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BENETEAU 40 User Manual

BENETEAU 40
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B40 Owner’s Manual Page 1 of 28
June. 1, 2007
rev 00
OWNER’S MANUAL
BENETEAU 40
HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
US-BEY _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
OWNER’S MANUAL BENETEAU PART #: 459920
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
I)
INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................................................................3
II)
SPECIFICATIONS OF THE BOAT .........................................................................................................................5
III)
SAILS AND RIGGING.............................................................................................................................................7
IV)
SAFETY ..................................................................................................................................................................10
V)
DECK ......................................................................................................................................................................13
VI)
ENGINE ..................................................................................................................................................................14
VII)
STEERING SYSTEM .............................................................................................................................................16
VIII)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ......................................................................................................................................17
IX)
LP GAS SYSTEM...................................................................................................................................................21
X)
FRESH WATER AND BLACK WATER TANKS ................................................................................................23
XI)
SEACOCKS AND THRU-HULLS ......................................................................................................................... 25
XII)
MOORING AND ANCHORING............................................................................................................................27
XIII)
HANDLING ............................................................................................................................................................28
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BENETEAU 40 Specifications

General IconGeneral
EngineYanmar 40 HP
Fuel Capacity200 L
Cabins2 or 3
Hull Length11.98 m
CE CertificationA
Berths4-6

Summary

I) INTRODUCTION

II) SPECIFICATIONS OF THE BOAT

CE CERTIFICATION

Explains the CE mark and compliance with Recreational Craft Directive and ISO standards.

DESIGN CATEGORIES

Defines design categories (A-D) for different sea conditions and their wave/wind force ratings.

WEIGHT ESTIMATION

Provides a breakdown of weight estimations for various equipment and design categories.

III) SAILS AND RIGGING

Maintenance of the Rigging

Offers guidelines for inspecting and maintaining wire and synthetic rigging components.

IV) SAFETY

EMERGENCY EXIT

Identifies symbols and diagrams showing the location of emergency exits and extinguisher discharge apertures.

PORTABLE EXTINGUISHERS

Details requirements, advice on placement, capacity, and usage of portable fire extinguishers.

PREVENTIVE ADVICE

Offers preventive advice on fire safety, including handling flammable materials and crew awareness.

Visibility

Discusses factors affecting visibility from the helm station and the importance of watch and COLREGS.

Stability, risk of flooding

Explains risks to stability, flooding, and proper handling to maintain safety at sea.

DECK LAYOUTS

STANDARD ROLLER FURLING MAST LAYOUT

Shows the deck layout for a standard roller furling mast, detailing block and line routing.

STANDARD MAST PORT SIDE DETAILS

Describes the routing of halyards, inhaul, and topping lift on the port side of the mast.

STANDARD PORT MAST STEP BLOCK DETAILS

Lists the specific Lewmar blocks and shackles used for halyards and inhauls on the port mast steps.

CLASSIC MAST LAYOUT

CLASSIC MAST PORT SIDE DETAILS

Describes halyard routing for a classic mast, including jammer and winch usage.

CLASSIC MAST STARBOARD STEP BLOCK DETAILS

Lists Lewmar blocks and shackles for spinaker pole lift and halyard on the starboard side.

V) DECK

Swimming ladder

Details the operation and stowage of the foldaway swimming ladder.

Hatches and portholes

Emphasizes the importance of closing hatches and portholes for safety, especially in rough seas.

VI) ENGINE

Operating advice

Offers critical advice on engine operation, ventilation, and carbon monoxide safety.

FUEL TANK LAYOUT

Illustrates the layout of the fuel tank, filler, gauge, filter, and cutoff valve.

VII) STEERING SYSTEM

Emergency tiller

Explains the accessibility and use of the emergency tiller in case of steering failure.

VIII) ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

12V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Details safety precautions for the 12V system, battery handling, and wiring conventions.

ELECTRIC PANEL

Explains the function of each switch and indicator on the main electric panel.

Location of battery switches, switchboards and electrical appliances

Shows the physical location of various electrical components, switches, and appliances onboard.

BATTERY SWITCH OPERATION

Illustrates the correct operation of battery switches for different scenarios and warns against improper use.

IX) LP GAS SYSTEM

GAS STOVE

Explains the operation of the propane stove, including safety warnings for gas detection and usage.

LAYOUT OF THE GAS SYSTEM

Provides a diagram illustrating the propane locker, regulating kit, LPG tank, and solenoid valve arrangement.

X) FRESH WATER AND BLACK WATER TANKS

OPERATION

Details the step-by-step operation of the fresh water system, including bleeding air and leak checks.

WATER TANK LAYOUT

Depicts the layout of fresh and black water tanks, filler points, vents, and the water pump.

XI) SEACOCKS AND THRU-HULLS

SEACOCKS AND THRU-HULLS

Lists and visually indicates the location of various seacocks and thru-hulls on the boat's plan.

Opening and closing of the seacocks

Explains the operation of quarter-turn seacocks and provides safety advice for maintenance.

Safety - Maintenance

Offers guidance on maintaining seacocks, using plugs for emergencies, and checking clamps.

XII) MOORING AND ANCHORING

MOORING AND ANCHORING

Identifies and labels essential fittings like mooring cleats, bow fitting, chain locker, and windlass.

XIII) HANDLING

POSITION OF LIFTING STRAPS AND CRADLE POSITION

Details the correct positioning of lifting straps and cradle for safe hauling and trailering.

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