Specifications

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electricity. Like the wind generator, the amperage from the tow behind generator is fed through a diode
and fuse and into a dual input voltage regulator. When the batteries are fully charged, the regulator
sends the amperage being generated to the heating element in the hot water heater.
The generator, line and propeller are stored in the port cockpit locker. To deploy the system the
generator is mounted in the plastic holder and secured with a set screw (normally stowed at the
navigation table). It should also be tied to the stern rail to ensure that it is not lost overboard. The line
and propeller are stored attached to the generator and the propeller is fed through the opening in the
helmsperson seat. The line is then deployed overboard forming a large loop. Be sure there are no knots
in the line then deploy the propeller by throwing it overboard outside of the loop. Once the line is fully
extended the propeller will begin to turn the generator and electricity will be produced.
To retrieve the line and propeller use the red funnel that is stowed in the port cockpit locker. The
funnel is tied around the line using the permanently attached cords. Be sure that the large end of the
funnel is aft. Throw the funnel overboard and it will work its way down the line until it encounters the
propeller. Once there, the propeller will stop turning and the line can be retrieved without severe kinks
developing in it. If you try to retrieve the line without the funnel the line will kink evey time the
propeller makes one revolution as you pull it in and you will have a difficult time removing the kinks.
7. Running Lights
Two sets of running lights are provided. At the top of the mast is an LED tricolor/anchor light
combination. This light is controlled by the circuit breaker at the main panel labeled “Anchor Light”. A
selector switch is on the main circuit panel to select between the tricolor and the anchor light. It is not
legal to operate the tricolor light if the engine is being used to propel the boat.
A second set of running lights is located at deck level and is controlled by the circuit breaker labeled
“Navigation Lights”. These running lights may be used while sailing and must be used when the
engine is propelling the vessel in limited visibility. It is not legal to operate the boat with both the
tricolor and the navigation lights turned on.
The steaming light on the front of the mast is controlled by the circuit breaker labeled “Steaming
Light”. This light must be on any time the engine is running and the propeller is engaged.
G. Electronics
1. Cockpit Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel: The gauges that are fitted on the engine instrument panel are: fuel gauge, hour
counter, engine tachometer, and oil pressure gauge. Oil pressure should be approximately 25-40 PSI.
The engine is fitted with an alarm which will go off if either:
The oil pressure drops right down or
The water temperature rises to 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
If the alarm goes off check these gauges. If the oil pressure is low, or the water temperature is up to
200 degrees, turn off the engine and check the oil level and the water level and top off if needed. If
both appear normal (make sure you are looking at the correct gauges), you may have a fault with the