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- Page 1 INTERLUDE Owners’ Notes 2017 Beneteau Oceanis 41.1 ©2021 Crosswinds Sailing, LLC interlude@crosswindssailing.com Last Updated March 1, 2021...
- Page 2 Dear Guests: Our 2017 Beneteau Oceanis 41.1 is a wonderful choice for your cruising vacation. As veteran Pacific Northwest sailors, we looked carefully for the perfect San Juan and Canadian Gulf Islands cruiser. We found it in Interlude and you’ll treasure every day aboard her.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME ABOARD INTERLUDE! ............................. i TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................ii USING THE OWNERS NOTES ..............................1 SPECIFICATIONS AND VESSEL INFORMATION ......................... 2 INTERLUDE NUANCES ................................3 ANCHORING & MOORING ............................... 4 BARBEQUE OPERATIONS................................. 7 BATTERIES, CHARGING, SHORE POWER AND INVERTER ...................... -
Page 4: Using The Owners Notes
Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 USING THE OWNERS NOTES Essential information for operating Interlude’s systems is provided in alphabetical order of the topics covered, starting with the “Anchoring” section. Please read the Owner’s Notes before your arrival to familiarize yourself with all aspects of this vessel. -
Page 5: Specifications And Vessel Information
Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 SPECIFICATIONS AND VESSEL INFORMATION Make Beneteau Model Oceanis 41.1 Year 2017 40’ 9” Hull Length 39’ 4” 37’ 4” Max. Hull Speed 8.2 kts (Max hull speed ≈ 1.34 x √LWL) Beam 13’ 9” Draft 7’... -
Page 6: Interlude Nuances
Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 INTERLUDE NUANCES There are a few things about Interlude that are not “typical” and may require special attention or where it may be best to deviate from customary operating procedures. We’ve listed the most important items here in alphabetical order to help you plan your charter. -
Page 7: Anchoring & Mooring
Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 ANCHORING & MOORING Anchoring Highlights Main anchor: 44# Delta mounted on the bow, with 300 feet of 3/8” chain marked with paint as follows: • 10 ft. Orange (when retrieving the anchor and the orange mark appears, the anchor will be just below the surface;... - Page 8 Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 2. Check the weather forecast for expected wind conditions overnight to anticipate how the boat will swing at night and if there’s going to be a strong wind requiring a secondary anchor. Monitor VHF Channel 2 or 4 and listen for “Northern Inland Waters.”...
- Page 9 Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 2. Signal the helmsman to put the transmission in Idle Forward to move the boat forward. Begin raising the anchor using the windlass. Never pull the boat forward with the windlass – it will burn out the windlass motor. Instruct the helmsman how to steer to keep the boat aligned with the chain and to adjust speed to avoid motoring over the anchor chain.
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Page 10: Barbeque Operations
Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 line forward to secure it to a bow cleat as the helmsman maneuvers the boat and backs in reverse slowly. We always attach a second mooring line to act as a backup in case strong winds cause the primary line to chaff through. BARBEQUE OPERATIONS Interlude is equipped with a Magma propane BBQ grill. - Page 11 Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 Shore power: 50 ft. AC power cable (store in aft port transom locker when not in use); when connected to shore • power, blue LED will illuminate on the boat plug and red LED will be illuminated on the electrical panel. A 25 ft. extension cord is also stored in the aft port locker.
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Page 12: Berths
Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 panel. Before connecting or disconnecting shore power please turn off the AC outlets and battery charger switches on the electrical panel. SAFETY REMINDER – To connect to shore power, first attach the power cable to the boat then to the shore power junction box. -
Page 13: Bilge Pumps
Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 1. Settee storage compartments 2. Crossbeams installed 3. Folding panel insert 4. Panel insert resting on crossbeams 5. Mattress insert and cushions Setting-up the settee berth. BILGE PUMPS Please visually inspect the bilge each day, which is accessed by lifting the floorboard adjacent to the main salon table. The refrigerator drains into the bilge, so most accumulated water is from melting ice and condensation. -
Page 14: Bow Thruster
Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 Operating the manual bilge pump (handle clipped under starboard cockpit transom locker hatch). BOW THRUSTER ON/OFF: Switch is located at port helm. Press both left (red) and right (green) buttons at same time to activate. Repeat to deactivate (it will turn off automatically after 15 minutes of inactivity). -
Page 15: Cushions
Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 Reverse this process to disassemble and store the pot. The bait box attaches on the inside of the top panel of the trap. A large crab pot for cooking your catch is located in the main salon settee next to the wine cabinet. CUSHIONS Salon Cushions When removing the salon cushions from seat backs or the bench seats, slide your fingers between the Velcro tabs and... - Page 16 Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 SAFETY REMINDER: As you land on the beach, turn off the outboard engine and tilt the engine forward so the prop is not damaged by hitting the bottom. When departing, push off from shore then release the locking lever on the left side of the engine when there is enough water for the prop to operate.
- Page 17 Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 1. Fuel lever (at back) 2. Choke 3. Air vent (on top) 4. Kill switch with clip 5. Throttle 6. Pull chord 7. Tilt lever 8. Safety line (tied to rail) Outboard engine controls. Running the Outboard Push the choke back in shortly after the engine starts (after about 10 seconds).
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Page 18: Dodger, Bimini, And Side Panels
Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 If the outboard is running and the engine suddenly quits, it’s usually because a) the vent on the fuel cap isn’t • open (the engine will die soon after starting), or b) you’ve run out of fuel. Open the vent cap and/or add fuel from the gas can to the engine. - Page 19 Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 Switches and Controls on the Electrical Panel The electrical panel is in the main salon on the port side. Here are some things to note: Shore Power: All the AC controls are along the • left side of the panel.
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Page 20: Electronics - Navigation, Instrumentation And Communication Systems
Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 ELECTRONICS – NAVIGATION, INSTRUMENTATION AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS Overview of Electronic Systems Interlude’s electronic systems begin with the B&G Zeus 12” touchscreen multi-function display (MFD), which is housed in a swivel enclosure mounted under the cockpit table between the helms. The system rotates and tilts, so it’s accessible from either helm. - Page 21 Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 settings. The green Menu button is located in the upper right-hand corner of a page. Tap it once to open a menu, tap it again to close. Press the MFD’s Home button (above the rotary control •...
- Page 22 Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 SAFETY REMINDER – SJS will remind you of this but it bears repeating – your heading and COG often will be quite different owing to the tidal currents in the Islands (20°-30° separation between the boat heading and your course can and does happen).
- Page 23 Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 Radar Interlude’s radar is a key piece of safety equipment when fog or nighttime conditions limit your visual range while underway. While not normally a problem in the summer, spring and fall weather can change quickly in the Pacific Northwest.
- Page 24 Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 The knotmeter shows boat speed through the water in knots. Remember that boat speed and speed over ground (SOG) can be noticeably different in the Islands due to currents. During new and full moons, you may see currents exceeding 4 knots in some areas, which can impact your navigation.
- Page 25 ___ degrees longitude. We are state nature of emergency – on fire, grounded, sinking, medical condition requiring immediate assistance, etc. We have number of people aboard. We are a 41-foot Beneteau monohull sailing vessel with white hull and white sails [if under sail] currently motoring / under sail / anchored /moored [state whichever applies].
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Page 26: Emergency & Safety Equipment
Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 Connect your device to the GoFree™ WiFi network using the network password listed below. • • Start the GoFree™ Link app on your device. • Tap “ACCEPT” on the MFD display if it prompts you to connect to the network. Select “INTERLUDE”... - Page 27 Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 underway we store a docking fender, a roving fender and the bow line in the anchor chain locker; the rest of the fenders and lines are in the port cockpit lazarette. Fire Extinguishers There are three (3) USCG-approved fire extinguishers onboard: 1.
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Page 28: Engine And Handling
Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 ENGINE AND HANDLING Engine Highlights Interlude is equipped with a Yanmar 45hp 4-cylinder diesel with sail drive that will provide many hours of cruising pleasure. The saildrive helps eliminate shaft vibration, noise, and alignment problems. Under engine power, you’ll find Interlude to be quiet, balanced, maneuverable, and powerful. - Page 29 Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 add oil, there is spare oil stored in the engine compartment. There are two (2) oil filler caps, one on top of the engine and one on the left side near the dipstick. Do not overfill; add no more than a cup at a time and re-check the oil level. The fuel filter is on the left (starboard) side at the front of engine.
- Page 30 Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 An economical cruising speed of 5-7 knots is achieved at 2000-2500 RPM, which uses about 0.75-1.0 gallon of • diesel per hour. Please do not exceed 3000 RPM: it’s hard on the engine and fuel consumption goes way up with very little increase in speed.
- Page 31 Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 When coming into our docks in strong winds, or if you’d just like a little assistance on arrival, hail “San Juan Sailing” on VHF Channel 80. They’ll be glad to offer some coaching and/or catch your lines. In fact, most marinas in the Islands will help you if you hail them and ask for assistance.
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Page 32: Entertainment System
Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 the impeller in the raw water pump has failed. While they are replaced each spring with a new one, it’s still possible that a hard object may be drawn in and break off an impeller blade. A replacement impeller is found with the engine spares. Call San Juan Sailing if you suspect you have an impeller problem. -
Page 33: Fuel Tank & Refueling
Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 Turn on the AC outlets using the switch on the instrument panel. Turn everything off including the inverter when you’re done to conserve battery power. HD TV The Samsung 40-inch 1080p LED “SMART” TV gives access to online video services like NetFlix and Amazon Prime Video with a valid subscription. -
Page 34: Galley
Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 GALLEY Highlights of Features in the Galley • Two burner gimballed propane stove and oven; stovetop equipped with pan holders • Refrigerator / freezer with top and front load doors • Microwave oven • Oversized sink •... - Page 35 Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 Release locking knob to close top lid. Top and front access to refrigerator. The top access is great for storing all your foods. The front door access is great for drinks and other quick-access items. There’s a small freezer section accessible from the top that works well.
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Page 36: Heads, Showers And Holding Tanks
Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 HEADS, SHOWERS AND HOLDING TANKS Operating the Heads Interlude is equipped with push-button, electric flush toilets in both heads. The toilets use raw water. Each head has two rocker switches (see photo). The top button flushes and fills the toilet just like your toilets at home. - Page 37 Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 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”...
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Page 38: Heating System
Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 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. The tanks use a gravity discharge system. Tank contents will drain overboard quickly; you’ll hear a noticeable “whoosh.” If you discharge overboard, use the shower head to add a couple of gallons of fresh water to the toilet bowl, flush the water into the tank, and then discharge again. -
Page 39: Propane
• Deploying: Beneteau recommends unfurling the headsail first because this will take some pressure off the mainsail and make it easier to unfurl. Experiment to find what works best for you. - Page 40 Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 1. Uncoil and prepare all needed lines – outhaul (red with white flecks), furling line (white & black), mainsheet (grey with black flecks) and boom vang (black). 2. Open the clutch for the outhaul and furling lines. Ease the mainsheet and boom vang. Take 2-3 wraps of the outhaul around the winch, and have a winch handle handy to deploy the sail.
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Page 41: Swim Platform
Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 Deploying the Foresail Check the position of the jib sheet carts on the deck and adjust for wind conditions as needed (aft to flatten the sail in stronger winds, forward to add curvature in lighter air; refer to the Neil Pryde Sail Trim guide for optimum positioning of the carts). -
Page 42: Tables
Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 Swim platform controls (red arrow) – the other switches Swim deck remote fob (stored in control cockpit lighting. Nav table). Deploying the swim deck. TABLES Interlude’s two main seating areas each have a folding table – the cockpit and the main cabin, which are great for entertaining or playing games. -
Page 43: Water
Interlude Owners’ Notes March 2021 WATER Fresh Water Tanks There are two fresh water tanks on Interlude: The aft tank (Tank 1) is under the aft starboard berth (capacity = 53 gallons). The fill port is in the propane locker •...
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