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Owner’s Notes for
Ardent
March 26
th
, 2021
1
Welcome aboard
Ardent
!
What could be a more perfect vacation that a week or
more aboard the S/V Ardent which is a 2014 Beneteau
Oceanis 41! Beneteau is the largest manufacturer of
pleasure sailboats. You will find her very well
engineered, spacious and thought through.
She very fully equipped and updated to cruise the
Puget Sound. She has three private cabins with double
births, two heads: both with showers, full teak
decking, a dinghy arch with a 10’ Achilles RIB with a
9.8 hp outboard, Bimini cover over the entire cock pit
with dodger, newer custom carpeting and salon
upholstery, artwork and cockpit cushions. We take
great pride in her and maintain her to the highest
standards.
The Ardent sails beautifully with full roller reefing
sails (jib and main) for maximum convenience and
crew safety. All lines lead to the cockpit. Her
generous jib rig makes sailing in light wind easy and
enjoyable. When it is time to come to rest, her bow
thruster makes docking a breeze.
Her electronics include a chart plotter, RADAR, wind and depth gages which makes navigation easy. She has a
12” screen in the cockpit plus an addition 7” screen at the nav station. The dinghy arch prevents the drag of the
dinghy which improves performance. Also, one doesn’t have to dismount the outboard motor when leaving
port. The 9.8hp outboard makes scooting to a nearby cove or fishing spot very doable while leaving the Ardent
on anchor. We have a clam shovel and crab pot on board.
The skipper and guests will enjoy her exceptionally large cockpit which can seat 10 guests and has a full
Bimini. The cockpit table extends for true al-fresco dining (with center cooler). The transom folds down to
make into a dinghy dock which makes loading the crew into the dinghy as easy as being on a low dock ashore.
It also allows one to dangle his feet into the water. Aboard this year, is a new set of cockpit cushions and two
Sport-a seats.
Below, between the three cabins is a very large salon with two settees. Up to eight can dine below plus six in
the cockpit. The galley has a separate refrigerator and a separate freezer along with a microwave. It is a great
space to entertain.
the Ardent carrys150 gallons of fresh water; a full crew can go several days without re-filling. A total of nine
(six house) AGM batteries, allow the crew to use all of the electrical conveniences as much as they need (within
reason) and the battery status can be easily monitored. With an inverter, cell phones can be charged along while
using other small load electrical devices while on anchor. There is even a special 800-watt hair dryer aboard
(don’t use you own, which will be 1200 or more watts).
We hope you will enjoy sailing Ardent and cruising the islands as much as we do. We also thank you for taking
special care of her. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us or the San Juan Sailing staff.
Before you go, please review the material contained in this notebook so one can fully enjoy what the S/V
Ardent has to offer. Bon voyage!
Karl Klokke and Sue Bristol, S/V Ardent
1-208-412-94
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Summary

Vessel Specifications and Information

Vessel Information

Details about registration, official numbers, and documentation.

Specifications

Key dimensions, tank capacities, certification, and electronics.

Staterooms

Details about cabin configurations, headroom, and berth dimensions.

Nuances

Swim Platform;Transom Seat Operation

Explains the electrical operation and unfolding of the swim platform.

Port Side Helm Handling

Notes the reversed prop walk at the port helm for easier use.

Emergency;Safety Equipment

Bilge Pump and CO Detectors

Location and operation of the manual bilge pump and CO detectors.

Emergency Tiller and Fire Extinguishers

Location and use of the emergency tiller and fire extinguishers.

First Aid Kits and Flares

Location of first aid kits and various types of flares.

Anchors and Windlass

Windlass Operation and Anchor Rode

Details on windlass operation, clutch handle, anchor rode, and tie line.

Portable Safety Gear and Communications

Location and use of PFDs, horn, lifesling, plugs, and VHF radios.

Tools and Spares

Location of general tools and engine spares.

Anchors and Windlass

Anchor Deployment Procedure

Procedure for safely deploying the anchor using the electric windlass.

Anchor Retrieval and Securing

Procedure for safely retrieving the anchor and securing it.

Barbecue

BBQ Operation

Steps for operating the propane barbecue safely.

Batteries;Charging;Inverter

Battery Configuration and Monitoring

Configuration, monitoring, and management of the vessel's battery system.

Batteries;Charging;Inverter

Battery Disconnect Switches

Operation of battery disconnect switches.

Bow Thruster Battery

Details of the bow thruster battery.

Shore Power Charging

Procedures for charging batteries via shore power.

Batteries;Charging;Inverter

Engine Charging

How the engine charges the vessel's batteries.

Inverter Operation

How to use the inverter for 120V power.

Berths and Bedding

Dinette to Berth Conversion

Instructions for converting the dinette table and settee into a double berth.

Bilge Pumps

Manual Bilge Pump

Location and operation of the manual bilge pump.

Electric Bilge Pump

Details the automatic float switch and pump location.

Bow Thruster

Bow Thruster Operation

Covers bow thruster operation, controls, and usage guidelines.

Dinghy, Davit and Outboard

Dinghy and Davit Operation

Details on the dinghy, davit, and raising it out of the water.

Dinghy, Davit and Outboard

Outboard Engine Details

Information about the 4-stroke Tohatsu 9.8hp outboard engine.

Outboard Starting Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for starting the outboard engine.

Outboard Operation and Shutdown

How to operate the outboard safely and procedures for shutting it down.

Outboard Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions for the outboard engine.

Dodger and Bimini

Dodger Care and Sunscreen Caution

Guidelines for dodger care, cleaning, and avoiding sunscreen damage.

Bimini Operation

Information on the two-piece Bimini, including removal and tensioning.

Electrical

Electrical Panel Overview

Details on the electrical panel, breaker colors, and shore power breaker.

Electrical

AC (120 V) Circuit

How to use AC outlets, indicators, and water heater.

DC (12 V) Circuit

Details on controlling cabin lights and other DC circuits.

Electronics;Instruments

B&G MFD Overview

Overview of B&G MFD displays, GPS, Radar, AIS, Autopilot, and Stereo.

Electronics;Instruments

B&G Radar System

Information on the B&G 4G HD Radar system and its operation.

Electronics;Instruments

Triton Instrument Displays

Details on the customizable Triton instrument displays.

B&G Autopilot System

Operation and control of the B&G autopilot system.

VHF Radio, Foghorn;Hailer

Overview of the Simrad VHF radio, foghorn, and hailer.

Electronics;Instruments

Depth Sounder and Boat Speed

Details about the depth sounder and boat speed transducer.

Electronics;Instruments

WIFI-1 Network

Information about the onboard WiFi network and connecting devices.

Engine and Handling

Engine Operation and Cruise Speed

Engine cruising speed and fuel consumption.

Handling in Reverse

How to handle the boat in reverse, noting prop walk.

Forward Handling

Handling the boat's rudder response.

Docking Procedures

Procedures and advice for docking the vessel.

Engine and Handling

Engine Starting Procedure

Procedures for starting the engine and checking fluids.

Daily Engine Checks

Routine daily checks for the engine and systems.

Engine and Handling

Forward;Reverse Gear Shifting

Guidance on shifting between forward, neutral, and reverse gears.

Engine Alarm Procedures

Engine Overheat and High Temperature

Causes and steps to address engine overheating.

Low Oil Pressure Alarm

Actions to take if the engine oil pressure is low.

Battery Charging Alarm

What to check if the battery charging indicator is on.

Sail Drive Seal Leak

How to check for leaks in the sail drive seal.

Engine Alarm Procedures

Engine Shutdown Procedure

Correct procedure for shutting down the engine.

Emergency Engine Shutdown

Steps for an emergency engine shutdown.

Entertainment System

System Overview and Control

Overview of the FUSION audio system and its control methods.

Connecting Devices (USB;WiFi)

Instructions for connecting devices via USB and WiFi.

Entertainment System

Controlling Volume and Zones

How to control audio volume and zones for salon and cockpit speakers.

Fuel

Fuel Tank Capacity and Gauge

Details on fuel tank capacity and how to read the fuel gauge.

Refueling Procedure

Precautions and steps for refueling the diesel tank.

Heads and Holding Tanks

Toilet Flushing Procedure

Procedure for flushing the electric toilets and using the water pump.

Heads and Holding Tanks

Emptying Holding Tanks

Methods for emptying holding tanks via deck pump out or overboard discharge.

Heater (Cabin)

Heater Operation

Instructions for operating the diesel fired Webasto cabin heater.

Lighting

Lighting System

Details on the LED lighting system and switch locations.

Refrigerator and Freezer

Refrigerator;Freezer Operation

Recommended settings and operation for the refrigerator and freezer.

Sails and Rigging

Sail Plan and Handling

General information on the sail plan and handling advice.

Sails and Rigging

Headsail Operation

Details on the headsail, including furling and reefing.

Mainsail Operation

Information on the in-mast furling mainsail system.

Mainsail Unfurling

Procedure for unfurling the mainsail.

Sails and Rigging

Mainsail Reefing

Step-by-step guide to reefing the mainsail.

Mainsail Furling

Procedure for fully furling the mainsail.

Asymmetrical Spinnaker

Information on using the asymmetrical spinnaker.

Showers and Sumps

Shower Operation

How to operate the forward head and transom showers.

Spares and Tools

Spares and Tools Locations

Lists locations of tools, general spares, and long-term spares.

Storage

Storage Compartments

Identifies compartments for food and clothing storage.

Stove;Oven and Microwave

Lighting Stove Burners

Steps for lighting the propane stove burners.

Lighting Oven Burner

Steps for lighting the propane oven burner.

Stove;Oven and Microwave

Microwave Oven Operation

Location and operation of the microwave oven.

Swim Platform;Moveable Transom Seat

Lowering the Transom Seat

Procedure for lowering the transom seat/swim platform.

Raising the Transom Seat

Procedure for raising the transom seat/swim platform.

Water

Water System Operation

Operation of water pressure switch, gauge, and tank selection valves.

Hot Water Heater

Location of the hot water heater.

Appendix 1: Restoring B&G MFD Settings

MFD Settings Restoration

Procedure to restore original settings for B&G MFDs.

Appendix 2: Open CPN Settings

Onboard Network Configuration

Settings for Open CPN using the vessel's onboard network.

Ardent Beneteau Oceanis 41 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandArdent
ModelBeneteau Oceanis 41
CategoryBoat
LanguageEnglish