Shifting Procedure o If the red light on the shifter is blinking, you are in rev neutral. With the shifter in this position, you can change the RPM of the boat much like revving a car in neutral would. NEVER rev above 2800 RPM. o Bring the shifter back to the centre position, or “Shift Neutral.” The light will go solid red. Once the light is solid, you can press forward or backward and you will engage the propeller. o To increase speed in either forward or reverse at this point, you simply apply more throttle in the desired direction. Your optimal cruising speed is 2200-2500 RPM. Your max cruising speed is 2800RPM, never exceed 2800 RPM. o Shift slowly. Quick shifting may stall the engine o To get back to rev neutral, move the shifter back to the centre position. Then, while holding the black transfer button in, press the shifter forward. The red light will then begin to blink and you can rev the engine without the propeller engaged. Inverter o Ensure the inverter is on. o DC Volts – power available. When this falls to 11.5/12V, it is time to charge the battery bank. To charge, start the engine and run between 1200 and 1500RPM. Follow starting procedure to start. NOTE: If you are charging and using power, the power goes to used source first and batteries last. o DC Amps – power being drawn out of boat. Keep as low as possible to conserve power. o NOTE: remember you are on a boat, your power use priorities need to be monitored. Follow up a power draw with a recharging. Do not drain your batteries.
Please initial to indicate your understanding of the items outlined in “The Helm.” Captain: ______Co-Captain:______ Main Living Area Location of life jackets Fridge o For efficient cooling of fridge, remember: Do not put food that is at room temperature or warmer into a fridge in its initial cooling process. Keep food away from the rear wall of the fridge. Limit the amount of time the fridge is opened. Make sure fridge clicks closed. Do not over-pack the fridge; allow space between food for items to circulate. o Propane fridge (if applicable) On button – ensure always on Auto/gas – ensure always on gas If ‘check’ light is lit, then fridge is not getting propane or cabin battery is extremely low. Once the issue is fixed, press on/off button to off, wait ten seconds, and then turn on again to reset fridge. Stove o Light with lighter (unless electric starter). o Check the pilot under the oven (if applicable). The oven pilot must be lit manually. Show customer where to light pilot. The oven does not have a thermocouple to the pilot, which means if the propane is flowing and the pilot is not lit, propane will be flowing into the cabin area. The pilot should be checked regularly. If it goes out and propane is detected: Turn off cabin propane Open doors to ventilate Wait ten minutes or until propane cannot be sensed Turn cabin propane back on Immediately light pilot and reset fridge