BENETEAU Oceanis 41.1 2017 Owners’ Notes page 45

Interlude Owners' Notes
Aft water tank fill port (red arrow).
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The forward secondary tank (Tank 2) is under the forward berth (capacity = 87 gallons). The fill
port is on the forward port deck (see photo).
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The water tank gauges are on the electrical panel. To switch tanks, find the water control unit in
the engine compartment, lower right-hand side. The tank valves are labeled Tank 1 and Tank 2
(shown below). When switching tanks, you'll hear the water pump run as it pressurizes the lines.
Water system controls in engine
compartment.
There is a 50 ft. fresh water hose stored in the starboard cockpit lazarette and a second 50 ft. hose in
the aft starboard cockpit storage area (under the helm). When filling the tanks, be sure you are using
potable water. Both fill ports have a
OPERATING TIP: Only have the valve open for one tank at a time. If both valves are open, you could
accidently drain both tanks and run out of water.
Hot Water
When the engine is running, the water heater operates by heat recovery from the engine cooling
system. The heater also runs off the AC electrical supply when you are connected to shore power. Turn
"ON" the water heater switch on the electrical panel when connected to shore power to heat water. The
water heater is very efficient – it will heat water quickly and the temperature is quite hot, so adjust the
hot-cold mix as desired (this applies to the cockpit shower, too).
1. Water filter
2. Water unit
3. Expansion tank
4. Supply valve - Aft tank (Tank 1)
5. Supply valve - Forward tank (Tank 2)
blue ring around them.
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Forward water tank fill port - port deck.