybridge, where there are up and down button controls. A circuit breaker for the up and down controls is on the electric panel.

The primary anchor windlass circuit breaker is mounted just to the port of the main wheel. Switch to the on position (lift the yellow toggle up) prior to use and turn off (push in the black button) when done. If the circuit trips, give it a few minutes to cool, and reset the circuit breaker before resum-ing use.


Before using, remove the safety catch from the chain. The anchor should be lowered electrically. When retriev-ing the anchor, drive the boat slowly forward to the anchor – Don’t try to pull the boat forward with the wind-less!

The anchor windlass has a built in clutch – if it slips when retrieving the anchor chain, it may be tightened using the wennch handle located in the starboard step storage area inside the main cabin.

Use the fresh water hose (spigot on the port side by the steps to the fly bridge) to wash down the chain as it approaches the bow roller. Often the anchor itself still has mud stuck to it that needs to be washed off.

Anchor Bridle

There is an anchor bridle attached to the bow cleats. Use it when anchoring overnight as it accomplishes sever-al goals:

• Takes the strain of the anchor off the windlass, pulpit, and pulpit pully and transfers it to the bow cleats.

• Reduce substantially the “chain noise” transmitted to the forward cabin.

• Allows the anchor rode to have a lower angle relative to the sea bottom, increasing holding power.

• Eliminates risk the windless clutch could be overpowered and pull more chain out of the locker.

To use the bridle:

• Lower and set the anchor normally.

• Secure the bridle ends through the side-coaming hawse pipes, to the bow cleat on each side so the bridlelines are equal in length.

• Hook the bridle on the chain just in front of the anchor pulpit bow roller.

• Operate the windlass to pay out anchor chain so the chain is supported by the bridle, the chain forming aloop right in front of the boat’s bow.

Anchor Scope

When anchoring, you should normally let out approximately four to five times as much anchor rode as you have depth below the boat at the highest expected tide. This ratio is called the scope. The scope can be in-creased or decreased by letting out more or less rode. The chain anchor rode is 250’. Do not try to anchor in water over 50’ - 60’ in depth in order to maintain adequate scope.

Anchor scope may be increased or decreased midway through the night depending upon whether the tide is coming in or going out.

In a crowded anchorage, shorten the scope only after the anchor is securely set. Setting the anchor is accom-plished by backing down on the anchor and rode at low throttle and making sure that the anchor does not drag.

Remember to check the boat’s swinging circle and allow plenty of clearance for piers, the shoreline, charted rocks and other boats, which may not be swinging in the same direction.


Shore Tie/Stern Tie When a shore line is required, anchors are set normally, with the boat backing toward shore during anchor-setting. While keeping a slight strain on the anchor chain, the boat needs to be close enough to the shore such that the stern line can reach a tree or mounted ring and back to the boat, but also remain in water deep enough for the lowest tide. The stern line is put around a tree or through a mounted ring, and brought back to the boat. During this process, be sure to keep clear of rocks near the shore, and allow for our Northwest tides, occasionally twelve feet, and sometimes 20 feet when further north! Check the present tide, and high and low tides before beginning anchoring: No sense anchoring in 15 feet of water if you’re at the “top” of a 15 foot tide!

To get to the shore, you will need to have the dinghy down, and then have your crew keep the boat’s stern toward shore with short bursts of reverse gear. Sometimes a helpful boater already anchored will help you by taking your line to shore for you with his dinghy, a neat “good deed” that you might reciprocate. We’ve met some nice boaters this way!

The 600 ft. shore line spool is above the aft cabin on the starboard side and is long enough to usually allow taking it to shore, and back to the boat so you don’t have to go ashore to untie when leaving. The middle of the line (300 ft) is marked by a black tape so you’ll know if you can make it back to the boat or not.

Below is a sketch of a properly anchored boat with a shore line (In this drawing, S=Scope, which should be at least 4 x DH, the Depth at High Tide).


Section 5: Boat Systems and OperationsEngines

Tranquillus is powered by twin 120 horsepower Ford Lehman engines, which drive four-bladed propellers through a reversible transmission. The shift levers (black) and throttle control (red) are mounted at the main helm and on the bridge. Engine start and stop controls, a tachometer, temperature and oil pressure gauges are located at both helms. The transmission has a pressure alarm at both helms. Engine oil pressure should be 20 - 40 psi (gauges can be erratic). Water temp: 145 - 180 F. To double check engine temperature, you can use thehand held infrared heat sensor located by the tool box in the engine room. It should be pointed at marked spotjust below the radiator cap at the front of the engine.

Engine Start Procedure

1. Place the gearshift levers in neutral. Forward is forward, aft is reverse, middle (vertical) is neutral. 2) Placethe throttle in the idle position – approximately ¼ throttle.

2. Switch “On” the 4 toggle switches at the upper right section of the upper (DC) electric panel:

Solenoid breaker

Port engine

Blower Vent – optional – see note below

Starboard engine

3. The low oil pressure alarm will sound until the enginesstart and oil pressure increases. If the low pressure audible alarm does not sound, turn oil pressure alarmon: At main helm press black button between start buttons. At upper helm press white button above startbuttons. Once a minimum oil pressure of 5 psi is achieved, the alarm should turn off automatically.

4. Turn keys clockwise to the “on” position for both engines,

5. Press start button for each engine, one at a time.

6. Idle at 900 - 1000 rpm. If there is excessive vibration, increase rpm’sslightly. Ford Lehman’s do not require a lengthy warm up period.

Always check for engine cooling water coming out of the exhaust. If there is no water, turn off the engine, check the raw water intake seacock and sea water strainer (close seacock and check for eel grass). If necessary, check engine water pump V-belt, cooling hoses, and as a last resort, the raw water impeller. (Spare impellers are hanging on a hook in the port side of the engine room above the port holding tank.)

The engine room blower is primarily to control engine room temperature. In hot weather, the blowers may be run for several minutes after the engines are shut down to remove excess heat from the engine room.

Shifting

ALL SHIFTING SHOULD BE DONE AT IDLE SPEED. Shifting at higher speeds may strip the gears, shear the flywheel or damage the shaft coupling, ruin your trip and risk your damage deposit.


Running

Normal cruising speed is 1200 - 1800 rpm. Estimate 3.5 – 4.5 gallons per hour fuel consumption.

Higher throttle settings will produce little increase in forward speed but will greatly increase fuel and oil consumption and the wear on the engine. However, there is widespread belief that the engines benefit from operating at full throttle periodically (20 minutes).

1200 rpm 6.1 knots 7.0 mph






To Stop the Engines

1. Make sure the engines are in neutral and at idle speed.

2. Each engine has a stop button located at either helm. Pushing the stop button cuts off the fuel supply to the engine with a solenoid switch. The low oil pressure alarm will sound once the engine stops until the key is turned off.

3. At the main helm:

a. Switch the solenoid switch to “Off”.

b. Switch the engine power switches to “Off”.

c. Turn keys counterclockwise to “Off” position.

d. Switch the vent blower “Off” after a few minutes if the weather is warm.

Caution

Leave engine start keys ON whenever the engine is running. NEVER turn keys to OFF when the engines are running as it may blow the diodes on the alternators and they will cease to charge the batteries.

Test for Backing

Recommendation: before entering the confines of a harbor or mooring field, slow the engine(s) to idle, shift the transmission from neutral to reverse. Throttle up until you feel the prop take a good bite. If all is well, proceed into port knowing you’ll be able to stop when needed. If not, then you’ll have an opportunity to peel off outside the harbor and investigate the issue.

Fueling

Each fuel tank holds 325 gallons of diesel fuel. Tranquillus has a range under power of up to 1,000 nautical miles, depending on rpm, current, wind, etc.


Please refill the two fuel tanks prior to returning to the slip in Squalicum Harbor. There is a fuel dock on the northwest section of the main harbor of Squalicum Harbor. If NW Explorations personnel refuel the boat you will be charged for the fuel and dock worker time.

When fueling, you can use the plastic Clean Way Fuel Fill. It is stored in a white cloth bag in the starboard step by the main helm. The baffle design captures fuel over-fill and sends it right back into your tank! This video shows how to use it. https://youtu.be/Oc80T0umpag. Note that it needs to be firmly held in place or fuel may seep between the deck fitting and the device.

The diesel fuel fills are located on each side of the boat, directly above the fuel tanks themselves. A tool for loosening the fuel fill caps is in the drawer above the main electric panel.

• ALWAYS keep several paper towels near the fuel nozzle to catch any diesel.

• The Maretron Fuel gauge display above the main helm provides an accurate indication of when the tanksare approaching “full”.

• As a back up, the fuel sight gauges are attached at the forward inboard corner of each fuel tank in theengine room. Open the valve at the base of each fuel tank to allow the fuel sight gauge to accurately show the level in the tank. (Close the valve when fueling is complete.). The valves are on the inboard side of the fuel tanks near the drive shafts. They should be kept closed except when checking fuel levels or filling the tanks.

• Fuel must be added slowly because of foaming. Expect some venting of fuel if you completely fill the tank.The vents are located on the side of the hull near the fuel fill.

• When fueling is complete, wipe the Clean Way Fuel Fill with paper towels and properly dispose. Return theClean Way Fuel Fill to the storage area under the starboard door storage step.

WARNING!

Fuel dock operators are required by law to report ANY fuel spill to the U.S. Coast Guard (in Canada to the

appropriate authorities); fuel spilled onto the deck will run out and if not contained must be reported.


Electrical SystemsTranquillus has two electric al systems - a 110 Volt AC system and a 12 Volt DC systeml.

AC System Overview Tranquillus is equipped to plug into dockside 110V 30 amp power. An isolation transformer is installed in the engine room on the forward port bulkhead and prevents shore power from flowing directly into the electrical systems of the boat. An adaptor is provided for 50-amp shore power and is under the starboard step by the main helm.

The AC system powers everything on the AC breaker panel (lower panel) including the battery charger/inverter. The charger/inverter is in the engine room on the starboard bulkhead forward of the battery bank. A back-up charger is mounted on the engine room port bulkhead. The primary charger/inverter has a Magnum diisplay panel mounted above the window at the main helm. When connected to shore power it should normally show 13.6V charge level for the battery banks. The breaker labeled “Invertor” on the AC panel must be “On” for the unit to charge the batteries or for the inverter to provide AC power when not plugged to shore power.

Tranquillus is equipped with a SmartPlug power cord and receptacle (new in 2019). The receptacle is located on the port side of the main cabin, under the galley sink window. The shore end of the chord is the traditional marine connector and requires you to insert it properly, and the give it a slight clockwise “twist” to lock it in place. It is imperative you take the cord with you when you leave the dock. You can’t borrow an older style chord from another boat because they won’t work with a SmartPlug receptacle. In addition to the main SmartPlug cord, a white extension cord (stored in the aft lazarette) may be used if there is an exceptionally long distance to reach the shore power station on the docks of marinas you visit. It can connect to the male end of the SmartPlug chord, and then run to the shore power station on the dock. You will have to move items stored in the lazarette to reach the spare white chord on the port side behind the crab pot.

How to Hook Up to Shore Power

1. On the AC electric panel:

• Make sure the power selector, located on the lower right of the AC panel, is in the “OFF” position.

• Make sure the Master Switch, just above the power selector switch, is “ON” or in the up position.

2. Connect the SmartPlug to the receptacle located just forward of the port door, below the galley windows.

3. Run the cable to the shore power station.

4. Turn the breaker located at the shore outlet on the dock to “OFF” position.

5. Insert the plug into the shore outlet and slight twist (clockwise) into place.

6. Turn the breaker at the dock plug-in to the “ON” position.

7. Go to the helm and turn the power selector switch to “Shore”.

8. Make sure the desired breakers on the left of the AC system panel are in the On position. More about thoseoptions is described below in the next section.

9. Note: the primary shore power circuit breaker for the AC system is under the galley sink. If there is no


power flowing to the main electrical panel (the AC volt meter does not register any power), check the breaker and re-set (lift up) as necessary. It is also possible the circuit breaker at the shore station needs to be re-set.

Reverse Polarity

Reverse polarity refers to a dangerous situation when a marina’s shore power ped-estal is wired incorrectly and the “hot” and “neutral” wires are reversed.

To protect the vessel and its crew from such contingencies, a “Reverse Polarity Warning” light on the AC panel will illuminate when the boat is plugged into a shore power pedestal with the hot and neutral legs reversed.

After connecting to shore power, if the Reverse Polarity Light illuminates, it indicates the shore power supply is mis-wired, a very dangerous condition that could lead to an electrical shock.. However, a possible cause of a Reverse Polarity light is a loose connection at either end of the Shore Power cord. Check your connections to ensure they are tight and locked. If the Reverse Polarity light remains illuminated, Disconnect immediately and advise the marina’s officials at once!

AC Panel - the lower electrical panel

Breakers There are 5 active breaker switches on the left.

Onan Generator To the upper right are controls for the Onan generator.

Refrigerator Power Source – Switches at Bottom Left of AC electric panel

The refrigerators run either on either DC or AC power. Two switches at the bottom left of the AC electric panel may be set at Off, AC, or DC. During your cruise, the units may be run using the DC system. When plugged into shore power, the batteries are continuously charged to compensate for continual battery use by the refrigerators.

Chart Code B indicates separate switches downline S indicates the breaker also functions as the switch

AC Panel Breaker Switches (on the left)Port 110 v Outlets SStarboard 110 v Outlets SHot Water (electric heater element - also heated automatically when port engine is running, using the engine coolant, or when generator is running)

S

Back-up Charger BInverter SSpare/Unused B


DC System Overview The nerve center for the DC electrical system is the DC Panel by the main helm. On the left are the switches that control power to most of the various DC systems on the boat. On the right of the panel are the switches for the engines and the main battery switch. Most of these switches are true circuit breakers: they feed power to somewhere in the boat where there is another switch which, in turn, turns the item off and on. Some of the breakers also serve as the on/off switch. An example of the latter would be the Overboard Discharge switch. When you turn the breaker switch on, the overboard discharge pump immediately is supplied with power.

The list of switches below shows if a breaker supplies power to a circuit with individual switches or if the breaker also functions as the switch.

The main battery switch, the large red switch, should always be set to “2”. Position “1” is not connected as the charger/inverter that automatically manages battery usage. The start batteries are isolated from the house circuits and the Magnum control panel monitors the level of charge.

Code for the following chart:

“B” means breaker – on/off switches down-line “S” means breaker and switch combined

AC Breaker PanelWiper B Supplies power to three push/pull wiper switches to the right of

the breaker: “Port Wipe” “Center Wiper” “Starboard Wiper”Horn B Supplies power to upper and lower air horn buttons.VHF B Supplies power to main and back-up VHF radios.Forward Cabin B Individual light fixtures with switches in main and forward cabin.Aft Cabin B Individual light fixtures with switches in the aft cabin.Bilge Pump B Provides power to secondary switch to the right of the break-

er. Manual, Off, or Auto: Normal use should be set to the Auto position. The pumps are then activated automatically by float switches on each pump. Note: separate fuses are installed at each pump

Shower Drain Pumps B Separate pumps in each head are activated by push/pull switch-es in respective head. Note: separate fuses are installed at each pump.

Autopilot, Depth Sound-er, USB socket, Magnetic charger, cigarette lighter socket

B A USB socket is to the righty of the main helm and the flush mounted magnetic charger is on the counter. A push/pull switch activates the USB socket and the magnetic charger.A small transformer in the port step storage can plug into the cigarette lighter socket on the right side of the navigation aids storage hear left of the main helm. The autopilot and Furuno depth sounder have their own on device power on buttons.


Windlass (up/down con-trols)

B Supplies power to the windlass up and down controls at the main helm, the flybnridge, and forward at the bow. Power for the windlass motor itself is controlled by a seperate breaker left of the main helm. It should be off when not in use. Push the black button to turn off and a yellow lever will drop down. To turn power on, lift the yellow lever.

Fresh Water Pump S Supplies power to the automatic freesh water pump which is activated based on water pressure levels in the system.Note: A separate fuse is installed at the pump in engine room.

Galley Vent B Push/pull switch activates the fan which is under the upper cabi-net to the left of the galley sink. Pull down to activate.

Speader Lights B Push/pull switch is on the DC panel.

Engine Room Lights B Wall mounted switch in the engine room to the port of the door into the forward cabin. The wall switch may be left on and the breaker switch may be used to turn the engine room lights on/off.

Electronic Systems

B

Supplies power to: Garmin MFD’s, AIS system, Maretron Display and Fluid Level Monitoring Sensors. This breaker should be left “On” throughout your voyage.Turn on the Garmin MFD’s and the Maretron Display with the on device power button when needed.

Navigation Lights B Provides power to 2 push/pull switches on the DC panel.Left switch is for the running lights: port/starboard, mast light and stern light.Middle switch is for the anchor light.Right switch for the spreader lights (power supplied by seperate breaker above).

Search Light B Controls for the search light are above the starboard window at the main helm.

Overboard Discharge Pump

S Provides power to the vacuflush discharge pump. Only use where legal. See instructions elsewhere in this manual.

Charger B Unused


About the AC Inverter/Charger System:

The Magnum Sine inverter/charger system provide AC to the boat when there is no shore power or running generator.

The Magnum Sine inverter/charger receives shore power through the “Inverter” breaker on the AC panel. Since this breaker must be “On” for the batteries to charge using AC power, and you will want to charge the batteries at every opportunity, we suggest that you leave it “On” for the duration of your cruise.

However, the coffee maker, microwave, hair dryers, or other similar devices will quickly deplete the house batteries. In other words, for a short task, the inverter is great: no starting the generator no noise, no fuss, the power is there.

For long-period use of AC by power hungry appliances, the engine or generator should be running or you must have shore power available.

Inverter/Charger Magnum Remote Display

The remote control panel for the Magnum inverter is located on the display panel above the main helm.

If the LCD backlight is of, wake up the remote by pressing any button to activate the status lights.

House Batteries

Four house batteries, new in Juily 2020, supply power for everything onboard not powered by the AC system. In addition, the house batteries provide current to the following through the inverter:

Refrigerators – when set at to DC power

Microwave - which uses a AC socket

110 V Sockets – these are automatically shut-off when battery charge drops

Power management is especially important when using DC inverted to AC for the above systems. More information about Battery Management below.

Start Batteries

Each engine and the generator has a dedicated start battery which operates independently. They can be combined with house batteries for starting in an emergency, which is highly unlikely. The selector switches for this action is located on the forward bulkhead wall of the engine room. Only attempt to use this procedure with advice from NW Explorations. The three engine start batteries were new in February 2019.

Battery Management

Battery management consists of two elements – managing consumption on the one hand and managing bat-tery reserve levels on the other hand. Conservative use of energy and deliberate steps to replenish energy are the two principles to follow.


Each of the three engines has its own start battery. The system is designed to isolate these batteries should their charge level drop below a certain point. This is to ensure that there is sufficient reserve energy to start each respective engine.

Four deep-cycle Group D batteries comprise the house battery bank.

The Magnum display above the main helm provides key data about the state of charge of the overall battery system and indicates the rate of charge from shore power, the generator, or the alternators.

• 12.7 – 12.8V is the benchmark for a fully charged batteries

• Readings of 13.6V and above indicate the batteries are being charged.

• At bedtime, it is best for a reading of 12.6V or higher.

• 12.0V indicates batteries are 50% depleted.

• 10.5V is considered a “dead” battery.

Automatic Trigger Points for House Batteries

If the house battery charge level drops too low, the 110 V outlets are automatically turned off ∙ If battery levels drop to 10.6V, the low battery alarm will sound – high piercing sound

The “Charge” LED on the inverter should be “ON” at all times. The “Invert” LED should also be left “ON” when underway as it is the primary source of AC power.

Before the value falls below 50% you should charge the batteries by plugging into shore power, starting the generator or running the main engines. The starboard engine has a high performance Balmar alternator. If using the engines to charge batteries, the starboard engine will be most effective.

NW Explorations recommends:

Running the generator 2 – 4 hours per day when away from shore power. ∙ When under way, run the generator to take advantage of the noise already being generated by the engines.

Generator Start and Shut-Down

An Onan diesel generator supplies power at anchor or to charge the batteries as needed. The controls are clearly indicated on the AC electric panel. It is recommended to start the generator after the main engines are shut down.

1. Before starting:

Make sure the generator raw water valve is open. It is in the bilge forward and below the generator.

Check generator oil before using.

2. Check coolant fluid level.

3. Turn the AC power selector switch on the AC panel to the “Off” position (vertical).The switch is shown in the picture set to the AC position.

4. Set the On/Off Generator Master breaker switch for the generator to On.


5. Push and hold the Glow Plug button for 30 seconds to pre-heat the engine to make starting easier.

6. Then push the start switch. Release when the engine fires consistently, which may take several seconds. Ifit doesn’t start, repeat step 5 and 6 until it starts.

7. Make sure the Inverter breaker is “On”. After the generator is running for a couple of minuites, rotate thePower Selector switch to Generator (to the right).

8. Before powering down the generator, move the Power Selector switch back to the Off (middle/verticalposition), and let the generator run without a load for 1 – 3 minutes. Then turn it off by pushing the STOPbutton.

9. Flip the generator breaker switch to Off.

10. NEVER switch the Master Switch through OFF with the engine running, as it will blow the diodes and thealternator will stop charging.

11. Finally, turn the Power Selector switch to desired position, depending on whether you are using shorepower (AC) or the batteries (DC).

Lights

All lighting on the boat is LED, except the personal reading lights above the aft beds and the search light.

Navigational Instruments and ElectronicsMulti-Function Devices (MFD)

Tranquillus is equipped with a Garmin 1242xsv (2019) at the main wheel and a Garmin 942xs (2019) on the fly-bridge. Both are connected to radar through a junction box, providing full charting capabilities, depth sounder data, and AIS interface.

Charts are installed for both US and Canadian navigation.

The AIS transponder is activated whenever the Garmin Instrument breaker switch is in the “On” position. We recommend leaving the instrument breaker switch “On” throughout your charter as a safety precaution. The individual MFD’s can be powered down at night. However, if they are left in sleep mode, they store and display a visual picture of the movement of the boat at anchor, which can be a safety consideration.

Radar

Garmin radar (2019) is powered up by either MFD display unit. See the instruction manual.

AIS

The AIS is a class B transponder, and transmits information about Tranquillus as well as receives information about AIS equipped boats in the area. Those vessels are displayed on the Garmin MFD navigation charts. See the user guide for full instructions.

Depth Sounders

There are two depth sounder systems.


The primary depth sounder uses a transponder feeding data into the Garmin network, and displays depth on both MFD’s. It turns on automatically when the Garmin system powers up. The breaker switch must be “On” and the button on the respective MFD pushed to turn the system on.

The secondary depth sounder is the Furuno unit with a display at the main helm. The Furuno depth sounder must be ON (it is turned on by pressing and holding the lower right button for several seconds).

It is important to know that there are large amounts of fresh water runoff from rivers and tributaries in the area as well as currents and strong tides which cause “mixing” of different layers of seawater in the waters of the region. This causes depth sounders to give erratic readings in deeper waters. If you are navigating careful-ly, you should not be alarmed since you will know where you are on the charts and the depth in that location. This phenomenon is less common in the shallower waters found in anchorages, generally under 50’.

As noted in the chart, the Autopilot, Furuno Depth Sounder, the cigarette lighter outlet, the USB socket and magnetic charger at the main helm are on the same breaker circuit.

The Garmin MFD’s have their own circuit along with the AIS.

Radio - VHF

Tranquillus is equipped with a marine VHF radio transmitter, with a Remote Station handset for use at the fly bridge. The Remote Station handset is stored to the right of the main electrical panel. It can be plugged into the socket at the flybridge and remain there for the duration of the charter.

A back-up VHF is mounted inside the cabinet door on the fly bridge.

A hand-held floating VHF radio is kept by the main helm.

Power is supplied to the VHF hard wired radios by the circuit breaker on the electric panel.

The main VHF radio is AIS equipped, with an emergency call switch (red switch). In an emergency, lift the red cover and push the button. It automatically transmits an emergency call including the vessel location (AIS data).

The back-up VHF radio at the fly-bridge does not have the AIS emergency call feature.

These radios can be an extremely valuable source of information and in an emergency, a vital source of assis-tance. It can also provide telephone contact with people on shore through the marine operator. The operation of this station is strictly controlled by part 80 of the FCC rules and regulations and the Communications Act of 1934. You should familiarize yourself with these rules before using the transmitter.

Channel 16 is the distress, safety, and calling frequency and should be monitored whenever the radio is on and not in use on another channel. This will allow you to hear emergency weather bulletins or calls to you from NW Explorations or other boats and any distress calls where you might be able to assist. It will also enable you to hear how the marine radio system works and what phraseology to use in various situations. Again: In an emergency, push the red button on this radio to transmit your location to the Coast Guard.

Autopilot

Tranquillus is equipped with a ComNav 1101 Autopilot with controls at both the main helm and at the flybridge. To turn the autopilot ON, make sure the break-er on the electric panel is in the ON position. Then press the lower right button labeled Stby/Power and hold for 5 seconds while the Autopilot powers up. It is


now in the standby mode. See the ComNav Marine Autopilots notebook for detailed instructions, it is stored with other navigation aids under the main helm counter.

A 1 page summary for the Autopilot is at the front of the notebook. See note about Rudder Error message.

GalleyRefrigerators

There are two refrigerators in the main cabin. Control the temperature using the thermostat located in the refrigerator. There are ice trays in the freezers. You may keep the power supply switches for the refrigerators to the DC position.

Force 10 Stove and Oven

A Force 10 stove with three burners and an oven was installed, along with new propane tanks and supply lines, in 2019. A butcher’s block counter covers the stove when not in use. A spring lock mounted on the wall between the windows fits into a bracket mounted on the edge of the butcher’s block counter to hold it vertical and out of the way when using the stove. The underside of the butcher’s block is covered with stainless steel for fire protection.

An exhaust fan is above the stove. The switch push/pull switch under the cabinet to the left of the sink. The breaker switch on the DC panel must be “on” for the exhaust fan to work. There is also a 110 V GFI electric receptacle in that location. The smoke detector in the main salon (above the main helm) may go off if excess smoke is caused from the stove or oven.

The galley propane stove is fueled by a pair of propane tanks located under the port forward bench seat on the fly bridge. The manual valve on the top of the tank should be kept closed whenever the stove is not in use. There are two solenoid electric valves that must be open/on for gas to flow to the stove. One solenoid is located with the two propane tanks in the port seat storage are on the fly bridge. The control for this selonoid is to the left of the main helm. The second selonoid is in the stove/oven unit and is activated by heat generated by the burners.

A full tank of propane normally lasts a little more than a week.

Procedures for Lighting the Stove and Oven/Broiler

∙ Make sure the valve on one of the two propane tanks on the flybridge is open and has pressure

∙ Make sure controls on the stove for the burners and oven are in the OFF position.

∙ Push the ON button on the Propane control panel to the port of the main wheel. The green indicator lightshould come on to confirm the solenoid valves opened properly.

To Light a Burner

• Push in and turn the control knob that corresponds to the burner you are lighting, and turn counter-clock-wise 90 degrees. It may take a few seconds for gas to reach the burner and ignite.

• Simultaneously, press and hold the “ignition” button which produces a spark at each burner .


• Once the burner is lit, release the ignition button but continue to hold the control knob in for 20 seconds toallow the thermocouple to heat up and energize the solenoid inside the valve.

• Turn the control knob to adjust the flame.

• To turn off the burner, push in and turn control knob clockwise to the off (vertical) position.

About the Oven and Broiler

• The oven and broiler cannot both be used simultaneously.

• The same burner heats both oven and the broiler.

• A mechanical thermostat regulates the heat once the desired heat is achieved.

To Light the Oven

• Push in the oven control knob and turn counter-clockwise to the desired temperature setting. Continuepushing the control knob in, while pushing the ignition button located on the control panel. (There will be aspark at all burners on the stove and in the oven).

• Once the burner is lit, release the ignition button but continue to hold the control knob in for 20 seconds toallow the thermocouple to heat up and energize the solenoid inside the valve.

• Allow the oven to preheat for a minimum of 10 minutes to achieve a stable temperature.

• To turn off the oven, push in and turn the control knob clockwise to the off (vertical) position.

To Light and Use the Broiler

• Follow the same steps for lighting the oven.

• Broiling is a rapid heating process. Broil with the oven door open. Do not operate the broiler more than 20minutes at a time.

• Turn broiler off by pushing in and turn the control knob clockwise to the off (vertical) position.

If Burners Fail to light

• If a burner fails to light, turn the burner off, allow gas to dissipate for a few seconds, and retry with a matchor butane fire starter.

• If that fails, make sure that the propane tank on the flybridge has pressure. If it is empty, turn off the valvefor that tank and open the valve for the other tank.

Never try to heat the boat with the stove.

When finished cooking, turn propane supply off by pushing the “Off” button on the propane control panel left of the main helm.


Tank Level Gauges

Tranquillus is equipped with a Maretron fluid pressure tank monitoring system. It monitors tank levels for the two fuel tanks, the two holding tanks, and the fresh water tanks. The fuel tanks and holding tanks each have dedicated sensors and gauges, while the two water tanks are linked and one sensor gives an accurate reading as to the combined water level.

The gauges provide both a visual display of the levels and a digital percentage of the tank capacity at the bot-tom center of each gauge. The Maretron display is located above the main helm.

To turn the display on, press the left power button and then “accept” and the device automatically displays.

There are three views: one for the fuel tanks, a second for the holding tanks, and a third for the fresh water tank. The views rotate every 20 seconds. Pressing the up or down arrow will move to the next or previous view.

To turn off the display, press and hold the power key for three seconds. The Electronics Breaker switch on the DC electric panel provides power to the system.

Manual Checking of Tank Levels

The level of fuel in the fuel tanks may be checked manually.

Fuel tank levels can be check using the fuel sight tubes at the corners of each of the two fuel tanks. The valves supplying fuel to the visual sight tubes are at the base of each tank. The valves only need to be open for a few seconds for the sight tube to adjust to the actual level in the tank. Turn off the valve when complete. DO NOT LEAVE the FUEL SIGHT VALVES OPEN.

Holding Tanks may be checked visually, though the opaque quality of the polyurthane the tanks are made of makes it somewhat difficult to see.

Water tank level may be checked by unscrewing the cap at the top of one of the tanks, and inserting the wood-en measuring stick into the tank. The measuring stick is held in place with holders on the forward side of the tanks.


Section 6: What to Do for Some Specific ConcernsEngine Over-heating

There are two systems to alert the crew in the event of engine overheating.

First, if the engine overheats, an alarm will sound. This alarm indicates the temperature of the engine cooling water is excessive. Note, new thermostats were installed in 2019.

1. Shut down the respective engine.

2. Check the coolant level in the overflow tank, just forward of each engine. If the overflow tank is empty, addcoolant (spare container of coolant is by the intake thru-hull for the port engine) or water (50/50 mix).

Second, a sea water alarm monitors the presence of sea water in the exhaust system, into which sea water is forced after it has circulated through the heat exchange system on the engine where it cools the engine fresh water coolant system and the oil coolers. If no water is flowing through this system, the engine will overheat.

1. The alarm is mounted to the lower port of the main wheel. The alarm sounds when a lack of water is de-tected. This condition may be preceded by black smoke issuing from the exhaust.

2. The alarm panel will indicate with a red light which engine is the problem.

3. Immediately shut down the appropriate engine by pushing the engine “Stop” button.

4. The most likely cause of engine overheating is plugging of the raw water filter with eelgrass seaweed, notan uncommon problem in these waters.

How to Clear Eelgrass

If eelgrass gets sucked into the engine cooling water intake it jams the raw water strainer located directly in front of the engine. To clear it:

1. Close the seacock, just below the strainer (set the handle perpendicular to the hose).

2. Remove the two wing nuts on the top of the strainer and remove the lid.

3. Extract the stainless-steel filter element.

4. Remove the eelgrass.

5. Carefully open the seacock to assure it is not clogged (note: water will rush in through the open seacock –be prepared to close it quickly).

6. Carefully reinsert the stainless-steel filter element – notice the two nubs on the strainer. They should bepositioned properly or the lid will not seal.

7. Replace the lid and tighten the two wing nuts simultaneously to assure the lid remains flat on the strainer.

8. Reopen the seacock.

9. Check for leaks.

10. If the engine overheats upon restarting, check to make sure the seacock is open and the lid is sealed (if itdraws air it won’t draw water).


Oil Pressure Failure

1. If the oil pressure alarm comes on or the gauge shows a drop of oil pressure, immediately shut down theengine.

2. Check the oil level. Add oil if necessary. Note:

Port engine may be filled to “Full” marking on the dip stick.

Starboard engine should only be filled to the “Minimum” marking on the stick.

3. If the oil is not low, do not restart: contact NW Explorations personnel listed on the emergency contact listincluded in the Ships Manual.

Alternator Failure

1. You may keep running the engine, but be aware that the batteries are not being charged.

2. Contact NW Explorations maintenance personnel upon reaching port.

3. It is recommended that the generator be run 2 – 4 hours daily, preferably while the engines are running, tomaintain battery state of charge.

Engine Dies or Won’t Start

If you have engine problems and the fuel level is okay:

1. Check the fuel filters in the Racor filters on the inboard side of each fuel tank. These filters are duplexsystems, and the valve has three positions: Off, forward filter, aft filter, or both (points down). Normally, thevalves are set to use the forward filters.

2. Look for excessive sedimentation in the filter bowl or signs of water which would appear at the bottom ofthe bowl. The filter valve can be changed to route fuel through the other filter to allow for continued op-eration of the engine (s). However, it is possible that the conditions that led to the interruption of fuel flowthrough the first filter could have the same impact on the second filter.

3. Water can be removed by emptying the filter bowl by releasing the “nipple” on the bottom. There are con-tainers in the engine room for collecting drainage. If water is noticed in the Racor units, please change theengine filters also. There are disposable filters in the wire basket above the water heater on the port side ofthe engine room. IF YOU ARE NOT COMFORATBLE DOING THIS - PLEASE CALL NW Explorations.

4. If problems persist, eliminate air from the fuel lines by cracking a nut on the injector at the front of the en-gine just enough to allow air to escape. Run the electric fuel pump for the respective engine until the air ispurged from the system. Each fuel line has a small pump mounted on each fuel tank between the tank andthe Racor Duplex units.

5. When bleeding air from the fuel system use an white pad to absorb the fuel. Dispose of the pad properly.

6. Tighten the nut while still pumping. CAUTION: Be sure to run the engine compartment exhaust fan for fiveminutes before starting the engine. This will remove all diesel fumes from the compartment.

7. If the engine will not shut off when you press the stop button, turn the tall knob on the top of the respec-tive fuel injector on each engine to manually shut off fuel flow. The valve on the Racor duplex filters mayalso be turned to the Off position (pointing up).


Section 7:

EMERGENCY PROCEDURESVHF Emergency Call

The VHF radio at the main helm is equipped with an emergency call switch (THE RED BUTTON). For details, see the section about the VHF radios.

Anchor Windlass Slipage and Anchor Retrieval

If the anchor clutch slips, use the winch handle in the starboard step inside the main cabin to tighten the clutch. It can also be used to manually retrieve the anchor.

Releasing Anchor and Anchor Rode in Emergency

The bitter end of the chain anchor rode is secured to the boat with a nylon line in the chain locker. In an ex-treme emergency, if the boat must be released from the anchor, the line can be cut by:

1. Letting the rode entirely out - 10’ after the Red/Yellow/Blue marking on the chain.

2. Reaching through the chain locker door forward of the double v-berth, a sharp knife is mounted that canbe used to cut the nylon line securing the anchor chain to the boat.

3. Return to the bow and use the windlass to let the anchor fully run out so that the boat is free.

4. Note the exact location from the GPS coordinates to allow for possible retrieval of the anchor and chain.


Section 8: Additional Navigation Resources and ChartsNavigation tools

In the Drawer oppositie the stove

▪ Dividers

▪ Parallel ruler

Drafting compass

In the under counter storage, left of the main helm

▪ Hand-held magnetic compass

▪ Handheld agnifying glass

Guide Books and Navigation Guides

In the under counter storage, left of the main helm

• Waggoner Cruising Guide 2021

• San Juan Islands: A Boaters Guidebook

• Gulf Islands: A Boaters Guidebook

• Cruising the Gulf Islands

• Current Atlas – Juan de Fuca to Strait of Georgia

• Ports and Passes Tides and Currents - 2021

• Ports and Passes Current Atlas Tables - 2021

In the rack above the bar

• Exploring the South Coast of British Columbia

• Exploring Vancouver Island’s West Coast


Paper Charts, Chart Books, and Resources Located in swing-down shelf above the aft cabin starboard berth

Chart Books and Resources

US Navigation Rules - US Coast Guard

US US Chart No. 1 - Abbreviations and Terms (US) 2013

US MapTech Pacific Northwest - Chart Kit Region 15, 5th Edition

US MapTech San Juan Islands, 4th Edition

Canadian Chart 1 Canada 2016

Canadian 3311 Sunshine Coast including Vancouver Harbour

Canadian 3312 Jervis Inlet (Princess Louisa Inlet) & Desolation Sound

Canadian 3313 Gulf Islands Including Victoria

Paper Charts

Canadian 3462 Juan de Fuca Strait to Strait of Georgia

Canadian 3463 Strait of Georgia - South

Canadian 3512 Strait of Georgia - Central

Canadian 3513 Strait of Georgia - North

Canadian 3514 Jervis Inlet

Canadian 3535 Malaspina Strait

Canadian 3538 Desolation Sound and Sutil Channel

Canadian 3554 Desolation Sound - Prideaux Island, Tenedo Bay, Refuge

Cove, Roscoe Bay, Cortes Bay, Walsh Cove, Squirrel Cove

Canadian 3559 Malaspina Inlet - Okeover Inlet - Lancelot Inlet


Section 9: Dinghy, Davit Launching, and MotorDinghy and Motor

The inflatable hard-bottom 5 passenger Highfield dinghy is equipped with a pair of oars. A Mercury 9.9 horsepower 4-cycle engine is mounted on the din-ghy. The fuel container is under the forward seat.

The dinghy registration is plastic sealed and in the waterproof orange box. Another copy is in the Documentation Section (section 9) of the vessel large notebook.

A small container of gasoline is stored under one of the seats on the flybridge. Never store it within the hull of Tranquillus, including the lazarette. The out-board motor is a 4- cycle engine. Do not mix oil with the gasoline.

Other items on the dinghy include a fire extinguisher, air pump, anchor and 50’ of line, a throw-able man-over-board green line, portable running lights, a first aid kit, and emergency flares.

Launching Procedures

The dinghy rests in a cradle above the aft cabin on the starboard side. The davit with an electric winch will lift it clear of the cradle and side wood handrail.

1. Make sure the drain plug is locked into place in the transom of the dinghy. If there is water in the bottom ofthe dinghy, you may want to delay inserting the drain plug until after the dinghy is lifted a few inches abovethe cradle and the water has drained out.

2. Locate the remote control (under the step by the port door in the main cabin) and plug it into the motorhousing you can reach from the upper deck.

3. Make sure the hook is attached to both sections of the lifting harness.

4. Release the tie-downs keeping the dinghy securely on the cradle.

5. Use the remote switch to raise the dinghy up. It should go up almost to thepully at the top of the davit.

6. When raising and lowering the dinghy, take care that neither the bottom of thedinghy nor the outboard motor scrapes the top of the cabin or the wood rail.

7. Manually swing the dinghy so that it is parallel to the hull of Tranquillus and sufficiently clear of the hand-rail and sides to lower it into the water.

8. Use the remote switch to lower the dinghy into the water. (Be sure the drain plug is securely in place).

9. Reach over and detach the lifting hook from the harness while maintaining the bow painter for the dinghyso it does not drift away.

10. The dinghy may be secured to the swim platform using the pop-up clelats on the aft swim platform. Do notuse these cleats to tow the dinghy, however.

11. To return the dinghy to the cradle, reverse the steps.


12. Once the dinghy is resting on the cradle, push forward slightly. Bow can come to rest at the vertical davittubing base near the cabin window.

13. Attach the tie-downs to the dinghy to secure it in place.

Going AshorePlease be careful when pulling the dinghy ashore on beaches to minimize damage and scratches to the fiberglass bottom. It can be lifted by two persons if one is on each side. Don’t “Ram” the beach; you can bump up to the beach gently and step ashore over the bow, pulling the dinghy a little more ashore as each person off-loads.

Don’t forget to raise the outboard when the boat is going to be beached! You will want to practice raising the out-board before you beach the boat. See the Mercury operating guide in the file for details.

The dinghy is also equipped with a long line that is, or can be, attached to the bow. With the extreme change in tide lev-els in the Northwest, tie the dinghy to a solid object well inland on a rising tide. Likewise, on a falling tide, make sure you aren’t left high and dry well up the beach.

The dinghy will seldom require inflation. Should inflation be required, pump up the dinghy until it is firm (thumb can deflect a tube by about ½ in maximum) using the pump stored in the box in the flybridge console. Should the dinghy be punctured and you feel competent to make the repair, follow the instructions in the dinghy manual and use the dinghy repair kit also on the boat; otherwise, have it professionally patched at NW Explorations or a dealer.

Outboard Instructions

Starting

• Open the “vent screw” on the top of the fuel cap of the fuel tank.

• Connect fuel line to the motor and snap into place.

• Check the engine oil level (remove cover – yellow oil dip stick).

• Pressurize the fuel line: Point arrow on bulb up and squeeze the bulb until it is firm

• Set choke:

In warm weather, pull out part way.

In cold weather, pull out all the way.

• Set tiller handle gear to neutral:

Pull start chord slowly until feel starter engage – then pull rapidly.

Allow rope to return and repeat until engine starts.

After the engine starts, push choke knob in.

• Check for steady stream of water out of the water pump – rear lower part of engine housing. ∙ Only shiftgears at idle speed.

Stopping

• Flip the safety lanyard stop switch.


• Close vent on top of fuel tank cap.

If engine will not start, it is likely flooded. See page 65 of Outboard Operating Manual.

The Mercury Operating Manual is in the file folder holding equipment manuals and instructions in the closet in the aft cabin.

See pages 55, 56, 58, and 59 of Outboard Operating Manual about how to tilt the engine in shallow water, including approaching a beach.

Towing the Dinghy

If necessary, the dinghy can be towed. When towing the dinghy, leave enough tether so the dinghy is in the front of the boats second stern wave. This should only be done for short passages.

Secure the line used to tow the dinghy to one of the main cleats with the line running through one of the main stern hawse pipes. Do not use the pop-up cleats on the swim platform for this purpose.

If towing the dinghy, use extreme caution if using reverse with the main engines as the tow line or the din-ghy itself may become ensnarled in the propeller and/or swim platform. This would be a costly mistake.

Please secure the dinghy in the permanent storage cradle above the aft cabin otherwise.

Please wear life preservers when using the dinghy.


Section 10: Miscelaneous EquipmentMain Cabin Table

The table can be lowered, converting the settee into a bed. Loosen, but do not remove, the 2 thumb screws on each of the table legs and the table will drop to the lowest level. Two matching cushions are stored under the forward cabin V berth. They can be placed over the table. Velcro strips hold them together. NW Explorations can provide sleeping bags for these berths.

Window Covering

There are pleated curtains in all cabins, except the three-pane windshield at the front of the salon. Three col-lapsible screens can be used when at dock or moored for these windows to provide both a measure of privacy and to deflect the heat of the sun. They are stored in the forward cabin handing locker.

Magma Propane Grill

The propane fueled BBQ has a dedicated propane tank. It should be sufficient for your cruise.

DO NOT USE CHARCOAL BRIQETTES.

Turn on the grill:

• Open the yellow supply valve

• Push and turn the control knob on the right side of the grill.

• Simultaneously push the ignition button.

• If grill fails to light, check supply valve, including at the tank.

• If no spark is heard when the ignition button is pushed, use matches or butane lighter.

Two spare regulators for use with small cans of propane are stored in the lower drawer under the microwave. See the instructions for the Magma Grill for further details.

Also, stored in the same drawer is a grilling tool set.

Note, marine grills may heat food more slowly than you are used to at home, so please allow ample cooking time.

Clean the grill after each use – it is much easier.

Please be sure to clean the BBQ before returning the boat to Bellingham. The next charter guest thanks you.

COOKING AND SERVING SUPPLIES

• Dinner plates, salad plates, and bowls for 8 plus several coffee mugs are in the storage under the counterforward from the stove.

• Silverware for 8 - upper cupboard left of the sink.


• Biodegradable dish & hand soap - countertop and under sink.

• Paper towels – counter top towel rack - extra rolls in lower left cupboard under the microwave.

• A picnic backpack set for 4 is under the port forward v-berth.

• Placemats – drawer under the microwave.

• Toaster – lower cabinet left of the microwave.

• Pots and pans and colander – storage area under the stove.

• Coffee maker – counter top.

• Miscellaneous containers and bar supplies stored under the bar.

• Additional items stored under starboard salon setee.

Potable Water

The two potable water tanks have a total capacity of 245 gallons and are in the aft lazzarette. When filling the water tanks, attach the water filter and on/off valve to the water hose. They are stored on top of the water tanks. Caps on the top of each water tank must be unscrewed to allow the tank to be filled. Each tank has an air vent that gurgles when the tank is nearly filled.

Water spilled into the hold will drain into the bilge.

All fresh water passes through a carbon water filter mounted in the engine room above the fresh water pump.

Fresh Water Pressure

Turn the DC circuit breaker switch labeled F W PUMP to the ON position to pressurize the system. This can remain ON throughout your charter.

Water Conservation

Careful use of fresh water limits the need to refill the water tanks.

Ways to limit fresh water consumption:

• The faucets are low flow to conserve water.

• When using the showers, it is suggested that the procedure of rinse, turning the water off, lather, and rinseis an effective way to reduce water use.

• When doing dishes, because the sink is very large, using the collapsible grey bowl for soapy water can behelpful.

• Note, the Masterflush heads use a small amount of fresh water with each flush.


Hot Water

Hot water can be supplied in 3 ways:

• When the port engine is running. The water heater uses engine coolant to heat the water supply.

• When connected to shore power and the “Water Heater” switch on the DC panel is “On.” The amber lightby the Water Heater switch on the DC panel confirms the electric heater is working.

• When the generator is running and the “Water Heater” switch on the DC panel is “On.” The amber light bythe Water Heater switch on the DC panel confirms the electric heater is working.

• The water heater will not run off the house batteries alone.

THE WATER IS HOT, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE ENGINE IS HEATING IT – PLEASE BE CAREFUL!

Showers

Tranquillus has two showers. Note: the hot water can be very hot. Make sure it is balanced with cold water appropriately.

Both shower are drained overboard by dedicated pumps. The DC breaker labeled Shower Drains must be on for the pumps to work and may be left on for the duration of the voyage. Manual push/pull switches in each head activate the drain pumps when the showers are being used. The shower pumps can run dry for a short period-of-time without damaging the pump.

Please use the squeegee to wipe down the walls after showering.

Sinks

The galley and head sinks are supplied with hot and cold water.

Note: The drains empty directly overboard. Be careful not to drop small items of value (rings) into the drain, you may not be able to retrieve them.

Toilets

The Masterflush toilets operate using water from the fresh water tanks. They use a minimum amount of water per flush. With four persons on the boat, and depending on the frequency of usage and which option on the control panel is selected, it should be possible to go 7 days without emptying the holding tank. When docked, use of marina toilets is suggested. Monitor the holding tanks on the Mareetron display above the main helm.

Only use toilet tissue labeled for Marine Use. Heads are easily plugged by 2-ply tissue, Kleenex, hair, tampons, or paper towels.

Plungers are not effective with electric toilets and may do significant damage. There are no plungers on Tranquillus. If there is a problem, call NW Explora-tions.


Head Operation

The Masterflush heads are premium quality and operate quietly, without odor, and efficiently. Each toilet has a macerating pump built into the head unit, using less than a pint of water from the boats fresh water supply with each flush. Each head is operated by a pair of rocker switches. For the aft head the switch panel is on the nearby vanity cabinet. In the forward head it is behind the upper left sliding door of the cabinet above the van-ity countertop. The Masterflush breaker switch on the DC electrical panel needs to be turned On. It can remain on throughout your cruise.

How to use the Rocker Switches

• Normal Flush: Press the left switch to empty the bowl and add water toit after using.

• Add Water: Press the top of the right rocker switch and release whenenough water is in the bowl.

• Dry Bowl/Empty Toilet: Press the bottom of the right rocker switch and hold until the bolw empties completely.

Only items that were eaten or drunk, or the toilet paper supplied with the boat, should be put in the heads! Facial tissues, tampons, and other for-eign matter will clog the system. If these heads are properly used they are very, very reliable. Failures are always due to mis-use!

Do not try to flush “mitts” with multiple sheets of toilet paper.

Use only toilet paper supplied by NW Explorations. Multi-ply quilted paper may work at home, but it tends to jam the macerator pumps and clog heads. If you need to use additional paper, simply flush often to pre-vent clogs.

Black Water Holding Tank

Waste from the toilets is pumped into dedicated 40-gallon black water holding tanks in the engine room. The forward toilet is serviced by a holding tank forward of the port engine. The aft toilet is serviced by a holdng tank outboard of the starboard engine.

The holding tanks should be emptied by going to a pump out station and following the directions found at the pump out station. The holding tanks must be pumped out seperately. A Waste Cap deck plate for the port and starboard holding tanks is found on the respective walkway on either side of the main cabin. A “key” to open the Waste Cap is attached to a float and stored in the drawer opposite the stove.

After pumping out the holding tanks, add a small amount of Noflex Digestor into each toilet and flush to help control odors. A container of Noflex Digestor is located under the sink in each head.


Overboard Discharge

U.S. WATERS: It is forbidden to discharge untreated sewage in inland U.S. waters, an area that includes all U.S. waters in which this boat operates. The boat holding tank must only be emptied at proper pump-out stations if it is in U.S. waters.

CANADIAN WATERS: Please review the official Canadian rules for complete details.

Overboard Discharge Instructions :

1. Confirm the thru-hull valve is open. It is accessed thru the left cabinet under the sink in the aft head.

2. To empty the starboard holding tank, set the large holding tank Y valve above the starboard holding tankto the “overboard discharge” position. This will require cutting the nylon “tie” that locks the valve in thenormal holding tank position. The photo shows the “overboard discharge” position.

3. Turn the Overboard Discharge circuit breaker on the DC electric panel to “On.” It should take several min-utes. The sound of the pump will tell you when the process is complete. Caution: Only run the dischargepump when the engines are at idle to be able to hear the change in sound when pumping is complete asthe pump is controlled manually. Turn the pump off when complete.

4. To empty the port holding tank, set the small Y valve above the port holding tank must to the overboarddischarge position (shown in the left photo). The small Y valve at the end of the hose connecting the portside tank to the hoses on the starboard side must be set to the B position (as shown in the right photo).

5. When both valves are in the proper positions, run discharge pump following instructions in #3 above.

6. When the port tank is empty, return the two small port and starboard Y valve (s) to the original positions

7. Return the main Y valve on the starboard side to the normal pump-out position and secure with a tie (1stdrawer in red tool box).


8. After pumping out the holding tanks, add a small amount of Noflex Digestor into each toilet and flush tohelp control odors. A container of Noflex Digestor is located under the sink in each head.

Bilge Pumps

Tranquillus is equipped with a two automatic bilge pumps. The master switch is a circuit breaker on the 12v electric panel. The secondary three position switch to the right of the circuit breaker should be in the AUTO po-sition throughout your cruise. The manual position on the switch will run the forward bilge pump if necessary.

A high-water alarm is mounted to the starboard of the main helm, below the furnace thermostat. A loud pierc-ing alarm indicates high water in the engine room. Investigate immediately!

A hand-operated bilge pump is under the step by the starboard door of the main cabin. This is used only in emergency conditions. A short hand lever must be inserted into the pump in the floor to operate.


Section 11 – Small Equipment, Tools, Lines and Spare Parts

Tranquillus is equipped with extensive set of supplies, tools and spare parts. Please do not attempt repairs beyond the guidance of NW Explorations. As noted elsewhere, they can arrange for repairs and maintenance throughout the area in a timely manner.

The port step contains• Extra CO2 cylinders, for inflatable life jackets

• Emergency flares

• Emergency light

• The hand-held remote switch for the dingy davit

• Multi-purpose tool

• An orange emergency flag

The starboard step contains• The Clean Water fuel fill

• A fixed hand operated emergency bilge pump is mounted into the floor (with a removable handle)

• A manual recovery kit for the anchor windlass

• Pigtail adapters for 20 amp and 50 amp sockets

• A transformer to convert 12V to a 110V outlet (uses a cigarette lighter plug)

• A winch handle which can also be used to tighten the windlass clutch, if it slips, and a few other items,including rolls of tape

Stored in the engine room.

• A large red Craftsman toolbox contains a variety of wrenches, saws, screw drivers, wrenches, and othermiscellaneous tools.

• There are two pull-out drawers under the rack upon which the red tool box is stored. The bottom drawerhas a 14” pipe wrench and a rubber mallet.

• Wrench Sets: Metric and fractional wrenches

Socket wrenches are in a black carrying case.

• A hand carried soft-side Stanley tool carrier is equipped with basic tools likely to be needed for small tasks.It is located on the floor of the aft cabin hanging locker.

• Marine grade screws, nuts, and a variety of other items are stored in a pair of Dewalt parts containers withclear plastic lids and there is another box with assorted stainless steel screws, nuts and bolts.

• Spare parts for emergency repairs, completed by technicians arranged for through NW Explorations, arecarried on the boat to avoid dependence on what may may not be available in remote locations


Engine room, Port Side

• Absorbant pads for use undewr main engines

• Water pump impellers for the Ford Lehman diesel engines - hanging

• Impeller for the Genset – in yellow/grey parts cabinet

• Replacement fresh water filter – in basket above water heater

• Replacement Racor fuel filters– in basket above water heater

• Engine oil, coolant, transmission oil – outboard of the Port engine

Stern Lazarette

• Spare anchor – attach to spare braided line in the white Line Storage box

• Two (2) spare 3 blade propellers – bolted to the hull outboard of the water tanks

• Water hose, nozzle and spare hose

• Fresh water fill filter and shut-off valve to use when filling water tanks

White box on top of the aft cabin, port side

• 4 mooring lines – 25’ x 5/8” white braided – (2019)

• 2 spring line – 35’ x 5/8” bright blue braided – (2019)

• Spare lines

• 44’ x 7/16’ red braided, white accent – (2019)

• 160’ x ½” white braided, red accent – (2019). Ideal for anchoring the stern to the shore or for use whenextra line is needed for anchoring

• 40’ x ¾” off white braided dock line – older/used

• 1 mooring line – 25’ x 3/4” older white

• 4 mooring lines – 25’ x 5/8” white braided – (2019)

• Several blue braided lines of various lengths.

Stored above the aft cabin forward of the dinghy

• 600’ spool of 3/8” floating polypropylene line for stern tying (2020)


Stored in Drawers

Drawer above electric panels

• Spare batteries AAA, AA, C, and D - in the rear of the drawer

• Tool for opening fuel fills

• Key for opening waste pump-out

• Butane lighters

• Small LED flashlight

• Small multi-tool

Drawer opposite stove

• Scissors

• Fixed point dividers, parallel rule, and drafting compass

• Scotch tape

• Pens, pencils, and pencil sharpner

• Small glue tubes and tape

• Spare deck key on a float for wast pump out

• Note: rubber bands are in the top drawer under the bar

Posted Notices and Warnings

• Marpol Trash Placard - Inside of the cupboard door opposite the stove

• Carbon Monoxide Warning Sticker - On the wall to the right of the electric panel

• LPG Notice - To the right of the stovetop

• Oil and Hazerdous Waste Disposal - On the door at the front of the engine room


Section 12 – Returning to Bellingham

• Squalicum Harbor, Gate 3, Dock East B, Slip 5

• Top up the fuel tanks at Harbor Marine Fuel in Squalicum Harbor.

• Note: If done by NW Explorations staff, you will be charged for fuel and flat fee to move and re-fuel the-boat.

• Empty the holding tank using the marina equipment at the base of the ramp to gate 3.

• Wash me please! Double check to make sure all the hatches are tightly closed and blast away. Don’t forget,the dinghy, stanchions, and anchor need a rinse too.

• Flush all heads and remove the trash.

• Leave the bilge circuit breaker On and the switch in the AUTO position.

• Connect to shore power following above instructions.

• Remove all items from refrigerator and freezer.

• Leave the refrigerators turned ON and doors closed.

• NW Explorations staff will re-fill the water tanks.

CLEANING AND GARBAGE DISPOSAL

• A Dyson battery powered vacuum is on board, stored in the aft closet. A mini Shop Vac is stored in engineroom. There is a small hand held broom and dust pan kept in the cupboard across from the stove. A mi-cro-fiber dry mop is hanging to the right of the door inside the aft cabin closet.

• Please take all your bagged garbage and recyclable items to the fenced area in the parking lot to the left ofthe entrance to Gate 3 in the parking lot.

• Must be in accordance with all applicable US laws.

• Please refer to the Waste Management Plan for Tranquillus in the Big Book. No plastic can be dumpedoverboard

• Kindly line all garbage containers on board with plastic liners

• Pump out holding tanks at the end of your trip and be sure to add Noflex


NW Explorations 2623 South Harbor Loop Bellingham, Washington 98225

www.nwexplorations.com | (800) 826-1430 | (360) 676-1248

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