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Lauderdale, FL ; Survey overall condition of boat -Rig, hull, internals</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Electrical Surveyor:       Ward Marine, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl; Check sizing and "tinned" for all wiring, AC & DC power and electrolysis testing</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Engine Surveyor:           RPM Diesel, Yanmar Dealer, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; 954 587-1620; Installation guidelines and operation</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Genset Surveyor:          RPM Diesel, Kohler Dealer, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; 954 587-1620; Installation guidelines and operation</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Refrigeration Surveyor:  Beard Marine, Ft. Lauderdale, FL ; 954 463-2288; Back flow pressures on water discharge, temperature control, leakage detection and mechanical placement</div> <bR> <div> Commissioning Yard:  Summerfield's, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.  954 535-4726</div> <bR> <div> Ft. Lauderdale Maritime Attorney:  Mark Ercolin 954 792-5425</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Process:</B></div> <bR> <div> Upon completion of the Yacht, and prior to its acceptance by and transfer of property to the Buyer, tests and trials will be conducted as outlined below.     </div> <bR> <div> All trials will be performed in the presence of the Owner and the Builder's representative. A test certificate will be issued reporting all trials and will be duly signed by the Builder, the Owner.  The Test and Trials will be broken into two trial phases, consisting of Dock Trials and Sea Trials.  The Dock trials will be composed of the following tests:</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Equipment Tests</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Propulsion Plant Tests</div> <bR> <div> Pursuant to successful completion of the Dock Trials, the vessel will be subjected to the Sea Trial phase.  The Sea Trial phase will be composed of:</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Components, Machinery, Equipment and Systems Tests</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Sail Tests</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Calibrations</div> <bR> <div> <B>The information provided on this page does not include the detailed listing of standard parts and options</B>.  Since this will vary a lot between boats, we will not provide that listing here.  We will conduct a line item, by line item inventory that to ensure completeness of all contracted items (Contract Inventory)</div> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="dock_trials"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>Dock Trials:</div> <div> Dock Trials will be composed of Equipment Tests and Propulsion Plant Tests while the vessel is still tied to the dock.  We will also haul the boat and do a complete inspection of the hull, rudder, skeg, and below water fixtures.  We will have the surveyor test for voids and laminate /resin integrity/curing.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Equipment Tests:</B></div> <bR> <div> Prior to sea trials, all equipment and machinery, will be thoroughly tested for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate satisfactory workmanship and operational suitability for the purpose intended, and that all requirements of the Specifications have been satisfactorily fulfilled.     </div> <bR> <div> This equipment shall include but not be limited to the following (For completeness, there may be some redundancy):</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Bilge plant including wiring to the bilge pumps, switches and fuses, high water bilge alarms, etc.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Fire fighting system and alarms</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Safety equipment including the mandatory Coast Guard safety package - Horns, Flares, Life Jackets, 8 inch Bell, etc.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Fuel system including the location of tanks, verification of the ability to remove all tanks for servicing, feed lines, manifold system, fuel pumps and the wiring for fuel pumps, Dual Racor fuel filters for the Main Propulsion system and a single Racor fuel filter for the Genset, including vacuum gauges and water detector, purifiers, and tank tenders</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Steering system - Standard wire quadrant steering mechanism</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Electrolysis tests</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Windlasses and windlass control switches, both on deck and remote, fusing and power feed to the windlass battery</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Bow thruster</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Sanitary system including holding tanks, Y valves for manual pump out vs. shore side pump out, double hose clamping, etc.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Pump out macerator, hold tank gauges</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Galley, domestic equipment & systems as provided</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Calibration of all tanks, both fuel and water</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Inspection for 316 Stainless Steel deck fittings and screws and bolts, including screws for the rub rail</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Priming, pumping and endurance tests for all pumps and piping systems</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Air conditioning and heating equipment</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Hot and Cold fresh Water system including deck wash down and deck shower systems</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Stove and leak detect propane system</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Hydraulic systems, specifically for the autopilot, bow thruster and furling gear if outfitted with hydraulic motors</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Refrigeration and Freezer systems (both AC and DC systems using temp probes and leak detectors)</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Navigation and signaling lights; tri-color, running, steaming, deck, boom, cockpit, and stern spots</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Monitoring/alarms and automation systems; Fire, bilge, engine, Genset, water in fuel alarms, engine overheat and oil pressure, etc.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Main Engine and generator cooling systems (see below)</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">All possible sail handling equipment</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Electrical system, this includes batteries, DC charging, Inverters, AC power from shore and Genset, labeling of wires, etc.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Identify exceptions to ABYC electrical standards</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Check that equipment installation has been properly carried out and that all the components and accessories have been correctly fitted</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Check that individual components such as switches, lighting equipment, pumps, etc., work  properly</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Check that the batteries and emergency batteries function properly</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">All tanks and pipelines are to be properly cleaned out and flushed through before any trials are commenced.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">All Floor board and cabinets close, open and lock correctly</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Rigging</div> <bR> <div> Any defects found during dock trials shall be rectified before proceeding on to the Sea Trials.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Engine Tests:</B></div> <bR> <div> The main propulsion engine and the Genset will be inspected and stress tested to ensure proper operation.  The following tests will be done:</div> <bR> <div> Generator System Test:</div> <bR> <div> The generator will undergo operational tests for at least 12 together with shore side load bank testing to the limit of the generator's specified capacity.  The Genset will be run with all air conditioners running and battery chargers charging the batteries.  Compatibility of Genset output with Inverter, Inverter output charging will be tested as well as stability of Genset AC output.</div> <div>    </div> <div> We received a 10 page checklist from Gulf Coast Marine Electric, Inc. in Ft. Myers Beach, FL, that we will use to check all aspects of the Kohler marine Genset.  We will use this checklist as our test plan for Genset acceptance.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Main Propulsion System Test:</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="yanmar125_note__a_not_well_documented_point_on.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Yanmar 125 HP"><U>(See reference on Service Manual)</U></A></div> <bR> <div> When we started asking around for guidance on how to test our engine for acceptance, we received a lot of information that was contradictory.  So we went to the source, Yanmar, and got from Mac Boring, their largest US Distributor, guidance on engine performance testing.  The table below lists the RPM rates that Yanmar maintains that the engine should attain under varying loads.  </div> <bR> <div> Yanmar provide the following performance test information for new installations:</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="417" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#262626 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 39 WIDTH="93"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="39" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="93" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="71"><div> <B>Idle</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <B>High Idle</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="71"><div> <B>Full Load*</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="71"><div> <B>Prop Match*</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 33 WIDTH="93"><div> <B>RPM's to Attain</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="71"><div> 800</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> 4000 - 4100</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> 3600+/-50</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> 3700 - 3750</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> *Note:  These items will be check during the Sea Trials<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >  </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Further Notes wrt RPM's at full load:  While in Trinidad, we had the Yanmar warranty people replace our injectors as a result of an warranty advisory issued by Yanmar concerning the size of the injector nozzle holes.  Yanmar replaced our injectors with nozzles that had 1 micron smaller hole.  This in itself did not seem to make a difference in the performance of the engine, but more interestingly, the Yanmar fold in Trinidad insisted that the Full Load RPM's should be higher than the reported 3600.  They claimed that the RPM should be closer to 4000.  We spent a considerable amount of time trying to achieve this RPM and have come to the conclusion that 4000+ is obtainable but is a question more of prop pitch given that your engine is properly tuned.  As a matter of course,  we can achieve 3800 RPM's  or more depending upon the cleanliness of our hull, time since last tune -up, prop pitch and cleanliness of our prop and last but   not least, the weight of the boat.  In our typical cruising style, fully loaded, we are 32 tons, well over the designed  weight.  It is easy to conceive that we could get another 100-200 RPM's just based upon lessening our wetted surface area.  The point of this diatribe is to assert the fact that full load RPM should easily be in the 3800-4000 RPM range, not the suggested 3600 as attested to by many "knowledgeable" experts.  If you cannot achieve the 3900+/-100 RPM's, you are probably overpropped.  You can tell if your transom is sooty.  Properly tuned, soot should be minimal at 2700 RPM and obviously more at 3900 +\- 100 but not extensively so.</div> <bR> <div> Engine room temperature should stabilize at 110 degrees F +/- 5 Degrees for proper engine operation.  Higher temperatures will cause excessive wear and decrease engine life expectancy.  Higher engine room temperatures indicate poor ventilation.  Dave MulChayee from Grunert put that temperature at 104 degrees (954 973-2477).</div> <bR> <div> We received a 2 page Yanmar engine checklist  from Mastry Engine Center, Tampa, FL  that will be used to check all aspects of engine performance.  In addition to the 2 page document ,  We will also perform the test in accordance with the instructions on page 10-41,  <A NAME="chapter_10_6"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>   Chapter 10.6 of the Yanmar Service Manual (Hinshi -8009 manual).  </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Haul:</B></div> <bR> <div> Inspect Hull, rudder, skeg and all underwater fixtures.  Look for voids and spot check for hull integrity and proper curing.  Look for damage during shipping.</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="sea_trials"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Sea Trials</B></div> <bR> <div> After a satisfactory dock trial, the vessel is to proceed on sea trials with the Owner on board during all trials.  The vessel will be crewed and under the command of the Builder's Master.  Trials shall be conducted under good weather conditions, with sea state not more than wind Beaufort force 3, and in water with a depth of no less than ten times the vessel's trial draft.</div> <bR> <div> During the official sea trials, a thorough examination shall be made of the vessel and all it's components, and machinery, equipment and systems shall be operated under normal service conditions, simultaneously and continuously as far as practicable.  Sea Trials will also dynamically test the Sails under the previously defined conditions.  Any items requiring calibration will be completed prior to the conclusion of the Sea Trials.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Components, Machinery, Equipment and Systems Tests</B></div> <bR> <div> Trials to include but not limited to the following:</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">All automatic systems to be tested.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Rig Tuning</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Full Load and Prop Match tests of engine</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Functional/capacity testing (and adjustments as necessary) of all equipment, instruments and systems (including piping)</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Compass calibrations with max. deviation , +/- 3 degrees (to ensure that there are no spurious magnetic anomalies)</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Maneuvering and steering trials</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Crash stops</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Steering and maneuvering trials with bow thruster</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Noise level, acoustic privacy monitoring and vibration survey as performed by owner or surveyor</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Main propulsion engine endurance and speed trials at maximum power - Two runs will be conducted at maximum power over a measured course of 1 mile in a calm sea and with no wind with the Yacht in a half-load condition (i.e. yacht empty save for tank capacity half full), and clean hull.  Engine will be run in the same manner as in the static Dock <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Tests </FONT></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Any other trials that may be required by surveyor.  </div> <bR> <div> All equipment parameters shall meet manufacturer's specifications prior to acceptance of vessel.</div> <bR> <div> Following the completion of the trials, any item of equipment that is defective, will be repaired or replaced.  If major repairs are necessary, the trials are to be rerun until all equipment meets the requirements.  If during or before sea trials the vessel is grounded, the Builder shall be required to dry-dock the vessel, for underwater inspection, and the damage, if any, shall be rectified, all costs to be at the Builders account.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Sail Tests:</B></div> <bR> <div> Functional tests will be carried out on sails and related equipment during sea trials in optimal wind and sea conditions.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Roller Furling Main Sail (Leisure Furl) and Supporting Gear</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Mast Alignment to within +/- 1 inch athwart ships</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">No Rake in mast</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Roller Furling Genoa and Supporting Gear</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Hydraulics</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Boom Vang</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Roller Furling Stays'l and Supporting Gear</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Spinnaker and Spinnaker Gear</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Winches and Winch Motors</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Proper number of Winch Handles</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Leads, Turning Blocks, Halyards, Whipping, and all other deck hardware</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Standing and running rigging</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Norseman fittings</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Shroud Boots</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Calibrations:</B></div> <bR> <div> The following items will be calibrated during the Sea Trial stage (if not before):</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Ritchie Compass</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Autopilot Compasses</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Fuel tanks</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Water tanks</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>1 Year Warranty Period:</B></div> <bR> <div> One item that we cannot check prior to acceptance is the fuel consumption rate as a function of RPM's.  However, we will measure that as time permits during the initial warranty period to ensure that the engine reasonably matches up with Yanmar published literature.</div> <bR> <div> The targets provided by Yanmar for the 125 HP 4JH3-DTE engine are:</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Target Fuel Consumption Rates (GPH) at Various RPM's</B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="1097" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#262626 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="71"><div> <B>Engine</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="71"><div> <B>2000</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="71"><div> <B>2200</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="71"><div> <B>2400</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="71"><div> <B>2600</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="71"><div> <B>2800</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="71"><div> <B>2900</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="71"><div> <B>3000</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="71"><div> <B>3100</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="71"><div> <B>3200</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="71"><div> <B>3300</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="71"><div> <B>3400</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="71"><div> <B>3600</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="71"><div> <B>3800</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 ><NOBR><div> <B>4JH3-DTE</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="71"><div> 1.35</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="71"><div> 1.69</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="71"><div> 2.11</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="71"><div> 2.54</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="71"><div> 2.99</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="71"><div> 3.25</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="71"><div> 3.54</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="71"><div> 3.83</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="71"><div> 4.15</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="71"><div> 4.49</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="71"><div> 4.86</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="71"><div> 5.76</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="71"><div> 6.87</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <DIV 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