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OWNER'S MANUAL
C2105R
CONSTRUCTION NAVALE BORDEAUX

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL C2105R CONSTRUCTION NAVALE BORDEAUX...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENT OWNER'S MANUAL Update 01. 1. Introduction ................................6 COMMENTS ON HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL ........................7 2. Specifications ................................. 8 2.1. Identification sheet of your boat ..........................8 2.2. Shipbuilder's plate ..............................8 2.3. Dimensions ................................8 2.4. Load ..................................9 2.5.
  • Page 5 CONTENT 4. Equipment ................................28 4.1. PROPULSION ................................28 4.1.1. Directions for use ..............................28 4.1.2. Fuel tanks ................................29 4.2. HELM STATIONS ..............................30 4.3. STEERING SYSTEM ..............................30 4.3.1. General description ............................... 30 4.3.2. Identification of components parts ......................... 31 4.3.3.
  • Page 6 Dear Sir/Madam, You have just taken delivery of your new Excess, This Owner's manual is not a course in maintenance and, first of all, we thank you for the trust you have shown in and repair. Should you have any difficulty, please contact buying a boat of our brand.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The users of this boat are informed that: COMMENTS ON HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL - All crew members have to be properly trained; The various warning statements used throughout this guide break down as follows: - Any boat, however solid it may be, may be severely damaged if not sailed properly.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    2. Specifications IDENTIFICATION SHEET OF YOUR BOAT SHIPBUILDER'S PLATE • MANUFACTURER’S NAME . Construction Navale Bordeaux • MODEL ............EXCESS 15 HULL LENGTH (HL) 23.28 m* • BUILD CATEGORY ............A HULL BEAM (HB) 11 m* • MAIN PROPULSION ............ sail MAXIMUM LENGTH (maxL) 23.84 m...

  • Page 9: Load

    SPECIFICATIONS LOAD Unladen boat weight (kg) ............... 19056 Sailing at the minimum sailing requirement (kg) ...... 19492 Maximum load displacement cat. A (kg) ........27013 Maximum load cat. A (kg) ............7957 Maximum load displacement (ISO 12217) Category A Category B Category C Category D 27013 kg...

  • Page 10: Rigging & Sails

    RIGGING AND SAILS 2.5.1 Sail characteristics Standard aluminium mast SAIL SURFACE AREA Standard Pulse line STANDARD MAINSAIL 104.5 m² 19.215 m 20.824 m PULSE LINE MAINSAIL 112.25 m² 7.228 m 7.228 m STANDARD JIB 55 m² 22.198 m 23.653 m PULSE LINE JIB 59.35 m²...

  • Page 11: Maintenance Of The Rigging

    SPECIFICATIONS 2.5.2 Maintenance of the rigging ADVICE-RECOMMENDATIONS Regularly check the standing and running rigging, at least once a year. Plan: Regarding metal cables: ROD: - Have them changed as soon as the first "rust-spot" - Revision every 5 years (change Rod and re-use parts) appears.

  • Page 12: Mast Handling Diagram

    2.5.3 Mast handling diagram 1 - Reef 1. 6 - Jib halyard. 4 - Reef 2. 7 - Mainsail halyard. 2 - Mainsail sheet. 8 - Topping lift. 3 - Reef 3. 9 - Jib furler. 5 - Self-tacking jib sheet. 10 - Code 0 sheet.
  • Page 13 SPECIFICATIONS SHORTENING THE SAILS CAUTION Any adjustment differing from these instructions may cause the mast to rupture. IN PARTICULAR, THE USE OF A 100% GENOA WITH 2 REEFS IN THE MAINSAIL IS PROHIBITED. apparent wind angle apparent wind angle apparent wind apparent wind mainsail mainsail...

  • Page 14: Safety

    3. Safety RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION Be sure: 3.1.1 Risks - To fit the boat with extinguishers in compliance with the regulations of the country where your boat is registered. The main risks are related to the propulsion system (§ 4.1) - To have the extinguishers checked in accordance with the and the electrical system (§...
  • Page 15 SAFETY Operating instructions for the fire-fighting system: In the engine compartments: - Ensure that all persons have evacuated the engine In the generator compartment: compartment concerned. - Make sure that all persons have evacuated the engine - Check that the access to this area are closed. compartment.
  • Page 16 EQUIPMENT LOCATION Portable extinguishers and fire blankets (not supplied) When in service, this boat must be fitted with a fire blanket designed to protect the cooking appliance and/or kitchen, When in service, this boat must be fitted with portable installed at the following location: close to the cooking extinguishers that have minimum extinguishing capabilities appliance.
  • Page 17 SAFETY Recommended location to install the fire extinguisher. The door of the closet or the opening part of the confined space must feature the appropriate ISO symbol.

  • Page 18: Emergency Exits

    The recommended emergency exits are indicated on the diagram below: Emergency exit Emergency panel The EXCESS 15 emergency exits are as follows: - Main bay window - Forward deck panel (access via stainless steel rungs on partition) - Forward starboard cockpit deck panel (access via removable step on the berth)

  • Page 19: General Points

    SAFETY 3.1.4 General points - Do not install free hanging curtains or any other textile - Make sure that fire fighting equipment can be reached next to or over cooking appliances or any other naked flame easily when people are on board. devices.

  • Page 20: Visibility

    Visibility - In motor-driven boats, rapid acceleration or transition from Visibility from the command post may be hindered because drive-limit to hydroplaning of extreme leaning due to the boat's trim or due to other - Angle of the trim regulator with regard to the engine (for factors linked to one or several of the following conditions: the boats equipped) - Load and load distribution...

  • Page 21: Stability, Danger Of Infiltration

    SAFETY SAFETY STABILITY, DANGER OF INFILTRATION 3.3.1 Openings in the hull CAUTION Keep hull valves, cockpit drain valves, drain CAUTION holes and other opening/closing systems in While sailing, keep every porthole, window the open or closed position, as necessary, in order to and removable door closed.

  • Page 22: Bilge And Drainage Pumps

    3.3.2 Bilge and Drainage Pumps The EXCESS 15 bilge system consists of: - Two electric bilge pumps on the central sumps at keel level. - Two manual bilge pumps on the central sumps at keel level. - Drainage management of the engine hold and front compartments is ensured via pipes equipped with valves at the sumps.

  • Page 23: Stability And Buoyancy

    SAFETY WARNING CAUTION The bilge pumps system is not designed Check on a regular basis that each bilge to control water entering the boat through pump is operating correctly . breaches in the hull. Clean pump suction strainers or points of any debris which may obstruct them.

  • Page 24: In The Event Of Rollover

    ADVICE-RECOMMENDATIONS Reduce your speed before making tight turns in order to avoid losing control. In heavy weather conditions, close hatchways, lockers and doors in order to minimise the risk of water infiltration; Keep bilge water to a minimum. 3.3.4 In the event of rollover Should the boat capsize: - Break the emergency panels located in each hull with the specific hammer provided.

  • Page 25: Re-Boarding Methods

    SAFETY RE-BOARDING METHODS The emergency ladder fits into the aft pulpit by stowing. The cord can be pulled by someone in the water to open the flap covering the ladder's storage space. The ladder then deploys automatically. The ladder is specially designed to lower into the water by itself.

  • Page 26: Emergency Equipment

    FIXED STRONG POINTS FOR LANYARDS FIXED STRONG POINTS FOR LIFE LINES 1 - Location of the re-boarding equipment. 2 - Mooring cleats (corresponding to life line anchor points). EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT This paragraph describes the location of emergency equipment (to be supplemented with your own safety equipment if desired).
  • Page 27 SAFETY SAFETY The 2 life raft compartments are accessible from above and below the hull in the event of capsizing. NEVER climb into the life raft housing. Read the user manuals carefully. 1 - Manual bilge pump. 2 - Tip-up location. 3 - Location of the life raft.

  • Page 28: Equipment

    4. Equipment For more information on the fitted devices, please refer to ADVICE-RECOMMENDATIONS the manuals attached to the boat documentation. For outboard engines fitted with a jerrican, PROPULSION fill up the portable tank outside the boat in a well ventilated area, well away from any fire risk. 4.1.1 Directions for use The fuels stored outside the tanks (feeders, jerricans,...

  • Page 29: Fuel Tanks

    EQUIPMENT Key to symbols: 1. Attention 2. Ventilate for four minutes 3. Switch on 4.1.2 Fuel tanks: 2 x 520 litres GAS OIL 1 - Fuel valve. 2 - Fuel tank. 3 - Fuel filter. 4 - Seawater filter. 5 - Engine. 6 - Engine water intake valve.

  • Page 30: Helm Stations

    HELM STATIONS STEERING SYSTEM 4.3.1 General description The steering system comprises textile steering lines and two aluminium rudder sections. The system is accessed via the port and starboard engine compartments. Hanging rudders are fitted with stainless steel shafts. CAUTION When the boat is stationary, check regularly that the tension of resting steering lines is between 45 and 60 Kg.

  • Page 31: Identification Of Components Parts

    EQUIPMENT 4.3.2 Identification of component parts Hydraulic cylinder HELM CONSOLE - DETAILS TEXTILE STEERING LINES - DETAILS Chain Steering lines Eye-bolt used to adjust steering line tension. Port and starboard adjustments. 4.3.3 Maintenance - Check that steering lines are in proper working order on a regular basis. - After several sailing trips, check that steering lines are at a tension of 45 KG.

  • Page 32: Emergency System

    4.3.4 Emergency system Boats fitted with a steering wheel have an emergency tiller. The emergency tiller is designed for sailing at reduced speed only in the event of a wheel failure. The emergency tiller is stored in the port engine hold, and must remain easily accessible at all times. To deploy the tiller: - Switch the autopilot system to OFF.

  • Page 33: Electrical System

    EQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 4.4.1 Electrical panel and circuit 12 V CAUTION DANGER Never work on a live electric circuit. In order to avoid short-circuiting between Never modify the boat's electrical circuit or the two poles of the battery, do not store the relevant diagrams: all installations, modifications any conductive objects next to the batteries (metallic cleaning and maintenance must be carried out by a...
  • Page 34 EUROPE 12 V CIRCUIT DC BUSBAR POWER - 12 V Lead acid battery bank 420 Ah / 12 V DC Main cut-out VIATEMIS 250 Ah Relay 70 A 3 x EXIDE 12 V 140 Ah DC BUS - 12 V Engine alternator Engine room air vents Bilge system audible alarm...
  • Page 35 EQUIPMENT US 12 V CIRCUIT Lead acid battery bank DC BUSBAR POWER - 12 V OVEN AND GAS HOB 420 Ah / 12 V DC 840 Ah / 12 V DC (option) Main cut-out INVERTER DC / AC VIATEMIS 250 Ah 3 x EXIDE 12 V 140 Ah DC BUS - 12 V Engine alternator...
  • Page 36 MAIN 12 V ELECTRIC PANEL AND DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS...
  • Page 37 EQUIPMENT Pictogram Functions Circuit breaker By-pass To power the navigation electronics. - White backlight or off: Electronics not powered - Red backlighting: Electronics powered Turn on and off the navigation lights (port and starboard lights at the forepeaks, and the stern light at the rear of the roof) - White backlight or off: Lights off - Red backlighting: Lights on Turn on and off the masthead light (on the mast)

  • Page 38: Electrical Circuit 110 V - 220 V

    4.4.2 Electrical circuit 110 V - 220 V WARNING DANGER RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Unplug the boat shore supply cable first on the shore side. Avoid the risk of electric shock (electrocution). Turn off the shore power with the cut-off device fitted Disconnect the alternative current (AC) power from on board before plugging or unplugging the boat shore the dock and the direct current (D.C.) from the battery...
  • Page 39 EQUIPMENT EUROPE 220 V CIRCUIT Lead acid battery bank DC POWER BUSBAR - 12 V 420 Ah / 12 V DC 840 Ah / 12 V DC (option) Main cut-out VIATEMIS 250 Ah Option Transformer Option AC 220 V MASTERVOLT 2 kVA 230 V 32 A 3 x EXIDE 12 V 140 Ah DC BUS - 12 V...
  • Page 40 US 110 V / 220 V CIRCUIT Lead acid battery bank DC POWER BUSBAR - 12 V OVEN AND GAS HOB 420 Ah / 12 V DC 840 Ah / 12 V DC (option) Main cut-out INVERTER DC / AC VIATEMIS 250 Ah Option AC 110 V Option Transformer...

  • Page 41: Emergency Starting

    EQUIPMENT 4.4.3 Emergency starting If the engine batteries are not available, a coupling system of the port and starboard 12 V starting batteries is available (in the engine compartment port side). To select the battery coupling: - Turn on (ON) the coupling circuit-breaker in the port compartment and the port or starboard engine battery circuit-breaker, while turning off the defective battery (OFF position).

  • Page 42: Gas-Fired Appliance

    GAS-FIRED APPLIANCE CAUTION Fuel-burning appliances use the oxygen of 4.5.1 Gas hob the cabin and release combustion products in the boat. The boat must be properly ventilated when DANGER using gas-fired appliances. Do not block the boat’s air Do not install flammable materials above vents (ventilator) and leave the door open at the very the hotplate (curtains, papers, serviettes, least.

  • Page 43: Drawing Of The Gas Circuit

    EQUIPMENT ADVICE - RECOMMENDATIONS Do not use gas cylinder housings to store other equipment. Take care not to damage the cylinder thread used to fit the regulator. Check the condition of the regulator once a year - change if necessary. Only use regulators that are identical to those already fitted.
  • Page 44 The cockpit’s forward locker is designed to house two gas cylinders. The circuit opening / closing valves are located in the cup- board under the oven. The boat’s U.S. version includes an electrovalve located in the cylinders’ storage locker. Switch the electrovalve on using the switch on the gunwale behind the stove.
  • Page 45 EQUIPMENT IN THE EVENT OF A LEAK: GAS LEAK DETECTION The gas circuit is equipped with a leak detection system. - Close the cylinder’s supply valve immediately. STANDARD VERSION : a bubble leak detector is placed on the - Turn off all naked flames and other flammable sources (heaters, cookers, pilot lights, etc.).

  • Page 46: Fresh Water System

    7 - Water maker (option). 8 - Water heater. 9 - Fresh water shore socket. The EXCESS 15 is equipped with two rotomoulded food- CAUTION grade plastic fresh water tanks of 240 litres each, under The tanks may contain zones of leftovers the passageway floors.

  • Page 47: Black Water Holding Tanks

    4.7.1 SPECIFICATIONS The three and four cabin versions of the EXCESS 15 are equipped as standard with two black water tanks of 120-litres each, under the passageway floors. The six cabin version is equipped with four 120-litre tanks as standard.
  • Page 48 Location of black water tanks 1 - 2: Black water tank - 3 or 4 cabin version. 1 - 2 - 3 - 4: Black water tank - 6 cabin version. 3 - 4: Additional black water tank - 3 or 4 cabin versions (option). 3 - 4: Additional grey water tank - 3 or 4 cabin versions (option).

  • Page 49: Grey Water Holding Tanks

    4.8.1 SPECIFICATIONS The three and four cabin version of the EXCESS 15 can be equipped with two optional 120-litre grey water tanks (under the port and starboard hull floors). - These capacities may not be completely usable depending on the trim, the load and the position of the possible filling and drainage point(s).
  • Page 50 5. Anchoring, mooring and towing - Keep the chain locker panel or hatch closed at sea. - Towing must always be carried out at low speeds. - A tow must be taken in such a way that it can be released when loaded. - The owner must ensure that mooring and towing ropes as well as fastening points and chains correspond to the condition of use of the boat.

  • Page 51: Anchoring, Mooring And Towing

    ANCHORING, MOORING AND TOWING WARNING It is the owner's/operator's responsibility to ensure that the mooring ropes, towing cables, chains and anchorage lines as well as anchors are suitable for the planned use of the boat, i.e. that the lines or chains do not exceed 80% of the rupture resistance for the corresponding strong point.

  • Page 52: Hoisting And Transport

    HOISTING AND TRANSPORT 6. Hoisting and transport DIAGRAM, DIMENSIONS AND POSITIONS OF THE HOISTING BELTS CAUTION ADVICE-RECOMMENDATIONS Make sure that the boat is stable on its tow Call on a diver for the strainers and sea- lines, both lengthways and widthways. cocks fittings.

  • Page 53: Other Precautions

    OTHER PRECAUTIONS 7. Other precautions WARNING Naked flame appliances using fuel use the oxygen of the cabin and release combustion products in the boat. It is necessary to ventilate when these appliances are in use. Open the vents provided for this purpose when these appliances are in use.
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