Welcome aboard Madam, Sir, You have just taken delivery of your new BENETEAU boat and we thank you for the confidence you have shown us in ordering a vessel of our brand. The BENETEAU whole team welcomes you aboard. BENETEAU is made to last, in order to bring you all the pleasure you expect from a vessel over a period of many years each boat is subject to the utmost attention to detail from the design stage right through to launching.
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If your boat is equipped with a liferaft, carefully read the instructions. The boat The BENETEAU shipyards may not be held responsible for any alterations must have on board all the proper safety equipment (lifejackets, buoys, harness, flares, which they have not approved.
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Introduction Name plate: The different warnings used throughout this guide are broken down as follows. A part of the data is shown on the builder's plate fixed to the boat. The explanation of these data is given in the appropriate chapters of this manual. ANGE R Identification of vessel: Idicates the existence of a serious inherent danger with a high risk of death...
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Introduction HISTORY OF UPDATE S • Index A....................... 08/2009...
General specifications Technical specifications Certification Design category Your boat...
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E ngine earth Max ....................160 kg Battery capacity - E ngine..................70A Battery capacity - Service..................110A The sails are the main propulsion means of the FIRST 35. Battery capacity - additional...................110A N OTE : The capacities indicated are maximum (including options).
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Upto and including 4 C - "Near to the coast" Upto and including 6 Upto and including 2 Upto and including 4 Upto and including 0,3 D - "In sheltered waters" The FIRST 35 model conforms to the directive 2003/44/CE...
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E ngine type Serial number E ngine key number CHANTIERS BENETEAU S.A. - Z.I. des Mares - BP 66 - 85270 St - Hilaire - de - Riez - FRANCE - Tèl. + 33 (0)2 51 60 50 10 http://www.beneteau.com...
Safety Safety E quipment General information Gas system Recommendatons for gas Fight against fire Bilge pump system E mergency tiller...
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AFE TY QUIPME NT RE F Designation Position of swimming ladder (means of coming back onboard) Location of liferaft locker (not supplied) Storage locker for liferaft (Reference 2) Swimming ladder (means of coming back onboard) (Reference 1) Locker closed Locker open Safety...
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Safety E NE RAL INF ORMATION ARNING DANGE RS -Before you sail, list the compulsory safety The major hazards concern: equipment. - The gas system. -Don't exceed the number of persons indicated in the chapter 'Specifications'. - The electrical system. -The total weight of the persons and equipment - Manoeuvring the vessel and the sails.
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AS SYSTE M PE RATION RE F Designation Drain - Gas cylinder locker Gas cylinder locker Regulator valve Cooker - Oven Supply valve - Gas Open valve Closed valve N OTE : Same position for the other layouts. Supply valve Gas Gas cylinder locker Acces - A diagram enables it to be found easily Valve...
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Safety CHE MA E RSION UROPE RE F Designation Regulator valve Gas cylinder Drain Connection kit gas bottle Rubber washers Pictogram Connection kit gas copper PVC girdled sleeve Gas appliance connection kit...
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CHE MA E RSION RE F Designation Regulator valve 12V Gas cylinder Drain Stuffing box PVC girdled sleeve E lectromagnetic valve for gas 12V Pipe Propane Plastic Safety...
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Safety E COMME NDATONS FOR GAS ARNING Type of cylinder: butane, service pressure 10 kg/cm or according to current standards of your country). Close the valves on the system and on the cylinder when the appliances are not used. Close the valves before you change -Don't use a solution containing ammonia.
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E mergency evacuation and location of extinguishers E mergency exits in case of fire - Companionway Position of portable extinguishers (not supplied) - Cockpit locker - Aft cabin closet - Saloon bench seats Safety...
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Safety Regularly check and replace the rubber tubings that link the cylinder to one end of the circuit and the stove to the other one, depending on the norms and regulations in force in your country. ARNING Pay particular attention to keep in good condition the screw thread of the cylinder on which the regulator is. Check the condition -Keep an extinguisher handy in case the fire of the regulator every year and change it if necessary.
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Position of fuel valve and engine compartment extinguisher aperture E xtinguisher hole located under the companionway step - (Reference 2) Supply valve F uel A diagram enables it to be found easily (Reference 1) Safety...
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E xtinguisher, per unit, minimum capacity 5A/34B. cooker or heater is in use. -Do not use gas lamps in the vessel. For the FIRST 35: 15A/102B(equivalent 3 extinguishers of this minimum capacity). -Do not alter the vessel systems (electrical, gas or fuel).
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Use of the manual bilge pump Lay out of Operation Safety...
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Safety ILGE PUMP SYSTE M ARNING ROCE DURE TO F OLLOW IN CASE OF WATE R LE AKAGE -The bilge pump system is not designed to - Switch on power to the electric bilge pumps. provide buoyancy to the boat in case of - If necessary activate the manual pump.
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Safety ME RGE NCY TILLE R IE CE OF ADVICE The emergency tiller is in an aft locker and shall be easy to get to. E COMME NDATION To operate the tiller: -The emergency tiller is designed only to sail at a reduced speed in case of a wheel failure.
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Hull AINTE NANCE OF THE RE CAUTION The materials and equipments of your boat have been selected because of their high quality and performance and ease of maintenance. However you shall carry out a minimum maintenance in order to protect your boat from outside attacks (salt, sun, electrolysis ...).
Deck Navigation Stability Prevention of manoverboard Mooring Towing Anchoring Maintenance of the Deck...
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Navigation - Deck Layout A. Mooring cleats (Lifeline (fastened on mooring cleats or on chainplates)) B. Towing: - at the bow, to be towed - at the stern, to tow C. Swimming ladder (means of coming back onboard) D. Mount Flag E.
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Deck TABILITY Breaking waves represent a serious danger for stability and for taking in water. Close the companionway doors and hatches in ANGE R heavy seas. During sailing keep all the portholes, windows and doors closed. -Wear your life jacket. - The stability is reduced when you add weight in the upper parts.
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Closure Hatch cover Mechanism open/ close rear beam Access to companionway Position navigation panel Position panel to reach the descent ANGE R -The institution must necessarily locked in the gas mixture navigation. Deck...
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Deck OWING RE CAUTION OWING BOAT -Before anchoring check the depth of water, the - Tow another boat at a reduced speed and as smoothly as you can. power of the current and the nature of the sea - Pay particular attention when you throw or catch the towing rope (it may foul on the propeller). bed.
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Anchoring without windlass with windlass 1 Bow fitting 5 Windlass 12V 1000 W - Chain rim 10mm 2 Mooring locker 6 Handle 3 Cleats for mooring line 7 Clench 4 Handle position (The handle is used to disengage the chain rim brake and to 8 Remote control haul in the anchor manually in the case of electrical breakdown) Battery switches to be turned on - Starboard aft cabin...
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- Release the windlass brake using the handle located in the chain locker so as to allow the chain lifter to turn freely and to release the anchor from the stem fitting -The FIRST 35 must not sail with a CQR anchor - Re-engage the brake and let the anchor hang until the mooring position is reached.
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Deck AINTE NANCE OF THE E CK Preferably wash your boat on shore. RE CAUTION Use as few cleaning agents as possible. -Consult the harbourmaster's office to find out Don't use solvents or aggressive detergent agents (Refer to chapter 3 "Hull"). the conditions of use for water and air facilities for cleaning your vessel.
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Steering system Detail B Detail C Detail D...
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RE F Designation Rudder Rudder stock Upper fret - mm diameter Lower fret - mm diameter Balance bush Lower bearing - mm diameter Rudder port tube Steering cable bellow seal Upper bearing - mm diameter Balance bush Sector Sector stopper Steering wheel column Steering wheel Stock arm...
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Steering system TE E RING E AR ARNING AINTE NANCE - Regularly check: -Refer to chapter 2 "Safety"for use of the •The tension in the steering cables. emergency tiller. •The tightness of the steering system components. - Don't tighten the steering cables excessively. IE CE OF ADVICE - Lubricate all the elements.
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E MOVAL SSE MBLY - Remove the rear cover (mark 1) using - Position the steering wheel in the a Allen spanner to unscrew the centre between the legs and put on the retaining bolts (mark 2). rear cover (mark 1) by screwing up the retaining bolts (mark 2).
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Rigging Racing - carbon Rigging and Sails...
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Rigging and Sails RE F Standing rigging Quantity Diameter / Length (mm) ANGE R Lower shroud Dash 10 / 5190 -To hoist a crew member up to the top of the Upper shroud Dash 10 / 13990 mast, make a bowline with the halyard directly on the bosun's chair ring Switch Dash 8 / 9890...
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Backstay system RE F Designation Single frame pulley Single pulley - Diameter 75 Single pulley - Diameter 57 Pulley - triple (carbon) Single pulley (carbon) Safety (Backstay) Tiered tackle - Backstay Tiered tackle - Backstay Tiered tackle - Backstay Palan of backstays SHACKLE Rigging and Sails...
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Rigging and Sails RIGGING DIAGRAM (All versions) RE F Designation Kicking strap Genoa furler line Spinnaker halyard - To port Main halyard Reef Mainsail foot Jib sheet inhaulers Jib sheet inhaulers Reef Genoa halyard Spinnaker halyard - To starboard Boom lift Kicking strap RE F Designation...
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System - Mast foot To port To starboard RE F Designation RE F Designation Spinnaker halyard - To port Genoa halyard Main halyard Kicking strap Kicker tackle - Spinnaker Reef Genoa furler line Spinnaker halyard - To starboard Kicking strap Spinnaker lift Mainsail foot Kicker tackle - Spinnaker...
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Rigging and Sails UNNING RIGGING ARNING AINTE NANCE -Refer to the manufacturer's instructions to Lightly grease the sheave pins. Change any distorted or dented sheave. Inspect the pins of the sheaves at the top of the mast remove the winches and put them back. once a year.
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Mainsail sheet circuit RE F Designation Number Swivel single pulley Single pulley Main sheet Traveller - Mainsail Single pulley carbon Single pulley carbon Double blocks carbon Mainsail traveller pass rope Rigging and Sails...
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Rigging and Sails Genoa sheet circuit RE F Designation Number Jib sheet inhaulers - Detail Single pulley carbon Genoa furler line Genoa sheet Back and forth Genoa traveller (Forward) Back and forth Genoa traveller (Aft) Jib sheet inhaulers Single pulley carbon...
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Boom downhaul circuit RE F Designation Single pulley - Diameter 57 Single pulley carbon Kicking strap Double blocks carbon Pig tail - Kicking strap Pig tail - Kicking strap Pig tail - Kicking strap Rigging and Sails...
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Rigging and Sails URLING GE NOA ITTING IE CE OF ADVICE - Secure the head and halyard to the swivel. Secure the tack to the drum and sheets. E COMME NDATION - Insert the bolt rope into the hole and hoist it and take care that you do not tear it. -When you are not sailing, slacken the genoa - Have the halyard taut enough but hoist less taut than a sail on a normal stay.
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Symmetric spi (optional extra) RE F Designation Swivel single pulley - Diameter 57 Swivel single pulley - Diameter 75 Boom lift Snap shackle Spinnaker boom downhaul Spinnaker guy Single pulley - Diameter 57 Spinnaker barber Single pulley - Diameter 40 Spinnaker sheet Rigging and Sails...
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Rigging and Sails AILS IE CE OF ADVICE How long a sail lasts mainly depends on its regular maintenance. E COMME NDATION When sailing, trim the sails properly in accordance with the stresses in order to reduce the harmful strains on the fabric. -At the end of the sailing season, and if possible Avoid tears and wear: Use protective items against chafing on the the accessories with rough surfaces (protective items for before winter, leave your sails to a specialist to...
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Rigging and Sails LE ANING AND MAINTE NANCE Rinse the sails with fresh water from time to time and dry quickly in order to avoid mildew. Avoid drying the sails to windward when on the mast (when the sails lift, the seams are worn, the sails may be torn by the rigging). AULING DOWN THE STANDARD MAINSAIL To haul down the mainsail: - Head into the eye of the wind.
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Fittings NTE RIOR MAINTE NANCE IE CE OF ADVICE E COMME NDATION NSIDE - Take advantage of the fine weather to take the settee and berth cushions out. -Preferably wash your boat on shore. -Use as few cleaning agents as possible. - Put the cushions vertically if you leave the boat for long.
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Headquarters chartwork Access to companionway ANGE R Must be secured while sailing. Cooler locking system Side lockers opening/ closing system Side portholes ANGE R Must be secured while sailing. Fittings...
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Fittings 100% POLYE STE R RALON JACQUARD If you cannot remove the fabric: - Clean with the vacuum cleaner. - Clean with synthetic foam (please refer to the product instructions). If you can remove the fabric: - Hand wash with an ordinary washing powder at 30° C. In both cases, dry cleaning is possible.
Water and sewage water Water tank Water system - Distribution Water system - Drainage Sewage...
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Water tank - To port Lay out of - F iller cap Gauge on electrical panel Refer to the instructions for use Water tank- To starboard Water and sewage water...
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Water and sewage water ATE R TANKS ARNING PE RATION -Tanks nominal load capacity cannot be fully In order to prevent any handling mistakes, never fill the water and fuel tanks at the same time. used based due to trim and boat loading. A 20% During filling, avoid handling contaminants near the fillers.
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Plumbing board Located under the port-side heel bearer RE F Designation E lectric bilge pump Water unit Water filter E xpansion chamber Tank taps Water heater 220V 25l Lay out of: Under Saloon table 1. 220 V socket 2. Thermostat - Mixer tap 3.
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Water and sewage water ATE R SYSTE M ISTRIBUTION RE CAUTION SE OF THE WASHBASINS AND SHOWE RS -Never operate the water system equipment when the valve is closed or the tank is empty - Close the valves and turn off the taps after use. (the electrical equipment may be damaged).
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Water and sewage water ATE R SYSTE M RAINAGE IE CE OF ADVICE E COMME NDATION PE RATION -Regularly check the valves and thru-hull fittings Waste water from the sink, washbasins and heads is drained off by thru-hull fittings with ball valves (the valve is closed when for proper operation and watertightness.
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Thru-hull fitting closed Thru-hull fitting open Galley draining Sink (Under the sink) F ridge (Before the sink) Hand spray evacuation valve Draining pump for shower Washbasin draining - Washroom Shower tray draining Water and sewage water...
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Water and sewage water E WAGE IE CE OF ADVICE E COMME NDATION SE OF THE MARINE HE ADS -When you are in a marina, use the club-house Before you use the heads, check that the water intake valve and draining valve are open. sanitary facilities (if there are).
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Black water circuits - Schematic diagram Deck or sea evacuation Deck only evacuation 1. WC 2. Seawater inlet 1. Deck filler - Suction and Rinsing 4. Sewage tank 2. Tank vent hole 5. Closing cap 3. Drainage to sea 6. Vent hole 7.
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Water and sewage water SE OF MARINE S FITTE D WITH BLACK WATE R TANK ARNING Open the water intake valve (valve handle parallel to the pipe). In the case of a direct discharge into the sea: Open the draining valve. -Tanks nominal load capacity cannot be fully In case you store the waste waters in the tank: Make sure the draining valve is closed (valve handle perpendicular to the pipe).
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E lectrical equipment E NE RAL INFORMATION ARNING LE CTRICAL PANE L -Handle the batteries with care (Please refer to The electrical switchboard does not require any routine maintenance . In case an electric appliance is not energized, check: the manufacturer's instructions. - The main power supply (batteries, battery switches).
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E lectrical panel RE F Designation FUSE Charger 10 A (220 V) / 15 A (110 V) Water heater 10 A 110-220V AC socket 10 A Voltmeter Water gauge Fuel oil gauge Socket 12 V Interior lighting 10 A Mooring light 10 A Navigation light 10 A...
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E lectrical equipment Relay board Starboard aft cabin 12V 25A 9 $ 1. Relay box - E ngine compartment ventilator 2. Relay box - Auto pilot 3. FUSE - Auto pilot...
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Plate 12V circuit breakers - Back of electrical panel RE F Designation Interior lighting Interior lighting Shower pump 12 V socket VHF - Hifi Available Available Available Available E lectrical equipment...
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E lectrical equipment Circuit breakers are resettable. Press the tab manually on black back on the road circuit (see photo) Breaker disarmed Armed breaker...
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ATTE RIE S ARNING Battery charging is achieved through the alternator coupled to the engine or through use of the 220 V shore charger. Keep the batteries charged enough (essential to ensure them a correct service life). -Never work on a live electric fitting. Make the most of time alongside to use the 220 V shore charger so as to start out sailing with fully charged batteries.
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E lectrical equipment ATTE RY SE T E ngine 70A Service: 110A Starboard aft cabin + Battery charger - 40A Spare battery 110A Starboard aft cabin ATTE RY ISOLATION SWITCH SE T Lay out of: Starboard aft cabin A. Battery switch of negative terminal B.
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HORE POWE R SOCKE T Decompounded switch 40A - Breaker 32A - Shore power socket 220V - 30A Back of electrical panel Cockpit locker E lectrical equipment...
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E lectrical equipment , 110-220 V LE CTRICAL CIRCUIT ANGE R E NE RAL RE COMME NDATIONS - Never let the end of the boat/shore supply cable Certain vessels are equipped (as either standard or optional features depending on the model)with a 110 V or 230 V circuit. hang in the water: - The result may be an electric field liable to hurt or The following measures are recommended in order to avoid the danger of electrical shock and fire:...
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E lectrical equipment QUIPME NT IE CE OF ADVICE E COMME NDATION E NE RAL INTRODUCTION -Place the protective covers on the repeaters (As far as possible) use electric appliances with double insulation or with three conductors (Neutral-Live wire-Ground). when unused for long periods. -When sailing store the protective covers inside LE CTRONICS the boat to avoid losing them.
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E lectronics - Transducer location View interior View Outside E lectrical equipment...
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E lectrical equipment LE CTRONICS IE CE OF ADVICE E COMME NDATION E AD LINE S -For best results, remove any metal compass. The log and depth sounder sensors are located under the forward cabin floor. Keep the log sensor cowl close to the instrument -Do not store material close to the calculator and so as to be able to intervene in complete safety.
E ngine General information E ngine fitting 10 10...
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F uel tank F uel filler Gauge - E lectrical panel Refer to the instructions for use E ngine...
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E ngine 10 10 E NE RAL INFORMATION ANGE R YPE OF MOTORISATION Your vessel is fitted with an in-board diesel engine. -Stop the engine and refrain from smoking Transmission type is Sail-drive. during fuel tank filling. RE CAUTIONS OF USE OPE RATING ADVICE General point RE CAUTION...
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E ngine 10 10 RE F Designation Sleeve Filler cap Outlet Hot air extraction Diesel tank - 75 litres Fuel supply valve Water trap Battery switch E xpansion chamber Anti-siphonage item Sail-drive engine E ngine compartment ventilator - 12V Battery - 12 70A V Sea water filter Fuel filter Fresh air inlet 1...
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Main elements of the engine RE F Designation E ngine oil filler hole - E ngine housings Water trap Seawater intake valve Diesel oil decanter valve Ventilator 12V Anti-siphonage item Sea water filter E xpansion chamber E ngine oil gauge Battery for engine 70A E ngine...
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E ngine 10 10 NGINE F UE L VALVE AND SE A WATE R INTAKE F uel oil valve for engine (Reference 1) E ngine water valve: On the sail-drive (Reference 2)
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E ngine IE CE OF ADVICE These instructions give detailed explanations on proper operation of the engine. E COMME NDATION - Refill before the fuel tanks have almost run dry (the fuel system may be stopped for lack of fuel). -Get used to checking immediately after starting - Make sure you have enough fuel before sailing.
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E ngine 10 10 F uel filter ANGE R The engine running problems may have different origins, among which dirty fuel. The injection pump may wear out if there is water in the system. -Never obstruct access to the fuel valve. The water results either from the condensation resulting from an insufficiently filled tank, or from a filler cap either not closed properly or with a damaged seal.
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E ngine control Propeller detail RE F Designation RE F Designation Flush adapter for engine control mechanism Base E ngine panel Anode Folding blade propellor E ngine...
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E ngine 10 10 The instrument panel has all the testing functions of the engine and it does not require any special precaution (refer to engine leaflet). IE CE OF ADVICE E COMME NDATION Check the clutch and accelerator cables (lubricate the end fittings and forks). -When the engine is running, avoid making noise ISIBILITY FROM THE STE E RING STATION and chops near the other users.
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AVIGATION E MINDE R OF SOME ADVICE IE CE OF ADVICE Stability E COMME NDATION During sailing keep all the portholes, windows and doors closed. -Have the whole driving and steering systems - The stability is reduced when you add weight in the upper parts. checked and maintained by a professional.
Launching Launching recommendations Stepping the mast 11 11...
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OSITION OF HOISTING CRADLE AND STRAPS Launching...
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AUNCHING RE COMME NDATIONS ARNING A lot of skill and care is required to commission your BENETEAU boat. The proper working of all your boat equipments in the future results from the quality of the commissioning operations. -Do not stay on board or under the boat during In order to remain completely under guarantee in the case of any failure of parts or materials the first launching and the first trials of hoisting.
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Launching 11 11 F TE R LAUNCHING - Check the sounder and speedometer fittings for tightness if need be. - Open the valves and make sure that they are tight with the hull and relevant hose. Before starting the engine, refer to chapter 10 "E ngine". TE PPING THE MAST Please contact your dealer.
Winter Storage Laying up Protection and maintenance 12 12...
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Winter Storage 12 12 AYING UP - Take ashore all the ship's log, the ropes that are not used for mooring, the galley equipment, supplies, clothes, the safety equipment, batteries, the gas cylinder. - Mark again the safety equipment, check the expiration dates, have the liferaft overhauled. - Take advantage of this laying up to draw up a complete inventory of the equipment.
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Winter Storage 12 12 E ngine The engine winterization shall be carried out by a professional. Depending on the boat location, afloat or ashore, winterization is different. Here are a few major tasks to carry out: Afloat - Drain the cooling system and fill it with antifreeze. - Shut off the battery switches, grease the terminals and check the battery voltage.
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Personal notes Dealer stamp The present document is not contractual and since we constantly desire to improve our models, we reserve the right to modify them without notice. Code: 091962...