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OWNER'S MANUAL
YACHT DESIGN CATEGORY: A
IN ACCORDANCE WITH EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2013/53/CE
ENGLISH 20/12/2016
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DUFOUR 56 Exclusive

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL YACHT DESIGN CATEGORY: A IN ACCORDANCE WITH EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2013/53/CE ENGLISH 20/12/2016 1/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
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  • Page 3 English language. Dated: Signature: Detach along dotted line ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Owner's Manual receipt acknowledgment to be returned to DUFOUR YACHTS 11, Rue Blaise Pascal- 17187 PERIGNY CEDEX- FRANCE I, the undersigned: Name Address owner of DUFOUR 56 no.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    XIV. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION & SAFETY ..................26 XV. SAFETY FACILITIES ........................... 27 XVI. HANDLING, TRANSPORTING, HAULOUT ..................27 XVII. MOORING, ANCHORING, AND TOWING .................... 27 Responsibility ................................28 XVIII. GUARANTEE, TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP ..................29 ENGLISH 20/12/2016 5/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
  • Page 6 Drain system diagram ........................74 Skin fitting location diagram ......................76 Mechanical installation diagram ....................78 Gas system diagram ........................80 Holding tank installation diagram ....................82 Lifting diagram ..........................84 Navigation lights ..........................86 ENGLISH 20/12/2016 6/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    In case of doubt, please refer to the inventory which should have been given to you by your agent when you placed your order. ENGLISH 20/12/2016 7/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
  • Page 8: General Information

    So always take care before putting to sea. DUFOUR YACHTS is not able to guarantee perfect functioning of the boat in exceptional sea conditions (violent storms, hurricanes, cyclones, waterspouts, etc.) SUMMARY OF DESIGN CATEGORIES...
  • Page 9: Builder's Plate

    Indicates a reminder about safety-related practices, or points out NOTE dangerous practices that could result in personal injury or damage to the boat or its components, or to the environment. ENGLISH 20/12/2016 9/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
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  • Page 11: Principal Specifications

    (this does not take into account equipment such as lights and antennas that can be attached to the masthead) : the maximum draft is measured at the lowest points of ballast on board the vessel ENGLISH 20/12/2016 11/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
  • Page 12 (see ISO 12217-2: 2002) The second index (AVS, angle of vanishing stability) represents the heel angle at which stability is lost, in degrees. Loaded arrival Minimum operating condition condition (M STIX 52.2 115.5° 120.3° ENGLISH 20/12/2016 12/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
  • Page 13: Electrical Systems

    When such equipment is being installed, respect the fitting instructions (conductor size, protection). To avoid maintenance problems, make sure that any modifications made to the electrical circuit are recorded in writing in the manual. ENGLISH 20/12/2016 13/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
  • Page 14: Batteries

    ● If any electrolyte comes in contact with skin, eyes, etc., rinse the affected part of the body thoroughly and consult a doctor. Electric windlass ATTENTION ! It is essential to run the engine with the throttle slightly open when using the electric windlass. ENGLISH 20/12/2016 14/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
  • Page 15: 220 / 110 Volt

    During haul-out maintenance, set to the ‘on’ position in order to have earth [grounding] protection via the shore socket. WARNING Never let the end of a ship/shore supply cable dangle into the water. It may create an electrical field that could injure or kill nearby swimmers. ENGLISH 20/12/2016 15/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
  • Page 16: Gas Installation

    Information: the pressure gauge does not indicate the quantity of liquid LPG remaining in the cylinder, but only its vapor pressure, which is a constant at a given temperature. ENGLISH 20/12/2016 16/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
  • Page 17: Safety Warning

    ATTENTION! Certain precautions must be taken to avoid any contact with naked flames or other hot areas. Do not use solutions containing ammonia during manual tests for leaks ENGLISH 20/12/2016 17/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
  • Page 18: Drain & Sanitation System

    Hot water is produced by a water-heater connected to the engine cooling circuit and the shore electric supply. After the water-heater has been emptied, make sure that the element is covered before power is re-applied. ENGLISH 20/12/2016 18/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
  • Page 19: Seacocks

    - The discharge valve can be sealed in the closed position using a padlock. - Once a season, arrange to clean out the tank using a biodegradable disinfectant chemical. Leave the system empty if the vessel is to be left in below-freezing temperatures ENGLISH 20/12/2016 19/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
  • Page 20: Flooding

    If non-combustible materials are stored in the engine compartment, they must be secured to avoid the risk of falling onto the machinery and must not obstruct access to the engine compartment or its exit. ENGLISH 20/12/2016 20/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
  • Page 21: Safety Instructions

    ● Place free-hanging curtains near the cooker or any other appliance which has an open flame. ● Store flammable substances in the engine compartment. ●Modify, or allow any non-qualified person to modify, any of the boat’s installations (especially electrical, fuel, or gas). ENGLISH 20/12/2016 21/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
  • Page 22: Engine

    Whenever possible, the engine must be stopped for any engine maintenance or checking operations. Otherwise, special attention must be paid to moving parts (propeller shafts, belts, etc.) in order to avoid any risk of injury. ENGLISH 20/12/2016 22/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
  • Page 23: Wintering

    Checks to be carried out periodically: Check the play in the various elements (rudder stock/bearings, tension and wear in mechanical components) and grease the sprocket and chain if necessary. In the event of any doubt or problem, consult your agent. ENGLISH 20/12/2016 23/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
  • Page 24: Emergency Tiller

    Breaking waves represent a significant threat to stability. Towing another boat produces significant extra loading, which will have an adverse effect on the stability of your boat. ● You must never: Lift heavy weights using the boom. ENGLISH 20/12/2016 24/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
  • Page 25: Fall Prevention And Means Of Getting Back Aboard

    A safety ladder is also provided in case of emergency. It is located on the starboard stern rail, and can be deployed from the water. Ensure that you are familiar with the system and can operate it under any circumstances, notably when the vessel is under way. ENGLISH 20/12/2016 25/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
  • Page 26: Lightning Protection

    ● Certain products can also pose a risk to your safety and that of others, which is why it is important to read and follow the instructions for use. ● Chemicals must be labeled and stored in an appropriate place on the boat. ENGLISH 20/12/2016 26/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
  • Page 27: Safety Facilities

    Take advantage of the opportunity provided by haul-outs to inspect the propeller, rudder, skin fittings, and transducers. ATTENTION ! The aft lifting point is located near the propeller shaft. XVII. MOORING, ANCHORING, AND TOWING ENGLISH 20/12/2016 27/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
  • Page 28: Responsibility

    80% of the breaking strain of the corresponding anchor point. Furthermore, the owner must take into account the actions required when making fast a tow cable. ENGLISH 20/12/2016 28/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
  • Page 29: Guarantee, Transfer Of Ownership

    XVIII. GUARANTEE, operations remain the sole liability of the buyer/user, unless DUFOUR YACHTS yacht-builders offer to TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP waive them in full or in part.  The boat-builder’s warranty excludes: A) CONTRACTUAL GUARANTEES...
  • Page 30 Any claim under these guarantee conditions must be Article L. 211-5 of the Consumer Code: made formally to DUFOUR YACHTS in writing as soon as “In order to conform to the contract, the goods must: the defect is discovered, and within eight (8) days for claims under the contractual guarantee.
  • Page 31 Date ........................Signed at ........date ............Seller Buyer Signed for DUFOUR YACHTS on: .. Return the copy within 15 days of completing the transaction to: Return the copy within 15 days after the transaction to: SAV DUFOUR YACHTS 11 rue Blaise Pascal...
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  • Page 33: Drawings

    Charging and power system diagram ....................55 12V electric panel .........................57 Terminal diagram .......................... 59 12V electrical installation diagram ....................61 Lighting circuit ..........................63 Steering system diagram ......................66 Gas system diagram ........................68 Abandon ship plan .........................70 ENGLISH 20/12/2016 Page 33/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
  • Page 34 Drain system diagram ........................74 Skin fitting location diagram ......................76 Mechanical installation diagram ....................78 Gas system diagram ........................80 Holding tank installation diagram ....................82 Lifting diagram ..........................84 Navigation lights ..........................86 ENGLISH 20/12/2016 Page 34/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
  • Page 35: Presentation Plan

    1. Presentation plan ENGLISH 20/12/2016 Page 35/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
  • Page 36: Accommodation Layout

    2. Accommodation layout Label Description 3-cabin version central berth 3-cabin version offset berth Skipper cabin - option 4-cabin version Pullman cabin - option ENGLISH 20/12/2016 Page 36/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
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  • Page 38: Deck Fittings Plan

    Jackline anchor points: Port & starboard cleats Port & starboard towing points Hatches must be closed when underway Life raft stowage Anchor point for safety harness Lockers must be closed when underway Tender stowage location Option ENGLISH 20/12/2016 Page 38/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
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  • Page 40: Sail Plan

    Self-tacking jib LP (87%) 5.53 m Genoa LP (107%) 6.81 m Mainsail area 72 m² Self-tacking jib area 51 m² Genoa area * 69 m² Code 0 * area 152 m² * Option ENGLISH 20/12/2016 Page 40/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
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  • Page 42: Halyard And Sheet Operating Diagram

    Reef 1 Reef 3 Mainsail halyard Spinnaker halyard* Releasable forestay* Self-tacking jib sheet Genoa halyard Reef 2 Boom vang Standard mainsheet Genoa sheet* Genoa traveler adjustment* Genoa furling line Spinnaker tack* Spinnaker sheet* Option ENGLISH 20/12/2016 Page 42/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
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  • Page 44: 220V Electric Panel

    6. 220V electric panel Label Description Battery charger Water heater Electrical outlet Electrical outlet Residual current device ENGLISH 20/12/2016 Page 44/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
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  • Page 46: Circuit Diagram

    CE waterproof plug connection Water heater 220V 10A outlets 220V microwave oven* Connector (back panel of electrical cabinet) G Connector 220V/115V electric panel Electrical wiring colors light blue green brown black green/yellow white Option Not supplied ENGLISH 20/12/2016 Page 46/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
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  • Page 48: Circuit Diagram

    500 A fuse Air conditioning circuit breaker box WM, DW, PE, Watermaker circuit breaker box Generator earthing plate Engine battery Electrical wiring colors light blue green brown black green/yellow white Option Not supplied ENGLISH 20/12/2016 Page 48/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
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  • Page 51: Electrical Installation Diagram

    220V/115V electric panel 12000BTU Turbo A/C* 8000BTU Turbo A/C* DUO100 watermaker* Watermaker panel* Watermaker filter* Watermaker membrane* Generator* Generator electrical panel* A/C electrical panel* WM, DW, watermaker and thruster chargers electrical panel*. Option ENGLISH 20/12/2016 Page 51/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
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  • Page 53: Fuse Location Diagram

    Single-pole 6A circuit breaker: rear door piston cover* Zone G - 12V Strip fuse 400A: optional stern thruster* Strip fuse 80A: generator* Zone F - 220 V 2-pole circuit breaker: shore protection Zone I - 220V Differential circuit-breaker 32A: generator* ENGLISH 20/12/2016 Page 53/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
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  • Page 55: Charging And Power System Diagram

    Windlass relay* Bilge fan relay 5A fuse Bilge fan Inverter* 125A fuse: inverter* Differential circuit-breaker: inverter* Electrical outlet: inverter* 12V relay: inverter* Ampere meter shunt -ve terminal (electrical panel) +ve terminal (electrical panel) Option ENGLISH 20/12/2016 Page 55/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
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  • Page 57: Electric Panel

    Pressurized water system Bilge pump Shower pumps Navigation lights Mooring light Steaming light Fridge unit Navigation instrument pack Auto pilot Saloon lights Cabin lighting HIFI* / 12V outlet Voltmeter Freshwater gauge Fuel gauge 12V outlet ENGLISH 20/12/2016 Page 57/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
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  • Page 59: Terminal Diagram

    Fuel gauge sensor - G1 Negative D Connector Deck lights Battery positive Spares 5 Spares 2 Spares 4 Windlass control Battery negative Spares 3 Electrical wiring colors black white orange brown blue Option Not supplied ENGLISH 20/12/2016 Page 59/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
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  • Page 61: Electrical Installation Diagram

    Water pump unit Motor fan Chart plotter Engine and auxiliary battery isolator 12V watertight socket Alternator Starter Depth/speed transducer* Saloon speaker Refrigeration unit freezer Chain locker rinsing pump Charge splitter Freezer unit Option ENGLISH 20/12/2016 Page 61/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
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  • Page 63: Lighting Circuit

    Round ceiling light + switch LED reading light Black neoprene reading light Mini chromed push-button switch Saloon ceiling light Flexible self-adhesive LED strip Bathroom ceiling light Impulse relay Waterproof LED ceiling light Flexible LED rail ENGLISH 20/12/2016 Page 63/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
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  • Page 66: Steering System Diagram

    Chain and rudder cable kit Rudder cable sheaves Spacer sheaves Steering cable guide plates Port bulkhead device Starboard bulkhead device + brake Steering wheel Autopilot motor* Pilot bracket shims* Helm angle indicator* Emergency tiller Option ENGLISH 20/12/2016 Page 66/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
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  • Page 68: Gas System Diagram

    Watertight bulkhead fitting PVC pipe 6 x 8 copper pipe CE gas shut-off valve Long connection hose Cooker/Oven Bulkhead gas locker T-fitting: plancha grill* Plancha grill* Plancha grill connection kit* option Not supplied ENGLISH 20/12/2016 Page 68/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
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  • Page 70: Abandon Ship Plan

    Cockpit locker: 1 kg powder fire-extinguisher 5A/34B** Saloon banquette: 1 kg powder fire-extinguisher 5A/34B** Galley: 1 kg powder fire-extinguisher 5A/34B** Skipper cabin (option) Engine compartment extinguishing hole Emergency exit Fire blanket (recommended location) Not supplied ENGLISH 20/12/2016 Page 70/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
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  • Page 72: Freshwater System Diagram

    MF reduction ¾"-½" ½" ¼-turn FF seacock ¾" WX F connector ½" WX M connector Freshwater/seawater cock Freshwater/seawater 3-way cock Freshwater/seawater foot pump Plancha grill mixer tap and shower head Toilet seawater intake * Option ENGLISH 20/12/2016 Page 72/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
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  • Page 74: Drain System Diagram

    Skin fitting 1" Manual bilge pump Ø25Strainer with non-return valve Ø25 discharge hose Manual bilge pump Skin fitting 1" Automatic bilge pump Automatic switch Supersub submersible bilge pump Ø25 discharge hose Skin fitting 1" ENGLISH 20/12/2016 Page 74/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
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  • Page 76: Skin Fitting Location Diagram

    Electric bilge pump discharge 1" Manual bilge pump discharge 1" Automatic electric bilge pump discharge 1" Strainer skin fitting* Seawater intake for air-conditioning* 1" Seawater intake for watermaker* 1/2" Seawater intake for generator* 3/4" Option ENGLISH 20/12/2016 Page 76/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
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  • Page 78: Mechanical Installation Diagram

    Propeller shaft Coupling flange Propeller shaft bearing Ventilation grilles Foam insulation Strainer skin fitting* Exhaust outlet Anti-siphon elbow Seawater intake seacock Raw water strainer Waterlock silencer Bilge fan Engine battery Charge splitter Isolator ENGLISH 20/12/2016 Page 78/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
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  • Page 80: Gas System Diagram

    23. Gas system diagram Label Description Port fuel tank Fuel shut-off valve Overflow vent Fuel deck plate Tank vent Starboard fuel tank Port/starboard valve coupling Quick shut-off valve Fuel pre-filter ENGLISH 20/12/2016 Page 80/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
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  • Page 82: Holding Tank Installation Diagram

    Skin fitting & seacock, 1-1/2" 20 mm Ø hose 38 mm Ø anti-odor hose 51 mm Ø anti-odour hose ¾" chromed brass vent Holding tank, 50 L Holding tank, 35 L* U-bend * Option ENGLISH 20/12/2016 Page 82/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
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  • Page 84: Lifting Diagram

    25. Lifting diagram Label. Description See red triangular marker under deck-line Light displacement: 17600 kg Midship beam: 5.04 m Standard draft: 2.50 m ENGLISH 20/12/2016 Page 84/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
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  • Page 86: Navigation Lights

    26. Navigation lights Label Description Under sail Under power Mooring 12V electric panel 2 Nm Navigation lights - LED Mooring light 2 Nm Steaming light 3 Nm ENGLISH 20/12/2016 Page 86/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...
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  • Page 88 NOTES ENGLISH 20/12/2016 Page 88/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive...

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