Hybrid-Drive Sailing Yacht · Kraken 50
SV Nellie
Onboard operations hub — systems, safety drills, float plans, and logs for the Atlantic crossing. Everything the crew needs, in one place.
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Systems & Procedures
OPERATIONSStep-by-step operation of Nellie’s systems.
- Crew Duties on PassageWatch schedule, on-watch duties, log fields, and captain duties.
- Startup ChecklistPower-on and pre-departure sequence.
- WatermakerAquaPrime 150 L/hr — startup and shutdown.
- Orca — Strait of GibraltarAvoiding and handling an orca interaction around Gibraltar.
- Hybrid Drive (Combi)Two modes: regen under sail, and electric propulsion.
- Fuel, Genset, Air Con & TanksFuel transfer, air conditioning, genset, waste tanks, engine & prop.
- Autopilot & Standing OrdersWatch discipline, course keeping, and autopilot modes.
- Mooring / DockingPre-maneuver checklist and the docking sequence.
- Sail PlanKraken 50 · based on Kraken Yachts guidanceWhich sails to fly for any wind speed and angle — Code K, Genoa, Blade Jib and reefing.
- Rigging a PreventerPrevent an accidental jibe when running downwind.
- Safety — Things to KnowWhere the emergency tiller, extinguishers, fuel shutoffs, ditch bag and other safety gear live aboard. Synced daily from the crew’s Google Sheet.
Float Plans
PASSAGEThe Atlantic crossing plan and the USCG float plan.
Logs & Reference
RECORDSMaintenance history, spares, and work lists.
- Maintenance LogService history by yard, with engine hours. Synced daily from the crew’s Google Sheet.
- Spares ListKraken 50-005Onboard spare parts by system. Synced daily from the crew’s Google Sheet.
- Valencia Refit — Work ListRe-fit works at Refit International, Valencia (status 4 Aug).
- To Do / Fix / Improve — Fall 2026Pre-departure punch list with status. Synced daily from the crew’s Google Sheet.
Provisioning & Medical
STORESEverything to load aboard, and the medical kit.
Training
REFERENCETraining videos and interesting reads.
Manuals & Reference
DOCUMENTSEquipment PDFs and manufacturer manuals on Google Drive. Hard copies are aboard; these open externally and need a connection.
- Owner’s Manual — NellieDrive folderKraken 50 owner’s manual documents.
- Equipment ManualsDrive folderFull equipment documentation for onboard systems.
- Fire Suppression SystemPDFEngine-room fire suppression documentation.
- EPIRB User ManualPDFSMARTFIND G8 Plus AIS EPIRB user manual.
- Life Raft / Ditch Bag ManualExternalViking life raft and ditch bag user manual.
Take Nellie offline
Install to your phone or iPad and use every page mid-ocean — no signal required.
- STEP 1
Connect at the dock
Open this page on wifi or cell before departure.
- STEP 2
Add to home screen
Use the install button or your browser menu.
- STEP 3
Save for offline
Tap the button below to store every page on the device.
Note: external manuals and live tracking (Google Docs, PredictWind, wheresnellie.com) still need a connection. All onboard procedures, drills, float plans, logs, and checklists work fully offline once saved.