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BENETEAU Swift Trawler User Handbook Manual

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  • Page 1 USER'S HANDBOOK...
  • Page 3 A BENETEAU is made to last; each boat is the object of scrupulous care in the minutest details from its conception right up to its launch to bring you the pleasure that you are looking for in it for many years.
  • Page 4 The BENETEAU yard cannot be held responsible for any modifi cations that they have not approved. The crew should be familiar with the use of all safety equipment and safety ma- noeuvres in an emergency (recovery of a man overboard, towing etc.).
  • Page 5 With a view to constant improvement to their product the BENETEAU yard warning reserves the right to make any changes to the design, layout or equipment that they deem necessary.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    page Chapter General specifi cations Leaving harbour Hull Deck Accommodation Plumbing Electricity Engine Summary Navigational aids Wintering Launching Safety Updated: 01/2007...

  • Page 9: General Specifi Cations

    General specifi cations Identity papers for your Swift Trawler 42 Technical specifi cations...
  • Page 11 Key N°: ............CHANTIERS BENETEAU S.A. - Z.I. des Mares - BP 66 - 85270 St-Hilaire-de-Riez - FRANCE - Tel. + 33 (0)2 51 60 50 00 - Fax + 33 (0)2 51 60 50 10...
  • Page 12 DEFINITION OF THE DESIGN CATEGORIES Category A : Category D : This boat is designed to sail in conditions where wind may exceed force 8 on the Beau- This boat is designed to sail in winds not exceeding force 4 on the Beaufort scale and in fort scale with signifi...
  • Page 13 SWIFT TRAWLER 42 Length overall ............13,60 m Hull length .

  • Page 15: Leaving Harbour

    Leaving harbour Setting out Mooring Towing...
  • Page 16 COCKPIT TRANSOM A SO PASSAGEWAY DOOR ASSAG WA WHEELHOUSE GATE RETAINER RETAINER DOOR LOCK 1 – Forward opening in guardrail. 2 – Side gate. 3 – Starboard wheelhouse door. 4 – Starboard passageway door. 5 – Opening in fl ybridge guardrail. 6 - Hydraulic gangway controls.
  • Page 17 Leaving harbour For boarding, the boat has one opening gate in the transom, and - Close and lock the deck hatches and ports. Before putting out to sea, it is always an excellent habit to make a rapid ‘pre-departure check’, another on the starboard side.
  • Page 18 MOORING AND TOWING POINTS 1 - Mooring cleat. 2 - Mooring and towing cleat. 3 - Bathing ladder. Leaving harbour...
  • Page 19 Leaving harbour Mooring Towing For mooring manoeuvres the boat must have enough mooring Tow at reduced speed. danger Make fast the towline so that it can be released under load. lines available of a suffi cient size, in good condition and appropriate Do not attempt to stop the boat using a foot, Ensure that the method of towing and the attachment points cor- for the conditions (tide, tidal range, wind).

  • Page 21: Hull

    Hull Construction Maintenance Careening...
  • Page 22 Hull...
  • Page 23 Chosen for the standard of their quality and performance, the ma- The best way to keep your boat’s hull experience and the skill of the BENETEAU yard in the use of spe- terials used in building your boat need only a minimum of main- looking new is prevention and protection.
  • Page 24 WETTED SURFACE AREA Wetted surface area: approx 43 m Hull...
  • Page 25 Hull Careening Sandblasting before applying anti-fouling Your boat’s hull must be covered with an antifouling paint, which attacks the gelcoat. will prevent marine growth adhering to it. Very light sanding can be carried out The type of water in which the boat is used will determine the with wet and dry paper.
  • Page 27 Deck Construction Maintenance Deck equipment Cockpit Flying bridge...
  • Page 28 DECK EQUIPMENT DECK WASH PUMP C WAS BREAKER + FUSE DECK WASH PUMP 1 - Seawater washing pump connector. 2 – Deck wash circuit breaker (A) and fuse (B). 3 – Seawater deck wash pump. 4 – Deck wash pump inlet seacock. 5 - Side deck access hatch.

  • Page 29: Deck

    Deck Construction Deck equipment Your boat’s deck benefi ts from the same manufacturing standards PULPITS, GUARDRAILS, EXTERIOR WOOD as those used for the hull. Rinse stainless steel parts thoroughly and regularly with fresh wa- Single skin reinforced areas are built in under the deck fi...
  • Page 30 FUSE PROTECTING THE ELECTRIC WINDLASS WINDLASS CONTROL WINDLASS CIRCUIT WINDLASS CIRCUIT BREAKER 1 - Electric windlass. 2 - Windlass control fuse + relay. 3 - Windlass circuit breaker. Deck...
  • Page 31 Deck ANCHORING WEIGHING ANCHOR Before laying an anchor, check the nature of the bottom, the depth and the strength of the tide. The bow is equipped with a stainless steel bow roller fi tting al- - Engage the gypsy brake. The electric windlass only works lowing permanent stowage of the anchor when under way.
  • Page 32 LOCKER OPENING FLY BRIDGE FLY BRIDGE FLY BRIDGE FLY BRIDGE SYSTEM SINK UNIT REFRIGERATOR 1 – Console connections. MAST RETAINING 2 – Mast electrics junction box. BRACKET 3 – Liferaft stowage position. 4 – Mast bracket retaining pins. Deck...
  • Page 33 Deck WINDOWS, PORTS, DECK HATCH Flying bridge Clean the Plexiglass and Altuglas with a sponge and fresh water. Cleaning when dry is strongly discouraged. Cleaning with solvents is prohibited. To clean greasy or very dirty parts add some non-abrasive house- hold detergent to the water.
  • Page 34 LOADING THE TENDER ONTO THE FLYBRIDGE USING THE MAST AND BOOM HOIST MAST AND BOOM HOIST STAGE 1 STAGE 2 1 - Mast. 2 - Topping lift. 3 - Boom. 4 - Tackle. STAGE 3 STAGE 4 STAGE 5 STAGE 6 Deck...
  • Page 35 Deck TENDER HOIST (OPTION) - When the tender reaches guardrail height, take up the topping lift so that it passes over the guardrails. (stage 4). The boat can be fi tted with an optional hoist for raising and lowe- - Turn the tender sideways to bring it towards its stowage position ring a tender into and out of the water.

  • Page 37: Accommodation

    Accommodation Accommodation details Maintenance...
  • Page 38 EXTERNAL DOOR EXTERNAL DOOR LOCKER CLOSURE SAFETY CATCH MAGNETIC DOOR C OO WHEELHOUSE DOOR WHEELHOUSE DOOR INTERNAL LOCK RETAINER Accommodation...
  • Page 39 Accommodation The layout confi guration for your boat features two cabins, one or WHEELHOUSE LOCKERS two heads and a wheelhouse. Access hatch for the engine room and machinery space is located The wheelhouse contains a large saloon, the galley to port and the in the wheelhouse.
  • Page 40 DECK HATCH DECK HATCH WINDSCREEN WASHER WINDSCREEN WASHER DECK HATCH IN DECK HATCH IN LOCKING SYSTEM RESERVOIR VENTILATION POSITION DEMISTER VALVES CERAMIC HOB AND CERAMIC HOB AND SA OO SALOON BERTH SA OO SALOON BERTH SA OO SALOON BERTH STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3 MICROWAVE OVEN...
  • Page 41 Accommodation WINDSCREEN MICROWAVE OVEN (OPTION) The windscreen washer bottle is accessed via the centre cockpit The microwave oven is turned on by operating its circuit breaker locker. on the 220 V electrical panel. The windscreen is fi tted with windscreen Check that demister valves are open (these are accessed via ma- wipers, washers and a demister.
  • Page 42 1 - Air conditioning unit. AIR CONDITIONING 2 - Air conditioning water drain valve. CONTROLS 3 - Washing machine water drain valve. 4 - Washing machine water supply valve. 5 - Washing machine. 6 - Dishwasher water supply valve. 7 - Dishwasher. 8 - Dishwasher water drain valve.
  • Page 43 Accommodation WASHING MACHINE (OPTION) AIR CONDITIONING (OPTION) The washing machine is located under the washbasin in the aft The air conditioning units are under the berth in the fore cabin and The washing machine and dishwasher operate head compartment. in the wheelhouse in the starboard locker under the bench. only on a 220 V supply.
  • Page 44 HEATING WATER MAKER FILTER + 1 - Heating controls. CONTROLS 3-WAY VALVE 2 - Diesel fuel tank. 3 - Exhaust. 4 - Boiler. 5 - Icemaker. 6 - Icemaker inlet valve. 7 - Heating fuse. 8 - Water maker circuit breaker. 9 - Water maker 3-way valve + water fi...
  • Page 45 Accommodation HEATING (OPTION) Please refer to the water maker user manual for operating and maintenance instructions. The forced air heating system operates on the boiler principle, and Check the freshwater level in the tanks when using the water ma- is fuelled from the starboard and the port diesel fuel tank. ker.

  • Page 47: Plumbing

    Plumbing Water tanks Water system - distribution Water system - drainage Sanitary equipment Gas installation...
  • Page 48 FRESHWATER SYSTEM - DISTRIBUTION WATER PUMP + FILTER + VALVE 1 - Water pump + valve + fi lter. 2 - Water heater. 3 - Cold water distribution manifold. 4 - Hot water distribution manifold. 5 - Engine heat exchanger valves towards water heater. 6 - Starboard water tank.
  • Page 49 Plumbing Water tanks Water system - distribution FILLING The water pump is started using the dedicated switch on the elec- To prevent any mistakes when handling, do not take on water and fuel trical panel. at the same time. Open and close the fi ller caps with the appropriate key. Clean the water fi...
  • Page 50 WATER SYSTEM - DRAINAGE BILGE PUMP + ELECTRIC SHOWER PUMPS 1 - WC pump out seacocks. 2 - Inlet seacock for forward and aft WC. 3 - Forward electric bilge pump + fi lter. 4 - Forward electric bilge pump suction. 5 - Electric shower pump + fi...
  • Page 51 Plumbing Water system - drainage STANDARD MARINE WC - Open the intake and outlet seacocks. To empty the bowl: The main sump is situated at the bottom of the boat. The sump is - Put the pump control lever in the sloping position (FLUSH) and emptied by two electric pumps or by a manual pump.
  • Page 52 BLACK WATER TANKS (OPTION) – GAS SYSTEM BLACK WATER TANK SYSTEM 1 - Hull outlet seacock. 2 - 50 L / 83 L black water tank. 3 - Deck pump out connection point. 4 - Gas valves. 5 - Regulator in gas locker. 6 - Tank vent.
  • Page 53 Plumbing WC BLACK WATER TANKS (OPTION) Gas system Make sure that the discharge seacock of the tank is closed in order to avoid any accidental discharge. Close the gas valves and the regulator tap when the cooker is not To empty the tank: in use.

  • Page 55: Electricity

    Electricity 12 V Circuit Shore supply 110 V - 220 V Circuit Appendix...
  • Page 56 BATTERY STOWAGE, BATTERY SWITCHES, CIRCUIT BREAKERS COUPLING RELAY SWITCH 1 - Instrument panel switches + circuit breakers. (on front of instrument panel) 2 - Electrical panel + battery switches. (wheelhouse port aft) 3 - Battery stowage. (machinery space) 4 - Battery cut-off control circuit breakers. (machinery space) 5 - Breakers.
  • Page 57 Electricity 12 V Circuit If the batteries cannot be powered up from the electrical panel, make the connections using the push buttons (emergency battery switches) in the machinery space (please refer to the APPENDIX The boat’s electricity is 12 V DC. BATTERIES at the end of this chapter for details).
  • Page 58 ELECTRICAL PANELS INSTRUMENT PANEL SWITCHES / CIRCUIT BREAKERS WHEELHOUSE SWITCHES CIRCUIT BREAKERS 1 - 220 V voltmeter/ammeter. 2 - 12 V voltmeter. Starbord Windscreen wiper 3 - 12 V ammeter. 4 - Water gauge. Portside Windscreen wiper 5 - 220 V breakers. Central Windscreen wiper 6 - Battery switches.
  • Page 59 Electricity ELECTRICAL PANEL The electrical panel supplies all on-board functions. Certain equipment is supplied direct from the panel (e.g. naviga- tion lights...) and others are supplied via the panel by their own switch (e.g. interior lighting...). danger Certain equipment has several levels of protection (e.g. breaker, Never work on a live electrical installation.
  • Page 60 POSITIONS OF 110 V - 220 V EQUIPMENT GENERATOR BATTERY SWITCHES 1 - Generator fuel supply valve. 10 - Generator starter battery. 2 - Water heater. 11 - Generator. 3 - Fuel tank. 12 - Generator ventilator fuse. 4 - Generator control. 13 - Generator seawater fi...
  • Page 61 Electricity Shore supply GENERATOR (OPTION) The generator is located in the centre cockpit locker. Its purpose is to supply power to the batteries by means of char- Before connecting or disconnecting the boat/shore supply cable, gers, and provide the 110 V - 220 V on-board supply. make sure the cut-out switch that connects the shore supply is The generator is fuelled from the port tank.
  • Page 62 Appendix BATTERY SWITCH OPERATING PROCEDURE A - Turn on the (general) lock/unlock switch to prevent operation of the battery cutoff controls. B - A green indicator light appears on all switches signifying that the battery switch control is enabled. C - Turn on the required battery switch. D - A red indicator light on the switch signifi...
  • Page 63 Appendix MACHINERY SPACE ELECTRICAL PANEL 1 2 3 4 9 10 12 13 1 - 220V sockets. 1 - Autopilot relay. 1 - Heating fuse (option). 2 - Manual service battery switch (marked ‘BORD’). 2 - Starboard engine room ventilator relay. 2 - Heating fuse (option).

  • Page 65: Engine

    Engines Engine Propeller and anode Fuel tanks Steering system Fuel fi lter Bow thruster Fuel system valve Trim tabs Engine water intake Under way Control panel...
  • Page 66 ENGINE EQUIPMENT 1 - Fuel cut-off valve pull knobs. 8 - Heat exchanger/demister valve. 2 - Fuel fi ller points. 9 - Bilge fan. 3 - Water heater. 10 - Engine. 4 - 750 L fuel tank. 11 - Heat exchanger/water heater valve. 5 - Diesel fuel transfer valve.
  • Page 67 Engines Engine FAULT FINDING If the starter does not turn, check: - The battery switch. STARTING Read carefully the engine instructions supplied - The tightness of the battery leads on terminals. with the boat which will give you explanations - The electrical voltage. setting out how the engines work and all operations Before starting the engines: that make sure they are used properly.
  • Page 68 FUEL FILLER POINTS BILGE VENTILATOR FUEL VALVE FUEL VALVE FUEL FILTERS PULL KNOBS Engines...
  • Page 69 Engines Fuel tanks Fuel fi lters Fill the fuel tanks using the fi ller points. Engine problemscan have different origins, one of which is the lack To protect the deck from possible fuel spills, wet it all around the fi ller point with seawater The starboard tank feeds the starboard engine;...
  • Page 70 ENGINE WATER ENGINE WATER INTAKE SEACOCK WATER FILTERS Engines...
  • Page 71 Engines Engine water intakes Control panel - Keep the strainers on engine water intake seacocks as clean as The control panel combines all the engine function controls possible. (visual indicator lights, alarms, control levers...). The engine water intake seacocks play a major role in the engine operations.
  • Page 72 STEERING SYSTEM 1 - Flybridge hydraulic steering pump. 2 - Wheelhouse hydraulic steering pump. 3 - Connection for autopilot option. 4 - Hydraulic ram. Engines...
  • Page 73 Engines Propeller and anode Steering system Have the propulsion system assembly checked and serviced by a Make sure that the twin rudder linking mechanism is free to move The standard propellers supplied with your boat professional. (access is via the aft cockpit locker). are the synthesis of trials carried out Refer to the instructions supplied with the boat.
  • Page 74 BOW THRUSTER BOW THRUSTER 1 - Bow thruster. 2 - Relays. 3 - Power fuse. RELAYS Engines...
  • Page 75 Engines Bow thruster Under way Under power, avoid making noise and wash in the proximity of The bow thruster is controlled from the wheelhouse and the fl y- other users. bridge. The bow thruster operates only when the engines are running. Respect speed limits.

  • Page 77: Navigational Aids

    Navigation aids Electronics...
  • Page 78 AR R RRANGEMENT 1 - Depth sensor. 2 - Electronic compass. 3 - Navigation instruments circuit breaker. 4 - Autopilot and computer. 5 - Autopilot fuse. 6 - Autopilot relay. 7 - Ram and hydraulic pump. 5 - 6 Navigation aids...
  • Page 79 Navigation aids Electronics As an option your boat can be fi tted with an electronics pack comprising GPS antenna, radar, tri-function sensor, multifunction screen and repeater for the fl ybridge and wheelhouse, autopilot advice - recommendation as well as a GPS interfaced with chart plotter (Navionix chart for- The autopilot compass is located in the star- mat).

  • Page 81: Wintering

    Wintering Laying up Protection...
  • Page 82 Wintering...
  • Page 83 Wintering Laying up INTERIOR - Retract the depth sound and log transducers. Only you know all the characteristics - Seal openings from the air as much as possible. - Take ashore all the ship’s papers, ropes that are not being used of your boat and its equipment.
  • Page 84 Wintering...
  • Page 85 Wintering ENGINES Afl oat - Empty the cooling water system and refi ll with liquid antifreeze. - Turn off the battery switches, grease the terminals with Vaseline and check battery voltage. warning - Change anode(s). Wintering the engines is a matter for the - Fill the fuel tanks to maximum in order to prevent condensa- skils of a professional.

  • Page 87: Launching

    Launching Preparation Lifting...
  • Page 88 PLAN OF CRADLE AND SLING POSITIONS FOR LIFTING SLING POSITION 2335 mm 5115 mm Launching...
  • Page 89 In addition, to claim any benefi t from the guarantee in the event of the failure of certain equipment, your BENETEAU dealer must The crane hook must be fi tted with a gantry or spreader system We strong recommend that you have carry out the fi...

  • Page 91: Safety

    Safety Prevention Gas installation Fire protection Drying up Safety equipment Visibility...
  • Page 92 Safety...
  • Page 93 Safety Prevention THE CREW For your safety and for that of your crew, certain basic principles must be respected: warning - Before any trip, check the contents and position of your safety equipment, and that it is in date. Also check where your offi cial Do not exceed the number of persons indi- cated in the SPECIFICATIONS chapter.
  • Page 94 GAS SYSTEM 1 - Gas valves. 2 - Regulator in gas locker. GAS VALVES Safety...
  • Page 95 Safety Gas installation Store empty and spare bottles on deck or in a locker that is ven- tilated overboard. Do not use the gas locker for stowing equipment. Only use the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS assigned compartment for storing gas bottles. Have potential repairs carried out by a skilled person.
  • Page 96 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE POSITIONING OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Portable extinguisher Extinguishers must be situated less than 5m from all berths. It is obligatory to position one extinguisher less than 2m from the engine extinguisher opening. An extinguisher or a fi re blanket (ISO 1869) must be positioned less than 2m from any equipment with fl...
  • Page 97 Safety Fire-fi ghting Do not fi t free-hanging curtains or other fabrics near or above Extinguishers are part of the obligatory cooking equipment or other equipment with a naked fl ame. safety equipment. Make sure the bilges are clean and check at regular intervals that The boat is delivered with fi...
  • Page 98 POSITION OF EMERGENCY EXIT STEP - BATTERY SWITCH - FUEL VALVES PULL KNOBS FUEL VALVE AND FIXED FUEL VALVE AND FIXED FIRE EXTINGUISHER PULL KNOBS 1 - Emergency exit step. 2 - Fuel valve and fi xed fi re extinguisher pull knobs. 3 - Battery switch.
  • Page 99 Safety Drying up FORECABIN EMERGENCY EXIT STEP A step is provided to access the forecabin emergency exit in the event of fi re. Keep the bilges with the minimum water possible. Do not allow pumps to turn when empty, as this risks damage. To position the step: Check visually at regular intervals the operation of each bilge - Lift the forecabin berth mattress and push it to one side.
  • Page 100 LIFERAFT POSITION Liferaft Safety...
  • Page 101 Safety Safety equipment Visibility LIFERAFT Visibility from the helm position can be reduced or blocked due to the boat’s trim, or for other reasons caused by one or more of The liferaft is located to starboard at the aft of the fl ybridge. the following conditions: advice - recommendation - Load and distribution of load.
  • Page 103 Personal notes This document is not contractual. The descriptions, illustrations, etc are an indication only. We reserve the right to modify or improve our products without notice.

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