upper frame of the door. The bifold head door is he1d in place, when
open, by a friction catch mounted to the vanity unit front.
Ports and hatches are provided to allow an even cross flow of air
throughout the boat under many varying climatic conditions. One may
keep the head port slightly ajar nearly all the time for an exchange of
air from the dorade. Be aware of ports that are open, and by how much,
to avoid unnecessary shipping of water and potential injury from their
projection into the living space.
Ventilation is key to a habitable interior and a good flow of air makes
a world of difference.
VII. DIESEL AUXILIARY
You have received a copy of the engine owner's manual with your boat
which should be read thoroughly before operating the engine. Specific
details and instructions are listed which should be clearly understood
by the owner.
Routine maintenance as listed by the engine manufacture is key to engine
longevity.
The engine bed is a molded fiberglass unit, bonded to the hull with
several layers of fiberglass. It is built so as to spread the load of
the engine in all conditions over a large section of hull. At the same
time, it provides a separate sump area for the collection of oil which
may drip from the engine.
The engine bolts to the fiberglass engine bed on vibration dampening
motor mounts which also serve as points of alignment for the engine and
propeller shaft.
Access to the engine may be gained from several areas each of which may
serve as a combined or singular access to a specific part.
The front of the engine may be serviced from behind the companionway
ladder with the front engine cover removed. To gain access to equipment
on the starboard forward end of the engine, open the trap below the
galley sink. Access to the aft end of the engine and propeller shaft
must be done through the access trap under the cockpit in the starboard
sail locker. The port side of the engine may be accessed through a
removable panel in the quarterberth cockpit support bulkhead.
To remove the engine from the boat requires removal of the starter, and
alternator and the disconnecting of the propeller shaft from the
gearbox. Once this has been accomplished and all hoses have been
disconnected; the engine may be hauled out the companionway using a
properly rated hoist.
The exhaust is a wet system consisting of an engine water injected
elbow, a waterlock muffler and heavily reinforced rubber hose. The main
advantage of this type of exhaust system is that it allows the cooling
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