POWER BOAT Great Escape

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1 OPERATION MANUAL POWER BOAT Great Escape Welcome aboard! We are happy you have chosen Great Escape for your vacation. We are sure you will enjoy cruising the lovely islands of the Pacific Northwest. We hope this manual will help you become familiar with the boat. If you have questions about the boat or about places to visit, please do not hesitate to ask the AYC staff.

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Boat Operation Page Engine Inspection.4 Start-Up 4 Shutdown..5 Getting Underway.5 Cruising 5 Docking Bow Thruster 6 Fueling Up.6 Boat Electrical A.C. (Shore) Systems..6-7 Generator 8 D.C. (House) Systems...8 Batteries.8-9 Electrical Diagram 10 Sanitation Systems Marine Toilet 11 Holding Tank/Macerator Pump Y-Valve.12 Water Systems Fresh Water Tanks 12 Fresh Water Pump.12 Hot Water Shower...13 Salt Water Pump 13 Galley Stove/Oven Refrigerator/ Freezer..14

3 Heating Systems Diesel Heater (DC)..15 Electronics VHF Radios, Depth Sounders, Radars GPS/Plotter, Intercom..16 Entertainment AM/FM Radio/CD Player.16 IPod/MP3 Player...16 TV/DVD Player.16 Intercom Anchoring/Mooring Cans Barbecue 18 Dinghy/Outboard/Davit System Crabbing...19 Other: Bilge Pumps/Safety..20 Fuel System Fuel System Diagram 22 Washer/Dryer...23 Thru-Hull Diagram...24

4 BOAT OPERATION Engine Inspection Remember your WOBBS every morning: Water (Coolant), Oil, Bilges (Inspect and Pumpout), Belts and Sea Strainer. Check the level of COOLANT in the expansion tanks. Check the level of OIL in each engine by checking your dipsticks located on the port side of the starboard engine and the starboard side of the port engine. Look at the etch marks on each dipstick that indicate the proper oil level. DO NOT OVERFILL OIL! Only add oil if oil levels are below the ½ way mark between the two etched marks. Please use a paper towel or oil rag, not the dish towels! Check the general condition of the BELTS, HOSES, and FUEL LINES. Ensure the valve on each RAW WATER THRU-HULL is in the open position (lever in-line with valve). Observe the glass of each RAW WATER STRAINER for debris. If necessary, close the seacock, open the strainer cover, clean the strainer, and reassemble. Remember to reopen the seacock. Check your generator fluids as well. Start-Up Before starting the engines, do your inspection. The engines should be started from the lower helm station. Turn on the engine room blowers for about two minutes before starting the engines. Ensure GEARSHIFTS are in neutral, or the engines cannot be started because of the neutral lockout. THROTTLES should be run up and down and then brought almost back to the idle position. Insert both keys into the IGNITION SWITCHES. Normally, plan to start the port engine first. Turn the key clockwise partially until the ENGINE ALARM sounds and pre-heat the engine. Turn the key fully clockwise to engage the engine. If the starter does not engage when the key is turned, move the gearshift lever slightly until you find neutral and try again while turning key. If the engine cranks slowly or fails to turn over, check the condition of the battery on the ELECTRICAL PANEL. If the battery is low, try the BATTERY PARALLEL SWITCH located on the electrical panel to connect the other engine battery. Turn off after using. Move the THROTTLE to raise the engine speed to 1000 rpm on the TACHOMETER. Warm the engine for about 5 minutes before engaging transmission. Observe the readings of the gauges. The oil pressure will register about PSI. The engine temperature should rise slowly. Note -- If oil pressure is low, shut down engine, and inspect engine compartment and look for possible cause (for example, loss of oil.) Caution -- If an engine is overheating or there is lack of raw water expelled in the engine exhaust, stop the engine immediately. Recheck the raw water-cooling system to ensure the seacock is open (handle in-line with valve). Next, check the raw water strainer for debris. Remove the strainer, clean, re-assemble, and reopen the raw water intake valve (seacock). Restart the engine and re-check water flow from the exhaust. If water is not flowing properly, the RAW WATER PUMP may need to be serviced. Seek help.

5 Shut-Down Before shutting down, allow the engines idle for about 5 minutes to cool them gradually and uniformly. The time engaged in preparing to dock the boat is usually sufficient. Ensure each GEARSHIFT is in the neutral position and each THROTTLE is in the idle position. Turn off engines by pushing the stop button on the port engine and keeping it depressed until the engine stops. Once the engine has stopped, turn the key to the off position. Repeat the procedure for the starboard engine. Getting Underway DISCONNECT the shore power cord (see 110-Volt next page). Close the PORTHOLES, WINDOWS, and FORWARD HATCH. Turn on your VHF and electronics. ASSIGN crew members their various positions. Once outside the marina, idle the engines while crew brings in fenders and lines. Cruising All close quarters maneuvering should always take place at the flybridge helm. Engage the GEARSHIFTS. Ensure the throttles are in the idle position before engaging the gearshifts to avoid transmission damage. Cruising speed is a maximum of about 2000 RPMS. If you run at 1800 RPMS you will cruise at 8 knots and use only 5 gallons of diesel per hour. Your speed will vary depending upon the weight and load and weather conditions. Note -- Avoid running the engines at higher RPMs as it causes higher engine temperature, possible damage, higher fuel consumption and burning of engine oil. Docking During docking, use the FLYBRIDGE HELM for greater visibility to the stern. Have your crew make ready the lines and fenders and give clear instructions on how you will be docking. Often times your crew will need to step off from the swim step with the stern line. Another crew member will need to be at the bow or mid-ships to hand over the next lines. While moving slowly to the dock or mooring location, center the WHEEL (e.g. rudders straight) and use only the GEARSHIFTS and THROTTLES to maneuver the boat. Bow Thruster The Lewmar bow thruster was new in The main power switch for the bow thruster is a large red knob located in the forward stateroom below the port side v-berth bunk. The unit should remain off when not in use. Pull the red knob out to turn on and push it in to turn off.

6 There are two joysticks one at the lower helm station and one on the fly bridge. To turn the bow thruster on depress the thruster button located on the unit itself and hold it for 3 seconds. The unit should light. This can be accomplished at either joystick station. The use of the joystick is fairly intuitive. Port and starboard thrust directions are clearly marked on the unit. The unit will automatically turn itself off after a few minutes if not used. Fueling Up OPEN FILLER CAP(S) located mid-ship on both port and starboard sides with a DECK FITTING KEY which is kept in a drawer under the lower helm seat in the galley. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT FUEL! DIESEL! DIESEL! DIESEL! MAKE SURE IT IS GOING INTO THE RIGHT DECK FILL! DOUBLE-CHECK! Before pumping, have an oil/fuel sorbs handy to soak up spilled fuel. You should have a rough idea of the number of gallons you will need by the engine hour indicator. Also periodically have someone turn on the key to watch the fuel gauge. Place the DIESEL nozzle into the tank opening, pump slowly and evenly, and note the sound of the fuel flow. Pumping too fast may not allow enough time for air to escape, which may result in spouting from the tank opening. As the tank fills, the sound will rise in pitch or gurgle. Pay attention to the TANK OVERFLOW VENT on the outside of the hull near the tank opening. The sound may indicate that the tank is nearly full. Top off carefully, and be prepared to catch spilled fuel. Spillage may result in a nasty fine from law enforcement. Replace each tank cap. Turn on blower before starting engines. Caution -- Clean up splatter and spillage immediately for environmental and health reasons. Wash hands with soap and water thoroughly. BOAT ELECTRICAL The electrical switch panel is located to the left and below the lower steering station and is divided into 2 general sections. The top section controls all 12 volt DC (battery) systems and the bottom section (orange switches) controls all 110 volt AC systems. In between the two sections are the controls for the 110 volt AC generator and power source selector switch. Some switches activate a system or device directly while others provide power to a system which has additional switches to operate the system. For example, most of the exterior lighting is activated directly from the DC panel as is the refrigerator. Some of the exterior lights have a secondary switch on the lower helm panel. The propane system, however, requires that the panel switch be activated which energizes the propane gas control switch. In other words, it takes more than just the panel switch to make this system work. Some other panel switches activate systems that will operate automatically as needed. These include automatic bilge pumps, sump pumps (shower drains), and fresh and salt water pumps. The 110 volt system will only function when the boat is connected to shore power or the 110 volt generator is in operation. All electrical outlets are 110 volt and activated by the outlet switch

7 on the 110 volt panel. The outlet switch on the DC panel activates the cigarette lighter type outlets in the main salon to the right of the steering wheel and on the bridge, also to the right of the steering wheel. Note: There are 3 AC main circuit breakers located in the service panel accessed through the locked service panel in the aft shower wall of the forward head shower. The breakers are located to the upper left. 110-Volt AC System SHORE POWER supports all AC equipment and receptacles on board, as well as the battery chargers. To connect to shore power, plug the 30 amp POWER CORD into the boat, and then the other end into the dock receptacle. Check the power rating/plug size of the nearest dock receptacle (that is 50 amp, 30 amp, 20 amp, or 15 amp). If necessary, add a CORD ADAPTER located under the port side bench seat on the fly bridge. A second 30 amp cord is also located there in the event a longer reach of power cord is necessary.. Turn the dock power on. Cords coming off the bow can be wrapped loosely around the bow line. At the ELECTRICAL PANEL, flip the SHORE CIRCUIT BREAKER on. Check for reverse polarity. Then turn on appropriate breakers for battery charger, refrigeration, water heater, and freezer. Watch the volt meter for load. If the load exceeds voltage, you will pop your breaker. If this occurs, wait to turn on one of the systems (i.e. water heater) until your use of volts drop. If your outlets fail to work, check your GFIs to make sure that they have not been tripped. Great Escape is equipped with four 4 GFI reset circuit switches as follows: Aft Head Forward Head Galley Salon port floor aft settee Inverter Power This boat is not equipped with an inverter. Generator To start the GENERATOR, first check that the generator s fluids are topped off and the raw water intake is open. The generator controls are located in the electrical panel next to the lower helm station. First pre-heat the generator for about 20 seconds. Then while still pre-heating turn the switch to start. Hold the switch in that position while the generator catches. (about 5-10 seconds). Make sure water and exhaust is exiting by checking exhaust on the port side of the boat.

8 After generator is running, turn the AC distribution switch to generator. Then turn on AC systems as you would on shore power one system at a time. To turn the generator off, first take off the load by turning off AC breakers. Then turn off main AC distribution switch. Lastly kill the generator by switching generator switch to off until it dies. House (12-volt) System Batttery banks support 12-volt DC power: 1) port engine battery 2) starboard engine battery 3) house battery bank 4) bow thruster battery 5) generator battery The12 volt panel shows all the systems supported by the house batteries. Primarily you will be turning on the breakers for your lights, water pressure, electronics, propane, etc. Bilge pumps should always be left on. The breaker for propane has a secondary switch on the lower helm station and should always be turned off after every use. House Battery Bank & Switch The HOUSE BATTERY BANK provides power for all DC systems, except the engines, generator, and bow thruster. The automatic bilge pumps are directly wired to the house battery bank. When disconnected from shore power, all 12-volt devices drain the house battery. Use devices as needed. When a battery bank is being charged, the voltage will read from about 13.1 volts to 14.4 volts depending upon state-of-charge of the battery bank. When the battery bank is at rest, (that is, not being charged), the voltmeter can give a rough indication of the state-of-charge of the battery bank. The engine batteries are charged by the engine ALTERNATORS while underway. The engine/house/generator/bow thruster batteries are charged by the BATTERY CHARGER when connected to shore power. Ensure the Battery Charger circuit breaker at the electrical panel is ON. The GENERATOR will also charge the batteries when the battery charger circuit breaker is on. Battery State Voltage (Wet Cell Battery) volts 100% volts 75% volts 50% volts 25% volts 0%

9 Battery Parallel Switch Each ENGINE BATTERY is connected to its corresponding engine. However, should one engine battery be insufficiently charged to start its engine, the other engine battery may be momentarily connected to provide a boost. Press the BATTERY PARALLEL SWITCH located in the electrical panel. Turn off after the engines start up. An electrical diagram follows. REMAINDER LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY

10 SANITATION SYSTEM Marine Toilet It is important that every member of the crew be informed on the proper use of the MARINE TOILET. The valves, openings, and pumps are small and may clog easily. If the toilet clogs, it is YOUR RESONSIBILITY! Always pump the head for children, so you can make sure nothing foreign is being flushed. Caution Never put paper towels, tampons, Kleenex, sanitary napkins, household toilet paper, or food into the marine toilet. Use only the special dissolving marine toilet tissue provided by AYC. As an extra precaution, we recommend that no toilet tissue be flushed only human body waste. The head system consists of two toilets, a holding tank, an electric macerator/diaphragm pump with duck bill valves, a holding tank pump out fitting, and through-hull valves. The holding tank and diaphragm pump (aka macerator pump) are accessed through a hatch in the floor of the forward V-berth. The deck fitting for the holding tank pump-out is located on the front deck near the bow, port side. Both heads are Vacuflush units which use a minor amount of fresh water. The associated electric circuit on the DC breaker panel must be in an on position for the heads to function. In addition, the fresh water pump circuit must also be turned to the on position. To operate the Vacuflush units, raise the lever on left to add water and depress to empty bowl. Holding Tank The sanitation HOLDING TANK holds approximately 45 gallons. Be aware of the rate of waste production. With an overfilled tank, it is possible to break a hose, clog a vent, or burst the tank. The result will be indescribable catastrophe and an EXPENSIVE FIX to you. Empty the tank EVERY OTHER DAY to avoid this problem. The HOLDING TANK is located forward of the engine room. There is a tank watch warning light located at the lower helm station but do not rely upon this as they often get clogged. The holding tank is emptied in one of two ways: #1 At the Marine Pump-Out Station, remove the WASTE CAP located on the forward deck, port side. Insert the pump-out nozzle into the waste opening. Double-check your deck fitting! Turn on pump and open valve located on handle. When pumping is finished, close lever on handle and turn off pump. Remove from deck fitting. If there is a fresh water hose on the dock, rinse the tank by adding 2 minutes of water into tank. Then repump to leave the tank rinsed for the next charter. This also eliminates head odors. #2 The tank s contents can be discharged with the MACERATOR only in Canadian waters.

11 To operate the macerator, flip the switch for the macerator located on the DC electrical panel. The holding tank seacock must also be open. Listen to the macerator s sound. When the pitch becomes higher, the tank is empty. Discharge may be observed on the port side. It should only take a few minutes to empty the tank Y-Valves Each head system has a Y-valve in the line which directs the flow of effluent to either the holding tank or directly overboard. AS PER U.S. LAW, DO NOT DISCHARGE OVERBOARD FROM EITHER THE HEAD OR HOLDING TANK WITHIN THE THREE MILE LIMIT. Accordingly, within the three mile limit, Y-valves must be in the holding tank position and if you are boarded by the Coast Guard the positions of the valves will be checked. Y-valve for the aft head is located on the starboard engine room wall. Y-valve for the forward head is located under hallway floor between bunk bed stateroom and head. WATER SYSTEM Fresh Water Tank(s) The FRESH WATER TANK holds 200 gallons. Observe the water level by thru the sight gauge located forward on the starboard side of the aft stateroom berth. Waste water from the sinks and showers drains overboard through various thru-hulls usually located in the engine room. To refill the tank, remove the WATER CAP is located port side aft. Avoid flushing debris from the deck into the tank opening. DO NOT fill water and diesel at the same time!. Fresh Water Pressure Pump The WATER PRESSURE PUMP is located in the engine room. Activate pump at the DC panel by turning on the breaker. If the water pump continues to run, you are either out of water or might have an air lock and need to bleed the system by opening up a faucet. If you run out of water SHUT OFF YOUR HOT WATER HEATER on the AC panel. Serious damage can occur! Hot Water Tank The new system provides three options for heating water in the new 20 gallon hot water heater. To use the AC power for heating water, turn the hot water heater breaker switch on the AC panel to the on position. This works when using shore power or when using the generator. To heat water using the Webasto cabin heater, turn heater switch to system heat and turn the thermostat down to the lowest setting. This will allow the Webasto unit to heat the coolant but will not activate the blowers and heat the cabin. This heated coolant from the Webasto heater is connected to the hot water heater through an external heat exchanger. This option for getting hot water is most appropriate when anchored and you do not wish to use the generator.

12 The third option for hot water is to use the port side engine heat while underway. Turn the heater switch to engine heat and turn the thermostat to the lowest setting. CAUTION Hot water from the tap will likely be about 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Shower Before taking a SHOWER, make sure water pressure and shower sump breakers are on. Sump 1 is forward and sump 2 is aft. Take only very short boat showers (turning off water between soaping up and rinsing). To keep shower tidy wipe down the shower stall and floor. Check for accumulation of hair in the shower and sink drains. Salt Water Pump Salt water can be used for anchor and deck washing. There are 2 salt water hose connections, one forward on the deck and one aft in the storage cabinet on the aft deck.. The system must be activated by the salt water pump switch on the DC portion of the main electrical panel. Note: The intake seacock must be open prior to activation of Salt Water Pump on DC power panel. GALLEY Propane Stove/oven The propane system consists of the liquid propane gas (LPG) storage tanks, the switches and valves that control the flow of the propane gas and the stove and oven. Two propane tanks are located in the forward locker on the port side of the fly bridge. On the top of each tank is a valve that opens and closes to control the flow of gas from the tank. A remote propane control panel is located to the port side of the lower steering station. Power to operate the remote panel switch is obtained via the red propane switch on the DC portion of the main electrical panel. Operation To use the stove/oven, first open the valves on the top of the propane tanks. Next, turn on the red propane switch on the main electrical panel. And finally, turn on the switch on the remote propane control panel. The red indicator light on the remote panel should indicate that propane is flowing to the appliance. The stove/oven is now ready for use. Shutdown When you are through with the stove/oven, first turn off the switch on the remote control panel, leaving the burner on the stove lit. This will burn all of the LPG remaining in the line. When the burner goes out, turn off the valve on the stove/oven and then the propane switch on the main electrical panel. Close the valves on the tanks when the system is not in use.

13 Refrigerator/Freezer The freezer is a holding plate design. This is the most energy efficient type refrigeration available and runs on AC power (shore side or generator.) Essentially a holding plate design freezes the two saddle bags on the forward and aft walls of the freezer section of the unit. The freezer unit is turned on through the switch on the AC breaker panel. It will run on AC when the boat is on shore side power or when the generator is turned on. The temperature control knobs are located inside the freezer compartment on the starboard wall. The forward control is for the forward saddle bag and the aft control is for the aft saddle bag. To cool off the units as quickly as possible turn both switches to 7 or all the way clockwise. The freezer unit has a freestanding thermometer, which provides markings for the usual ranges of temperature. We recommend that the freezer unit be on at all times when AC power is available. We have requested that AYC leave the unit on at all times that Great Escape is in its slip. If Great Escape is at anchor or on a mooring all day, minutes of AC power twice a day provided by the generator should be sufficient to keep the refrigeration unit cold. The refrigerator unit is turned on through the switches on the AC and DC breaker panels. When AC power is available the AC switch should be activated. When only DC power is available the DC refrigerator switch should be activated. When both switches are on and AC power is available the refrigerator will preferentially use the AC power. To regulate the temperature inside the refrigerator, adjust the thermostat located inside the unit. It can be turned down to the lowest position when anchored, or moored or turned off when turning in for the night. Note: If the refrigerator is left in the lowest temperature position, food at the back of the unit will freeze. Once the refrigerator is stocked, and the warm foods come to refrigerator temperature, we recommend turning the thermostat to the mid position. Never put lettuce or fresh veggies against the back wall of the refrigerator as they may freeze. HEATING SYSTEM Diesel Heater ( DC) The Webasto diesel heater is a hydronic system, new in 2007 that links the cabin heater to the new hot water heater and heated coolant from the port side diesel engine. To operate the cabin heat simply turn the heater switch, located above the forward section of the settee, to system heat and adjust the thermostat to desired temperature. Outlet vents are located in the main salon, aft stateroom, forward stateroom, mid-ship stateroom and hallway areas. Ensure vents are in the open position.

14 If you are underway; the coolant from the port side engine can be used as the heat source for cabin heat. Simply turn the heater switch to engine heat and adjust the thermostat to desired temperature.. ELECTRONICS All electronic manuals are located in the storage area below the salon settee. VHF Radio There are two VHF radios on the boat, one on the bridge and one in the main salon,. Power for the radios is accessed from the DC portion of the main electrical panel. Each radio has its own labeled switch on the panel: The ICOM radio in the main salon is the more powerful radio and includes a hailer. Both radios provide weather forecast channels. Always monitor channel 16 while underway. Depth Sounders There are two depth sounders on the boat, one in the main salon and one on the bridge. The main salon sounder is a digital standard Horizon model and the sounder on the bridge is Raymarine graphical display model. Important: The sounders may not be operated at the same time as their transducer frequencies are the same and cancel each other out. Each sounder is operated by its own switch on the DC portion of the boat s main electrical panel. The Sounder upper panel which activates the unit on the bridge and the Sounder lower is for the unit in the salon. There is no other button or switch necessary to activate the depth sounders. Please note that the on/off switch on the digital sounder refers only to the unit s alarm function and has nothing to do with turning on or off the sounder. Remember to always consult your charts for depth. Radar There are two separate radar systems. One at the lower helm station which is activated by a DC breaker labeled Radar. The second radar is on the flybridge. It is a Raymarine. The bridge radar is on the same DC breaker as the VHS radio and GPS unit. The owner s manual is located in a pouch labeled Raymarine. It is located in the storage area under the port side section of the main salon settee. Remove the seat cushion and lift the lid to the storage area. Note: Use of the Windlass may disconnect the scanner on the bridge radar. To correct, simply restart radar. Global Positioning System (GPS) A fixed mount GPS Standard Horizon is on the fly bridge. Ascertain that your breaker is on and then press the on/off button to activate. Press the page button to scroll through functions. Refer to the manual normally found under the settee in the salon area.

15 A second GARMIN GPS is located above the lower helm station. This is an older black and white unit which is more difficult to use. Please refer to the operating manual also located under the settee. Note -- GPS is considered a navigation aid. Do not rely on it. Compasses, charts, and dividers are the tools to plot position, course, and speed. ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS AM/FM Stereo Radio/CD Player The Sony Radio/CD player is located below the helm seat in the salon area. Power is provided thru the DC breaker switch labeled salon lights. To turn on the unit push the source button. It operates like a normal car radio/cd unit. There are four speakers (stereo) in the salon and two (stereo) speakers on the bridge. The speaker switch controls the distribution to the salon and bridge. IPod/MP3 Player The boat is equipped with an IPod/MP3 player. It is located in a pouch in the salon above the forward stairs. The device will plug into your IPod/MP3 player and then communicate with the Sony radio. There are specific directions in the pouch, but essentially you tune the Sony radio to a vacant frequency and your IPod/MP3 player will play through the boats radio and speaker system. TV/DVD The new flat screen TV set is located next to the microwave in the salon area. The remote is located next to the TV. A DVD player is located in the bottom middle drawer on the port side of the aft stateroom. All connectors and DVD remote are with the DVD player. Intercom The bridge to salon intercom is located in the passageway to the forward staterooms and inside the port side forward bridge storage locker. It is mounted on the wall inside the starboard locker door of the port side locker. The intercom is powered by 4 AA batteries that are located inside the bridge handset. The phone/intercom is activated by depressing the call button on either the salon or bridge intercom base unit. It will then ring the other phone/intercom unit. Spare batteries and battery tester are located in the drawer at the end of the forward salon settee.

16 ANCHORING The primary WORKING ANCHOR is located on the forward deck and is attached to 200 ft of 3/8 chain and 150 ft of ¾ nylon line passed through the deck from the ANCHOR LOCKER The locker can be accessed through the forward stateroom. The windlass is used for lowering and raising the anchor. It is located on the deck at the bow of the boat. Operation of the windlass requires initial activation of the system from the lower helm station. Once the system is activated, there are switches on the instrument panels of both the lower and bridge stations, either of which can provide power to windlass. Let out sufficient ANCHOR RODE (chain and nylon line) before setting the anchor. Colored markers are placed every 50 feet on the chain and nylon rode, indicated amount of rode. If the anchorage is crowded put down at least a 3 to 1 scope (60 feet for 20 feet of water), back the anchor in with a short burst from the engine. Then let out additional scope dependent upon conditions. Before raising the anchor, ALWAYS start the engines as it uses large amounts of power. Turn on the WINDLASS SWITCH and as the boat moves toward the anchor, press the up control to take up slack line. Give the windlass short rests as you are pulling it up. If the windlass stops rewinding rode use the handle to tighten clutch by turning clockwise. Place yourself in position to guide the anchor onto the roller. As the anchor rises, be careful not to allow it to swing against the hull. Wash it down with the wash down pump if necessary before it goes into anchor locker. Reconnect the keeper and turn off the WINDLASS POWER SWITCH. A SPARE ANCHOR is normally stowed beneath the forward starboard seat on the fly bridge. The SPARE ANCHOR RODE is in attached to the anchor. Attach the rode securely to the chain shackle. Mooring Cans The State Park Sticker on your vessel allows you to pick up the MOORING CANS in the parks for free. You only need to register at the kiosk usually located at the heads of the docks. Mooring cans have a metal triangle at the top upon which is a metal ring. The metal ring is attached to the chain which secures your boat. IT IS VERY HEAVY. The strongest member of your crew should be picked for this job. Come up to the CAN into the wind as you would for anchoring. Have crew members on the bow, one with a boat hook and one with a mooring line secured like a bow line. As you are coming slowly up to the can have the crew holding the boat hook point at the can with the hook so the skipper always knows where it is. Hook the can and bring the ring up to the boat to allow the second crew to thread the ring with the line. Release the hold with the boat hook. As the mooring line is let out the starboard chock bring the end of the line back through the port side. You will essentially create a bridle with about 10 feet of slack from the chalk to the can. Great Escape has a unique apparatus for securing mooring cans which can be advantageous in windy conditions. A spring-loaded clasp attached to a line is located in a plastic bag in the fly bridge locker, port side. This clasp must be used with the end-fitting on the port side boat hook.

17 The clasp fits on the boat hook fitting and must be cocked and the line must be taunt before attempting to catch the mooring can ring. Once the ring is captured, allow the line to go slack as the boat drifts away from the mooring can and the clasp will snap shut on the mooring ring. The line can then be secured to the boat cleat for a temporary hold. Later, using the dinghy, replace the temporary line with a mooring line and secure to the boat. BARBECUE The BARBECUE and MOUNTING BRACKET are stored storage cabinet on the aft deck. Place MOUNTING BRACKET into one of the receptacles on the aft teak rail. Reverse the procedure to dismount barbecue. Attach a PROPANE BOTTLE to the REGULATOR found in the storage cabinet. Carefully light the unit, preferably with a long-stem butane lighter. The barbecue generates a lot of heat and cooks hot and fast. Store the barbecue unit back in the cabinet. Please wipe with a paper towel before storing to prevent grease and dirt soiling the boat.. Note: Propane bottles are not stocked by AYC. You will need to purchase one if extras are not found on board. Caution -- For safety reasons, do not store an opened propane bottle within the salon or engine compartment. Chances are these will leak slightly once opened and propane gas could settle into low spaces. Store these bottles in the storage cabinet on the aft deck. Ensure gasoline and flammable materials are not near the barbecue. DINGHY & OUTBOARD MOTOR The dinghy or tender is an 11 Ft. Walker Bay Genesis RIB inflatable, new for This tender has a stated capacity of 5 persons plus gear. The outboard is a two-stroke 5 HP Yamaha. The davit system is located at the stern of the boat on the transom and its function is to launch and recover the tender. It is electrically operated by the boat s 12 volt system via a wired remote control switch connected to approximately 10 feet of cord. (There is no associated or related switch on the main electrical panel). The outlet for connecting the cord s plug to the davit system is located on the port side of the transom, just outboard of the aft boarding ladder. Once the cord is connected to the plug, the tender is lowered or recovered by the switch on the remote control. When recovering the tender, raise the davit frame until it makes contact with the stop on the transom, at which time an automatic shutoff switch will stop the electric winch. The davit system works well but absolutely must be respected. For SAFETY and reliability, please observe the following rules: 1. Never allow anyone in the tender when the tender is suspended by the davits or while the davit system is being operated. When suspended, the tender is not stable and will move if boarded. 2. Operate the remote control to launch or recover the tender from the aft deck, NEVER while standing on the swim platform. Do not allow anyone on the swim platform when the davits are being operated. 3. Do not allow children to operate the davit system. 4. Keep dinghy line secured at all times to prevent entanglement with Great Escape props.

18 Please take care to make sure the remote control does not fall into the water. Secure it to the deck rail when not in use. Remember to insure that the drain plug is installed in the tender prior to launching. Should the tender contain water, bail out prior to recovery. A bailer hand pump is provided and stored in the storage area forward in the tender. The maximum weight capacity of the davit system is 500 pounds. When towing your dinghy, always keep it tight to the boat any time that you slow down or stop, Assign one of your crew members as the dinghy person to be responsible for taking up slack. You don t want to wrap a propeller. Coast Guard regulations state that any child 14 and under must wear a life jacket in a dinghy. It is a good idea for EVERYONE to follow this rule. CRABBING & FISHING Always check the fishing and crabbing requirements before you leave on your cruise. You will need a license. Many areas are CLOSED to crabbing and fishing on certain months. CRAB AWAY FROM THE BOAT! Lines can get wrapped around props. Great Escape is equipped with a crab ring and a crab trap. Fish-flavored cat food with the pop-up ringed lids works the best for a nice neat way to bait the ring. After minutes, retrieve the crab line and ring quickly. The crab trap should be checked after several hours. Measure the crabs using the CRAB MEASURING GAUGE normally located in the storage cabinet on the aft deck. Keep the male crabs of proper size (usually 6 ¼ inches across the carapace). Boil crabs about 12 minutes to cook. After using, wash equipment thoroughly with fresh water. Note: Please do not store wet rings and gear inside the boat. OTHER: Safety & Bilge Pumps SAFETY should be paramount in your daily cruising. A MAN OVERBOARD DRILL should be discussed and perhaps even practiced with a life jacket. Remember you lifejackets are stowed in the fly bridge locker on the starboard side. A few should always be out and ready. Flares and safety equipment are located in the lower drawer under the settee in the salon area Great Escape is equipped with an two AUTOMATIC BILGE PUMPS. The master switches are located on the electrical panel. Normally, the switch will be left in the AUTO position. You may occasionally hear the pump operate due to condensation and water from the shaft log accumulating in the bilge. The bilge pumps are wired directly to the house battery bank. An AUXILIARY HAND OPERATED BILGE PUMP is operated using the handle provided for that purpose. The bilge pump and handle are located on the forward bulk head of the engine room port side of the forward door. This is used only in emergency situations.

19 The ENGINE SPARES are stowed under the lower bunk in the mid-ship stateroom in the forward storage compartment. This includes oil filter, raw water impeller, pump parts, injectors, and other small parts. Two SPARE PROPELLERS are found under the forward end (narrow) of the berth in the forward stateroom. Great Escape is equipped with 4 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS and an additional AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEM in the engine room. The fire extinguishers are located in the forward stateroom, the salon area, the aft stateroom, and in the starboard storage area forward on the fly bridge. In the unlikely event of a fire in the engine room, do not open the engine room door which would allow oxygen into the room. The automatic fire suppression system will dispense a layer of heavy gas which will extinguish the fire. An EMERGENCY TILLER is located in the storage area under the settee. It consists of two steel pipes and connects in the aft stateroom under the mattress with. It fits through a hole in the board that supports the mattress on the port side aft. This tiller can be used in an emergency in the event of loss of steering. FUEL SYSTEM The diesel fuel system consists of two 250 gallon fuel tanks, fuel sight gauges, fuel supply and return lines, filters, and distribution and collection manifolds. The fuel tanks and RACOR fuel filters are located on both port and starboard sides of the vessel, mid-ship in the engine room. The tanks are behind insulated walls and are generally not visible. The RACOR fuel filters are located on the inboard sides of each tank and are easily visible and accessible. Valved fuel sight gauges/tubes are mounted on the forward inboard side of each tank. To read the fuel level in each tank, it is necessary to open both the top and bottom sight gauge valves. NOTE: These valves should normally be in the closed position to prevent possible fuel leakage into the bilge should the glass sight gauge tubes become damaged. The two fuel distribution/collection manifolds are located on the forward engine room bulkhead on either side of the engine room door. The distribution/supply manifold is located to starboard and the collection/return manifold is located to port. The distribution/supply manifold has 2 valved inlet lines coming from each tank into the bottom of the manifold. 3 valved fuel lines exit the top of the manifold distributing fuel to the 2 main engines and the diesel generator. REMAINDER OF PAGE IS LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY

20 WASHER/DRYER The vessel is equipped with a washer and dryer. Both work well if used according to the electrical capabilities and limitations of the boat's electrical system. Note: Failure to adhere to the appropriate operational procedures will result in an overload of the electrical causing the entire 110 Volt AC system to shutdown via either circuit breakers The washer and dryer operate on 110V AC power; however, the dryer will only operate off the boat s generator. The washer will operate from either shore power or the boat's AC generator. Neither will operate on the 12V DC system. The washer will operate on 30 AMP shore power or the boat's generator. However the dryer requires the generator. Furthermore, even with the generator, the power requirement of the dryer requires that no other AC systems or appliances may be in operation when the dryer, is in use. Prior to operating the dryer, turn off all other AC breakers on the main electrical panel. The only AC breakers to be on when using the dryer are the two on the bottom row of the AC panel labeled 'Dryer". Nothing need be changed on the DC portion of the main electrical panel. Never operate the washer and dryer at the same time. REMAINDER OF PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY