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OWNER’S MANUAL

 

 

A1010 3 Cabin Segue  110V Original Dated Sept 2006.doc 

 

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1. INTRODUCTION 

 

This owner’s manual introduces you to the special features of your yacht. Read this 
owner’s manual carefully before you go to sea and refer to it frequently during your 
ownership. This manual and the equipment manuals provided will help you to 
operate and maintain the yacht safely. Please keep the manuals safely in a place 
that is easily accessible. 

 

ABOUT YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL 

 

This owner’s manual includes descriptions of the yachts various systems and general 
information on the operation and maintenance of the yacht. Please note that the 
information supplied in this manual only summarizes the more detailed information in 
the equipment manuals. Robertson & Caine (Pty) Ltd retain the right to make 
changes in products manufactured and or used by us at any time without prior notice 
and without occurring any further obligation to make the same or similar changes on 
products previously manufactured or sold. Constant efforts are made to improve the 
Quality and performance of our products so some details included in this manual may 
differ slightly from your vessel. All Drawings included in this manual are schematic 
representations only. All dimensions and positions indicated must be verified on the 
actual vessel. If you have any questions please consult your sales agent or broker 

 

EQUIPMENT MANUALS 

 

Certain equipment and components purchased from the original equipment 
manufacturer (OEM) have been installed in your yacht. These include the engines, 
batteries, hatches, electronic equipment, stove, microwave, etc. Where applicable 
the operation and maintenance manuals provided by the OEM’s have been included 
in the Owners manual pack.  Most OEM supplied equipment has its own limited 
warranties and the warranty registration cards are also provided with your Owners 
manual pack. 

 

MAKE SURE THAT THESE MANUALS ARE TRANSFERRED TO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS. 

 

While all the information it contains is important, items of special importance to you 
are shown in CAPITALS. 

 

If your experience in cruising or yacht ownership is limited you are strongly advised 
to take instruction from a professional, registered institution.  

 

This owner’s manual is written in conformance with the  

 

European Recreation Craft Directive 94/25/EC as amended by Directive 2003/44/EC 

 

and the notified body is the 

 

European Certification Bureau Netherlands B.V. 

 

              Address: Juliana weg 224A 1131 NW Volendam 

Telephone:  + 31 (0) 299 323 123 or 320 477 

   Fax:             + 31 (0) 299 323 023 
   e-mail:        

[email protected]

 

   Internet:     www.ecb.nl  
    

 
 

Summary of Contents for LePard 46

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL THREE CABIN VERSION 110V ZA RAC A1010 J607 ROBERTSON AND CAINE PTY LTD CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA...

Page 2: ...mbols on Board 7 Boating Safety 7 1 Prevention of Capsize 7 2 Anchoring Mooring Towing 7 3 Visibility from Helm Station 7 4 Davit Operation 7 5 Carbon Monoxide 8 Load Calculations 8 1 Specifications 9...

Page 3: ...ine Fuel 17 3 Engine Exhaust 17 4 Propellers 17 5 Genset 18 Electrical System DC 18 1 Battery operation 18 2 Windlass operation 19 Electrical System AC 19 1 Shore Power Connection 20 Fridge Freezer Op...

Page 4: ...s included in this manual are schematic representations only All dimensions and positions indicated must be verified on the actual vessel If you have any questions please consult your sales agent or b...

Page 5: ...NTIFICATION NUMBER ZA RAC A1010 J607 THIS DOCUMENT IS ISSUED BY ROBERTSON AND CAINE PTY LTD OF CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA DATE 09 October 2006 QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER RECEIVED DATE FIRST OWNER SUBSEQUEN...

Page 6: ...0V Original Dated Sept 2006 doc Page 6 of 59 3 COPY OF BUILDER S PLATE The maximum load of 4180kg specified on the Builder s Plate excludes the weight of fresh water and fuel onboard Fresh water and f...

Page 7: ...ISO 10133 Small craft Electrical systems Extra low voltage D C Installations ISO 10239 Small craft Liquefied petroleum gas LPG systems EN ISO 10240 Owner s manual ISO 11591 Small craft engine driven f...

Page 8: ...that to the best of our capacity and as determined by our Quality Control System this yacht is built in accordance with the prescribed Technical Construction details and in accordance with the ISO Sta...

Page 9: ...PE EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE NUMBER if issued DATE day month year DESCRIPTION OF CRAFT CRAFT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Z A R A C A 1 0 1 0 J 6 0 7 BRAND NAME OF CRAFT Leopard TYPE OR NUMBER 46 DESIGN CATEGO...

Page 10: ...ng 2 3 ISO 15085 Visibility from the main steering position 2 4 ISO 11591 Owner s manual 2 5 EN ISO 10240 Integrity and stuctural requirements 3 Structure 3 1 ISO 12215 Stability and freeboard 3 2 ISO...

Page 11: ...of 59 6 WARNING SYMBOLS ON BOARD The following warning symbols will be found on board DURING SAILING OR AT ANCHOR IN ROUGH SEAS ENSURE THAT THE COMPANIONWAY DOOR BARREL BOLT IS IN THE LOCKED POSITION...

Page 12: ...ers and crew are your responsibility You should fully understand and become familiar with the operation procedures safety procedures and safety precautions in this owner s manual and the OEM equipment...

Page 13: ...not endangered in the process NEVER OPERATE THE VESSEL WHILST UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS DRUGS OR ALCOHOL DECREASE YOUR REACTION TIME IMPAIR JUDGEMENT AND INHIBIT YOUR ABILITY TO SAFELY...

Page 14: ...r more information Seaworthiness and Safety Inspections The US Coast Guard and many other state boating officials offer free inspections of your yacht to the required safety standards You may voluntar...

Page 15: ...messages Never use profanity on the air IT IS UNLAWFUL TO INTENTIONALLY TRANSMIT A FALSE DISTRESS ALERT OR TO UNINTENTIONALLY TRANSMIT A FALSE DISTRESS ALERT WITHOUT TAKING STEPS TO CANCEL THAT ALERT...

Page 16: ...device PFD s for each person on board the vessel Wearable PFD s must be readily accessible be in good and serviceable condition be the appropriate size for the intended user You must also have aboard...

Page 17: ...outh operated horn Whistle Bell Navigation Lights Recreational vessels are required to display navigation lights between sunset and sunrise and at other periods of reduced visibility fog heavy rain et...

Page 18: ...h sail combination Sails set Velocity in Knots Beaufort Scale Velocity in Km hr Main sail full genoa 0 15 Knots Force 4 Moderate Breeze 0 28 First reef in main sail full genoa 15 20 Knots Force 5 Fres...

Page 19: ...are when altering course from a following to a beam sea especially in breaking seas 3 It is the owner s operator s responsibility to ensure that mooring lines towing lines anchor chains and anchors ar...

Page 20: ...ELM STATION refer drawing L46 STD FA 0066 0 a Operator vision from the helm can be obstructed by high trim angles of the craft and other factors caused by one or more of the following variable conditi...

Page 21: ...Motor fitted When storing the RIB and during sailing the RIB must be securely lashed to the Davits and Transom Pad eyes to prevent movement chafe For short periods the Outboard may be left attached t...

Page 22: ...ompartment NOTE A locker intended for gear storage and open passenger cockpits with or without canvas enclosures are not considered to be enclosed accommodation compartment s PPM Parts per million PRO...

Page 23: ...upants health should be considered Physical exertion accelerates the rate at which the blood absorbs CO Carbon monoxide in high concentrations can be fatal in a matter of minutes Lower concentrations...

Page 24: ...Vigilant observation of passengers for CO sickness symptoms should be supplemented by a marine CO detection device in the accommodation space Detection devices should meet the requirements of ABYC A 2...

Page 25: ...un propulsion engine s for extended periods while the vessel is stationary A boat operator should be aware that carbon monoxide is emitted from any boat s exhaust Operation mooring and anchoring in an...

Page 26: ...room s Ventilation of Occupied Spaces Occupied spaces need to be ventilated to introduce fresh air into spaces Ventilation methods e g windows hatches doors and blowers used to accomplish this may und...

Page 27: ...peration is in place Radar radio and navigation equipment is in place All standard equipment is aboard This boat has been given design category A OCEAN with a crew limit of 10 people in accordance wit...

Page 28: ...58 ft Jib Area 100 Fore triangle 40 m 430 ft Furling Genoa Area 59 m 635 ft Genneker Area 155 m 1668 ft Storm jib Area 10 6 m 114 ft Fresh Water Capacity 780 ltr 206 US gal Fuel Capacity 600 ltr 158 U...

Page 29: ...any waste products into the sea 6 Use ecologically sensitive paints and dispose of excess and waste in accordance with local regulations 9 2 MAINTENANCE You should ensure that your yacht is maintaine...

Page 30: ...non combustible materials are to be stowed in the engine space they must be secured against falling into machinery and shall cause no obstruction to access to the engines or engine spaces 9 NEVER Obst...

Page 31: ...d removing the safety clip 2 Directing the extinguisher at the base of the fire 3 Squeezing the trigger 4 The discharge range is 4 metres and the time 8 seconds In the event of a fire in the engine ro...

Page 32: ...TO ENSURE THAT AN ACCREDITED AGENT OF THE LIFE RAFT MANUFACTURER SERVICES ANY LIFERAFT WITHIN THE TIME ALLOWED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR THE NATIONAL AUTHORITY INSTRUCTIONS FOR LAUNCHING Follow the inst...

Page 33: ...kage is present close the cylinder valve and have the system repaired before further use A competent person should make system repairs 3 CLOSE THE MANUAL VALVES WHEN THE GAS IS NOT IN USE 4 IN AN EMER...

Page 34: ...at the helmstation and DC panel The electric bilge pumps in the keel sumps may be operated from the DC switch panel in which case the warning lights will not come on Care should be taken to ensure tha...

Page 35: ...M LIMIT or by using a dockside pump out connected to the deck pump out waste fitting The capacity of the tank is 85 litres each side The flushing is 2 litres per flush which gives 42 flushes per side...

Page 36: ...nly stop once the faucet is closed and the system is pressurised which could take approximately a minute for the first time 1 2 If the pump keeps running after the faucet is closed the following probl...

Page 37: ...ead of the starboard rudder stock This can be accessed through a deck plate that is situated on the starboard transom steps In heavy seas a block and tackle may be rigged on to the emergency tiller IN...

Page 38: ...urce of the smell should be investigated in engine room Carbon Monoxide is a highly poisonous gas formed by the combination of Carbon and Oxygen commonly referred to as CO CO is a colourless odourless...

Page 39: ...only A Fuel transfer facility is available from the Starboard fuel tank to the Port Fuel tank and operates as follows 1 Open the fuel valves on both tanks 2 Press the Fuel Transfer Button at the helm...

Page 40: ...eries are situated in their respective engine rooms the house batteries and the Genset Starter battery are situated in Port Foredeck locker The house battery switches and Genset starter battery switch...

Page 41: ...UALLY 4 DISCONNECT SHORE POWER CONNECTIONS WHEN THE SYSTEM IS NOT IN USE 5 NEVER INSTALL A REPLACEMENT ITEM OF HIGHER POWER THAN ITS PREDECESSOR 6 USE WHERE POSSIBLE DOUBLE INSULATED EQUIPMENT OR AS A...

Page 42: ...zer The unit will freeze the holding plate from warm but may take several hours depending on the ambient temperature and humidity The unit will automatically operate if the thermostat is on and 12 vol...

Page 43: ...selected Aircon circuit breaker NOTE If more than one unit is required do not switch them all on at once The initial start up load could cause the genset to trip Allow 1 2 minutes between switching o...

Page 44: ...vessel and particularly the bilges are checked regularly 23 HULL LIFTING TRANSPORT and SHIPPING In the event of the hull being lifted slings should be placed at the bulkheads and adjusted for length t...

Page 45: ...boat to the highest standards 3M Marine Multi Purpose Boat soap 3M Marine Protective Liquid Wax 3M Marine Ultra Performance Paste Wax 3M Marine Clean Shine Wax 3M Marine Metal Restorer and Polish 3M M...

Page 46: ...up of heat within the vessel and prevent deterioration of the Acrylic Window seals from the effects of Ultra Violet UV Rays C VINYL UPHOLSTERY FABRICS AND CARPETING 1 All interior vinyl upholstered p...

Page 47: ...ntenance instructions specified by the winch manufacturer The winch should be cleaned and lightly greased annually G DECK HARDWARE AND STAINLESS STEEL 1 Check all fittings regularly to make sure that...

Page 48: ...ON 1 Salt water allows electric current to flow from anodic to cathodic materials The relative position of two metals on the Galvanic table determines which material the Anode will lose material and w...

Page 49: ...d to ensure free and easy operation in case of emergency 4 The gas system pipes and fittings should also be regularly checked for wear and tightness 5 It is recommended that the checklists for routine...

Page 50: ...which could void the anti osmosis guarantee N STORAGE AND WINTERIZATION 1 If the vessel is to be taken from the water and stored for any extended period then the following must be applied 2 The vesse...

Page 51: ...eferred to in Clause 3 above 5 The Vessel shall be free from any gel coat osmotic blistering defect on underwater surfaces of the hull of the Vessel provided always that such defect arises and is dete...

Page 52: ...shions or running rigging 10 7 from failure on the part of the Owner to perform reasonable and necessary maintenance of the Vessel including but not limited to periodic rebedding of chain plates stanc...

Page 53: ...HIS PORTION DATE OWNER DATE OF PURCHASE PHYSICAL ADDRESS CONTACT TELEPHONE VESSEL TYPE SPECIFICATION HULL NUMBER DATE OF LAUNCH DEALER S STAMP Owner to ensure that tear off portion is completed and re...

Page 54: ...ch claim Any claim should be accompanied by a survey by a duly qualified third party approved of by Robertson Caine Pty Ltd and be attached to this claim form together with a written estimated cost of...

Page 55: ...a Attn Customer Service Manager 661 W Redondo Beach Blvd Gardena CA 90247 4201 Tel 1 800 GO CLARION 310 327 9100 Website www clarion com Cruisair Air Conditioners Taylor Made Environmental P O Box 152...

Page 56: ...r Verri re B P 435 56325 LORIENT FRANCE Tel 33 02 97 87 36 36 Fax 33 02 97 87 36 28 Quantum Sails 49 Voortrekker Road Maitland Cape Town 7420 South Africa Tel 27 21 593 1620 Website www quantumsails c...

Page 57: ...Fax 44 1983 255542 Website www spinlock co uk Tacktick Ltd 22 North Street Emsworth Hampshire PO1O 7 DG England Tel 44 1243 379311 Fax 44 1243 379199 Website www tacktick com Vetus Den Ouden Fokkerst...

Page 58: ...421 Website www whalepumps com Northern Lights Generator Northern Lights Lugger 4420 14th Ave NW Seattle WA USA 98107 Tel 1 800 762 0165 Website www northern lights com Zinc Saver II Professional Mari...

Page 59: ...let Schematic Manual or Electric 2 Pages 16 L46 STD FA 0096 0 L46 Bilge System Schematic 17 L46 STD FA 0076 0 L46 Gas System Schematic 18 L46 STD PA 0006 L46 Air conditioning Installation 2 Pages 19 L...

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