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2 STABILITY AND BUOYANCY

2.1 GENERAL 

All weight dispositions (for example installing a fishing tower, radar or furling 
mast, engine replacement etc.) can have a significant impact on the stability, 
trim, and performance of your boat. The bilge water level should be kept at 
a  minimum.  The  stability  of  your  boat  will  be  compromised  if  any  weight  is 
placed  in  a  high  position.  In  stormy  weather  all  hatches,  compartments  and 
doors should be kept closed to minimise the risk of flooding. The stability can 
be diminished when towing or lifting heavy objects using the davit or jib crane. 
Breaking waves represent a serious significant danger to stability.

2.2 SELF DRAINING SYSTEMS

The Axopar boat is equipped with self-bailing systems for the forward and aft 
cockpits, which include four drain holes. There are drain holes for water in both 
aft corners of the deck (see Figure 2). The openings in both cockpits (1 and 2) 
are directly connected to the sea. The deck of the boat has been designed to 
allow the water to drain straight into the sea via the water gullies (see no. 7 in 
the next picture). 

In addition to rainwater, the drain holes are intended to drain water ending up 
on the deck through splashing or from breaking waves. The drain holes must be 
open at all times and the holes regularly cleaned by removing any accumulated 
debris to prevent clogging. 

The system is built so as to drain the water from the deck in normal use. Do not 
close the taps when using the boat or when the boat is attached to the dock.

2.3 DOORS, HATCHES AND SEACOCKS

There  are  several  inlets  through  the  boat  that  include  taps  for  opening  and 
closing the inlets. It is recommended to keep these closed if the boat is out of 
use for a long time, and to open them again when the boat is used again. 

We recommended that you keep the windows, doors, deck hatches and vents 
shut while driving. However, on occasion and depending on the weather they 
can be kept open. In stormy weather, always keep deck hatches, storage room 
doors and openings closed to minimize the risk of water getting into the boat.

In  certain  conditions  and  speeds  it  is  possible  that  water  is  sprayed  inside 
through  canopies,  hatches  or  other  openings,  due  to  negative  pressure  or 
other effects. This can be prevented by closing the canopies, hatches or other 
openings.

Do not close the drain holes when using the boat.

WARNING!

The self-emptying open space is meant for the removal of such water 
that  ends  up  on  the  deck  through  rain,  splashing  or  from  breaking 
waves. A part of the rain water as well as water condensation in the 
bilge may end up in the bilge.
Do not leave the boat unattended in the water for a long time. Observe 
the floating position of the boat and empty the bilge when necessary. 
Leaving the boat unattended in the water for a long time may cause 
damage.

CAUTION!

To avoid the risk of flooding, always keep sea valves closed when not in 
use. (For example the sea valve for the toilet’s flushing water).

CAUTION!

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Summary of Contents for 37 ST

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL AXOPAR 37 TT ST ...

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Page 3: ...ERBOARD AND HOW TO GET BACK ON BOARD 21 3 4 ANCHRORING DOCKING AND MOORING 22 3 4 1 LIFTING AND TRANSPORTING 24 4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 25 4 1 DIAGRAM OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 25 4 2 1 MAIN SWITCHES 26 4 2 12 V SYSTEM 26 4 2 2 DIRECT SUPPLY SWITCHES 27 4 2 3 FUSES 28 4 2 4 HEAVY DUTY FUSES 29 4 2 5 BATTERIES 29 4 3 230 V SYSTEM 30 5 TECHNICAL SYSTEMS 31 5 1 FUEL SYSTEM 31 5 2 FRESH WATER SYSTEM 32 5 3...

Page 4: ...es a risk of exceptional swell and gust Even though your boat is designed for such conditions they are still very dangerous Only a capable fit and trained crew using a well maintained craft can satisfactorily operate in such conditions This owner s manual is not a detailed maintenance or troubleshooting guide If problems occur you should contact the boat manufacturer or their repre sentative When ...

Page 5: ...y optional equipment you have chosen or modifications that have been adapted since this manual was made In such cases we recommend that you contact your local dealer for additional information regarding the equipment in question Keep this manual in a safe place and pass it on to the new owner if you sell your boat If themanualismislaidordestroyed acopycanbeorderedfromyourdealer The warranty on the...

Page 6: ...tegory C The CE categories means that boats in each category must be designed and constructed to withstand the following param eters in respect of stability buoyancy and other relevant essential require ments stated One requirement is that the boats must be easy to manoeuvre A Ocean These boats are designed for extended voyages where conditions expe rienced may exceed wind force 8 Beaufort Scale a...

Page 7: ...and means that VTT as an external and independent organisation has inspected that the boat fulfils the Recreational Craft Directive and related standards requirements The manufacturer s plate is always fitted close to the steering position in the boat The manufacturer s plate gives the following information BOAT TYPE Boat model DESIGN CATEGORY Boat class See additional information in the chapter C...

Page 8: ... 88 M WITH LIGHTMAST 86 CM ST 2 73 M WITH LIGHTMAST 86 CM MAXIMUM RECOMMEDED ENGINE POWER 2 X 261 KW 2 X 350HV 1 2 1 LOADING CATEGORY B MAXIMUM RECOMMEDED ENGINE WEIGHT 2 x 315 KG WEIGHT OF BOAT S HULL EXCLUDING ENGINE 3530 KG WEIGHT OF UNLOADED BOAT WITH MAX WEIGHT OUTB ENGINES 4337 KG MAXIMUM RECOMMEDED ENGINE LOAD 1585 KG BOAT WEIGHT AT MAX LOAD 5922 KG OF WHICH TOTAL WEIGHT OF ALL PERSONS 750 ...

Page 9: ...g the craft never exceed the maximum recommended load of the boat Always load the craft carefully and always distribute loads appropriately to maintain design trim Avoid placing heavy equipment or material high up in the boat Overloading the boat can damage the engine even when shut off WARNING The specified tank capacity is not necessarily fully available depending on the trim and load on board T...

Page 10: ...s Escape EN ISO 9094 1 2003 Anchoring and towing EN ISO 15084 2003 Running lights 1972 COLREG Emissions control EN ISO 8099 2000 INSTALLATIONS Engines and engine spaces Fuel system EN ISO 10088 2013 EN ISO 11105 1997 EN ISO 21487 2012 Electrical system EN ISO 10133 2012 ISO 28846 1993 A1 2000 EN ISO 13297 2012 Steering system EN ISO 10592 1995 A1 2000 Gas systems Fire protection EN ISO 9094 1 2003...

Page 11: ...n boat has a flat afterdeck with stowage underneath 1 As an optional extra this can be replaced with an aft cabin 2 or a wetbar 3 The boat s fore cabin may be equipped with a galley module 4 as an optional extra The layout of equipment and technical components may vary between boats due to different accessory alternatives 11 ...

Page 12: ...rain the water from the deck in normal use Do not close the taps when using the boat or when the boat is attached to the dock 2 3 DOORS HATCHES AND SEACOCKS There are several inlets through the boat that include taps for opening and closing the inlets It is recommended to keep these closed if the boat is out of use for a long time and to open them again when the boat is used again We recommended t...

Page 13: ...osed while under way Always check in the spring when launching that the inlets through the side and bottom 6 13 are tight 1 Roof hatches of aft cabin or hatches of storage box 2 Door of aft cabin 3 Door of fore cabin 4 Bow door of fore cabin 5 Hatch of bow storage box 6 Draining of fender box 7 Draining off deck 8 Draining of Wetbar sink 9 Ventilation of heater tank 10 Ventilation of fresh water t...

Page 14: ...in the fore cabin 4 The bilge water level should remain at a minimum The output of each automatic bilge pump is 41 litres per minute The manual bilge pump s output is 33 litres per minute 1 2 3 5 4 Check the functionality of the bilge pumps regularly Remove any waste from the intakes The combined capacity of the bilge pump system is not designed to pump out the boat in the event of hull damage The...

Page 15: ...l equipment and engine models have been chosen Any further information on the devices can be found in other sections of this manual as well as from the manuals of the devices 1 Radio ja multimedia player 2 Compass 3 Chart plotter 4 Switch panel of steering console 5 Multi display of engine 6 Control switch of trim tabs 7 Control switch of bow thruster 8 Control unit of engine 9 Control switch of s...

Page 16: ...e manufacturers manual for oil recommendation for the steering system For steering systems provided by engine manufacturer read the engine manufac turers instructions MAINTENANCE OF THE STEERING Check couplings mountings and bearings For maintenance of the steering system See the manufacturer s instruction manual 3 1 3 STARTING THE ENGINE Read the engine manufacturer s manual 1 Set the engine leve...

Page 17: ...that the stern glides out from the jetty When the boat has reached a position where it can safely be reversed release and retrieve the line quickly centre the rudder and engage astern 5 Run the engine to operating temperature at idling speed Never rev up a cold engine For further information read the engine manufacturer s manual Never step onto the swim ladder when the engine is running Stop the e...

Page 18: ...r power rating than indicated on the capacity plate Do not drive the boat at high speed if the engine s rig angle is nega tive bow down Do not drive at full speed on congested waterways or if the visibility is limited because of weather conditions or waves Reduce your speed and wake as a matter of courtesy and also for the safety of yourself and others Observe and obey speed limits and prohibition...

Page 19: ... safety of the persons on board Use the trim tab to trim the bow down to reduce hull slamming in a head sea In a head sea Adjust speed to suit the size of the waves Adjust the trim angle to the size of the waves Avoid taking seas beam on In a following sea Remember to keep the bow high in a following sea Avoid crashing through waves maintain low speed If necessary deploy the sea anchor to reduce s...

Page 20: ...im tabs should be used These are when it is desirable to trim the bow down in a rising sea and at speeds between going up planing and cruising speed as well as when running with a strong beam wind A planing boat always leans into a strong beam wind This reduces the boat s sea keeping qualities which is why listing to one side should be eliminated as far as possible Lowering the trim tab on the win...

Page 21: ...easiest way to get back on board is to use the swim ladder 1 The ladder can be pulled down also from the water Keep the gates in the flat afterdeck area closed while the craft is under way STAYING ON DECK Staying on the deck is not allowed for safety reasons in speeds exceeding 30 knots If the sun deck cushions of the fore deck table are in place then observe the maximum speed of 15 knots to avoid...

Page 22: ...e Bring the bow up to the jetty and make sure you get a line ashore quickly Docking with a beam wind is a little more difficult Do not steer parallel to the jetty letting the boat blow in as there is always a risk of the bow being blown off towards other boats or the jetty Instead try to manoeuvre the boat so that the wind comes directly from astern Then the boat can be manoeuvred straight ahead s...

Page 23: ...e your position on the GPS Regularly check that the boat has not moved from its position 10 Set the echo sounder to Anchor Watch TOWING AND MOORING When towing another boat or being towed always drive slowly If the boat you are towing is of the displacement hull type never exceed its hull speed Always attach the tow line so that it can be detached under load It is the owner s operator s responsibi...

Page 24: ...TRANSPORTING Always use an authorized boat transport company for transporting the boat on land Make sure the company has full insurance cover in case of any damages The lifting beam should be exactly the same width as the boat Always take great precautions near and around the boat when lifting Note the location of the log transducer to avoid damaging it Protect the hull sides well to avoid damages...

Page 25: ...EM 4 1 DIAGRAM OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1 High current fuses 2 Batteries 3 Main switches 4 Fuse panel and 12 V output 5 12 V output 6 Shorepower input and fuses 7 Shorepower charger 8 230 V socket 1 5 4 8 6 8 8 3 2 7 25 ...

Page 26: ...electronic circuit is switched on and when the circuit is switched off the background colour is red and the text says OFF Current feed to the engine is achieved by turning the switch START SB AND PORT A AND B to the ON position feed to other equipment is achieved by turning the switch SERVICE C to the ON position and feed to the bow thruster and windlasses is achieved by turning the switch AUX D t...

Page 27: ...uit or interference in the electronic circuit by springing up to the off position The switch can be reconnected by pushing it back down to the on position Do not reconnect the switch before you have found out the reason for the interference The direct supply switches must be left on even if the current from other circuits is switched off An appliance that is switched off too early may cause the ap...

Page 28: ...ior lights F5 Deck lights F6 Search light F7 Work light F8 Wiper STB F9 Wiper Port F10 Window washer F11 Horn F12 Fridge pentry F13 Fridge cockpit F14 Fridge wetbar F15 Stereo F16 Spare F17 Aft bilge pump F18 Air con F19 Heater ctrl F20 Toilet F21 12V DC outlets F22 Plotter F23 Echo F24 NMEA 200 F25 Card reader F26 Autopilot F27 VHF F28 Radar F29 Trim F30 Waste tank sensor control unit F31 Amplifi...

Page 29: ...S Make sure that the battery compartment is always well ventilated when charging batteries Only charge batteries in the boat with boats s own chargers In other cases remove batteries from the boat Remember that the batteries discharge an explosive oxy hydrogen gas at a voltage of 14 4 volts The voltage of a normal battery in unloaded status is 12 3 12 7 V During charging the voltage increases and ...

Page 30: ...e disconnecting from the craft Close the hatch of the craft s shore power connection The system s main fuse is located next to the shore power connection The system includes a battery charger which starts charging the craft s batteries automatically when the craft has been connected to shore power The location of the components is presented in the section Electrical System Do not touch an energise...

Page 31: ...ten drain a small quantity of fuel into a suitable container avoid fuel spillage and check that there is no condensation water If there is water in the filter continue to drain until only clean fuel appears The fuel system on the engine is sensitive to air bubbles in the fuel Always fill the tanks well before they are completely empty If the system has been run dry it must be bled before the engin...

Page 32: ...on by switching on the fresh water pump The pump switch is located on the main switch panel The system maintains a working pressure automatically with the assistance of a hydraulic accumulator which is why the pump does not need to be shut after use Switch the system off when leaving your boat Do not forget to check the pump s filter regularly 1 Inlet pipe for water tank 2 Fresh water tank 3 Fresh...

Page 33: ...n the toilet Lubricate the pump shaft with Vaseline to increase the service life of the seal Flush the toilet system thoroughly with fresh water when the boat is not in use Never put any other objects but toilet paper in the toilet Under no circumstances is it allowed to flush paper towels fabric or rubber products hard objects oil products or solvents down the toilet In order to avoid various dam...

Page 34: ...er The whole system must be thoroughly drained of water when the boat is lifted out of the water This measure prevents frost damage bacteria growth and smells We do not recommend the use of antifreeze since it is impossible to guarantee that it reaches all parts of the system CAUTION CAUTION 5 4 HEATING SYSTEM You can choose to equip your craft with a heating system as an optional extra The heater...

Page 35: ...nce is in use The cabin door must be kept open when using the cooker Never use an open flame when detecting leaks use the cooker or oven for heating the boat cover ventilation openings The boat owner should keep information about locations of ventilation openings and types in every space where a gas appliance is installed leave the boat unattended when LPG appliances are in use Do not smoke or use...

Page 36: ... valve is replaced every 10 years INSPECTIONS Regularly test the LPG system for leaks by brushing with soapy water or a detergent solution which does not contain ammonia Check all connections for leakages If a leakage is detected close the container valve and repair the system before using it again Repairs must be carried out by a qualified gas fitter VENTILATION Appliances which burn fuel consume...

Page 37: ...the Service battery and their 200Ah fuses are located next to the windlasses Always before using an anchor windlass check that the windlass is in working order and that the anchor chain can move freely It is also important to check that the anchor and chain cannot damage the craft when lowered While under way an anchor windlass must be fixed mechanically to prevent it from coming loose For more in...

Page 38: ...be kept beside the LPG cooker Keep the bilge clean and check regularly for fuel and gas fumes or fuel leaks Do not hang curtains or other fabrics near or above the LPG cooker or other equipment with naked flames 6 2 1 BOAT OWNER S USER S RESPONSIBILITIES It is the boat owner s user s responsibility to ensure that the fire extinguishing equipment is checked regularly at the intervals specified for ...

Page 39: ...e recommend that you stow it to the aft of the craft so that it is easily accessible in case of emergency 6 3 1 USE OF LIFE RAFT In case of an emergency the life raft should be tied to the stern of the craft and prepared for use When the life raft isready and tied to the stern loading of the raft can be done through the swimming deck Also in an emergency the liferaft is easiest and safest to board...

Page 40: ...actual cleaning Regular stains are removed with a brush and a lightly diluted cleaner Grease is removed with a brush sponge and window cleaner Clean the surface afterwards with sponge and water Wipe dry with a piece of cloth The interior fabrics are washed according to separate washing instructions marking or as follows Wash in 40 C with a light spin cycle and hang to drip dry The material may shr...

Page 41: ...ossible make sure that the cushions are dry and position them on their side Remove the carpets 5 Be very thorough about having good ventilation in the boat 6 If the batteries are being left aboard make sure they are fully charged otherwise the batteries can freeze and crack 7 7 ACTION BEFORE LAUNCHING 7 Remove the tarpaulin in good time before launching 8 Wash the hull with a regular shampoo and s...

Page 42: ...oats near you Always adjust your speed to the situation and the surroundings to avoid unnecessary backwash Always drive your boat at the most economical engine revs possible taking the prevailing conditions in account to avoid unnecessary emissions and noise Make sure that the engine is properly maintained at regular intervals so that noise and emission levels are minimised Read the engine manufac...

Page 43: ...9 APPENDICES 9 1 WARRANTY POLICY A separate appendix 9 2 ELECTRIC DIAGRAM A separate appendix 43 ...

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