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OPERATIONAL MANUAL
37’ Egg Harbor
Sportfisherman Flybridge
Wood Hull # 1474 (1966)
US Coast Guard Documentation No. 1087001
VHF - WAE 6497 Exp. 00/00/05
Owners:
Sherman, Charline and Bobby MacCready
Jackson, Michigan
Last Revision 6/1/1999
10:50 AM
EGG HARBOR BOAT CO., INC.
412 Boston Ave.
Egg Harbor City, N.J.
In preparing this manual the Egg Harbor Boat Company feels that the owner and/or operator of our boat uses, above all, common sense and sound judgment. In this brochure are included various items of interest and information. Due to varying circumstances of use and location of the boat an owner might wish to add to this booklet. To follow maintenance schedule blindly is foolhardy and any extra moments of spare time devoted to your boat will pay off handsomely both in enjoyment and operation of your craft.
It is imperative that the owner and/or the boatyard periodically check all joints and seams in the boat. This is especially important during the first two seasons use. It is natural characteristic of wood to experience some expansion and contraction until such time as this movement of wood ceases. Any opening, no matter how minute appearing, should be sealed with compound and covered with paint.
Detection of discoloration in the wood can be traced to a leak or open seams. If neglected this can lead to wood rot and major damage. A few minutes periodically devoted to preventive maintenance will obviate costly repairs and assure the personal satisfaction of a carefully maintained boat. Where the boat is lettered in Gold Leaf it is imperative this lettering be protected with several coats of varnish each season.
Engine maintenance should be carried out according to the manufacturer instructions which booklet is furnished with each boat upon delivery. Also various other booklets will be supplied in regard to mechanical components installed aboard your boat.
EGG HARBOR 37'
OPERATIONS MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FUEL SYSTEM 6
Gas Tanks 6
Gas Tanks Vents 6
Gas Tank Valves and Lines 6
Gas Strainers 6
Gas Measuring Stick 7
Fueling 7
Schematic Drawing 7
DRINKING WATER SYSTEM 9
LAKE WATER SYSTEM (FRESH WATER) 9
Water Tank 9
Hot Water Heater 9
Draining the Water Systems 9
Schematic Drawing 10
BILGE PUMPS AND SHOWER SUMP PUMP 10
General 10
Automatic-Manual Electric Bilge Pump 10
Manual Electric Bilge Pump 10
Electric Shower Sump Pump 11
Electric Circuit of the Bilge Pump 11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11
110 Volt System 11
Schematic Drawing 12
12 VOLT BATTERY SYSTEM 13
Master Switch 13
Alternators 14
Converter 14
Schematic Drawings 15
-12VDC Circuit Breakers Diagram 15
-12VDC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (Lower) 15
-12VDC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (Fly bridge) 15
-12VDC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (Batteries) 15
NAVAGATION ELECTRONICS 15
Overview 15
REFRIGERATOR / DEEPFREEZE SYSTEM 15
Overview 15
REVERSE CYCLE HEATER / AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM 15
Overview 15
STEREO SYSTEM 16
Overview 16
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM 17
Launching 17
Intake 17
Recirculating 17
Flushing the Engine 17
FIBERGLASS MAINTENANCE 18
Patching 18
Applying the patch 18
Finishing 18
Replacing Hardware 18
ENGINE MAINTENANCE AND ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE 19
100 Hour Inspection Procedure 19
AVON JET R.I.B. TENDER 21
Overview 21
LIGHT BULB LIST 21
FUEL SYSTEM
Gas Tanks
Two, welded monel gas tanks of one hundred eight gallon capacity each are located outboard of each engine.
Gas Tanks Vents
Each gas tank is independently vented overboard.
Gas Tank Valves and Lines
All fuel lines have been replaced with new, Coast Guard approved, Aeroquip high-pressure type hoses and brass, reusable fittings.
Shut-off valves are installed at the top of each tank and at filters. Cross-feed valves are located at the rear of center hatch as a three-valve manifold.
With the center cross-feed valve closed, the port engine draws gas form the port tank and the starboard engine draws gas from the starboard tank.
With the port gas tank shut-off valves closed and with the cross-feed valve and starboard shut-off valve open, both the port and the starboard engines draw gas from the starboard tank.
With the starboard gas tank shut-off valves closed and with the cross-feed valve and the port shut-off valve open, both the port and the starboard engines draw gas from the port tank.
The gas powered Kohler Generator system normally draws fuel from the port tank.
CAUTION: Do not operate with all valves open. The gas will not draw evenly for both the port and starboard gas tanks. Gas will be unevenly consumed from either tank arbitrarily.
Gas Strainers
Each gas tank has a gas strainer located in the line between the gas tank and the engine. The strainer is mounted on the main bulkhead forward of each engine.
Caution: After emptying the gas strainers, replace the bottom plug securely and check for leaks. A loose gas strainer cap, valve, packing nut or fitting will permit air to enter the line, which will block the flow of fuel to the engine.
Gas Measuring Stick
A gas measuring stick is supplied with the boat. The stick is calibrated, representing a total of twenty inches equaling the total depth of the gas tank. Thus, when measuring the tank twenty inches equals full, ten inches equals one-half full, etc.
Caution: When inserting the measuring stick into the tank, do so without dropping the stick. Repeated dropping of the stick into the tank could result in damage to the bottom of the gas tank.
Fueling
Important: Run bilge blower immediately after taking on fuel and prior to starting engines.
Schematic Drawing
See drawing diagram for FUEL SYSTEM on the next page.
See drawing diagram for FUEL TANK STICK on the next page.
Egg Harbor 37’ - Fuel Stick Table
DRINKING WATER SYSTEM
A fresh water supply will be installed in the main refrigeration compartment with a water tap on the face of the refer door. This system will hold approx. 2.5gal of chilled water at all times.
LAKE WATER SYSTEM (FRESH WATER)
A thru hull fitting located under the galley steps provides Lake Water Supply for both a fantail washdown faucet and a filter refill of the main water supply.
Water Tank
One Monel water tank of sixty-gallon capacity is located under the cockpit floor aft of the engines. The fill pipe for the water tank is in the cockpit floor. A key for the water fill pipe cap is supplied and is stored in the knife and fork drawer at the galley.
Hot Water Heater
A ten (10) gallon Galley Maid Hot Water Heater is located forward of the water tank between the shafts. Hot water is obtained by passing hot water from the engine cooling system through the coils in the Galley Maid Hot Water unit. The heater contains a galvanic protector plug.
The Galley Maid Hot Water unit is also equipped with an automatic electric heating element for use at dockside.
The circuit breakers for the Galley Maid Hot Water Heater unit are installed below the refrigerator door in galley.
Cockpit faucet
This cockpit faucet is an additional faucet supplied by the fresh water from your water tank. It is meant to wash your hands while fishing or sparingly wash some accumulation in the cockpit.
Draining the Water Systems
To drain the water system, lift the floorboards below the steps in the cabin. Unscrew the petcock at the bottom of line and permit the system to drain. All faucets should be opened to permit the complete system to drain freely. The Galley Maid Hot Water Heater should be drained separately.
CAUTION: Do not drain the water tank by running the pressure pump. The electric motor on the pump is designed for intermittent use only.
Schematic Drawing
See drawing diagram of FRESH WATER SYSTEM on the next page.
BILGE PUMPS AND SHOWER SUMP PUMP
General
The boat is equipped with three Lovett electric pumps. They are an Automatic-Manual Electric Bilge Pump, a Manual Electric Bilge Pump, and an Electric Shower Sump Pump.
Automatic-Manual Electric Bilge Pump
The Automatic-Manual Electric Bilge Pump is located in the bilge under the floorboards in the main cabin between the dinette and bunk area.
Some water will remain in the bilge after the pump stops running. This is because the water level must be high enough to actuate the automatic switch installed near the pump housing.
A "push-pull" switch is installed in the wheelbox to manually actuate this pump and permit removal of water not removed by the automatic operation.
Manual Electric Bilge Pump
A Manual electric bilge pump is located in the bilge at the stern below the large storage compartment in the cockpit. A "push-pull" switch is installed in the wheelbox, which is used to actuate this pump.
The pump can be used effectively for removing excess water, which will drain to the stern when the boat is underway.
Electric Shower Sump Pump
The Electric Shower Sump Pump is an automatic pump located in the bilge under the floorboards in the cabin aft of the automatic-manual electric bilge pump and forward of the main bulkhead.
This pump also has a manual feature that can be actuated by the "push-pull" switch installed on the aft bulkhead in the shower.
Electric Circuit of the Bilge Pump
The automatic circuit of the Automatic-Manual Electric Bilge Pump is fused thru circuit breakers and directly connected to the battery. This feature permits the pump to remain operative when the Master Switch is in the "OFF" position.
The manual circuit of all pumps is fused in the circuit breaker panel located in the wheelbox. The Master Switch regulates this circuit.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
110 Volt System
When dock cord is installed, check polarity light in port side of chart table to see if polarity is correct. If buzzer and light reset, reverse plug at dock end of shore line to correct polarity. When a two prong plug is installed be sure to ground clip to a ground pipe. This is a safety feature designed to assure the correct grounding and prevent electrolysis. Only then is the boat ready for 110 V.A.C. operations.
The standard sedan is equipped with nine 110 V. outlets for service at dockside. The Sport fisherman is equipped with eight.
Outlets are located:
Port side aft in cockpit
Below chart table
Inside cabinet for converter
At Galley
At Dinette
At Port side hanging locker
At Starboard side hanging locker
In head
Fifty feet of shore line is furnished with the boat. The shore line receptacle is installed in the cabin side.
The 110-Volt system is fused by circuit breakers in the cabinet on the port side, below the refrigerator door, in the galley. Two switches are installed in this compartment for each 110-Volt circuit.
CAUTION: Do not use electrical tools on the boat without using a three-wire shore line which is grounded to a properly grounded shore receptacle.
Schematic Drawing
See drawing diagram for 110VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM on next page.
12 VOLT BATTERY SYSTEM
The boat is equipped with four (4) batteries (2 banks of 2) servicing both engines. The batteries are six volt each and are wired in series to the 12-Volt system.
The batteries are wired to the engine through a "Master Switch". In addition to opening and closing, the switch offers the advantage of starting either engine from either bank of batteries. The switch further protects the owner from having to depend on the independent operation of the engine alternators. Should either alternator fail, the switch can be positioned to allow the remaining operative generator or alternator to charge all batteries.
Master Switch
A Master Switch is installed in the battery compartment aft of the main bulkhead. The switch is a four position vapor-proof unit. The important feature of the switch is it enables starting either engine from either set of batteries. It also offers the flexibility of having two independent battery charging systems available to each set of batteries.
Positioning the switch will select the effective operating circuit. Four positions are used as follows;
#1 Position:
With the switch on the #1 position the port bank of batteries are in circuit. Both engine starters, the 12-volt lighting system and other accessories are operating off the port batteries.
#2 Position:
With the switch on the #2 position the starboard bank of batteries are in circuit. Both engine starters, the 12-volt lighting system and other accessories are operating from the starboard batteries. It is recommended to wire electronic equipment to #2 batteries so as to split up use of current.
BOTH Position:
With the switch on the BOTH position the port bank of batteries and the starboard bank of batteries are in the circuit.
Both engine starters, the 12-volt lighting system and other accessories are operating from the port and the starboard batteries.
CAUTION: This position should be used only in the event of failure of some component of the electrical system such as an alternator or battery. Normal operation should be conducted by periodically alternating from the #1 position to the #2 position. With the batteries fully charged and the switch in the BOTH position, should the regulator fail, the alternator could be damaged.
OFF Position:
With the switch in the OFF position the entire 12-volt electrical system is OFF with the exception of the automatic circuit of the automatic-manual electric sump pump.
Alternators
All Models Equipped with Alternators
Attached is a wiring diagram covering all models equipped with alternators. It is to be noted that a cut out relay assembly is inserted in the system between the output stud on the alternator and the hot lead from the battery. This cut out relay opens the circuit from battery to alternator when the ignition circuit is opened, thus avoiding the possibility of damage in the event the alternator becomes shorted due to foreign matter.
With models equipped with alternators, it must be stressed that this is a negative ground circuit only and extreme caution must be exercised to prevent expensive damage to the electrical circuits which can result from reverse polarity or excessive voltage caused by incorrectly installing a battery or using a booster to start the engines.
IMPORTANT: In all cases where a "Fast Charger" type battery charger is be used, the two battery cables must be disconnected from the battery. Never use a "Fast Charger" as a booster to provide starting voltage.