Shannon 38 Below Decks
Auxiliary engine
Westerbeke 4-108.
Propeller 16×11 RH 3-bladed (3/4 – 10 Nuts). Treated with Tempo Outboard/Outdrive Anti-Fouling paint.
At the helm: Remote fuel pre-heat and engine start and stop;
Readouts of fuel pressure, temperature and rpms;
Audible alarms for engine low oil pressure and high temperature.
Fuel Delivery
55 gal diesel tank. Fuel feeds through Algae-X scrubber (scrubbing technology from the oil drilling industry) to a 12 volt pump positively feeding the rest of the system (allows easy bleeding of complete fuel system); thence to a manifold of two paralleled Racor filters (allows change of filters while underway); thence to the engine-driven fuel pump and on to the engine fuel filter.
Baja fuel filter for on-deck delivery point.
Fuel Usage 1 ½-2 hrs/gal > approx. 500 – 550 nms range
Engine oil has been changed every 100 hrs or less.
Electrical System
Engine starting battery -1000 CCH (Battery 2)
- Echo charged from Battery Bank 1
House Battery – 4-Trojan T105 6-volt batteries series/paralleled in 12v configuration; 450 amp hrs total (battery bank # 1)
- Desulfator – breaks down plate buildup ensuring better power delivery and longer battery life
- battery combiner trickle charges starting battery off house bank
Monitored by Link 10 Battery Monitor – provides instant readouts of battery voltage, amps in/out, amp/hrs of useable power left, and hrs left at current rate. 2 Amp-meters read output of engine alternator and/or wind generator (shunt) and battery draw. Located over electrical panel.
Charging Systems:
30-amp ground power charger – Professional Mariner 3- channel smart multi-stage battery charger
Engine charger – engine alternator through AlphaPlus 3-stage smart regulator
Wind charger – Four Winds 2 with 360 degree directional pivot
- provides 3-4 amps @ 15knt wind
- quiet power at all wind speeds
- allows complete electrical power self-sufficiency
Solar panel – Solarex VLX 1-2 amp panel
- trickle charges to maintain battery during extended absences from vessel
Portable Honda Generator
- 9 1/2 hours operation on 0.3 gals of gasoline. Runs fridge, charges batteries and provides AC power for tools all simultaneously. In operation on the foredeck, cannot be heard in the cockpit
3 panels of DC breakers and 1 Ac panel
High level of power independence
Bilge Pumps
12v Rule 3700 (gph) pump
Edson manual Gusher bilge pump – 1 gal per stroke
Whale manual pump adjacent to helm
Navigation Station
Primary VHF Radio – ICOM IC-M402; remote mic at the helm
Separate six-position wiring strip for HF or other equipment
HF wire antenna in the rig and HF ground plane (copper plate) laid in the rear of boat
Domestic Water System
100+ gals water storage in 3 tanks
3.8 gpm Shurflo pump below galley sink serves complete system.
Large, 3-micron filter provides clean water for drinking in the galley
10-gallon Raritan hot water heater. Heats from the engine or 30 amps 120v shore power
Cockpit shower kit is available with spares
Light and Air
Ten opening ports with bug screens, two large opening hacks with bug screen and six cowling vents provide excellent light and fresh air to engine and living areas.
Galley
2 deep sinks with pull-out spray faucet; Separate foot pumps for fresh or sea water
E-Z Kold modern 12-volt water and/or air cooled freezer/frig. 2-cold pates in the freezer. Monitored by in-place temperature thermometers. Space-age insulation @ ~ 100 R-factor is exceeded through most of the installation. Manual pump out available for cleaning purposes
Propane oven with remote safety electrical solenoid control on gas delivery. 3- burner elements plus full oven (cooks a 13 lb turkey beautifully)
Nav station and wet locker opposite
Salon
Comfortable dining for six people. Storage below the dining table.
Pilot berth above and outboard of the port settee
Kerosene space heater w mica screen – looks like a fireplace!
Corner pedestal & cupboard w connection to West Marine omni-directional TV/sound antenna
Major storage below, behind and above port and starboard berths
Lee clothes for port & starboard settee and for pilot berths
Large hatch w bug screens
Head
Features Wilcox Crittenden Junior toilet with spares included.
Tankette system for cleaning, deodorizing and lubricating head, pump and associated hoses
Vanity sink with 2 mirrors
Shower w pump out sump in floor
Head discharge is through standard Y-valve.
10 gallon holding tank
Quarter Berth
Sleeping accommodations (or storage)
Battery compartments beneath.
V-Berth
Features queen-sized mattress.
Generous shelf storage along port and starboard sides; Storage under berth
Access to chain locker forward
Large hatch w bug screen