How to Operate the MYC Support Boats and Equipment Definitions: 1) MYC Support boats include: Carlyle (Start Boat) Robbie R RIBs- Christabel, Margo, Nigel Holman 2) Boat Licence: A boat licence issued by the NSW Roads and Maritime Services 3) AS Number : Australian Sailing number. All MYC members are issued with a AS number
Qualifications Required to use MYC support Boats All users of the MYC Support boats must: Complete this course on how to operate the MYC support boats Pass the online questionnaire Provide AS number, or junior s AS number if parent of MYC junior Skippers of MYC Support Boats must also Provide NSW boat licence number and expiry date
Course Outline Provide details of how to check and prepare MYC support boats for use and to put away at the end of the day Does not replace on-water experience or familiarisation courses Does not cover use of safety gear.
Safety Gear Required on Board All Boats Life jacket for each person Anchor, chain and line Sound signal First Aid Kit Tow line Robbie R and Carlyle Fire Extinguish Bucket Waterproof torch -Collect the blue and yellow bags from the gear room RIBs Oars or paddles
Robbie R Important issues to be aware of: Bungs Fuel Prepare to launch Davits and winch Starting motor Radio Storing fuel Locking up at end of day
There are 4 bungs 2 on the outside Robbie R Bungs
Robbie R Bungs There are 2 bungs on the inside
Robbie R Fuel Collect the tank labelled Robbie R from the bunker. Robbie has a 4 stroke motor and uses unleaded fuel only (no ethanol) Do not fill fuel tank to top, only fill to 75% to avoid fuel leaking when carried Note: Fuel tanks are stored flat with breather open
Prepare to Launch Connect the fuel tank to the hose. Note the correct orientation - curved edges go together Check fuel filter for water. Undo tap and let out any water at the bottom of the filter Locking pin
Prepare to Launch In a very low tide, the motor may need to be tilted before lowering the boat, so it does not hit the bottom Take off the rope from the port rear bollard prior to lowering the boat
Using the Winch Check nothing is obscuring the wires that run between the winch and davits Unlock power box with an MYC members key. Turn power to on, and then press reverse to lower the boat. Turn power off when not in use.
In the water Insert Key Check cooling water is coming out of engine when running Turn on kill switch. If only one person on board, insert dead man s cord Turn on VHF radio to channel 72. Take handle held radio as back-up Load safety gear bags containing lifejackets, fire extinguisher and first aid kit. Take enough buoys and anchors for the day
Preparing to go When ready to go, remove the hooks from each corner and place on the bar. Lift the bar back to original position so it does not get damaged while not in use
Things to Remember on Return Turn off VHF radio Remove the four (4) bungs Store fuel tanks in the bunker FLAT with the vents open Put away gear, lock bunker, winch box and return key
Carlyle Important issues to be aware of: Areas where Carlyle cannot go Removal of the cover Turn on Batteries and Water Starting motor, check cooling water Turn on VHF Use of Air horn Use of Anchor and winch Bilge pump Safety gear, flags
Carlyle Restrictions Carlyle is not permitted to be taken to Manly Yacht club. Hence: It cannot be tied to the pontoon, holding off buoys or taken to the end of the jetty at MYC Access to Carlyle is via Robbie R from MYC, or from Davis Marina It s area of operation is north of a line from Cannae Point to the North Bombora cardinal mark. Use in other locations will require permission from the Boat and Maintenance Director
The Cover The cover helps keep the rain out so should always be put on at the end of the day The stand for the pole on the aft deck should be put below when not in use as it easily falls over. Check the way the pole sits on the stand
Engine Water and Batteries Engine water needs to be turned on prior to starting the engine. This is off This is on Turn batteries on using the switchnear the water tap. This is off
Motor Use This is a DIESEL motor. The 2 fuel tanks are connected. A dip stick is on the starboard tank. Davis Marina is responsible for fuel. Do not add fuel to tanks. Put the key in as shown and turn to start motor. Always check cooling water is coming out as shown Stop the motor by pulling the stop pull as shown, the alarm will sound as a reminder to turn the key off
Use of Air Horn Press the red switch on the black unit to pump up the air horn Use the gauge on the red tank and stop pumping when the needle is on 2. Do not over pump. Repeat procedure between race starts The button for the horn is on the cabin shelf.
Bilge Pump The bilge should be pumped each day. Use the electric pump, (batteries must be on), or the manual pump
Flags and Boat Hook The recall flags are on a stick and stored under the starboard deck in a pipe together with the boat hook The MYC burgee, MYC handbook and roll of flags is in the bag under the forward deck.
The motor should be running when using the winch to raise the anchor. Note the foot switch Anchoring The switch for the anchor winch should be up (on) The anchor must be fully up on the bow sprit before motoring off, so it cannot jump off and damage the topsides. Do not over tension the chain as it lifts the bowsprit and causes damage to the deck. The chain in this photo is over tensioned, lifting the bowsprit, letting water in and causing dry rot!
Mooring When placing Carlyle on the mooring, the chain must be put around the bollard as shown, and the buoy tied to the forestay. Carlyle is moored in Norther Harbour near Forty Baskets pool Mooring number AI102
RIB- Christabel Important issues to be aware of: Bungs Fuel Line Launching Keeping off the oysters Starting motor Returning boat and locking up Storing Fuel Tanks
Christabel Lock and Bungs Unlock the padlock using the MYC members key There is one bung that should be tied to the boat at all times Push in the plastic bung before launching the boat
The Fuel tank is a small tank, labelled Christabel. It is stored flat in the fuel locker. Christabel Fuel Line Motor fuel line The connector has a locking pin and a fuel pin. The locking pin must be connected to the locking pin on the motor. Locking pin Motor locking pin Fuel line
Launching Christabel Position RIB with stern over the deck, wheels touching the timber stop Attach the forward and aft lifting straps to the shackle Attach winch to the ring on lifting straps Wind winch to lift RIB and manoeuvre to lower into water
Keep RIBs off the Oysters Oysters on the deck piles can damage the hull of all inflatable boats. Do not leave RIBs unattended near the deck piles.
Lower motor into water by tilting up then down Christabel Motor Set the choke between half and full. Open the tank vent, Prime the system by pumping the fuel line bulb until firm Adjust the throttle to the start position this is neutral Attach dead man switch. Turn red switch to run Pull starter chord. When started, reduce choke. Adjust choke if motor does not start in 3-4 pulls
Returning Christabel Tilt the motor up before winching out of the water. To tilt motor the throttle must be in forward Make sure the RIB is placed correctly on the trolley
Storing Fuel Tanks All fuel tanks are stored in the fuel locker flat with vent open Only use the tank labelled for the boat. Do not mix tanks Never overfill the tanks, only fill to 75%
RIB- Margo Use the lifting straps as shown to winch boat into water Motor must be tilted for storage. Tilt with throttle in forward The fuel tank sits in the bow. Secure with the black shock cord. Attach fuel line
To start motor: 1.Pump fuel line and fuel prime button on motor 2 Open choke to half 3. Run switch to on 4. Pull start cable Margo Motor 2. Choke half open 3. Run switch to on 1. Pump fuel prime button on motor 1. Pump fuel line
Margo Motor Red light on when motor starts Push Throttle Only button to rev motor in neutral The red light comes on when first motor started. If red light stays on, or comes on, turn motor off because it probably has a problem. Push Throttle Only button to rev motor when in neutral., Friction switch for throttle ( Autopilot ) Red lever is the friction lever for steering ( Autopilot )
At the End of the Day 1. Place boat on trolley 2. Return fuel tanks to locker, store flat with vent open 3. Return boat to storage area 4. Lock up properly before leaving
The Nigel Holman Disconnect the ratchet to slacken webbing and disconnect. When returning the boat to the trailer make sure the webbing and hook go under the roller and take the slack out of the webbing using the winch.
Nigel Holman Bungs
Note position of lines. Do not tangle with controls Attach the winch
Nigel Holman Motor Only use the fuel tank labelled Nigel Holman. Insert key when in water
Returning to Trailer Make sure the boats rubbing streaks sit on the trailer evenly.
MYC Substitution Boat MYC has purchased a tinnie as a spare boat to be used when a substitution is required This will be stored on a trailer on the deck and launched with the winch Follow procedures for use of other support boats in relation to: Bungs Fuel Tanks Lifting straps
Repairs and Break Downs Breakages do happen, even when people are using the boats properly! Our boats are used as much as 5 or 6 times per week and we can have little time to make the required fixes Manly Sailing has an obligation to repair damage done during their sailing activities but not for damage when the club is using them
Repairs and Break Downs Manly Sailing will on occasions choose to repair boats so they can continue using them even if they didn t damage them The Boat and Equipment Director Bruce Davis has responsibility to organise repairs The boat skippers have a responsibility to notify damage
Notifying damage If they are very minor you may choose to do them yourself and that s encouraged Bigger repairs should be written on the white board and email Bruce wildlife@iinet.net.au and Manly Sailing info@manlysailing.com.au
Boat Substitution Plan If a boat is unusable the club has a boat substitution plan whereby boats are reallocated according to a set pattern. Unservicable boat Normal configuration Carlyle Robbie R Nigel H Margo Christabel Carlyle Robbie R Carlyle Carlyle Carlyle Carlyle Robbie R Nigel H Nigel H Robbie R Robbie R Robbie R Nigel H Margo Margo Margo Nigel H Nigel H Margo Christabel Christabel Christabel Christabel Margo Christabel Spare boat Spare boat Spare boat Spare boat Spare boat
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