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== Engine ==
 
== Engine ==
* from a cold start, glow for 10 seconds before starting the engine.
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* from a cold start, glow for 10 seconds before starting the engine. {{discuss}}
 
* from a cold start, let the engine idle for 5 minutes before revving it up.
 
* from a cold start, let the engine idle for 5 minutes before revving it up.
 
* the engine runs best (least wear, most efficiency) at around 2000 rpm.
 
* the engine runs best (least wear, most efficiency) at around 2000 rpm.

Revision as of 09:07, 10 October 2007

This is a list of miscellaneous operational lore for Nevermore. For descriptive reference please see the Systems Descriptions

Engine

  • from a cold start, glow for 10 seconds before starting the engine. [discuss ]
  • from a cold start, let the engine idle for 5 minutes before revving it up.
  • the engine runs best (least wear, most efficiency) at around 2000 rpm.
  • when starting the engine,
    • assure that engine-kill pull-knob is pushed down
    • be sure the throttle is all the way down
    • be sure the engine is not in gear

Head

  • There are two thru-hull valves for the head. one is to let seawater in (yellow handle), the other is to let sewage out (rusty wrench handle).
  • There is a valve with blue handle that determines whether sewage goes overboard or into the holding tank.
  • To check the level of the holding tank, visually inspect it. The holding tank is located on the port side of the v berth. Do not attempt to open/remove the clear plastic inspection portal.

Electrical

  • never have ALL batteries OFF when engine is running. Doing so will pop the alternator diodes.
  • Generally, have only one battery ON at a time, especially when engine is not running.
  • It is ok to set upper battery switch to BOTH with engine running if both batteries are equally discharged.
  • Use the guppy when the boat is at anchor or moored. When the guppy is in the water, the guppy corrodes instead of the copper wires on the boat.

Freshwater

  • If you must remove a large volume of water from the freshwater tanks, do it through an inspection portal using a hand pump.