Operating instructions

Sea strainers just forward of the port engine. Only one is in use; the other is
capped. The most important strainers are those for the engines in front of
each, and for the gensets, below them in the hull, plus the air conditiong
strainer.
Check the Coolant Level.
The heat exchanger coolant tanks are located forward of each engine. Be sure coolant
is at or above the “Low-Add” line when cold. If coolant is needed, determine if there is any
sign of a coolant leak under the engine, and if there is, do not run the engine; if no leak, add
coolant from the jug of pre-mixed antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor/water supplied on the boat.
With the engine "cold", add only to a level above the line, no more: The coolant expands and
fills the tank when the engine gets warm!
Check the Room
Whenever you're in the engine room, ask yourself, "Does everything look right?". Look
at the pads under the engines and transmissions: while some drips are normal, there
shouldn't ever be substantial accumulations of any fluids!
Check the Sea Strainers
Once a week or immediately if any
engine (either generator, or the mains) runs
"hot". The main engine strainers are is by
the forward end of each engine. The 20kw
genset strainer is in the aft end of the engine
room, and the 8kw strainer is forward of the
starboard engine; follow the hoses from the
generators to their respective strainers. The
air conditioning sea strainer is at the bottom
of the engine room just aft of the workbench
(the hose leads to the large pump.)
To check a strainer, shine a flashlight
through it. While some "fuzziness" from
trapped thin growth is normal, you should
see the light clearly on the other side; if
obscured, you should clean the strainer. See
below page 4.41.
4J3: Engine Controls
Dream Catcher is fitted with Morse cable engine controls. There are main engine
controls at both helms.
Section 4J: Engines & Transmissions 4.24