BENETEAU OCEANIS 361 User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
OCEANIS 361
FR-BEY _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
BENETEAU REF :
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..............................................................................................................................13
VII)BILGE PUMP SYSTEM..................................................................................................................................15
VIII)SEACOCKS AND SKIN FITTINGS.............................................................................................................17
IX) ELECTRIC SYSTEMS ....................................................................................................................................19
X) GAS SYSTEM...................................................................................................................................................25
XI) EMERGENCY SYSTEM OF THE STEERING SYSTEM............................................................................27
XII) MOTORIZATION...........................................................................................................................................28
XIII) HANDLING...................................................................................................................................................30
XIV) MAINTENANCE ..........................................................................................................................................31
XV) ENVIRONMENT............................................................................................................................................34
XVI) CENTREBOARD SYSTEM .........................................................................................................................35
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 OCEANIS 361 n° ……………………………………………………………………………….
Do certify that I have accepted delivery and read the information in the owner’s manual delivered with the boat.
On …………………………………………
Signature
Please keep this copy for your records
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RECEIPT
OWNER’S NAME : …………………………………………………………………………..
ADDRESS : …………………………………………………………………………..
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Owner of the OCEANIS 361 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........................................................ OCEANIS 361
Name of Builder .................................... BENETEAU SA
Design Category..................................... A
N° of acknowledged body...................... CE 0607
Hull Length : 10.80
m
Hull Beam 3.83
m
Shallow : 1.53
mDraught: With centreboard 1.30
m
Clearance Height 15.10
m
Maximum Authorized Engine Power : 30
Kw
Fuel Capacity 75
Litres
Fresh Water Capacity 170 + 140
Litres
Battery Capacity 2 x 70
Amps
Category Height of the Waves
(m) Wind Force (Beaufort)
A > 4 > 8
B < 4 < 8
C < 2 < 6
D < 0.5 < 4
For additional information conerning the fitted equipments, 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 8
B 8
C 10
D 12
The C.E. 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)
WEIGHT ESTIMATION

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SAILING CATEGORIES A
B C D
Light Boat :
7120 7120 7120 7120
Safety Equipment :
80 80 80 80
Life Raft :
75 75 75 75
Rest of Crew :
600 600 750 900
Water :
320 320 320 160
Fuel :
60 60 60 60
Personal Equipment:
200 200 250 300
Optional Equipment
365 365 365 365
Teak Deck:
140 140 140 140
Holding Tank :
50 50 50 50
Air Conditioning :
80 80 80 80
Auto Pilot Gear :
20 20 20 20
Spinnaker Rigging :
10 10 10 10
Micro-Wave Oven :
5 5 5 5
Roof Sprayhood :
20 20 20 20
Bimini Top :
20 20 20 20
Fridge:
20 20 20 20
Margin for Extra Equipment :
410 410 210 170
MAXIMUM LOAD DISPLACEMENT
(Kg) 9230 9230 9230 9230
MAXIMUM LOAD (Kg) 2110 2110 2110 2110
MAXIMUM LOAD = MAXIMUM LOAD DISPLACEMENT – LIGHT BOAT
ANY OVERLOADING CARRIES A RISK OF FLOODING OR LOSS OF
STABILITY

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III) ACCOMMODATION
2 CABIN VERSION
3 CABIN VERSION

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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 the Sails :
SAIL AREA m² IM 13.78
m
Total 64.5
m² J 4.25
m
Main Sail 28.6
m² P 11.70
m
Genoa (maxi) 35.9
m² E 4.4
m
Spinnaker 99
m² LP 6.38
m
Specifications of the Standing Rigging:
V : VERTICAL - D : DIAGONAL
REF CABLE Ø mm
1 V1 (Shroud) 8
2 D1 AR (Aft Lower Shroud ) 7
3 V2 (Upper Shroud) 7
4 D2 (Inter) 5
5 Forestay 7
6 Baby Stay 5
7 Double Preventer Backstay 6

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DECK FITTING LAY OUT FOR STANDARD MAST + OPTIONAL SPINNAKER
REF STANDARD MAST OPTIONAL SPI NNAKER
1 Main Traveller
2 Genoa Furling Line
3 Mainsail Halyard
4 Reef n° 1
5 Reef n° 2
6 Boom Downhaul
7 Mainsail Sheet
8 Spinnaker Halyard
9 Spinnaker Boom Topping Lift
10 Spinnaker Boom Downhaul
11 Main Traveller
Genoa Halyard on portside on the mast, with turning cleat.
Boom Topping Lift on the mast.
Standard Mast Standard Mast + Optional Spinnaker

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DECK FITTING LAY OUT FOR IN-MAST FURLER (OPTION) +
OPTIONAL SPINNAKER
REF IN-MAST ROLLER FURLER OPTIONAL SPINNAKER
1 Main Traveller
2 Genoa Furling Line
3 Mainsail Unfurling Line
4 Mainsail Furling Line
5 Boom Downhaul Boom Downhaul
6 Mainsail Sheet
7 Spinnaker Halyard
8 Spinnaker Boom Topping Lift
9 Spinnaker Boom Downhaul
10 Main Traveller
Genoa Halyard on portside on the mast with turning cleat.
Boom topping lift on the mast on portside.
In-mast furler In-mast furler + optional spinnaker

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MAINSAIL TACKLE AND REEFING SYSTEM
MAINSAIL TACKLE
FURLING LINE CIRCUIT
Reef n°1
Reef n°2

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VI) FRESH WATER SYSTEM
REF DESCRIPTION
1 Water Tank 140 l
2 Water Tank 170 l
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 Surge Tank – Fresh Water
10 Boiler (capacity : 22l)
11 Outlet Pump of the Shower
12 Filter on Shower Outlet
13 Galley Sink
14 Washbasin/Shower
15 Icebox – capacity : 220l 2 Cabin Version
16 Icebox – capacity : 175l 3 Cabin Version
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
VERSION 2 CABINES
3 CABIN 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 0.75 l/each time
5 Electric Bilge Pump Intake
6 Manual Bilge Pump Intake
7 Electric Bilge Pump Delivery
8 Manual 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.

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LAY OUT OF THE BILGE PUMP SYSTEM
2 CABIN VERSION
3 CABIN VERSION

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VIII) SEACOCKS AND SKIN FITTINGS
Close all the seacocks when you leave the boat.
The flushing toilets may be situated below the waterline ; get into the habit of systematically
closing the seacocks after each use.
Make sure that all the seacocks which are not used are closed before you put out to sea. (in the owner’s
manual, see the drawing where the lay out of the skin fittings is shown).
Opening and closing of the seacocks
Open
Closed
REF DESCRIPTION
1 Heads Outlet
2 Heads Intake
3 Washbasin Outlet
5 Sink Outlet
6 Engine Cooling Water Intake
7 Sea Water Foot Pump Intake (optional)
8 Stern Tube Skin Fitting
9 Log / Sounder Skin Fitting

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SEACOCK AND SKIN FITTING LAY OUT
3 CABIN VERSION
2 CABIN VERSION

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IX) ELECTRIC SYSTEMS
When the voltage is not specified, all the functions or panels are in 12 Volts.
12V Electric System
Never work on a live electric fitting.
Never tamper with an electric fitting. Call in a technician qualified in marine electricity.
The batteries must be carefully and safely stowed.
In order to prevent a short circuit between the battery terminals, do not store conductive objects near the
batteries (e.g. metal tools, ...)
Never alter the specifications of the devices which protect against overstrength.
Never fit or replace the electric materials or appliances by components which exceed the system
amperage.
110V-220V Electric System
Some boats are fitted with a 110V or a 220 V system (some as standard, others as an option, depending
on the models). We advise you to follow the below mentioned steps in order to avoid the risks of electric shocks
and of fire.
Do not work on a live fitting.
Connect the boat / shore supply cable in the boat before you plug it into the shore supply socket
itself.
Do not immerse the boat / shore cable sockets.
Switch off the shore supply with the switch on board before you plug in or unplug the boat / shore
supply cable.
Do not tamper with the connections of the Boat / shore supply cable. Use only compatible connections.

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ELECTRICITY LAY OUT
12V and 110/220V Electric Panel