FOREWORD Congratulations on your new Axopar boat! We thank you for choosing this boat and wish you safe and enjoyable moments out on the waters. In this user’s manual you will find important information that will help tained craft, can satisfactorily operate in such conditions.
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Concerning all other warranty claims, please contact you Axopar dealer mentioned on the cover page. If your boat is fitted with a life raft, carefully read its operating manu- al. On-board, the craft should have the appropriate safety equipment See the purchase agreement/order for the scope of your purchase.
INTRODUCTION The purpose of the owner’s manual is not to be a complete ser- vice guide or repair handbook, but to guide the owner into the characteristics of his/her new boat and to handle it in a prop- er way. SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL: CE-CATEGORY –...
IDENTIFICATION BOAT TYPE Boat model Each boat is supplied with a unique identification code, containing the DESIGN CATEGORY data described below. The identification code comprises 14 characters Boat class. See additional information in the plus a hyphen. The height of the code text is 6 mm and it is applied to chapter CE-category.
Assessment of the stability of the boat has been done at max. load conditions. The maximum recommended load contains only the weight components mentioned above. BOAT MODEL ..............A XOPAR 28 OPEN / OC / T-TOP DESIGN CATEGORY ..................C (INSHORE) LENGTH ......................
GELCOAT / PAINT 3.8 Escape EN ISO 9094-1:2003 3.9 Anchoring and towing EN ISO 15084:2003 Ashland Max Guard HULL ..............5.7 Running lights 1972 COLREG 5.8 Emissions control EN ISO 8099:2000 Ashland Max Guard DECK ..............Nextel SWITCH PANEL MODULE..............Installations TANK CAPACITY 5.1 Engines and engine spaces -...
TOILET-, BLACK WATER- AND GREY WATER SYSTEMS OPEN / OC / T-TOP 01 Septic tank 04 Breather valve for septic tank 07 Inlet pipe for water tank 02 Septic tank cock 05 Flushing water cock for toilet 08 Breather valve for water tank 03 Septic tank drain pipe 06 Water tank...
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TOILET Spring preparation of the toilet Clean the toilet with a mild cleaner. Do not ever use cleaning agents or 01 Lubricate the pump cylinder with Vaseline. deodorants which contain pine oil, formaldehyde or chlorine nor corro- 02 Flush the system with fresh water. 03 Connect the hoses and open both valves.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OPEN / OC / T-TOP Your boat is equipped with so-called automatic fuses that pop out when 01 Battery compartment 06 Switch panel they go off. Before activating them again, you should check for possi- 02 Main switch 07 Power outlet 12v.
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Low voltage system WARNING! The boat’s 12 V low voltage system is fed by the service batteries. The Do not touch an energised high voltage system batteries can be disconnected from all circuits using the main power Do not modify the shore power cable connectors, only use compatible switches in the electrical panel.
The terminals and cable terminals must be lubricated to prevent depos- compartment in the bilge. The bilge water level should always be kept its and corrosion. at a minimum. Electrolyte level in cells The pumping capacity of the automatic bilge pump is 41 litres per min- Do not use matches, a cigarette lighter or other form of naked flame ute.
OPEN LIFERAFT DANGER! The loading hatch on the aft deck must always be kept closed during driving. Do not keep the hatch open when the engines are running, due OC / T-TOP to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. DECK AND SECURITY EQUIPMENT EMERGENCY EXITS Location of fire extinguisher OPEN 01 Swim ladders...
FIRE CONTROL, FUEL-, AND LPG SYSTEM CAUTION! FIRE CONTROL Never: This boat is fitted with hand-held fire extinguishers with the following output and location. Keep the bilge clean and check regularly for fuel- • Block evacuation routes and emergency exits. and gas fumes or fuel leaks.
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Action in the event of fire in the engine compartment Management • Stop the engine. When refuelling a boat with composite decks, (Esthec or FlexiTeek) the • If possible, steer the boat up against the wind. deck should be wetted down with water before refuelling. This ensures •...
WARNING! Never leave the boat unattended when LPG appliances are in use. Your Axopar boat has LPG equipment fitted as optional equipment for the LPG cooker. The system is tested and approved before delivery. Do not smoke or use open flames when a gas container is being replaced.
THE LPG INSTALLATION Valves Note • Make sure that you always have free and rapid access to the LPG Close the valves on the supply pipes and the container valve when no appliance is in use. Close the valves before refuelling and immediately in system.
STEERING SYSTEM OPEN / OC / T-TOP STEERING SYSTEM CABIN / AC 01 Steering with tilt function 06 Emergency stop Navigation lights Signal horn 02 Control device BB 07 iPad holder Anchor light Windshield wiper BB 03 Control device SB 08 12v DC power outlet Interior lights Windshield wiper SB...
STEERING SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT CAUTION! Checking and topping up oil • The safety of the boat depends on effective steering, so the oil level in When handling environmentally hazardous substances such as fuel, oils, the pump should be checked before casting off. solvents, grease, bottom coats etc.
OPERATION STARTING THE ENGINE BEFORE WEIGHING ANCHOR DANGER! WARNING! Risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It is important to be aware of the • Never climb the bathing ladder when the engine is running. risks with engine exhausts. Under certain conditions (e.g. turbulence •...
STABILITY AND BUOYANCY For safe navigation under all weather conditions, proper sound signal- ling equipment in compliance with regulations (COLREG, 1972) must All weight dispositions (for example installing a fishing tower, radar or be carried on board. Make sure that the sound signalling equipment on furling mast, engine replacement etc.) can have a significant impact on your boat is compliant with these regulations.
DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED DANGER! Although the Axopar 28 boats have passed the CE requirements for swerve tests at full speed, we do not recommend making sharp turns A rotating propeller can be lethal for a swimmer or person who has at high speed.
• Changeover from displacement speed to planing • Sea conditions An Axopar boat does not need trim tabs to get up on the plane or to • Rain and thunderstorms give good performance. Trim tabs are, however, a very useful aid, if used •...
DRIVING IN ROUGH SEAS MANOEUVRING IN NARROW CHANNELS Never go out in rough seas, if you are uncertain whether the boat and When manoeuvring the boat in narrow channels the engine speed those on board can cope. Follow these simple rules: should be kept as low as possible so that manoeuvres are calm and •...
the boat on a straight course. It is good to have someone on the fore- CAUTION! deck that can go ashore and quickly turn the bow in the desired direc- tion after the boat has stopped completely. The tensile strength of the lines or chains should normally not exceed the strength of the fastening point in question.
AFTER RUNNING WOODEN INTERIOR Interior details of the boat such as locker doors and drawer fronts, THE ENGINE(S) wooden strips etc. are in oiled walnut. Clean them with a damp cloth and a little soapy water. Treat the wooden surfaces again every year to protect the wood.
COVER PREVENTING FROST DAMAGE New covers may leak initially, since the seams need to swell. • The bilge pump system is fitted with a water lock on the hose. To prevent quick deterioration of the cover, it should be tightly secured Detach the hose and fully drain the water from the water lock and in a folded-up position to prevent flapping.
LIFTING AND TRANSPORTING OPEN / OC / T-TOP Lifting Transporting Position the lifting straps as shown in the picture below. When the Always use an authorized boat transport company for transporting the straps have been attached to the lifting hook on the crane they should boat on land.
ACTIONS BEFORE WINTER STORAGE ACTION BEFORE LAUNCHING 01 Wash the hull and bottom immediately after lifting the vessel out 01 Remove the tarpaulin in good time before launching. of the water. 02 Wash the hull with a regular shampoo and soft brush. 02 Leave all lockers, drawers, cabin and wardrobe doors ajar.
APPENDIX 1: FUSE PANEL Navigation lights Bilge pump Interior lights Windscreen wipers Windscreen washer Horn 12v DC power outlet Chart plotter VHF radio Heater control Deck lights Refrigerator Radio Search light Toilet light Radar Echo NMA 2000 Autopilot Waste tank sensor control unit F22-25 Spare Macerator (septic) Fresh water pump...
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APPENDIX 2: MAIN POWER SWITCH SB engine Main fuse Radio memory BB engine Main fuse Trim tabs Service Main fuse Bilge pump manual control Automatic bilge pump Amplifier Bow thruster fuse Webasto heater...
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