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STEERING SYSTEM

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General description

The steering system comprises textile steering lines and two aluminium rudder sections.
The system is accessed via the port and starboard engine compartments.

Hanging rudders are fitted with stainless steel shafts.

CAUTION

When the boat is stationary, check regularly
that the tension of resting steering lines is

between 45 and 60 Kg.

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Summary of Contents for Excess 15

Page 1: ...CONSTRUCTION NAVALE BORDEAUX VERSION 3 MARCH 2020 C2105R OWNER S MANUAL ...

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Page 3: ...t handling diagram 12 3 Safety 14 3 1 RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION 14 3 1 1 Risks 14 3 1 2 Fire fighting equipment 14 3 1 3 Emergency exits 18 3 1 4 General points 19 3 2 Visibility 20 3 3 STABILITY DANGER OF INFILTRATION 21 3 3 1 Openings in the hull 21 3 3 2 Bilge and Drainage Pumps 22 3 3 3 Stability and buoyancy 23 3 3 4 In the event of rollover 24 3 4 PREVENTION OF MAN OVERBOARD 24 3 5 RE BOARDI...

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Page 5: ...3 Emergency starting 41 4 4 4 Location of the battery cut outs electrical panels and appliances 41 4 5 Gas fired appliance 42 4 5 1 Gas hob 42 4 5 2 Drawing of the gas circuit 43 4 6 Fresh water system 46 4 6 1 Fresh water circuit 46 4 7 Black water holding tanks 47 4 7 1 Specifications 47 4 7 2 Operation of the black water retention system 47 4 8 GREY WATER HOLDING TANKS 49 4 8 1 Specifications 4...

Page 6: ...nd prepared is able to sail a boat provided it is properly maintained This Owner s manual is not a course in maintenance and repair Should you have any difficulty please contact your builder or representative If a maintenance manual is provided do not hesitate to use it Always ask an experienced professional to carry out any maintenance on your boat or to install further accessories or make any mo...

Page 7: ...existence of a hazard thatmayhaveseriousorfatalconsequences if the appropriate precautions are not taken CAUTION Warns you about safety practices or draws your attention to dangerous practices that may hurt people or result in damage to the boat its components or the environment ADVICE RECOMMENDATIONS Shows a recommendation or a piece of advice to take the appropriate actions or manoeuvres adapted...

Page 8: ... DRAUGHT AT MAXIMUM LOAD 1 95 m MAXIMUM AIR DRAUGHT 37 10 m The manufacturer s plate is attached at the base of the starboard steering wheel It must never be removed from the boat 2 3 DIMENSIONS LENGTH OF HULL HL 14 76 m HULL BEAM HB 8 10 m MAXIMUM LENGTH maxL 16 20 m MAXIMUM BEAM maxB 8 10 m MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE DRAUGHT 1 40 m MAX AIR DRAUGHT UNLADEN BOAT 27 90 m According to ISO 8666 including opti...

Page 9: ...ment not included in the unladen vessel weight TOTAL WEIGHT OF LIQUIDS 1360Kg fuel fresh water WARNING When loading the boat never exceed the maximum recommended load You should always load the boat with care and distribute the loads in the best possible way to preserve the theoretical trim more or less horizontal Avoid placing heavy loads in the upper storage space Maximum load displacement ISO 1...

Page 10: ... mast SAIL SURFACE AREA Standard Pulse line STANDARD MAINSAIL 104 5 m I 19 215 m 20 824 m PULSE LINE MAINSAIL 112 25 m J 7 228 m 7 228 m STANDARD JIB 55 m P 22 198 m 23 653 m PULSE LINE JIB 59 35 m E 5 895 m 5 895 m STANDARD CODE 0 117 m PULSE LINE CODE 0 127 m P LP P I J E ...

Page 11: ...egular basis and replace them if they show signs of wear and tear Plan ROD Revision every 5 years change Rod and re use parts or 40 000 miles with adjustment of the mast by qualified persons Complete change rod parts every 10 years or 80 000 miles have the mast adjusted by qualified professionals CABLE Complete replacement of cables every 10 years or 50 000 miles with mast adjustment by a professi...

Page 12: ...2 12 2 5 3 Mast handling diagram 1 Reef 1 4 Reef 2 2 Mainsail sheet 3 Reef 3 5 Self tacking jib sheet 6 Jib halyard 7 Mainsail halyard 8 Topping lift 9 Jib furler 10 Code 0 sheet 5 6 7 8 4 10 3 9 2 1 ...

Page 13: ...tion in order to prevent any risk of dismasting or capsizing The skipper is solely responsible for deciding how to set the sails according to apparent wind and sea conditions in order to ensure safe sailing While it is possible to sail windward under power it is prohibited and dangerous to sail upwind using only the engine mainsail mainsail apparent wind knots apparent wind knots jib jib code 0 co...

Page 14: ...truct access to the emergency exits Obstruct safety controls fuel valves gas valves power switches Obstruct the access to the extinguishers placed in cupboards or lockers Leave the boat unattended when a stove or heater is in use Use gas lamps in the boat Alter any of the boat s systems electricity gas or fuel Fill up a tank or change a gas bottle when an engine is running or a stove or heater is ...

Page 15: ... are closed 1 Switch off the ventilation to the engine compartment concerned 2 Shut off the engine fuel supplies 3 Remove the mattresses from the beds of the aft cabins 4 Remove the partition plugs 5 Operate the fire extinguisher through the hole in the partition In the generator compartment Make sure that all persons have evacuated the engine compartment Check that the access to this area are clo...

Page 16: ...g appliance and or kitchen installed at the following location close to the cooking appliance Where required as indicated in Table 1 a fire blanket conform to EN 1869 must be placed within easy reach of all naked flame cooking appliances or fryers so as to be easily available in the event of fire The fire blanket must be readily accessible and available for immediate use The information on fire bl...

Page 17: ...SAFETY 17 Recommended location to install the fire extinguisher The door of the closet or the opening part of the confined space must feature the appropriate ISO symbol ...

Page 18: ...ws Main bay window Forward deck panel access via stainless steel rungs on partition Forward starboard cockpit deck panel access via removable step on the berth Forward port cockpit deck panel access via removable step on the berth Aft starboard cockpit deck panel access via removable step on the berth Aft port cockpit deck panel access via removable step on the berth ...

Page 19: ...ored in such a way that they cannot fall on the machinery or block the entrance or exit of the engine compartment Do not block the passageways leading to exits or the hatchways Do not block safety controls such as fuel stopcocks gas valves electrical system switches Do not block the access to the portable extinguishers stored in the cupboards Do not use gas lamps in the boat Do not alter any equip...

Page 20: ...elmsman s field of view In motor driven boats rapid acceleration or transition from drive limit to hydroplaning Angle of the trim regulator with regard to the engine for the boats equipped Angle of the trim regulator with regard to the hull for the boats equipped Sailing heel the sails reducing visibility leeward genoa staysail code 0 spinnaker The internal regulations governing the prevention of ...

Page 21: ...UTION While sailing keep every porthole window and removable door closed CAUTION Keep hull valves cockpit drain valves drain holes and other opening closing systems in the open or closed position as necessary in order to minimise risks of infiltration Where necessary provide the use instructions for this equipment ...

Page 22: ...ain It is emptied via two scuppers above the waterline under normal conditions Using the manual bilge pumps Item 1 The manual bilge pumps are activated from the port and starboard sides of the cockpit The pumping lever must be stored at its intended location under the cockpit port hood Operating the electric bilge pumps The electric bilge pumps are operated via the electrical panel in the companio...

Page 23: ...p suction strainers or points are not blocked by debris Capacity of an electric bilge pump 45 L min Capacity of a manual bilge pump 0 9 litre cycle or 40 litres minute 3 3 3 Stability and buoyancy Stability is reduced when upper storage spaces are loaded Stability may be reduced when another boat is towed or when heavy weights are lifted with the davits or the boom Compartments marked as being air...

Page 24: ...g are hatched on the diagram on the next page Regularly check the lifelines Regarding metal lifelines check for the appearance of rust spots and corrosion particularly at connection points Regarding synthetic lifelines have them changed as soon as the first signs of wear and tear appear due to chafing or UV The lashing at the ends of the guardrails are used to adjust guardrail tension The lifetime...

Page 25: ...er by itself To facilitate re boarding there are two rungs under water The moment anyone comes on board make sure that the boarding ladder s trigger control is no more than 500 mm above the water s surface SAFETY 25 3 6 DEFINITION OF WORKING DECK AREAS The areas shown in the drawing below correspond to zones not included in the working deck areas and areas that are closed while sailing These areas...

Page 26: ... of emergency equipment to be supplemented with your own safety equipment if desired FIXED STRONG POINTS FOR LANYARDS FIXED STRONG POINTS FOR LIFE LINES 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 Location of the re boarding equipment 2 Mooring cleats corresponding to life line anchor points ...

Page 27: ...into the life raft housing Read the user manuals carefully 3 2 1 1 1 Manual bilge pump 2 Tip up location 3 Location of the life raft 4 Fire extinguishers 5 Lifebuoy ring 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ADVICE RECOMMENDATIONS Some items have no pre determined location Complete this drawing according to the boat s actual safety equipment ...

Page 28: ...any fire risk The fuels stored outside the tanks feeders jerricans etc must be stored in a well aired room Before starting ensure that the engine hold is clean and dry Any trace of fuel in the bilges should make you postpone your departure Locate the extinguisher access port which would allow you to put out a fire in the engine hold For boats equipped with a petrol engine ventilate the engine comp...

Page 29: ...tion 2 Ventilate for four minutes 3 Switch on Key to symbols 4 1 2 Fuel tanks 2 x 520 litres GAS OIL 1 Fuel valve 2 Fuel tank 3 Fuel filter 4 Seawater filter 5 Engine 6 Engine water intake valve 7 Fuel tank filler cover 8 12 V battery 9 Starboard engine cut out 10 Port engine cut out battery couplings The same items are found in each hull Note every valve in the boat is identified 1 2 4 3 9 5 6 8 ...

Page 30: ...s textile steering lines and two aluminium rudder sections The system is accessed via the port and starboard engine compartments Hanging rudders are fitted with stainless steel shafts CAUTION When the boat is stationary check regularly that the tension of resting steering lines is between 45 and 60 Kg ...

Page 31: ...are at a tension of 45 KG Ask a professional to change the steering lines every five years Use only WD40 to maintain rings made of nylon ertalon or teflon 4 3 2 Identification of component parts Hydraulic cylinder Chain Steering lines Eye bolt used to adjust steering line tension Port and starboard adjustments HELM CONSOLE DETAILS TEXTILE STEERING LINES DETAILS ...

Page 32: ... a wheel failure The emergency tiller is stored in the port engine hold and must remain easily accessible at all times To deploy the tiller Switch the autopilot system to OFF Use a winch handle to unscrew one of the emergency tiller covers located behind the port and starboard floats Fit the emergency tiller into the rudder shaft making sure that it is pushed down properly ...

Page 33: ...to avoid short circuiting between the two poles of the battery do not store any conductive objects next to the batteries metallic tools etc WARNING Do not block the battery ventilation vents some of them release hydrogen which could be an explosion risk Do not leave the boat unattended when the electrical system is powered up excepting the automatic bilge pump and the fire and burglar protection s...

Page 34: ...d battery bank 420 Ah 12 V DC Engine alternator Engine room air vents Bilge system audible alarm Relay 70 A LIGHT Eqmt REFRIGERATION Eqmt Electronic Eqmt Main cut out DC BUSBAR POWER 12 V DC BUS 12 V VIATEMIS 250 Ah 3 x EXIDE 12 V 140 Ah ...

Page 35: ...V DC 840 Ah 12 V DC option Engine alternator Engine room air vents Bilge system audible alarm Relay 70 A OVEN AND GAS HOB LIGHT Eqmt REFRIGERATION Eqmt Electronic Eqmt DC BUSBAR POWER 12 V INVERTER DC AC Main cut out VIATEMIS 250 Ah 3 x EXIDE 12 V 140 Ah DC BUS 12 V ...

Page 36: ...4 36 MAIN 12 V ELECTRIC PANEL AND DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS ...

Page 37: ...ss lighting modules White backlight or off Lights off Red backlighting Lights on Powers the port bilge pump The first press powers the pump automatically using a float the indicator lights A second press forces the pump to operate and both lights come on Powers the port bilge pump The first press powers the pump automatically using a float the indicator lights A second press forces the pump to ope...

Page 38: ...cularly for nearby swimmers Connect the boat shore supply cable in the boat before plugging it to the shore supply socket CAUTION Switch off the ship s power when the system is not in use in order to prevent the risk of fire Do not modify the boat s electrical system or the relevant diagrams All modifications and maintenance must be carried out by a technician skilled in marine electricity Have th...

Page 39: ... A Automatic priority TRANSFORMER or SHORE SOCKET Comfort and technical sockets HIFI VIDEO CHARGERS MISC AC EQPMT AIR CON AIR HEATERS DC POWER BUSBAR 12 V Main cut out VIATEMIS 250 Ah Option Transformer MASTERVOLT 2 kVA 230 V Option GE ONAN 4 kVA or 11 kVA 220 V Option AC 220 V 32 A Option AIR CON 32 A 3 x EXIDE 12 V 140 Ah Add Option 3 x EXIDE 12 V 140 Ah DC BUS 12 V Light blue wire standard Dark...

Page 40: ...rity TRANSFORMER or SHORE PC Comfort and technical sockets HIFI VIDEO CHARGERS MISC AC EQPMT AIR CON AIR HEATERS DC POWER BUSBAR 12 V Main cut out VIATEMIS 250 Ah Option Transformer MASTERVOLT 2 kVA 115 V Option GE ONAN 7 5 kVA or 13 5 kVA 110 V Option AC 110 V 50 A Option AIR CON 50 A 3 x EXIDE 12 V 140 Ah Add Option 3 x EXIDE 12 V 140 Ah DC BUS 12 V OVEN AND GAS HOB INVERTER DC AC Light blue wir...

Page 41: ...g cut out 1 Circuit breakers for air conditioning components 2 Port engine cut out Engine batteries coupling cut out 3 Engine battery 4 Generator battery 5 Generator cut out 6 Generator 7 Port starboard fuel tank selection pull rod 8 Generator fuel filter 9 On board circuit breakers 10 220 V source selector switches touch screen display generator control 11 12 V 110 V 220 V transformer circuit bre...

Page 42: ...ase combustion products in the boat The boat must be properly ventilated when using gas fired appliances Do not block the boat s air vents ventilator and leave the door open at the very least Do not use cooking appliances to heat rooms Make sure that burner valves are closed before opening the valve for the cylinder and piping system Close the valves both before changing the cylinder and immediate...

Page 43: ...Take care not to damage the cylinder thread used to fit the regulator Check the condition of the regulator once a year change if necessary Only use regulators that are identical to those already fitted Make sure that the valves on empty cylinders are closed and disconnected Keep all protection mechanisms caps or plugs in situ 3 2 1 1 Gas valves 2 Electrovalve switch version U S 3A Locker storage s...

Page 44: ...re located in the cup board under the oven The boat s U S version includes an electrovalve located in the cylinders storage locker Switch the electrovalve on using the switch on the gunwale behind the stove GAS VALVES ELECTROVALVE SWITCH U S VERSION BUBBLE LEAK DETECTOR PRESSURE GAUGE LEAK DETECTOR U S VERSION ...

Page 45: ...e opening the valve on the cylinder Test the LPG fired appliance to check for leaks before use Check the bubble leak detector on a regular basis Europe version l IN THE EVENT OF A LEAK Close the cylinder s supply valve immediately Turn off all naked flames and other flammable sources heaters cookers pilot lights etc Do not activate the electric switch Where possible evacuate the area Do not use an...

Page 46: ...40 litres each under the passageway floors There is no direct transfer between the two tanks If the boat is equipped with a watermaker option a main valve lets you choose which tank is fed by the watermaker The selection of freshwater tanks feed from the watermaker is under the port aft cabin floors 1 Optional 175 litre tank 2 Water unit 3 ON switch for the water unit 4 Touch screen display tank g...

Page 47: ...gulations on the respect of the environment and always follow rules of best practice Follow the international rules against marine pollution Marpol 4 7 2 Operation of the black water retention system Toilets are emptied via the black water tanks only which are then emptied as well either by pumping deck cover or by draining into the sea valve ADVICE RECOMMENDATIONS After each use rinse the whole s...

Page 48: ...k water tanks 1 2 Black water tank 3 or 4 cabin version 1 2 3 4 Black water tank 6 cabin version 3 4 Additional black water tank 3 or 4 cabin versions option 3 4 Additional grey water tank 3 or 4 cabin versions option 1 3 2 4 ...

Page 49: ... depending on the trim the load and the position of the possible filling and drainage point s Keep yourself informed of the local regulations on the respect of the environment and always follow rules of best practice Follow the international rules against marine pollution Marpol 1 Shower drain pump 2 Grey water tank 3 Forward aft compartment drain valve 4 Electric bilge pump 5 Hull sump 6 Manual b...

Page 50: ...correspond to the condition of use of the boat 5 50 5 Anchoring mooring and towing MAIN MOORING CLEATS WARNING If the boat is fitted with non metallic strong points their limited lifetime must be taken into account This means that they will have to be replaced as soon as they show any signs of damage visible surface cracks or permanent distortion NOTE Dark coloured elements are less sensitive to U...

Page 51: ...ideration the actions required to fix a towing cable on board CAUTION Make sure all towing operations are conducted at low speed Never exceed the speed limit for a travelling hull while it is being towed CAUTION In the event of replacement the breaking strength of lines chains must in general not exceed 80 of the breaking strength of the strong points CAUTION If the use of a specific strong point ...

Page 52: ...s stable on its tow lines both lengthways and widthways ADVICE RECOMMENDATIONS Call on a diver for the strainers and sea cocks fittings The necessary hoisting belts are described below Two lifting slings with flat straps Four carrying bands Two folded eyes CAT2 CMU 16 T Working length 17M30 AFT and 16M86 BOW 29320 mm 5780 mm 9670 mm 4940 mm 3200 mm ...

Page 53: ...e boat It is necessary to ventilate when these appliances are in use Open the vents provided for this purpose when these appliances are in use Never block air vents and check that flued appliances are in proper working order CAUTION Check that all mobile components are fixed to their seagoing station when sailing 7 Other precautions ...

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