Specifications
Defender Class Operator’s Handbook
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................ 1-1
Section A. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ........................................................................................................ 1-3
A.1. Warning ................................................................................................................................................................... 1-3
A.2. Caution.....................................................................................................................................................................1-3
A.3. Note .........................................................................................................................................................................1-3
Section B. Facility Manager............................................................................................................................... 1-5
Section C. Changes ............................................................................................................................................ 1-7
C.1. Engineering Changes ...............................................................................................................................................1-7
Section D. Action ............................................................................................................................................... 1-9
D.1. Configuration Control..............................................................................................................................................1-9
CHAPTER 2 BOAT CHARACTERISTICS......................................................................................................... 2-1
Section A. General Description.......................................................................................................................... 2-3
A.1. Design......................................................................................................................................................................2-3
A.2. Manufacturer............................................................................................................................................................2-3
A.3. Missions...................................................................................................................................................................2-4
A.4. Boat Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................2-4
A.5. Hull Reference Points ..............................................................................................................................................2-6
Section B. Compartments................................................................................................................................... 2-9
B.1. Anchor/ Ammunition Locker...................................................................................................................................2-9
B.2. Cabin........................................................................................................................................................................2-9
B.3. Cuddy Cabin ..........................................................................................................................................................2-18
B.4. Port and Starboard Lockers....................................................................................................................................2-18
B.5. Electric Cabin Dewatering Pump........................................................................................................................... 2-19
Section C. Main Deck Equipment.................................................................................................................... 2-21
C.1. Bow Eye.................................................................................................................................................................2-21
C.2. Standard Cleats ......................................................................................................................................................2-22
C.3. Tow Bitts................................................................................................................................................................2-22
C.4. Handrails................................................................................................................................................................ 2-24
C.5. Transom Eyes.........................................................................................................................................................2-25
C.6. Non-Skid................................................................................................................................................................2-25
C.7. Deck Lighting ........................................................................................................................................................2-26
C.8. Lifting Eyes............................................................................................................................................................2-28
C.9. Navigation Lights...................................................................................................................................................2-29
C.10. Ring Buoy and Strobe Light.................................................................................................................................2-30
C.11. Towline Reel........................................................................................................................................................ 2-30
Section D. Main Deck Stowage........................................................................................................................ 2-33
D.1. Anchor/ Ammunition Locker.................................................................................................................................2-33
D.2. Port Aft Deck Locker............................................................................................................................................. 2-33
D.3. Starboard Aft Deck Locker....................................................................................................................................2-34
D.4. Pump Stowage .......................................................................................................................................................2-34
CHAPTER 3 BOAT SYSTEMS............................................................................................................................. 3-1
Section A. Propulsion System ............................................................................................................................ 3-3
A.1. Engine......................................................................................................................................................................3-4
A.2. Lubrication Systems ................................................................................................................................................3-6
A.3. Engine Cooling System ...........................................................................................................................................3-6
A.4. Engine Fuel System .................................................................................................................................................3-7
A.5. Ignition System........................................................................................................................................................ 3-8
A.6. Starter ......................................................................................................................................................................3-8
A.7. Engine Controls .......................................................................................................................................................3-9
A.8. Engine Key Switch Panels..................................................................................................................................... 3-10
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