Aventura La Terza Vita User manual

Brand: Aventura

Model: La Terza Vita

Category: Camping, tourism & outdoor

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

10.01.17

La Terza Vita

Boat Manual

BOAT CODE

C34

SLIP

C92

NOTE: SAIL IN REVERSE

MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 8 PASSENGERS

Violation Will Result In Suspension of Members Certication and Charter Privileges

Table of Contents

Engine

Dipstick 1

Engine Hour Meter 1

Fuel Gauge 1

Ignition Switch 1

Glow Button 1

Throttle 1

Shift 1

Engine Start 1

Engine Stop 1

Electrical & Electronics

Electrical Control Panel 2

Batteries 2

Battery Switches 2

Battery Charging 2

Monitoring Batteries 2

Electronics

Navigation Instruments 3

Stereo & Satellite Radio 3

Sails

Jib 3

Main 3

Tankage

Water Tanks 3

Fuel Tank 3

Holding Tank 3

Head

Operation 4

General Notes

Stove & LP Tank 4

Bilge Pump 4

Shower Sump Pump 4

Hot Water Heater 4

Refrigerator 4

Inventory

Boat Equipment 5

Aventura Chartering

Policy & Procedures P1-P21

Boat Manual

Radio Call Sign La Terza Vita

Make Catalina

Name

La Terza Vita

Documentation No. 1043363

Length 34 Feet

Code C34 Beam 11’- 9”

Slip C92 Draft 6’- 0”

Use this information along with the Discrepancy Report and the Basic Course Syllabus

Engine.

Type

Universal 3cyl diesel (M25 x P) Located under the companion way steps;

lift up and out to remove upper steps, cover panel and lower steps

Dipstick

Located low on the Starboard side of engine below the air intake

NOTE:

After checking oil level be sure that the dipstick is fully seated in its tube!

Engine Hour Meter Cockpit Control Panel in the RPM gauge.

Fuel Gauge Cockpit Control Panel

Ignition Switch Cockpit Control Panel (Key)

Glow Plug Turn the ignition key to the right and hold for 40 seconds.

Throttle Starboard side of the Helm/Pedestal

Shift

Port side of the Helm/Pedestal. In reverse, prop-walk is to port.

NOTE: Shift at idle speeds only!

Engine Start

Disconnect shore power.

1. Turn battery switch to “ON” (See: Batteries Switches)

2. Make sure “Shift” lever is in neutral.

3. Advance “Throttle” 50%.

4. Turn the ignition key to the right and hold for 40 seconds.

5. Push black START button on Cockpit Control Panel.

6. When engine has run for a few seconds the “Low Oil Pressure” alarm should

stop buzzing. If buzzer continues to sound, STOP engine and check the oil level

(SEE: “Dipstick”). Call operations.

NOTE:

If engine does not start within 5 seconds of “cranking”, STOP and retry steps

4 & 5.

Stop Engine

Engine kill handle located on Cockpit Control Panel. After engine has stopped,

push handle back in, turn key to off position.

Electrical

Control Panel Above navigation table.

Batteries

Two batteries: Start and House. Start battery is a group 27 AGM located under

the starboard settee cushion, near the forward bulkhead. The Start battery is

electrically isolated from the House battery and will not draw down under loads

of lights, refrigerator, etc. The House battery is an 8D AGM located under the aft

settee cushion near the centerline. The House battery powers all boat systems.

Battery Switches

Battery switch located on electrical control panel. Turn battery switch to “ON” to

start engine and for lights, refrigeration, etc. Turn to “OFF” at end of charter. Use

the combine switch position only in the event the Start battery has discharged and

engine will not turn over, this links the House battery to the Start battery.

NOTE: Never Turn Any Battery Switch Off While Engine Is Running!

Battery

Charging

There are 2 methods for charging the batteries on board.

Shore Power:

1. Plug in Shore Power cord at the receptacle on the port aft side of the cockpit

and the AC breaker switch is “ON” at the Dock Box.

2. Switch ON the AC “Master Breaker” located on electrical control panel.

3. Push ON the “Battery Charger” breaker button (if not already on) it will show all

black when on, black & white when off.

NOTE: It is not necessary for battery switches to be “ON” for batteries to charge by

this method. The Start batteries are charged simultaneously.

At the End of Charter, Please Leave Battery Switch “OFF.”

Charging Batteries with Engine:

1. Turn battery switch to “ON”.

2. Start the engine and run until it has warmed up.

3. Adjust the “Throttle” lever until the tachometer is between 1500 and 1800 rpm.

The Start and House batteries are charged simultaneously. After batteries are

charged and engine turned off the Start battery is automatically isolated. Leave

battery switch in the “ON” position.

NOTES:

• Batteries require 2 to 4 hours to recharge when charge levels are low.

• Monitor battery levels frequently (See: “Monitoring Batteries”).

Monitoring

Batteries

With battery switch “ON” press “Volt Read” switch located on electrical control

panel.

NOTES:

• Monitor battery levels frequently when using 12 volt services! Charge when

voltage reads 12.2.

• Never turn any battery switch off while engine is running!

• After charter, plug in shore power and leave battery switch on “OFF” and battery

charger “ON” (see above).

Electronics

Navigation

Instruments

To activate the helm instruments:

On the electrical control panel toggle on the “NAVIGATION/COMMUNICATIONS”

switch.

Stereo &

Satellite Radio

Power button for stereo is at upper right. Set station to 97.9 to listen to Sirius

Satellite Radio. Power button button for Sirius unit is at its upper right.

Sails

Jib

The jib is a 120 Genoa on a roller furling rig.

NOTE: Do not release the jib halyard brake located on the port side of the

companionway hatch.

Main

Halyard leads aft towards cock pit on the starboard side of companionway. Remove

halyard from lower shroud, starboard, connect shackle to head of sail and hoist

from cockpit. Be sure the main halyard runs inside of Lazy Jack lines before raising

the main.

Topping Lift: is cleated to the forward section on the port side of the boom (blue and

red coded line)

Tankage

Water Tanks

Tank 1: Located in compartment below the helm, holds 43 gallons. The ll tting is

located outboard starboard, aft (no key required).

Tank 2: Located on starboard side under the Dinette Settee and holds 28 gallons.

The Fill tting is located outboard starboard, midship.

Tank Selector valves (white) are located under galley sink lower compartment.

Fuel Tank

Tank Capacity 23 gallons. The tank is located under the port lazarette.

Fuel ller cap located outboard port, aft.

NOTES:

Remove ll cap slowly and hold it rmly so as not lose it overboard should

the tether line break. Do Not Leave Fuel Filler Nozzle Unattended When

Fueling!

Holding Tank

Located under port settee. Capacity: 27 gallons

The pump out cap is located on the port side, midship, outboard.

To Empty Holding Tank While Out at Sea:

1. Locate and open thru-hull port settee, aft.

2. Locate macerator switch on electrical control panel and turn on.

3. Above thru-hull is a black macerator power button, press and hold until tank is

empty (runs free).

4. Check tank by knocking on it towards the bottom to hear if it sounds hollow.

5. Close thru-hull.

6. Turn off macerator switch on electrical control panel

NOTE: On Discrepancy Report note that Zip-Tie has been cut. Staff will install

new tie.

Head

Flush Procedures

1. On the right side of the bowl is the pump handle. On the front of the pump is a

selector valve for “WET” or “DRY” Flush”.

2. With the selector set to “WET” pump handle to ll the bowl.

3. With the selector set to “DRY” pump handle until the bowl is empty.

4. Always leave the selector to “DRY”position to avoid ooding.

NOTE: NO TOILET PAPER IN THE HEAD. Please use the small waste basket

and dispose of Toilet Paper properly on shore. Nothing goes in the bowl that

has not been consumed!

Flush

Direct Overboard

NOTE: Operate Only When 3 Miles Out At Sea

1. Locate “Y” valve in Navigation station cabinet and turn handle so that the ow

goes out to sea. Handle is labeled so that “Closed” points to the hose not being

used.

2. Open thru-hull located in front of Y-valve in Navigation station cabinet .

3. Use head and ush; the same directions apply as in the previous section

“Flushing Procedures”.

4. Close the thru-hull

5. Return “Y” valve so the ow goes to “Tank”

NOTE: On Discrepancy Report note that Zip-Tie has been cut. Staff will install

new tie.

General Notes

Stove

To operate the stove:

1. Turn on the propane tank located under the helm seat by turning valve on top of

the tank counter clockwise until valve is fully open.

2. Make sure House Battery switch is ON.

3. Located “LP” “Gas Valve” on Electrical Control Panel, turn on.

4. On the stove select the burner knob to be used, light with match (no ignition

button)

NOTES: If burner does not light, check tank for contents should weigh about

35 lbs full. When Stove Is Not In Use And At The End Of Cruise, Turn Off All

Switches And Valves!!!

Bilge Pump

Manual Bilge Pump: located under the Helm seat on the port side. The pump

handle to the manual bilge is located in the boat bag

Automatic Bilge Pump: Switch is located on the Electrical Control Panel.

Shower Sump Pump

Turn on switch located on the Electrical Control Panel labeled ”WATER

PRESSURE/ SHOWER PUMP” to run sump and fresh water pump.

An activation switch for the sump pump is located in head, turn on when needed.

NOTE: Be sure to open the thru-hull located under the sink in the head to

drain overboard before operating pump.

Hot Water Heater Engine must be running to use.

Refrigerator

Monitor voltage when using refrigerator when anchored or moored; charge

batteries at 12.2 volts (see Battery Charging).

Inventory

Item Qty Location

Air Horn 1 Boat Bag

Anchors 2

Bow Anchor in Bow Anchor Locker

Stern Anchor mounted to stern rail, aft.

Bell 0

Boat Hook 1 Starboard aft cabin shelf

Bilge Pump Handle 1 In Boat Bag

Canvas

4 Winch covers

2 Combing compartment covers

1 Cockpit Control Panel cover

3 Dodger covers

1 Mainsail cover

4 Grab Rail covers

Deck Key Use winch handle

Emergency Tiller 1 In port lazarette

Fenders 2 1 at fender port, 1 starboard

Fire Extinguishers

1 Aft cabin bulkhead

1 Above navigation station bulkhead

1 V-Berth bulkhead

First Aid Kit 1 Navigation Station shelf

Flashlights 1 Boat bag and/or navigation station

Life Jackets 8 Port Lazarette

Life Sling 1 Mounted to stern rail.

Radar Reector 0

Signal Flares 4 Boat Bag

Tool Kit 2 1 Above the Electrical Control Panel, 1 Under the forward dinette settee

VHF Radio 1 Navigation station

Winch Handles 3 Boat Bag

Aventura La Terza Vita User manual

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Model: La Terza Vita

Category: Camping, tourism & outdoor

Type: User manual

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