Bertram 540 User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

Studio ti S.r.l.
40026 Imola (BO) - Italy
Via Ercolani, 5c
Tel. [phone] - 643321
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This manual has been created by Studio ti in compliance with UNI EN ISO 10240:2004, for BERTRAM.
Any reprinting, either in whole or in part, without prior written approval by BERTRAM is strictly prohibited.
This manual has been issued by BERTRAM a division of:
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47841 Cattolica – Rimini – Italy
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RINA S.p.A. (Registro Italiano Navale) assigned the classification of Your
BERTRAM yacht with Certificate, following its supervision of hull
lamination, reinforcement structures, propulsion and auxiliary power
generating machinery, onboard systems.
Specifications
Manufacturer Name BERTRAM
Hull No. 04
Number of People Capacity max. 14
Propulsion type: engine (nr. 2)
Maximum Rated Engine Power 1676 mhp/1232 kW
Dimensions
- Length overall with fore pulpit 57 ft 1 in - 17.40 m
- Length hull (standard ISO 8666) 54 ft 2 in - 18.04 yd
- Length waterline, yacht fully laden 47 ft 8 in - 15.90 yd
- Fore rail extension pulpit 2 ft 11 in - 0.98 yd
- Maximum Beam 16 ft 11 in - 5.64 yd
- Draft under propellers (yacht fully laden) 5 ft - 5 in - 1.65 m
- Max. height (from the keel to the console) 19 ft 4 in - 5.9 m
- Cockpit surface 170 ft² - 17.28 yd2
Displacements
- Displacement, unladen 64,375 lb - 29.2 ton
- Displacement fully laden 82,853 lb - 37.58 ton
Tank capacities
- Standard fuel tank capacity 1400 US gals - 5300 lt *
- Water tank capacity 225 US gals - 850 lt *
- Black water tank capacity 101 US gals - 382 lt *
- Grey water tank capacity 37 US gals - 140 lt *
* The usable volume of tanks will vary according to the trim and load.
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NOTICES
The EC Certificate of product check stating that this pleasure boat has
been approved in accordance with the 94/25/EC Directive, amended by
the 2003/44/EC Directive, and that it conforms to the safety
requirements applicable, is not included inside of the current Owner’s
manual, but it will be delivered separately by BERTRAM and will have
to be stored with this manual.

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LIMITED WARRANTY
BERTRAM YACHT, INC. (U.S.A.)
Bertram Yacht, Inc. (Bertram) warrants, subject to the limitations herein,
to the first retail purchaser of this yacht (first owner) provided the First Owner
completes, signs and returns the Bertram Warranty Registration Card to
Bertramattheaddressbelowbycertifiedmail,returnreceiptrequested,within
(10) days of the First Owner’s purchase of the yacht, and any properly
registered subsequent owners, that it will repair or replace defects in (a) items
manufactured by Bertram for one (1) year and (b) the yacht’s hull and its
fiberglass structural components for five (5)years. These warranties run from
the date of Delivery. “Delivery” means the date of the actual delivery of the
yacht to the First Owner. Unless prohibited by applicable state law, an action
hereunder shall be barred unless it is commenced with in (1) year from the
date the cause of action accrues, regardless of the time remaining in the
applicable period above.
Bertram’s Obligation. Bertram’s obligation is limited to repairing or replacing,
at its option, any covered items found to be defective at a facility designated
byBertram.Repaired orreplaceditems shallbewarranted asprovided herein
for the remainder of the applicable warranty period. Defective parts or
components that are replaced shall thereupon become the property of
Bertram.
Procedures. Notice of defects occurring under this Limited Warranty must
be given to Bertram within a reasonable time, not to exceed thirty (30) days
after discovery, or the time such defect should reasonably have been
discovered, in writing, at the address below, by certified mail, return receipt
requested. All notices must include the owner’s name, address, phone
number, the hull number, the nature of the defect, the date it was discovered,
the date of purchase, and the name and address of the party from whom
the yacht was purchased. A copy must also be sent to the dealer from whom
the yacht must was purchased.
Theowner must thereafterprovide all informationnecessary to allowBertram
to verify compliance with these requirements. The dealer must obtain
Bertram’s written approval before repairing the yacht and must follow all
applicable Bertram procedures. As to items not covered by this Limited
Warranty, the owner may contact the appropriate manufacturer
representative, to which the dealer will direct the owner on request.
Future Improvements. Bertram reserves the right to improve its design or
materials without any obligation, or incorporate any changes into any
previously manufactured yachts.
Exclusions. This Limited Warranty is NOT applicable to:
a. Damage to a yacht part or component, caused by any alteration, modification,
or repair, or which has been removed from the yacht, unless specifically
authorized in writing by Bertram.
b. Paints; varnishes; gelcoats; anti-fouling products; chrome plated, anodized,
aluminum, or other plated finishes; the color fastness of materials or finishes;
externalwoodpaneling,siding,andtrimming;stainlesssteel,fabricsandcanvas
- all of which are subject to the effects of different climates and use (including
cracking and crazing); osmosis blistering if the original gelcoat surface has been
altered in any way - including repair, application of any coating other than marine
antifouling bottom paint, improper surface preparation for paint, or excessive
sanding or sandblasting.
c. Engines, engine parts, controls, accessories, air conditioning systems,
transmissions, electronics (including the installation thereof unless installed by
Bertram), batteries, appliances, propellers, generators, and any equipment not
manufactured by Bertram. Some of these items are warranted by their
manufacturers as stated in the applicable warranties as supplied by their
manufacturers. The owner shall look exclusively to these manufacturers for
any and all such warranty claims.
d. Yachts which have been used for or subjected to: commercial or charter
service; careless operation, grounding, collision, hurricane conditions or other
extreme forces of nature; military or paramilitary operations; racing, towing,
improper storage, service or maintenance; negligent operation; lack of
maintenance; improper use; use in violation of instructions provided by
Bertram; or use in of Federal, State, or other governmental laws, regulations,
or rules.
e. Any published or announced catalog speeds; fuel consumption; weight;
draft and performance characteristics; since these are estimated or
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f. Electrolysis, galvanic or crevice corrosion, or any deterioration of
underwater items or items requiring repairs or replacement as a result of
lack of maintenance or improper use.
g. Any damage or failure that occurs from either increasing the horsepower of
the original engines installed by Bertram.
h. Compliance with the laws, regulations, or rules of any governmental or
regulatory body or agency other than the U.S.A.
i. Direct, incidental, or consequential damages, costs or expenses, including
but not limited to, loss of time, inconvenience, rental charges, travel
expenses, loss of use, dockage fees, towing and storage charges, and the
costs of transportation to the repair facility designated by Bertram, incurred
as a result of any defects, or as a result of any steps the owner must take to
become entitled to repair or replacement, and injury or damage to persons
or property resulting from information provided by the dealer if erroneous or
not approved in advance and in writing by Bertram. SOME STATES DO
NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO SUCH LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU.
DISCLAIMER; LlMlTATION OF DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES.
EXCEPT FOR THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT BY BERTRAM OF
ITEMS COVERED BY THE LIMITED WARRANTY, BERTRAM MAKES NO
OTHER WARRANTIES EXCEPT FOR THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT
CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED, ALL OF WHICH ARE LIMITED IN DURATION
TO THE APPLICABLE PERIOD PROVIDED IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW TIME LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN
IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THlS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU.
Modifications, Subsequent Owners. This limited warranty may only be
modified in writing by an authorized Bertram officer. No dealer or other party
may modify the Limited Warranty. Subsequent owners to the First Owner
may register to qualify for the benefits of this Limited Warranty by following
the procedures specified after contacting Bertram at the address and phone
set forth below.
Venue. To the extent permitted by law, venue for any dispute shall lie in
Miami-Dade County, Florida, unless an alternative venue is elected by
Bertram.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU
MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO
STATE.

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INDEX

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1 - FOREWORD
1.1 WELCOME......................................................................................... 14
1.2 CUSTOMER SUPPORT .................................................................... 16
1.3 HULL IDENTIFICATION..................................................................... 18
2 - HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
2.1 READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY .................................................. 22
2.2 STAY ALERT ..................................................................................... 23
2.3 SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS ....................................................... 24
2.4 KNOW YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS A YACHT OWNER/
OPERATOR ....................................................................................... 25
3 - DESCRIPTION OF THE YACHT
3.1 MAIN DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT DATA ........................................ 28
3.2 MAIN TECHNICAL DATA .................................................................. 29
3.3 MOORING EQUIPMENT ................................................................... 30
3.4 WARNING AND SAFETY LABELS.................................................... 31
4 - GETTING UNDERWAY
4.1 YOUR KEYS ...................................................................................... 36
4.2 PREPARING TO GET UNDERWAY.................................................. 37
4.2.1 Preliminary checklist ....................................................................... 37
4.2.2 Safety equipment check ................................................................. 39
4.3 GENERAL SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS.......................................... 40
4.3.1 Final pre-departure checklist .......................................................... 41
4.4 STARTING THE ENGINES................................................................ 42
4.5 STOPPING THE ENGINES ............................................................... 47
4.5.1 Procedure ....................................................................................... 47
4.6 ENGINES EMERGENCY STOP PROCEDURE ................................ 48
4.7 NAVIGATION WITH ONLY ONE ENGINE......................................... 49
4.8 MOORING & DOCKING..................................................................... 50
4.8.1 Before leaving the shore................................................................. 50
4.8.2 Departing from the shore ................................................................ 50
4.8.3 Before entering the harbor, be sure you ......................................... 51
4.8.4 When the yacht is safely secured to the shore ............................... 52
4.8.5 Before leaving the yacht, be sure you ............................................ 52
4.8.6 Leaving the yacht unattended .........................................................52
4.9 YACHT OPERATION DURING NAVIGATION ...................................55
4.9.1 Operating in shallow water ..............................................................56
4.10 PRECAUTIONS DURING NAVIGATION............................................58
4.11 NAVIGATION IN BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS ..............................60
4.11.1 Weather ...........................................................................................61
4.12 ANCHORING ......................................................................................62
4.12.1 Setting the anchor ...........................................................................62
4.12.2 Determining scope...........................................................................63
4.12.3 Retrieving the anchor ......................................................................63
4.12.4 Anchoring precautions.....................................................................64
4.13 FUELING THE YACHT .......................................................................65
4.14 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ..........................................................68
4.15 WARNINGS FOR MAINTENANCE IN HARSH CLIMATES ...............69
5 - INSTRUMENTATION & EQUIPMENT
5.1 HELM SYSTEM ..................................................................................72
5.2 RUDDERS STROKE (TRAVEL) CHECK............................................75
5.3 DRIVING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ..................................................76
5.4 TRIM TABS .........................................................................................79
5.4.1 Trim tabs operation..........................................................................79
5.4.2 Trim tabs general information..........................................................79
5.4.3 Trim tabs basics ..............................................................................79
5.4.4 Trim tabs oil level check ..................................................................80
5.4.5 Trim tab oil change ..........................................................................80
5.4.6 Hydraulic Cylinder ...........................................................................80
5.5 BOW THRUSTER (OPTIONAL) .........................................................83
5.6 ANTI ROLLING GYRO (OPTIONAL) ..................................................84
6 - CONTROL STATION
6.1 CONTROL STATION ..........................................................................88
6.2 FLYBRIDGE HELM STATION ............................................................89
6.2.1 SECTION A - Navigation instruments .............................................90
6.2.2 SECTION B - Port helm station console..........................................92
6.2.3 SECTION C - Control and maneuver heads ...................................96
6.2.4 SECTION D - Magnetic compass....................................................98

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6.3 HANDLE BLOCK.............................................................................. 100
6.4 ENGINE ALARM DEVICES ............................................................. 103
6.5 EMERGENCY CONTROL DEVICES............................................... 104
6.5.1 Engine stop control ....................................................................... 104
6.6 INSTRUMENTATION....................................................................... 106
6.6.1 VHF-DSC Radiotelephone............................................................ 106
6.6.2 Radar display/Chartplotter/Fishfinder ........................................... 108
6.6.3 Radar display/Chartplotter/Fishfinder ........................................... 108
6.6.4 Autopilot........................................................................................ 109
6.6.5 Multifunctional display................................................................... 110
6.6.6 Engine control panel ..................................................................... 111
7 - ON DECK
7.1 MAIN DECK - EXTERIOR................................................................ 116
7.2 FLYBRIDGE ..................................................................................... 117
7.2.1 Navigation lights ........................................................................... 118
7.3 ANCHOR.......................................................................................... 120
7.4 ANCHOR WINDLASS
(AVAILABLE ONLY WITH OPTIONAL PULPIT).............................. 121
7.4.1 Anchor windlass activation controls.............................................. 123
7.5 WINDLASS CLEANING AND SERVICE.......................................... 126
7.5.1 Gearmotor..................................................................................... 126
8 - PROPULSION SYSTEMS
8.1 ENGINE ROOM ACCESS................................................................ 130
8.2 PROPULSION SYSTEMS................................................................ 131
8.3 ENGINES ......................................................................................... 132
8.4 ENGINE CONTROL PANEL ............................................................ 133
8.5 PROPELLERS ................................................................................. 135
8.5.1 Propellers service ......................................................................... 137
8.5.2 Periodic checks on propellers....................................................... 138
8.6 PROPELLER SHAFT, STUFFING BOX CASE
AND SHAFT SUPPORT................................................................... 139
8.6.1 Shafts line, stuffing box seal and shafts supports bushings
maintenance ................................................................................. 140
8.7 GEARBOX (TRANSMISSION)......................................................... 141
8.7.1 Gearbox service ............................................................................142
8.7.2 Gearbox check ..............................................................................143
8.8 FUEL AND LUBRICATION SYSTEMS .............................................144
8.9 PROPULSION ENGINES MAINTENANCE ......................................146
8.10 FUEL SYSTEM .................................................................................153
8.10.1 Fuel tank filling...............................................................................154
8.10.2 Fuel System...................................................................................155
8.10.3 Diagram of fuel system..................................................................159
8.10.4 Water/fuel separator prefilters for engines ....................................161
8.10.5 Generator water & fuel separator filter ..........................................163
8.11 LUBE OIL SYSTEM ..........................................................................165
8.11.1 Oil filling/draining system from engines, gearboxes
and generator ................................................................................165
8.12 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...........................................................169
8.12.1 Operation.......................................................................................169
8.13 BILGE SUCTION OF THE ENGINES IN EMERGENCY ..................171
8.14 EXHAUST SYSTEM .........................................................................172
8.14.1 Engine exhaust system control......................................................174
8.15 ENGINEROOM & GENERATOR ROOM VENTILATION SYSTEM .175
9 - HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
9.1 ELECTRIC PUMPS...........................................................................180
9.1.1 Bilge pumps...................................................................................180
9.1.2 Bilge automatic/manual suction system displacement ..................182
9.1.3 Bilge pump operation check ..........................................................186
9.1.4 Maintenance of other electric pumps.............................................186
9.1.5 Priming a pump .............................................................................187
9.2 FRESH WATER SYSTEM ................................................................188
9.3 REFILLING THE WATER TANK.......................................................193
9.4 FRESH WATER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE .....................................194
9.4.1 Fresh water tank............................................................................194
9.4.2 Water system maintenance ...........................................................194
9.5 SEAWATER SYSTEM ......................................................................195
9.6 THRU-HULL FITTINGS AND INTAKE SEACOCK ...........................197
9.6.1 Seawater cooling system check ....................................................197
9.6.2 Maintenance of the sea filters........................................................197

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9.7 AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM........................................................ 198
9.7.1 Air-conditioning system operation................................................. 198
9.8 CHILLER UNIT CONTROL PANEL ................................................. 200
9.8.1 Basic operation ............................................................................. 200
9.8.2 Air conditioning system maintenance ........................................... 202
9.9 BLACK WATER (SEWAGE) SYSTEM............................................. 203
9.9.1 Operating the WCs ....................................................................... 203
9.9.2 WC Control Panels ....................................................................... 204
9.9.3 System Operation ......................................................................... 205
9.9.4 Tank pump-out by shore pump..................................................... 208
9.9.5 Black water system maintenance ................................................. 211
9.10 GRAY WATER SYSTEM ................................................................. 212
9.10.1 Gray water system maintenance .................................................. 213
10 - ELECTRIC SYSTEM
10.1 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION.......................................... 220
10.1.1 Location of electrical equipment on board .................................... 223
10.2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WARNINGS............................................... 226
10.3 MAIN ELECTRIC PANEL................................................................. 229
10.4 24 V DC USER FLYBRIDGE ELECTRIC PANEL............................ 230
10.5 12 V DC USER FLYBRIDGE ELECTRIC PANEL............................ 231
10.6 12 V /24 V DC BATTERY DISCONNECTOR PANEL...................... 232
10.7 ISOLATION TRANSFORMER ......................................................... 234
10.8 POWER GENERATOR .................................................................... 237
10.8.1 Operation ...................................................................................... 237
10.8.2 Generator control panel ................................................................ 238
10.9 GENERATOR LUBRICATION SYSTEM.......................................... 240
10.9.1 Oil specifications........................................................................... 240
10.9.2 Oil check ....................................................................................... 240
10.9.3 Oil change procedure ................................................................... 240
10.10 GENERATOR COOLING SYSTEM ................................................. 241
10.10.1 Closed oil coolant ......................................................................... 241
10.11 GENERATOR FUEL SYSTEM......................................................... 242
10.12 BATTERIES ..................................................................................... 243
10.13 SHORE ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY ............................................ 244
10.14 BATTERY CHARGER...................................................................... 247
10.14.1 Battery charger service..................................................................248
10.14.2 Battery charger check....................................................................249
10.15 VOLTAGE EQUALIZER....................................................................250
11 - INTERIOR DETAILS
11.1 INTERIOR DETAILS - MAIN DECK..................................................254
11.1.1 Main deck description - interior......................................................255
11.2 UNDER DECK ..................................................................................258
11.2.1 Cabins with bathroom: Master’s, guests’.......................................259
11.3 APPLIANCES....................................................................................261
11.3.1 Skylights ........................................................................................261
12 - SAFETY DEVICES AND EQUIPMENT
12.1 GENERAL SAFETY RULES .............................................................264
12.2 GENERAL SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS.........................................266
12.2.1 Yacht stability and safety...............................................................266
12.2.2 Rules of Navigation .......................................................................267
12.2.3 Weather .........................................................................................267
12.2.4 Fuel................................................................................................267
12.2.5 General maintenance safety..........................................................267
12.3 PFD’S - PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES AND LIFE-SAVING
EQUIPMENT.....................................................................................269
12.4 YACHT’S AREAS AND ESCAPE ROUTES .....................................271
12.4.1 Flybridge Area ...............................................................................273
12.4.2 Salon, dinette and galley area .......................................................273
12.4.3 Owner’s, guests’ and VIP stateroom area .....................................274
12.5 FIRE PREVENTION..........................................................................275
12.6 FIRE EMERGENCY..........................................................................276
12.6.1 Abandonment of the yacht.............................................................277
12.7 FIRE EXTINGUISHING.....................................................................278
12.7.1 Disconnect the electrical power....................................................278
12.8 FIREFIGHTING SYSTEMS...............................................................279
12.8.1 Location of safety & firefighting equipment....................................279
12.8.2 Portable fire extinguishers .............................................................280
12.8.3 Maintenance of portable fire-extinguishers....................................281
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12.9 RECOMMENDED ITEMS TO HAVE ONBOARD ............................ 290
13 - YACHT LIFTING & ONSHORE HANDING
13.1 YACHT LIFTING AND LAUNCHING................................................ 294
13.1.1 Storing the yacht ashore............................................................... 296
13.2 TOWING........................................................................................... 297
14 - MAINTENANCE
14.1 GENERAL MAINTENANCE SAFETY STANDARDS....................... 302
14.2 SACRIFICIAL ANODES ................................................................... 307
14.2.1 Periodic check of external anodes................................................ 308
14.2.2 Replacing the external anodes ..................................................... 308
14.3 LONG YACHT INACTIVITY ............................................................. 309
14.3.1 General Long-term Lay-up Guidelines.......................................... 309
14.3.2 Engines And Generator Lay-up .................................................... 309
14.4 COMMISSIONING THE YACHT ...................................................... 312
14.4.1 Preparing the yacht for use after a period of inactivity.................. 312
14.5 BOTTOM MAINTENANCE............................................................... 313
14.5.1 Bottom Antifouling Coating ........................................................... 313
14.5.2 Bottom inspection ......................................................................... 313
14.5.3 Renewing antifouling protection.................................................... 314
14.6 GENERAL MAINTENANCE ............................................................. 315
14.6.1 Gel-coat cracks............................................................................. 315
14.6.2 Gel-coat voids............................................................................... 315
14.6.3 Light alloys and stainless steel ..................................................... 316
14.6.4 Sun-deck cushions ....................................................................... 317
14.6.5 Instrumentation and navigation lights ........................................... 318
14.7 REPLACEMENT .............................................................................. 319
14.8 BULB REPLACEMENT .................................................................... 320
14.8.1 Watertight little spotlights.............................................................. 320
14.8.2 Little spotlights .............................................................................. 320
14.8.3 Swinging table lamp...................................................................... 321
14.8.4 Engineroom overhead light........................................................... 321
14.8.5 Cabinet light.................................................................................. 322
14.8.6 Neon light...................................................................................... 322
15 - TROUBLESHOOTING
15.1 MAIN NOTES....................................................................................326
15.2 EQUIPMENT.....................................................................................327
15.3 FUEL SYSTEM .................................................................................328
15.4 BLACK AND GRAY WATER SYSTEM DRAIN.................................329
15.5 PROPELLERS SHAFTS ...................................................................330
15.6 FRESH WATER SYSTEM ................................................................331
15.7 BILGE PUMP ....................................................................................332
15.8 FRESH WATER PUMP.....................................................................333
15.9 OIL TRANSFER PUMP.....................................................................334
15.10 ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC HELM SYSTEM ........................................337
15.11 TRIM TAB SYSTEM..........................................................................341
15.12 GLENDINNING CABLEMASTER .....................................................343
15.13 AIR-CONDITIONING UNIT ...............................................................345

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FOREWORD
FOREWORD
USE OF THE MANUAL
DESCRIPTION OF THE YACHT
NAVIGATION
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT ON BOARD
CONTROL STATION
ON THE MAIN DECK
THRUST SYSTEMS
HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
ELECTRIC SYSTEM
DETAILED INFORMATION ON THE INTERIORS
SAFETY DEVICES AND EQUIPMENT
YACHT HAULAGE AND LAY-UP PERIOD
MAINTENANCE
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1.1 WELCOME
Before taking the helm, you should have a working knowledge of the
operational characteristics of your yacht, sufficient marine experience to
take charge of its operation, and the skill to navigate the waters in which
you intend to cruise. You must become familiar with the yacht’s systems
and their operation. Your personal safety and that of your guests, as well
as that of your yacht, are your responsibility.
No single book can cover all the aspects of pleasure boating and
seamanship, but your BERTRAM Owner’s Manual is a key resource for
learning about your yacht and its equipment, and for acquiring an
understanding of its operational characteristics and maintenance
requirements.
Additional information pertaining to the equipment installed on your boat
is provided by the manufacturers of the equipment and is located in the
owner’s information case, which was placed aboard before delivery. It is
very important that you study these manuals and understand the
operation of all of the systems.
By providing you with the information you need to maintain the yacht and
to operate it safely, the manual will enhance your enjoyment of your
yacht. It contains details about the yacht and its systems and equipment,
as well as information about practical use and maintenance. To become
acquainted with your yacht before going to sea for the first time, we
recommend that you read this manual carefully and consult it frequently
in the future.
SCAUTION
This manual presents basic guidelines, but it cannot describe every
possible risk you may encounter. You are strongly urged to:
−regularly review safety requirements;
−maintain your yacht and its onboard systems regularly;
−have your yacht inspected at least (bi-annually) by authorized
BERTRAM personnel.
SCAUTION
Please, keep this manual carefully in a safe, dry and easily accessible
place for an easy consultation. When you decide to change yacht,
deliver this manual to the new owner in its integrity.
SCAUTION
Do not attempt to operate your yacht until you are thoroughly familiar
with the contents of this manual and all of your yacht’s onboard
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This manual contains the following chapters:
−FOREWORD
−HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
−DESCRIPTION OF THE YACHT
−GETTING UNDERWAY
−INSTRUMENTATION & EQUIPMENT
−HELM STATION
−ON DECK
−PROPULSION SYSTEMS
−HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
−ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
−INTERIOR DETAILS
−SAFETY DEVICES AND EQUIPMENT
−YACHT HAULAGE AND LAY-UP PERIOD
−MAINTENANCE
−TROUBLESHOOTING
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NOTICES
This manual is not intended to replace years of boating experience or
the excellent classes on boating safety offered by the United States
Coast Guard Auxiliary and the United States Power Squadron. We
have included material that covers some of the aspects of safe boating,
but we urge you to attend a safe boating course and stay current on
navigation and safe boating practices.

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1.2 CUSTOMER SUPPORT
BERTRAM
3663 N.W. 21st Street
Miami, Florida 33142
[phone]
Fax [phone]
www.bertram.com
To ensure a readily available supply of spare parts and the capability of
providing prompt and reliable service, BERTRAM selects all your yacht’s
original equipment and accessories among the most reliable marine
supply sources available.
The equipment is covered under specific warranties provided by the
individual manufacturers.
Any repair to be performed under warranty must be carried out solely by
BERTRAM authorized personnel, to avoid compromising the provisions
of the warranty, as well as to ensure the quality of the workmanship and
to prevent further damage.
The BERTRAM Service network is happy to provide any information
regarding issues not addressed by the manuals. Yacht owners, captains,
and crew members may contact dealers, sales offices, service centers,
or BERTRAM directly.
SCAUTION
Sanctions are provided if the yacht is not supplied with the “Owner’s
Manual”.
SCAUTION
In case you lose or damage the manual, BERTRAM will always be able
to supply you with a new copy.
SCAUTION
For all legal aspects related to the yacht warranty, refer only to the
Purchase Proposal and to the Limited Warranty, which specify all
warranty clauses applicable to the purchased product.
SCAUTION
BERTRAM declines all responsibility for the installation and operation
of electric, electronic or mechanical equipment, improperly installed by
third parties, in a way not authorised by the Shipyard.
SCAUTION
Any modification or change to the Yacht’s original design or
specifications should not be done without first consulting BERTRAM for
approval, in order to avoid compromising the Yacht’s safety and the
provisions of the warranty.

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WARNING
BERTRAM declines all responsibility concerning tampering carried out
by third parties on equipment installed in the Yard. Such tampering or
unauthorized installations will void the warranty, and even cause
damages to the yacht and the people on board.
SCAUTION
BERTRAM declines all responsibility for damage due to improper
preservation and poor maintenance.
SCAUTION
The maintenance operations described in the manual are simple, but
should be performed by authorized and qualified technical staff only,
according to the standard procedures delivered by the devices
manufacturers and in compliance with national and international
regulations. We suggest contacting the BERTRAM Service
Department.
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Equipment and accessories: The engine, the windlass, the ventilators
and other accessories are guaranteed by their manufacturers who will
support you directly by means of their structures. If necessary, the
BERTRAM After-Sales Service will support your requests in order to
obtain fast service and the respect of the applicable rules. At
purchasing, the owner should mail the Warranty Registration Card to
activate the Limited Warranty. BERTRAM is not responsible for
warranty coverage if the Owner fails to mail in the Warranty Registration
Card.

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1.3 HULL IDENTIFICATION
BERTRAM has focused on building high quality yachts for the
international yachting market since 1961. Safety is a high priority, and all
BERTRAM yachts undergo certification to the requirements of the
applicable registries to obtain a Classification Certificate.
RINA S.p.A. (Registro Italiano Navale) assigned the classification of Your
BERTRAM yacht with Certificate, following its supervision of hull
lamination, reinforcement structures, propulsion and auxiliary power
generating machinery, onboard systems.
You will find the hull identification numbers affixed to your yacht in two
places.
One is integral to the hull laminate, and the other is engraved on the
transom. The hull identification number is matched to that which appears
on the Classification Certificate.
SCAUTION
Always keep the plates readable. If deteriorated or altered, request new
plates from BERTRAM.

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