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MERRY FISHER 6 MARLIN

OWNER'S MANUAL

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Summary of Contents for MERRY FISHER 6 MARLIN

Page 1: ...MERRY FISHER 6 MARLIN OWNER S MANUAL S PORTS ET LOISIRS 947543 Index B...

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Page 3: ...omplished sailor Even when your boat has been adapted for them the sea and wind conditions corresponding to the design categories A B C and D may vary ranging from severe conditions to strong storms s...

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Page 5: ...e navigation Always adapt the speed and direction of your boat to the conditions of the sea The boat shall not be loaded more with than the maximum load recommended by the builder in particular the to...

Page 6: ...y may be modified without prior notice or up dates This owner s manual is designed in accordance with the ISO 10240 standard requirements it has a general purpose and it may sometimes list some equipm...

Page 7: ...3 80 HISTORY OF UPDATES Index A 11 2010 Index B 03 2011...

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Page 9: ...27 Chapter 4 DECK Page 31 Chapter 5 STEERING SYSTEM Page 43 Chapter 6 INTERIOR Page 47 Chapter 7 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT Page 53 Chapter 8 ENGINE Page 61 Chapter 9 LAUNCHING Page 71 Chapter 10 WINTER STO...

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Page 11: ...7 80 SPECIFICATIONS AND WARRANTY TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CERTIFICATION DESIGN CATEGORY YOUR BOAT 1...

Page 12: ...ized on board 75 kg 165 lbs per adult the supplies the liquids that can be used fresh water and fuel in fixed completely full tanks the additional loads the optional equipments the liferaft and the sc...

Page 13: ...force Beaufort scale Significant height of waves to be considered in metres H 1 3 Vessel designed for navigation A At high sea B In open sea C Near to the coast D In sheltered waters Over 8 Up to and...

Page 14: ...hts significant wave height up to 2 m see Note 1 below You may meet with such conditions in exposed inland waters in estuaries and in coastal waters with moderate weather conditions Category D In shel...

Page 15: ...RATION NUMBER DELIVERY DATE DOOR KEY NUMBER MAKE OF ENGINE ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER ENGINE KEY NUMBER JEANNEAU Establishment of the company SPBI BP 529 85505 LES HERBIERS cedex FRANCE Tel 33 02 51 64 20 2...

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Page 17: ...13 80 SAFETY SAFETY EQUIPMENT GENERAL INFORMATION FIGHT AGAINST FIRE BILGE PUMP SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS IN THE EVENT OF STEERING GEAR FAILURE 2...

Page 18: ...14 80 SAFETY EQUIPMENT Swimming ladder means of coming back onboard Reference 1 Position of the liferaft not supplied Reference 2 SWIMMING LADDER Reference 1 FASTENER LIFERAFT Reference 2...

Page 19: ...er The swimming ladder must be in position as soon as you are onboard WARNING Before you sail list the compulsory safety equipment Don t exceed the number of persons indicated in the chapter Specifica...

Page 20: ...16 80 EMERGENCY EVACUATION AND LOCATION OF EXTINGUISHERS Emergency exits in case of fire Sliding hatch Position of portable extinguishers not supplied Wheelhouse...

Page 21: ...17 80 Location Extinguisher access hole Compartment tank Petrol A pictogram helps to locate it easily 2 SAFETY...

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Page 23: ...d generator if installed compartment are well cleared Keep the bilge clean Regularly check that there is no fuel or gas vapour Do not store combustible materials in the engine compartment If non combu...

Page 24: ...able fire extinguishers with a total capacity of at least combined 34B DANGER There may be danger of fire or explosion if direct or alternating current systems are incorrectly used Refer to chapter El...

Page 25: ...21 80 SUPPLY VALVE FUEL HOW TO APPLY IN CASE OF FIRE COMPARTMENT FUEL TANK Stop the engine Inject the extinguishing product through the aperture Wait Location On the fuel tank 2 SAFETY...

Page 26: ...rough a hole in the hull this hole being the result of a damage Do not let the pumps run while dry this may cause them damage The water in the bilge shall be kept at its minimum Check the functioning...

Page 27: ...r breach of hull ELECTRIC BILGE PUMP You can energize the electric bilge pump from the instrument panel MANUAL BILGE PUMP Location in the cockpit The control arm of the pump shall be kept accessible w...

Page 28: ...cker 2 Bilge pump system Compartment tank 3 Cockpit drain 4 Electric bilge pump 5 Drainage Electric bilge pump 6 Manual bilge pump 7 Drainage Manual bilge pump 8 Water inlet Manual bilge pump 9 Drain...

Page 29: ...80 INSTRUCTIONS IN THE EVENT OF STEERING GEAR FAILURE Stop the engine Drop anchor to avoid drifting Find out if you can solve the problem yourself by looking at the engine manual Request help 2 SAFET...

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Page 31: ...27 80 HULL MAINTENANCE OF THE HULL LIFTING 3...

Page 32: ...MMENDATION During the refit check the anodes See Motorisation chapter When the boat is stored at a dry dock the corrosion protection is not as effective due to oxidation of the anodes even the new ano...

Page 33: ...the anti fouling paint as well as the frequency of hull stripping and painting Do not hesitate to take advice from your specialists Refer to chapter 12 for launching instructions If cleaning of the a...

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Page 35: ...31 80 DECK NAVIGATION DECK LAYOUT MOORING LINES TOWING STABILITY PREVENTION OF MAN OVERBOARD GROUND TACKLE MAINTENANCE OF THE DECK 4...

Page 36: ...the stern to tow C Swimming ladder means of coming back onboard D Towing ring Towing operations WARNING The sudden closing of a locker due to a gust of wind or movement of the boat could result in inj...

Page 37: ...ith plastic sleeves Make allowance for the variations in tides if need be TOWING TOWING BOAT Tow another boat at a reduced speed and as smoothly as you can Pay particular attention when you throw or c...

Page 38: ...80 Opening Closure Sliding hatch Window lock To be kept closed when sailing Access Cockpit Closed Access Cockpit Open Danger It is essential that the door remains closed while sailing Rod holder Sun r...

Page 39: ...35 80 Removable seating Cockpit Samson post The only function of the samson post is to support the navigation light Any other use is dangerous and forbidden 4 DECK...

Page 40: ...eight in the upper parts Stability may be reduced when towing a boat or when heavy weights are lifted with the davits PREVENTION OF MAN OVERBOARD Certain vessels are equipped with a retractable swimmi...

Page 41: ...37 80 Mooring locker 4 DECK...

Page 42: ...38 80 Aquarium Location Cockpit...

Page 43: ...times the depth of water ANCHORING WITHOUT WINDLASS Have your boat pointed into the wind and without speed Pay out the chain while moving back slowly Once the anchor snags make it fast by reversing s...

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Page 45: ...using a sponge if need be add some gentle soap PLEXIGLAS Rinse plexiglas with fresh water Use a polish paste for thin scratches Consult your dealer concerning deep scratches EXTERIOR CUSHIONS Bring th...

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Page 47: ...43 80 STEERING SYSTEM STEERING GEAR 5...

Page 48: ...wheel 3 Control lever 4 Hydraulic steering 5 Control cables 6 Steering rack 7 Watertight bellows 8 Watertight bellows 9 Control lever Optional equipment 10 System Tiller 11 Tiller 12 Connections 13 Wa...

Page 49: ...on the sailing parameters speed sea conditions wind direction and force MAINTENANCE Regularly check The tightness of the steering system components Lubricate all the elements Maintain the nylon ertal...

Page 50: ...46 80 Tiller Location...

Page 51: ...47 80 INTERIOR INTRODUCTION INTERIOR MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE OF FABRICS 6...

Page 52: ...48 80 INTRODUCTION DECK INTERIOR ACCOMMODATION Fishing rod storage...

Page 53: ...pot remover and shampoo Polish the interior varnishing with a chamois leather MAINTENANCE OF FABRICS STAIN REMOVAL Dab with a clean rag Remove the stain with a solvent poured onto a clean rag Never po...

Page 54: ...50 80 Pivot system Pilot seat...

Page 55: ...rics please refer to the product instructions If you can remove the fabric Hand wash with an ordinary washing powder at 30 C In both cases dry cleaning is possible Remove the stains as soon as possibl...

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Page 57: ...53 80 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT 12 V DC SYSTEM EQUIPMENT 7...

Page 58: ...hnician Never install or replace the electric appliances or any electric equipement by components exceeding the capacity amperage of the circuit Do not leave the vessel unattended when the electrical...

Page 59: ...abin lighting 9 Cockpit lighting 10 Fuel gauge transmitter 11 Speedometer 12 Fuel gauge indicator 13 Tachometer 14 Electric bilge pump 15 Starting Engine 16 12 V socket 17 Water unit 18 Switch Wiper 1...

Page 60: ...56 80 Wiper Access to the engine 12V Wheelhouse Location Control Wheelhouse...

Page 61: ...57 80 LOCATION BATTERY SWITCH 7 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT...

Page 62: ...erminals danger of electric shock PRECAUTION Switch off the electrical system with the battery switches when the boat is unattended Never leave the vessel unattended with the mains electricity switche...

Page 63: ...ILATION 1 Fuel tank 2 Battery 12 V 3 Vent hole Battery box 4 Pipe Vent hole 5 Grid Ventilation Engine compartment 6 Grid Ventilation 7 Grid Ventilation Wheelhouse 7 12 V 7 5 2 1 6 6 5 7 3 4 ELECTRICAL...

Page 64: ...kers Advice For further information refer to the appliance instructions MAINTENANCE Clean the repeater dials with freshwater Refer to the instructions before using any other produce The use of alcohol...

Page 65: ...61 80 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION ENGINE FITTING 8...

Page 66: ...tanks jerrycans etc must be kept in a ventilated space Avoid contact between inflammable substances and the hot parts of the engine Filling Fill the fuel tank using the filler In order to protect the...

Page 67: ...lly used due to the load and the need to maintain the correct trim PRECAUTION Never run the engine when the boat is hauled out PRECAUTION In case of an intervention when the engine is running Stay awa...

Page 68: ...L 1 Fuel tank 200 litre 2 Fixing 3 Tube aluminum 4 Deck filler 5 Pipe filling 6 Vent hole 7 Pipe Vent hole 8 Fuel supply valve 9 Supply pipe Engine 10 Gauge transmitter 11 Gauge dial 12 Fuel filter 11...

Page 69: ...antifouling paint If water does not flow out Stop the engine immediately Check the sea water valve in the driving shaft Engine operation Before starting the engine Turn on the fuel valve Operate the...

Page 70: ...engine its role is to filter fuel very finely To know when you have to intervene and how frequently you have to change it please refer to the engine s manual The second filter is on the pipe that link...

Page 71: ...67 80 ELEMENTS ENGINE 1 Trim control 2 Engine control 3 Starting up Engine 1 Manual control Trim 2 Mechanism Trim 3 Engine water intake valve Fuel filter Location Compartment tank Petrol 8 ENGINE...

Page 72: ...s rain spray fog or darkness Lights on inside the boat Persons and removable equipment in the helmsman s field of visibility ADVICE RECOMMENDATION When the engine is running avoid making noise and cho...

Page 73: ...ue to chafing or UV ADVICE RECOMMENDATION Several times a year examine the engine housing assemblies Change the anodes if necessary ADVICE RECOMMENDATION Have the whole driving and steering systems ch...

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Page 75: ...71 80 LAUNCHING LAUNCHING RECOMMENDATIONS 9...

Page 76: ...72 80 POSITION OF HOISTING CRADLE AND STRAPS Note Measurements are expressed in mm 585 2400...

Page 77: ...x for cleanliness Check the engine and reduction gear oil levels refer to engine manual Retract the speedometer into its housing it may be damaged by the handling belts HANDLING Install a fore rope a...

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Page 79: ...75 80 WINTER STORAGE LAYING UP PROTECTION AND MAINTENANCE 10...

Page 80: ...ck into the boat in the upright and side position in order to have minimum contact surfaces During long absence leave the fridge and icebox doors open to avoid mould developing EXTERIOR Thoroughly rin...

Page 81: ...grease the terminals and check the battery voltage Fill the fuel tanks to a maximum in order to avoid condensation Please refe to the engine manual for anything relating to the engine Ashore Take the...

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Page 83: ...5505 LES HERBIERS cedex FRANCE Tel 33 02 51 64 20 20 Fax 33 02 51 67 37 65 Internet http www jeanneau com fr The present document is not contractual and since we constantly desire to improve our model...

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