[C320-list] [SPAM] Standard Operating Procedures (SOP

[DickPollitt]

Richard,

Your check list is a good one!
 I'm tempted to put a framed copy on the boat. Just one query, why only 
fresh water in the head? I use sea water and it works just fine. That is 
except for one occasion when I pumped a 1/2" dia fish into the entry line , 
which blocked things up!

Dick Pollitt
Jacabranda Hull #364

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard A. Walker" <dickwalker at att.net>
To: "'C320-List'" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 10:31 AM
Subject: [SPAM] [C320-list] Standard Operating Procedures (SOP


> My Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
> I am sure that some will be controversial but I like to error on the safe
> side.
>
> 1. Thru Hull Fittings.  I always close all of mine if I will be away
> from the boat more than 24 hours.
> 2. Head water thru hull fitting. It is only open when in actual use.
> (The manual and a placard recommend this.)
> 3. Propane Tank Manual Valve.  I only have the manual valve open when
> using propane. Don't bet your life on a $12.00 solenoid valve.
> 4. Water Tanks.  I use up all the water from the bow tank first then
> use the stern tank.  If we are not on long trips I keep the bow tank 
> empty.
> This keeps weight aft unless a long trip is underway and for the most part
> keeps the water fresh.
> 5. Battery Switches. (WindWalker has the start battery on position #1;
> the house batteries on position #2.)
> a. I never use both unless it is a start emergency.
> b. I always use the house batteries #2
> c. The start battery #1 is only used as a backup or in a test.
> d. While the engine is on remember to never select off then on.  This
> will probably fry the alternator.
> 6. Diesel Fuel
> a. Keep full in the winter to reduce condensation water from getting
> into the tank.
> b. Always add BIOBOR or the similar to keep diesel system clean
> c. Annually change both fuel filters
> 7. HEAD  Only use fresh water. This can come from the telephone shower
> head or modify the basin discharge with the option to cycle grey water 
> into
> the head.
> 8. Man Overbroad.   Practice the drill each spring.
> 9. Bail out kit.  Have a VHF radio, and held GPS and the Flares in a
> bag in case you need to jump in the dink.  ( Our is on Garhauer davits on
> the back).
> 10. Reefer.  On long trips with the engine on select full cold.  The
> select back to +/- 4.  Also put a ground cover over the food.  This traps
> the cold air.
> 11. Be kind to the 1st mate.
>
>
> Cheers,
>
> Dick Walker
> C-320 (687) WindWalker II
> 740 Olive Ave.
> Coronado, CA 92118-2136
> 619.435.8986
>
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