Launching Hints; Before Launching; Hoisting - Jeanneau sun odyssey 54 DS Owner's Manual

LAUNCHING HINTS

A lot of skill and care is required to launch your Jeanneau boat for the first time, since the
satisfactory operation of all equipment will depend on the quality of the many launching
steps.
Therefore, the initial launching and a variety of tests are performed by your Jeanneau
agent or dealer, so you can claim the warranty in case of equipment failure.
The following precautions are required in case you should launch your boat yourself:

BEFORE LAUNCHING:

- If the boat is fitted with a log and speedometer, install the relevant fittings,
- Check the inlet strainer for cleanliness,
- Check the reduction gear and engine oil level (refer to the engine maintenance
manual). The engine cooling water drain cocks must be shut,
- All optional accessories must be sealed off with sealant,
- Retract the speedometer into its housing (this can be damaged by the lifting belt)
- Ensure that the anode is in place and that the nut is properly locked (the lock
washer must be folded back on the nut). The anode should not be painted,
- All sea inlet and outlet valves must be shut (sink, wash basin, heads, engine).

HOISTING

- Install a line forward and a line aft and fenders as necessary,
- Before hoisting, ensure that the belts will not crush the log, speedometer, shaft...
To that effect, mark the belt position (adhesive tape on the moulding) for hoisting after
launching (most boats are already fitted with the stickers).
The crane hook should be fitted with a gantry or spreader for the two belts. Under no cir-
cumstances should the belts be hooked directly on the hook as this would result in exces-
sive compressive stresses on the hull.
- Hoist gently and control the boat's movement with the lines.
Don't stay on-board or under the boat during hoisting.
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