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ENGLISH 2012.02.15 

 

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Dufour 36 Performance 

 

Builder's plate 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
;Design category = 

A

 

: Ocean-going (see 1.1) 

 

Maximum number of people:

 

 

Category A =

 8 

Category B =

 8 

Category C =

 10 

Category D =

 12

 

 

WARNING

 

Do not exceed the maximum recommended number of people. However many people there are aboard, 
the total weight of the people and equipment must never exceed the maximum recommended loading.

 

 
Recommended max. load: 

 

Category A = 

1580 kg 

Category B =

 1580 kg 

Category C =

 1580 kg 

Category D =

 1580 kg

 

 

WARNING 

When loading the boat, never exceed the recommended maximum load. Always load the boat carefully 
and distribute the weight in a suitable manner in order to maintain the theoretical trim (approximately 
horizontal). Avoid placing heavy loads high up.

 

 
CE 0607 

 
 
 
 

Degrees of danger 

 

DANGER 

Indicates an extreme intrinsic risk that presents a high probability of death or 
permanent injury if proper precautions are not taken. 

WARNING 

Indicates a risk that presents a high probability of death or permanent injury if 
proper precautions are not taken. 

NOTE 

Indicates a reminder about safety-related practices, or points out dangerous 
practices that could result in personal injury or damage to the boat or its 
components, or to the environment.  

Part  of  this  information  is  given  on  the  builder’s  plate 
attached to the boat. A full explanation of this information 
is given below. 

:  Recommended  by  the  builder  for  navigation  in  sea 
conditions for category for which it was built. 

: recommended by the manufacturer including the weight 
of all persons aboard, provisions and personal belongings, 
and  all  equipment  not  included  in  the  boat’s  light 
displacement, excluding the contents of the tanks. 

: the CE mark indicates that the boat complies with all the 
requirements of the Directive. The sequence of digits is the 
code for the Certifying Body. In this case, it is ICNN (Institut 
pour la Certification de la Normalisation dans le Nautisme), 
(see also: Safety Compliance Declaration). 

0607

A  B  C  D

1, Rue Blaise PASCAL - 17187 PERIGNY Cedex - FRANCE

8

Max.

Max.

1580

8

10

Catégorie de Design :

12

(kg)

Summary of Contents for Dufour 36

Page 1: ...ENGLISH 2012 02 15 1 72 Dufour 36 Performance OWNER S MANUAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 94 25 CE AS AMENDED BY EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2003 44 CE ...

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Page 3: ...nowledgements below and give or send the last one to your agent Acknowledgement of receipt of the Owner s Manual Owner s copy to be kept in your Manual I the undersigned Name Address owner of DUFOUR 36 Performance no confirm that I have received the Owner s Manual for my DUFOUR 36 Performance and accept its being written in English Dated Signature Detach along dotted line Owner s Manual receipt ac...

Page 4: ...3 2003 ______________________________________________ 15 Pressurized fresh water pump ______________________________________________________________ 15 Seacocks ________________________________________________________________________________ 16 Operation of the sea toilets _________________________________________________________________ 16 Operation of the holding tanks ISO 8099 2000 ____________...

Page 5: ... sailing safety or seamanship If this is your first boat or you are changing to a type of boat you are unfamiliar with for your convenience and safety make sure you gain experience handling and using it before taking command Your agent your national sailing or cruising federation or your yacht club will be happy to give you information about sailing schools or qualified instructors in your area En...

Page 6: ...this equipment is mandatory The crew must be familiarized with the use of all the safety equipment and with emergency safety procedures man overboard recovery towing etc training sessions are regularly organized by sailing schools and clubs It is recommended that all persons wear appropriate buoyancy aids life jackets personal flotation devices when on deck It should be noted that in certain count...

Page 7: ...e sea don t take risks In port every day the Harbor Master s Office posts weather bulletins and forecasts over the next few days Météo France on 0836 68 08 08 Navifax direct on 0836 70 18 52 VHF CROSS transmit several bulletins per day preceded by an announcement on Channel 16 Certification DUFOUR YACHTS has chosen the Institut pour la Certification et la Normalisation dans le Nautisme as the noti...

Page 8: ...sk that presents a high probability of death or permanent injury if proper precautions are not taken NOTE Indicates a reminder about safety related practices or points out dangerous practices that could result in personal injury or damage to the boat or its components or to the environment Part of this information is given on the builder s plate attached to the boat A full explanation of this info...

Page 9: ...missible engine power 29 1 kW Total weight of liquids all tanks full 326 L Nota bene due to the trim and loading of the boat is it not usually possible to use the whole of the various tank capacities for fresh water and diesel You are recommended to maintain a diesel reserve of 20 This boat has been assessed with the help of the Stability Index STIX a measure of overall safety with regard to stabi...

Page 10: ...rics Change or modify the breaking capacity of overload protection devices Replace electrical apparatus or equipment with units exceeding the rated capacity without uprating wiring and protection Leave the boat unattended when the electrical installation is powered with the exception when applicable of the automatic bilge pump and the fire or theft protection circuits If a fuse or circuit breaker ...

Page 11: ... capacity of your batteries Always disconnect the ve battery terminal before the ve terminal Never allow a conductive object tools etc to bridge across the two battery terminals When handling batteries keep them horizontal to avoid spillage of electrolyte Wear gloves and protective clothing that will prevent any risk of contact with electrolyte in the event of a leak In the event of electrolyte sp...

Page 12: ...ts length and the rating of the main circuit breaker see electrical diagram The plug must be suitable for the socket on the shore if necessary seek the advice of a professional It should be as close as possible to the IP 67 IEC529 type Switch off the shore supply at the on board mains switch before connecting or disconnecting the shore boat supply cable Connect the shore boat supply cable at the b...

Page 13: ... the elements of the gas installation cylinder locker shut off valve The gas cylinder must always be stowed in the sealed ventilated space provided The same applies to spare or empty cylinders Keep protective devices hoods and stoppers in place No other equipment must be stowed in this space Never leave the boat unattended when gas appliances are on Close all valves in the circuit when the boat is...

Page 14: ...carried out by a qualified professional ATTENTION Do not use solutions containing ammonia DANGER Never use a flame to look for leaks Flexible hoses must be Checked regularly at least once a year Replaced if the expiry date marked on the hose is passed Replaced five years after the date of manufacture that may be marked on them Replaced in the event of damage Changing the gas cylinder DANGER Close ...

Page 15: ...osed and should be opened only in order to drain the water into the main bilge Know where to find each hand pump and its handle Locate the switch for the electric bilge pump on the electrical panel Pressurized fresh water pump Fresh water is supplied to the sink and washbasins by an electric pump A filter is installed upstream of the pump and must be cleaned regularly Never allow the pump to run i...

Page 16: ...rate the pump until the bowl is dry Repeat these flushing emptying operations as many times as is necessary to ensure complete emptying of the pipes When toilets are not being used set the lever to the DRY BOWL position or the CLEF position for certain models Close seacocks after use as the toilet is below the waterline Change the toilet seals regularly Operation of the holding tanks ISO 8099 2000...

Page 17: ...nguishers are subject to national regulations they are not supplied with the boat However when in use this boat must be fitted with portable extinguishers with the following capacities installed in the following locations see drawing in Appendix 15 No 1 in the forward part of the saloon banquette capacity 1 kg 5A34B No 2 entrance to aft cabin capacity 1 kg 5A34B No 3 cockpit locker within reach of...

Page 18: ...pired or been discharged by extinguishers of equal or greater capacity Show members of the crew the location and operation of fire fighting equipment the location of the engine compartment discharge hole Ensure that fire fighting equipment is readily accessible whenever the boat is occupied Always keep the bilges clean and check that there is no fuel vapor or gas to indicate the escape routes You ...

Page 19: ...r each launch Put the throttle in neutral before starting the engine to keep the boat from moving and or the propeller from turning On subsequent launches a brief check of propeller fixing can be made Incorrect operation of the folding propeller will lead to vibration Regularly check the condition of the anodes and ensure that they are suitable for the boat s environment fresh water salt water Cha...

Page 20: ...ines ATTENTION Depending on the trim and loading of your boat the whole of the nominal fuel capacity may not be usable Always maintain a 20 reserve for safety Avoid contact between flammable materials and hot parts of the engine Clean up any fuel spillage that may occur when filling the tanks You must never Store flammable materials in unventilated spaces Smoke while filling tanks Obstruct the ven...

Page 21: ...ad and imposed by COLREG Ensure that you always leave enough room for stopping or manœuvring if necessary to avoid a collision Respect speed limit zones Out of courtesy and for the safety of other boats take care not to create a large wake near other boats WARNING You must fit your boat with grab lines Anchor points are provided on the deck Please refer to the deck fittings plan for your boat The ...

Page 22: ... not in such a way as to form a link between such parts It is desirable that people should avoid any contact with metal parts of the rigging the spars deck fittings and the lifelines X XI II II I E EN NV VI IR RO ON NM ME EN NT TA AL L P PR RO OT TE EC CT TI IO ON N S SA AF FE ET TY Y We recommend you to find out about local regulations concerning respect for the environment and to obey internatio...

Page 23: ...e raft etc Sailing schools and clubs regularly organize training sessions X XV V H HA AN ND DL LI IN NG G T TR RA AN NS SP PO OR RT TI IN NG G H HA AU UL LO OU UT T When craning take care that the slings are correctly positioned and are not fouling the propeller the sail drive or a fragile transducer Lifting frames must be wide enough or fitted with spreaders so as to avoid applying excessive late...

Page 24: ...ement boat in tow Tow line should always be made fast in such a way that it can be released when under load Responsibility It is the owner operator s responsibility to ensure that the mooring lines towing cables anchor chains and lines together with the anchors are suitable for the boat s intended use i e that the lines or chains do not exceed 80 of the breaking strain of the corresponding anchor ...

Page 25: ... subject to both the following conditions being met The boat must be used exclusively for private purposes The yacht owner must have a technical inspection carried out every year The owner shall instigate this inspection to take place in the DUFOUR YACHTS network DUFOUR YACHTS approved technical bases and distributors in mainland France by any technician or surveyor designated by DUFOUR YACHTS and...

Page 26: ...ith sails rigging upholstery etc Crazing or discoloration of the gel coat Non original parts added or and original parts that have been modified or converted in any way and the consequences arising out of the installation of these parts and said conversions or modifications Damage arising out of poor maintenance or improper or negligent use Damage associated with an accident or following a fire ex...

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Page 31: ... Mr Adresse Address ZIP POST CODE City Tel Date of Purchase BEING SOLD TO Mr Address ZIP POST CODE City Tel Date of Purchase Signed at date Seller Buyer Signed for DUFOUR YACHTS on Return the copy within 15 days of completing the transaction to S A V DUFOUR YACHTS 1 rue Blaise Pascal 17187 PERIGNY CEDEX FRANCE ...

Page 32: ...ENGLISH 2012 02 15 32 72 Dufour 36 Performance N NO OT TE ES S ...

Page 33: ...wer circuit diagram 44 8 12 V distribution panel diagram 46 9 Terminal block 48 10 12V electrical installation diagram 50 11 220 V electrical installation diagram 52 12 Steering system diagram 54 13 Gas system diagram 56 14 Abandon ship plan 58 15 Fresh water system diagram 60 16 Drainage system drawing 62 17 Skin fitting location diagram 64 18 Mechanical installation diagram 66 19 Holding tank in...

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Page 36: ... plate 2 G Locker that must remain closed 12 Deck organizer 2 when underway 13 Sheet tackle return block 2 14 Genoa track 2 15 Mainsail track 1 16 Fairlead 1 17 Removable bathing deck 1 18 Double jam cleats 3 19 Single jam cleat 1 20 Halyard winch 2 21 Main winch 2 22 Spinnaker Winch 2 23 Flat deck pulley 2 24 Hinged chain plate Ø6 3 25 Hinged chain plate Ø8 5 26 Port stern rail 1 27 Starboard ste...

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Page 38: ...ENGLISH 2012 02 15 38 72 Dufour 36 Performance 4 4 S Sa ai il l p pl la an n I 14 20 m J 4 05 m P 14 00 m E 4 90 m LP 4 34 m Sail area close hauled 72 1 m Mainsail area 40 6 m Genoa area 31 5 m ...

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Page 40: ...mmetric spinnaker tack Jib boom downhaul 1 2 Spinnaker halyard 1 1 3 Main halyard 1 4 Reef 2 1 5 Mainsail foot 1 6 Boom vang 1 7 Mainsheet 1 8 Reef 1 1 9 Genoa halyard 1 10 Running backstay halyard Jib boom lift 1 11 Genoa furler boss 1 12 Adjusting Mainsail car 13 Genoa sheet 2 14 Topping lift on mast 1 15 Spinnaker sheet 2 16 Genoa car control line 2 Option ...

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Page 42: ... A Shore cable B Shore AC connection C 16 A Electrical box with main circuit breaker D Battery charger E Connection box F Water heater G 220 V 10 A socket outlets 4 H Microwave oven I Connector back panel of electrical cabinet J Connector Electrical wiring colours b light blue g green m brown n black r red v green yellow w white Option ...

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Page 44: ...nector back panel of board E Battery charger F 12V distribution panel G Single pole 80A circuit breaker H Auxiliary batteries 1 as std 1 as option I 125A fuse J Auxiliary battery isolator K 5A fuse L Alternator M Charge splitter N Starter O Engine battery P Engine battery isolator Q Windlass relay R 5 A fuse engine comp fan S Fan relay T Electric fan V 8 A fuse battery test B Chart table ve termin...

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Page 46: ...k light Spares 1 10A 5 Miscellaneous 2 10A 6 Windlass 10A 7 Water pump unit 10A 8 Bilge pump 16A 9 Shower pump 10A 10 Navigation lights 10A 11 Mooring light 10A 12 Steaming light 10A 13 Fridge unit 10A 14 Navigation instrument pack 10A 15 Autopilot 20A 16 Saloon lights 16A 17 Cabins lighting 16A 18 12V Outlet HIFI 10A 19 Voltmeter 20 Fresh water gauge 21 Fuel gauge 22 12 V outlet 10A ...

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Page 48: ... chart table light 2 5 Battery positive 3 Saloon lights 4 Mooring light 6 Cabin and toilet lights 7 Steaming light 8 Battery negative 9 HIFI 12 V outlets C C Connector 1 2 3 4 Port water tank gauge sender D2 5 Fuel gauge transducer G1 6 Engine circuit breaker CCM 9 10 11 12 Stbd water tank gauge sender D1 7 8 Battery negative D D Connector 1 3 4 6 9 Spares 1 2 5 Battery positive 7 Windlass control...

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Page 50: ...panel 10 Steering compass 11 Navigation instrument pack 12 Hi Fi radio CD speaker 13 Steaming light 14 Tri white nav light 15 Deck light 16 Solenoid valve 17 Gas alarm detector panel 18 Autopilot motor 19 Distributor 20 Refrigeration unit 21 Shower waste pump 22 Bilge pump 23 Engine battery 24 Auxiliary batteries 1 Std 1 25 Water pump unit 26 Bilge fan 27 Battery charger 28 Battery isolator 29 Cha...

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Page 52: ... V V e el le ec ct tr ri ic ca al l i in ns st ta al ll la at ti io on n d di ia ag gr ra am m Label Description 1 220 V outlet 2 Water heater 3 Battery charger 4 16 A Electrical box with main circuit breaker 5 Shore AC connection 6 Power on indicator light Option ...

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Page 54: ...iption 1 Rudder blade stock 2 Nylon washers 3 Lower bearing 4 Rudder trunk 5 Upper bearing 6 Thrust bearing bolt 7 Quadrant 8 Friction ring 9 Chain assembly cable system of rudder cables 10 Steering wheel 11 Steering column 12 Deck plate 13 Emergency tiller 14 Autopilot motor 15 Helm angle sensor 16 Rudder cable return block Option ...

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Page 56: ...Label Description 1 Gas cylinder 2 Shut off valve 3 Regulator 4 Medium length connecting hose 5 Spacer piece 6 8 pipe 6 Watertight bulkhead fitting 7 PVC pipe 8 6 8 copper pipe 9 CE gas shut off valve in compartment below cooker 10 Long connection hose 11 Gimbal mounted gas stove 2 rings oven Not supplied ...

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Page 58: ...commended locations for fire extinguishers 1 In Stbd cockpit locker 2 In aft port cabin cubby hole 3 Under chart table seat WH Engine compartment extinguishing hole Designated location for a portable fire extinguisher or the locker where one is stowed Nearest exit e g deck hatches Close to flammable liquids stoppers tanks gas locker Not supplied ...

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Page 60: ...1 Filler deck plate 2 Filler hose 3 Vent 4 Vent hose 5 Water tank 6 Cold water pipe 7 Tank selector valve 8 Single lever shower mixer tap 9 Pressurized water pump unit 10 Fresh water pump 11 Hot water tank engine heat exchanger pipe 12 Water heater 13 Single lever mixer tap 14 Deck shower 15 Hot water pipe 16 Fresh water inlet hose 17 Tank gauge ...

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Page 62: ...s sy ys st te em m d dr ra aw wi in ng g Label Description Manual bilge pump 1 Strainer25 mm Ø with non return valve 2 Discharge hose 25 mm Ø 3 Manual bilge pump 4 Discharge skin fitting 1 Electric bilge pump 5 Electric bilge pump 6 Discharge hose 20 mm Ø 7 Discharge skin fitting ...

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Page 64: ...t ti io on n d di ia ag gr ra am m Label Description Ø Skin fittings Seacocks 1 Galley sink discharge 1 2 Wash basin shower outlet 1 3 Toilet sea water intake 3 4 4 WC Holding tank discharge 2 5 Sea water pump intake 1 2 Skin fittings 6 Electric bilge pump discharge 3 4 7 Manual bilge pump discharge 1 ...

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Page 66: ...ust system 8 Sea water seacock 9 Sea water hose 10 Anti siphon elbow 11 Waterlock silencer 12 Exhaust pipe 13 Exhaust outlet Fuel system 14 Fuel filler deck plate 15 Filler hose 16 Diesel tank vent 17 Anti backflow device for vent 18 Diesel tank vent hose 19 Diesel tank 20 Fuel shut off valve 21 Fuel feed hose 22 Fuel return hose 23 Fuel filter Ventilation 24 Ventilation duct 25 Bilge fan 26 Venti...

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Page 68: ... i in ns st ta al ll la at ti io on n d di ia ag gr ra am m Label Description 1 Skin fitting seacock 2 Waste deck plate 50 mm Ø 3 Skin fitting 2 seacock can be sealed shut 4 20 mm Ø hose 5 38 mm Ø anti odour hose 6 51 D anti odor hose 7 Chromed brass vent 8 Polythene holding tank X U bend ...

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Page 70: ...70 72 Dufour 36 Performance 2 20 0 L Li if ft ti in ng g d di ia ag gr ra am m Label Description See red triangular marker below deck line Displacement at maximum loading 8 025 kg Max beam 3 61 m Fixed keel Draught 2 20 m ...

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