BENETEAU 50 User manual

BENETEAU 50
MAJ ANG 19/07/98
OWNER’S MANUAL
BENETEAU 50
SUMMARY:
I) INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................... 3
II) IDENTITY CARD OF THE BOAT................................................................................................................... 4
III) ACCOMMODATION ...................................................................................................................................... 6
IV) DECK (Location of the life raft)..................................................................................................................... 10
V) SAILS AND RIGGING ................................................................................................................................... 11
VI) FRESH WATER SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................ 18
VII) BILGE PUMP SYSTEM............................................................................................................................... 20
VIII) SEACOCKS AND SKIN FITTINGS .......................................................................................................... 22
IX) ELECTRIC SYSTEMS .................................................................................................................................. 24
X) GAS SYSTEM ................................................................................................................................................. 33
XI) EMERGENCY SYSTEM OF THE STEERING SYSTEM .......................................................................... 36
XII) MOTORIZATION......................................................................................................................................... 37
XIII) HANDLING................................................................................................................................................. 39
XIV) MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................................ 40
XV) ENVIRONMENT.......................................................................................................................................... 43
EXPLANATION OF THE TYPOGRAPHY USED:
DANGER
WARNING
TAKE CARE

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RECEIPT
OWNER’S NAME …………………………………………………………………………..
ADDRESS …………………………………………………………………………..
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Owner of the BENETEAU 50 n° ……………………………………………………………………………….
Do certify that I have accepted delivery and read the information in the owner’s manual delivered with the boat.
On …………………………………………
Signature
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RECEIPT
OWNER’S NAME : …………………………………………………………………………..
ADDRESS : …………………………………………………………………………..
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Owner of the BENETEAU 50 n° ……………………………………………………………………………….
Do certify that I have taken delivery and read the information in the owner’s manual delivered with the boat.
On …………………………………………
Signature
Please send back this copy to BENETEAU S.A
ZIdesMaresBP66
85270 Saint Hilaire de Riez
FRANCE

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I) INTRODUCTION
Dear Madam, Dear Sir,
You have just taken delivery of your new BENETEAU boat and we would like to congratulate you first
of all for the confidence you showed to us in choosing a product of our mark.
A BENETEAU boat is built to last : each boat is subject to particular care in the slightest details, as
early as when she is designed, when she leaves the factory and she is launched ; this way, she will come up to
your expectations for many years.
This manual was meant to help you to enjoy your boat safely. You will find in it the details of your
boat , her fittings and information about the use and maintenance. Read it carefully and get to know her before
you put out to sea.
If this is your first boat, or if you change to a new type of boat (to which you are not used) get some
training to control and sail her , to ensure your safety and comfort. Then you will be able to assume the
command of the boat. Your dealer, your national sailing association or your Yacht club will be very happy to
recommend you local sailing schools or professional instructors.
Have fine and safe sailing time.
(1) Throughout their lives, our boats are regularly improved and benefit from our experience and our
customers’ experience ; therefore the specifications given in this owner’s manual are not contractual and may be
modified without prior notice and up dating obligation.
In the same way, this manual has a general purpose and it may sometimes list some equipments or refer
to some points which are not relevant to your own boat. In case of doubt, you shall always refer to the inventory
list.
KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE AND HAND IT OVER TO THE NEW OWNER IF YOU SELL
THE BOAT.

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II) IDENTITY CARD OF THE BOAT
Type........................................................ BENETEAU 50
Name of Builder .................................... CHANTIERS BENETEAU SA
Design Category ..................................... A
N° of acknowledged body ...................... CE 0607
Length of Hull 14.90 m
Over All Beam 4.48 m
Draught: Shallow 1.80 m
Deep 2.30 m
Head Room 19.30 m
Maximum Authorized Engine Power : 72 kW
Fuel capacity : 500 L
Fresh water capacity : 1000 L
Batteries capacity : 1x95 + 3x124 Amps
Category Height of wave
(m)
Wind force
(Beaufort)
A > 4
> 8
B < 4
≤ 8
C < 2
≤ 6
D < 0.5
≤ 4
For additional informations concerning the fitted equipements, please refer to their manuals enclosed in
the boat literature.
Maximum recommended number of persons on board by design category:
Category Maximum number
of persons
A 12
B 12
C 14
D 14
The equipments of the C.E. Certified boat are : The fuel tanks, the parts of the steering system, the parts of the
gas system and the hatches and portholes.
(1)

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WEIGHT ESTIMATION
SAILING CATEGORIES A B C D
Light Boat : 13000 13000 13000 13000
Safety Equipment : 154 154 154 154
Sail : 96 96 96 96
Light Displacement : 13250 13250 13250 13250
Minimum Crew : 150 150 150 150
Life Raft : 126 126 126 126
Rest of Crew : 750 750 900 900
Water : 1000 1000 1000 1000
Fuel : 204 204 204 204
Personal Equipment: 250 250 250 250
Optional Equipment 750 750 550 550
Holding Tank : 200 200 0 0
Air Conditioning : 40 40 40 40
Desalinator : 20 20 20 20
Generator : 230 230 230 230
Auto Pilot Gear : 20 20 20 20
Electric Winch : 40 40 40 40
Radar : 20 20 20 20
Bow Thruster : 40 40 40 40
Spinnaker Rigging : 10 10 10 10
Dishwasher : 20 20 20 20
Micro-Wave Oven : 10 10 10 10
Roof Sprayhood : 20 20 20 20
Bimini Top : 30 30 30 30
Davits: 50 50 50 50
MAXIMUM LOAD DISPLACEMENT
(Kg)
16530 16530 16530 16530
MAXIMUM LOAD (Kg) 3280 3280 3280 3280
MAXIMUM LOAD = MAXIMUM LOAD DISPLACEMENT – LIGHT DISPLACEMENT
ANY OVERLOADING CARRIES A RISK OF FLOODING OR LOSS OF
STABILITY

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III) ACCOMMODATION
2 AFT CABIN, 1 FORWARD BERTH ON PORTSIDE VERSION
CHART TABLE ON STARBOARD
2 AFT CABIN, 1 FORWARD BERTH ON PORTSIDE VERSION
CHART TABLE ON PORTSIDE
SKIPPER’S CABIN (OPTIONAL EXTRA)
SKIPPER’S CABIN (OPTIONAL EXTRA)

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2 AFT CABIN, 1 CENTRAL FORWARD BERTH VERSION
CHART TABLE ON STARBOARD
2 AFT CABIN, 1 CENTRAL FORWARD BERTH VERSION
CHART TABLE ON PORTSIDE
SKIPPER’S CABIN (OPTIONAL EXTRA)
SKIPPER’S CABIN (OPTIONAL EXTRA)

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4 CABIN VERSION
CHART TABLE ON STARBOARD
4 CABIN VERSION
CHART TABLE ON PORTSIDE
SKIPPER’S CABIN (OPTIONAL EXTRA)
SKIPPER’S CABIN (OPTIONAL EXTRA)

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EXIT IN CASE OF FIRE
= Recommended Exit

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IV) DECK
- The safe lines can be fastened either on the mooring cleats or on the toe rail.
Some boats are fitted with a foldaway swimming ladder. The swimming ladder shall be in its
usual place as soon as you are on board.
Make sure that the hatches and portholes are closed before you put out to sea.
In case of rough sea, close the boat with her door and washboard so that no water may come
into the boat
Check that nothing blocks up the draining holes ; never seal them.
1 Location of the life-raft

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V) SAILS AND RIGGING
Specifications of theStanding Rigging
V : Vertical – D : Diagonal
REF. CABLE Ø mm REF. CABLE Ø mm
1 V1 (Shroud) 14 5 Forestay 12
2 D1 AFT (Lower Shroud) 12.7 6 Double Preventer Backstay 10
3 V2 ( Upper Shroud) 12 7 Baby Stay 10
4 D2 (Inter) 8
Specifications of the Sails :STANDARD CLASSICAL MAST
SAIL AREA m²
I 17.69 m
Total 128.60 m² J 6.05 m
Main Sail 48.60 m² P 15.50 m
Genoa (maxi) 80 m² E 5.40 m
LP 9.13 m
Specifications of the Sails : IN-MAST FURLER (OPTIONAL EXTRA)
SAIL AREA m²
I 17.69 m
Total 125.40 m² J 6.05 m
Mainsail 45.40 m² P 15.50 m
Genoa (Maxi) 80 m² E 5.85 m
LP 7.30 m
Specifications of the sails : SPORT MAST (OPTIONAL EXTRA)
SAIL AREA m²
I 18.89 m
Total 137.80 m² J 6.05 m
Mainsail 52.40 m² P 16.70 m
Genoa (Maxi) 85.40 m² E 5.40 m

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DECK FITTING LAY OUT FOR STANDARD MAST
REF DESCRIPTION
1 Mainsail Sheet
2 Genoa Furling Line
3 Mainsail Halyard
4 Reef n° 1
5 Reef n° 2
6 Extra Jam Cleat if 2nd Genoa Halyard as an Optional Extra
7 Spinnaker Boom Topping Lift /Removable Forestay (Optional Extra)
8 Spinnaker Halyard on Starboard
9 Spinnaker Boom Downhaul (Optional Extra)
10 Boom Downhaul Line
Genoa Halyard on the Mast on Portside

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DECK FITTING LAY OUT FOR IN MAST FURLER (OPTIONAL EXTRA)
REP DESCRIPTION
1 Mainsail Sheet
2 Genoa Furling Line
3 Mainsail Halyard
4 Mainsail Furling Line
5 Mainsail Unfurling Line
6 Extra Jam Cleat if 2nd Genoa Halyard as an Optional Extra
7 Spinnaker Boom Topping Lift / Removable Forestay (Optional Extra)
8 Spinnaker Halyard on Starboard
9 Spinnaker Boom Downhaul (Optional Extra)
10 Boom Downhaul Line
Genoa Halyard on the Mast on Portside

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DECK FITTING LAY OUT FOR SPORT MAST (OPTIONAL EXTRA)
REF DESCRIPTION
1 Mainsail Sheet
2 Genoa Furling Line
3 Mainsail Halyard
4 Genoa Halyard on the Mast as Standard
5 Reef n° 1
6 Reef n° 2
7 Reef n° 3 if necessary (Optional Extra)
8 Boom Downhaul Line
9 Spinnaker Boom Topping Lift / Removable Forestay (Optional Extra)
10 Spinnaker Halyard on Starboard
11 Spinnaker Boom Downhaul (Optional Extra)
12 Mainsail Foot Tuning Line (As Standard under the Boom)
13 Extra Jam Cleat if 2nd Genoa Halyard as an Optional Extra
Genoa Halyard on the Mast on Portside

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AUTOMATIC FURLING LINE CIRCUIT – STANDARD MAST
Reef n° 1
Reef n° 2

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MAINSAIL TACKLE

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VI) FRESH WATER SYSTEM
REF DESCRIPTION
1 Water Tank -170 l
2 Water Tank -170 l
3 Water Tank -220 l
4 Filler – Fresh Water Tank
5 Vent Hole – Fresh Water Tank
6 Collector Fresh Water System with Water Seacocks
7 Filter – Fresh Water System
8 Water Pump
9 Surge Tank – Fresh Water
10 Boiler (capacity : 42 l)
11 Outlet Pump of the Shower
12 Filter on Shower Outlet
13 Galley Sink
14 Washbasin/Shower
15 Icebox – capacity : 200 l in Chart Table on Starboard Version
16 Icebox – capacity : 300 l in Chart Table on Portside Version
17 Foot Pump – Fresh Water for Galley Sink
18 Foot Pump –Icebox Outlet
19 Cockpit Shower
20 Water Tank – 390 l
21 Filter on Foot Pump – Galley Sink
The fresh water system supplies the sink in the galley and the washbasins. This supply is made
depending on the models, either by a manual pump , or by an electric pump; before this pump there is a filter it is
necessary to clean regularly.
Never run an electric pump when the tank is empty otherwise it might be irreparably damaged.
Never force the filling nozzle deep down the filler pipe in order to prevent any over pressure in the
systems and keep an eye on the vent hole(s) through which the water in excess will be discharged.
When the system has not been used for a long period of time, the tanks and pipes shall be cleansed with
an acetic acid solution (white vinegar)
The water flows out from the sink and wash basins through their own skin fitting seacocks ; Close them when
the water system is not used.

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LAY OUT OF THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM
3 CABIN AND 4 CABIN VERSIONS
2 AFT CABIN – 1CENTRAL FORWARD BERTH VERSION

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VII) BILGE PUMP SYSTEM
REF DESCRIPTION
1 Electric Bilge Pump 17 l/mn
2 Filter of the Electric Bilge Pump
3 Sump
4 Manual Bilge Pump 2 l /each time
5 Electric Bilge Pump Intake
6 Manual Bilge Pump Intake
7 Electric Bilge Pump Delivery
8 Manual Bilge Pump Delivery
9 Automatic Electric Bilge Pump 110 l/mn
10 Automatic Electric Bilge Pump Delivery
Make sure the bilge pump system is in good working order before you put out to sea.
Make yourself acquainted with the way the bilge pump system of your boat works :
- Locate the manual bilge pump and the handle which enables you to make it work.
- Locate the on switch of the electric bilge pump and get to know how the seacocks work
(for the boats fitted with an electric bilge pump).
(See the lay out drawing of the system in the owner’s handbook)
Make sure that the bilge pump intake strum box is not blocked with dirts.
Regularly clean the intake strum box on the sump and the filter of the system in case of an electric
pump.