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'Tramonto'

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  • Page 1 Information & operations manual for Astrea 42 2019 ‘Tramonto’...
  • Page 2 Welcome Welcome to Horizon Yacht Charters and your Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 ‘Tramonto’. We hope you had a pleasant journey and are looking forward to a fantastic holiday and some of the finest sailing in the world here in the British Virgin Islands.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Yacht specifications 12-volt panel and 110-volt breakers Inverter / Charger Engine start procedures Engine checks Generator Air conditioning Instruments VHF procedures 10. Batteries 11. Anchoring, using the windlass and Electric winch 12. Picking up a mooring buoy 13. Bilge pumps 14.

  • Page 4: Yacht Specifications

    1. Yacht specifications Length 41' 3” Beam 23' 7” Draft 4' 1” Fuel 124 gallons Water 184 gallons Engine 2 x 40 hp Volvo Penta D2-40F Generator 11.5KW Onan MDKBM Location of: Fresh water refill (foredeck) Diesel refill (port aft cockpit) Manual bilge pump (aft of stbd cockpit seat) Propane tank (under fwd cockpit seat) Windlass breaker (stbd eng compartment)
  • Page 5 2. 12-volt panel The following list corresponds with the photo below and tells you what each switch does from top to bottom, left column first. Navigation Lights Port Bilge (Leave Power Nav Lights Stbd Bilge (Leave Mooring Light Port Eng Bilge (Leave On) Stbd Eng Bilge Searchlight...
  • Page 6 110v Breakers The 110v breakers are in the port engine compartment. Note: There is no Generator / Shore power selector switch. The process is fully automated. The 110-volt outlets will operate whilst you are plugged in to shore power or running the generator.
  • Page 8 Gauges: There are no traditional analogue gauges on Tramonto. Digital water and fuel gauges can be accessed through either of the two Garmin chart plotters. Simply go to the Home screen, select ‘ONEHELM, A/V, Gauges,’ on the right-hand list. Select Fuel to show both fuel and water gauges. Vessel will show fuel gauge, water gauge and the water temperature.
  • Page 9 Vessel (fuel and water gauges and water temperature) Power (port eng battery and domestic/main battery)

  • Page 10: Inverter / Charger

    3. Inverter / Charger Warning: Leaving the Inverter turned on will severely deplete the house batteries. For that reason, it is better to run the engines at the same time. You do not need the inverter if the generator is running. Toggle switch When on shore power, ensure that the toggle switch on BOTH the battery charger and the Digital Multi Control are set to ‘Charger only’.

  • Page 11: Engine Start Procedures

    4. Engine start procedure. • Make sure engine is in neutral. • Press the On/Off switch to turn the ignition panel on. • Press the start button until the engine is running. • When the engine is running, check you have water coming out of the exhaust. •...
  • Page 12 There is an emergency parallel switch in the starboard engine compartment. It enables the engine battery to be combined with the house bank if the engine start battery is too low. If you need to use this switch, please call Horizon first. Should you hear an engine alarm during operation, check which symbol appears on the tachometer and immediately shut down the engine-CALL HORIZON.

  • Page 13: Engine Checks

    5. Daily Engine Checks • Check the oil level using the yellow dip stick located to the right-hand side of the engine. The level should be at least halfway between the empty and full marks. To add oil, open the oil filler cap on the top of the engine. •...

  • Page 14: Generator

    6. Generator Do not run the generator when underway. Note: There is no Generator / Shore power selector switch. The process is fully automated. Tramonto is fitted with its own generator which will run the 110v outlets, the air conditioning and will also charge the batteries in place of the engine. The generator is in the port forward deck locker and the start panel is inside the saloon below the 12V panel.
  • Page 15 Stopping the generator • Allow the Generator to cool down for 5 mins under no load before shutting it down. • Press and hold the ‘Stop’ button. The generator will shut down.

  • Page 16: Air Conditioning

    7. Air conditioning The 6 x air conditioning units will operate when the vessel is plugged in to shore power or when the generator is running. Each cabin has its own individual air con unit and there are 2 units located in the saloon. The owner cabin has an additional unit in the shower room. The air conditioning units should be turned on after the generator has been running for 5 minutes (or once the boat is plugged into shore power) and the breakers should be shut off before stopping the generator or unplugging from shore power.
  • Page 17 Control operation: The four mode icons indicate the different modes of the control: Cool, Moisture, Heat and Aux Heat. Press the Mode icon to select a mode: • Display icons illuminate to indicate the selected mode. • The display locks into the last mode selected after five seconds of activity, they display the room temperature.
  • Page 18 Aux Heat: The electric heating system is in operation. If the ambient temperature rises above the set point, the system will not automatically switch to the COOL mode. Automatic modes: Switches to cooling or heating as required to satisfy the temperature set-point. When Automatic mode is selected the system provides both heating and cooling, as required.

  • Page 19: Instruments

    AC troubleshooting: Iced up unit: You can tell a unit is iced up when it is running but there is no air coming out of the AC vent. You can also look at the actual unit, it will be covered in ice. Turn off unit and let defrost.
  • Page 20 Located at the helm position are 2 Garmin GMI 20 multi units, a Garmin GHC 20 Autopilot and a Garmin GHS 10i VHF handset. Located at the nav station is a Garmin GPSmap 7600 Touchscreen Chartplotter. The helm station has a Garmin GPSmap 7600 Touchscreen Chartplotter.

  • Page 21: Vhf Procedures

    – this channel is for hailing and distress only. Channels to use: Hailing and Distress. Contact Horizon Yacht Charters (when in range). Yacht Charter Companies working channel – assigned for yacht breakdown servicing and emergency only. Marinas and Yacht Clubs – for lunch/dinner reservations etc.
  • Page 22 Types of emergency: In the unlikely event that you are involved in an emergency stay calm and follow these steps. You will also have an Emergency Procedure card next to your VHF. Distress: “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY.” This is an International Distress signal and an imperative call for assistance.
  • Page 23 Tramonto is fitted two Garmin GHS 10i VHF handsets, one at the helm and one at the nav desk. The speaker with volume control is located below the nav desk. GHS 11i GHS 10 speaker, below nav desk Fusion MS-AV650 stereo with Bluetooth, USB and Aux inputs located at the nav desk.

  • Page 24: Batteries

    10. Batteries The systems on your yacht are all 12 volts except for the Air conditioning, battery charger and hot water heater. The batteries will need to be recharged as often as you deplete them. Conserving power will result in less time needed for charging, so turn off systems that you are not using.
  • Page 25 Battery Switches: Windlass breaker Service breaker Test button Reset lever Service isolator Stbd eng isolator Emergency parallel Electric winch breakers are located to the right of the battery switches and windlass breaker.
  • Page 26 11. Rig and electric winches Two of the three winches at the helm can be operated manually or electrically. Extreme care should be taken if using the winch electrically as accidental damage or injury can easily occur. Electric/Manual winches The main halyard on Tramonto is fitted with a halyard hook (top car), see (Pic 1). The looped line (Pic 2) needs to go onto the hook (Pic 3).
  • Page 27 Pic 3. Looped line sitting on Halyard hook Pic 4. Loop not engaging hook.
  • Page 28 Anchoring & the windlass Setting your anchor: Preparation: • Establish a nonverbal communication system between helmsperson and windlass operator, as with the noise of the engine and wind, verbal communication proves difficult. • Shorten the painter so that it cannot go under the yacht and wrap around the prop. Location: •...
  • Page 29 Retrieving Primary Anchor: • Never use the windlass to pull the yacht to the anchor. The windlass operator should point in the direction of the anchor chain so that the helmsman can move slowly in that direction. As soon as there is some slack on the anchor chain the bowman tells the helmsman to put the engine in neutral and then increase RPMs.
  • Page 30 Manual operation of the windlass If you lose power to your windlass, start the engine and fast idle the engine at 1400rpms in neutral, to make sure you have not just got a low battery voltage. Then make sure the windlass breaker is not tripped in the starboard engine compartment.

  • Page 31: Picking Up A Mooring Buoy

    13. Picking up a mooring buoy • Ensure the dinghy painter is tied off short on the bow or amidships and is clear of the prop. • Approach the mooring buoy, keeping the bow into the wind or current, whichever prevails.

  • Page 32: Bilge Pumps

    14. Bilge Pumps Your yacht is equipped with one manual and four electric bilge pumps. There is an electric pump in each hull and one in each engine compartment. The electric pumps are operated by float switches and are automatic. In the event of failure of the float switches they can be overridden by using the switches on the 12v panel.

  • Page 33: Fresh Water Systems

    15. Freshwater system Tramonto is equipped with two interconnected water tanks with a total capacity of 184 gallons. Before filling the tanks let the water run from the hose for a while before placing the end into the filler that is located on the foredeck. Please ensure that the correct fillers are used, NOT the holding tanks or the diesel fill.

  • Page 34: Heads

    16. Heads • Nothing is to be put down the head unless it has been digested first. • Tramonto is fitted with three electric heads, with a switch by the head sink. • Wherever possible please use the heads ashore as this keeps our waters nice and clean.
  • Page 35 ACCESS PANEL FOR OWNER CABIN HEAD SWITCH HOLDING TANK OUTLET HANDLE. ACCESS PANEL FOR PORT HOLDING TANK OUTLET IN PORT SHOWER...

  • Page 36: Showers

    7. Showers Your yacht has a hot & cold, fresh-water shower in the heads and at the deck shower on the transom. If the engine has been running, the hot water can be very hot – be cautious! To use the showers, the fresh-water pump must be activated on the 12V panel. The head showers drain into a sump box which has an automatic float switch and pump, so the water will be pumped out automatically.

  • Page 37: Refrigeration

    18. Refrigeration Tramonto has a 12v refrigerator and separate freezer inside and a 12V cockpit fridge. This system is designed to run 24hrs a day if you wish. To ensure that they do not fail there are two things you should do. •...
  • Page 38 19. Propane and stove The propane tank locker is located under the forward cockpit seat. To use: • Press the switch located on the 12V panel. This opens the solenoid on the tank. • To light, turn the knob you want 90 degrees clockwise, push the knob in and light the burner with the electric igniter button.

  • Page 39: Bbq

    20. BBQ Tramonto has a built-in Propane grill. The propane switch is located on the 12V panel (same switch used for the galley stove). Propane shut off valve is under the galley sink. • When using the BBQ, tie your dinghy off at the side of the yacht, not off the stern. •...

  • Page 40: Fire Safety

    Fire Safety Please read instructions for all safety equipment before setting off. Prevention is the best answer to fire safety. • Always switch off the safety solenoid when stove is not in use. • Never leave the stove or oven burning unattended. •...
  • Page 41 Galley fire: • Take the fire blanket out of its container. • Ensure hands and limbs are protected from the fire by the blanket. • Carefully lay the blanket over the fire, laying the blanket away from you and keeping yourself always protected from the flames. •...
  • Page 42 21. Dinghy, Outboard & Electric dinghy platform The driver of the dinghy must be over 18 and must always be wearing the kill cord. Never operate the dinghy under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Always tow your dinghy on a short line while motoring and a long line while sailing, always tow with the engine leg up as it gives you an extra half knot.
  • Page 43 Outboard Engine - 15HP 2 stroke Outboard start procedure: 1. Place Kill cord under kill switch (Dinghy driver must always wear the kill cord). 2. Open vent on fuel tank cap (this vent can stay open, it allows air out but will not allow water to go in).
  • Page 44 Fuel tank Vent on fuel cap...
  • Page 45 Dinghy platform The platform is raised electrically by using the remote control located in the stbd engine room. During your boat brief you will be given detailed information regarding securing the dinghy on the platform. This MUST be rigidly adhered to before moving the vessel and should be your last check before getting underway.

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