The Seawind family is made to last. For your boat to perform reliably, it is of utmost importance that a careful maintenance program is followed. This will benefit you in the form of safety, as well as protecting your investment and other waterway users.
Owners Handbook EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE: 1. GELCOAT: Your Seawind 1000XL2 gelcoat is a polyester gelcoat known as “Isothalic NPG Gelcoat”. It has been chosen for its very high performing properties of water resistance, UV resistance and colourfastness. Maintenance: Like all finishes, your Seawinds’s gelcoat will suffer over time from the harsh properties of the sun and its UV rays.
MAST, BOOM AND RIGGING: General The rig on your Seawind 1000XL2 is designed to be efficient and easily handled by one person. It features a roller furling headsail and single line slab reef mainsail with lazy jacks and boom cover.
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75mm (3”) diameter (but no more). Now go sailing. The correct rig tension for the Seawind 1000XL2 can best be tested with the boat at sea. In a reasonable sail to windward (say, in 15 knots or more), the lee stay will slacken.
The Fresh Water System. The diagram included with this section will allow you to identify the main areas and components of the Seawind 1000XL2 fresh water system. The water tank is located under the forward seating in the central cockpit and has a capacity of 400 litres.
Bilge Pumps The portable manual bilge pump on a Seawind 1000XL2 is stored under the port seat of the cockpit dinette. Boats operating under charter are fitted with an additional pump in each hull. The port hull pump is located in the companion way and handle under main bunk.
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Owners Handbook Please note that L.P.Gas can be an extremely dangerous substance if not properly installed and maintained. Water Heater The optional Bosh LPG Hot Water System is installed behind the panel in the port bathroom. To operate turn on the gas at the LPG Bottle on the transom, at the optional remote solenoid switch in the galley and at the ball valve behind the Bosh LPG Heater itself.
Owners Handbook ANTIFOULING BOTTOM PAINT: Prior to its first launching, your Seawind 1000XL2 was prepared for antifouling as follows: 1. Gelcoat was sanded to remove all traces of mould release wax and to provide a good key for the next coating.
Owners Handbook Winches: The primary winches are on the Seawind 1000XL2 are a pair of Harken ST40.2’s. These are two speed, self tailing winches used primarily for the headsail sheets and all halyards. • The winches will gradually get stiffer to use after prolonged use. This is because of salt and dirt build-up within the winch and because of hardening of the internal grease.
Owners Handbook ELECTRICAL: The Seawind 1000XL2 has a 12 volt DC electrical system. Power is supplied from three 105Ah batteries. These provide power to start the engines, as well as running all the electrical appliances and instruments. The batteries on your Seawind 1000XL2 are setup as two separate banks. Two batteries under the ‘HOUSE’...
Owners Handbook REFRIGERATION: The Seawind 1000XL2 is fitted with a refrigerator/freezer two compartment ICEER 105 electric eutectic unit. NOTE: When switched on, the fan will run at varying speeds as well as stopping and starting. This is normal operation. NOTE: There are no operation controls i.e. thermostat. Cabinet temperature is controlled by the electronic ICEER control system.
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Owners Handbook Out of Use It is desirable to keep your freezer in use throughout the year. However if is necessary to shut the unit down, use the following important steps: (1) Turn off power. (2) Open the door. (3) Empty and then thoroughly clean the interior. (4) Leave the door open until the unit is required back in service.
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Owners Handbook Troubleshooting Check power to fridge and wires Green light not on Is motor running into on off switch Try bridging terminals 7& 8 on terminal strip YES green light faulty check voltage at danfoss controller If no success return ICEER grey controller fo repair Bridge terminals T &...
Care should be taken to ensure that the outboards (if left down) and rudders do not make contact with cradle or any other object likely to damage them. 1487 5152 1883 3666 Figure 1 Seawind 1000XL2 Slipping Diagram...
Owners Handbook ANCHORING: Your Seawind 1000XL2 carries a 35lb High Holding Type anchor with 10 meters of 8mm short link galvanized chain and 30 meters of 16mm rope. An optional second 27lb anchor with 10 meters of chain and 40 meters of rope may also be included.
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Indicator display. Autopilot For those boats fitted with the optional autopilot the following standard settings have proven to be optimal for the Seawind 1000XL2. They may be set in the Dealer Calibration Mode (See Raymarine Smartpilot Commissioning Guide). Raymarine SPX – 10 Smartpilot SW1000XL2 Settings...
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On a cat like your Seawind however, there is limited heel and the balanced spade rudders provide a light, neutral feel at all times. So, as a guide we have outlined some suggested reefing apparent wind strengths below.
Owners Handbook CONCLUSION: At Seawind Catamarans, we are always trying to improve our boats and as such, welcome any input from our customers. Should you have any thoughts regarding improvements to the boat please contact us on the details below.
Owners Handbook WARRANTY POLICY: Your Seawind 1000XL2 is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of delivery to the original purchaser. In addition we warrant the hulls and decks for blistering or structural failure for a total of five years.
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Cost Estimate for Repairs: Please provide copy of Quotation (where applicable) Materials Description Cost Labor Hours Hourly Rate TOTAL Final Comments ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………… Fax Completed Form to either Agent (from whom boat was purchased) or Direct to Seawind Catamarans Fax Number +61 2 4285 9984...
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