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FORA MARINE DESIGN CATEGORY OF YACHT A Owner’s Manual In accordance with European directive 94/25/CE As amended by European directive 2003/44/CE ENGLISH 2010-10-27 1/72...
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Owner's Manual receipt acknowledgement to be kept in your Manual I, the undersigned: Name Address owner of No. CIN: FR-__________ RM 1060 confirm that I have received the _____________________ Owner’s Manual and accept its being written in the English language. Dated: Signature: conditions: refer to page 28 Guarantee...
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Welcome aboard and welcome to the family of satisfied owners of sailboats. RM 1060 This Manual has been produced to help you use your boat safely and enjoyably. It contains details of the boat, the equipment supplied or fitted, its systems and information about their use. Read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the boat before using it.
Your comes under the OCEAN-GOING design category A. RM 1060 Under conditions of normal use, your boat is designed to sail in waves with a significant height exceeding 4 m and winds of force 8 or above on the Beaufort scale, and to withstand the severest conditions.
Indicates a reminder about safety-related practices, or points out dangerous NOTE practices that could result in personal injury or damage to the boat or its components. Boat technical specifications General specifications Model: RM 1060 Designer Marc Lombard Boatbuilder Fora Marine Design category Notified body no.
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FORA MARINE Mainsail area 33.6 m² Genoa area 38 m² Staysail area 19 m² Water capacity excluding water-heater (approximate) 4 x 100 L Diesel capacity (approximate) 130 L Waste water holding tank capacity (optional) 35 L Engine battery 80 Ah Auxiliary battery (1 standard, 2 optional) 80 Ah Primary means of propulsion...
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FORA MARINE Builder’s plate (ISO 14945) FORA Marine ZI des Quatre Chevaliers - 17185 PERIGNY - FRANCE Part of this information is given on the builder’s plate attached in the cockpit. A full explanation of this Catégorie de Design : information is given in the chapter that follows.
FORA MARINE Electrical systems (ISO 10133) Safety and operating instructions for the electrical system WARNING Improper use of the DC and/or AC systems may give rise to fire or explosion hazards. Improper use of the AC systems may give rise to electric shock hazards. Always: ●...
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FORA MARINE Batteries The battery set capacity has been designed to meet the power requirements of the on-board accessories. One 80 amp-hr duty battery (2 additional batteries optional) and one 80 amp-hr ignition battery. To avoid any problems, it is necessary to keep a close eye on the maintenance and correct charging of the batteries. Batteries located beneath saloon floor ATTENTION! ●...
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FORA MARINE 220/110 volt installation (ISO 13297) DANGER! The on-board 220 V installation is protected by a circuit breaker and fitted with a residual current device. The wiring of additional 220 V on-board accessories must be carried out by professionals, and the master circuit-breaker uprated if necessary.
FORA MARINE Gas installation Operating advice - Read carefully all instructions for cooker and oven before use or maintenance. - Ensure that the gas cylinder and oven are in accordance with the requirements of the cooker (flow rate, pressure, type of gas). - Ensure that the gas cylinder complies with the regulations in force in the country where it is being used.
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FORA MARINE Checking the system - The gas system must be tested periodically: ● Close all the cooker taps. ● Open the cooker supply and regulator valves. ● Check all connections are gas-tight using a leak detector or by applying soapy water. Gas shut-off valve in forward cabin starboard cubby-hole ATTENTION! Do not use solutions containing ammonia.
FORA MARINE Layout The boat’s “signature” feature: very attractive interior decoration, maximum use of natural light, maximizing use of space and volumes. Forward cabin Double Breton box bed Wardrobe Ventilated lockers under the bed Saloon/ 2 Banquettes Saloon table Huge amounts of storage space 2 quarter berths Galley area / chart table Double sink...
FORA MARINE Drain & sanitation system (ISO 15083) Specifications of the drain system Pump type Theoretical flow rate Manual 50 L @ 60 strokes/minute Central drain well 16 L/min Manual bilge pump on port side of cockpit Read carefully the operating and maintenance instructions for the bilge pumps that go with your boat. ATTENTION! The level of the water in the bilge must be kept to a minimum.
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FORA MARINE Pressurized fresh-water pump An electric pump located under the galley floor, to starboard in the saloon, provides fresh water to the sink to starboard in the saloon, and the bathroom sink, aft portside. A filter is installed upstream of the pump, and must be cleaned regularly. Filter Water pump unit under galley floor Never run the pump if the tanks are empty;...
FORA MARINE Operation of the sea toilet - Open the sea-water inlet seacock. - Open the bowl emptying seacock. - Set the lever to the “FLUSH” position. - Operate the pump. - To empty the bowl and avoid any water slopping when heeling, set the lever to the "DRY BOWL"...
FORA MARINE Fire protection (ISO 9094) Fire extinguishers are subject to national regulations, for this reason they are not supplied with your boat. We recommend you to equip your boat with fire extinguishers meeting the ISO 9094-1 standard, with the following specifications: a) Minimum capacity per extinguisher: 5A/34B(*) b) Minimum combined extinguisher capacity: 10A/68B to ISO/WD 9094-2 standards...
FORA MARINE WARNING If a CO extinguisher is fitted, the following information must be displayed close to its location: “This extinguisher contains CO - use only on electrical or cooker fires. To avoid suffocation after discharging, leave the area immediately. Ventilate before re-entering.” Do not open the engine compartment immediately after putting out a fire, to avoid the release of toxic smoke or spraying of burning materials (oil, water).
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FORA MARINE Launching the boat / settings ATTENTION! After first launching and tensioning of rigging, check the alignment of the propeller shaft or the sail-drive flange ring. ● Ensure that the cooling circuit water intake seacock is open, and that water is coming out of the engine exhaust.
FORA MARINE CHECK LIST STARTING ENGINE: Open engine inlet sea-cock Open fuel valve Check engine oil level Check coolant level Check battery level Throttle lever to mid-travel, clutch into neutral Turn on ignition Start Check water output Warning and indicator lights go out Leave engine to warm up at idling speed for 5 to 6 minutes Check for leaks on all the cooling, fuel, oil and exhaust systems In case of any doubt or problem, consult the Owner's Manual, the instruction books, the drawings, or...
FORA MARINE BEFORE LEAVING PORT Weather forecast Refuelling Sailing apparel Mandatory documents and equipment aboard and in working order Safety equipment (life-jackets, harnesses, fire-extinguishers, distress flares, emergency tiller) Safety instructions given to crew, including pointing out the location of equipment Bilge pumps in working order Navigation lights in working order Fuel tanks filled...
Emergency tiller ATTENTION! ● The RM 1060 is fitted with an emergency tiller which must be kept readily accessible; we advise stowing it in one of the nacelle cockpit lockers. ● It is only designed for sailing at reduced speed in the event of damage to the helm.
FORA MARINE WARNING You should fit your boat with life-lines. Anchor-points are provided on the deck. Please refer to the deck fittings plan for your boat. Your boat’s stability has been designed to take into account the boat builder’s catalogue options. Any alteration to on-board weight distribution (for example: adding a radar, changing the engine, etc.) can affect the stability, trim and performance of your boat.
Sailing schools and clubs regularly organize training sessions. The RM 1060 also comes with a built-in rescue ladder that allows a person to get back on board easily without outside assistance, useful when swimming or in case of man overboard.
FORA MARINE Guarantee and transfer of ownership CONTRACTUAL GUARANTEES Note: This guarantee does not apply to boats being used for The yacht-builder's contractual guarantee excludes: commercial purposes (it being specified that any hiring or the cost of transporting the boat or any parts, and any chartering activity falls into this category) nor to sailing boats consequences thereof, together with expenses and/or taking part in competitions, which may be covered by special...
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B) COMMON GUARANTEE CONDITIONS Article L.211-4 of the Consumer Code: Any claim under these guarantee conditions must be made “The seller is required to supply goods that conform to the formally to in writing as soon as the defect is Fora Marine contract and to assume liability for discrepancies existing at discovered, and within eight (8) days for claims under the...
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TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE Boat model: ........................Hull no.:.......................... From Mr: ..........Address:....................................... ZIP/POST CODE: ....Town: ..........Tel.: ......Date of Purchase: ......................BEING SOLD TO: Mr: …………………………. Address: ………………………………………………………............................ZIP/POST CODE: ..... Town: ........Tel.:......Date of Purchase: ......................Signed at ..........date ..............
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FORA MARINE Sea Charter ENGLISH 2010-10-27 31/72...
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FORA MARINE – SNSM ENGLISH 2010-10-27 32/72...
FORA MARINE PRESENTATION Presentation plan LOA: 10.57 m LWL: 10.30 m Maximum beam: 3.99 m Draft (double- or single-keel) 1.65 / 1.95 m Mast height clearance: 16.05 m Light displacement: 5,753 kg Mainsail area 33.6 m² Genoa area 38.0 m² Staysail area 19.0 m²...
FORA MARINE SAIL PLAN Description 13.914 m 4.607 m 12.922 m 4.450 m 9.608 m 3.240 m 5.291 m 3.847 m Mainsail area 33.6 m² Genoa area 38.0 m² Staysail area 19.0 m² ENGLISH 2010-10-27 41/72...
FORA MARINE 220 V ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Label Description 220V electrical outlet x 2 Electrical box with main circuit breaker* Main Battery charger * Shore AC connection Water heater * Option ENGLISH 2010-10-27 45/72...
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FORA MARINE LIFE-SAVING FACILITIES Label Description 1 MP6 heavy Class II containerized life- raft Folding ladder in transom Helmsman life-line Life-line on starboard deck Life-line on port deck Towing cleats WORKDECK AREA Duckboard Non-slip area ENGLISH 2010-10-27 55/72...
FORA MARINE GAS SYSTEM Label Description 1.8 kg gas cylinder ** CE shut-off valve (Fr. or Ger.) ** 30 mbar CE regulator (Fr. or Ger.)** with pressure gauge Medium-length connecting hose Spacer / tube 6 x 8 Watertight bulkhead fitting PVC pipe 6×8 copper pipe CE gas valve (under stove)
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FORA MARINE FRESH-WATER SYSTEM Label Description Portside fuel filler deck plate 100 L collapsible water tank, stern Starboard fuel filler deck plate Port Fresh-water intake Flow-meter Head mixer tap Head shower 1/4-turn valve Deck shower Hot water tank* Engine cooling circuit Filler hose 100 L collapsible water tank, bow Starboard Fresh-water intake...
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FORA MARINE DRAINAGE SYSTEM Label Description Electric bilge pump Strainer Ø20 mm Bilge pump Straight 20 mm Ø skin fitting Ø20 mm discharge hose Manual bilge pump 25 mm D strainer Manual bilge pump Straight 25 mm Ø skin fitting Ø25 mm discharge hose ENGLISH 2010-10-27 65/72...
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FORA MARINE LIFTING DIAGRAM Label Description See red triangular marker under deck-line Light displacement: 4,900 kg Max. beam 3.99 m Draft (double keel / single keel): 1.65 / 1.95 m Make sure the keel fastening nuts are in good condition, and check that they are properly tightened twice a year.
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Fora Marine Les Quatre Chevaliers Rond Point de la République 17185 PERIGNY CEDEX FRANCE Tel. 33 (0)5 46 44 73 00 Fax 33 (0)5 46 45 48 21 e-mail: contact@rm-yachts.com Document for information only, not contractually binding ENGLISH 2010-10-27 72/72...
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