Nevermore SOPs

This is a list of miscellaneous operational lore for Nevermore.

• engine
  • from a cold start, glow for 10 seconds before starting the engine.
  • 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.

• 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
  • batteries
    • never have ALL batteries OFF when engine is running (pops alternator diodes)
    • generally, have only one battery ON at a time, especially when engine isn't running
    • might set upper 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.