Camano 31 Owner’s Handbook Camanos at 2008 Rendezvous, Solomon Is, MD This handbook is an updated version of a handbook supplied with all new boats from Camano Marine Ltd., which produced 268 Camano 28/31s, before being sold to Bracewell Marine Group in 2007, which built one Camano 31. Camano Yachts America acquired the Camano molds from Bracewell in 2008 and started building Camano 31s in Washington State.
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Table of Contents DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION .......................................................................................................... 1 Name ..................................................................................................................................................... 1 Engine ................................................................................................................................................... 1 Fuel System ...................................
Loss of Power ..................................................................................................................................... 16 Low Oil Pressure ................................................................................................................................ 16 Rising Oil Level.................................................................................................................................. 17 Loss of Steering .............................................
Underwater Thru-hull Fittings ............................................................................................................ 27 Transmission....................................................................................................................................... 27 Water Tanks ........................................................................................................................................ 27 Webasto Furnace ...................................................
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION Name The Camano started out with two models – the Troll (with a flying bridge) and Gnome (without the flybridge). The Gnome was later discontinued and the Troll was called a Camano 28 and renamed the Camano 31 for marketing purposes in the early 2000s. The boat is 28 feet length on deck and 31 feet overall, including the swim platform and anchor roller. Engine The Camano was designed for diesel power.
There are times when weight distribution on the boat can be uneven and the boat will have a slight list to the heavier side. Since fluids insist on finding their own level, the distribution of fuel will also be uneven. (Please see the more comprehensive discussion about trimming the boat). What is important with the fuel, however, is that if one tank contains more than the other, as the fuel is used up, you could start pulling air into the fuel system from the tank with the least fuel.
Two lights on the AC side of the panel indicate correct or incorrect polarity when the system is attached to shore. After plugging into shore power, check and make sure that the green light (correct polarity) is on. If the red light (incorrect polarity) is on, yo u should check the dock side power connection to make sure it is properly in place. If, having done this, the red light is still on then the dock side power is incorrectly wired and should not be used.
Pressure") is located on the power panel. There is an additional switch panel in the galley. This panel has a "Propane" switch and a "Water Pressure" switch and provides an additional control for both systems. The water is divided into a hot and cold water system downstream from the pump and both are then delivered to the galley and head.
run the engine up to full throttle and then read the tachometer to determine the maximum RPM. If you are carrying a full load of fuel and water plus enough spare parts to build another boat, your engine's RPM will be considerably lower than if you were running light. Similarly, if you allow more and more marine growth on the boat's bottom and prop, your maximum RPM will gradually decrease.
Trimming the Boat The Camano was purposely designed to have two fuel tanks and two water tanks symmetrically positioned with one of each as far outboard as possible on the port side and the other two as far outboard as possible on the starboard side. The fuel tanks are connected to each other so that as fuel is used, it is drawn from both tanks equally. The same is true of the water tanks.
put her right up to the dock. Put the wheel hard over to port and leave it there. You can then bring the stern in toward the dock by moving the boat ahead. If you have little room to maneuver, take off forward way and put the boat astern to regain your position. Putting on forward way again will bring the stern even closer to the dock. If you keep going ahead and astern in this manner the boat will come snugly up to the dock. The bow thruster, of course, is used judiciously to bring the bow alongside also.
will usually be around 10 knots or higher. In following or quartering seas you can use the whole range of speed capabilities of the boat to "time the waves". In these conditions it is best to try and run in the wave trough but if the wave period is such that your speed is not compatible, then the safest alternative is to slow down. When running on plane in a following sea, concentrate all of your attention on wave conditions.
lights are open you could go a long way to swamping the boat before you became aware of the problem. Getting Underway For most of us, pulling away from the dock brings another set of tasks. Here is our list. ? secure all lines ? fenders in board and secured ? transom gate closed ? salon door closed ? close salon windows when on the bridge ? key in bridge ignition when on the bridge Even in hot weather it is a good idea to cruise with the salon door closed.
Whenever you drill a hole in the hull, i.e., when fitting canvas, etc., always be sure to seal the hole in order to prevent water getting into the core of the structure. Gelcoat Repairs It seems that no matter how hard you try, you cannot avoid scratche s to the gelcoat. Fortunately, repairing these blemishes is not all that difficult. Each boat is shipped with a can of gelcoat which should be stored out of direct light at a cool, constant temperature. It will have a shelf life of about a year.
14-Day Check ? Check for water in Racor fuel filter ? Electrolyte level in battery (if lead-acid) The rate at which battery electrolyte goes down is almost directly proportional to the number of times the battery is cycled (discharged and recharged). If cruising for you means spending most of your nights at anchor where you rely on your house batteries for power, then you will cycle your batteries much more often than those of us who spend our time connected to shore power.
Our suggestions below will be too little for some and too much for others. Choose your level of technical comfort when you start trouble shooting and try to avoid things that might cause you to reach for Rolaids. Boating is supposed to be fun. Use Caution When Cranking The engine and oil cooling system used in the Camano is not unlike the system used in most boats having inboard engines. Raw water is brought into the boat via the thru-hull fitting at the forward end of the engine.
? ? ? ? ? ? Plugged Racor fuel filter Plugged engine fuel filter Air in fuel lines Engine cranks too slowly Engine too cold Plugged air filter If the engine refuses to start as it normally does, stop trying and assess what is going on. If you keep on cranking in the hope that the engine will suddenly spring to life, it is likely that you will kill the battery before your dreams come true. Take a few moments to check some of the more obvious causes.
Black Smoke ? Dirty fuel ? Poor fuel quality ? Plugged air filter ? Engine overload (i.e., rope in prop) Black smoke occurs from the incomplete combustion of fuel. If your engine is emitting a little black smoke while you are underway, then it is probably time for a good servicing. If black smoke persists when the engine is no longer under load, consider yourself under notice to have it checked immediately.
You can usually determine from which by the type of coolant in the bilge. If all else fails, a taste test will tell you if it is antifreeze or raw water. Possible causes: ? Closed sea cock ? Coolant level low ? Oil level low ? Defective raw water impeller ? Defective engine coolant pump ? Plugged raw water filter ? Defective thermostat ? Blown head gasket ? Engine overload ? Faulty temperature sensor Fresh Water System Check to make sure that you have a sufficient amount of coolant in the engine.
something in the hose. You can haul the boat and check it from the outside or take off the hose right where it attaches to the pump and see if you can probe for foreign objects. Keep in mind that the pump is just about at sea level and that lowering the hose will cause sea water to come flooding in once you have removed the blockage.
obvious and easily remedied, get on the radio and get some help. Most of the other causes for your problems are internal mechanical failure. Rising Oil Level ? Diesel dilution of oil ? Blown head gasket/cracked head ? Water in cylinders Loss of Steering If you suddenly lose steering, the most likely cause is a loss of hydraulic fluid. Fortunately, this rarely happens, and even if it does, you can take steps to at least temporarily remedy the problem and get back to port safe ly.
Hot Water System Water can also collect in the bilge and around the stringers in the area of the hot water heater (port side at the forward engine room bulkhead). A removable plastic container (port side against forward engine room bulkhead) is used to catch the overflow from the domestic hot water pressure relief system.
bulkhead. Care should be taken to make sure that the sling does not go aft of this bulkhead otherwise it would catch the wrong part of the keel. Block and Pressure Wash Once out of the water, the boat should be put on blocks so that she is level. If she sits with the bow down, the bridge deck could collect water that could get into the wiring. As soon as the boat is on blocks, pressure-wash the bottom to clean off all the marine growth.
WINTERIZING In the Pacific Northwest and South, cruising is a year-round activity. We are fortunate that only minor adjustments have to be made to cope with most winters. If you plan to leave your boat in the water and use it whenever the weather permits there are a few things we think you should do in order to keep your boat in prime condition. Year Round Boating Generally speaking, there are only a few precautions you need to take to keep all the boat's systems operative.
Winter on the Hard (in really cold places) If you plan on leaving the boat in very cold climates or are unable to check it periodically, you might want to take some extra steps to safeguard your investment. Most importantly, yo u should prevent your boat from freezing up by draining all of the water on the boat or by replacing it with antifreeze. There are three systems you need to protect: the engine; the domestic water; and, the head. Plus the air conditioner, if you have one.
can see antifreeze coming out of the discharge vent. If your boat has a Vacuflush toilet installed, do not use alcohol-based anti- freeze to winterize the head. It is not compatible with the hose used for this installation. One last point before we leave this section: Take out all of the batteries and store them somewhere that they can be checked and charged as necessary.
For the ultimate in hands- free boating, autopilots can be interfaced with most GPS units. Battery Charger Each Camano is equipped with a modern electronic battery charger, which operates when connected to shore power and the battery charger circuit breaker is turned on. Modern chargers are now capable of sensing the charge condition of the batteries and will bring them up to full charge without overcharging. It is advisable to leave electronic chargers on when plugged into shore power.
Door Lock Sooner or later you are going to lock yourself out of the boat. No matter how mighty your resolve, it will happen. Hide a key somewhere on the outside of the boat. Don't forget that when you first unlock the door, not only must you release the locking pin in the middle of the handle, but you must also turn the handle for the lock to fully disengage.
Hot Water Heater Fresh water is heated by the engine when the boat is underway. Two hoses, with shut off valves are located at the forward end of the engine and go directly to the hot water heat exchanger that heats the domestic water. When shore power is available, hot water is also provided through an electric heater. The heater draws a significant amount of power and, when used along with other applications, can overload 15 amp shore power systems.
and will read somewhere between 100 and 150 PSI. Don't worry about the number, what you need to check is whether the pressure drops to zero in the next 20 minutes or so. If it does, you have a leak somewhere in the system. It is important that you find the leak and correct it immediately. You can do this by checking all of the connections in the system with soapy water. Brush soapy water on the connections and if bubbles appear you have located a leak. Don't stop there, there may be others.
Underwater Thru-hull Fittings There are three thru-hull fittings in all boats fitted with a "Y" valve system. Each fitting has a ball valve that can be opened and closed. The ball valves, at an absolute minimum, should be opened and closed at each 100-hour servicing. They should always be left closed if the boat is to be unattended for a long period or if there is any danger of freezing. Once again, this is a minimum requirement.
Never Continue to Operate the Boat When the Oil Pressure Alarm is Activated. Never Crank a Non-Starting Engine for More Than a Combined Total of 30 Seconds Without Closing the Raw Water Intake.
