Owner’s manual – ESQUIRE 35
25 of 37
6 FLOODING AND STABILITY
6.1 Openings in the hull
The engine room is naturally ventilated by air-inlets
which are located in the aft side of the hull.
In the hull of the craft four (4) portholes are placed
which can be opened. In the front deck an escape
hatch is situated to provide emergency exit from the
owners’ cabin. Two (closable) ventilation openings are
situated on the front deck. Keep portholes, hatches and ventilation openings closed
when in rough weather or at planning speed. Also the tent cover over the salon
should be closed in rough weather.
There are six (6) overboard draining openings in the hull above the waterline. They
are: bilge pump overboard (2x), Shower drain pump, bathroom sink drain, and galley
sink drain and airco sea cooling water overboard. See layout plan for exact locations.
Under water there are two seacocks located. One for black water overboard which
should be kept closed at all times and one sea cooling water intake for air-
conditioning cooling.
The engine compartment hatch is situated in the cockpit and should remain closed at
all times. Opening and closing can be done with the provided Allen key.
C L O S E
O P E N
Engine compartment hatch
Allen Key
Turning direction - open – close -
6.2 Stability and buoyancy
Keep in mind that:
•
Bilge water should be kept to a minimum.
•
Stability is reduced by any weight added in a
high place.
•
At all times hatches and lockers should be closed
to minimize the risk of flooding.
•
Stability may be reduced when towing or lifting
heavy weights.
Changes in the vertical position of the masses aboard
(for example, radar equipment, change of engine,
excess bilge water), breaking waves, towing of
excessive mass can significantly affect the stability of
the craft.
CAUTION
Do not drive the boat with
open hatches. Keep the
hatches in closed position
when the craft is underway.
WARNING
Breaking waves are a serious
stability hazard.
WARNING
STABILITY HAZARD
Do not alter, drill into or make
eventual changes to any
structure that can affect the
stability or buoyancy of the
craft without the written
authorization of the craft
builder.
