Tayana VANCOUVER 42 User manual

OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE

MANUAL

TAYANA VANCOUVER 42

Tayana V-42 Center Cockpit Sailplan

Tayana V-42 Aft Cockpit Interior Layout

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Tayana V-42 Center Cockpit Sailplan .................................................................. 2

Tayana V-42 Aft Cockpit Interior Layout............................................................. 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................... 4

LIST OF TABLES AND FIGURES................................................................................... 7

CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................... 8

CHAPTER II: SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................... 9

A. General Design Specifications.................................................................................... 9

B. Serial Numbers ........................................................................................................... 9

C. Materials ................................................................................................................... 10

1. Teak........................................................................................................................ 10

2. Plywood.................................................................................................................. 10

3. Stainless Steel ........................................................................................................ 11

4. Bronze .................................................................................................................... 11

5. Iron......................................................................................................................... 11

D. Construction .............................................................................................................. 11

Figure-II-1: Fiberglass Layout Schedule........................................................... 12

Figure II-2: V-42 Deck and Hull Joint ................................................................. 13

E. Procedures for Documentation ............................................................................... 15

CHAPTER III:................................................................................................................... 17

COMMISSIONING AND DECOMMISSIONING........................................................ 17

A. Initial Commissioning............................................................................................... 17

B. Receiving and Commissioning Check List............................................................. 19

C. Owner Commissioning ............................................................................................. 26

D. Decommissioning for Storage (Winterizing) .......................................................... 28

E. Recommissioning after Lay-up ................................................................................ 30

CHAPTER IV: ................................................................................................................... 32

OPERATING PROCEDURES......................................................................................... 32

A. Sailing the Tayana Vancouver 42................................................................................ 32

B. Tuning the Spars and Rigging ..................................................................................... 33

C. Tuning Under Sail......................................................................................................... 33

D. Handling Under Power................................................................................................. 34

1. Pre-Starting Check-Off ............................................................................................. 34

2. Starting Procedures ................................................................................................... 35

3. Engine Operation....................................................................................................... 35

4. Engine Shut-Down ..................................................................................................... 35

E. Fuel System .................................................................................................................... 36

Figure IV-1: Fuel Supply Plumbing .................................................................... 37

Figure IV-2: Fluid Plumbing System .................................................................. 38

Figure IV-3: Center Cockpit Tankage Diagram ............................................... 39

F. Electrical System............................................................................................................ 40

1. The DC Electrical System.......................................................................................... 40

a. The Energy Audit System ..................................................................................... 40

Figure IV-4: Electrical Power Supply................................................................. 41

b. Electrical Panel ...................................................................................................... 42

TABLE IV – 1: Direct Current Energy Audit ..................................................... 43

c. Engine Control Panel............................................................................................. 44

2. The Alternating Current System.............................................................................. 44

a. The AC Electrical Control Panel.......................................................................... 44

b. Hot Water Heater .................................................................................................. 44

c. Shore Power Connecting Procedure..................................................................... 44

d. Disconnect Procedure ............................................................................................ 45

e. Battery Charger Option ........................................................................................ 45

G. The Plumbing Systems ................................................................................................. 45

1. The Fresh Water System ........................................................................................... 45

Figure IV-5: Fresh Water System........................................................................ 46

2. Bilge Pumps ................................................................................................................ 47

3. Holding Tank.............................................................................................................. 47

Figure IV-6: Waste Water Plumbing System.................................................... 48

4. Toilet............................................................................................................................ 49

Figure IV-7: Partial Plumbing Layout................................................................. 49

H. The Propane System ..................................................................................................... 50

Figure IV-8: Propane System ............................................................................... 51

CHAPTER V ...................................................................................................................... 52

MAINTENANCE AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ..................................... 52

A. Hull ............................................................................................................................. 52

B. The Deck and Cabin Top.......................................................................................... 53

C. Interior Woodwork ................................................................................................... 54

D. Spars, Rigging, and Sails .......................................................................................... 55

1. Spars........................................................................................................................ 55

2. Standing Rigging.................................................................................................... 56

3. Sails ......................................................................................................................... 57

4. Running Rigging .................................................................................................... 58

5. Winches................................................................................................................... 58

6. Blocks ...................................................................................................................... 59

E. Auxiliary Engines and Related Systems...................................................................... 59

1. Engine ......................................................................................................................... 59

a. Installation.............................................................................................................. 59

b. Maintenance ........................................................................................................... 60

2. Drive Train ................................................................................................................. 62

a. Engine Alignment................................................................................................... 62

b. Transmission .......................................................................................................... 63

c. Stuffing Box ............................................................................................................ 63

d. Cutlass Bearing ...................................................................................................... 64

F. Electrical Systems .......................................................................................................... 64

1. The 12 Volt DC System.............................................................................................. 64

a. Electrical Panel....................................................................................................... 65

b. Master Battery Switch........................................................................................... 65

c. Alternator, Engine Mounted ................................................................................. 65

d. Electrical Starter.................................................................................................... 66

e. Wire Runs ............................................................................................................... 66

2. The 110 Volt AC System............................................................................................ 66

3. Protective Systems...................................................................................................... 66

Figure V-1: Electrical Bonding System................................................................. 67

G. Plumbing and Sanitation Systems ............................................................................... 68

1. The Fresh Water System ........................................................................................... 68

2. Bilge Pumping System ............................................................................................... 69

3. Sanitation System....................................................................................................... 69

a. Holding Tank.......................................................................................................... 69

b. The Toilet................................................................................................................ 69

c. Sinks ........................................................................................................................ 70

LIST OF TABLES AND FIGURES

Introduction Tayana V-42 Center Cockpit Sailplan .........................................................2

Introduction Tayana V-42 Aft Cockpit Interior................................................................3

Figure II - 1 Fiberglass Layup Schedule.........................................................................12

Figure II - 2 V-42 Deck and Hull Joint ..........................................................................13

Figure IV - 1 Fuel Supply Plumbing................................................................................37

Figure IV - 2 Fluid Plumbing System..............................................................................38

Figure IV - 3 Center Cockpit Tankage Diagram..............................................................39

Figure IV - 4 Electric Power Supply................................................................................41

Table IV- 1 Direct Current Energy Audit......................................................................43

Figure IV -5 Fresh Water System ...................................................................................46

Figure IV - 6 Waste Water Plumbing System..................................................................48

Figure IV - 7 Partial Plumbing System............................................................................49

Figure IV - 8 Typical Propane System.............................................................................51

Figure V - 1 Electrical Bonding System.........................................................................67

CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your selection of a Tayana Vancouver 42 cruising yacht. There is no

better yacht in her size on the market. With care and proper maintenance she will not only

prove to be an excellent investment, but she will take you cruising anywhere in the world

safely and comfortably. This is being proven daily as owners take their V-42s the world over.

Ocean crossings by V-42s are routine. Circumnavigations have been reported. By the same

token, over a hundred of these yachts are the primary homes of their owners.

The object of this Owners Manual/Operations and Maintenance Manual is to guide you in

providing proper care and maintenance to your yacht, and thereby, help you know your yacht

better. Really, it isn’t hard, and it can be fun! Your V-42 has been designed and built with

maintenance in mind. Machinery, pumps, glands, seacocks, etc., have been installed to ensure

full and easy access. Where simplicity and adequate function do not conflict, the simpler

equipment and its placement has been chosen. In a few cases, custom interiors have

complicated some equipment installations, but you will find that adequate access and straight-

forward installations have alleviated the potential for problems.

In the various sections which follow, you will find discussions of materials and construction,

hull maintenance, rigging and sails, machinery, electrical systems, and plumbing. Remember

however, that it is a Tayana Vancouver 42 manual, it is not a general maintenance manual. It is

not designed to replace the manufacturers equipment manuals provided with your equipment.

In fact, should you find that there is a conflict between this manual and your manufacturer’s

instruction book, the latter should take precedence.

This manual should serve as a centerpiece for your operation and maintenance

documentation. It might be more serviceable when you place it in a three ring binder together

with other manuals and operational data such as pertinent radio frequencies, contact

information for various maintenance facilities, and other data on your specific boat.

For those who have purchased an older boat and find some of the information lacking, there

are many avenues to replace this information. Your boat may have many new installations not

developed when the boat was built. Again, for these equipments, you must refer to the manuals

provided with the equipment.

Also, remember as you read/use this book that it was developed using a standard V-42 as its

model. Therefore, there may be items which are different on your boat from that referenced

herein. It would be wise for you to indicate the differences directly in the manual when you

receive it. If you have had to develop drawings (electrical or plumbing for example) which you

find helpful, please pass them on to TOG for distribution to other owners.

Finally, this manual was developed by TOG members who own V-42s, who maintain them

and sail them. It was developed for many owners who felt that they needed a little help in

working with their new boat. The final caveat from the Owners Group is that we are not

responsible for the content of this manual or for any results that may arise from following the

information provided in this manual.

CHAPTER II: SPECIFICATIONS

Four models of the Vancouver yachts were built by Ta Yang: After Cockpit, Trunk Cabin,

Center Cockpit and Pilot House. All these were cutter rigged.

A. General Design Specifications

Length overall 41' 9"

Length on deck 40' 2"

Length at waterline 33' 0"

Beam 12' 6"

Draft 5' 10"

Displacement (unloaded) 29,147 lbs.

Ballast 11,800 lbs.

Sail area

Main - 407 ft.sq. Staysail - 255 ft.sq. Yankee - 493 ft.sq.

Engine options:

Perkins 4-108

Yanmar 3QM30

Yanmar 4JHE

Fuel tankage (standard) 120 gallons in two black iron tanks

Water tankage (standard) 140 gallons in two stainless steel tanks

Vertical clearance 60' 10" Mast height above L.W.L.

B. Serial Numbers

It is a wise idea to place the serial numbers of the boat and its major equipments in this

place where it is available for replacement parts or determining equipment warranties.

Hull number _______________________________________

Documentation number ______________________________

Engine serial number ________________________________

Hot water heater serial number ________________________

Stove serial number _________________________________

Battery charger serial number _________________________

_________________________________________________

C. Materials

A few words about materials are called for because of the many questions people ask about

the quality of the metals, woods and plastics used in Far East built yachts. In the early years of

their building, there were some building challenges that had to be overcome. But Ta Yang

overcame them as they developed. They have matured to be one of the finest boat builders of

the 21st century.

The resins used in the construction of Tayana yachts have evolved as has their technology.

These polyesters were purchased in the United States or Japan where the leading resins are

developed. Their quality equals or exceeds that of resins used in nearly every U.S. or European

yard. Those resins used in post 1985 boats were isophthalic gel to resist blistering and those in

1992 and later used vinylester resin which is in use today (2006) and is purported to be the

leading resin for yachts because it is considered to be the most moisture resistant..

Fiberglass is primarily purchased from the U.S., although some are purchased from Japan

and Europe. Most glass structures are made from 1.5 ounce mat and 24 ounce woven roving in

alternating layers.

Various core materials are used. If cored hulls are ordered, the material is usually AirexTM.

Kleegecell foam was used in 1982. This plastic material is light and highly resistant to

moisture. It is also an effective insulator. The decks of Tayana yachts are generally cored with

wood blocks cut into two inch squares and formed into core "mats" to isolate moisture

problems, much as Balsa is used. It is heavier than either Balsa or Airex, but it is cheaper than

either and tolerates fastenings better. Where there is to be a heavy installation of some type,

such as a winch or windlass, the core material is usually a solid plywood sheet covered on both

sides by a heavy fiberglass laminate.

1. Teak.

Teak is obtained from several sources. The most common, at this writing, appears

to be Burma. The demand for teak is sufficiently high that properly cured teak is

virtually impossible to find. It has been reported to us that the teak obtained by

TaYang is generally two to three years old when purchased. This teak is then cut

into planks and stored in a drying yard for a period of months. It is dried further in a

kiln before it is used on a yacht. Optimally, teak would be aged for seven to eight

years before use and kilns would not be used.

Curing cracks have occasionally been a problem in yachts with solid teak tables

or desk tops. Where this has occurred, the tops have been replaced. On the whole,

however, the teak has been surprisingly good, and in applications such as ceiling

and decks, it is almost problem-free. (See Section V for proper maintenance care.)

2. Plywood

Plywood is the core material used in interior bulkheads, soles, and tops as well as

for certain structural applications. TaYang does use marine plywood. The glues

used between the plywood is waterproof. There have been few plywood problems

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