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ENGLISH 18/02/2016 1/93 DUFOUR 460 Grand Large
OWNER'S MANUAL
YACHT DESIGN CATEGORY: A
IN ACCORDANCE WITH EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 94/25/CE
AS AMENDED BY EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2003/44/CE

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Dufour Yachts 460 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Cabins3
Berths6
Naval ArchitectUmberto Felci
Beam4.50 m
Draft2.20 m
EngineYanmar
Engine Power75 hp
Length Overall14.15 m / 46.42 ft

Summary

INTRODUCTION

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Design category

Specifies the boat's design category and its capabilities in different sea conditions.

Certification

Details the notified body responsible for verifying European compliance.

Identification

Location of the hull identification number on the transom.

Builder's plate

Explains the information provided on the boat's builder's plate.

Degrees of danger

Defines the meaning of DANGER, WARNING, and NOTE symbols used in the manual.

II. PRINCIPAL SPECIFICATIONS

Specific information

Provides details on stability index (STIX) and angle of vanishing stability (AVS).

III. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Safety and operating instructions for the electrical system

Outlines essential safety precautions and prohibitions for electrical systems.

Fitting new equipment

Guidelines for installing new electrical equipment, including compliance standards.

Batteries

Details the battery system, capacity, and essential maintenance precautions.

Electric windlass

Provides a specific safety instruction for operating the electric windlass.

220/110 volt installation (ISO 13297: 2000)

Safety warnings and instructions for the 220/110V AC electrical installation.

IV. GAS INSTALLATION

Generalities

Covers gas system pressure, ventilation, hose inspection, and cylinder storage.

Using the LPG System

Instructions for operating gas supply valves and appliances.

System Check

Procedures for performing leak checks on the LPG system.

Safety Warnings

Reiterates safety precautions for gas appliances and system modifications.

V. DRAIN & SANITATION SYSTEM

Drainage system characteristics (ISO 15083: 2003)

Details bilge pump types, flow rates, and safety precautions for bilge pumps.

Pressurized fresh-water pump

Operation and maintenance of the fresh-water pump and tank sterilization.

Seacocks

Operation of seacocks, their types, and maintenance advice.

Operation of the sea toilets

Step-by-step guide for operating the sea toilets.

Holding tank operation(ISO 8099:2000)

Instructions for using and maintaining the holding tank.

VI. FLOODING

VII. FIRE PROTECTION

Installation

Information on fire extinguisher types, capacities, and placement recommendations.

Safety instructions

Owner's responsibilities and prohibitions regarding fire safety on board.

VIII. ENGINE

General precautions

Essential precautions for engine operation, maintenance, and wintering.

Exhaust gas emission

Highlights the dangers of carbon monoxide from engine exhaust.

Safety

Safety warnings related to the propeller and engine during operation and maintenance.

Wintering

Step-by-step instructions for winterizing the engine.

IX. FUEL INSTALLATION

X. HELM SYSTEM

Helm

Describes the steering system, dual wheels, and periodic checks.

Emergency tiller

Details the location and use of the emergency tiller.

XI. SAILING

XII. FALL PREVENTION AND MEANS OF GETTING BACK ABOARD

XIII. LIGHTNING PROTECTION

Maintenance

Procedures for inspecting lightning protection after a strike.

Protection of people during a thunderstorm

Safety instructions for crew during thunderstorms.

XIV. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION & SAFETY

XV. SAFETY FACILITIES

XVI. HANDLING, TRANSPORTING, HAULOUT

XVII. MOORING, ANCHORING, AND TOWING

Responsibility

Owner's responsibility regarding mooring lines, anchor chains, and towing.

XVI. GUARANTEE, TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP

A) CONTRACTUAL GUARANTEES

Outlines the terms and conditions of the yacht-builder's contractual guarantee.

B) COMMON GUARANTEE CONDITIONS

Specifies procedures for making claims and general conditions of the guarantee.

C) TRANSFER OF GUARANTEES

Details the process and requirements for transferring the guarantee.

D) STATUTORY DECLARATIONS

Lists statutory declarations related to consumer rights and defects.

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