Just launching my 34 hunter for first time this summer. Does anyone have any checklists for Diesels, casting off, getting prepared for sailing, etc. that you would like to share with a new large vessel owner? send to liv42day2@AOL.com
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One or two.
I'll send you the one that is mounted on the inside hatchboard. It's a checklist for when we leave the boat for the week but might give you some ideas. Most of my checklists(spreadsheets) are for winterizing, "springizing", and "to do". Also have a veerrrry loonnng wishlist that totals about $30K!
I'll send you the one that is mounted on the inside hatchboard. It's a checklist for when we leave the boat for the week but might give you some ideas. Most of my checklists(spreadsheets) are for winterizing, "springizing", and "to do". Also have a veerrrry loonnng wishlist that totals about $30K!
ED, HOW ABOUT POSTING YOUR LIST?
Ed: Just sold my 31 to a couple very new to sailing and while I gave them a very extensive self-produced owners manual, I didn't have a checklist for them. Would you consider posting your checklist on this site? This is the kind of "gouge" new owners (and probably the rest of us!) can really use. Thanks in advance. Tim Leighton (S/V "MAGIC") TIDETIM@AOL.COM
Ed: Just sold my 31 to a couple very new to sailing and while I gave them a very extensive self-produced owners manual, I didn't have a checklist for them. Would you consider posting your checklist on this site? This is the kind of "gouge" new owners (and probably the rest of us!) can really use. Thanks in advance. Tim Leighton (S/V "MAGIC") TIDETIM@AOL.COM
Systems Checklist
I developed a systems oriented checklist for those who are not familiar with my boat, H380, but may need the information. It follows, FYI: ENGINE START/STOP: 1. House Battery Switch* – ON 2. DC Main Circuit Breaker – ON 3. Engine Battery Switch* – ON 4. Engine Raw Water Seacock** – OPEN 5. Remove Key from Seacock handle 6. Engine Controls – Neutral, disengaged 7. Turn Key to ON, Push Start Button. 8. AT ENGINE START – Check water flow from Exhaust 9. Run at IDLE*** for 5 minutes to warm up 10. STOP: a. Run at IDLE*** for 5 minutes to cool down b. PULL Engine Stop Knob (under helm seat) c. Engine will stop; Alarm will sound d. Turn OFF key * Battery Switches located under Nav Table ** Engine Raw Water Seacock located under floor at bottom of companionway *** IDLE is less than 1000 RPM CAUTION: At OVERHEAT buzzer sounds, SHUT DOWN ENGINE Do not run at IDLE for more than 2 hours NOTE: Batteries located under Settee. Check water levels monthly. REFRIGERATION: 1. House Battery Switch* – ON 2. DC Main Circuit Breaker – ON 3. Refrigeration Water Pickup Seacock** – OPEN 4. Refrigeration DC Circuit Breaker – ON 5. When Refrigeration pump begins operating, check water outflow from Starboard through hull 6. Freezer and Refrigerator thermostats should not need adjusting. 7. Do not block openings between Freezer and Refrigerator compartments 8. Both Frrezer and Refrigerator hatches should be closed tightly 9. Block Ice in Freezer compartment will help maintain temperature. * Battery Switches located under Nav Table ** Refrigeration Water Pickup Seacock located adjacent to Engine Raw Water Seacock NOTE: Refrigeration will draw down house battery fairly quickly, depending upon outside temperature. Therefore, it is recommended that house battery be in recharge mode (engine running or charger operating) PROPANE STOVE/OVEN: 1 House Battery Switch* – ON 2 DC Main Circuit Breaker – ON 3 Propane tank (in Starboard Aft Locker) – OPEN 4 LP Gas DC Circuit Breaker – ON 5 LP Gas (Solenoid) Switch** - ON 6 Stove Top lights using Igniter Switch and appropriate Burner Control 7 Oven/Broiler Lighting: a. Turn Control to appropriate position b. Push and Hold BLUE Start button c. Press Igniter Switch d. Release Blue Start button after few moments of burner operation * Battery Switches located under Nav Table ** LPG Gas Switch is located on Propane Control Panel above Refrigerator top NOTE: Turn off Solenoid Switch and LP Gas DC Circuit breaker when not operating stove/oven WINDLASS: 1 ENGINE MUST BE OPERATING 2 House Battery Switch* – ON 3 DC Main Circuit Breaker – ON 4 WINDLASS DC Circuit Breaker** - ON 5 Operate WINDLASS with Button Controls under Anchor Locker Hatch * Battery Switches located under Nav Table ** WINDLASS DC Circuit Breaker located just above the Battery Switches AIR CONDITIONING/HEAT: 1. Shore Power connected to Proper Shore Power Plug* on hull 2. Isolation Transformer Circuit Breakers** - ON 3. AC Bus A – ON 4. AC Bus B – ON (Two Shore Power Cables connected) or 4a. AC Parallel Bus B – ON (One Shore Power Cable (forward) connected) 5. Air Conditioner Water Pickup Seacock*** - OPEN 6. Air Conditioner Relay AC Circuit Breaker – ON 7. Air Cond Fwd AC Circuit Breaker – ON 8. START Air Conditioner or Heat^ 9. When A/C Water Pump begins operation, check water outflow from Starboard through hull 10. Adjust Temperature * Forward Shore Power Plug is “A” Bus; Aft Plug is “B” Bus ** AC Isolation Transformer CBs located on hull inside Port Aft Cockpit Locker *** A/C Water Pickup Seacock located under floor next to Vanity doorway ^ A/C, Heat START buttons and Temperature adjustment located cabinet under Galley Sink CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE BOTH A/C and WATER HEATER with only ONE Shore Power cable connected. WATER HEATER (6 gal): 1. Shore Power connected to Proper Shore Power Plug* on hull 2. Isolation Transformer Circuit Breakers** - ON 3. AC Bus A – ON 4. WATER HEATER AC Circuit Breaker – ON * Forward Shore Power Plug is “A” Bus; Aft Plug is “B” Bus ** AC Isolation Transformer CBs located on hull inside Port Aft Cockpit Locker CAUTION: 1 Hot water will be extremely hot – assure proper mix from taps. 2 Water, heated during the day will remain hot overnight 3 Engine heats water in WATER HEATER as efficiently as shore power. MICROWAVE OVEN: 1. Shore Power connected to Proper Shore Power Plug* on hull 2. Isolation Transformer Circuit Breakers** - ON 3. AC Bus A – ON 4. Microwave AC Circuit Breaker – ON 5. PRESS POWER button ^1-10 times to select POWER 6. PRESS START button * Forward Shore Power Plug is “A” Bus; Aft Plug is “B” Bus ** AC Isolation Transformer CBs located on hull inside Port Aft Cockpit Locker ^ “1” is HIGH POWER to “10” for LOW POWER LEAVING THE BOAT: 1. Hatches and Ports – CLOSED 2. Seacocks – CLOSED 3. AC Power OFF; Cable disconnected at shore plug 4. DC Power OFF; Battery Switches OFF 5. LPG Gas – CLOSED at Tank 6. Boat secure in slip
I developed a systems oriented checklist for those who are not familiar with my boat, H380, but may need the information. It follows, FYI: ENGINE START/STOP: 1. House Battery Switch* – ON 2. DC Main Circuit Breaker – ON 3. Engine Battery Switch* – ON 4. Engine Raw Water Seacock** – OPEN 5. Remove Key from Seacock handle 6. Engine Controls – Neutral, disengaged 7. Turn Key to ON, Push Start Button. 8. AT ENGINE START – Check water flow from Exhaust 9. Run at IDLE*** for 5 minutes to warm up 10. STOP: a. Run at IDLE*** for 5 minutes to cool down b. PULL Engine Stop Knob (under helm seat) c. Engine will stop; Alarm will sound d. Turn OFF key * Battery Switches located under Nav Table ** Engine Raw Water Seacock located under floor at bottom of companionway *** IDLE is less than 1000 RPM CAUTION: At OVERHEAT buzzer sounds, SHUT DOWN ENGINE Do not run at IDLE for more than 2 hours NOTE: Batteries located under Settee. Check water levels monthly. REFRIGERATION: 1. House Battery Switch* – ON 2. DC Main Circuit Breaker – ON 3. Refrigeration Water Pickup Seacock** – OPEN 4. Refrigeration DC Circuit Breaker – ON 5. When Refrigeration pump begins operating, check water outflow from Starboard through hull 6. Freezer and Refrigerator thermostats should not need adjusting. 7. Do not block openings between Freezer and Refrigerator compartments 8. Both Frrezer and Refrigerator hatches should be closed tightly 9. Block Ice in Freezer compartment will help maintain temperature. * Battery Switches located under Nav Table ** Refrigeration Water Pickup Seacock located adjacent to Engine Raw Water Seacock NOTE: Refrigeration will draw down house battery fairly quickly, depending upon outside temperature. Therefore, it is recommended that house battery be in recharge mode (engine running or charger operating) PROPANE STOVE/OVEN: 1 House Battery Switch* – ON 2 DC Main Circuit Breaker – ON 3 Propane tank (in Starboard Aft Locker) – OPEN 4 LP Gas DC Circuit Breaker – ON 5 LP Gas (Solenoid) Switch** - ON 6 Stove Top lights using Igniter Switch and appropriate Burner Control 7 Oven/Broiler Lighting: a. Turn Control to appropriate position b. Push and Hold BLUE Start button c. Press Igniter Switch d. Release Blue Start button after few moments of burner operation * Battery Switches located under Nav Table ** LPG Gas Switch is located on Propane Control Panel above Refrigerator top NOTE: Turn off Solenoid Switch and LP Gas DC Circuit breaker when not operating stove/oven WINDLASS: 1 ENGINE MUST BE OPERATING 2 House Battery Switch* – ON 3 DC Main Circuit Breaker – ON 4 WINDLASS DC Circuit Breaker** - ON 5 Operate WINDLASS with Button Controls under Anchor Locker Hatch * Battery Switches located under Nav Table ** WINDLASS DC Circuit Breaker located just above the Battery Switches AIR CONDITIONING/HEAT: 1. Shore Power connected to Proper Shore Power Plug* on hull 2. Isolation Transformer Circuit Breakers** - ON 3. AC Bus A – ON 4. AC Bus B – ON (Two Shore Power Cables connected) or 4a. AC Parallel Bus B – ON (One Shore Power Cable (forward) connected) 5. Air Conditioner Water Pickup Seacock*** - OPEN 6. Air Conditioner Relay AC Circuit Breaker – ON 7. Air Cond Fwd AC Circuit Breaker – ON 8. START Air Conditioner or Heat^ 9. When A/C Water Pump begins operation, check water outflow from Starboard through hull 10. Adjust Temperature * Forward Shore Power Plug is “A” Bus; Aft Plug is “B” Bus ** AC Isolation Transformer CBs located on hull inside Port Aft Cockpit Locker *** A/C Water Pickup Seacock located under floor next to Vanity doorway ^ A/C, Heat START buttons and Temperature adjustment located cabinet under Galley Sink CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE BOTH A/C and WATER HEATER with only ONE Shore Power cable connected. WATER HEATER (6 gal): 1. Shore Power connected to Proper Shore Power Plug* on hull 2. Isolation Transformer Circuit Breakers** - ON 3. AC Bus A – ON 4. WATER HEATER AC Circuit Breaker – ON * Forward Shore Power Plug is “A” Bus; Aft Plug is “B” Bus ** AC Isolation Transformer CBs located on hull inside Port Aft Cockpit Locker CAUTION: 1 Hot water will be extremely hot – assure proper mix from taps. 2 Water, heated during the day will remain hot overnight 3 Engine heats water in WATER HEATER as efficiently as shore power. MICROWAVE OVEN: 1. Shore Power connected to Proper Shore Power Plug* on hull 2. Isolation Transformer Circuit Breakers** - ON 3. AC Bus A – ON 4. Microwave AC Circuit Breaker – ON 5. PRESS POWER button ^1-10 times to select POWER 6. PRESS START button * Forward Shore Power Plug is “A” Bus; Aft Plug is “B” Bus ** AC Isolation Transformer CBs located on hull inside Port Aft Cockpit Locker ^ “1” is HIGH POWER to “10” for LOW POWER LEAVING THE BOAT: 1. Hatches and Ports – CLOSED 2. Seacocks – CLOSED 3. AC Power OFF; Cable disconnected at shore plug 4. DC Power OFF; Battery Switches OFF 5. LPG Gas – CLOSED at Tank 6. Boat secure in slip
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