Frita I - Ship Harbor Yacht Charters

Frita II
OPERATIONS MANUAL
2000 Carver 404
Ship Harbor Yacht Charters
Please remember that if you are involved in an accident,
even a one boat accident, you are required to render
assistance and file a report….CG-2692 (Rev 4-97) if there
is loss of life; serious injury or damage >$2,000.
6/14/2010
Table of Contents
GENERAL ..................................................................................................... 4
ENGINES/FUEL ........................................................................................... 5
AUXILIARY POWER UNIT (GEN-SET) ................................................. 8
GALLEY...................................................................................................... 10
HEADS/PLUMBING.................................................................................. 15
CABIN HEAT ............................................................................................. 17
ELECTRICAL ............................................................................................ 18
ELECTRONICS ......................................................................................... 20
BILGE PUMPS ........................................................................................... 25
ANCHORING & WINDLASS .................................................................. 26
DINGHY & DAVITS.................................................................................. 29
MISCELLANEOUS ................................................................................... 31
SECURING ................................................................................................. 35
APPENDIX I – COAST GUARD ACCIDENT REPORT ..................... 36
APPENDIX II –CARVER BATTERY SYSTEM ................................... 37
APPENDIX III - MECHANICAL PLAN ................................................ 38
APPENDIX IV – ENGINE PERFORMANCE CHART ........................ 39
APPENDIX V – FCC RADIO STATION PERMIT ............................... 40
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Welcome Aboard!
Thank you for choosing Frita II as your charter vessel. Please give her the respect and
care she deserves while enjoying her many fine features. We will be more than happy to
hear from you concerning suggestions to ensure your cruising satisfaction. Please read
the following operations manual and the individual manuals aboard the boat that describe
in detail the systems and accessories on the boat. Feel free to make recommendations for
changes or additions (especially corrections) as your comments will ensure all
information is understood and appropriate for all crews. The individual manuals can be
found in the case located behind the aft dinette seat and in the end table drawer next to
the lower helm station.. These manuals should be of assistance with troubleshooting if
required. Please return the manuals to the cabinet when finished. Weather information
may be found at http://www.weather.gov/alerts-beta/wa.php?x=1 .
Once again, welcome aboard!
Helpful Phone Numbers
Brian Tate (Cummins Marine Rep)
1-800-283-0336 ext 1317
Ship Harbor Yacht Charters
1-877-772-6592
360-299-9193
** CAUTION**
With all the debris we are forced to boat through, we ask that you observe a few
simple rules of running:
 Don’t run fast into the sunset or sunrise, as sparkles on the water hide
flotsam.
 Don’t run in the dark or limited visibility such as fog.
 When running fast, always operate the vessel from the upper helm.
 A copy of Chapman’s “Piloting & Seamanship” is on board for reference.
Debris will be pushed away from the semi-displacement hull when running slowly
and avoid damage to the running gear. A careful lookout will avoid costly damage
to the props and or shafts and worst of all potentially ruin a well planned and
deserved vacation. Hopefully you will never be involved in a boating accident but, if
you are, remember that an accident report may be required. A sample form is
contained in Appendix I. Thanks!
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General
A.
Specifications
LOA
43‟ 5” (including swim step & bow pulpit)
LWL
41‟ 2”
BEAM
13‟ 3”
DRAFT
3‟ 3”
BRIDGE CLEARANCE
17‟ 6”
WATER
70 gallons + 11 gallon in hot water tank
20 gallons (Galley tank)
FUEL
318 (99 PORT + 99 STBD + 120 Lazarette)
HOLDING TANKS
36 gallons (18 gallons (fwd) + 18 gallons (aft))
DISPLACEMENT
24,300 Lbs
B.
Safety Equipment
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FIRE EXTINGUISHERS- 4 Onboard: One mounted in the forward cabin; One
mounted on the sundeck; One mounted in the stairwell leading to the aft stateroom; An automatic Halon system is mounted in the engine room.
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LIFE JACKETS-8 Type II Adult PFD‟s and 2
Type II Youth PFD‟s are located in compartments
on bridge deck under the forward seat.
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THROW RING- mounted on Port side of the
sundeck.
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FLARES- A flare kit, both aerial & handheld, is
stored, along with the life jackets, beneath the seats
on the bridge deck.
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FIRST AID KITS- stored in the aft cabinet of the
main salon.
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FLASHLIGHTS- One in aft stateroom; Hand-held spotlight (w/removable red
lens) in the sundeck locker. One located on starboard wall of salon.
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SMOKING- Frita II is a smoke free vessel. Thank you for not smoking on
board.
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A copy of Chapman’s “Piloting & Seamanship” is available as a reference in
the salon cabinet next to the TV.
Engines/Fuel
A. Specifications
Twin Cummins Turbocharged Diesel - 220 HP
Cruise RPM 1500 @ ~8 Kts
Max RPM 2200@~15 Kts
Fuel Consumption ~17 GPH …. (8.5 gph/engine @ 2200 rpm)
~5.6 GPH …. (2.8 gph/engine @ 1500 rpm)
B. Pre-Start
Engine access is obtained by lifting the hatch covers in the main salon. Light for
the engine compartment is with a switch located on the end of the galley counter
and marked. This access is for checking oil, and coolant levels. Battery access is
also available through the main salon. Access to the transmission is either thru a
panel in the Aft cabin (Port Transmission) or moving the steps from the salon to
the aft cabin (Stbd Transmission).
1. CHECK OIL. Engine dipstick marks are separated from full to add by two
quarts. When the dipstick reads „add‟, two quarts are needed. Halfway
between would require one quart. Diesel engines are particularly sensitive
to overfilling. Please be careful. Use 15W-40 CD, CE or CF engine oil.
CAUTION: Pour oil slowly otherwise it will overflow onto the
engines!
The transmission dipsticks can be reached through the rear access panels.
(One behind the stairs to the Master Stateroom; the other from Master
Stateroom at the foot of the bed.)
2. VISUALLY INSPECT belts, hoses, mounts, sea strainers, fuel filters and
coolant overflow tanks. Check the sea strainers for debris. Check each
Racor filter for water. Drain water as necessary.
3. COOLANT. Coolant should be visible in the expansion tanks. If not, you
can check coolant tank by removing the cap and if you can feel fluid with
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your finger it‟s fine. After checking and you cannot feel coolant in the
expansion tank, add coolant to reach the cold line.
4. BATTERIES. Ensure battery
switches, located in the engine
compartment are in the “on”
position. The battery switch in
the step of the salon controls
the house batteries and should
be in the “BOTH” position to
ensure the Autopilot and Ardic Diesel heater has sufficient voltage to
operate properly. The Ardic Diesel heater can be damaged with low
voltage and the Autopilot will fail to operate with low voltage. A diagram
of the vessels DC electrical system can be found in Appendix II.
C. Start
1. Be sure all engine transmissions are in neutral. The engines will not start
unless you are securely in neutral. Start engine blower.
2. Cummins marine engines do not have glow plug preheat. Some engines
have preheat grids to heat the inlet air. Allow 10-15 secs for preheat &
turn the key fully clockwise to engage starter. Engine start should be
rapid. Once started, the alarm will stop. DO NOT CRANK FOR MORE
THAT 30 SECONDS. WAIT 2 MINUTES BEFORE ATTEMPTING
START AGAIN. Note: Engines may be started and operated from either
the Bridge station or the lower helm station. If an engine stalls wait at
least 15 minutes before attempting a restart…..even Cummins does
not know the reason the engine won’t restart immediately!!!
3. Repeat steps 1 & 2 for the second engine.
4. Visually check overboard exhaust for water flow.
5. Warm engine for approximately 5 minutes before attempting to maneuver
to avoid the possibility of stalling an engine. Run at least 15 minutes at
slow speed (~1400 rpm) to allow engine to come to operating temperature
(~185 deg F) and then apply power as required.
6. If an engine warning alarm sounds (possibly due to low oil pressure or
high water temperature…..normal readings are 50-75 psig for oil pressure
and 185 deg F for water temperature.), shut down the engine immediately.
If it is overheating, start troubleshooting with the sea strainers.
7. Constantly monitor oil pressure, engine temperature and fuel levels...
D. Shifting
1. Shift only when the engines are at idle to avoid transmission damage.
2. PAUSE momentarily in neutral when shifting from forward to reverse or
vice-versa.
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E. Engine Shut Down
Idle engines at lest 5 minutes to allow cooling of the turbochargers.
DAMAGE can occur if the engines are immediately shutdown after running at
cruising speed.
F. Fuel
* * * * CAUTION * * * *
Use Diesel #2 Only!
The skipper must supervise all fuel filling. Be sure you are putting fuel in the
fuel tanks and not into any other tanks. There are multiple fill ports on the
boat deck…..Three for fuel, two for holding tanks and two for water. The
deck plates are clearly marked, but exercise caution. The key to the deck
plates is located in the sundeck locker. The mechanical plan, in Appendix III
indicates the approximate location of the various fill and waste ports. Also, be
sure you are filling with Diesel, not GAS! Avoid spills; don‟t trust the fuel
gauges entirely and do not attempt to operate the vessel with less than ¼ tank
per side. The diesel furnace runs off the port engine, therefore running either
the port engine for heat will effect the fuel consumption on the port fuel tank.
The hot water tank runs of the port engine therefore the same caution applies.
FUEL MANAGEMENT: The Port and Starboard tanks each hold 98 gallons
of diesel fuel while the auxiliary aft tank holds 120 gallons. Consider initial
running on the auxiliary tank since it is easier to fuel! The port engine can
be operated from the port or auxiliary tank and the starboard engine can be
operated from the starboard or auxiliary tank. The valves for selecting the
fuel tank for each engine are located in the engine room on the port side of the
Gen Set. A fuel transfer system, located on the upper helm, allows fuel to be
transferred between the port and starboard tanks only. These engine selection
valves are located to port of the Gen Set. Selecting the fuel supply tank also
selects which tank the fuel return flows to. Note: If a tank is run out of
fuel, the diesel engines are very difficult to restart and require manually
priming the system and then cracking the fuel lines at the injector ports and
cranking the engine until the air is purged and fuel is observed at the
injector. In addition, the fuel line from the empty tank will have to be
purged before that tank can be used again.
The moral to the
story…….don’t run out of fuel!
For those that are more interested in the fuel consumption and fuel economy
of the vessel, Appendix IV contains fuel burn data for Cummins engine along
with the approximate speed at the various engine rpms. The combined graph
present the horsepower produced by each engine versus engine RPM and the
associated engine fuel consumption in gal/hr. This chart is an indicator of the
fuel efficiency of the engine and indicates that the optimum operating
condition for these engines is about 2,000 rpm. At this operating condition,
each engine is producing about 117 horsepower and burning about 6.6
gallons/hour. The SFC (Specific Fuel Consumption or gal/hr/HP) is relatively
flat after 2,000 RPM indicating that doubling the horsepower will double the
fuel burn.
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Auxiliary Power Unit (Gen-Set)
Operation
1. The 3 Kw Phasor Onboard diesel gen-set (Auxiliary Power Unit) is
located in the forward portion of the engine compartment. Access is thru a
floor port in the main salon.
2. Check to ensure sea cock to APU is open and water is present in the sea
water strainer, located just aft of the APU.
3. Follow the instructions on the electrical panel in the APU compartment.
And remember to remove the electrical load prior to starting the generator.
Once the APU is running,
check for cooling water
flow. If water is not
flowing, shut the APU
down and troubleshoot
the system.
4. Once the APU has come
to operating temperature,
switch the master panel
selector switch to
Generator and proceed as
if on shore power.
5. To shutdown the APU, follow the instruction on the APU electrical panel.
Return selector switch back to A/C or Shore position.
6. The APU draws fuel from the Port tank.
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7. Power management for both the APU and Shore Power will be critical
since the vessel can consume about 12.4 Kw with all the available AC
appliances running at once. Several appliances are more critical than
others. The table below shows the energy consumption of the various
appliances. Notice that if the Hot Water Heater and the Battery Charger
are both running there is no margin for any other appliance and the AC
main circuit breaker could trip. Therefore it is advisable to have the
battery charger and hot water heater turned off when other appliances
are in use and then turned back on when use of those appliances is
finished.
Appliance
Battery Charger
Microwave
H2O Heater
Coffee Pot
Toaster
Space Heaters (2)
Steam Iron
Hair Dryer
Vacuum Cleaner
Refrigerator
Total=
Power Consumption (watts)
1500
800
1500
900
850
600, 900, or 1500 each
1100
1875
850
90
12.465 watts (~113 amps)
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Galley
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A Stove/Oven
1. Propane is heavier than air and very explosive. Use extreme caution. The 5
gallon propane tank is located in the locker on the swim platform. One gallon
of propane should last for approximately16 hours of burner operation. The
propane tanks are filled regularly. If you should run out of propane on the
main tank a smaller 3 gallon tank, used for the BBQ can be used as an
alternate.
2. When changing tanks, remember the threads are reversed; or left hand
threads. To loosen, turn CW and CCW for tightening. When tightening,
lubricate the treads and be careful not to over-tighten. Leak-check can be
performed by spraying a soap and water solution on the connection and look
for soap bubbles.
3. To Operate:
a) Close all burner
control knobs
b) Open (CCW) the
valve on top of the
propane tank
c) Turn the “LP Gas”
solenoid switch on
(located below the
sink.)
d) Allow air to purge
from line. Push and
turn burner knob ¼ turn CCW and turn the “burner ignite” knob
to generate a spark. Hold the burner knob in the “Ign” position
for about 10 seconds to activate the temp sensor. Then adjust the
flame accordingly.
e) Port burner should be lit before lighting the oven. To light
the oven, turn the knob to the desired temperature setting, push in
the red “Oven Safety” button and hold a flame next to the pilot
light/heat sensor at the end of the burner on the right hand side.
Once it lights, continue to hold the button in for a few seconds.
When you release the button, the oven pilot light should stay lit.
If not repeat process holding the “Oven Safety” button in longer.
f) It is recommended that the “LP Gas” solenoid be turned off after
each use of the propane stove/oven and that the propane tank be
shut off.
4. Clamps are available on the front burners to keep pots from moving in
rough weather.
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B. Water System
1. Fill the system, thru the deck port as
required using the hose on board.
Purge the hose prior to filling water
tank. Once the tank overflows, cap the
deck port. See the Mechanical
arrangement in Appendix III for the
location of the fresh water fill ports.
Failure to monitor the water filling
process could result in water leaking
into the bilge from the water tank.
2. Water fill is located on port side of the
deck. A separate 20 gallon freshwater
tank is provided under the counter in the galley. This may be filled, from
the forward deck port, with either fresh water from the marina or bottled
water. This tank supplies water to the faucet located to the right of the
sink. To use this faucet, press and release the button switch located at the
base of the faucet. Press and release a second time to shut of the water. A
water gauge, next to the stove, can be used to monitor the water supply. I
is the 70 gallon main tank while II is the 20 gallon kitchen tank. Note:
The “Pressure Water Pump” circuit breaker, on the DC Panel, must be
in the “ON” position for the gauge to function and the water pump to
operate!
3. DC master circuit breaker must be switched on (behind the sliding doors
above the dinette in the main salon.) to use the pressurized water system.
The 12 v water pump is located on the bulkhead at the aft end of the
engine room.
The 70
gallon fresh water tank is
located under the bed in the
aft stateroom. You will
hear the pump running,
attempting to pressurize the
system. If it does not shut
off within 2 minutes it
probably cannot establish
system pressure. Troubleshooting will be /required.
4. Open the hot water faucets,
while the system is being
pressurized, especially if the water tank was empty, and allow water to
flow until all air is eliminated from the lines and especially in the 11
gallon hot water tank.
5. Hot Water….Please make sure water is in the hot water tank!
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i. Heats automatically via a heat exchanger installed with the port
engine. Cruising for about 1 hour will provide 11 gallons of hot
water.
ii. When connected to shore power, the electric hot water heater can
be engaged thru the switch in the AC electrical panel.
iii. When at anchor, hot water can be provided from the onboard APU
(gen-set) which is located in the main engine compartment. Start
the APU (see the section on APU operation) and switch to APU for
AC power to the hot water heater.
iv. Running the Ardic Diesel furnace also provides hot water.
HINT: Average water use is about 10 gal/person/day. The ~100 gallons onboard
will last 2 people about 5 days or 4 people about 2 ½ days. The water gauges,
located in the galley, next to the stove, will indicate when the water tanks need to
be refilled. Low flow (0.7 gpm) aerators have been installed on all faucets to help
you conserve water. If these are inconvenient, you might want to remove them
for increased water flow but please reinstall at the conclusion of your voyage.
C.
Refrigerator
1. Approximately 15 cubic feet. Combination refrigerator/freezer.
2. Operates from DC (House batteries) or AC (Shore Power or APU). This
appliance can operate from multiple power sources. On shore power (on
A/C panel behind panel above the dinette.) must be turned on.
3. Temperature control/on-off switch is located on the panel below the
refrigerator. Start with setting 2 or 3 and adjust from there otherwise food
in the refrigerator may start to freeze.
4. At anchor, the refrigerator is the biggest house battery drain (it uses 6
amps on DC). When using the APU, the refrigerator will operate from
this AC source, if properly selected, and the APU will charge the batteries.
5. At the conclusion of your trip, please leave the refrigerator running.
D.
Microwave/Toaster/Coffee Maker
These are 110 volt AC
appliances, so shore power or
APU operation is required to
operate these appliances.
See respective manuals for
operation. The Microwave is
installed below the forward
dinette seat. The AC circuit
breaker, located in the
electrical panel above the
dinette, must be switched on
for operation. Note: The time on the microwave must be reprogrammed
after power has been interrupted before the microwave will function
normally.
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E.
Cookware
Dishes, wine glasses, pots and pans and utensils are located in the shelves and
drawers in the galley area. An inventory at the start of the trip and at the
conclusion will verify that everything has been accounted for. Labels have
been provided on most drawers and cabinet doors to assist with familiarization
of the contents. Suggestions for rearranging the gallery will be graciously
accepted!
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Heads/Plumbing
A. Heads
The electric marine toilet looks like a household appliance, but the plumbing
is entirely different. The hoses that transfer the waste reduce to 1” in
diameter, so they cannot transfer the same bulk as the home unit. Pamper the
marine head and your trip will be much more enjoyable.
1. Use only biodegradable toilet paper made specifically for marine toilets.
Ladies….please do not flush tampons, Kleenex, sanitary wipes, hair,
makeup remover pads, etc down the marine toilets.
2. The electric heads are activated with a switch on the wall near the toilet...
After ensuring that the salt water seacock is open, press the switch to add
water to the bowel. (the seacock to the forward head is located beneath the
panel in the galley floor while the seacock for the aft head is located
beneath the step to the aft deck.) To avoid clogging, make sure an
adequate amount of water is in the bowl. A toilet brush has been installed
next to the head to assist with cleaning. If an odor develops 20 Mule
Team Borax or Baking Soda can be added to the marine system to control
the odor.
3. Make sure all guests are versed in the proper use of the marine toilet
system. Nothing can ruin a trip faster than an inoperative toilet due
to being plugged by material that should never have been put there in
the first place.
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B. Showers
1. There are two showers on board: In the aft head and in the forward head.
A squeegee has been provided to assist with wiping excess water from the
shower walls. Please use the curtain in the forward head to prevent
water damage to the wood door.
2. The showers discharge into a bilge area where a separate sump pump
transfers the water overboard. If you do not notice water being pumped
overboard, an inspection of the sump area may be required to determine
the cause of the problem; most likely hair preventing operation. Simple
cleaning should restore operation.
3. Conservation of water is suggested due to the relative small size of the hot
water tank. (i.e. 11 gallons) When using the showers, especially when the
engines may have been shut down for an extended period of time and
shore power is not available, run the APU, switch the hot water tank “ON”
and wait several minutes for the hot water system to come to temperature.
HINT: Best operation of the showers seems to be by turning the hot
water faucet to max and adjusting the cold water faucet to get the
desired temp.
C. Holding Tanks
1. The holding tanks are located (1) in the aft bilge and (2) forward bilge.
2. Note: the “Tankwatch” light is on a panel in each head. These lights will
alert you when the holding tank is full. When the “Tankwatch” light
comes on the crew should not attempt to use the head “one more time” but
use the other head until the full tank can be emptied. Caution: The
“Tankwatch” indicator lights do not always function due to
contamination from the holding tanks. You will know if they are not
working when the toilet backs-up!
3. To empty the holding tanks; (a) At a marine pump out station….use the
two deck plates labeled “waste” at the starboard amidships, for the fore
and aft holding tank. After pumping, following the directions located with
the pump, hose off the deck plates, partially fill the holding tanks with
water and empty again to minimize the potential for odors occurring.
Purge the system until the water extracted is clean. Finally, flush some
deodorant chemical into the tanks by placing the deodorant treatment into
the toilet and flushing, to ready for the next use. Borax or Baking Soda
may also be added to control odor. (b) Use the holding tank JABSCO
macerator Waste Discharge pump – In legal (i.e. well offshore) waters.
This is an option to using a pump out station. Open the overboard
seacock, located thru the access port below the dinette. Caution: If this
valve is not opened the pump can be damaged resulting in a costly
repair! Position the Y-valve, located thru an access port below the aft
dinette seat, toward the waste tank you wish to empty. Activate the
“WASTE PUMP” switch on the DC Control Panel. It is the only circuit
breaker on the panel highlighted with red. Then activate the “Waste
Pump” switch located in the compartment below the dinette, near the hot
water heater toward the vessel centerline. Once the tanks have been
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emptied, add a fresh measure of chemicals to the tanks. Borax or Baking
Soda may also be added to help control unwanted odors. Shut down the
main engines when operating the waste pump to allow the operator to hear
the pump operating.
Cabin Heat
1. Shore Power
Turn on the “receptacles” circuit breakers on the A/C switch panel and plug in
the portable electrical heaters. In the winter, normally leave the heater set on
“low”. This will avoid drawing too much current from the 20/30-amp dock
circuit. Operating both heaters, on high, on the same circuit, could cause the
circuit breaker to trip at the electrical panel.
2. APU/Gen Set
Follow instructions for APU operation and proceed as if on shore power.
3. Ardic Diesel Boiler
An Ardic diesel boiler is
located in the forward portion
of the engine compartment in
the main salon. This heater
will supply heat throughout the
vessel; heat the hot water tank
and circulate hot water thru the
port
engine.
It
is
recommended that the battery
switch, located under the step
in the Salon, be set to “BOTH”
batteries when operating the
Ardic Diesel Boiler to avoid
damage to the boiler due to low voltage. In addition, both switches on the DC
panel marked “HEATER” must
be in the “ON” position for the
heating system to function
properly.
Turn both upper
switches on the Ardic Diesel
Control panel to “ON”, set the
fan speed to low. After a few
minutes, increase the fan speed
as desired. NOTE: A setting of
“4” on the Ardic control panel
will produce a cabin temperature
of approximately 66 deg F. If just
hot water is desired, turn the left hand switch to “ON”.
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4. Vessel Port Engine
When the port engine is at temperature, cabin heat can be obtained by running
the fan. The switch for the fan is located below the Ardic diesel control panel.
Electrical
A.”DC” or Direct Current (Batteries)
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2
3
4
5
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The four DC battery selector switches are located: (1) in the salon step and
(2) in the engine compartment for port and starboard engines and (1) for
the APU. .
There are five AGM DC batteries on board. (1) 8D House (2) Group 30
for the Port engine and APU Gen-set, and (2) 8D for the Starboard
engines. When the battery selector switch is set to 1 the house battery is
used for DC power to the vessel and when set to 2 the batteries used to
start the Starboard engine is used for the house batteries and when set to
“BOTH” then all three battery banks are used for house power. Notice
that the batteries used for the port engine and APU cannot be connected to
the house system. In the event the house batteries are depleted, the APU
can be started and the battery charger can be employed to recharge the
batteries.
The DC circuit breakers are all labeled with their respective functions and
are being covered during the course of the manual. “DC Master” must be
on for any accessories to function (cabin lights, water pressure pump, etc.)
as AC power is irrelevant to operation of these items. Most switches
should be in the “ON” position along with the main DC circuit breaker.
The exception is the Waste Pump switch which should be left in the
“OFF” position unless you intend to use the overboard waste pump.
Helm switches must be turned off at the station that they were first turned
on from. Duplicate switches are located at the upper and lower helm.
Therefore, if you turn on the navigation lights at the upper helm, you will
be required to turn them off at the upper helm.
Remember to turn “ON” the circuit breaker to the 80-amp C-Charger
battery charging system whenever you are on shore power or have the
APU running.
This vessel has three DC panels. The Main panel in the Salon, the House
& Safety panel located below the bottom step to the salon and the Bridge
panel located under the seat just forward of the upper helm.
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A voltmeter is located above the
stove in the galley area to
monitor battery voltage when on
the DC charger or when idle.
The three battery banks consists
of the House battery: 8D battery
#1 in the Battery Diagram; Bank
#2 consists of 8D batteries #2 &
#3 while Bank #3 consists of the
two group 30 maintenance free
batteries. See Appendix II.
B. “AC” or Alternating Current (Shore Power)
1. The typical shore power is 30
amps. The shore power cords are
stored on the hanger adjacent to
the Shore power plug in location,
which is on the wall of the aft
deck. The adapters are stored in
the cabinet on the sundeck.
Check the sockets or sockets you
are about to plug into and
determine if they are 30 amp or
20 amp sockets. Be sure to
monitor your amperage to make
sure you do not exceed the 30
amp circuit otherwise a trip to the circuit breaker on the dock will be
necessary.
2. Ensure the AC master switch is off. Plug the shore power chord into the
aft shore power location. Insert the power chord and twist CW. Tighten
the black locking ring. Turn off the circuit breaker at the dock socket.
Insert the ships shore power cord to the dock station and restore power
with the dock circuit breaker.
3. Check the vessel‟s AC panel. The red light indicating “Reverse Polarity”
should not be illuminated. DO NOT USE SHORE POWER IF REVERSE
POLARITY IS INDICATED. If reverse polarity is indicated and you
cannot solve this problem use the onboard APU or DC power.
C. “AC” or Alternating Current (APU /Gen-set)
1. Refer to the section on using the onboard APU. The APU can be used to
replace shore power when the selector switch is set to the Generator
position after the APU start sequence has been successfully initiated.
2. Review the table on page 9 to assist with power management on this
vessel which supplies 3300 watts of power while it can consume 12,465
watts of power.
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Electronics
Electronics
There are complete manuals aboard for all electronic equipment. Please
familiarize yourself with the operation of these devices during fair weather
and in familiar waters. The most used manuals are stored in the drawer in the
sofa end table adjacent to the lower helm. The remaining manuals are stored
in the case behind the aft dinette seat cushion. The main circuit breaker on
the Bridge DC panel, located under the seat forward of the upper helm
station, must be on for all equipment to function properly.
A. VHF Radio
The vessel is currently equipped with a ICOM
VHF radio at the upper helm on the port side
of the helm. Use channel 16 for “hailing”
only and switch to another channel to conduct
a conversation. A second waterproof handheld VHF radio is located forward of the
dinette in the main salon. Make sure the VHF
handheld radio is set to US hailing frequencies
to ensure proper operation of channel 66 when in Canadian waters. Make sure
at least one other person in your crew is familiar with radio procedures and
operation. The vessel has a FCC Radio Station Authorization with call sign
WDF3362. (See Appendix V)
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B. GPS (Garmin)
The vessel is equipped with a
Garmin 235 with chartplotter and C-Card of the
area
from
Olympia,
Washington to Port McNeill,
BC. A second C-card is
located in the end table
drawer along with the
manuals
explaining
the
operation of the Garmin
GPS. The second C-card
extends coverage to Nanaimo
and Howe Sound regions of
British Columbia. Only large
scale coverage (32 NM) is provided in other regions. Power to the GPS and
depth sounder is provided by activating the switch on the starboard side of the
upper helm console labeled “NAV/RADAR”.
GPS coordinates,
corresponding to Maptech GPS coordinates, have been preprogrammed into
the GPS as an aid to navigation and route planning. Interrogating the
waypoint can provide the Maptech page number and VHF hailing channel if
the waypoint is a marina. Please do not delete the Maptech GPC
coordinates! Ample memory is available to add your individual waypoints
for navigation purposes. The depth readings can be presented in Feet, Meters
or Fathoms to aid in navigation by matching the GPS readings to those of the
navigation charts being used. To change the scales press “MENU” twice;
scroll to “NAVIGATION SETUP”; pres “ENTER”; scroll to “DEPTH
UNITS” and select the desired scale. Units on the GPS screen will now match
the chart being used.
C. GPS (Raymarine)
The vessel is also equipped
with a Raymarine C80 Chartplotter/Radar/Depthfinder
unit with an installed map
cartridge (CF 13XG) of
British Columbia which
includes details of the water
from Seattle to Cape Hardy.
A switch on the starboard
side of the upper helm console, marked “NAV/RADAR”, provides power to
this unit. A manual is available in the main salon describing the functions of
this chart-plotter. Please familiarize your self with the operation of the chart-
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plotter before modifying the settings. This chart-plotter has the capability of
providing information on the tides, currents and sunrise/sunset by placing the
cursor on a spot, where the information is desired and hitting “OK”. The
screen will then provide information at the location specified. The “Find
Nearest” soft key, at the bottom of the screen, will then provide additional
information such as Waypoints, Ports, Tide Stations and Current. Use the
Cursor movement control to select the desired function and press “Enter”.
The next screen provides the requested data, in the example “Tide Station”
information.
.
Selecting the soft key “Find”, at the bottom of the screen, will provide data as
to the location of the nearest tide station. Select the tide station of interest, or
the one located nearest the vessel and data will be supplied regarding the tides.
Selecting the soft key “Tide Data” will provide a graph of the tidal activity for
the date in question, along with sunrise, sunset and a red dashed line
indicating the present time of day.
WARNING: DO NOT USE THE GPS AS YOUR SOLE MEANS OF
NAVIGATION. ALWAYS REFER TO THE CHARTS ON BOARD
FOR THE AREAS WHERE YOU WILL BE NAVIGATING
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D. Radar
The vessel is equipped with a Raymarine 4 Kw radar system as part of the C
80 chart-plotter. The overlay feature of this system allows the radar image to
be superimposed upon the landmass, identified by the chart-plotter, which
allow instant discrimination of land versus water or other reflected signals and
aids in the navigation and positioning of the vessel, especially during
inclement weather such as fog. To activate the radar system, allow the
scanner to warm up for 60 seconds after turning the unit on, and then
press the power button briefly. The left side soft buttons on the bottom
on the screen will allow toggle between radar “On” and “Standby”. To
activate radar, toggle to “On”.
E. Auto Pilot
The vessel is equipped with a
Raytheon St 6000 autopilot
system. If you have experience
with this system and feel
comfortable navigating with an
autopilot, feel free to use the
system. Otherwise, it would be
advantageous to completely
familiarize yourself with the
operation of the system
through the operating manual
on board, before engaging the
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autopilot. Power to the Autopilot is from a switch on the helm console marker
“AUTO”. The autopilot is sensitive to battery voltage, therefore use of
“BOTH” batteries is recommended.
F. Depth Sounders
One Horizon Digital depth sounder is located on
the bridge on the port side of the helm station
and presents the depth under the boat.
Remember you have a draft of ~4 feet. The
second fish-finder, Garmin 235, is located at the
upper helm and is also the GPS device.. Power
to the GPS and depth sounder is provided by
activating the switch on the starboard side of the
upper helm console labeled “NAV/RADAR”.
An additional depth-finder is also available with
the Raymarine Chart-plotter. Please refer to the
operation manual for this item. Operation of the depthfinder module requires
the Bridge master DC circuite breaker to be engaged as well as the individual
depthfinder circuit breaker being engaged. A typical Raymarine chart-plotter
window showing both the GPS window with the depth-finder window shown
adjacent to the GPS window. The red outline around to active window
indicates the active soft-buttons on the bottom of the chart-plotter. In this
picture the depth-finder overlay is active.
Raymarine Chart-plotter window showing GPS & Depth-finder overlay
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G. Stereo Systems
A Kenwood AM/FM/CD player and stereo is located in the main salon below
the TV set. Operation of this system
requires that both the Stereo switch on
the main DC panel be in the ON
position and the STEREO MEMORY
switch located below the entry step to
the salon, be in the “ON” position.
The unit below the AM/FM/CD player
can be used for CD storage. It is NOT
a CD player. A portable DVD player
is located above the TV console. It
can be plugged into an AC outlet when on Shore Power or Generator or can
be plugged into the small inverter located above the aft dinette seat as shown
in the picture above.
H. TV
Sylvania AC/DC w/built in VCR is located in the Salon.
I. Library
Several music CD‟s & VHS tapes are located in the cabinet next to the TV.
Several „vintage‟ books are also available along with a copy of Chapman‟s in
this cabinet. Bring you own selection of DVD‟s if desired..
Bilge Pumps
There are three bilge pumps and two sump pumps on board. Two are located
in the companionway sole just aft of the forward cabin. A forward bilge
pump, which has an automatic float switch and is wired directly to the DC
power source, and shower sump pump, also wired directly to the DC power
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source, are located in this area. An aft bilge pump, which also has an
automatic float switch and is wired directly to the DC power source, and
shower sump are located below the removable panels in the step leading out
of the aft stateroom. Switches for each of the bilge pumps are located at each
helm station. A third automatic/manual bilge pump is located in the engine
room amidships. Continuous operation of one or more of the bilge pump may
indicate a serious problem. Please advise Ship Harbor Yacht Charters of this
situation.
Anchoring & Windlass
A. Anchors
A 22-pound Delta anchor is located on the bow roller with 200 feet of G 5/16”
chain. A second anchor is located in a storage container in the aft locker on
the swim platform, along with 20 feet of G 5/16” chain and 200 feet of 9/16”
nylon rode. The anchor locker is located at the head of the forward stateroom.
B. Windlass
A Maxwell electric winch is
available to raise and lower the
anchor. This windlass will exert
a maximum force of 1000
pounds and draw 50 amps of DC
power during operation.
Extreme care must be exercised
to avoid a serous accident while
using the windlass. To avoid
jamming the windlass when
retrieving an anchor, position a
crew member at the anchor
locker, in the forward stateroom, to “knock” down the chain as it piles up!
C. Anchoring
Position an operator at the upper helm ready to maneuver per instruction.
a. Install power to the windlass
switches from the electrical
switch located under the step
in the main salon. (Push
down firmly on the Red
handle to engage the power.)
b. Open the caps on the
windlass buttons to port and
starboard of the windlass.
Note the directional arrows
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“UP ↑” and “DOWN ↓”. The anchor windlass can also be
operated from a second station located on the upper helm. The
helm station also provides indication of when power is
provided to the windlass.
c. With the vessel stopped over the anchoring location, tap the
down arrow a few times and gently release the bow anchor
from the roller until weight is on the chain. Lower at will. A
scope of 3:1 for all chain is recommended. Recommended
scope is 5:1 in heavy weather. Sufficient chain is available
to anchor in 40 to 65 feet of water. As the anchor chain
releases markings on the chain will provide an indication as to
the amount of chain released. The following scheme is
employed.
d.
Feet of
Color Code
Chain
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
Green
Orange
Green
Orange
Orange/Green/Orange
Orange
Green
Orange
Green
Green/Orange/Green
Green
Orange
Green
Orange
Orange/Green/Orange
Orange
Green
Orange
Green
Orange/Green/Orange/Green/Orange
End of Chain
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e. Move the vessel aft, prior to anchor touchdown, to help set the
anchor fluke. Continue backing, slowly, until sufficient scope
has been released. Back down the engines to ensure the anchor
is set. A chain hook is available, located in the Sundeck
locker, for use with the bow line, to remove anchor strain
from the windlass in severe weather. The anchor
windlass is not intended to restrain the vessel while
at anchor and an anchor bridle must be used to take
the strain off the windlass. Damage to the windlass,
from failing to use this procedure, will be at the
expense of the operator!
f. Secure the windlass switch caps. Careful, they break easily.
g. Set the GPS to anchor alarm to detect movement of the anchor.
h. Turn power off to the windlass when not in use.
D. Weigh Anchor
Position an operator at the upper helm ready to maneuver per instructions.
Position a crew member at the anchor locker to ensure the chain does not
pile up and jam the windlass which is what will surely happen with
unsupervised chain retrieval. Engines should be running and at temperature.
a. Install power to the windlass switches from the electrical panel.
b. Open the caps on the windlass buttons to port or operate from
the upper helm station to be able to communicate with the crew
member at the anchor locker.
c. Slowly and carefully retrieve the chain while the boat operator
drives the boat in the direction of the anchor. The crew member
at the anchor locker will advise when to stop retrieval so they
can redistribute the chain and prevent a jam. The windlass
should have enough power to retrieve the anchor in most
situations. If the anchor does not free itself attempt to pull in
the opposite direction with modest scope ~3:1. If this doesn‟t
work, secure the rode and run slowly in a wide circle.
d. Once the anchor is free make sure the anchor does not strike
the hull of the vessel. A free swinging anchor can do severe
damage to the gel-coat.
e. Wash the anchor, as
required, to remove
mud and debris prior
to stowing.
This
applies to the chain as
it is being retrieved.
To activate the wash
down pump turn the
pump on at the panel
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that controls the APU. The battery switch for the APU must be
in the “ON” position to activate this pump.
f. Secure the anchor and replace switch covers.
g. Turn off windlass switch at electrical panel.
Dinghy & Davits
An 11 foot Baltik inflatable dinghy is stowed on the rear swim platform using a
Weaver davit system. The dinghy can be released from the standoffs and lowered
into the water. The dinghy will still be attached to the vessel with the Weaver
snap davits. Once the dinghy is loaded with gas tank, etc it can be released from
the snap davits and boarded. Spare polypropylene line is stored on the cockpit if
additional shoreline is needed. Use of the handheld VHF radio makes
communication between the dingy and vessel convenient.
The 6 HP Nissan motor is a
new 4 stroke engine that does
not require premixed fuel.
However, the engine is
sensitive to the position in
which it is stowed. Please
keep the motor in the upright
position as much as possible
and when stowing, keep the
throttle lever towards the
ground. Please return the
motor to the stand intended to
store the motor in the upright
position. Please avoid getting
beach sand into the bottom of
the dinghy. The sand will chaff
through the material quicker
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than anything. If sand does get into the dinghy please use the wash-down, near
the rear boarding door, to remove as much sand as possible. A tool kit, dinghy
patch/repair kit and inflator pump are all stowed in the aft propane locker located
on the swim platform.
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Miscellaneous
A. Berths
1. To use the salon berth, lift the dinette table from its wall socket, remove
the table leg, lift the aft dinette cushion and place the table on the wood
edge before replacing the aft cushion.
2. The sofa can make into another bed for one adult or two children.
3.
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B. Vacuum System
1
The vacuum cleaner is located in the closet on the starboard side of the
main salon at the bottom of the stairs. Check the pick up canister and dirt
filter frequently to keep the vacuum working at it‟s best.
C. Spare Parts & Tools
1. Spare parts are located in the „spares box‟ under the aft dinette seat..
2. Motor oil and coolant are located with the engines in the engine
compartment located under the hatches in the main salon.
3. Two toolboxes are located under the dinette in the salon, along with an 18
v cordless drill set and Dremel type tool set.
4. Additional tools and meters are located under the aft dinette seat.
D. Canvas
1. The bridge canvas can be stowed in the forward compartment on the
Bridge but complete disassembly of the Bridge canvas is not
recommended.
Opening the air smiles should provide sufficient
ventilation to avoid removing the canvas
2. The bridge bimini top should remain extended during inclement weather.
3. Canvas to cover the
windshield (located in a
compartment forward
of the bench seat on the
bridge) and “blackout”
curtains for the main
salon are located under
the aft dinette seat.
4. The Isinglass zippered
port on the aft end of
the sundeck can be
attached to the hatch (as
shown) to provide some
protection to the steps leading to the aft deck.
F. Door
1. All doors on the boat that swing to open (except the door to the master
head), have a latch mechanism unique to Carver. The doors will
positively latch when opened. To close the door the latch must first be
released. The latches are not magnetic or spring loaded. Pulling on a
closed door will not necessarily release the latch but may result in a
sprung door.
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G. Barbeque
1. A Magma Stainless Steel
barbeque is located on the
rail of the aft cockpit on the
Port side of the vessel. The
propane control valve is
located behind the cushion
in the compartment on the
aft side of the dinette along
with tools and spare parts.
The propane control valve
should be installed onto the
barbeque prior to attaching
the gas cylinder since the
valve has an indent that
prevents installation after
the cylinder is attached due
to interference with the
railing. A separate 2 gallon
propane tank is supplied to
act as backup for the main
propane tank in the locker
on the swim platform and
as a fuel supply for the
BBQ.
H. Shore Tie
1. A spool of ¼” Polypropylene stranded line is provided that can be
attached to the upper deck and used as a shore tie in conditions when the
swing of the vessel is to be restricted. The Shore Tie setup is stored in the
locker on the swim platform and can be attached as shown.
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I. Navigation Charts
Navigation charts are located in the salon, in tubes, on the starboard side. The
following charts are on board. They cover most of the San Juan Islands and the
Gulf Islands.
Chart No.
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43
86
3312
3313
3462
3463
3493
3512
3513
3514
3535
3538
3539
3540
3541
3543
3544
Description
Puget Sound
San Juan Islands
Gulf Islands
Jervis Inlet & Desolation Sound Chartbook
Gulf Islands Chartbook
Juan de Fuca to Straight of Georgia (South)
Straight of Georgia (Southern)
Vancouver Harbor
Straight of Georgia (Central)
Straight of Georgia (North)
Jervis Inlet
Malaspina Straight
Desolation Sound
Discovery Passage
Campbell River
Toba Inlet
Cordero Channel
Johnstone Straight
In addition, the following reference documents are provided to make the cruising
experience safer and more enjoyable.
Maptech
Evergreen
San Juan Islands
Cruising Atlas (Queen Charlotte Sound to Olympia0
2008 Waggoner Cruising Guide
2009 Ports & Passes Tide & Current Tables
Current Atlas + 2009 Canadian Tables
J. Manuals & Operating Instructions
The vessel operating manual and operating instructions for the various systems
and components on the vessel are located behind the cushion on the aft side of the
dinette. In addition, manuals for the Autopilot, Radar, Garmin GPS and Handheld
VHF radio are readily available in the drawer in the end table in the salon.
K. Fishing Equipment
Two rods and reels are located on the roof above the lazarette for those that have
the appropriate licenses and wish to try their luck at fishing.
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Securing
1
Once securely moored at the dock, connect the shore power to the AC
supply.
2
Turn off the DC Master
3
On the AC panel, leave on the battery charger and AC receptacles. Turn
off the hot water heater.
4
Check the inventory (especially fenders and tie off the fenders so they
won‟t slip below the dock.)
5
When leaving the boat, close the windows and lower the blinds. Lock the
boat. Turn off the propane at the propane tank on the swim platform.
6
Perform a last inspection as you leave the boat, checking for personal gear,
locked windows and loose gear onboard. Check the tie-up and fenders
once again. Check to see if the American flag has been secured.
Have fun and thanks for choosing Frita II
Frank Holman, Mgr
Frita Yacht Charters, LLC
602-695-2565
frankholman@cox.net
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Appendix I – Coast Guard Accident Report
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Appendix II –Carver Battery System
House
2
1
Of
f
Batt
#1
Of
f
Stbd
Eng
-
+
+Batt #2
Of
f
Batt
+ #4 -Batt
+
#5
Port
Eng
Of
f
+Batt#3
APU
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Appendix III - Mechanical Plan
33 gal Black
Water Tank
Bilge Pump
Diesel Fill
Port
H2O Fill Port
Washdown
Pump
98 gal Diesel Fuel Tank
Rudder
Post
Fuel Manifold
77 gal Fresh
Water Tank
Bilge Pump
ZF Trans
20 gal
H2O Tank
Swim
Platform
220 HP Cummins Turbo Diesel Eng
33 gal Black
Water Tank
Bilge Pumps
120 gal
Diesel
Fuel
Tank
Engine
Batteries
3 Kw
Phasor
APU
220 HP Cummins Turbo Diesel Eng
Rudder
Post
Aft Head
Battery
Charger
Fwd Head
ZF Trans
98 gal Diesel Fuel Tank
Propane
Locker
Hydraulic
Reservoir
Diesel Fill
Port
11 gal Hot
Water Heater
Waste Ports
Y-Valve
Frita II – Mechanical Plan
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Anchor
Locker
200’ Chain
22# Anchor
Appendix IV – Engine Performance Chart
Carver Boat Speed vs Engine RPM
16
Speed - kts
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
Engine - RPM
Cummins 220 HP Diesel Engine
250
14.0
HP@220
Fuel Flow
12.0
200
150
8.0
6.0
100
4.0
50
2.0
0
0.0
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
Engine - RPM
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2000
2200
2400
2500
Fuel Flow - Gal/Hr
Horsepower - HP
10.0
Appendix V – FCC Radio Station Permit
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