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1 change: 1 addition & 0 deletions docs/checklists/01_before_sailing.md
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- [ ] Install jacklines
- [ ] Ensure emergency contacts know the plan
- [ ] Enable Priority Data for Starlink
- [ ] Enable tracking on InReach
- [ ] Get pizza for the first watches if available
- [ ] Make a thermos of decaf tea in cold weather

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5 changes: 3 additions & 2 deletions docs/checklists/03_anchoring.md
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- [ ] Check chart for appropriate depth and swinging room
- [ ] Check other vessels for appropriate swinging room
- [ ] Double-check chart data with depth sounder
- [ ] If feasible, motor a circle around the assumed anchor radius while monitoring the depth sounder
- [ ] Remove the safety shackle from anchor
- [ ] Uncoil and prepare the anchor trip line
- [ ] Prepare appropriate anchor chain on deck (about 4✕ depth)
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- [ ] Connect a snubber line to the anchor chain with a rolling hitch
- [ ] Let out the snubber and chain until about 2-3m of snubber is out of the boat and cleat it
- [ ] Set a chafe guard on the snubber
- [ ] Let out about 3m more of chain so that it hangs loose and we're on the snubber
- [ ] Let out about 5m more of chain so that it hangs loose and we're on the snubber
- [ ] Hoist the anchor daymark
- [ ] Turn anchor light on as required
- [ ] Follow the [[04_after_sailing|after sailing]] checklist
- [ ] Keep engine or the genoa ready for use in case of emergencies
- [ ] Ensure that the Automatic Lights circuit is powered so that Signal K can turn the anchor light on as needed

## Scandinavian mooring

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3 changes: 1 addition & 2 deletions docs/checklists/04_after_sailing.md
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- [ ] Ensure adequate distance from pier by pulling the boat
- [ ] Add chafe guards to lines as needed
- [ ] Tie tiller to the pushpit
- [ ] Lower and stow flag
- [ ] Lower and stow flag when not abroad
- [ ] Stow boathooks
- [ ] Stow [[sails#Parasailor|Parasailor]]
- [ ] Stow staysail
- [ ] Install mainsail sun cover
- [ ] Tie safety strap around the rolled genoa
- [ ] Detach and stow genoa sheets (except if anchored)
- [ ] Hoist "silencer fender" up the mast
- [ ] Install and tighten inner forestay
- [ ] Coil and stow all lines
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7 changes: 4 additions & 3 deletions docs/systems/electrics.md
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## Consumption

Typical power consumption on the boat is around 1.2kWh per day in the summer months. In winter and shore power it ranges around 3-6kWh per day depending on how much the diesel heater and the [[engine]] frost guard need to run.
Typical power consumption on the boat is around 1.4kWh per day in the summer months. In winter and shore power it ranges around 3-6kWh per day depending on how much the diesel heater and the [[engine]] frost guard need to run.

The primary electrical consumers on the boat are:

* Refrigerator
* Starlink
* Engine frost guard
* Diesel heater
* Autopilot
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### Fixed solar panels

The vessel has two fixed solar arrays:
The vessel has three fixed solar arrays:

* 240W array (2×120W panel) on the stern arch
* 120W panel on top of the hatch garage
* 200W array (2×100W panel) on top of the dinghy in the bow

Each of these is connected to its own Victron SmartSolar charge controller.

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The shore power connection is isolated with a Victron galvanic isolator. This is located next to the shore power main breaker in the hull side of the technical compartment.

The shore power charger is set to [solar priority mode](https://www.victronenergy.com/live/ve.bus:solar-and-wind-priority), meaning that it will only charge batteries if they are very depleted. Otherwise it will only power AC loads and let renewables handle the DC side.

#### Charging batteries to full

- [ ] Ensure shore power is plugged in
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18 changes: 12 additions & 6 deletions docs/systems/plumbing.md
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The deck drains to stern end of cockpit, and from there to sea via the cockpit drain thru-hulls.

The bilge pump similarly outputs into the cockpit.
The manual and small electric bilge pumps similarly output into the cockpit.
The large capacity electric bilge pump outputs via a through-hull in the stern of the boat.

The raw water intake seacock is located in the engine space. It feeds the engine raw water impeller, as well as the galley sea water tap and the watermaker.

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The boat has a 200l freshwater tank situated under the v-berth. The deck fill is in the bow.

Fresh water may also be filled inside the cabin using the pump and hose under the starboard v-berth. Remember to turn off the pump when the canisters are empty.
Fresh water may also be filled inside the cabin using the electric pump and hose under the starboard v-berth. Remember to turn off the pump when the canisters are empty.

The freshwater system is pressurized with a Whale pump located under the v-berth.

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- [ ] Ensure water around the boat is clean (no oil spills, no algae)
- [ ] Ensure engine raw water seacock and the watermaker valve are open
- [ ] Check watermaker filter visually
- [ ] Check watermaker filter visually, change or clean as needed
- [ ] Run the watermaker output hose into the sink
- [ ] Run the watermaker reject brine hose into the sink
- [ ] Start watermaker by turning on the circuit
- [ ] Run watermaker for about 10 minutes, then run the output into a cup
- [ ] Test the water quality with TDS meter (should be <300ppm)
- [ ] Taste test the water
- [ ] If passing, move output hose into a canister
- [ ] Log watermaker start time and ppm
- [ ] Run until canister is nearly full
- [ ] Run output again into a cup and test with TDS meter
- [ ] Shut off watermaker and log time and ppm
- [ ] Run output again into a cup and test with TDS meter. Log the reading
- [ ] Shut off watermaker and log time and ppm
## Bilge pumps

The boat is equipped with three bilge pumps:
* Manual large capacity pump in the cockpit *(handle in the cockpit locker)*
* Large capacity electric pump in the engine compartment *(switch in navigation station footwell)*
* Small capacity electric pump in the engine compartment *(switch in electric panel)*
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## Poling out the headsail

- [ ] Attach whisker pole uphaul to the end of the pole
- [ ] Attach forward and aft guy lines to the end of the pole
- [ ] Uncoil forward and aft guy lines attached to the pole
- [ ] For staysail, install the extra "poling out sheet"
- [ ] Lower the whisker pole so that it is easily accessible
- [ ] Hook the sheet through the whisker pole jaws
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- [ ] Carry the Parasailor bag to foredeck and attach to mast
- [ ] Roll in the genoa
- [ ] Install tack lines rollers to the bowsprit
- [ ] Install tack line rollers to the bowsprit
- [ ] Install barberhaulers to the Parasailor sheets
- [ ] Install Parasailor sheets and attach to pulpit
- [ ] Set course to about 120° apparent wind
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