Editor's Note: This list attempts to list ALL pieces of MIT's 38-foot sloop Aleida in an arbitrary taxonomy of boat "systems". For each system, we attempt to limit its description to a catalog of functional parts and controls the human may want to know are available to use, fix, and maintain these parts. We attempt NOT to describe how to use them, or how to sail. A few systems DO have some "how-to" guidance, because they're unique to Aleida, or generally quirky or obscure, or counterintuitive. Another list cross-references the pieces which are flagged as "emergency" or "safety" equipment, to guide any crew to familiarize themselves with their purpose, location and operational status.
2 SUBSYSTEMS TO BE ADDED
Items below crave writing-up, and categorizing into current or new "systems" list items [* = needs to be done, - = done]: * rewrite "cockpit switch box" section in "12-volt DC" section with new names on switches and center-positions off on some spring 04 * (actual dinghy, to replace "generic" dinghy section of Nov02) * bilge (esp. gotchas about ways it can get fouled) and hummm... the bilge's "interfaces to other systems" subsection is either overkill? or very important? * dorades, sun-driven cowl-equivalent fan * keel (in order to describe: * where the lead is (for grounding?) * swim-ladder * special tools: * wrenches for stuffing box (TODO: sizes of 2 nuts?) (T. bought one adj. wrench, thinks 2 aren't req'd) * thickness gauges for engine alignment? - periodic maintenance items/periods (ah ha: see Vol II * engine sect: * throttle and shift control [new one May04] QUESTION: has "red button"? - add titles of manuals * list some vital info sections in manuals * list a few basic specs (e.g. HP), fuel consumption * TO FIX IN CURRENT SECTIONS: * survey where fixed font printing runs off page and re-format - ADDED connection description for head tubing * docklines and fenders (maybe we've enumerated them?) * referencetrim-tabcontrol on wheel (only used to set wheel brake) * add sizes of thru-hulls as surveyed c.May03 to our tabulation [see 3.5.2]
3 BOAT SYSTEMS
3.1 standing and running rigging (including mast-partners)
* standing rigging (including mast-partners) * TODO: measure mast height over water; over deck note: MITNA/Aleida website says "54 feet high over the water" * QUES: how are electrical/electronic connections made at base of mast? * TODO: enumerate these electrical/electronic connections * tools/"controls" *shroud tension gauge* cutaway tools: shroud cutter (and hacksaw?) (andaxe? EMGCY [AXE suggested to (a) cut away broken mast, (b) chop thru joinery to holed hull] EMGCY * cross-ref to other systems * mast-head light (steaming light) (fwd edge of mast) * anchor light (top of mast) * tricolor (top of mast) * emergency strobe (top of mast) EMGCY * deck worklights (lower part of mast-head light) * VHF antenna and coax antenna cable * radar antenna, power and signal cables * running rigging (do we want this header, since it's just a nuisance to put sails in subheaders under it (which we didn't do, you'll notice) (Maybe if I could think of more things to list under standing rigging, I'd like to have separate "standing" and "running" headers?) * mainsail (and lazyjacks and built-in sailcover) * QUES: is mainsail same size as original equip? (per PHRF-NE) * mainsail controls * topping-lift provided by main-halyard * lazyjacks / on-boom sail-bag * luff hardening by halyard (no cunningham) * 1st reefline exits boom thru line-stopper cleat on stbd * 2nd reefline ditto on port * outhaul exits boom near cleat on stbd (usually don't change this?) * vang * preventer NONE SAFETY * lazyjack tightening lines and jam-cleats (2) on mast * sailcover removable zipper slide (stow in key-shelf stbd bulkhead) * * operations * free lazyjacks to raise sail w/o fouling battens * free reeflines to raise sail if might have been reefed (handles aft) * close line-stopper before hardening reef-line (handle forward) * harden lazyjacks to bag sail (impossible to harden after sail in bag) * free vang when at dock to allow topping lift to set boom high * main halyard winch is one-speed only (QUES: is this true?) * gotcha's/non-intuitivities * to zip up, put zipper car on toothy side first, then insert side with no teeth on the end. Then pull both ends away from the car. * zipper slider should NOT be left on cover while sailing * lazyjacks shouldn't be hardened too much before lowering main, because boom's weight may all hang on them until we set up topping lift * stow 2-handed winch handle in dorade while underway, but point handle inboard so it won't be pulled overboard fouled in jib-sheet * storm trysail (none, and no track for one on mast) * genoa and furler * North 3DL 150% genoa (>= Jun03) with reefing pad in luff (LP=150) * (unknown) 130% genoa (<= Jun03) (guessing at 130%, might have been 120%) * ops / quirks * want little tension on furler line when deploying jib, then cleat it off (inhibits overwraps of furling on loosely coiled line on spool) * controls * furling line cam-cleat (and we usually also horn-cleat line) * 2-speed winches, main CCW fast, CW power, (Barient 28) secondaries are CW fast, CCW power (Barient Stainless 16) * 1 winch handle 2-direction, 2nd is 1-dir ratchet or 2-dir solid * 150% genoa sheets route to blocks on toe-rails using "half-moon" spinnaker blocks @ 2003, identified need for better ones @ Apr04 (130% genoa sheets routed to inner tracks' blocks, but one block not avail > 2002 and we aren't fixing it (@ Jul03)) * sliding block on toerail to simulate athwartships car position * luff feeder guide on foil about 4-5 feet up * no luff-tension control (usually don't change halyard tension) * quirks * if jib won't deploy, check for spinnaker halyard led under jib (common if have jybed after deploy; then jams jib furling even more) * feeder guide misuse MAY be what ripped sail at luff-rope (Fran Jan03) but we sanded down any aleged burrs on starboard track * no jib halyard line stopper; we winch in a rolling hitch line so can then cleat the REAL halyard to horn-cleat on mast * jib halyard winch is shared by jib halyard, spinnaker halyard, and some skippers like to harden reefing lines on this winch too * jib halyard winch is 1-speed only (QUESTION: is this true?) * working jib * 90%, Dacron * luff gets rigged on furler foil (replaces genoa even though we have dual track foil) * QUESTION: does it have its own sheets (T. guesses NOT @ Mar04) * heavy weather / storm jibs * QUESTION: what jibs do we have? NH says storm and most likely a #1 and #3 and maybe #2 (25Nov02) SUBQUESTION: wouldn't a #3 be a genoa? or THE genoa? * QUESIONS: * are all the above aboard? * which have their own sheets? * which need to be on forestay foil? * or, which can be hoisted without removing genoa? [Thom thinks NONE can be hoisted with genoa furled] * controls/tools * luff-rope feeder guide (where located?) * spinnaker * asymetric, 0.75-oz, 27-ft width * operations: * question: where to tack down tack pennant? * sliding blocks on toerail for sheet lead (same blocks as 150% genoa sheets use; might use snatch block at toerail instead) * jybe by re-socking and deploying on new leeward side, so take sock and sheet forward around forestay * quirks * belay halyard to port toerail to not wear on radar antenna or spreader, and not to foul jib or furler at mast-top * ground tackle * primary anchor Danforth 35 lb approx, 15-ft (?) chain model 22 Hooker #764 (on the anchor) * storm anchor folding yachtsman 60 lb approx, no rode attached model JJ 1120 (molded in on the anchor) * new anchor Delta(?) 44 lb (not on boat @ 2003) TODO: find manufacturer and model of anchor NOTE: [pavilion bathroom scale for 35 & 60 lb approx above] * primary rode 250-ft nylon (with eye for primary anchor shackle) * 2nd rode unknown material or length (under V-berth mattress) * for 2nd rode chain (approx 6-10 ft) unknown shackles * anchor windlass for rope rode only (WARNING: no backing plate, only light metal strips under mounting bolts; approx 3/16 x 1 x 12 inch under 2 aft bolts, 3/16 x 1 x 6 under the single forward bolt) TODO: crossref weakness to e.g. towing, lines for storm) EMGCY *bow-rollernone (one is planned @ Apr04) * controls * windlass foot button on deck (enabled at CktBrkrs) * high-current solenoid the deck foot button activates is located below main circuit-breaker panel; Thom believes it's wired fairly directly to the fat wire circuit of the common "hot" of main batt switch * windlass high-current wiring may not be fused (Thom's suspicion) * operations and Gotchas: * main anchor requires bringing anchor+chain forward from stern and shackling rode to chain * bring pliars or shackle key (bigger than on your crew knive) forward * chain isn't compatible with bow chock or windlass so crew must overhand the chain and anchor onto the deck * person hauling must keep anchor from hitting the bow (topside) (i.e., anchor must be held awkwardly maybe a foot OUTSIDE the pulpit rails while another person sweeps off mud etc) * lead of the bitter end of the rode on the windlass must be kept low to the deck, otherwise turns on the windlass drum will come off and anchor can easily get away3.2 Ship's Machinery
3.2.1 engine and transmission
* engine * Yanmar Model 3JH2E * controls: * cooling salt water thru-hull "kingston valve" * engine control panel in cockpit * key-switch positions: off/glow/on/start * audible alarms (oil-pressure, water temp) switches and test * instrument lights (which main CktBrkr if any?) * alarm lamps: Batt-not-charging, cooling-water-hi-temp, lube-oil-low-pressure (not sure these work) * forward/reverse and speed or RPMs, ditto without prop drive * manual kill knob in cockpit * manual kill position on engine (under manifold in from dipstick) * manual fuel prime pump * cyl pressure relief (don't think we have) * fuel shut-off valve (under companionway stairs) * transmission * Type KBW-10E [Note: we DO have ours marked in the service manual] * transmission is rotated (CW, looking fwd) to fit under cabin sole, so dip-stick on filler plug probably doesn't read right; Andrew B (Apr04) will try to figure what reading means "full" based on spec'd "full" of 700 ml * replacable parts and consumables * diesel cetane value > 45 * motor lube oil SAE svc grade 30 weight for 50-80-deg op temp (allow 3 minutes after add oil before check) capacity min/max 2.1/4.9 liter * transmission lube oil "ATF-A" / Dexron-2 or -3 * freshwater coolant (tap water + antifreeze) [QUESTION: is mixed stock kept aboard? T. guesses NO @ MAy04] * filters (oil (Fram PH8A), cooling primary, cooling others ???, fuel primary, fuel secondary, fuel tertiary (I think not?)) TimH 07Jul03: enumerated "Racor element & on-engine spin-on" QUES: what is "Element 500ser.w/ORI Item# RAC 2010SMOR-02 Ward Marine, Racor..." filter aboard Mar03? ANS:(guess): NateH 03Dec03 "500 series Racor would be first stage diesel fuel filter" NOTE: Tim reported "trying finer filter, now 10 micron, old was 30". He thinks [17Dec03] that the engine spin-on unit is 2 micron. Unit colors are 2=brown, 10=blue, 30=red. * alternator belt (adj for 1/2 inch deflect for 20-25 lb force) * pump impeller (rubber) in cooling sea-water circuit - NO zinc for seawater cooling system [not used in JH family engine, per Yanmar rep Mack Boring & Parts Co, Mark Dias, email 02Dec03] * engine mounts * propeller (and stuffing box, drive shaft, stern tube, cutlass bearing, zinc (see "zinc" in anti-electrolysis sect)) * prop: Max-Prop Feathering Prop diameter 14-inch (per notes in [one of the 3!] manuals aboard) Note: actual size looks 13-3/4 inch, maybe shortened by the severe grinding down c. 2002 for electrolysis? Note: couldn't note pitch setting Jun04, didn't want to disassemble just for this info. * fuel tank * is 16-inch diameter x 42-inch long cylinder mounted under cockpit sole capacity approx 35 US gallons (approx 40 gals per MITNA website) * (shut-off valve listed in "engine controls") * fuel gauge (loc cktbrkr panel, activate by cktbrkr) * exhaust system * cooling water insertion into exhaust pipe gas at mixing elbow at aft end of exhaust manifold; water-lock (10x24 inch cylinder) [this "muffler" is probably the reservoir for water in exhaust pipes which would otherwise back-flow into engine when it stops] * fumes and water exit slightly port and stbd sides, above waterline, in aft overhang [no valve] [thru-hull] * manual mentions exhaust pipe drain valve on port aft of engine [QUESTION: check whether it's on mixing valve or manifold?] [QUESTION: study whether it's of interest in e.g. emgcy op] * QUESTION: have anti-siphon loop or valve somewhere? [thru-hull?] * Operations/quirks: * standard max RPM: 2500 "gauge straight up" (MIT's SOP) * changing between forward/reverse, let RPMs lower in neutral * warm-up, cool-down: idle 5 min after start, 5 min before kill after running fast * cranking: turn off seawater cooling if cranking > 5 secs * killing: push kill pull knob back in after engine stops * killing: on engine: pull cable coupler part aft gently after finding cable under manifold at dipstick's fore/aft position * check cooling fresh water level: important to do often, especially because there is no secondary (overflow) tank. * how to bleed injector fuel feeds, esp. after replacing filters * to feather prop: 1: power at 2-3 kt fwd; 2: kill engine while in fwd; 3: when engine has stopped, if shaft is still spinning then engage xmission in reverse to stop the freewheeling; 4: can check for NOT feathered by putting in neutral: want NO freewheeling; 5: can leave engine in neutral while sailing, or in gear. * engine interfaces to other systems: * fresh cooling water to and from fresh water hot-water tank * seawater cooling water routed to anti-siphon loop on aft bulkhead of cabined under sink, before entering heat exchanger * charging of house and/or starting battery (via main batt sw) * starter high-current feed (via main batt sw) * starter solenoid to (a) engine panel start switch, (b) steering position switch panel emergency pushbutton switch * grounding? * References: * "Operation Manual, Yanmar Diesel Engine JH(2) series" [no Yanmar doc #] (ours is called 3JH2-T(B)E sometimes, 3JH2E others) * "Yanmar Service Manual - Marine Diesel Engine Jodel 3JH2 Series" doc # A0A1015-911OSP * Yanmar Marine Engine Help [click "service"] unofficial website sponsored by a UK dealer (found Apr04)3.2.2 steering & binnacle
* system is wheel, to vertical "bike" chain, to cable at bottom of binnacle, via 2 pairs sheaves (1 pair below binnacle, 1 aft near transom), to quadrant (connect by threaded posts), [QUESTION: T didn't see adjustment threads @ Apr04] to rudder shaft to rudder on skeg, bottom of rudder held by a hinge near bottom of skeg, approx 2/3 way down rudder (which extends further down) *trim-tablocated on aft edge of keel has been removed, its control on wheel shaft is still installed (to set brake on wheel) * emergency tiller (stern lazaret, athwardships) EMGCY * access port to rudder shaft (on steering position cockpit sole) key to open access port (tied to tiller (or use e.g. needlenoses)) * compass * controls * wheel lock to binnacle (lock when leave boat) * trim-tab lock to wheel (we always leave locked, isn't operative) * compass lamp [switch in steer-cockpit switch box] [enabled by CktBrkr (QUES: which one?)] * operations/quirks * no need to count wheel turns to center, since stop-to-stop less than 2 turns * emergency tiller faces aft EMGCY * access to quadrant via side lazaret bulkheads removed (QUES: which side(s)?) * note one failure mode: cable fouled in quadrant so rudder is JAMMED OVER, precluding sailing without rudder3.2.3 bilge pumps
* manual bilge pump (and handle) under galley sink [thru-hull] EMGCY * automatic bilge pump and switch [thru-hull] EMGCY * pump (8 GPM, 11 amp) under galley sink [thru-hull] * float switch (an electronic control) in deep well of bilge * controls * main power by toggle switch on cktbrkr panel, wired directly to Batt 1 so remains powered with main battery switch OFF [TODO: verify whether is to Batt 1 or 2?] * pump test [CktBrkr] (turn ON momentarily, usually leave OFF) (inserts 12-v to motor from batt 1 or 2 as selected by main battery sw) * float switch status light indicates 12v to the switch (on top of sw canister) * pump fuse 15amp Dec02 inline near pump * quirks * NO fuse in Batt 1 -to- main power toggle switch (TODO: verify?) * unexpected side-effect: pump test cktbrkr ON connects main 12v power bus to the pump motor side of the float switch; if float switch happens to be ON (water in bilge) then the dedicated connection from Batt 1 to float switch provides 12v "hot" to main 12v power bus, even if main battery switch is OFF; any other ship's electrical devices left ON will get powered unexpectedly during pump test * documentation: got spec sheet with replacement motor Dec023.2.4 head
* primary components: head (marine toilet), holding tank, pump-out pump, thru-hulls for salt-water inlet, overboard, and vent, valves for different modes and pump-out * primary controls: pump lever, water flow in/out pedal * secondary controls: * salt-water inlet (shared with head sink drain) [thru-hull/valve in bilge, under sink] * effluent from potty (orange stripes) thru "Y" valve to one of * anti-siphon loop vent thence to output thru-hull (near potty base), or to * holding tank input (which is the LOWER hose visible going into bulkhead from head area into forward cabin] * holding tank output hose's "Y" valve routes to one of * external pump-out deck fitting, or to * manual effluent pump input [manual pump, with handle tied on] is under port v-berth after hatch] * manual effluent pump pumps to a joint in the hose from the head's "Y" valve output to effluent thru-hull * vent hose from holding tank to thru-hull near toerail with valve in cubby above drawers aft of port v-berth * anti-siphon valve in head output [QUES: thru-hull for vent? no valve?] ? QUES: is anti-siphon required on output? * interfaces to other systems * thruhulls: intake (below waterline) shared with head sink drain; effluent (near waterline); airvent (above waterline) * pumpout: uses effluent thruhull, or deck screw opening3.2.5 ice box
* shelf is for the ice (usually) [QUES: is this so?] * box drains into the bilge (so NEVER SPILL MILK or foul bilge-pump!) * operations: * leave covers open when leaving the boat * wooden "floors" can get mold under them, are removable3.2.6 stove
* 2 burners + oven (inner dimensions 14.5 wide (fore-n-aft) x 9.75 deep (athwardships) x 4.25 high) note: not sure of "high" dimension, maybe more if the oven-rack wasn't placed right whne T. measured it) * pot-brackets (believe 1 set) for cooking underway * covers: inner cover cutting-board material, outer joinery countertop * controls * 3 burner valves, CW off * master stove + oven supply valve near cabin sole, CW off * hand-pump and its anti-leakback valve in pots locker, near sink * master supply valve on alcohol tank (port laz) * filler cap on alcohol tank with de-pressurize valve * gimbal (athwardship rolling) lock (lock when sailing but not cooking) * oven-door close bungy (need tie-down when boat heels with gimbal lock on) * operation * START: open master valves, close 3 burner valves; open pump valve, pump 40 times, close pump valve; turn on a burner valve about 2-4 secs, and close it; look for wetting at base of burner, and light this alcohol (leave burner valve off!); let alcohol burn for approx 1-2 minutes (heating the burner gassifier); re-wet if required with a 2-sec burst with burner valve; when gassifier hot, turn on burner valve a bit, and observe flame in gaseous output from holes in the gassifier; turn burner valve on more for desired heat; probably pump another 40 licks with pump valve open [instructions per TS; important part is wetting and pre-heating the gassifier before continuous fuel flow into the burner] * FINISH: turn burner valves off pretty hard, but not too hard of course; close sub-master supply valve near cabin sole; lock gimballing, restore oven bungy to handle, install covers * HEAVY WEATHER: perhaps release pressure from tank (general safety) * FILLING: fill tank maybe 1/2 to 2/3 full (leave room for air pressure); dipstick is fiberglass pickup-stick on shelf in cabin3.2.7 fresh water system
* tanks (1 under each of the 2 lower bunks main cabin) * water-fill pipe on starboard deck (directly fills stbd tank) * tank flow valves (Better to close while heeling?) Need both open to fill port tank from stbd tank * pressure pump, sensor, in-line fuse (hatch in food cabinet over stove) QUESTION: what is amperage of fuse? * water-level gauge tube (on stbd bulkhead under stairs) * hot-water heater * interfaces * hoses from and return yp engine hot coolant circulation * fresh cold water in (from pressure pump circuit), hot out * overflow hose for pressure/temperture valve * to 120V supply [not connected @ Jan 2003; wire lying near WH tank is not connected at its CktBrkr] * access through port forward wall of cabinet under sink (QUESTION: is it also accessible through pots-N-pans locker? * winter drain? Note: MW says there's no drain control (2002) * galley sink [cold+hot pressurized, cold hand, drain] [thru-hull] QUESTION: is drain plumbed with anything else to share thru-hull? * head sink [cold+hot pressurized, drain] [thru-hull (head inlet shares)] * shower: "master" cold/hot valves pressurized, plus shower head control * "garden hose" valve on stern [cold pressurized] * controls * see "pressurized" items above, they represent cold or hot water valves * two tank-flow valves on athwart "joist" aft of aftmost cabin sole hatch, one allows flow from stbd tank to fresh water plumbing, and one allows ditto port tank; both open allows flow between tanks * operations / quirks * fill: open two tank flow valves; fill SLOWLY through deck fill fitting; check level with plastic tube gauge under stairs; keep one tank closed for serious (offshore) water use safety (we don't usually do this near-shore) * TODO: describe how to read the water level gauge * TODO: how drain for winter (or how to get antifreeze both tanks and hot-water tank winterize)3.3 Ship's Electrical Subsystems
3.3.1 12-volt DC
* main switch panel (CktBrkrs) in main salon: --------------------------------------------------------------- <= CABIN 15A CABIN => 15A NAV LIGHTS 10A --------------------------------------------------------------- BILGE PUMP 25A FRESH 15A MAST LIGHTS 05A MANUAL ON* H2O PUMP --------------------------------------------------------------- BLOWER* 10A FUEL GAUGE* 20A EMERGENCY 25A STROBE* --------------------------------------------------------------- INSTRUMENT 05A FATHOMETER 05A VHF RADIO 05A LIGHTS SPEEDOMETER* ---------------------------------------------------------------TRICOLOR*05A GPS 05A [no label] 25A --------------------------------------------------------------- 12V SOCKET 10A RADAR 05A WINDLASS 35A --------------------------------------------------------------- CktBrkrs marked "*" will immediately turn on their associated device as soon as the CktBrkr is turned ON. Other CktBrkrs only ENABLE power to a switch on the device, or on the cockpit switch panel, which actually turns the device(s) ON. * cockpit switch box in steering position cockpit: SWITCH LABEL DESCRIPTION AND USE OF CONTROLLED DEVICE ------------------- ----------------------------------------------- NEW configuration spring 04: (listed from stbd toward port) BLOWER FOREDECK ANCHOR STEAMING COMPASS (center OFF, up BRIGHT, down DIM) NAV LIGHTS (center OFF, up TRICOLOR, down decklevel side/stern) NAVIGATION LIGHTS deck-level indiv RGW lights, used under sail or motor (112.5/112.5/135.0 deg, 10/10/12 points) enabled by CktBrkr "NAV LIGHTS" [TODO: check] Bulbs: bow: TODO: define the mini bayonet lamp stern: define the short festoon West 214692 INST. LIGHTS QUES: isn't this compass light? enabled by CktBrkr _______ [TODO: fill in] SPOT LIGHTS masthead light, W 20 point (225 deg) halfway up mast used under motor only enabled by CktBrkr "MAST LIGHTS" [TODO: check] FLOOD LIGHTS downward-aiming light under masthead light used for deck illumination, and turn on temp to give better visibility of boat in traffic enabled by CktBrkr "MAST LIGHTS" [TODO: check] BLOWER bilge blower motor use before starting engine enabled by CktBrkr "BLOWER" ANCHOR LIGHTS all-around W at top of mast used to advise traffic a boat is at anchor enabled by CktBrkr "MAST LIGHTS" ------------------- ----------------------------------------------- * non-lighting controls in switch box include: * engine kill mechanical pull knob * engine-start push-button (doesn't enable engine alarms) (Note: Jan03 we notice this clicks a solenoid below, but doesn't turn over the engine?) ------------------- ----------------------------------------------- NOTE: in above table, definitions for "enabled by CktBrkr XXX" for nav and other lights are defined as they USED TO BE EONFIGURED; we believe SOME devices are not wired correctly, esp. probably the nav lights might be on the "MAST LIGHTS" CktBrkr; maybe others. * circuits ON/OFF controlled directly at CktBrkrs: * emergency strobe EMGCY * tricolor (1 light RGW at top of mast) (observe: 2 AMP draw) * bilge pump primary power (toggle switch, NO CktBrkr) EMGCY * bilge pump manual test of motor and inline fuse EMGCY (observe: approx 11 AMP draw pumping, 7.5 AMP dry) * circuits enabled at CktBrkrs (so requiring another switch to turn ON/OFF): * cabin lights (Port+Stbd) (total 6: MCabin: 3+nav, Head: 1, main HLocker 2 (1 sw), FCabin 2) * fresh water pressure * 12-volt utility circuits (1 below main hatchway, 1 near hanging locker near cabin sole) QUES: are 2 sockets on 1 CB? * GPS (mounted unit near main hatchway, and connector at binnacle) * RADAR * VHF (ship's station near main hatchway) * devices: (how 'bout any of fath knotmeter?) QUES: ????? * instrument lights (some as above, others separate? compass light?) * anchor windlass * Batteries: * 2 batteries: can define separate starting and "house" batteries if we choose, but note both batteries are of the same type type: lead acid gel, sealed non-spillable; size "868D"; max charging 14.1v at 68F (by sticker on batt); amp-hr: guess 400 from "8D" of size on batt; fwd batt marked "#2" (with magic marker) (note: NOT specific types (e.g. we don't have hi-start-current and and deep-draw "house" types)) (QUES: so what (one) type do we have for both batteries?) * charging with engine when main batt switch selects #1 or #2 or both (QUES: validate we won't blow out charging ckt if SW = "off"? (see this problem discussed in "operations" below")) * charging from 120v charger (see 120v system below) * battery tie-downs [appear NONE Dec02] * controls * main power panel and main power switch * QUESTION: how to read amp and slow-blowness of CktBrkrs (Thom saw TWO diff numbers with "A"; which one means "amps"?) * voltmeter (on main CktBrkr panel, sel Batt 1, 2, none) * gotchas * back of cktbrkr panel in hanging locker is NOT covered (so make sure table is stored to keep its metal parts away!) (and don't hang e.g. harness tethers near the wiring) (there's a short coathanger wire to hang the table on) * messenger wire-run line is laid from steering-position switch box to main switch panel below * operations * while sailing, switch main switch to "1" or "2", but not "both" * while running engine, NEVER switch main switch "off" [QUES: is this true? General fact: some switches have an extra "alternator disconnect" circuit to keep the alternator's regulator or diodes happy; another fact: the "alternator disconnect" feature can't be used with alternators with internal regulators; engine manual says Yanmar 3JH2E alternator has internal regulator. 'Nuf said.] * while running engine, one myth is to never switch it to "both" [TODO: verify whether going from 1 or 2 to "both" is bad? The only glitch Thom can see is if the contacts are really badly burned from some previous super overload, so that they don't make a proper make-before-break connection?] * main switch can be set to "BOTH" if needed, but not usually done: use for more starting oomph in extreme case, or to charge both if suspect both are desparately low * QUESTION: expected main batt voltmeter readings: charged? down? Note: max 14.1 v charging at 68-deg F (say Batts Dec02) * recommended operation of lights related to Nav Rules: * sail only: only ONE of either nav RGW at deck-level (via switch at steering station), or combined RGW tricolor (turned ON/OFF by its main panel CktBrkr) * motor or motorsail: nav RGW at deck-level plus masthead light (cockpit sw labelled "spot"), and NEVER tricolor * anchored: anchor light only, deck-level or tricolor RGWs off, may also use e.g. deck lights to do work * strobe is for emergency only EMGCY * gotcha: note that one must turn "tricolor" CktBrkr ON/OFF below to go from sailing with tricolor to motoring, or vice versa3.3.2 120-volt AC
* water heater (not driven by 110 v (yet) as of Dec02) * main batt charger - TruCharge 20+ (located aft bulkhead hanging locker) * 12v to 120v inverter - Xantrex PROwatt 300 (located aft end of chart locker) * controls [controls are defined above in terms of where-controlled, activated] * Switch/circuit breaker for battery charger (under main hatch) NOTE: CktBrkr sized for water-heater, not charger! Jan03 * Switch/circuit breaker for utility outlets (under main hatch) * power line connection at boat (stbd in steering cockpit) * charger: * charge type Bulk+Absorption+Float or Bulk/Abs only * batt type Flooded/Gel/AGM * temp: Cold/Warm(50-80F)/Hot * equalize (term?) [only for deep-discharge flooded batts] * QUES: what kind of line plug-in(s) do we have? QUES: is there a common, recognized nomenclature/code for them? * QUES: where are 12-120v inverter controls? sockets? what used for? * operations * connect boat-end of power cable first; it has a screw-in retainer ring for weather; a drip-loop would be nice too * test for 120-v after connecting (dock power often isn't on, dock sockets are often worn, etc) by e.g. VHF charger light * suggest main batt charger Gel, Bulk+Abs+Float, Warm (Cold winter?)3.3.3 anti-electrolysis
* sacrificial guppy on cable (clips to pushpit) (expect to have mnemonic banner over wheel too) * zinc on prop-shaft * zinc in engine block seawater cooling system * QUES: do we KNOW that the pushpit is wired to other parts of boat? * QUES: do we have a ground plate on outside of hull? * or is paint on keel NOT an insulator if we ground thru keel? * QUES: if we DO have ground plate, does it have a "thru-hull" (hole) * QUES: what other items are part of this system? * TODO: look up where engine zinc is, define in engine part
3.3.4 lightning-dissipation
SAFETY * QUESTION: mast base steps to metal (bolts?) of keel * QUESTION: are stays (any or all 8) strapped to keel? * stanchions and lifelines seem NOT strapped to keel * www.cdc.gov/nasd/docs/d000001-d000100/d000007/d000007.html has useful discussion of lightning considerations3.4 Electronics
3.4.1 basic instruments
* fathometer meter and transponder [permanent seal] [thru-hull] (QUES: which cktbrkr (for display? for illum?)) * knotmeter meter and transponder + dummy transponder [thru-hull] (QUES: which cktbrkr (for display? for illum?)) * station VHF CktBrkr "VHF" EMGCY * controls: panel: on/off/vol, squelch, channel up/down, power hi/low QUES: international/US ? mike: PTT (side), channel up/down (top) * gotchas: * buttons on TOP of mike change channel, easy to hit them by mistake * usual glitch of setting squelch too high to receive3.4.2 electronic aids
* GPSGarmin GPSMAP 176Cportable, or on bracket with ship's 12-v at binnacle (stolen over winter 2003-04 apparently) * GPSTrimble Nav NT200D- semi-permanent bulkhead mount (not operational (no antenna) Mar03, removed Apr04) * RADAR Furuno Model 821 * RADAR reflector - deploy temporarily on port spreader halyard * controls / quirks * GPS: * Garmin 12-v ships power cable and weatherproofing cap [CktBrkr "GPS"] * or portable with 4 AA-batteries EMGCY * charts: BlueChart Data Cards for "Cape Cod", "South Maine" bought c.2002 with "diskette" covers to store them in when not in unit * batteries do NOT protect from 12-v ships power drop without turning on GPS unit again (TODO: check this out with good batts) * GPS MOB function: press NAV/MOB key for > 1 second, then press Enter [QUESTION book may say MOB key 3 secs]* GPS: * Trimble - has chart chip of some kind* RADAR: [CktBrkr "Radar"] * Note: manual doesn't indicate stand-by -vs- transmitting power drain; we measure stby current = 70% of xmit (email 07Jan03 ThomS) (4.6/6.4 amp at brill=7, 3.8/5.4 brill=1 or 60% = 3.8/6.4 (stby brill=1 / xmit brill=7) * Be sure to budget radar power consumption on a long sail * RADAR reflector: dedicated halyard, yoke for catch-rain pos [TODO: check yoke double-catch-rain or catch-rain?] trim-line to shroud to align fore-and-aft, and to keep reflector from chafing its halyard note: main reflector is metal; plastic+foil may be aboard too3.4.3 other electronics
* VHF hand-held (with 12v and 120v chargers) EMGCY * gotchas * VHF charge time 15 hours from discharge, overcharges at 16 hours * VHF charge life 10/15 hr (for 5% Rx and 5% Tx at Hi/Lo power) * VHF charge indicator 3/2/1 blocks for <50%/25%/<10% charge left * operation * VHF used as station monitor on deck depletes charge for liferaft use3.4.4 signaling
* signaling * ship's whistle * compressed air horn w/ spare can QUES: how long will a can last? * lung-driven horn * ships bell (not req'd) (bottom "drawer" port v-berth) * strobe at top of mast (see: directly controlled at CktBrkrs) EMGCY * motorsailing dayshape (don't have) (not req'd Inland Rules) * anchoring dayshape (don't have) (not req'd in Inland Rules anchorage) * flares/flag/mirror kit in orange cannister by companionway stairs EMGCH3.5 Hull and joinerwork inside
3.5.1 dimensions & capacities
* hull: draft: 6-ft (5-9 MITNA web) LOA: 38-ft 0-in (37-6 MITNA web) LWL: 28-ft 10-in beam: 10-ft 6-in * hull number: 1291, built 1970 * fesign number: H38 (assume Aleida is #16 since is our sail number) * mast height: 54-ft over the water (per MITNA web) * displacement: gross-tonnage 17500-lb (MITNA web), T heard weight 10-1/2 tons * keel weight: 6000-lb (MITNA web) * Fuel: 35 US Gal (MITNA web says 40) * Fresh water: two tanks, each approx 70 gal (T heard), 80 gal MITNA web Note: "MITNA web" has info from introductory announcement Hinckley pilot series sloops, H. Newsletter, Vol 8 # 2, Summer 1982
3.5.3 tools (esp. emergency)
* thru-hull valve handle wrench (pipe under companionway steps] EMGCY * sledge for thru-hull plugs (loc: under steps) EMGCY * cable cutters for shrouds (loc: under steps) EMGCY *axeesp. to cut away mast (recommended by Shawn) EMGCY3.5.4 joinery
* "floor-joists" & tabs to hull QUES: any way to check these? [Were "gigged" and repaired in insurance survey after big grounding 1989] Note: J.Pratt doesn't know way we can inspect (e.g. after grounding; usually deduce hull/tab stiffness by gelcoat cracks esp. on deck * cabin sole and hatches (forknockdown,capsize) * drawer open-stops and latches * main hatch, companionway, wash boards * gotchas: * turn back lock bar not to catch crew on it SAFETY (minor) latch on stairway to cupboard must be latched SAFETY (Hummm... here're "safety" admonitions, not equipment??) * wash board are NOT positively held in (for knockdown), only held in if hatch fully closed and doesn't open by wave action3.5.5 hull/deck/cockpit
* scuppers (at toe-rails, outside from winches) [thru-hulls] [TODO: locate] * topsides and underwater gelcoat (i.e., waterproofing for fibreglass) * lazarets (port/stbd) esp. * controls * lock knobs (in main salon), * bungie holder-opens * latch-bolts to hold bulkheads in place * gotchas: * lock rods bumped forward bend when lid closed, then won't lock hinges get sprung when lines fall under lids bulkheads unbolting might foul rudder quadrant QUES: are wires to steering position switches covered? * lines getting under seats can spring laz hinges4 DINGHY
(we don't have one now (Nov02) but let's list a "generic" one to think of controls * inflatable hull (2 inflatable sponsons) thwart (maybe inflatable) * self-stiffening floor (or hard insertable floorboards) * pump (may be multi-"speed" start filling with 1 connection, change to less-air-volume-higher-pressure connection(s) * oars and integral oarlocks attach to hull, and belaying clamps aboard * motor * motor-tip-up release and latch * throttle with starting position mark * choke (full, half, off) * kill-switch (and kill-switch dead-man's lanyard) * fuel tank, filler cap with air vent, fuel hose with pressure pump bulb * anchor and rode (maybe?) (store on Aleida) * running lights (not req'd(?), flashlight is req'd) * thwart, bow splash-cover, bailing or self-bailing thru-hulls * painter/tow-line * tow-line (2nd backs-up painter underway, is safety line shipping/unshipping motor) * anchor and rode * lights (QUESTION: are all 3 RGW lights required? Rule 23 c(ii) allows all-round white if max speed less than 7 knots) * PFDs5 SAFETY/EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
5.1 dedicated safety equipment
* fire extinguishers (2 mounted, 1 extra) (TODO: define type, size) EMGCY 2 mount by companionway and in head; 1 extra in fwd cabin shelf * signal flares and flag (in the orange tub by companionway stairs) EMGCY (out of date flares in another orange tub forward cabin) TODO: mention what all is in the primary orange tub * manual bilge pump (and handle) (under sink main cabin) [thru-hull] EMGCY * liferaft (big, simple, open, self-inflatable) (in stbd laz) EMGCY TODO: fill in info about liferaft * PFDs * inflatable type 5 equiv type 2 manual op (25? pounds flotation) SAFETY TODO: how many? and list the belt version? * type 4 (2 cushions) SAFETY * type 3 jackets (like pavilion) (in stbd laz hammocks) SAFETY * type 3 "collars" (use with inflatables) (in port laz plastic "box") SAFETY * harnesses (not known compat with PFDs) SAFETY * jacklines (2) SAFETY * MOB horseshoe + drogue + flag + strobe [6-v screw-term lantern batt] EMGCY * MOB lifeslinglifesling block-n-tackle(use spinnaker halyard) EMGCY * first aid kit stored in cupboard in head) EMGCY * first aid reference book (???) EMGCY * emergency tools: * cutaway: shroud cutter, hacksaw?,axeEMGCY * QUESTION: do we want to list emergency tiller here? EMGCY5.2 cross-ref to other boat equipment for safety/emergencies
* liferaft: take VHF handheld, extra water, search light Note that if we use VHF as routine deck monitoring, battery charge probably depleted before an emergency TODO: check what is capacity of liferaft TODO: list what provisions are in liferaft * thru-hull plugs: p/o hull (stored ???___), bung-hammer (under stairs) thru-hull valve handle wrench (pipe) (under stairs) * manual bilge pump: permanently installed and connected to a thru-hull * standing rigging: shroud-cutters, hacksaw (stored under stairs) * GPS: batteries for portable op (4 x AA) * searchlight: batteries for portable (4 x D) * flashlights: * black "keen" light (8 * AA) * others: [TODO: decide on standard equip + define]6 OPERATIONAL EQUIPMENT
* hand-held compass * binoculars (worthless?) * searchlights * battery-powered [BriteLite Pro 5000, 4 x D batts, int spare bulb] * 12-volt receptacle-powered [CktBrkr "12V SOCKET"] * flashlights (listing here to xref emgcy batt reqts)7 DOCUMENTS
* Aleida registrations (MA and Winthrop) * Dinghy registration (MA) * SeaTow policy, calling card mounted * Aleida equipment installation/maintenance documents * engine manuals (two: TODO: what are their names?) * operation booklets: Garman GPS, RADAR * miscellaneous systems (in no-order in clear plastic packet) * PHRF-NE rating document * what reference material must we have? * current Eldridge? * pump-out station contacts * any specific charts? * some nav rules * shipspotter lights? * cruising services ref? * phone-numbers of Franny Charles, Sailing Pav (w/Mike Kalin) *Insurance Co(contact Franny/Mike for any trouble)8 MARINE SUPPLIES and SERVICES
* Atlantis Marina: Dave Christopher, 617-846-5262 * West Marine: Woburn Wash. St. at 128, 781-933-3290; Dedham Allied Dr. at 128; Braintree * Boat/US: Waverly Oaks near Trapelo, Waltham (merged w/ West Marine early 2003) * Ward Marine: Winthrop Shirley Street, left off Pleasant St 1 block from its end * GEM Auto Parts: 480 Bennington St, E.Boston, 617-569-7450 * Boxell's Chandlery: South Boston, Dorchester Ave & B-Street, Red Line Broadway stop
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