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USER'S HANDBOOK

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Page 3: ... boat before you use it The better you know it the greater pleasure you will obtain at the helm The sea is a learning curve without equal Prudence based on a good knowledge of his own limitations and those of his boat is a must for the accomplished sailor This user s handbook is not a course in safety at sea or sea sense If this is your first boat or if you have changed to a type of boat with whic...

Page 4: ...ard to the total weight of provisions of other equipment not supplied by the builder and persons on board The boat s load must be correctly distributed When sailing in bad weather hatches lockers and doors must be closed to mini mise the risk of ingress of water Stability can be reduced when a boat is being towed If your boat is fitted with a liferaft read carefully the instructions for its use Th...

Page 5: ...ad at two different levels The left hand part of the pages of text develops in depth the subject of the chap ters being tackled the right hand part assembles the essential information The left hand pages are given over to photos diagrams or rudimentary plans corres ponding to the facing pages The various warnings used right throughout this handbook are broken down as fol lows Preliminary notes att...

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Page 7: ...eneral specifications 13 Leaving harbour 19 Hull 25 Deck 35 Accommodation 45 Plumbing 53 Electricity 63 Engine 75 Navigational aids 79 Wintering 85 Launching 89 Safety 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 Summary Updated 01 2007 ...

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Page 9: ...1 General specifications 1 7 Identity papers for your Swift Trawler 42 Technical specifications ...

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Page 11: ...lephone Name of your boat Date of delivery Registration N Identification N Key N Engine Type Serial N Key N CHANTIERS BENETEAU S A Z I des Mares BP 66 85270 St Hilaire de Riez FRANCE Tel 33 0 2 51 60 50 00 Fax 33 0 2 51 60 50 10 http www beneteau com ...

Page 12: ...ves for tens of nautical miles These condi tions can also be encountered on inland seas of a sufficient size to be able to give rise to the wave height in question Category C This boat is designed to sail in winds not exceeding force 6 on the Beaufort scale and in corresponding seas significant wave heights up to and including 2m Such conditions can be encountered on exposed inland waters in estua...

Page 13: ...city 1500 l Cooling capacity 135 l Battery capacity 6 x 50 Ah 12 V 2 x 140 Ah 12 V Maximum engine power 672 Kw Design category B Number of the certified body CE 0607 CE CATEGORY Maximum number of persons A ____________________________________________________ B ________________________________________________12 persons C ________________________________________________14 persons D _________________...

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Page 15: ...1 Leaving harbour 2 Setting out Mooring Towing 13 ...

Page 16: ...passageway door 5 Opening in flybridge guardrail 6 Hydraulic gangway controls 7 Transom gate WHEELHOUSE BAY WHEELHOUSE BAY WINDOW LOCK ASSAG WA OO PASSAGEWAY DOOR RETAINER W O S WHEELHOUSE DOOR LOCK HYDRAULIC GANGWAY HYDRAULIC GANGWAY CONTROLS HYDRAULIC GANGWAY COC A SO COCKPIT TRANSOM GATE RETAINER 1 3 4 6 7 ...

Page 17: ...tions in the APPENDIX at the end of the ELECTRICITY chapter Check that all essential navigation instruments are working cor rectly Unlock all exterior lockers Check that the anchor line is present and accessible Before starting the engines check that the seacocks to the cooling water intake and stern tube are open Put the controls of both driving positions in neutral Having selected the driving po...

Page 18: ...16 Leaving harbour 1 Mooring cleat 2 Mooring and towing cleat 3 Bathing ladder 1 2 1 2 MOORING AND TOWING POINTS 3 1 1 ...

Page 19: ...e the boat maximum protection with fenders of a suitable size Keep mooring lines clear and in position AFTER MOORING Protect the mooring lines from chafe with the aid of plastic sheaths If need be take the variations of the water level into account Tow at reduced speed Make fast the towline so that it can be released under load Ensure that the method of towing and the attachment points cor respond...

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Page 21: ...19 Hull Construction Maintenance Careening 3 ...

Page 22: ...20 Hull ...

Page 23: ...tection from osmosis by means of the application of an initial layer of vinylester resin Chosen for the standard of their quality and performance the ma terials used in building your boat need only a minimum of main tenance in order to be protected from external stresses salt sun chafe etc To keep it looking good as well as rinsing your boat in fresh water after each trip you can polish and shine ...

Page 24: ...22 Hull Wetted surface area approx 43 m2 WETTED SURFACE AREA ...

Page 25: ...f the anti fouling has to be cleaned by pressure washing Maximum water temperature will be 15 C Maximum jet pressure will be 150 bar Minimum distance between the nozzle and the hull will be 10 centimetres Follow carefully the supplier s recommendations during the appli cation of the anti fouling All these careening operations can be carried out by your BENE TEAU dealer Sandblasting before applying...

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Page 27: ...25 Deck 4 Construction Maintenance Deck equipment Cockpit Flying bridge ...

Page 28: ... circuit breaker A and fuse B 3 Seawater deck wash pump 4 Deck wash pump inlet seacock 5 Side deck access hatch 6 Cockpit shower COCKPIT SHOWER C WAS DECK WASH PUMP BREAKER FUSE DECK EQUIPMENT 5 1 2 3 4 6 DECK WASH PUMP STARBOARD SIDE DECK HATCH 3 4 2A 2B ...

Page 29: ...n on metal guardrails particularly at contact points Regularly rinse and brush the exterior wood with fresh water There are products available for teak maintenance The use of a high pressure cleaner is not recommended on teak FORWARD LOCKER The forward locker provides access to the seawater deck wash pump option and stowage for its hose Open the seawater seacock located beneath the forecabin berth...

Page 30: ...28 Deck 1 2 3 1 Electric windlass 2 Windlass control fuse relay 3 Windlass circuit breaker ELECTRIC WINDLASS FUSE PROTECTING THE WINDLASS CONTROL WINDLASS CIRCUIT WINDLASS CIRCUIT BREAKER ...

Page 31: ...he gypsy brake Check that the chain is in position on the gypsy Put the windlass in the raising position Go slowly towards the anchor under engine do not use the windlass to winch up the boat Control the final metres by sight until the anchor makes contact with the roller On this subject putting a marker on the final metres of chain paint rubber band makes handling easier and allows you to prevent...

Page 32: ...ions 2 Mast electrics junction box 3 Liferaft stowage position 4 Mast bracket retaining pins FLY BRIDGE FLY BRIDGE SINK UNIT FLY BRIDGE FLY BRIDGE REFRIGERATOR OC O G LOCKER OPENING SYSTEM 1 2 3 4 AS A G MAST RETAINING BRACKET ...

Page 33: ...is available as an option In the event of electrical problems with the refrigerator check the circuit breaker behind the electrical panels in the wheelhouse The aft section of the flybridge contains a liferaft stowage position to starboard and space for tender stowage to port The after end of the flybridge is protected by a stainless steel rail with opening sections FOLDING MAST The mast carrying ...

Page 34: ...32 Deck 1 Mast 2 Topping lift 3 Boom 4 Tackle 1 MAST AND BOOM HOIST LOADING THE TENDER ONTO THE FLYBRIDGE USING THE MAST AND BOOM HOIST 2 3 4 STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3 STAGE 4 STAGE 5 STAGE 6 ...

Page 35: ...ng the tender onto the flybridge Undo the shackle on the hoisting tackle mounted on the aft deck of the flybridge Open the aft flybridge guardrails Use the topping lift to adjust the boom until it is at 90 to the mast stage 1 Make fast the topping lift Swing the boom towards the boat s port side stage 2 Lower the tackle until the tender slings can be reached stage 3 Adjust the slings so that the t...

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Page 37: ...35 Accommodation 5 Accommodation details Maintenance ...

Page 38: ...36 Accommodation LOCKER CLOSURE AG C OO MAGNETIC DOOR RETAINER EXTERNAL DOOR EXTERNAL DOOR SAFETY CATCH WHEELHOUSE DOOR WHEELHOUSE DOOR INTERNAL LOCK ...

Page 39: ... with separate lock The backs of the doors are fitted with magnetic retainers to hold them in the open position WHEELHOUSE LOCKERS Access hatch for the engine room and machinery space is located in the wheelhouse SLIDING DOORS The wheelhouse is entered from the cockpit via a glazed door and from the side decks via doors on the port and starboard sides of the boat When alongside or at anchor doors ...

Page 40: ...G SYSTEM DECK HATCH IN DECK HATCH IN VENTILATION POSITION SA OO SALOON BERTH STAGE 1 SA OO SALOON BERTH STAGE 2 SA OO SALOON BERTH STAGE 3 CERAMIC HOB AND CERAMIC HOB AND MICROWAVE OVEN WINDSCREEN WASHER WINDSCREEN WASHER RESERVOIR DEMISTER VALVES ...

Page 41: ...aker on the 220 V electrical panel For oven use and maintenance consult its instruction manual REFRIGERATOR The refrigerator is switched on using the BORD switch on the electrical panel The thermostat is located inside the refrigerator HOB OPTION The ceramic hob is turned on by operating its circuit breaker on the 220 V electrical panel Please refer to the user manual provided for information on u...

Page 42: ... 9 Circuit breakers for washing machine and dishwasher 10 Air conditioning pump 11 Air conditioning water supply valve 12 Circuit breakers for the air conditioning units and pump 13 Circuit breaker for the air conditioning shore supply 14 Air conditioning shore supply 5 A CO O G AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS A CO O G AIR CONDITIONING PUMP WATER FILTER INLET VALVE 1 2 6 1 3 4 2 7 8 10 11 9 12 14 A CO O...

Page 43: ... are under the berth in the fore cabin and in the wheelhouse in the starboard locker under the bench The controls are also in the fore cabin and in the wheelhouse Before starting the air conditioning system open the inlet valve beneath the generator accessed via the centre cockpit locker and the air conditioning unit outlet valves beneath the washbasin in the forward head compartment and in the st...

Page 44: ... maker circuit breaker 9 Water maker 3 way valve water filter 10 Water maker seawater inlet seacock 11 Water maker high pressure pump and control panel 1 2 3 1 8 4 A G HEATING CONTROLS WA A WATER MAKER FILTER 3 WAY VALVE WA A WATER MAKER CONTROL PANEL WA A WATER MAKER INLET SEACOCK WA A WATER MAKER HIGH PRESSURE PUMP 5 6 7 9 11 10 ...

Page 45: ...rotect the interior of your boat from UV rays as much as possible Make sure it is kept clean and the bilges dry Cleaning and maintenance of the cushion fabrics and of your boat s upholstery varies according to the materials used consult a profes sional before any such work is undertaken Rinse the varnished internal woodwork with fresh water and a liquid detergent Then polish with a chamois leather...

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Page 47: ...45 Plumbing Water tanks Water system distribution Water system drainage Sanitary equipment Gas installation 6 ...

Page 48: ...ne heat exchanger valves towards water heater 6 Starboard water tank 7 Port water tank 8 Starboard freshwater tank filler 9 Port freshwater tank filler 1 FRESHWATER SYSTEM DISTRIBUTION 4 6 2 8 7 9 OS A C A O THERMOSTATIC VALVE TO WATER HEATER G A C A G ENGINE HEAT EXCHANGER VALVES TOWARDS WATER HEATER 5 WA WATER PUMP FILTER VALVE ...

Page 49: ...valve WATER HEATER The water heater comes on when the engine is started Adjustment of the hot water temperature is by thermostatic tap situated on the water heater accessed via the centre passageway companionway steps Check the valves to the heat exchanger circuit are open situated by exit of port side engine in the machinery space accessed via the wheelhouse hatch There is no need for alarm if a ...

Page 50: ... bilge pump suction 5 Electric shower pump filter 6 Sink and washbasin drainage seacock 7 Manual bilge pump suction aft electric bilge pump 8 Aft electric bilge pump filter 9 Manual bilge pump 5 S k Seacock open ACC SS A C O S ACCESS HATCH FOR SINK WASHBASIN AFT WC SEACOCKS 1 4 7 WATER SYSTEM DRAINAGE 8 9 3 2 6 1 BILGE PUMP ELECTRIC SHOWER PUMPS ...

Page 51: ... check the WC fuse behind the electrical panel in the wheelhouse Rinse toilets regularly with fresh water Close the seacocks after every use Sanitary equipment attention When the temperature is freezing do not forget to drain the cockpit shower even if there is someone on board the boat A seacock is closed when its handle is at right angles to the pipe and open when its handle is in line with the ...

Page 52: ... 1 Hull outlet seacock 2 50 L 83 L black water tank 3 Deck pump out connection point 4 Gas valves 5 Regulator in gas locker 6 Tank vent 5 3 BLACK WATER TANK SYSTEM 1 6 2 1 2 3 BLACK WATER TANKS OPTION GAS SYSTEM 4 ...

Page 53: ...e rinse the system fill the tank with fresh or salt water then empty it Only use domestic cleaning products The system must be emptied when the vessel is alongside in tem peratures below zero Close the gas valves and the regulator tap when the cooker is not in use Change the flexible supply pipe periodically When dismantling the bottle put the cap back on the threaded part of the regulator to avoi...

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Page 55: ...53 7 Electricity 12 V Circuit Shore supply 110 V 220 V Circuit Appendix ...

Page 56: ... panel BATTERY STOWAGE BATTERY SWITCHES CIRCUIT BREAKERS 3 4 2 5 4 1 5 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P A Electrical panel 12 V power supply B Flybridge12 V power supply C Option D Port starboard engine battery coupling relay control E Foghorn F Battery switch G Interior lighting H Option I 12 V sockets J US gas solenoid valve K Seawater inlet seacock for sink L Radio M Flybridge refrigerator power...

Page 57: ...ation If the batteries cannot be powered up from the electrical panel make the connections using the push buttons emergency battery switches in the machinery space please refer to the APPENDIX at the end of this chapter for details Turn off the battery switches when the boat is unoccupied The coupling relay operated by means of switch on instrument panel is only to be used for engine starting wher...

Page 58: ...lectric bilge pump 12 Warning device 13 Navigation instruments 14 Deck light 15 Autopilot 16 Warning device 17 Electric windlass 18 Deck light 16 17 18 WHEELHOUSE SWITCHES FLYBRIDGE SWITCHES CIRCUIT BREAKERS 1 2 3 4 A B C D E F G H A Port starboard water tank level B Battery switch lock C Battery switch for generator D Battery switch for generator E Battery switch for service F Battery switch for ...

Page 59: ... unattended when the electrical installation is live with the exception of safety equipement connected directly to the battery and protected by a breaker Never modify an installation and relevant diagrams yourself Have all electrical modifications carried out by a qualified marine electrician Never change the breaking capacity amperage of the breakers against excess current Never install or replac...

Page 60: ...r 9 Emergency generator manual push button battery switches GENERATOR WATER GENERATOR WATER DRAINAGE SEACOCK 1 GENERATOR 5 11 19 G A O GENERATOR BATTERY SWITCHES 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 4 18 10 Generator starter battery 11 Generator 12 Generator ventilator fuse 13 Generator seawater filter 14 Generator fuel filter 15 220 V shore supply breaker 16 Separator water drainage seacock 17 Water ...

Page 61: ...ons in the centre cockpit locker Open the fuel valve access beneath centre passageway compa nionway steps Open the seawater cooling seacock in machinery space and the gas water separator drainage seacock accessed via port aft cockpit locker Set the 110 V 220 V supply to the GENERATOR position on the electrical panel Please refer to the user manual provided for information on using and maintaining ...

Page 62: ...s on and the circuit is live Pressing the switch again will disconnect the circuit and the red light will go off If the batteries cannot be powered up from the electrical panel make the connections using the push buttons manual battery switches in the machinery space in the centre cockpit locker for generator controls Press the push button to connect the required battery Press the push button agai...

Page 63: ...bridge 12 V circuit breaker 10 Circuit breaker for options 11 Coupling relay circuit breaker 12 Foghorn circuit breaker 13 Battery switch control circuit breaker 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 1 Heating fuse option 2 Heating fuse option 3 Electrical panel positive fuse 4 Electrical panel negative fuse 5 Bow thruster fuse 1 220V sockets 2 Manual service battery switch marked BORD 3 Manual negative batt...

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Page 65: ...63 Engines 8 Propeller and anode Steering system Bow thruster Trim tabs Under way Engine Fuel tanks Fuel filter Fuel system valve Engine water intake Control panel ...

Page 66: ...er valve 6 Seawater filter 7 Fuel filter 8 Heat exchanger demister valve 9 Bilge fan 10 Engine 11 Heat exchanger water heater valve 12 Engine seawater intake 13 Battery stowage ENGINE EQUIPMENT ENGINE SYMBOLS 1 Attention 2 Ventilate the engine compartment for 4 minutes 3 Start the engine 1 2 3 6 9 13 4 5 7 8 10 12 11 ...

Page 67: ...als The electrical voltage If the starter turns but the engine does not start check that Diesel is reaching the engine The diesel filter is not full of water MAINTENANCE Follow the maintenance requirements in the instructions provided with the engines Read carefully the engine instructions supplied with the boat which will give you explanations setting out how the engines work and all operations t...

Page 68: ...66 Engines FUEL FILLER POINTS FUEL FILTERS FUEL VALVE FUEL VALVE PULL KNOBS BILGE VENTILATOR ...

Page 69: ...l tanks Engine problemscan have different origins one of which is the lack of clean fuel The injection pump can rapidly be put out of action by the presence of water The water comes either from condensation caused by the tank not being kept sufficiently full by a filler cap that is not shut pro perly or that has a deteriorated joint Regularly clean the sediment filters For all work and the frequen...

Page 70: ...68 Engines WATER FILTERS ENGINE WATER ENGINE WATER INTAKE SEACOCK ...

Page 71: ...any length of time Regularly check and clean the water filters accessed via the ma chinery space Make sure the covers are well screwed back again after cleaning risk of flooding The control panel combines all the engine function controls visual indicator lights alarms control levers Control panel The engine water intake seacocks play a major role in the engine operations It is imperative that they...

Page 72: ...70 Engines 1 Flybridge hydraulic steering pump 2 Wheelhouse hydraulic steering pump 3 Connection for autopilot option 4 Hydraulic ram STEERING SYSTEM 2 3 4 1 ...

Page 73: ...ist Make sure that the twin rudder linking mechanism is free to move access is via the aft cockpit locker Consult your dealer for checks and maintenance EMERGENCY SYSTEM For boats designed with two engines emergency steering is by using the difference in propulsion between the port and starboard engines different throttle settings when underway and going ahead astern during harbour maoeuvres The s...

Page 74: ...72 Engines BOW THRUSTER 1 1 Bow thruster 2 Relays 3 Power fuse OW S BOW THRUSTER 2 RELAYS 3 ...

Page 75: ... anode is present For maintenance of the bow thruster consult its instruction ma nual Under power avoid making noise and wash in the proximity of other users Respect speed limits Trim tabs The trim tabs serve to restore the boat s trim according to its load and the sea state They only operate when the engines are running In the event of malfunction check their circuit breaker on the front of the i...

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Page 77: ...75 Navigation aids Electronics 9 ...

Page 78: ...igation aids 5 6 1 5 6 4 RRANGEMENT AR R 1 Depth sensor 2 Electronic compass 3 Navigation instruments circuit breaker 4 Autopilot and computer 5 Autopilot fuse 6 Autopilot relay 7 Ram and hydraulic pump 2 3 7 ...

Page 79: ...ion manuals MAINTENANCE Clean the faces of the repeaters with fresh water Refer to the instructions before using any other product The use of alcohol is forbidden Clean the depth sensor during each careening and regularly Consult the instructions for maintenance recommendations Refer to the LAUNCHING chaper for precautions to take regar ding the sensor during lifting The displays on the different ...

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Page 81: ...79 Wintering Laying up Protection 10 ...

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Page 83: ...th fenders Ensure that the boat is well moored Protection WATER SYSTEM Empty the fresh water system Allow the taps to run until the system is drained Check that there is no water left in the pipes potential low points Dismantle the filters empty the water and clean them if neces sary Reinstall the filters Drain the water heater and check that no water remains Close the drain Grease all water intak...

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Page 85: ...g all cooling water exhaust oil and fuel systems Carry out the manufacturer s wintering operations risk of frost is greater when the boat is ashore Dismantle and grease the cooling system seacocks leave them open and check the flexible piping Loosen the alternator and pump drive belts Refer to the engine manufacturer s instructions for everything concerning the engines Preparation for wintering is...

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Page 87: ...85 Launching Preparation Lifting 11 ...

Page 88: ...86 2335 mm 5115 mm SLING POSITION PLAN OF CRADLE AND SLING POSITIONS FOR LIFTING Launching ...

Page 89: ...ners are clean Close all water intake and drainage seacocks i e sink washbasin WC engines Check that the anodes are in a good condition and properly in place Anodes must never be painted Attach a mooring line forward a mooring line aft and fenders As the boat is lifted make sure that the slings do not go over any fitting e g depth sounder log etc Position the slings according to the symbols marked...

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Page 91: ...89 Safety 12 Prevention Gas installation Fire protection Drying up Safety equipment Visibility ...

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Page 93: ...t and to be able to respond calmly to the prin cipal dangers with which you risk being confronted on board e g fire flooding learn to recognise and and confine the various ele ments that could be the cause of them as well as the equipment to counter them Fire risk Electrical circuit chapter 7 Engine chapter 8 Gas installation chapter 6 Flooding Risk Plumbing chapter 6 warning Do not exceed the num...

Page 94: ...92 Safety 2 1 1 Gas valves 2 Regulator in gas locker GAS SYSTEM GAS VALVES ...

Page 95: ...void damage to the pipes when under way Never obstruct rapid access to the gas installation components Keep empty bottles disconnected and their valves shut Keep protection covers caps and stoppers in place danger Do not smoke Do not use naked flames whilst replacing the gas bottle Never use a naked flame to find a gas leak Have potential repairs carried out by a skilled person attention Never lea...

Page 96: ... than 2m from any equipment with flames There must be an extinguisher less than 1m from the helm position Emergency exit Fixed extinguisher see photo on following page FIXED EXTINGUISHERS Manual control point of fixed extinguishers see photo on following page The boat is fitted with a fixed fire extinguisher system for the protection of the engine compart ment Make sure to Have fire fighting equip...

Page 97: ...vapours or fuel and gas leaks Do not store combustible products in the engine compartment If non combustible products are stored in the engine compartment they must be fixed to prevent them falling into the machinery and must not obstruct the access PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW IN THE EVENT OF FIRE Stop the engines if they are running Turn off the electrical supply the fuel supply and the gas supply Cut of...

Page 98: ...e extinguisher pull knobs 3 Battery switch FUEL VALVE AND FIXED FUEL VALVE AND FIXED FIRE EXTINGUISHER PULL KNOBS POSITION OF EMERGENCY EXIT STEP BATTERY SWITCH FUEL VALVES PULL KNOBS FIXED EXTINGUISHER check extinguisher pull tabs 1 FORECABIN EMERGENCY EXIT STEP ...

Page 99: ...e water level ask a member of the crew to operate the manual pump Determine the nature of the leak by tasting the water and then decide what procedures to adopt accordingly fresh water indi cates leak in tank salt water indicates water coming in from out side ELECTRIC BILGE PUMPS The electric bilge pumps are switched on at the instrument panel EMERGENCY BILGE PUMP The manual bilge pump is situated...

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Page 101: ...other reasons caused by one or more of the following conditions Load and distribution of load Speed Sea state rain and spray Darkness and fog Light inside the vessel Position of top and side awnings Persons or movable equipment situated in the helmsman s field of vision Take all these parameters into account when under way and always make sure that no other boat is on your course The international...

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Page 103: ...Personal notes This document is not contractual The descriptions illustrations etc are an indication only We reserve the right to modify or improve our products without notice ...

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