BENETEAU Swift Trawler Instruction Manual

USER'S HANDBOOK

Sir/Madam,
You have just taken delivery of your new BENETEAU, and we thank you for the confidence you have shown by purchasing one of our brand of
boats.
A BENETEAU is made to last; each boat is the object of scrupulous care in the minutest details from its conception right up to its launch to bring
you the pleasure that you are looking for in it for many years.
This user’s handbook has been produced to help you use your boat in safety and with pleasure. It contains details about the boat; the equipment
supplied or fitted, its systems and information on their use. Certain items of equipment mentioned in this handbook are optional.
Your BENETEAU dealer will know how to advise and help you regarding the use and maintenance of your boat.
Read this user’s handbook closely and familiarise yourself with your boat before you use it.
The better you know it the greater pleasure you will obtain at the helm.
The sea is a learning curve without equal. Prudence, based on a good knowledge of his own limitations and those of his boat, is a must for the
accomplished sailor.
This user’s handbook is not a course in safety at sea or sea sense. If this is your first boat or if you have changed to a type of boat with which you
are not familiar, for your comfort and safety you should make sure that you acquire experience in how it handles and in its use before you take
control of it. Your dealer, your national sailing or powerboating federation or your yacht club will be happy to give you information about sailing
schools or competent instructors in the area.
Make sure that the wind and sea state forecast correspond to the design category of your boat
and that you yourself and your crew are capable of handling the boat in those conditions.
Never forget to consult the weather forecast before putting to sea.
Welcome aboard

This user’s handbook is not a detailed maintenance or repair handbook. If you are
in any difficulty do not hesitate to call on your BENETEAU dealer.
Always use the services of an experienced professional for fitting accessories, mainte-
nance or modifications to the boat.
Modifications that might affect the safety characteristics of the boat should be
assessed, carried out and recorded by a competent person. Any change in the load
distribution on board (addition of radar, changes to the mast, change of engine etc) can
affect the stability, trim and performance of your boat.
The BENETEAU yard cannot be held responsible for any modifications that they have
not approved.
In many countries a driver’s licence, permit or training are demanded. Make sure
that you are legally authorized before using the boat.
The boat must not be loaded over the maximum load recommended by the ma-
nufacturer, particularly with regard to the total weight of provisions, of other equipment
not supplied by the builder and persons on board. The boat’s load must be correctly
distributed.
When sailing in bad weather, hatches, lockers and doors must be closed to mini-
mise the risk of ingress of water.
Stability can be reduced when a boat is being towed.
If your boat is fitted with a liferaft, read carefully the instructions for its use. The
boat must have on board all appropriate safety equipment (e.g. lifejackets, lifebuoys,
harnesses, flares, liferaft, etc) according to its type, its certification, the country, weather
conditions, etc.
The crew should be familiar with the use of all safety equipment and safety ma-
noeuvres in an emergency (recovery of a man overboard, towing etc.). Sailing schools
regularly organise training sessions.
It is recommended that everyone on deck wear a lifejacket or buoyancy aid. In
certain countries it is obligatory to wear an approved buoyancy aid the whole time.
It is proper to observe the rights of way as defined by the rules of the road and
laid down by “COLREGS”.
Preliminary notes
Users of this boat are advised that:

Identification of the boat: this is effected by the identification number shown on
the Builder’s Certificate delivered with the boat, and engraved on the starboard side aft
of the boat.
With a view to constant improvement to their product the BENETEAU yard
reserves the right to make any changes to the design, layout or equipment that they
deem necessary.
For this reason the details given in this user’s handbook are not contractual and can be
modified without prior notice and without obligation to update.
In the same way this document, of a general nature, may refer to certain subjects, or list
certain equipment that may not apply to your boat. It covers all versions of this model
and the main options.
HOW TO USE THE USER’S HANDBOOK
In order to make it easier to understand, this handbook can be read at two different
levels. The left-hand part of the pages of text develops in depth the subject of the chap-
ters being tackled, the right hand part assembles the essential information.
The left-hand pages are given over to photos, diagrams or rudimentary plans corres-
ponding to the facing pages.
The various warnings used right throughout this handbook are broken down as fol-
lows:
Preliminary notes
attention
warning
danger
advice - recommendation
Indicates the existence of an intrinsic serious risk, capable of giving an increased likelihood
of death or serious injury, if the appropriate precautions are not taken.
Indicates a risk capable of leading to injury or death if the appropriate precautions are not
taken.
Indicates a reminder of safety practices, or draws attention to dangerous practices capable
of causing personal injury or damage to the boat or its components.
Indicates a recommendation or advice to take appropriate measures or carry out manoeu-
vres according to what is being considered.

page Chapter
7 General specifications
13 Leaving harbour
19 Hull
25 Deck
35 Accommodation
45 Plumbing
53 Electricity
63 Engine
75 Navigational aids
79 Wintering
85 Launching
89 Safety
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
1
Summary
Updated: 01/2007

1
General specifications
1
7
Identity papers for your Swift Trawler 42
Technical specifications

9
Your Swift Trawler 42 1
Owner’s name:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Address: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Telephone: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Name of your boat: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Date of delivery: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Registration N°: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification N°: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key N°:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Type:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Serial N°: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key N°: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHANTIERS BENETEAU S.A. - Z.I. des Mares - BP 66 - 85270 St-Hilaire-de-Riez - FRANCE - Tel. + 33 (0)2 51 60 50 00 - Fax + 33 (0)2 51 60 50 10
http://www.beneteau.com

DEFINITION OF THE DESIGN CATEGORIES
Category A :
This boat is designed to sail in conditions where wind may exceed force 8 on the Beau-
fort scale with significant wave heights of 4m and above, and that is largely self-sufficient.
Abnormal conditions such as hurricanes are excluded.
Such conditions can be encountered on long passages, for example ocean crossings,
or near the coast, when there is no protection from the wind and waves for several
hundreds of nautical miles.
Category B :
This boat is designed to sail in winds not exceeding force 8 on the Beaufort scale and in
corresponding seas (significant wave heights up to and including 4m).
Such conditions can be encountered during offshore passages or near the coast, when
there is no protection from the wind and waves for tens of nautical miles. These condi-
tions can also be encountered on inland seas of a sufficient size to be able to give rise
to the wave height in question.
Category C :
This boat is designed to sail in winds not exceeding force 6 on the Beaufort scale and in
corresponding seas (significant wave heights up to and including 2m).
Such conditions can be encountered on exposed inland waters, in estuaries and in coas-
tal waters with moderate weather conditions.
Category D :
This boat is designed to sail in winds not exceeding force 4 on the Beaufort scale and in
corresponding seas (occasional waves of 0.5m maximum height).
Such conditions can be encountered on sheltered inland waters and in coastal waters
in good weather.
Note:
Significant wave height means the average height of the highest 1/3rd of the waves,
which corresponds approximately to the wave height estimated by an experienced
observer. Certain waves will be double that height.
10
General
specifications

SWIFT TRAWLER 42
Length overall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,60 m
Hull length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,17 m
Maximum beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,25 m
Minimum air draught . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,70 m
Minimum draught . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,05 m
Light displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10895 kg
Displacement fully laden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15590 kg
Maximum load recommended by the builder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4695 kg
Water capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 640 l
Fuel capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1500 l
Cooling capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 l
Battery capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 x 50 Ah (12 V) + 2 x 140 Ah (12 V)
Maximum engine power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .672 Kw
Design category. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B
Number of the certified body. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CE 0607
CE CATEGORY Maximum number of persons
A ____________________________________________________
B ________________________________________________12 persons
C ________________________________________________14 persons
D ________________________________________________16 persons
Technical
specifications
11
1

1
Leaving harbour
2
Setting out
Mooring
Towing
13

14
Leaving harbour
14
2
5
1 – Forward opening in guardrail.
2 – Side gate.
3 – Starboard wheelhouse door.
4 – Starboard passageway door.
5 – Opening in flybridge guardrail.
6 - Hydraulic gangway controls.
7 – Transom gate.
WHEELHOUSE BAY
WHEELHOUSE
BAY
WIND
O
W L
OCK
ASSAG WA OO
P
ASSAG
E
WA
Y D
OO
R
RET
A
INER
WOS
W
HEELH
O
U
S
E
DOO
R L
OCK
HYDRAULIC GANGWAY
HYDRAULIC
GANGWAY
CO
NTR
O
L
S
HYDRA
U
LI
C
G
AN
G
WAY
COC A SO
COC
KPIT TR
A
N
SO
M
G
ATE RETAINER
1
3
4
6
7

2
Leaving harbour
Setting out
For boarding, the boat has one opening gate in the transom, and
another on the starboard side.
The transom gate has a retainer to hold it open.
Remember to close and lock the gates before setting sail.
The aft side of the wheelhouse has a glazed door. There are also
doors opening onto the port and starboard side decks.
Lock the wheelhouse doors after opening.
The two doors opening onto the side decks from the cockpit are
fitted with retaining clips.
Lock these doors open or shut when underway.
HYDRAULIC GANGWAY (OPTION)
- Engage the gangway circuit breaker (on the engine room elec-
trical panel).
- Extend the gangway using the control mounted on the cockpit
transom or the remote control.
- Close and lock the deck hatches and ports.
- Ensure that the interior of the boat is tidy (doors, hanging lockers,
drawers closed).
- Check the location of safety equipment.
- Turn on the electrical equipment using the lock/unlock switch
(which prevents operation of the battery master switch controls),
on the electrical panel located on the aft port side of the wheel-
house.
Green indicator lamps light up on all switches to show that the
battery master switch control is enabled.
(Please refer to the full battery switch operating instructions in the
APPENDIX at the end of the ELECTRICITY chapter).
- Check that all essential navigation instruments are working cor-
rectly.
- Unlock all exterior lockers.
- Check that the anchor line is present and accessible.
- Before starting the engines check that the seacocks to the cooling
water intake and stern tube are open.
- Put the controls of both driving positions in neutral.
Having selected the driving position for starting (see engine ins-
tructions), pre-heat one engine and start it.
- Repeat this procedure with the second engine.
- Before casting off, check that the steering is working freely.
- Check that the electric windlass is working.
- Check that the boat boarding gates, forward guardrail openings
and flybridge guardrail openings are properly closed.
danger
Remember to disconnect the shore supply
before casting off.
Before putting out to sea, it is always an excellent
habit to make a rapid ‘pre-departure check’,
so that you are ready to face calmly
any situation that may arise and
to be able to sail with peace of mind.
advice - recommendation
Always check the weather forecast before
sailing.
advice - recommendation
For a smooth running boat, brief the crew
on basic handling.
advice - recommendation
Prepare your passage in advance and inform
the crew of the skipper’s decisions.
- Shut all seacocks, except those for the engine intake, the exhaust
stern tube and bilge pump.
- Check the bilges and if necessary pump dry the bilge and the
shower tray.
15

16
Leaving harbour
1 - Mooring cleat.
2 - Mooring and towing cleat.
3 - Bathing ladder.
1
2
1
2
M
OO
RIN
G
AND T
O
WIN
G
P
O
INT
S
3
1
1

Leaving harbour
17
2
Mooring
For mooring manoeuvres the boat must have enough mooring
lines available of a sufficient size, in good condition and appropriate
for the conditions (tide, tidal range, wind).
- Always manoeuvre under engine and at slow speed.
- Take the tide and wind into account when manoeuvring.
- Give the boat maximum protection with fenders of a suitable
size.
- Keep mooring lines clear and in position.
AFTER MOORING
- Protect the mooring lines from chafe with the aid of plastic
sheaths.
- If need be, take the variations of the water level into account.
Tow at reduced speed.
Make fast the towline so that it can be released under load.
Ensure that the method of towing and the attachment points cor-
respond to the towing conditions.
Towing
danger
Do not attempt to stop the boat using a foot,
hand or a boat hook.