Revision as of 00:16, 29 August 2007

S/V Nevermore Ship's System Descriptions

Editor's note: 
 * This document is spun off Aleida's Sub-System list version 11June04.
 * Observe that -- because section numbers are coded into the section
   headings -- we have turned the show contents" feature off, since
   it prepends its own computed section numbers to make a very silly list. 

1 CONTENTS

2 SUBSYSTEMS TO BE ADDED TO THIS DOCUMENT

3 BOAT SYSTEMS

3.1 standing and running rigging (including mast-partners)

- - - - * standing rigging (including mast-partners)

- - - - * running rigging

                     (do we want this header, since it's just a 
                     nuisance to put sails in subheaders under 
                     it (which we didn't do, you'll notice)
                    (Maybe if I could think of more things to
                     list under standing rigging, I'd like to
                     have separate "standing" and "running" headers?)

3.2 Ship's Machinery

3.2.1 engine and transmission

3.2.2 steering & binnacle

3.2.3 bilge pumps

3.2.4 head

3.2.5 ice box

3.2.6 stove

3.2.7 fresh water system

3.3 Ship's Electrical Subsystems

3.3.1 12-volt DC

- - - - * main switch panel (CktBrkrs) at Nav Station

- - - - * auxiliary switch panel at Nav Station

- - - - * Batteries

3.3.2 120-volt AC

3.3.3 anti-electrolysis

- - - - * sacrificial guppy on cable

- - - - * zinc on prop-shaft

- - - - * zinc in engine block seawater cooling system

                 note: not sure is required?

3.3.4 lightning-dissipation

3.4 Electronics

3.4.1 basic instruments

- - - - * fathometer meter and transponder [permanent seal] [thru-hull]

- - - - * knotmeter meter and transponder + dummy transponder [thru-hull]

- - - - * station VHF (fixed)

3.4.2 electronic aids

- - - - * GPS (Raytheon, fixed)

- - - - * GPS (to be determined -- something like Aleida)

- - - - * RADAR (Raytheon)

- - - - * RADAR Reflector

- - - - * RADAR 8-direction detector

               Just what IS the name of this thing

3.4.3 other electronics

- - - - * VHF hand-held (and charger(s))

3.4.4 signaling

- - - - * ship's whistles

               compressed air (type of cans?) and mouth-powered

- - - - * ship's bell

- - - - * dayshapes: steaming cone, anchor ball

                 (not required in US waters?)

- - - - * flares/flag/mirror kit

3.5 Hull and joinerwork inside

3.5.1 dimensions & capacities

            hull: draft (CB down/up), LOA, LWL
            hull number:          design number:
            mast height:
            displacement:
            keel / CB weight:
            fuel capacity:
            fresh water:  capacity:      number of tanks

3.5.2 thru-hulls

3.5.3 tools (esp. emergency

            * thru-hull valve handle wrench
            * sledge hammer for thru-hull plugs
            * cable cutters for shrouds
            * axe esp. to cut away mast

3.5.4 joinery

- - - - * "floor-joists" & tabs to hull

- - - - * cabin sole and hatches

===== - - - - * drawer open-stops and latches ===== - - - - * main hatch, companionway, wash boards

3.5.5. hull/deck/cockpit

4 DINGHY

               incl pump, oars/oarlocks, motor, bailer
               such things as thwart, bow splash-cover
               fuel tank/filler cap/airvent, fuel-hose, pressure bulb
               painter(s) / tow-line
               anchor and rode
               lights 

5 SAFETY/EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT

5.1 dedicated safety equipment

          NOTE: we're dumping in Aleida's entry right now (28Aug07)
       * fire extinguishers (2 mounted, 1 extra)  (TODO: define type, size)	EMGCY
           	2 mount by companionway and in head; 1 extra in fwd cabin shelf
       * signal flares and flag  (in the orange tub by companionway stairs)    EMGCY
               (out of date flares in another orange tub forward cabin)
               TODO: mention what all is in the primary orange tub
       * manual bilge pump  (and handle) (under sink main cabin) [thru-hull]	EMGCY
       * liferaft	     (big, simple, open, self-inflatable) (in stbd laz)	EMGCY
                            TODO: fill in info about liferaft
       * PFDs   					
         * inflatable type 5 equiv type 2 manual op (25? pounds flotation)      SAFETY
               TODO: how many?  and list the belt version?
       * type 4 (2 cushions)					SAFETY
         * type 3 jackets (like pavilion)   (in stbd laz hammocks)		SAFETYs
         * type 3 "collars" (use with inflatables) (in port laz plastic "box")	SAFETY
       * harnesses			(not known compat with PFDs)		SAFETY
       * jacklines (2)								SAFETY
       * MOB horseshoe + drogue + flag + strobe [6-v screw-term lantern batt]	EMGCY
       * MOB lifesling     lifesling block-n-tackle (use spinnaker halyard)	EMGCY
       * first aid kit     stored in cupboard in head)				EMGCY
       * first aid reference book 	(???)					EMGCY
       * emergency tools: * cutaway: shroud cutter, hacksaw?, axe		EMGCY
       * QUESTION: do we want to list emergency tiller here?			EMGCY

5.2 cross-ref to other boat equipment for safety/emergencies

          NOTE: we're dumping in Aleida's entry right now (28Aug07)
       * liferaft:          take VHF handheld, extra water, search light
                            Note that if we use VHF as routine deck monitoring,
                            battery charge probably depleted before an emergency

TODO: check what is capacity of liferaft TODO: list what provisions are in liferaft

       * thru-hull plugs:   p/o hull (stored ???___), bung-hammer   (under stairs)

thru-hull valve handle wrench (pipe) (under stairs)

       * manual bilge pump: permanently installed and connected to a thru-hull
       * standing rigging:  shroud-cutters, hacksaw (stored under stairs)
       * GPS:               batteries for portable op   (4 x AA)
       * searchlight:       batteries for portable      (4 x D)
       * flashlights:       * black "keen" light        (8 * AA)
                            * others:  [TODO: decide on standard equip + define]

6 OPERATIONAL EQUIPMENT

         e.g. hand-held compass, binoculars, 
              searchlight (battery powered and/or ship's 12V powered),
              flashlights,
              navigational tools

7 DOCUMENTATION and REFERENCES

       * Nevermore registrations (MA and Boston)
       * Dinghy registration  (MA)
       * SeaTow policy, calling card mounted
       * Aleida equipment installation/maintenance documents
          * engine manuals (how many?  what are their titles)
          * operation booklets:  (list equipment, or reference
                                   their sections where defined above)
          * miscellaneous systems (in no-order in some kind of folder)
       * PHRF-NE rating document
       * what reference material must we have?  
          * current Eldridge?  	
          * pump-out station contacts
          * any specific charts?
          * some nav rules  * shipspotter lights?  
          * cruising services ref?
          * phone-numbers of Franny Charles, Sailing Pav 
          * Insurance Co (don't need, contact Franny/_who_ for any trouble)
                             ("who" above is name/number of other coach(es))

8 MARINE SUPPLIES and SERVICES

             (Aleida had Winthrop-oriented marine and auto stores)
          * West Marine: Woburn Wash. St. at 128, 781-933-3290; 
                         Dedham Allied Dr. at 128; Braintree
          * Boxell's Chandlery: South Boston, Dorchester Ave & B-Street, 
                         Red Line Broadway stop