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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE...
  • Page 3 To begin, we have developed this technical guide as a resource for you. Please read through it carefully to learn more about optimal conditions for use of your boat and to ensure your full satisfaction. As you take the helm of your new PRESTIGE, I wish you fair winds. JP Chapeleau...
  • Page 5 Preamble This instruction guide is a tool that will enable you get to know your boat and apprehend the use of the components that are necessary for running her. Some of the equipments mentioned in this guide are optional fi ttings. A WAY TO MAKE THE MOST OF THIS INSTRUCTION GUIDE In order to have an easier apprehension, this guide offers you two complementary reading levels: .

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Specifications 4 Utility aboard 7 Propulsion Page 07 Page 41 Page 81 1.1 I D of your boat 4.1 Slot-in television 7.1 Engines 1.2 Technical specifi cations 4.2 Flying bridge refrigerator 7.2 Fuel 1.3 Wheelhouse helm description 4.3 Flying bridge grill 7.3 Dash boards 1.4 Flying bridge control house description 4.4 Icemaker...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    Specifications 1.1 I.D. of your boat 1.2 Technical specifications 1.3 Wheelhouse helm description 1.4 Flying bridge control house description 1.5 24 V - 230 V electrical panel description...
  • Page 11 ........... . . BP 529 - 85505 LES HERBIERS CEDEX - FRANCE - TEL +33 (0)2 51 64 20 20 - FAX +33 (0)2 51 67 37 65 - www.prestige-yachts.com...
  • Page 12 Design categories CATEGORY A CATEGORY D The boat is designed for sailing in winds that may exceed force 8 on the Beau- The boat is designed for sailing in winds that do not exceed force 4 on the fort Scale and in waves of a signifi cant height of 4m and more and the boat is Beaufort Scale and in the corresponding waves (occasional 0.5m high waves to a large extent self-suffi...
  • Page 13 Technical specifications Length overall (L. O. A.) ......15,20 m / 49'10" CE CATEGORY Maximum number of persons Hull Length .
  • Page 14 WHEELHOUSE HELM WHEELHOUSE HELM 1 - Screen/ repeater for the electronic system 6 - Adjustable steering wheel. 11 - Air conditioning control (optional fi tting). (optional fi tting). 7 - VHF radio (optional fi tting). 12 - Deck searchlight control (optional fi tting). 2 - Compass.
  • Page 15 FLYING BRIDGE CONTROL HOUSE FLYING BRIDGE CONTROL HOUSE 1 - Adjustable steering wheel. 6 - Compass. 11 - Bow thruster control (optional fi tting). 2 - VHF radio (optional fi tting). 7 - Engine controls. 12 - Joystick / engine controls (optional fi tting). 3 - Port engine rev counter.
  • Page 16 10 11 12 13 14 15 24 V - 230 V ELECTRICAL PANEL...
  • Page 17 1 - Starboard water tank gauge. 10 - On board positive cut out. 2 - Port water tank gauge. 11 - General negative cut out. 3 - Ammeter. 12 - Starboard engine positive cut out. 4 - Ammeter selector. 13 - Port engine positive cut out. 5 - General ON/OFF cut out.

  • Page 19: Hull / Deck

    Hull / deck 2.1 Construction 2.9 Deck wash pump 2.2 Careening 2.10 Swim ladder 2.3 Deck fitting 2.11 Deck searchlight 2.4 Access to the boat 2.12 Underwater spotlights 2.5 Cockpit 2.13 Capstan 2.6 Flying bridge 2.14 Anchoring 2.7 Access to the crew cabin 2.15 Gangway 2.8 Retractable sun awning 2.16 Hydraulic platform...

  • Page 21: Construction

    Hull / deck Construction RECOMMENDATION The hull of the PRESTIGE 500 is made of laminate layers of fi breglass and polyester resin with sandwich and an integrated osmosis barrier coat. Frames and structural counter mould bonded and laminated to the hull, inte- grating supports for technical equipment: this is the way the structure of the hull is.
  • Page 22 Fore deck - Access to the boat SUNDECK SUNDECK GATE TO THE COCKPIT OPEN CANOPY FOLDED CANOPY SLIDING DOOR SLIDING DOOR SLIDING DOOR STOPPING SYSTEM LOCKING IT FROM THE OUTSIDE LOCKING IT FROM THE INSIDE...

  • Page 23: Deck Fitting

    Hull / deck Deck fitting Access to the boat FORE DECK AFT GATE A sunbathing platform with a reclining back is integrated in the front desk, To come into the cockpit from the aft platform, lift the gate then push it to the protected by a foldable canopy.
  • Page 24 Cockpit locker - Flying bridge closing system COCKPIT LOCKER COCKPIT SHOWER FLYING BRIDGE HATCH ACCESS TO THE FLYING BRIDGE ACCESS TO THE FLYING BRIDGE CREW CABIN DESK HATCHES AND SUN DECK...

  • Page 25: Cockpit

    Hull / deck Cockpit Flying bridge You can go from the cockpit to the fl ying bridge using the stairs. COCKPIT LOCKER The fl ying bridge is fi tted with a hatch closing system set on jacks. The cockpit is fi tted with a large locker with a companionway ladder. It is advisable to close the hatch cover when sailing.
  • Page 26 Retractable sun awning - Deckwash pump RETRACTABLE UPPER COCKPIT LOCKER AWNING AND PUMP SUN AWNING SWITCHES 1 - Inlet to connect hose. 2 - Sea water supply valve. 3 - 3-way sea/fresh water selector valve. 4 - Deckwash pump.

  • Page 27: Retractable Sun Awning

    Hull / deck Retractable sun awning Deckwash pump The boat may optionally be equipped with a retractable sun awning fi tting in The boat may optionally be fi tted with a deckwash pump. the cockpit ceiling. The retractable sun awning can be used only after having turned on the on The deckwash pump is located behind the ladder in the aft cockpit locker or board 24 V circuit and the Comfort switch on the instrument panel.
  • Page 28 Swim ladder - Deck searchligh - Underwater spotlights DECK SEARCHLIGHT DECK SEARCHLIGHT DECK SEARCHLIGHT SWITCH CONTROL 1 - Deck searchlight switch. 4 - Deck searchlight. 2 - Deck searchlight control. 5 - Swim ladder. 3 - Underwater spotlights switch. 6 - Underwater spotlights. SWIM LADDER UNDERWATER SWITCH OF THE...

  • Page 29: Swim Ladder

    Hull / deck Swim ladder Underwater spotlights 2.10 2.12 A swim ladder is located in the quarterdeck portside locker. The boat may be fi tted with optional underwater spotlights. Do not forget to lift up the swimming ladder before sailing. The underwater spotlights are under the aft platform, below the water line.
  • Page 30 Electric windlass - Capstan 1 - Electric windlass. 2 - Windlass switch. 3 - Windlass control. 4 - Capstan automatic breaker. 5 - Windlass automatic breaker. 6 - Capstan foot control. 7 - Capstan. 8 - Windlass control.

  • Page 31: Capstan

    Hull / deck Capstan 2.13 ELECTRIC WINDLASS The electric windlass can be used when one or two engines are operating. Turn on the windlass using its switch located on the instrument panel. Operate the windlass from the helm station in the wheelhouse or the fl ying The capstan foot control is located at the bottom of the cockpit starboard bridge or using the control in the anchor locker.

  • Page 32: Gangway

    Gangway HYDRAULIC GANGWAY GANGWAY USED AS A CRANE 1 - Automatic breaker. 2 - Gangway control. 3 - Hydraulic pump. 4 - Gangway location.
  • Page 33 Hull / deck Gangway 2.15 RAISING THE GROUND TACKLE - Lock the grab brake. - Check the chain is properly set on the grab. - Activate the windlass setting it to the ‘upward’ position. The boat may be fi tted with an optional hydraulic gangway. - Slowly go near the anchor using the engine (do not use the windlass force to winch up the boat).

  • Page 34: Hydraulic Platform

    Hydraulic platform HYDRAULIC PLATFORM 1 - Platform automatic breaker. 2 - Platform control. 3 - Hydraulic pump.
  • Page 35 Hull / deck Hydraulic platform 2.16 The aft swim platform can be equipped as an option with an hydraulic plat- form. Hydraulic struts enable you to let it down under the boat waterline. After switching on the domestic 24 V circuit, use the platform control located in the cubby hole on the starboard side of the cockpit.

  • Page 37: Accommodations

    Accommodations 3.1 Saloon table 3.2 Floorboards 3.3 Portholes - Deck hatches 3.4 Windows 3.5 Cabins 3.6 Helm stations...
  • Page 38 Saloon table - Windows - Blinds SALOON TABLE SALOON TABLE SALOON TABLE FLOOR SHORT POSITION LONG POSITION FASTENING BLIND + MOSQUITO SCREEN BLIND ON DECK HATCH WHEELHOUSE WINDOW...

  • Page 39: Saloon Table

    Accommodations Saloon table Portholes - Deck hatches The saloon table can articulate into two positions, a short one when folded, a The portholes and deck hatch are fi tted with locking systems to keep them in long one when unfolded. a closed position.
  • Page 40 Sliding window - Cabins - Windscreen washer SLIDING WINDOW SLIDING WINDOW TWO-BERTH DOUBLE BED CONTROLS PORT SIDE CABIN PORT SIDE CABIN CREW CABIN WET ROOM WINDSCREEN WASHER ADJUSTABLE WINDSCREEN AND WIPERS SWITCHES STEERING WHEEL WASHER TANK...

  • Page 41: Cabins

    Accommodations Helm stations ELECTRICAL SLIDING WINDOWS The wheelhouse has two electrical sliding windows located next to the com- mand post. After having turned on the on board electrical system and the Comfort switch WHEEL on the instrument panel, you can make the windows go up or down using the The height of the wheel can be adjusted to ease steering when you are stan- switched located on the station on the left of the command post.
  • Page 43 On board utility 4.1 Slot-in television 4.8 Extractor Hood 4.2 Flying bridge refrigerator 4.9 Refrigerator / freezer 4.3 Flying bridge grill 4.10 Dishwasher 4.4 Icemaker 4.11 Washer-dryer 4.5 Microwave oven 4.12 Safe 4.6 Stove unit 4.13 Heating 4.7 Induction cooktop 4.14 Air conditioning...
  • Page 44 Slot-in television - Flying bridge refrigerator and grill SLOT-IN TELEVISION UP / DOWN TV SWITCH INVERTER CONTROL 1 - Television. 4 - Flying bridge grill. 2 - Up / down television switch. 5 - Flying bridge refrigerator. 3 - Utility switch. 6 - Refrigerator compressor.

  • Page 45: Slot-In Television

    On board utility Slot-in television Flying bridge refrigerator According to the lay out, the saloon is fi tted with a slot-in television located in The boat is fi tted with a fl ying bridge refrigerator. the unit at the front of the saloon. After having turned on the 24 V circuit, use the Utility switch on the instrument It can be used after having turned on the 24 V on board circuit and after having panel and then the switch located in companion ladder next to the command...
  • Page 46 Icemaker - Microwave oven 230 V ELECTRICAL CABINET ICEMAKER VALVE + FILTER OF THE ICEMAKER MICROWAVE OVEN 1 - Microwave oven. 2 - 230 V electrical cabinet. 3 - Icemaker. 4 - 230 V electrical panel. 5 - Valve + fi lter of the icemaker.

  • Page 47: Icemaker

    On board utility Microwave oven The boat is fi tted with a microwave oven located in the galley. For the use and maintenance of the fl ying bridge electric grill, please refer to its instruction guide. Check that its circuit breaker has been powered on the lower bus in the elec- trical panel located in the companion ladder, next to the aft cabin.
  • Page 48 Stove unit - Induction cooktop - Hood STOVE UNIT STORAGE PLACE FOR GAS VALVES GAS BOTTLES INDUCTION EXTRACTOR HOOD COOKTOP 1 - Stove unit or induction cooktop. 2 - 230 V electrical cabinet. 3 - Gas valves. 4 - 230 V electrical panel. 5 - Extractor hood.

  • Page 49: Stove Unit

    On board utility Stove unit For the use and maintenance of the induction cooktop, please refer to its instruction guide. The boat standard features include a 3-burner stove unit. The burners run on gas after having opened the dedicated valve located under Extractor Hood the microwave (access through the drawer under the oven).
  • Page 50 Refrigerator - Dishwasher - Washer-dryer UTILITY SWITCH DISHWASHER DISHWASHER - FRESH WATER SUPPLY VALVE WASHER-DRYER WASHER-DRYER - FRESH 1 - Washer-dryer outlet. WATER SUPPLY VALVE 2 - Washer-dryer. 3 - Utility switch. 4 - Washer-dryer fresh water supply valve. 5 - Dishwasher. 6 - Dishwasher fresh water supply valve.

  • Page 51: Refrigerator / Freezer

    On board utility Refrigerator / freezer SUPPLY Select the source of the supply (generator or shore power) using the left selec- tor of the 230 V selection panel at the entrance of the wheelhouse. The boat is fi tted with a refrigerator / freezer located in the galley. RECOMMENDATION After having turned on the 24 V on board circuit, activate the Comfort switch on the instrument panel.
  • Page 52 Safe - Heating HEATING CONTROL BOILER 1 - Forced air heater. 4 - Fuel tank. 2 - Heating control. 5 - Fuel valve. 3 - Safe. 6 - Boiler. SAFE...

  • Page 53: Safe

    On board utility Heating 4.13 RECOMMENDATION The boat may be fi tted with optional heating. For the use and maintenance of the washer-dryer, please refer to its instruc- It is a system in closed circuit, that works with water circulation. tion guide.

  • Page 54: Air Conditionning

    Air conditioning 1 - Outlet. 5 - Water inlet valves + fi lters. 2 - Air conditioning control. 6 - Air conditioning drain valves. 3 - Forced air heater. 7 - Air conditioning unit. 4 - Automatic breaker of the 8 - Hot / cold selector.
  • Page 55 On board utility Air conditioning 4.14 SUPPLY Select the source of the supply (generator or shore POWER) using the right selector of the 230 V selection panel at the entrance of the wheelhouse. The boat may be fi tted with an optional reversible air conditioning system. Check that the air conditioning group and the pump circuit breakers have been powered on the upper and lower bus in the electrical panel located in The air conditioning system requires 230 V with a cold water system.

  • Page 57: Water Systems

    Water systems 5.1 Bilge pump system 5.2 Grey waters 5.3 Black waters 5.4 Fresh water...
  • Page 58 Water system - Draining 1 - Electric bilge pump. 2 - Bilge pump outlet valve. 3 - Front wet room outlet valve. 4 - Aft wet room outlet valve. 5 - Shower pumps. 6 - Kitchen grey water outlet valves. 7 - Flying bridge sink drain valve.

  • Page 59: Bilge Pump System

    Water systems Bilge pump system RECOMMENDATION The boat is fi ttted with three electric bilge pumps: - In the front cabin (under the fl oor in front of the door). - In the aft cabin (under the trap under the starboard berth). - In the crew cabin (under the berth).
  • Page 60 Holding tank 1 - Holding tank. 2 - Drain valve of the tank. 3 - Gauge of the holding tank. 4 - Switch to drain the tank. 5 - Drain fi ller of the black waters. 6 - WATER PUMP switch. 7 - Device to switch on the pressure water pump.

  • Page 61: Black Waters

    Water systems Black waters USE OF THE ELECTRIC TOILETS Check fi rst that the WATERPUMP and water group switches located on the instrument panel are activated. The boat is fi tted with electric toilets and a 120 litres holding tank under the The FULL switch allows to fi...
  • Page 62 Fresh water system 1 - Fresh water tanks. 2 - Valves to select tanks. 3 - Pressure water pump. 4 - Deck fi ller. 5 - Tank gauges. 6 - Switch to start the pressure water pump.

  • Page 63: Fresh Water

    Water systems During fi lling, avoid handling contaminants near the fi llers. - In a marina equipped with an organic waste suction system, fi t the suction Open and close the fi ller caps with the right key. hose into the tank through the deck fi ller located on the port side of the pas- Check the fi...
  • Page 64 Shore fresh water supply - Water heater SHORE FRESH 230 V ELECTRICAL CABINET ON / OFF SWITCH WATER SUPPLY OF THE WATER HEATER WATER HEATER WATER HEATER ENGINE VALVES 1 - Water heater. 2 - 230 V electrical cabinet. 3 - Switch of the water heater. 4 - Shore fresh water supply.
  • Page 65 Water systems WATER GAUGE Check that its circuit breaker has been powered on the upper bus in the elec- trical panel located in the companion ladder, next to the aft cabin. Watch the level of the water in the tanks using the gauges located on the electrical panel at the entrance of the wheelhouse.

  • Page 67: Electricity

    Electricity 6.1 24 V circuit 6.2 Inverters 6.3 230 V circuit 6.4 Electronics...
  • Page 68 24 V circuit location - Batteries - Electrical panel 24 V ON BOARD BATTERY CHARGERS ELECTRICAL PANEL POWER UNIT 24 V CUTOUTS 1 - Dash board. 1 - Ammeter. 2 - Domestic positive pole. 2 - 230 V devices circuit breakers. 3 - Common negative pole.
  • Page 69 Electricity 24 V circuit BATTERIES The 24 V power unit supplying the board is located under the fl oor, port side, in the technical room. 24 V CIRCUIT TO SWITCH ON THE 24 V CIRCUIT BATTERY RECHARGING On the electrical panel at the entrance of the wheelhouse: You recharge the battery bank either with two alternators (24 V / 80 Amp) or - Set the key to ON.
  • Page 70 24 V switches - Shore power sockets - Inverter 1 - Port side electric window. 7 - Bilge pump. 1 - Klaxon. 6 - Windscreen washer. 2 - Navigation lights. 8 - Lighting. 2 - Pressure water pump. 7 - Auxiliary. 3 - Starboard side electric window.

  • Page 71: Circuit

    Electricity 230 V circuit Inverters SHORE POWER SOCKETS 24 V / 12 V INVERTER The shore power sockets are both located in the starboard aft locker of cockpit. The boat is fi tted with a 24 V / 12 V converter for the 12 V sockets, the CD/ The POWER shore sockets give supply to the POWER and AIR CONDITIONING DVD players and the GPS antenna (via the Auxiliary switch on the instrument busbar components that work on 230 V.
  • Page 72 Generator 1 - Fuel fi lter of generator. 2 - Generator circuit breaker. 3 - Generator. 4 - Water / gas separator. 5 - Fuel tank. 6 - Fuel / generator stop pull handle. 7 - Start battery of generator. 8 - Sea water inlet valve of generator.
  • Page 73 Electricity GENERATOR / 12 V CIRCUIT Make sure its fuel valve (access in the service room on the starboard tank) and its sea water cooling valve (access in the technical room, in the front of 12 V CIRCUIT the generator) are open. The 12 V battery supplying the generator is located in front of this generator, RECOMMENDATION in the technical room.
  • Page 74 Automatic breakers - Selectors - Lighting system SHORE POWER / GENERATOR SWITCH IN SALOON FRONT COMPANION SELECTORS LADDER SWITCH 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 - Ceiling indirect lighting. 1 - Ceiling indirect lighting 2 - Saloon wheelhouse lighting. 2 - Passageway two-way switch.
  • Page 75 Electricity CHECKING OF THE 230 V CONSUMING APPLIANCES USE OF THE 110 V - 230 V POWERED APPLIANCES 110 V - 230 V ELECTRICAL PANEL (entrance of the wheelhouse) This panel has sliders which enable you to choose the supply source for the TO SWITCH ON THE APPLIANCES different 110 V - 230 V consuming appliances on board.
  • Page 76 Sensors - Pilot compass - Electronic boxes SENSORS - INSIDE ELECTRONIC BOXES 1 - Log + depth sounder sensors. 2 - Automatic pilot compass. 3 - Electronic boxes.

  • Page 77: Electronics

    Electricity Electronics TO STOP THE 110 V - 230 V POWERED APPLIANCES To stop the 110 V - 230 V powered appliances (dishwasher, grill, etc.) it is advisable to do as follows: - Stop the appliance with its own controls. The boat may be fi...
  • Page 78 Technical room electric boards FRONT ELECTRIC BOARD CENTRAL ELECTRICAL BOARD AFT ELECTRIC BOARD TECHNICAL ROOM TECHNICAL ROOM TECHNICAL ROOM 1 - Relay - coupling of engine battery banks. 1 - Negative bus bar before cut-out. 1 - Bow thruster battery park charger fuse. 2 - On board fuse.
  • Page 79 Summary for the 12 V and 24 V components CHARGE AND ELECTRICAL CONVERSION 1 x 230 V / 24 V - 60 Amp charger 24 V Service and engine bank 1 x 230 V / 12 V - 25 Amp charger With optional generator 1 x 230 V / 24 V - 40 Amp charger Bow thruster battery park...
  • Page 80 Summary for the 110 V - 230 V elements 24 V / 230 V - 700 Va or 2500 Va INVERTER When they are not supplied by the shore power socket or the generator, the following appliances on the UTILITY busbar function automatically with the inverter if it is switched on (switch in REMOTE position).
  • Page 81 Summary for the 110 V - 230 V elements CONSUMING APPLIANCES VOLTAGE BOAT ELECTRICAL PANEL Hifi 230 V or 110 V inverter Television 230 V or 110 V inverter Water heater 230 V UPPER bus Induction cooktop 230 V UPPER bus Battery park charger 230 V UPPER bus...
  • Page 83 Propulsion 7.1 Engines 7.2 Fuel 7.3 Dash boards 7.4 Steering system 7.5 Demister 7.6 Trim tabs 7.7 Propellers and anodes 7.8 Bow thruster...
  • Page 84 Location of the engines FUEL VALVES PULL HANDLES OF FUEL VALVES BATTERY COUPLING 1 - Fuel shut off valve. CONTROL 2 - Fuel tanks. 3 - Fuel tank deck fi llers. 4 - Bilge fan. 5 - Fuel fi lter. 6 - Engine water inlet valve.

  • Page 85: Engines

    Propulsion Engines - Start the engines using the keys and do not speed up. Please carefully read the engine instruction guide supplied with the boat; it gives you detailed explanations as to the best use of the engines and relative ACCESS operations.
  • Page 86 Engine water inlet - Fuel gauge - Filters ENGINE WATER INLET VALVE ENGINE WATER FILTER FUEL TANK DECK FILLERS BILGE FAN OIL FILTERS...

  • Page 87: Fuel

    Propulsion Fuel ENGINE WATER INLETS The engine water inlet valves are located on each side of the pod bases in the aft cockpit locker or in the crew cabin (optional fi tting). They shall absolutely be open before you start the engines. FUEL TANKS The strainers of the engine water inlets are located on the base of the Pods.
  • Page 88 Fuel fi lter FUEL FILTER...
  • Page 89 Propulsion To know when you have to intervene and how frequently you have to change them, please refer to the engine instruction guide. Drain it by undoing the knurled screw on the base of the decantation bowl (but do not remove it). During fi...
  • Page 90 Joystick - Trim tabs - Demister OUTSIDE STEERING JOYSTICK TRIM TABS TRIM TAB CONTROL DEMISTER CONTROL ANODES...

  • Page 91: Demister

    Propulsion Steering system Trim tabs The standard boat has two steering stations (wheelhouse and fl ying bridge). The boat is fi tted with trim tabs. They work when the engines are running. Their controls are located on the dashboard. An optional third station is fi tted in a cockpit locker to starboard in front of the wheelhouse;...

  • Page 92: Bow Thruster

    Bow thruster BOW THRUSTER BOW THRUSTER CONTROL CUT-OUT SWITCHES 1 - Bow thruster. 2 - Bow thruster cut out. 3 - Bow thruster batteries. BOW THRUSTER BOW THRUSTER 4 - Bow thruster control. CUT OUT BATTERIES...
  • Page 93 Propulsion Bow thruster The bow thruster together with its batteries and fuse are located under the berth in the forward cabin. Switch on the bow thruster circuit using its switch (cut out) on the 24 V elec- trical panel at the entrance of the wheelhouse. To start the bow thruster using the control either inside (wheelhouse), or out- side (locker to starboard in the cockpit) or in the fl...

  • Page 95: Winter Storage

    Winter storage 8.1 Laying up 8.2 Protection...

  • Page 97: Protection

    Winter storage Laying up INSIDE - Seal air inlets as much as you can. - Install an air dehumidifi er in the saloon and leave the cabin and storage unit doors open (stowage cupboards, ice boxes). - Take ashore all the ship’s log, the ropes that are not used for mooring her, - Leave the cushions outside for long before putting them back into the boat in the galley equipment, supplies, clothes, the safety equipment.
  • Page 99 Handling 9.1 Preparation 9.2 Crane lifting...
  • Page 100 Crane lifting instructions 155 mm 157 mm...

  • Page 101: Preparation

    The crane hook will be fi tted with a gantry or a spreader system with two If the PRESTIGE YACHTS boatyard are not involved in your handling opera- slings. tions, they cannot cover under guarantee any possible accidents linked to The slings shall not be connected directly onto the hook, as it would result in handling.
  • Page 103 Safety 10.1 Prevention 10.2 Gas system 10.3 Fire 10.4 Bilge pump system 10.5 Safety equipments 10.6 General remarks...

  • Page 105: Prevention

    Safety Prevention 10.1 THE BOAT For the sake of prevention and to be able to feel confi dent to face successfully the possible dangers on board (fi re, leak), learn to recognize and locate the different elements which might be the cause of these disorders and the equi- THE CREW pments to cope with them as well.

  • Page 106: Gas System

    Gas system LOCKER FOR GAS BOTTLES GAS VALVE 1 - Gas valve. 2 - Locker for gas bottles. 3 - Electrovalve (US version).
  • Page 107 Safety Gas system 10.2 Regularly check and replace the rubber tubings that link the bottle to one end of the circuit and the stove to the other one, depending on the standards and regulations in force in your country. The gas cartridges are located in a storage space accessible on the wheel- In case you should smell gas or fi...
  • Page 108 Inside safety equipments 1 - Emergency exit. 2 -Fuel valves emergency closing pull rods. 3 - Engine fi re extinguisher. 4 - VHF location. 5 - Release pull handle of engine fi re extinguisher. Distress fl ares. First aid kit. Fire extinguisher.
  • Page 109 Safety Fire 10.3 - Fill up a tank when an engine is running or a stove or heater is on. - Smoke while handling fuels. Make sure that bilges are clean at all times and regularly check that there are The boat is delivered fi...
  • Page 110 Fuel pull handles - Engine bay extinguisher GENERATOR AND ENGINES FUEL ENGINE EXTINGUISHER PULL ROD ENGINE BAY EXTINGUISHER VALVES EMERGENCY PULL RODS MANUAL BILGE PUMP SWITCHES OF ELECTRIC BILGE PUMPS...

  • Page 111: Bilge Pump System

    Safety Bilge pump system 10.4 PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW IN THE EVENT OF FIRE - Stop the engines if they are running. - Cut off the power supply, the fuel supply - pull rods in the locker of the star- board companion ladder. ELECTRIC BILGE PUMPS - Cut off all sources of air (smother the fi...
  • Page 112 Outside safety equipments LOCATION OF THE LIFERAFT 1 - Location of the liferaft. 2 - Manual bilge pump. Extinguisher. Location for the life buoy............................................................................10 - ................11 - ................12 - ................13 - ................

  • Page 113: Safety Equipments

    Safety Safety equipments 10.5 LIFERAFT You shall use the liferaft only if all else fails. Before you sail, list the compulsory safety equipments. RECOMMENDATION Do not exceed the number of persons indicated in the Chapter SPECIFICA- TIONS. RECOMMENDATION The life raft storage place is the locker at the entrance of the wheelhouse. Fit your boat with liferafts in pursuance of the regulations of the country where The combined weight of the persons and equipment should never exceed the the boat is registered.

  • Page 115: General Remarks

    Safety General remarks 10.6 - Darkness and fog. - Lights on, inside the boat. - Position of the upper and side awnings. - Persons or removable equipments in the helmsman’s fi eld of visibility. MANOEUVRES - Know where your crew members are and inform them before you manoeu- Take into account all these parameters when sailing.

  • Page 117: Maintenance

    Maintenance 11.1 Maintenance schedule...

  • Page 118: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance Maintenance schedule 11.1 DECK / DECK FITTING / HULL Clean the hull with appropriate products ........QUARTERLY Clean stainless steel parts ............. MONTHLY Check the watertightness of the sea-cock fi ttings ......ANNUAL The information given hereafter are only examples and it is not an exhaustive Clean the sea cock fi...
  • Page 119 Maintenance AIR CONDITIONING PLUMBING Check the sea cocks and clean / change Check the automatic bilge pumps and alarms ........ MONTHLY the different sea water fi lters ............MONTHLY Rinse the holding tanks..............MONTHLY Dust off the forced-air heater fans ............ANNUAL Check the manual bilge pumps ............
  • Page 121 Pers onal Notes ................. .

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