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Page 1 OWNERS MANUAL...
Page 2 The design team developed a building kit so that this design could be built easily at a DIY level by volunteers, amateurs and handy home builders without the need of expensive tools. This effort has now received a major boost by the Shanghai based company Fareast Boat, this Chinese based company Fareast offered the S\V14 community to produce a GRP version.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................................4 GENERAL INFORMATION AND CRAFT DATA ..................................... 5 MANUFACTURER ..........................................5 MAIN DIMENSIONS ........................................... 5 MASSES .............................................. 6 MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED LOAD ....................................6 SAIL AREAS ............................................7 CERTIFICATION AND DESIGN CATEGORY ....................................8 INFORMATION ON BUILDERS PLATE ....................................8 WATERRAFT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (WIN) .................................
Page 5: Introduction
1. INTRODUCTION This manual has been compiled to help you to operate your S\V14 with repairs or modifications. Modifications that may affect the safety safety and pleasure. Please read it carefully and familiarize yourself with characteristics of the boat should be assessed, executed and documented the boat before using it.
Page 6: General Information And Craft Data
International Center, No.898 Xiuwen Road, Minhang District, 201199 Shanghai, P. R. China Zip code: 201100 Builder website: www.fareastboats.com Builder email: fareast@fareastboats.com 1.2 MAIN DIMENSIONS Length overall: 5.35 metres Length of hull (excl. rudders + bow sprit): 4.39 metres Length of waterline 4.36 metres...
Page 7: Masses
1.3 MASSES Light ship mass: 300 kilograms Launching weight (approx.): 345 kilograms (Includes canting seat system) Maximum loaded mass: 525 kilograms (Light craft weight + Maximum recommended load) Keel weight: 142 kilograms 1.4 MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED LOAD Desired crew limit at 75 kg each * 150 kg 2 persons Provisions &...
Page 9: Certification And Design Category
2 CERTIFICATION AND DESIGN CATEGORY The S\V14 GRP is certified by the manufacturer according to the essential requirements of the Recreational Craft Directive 2013/53/EU. As shown on the builders plate the yacht is designed for operation in conditions as described for design category D. Design category D: Designed for voyages on sheltered coastal waters, small bays, small lakes, rivers and canals when conditions up to, and including, wind force 4 and significant wave heights up to, and including, 0,3 m may be experienced, with occasional waves of 0,5 m maximum height, for example from passing vessels.
Page 10: Safety Recommendations
3 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 3.1 RISK OF FLOODING AND STABILITY Stability recommendations: All crew members need to be adequately trained. Any change in the disposition of the masses aboard (for example adding load or changing the sail configuration, etc.) may significantly affect the stability, trim and performance of the boat;...
Page 11: Man Overboard Prevention And Means Of Reboarding
3.4 MAN OVERBOARD PREVENTION AND MEANS OF REBOARDING When people fall overboard they can reboard at the transom of the S\V14. 3.5 FIELD OF VISION FROM THE HELM POSITION The Operator’s vision from the helm can be obstructed by high trim angles of the boat and other factors caused by one or more of the following variable conditions: •...
Page 12: Maintenance
4 MAINTENANCE 4.1 GENERAL CARE Regularly maintenance keeps your vessel in good condition. Maintenance should be performed by qualified personnel. 4.2 Cleaning Periodic cleaning is the best way to keep your boat looking like new. Thoroughly clean the hull, deck and interior of the boat from time to time. When washing the boat, be sure to use a mild detergent and warm water solution.
Page 13: Declaration Of Conformity
5 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY of Recreational Craft with the Design, Construction and Noise Emission requirements of Directive 2013/53/EU Name of recreational craft manufacturer: Shanghai Far East FRP Boats Co., Ltd. Address: Room 605,Building 5，Xizi International Center, No.898 Xiuwen Road Town: Minhang District, 201199 Shanghai Post Code: 201100 Country: P.
Page 14 Brand name of the Recreational craft: Far East Model, Type or number: S\V14 Type of construction: Length of hull L 4.39 m Rigid Inflatable Rigid-Inflatable (RIB) Beam of hull B 1.59 m Maximum Draught T: 1.20 m Type of hull: Monohull Multihull Deck:...
Page 15 Essential requirements Specify the harmonised standards or other reference documents used (reference to relevant articles in (with year of publication like “EN ISO 8666:2002”) Annex IA & IC of the Directive) General requirements (2) 5.1.1.1.1.1 Principal data – main dimensions EN ISO 8666: 2002 - Principal data Watercraft Craft Identification Number –...
Page 16 Exposed parts (5.1.3) Not applicable Outboard engine starting (5.1.4) Not applicable Fuel system (5.2) General – fuel system (5.2.1) Not applicable Fuel tanks (5.2.2) Not applicable Electrical systems (5.3) EN ISO 10133:20 12 . Electrical systems · Extra low voItage d.c. installation (if applicable) Steering systems (5.4) General –...
Page 17: Disclaimer
6 DISCLAIMER The description and specifications contained herein were in effect at the time this manual was approved for printing. Even though care has been taken in the preparation of the contents of this owner’s manual, Shanghai Far East FRP Boats Co., Ltd. and Wijma Marine Consultants does not assume legal or other liability for any inaccuracy, mistake, misstatement or any other error of whatsoever nature contained herein.