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  • Page 1 Saba USER GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS TECHNICAL INFORMATION A) Identity file .......................... 4 B) Characteristics ........................5 C) Rigging and fitting ropes ....................6 SAILING A) Leaving harbour ......................... 8 Starting the engines ........................11 Manoeuvres common to the different engine types ..............12 B) Sailing ..........................14 B1) Sail reduction table according to apparent wind ...............
  • Page 3 COMFORT A) Electricity..........................22 A1) Electrical installations ...................... 22 A2) 220V circuit (optional ......................23 A3) Power generator (optional) ....................24 A4) Sockets on inverter (optional) .................... 24 B) Cold ............................. 25 B1) 2-drawer galley fridge ....................... 25 B2) Additional galley freezer or fridge (optional) ..............26 B3) Additional cockpit fridge (optional) ................

  • Page 4: Technical Information

    The ship is designed for long journeys during which the wind may exceed force 8 (on the Beaufort scale) and the waves of significant height of 4 metres, for which these ships are broadly self-sufficient. HIN NUMBER : FOUNTAINE PAJOT BUILDER : Zone industrielle - 17290 AIGREFEUILLE TYPE OF CRAFT: SERIE : CATAMARAN SABA 50 DAD_MDP_055_001 — 15/05/16...

  • Page 5: B) Characteristics

    B) Characteristics Length (LMAX): 14.98 m / 49.15 ft Draft: 1.25 m / 4.1 ft Width of hull (BH) : 7.99 m / 26.21 ft Light displacement 15474 kg Air draft (excluding antenna): Maximum recommended load: 3995 kg 22.21 m / 72.87 ft Maximum load displacement 19069 kg Sails:...

  • Page 6: C) Rigging And Fitting Ropes

    ) Rigging and fitting ropes SABA 50 Finished Description Quality Quantity Ø en mm length Polyester 24fx, core Mainsail sheet 12 mm polyester braided 12/16fx Mainsheet traveller Port side Double braid polyester 10 mm (Splice larks head) sheath 16fx, core 12/16fx...
  • Page 7 SABA 50 Finished Description Quality Quantity Ø en mm length Double braid polyester 24fx, Mainsail halyard 14 mm core Dyneema® SK78 12fx Genoa halyard Dyneema® SK78 12fx 10 mm preextended et oiled Polyester 24fx, core Gennaker Halyard 14 mm polyester braided 12/16fx...

  • Page 8: Sailing

    SAILING A) Leaving terminal Close all the hull portholes, the covers, and the deck and windscreen panels. Unlock all the doors and chests then check that the water has been emptied from the bilges. Open the diesel valves and the "sea water" inlets Fill: •...
  • Page 9 Connect the circuit breakers (port and port engine compartments) and check that the windlass circuit breaker is triggered. Caution - Battery coupling principle: • The coupling between the service battery pack and the engine battery is triggered when the voltage on one of the parks exceeds 13.2 V. •...
  • Page 10 Check the water and diesel levels on the dashboard ("Navigation instruments" switch on the electrical panel). Place the safety equipment outside (life belts, life rafts, etc.). Check that there is no fuel and gas vapour inside the compartments. DAD_MDP_055_001 — 15/05/2015...

  • Page 11: Starting The Engines

    Starting the engines Check the engine and base levels every month. Check the opening of the water intake valve on the base in the engine compartment. Volvo engines: EVC system Seawater intake valve Activate the EVC system by pressing the ON/OFF button. NB: The EVC control panel cannot be deactivated if an engine is running.

  • Page 12: Manoeuvres Common To The Different Engine Types

    Manoeuvres common to the different engine types: N: Neutral F: Forward (1) Clutch, position the lever ½ forward, R: Reverse Start by pressing the START button and let the engines run for 5 T: Acceleration min at 1000 rpm (reduced speed to warm up the engine . 1: Lever 2: Clutching CAUTION :...
  • Page 13 Commission the electronic appliances: speedo, log, GPS, VHF, etc. according to the options installed. In strong winds, carefully secure anything which could move. Check operation of navigation lights before night sailings. DAD_MDP_055_001 — 15/05/2016...

  • Page 14: B) Sailing

    B) Sailing B1) Sail reduction table according to apparent wind Beat and close reaching Downwind and broad reaching Maximum sail area 0-18 knots 0-15 knots 2322 212019 181716 131211 10 09 04 03 0201 Main sail 1 reef 18-25 knots 15-20 knots Genoa 2/3 Main sail 2 reef...

  • Page 15: B2) Main Sail

    B2) Main sail Hook Headboard car Hoisting the mainsail Hoist the mainsail almost to the 1st spreaders’ level. The mainsail head comes close to the mast 2) Using the green handle, bring the stainless steel hookinto contact with the headboard car Pull sharply the handle in order to hook the mainsail head onto the headboard 3) Store properly the 2 handles ( red and green) into the pocket , that avoids the hook lines getting trapped into the standing rigging or the lazy jacks.

  • Page 16: B3) Helm System

    LINK TILLER B3) Helm system The steering wheel pilots a hydraulic system which uses the starboard cylinder to drive a transverse link HYDRAULIC CYLINDER tiller that connects the 2 stock arms on the rudder blade. To use the emergency tiller, you must first release the hydraulic circuit cylinder using the "BY-PASS"...

  • Page 17: C) Anchoring

    C) Anchoring Check that the port engine is running (1500 rpm). The windlass is controlled using the remote control in the anchor tub. C1 Setting up the anchor Unhook the safety hoist and drop the anchor and chain to a few metres from the final length desired.

  • Page 18: C2) Lifting The Anchor

    Drop the end of the length of chain desired until the anchoring tension is picked up by the bridle. C2) Lifting the anchor Raise the anchor to the bridle snap hook and undo the snap hook from the bridle. Raise the anchoring slowly, checking that the anchor is placed correctly in its davit.
  • Page 19 Lock the chain with the hoist provided. The circuit breaker is triggered if there is too much effort applied to the windlass; reset it to restart the windlass. Attention During operation, keep away from the windlass and the chain. In particular, make sure that you protect your hands and feet.

  • Page 20: D) Arrival At Harbour

    D) Arrival at terminal: Volvo engines: EVC system Stop the engines by pressing the STOP button (1), then press the ON/OFF button to deactivate the system. (2) NB: Always let the engines run idle for a few minutes before shutting them down completely.
  • Page 21 Close the diesel tank valves when there is a long stoppage period. These are located under the bed frame in the port and starboard aft cabins. DAD_MDP_055_001 — 15/05/2016...

  • Page 22: Comfort

    COMFORT A) Electricity: A1) Electrical installations Engine 12 V DC network 220 V AC alternating network: (optional) The onboard power is produced by the engine alternators The 220 V AC alternating network is powered: (130 Ah) and stored by 12V DC batteries. - Either by a dock extension The batteries are separated into 2 separate parks: - Or by a power generator (optional)

  • Page 23: A2) 220V Circuit

    A2) 220 V AC circuit: (optional) Connect the dock extension by rolling it out fully or start the power generator. Check the cable's condition, If the cable is damaged, replace it with an identical cable. Attention Never connect an extension whose plug is damp. Check that the current is flowing using the light indicator on the 220V unit.

  • Page 24: A3) Power Generator (Optional)

    A3) Power generator (optional): To use the generator, refer to the supplier's documents. Push in the generator's circuit breaker before you start it up. The generator may be started locally in the starboard compartment, or by remote from the chart table in the saloon. The dock / generator switch is selected automatically.

  • Page 25: B) Cold

    B) Cold: Check the service battery park charge status (aft port compartment) on the battery controller on the chart table. Attention If the service battery park charge level is ≤ 11.7V, the refrigeration unit switches to safety. B1) 2-drawer galley fridge This is started up using the "Refrigerator"...

  • Page 26: B2) Additional Galley Freezer Or Fridge (Optional)

    B2) Additional galley 12V 90L freezer/ or 130L refrigerator (OPTIONAL) This is started up using the "Refrigerator" switch on the electrical panel. Set the freezer thermostat to the temperature required. (For maintenance, see the manufacturer's manual) B3) Additional 12V cockpit freezer (OPTIONAL) This is started up via the thermostat.

  • Page 27: C) Gas

    C) Gas: Open the regulator shut-off valve attached directly to the bottle (gas unit in the cockpit). Open the general shut-off valve and the shut-off valve for the appliance to be used (kitchen cupboard). valves open in the direction of the pipe) Each gas appliance has a safety system.

  • Page 28: D) Water

    D) Water: D1) Fresh water circuit Open the main valve on the circuit to power the circuit from the tanks (accessible under the chart table). Check that the hot water tank supply valve (aft port cabin) is in open position at all times. Trigger the fresh water pump function on the electrical panel DAD_MDP_055_001 —...

  • Page 29: Deck Shower (Mixer Tap Optional)

    Deck shower (mixer tap optional) The deck shower is located on the aft starboard skirt. is commissioned by two taps (aft starboard compartment) and activated by a mixer just beside it (optional). D2) Sea water circuit (OPTION) Future option Open the sea water supply valve at the bottom of the port passage staircase.

  • Page 30: D3) Using The Toilets

    D3) Using the toilets Check that the sea water intake valves and the W.C. evacuation valves are open. The floor hatches open using suckers (stored in the chart table). Supply: 2 valves in each hull located under the forward port/starboard and aft port/starboard cabins. Evacuation: 1 evacuation valve per bathroom, accessible via the hatch located in each shower.
  • Page 31 Use the toilets in open sea only unless the craft is equipped with a Holding tank. Set the W.C. lever to "Water intake" position and pump at least 10 times to evacuate and dilute the black water. Set the W.C. lever to "Evacuation" position and pump a few times to empty the bowl completely.

  • Page 32: D4) Using The Holding Tanks

    D4) Using the holding tanks To store the black water in the holding tanks: • Close the evacuation valve (accessible via the hatch in each shower) Attention : Never force the pump. Storage capacity: 45 litres. Drain the holding tank regularly : •...

  • Page 33: D5) Shower Evacuation

    D5) Shower evacuation The shower drain is automatic. The grey water is stored in a tank under the passage floors that evacuates directly into the sea. These tanks may be cleaned via a screwed-down access hatch. D6) Sink evacuation 1 port sink evacuation valve and 1 starboard sink evacuation valve, accessible via the hatches in the after port and starboard showers.

  • Page 34: D7) Bilge Pumping

    D7) Bilge pumping Manual bilge pump ( in cockpit locker) Open and unfold the manual pump on the aft port front panel in the aft bench. A pipe stored inside the locker must unrolled to drain the desired zones. Electric bilge pumping The craft is fitted with 6 electric bilge pumps : 1 per engine compartment, 2 per hull.

  • Page 35: Man Over Board And Recovery

    IV- MANOVERBOARD AND RECOVERY During a passage at sea, it is recommended to remains in the areas of the deck that are designed for it. These areas (sidewalks, cockpit, coachroof, mast step etc..…) are covered with an antiskid surface or teak covering that allow the crew to move on the boat in a secure way.

  • Page 36: Fire Protection

    V – FIRE PROTECTION A) Installation Fire extinguishers are subject to national rules, thus they are not supplied with the boat. However, while being used, the boat must be equipped with portable extinguishers with the following fire fighting capacities and these must be stored in specific areas of the boat.

  • Page 37: A) Recommandations

    A) Recommandations B) Installation Engine room fire extinguisher orifice are located behind the matttress below the bed headboard Engine room fire extinguisher orifice In order to access to this orifice, it is required to move the mattress. Then punch through the orifice with the fire extinguisher’s flexible and trigger the extinguisher according to manufacturer’s instruction Engine...

  • Page 38: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Drainage DATE SAILING TIMES FILTER CHANGE DAD_MDP_055_001 — 15/05/2016...
  • Page 39 DATE SAILING TIMES FILTER CHANGE DAD_MDP_055_001 — 15/05/2016...

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