12 - INFORMATION FOR USE 342
12.4 NAVIGATION SET UP PROCEDURES
Accurate preliminary checks carried out with time, are fundamental for a safe
navigation. Here is some fundamental advice to consider when setting up for
navigation:
• Gather information on weather forecast and warnings.
• Consult the pilot’s book.
• Consult the navigation charts, and consider the cruise distance, courses,
dangerous sea bottoms and ats.
• Consider the quantity of diesel oil necessary.
• Consider the length of navigation.
• Check the monitoring system and on the synoptic panel of the main helm
station or warning lights for the bilge pumps, indicating the presence of
water in the engine room. If the indicators are lit, turn on the bilge pump
switches. If pumps do not prime, batteries may be discharged (recharge
batteries). If pumps work, but water does not come out, this means that
the suctions are clogged (clean them).
• Check the cleanliness of the sea cock strainers for engine and generator
cooling and for the other on-board uses.
• If they are dirty, check closing or close the hull valves, remove and clean
the baskets, then replace them and close the strainer housings; clean
and open the hull valves.
WARNING
During navigation, regularly check the cleanliness of the sea water strain-
er baskets. If the yacht is crossing a dirty sea area, check the condition
of the strainers and proceed with their cleaning. Taking suitable precau-
tions is very important to prevent damage to mechanical parts (engines,
generators, etc..), discharge systems and to not jeopardize the safety of
the yacht.
WARNING
Once the hull valves have been reopened, make sure that no leaks are
present.
• Make sure that engines and generator V belts are properly adjusted. If
necessary restore correct tension.
• Check oil levels of engines, gear boxes and generators. If necessary,
top up.
• Check engines and generators coolant level. If necessary, top up.
• Ensure fuel system separator lters are properly clean. If water is pre-
sent, drain the lters by means of a tap.
• Check the hydraulic oil levels of the various control units. If necessary,
top up.
WARNING
To carry out the above mentioned checks and the top-ups, refer to spe-
cic manuals supplied by the Manufacturer.
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