Jeanneau sun odyssey 54 DS, Owner'S Manual

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We share a common yearning for the sea. We, at Jeanneau as shipbuilders and you, who
want to live your dream on the Seven Seas.
We are delighted to welcome you to the large family of Jeanneau boat owners, with our
warm congratulations.
This manual is meant to help you enjoy and sail your boat comfortably and safely. It
includes hints about the boat, the equipment and systems delivered or installed and ope-
ration and maintenance guidance. Before you put to sea, read it carefully if you really
want to have fun and avoid damage and trouble. Read carefully and make yourself at
home on the boat, before you sail it.
We keep improving our boats as we want you to benefit from technological break-
throughs, new equipment or materials and our own experience; therefore, the characte-
ristics and information provided may vary without notice or updating obligation.
This manual is designed in accordance with the ISO 10240 Standard requirements.
This is a broad-line manual which may describe equipment or accessories, or address
subjects which do not concern your boat; in case of doubt, you should check with the
inventory submitted upon delivery of your boat .
Our network of Jeanneau distributors will be pleased to help you get acquainted with
your boat and to take care of its maintenance.
If this is your first boat or if you are changing to a boat type which is new to you, before
“taking command”, get some training on boat control and sailing, to ensure your safety
and comfort. Your dealer, international sailing association, or yacht club will be pleased
to suggest local sailing schools or professional instructors.
Even if everything has been provided for and designed for the safety of the boat and the
safety of her users, do not forget that sailing highly depends on the weather conditions,
the sea condition and that only an experienced and very fit crew, handling a well-main-
tained boat can sail satisfactorily.
The sea and wind conditions that correspond to the design categories (A, B or C) are chan-
geable and are dependent on the hazards of unusually strong waves or gusty winds.
Therefore a total safety cannot be guaranteed, even if your boat meets the requirements
of a category.
Always listen to the weather forecast before you go out to sea.
Make sure that the sea and wind conditions will correspond to the category of your
boat, and that you and your crew are able to handle the boat in these conditions.
The sea and the water are not the natural environment of Man and one has only to respect
their laws and strength. Adapt the use you make of your boat to her condition ; your boat
wears out with time and use.
Any boat, however solid she may be, may be severely damaged if badly used. This is not
compatible with a secure navigation. Always adapt the speed and direction of the boat to
the conditions of the sea.
INTRODUCTION
Index 0
5.1.3, 5.2 iso 10240