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MERRY FISHER 855 OFF SHORE

OWNER'S MANUAL

993650
Index B

Summary of Contents for MERRY FISHER 855 OFF SHORE

Page 1: ...MERRY FISHER 855 OFF SHORE OWNER S MANUAL 993650 Index B...

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Page 3: ...complished 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...

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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: ...ey 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 equip...

Page 7: ...3 104 HISTORY OF UPDATES Index A 12 2014 Index B 01 2015...

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Page 9: ...er 5 STEERING SYSTEM Page 45 Chapter 6 INTERIOR Page 49 Chapter 7 WATER AND SEWAGE WATER Page 55 Chapter 8 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT Page 65 Chapter 9 ENGINE Page 81 Chapter 10 LAUNCHING Page 91 Chapter 11...

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Page 11: ...7 104 SPECIFICATIONS AND WARRANTY TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CERTIFICATION DESIGN CATEGORY YOUR BOAT 1...

Page 12: ...Design Centkowski Denert Design CERTIFICATION The recommended maximum load includes the weight of all the people onboard of provisions personal belongings of all equipment not included in the weight o...

Page 13: ...ed 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 including 8 Up to and including 6 Up to and including 4 Over 4...

Page 14: ...s waves of a significant height of less than or equal to 2 metres You may meet with such conditions in exposed inland waters in estuaries and in coastal waters with moderate weather conditions Categor...

Page 15: ...TRATION 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...

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Page 17: ...13 104 SAFETY SAFETY EQUIPMENT GENERAL INFORMATION GAS SYSTEM RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GAS FIGHT AGAINST FIRE BILGE PUMP SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS IN THE EVENT OF STEERING GEAR FAILURE 2...

Page 18: ...14 104 SAFETY EQUIPMENT Swimming ladder means of coming back onboard Reference 1 Position of the liferaft not supplied Reference 2 SWIMMING LADDER Reference 1 LIFERAFT Reference 2...

Page 19: ...s in place and deployed as soon as you are on board Reduce speed in waves WARNING Before you sail list the compulsory safety equipment Don t exceed the number of persons indicated in the chapter Speci...

Page 20: ...is located in the trunk gas cylinder WARNING For all recommendations concerning gas Refer to chapter 2 Safety Don t use a solution containing ammonia Don t use a flame to detect leaks Don t smoke don...

Page 21: ...17 104 GAS SYSTEM DIAGRAM REF Designation 1 Hot plate 2 Valve Hot plate 3 Gas cylinder locker 4 Gas system 5 Regulator valve 6 Gas cylinder 2 SAFETY...

Page 22: ...18 104 LOCATION GAS REF Designation 1 Cooker 2 Drain Gas cylinder locker 3 Supply valve Gas 4 Regulator valve 5 Gas cylinder locker 1 3 4 5 2...

Page 23: ...rgent closing the valves of the appliances and opening the valve on the cylinder If you detect a leak close the valve of the cylinder and repair before you use it again The appliances use the oxygen o...

Page 24: ...and change it if necessary Use regulators identical to the ones that are fitted Have the repairs carried out by someone skilled ADVICE RECOMMENDATION Shut off the gas supply at the bottle as well as t...

Page 25: ...ored in the engine compartment they must be secured so there is no danger of them falling on machinery and they do not obstruct access to and from the compartment Always fasten the curtains open when...

Page 26: ...e functioning of the fixed fire extinguishers the safety pins on each extinguisher must all be removed completely There may be danger of fire or explosion if direct or alternating current systems are...

Page 27: ...23 104 SUPPLY VALVE FUEL Location On the fuel tank 2 SAFETY...

Page 28: ...ing through 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 functi...

Page 29: ...25 104 SCHEMA BILGE PUMP SYSTEM 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 SAFETY...

Page 30: ...ker 4 Electric bilge pump 5 Washbasin drain plug 6 Washbasin draining 7 Forward electrical bilge pump draining 8 Sink plug hole 9 Sink draining 10 Draining of manual bilge pump 11 Electric bilge pump...

Page 31: ...reshwater watertank leak seawater breach of hull ELECTRIC BILGE PUMP Operation The electric bilge pumps are connected to the 12V service circuit To enable operation the 12V circuit must be activated b...

Page 32: ...g Find out if you can solve the problem yourself by looking at the engine manual Request help A trapdoor located on the stern deck at the level of the engine well allows access to The electric bilge p...

Page 33: ...29 104 HULL MAINTENANCE OF THE HULL LIFTING 3...

Page 34: ...DVICE RECOMMENDATION 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 t...

Page 35: ...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 37: ...33 104 DECK NAVIGATION DECK LAYOUT MOORING LINES TOWING STABILITY PREVENTION OF MAN OVERBOARD MOORING MAINTENANCE OF THE DECK 4...

Page 38: ...tow C Swimming ladder means of coming back onboard D Ring Handling Used to maneuver the boat on a trailer WARNING The sudden closing of a locker due to a gust of wind or movement of the boat could re...

Page 39: ...with 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...

Page 40: ...36 104 Opening Closure Sliding hatch Window lock To be kept closed when sailing Access Cockpit Danger It is essential that the door remains closed while sailing Rod holder...

Page 41: ...37 104 Cockpit fixed box Location Mechanism 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 42: ...ight 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 swimmin...

Page 43: ...ss operates on the service batteries Turn on the boat engine 1 Bow fitting 2 Chain locker 3 Opening Chain locker 4 Chain holder 5 Windlass 12V 700 W 6 Chain rim 08 mm diameter 7 Remote control 8 Handl...

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Page 45: ...feed out by keeping the lowering button on the remote control pressed down Let the chain out while moving backwards slowly and as straight as possible Once the anchor snags make it fast by reversing s...

Page 46: ...he cable lifter Slowly go near the anchor using your engine Don t use your windlass to winch the boat Heave the anchor completely Visually check the last meters till the anchor gets into contact with...

Page 47: ...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 t...

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Page 49: ...45 104 STEERING SYSTEM STEERING GEAR 5...

Page 50: ...celerate sufficiently to make the turn It stops under the effect of water resistance when the accelerator is released The distance needed for the boat to stop depends on the sailing parameters speed s...

Page 51: ...47 104 SCHEMA 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 OPTION 10 STEERING SYSTEM...

Page 52: ...tion 1 Engine control 2 Steering wheel 3 Control cables 4 Steering cable Hydraulic 5 Steering cable Hydraulic 6 Watertight bellows Control cables 7 Watertight bellows Steering cable 8 Piston 9 Outboar...

Page 53: ...49 104 INTERIOR INTRODUCTION INTERIOR MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE OF FABRICS 6...

Page 54: ...50 104 INTRODUCTION DECK SALOON INTERIOR ACCOMMODATION...

Page 55: ...spot 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 p...

Page 56: ...52 104 Galley WARNING Make sure the temperature of the stove before you close the hood Mosquito net Blackout curtain Pilot seat Leaning post...

Page 57: ...er Clean with a foam for synthetic fabrics 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 possibl...

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Page 59: ...55 104 WATER AND SEWAGE WATER WATER TANKS WATER SYSTEM DISTRIBUTION WATER SYSTEM DRAINAGE SEWAGE 7...

Page 60: ...rder to prevent any over pressure in the systems Flexible water tank 100 l Access Aft cabin Deck filler WATER WARNING The tanks nominal capacity cannot be fully used due to the load and the need to ma...

Page 61: ...void freezing during very cold spells and or winter storage bleed the cockpit shower hose water system PRECAUTION Never operate the water system equipment when the valve is closed or the tank is empty...

Page 62: ...valve handle is perpendicular to the hose the valve is open when the valve handle is in line with the hose All the floors have holes limber holes for the water flow DIAGRAM LOCATION DISTRIBUTION WATE...

Page 63: ...oper operation and watertightness Turn off the valves when the water system is not in use Visually check the water pump flow Check the clamps and flexible hose connections for tightness Pay attention...

Page 64: ...blocking the toilets only use absorbent paper in reasonable quantities Schedule a regular rinsing through of the heads with fresh water Close the valves after each use in particular when the boat is u...

Page 65: ...k before leaving port Find out the international regulations against marine pollution Marpol and follow them as far as possible Reservoir location Plumbing compartment Location Filler cap WASTE WC eva...

Page 66: ...62 104 SEWAGE LOCATION REF Designation 1 Marine toilet 2 Seawater inlet WC 3 WC evacuation to sea 4 WC evacuation Deck 5 Vent hole Holding tank 6 Holding tank 85 litre 1 6 2 3 4 5...

Page 67: ...ng valve In a marina equipped with a system to suck the waste waters put the sucking hose into the tank through the deck filler Start the pump of the sucking system The filler caps are opened and clos...

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Page 69: ...65 104 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT 12 V DC SYSTEM ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT 110 220 V EQUIPMENT 8...

Page 70: ...66 104 LOCATION 9 9 P P 9 R P 45 47 48 46 39 39 11 4 10 3 39 13 14 37 39 15 16 17 28 38 39 27 42 50 44 12 30 36 29 43 31 32 40 40 42 40 34 26 41 2 1 51 49 35 33 52 B1 B2 II I...

Page 71: ...tery 110A 3 Engine battery 70A 4 Bow thruster 5 Battery switch Starboard engine 6 Breaker 80A Windlass 7 Battery switch of house system 8 Battery switch Port engine 9 Coupling 10 Fuse Bow thruster 8 1...

Page 72: ...er 25 Switch Available 26 Mooring light 27 Port navigation light 28 Starboard navigation light 29 Fridge 30 Water heater 25L 220V 31 Battery charger 32 Circuit breakers 220V 33 Socket 220V 34 Speaker...

Page 73: ...er 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 system is s...

Page 74: ...box 5 Aft electric bilge pump 6 Shower pump 7 Water unit 8 Cockpit lighting 9 Forward electrical bilge pump 10 Lighting Steering station 11 12 V socket 12 Wiper 2 Interior lighting 4 Cockpit lighting...

Page 75: ...witch for the thruster automatically comes on or goes off when the thruster is started or stopped The DC negative supply is connected to the main earthing point Nozzle Access Forward cabin 1 Battery s...

Page 76: ...er Location Wiper tank Location Unit Head Control Fridge Control Located directly on the device During long absence leave the fridge and icebox doors open to avoid mould developing Defrost the fridge...

Page 77: ...ning on the coupling handle located in the aft cabin Once the engines have been restarted make sure that the coupling handle is turned back to its original position Access 1 Battery switch Positive St...

Page 78: ...ore charger so as to start out sailing with fully charged batteries BATTERY CHARGER Operation The battery charger operates based on a signal processor that converts alternating current 220V or 110V in...

Page 79: ...is unattended Never leave the vessel unattended with the mains electricity switched on Turn off the electrical system with the battery switches and circuit breakers before gaining access to the rear o...

Page 80: ...dify the vessel shore supply line connections only use compatible connections Do not alter the vessel s electrical system The installation modifications and maintenance must be carried out by a qualif...

Page 81: ...77 104 SHORE POWER SOCKET 220V Shore power socket 220V 30A Breaker 220V 32A Access Plumbing compartment from left to right 220V General Water heater 220V socket 8 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT...

Page 82: ...akers 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 alcoho...

Page 83: ...79 104 ELECTRONIC LAYOUT OF COMPONENTS LEAD LINES LOCH SPEEDO SOUNDER 8 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT...

Page 84: ...anel For use and maintenance of the material consult the manufacturer instructions MAINTENANCE Clean the transducer probe during each dry dock and the log sensor regularly Read the instructions for ma...

Page 85: ...81 104 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION ENGINE FITTING 9...

Page 86: ...ilated 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 deck from possible fuel splash wet the are...

Page 87: ...when the engine is running Stay away from belts and hot or mobile parts Be careful with full clothes long hair rings etc you may be caught Wear appropriate clothes gloves caps etc ADVICE RECOMMENDATI...

Page 88: ...M FUEL REF Designation 1 Fuel tank 400 litres 2 Vent hole 3 Deck filler 4 Fuel supply valve Port engine 5 Fuel filter 6 Gauge dial 7 Fuel supply valve Starboard engine 8 Gauge transmitter 9 Fuel filte...

Page 89: ...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 90: ...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 links the tank to the eng...

Page 91: ...advisable to clean the circuit only with soapy water All the fuel circuit connections must be checked once a year When cleaning the boat be careful not to damage the valves vent or fuel circuit fille...

Page 92: ...TAIL Synoptic 1 Gauge 2 Compass 3 Tachometer 4 Central Electronic 5 Engine control 6 Engine starter 7 Electrical controls 8 Steering wheel 9 Propeller control 10 Hifi DANGER Attach the cutout to the p...

Page 93: ...in 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 chops n...

Page 94: ...guard rails change them as soon as they show signs of wear due to chafing or UV ADVICE RECOMMENDATION Have the whole driving and steering systems checked and maintained by a professional Refer to the...

Page 95: ...91 104 LAUNCHING LAUNCHING RECOMMENDATIONS 10...

Page 96: ...92 104 POSITION OF HOISTING CRADLE AND STRAPS Note Measurements are expressed in mm 1150 4000...

Page 97: ...d reduction gear oil levels refer to engine manual Retract the speedometer into its housing it may be damaged by the handling belts Turn off all the water inlet and drain valves sink washbasin heads e...

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Page 99: ...95 104 WINTER STORAGE LAYING UP PROTECTION AND MAINTENANCE 11...

Page 100: ...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 101: ...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 104: ...servoir and the deckfill to prevent the accidental wellback of fuel Use only an Attwood 99ICV series Inlet Control Valve in line with the fuel fill hose No other fill hose valves should be installed i...

Page 105: ...cturer should refer to CFR 40 for complete labeling guidelines In order to meet the requirements of CFR 40 1060 135 the vessel must be labeled with respect to evaporative emissions in the following ma...

Page 106: ...ety of the fuel system and vessel The Attwood 99ICV series inlet control valves include features to allow vapor and liquid fuel to pass the valve in order to ensure the inlet valve does not create an...

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