BENETEAU oceanis 393 User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
OCEANIS 393
FR-BEY _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
BENETEAU REF : 053228
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) FRESHWATER AND BLACK WATER TANKS .........................................................................................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..................................................................................................................................................31
XIV) MAINTENANCE.........................................................................................................................................32
XV) ENVIRONMENT ..........................................................................................................................................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 393 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 OCEANIS 393 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
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 ....................................................... OCEANIS 393
Name of Builder .................................... Chantiers Bénéteau SA
Design Category..................................... A
N° of acknowledged body...................... CE 0607
Hull Length : 11.62
m
Hull Beam : 3.96
m
Draught: Deep :
Shallow :
1.90
1.55
m
m
Clearance Height 15.65
m
Maximum Authorized Engine Power : 50
Kw
Fuel Capacity 150
Litres
Fresh Water Capacity 500
Litres
Battery Capacity 1 x 110 + 1x140
Amps
Category Height of the Waves (m)
Wind Force
(Beaufort)
A > 4 > 8
B < 4 < 8
C < 2 < 6
D < 0.3 < 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 10
C 12
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.
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WEIGHT ESTIMATION
SAILING CATEGORIES A
B C D
Light Boat :
7650 7650 7650 7650
Safety Equipment :
100 100 100 100
Sail :
30 30 30 30
Light Displacement :
7780 7780 7780 7780
Life Raft :
80 80 80 80
Crew :
600 750 900 900
Water :
480 480 480 480
Fuel :
112 112 112 112
Personal Equipment:
210 210 210 210
Optional Equipment :
445 445 445 445
Including Teak Deck:
140 140 140 140
Holding Tank :
90 90 90 90
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
Davits :
40 40 40 40
Fridge:
20 20 20 20
Margin for Extra Equipment :
450 300 150 150
MAXIMUM LOAD DISPLACEMENT
(Kg) 10157 10157 10157 10157
MAXIMUM LOAD (Kg) 2377 2377 2377 2377
MAXIMUM LOAD = MAXIMUM LOAD DISPLACEMENT – LIGHT BOAT
ANY OVERLOADING CARRIES A RISK OF FLOODING OR LOSS OF
STABILITY
The maximum load recommended, as indicated on the boat builder’s plate required by the European
directive 2003/44CE, does not include the weight of the contents of the rigid tanks when full (fuel,
freshwater, grey and black water).

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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 Exit
= Recommended Places for the Extinguisher

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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 14.06
m
Total 75
m² J 4.43
m
Main Sail 32
m² P 12.30
m
Genoa (140%) 43
m² E 4.60
m
Spinnaker 100
m² LP 6.20
m
Specifications of the Standing Rigging:
V : VERTICAL - D : DIAGONAL
REF CABLE Ø mm
1 V1 (Shroud) 10
2 D1 AR (Aft Lower Shroud ) 8
3 V2 D3 (Upper Shroud) 8
4 D2 (Inter) 7
5 Forestay 8
6 Lower Stay 7
7 Double Preventer Backstay 7

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DECK FITTING LAY OUT FOR STANDARD MAST + OPTIONAL SPINNAKER
REF STANDARD MAST OPTIONAL SPI NNAKER
1 Mainsail Halyard
2 Reef n° 1
3 Reef n° 2
4 Mainsail Sheet
5 Boom downhaul
6 Spinnaker Boom Downhaul
7 Spinnaker Halyard
8 Spinnaker Boom Topping Lift
9 Backstay Traveller – Mainsail
Genoa halyard on the mast, with turning cleat.
Mainsail foot tuning line on the boom
Boom downhaul on the kicking strap (Vang)
Boom topping lift on the mast, with turning cleat
Optional Spinnaker Standard Mast

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DECK FITTING LAY OUT FOR IN-MAST FURLER (OPTION) +
OPTIONAL SPINNAKER
REF IN-MAST ROLLER FURLER OPTIONAL SPINNAKER
1 Mainsail Halyard
2 Mainsail Unfurling Line
3 Mainsail Furling Line
4 Mainsail Sheet
5 Boom Downhaul
6 Spinnaker Boom Downhaul
7 Spinnaker Halyard
8 Spinnaker Boom Topping Lift
9 Backstay Traveller – Mainsail
Genoa halyard on the mast with turning cleat
Boom downhaul on the kicking strap (vang)
Boom topping lift on the mast with turning cleat
Optional spinnaker In-mast furler

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MAINSAIL TACKLE AND REEFING SYSTEM

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VI) FRESHWATER AND BLACK WATER TANKS
Characteristics
These capacities cannot be totally used depending on the trim, loading and the position of filling
point(s) and / or eventual emptying point(s).
Do not discharge the toilets close to shore.
Inform yourself about local environmental protection regulations, and the respect of codes of good practice.
Respect international regulations against pollution of the marine environment (Marpol).
Operating the black water holding system
The operating principle for the system is described in the attached schematic diagram.
After each use, rinse the system: fill the bowl with fresh or sea water then empty.
Products to use for cleaning should be domestic cleaning products.
The system should be empty during immobilisation of the ship in negative temperatures.
Do not discharge the contents of the holding tanks close to the shore; use the pumping systems of ports or
marinas for emptying the holding tanks before leaving port.
MAKE SURE THAT THE HOLDING TANK DISCHARGE COCK IS
CLOSED IN ORDER TO AVOID ANY INADVERTENT DISCHARGING.
REF DESCRIPTION
1 Water Tank 250 l
2 Water Tank 250 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 : 180l - 3 Cabin Version
17 Black water solid tank (85 L)

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LAY OUT

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VII) BILGE PUMP SYSTEM
REF DESCRIPTION
1 Electric Bilge Pump
2 Filter of the Electric Bilge Pump
3 Sump
4 Manual Bilge Pump
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

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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
4 Shower 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

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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