Cata-Lagoon Lagoon 560 User manual

We share a common passion for the sea ; we, LAGOON, as catamaran builders
and you who want to live your passion on the seven seas.
We are delighted to welcome you to the family of LAGOON catamaran owners
and we congratulate you on it.
This instruction guide is intended to help you to enjoy your boat in comfort and
safety. It includes the boat specifications, the equipment provided or installed,
the systems on board and tips on her use and maintenance. Read this guide
carefully before you put out to sea so that you can make the most of her and
avoid any damage and above all any further problem. Read it and get to know
your boat before using her.
In order to share with you as much new technology, new equipment or
materials and company experience, our boats are constantly improved. This
is why the specifications and information given are not contractual and may
be modified without notice and without obligation of updating.
This instruction guide has a general purpose and may sometimes mention
some equipment or accessories or deal with some points that are not relevant
to your own boat ; if in doubt, refer to the inventory you were given on delivery
of your boat.
If this is your first boat, or if you change to a new type of boat which you are
not used to, get some training in boat control and sailing to ensure your safety
and comfort. Your dealer, your international sailing association or your yacht
club will be very happy to recommend local sailing schools or profesional
instructors.
Although everything possible has been planned and designed with the safety
of the boat and her users in mind, remember that sailing is highly dependent
on the weather conditions and the sea state, and that only an experienced and
very fit crew, handling a well-maintained boat, can sail satisfactorily.
The sea and wind conditions that correspond to design categories A, B, C and
D are changeable and are still susceptible to the risk of unusually large waves
or strong gusts of wind. Total safety cannot therefore be guaranteed, even if
your boat meets the requirements of a category.
Our network of LAGOON authorized dealers will be at your
disposal to help you get acquainted with your boat and will
be the most qualified to take care of her maintenance.
Always read and listen to the weather forecast before you
put out to sea.
Make sure that the forecast sea and wind conditions will
correspond to the category of your boat and that you and
your crew are able to handle the boat in these conditions.

The sea and the water are not the natural environment of Man and he must
respect their laws and strength.
Adapt the use of your boat to her condition that wears out with time and
use.
Any boat, however solid she may be, may be severely damaged if badly used.
This is not compatible with a secure navigation. Always adapt the speed and
direction of your boat to the conditions of the sea.
The «COLREG», international regulations for preventing collisions at sea,
published by the International Maritime Organization, specify the rules
relative to steering and courses, navigation lights, etc. throughout the world.
Make sure you know these regulations and you have on board a manual that
explains them.
In numerous countries, a licence, an authorization or a training course is
requested.
Make sure you have this legal authorization before you use your boat.
Always ensure an experienced professional carries out the maintenance of
your boat, installs any accessories and makes any small modifications. The
written authorization of the builder or his legal representative is compulsory
for modifications that alter the specifications of the boat, in particular the
vertical layout of the weights (installing a radar, modifying the mast, changing
the engine, etc.).
The users of the boat are informed of the following :
- The entire crew must be properly trained.
- The boat must not carry a load heavier that the maximum load recommended
by the builder, in particular the combined weight of food supplies, equipment
not supplied by the builder and people on board. The load carried by the boat
must be properly distributed.
- The water in the bilges must be maintained at a minimum.
- Stability is reduced when you add weight in the upper sections.
- In the event of heavy weather, the hatches, lockers and doors must be
closed in order to minimize the risk of water coming in.
- Stability may be reduced when you tow a boat or lift heavy weights using
the davits or the boom.
- Breaking waves are a serious danger to stability.
- If your boat is equipped with a life raft, read the instructions carefully. All
the proper safety equipment must be carried on board (harness, flares, life
raft, etc.) according to the type of boat, the country in which she is used, the
weather conditions, etc.
- The crew must be familiar with the use of all the safety equipment and all
emergency safety procedures (MOB, towing, etc.).
- Anyone on deck must wear a life jacket or a buoyancy aid. Please note
that in some countries it is compulsory to wear an approved buoyancy aid
permanently.
For essential or optional equipment (engine, electronics,
etc.) refer to their respective manuals supplied with your
boat.
Keep this manual in a safe place and hand it on to the new
owner if you sell your boat.

Main specifications
L.O.A ........................................................................... 17,07 m / 56’
L.W.L.......................................................................... 16,47 m / 54’
Main beam ...............................................................9,44 m / 30’97”
Clearance height.....................................................28,66 m / 94’03”
Draft...........................................................................1,50 m / 4’11”
Theoritical light displacement .......................... 28620 kg / 63107 lbs
Theoritical maximum load displacement.......... 36162 kg / 79723 lbs
Theoritical authorized maximum load ................ 7542 kg / 16630 lbs
Bottom surface (appendages included)......................................98m2
Water capacity.............................................. 4x240 l / 4x63,5 US gal
Fuel capacity .............................................. 2x650 l / 2x171,5 US gal
Positive cold capacity ............................................. 330 l / 87 US gal
Negative cold capacity ............................................. 60 l / 16 US gal
Battery capacity (standard) ...........................................420 Ah (24 V)
Battery capacity (with optional extra)............................840 Ah (24 V)
Starting battery (per engine) ...........................................50 Ah (12 V)
Generator starting battery...............................................50 Ah (12 V)
Maxi engine power .............................................................2x110 CV
CE Certification category Number of persons
A ...................................................................................................14
B ...................................................................................................14
C ...................................................................................................16
D ...................................................................................................30
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CONTENTS
SECTION 1
SECTION 1
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SAFETY
SAFETY
1.1 Safety equipment
1.1 Safety equipment
1.2 Gas system safety instructions
1.2 Gas system safety instructions
1.3 Fire extinction
1.3 Fire extinction
1.4 Bilge pump system
1.4 Bilge pump system
1.5 Emergency tiller
1.5 Emergency tiller
1.6 Engine
1.6 Engine
1.7 Towing
1.7 Towing
1.8 Capsizing
1.8 Capsizing
1.9 General points
1.9 General points
SECTION 2
SECTION 2
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HULL / DECK
HULL / DECK
2.1 Construction
2.1 Construction
2.2 Companionway door, bay-window
2.2 Companionway door, bay-window
2.3 Access to fly helm station
2.3 Access to fly helm station
2.4 Cockpit
2.4 Cockpit
2.5 Gangway (optional extra)
2.5 Gangway (optional extra)
2.6 Steering gear
2.6 Steering gear
2.7 Deck wash pump (optional extra)
2.7 Deck wash pump (optional extra)
2.8 Windlass, anchoring
2.8 Windlass, anchoring
2.9 Davits (optional extra)
2.9 Davits (optional extra)
2.10 Tenderlift (optional extra)
2.10 Tenderlift (optional extra)
SECTION 3
SECTION 3
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RIGGING / SAILS
RIGGING / SAILS
3.1 Sailing
3.1 Sailing
3.2 Standing rigging
3.2 Standing rigging
3.3 Running rigging
3.3 Running rigging
3.4 Sails
3.4 Sails
SECTION 4
SECTION 4
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ELECTRICITY
ELECTRICITY
4.1 Multiplex management system
4.1 Multiplex management system
4.2 24 V system
4.2 24 V system
4.3 12 V system
4.3 12 V system
4.4 Inverters
4.4 Inverters
4.5 110 V - 220 V system
4.5 110 V - 220 V system
Appendix
Appendix
SECTION 5
SECTION 5
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PLUMBING
PLUMBING
5.1 Bilge pump system
5.1 Bilge pump system
5.2 Grey water system
5.2 Grey water system
5.3 Fresh water
5.3 Fresh water
5.4 Use of the marine heads
5.4 Use of the marine heads
5.5 Black water tanks
5.5 Black water tanks
5.6 Watermaker (optional extra)
5.6 Watermaker (optional extra)
SECTION 6
SECTION 6
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ACCOMMODATION LAYOUT
ACCOMMODATION LAYOUT
6.1 Portholes and deck hatches
6.1 Portholes and deck hatches
6.2 Floorboards
6.2 Floorboards
6.3 TV (optional extra)
6.3 TV (optional extra)
SECTION 7
SECTION 7
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ONBOARD UTILITY
ONBOARD UTILITY
7.1 Galley / saloon refrigerator
7.1 Galley / saloon refrigerator
7.2 Alleyway refrigerator
7.2 Alleyway refrigerator
7.3 Oven, hotplate
7.3 Oven, hotplate
7.4 Microwave oven (optional extra)
7.4 Microwave oven (optional extra)
7.5 Icemaker (optional extra)
7.5 Icemaker (optional extra)
7.6 Washing machine (optional extra)
7.6 Washing machine (optional extra)
7.7 Dishwasher (optional extra)
7.7 Dishwasher (optional extra)
7.8 Air conditioning (optional extra)
7.8 Air conditioning (optional extra)
SECTION 8
SECTION 8
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PROPULSION
PROPULSION
8.1 Engines
8.1 Engines
8.2 Fuel
8.2 Fuel
8.3 Propellers, anodes, shaft line brake
8.3 Propellers, anodes, shaft line brake
8.4 Bow thruster
8.4 Bow thruster
SECTION 9
SECTION 9
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……WINTER STORAGE / HANDLING
……WINTER STORAGE / HANDLING
9.1 Laying up
9.1 Laying up
9.2 Protection
9.2 Protection
9.3 Handling
9.3 Handling
9.4 Mast stepping, mast unstepping
9.4 Mast stepping, mast unstepping
SECTION 10
SECTION 10
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UP KEEP / MAINTENANCE
UP KEEP / MAINTENANCE
10.1 Maintenance schedule
10.1 Maintenance schedule
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1.1 SAFETY EQUIPMENT
1.2 GAS SYSTEM SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.3 FIRE EXTINCTION
1.4 BILGE PUMP SYSTEM
1.5 EMERGENCY TILLER
1.6 ENGINE
1.7 TOWING
1.8 CAPSIZING
1.9 GENERAL POINTS
SECTION 1
SECTION 1
SAFETY
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SAFETY
SAFETY EQUIPMENT ON DECK
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1 - Location for life buoy.
2 - Deck eye for life line fastening.
3 - Emergency tiller cover.
4 - Location for life raft.
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14 - .......................................
15 - .......................................
16 - .......................................
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10 - .......................................
11 - .......................................
12 - .......................................
RECOMMENDATION
Some components do not have a pre-determined
place for them.
Fill-in this drawing according to your own boat
safety equipments.
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3
2
2
2
2
2
2
6
6
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5 - Manual bilge pump.
6 - .......................................
7 - .......................................
8 - .......................................

1.1 Safety equipments
Before you sail, list the compulsory safety equipments.
Donotexceedthenumberofpersonsindicatedinthe«SPECIFICATIONS»
Chapter.
The combined weight of the persons and equipment should never
exceed the maximum load recommended by the builder.
zLIFE LINES
- Fasten the life lines on the deck and under the bridgedeck (close to
the manhole).
zLIFE RAFT
You shall use the life raft only as a last resort.
The locations for the life rafts are situated in the rear beam.
Fit your boat with life rafts in pursuance of the regulations of the
country where the boat is registered.
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WARNING
The list of the compulsory safety equipement
corresponds to a certification category, a design
category as well as to the regulations in the country
where the boat is registered.
WARNING
Regularly check the safety equipements is in good
working order.
Follow the service programme without fail.
Generally speaking, take particular care of all the
safety equipment of your boat.
RECOMMENDATION
Close the deck hatches and portholes before each
trip.
RECOMMENDATION
Before you sail to sea, carefully read the launching
instructions on the life raft.

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GAS VALVES - LIFE RAFT CASE MEASUREMENTS
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1
2
1 - Gas valves
(access through the cupboard, at the left of the oven).
2 - Electronically controlled valve command (US version).
3 - Regulator
(access through the starboard locker under the cockpit seating).
2 3
1
LIFE RAFT
MEASUREMENTS
895 mm
380 mm 310 mm

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1.2 Gas system safety instructions
The gas cylinders are located in the lockers of the cockpit settee.
Type of cylinder 13 kg (butane), or according to current standards of
your country.
Close the valves on the system and on the cylinder when the
appliances are not used.
Close the valves before you change cylinders and immediately in case
of emergency.
Never leave unattended an appliance that is working.
Do not install flammable materials above or over the stove (curtains,
papers, napkins etc.).
Do not use the oven or stove as back up heaters.
Never obstruct the fast access to the components of the gas
system.
Make sure that the valves of the appliances are closed before you
open the cylinder or pipe valve.
In case you smell gas or find that the burners have gone out (although
appliance models cut off automatically if the flames go out), turn off
the valves of the appliances. Do ventilate the boat in order to get rid
of any residual gas. Find the cause of the problem.
Regularly test the gas system in order to detect any gas leak.
Check all the connections using water and soap or detergent, closing
the valves of the appliances and opening the valve on the cylinder.
If you detect a leak, close the valve of the cylinder and repair before
you use it again.
The appliances use the oxygen of the cabin and release combustible
gases. Ventilate your boat when using appliances.
Do not obstruct the air vents and at least leave the door open.
Keep the taps of the empty cylinders turned off and the cylinders
disconnected.
Keep the protections, lids, covers and taps in their places.
Store the empty and spare cylinders on the deck or in a locker with a
ventilation to the open air.
Do not use the gas cylinder storage place to store other equipment.
Only use the proper locker to store the gas cylinders.
Regularly check and replace the rubber tubings that link the cylinder
to one end of the circuit and the stove to the other one, depending on
the standards and regulations in force in your country.
Pay particular attention to keep in good condition the screw thread
of the cylinder on which the regulator is. Check the condition of
the regulator every year and change it if necessary. Use regulators
identical to the ones that are fitted.
Have the repairs carried out by someone skilled.
WARNING
- Never use a flame to detect leaks.
- Do not smoke, do not use a naked flame when you
change the gas cylinder.

1 - Emergency exit.
2 - Extinguisher.
3 - Release pull handle of engine extinguisher.
4 - Engine extinguisher.
5 - Distress flares.
6 - First aid kit.
7 - VHF (optional extra).
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9 - .........................................
10 - .........................................
11 - .........................................
12 - .........................................
13 - .........................................
14 - .........................................
15 - .........................................
16 - .........................................
SAFETY
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INDOOR SAFETY EQUIPMENT
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RECOMMENDATION
Some elements do not have a pre-determined place for
them.
Fill-in this drawing according to your own boat safety
equipments.

1.3 Fire extinction
The boat has a fixed extinguishing system meant only for the engine
bilges as standard equipment.
Check that mounted fire extinguishers have their pins removed before
unberthing.
Nota : replacing the pins in mounted fire extinguishers is recommended
during prolonged work in the engine holds in order to avoid any
untimely activation.
Be sure :
- To equip the boat with extinguishers in pursuance of the regulations
of the country where your boat is registered.
- To have the extinguishers checked according to the instructions
given.
- To refill or replace the extinguishers by similar equipment if the
extinguishers have been used or are out of date.
- To ensure the extinguishers are accessible when people are on
board.
- To fill-in the drawing opposite, indicating the locations for the
extinguishers.
Before each trip to sea, tell the crew :
. where the extinguishers are and how they work,
. where the release pull handles of the extinguishers in the engine
bilges are,
. where the emergency exits are.
zESSENTIAL PRUDENCE RULES
Never :
- Obstruct access to the emergency exits.
- Obstruct safety controls (fuel valves, gas valves, power switches).
- Obstruct the access to the extinguishers placed in cupboards or
lockers.
- Leave the boat unattended when a stove or heater is in use.
- Use gas lamps in the boat.
- Alter any of the boat’s systems (electricity, gas or fuel).
- Fill up a tank or change a gas cylinder when an engine is running
or a stove or heater is on.
- Smoke while handling fuels or gas.
Do not install free hanging curtains or other fabrics near to or above
cooking appliances or other naked flame devices.
Make sure that holds are clean at all times and regularly check that
there are no fumes or fuel and gas leaks.
Flammable products should not be stored in the engine bilge. Non-
flammable products stored in the engine bilges should be fastened to
prevent them from falling on the machine and obstructing access.
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WARNING
Use only CO2 extinguishers to fight electrical fires.
Evacuate the area immediately after discharging the
product to prevent asphyxia.
Ventilate before entrering.
WARNING
Should you replace components of the fire extinction
system, only proper components with the same
designation or with equivalent technical capacities
and fire resistance should be used.

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PULL HANDLES OF FUEL VALVES - ENGINE BILGE EXTINGUISHER
SAFETY
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1 2 3
1 - Cut off device of generator tank fuel supply (portside).
2 - Generator tank power cut off (portside).
3 - Cut off device of portside tank fuel supply.
(access with the pull robs located at the bottom of the
cupboard in the aft cabin of the port side hull).
4 - Cut off device of starboard tank fuel supply.
5 - Generator tank power cut off (starboard).
6 - Release mechanism of starboard engine bilge extinguisher.
(access with the pull robs located under the right side of the berth,
in the aft cabin of the starboard side hull).
1
1 - Fixed extinguishing system of the engine bilges
(access in the engine bilges).
4 5 6

zPROCEDURE TO FOLLOW IN THE EVENT OF FIRE
- Stop the engine if it is running.
- Cut the power supply, the fuel supply - using the pull robs located
at the bottom of the cupboard (aft cabin, port side hull), under the
right side of the bed (starboard hull, aft cabin) and if necessary, the
gas supply.
- Cut off all sources of air (smother the fire using blankets).
- Hold the extinguisher upright and aim at the heart of the fire.
If fire has broken out in an engine bilge :
- Stop the engine if it is running.
- Cut the power supply, the fuel supply - using the pull robs located
at the bottom of the cupboard (aft cabin, port side hull), under the
right side of the bed (starboard hull, aft cabin) and if necessary, the
gas supply.
- Shut off the air supply using towels to block off the engine air inlets,
intakes and outlets.
- Spread the extinguishing product using the trigger mechanism
of the motor extinguisher (at the bottom of the cupboard in the aft
cabin,port hull, under the right side of the berth, aft cabin of the
starboard hull.).
- Make sure that the fire is completely under control.
- Open the bilge access hatch to make any necessary repairs.
1.4 Bilge pump system
zELECTRIC BILGE PUMP
In each hull of the Lagoon 560, you will find an electric manual bilge
pump with automatic and manual release mechanism and one in
each engine compartment.
These electric pumpes work on 24 V electricity, even when the
general battery switch is turned to OFF.
Check that the pumps are switched on at the automatic breakers in
the electrical cabinets of the starboard hull (access in cupboard to the
right of the companionway) and the port hull (access in cupboard to
the right of the companionway in the aft cabin).
A forced start of these four bilge pumps can be controlled from the
touch screen.
zMANUAL BILGE PUMP
In case of electric bilge pump slowdown or failure, it is possible to use
the manual bilge pumps.
They are located on the sides of the aft setteee in the cockpit.
They suck up water from the hull sump wells.
zPROCEDURE TO FOLLOW IN THE EVENT OF HULL BREACH
Make sure that the electric bilge pumps are on.
If it is not enough to reduce the water level, get a crew member to
work one of the manual pumps.
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RECOMMENDATION
Always keep an extinguisher handy in case the fire
should start again.

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EMERGENCY TILLER - «MANHOLE» HATCHES
SAFETY
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3
1 - «Manhole» hatch.
2 - Emergency tiller storage.
3 - Steering ram.
The same components are in each hull.
4 5 6
7
8
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4 - Hatch (man hole) aft port side.
5 - Hammer to break the glass in
the event of capsizing.
6 - Valve of the steering ram.
7 - Emergency tiller.
8 - Screw + fastening nut of tiller.
9 - Valve of the ram in by-pass
position.
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1.5 Emergency tiller
The emergency tiller is stored in a locker.
It shall be kept easily accessible.
To operate the tiller :
- Use a winch handle and unscrew one of the tiller covers situated on
one of the aft transom extensions.
- Insert the tiller into the rudder stock, making sure it is well fitted into
the tiller head block.
- Insert the fastening screw across the stock and tighten the nut
(access by the engine bilge).
- Turn to the by-pass position the ram valve situated in the engine
bilge of the concerned side.
The rudder is then isolated from the steering system.
1.6 Engine
Stop the engine before diving or swimming around the boat.
The blades of a propeller are sharp and may cause very important
damages when spinning.
Do not try to remove a fishing net or line caught in the propeller when
the lattter is rotating.
Before weighing anchor or leaving a dock, check that the propeller is
working in both positions forward and backward (presence of a shaft
line brake).
In the event of unusual noise or vibrations from the propeller, stop the
engine immediately.
If the problem persists, contact the builder or your nearest supplier.
In the event of the use of a folding propeller, read carefull the
manufacturer’s instructions for use and maintenance.
1.7 Towing
Tow another boat at a reduced speed and as smoothly as you can.
Be particularly careful when throwing or catching the towing line (It
may catch on the propellers).
1.8 Capsizing
You will find hatches (man holes) in the steps leading to the saloon in
the hulls ans under the steps leading to the cockpit in the port side
hull (and if the option « front peak fitting » has been chosen, in the
front peaks).
Unlock and remove the step to gain access (after having unclipped the
wooden piece at the back of the port hull).
There is a hammer to break the glass near each hatch and at the
bottom of the life raft lockers.
You can have access to the life rafts on the rear beam (refer to the
beginning of the chapter).
1.9 General points
Know where your crew members are and inform them before any
handling on the boat.
Handle the boat with caution and always wearing shoes.
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