BENETEAU FIRST 36.7 User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
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FR-BEY_________
BENETEAU REF : 055194
SUMMARY:
I) INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................3
II) IDENTITY CARD OF THE BOAT....................................................................................................................4
III) ACCOMMODATION .......................................................................................................................................6
IV) DECK (Location of the life raft)........................................................................................................................8
V) SAILS AND RIGGING ......................................................................................................................................9
VI) FRESH WATER SYSTEM.............................................................................................................................17
VII)BILGE PUMP SYSTEM.................................................................................................................................19
VIII) SEACOCKS AND SKIN FITTINGS ...........................................................................................................21
IX) ELECTRIC SYSTEMS ...................................................................................................................................23
X) GAS SYSTEM..................................................................................................................................................29
XI) EMERGENCY SYSTEM OF THE STEERING SYSTEM ...........................................................................31
XII) MOTORIZATION .........................................................................................................................................32
XIII) HANDLING..................................................................................................................................................34
XIV) MAINTENANCE .........................................................................................................................................35
XV) ENVIRONMENT...........................................................................................................................................38
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 FIRST 36.7 n° ……………………………………………………………………………….
Do certify that I have accepted delivery and read the information in the owner’s manual delivered with the boat.
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RECEIPT
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ADDRESS : …………………………………………………………………………..
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Owner of the FIRST 36.7 n° ……………………………………………………………………………….
Do certify that I have taken delivery and read the information in the owner’s manual delivered with the boat.
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Please send back this copy to BENETEAU S.A
ZI des Mares BP66
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........................................................ FIRST 36.7
Name of Builder .................................... BENETEAU SA
Design Category..................................... A
N° of acknowledged body ...................... CE 0607
Length of Hull 10.68 m
Beam 3.45 m
Draught: Deep keel 2.20 m
Shoal keel 1.80 m
Air draught 17.00 m
Maxi Authorized Engine Power : 25 kW
Fuel Capacity 75 Litres
Fresh Water Capacity 300 Litres
Battery Capacity 2x70 Amp
Category Height of Waves
(m) Wind Force (Beaufort)
A>4 >8
B<4 <8
C<2 <6
D<0.5 <4
For additional information concerning the fitted equipments, please refer to their manuals enclosed in
the boat literature.
Maximum recommended number of persons on board by design category:
Category Number of
persons
A8
B8
C8
D10
The CE certified equipments of the 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 : 5 597 5 597 5 597 5 597
Safety Equipment : 110 110 110 110
Sail : 50 50 50 50
Building margin : 112 112 112 112
Light Displacement : 5 869 5 869 5 869 5 869
Life Raft : 65 65 65 65
Crew : 600 600 600 750
Water : 300 300 300 300
Fuel : 56 56 56 56
Personal Equipment : 265 265 265 190
Optional Equipment
:
329 329 329 329
Including teak deck : 140 140 140 140
Holding Tank : 50 50 50 50
Auto Pilot Gear : 20 20 20 20
Spinnaker Rigging : 10 10 10 10
Roof Sprayhood : 20 20 20 20
Bimini Top : 20 20 20 20
3 batteries: 20 20 20 20
Windlass : 26 26 26 26
Charger 220 : 3 3 3 3
Fridge : 20 20 20 20
Margin for Extra Equipment : 225 225 225 150
MAXIMUM LOAD DISPLACEMENT
(Kg) 7 709 7 709 7 709 7 709
MAXIMUM LOAD (Kg) 1 840 1 840 1 840 1 840
MAXIMUM LOAD = MAXIMUM LOAD DISPLACEMENT – LIGHT BOAT
ANY OVERLOADING CARRIES A RISK OF FLOODING OR LOSS OF
STABILITY

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III) ACCOMMODATION

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EXIT IN CASE OF FIRE
The boat is delivered without any fire extinguisher. It is your own responsibility to comply with
the laws and regulations of your own country (Number, capacity, type and place of fire extinguishers).
We advise you at least to install an extinguisher less than 5 metres away from each berth, less than 2
meters away from the extinguisher aperture in the engine compartment, less than 2 meters away from any
naked flame device and less than 1 meter avay from the helm pedestal. We advise a total capacity of the
portable extinguishers reaching 8A/64B, each extinguisher having at least a 5A/34B capacity. The CO2
extinguishers shall be used to fight fires in the galley or electric fires.
= Recommended Exits
= Recommended locations for the extinguishers

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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 boatCheck that nothing blocks up the draining holes ; never seal them.
1Location of the life-raft

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V) SAILS AND RIGGING
Specifications of the Sails :
SAIL CRUISING RACING m² I 14.15 m
Total 73 78.5 m² J 3.975 m
Main Sail 36 38 m² P 13.85 m
Genoa (maxi) 37 40.5 m² E 4.75 m
Spinnaker 90 90 m² LP 5.75 m
SL 13.86 m
SMW 7.09 m
Specifications of the Standing Rigging: Mast with 3 spreaders – Rod rigging
V : Vertical D : Diagonal
MARK
CABLE
Ømm MARK ROD REF
1
V1 (Shroud)
10 1 V1 (Shroud) Dash 17
2D1(Lower
Shroud) 8 2 D1 (Lower Shroud) Dash 10
3
V2 (Upper Shroud)
8 3 V2 (Lower Shroud) Dash 12
4
D2 (Inter)
6 4 D2 (Inter) Dash 6
5
Forestay
8 5 Forestay Dash 12
6 Backstay 7 6 Backstay Dash 10
7D3 Dash4
8V3D4 Dash10

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DECK FITTING LAY OUT – CRUISING VERSION
REF. DESIGNATION
1 Genoa Furling Line
2 Genoa Halyard
3 Reefing Line n° 2
4 Mainsail Sheet
5 Mainsail Foot Tuning Line
6 Boom Downhaul
7 Reefing Line n° 1
8 Mainsail Halyard
9 Linking Strap
10 Genoa Traveller

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DECK FITTING LAY OUT – RACING VERSION
REF. DESIGNATION
1 Portside Spinnaker Halyard
2 Genoa Halyard
3 Reefing Line n° 2
4 Mainsail Foot Tuning Line
5 Boom Downhaul
6 Reefing Line n° 1
7 Mainsail Halyard
8 Spinnaker Boom Topping Lift
9 Starboard Spinnaker Halyard
10 Linking Strap
11 Genoa Traveller
12 Spinnaker Barber Hauler
13 Spinnaker Boom Downhaul

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TUNING OF THE BACKSTAY – CRUISING AND RACING VERSIONS
TACKLE FOR BOOM DOWNHAUL – CRUISING AND RACING VERSIONS
REF. DESIGNATION
1 Block – Ø 60 2601
2 Block – Ø 60 1611
3 Double Block – H 127
4 Single Block H 168 x 3
REF. DESIGNATION
1 Triangular batten
2 Tensioner
3 Briddle cable 7 x 19
4 Tackle 1/6
REF. DESIGNATION
1 Block Ø 80 2801
2 Line in Dyneema Ø 12
3 Block Ø 60 2601
4 Line in Dyneema Ø 10
5 Block Ø 60 1611
6 Line in Dyneema Ø 8
7 Safety in Dyneema Ø 9
8 Tackle 1/6

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MAINSAIL TACKLE – CRUISING VERSION WITH TILLER

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MAINSAIL TACKLE – RACING VERSION WITH TILLER

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MAINSAIL TACKLE – CRUISING VERSION WITH STEERING WHEEL

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MAINSAIL TACKLE – RACING VERSION WITH STEERING WHEEL

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VI) FRESH WATER SYSTEM
REF DESCRIPTION
1 Water Tank 150 l
2 Water Tank 150 l
3 Filler _ Fresh Water Tank
4 Filler – Fresh Water Tank
5 Vent Hole – Fresh Water Tank
6 Collector Fresh Water System
7 Filter – Fresh Water System
8 Water Pump
9 Foot pump – Fresh Water (optional)
10 Boiler (capacity : 22 l)
13 Galley Sink
14 Washbasin/Shower
15 Icebox – capacity : 90 l
16 Fridge
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

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VII) BILGE PUMP SYSTEM
REF DESCRIPTION
1 Electric Bilge Pump 17 l/mn
2 Filter of the Electric Bilge Pump
3Sump
4 Manual Bilge Pump 0.75 l/each time
5 Electric Bilge Pump Intake
6 Manual Bilge Pump Intake
7 Delivery of the Electric Pumps
8 Manual Bilge Pump Delivery
9 Shower Intake
10 Filter of the Electric Shower Pump
11 Electric Shower Pump 17 l/mn
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.

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LAY OUT OF THE BILGE PUMP SYSTEM