Credit
Cards – For those looking to accumulate reward points/miles, we now accept all
major credit cards… yes, even American Express.
Accepting cards is prompted primarily by the success of our charter
business, it allows us to take deposit money and payment for that purpose. If you would like for us to keep your card on
file to cover your monthly management fee then please give us a call and we’ll
get you set up.
Cap
Sante Summer fuel dock hours – Beginning June 1, we were informed that fuel
dock hours will be extended from 4:30 to 6:00 PM (originally published as 6:30
on the Port of Anacortes site).
Trim
Usage – Experience is teaching some good techniques…
o In smooth water the most efficient trim
setting is to go full bow DOWN.
o With a little chop you may find that backing
off full down a couple of LED light positions will provide a more comfortable
ride without sacrificing much speed.
o In
small rolling waves,
or crossing a larger boat’s wake, you will find that preemptively moving
to the ½ tab position will produce the smoothest crossing.
o In heavy chop, larger
waves, or very large wakes, it is best to remove all the trim in order to keep
the bow as high as possible to prevent waves from slapping the bottom of the
boat, and to keep water from coming over the bow. This will decrease the boat’s efficiency and
cause for higher fuel burn. Keep large
waves at 45 degrees to the bow if possible.
Fuel
Balance – Remember to keep your fuel balanced by using the electric switch on
the port side of the instrument panel. A
good technique is to burn ¼ tank from the Aux, then switch to the Main and burn
½ tank from there, thus always keeping them within ¼ tank of one another. Diesel fuel weighs about 6.7 pounds per
gallon – 80 gallons equals about 536 pounds!
(Also shoot to keep water in balance as well… water weighs even more,
about 8 pounds a gallon – start adding grey water which is in the port hull and
you can actually get the boat leaning to port).
Grill
& Stove Use – Please notify us if you use the grill or stove, this will
give us the chance to clean those items as we may not check them
otherwise. A good technique is to place
notes on the yellow pad in the glove box – let us know what needs attention and
if the boat is running out of anything that may need replacement. You can also write down maintenance items
there or in the green log book, but please make sure you bring maintenance
items to our attention, thank you.
Day
Trip Return Notification – Prior to departure please give us your best guess at
a return time, but don’t feel obligated to meet that time unless we have to
turn the boat for a next day trip.
Simply have fun and enjoy yourself without worry, but we would simply
ask that you notify us if you’re going to be more than ½ hour early/late so
that we can also not worry and can take care of the boat after you’ve arrived.
Bilge
Pumps – There are seven bilge pumps on the boat, all have float switches to
make them automatic. The lights next to
the switch will turn green if these pumps are running – the light is very
difficult to see in daylight but will stand out in low light. These float switches can fail, so if you hear
something running, look for the light and report it to us.
Kicker
Stowage – Remember to close the vent on the fuel cap and to also turn off the
fuel switch before stowing (make sure to turn them on before start, or your arm
will be sore like mine, LOL). The Zodiac
is great for exploring, just let me know if you would like it on the boat. Kayaks are coming soon.
Anchor
use – Please be careful as you reel in the anchor… as the rope ends and the
chain is about to come aboard, slow the windlass and make sure it is taking the
chain properly. Again slow the windlass
just prior to the anchor arriving so that it doesn’t bounce and strike the
boat. If you get a stuck anchor, try
pulling from a different position, but do not cinch down on the windlass clutch
as this could damage the boat. If the
anchor is stuck, it is far preferable to buy a new anchor than to experience
damage. A spare anchor will be on the
boat for trips north, but not for operations within the local islands.
Remember,
while in the marina idle is your friend!
Safe
and Happy Boating, enjoy the beautiful weather!
