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OWNER’S MANUAL
BENETEAU 461
HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
US-BEY _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
OWNER’S MANUAL BENETEAU PART #: 00990166
SUMMARY:
I) INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................................................3
II) ANTI-FOULING.......................................................................................................................................4
III) WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................................5
IV) HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS....................................................................................................7
V) DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................................7
VI) OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES....................................................................................8
VII) SAFE OPERATION AND WARNING LABELS ..................................................................................12
VIII) FEDERAL REGULATIONS...................................................................................................................17
IX) COMMISSIONING.................................................................................................................................20
X) SPECIFICATIONS OF THE BOAT .......................................................................................................23
XI) INTERIOR LAYOUT .............................................................................................................................25
XII) DECK ......................................................................................................................................................27
XIII) SAILS AND RIGGING...........................................................................................................................28
XIV) FRESH WATER SYSTEM .....................................................................................................................38
XV) BILGE PUMP SYSTEM .........................................................................................................................40
XVI) SEACOCKS AND THRU-HULLS .........................................................................................................42
XVII) ELECTRIC SYSTEMS ...........................................................................................................................44
XVIII) LP GAS SYSTEM...................................................................................................................................52
XIX) EMERGENCY STEERING SYSTEM....................................................................................................54
XX) ENGINE ..................................................................................................................................................55
XXI) HANDLING ............................................................................................................................................57
XXII) MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................................58
XXIII) WINTERIZING PROCEDURES ............................................................................................................64
XXIV) SUPPLIER INFORMATION LIST.........................................................................................................68
XXV) ENVIRONMENT ....................................................................................................................................70
EXPLANATION OF THE TYPOGRAPHY USED:
DANGER
WARNING
TAKE CARE
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BENETEAU 461 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Cabins3
Berths6-8
Length Overall14.05 m
Beam4.25 m
Water Capacity530 L
Fuel Capacity200 L
Headroom1.98 m

Summary

VI) OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE

Emphasizes the importance of proper safety and maintenance for enjoyable and safe boating.

MANDATORY COAST GUARD SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Lists required safety equipment according to U.S. Coast Guard regulations.

VII) SAFE OPERATION AND WARNING LABELS

FUEL WARNING LABEL

Warning label affixed to the fuel tank regarding fire and explosion hazards.

SHORE-POWER LABEL

Warning label at the 110V distribution panel for electrical safety.

PROPANE LABELS

Caution and warning labels related to the propane gas system and appliances.

HIGH VOLTAGE WARNING LABEL

Warning label near the 110v electric panel about high voltage hazards.

STANDARD BATTERY SWITCH LABEL

Label for standard battery switches indicating ON/OFF positions.

OPTIONAL BATTERY SWITCH LABEL

Labels for optional battery switches for various systems.

ANTI FREEZE CAUTION TAG

Caution tag regarding antifreeze in the water system and potential health risks.

VIII) FEDERAL/STATE REGULATIONS

DISCHARGE OF OIL

Regulation prohibiting oil discharge into navigable waters and associated penalties.

SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL

Regulations for dumping plastic trash and garbage in marine waters.

IX) COMMISSIONING

COMMISSIONING PROCEDURES

Details the essential duties for initial boat commissioning before launch.

OPERATIONS AFTER LAUNCH

Checks and procedures to perform after the boat is launched.

ENGINE START-UP

Step-by-step guide for starting the engine safely and correctly.

X) SPECIFICATIONS OF THE BOAT

EXIT IN CASE OF FIRE

XIII) SAILS AND RIGGING

MAINSAIL TACKLE AND REEFING SYSTEM

XIV) FRESH WATER SYSTEM

XV) BILGE PUMP SYSTEM

XVI) SEACOCKS AND THRU-HULLS

Opening and closing of the seacocks

Instructions on how to properly open and close seacocks for safety.

Operation of three-way valve for toilets

Guide on the operation of the three-way valve used in toilet systems.

XVII) ELECTRIC SYSTEMS

12V Electric System

Safety precautions and guidelines for the boat's 12-volt DC electrical system.

110V-220V Electric System

Safety precautions and guidelines for the boat's AC electrical system.

XVIII) LP GAS SYSTEM

XIX) EMERGENCY STEERING SYSTEM

XX) ENGINE

XXII) MAINTENANCE OF YOUR BOAT

General Hull Maintenance

Guidelines for cleaning and maintaining the boat's hull.

THE RUDDER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

BATTERY MAINTENANCE

Procedures for keeping the boat's batteries in optimal condition.

ENGINE

SAILS

XXIII) WINTERIZING PROCEDURES

ENGINE

Winterizing procedures for the boat's engine, including antifreeze.

MAST

XXV) ENVIRONMENT

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