November 23, 2008
Before operating the oceangoing catamaran PH8 we recommend that you read this manual and any other manuals that have been included which cover the machinery and equipment of the catamaran.
Even the most experienced boater will find information that is essential to the dependable and safe operation of this vessel.
This manual is intended to be a general guide to the maintenance and operation of the oceangoing catamaran PH8 and the equipment installed.
Where available, the equipment supplied from other manufacturers includes an owner's manual or operator's manual. We urge you to read those manuals carefully.
The operation of this or any motorized vessel can be dangerous if operated in an unsafe manner. This manual is not intended to be a substitute for training or experience in the safe operation of this or any motorized vessel.
When looking for a specific piece of equipment, look for it in its parent system section. For instance the MicroCommander Engine Controls are listed in the Engine, Engine Controls and Exhaust section.
Emergency procedures, emergency equipment and check lists are colored red.
Maintenance is colored green.
Literature is colored magenta.
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This whole section is not yet finished and is constantly updated. |
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Specifications Fuel Consumption Speed and Range Hydrostatic Data |
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and Stop Check Lists Before Each Outing Engine Operating Instructions and Procedures Before Starting Engines Engines Start Before Leaving Dock or Anchorage While Under Way Engines Stop |
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Emergency Procedures Fire Emergency Procedures Fire in Engine Room Fire in Kitchen Literature |
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| Emergency
and Fire Fighting Equipment Compulsory Equipment Literature |
| Engine,
Engine Controls and Exhaust Exhaust High Temperature Alarm Other Engine Alarms Winterizing Maintenance Engines and Gear Boxes Exhaust Silencer and Exhaust Hoses Engine Cooling Water ZF MicroCommander Engine Controls Gear and Throttle Cables Engine Room Blowers Literature
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System In Harbor and Navigation Boat Inactive and Hauled Out Measuring Fuel Quantity Refueling Priming the Fuel System Sump Check Cross Feed Fuel Polish Engine Room Fire Maintenance Fuel Tanks Electric Fuel Valves Fuel Valves and Piping Fuel Hoses Fuel Filters Fuel Pumps Fuel Flow Meter (FloScan) Literature
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| Drive
Shaft, Propeller and Zincs Taking Out a Propeller Shaft Removing a Propeller Maintenance Aquadrive Thrust Bearing Propeller Shaft PSS Shaft Seal Cutless Bearing Propeller Sacrificial Zincs Literature |
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| Steering Mechanism Synchronization of the Rudders Disabling the Steering Loss of Steering Filling and Bleeding the Empty Hydraulic Lines Bleeding Hydraulic Lines Maintenance Rudder Angle Indicator and Sensors Electro Hydraulic Pump Steering Wheel Pump Rudder Actuators Hydraulic Piping and Fittings Rudder |
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AC Electric System Connecting the Shore Power Cable Disconnecting the Shore Power Cable Switching AC Power Source Troubleshooting. No Shore Power. Shore Power Panel Isolation Transformer AC Rack Panels AC Branch Junction Box AC Hull Lights AC Wires AC Wire Harnesses |
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DC Electric System Normal Operation Troubleshooting Maintenance Bridge Panel Port Hull Panel Starboard Hull Panel Bilge Pumps Panel Relay and Bilge Pumps Junction Boxes Battery Panels' Service Batteries Battery Charger Hardware |
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DC Electric System Layout |
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Engine DC Electric System |
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Generator |
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Navigation
and Communication Equipment Raytech RNS Raytech Planner Navionics Electronic Charts Raymarine PC/Seatalk/NMEA Interface Box Raymarine ST80 Masterview Raymarine ST80 Speed and Depth Transducers Raymarine Wind Transducer Raymarine Rudder Position Sensor Raymarine Raystar 125 GPS Receiver Magnetic Compass Garmin GPS 76 Handheld Receiver President MC-8000 DSC VHF NMEA Sentences Literature | ||
| Computer System and Software Computer Video Monitor Network Video Cameras |
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| Sound Equipmen
Speakers Radio CD Player |
| Fresh
Water System |
| Salt Water System |
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| Heads - Gray and Black Waters |
| Bilge
Pumps In Harbor and Navigation Maintenance Rule 1500 Bilge Pump Rule 500 Bilge Pump Rule Float Switch Jabsco Electric Bilge Pump |
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Heating and Cooling Water Heater Air Handlers Hoses and Valves Water Expansion Tank Magnetic Water Circulation Pump |
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| Windows, Doors
and Inside Windows Hatches Boat Deck Hatch Ring Pull Inside Panels Bathroom Paneling Kitchen Paneling |
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Equipment Salt Water Inlets Water Outlets Sea Water Strainers Engine Room Doors Engine Room Blowers Horn |
| Lights Navigation Lights Anchor Lights Hull Lights Stern Lights Searchlight |
| Anchors and Ropes |
| The Hulls Aluminum Safety Rails Tanks |
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Paints, Glues and Insulation
Painting Paint Preparation Insulation Inventory |
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Weight and Balance (PDF file) |
| Lifting and Transporting the PH8 Lifting the Catamaran Transporting the Catamaran |
| Bridge and Tuna Tower |
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Supplies and Spare Parts
Engine, Engine Controls and Exhaust Fuel System Drive Shaft and Propeller Steering DC Electric System |
| Tender |
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Welding and Cutting Aluminum Miller Synchrowave TIG Welding Equipment Miller Dynasty 200 DX TIG Welding Equipment Miller XMT MIG Welding Equipment TIG Welding Wire MIG Welding Wire Tungsten Electrodes Operator Welding Certificate |