OPERATIONS MANUAL FOR BREAKAWAY 53 NAVIGATOR CLASSIC Updated March 2012 As owners of the Breakaway, we would like to extend a seafaring welcome. We have made every effort to make this manual include relevant information so that you can have a safe and memorable vacation aboard Breakaway.
BREAKAWAY: A 53-FOOT NAVIGATOR YACHT SPECIFICATIONS: Length: LOA: Draft: Displacement: Fuel: Water: Waste: Electrical: 53 feet 54 feet Beam: 15 feet 4 feet 3 inches 43,000 lbs. 600 Gallons 200 Gallons 70 Gallons 50 Amp Shore Power 2500 Watt Inverter 9 K.W. Generator ACCESSORIES LIST Tool Box: Other Tools and Repair Items: First Aid Kit: Emergency Locator Kit: Flashlights: Power Converters: Davit Cord: Fluid for Systems: Life Jackets: Located under galley Located under galley Located in cabinet in forward head Located in cabinet in forward head Located in cabinet in forward head Located in cabinet in forward head Located in cabinet forward of main electrical panel Located under galley Located under seats in fly bridge Familiarize yourself with the various systems outlined in this manual. This boat has many features that are designed for comfort, convenience, and safety. Proper use and thoughtful care will ensure your trip will be safe and relaxing. There is a binder with individual manuals of the engines, instrumentation, and most of the systems on Breakaway. These manuals cover repairs and maintenance of major items as well as operating procedures for use of the various accessories and systems on the boat. The binder is located in the cabinet to the left of the icemaker in the main salon. All of the required licenses, permits, and documentation information is also located in this cabinet. Look for Anacortes Yacht Charter (AYC) Charter Booklet on lower helm, if not in the cabinet.
IMPORTANT POINTS 1. Monitor your use of electricity carefully. BREAKAWAY has a great number of electrical circuits and devices both AC & DC. Care should be taken not to exceed the boat s limit to provide electrical power. 2. The propane system is designed for maximum convenience and utility. Great care should be exercised during its use so that unburned gas is prevented from drifting into the lower parts of the vessel. I. PRE-START CHECK LIST Before you operate the vessel for the day, do any inspection of the mechanical systems and the engine room. Any problem is much easier to fix while securely tied up at a dock, or even at anchor, than it is adrift mid-channel somewhere. A. MAIN ENGINES 1. Turn on engine room lights breaker on 12-volt panel. 2. Grab a flashlight and enter engine room via hatch in cockpit. 3. Check oil level in main engines. Dipsticks are down low near center of engines facing centerline of boat. You need to pull the dipsticks, wipe, then reinsert and pull again to get a proper reading. 4. Check fresh water coolant level in each engine. The easiest way to do this is to take filler cap off and feel for water. Water should be one inch from top. 5. Check for water in bilge, general condition of belts, hoses, and fuel lines. 6. Check sea strainers directly in front of engine for obvious obstructions. NOTE: In case of engine overheating or lack of raw water coming from exhaust, shut down engine immediately. Then close through hull for engine raw water intake, and disassemble sea strainer and clean basket. Re-assemble sea strainer, open thru hull and restart engine. Check immediately for water flow out of exhaust. Make sure raw water system has picked up a prime, If not, close thru hull and open top of sea strainer and fill to brim with water. Re-assemble sea strainer, open thru hull, restart engine and check for raw water flow. 7. Check transmission fluid levels. Take care in reinserting dipsticks. 8. Check fuel filters for water and other contaminants and drain as needed into a bucket for disposal. 9. Exit engine room, secure hatch, and turn engine room lights off.
B. GENERATOR This should be checked each time prior to running. 1. Enter engine room. 2. Open hatch at left side of sound shield. 3. Check oil dipstick is down low on engine. 4. Check fresh water coolant. 5. Check sea strainer for obvious obstructions. 6. Check fuel filter for water and contaminants and drain as needed into bucket for disposal. 7. Close sound shield and close lazarette. C. BATTERIES Check water level in bow thruster battery, starting batteries, house-inverter batteries, and generator battery. The bow thruster battery is under the galley. The other batteries are in boxes in the engine room. Add distilled water as necessary. II. STARTING MAIN ENGINES After your engine room check, you are ready to start main engines. 1. Push the Alarm Test button and check that the alarm sounds. 2. Make sure gearshifts are in neutral. Engines will not start unless gearshifts are in neutral. 3. Move throttles up very slightly and turn key. Engine should start. 4. Observe readings on tachometer, voltmeter gauge, and oil pressure. Engine temperature should rise slowly. 5. Start each engine independently and monitor each set of gauges. III. ENGINE SHUTDOWN 1. Turn off key. Repeat for other engine. IV. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This yacht has a vast array of electrical circuits and devices. The electrical system is divided into two subsystems: 110 volt AC and 12 volt DC. The 110 volt system consists of two legs of 110 volts. There is no 220 volt power. When you are connected to 30 or 50 amp 110 volt shore power, only the left leg of 110 volt is powered. To power the right leg of 110 volt power (which includes the washer and dryer) you must be connected to 50 amp 110/220 volt shore power or use generator.
This vessel s potential to consume electricity can exceed the dock s capacity to provide it or the boat s capacity to make it. When an electrical device or circuit is not needed, be sure the device is turned off. A. 110 VOLT SYSTEM 110 Volt electricity is used to run the TV/VCR, Stereo, Microwave, Wall Outlets, etc. 1. The 110-volt system breakers are on the left-hand side, or forward half of the electrical panel console. 2. 110-volt power can be obtained from three sources: a. Shore power b. Generator c. Inverter B. SHORE POWER A 50 Amp shore power connector is located on the outside of the stem on the starboard side. The 50 cord is stored in the lazarette. (Aft, below deck.) Also onboard are: (1) 50 amp 125v/30 amp adapter (1) 50 amp 250v/125v adapter (1) 30amp25 cord *All 3 adapters must be used to hook to 30-amp power NOTE: Unless you are hooked into 50-amp 110/220 volt shore power you cannot use all 110 circuits and electrical items. It will pop the shore circuit breaker. Priority should always be given to the battery charger breaker that charges start batteries, and the house battery bank. Make certain it is on! C. GENERATOR When shore power is unavailable, the generator can provide ample 110-volt power. 1. To start generator, turn the main generator breaker located at the bottom right of the electrical panel off. 2. Turn all 110 breakers off. 3. Press the generator start toggle switch to start the generator. Once the generator starts, the toggle switch will go back to level. 4. Turn the main generator breaker on. 5. Switch the desired 110 breakers on. 6. To turn off generator: a. Turn off main generator breaker. b. Push toggle switch down until generator stops. NOTE OF CAUTION: The main generator breaker must always be off before the generator is started and switched off before the generator is stopped.
D. INVERTER 110-volt power can be provided by the inverter, which uses 12-volt battery power to make 110 volt AC current. 110-volt power is very limited with the inverter because it comes from a limited source. You cannot run heaters, microwave, hair dryers, TV/VCR, etc. at the same time or for any length of time. It will drain the batteries. The inverter s best use is to provide low wattage, or intermittent 110 volt power during an evening to save the generator from constant short start-ups and shut downs. When the boat is on shore power or has the generator running, the inverter becomes a battery charger for the inverter battery bank. The remote switch and indicator panel for the inverter is located on the starboard side of the salon as you go up into the pilothouse. When there is no shore power source and the generator is not running, turn inverter off when 110-volt power is not needed. This should be done at night while at anchor, etc. When using the inverter alone for 110-volt power, it is a good idea to make sure the battery charger breaker is off on the 110-volt panel. E: ELECTRIC WATER HEATER The electric water heater runs off the 110-volt system. It should be used only on shore power or with the generator operation. The circuit breaker is on the 110-volt panel. EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: Do not use the electric water heater if the water tanks are very low or if they run dry. The electric element may burn up if the tank has no water. PLEASE NOTE: The quality of fresh water at remote island outposts can vary considerably, depending on the island and time of year. Please monitor the quality of the island water so to avoid refilling with brackish or silty water. NOTE: The Webasto heating system will heat the water in the water heater while it s in operation. F. 12 VOLT SYSTEM The 12-volt system runs the electrical systems necessary to operate the vessel; bilge pumps, electric toilets, navigation lights, house lights, electronics, etc. The 12-volt circuit breakers are located on the left-hand half of the electrical panel console. Use only the circuits needed while keeping the others off. There are sufficient lights and other 12-volt devices to drain the house batteries of power if they were all left on during a long evening. G. BATTERY SWITCHES The battery switch box is located in the engine room, port side above the house and generator batteries. You may leave these switches on unless the boat is going to be left unattended and without shore power. Each switch is marked as to which battery bank it corresponds to. The crossover switch is used to jump the engine starting batteries with the house battery. Leave this switch off unless the starting batteries have sufficient power to crank the engines. EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: Make sure the inverter switch and battery charger breakers are off before crossover switch is turned on. If both are on when crossover switch is turned on, it will destroy the inverter.
V. MARINE HEADS AND HOLDING TANK This vessel has two heads, each with an electric toilet. It has one holding tank. A. ELECTRIC TOILETS It is critical that every member of the crew be informed regarding the proper use of marine toilets. NEVER dispose of paper towels, tampons, Kleenex, sanitary napkins, household toilet tissue, undigested food, etc., in the marine toilets. In the event of seasickness, DO NOT USE THE MARINE TOILETS. The valves, openings, and pumps are extremely small and will clog very easily. A clogged toilet can be very expensive to repair, leave a huge mess, and potentially ruin a vacation. 1. To operate the electric toilets, make sure the breaker is on at 12-volt panel. 2. Depress button: water should appear in the bowl within1 to 4 seconds. Hold button in long enough to flush bowl and evacuate waste from discharge hose. (Approximately 8 to 20 seconds) CAUTION: The crown head motor is not rated to continuous duty and should not be run for more than 30 seconds at a time. WATER TANK FILL IS ON PORT SWIMSTEP BEHIND PROPANE LOCKER FILL TO OVERFLOWING. HELPFUL HINTS RE: TOILET USE: Place a plastic grocery bag inside each of the wastebaskets in each bathroom. Tell your guests; scare them if you have to, about the finicky nature of marine toilets. I tell guests, to use one wipe, and put the rest of the T.P. in the wastebasket liners. Maybe a little, gross, but that sure beats a clogged toilet and problems for you, which you want to never have! Do not put Kleenex, floss, toothpicks, matches, sanitary napkins, tampax, cotton balls, or paper towels in the toilet. DO NOT THROWUP, OR SPIT IN TOILET. Only what you have eaten may go into it. Scare the HELL OUT OF YOUR GUESTS ABOUT USE OF THESE TOILETS. I ENCOURAGE PEOPLE, WHEN PRACTICAL TO USE SHORE FACILITIES WHENEVER POSSIBLE. Keep the lid on the toilet. Add chemical as needed to the holding tank. There is only one holding tank. B: HOLDING TANK The holding tank is located under the floor at the base of the bed in the forward stateroom. IMPORTANT: You must be mindful of the extent of your crew s use of the holding tank. Both tanks flush directly into the holding tank. The indicator for the tank is on the panel in the forward head and lights up to show level when you press the flush button. NEVER overfill the holding tank. It is possible to break a hose, clog a vent, or burst the tank if it is used when it is full. The result is an indescribable catastrophic and a costly repair bill. Pumping out the holding tank is done one of two ways. There is a deck pump-out on the starboard side, for use with marina pump out stations. The contents of the holding tank can be
pumped overboard with the macerator in appropriate areas. (SOME CANADA LOCATIONS ONLY). To operate macerator: 1. Make sure seacock located under forward stateroom floor is in the open position. 2. Turn on macerator circuit breaker on 12-volt panel. 3. When the tank is empty, discontinue operations. 4. NEVER run macerator for lengthy periods or when holding tank is empty so to prevent pump burnout. There is only one holding tank, and there ARE NO OVERBOARD VALVES ON BREAKAWAY, SO WHEN THE TANK IS FULL, YOU HAVE TO PUMP IT OUT. IT IS NOT ALLOWED IN ANY U.S.A. WATER TO DUMP IN THE OCEAN. IT IS ALLOWED TO DUMP IN CANADIAN WATERS. DO NOT EMPTY IN HARBORS OR MARINAS IN CANADA. VI. ANCHOR WINDLASS AND DAVIT SYSTEM The anchor windlass and davit motors use a large amount of electrical power. It is always good to have main engines running when operating the windlass. When the dinghy davit is used at anchor, it may be good to use the generator, especially if other electrical use is high and available power from batteries has diminished. Breaker for windlass and davit is located inside the electrical panel console. Keep the main power to the anchor windlass and davit off when not in use. A. WINDLASS AND ANCHOR 1. Turn off windlass breaker. 2. Always use proper anchoring procedures when anchoring. 3. Bring boat to complete stop before setting anchor. 4. Pay out sufficient scope before setting anchor. 5. Monitor vessel s position periodically while setting anchor to see that anchor remains solid. This is important if it becomes windy or there is a current. 6. Always start main engines before you begin to weigh anchor. 7. Care should be taken that anchor does not swing into bow and that the shank is guided over pulpit rollers. 8. When finished with windlass, turn off breaker at panel. **SEE NOTE **NOTE: When recovering MORE THAN 150 of chain, ALWAYS HAVE SOMEONE AT THE RODE LOCKER (V-BERTH) to push the chain pile over so it will not jam the winch. B. DAVIT SYSTEM 1. Locate davit remote in cabinet to the left of the electrical panel and plug into outlet next to davit on flybridge. 2. Make sure dinghy bridle is securely fastened to dinghy. 3. Operate davit wire with remote. BE SURE to check the cable to make sure that it is feeding from the bottom of the drum, that it is not frayed, and that it is in the groove on the roller in the nose. 4. IMPORTANT: It is best to use two people to lower dinghy one person on fly-bridge and one ready to move along port side decks to guide dinghy safely past salon windows
into water. 5. Be sure to have a line on the dinghy. Life jackets for the operators are a good idea. 6. Detach davit from tie down and attach to lifting harness of tender. Release the tie downs to the tender. 7. Using the remote control, lift the tender clear of the deck and high enough to clear the railing. Remember to lift straight up, do not pull sideways. 8. Using a line attached to the bow of the tender, swing the tender to the launching position. Pulling the tender into position will automatically swing the davit around. Do not use the davit to swing the load. It is easier to use the load to swing the davit. 9. When the tender is in the launching position, stabilize it, then use the remote to control to lower it into the water. 10. When the winch is in operation, you may hear a loud thump. This is the cable ending one layer on the drum and rolling off itself to start a new layer. 11. Secure the tender to the yacht then have someone board the tender and release the hook to the davit. Be sure to always keep the tension on the cable. Lifting the weight can allow the cable to go slack on the winch drum. 12. Use remote control to reel in the cable. 13. Swing the davit back toward its stowed position and reattach it to its tie down. 14. Unplug the remote control and replace the plug cover. 15. Turn power to the system off until ready to use again. C. DINGHY USE: The dinghy key is in the galley top drawer at counter. The SPARE TRANSOM PLUG is also there. 1. Turn on battery switch is under the seat. 2. Open vent in fuel tank and choke engine once when starting. Make sure it is in neutral when starting. 2. IMPORTANT: The motor on the dinghy is an auto-lube two stroke. The oil tank is under the engine cowl. CHECK OIL LEVEL before use. Use only 2-CYCLE oil in oil tank AND only straight gas in gas tank. VII. PROPANE SYSTEM BREAKAWAY has a low-pressure system. This allows for cooking in the galley without using electrical power. A. GALLEY 1. The propane tanks are located on the swim platform. 2. There are two tanks (one is a spare). 3. Open the valve at the connected tank. 4. Turn on solenoid switch in galley. Switch is on left of stovetop. 5. The top burners are electronic ignition. 6. Turn off the solenoid in the galley after you are through cooking on the stove.
B. BARBEQUE There is a propane hose hookup and adapter for the barbecue in the propane container on the swim platform. CAUTION: When through, disconnect the hoses from the tank. (You may also buy the small Coleman propane canisters to connect to the barbecue.) VIII. USE OF AUTOPILOT Instructions for use of the ROBERTSON AP20 AUTOPILOT are in the Accessories Manual. There is the main unit located in the pilothouse and a remote plug-in unit located on the flybridge. WARNING: IF AUTOPILOT IS ENGAGED, HELMSMAN SHOULD NEVER LEAVE HELMSTATION! WHEN BOAT IS UNDERWAY, VIGILANCE MUST BE MAINTAINED! A collision with floating debris can cause severe damage to the boat s props, shafts and rudders as well as the hull. IX. USE OF GPS CHART SOUNDER The GPS is considered a navigational aid. Feel free to use it but do not rely on it. The compass, charts, dividers, etc., are considered navigational tools. You must be continuously aware of your appropriate position, course, and speed using the navigational tools. Electrical problems can render electronic navigational aids unreliable or inoperable. Never set any portable electronic items such as radios near the magnetic compass. CAUTION: When at the helm, and cruising, it is easy to forget to look up often from the GPS screen. As a result, you may run into logs, driftwood, kelp, or shrimp and crab traps. Ask your crew to help provide lookout while cruising anytime, but especially now! Hiring a diver to pull kelp off your prop, or assessing damage because you hit a log or have a trap line wrapped around the driveshaft is not vacation time! A $600.00 haul-out plus damages, is not fun to anticipate. (Experience speaking, unfortunately!) Instructions for use of the CE32 CPS CHART SOUNDER are in the Accessories Manual. This is a duel station system with the main unit in the pilothouse. The chart cartridges are located in the pilothouse. X. USE OF RADAR Instructions for the use of the Garmin MARINE RADAR are in the Garmin manual. XI. USE OF VHF RADIOS Instructions for use of the VHS RADIOS are in the Accessories Manual.
XII. USE OF WEBASTO HEATER The Webasto heater is powered by diesel fuel. The thermostat and on/off switch is located on the starboard side of the main salon as you go up to the pilothouse. 1. Turn the switch to on the green light will go on. 2. Set the thermostats in each to the desired temperatures and turn on each fan. 3. The heat will cycle on and off as the temperature changes. NOTE: Always turn the heat switch off when not in use or leaving the boat. It is advised to lower the thermostat very low at night or turn the heat off completely. XIII. USE OF SATELLITE ** TELEVISION ANTENNA To turn on the system, make sure the switch marked DSS TV is turned on both the AC and the DC electrical panel. The television, which runs on 120 volts, should be set on channel 3. The satellite receiver and antenna are a 12-volt system. Grab TV remote, turn Power to ON, PRESS INPUT 2 on remote, TURN ON DirectTV remote, Turn Stereo to TV. **May take 20 minutes to link up to Satellite. XIV. WASHER/DRYER Instructions for operation of the washer and dryer are in the Accessories Manual. NOTE: Always be sure there is enough water on board not to run the hot water tank dry. Always turn hot water tank off if water is low, to avoid burning out the element. XV. GENERAL VESSEL OPERATON Always operate the vessel from the helm station that provides sufficient visibility given your course, speed and sea conditions. It is best to center the wheel (gauge on lower helm) and use only the engines to maneuver the boat backwards or at very low speeds. Make certain throttles are all the way down and engines are at idle whenever you shift in or out of gears. Failure to do so can result in transmission damage. When planning a day s passage, it is good to have an alternative plan in the event of inclement weather, crew preference, etc. It is a good idea to refuel before the tanks reach 1/4 full. One reason is so that you are not searching for fuel with dangerously low tanks. Another reason is to prevent any sediment that may be in the fuel tanks from entering fuel lines and prematurely clogging the fuel filters. Fuel capacity is 600 US gallons. PLEASE DO NOT:
-EVER SMOKE ON BOARD BREAKAWAY! -USE SHARP KNIVES ON ANY SURFACE OTHER THAN CUTTING BOARDS. -USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS (SUCH as Soft Scrub) on any smooth fiberglass surfaces, (the heads or on the hull.) -BRING PETS ON BOARD. -EVER REMOVE THE BIMINI TOP ON THE BRIDGE.
CLEANUP: Think of this as preparing the boat for the next skipper, which you are! Think of this as your home, and our home! Removing shoes when entering is a big help in keeping the light colored carpet and throw rugs clean! 1. Leave yourself two to three hours to unload and clean up Breakaway. 2. Hose it down with fresh water, top to bottom. Use the bucket down below, sponges, and mop to wash decks and windows. Rinse it off real well! Dry windows with towels, or use the squeegees under the kitchen sink! 3. Start with the bridge: sweep the deck, wash with sponge or mop as necessary, dust off the console. 4. There is a vacuum on board. Dust bags are in the galley, if needed. Vacuum all carpets and shake the throw rugs. 5. TOILETS: One of the most important rooms to clean well are the bathrooms. Use a deodorant and chemical in the toilet tanks after emptying. 6. Dust the consuls upper and lower, and cover both of them to keep sunlight off the dashboard, instrumentation and compasses. 7. KITCHEN: Make certain every utensil, pans, china, plates, cups, etc. are clean and put away in the proper locations. Clean sinks and run fresh water through the garbage disposal. 8. STORAGE COVERS: Found in the bridge under seat cushions. Please cover the instrumentation with them, even during your trip when at anchor, or in the marina to protect from hot sunshine. Please leave everything covered when you leave from your vacation, and then close the blinds. 9. WINDOW COVERS: White see through vinyl window covers are also stored upstairs, or they may be under the cushions in the forward helm area. PLEASE COVER WINDOWS. 10. Cover the dingy with the black cover, and make certain it is secured. THANK YOU AND HAVE A GREAT VACATION!