LunaSea FAQ for New Crew
Fresh water supply on the boat is LIMITED therefore use sparingly.
Always use the least water/weakest flow from the faucet that will get the job done. Keep the flow low.
Cleaning Dishes/Utensils
Contain water and waste debris. Water puddles in back corner right of the sink basins and must be sopped up to keep dry. Try best to contain water within sink basins. Keep surfaces and floor dry.
Pre-rinsing facilitates the dishwashing process and eliminates food debris that accumulates in the sink during washing. Pre-rinse dirty dishes in sea water at the aft of the boat whenever possible. Swishing in the water requires care and a firm grip to avoid dropping in water.
Wash dishes first (batch) in right basin and use left basin to accumulate for rinsing. Keep the flow low
Rinse dishes (batch) in right basin and place in drying rack and/or dry with dish towel for immediate storage. Ensure drying rack lip is positioned to drain freely into left sink basin. Keep the flow low.
Accumulate food waste, vegetable, fruit scraps and other organic waste in plastic container on the sink counter. Dump while at sea or empty at marina trash bin. Keep odorless and consider temporarily storing container outside in cockpit[1].
Clean stovetop after each use including the stainless panels behind and to the right of the stove top, and ensure there’s no debris in seams or crevices.
Clean countertops after each meal by removing all waste and thoroughly wiping down
Area 1 (Island pier double curves doors)
- Coffee cups, glasses, plates and bowls – cabinet with two facing doors at the end of the “island” in the kitchen; note: there is room to store some alcohol is in the bottom right cabinet.
Area 2 (Top drawer right of sink)
- Forks, knives, spoons, steak knives and sharp knives in sheaths – in drawer in island to the right of the sink; note: leave sheaths in drawer while knives are in use; make sure knives are dry before returning to sheaths.
Area 3 (Bottom cabinet right of sink)
- Pots, pans, mixing bowls, strainers.
Area 4 (Stove lower drawer)
- Pans/skillets – in the drawer at the bottom of the stove; place paper towel between each to protect cooking surface.
Area 5 (Shelf over stove)
- Long items – spatula, tongs, etc. go in the stainless cylinder on the shelf above the stove
- Coffee filters, coffee bin, sugar bin
- Spices – contain and keep organized in plastic bins.
- Other small accessories - measuring spoons and cups, peeler, etc – top drawer to the left of the stove.
Area 7 (Under sink cabinet)
- Garbage pail. Coordinate with captain or first mate. Keep odorless and consider temporarily storing container outside in cockpit1.
- Simple green, sponges, and other misc. cleaning items.
- Brushes and scoops
- Door must be fully closed and latched to maintain proper cooling temperature.
- Open by holding latch lock open then pull on handle at top of door.
- Close by pushing door shut then using your knee/calf to gently nudge the door latch into fully closed position.
- Requires the generator be running. Request assistance from captain or first mate1.
- Fill the pot from the filtered water dispenser located in the back corner of right sink basin.
- Do not fill water beyond the 12 cup mark
- Coffee filters are in Area 5 (Shelf over stove)
- Coffee measurement is 1 Tablespoon per Cup being brewed
- Secure coffee maker for cruising with white elastic band
- Requires the generator be running. Request assistance from captain or first mate.
- Requires the generator be running. Request assistance from captain or first mate.
- Place drying rack in sink basin if necessary\
- Utilize sink basins to temporarily stow unstable items.
- Secure coffee maker.
- Secure items on salon table top.
Clean cockpit plastic wind screens (inside & out) following a day at sea. When in port wipe down every three (3) days. Use a deck sponge and fresh water.
Clean yourself after snorkeling, diving, swimming or water activity. Rinse off using the outdoor shower on the starboard aft transom steps. Do not track water around the boat outside or inside. Use towels.
Clean heads once a week by wiping down all surfaces. This includes removing the floor drain panel and cleaning underneath. Please inquire about cleaning the pump filter/strainer. Use a deck sponge, fresh water mixed with simple green. A final wipe down may leverage simple green spray bottle for critical surfaces. Do not flush any cleaning fluids down any drains.
Vacuum floors every three days (or as required). Your cabin, head, and shared spaces including galley, salon seating area, port and starboard lower mid ship halls, and the outdoor cockpit seating area.
Always advise Captain or First Mate prior to deploying or motoring away
Drain plug – Always ensure the plug is in before putting the dinghy in the water for use; plug is only removed to drain dinghy
Leaving in the water overnight - Tie up to the side of the boat
Anchor – lock open prior to deploying and closed when stowing
- Charge in the morning when generator on or during sunny daylight hours when solar panel generation is optimized.
- Power will be shut off at night and possibly during day if batteries are low.
- Contact Captain or First Mate for assistance.
Maintain awareness of the weather situation – current and in the forecast.
Close and lock overhead hatches and side portholes to protect against water penetration.
Cruising in open water may require closure and locking to protect from sea spray and waves. Check requirement with Captain or First Mate.
Anchoring responsibilities and duties are generally assigned and supervised by the captain. One crew at the helm one on the bow for anchor deployment. Ongoing communication between helm and anchor crew is paramount.
General guidelines for how much anchor line to deploy?
- Short‐term (lunch) in calm conditions 3:1 (length of rode to depth of water)
- Overnight in normal conditions 5:1
- Overnight or unattended in potential storm conditions 7:1
The depth of water is not just the charted depth, but also includes the depth at high tide, and the vertical distance from the waterline to the anchor roller on the boat (6' on LunaSea). If you expect a storm surge or the anchor to dig‐in quite a bit, add those amounts too.
So if the chart depth at your anchorage is 9’, expected high tide another 1’, and height to the anchor roller is 6’, then the total depth for scope calculation is 16’, which using 5:1 yields an answer of 80’ to anchor roller for a normal overnight anchorage.
