BENETEAU Sunsail F40 Installation guide

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Useful Information About the Beneteau Sunsail F40 2
Safety Equipment below Decks 3
Safety Equipment above Decks 6
Electrical Panel 9
Toilets and Holding Tank 10
Bilges 11
Fridge 14
Gas & Cooker 15
Smoke Detector 18
Engine 19
Battery, water and fuel 21
Heating System on Board 22
Sail Drive 23
Emergency tiller 24
Windlass 25
Garmin Quick Guide to Operation 26
Spinnaker 32
Contents

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SUNSAIL F40
MAKE• - Beneteau Sunsail F40
LENGTH OVERALL• - 12.58m
LENGTH ON WATERLINE• - 10.6m
OVERALL BEAM• - 3.89m
DRAFT• - 1.95m
FUEL CAPACITY• -130 litres
WATER TANK CAPACITY• - 295 litres in two tanks
LOCATION OF WATER TANK CHANGEOVER VALVES• - Under cushion in saloon on port side
NO OF BATTERIES• - 3-2 domestic and 1 engine
LOCATION OF BATTERIES• - Domestic under cushion in Port and Starboard Aft Cabin and
Engine inside Engine bay.
FRIDGE• - Runs off shore power and whilst the engine is running.
SEACOCKS AND LOCATIONS•
3 in Aft Locker on deck
3 in Galley Area
4 in Heads
1 on Engine
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Safety Equipment Below Decks
9: Locker-Port side Saloon
General first aid and booklet
Wooden bungs are attached to all seacocks
1: Fore Cabin under bunk
Boat hook-on bunk
Storm Boards
Storm Jib
2: Navigation Station
Spotlight
Emergency VHF aerial
Fog horn
Lead line with 30M of line
Emergency Navigation Lights
Rigging Cutters with spare
blades
Tool kit
Engine Spares
Morse signalling torch
Searchlight with long line
Handheld compass
Charts
Barometer
Clock
Binoculars
Handheld VHF
3: Fore Cabin-port locker
14 Lifejackets and 12 safety lines
4: Heads
Solas No 2 cards-on door
5: All 3 cabins
Emergency torches
Fire extinguishers
Smoke Alarms - only in Port and
Starboard aft cabins
6: Starboard aft cabin
First Aid Cat C-Orange bag
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7: Galley
Fire Blanket
Galley strop and attachment
Companion Way Steps
Fire Extinguisher
Knife
8: Port Aft Cabin under bunks
Bolt cutters
Portable bilge pump
Sail repair kit
Bosuns’ Chair
Radar Reflector

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Guidelines for use of safety equipment
Fore Cabin under bunk1.
Boat hook- On bunk. The boat hook is extendable and operates by lifting the pole
vertical once attached to the object in the water
Storm Jib-to be hoisted when conditions require
Storm Board-to be used to protect the fore peak windows if sailing in rough weather
Navigation Station2.
Emergency VHF aerial - In case of aerial failure on the VHF, you will need to connect
to the back of the VHF and attach onto an object which can be raised. An
example of this might be a deck brush or boat hook.
Fog horn- The fog horn combines the powerful blast of sound of a gas fog horn, with
the simplicity of a mouth horn which delivers over 100 dB. Just put your mouth over and blow.
Lead line with 30M of line-please use the lead line at the start of every charter/course
to double check your depth gauge
Emergency navigation lights - these will need to be attached using cable ties. Please
be aware that they are not as bright as normal navigation lights so keep a good look out
Rigging cutters- with spare hacksaw blades- for use in an emergency to cut rigging
Morse signalling torch- SOS is the commonly used description for the international
Morse code distress signal • • • — — — • • •
Searchlight with long line -please use 12V connection in cockpit when using the spotlight.
Handheld compass
Charts-covering Solent, Dorset and Channel Islands-if you require additional charts
please speak to the Duty Manager.
Barometer-please record the barometer hourly with the ships Log-5mb in 3 hours
equates to Force 6
Clock
Binoculars
Handheld VHF-This is located in a cradle which charges the handheld. Can you please
turn on and check charge, on Channel 16 and on high wattage. This is to be used in
emergency.
Fore Cabin-port locker3.
14 Lifejackets and 12 safety lines-please read section in safety manual on operation
of lifejacket. It is always to prudent to issue lifejackets and safety lines to each crew
member before the start of any voyage and it is recommended you wear them at all
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Heads4.
Solas No 2 cards-on door-please read for instructions on distress signals
All 3 cabins5.
Emergency torches-attached into clips in all cabins-only to be used in emergency
Fire extinguishers-if safe to do so, unclip from holder, remove pin and aim at the base
of the fire.
Smoke Alarms-these do have a nuisance alarm if you burn food in galley
Galley6.
Fire Blanket-please read instructions on blanket. It is important to remember to keep
the blanket over your hands as you place the blanket over the fire. It is located on the
port side of the companion way steps.
Galley strop and attachment-To be used when cooking at sea-oilskins and shoes
must be worn
Starboard aft cabin7.
First Aid Cat C-Orange bag. THIS CAN ONLY BE OPENED UNDER MEDICAL
SUPERVISION
Port Aft Cabin under Bunk8.
Portable bilge pump handle-one litre pump with one metre tube, to be used to take
out excess water. In the case of an emergency please use manual and electric first.
Sail repair kit-Instructions in bag. Please inform Technical Support of any tears in the sail.
Bosun’s Chair-if you need to go up the mast please make sure you have two lines
attached to the bosun’s chair and a briefing on what will happen before anyone goes up
the mast. Please call the Technical Support for advice.
Radar reflector-please use spinnaker halyard to hoist to the highest position and a line
attached to the bottom of the radar reflectortied to the deck.
Locker-Port side Saloon9.
General first aid and booklet-please inform the duty manager of any first aid kit used
during your charter/course. If medical assistance is required please call the coastguard
first on CHANNEL 16-MAYDAY OR PAN PAN. Please report any accident as soon as it
is safe to do to the duty manager
Companion Way Steps10.
Fire Extinguisher-please grab this when evacuating below decks
Knife-to be used in an emergency to cut lines. Please do not use unless it is an emergeny
Wooden bungs are attached to all Seacocks-please see sheet on bulk head or in
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Safety Equipment Above Decks
1: Pushpit
Horseshoe Buoys
Danbuoy
Throwing line
2: Lazarette Locker behind Helm
Liferaft in cradle
Spare fuel container 10lt
Spare water container 10lt
Rigging cutters
Kedge Anchor
Emergency tiller
3: Port Deck Locker
Two fire buckets with lanyards
Fire Extinguisher
Yellow Polly Bottle containing flares
Anchor ball/motoring cone
4: Decks
Jackstays
5: Cockpit
D-rings for clipping on
6: Transom
Swim ladder
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PUSHPIT1.
Horseshoe Buoys-Each horseshoe buoy has a
drogue and MOB light fitted. To deploy
you must release the black elastic and throw
towards the casualty.
Danbuoy-This is attached to the horseshoe buoy
on starboard side. Please deploy this in the event
of a Man over board. It will indicate the position
of the casualty and will make it easier to spot the
casualty.
Throwing line-This is attached to the pushpit on
port side. This is used when you wish to throw
a line to a casualty to assist them coming back
to the yacht. Please ensure it is attached to the
yacht before throwing.
Lazarette Locker behind Helm2.
Liferaft in cradle- In case of emergency lift
the locker and secure with lanyard. Lift out
the liferaft and tie onto the stern cleat. Pull out
around 5m of lanyard before deploying into
water.
Spare fuel container 10lt-please check this is full
and when using please be aware of spillage.
Spare water container 10lt-it is advisable to
refill with fresh water before setting sail.
Kedge Anchor- A lighter anchor than the main
anchor. It can be used for extra security when at
anchor or the warp can be used as a towing line.
Emergency tiller- Open the locker behind the helm. Insert the tiller in to the rudder stock and
secure. If the auto pilot is connected and still working please use it.
Guidelines for use of safety equipment

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Port Deck Locker1.
Two fire buckets with lanyards-• if you need to use the buckets the best advice is to drop
into water upside down
Fire Extinguisher-• this has a directional hose and is very useful for either engine fire or if
you cannot use the fire extinguishers below
Yellow Polly Bottle containing flares-• 6 red hand held flares-these can be used day or
night when rescue is in sight, visible for up to 7 miles
2 orange buoyant smoke-• these can be used in daylight when rescue is in sight, visible for
up to 3 miles
4 parachute flares-• these can be used to alert another vessel you are in distress, visible for
up to 28 miles. Point downwind from 15-45 degrees depending on cloud coverage and set
off another parachute 1 minute after the first.
4 Anti-collision flares-• these can be used to pinpoint your position in poor visibilty.
Preventer-• If you are sailing broad reach or dead run it is recommended to rig the preventer.
Attach onto the end of the boom and run forward to the bow cleat. As you release the
main sheet, tighten the preventer and secure on cleat.
Decks2.
Jackstays- if you are working on the deck it is worth clipping onto these. They run from bow
to stern on both sides of the yacht. Please bear in mind though you must still keep low and
use grab rails to walk around the yacht.
Cockpit3.
D-rings for clipping on- these are situated on the floor of the cockpit and can be used with
your safety line to keep you clipped onto the yacht.
Transom4.
Swim ladder- Please unclip the ladder and push into the water. It can be used in the retrieval
of a casualty in the water if the conditions are right.

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Electrical Panel
ELECTRIC PANEL
Battery Charger1.
Water heater2.
110-220 V AC socket3.
Volt meter4.
Water Gauge5.
Fuel Gauge6.
Socket for 12V7.
Interior Lightning-switch for main lights8.
above companion way steps starboard side.
Mooring Light9.
Navigation light10.
Deck Light11.
Navigation Instruments12.
Refrigeration13.
Gas14.
Water pump15.
Bilge Pump16.
SHORE POWER SOCKET 220V - 30A
AC Power-you must be connected to shore power to use switches 1, 2 & 3. You will find the
shore power socket situated near the gas locker on starboard side. Please plug into the yacht
before connecting to the shoren to avoid potential risk. Always check cable is safe to use.
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Toilet and Holding Tank
How to use the toilet/heads
Holding Tank
To drain the bowl, press the switch down (FLUSH) then•
operate the pump.
To dry the bowl, set the lever vertical (DRY) then operate•
the pump
Please only use Ecover toilet cleaner.
To avoid clogging the heads
Only use single sheet toilet paper in sensible quantities•
Rinse through the system with fresh water regularly•
Always retain a little water in the bowl to avoid smells•
In order to empty the holding tank
When more than 3 miles from shore, open the1.
draining valve (see drainage to sea photo)
In a marina equipped with a system to suck the2.
waste waters, put the sucking hose into the tank
through the deck filler. Start the pump of the sucking
system. The filler cap is open and closed with the ap-
propriate key.
The capacity of the holding tank is 80 litres.3.
Please see the section Base Operation for a list of all
pump out stations.
SEWAGE TANK DRAINAGE TO SEA DRAINAGE THROUGH SUCTION OUTLET -

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Electric Bilge pumps
You can energise the electric bilge pump from the electrical panel.
On the electrical panel – there are three possible positions : OFF /
Automatic / Mechanically operated.
In the automatic position each pump is set off automatically by a trip
switch located in the sump area or in the bottom of the hull.
Procedure to follow in case of water leakage
Switch on power to the electric bilge pumps.•
If necessary activate the manual pump.•
Identify the source of the leak by tasting the water and decide on the relevant action to be taken:•
Fresh water = water tank leak.a.
Sea water = breach of hullb.
Seacocks
When the seacock is in line with the pipe the seacock is open and when across the pipe
closed.
Bilges
The manual bilge pump
The manual bilge pump is located in the cockpit behind the rudder wheel to port.
The control arm of the pump shall be kept accessible whatever the circumstances.
To operate lift up the grey handle and pump.

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The location of the seacocks-
Sea Water Foot Pump/ Fresh Water
The foot pump makes either seawater or freshwater available at the sink. The tap is located at
the corner of the sink cupboard and the aft cabin door.
Operate the 3-way valve (to choose water) and push down on the pump pedal.
The 3-way valve is located under the floor in front of the cupboard.
SINK- IN GALLEY AREA BEHIND THE BIN FRIDGE-UNDER THE BILGE BOARDS IN
GALLEY AREA
SINK IN HEADS-UNDER SINK

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DRAINING PUMP FOR SHOWER –
UNDER SINK
TOILET SEAWATER INLET –IN
CUPBOARD IN HEADS TOILET DRAINAGE-UNDER SINK
CUPBOARD IN HEADS
WHEN IN LINE WITH THE PIPE SEWAGE WILL GO OUT TO SEA
In the aft locker
Port side-• manual and electric bilge pump seacocks-please do not close unless taking in
water
Starboard side• -water inlet
Engine• -Brass knob located In port aft cabin on sail drive
Cockpit shower.
Located by the Port transom. Please make sure after use you turn off the tap.

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Fridge
To turn on the fridge
On the instrument panel there is a switch which must be on. Please make sure you turn off
the switch if the engine is not on, or if you are not plugged into shore power.
Temperature control
Each refrigerator is fitted with a thermostat, which automatically maintains set temperatures.
Set the desired temperature by the means of the adjustment knob. When the knob is on “0” or
“STOP” the refrigerator is not in operation. The refrigerator is started by turning the knob to “1”.
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Gas and Cooker
GAS
Gas Bottle location
The gas bottles are located on Starboard and Port side by
the transom.
Gas Bottle/Cooker cut off switch
To use the gas the gas switch on the main panel and the
solenoid switch must be on. When you have finished with the
gas please switch off the solenoid and gas switch.
The gas detector is situated under the cooker by the port aft
cabin.
Switching ON/OFF
Briefly press the on button once to turn on, hold down for 5 seconds to turn off.
Continuous or intermittent check
The gas detector can be used to check for the presence of gas in either mode. In intermittent
mode the gas sensor switches on for 1 minute and then off for 2 minutes. This saves power.
The gas detector is set standard to continuous mode.
To change modes, press the CONT button. The green LED above the CONT button is on
when in continuous mode. Always use continuous mode when on board the yacht.
Testing
The working of the gas detector can be tested by activating the test cycle. A false alarm is
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given for 7 seconds after pressing the TEST button. The following are tested during this false
alarm:
The working of the sensors1.
The working of the acoustic alarm2.
The correct functioning of the operation of the gas valve and the fan.3.
Lights on Gas/CO detector
To check whether the levels are safe on board the yacht, please read SENSOR 1 & 2
Green1. -safe, no gas or CO detected
Green flash, off, short green flash, off2. - minimum amount of CO detected, this is the
warning range.
Green flash, off, short green flash, off, short green flash3. - minimum amount of gas
detected, this is the warning range.
Red flash, off, short red flash, off4. - CO is high and an alarm will sound
Red flash, off, short red flash, off, short red flash, off5. - Gas level is high and an
alarm will sound.
Flashing red6. - sensor is faulty.
If the gas detector detects the presence of gas:
Never switch on any electrical equipment1.
No heat, sparks or naked flames2.
Ventilate the yacht-if sailing open hatches turn off gas and sail downwind, if alongside3.
open hatches, turn off gas and evacuate.
Acoustic Alarm
The alarm can be switched off by pressing the Alarm button, however if the situation still exists
after 5 minutes the alarm will switch on again.
To use the cooker please make sure both the gas bottle and the cut off switch are on.
From Left to Right-
Oven door locking system1.
Oven knob2.
Burner3.
Burner4.
Electronic Ignition button5.

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To use either the oven or the burner,
press in the knob and turn to the left.
Press the electronic ignition button and
keep the knob depressed for 5 seconds
to fit the flame failure device, then release.
Whenever you are at sea the oven door
must be kept in the locked position.
Underneath the cooker there is a lock
which slides across to secure the cooker
in an upright position. Please make sure
this lock is off whilst at sea, if using the
cooker.
PLEASE REMEMBER WHEN AT SEA AND COOKING TO USE THE STROP ATTACHMENT
ON THE COOKER.

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Smoke Detectors
These are located in all three cabins. Please do not remove. There is a
hush button to pause nuisance alarms such as the alarm being
activated by burning toast.
There is a test button for checking alarm operations.
The alarm is battery operated so if there is a problem please speak to
the Technical Support Team.

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The Engine
Coolant high temperature indicator-when the1.
coolant reaches a high temperature, the
indicator will light and the alarm will sound.
STOP the engine immediately to avoid
damage. Please call the Technical
Support Team.
Engine oil low pressure indicator-If the pressure2.
falls below normal, the indicator will light and an
alarm will sound. STOP the engine immediately to avoid damage. Please call the
Technical Support Team.
Water in sail drive indicator - when water is detected between the seals of the sail drive,3.
the indicator will light and the alarm will sound. Please consider if the use of the engine
is required and call the Technical Support Team.
Battery low charger Indicator - when the alternator output is too low, this light turns4.
off when charging begins. Please engage neutral and put revs onto 1500 RPM.
When starting the engine, push down the START ON button until the engine turns over.1.
In cold weather please use the GLOW button. Check you have water coming out of the
exhaust on starboard side.
When stopping the engine, press down the STOP button and an alarm will sound as the2.
engine stops. Press the OFF button.
Make sure the engine is level1.
Remove the dipstick and wipe clean with a cloth2.
Fully reinsert dipstick.3.
Remove dipstick. The oil level should be between the upper and lower lines on the dip4.
stick. Fully reinsert dipstick.
If additional oil is required please contact the Technical Support Team.5.
1 2 3 4
Instrument Panel
Stop/ Start
Oil Levels

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Raw water. Please check you have water in the raw water
filler. When the engine starts it is important you check for
water coming out of the exhaust on port side. If there is no
water coming from the exhaust, you must stop the engine
and call the Technical Support Team.
Fresh water- In your daily checks, please check the water
level on the fresh water header tank. If it needs topping up
please contact the Technical Support Team for advice.
If you have water in the engine bilge it is important to know whether it is sea water or fresh
water. If there is a lot please call the Technical Support Team for advice.
There is a cap on the side of the companion way steps. In the event of a fire please remove
the cap and place the directional nozzle in the hole.
Water Cooling System
In the event of a fire