Summary of Contents for Dufour Yachts Grand Large 445
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OWNER’S MANUAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 94/25/CE AS AMENDED BY EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2003/44/CE DESIGN CATEGORY OF YACHT A ENGLISH 23.02.11 1/75 DUFOUR 445 Grand Large...
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I have received the Owner’s Manual for my DUFOUR 445 and accept its being written in English. Dated: Signature: Detach along dotted line ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Owner’s Manual receipt acknowledgement to be returned to DUFOUR YACHTS 1, Rue Blaise Pascal- 17187 PERIGNY CEDEX- FRANCE I, the undersigned: Name Address owner of DUFOUR 445 no.
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Manual which will help you get to know your DUFOUR YACHTS boat better. This Manual has been produced to help you use your boat safely and enjoyably. It contains details of the boat, the equipment supplied or fitted, its systems and information about their use. Read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the boat before using it.
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...
Builder's plate Part of this information is given on the builder’s plate attached to the boat. A full explanation of this information 1, Rue Blaise PASCAL - 17187 PERIGNY Cedex - FRANCE is given in the chapter that follows. A B C D Catégorie de Design : Max.
Degrees of danger Indicates an extreme intrinsic risk that presents a high probability of death DANGER or permanent injury if proper precautions are not taken. Indicates a risk that presents a high probability of death or permanent WARNING injury if proper precautions are not taken. Indicates a reminder about safety-related practices, or points out dangerous NOTE practices that could result in personal injury or damage to the boat or its...
Safety and operating instructions for the electrical system (ISO 10133) WARNING Improper use of the DC and/or AC systems may give rise to fire or explosion hazards. Improper use of the AC systems may give rise to electric shock hazards. Always: ●...
Batteries The battery system comprises two 100 Ah auxiliary battery in the technical area between the aft berths (standard) and two additional 100 Ah batteries (optional) and one 100 Ah engine starting battery in the engine compartment. Their capacities have been designed to handle the power requirements of the on-board accessories. To avoid any problems, it is necessary to keep a close eye on the maintenance and correct charging of the batteries.
220 / 110 Volt installation DANGER! The on-board 220 V installation is protected by a circuit breaker and fitted with a residual current device. The wiring of additional 220 V on-board accessories must be carried out by professionals, and the master circuit-breaker uprated if necessary. Disconnect the boat’s power supply when system is not in use.
Operating advice Read carefully all instructions for cooker and regulator before use or maintenance. Ensure that the gas cylinder and regulator are in accordance with the requirements of the cooker (flow rate, pressure, type of gas) and with the regulations in force in the country where it is being used.
Checking the system Test the LPG system for leaks before use. Check that all connections are gas-tight as follows: - close all valves on appliances - open the valve on the cylinder - wait for the pressure to stabilize - close the valve on the cylinder - watch the pressure level for 3 minutes;...
& & Specifications of the drain system Pump type Theoretical flow rate Manual 38 L @ 45 strokes/minute 12V Electrical 1,920 L / h Read the operating and maintenance instructions for your boat’s bilge pump carefully. ATTENTION! The level of the water in the bilge must be kept to a minimum. WARNING The bilge pump system is not designed to handle water entering as a result of holing of the hull.
Seacocks Seacocks are of the ¼-turn type: - OPEN position: handle in line with seacock body, - CLOSED position: handle perpendicular to seacock body. Vanne ouverte Vanne fermée OPEN position CLOSED position ATTENTION! ● Never interfere with the tightening of the seacocks to the hull. In the event of a leak, consult a professional.
To avoid the risk of flooding the boat: - Before putting to sea, always check that portholes, deck hatches and any other openings that could allow flooding are shut. - While under way, close all seacocks when they are not in use, except for the engine water intake.
WARNING If a CO extinguisher is fitted, the following information must be displayed close to its location: “This extinguisher contains CO2 - use only on electrical or cooker fires. To avoid suffocation after discharging, leave the area immediately. Ventilate before re- entering.”...
Regular maintenance must be carried out in accordance with the engine manufacturer’s recommendations. Read care-fully the engine operating instructions that come with the boat. Do not hesitate to consult your agent or a qualified professional. In particular, follow the instructions for wintering.
Wintering Read carefully the operating and maintenance instructions for the engine that goes with your boat and the instructions for wintering. In the absence of other instructions, proceed as follows: Close the engine water intake seacock, Disconnect the pipe from the engine water intake seacock, Drain the sea-water circuit, Place the pipe into a drum of –25°...
Emergency tiller ATTENTION! ● The Dufour 445 is fitted with an emergency tiller which must be kept readily accessible; we advise stowing it in one of the nacelle cockpit lockers. ● It is designed only for sailing at reduced speed in the event of damage to the helm. To use it: - Unscrew the deck-plate to reveal the head of the rudder stock - Fit the tiller onto the head of the rudder stock.
Your boat is protected against lightning. The rigging is electrically connected to earth. Nonetheless, for your safety, it is necessary to respect certain precautions. Maintenance If the vessel has been hit by lightning: - The protection installation must be inspected to detect physical damage and check the integrity of the device, as well as the continuity of the earthing.
There is no harmonization of mandatory safety equipment across the European Community. You should find out about current national requirements for CE-marked vessels. In France, the skipper is responsible for ensuring that recreational craft bearing the CE mark carry aboard the mandatory handling and safety equipment stipulated for the relevant sailing category. Your boat is provided with a stowage position for a life-raft, read the life-raft instruction manual carefully.
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B) COMMON GUARANTEE CONDITIONS DUFOUR YACHTS yacht-builders offer to waive them Any claim under these guarantee conditions must be made in full or in part. formally to DUFOUR YACHTS in writing as soon as the ENGLISH 23.02.11 26/75 DUFOUR 445 Grand Large...
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Boatbuilder’s instructions. If the nature of the repairs requires the guarantee repair work to be carried out in DUFOUR YACHTS workshops or in any location Article L.211-12 of the Consumer Code: other than the place where the Product is located, the owner will be liable for the cost of both outward and return transport to the Yacht builder.
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Date of Purchase: ..................... Signed at ........date ............Seller / Buyer / Signed for DUFOUR YACHTS on: ..............Return the copy within 15 days of completing the transaction to: S A V DUFOUR YACHTS 1 rue Blaise Pascal 17187 PERIGNY CEDEX FRANCE ENGLISH 23.02.11...
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Sommaire Presentation plan ............................30 Accommodation layout ........................... 31 Deck fittings plan ............................33 Sail plan ................................35 Halyard and sheet operating diagram ......................37 220 V circuit diagram ............................. 39 ...
15.80 m 5.00 m 14.85 m 5.10 m LP (140 % overlap) 7.00 m Mainsail area 43.5 m² Genoa area (140 %) 55.0 m² Jib area (108 %) 42.5 m² Gennaker area** 130 m² Not supplied ** ENGLISH 23.02.11 Page 35/75 DUFOUR 445 GRAND LARGE...
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Label Description Windlass * Windlass remote control * Remote control relay * 15 A fuse Battery charger * 12 V distribution panel Single-pole 100 A circuit breaker* Auxiliary batteries (2 as std + 2 as option*) 5A fuse (auxiliary) House batteries switch 5 A fuse* Alternator Splitter...
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Label Description Protection 12 V distribution panel Deck light / Spares 1 10 A Miscellaneous 2 10 A Windlass 10 A Water pump unit 10 A Bilge pump 15 A Shower drain pumps 10 A Navigation lights 10 A Mooring light 10 A Steaming light 10 A...
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Label Description Recommended fire-extinguishers locations Under chart table: 2kg FM 200 fire extinguishers** Under seat in saloon: 2kg powder fire-extinguisher** In the cockpit: 2kg powder fire-extinguisher** WH Engine compartment extinguishing hole EXIT Emergency exit Not supplied ENGLISH 23.02.11 Page 57/75 DUFOUR 445 GRAND LARGE...
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Label Description Filler deck plate Filler hose Vent Vent hose Stern water tank 250 L Hot water pipe 1/2" 2-way manifold Water pump unit Fresh-water pump Water-heater Bathroom mixer tap Galley single-lever mixer tap Deck shower Foreward water tank 280 L Cold water pipe ¾"...
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Label Description See red triangular marker under deck-line 10,326 Light displacement: Max. beam 4.34 m Standard draught 2.20 m ENGLISH 23.02.11 Page 69/75 DUFOUR 445 GRAND LARGE...
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