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ATHENA OPERATOR'S MANUAL
CREATION
OWNER'S
MANUAL
ATHENA 38
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  • Page 1 ATHENA OPERATOR’S MANUAL CREATION OWNER'S MANUAL ATHENA 38 p1/24...
  • Page 2 ATHENA OPERATOR’S MANUAL CREATION IDENTITY CARD Builder: Fountaine-Pajot • Address: Zone Industrielle, 17290 Aigrefeuille. • Type of craft: Catamaran • Series: ATHENA 46 • • Hull number: Category A "open sea": The craft is designed for long voyages during which •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ATHENA OPERATOR’S MANUAL CREATION CONTENTS I. Characteristics II. Operating principles of the craft A. Start-up B. Sails C. Fire protection p 10 D. Electrical installations p 12 E. L.P.G. installation p 17 F. Putting fresh water, sea water and waste water systems on line p 18 III.

  • Page 4: Characteristics

    ATHENA OPERATOR’S MANUAL CREATION I. CHARACTERISTICS Length 11.53 m / 38 ft • Width 6.30 m / 20.66 ft • Draught: 1.00 m / 3.30 ft. • Total height above waterline (excl. antenna): 17.30 m / 57 ft • Maximum load displacement: 7.8 t •...
  • Page 5 ATHENA OPERATOR’S MANUAL CREATION II. OPERATIONS OF THE CRAFT A. Start-up B. Sails C. Fire protection D. Electrical installations E. L.P.G. installations F. Puttting fresh water, sea water and waste water systems on line NOTICE Throughout the manual, you will find the following abbreviations which mean: "D"...

  • Page 6: Start-Up

    ATHENA OPERATOR’S MANUAL CREATION A. START-UP 1. Operation On leaving harbour: Unlock all doors and lockers (mooring buoy and safety hatches) and check that there is no water in the bilges. Fill the water tanks (near mast), fuel tanks (in locker of cockpit berth) and jerrycans.
  • Page 7 ATHENA OPERATOR’S MANUAL CREATION On entering harbour: The engines are stopped by pulling the "engine off" tab and switching off the ignition. This must always be done in the given order, never the reverse order. Switch off all electrical installations. Turn off all gas feed valves (on tank and on equipment).

  • Page 8: Sails

    ATHENA OPERATOR’S MANUAL CREATION B. SAILS 1. Operating principle For your safety and comfort, and to avoid any fatigue of the craft and rigging in general, the sails should be shortened according to the wind force. Below we give the recommendations according to tack and apparent wind force.
  • Page 9 ATHENA OPERATOR’S MANUAL CREATION 2. Safety "A" The limit of stability of the catamaran is reached with a slight heel. "A" For your first sea trip, it is advised to sail with a shorter sail. "A" Be careful when you decide to change tack. "A"...

  • Page 10: Fire Protection

    ATHENA OPERATOR’S MANUAL CREATION C. FIRE PROTECTION 1. Operation Carefully read the user manuals in order to learn how to utilize the fire protection equipment. In case of fire, the extinguishers will be placed and identified as per the fire plan No. ATH.EM.15. In case of fire in the engine compartment, an opening located and identified in the aft cabin (under the mattress) is designed to accept the nozzle of the extinguisher located nearby (plan No.STD.EM.1).
  • Page 11 ATHENA OPERATOR’S MANUAL CREATION 3. Safety "M" You must never: obstruct access to safety controls, to fire extinguishers or to exits. alter the installations of the craft. fill the tanks with fuel while the engine is running. store combustible materials in the engine compartment. smoke while handling fuel or gas.

  • Page 12: Electrical Installations

    ATHENA OPERATOR’S MANUAL CREATION D. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS I. Electrical network 1. Operating principle 12 V DC network - Electrical energy on board is produced by the alternators and stored in 12 V DC batteries. - The batteries come in 2 separate sets: port and starboard (plan ATH.ELEC.1).
  • Page 13 ATHENA OPERATOR’S MANUAL CREATION 2. Upkeep Carry spare electric bulbs for all lights. When working on the system, in no case should the electrical installation be altered, especially the break voltage of the circuit- breakers. 3. Safety " " It is compulsory that the electric supply system be switched off for any type of operation (maintenance etc.).
  • Page 14 ATHENA OPERATOR’S MANUAL CREATION II. Special electrical equipment 1. The Frigomatic refrigeration system (standard). a. Operation - A 12V compressor (located underneath the saloon) cools an evaporator inside the refrigeration compartment (by compression of Freon). - The compressor is controlled with a thermostat located in the refrigeration compartment.
  • Page 15 ATHENA OPERATOR’S MANUAL CREATION Switch on the battery switches. Either start the engine or plug into the 220 V AC dockside plug and enable the cold system function on the 220 V distribution panel. Switch on the refrigerator function on the 12 V electric panel (chart table).
  • Page 16 ATHENA OPERATOR’S MANUAL CREATION 3. The electric windlass a. Operating principle of the windlass Check that the port engine is running. Engage the windlass circuit-breaker (batteries local in starboard aft cabin). Switch on the battery switch located in the chain locker Press one of the two buttons: "up"...
  • Page 17 ATHENA OPERATOR’S MANUAL CREATION E. INSTALLATION OF L.P.G. 1. Operating principle Make sure that the valves on the appliances are closed (in the galley cabinet) before opening the one on the tank (locker under cockpit couch). Check that the gas tank is properly secured. The equipment is fitted with a safety system.

  • Page 18: Putting Fresh Water, Sea Water And Waste Water Systems On Line P

    ATHENA OPERATOR’S MANUAL CREATION F. PUTTING FRESH WATER, SEA WATER, AND WASTE WATER SYSTEMS ON LINE I. Putting the fresh water system on line 1. Operating principle Open the inlet valve located forward of the mast bulkhead, accessible via the wardrobes (see plan No. ATH.PB.01). Open the inlet valve of the hot water tank in the aft port cabin under the bunk (see plan No.
  • Page 19 ATHENA OPERATOR’S MANUAL CREATION III. Putting the waste water system on stream (optional) 1. Operating principle A 3-way valve located at the toilet outlet will allow the discharge of sewage by the manual pump of the toilet: - either directly to the sea, - or towards the holding tank.

  • Page 20: Signs Used On The Boat P

    ATHENA OPERATOR’S MANUAL CREATION III. SIGNS USED IN THE BOAT These signs are related to safety. It is essential that they be identified and located before any sea trip. a. Portable fire extinguisher A.B.C. Portable fire extinguishers Their location is indicated on the fire plan (ATH.EM.15). b.
  • Page 21 ATHENA OPERATOR’S MANUAL CREATION c. Lifejackets Lifejacket (A) Child's lifejacket (B) Marking the location of lifejackets for adults(A) and children(B). d. Lifebuoy with line e. Liferaft lifebuoy with line Liferaft p21/24...

  • Page 22: Protection Of The Environment

    ATHENA OPERATOR’S MANUAL CREATION IV. PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 1. At sea, take the following measures in order to protect the marine environment: - Avoid any accidental discharge of pollutants into the water (e.g.: spent oil). - Keep on board all non-biodegradable waste. - Throw garbage in the receptacles provided for this purpose in harbour.

  • Page 23: General Upkeep Of The Craft

    ATHENA OPERATOR’S MANUAL CREATION V. GENERAL UPKEEP OF THE BOAT INTRODUCTION: Refer to the user's manuals for equipment installed on the boat in the event of any operating anomaly. For your safety, check the rigging fittings and replace if worn. In order to extend the life of the boat, the following is recommended.
  • Page 24 ATHENA OPERATOR’S MANUAL CREATION 3. Repairs It is recommended to regularly check the upper and lower works and all the technical elements on the boat, in particular after any damage or before setting sail for a long trip. Respect compatibility between materials and use the proper components to ensure homogeneity among the various elements of the boat.

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