BENETEAU Oceanis 41.1 2017 Owners’ Notes page 36

Interlude Owners' Notes
shower has a sump pump to drain the shower. Press the pump switch to remove water
from the shower pan.
Please use the squeegees provided to remove water from the walls and fixtures, then wipe
remaining surfaces dry. This will protect the wood and help prevent odors.
OPERATING TIP: The showers draw water from the fresh water storage tanks. Experienced
cruisers use the "sailor's shower" – get wet, turn off the water, soap up, rinse off.
On warm, sunny days, an alternative to the below decks showers is the swim platform
shower (with hot and cold fresh water) located next to the starboard helm. It's also great
for rinsing dirty shoes/feet after going ashore.
Hot Water
Hot water is stored in an insulated tank located under the aft starboard
bunk. It takes about 30 minutes of running the engine to get the water
hot. The water will remain hot for several hours. When connected to
shore power, you can run the electric hot water heater by turning on
the switch on the AC panel to the "ON" position.
SAFETY REMINDER – The engine can heat water to scalding
temperature so please be careful!
Managing the Holding Tanks
Each head has a 20-gallon black water holding tank that will need to be emptied every day or two
depending on usage. The tanks are in the cabinet next to each toilet. The tanks are green
and the waste level inside can be seen by shining a flashlight from the top downwards. San
Juan Sailing staff will discuss holding tanks, overboard discharge and pump-outs during the
charter briefing on the day of your arrival.
OPERATING TIP: When pumping out the holding tanks, use the small winch handle to
remove / replace the "waste" tank caps located on the starboard deck above each tank
(see photo). The caps screw-out/screw-in, please don't overtighten. The winch handle
should be in the cockpit table storage compartment.
Please add a ½ capfull of the "No Flex" marine toilet treatment to each holding tank
daily. Add water to the bowl, add the treatment and flush the toilet. There is a
container of "No Flex" in each head, look in the holding tank compartment or in the
vanity storage area behind the mirrors.
The overboard discharge valve for the aft head is located under a panel in the aft
starboard cabin below and in front of the hanging locker. Lift the panel to access the
valve. The discharge valve for the forward head is located behind the tilt-out storage
compartment under the forward cabin bunk. Remove the compartment for easier
access to the valve.
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Forward head shower.
Cockpit fresh water shower with (1) hot/cold
controls and (2) pull-out shower head.
Black water holding
Waste tank pump-out access
ports located on starboard
deck above holding tanks.
tanks.