Corsiva Yachting CORSIVA 500 TENDER User manual

Manufacturer
Corsiva Yachting
http://corsiva.pl/
OWNER'S
MAN AL
MOTOR BOAT
CORSIVA 500 TENDER

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INDEX
1. INTROD CTION ............................................................................................................................................. 2
2. STAGE OF DANGER ......................................................................................................................................... 3
3. GENERAL SAFTY R LES ................................................................................................................................... 4
3.1. Safety ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
3.2. Passengers on board ................................................................................................................................... 4
3.3. Life-saving equipment ................................................................................................................................. 5
4. IDENTIFICATION OF BOAT ............................................................................................................................... 6
4.1. Craft identification number (C N) ................................................................................................................ 6
4.2. Builder's plate .............................................................................................................................................. 7
4.3. Declaration of Conformity of Recreational Cratf ......................................................................................... 7
5. STABILITY AND B OYANCY ............................................................................................................................. 8
5.1. Weight of boat and maximum capacity .................................................................................................... 10
6. DESCRIPTION OF BOAT ................................................................................................................................. 11
6.1. Technical data ........................................................................................................................................... 11
7. ENGINE ....................................................................................................................................................... 12
7.1. Engine compartment ................................................................................................................................. 13
7.1.1. Mechanical ventilation ....................................................................................................................... 14
8. STEERING SYSTEM ........................................................................................................................................ 15
8.1. System of steering the boat ...................................................................................................................... 15
8.2. System of steering ..................................................................................................................................... 17
8.3. Field of vision from helm position ............................................................................................................. 17
9. F EL SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................................... 18
10. ELECTRIC INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................. 19
11. SANITARY SYSTEM ...................................................................................................................................... 22
12. BILGE INSTALATION .................................................................................................................................... 23
13. BOTTOM, SIDE SEA OPENINGS .................................................................................................................... 24
14. FIRE PROTECTION ...................................................................................................................................... 25
15. S NDECK ................................................................................................................................................... 26
15.1. Upholstery ............................................................................................................................................... 27
16. MAINTENANCE, PAINTING, CLEANING ......................................................................................................... 28
16.1. Stainless steel .......................................................................................................................................... 29
17. TRAILERING ............................................................................................................................................... 30
18. ANCHORING, MOORING AND TOWING ....................................................................................................... 31
19. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION .................................................................................................................. 32
19.1. Oil derivatives .......................................................................................................................................... 32
19.2. Sewage and waste removal ..................................................................................................................... 32
20. REMOVING FAIL RES ................................................................................................................................. 33
21. WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................................ 34

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1. INTROD CTION
The Owner’s manual, which you received together with a boat, will help you to operate your
motor boat CORSIVA 500 TENDER safely and appropriately so you may use it with a pleasure.
Manual contains the description of the boat, its equipment and installation systems as well as
practical information about their use and maintenance.
Read the information carefully before using the boat.
This Owner's Manual is not a detailed guide boat maintenance or troubleshooting. In case of
difficulties, contact to your manufacturer or his dealer.
Always employ trained and competent people for maintenance or repairs.
Repairs which may impact on safety characteristics of the yacht should be evaluated, carried
out and as documented by competent people.
Boat manufacturer not responsible for the modifications made after with his consent,
therefore, any modification of boat shall be repeal entitled to guarantees.
Always keep your boat in good condition and Take into account the deterioration of that will
followed over time and as a result intensive use or improper handling of the boat.
Each boat, regardless of how it is strong, can be severely damaged if is not properly used.
Always adjusting the speed and direction of the boat to the conditions on the waters.
This manual is for the owner is not a course for safe yachting or sailing skills.
If this is your first boat or if you change the type, you do not know, for your own comfort and
safety, make sure that you got experience in leading the boat and its operation. Your dealer,
national sailing federation or boats club is pleased to provide you with information on local
marine schools or competent instructors.
With wishes of successful cruises
Corsiva Yachting
*) We are an intensively developing company and our boats are constantly improved, therefore, some of the solutions and
information included in this Manual might not apply to your boat.
PLEASE KEEP THIS OWNER'S MAN AL
IN THE SAFE PLACE
AND HAND IT OVER TO A NEW OWNER WHEN
YO SELL THE BOAT

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2. STAGE OF DANGER
The manual contains three kinds of sign, which are supposed to turn your attention to the
actions and situations which may cause danger for health or life if not realized.
Following:
DANGER
The sign warns before appearing the highest danger, which can
cause the
durable damage of body or death unless the appropriate safety actions are
taken.
WARNING
The sign warns before appearing the danger, which can cause the durable
damage of body or death unless the appropriate safety actions are taken.
CA TION
The sign reminds about applying the safety behavior or turns attention to
inappropriate behavior, which may result in the injuries of body, the damage to
the boat as well as its elements or damages to the natural environment.
A warning sign used in accordance with PN-EN ISO 1119 Graphical symbols

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3. GENERAL SAFTY R LES
3.1. Safety
Even if it all planned the safety of the sailing remains heavily dependent on the weather, sea
conditions and the experience and knowledge of the crew.
Always check to-date weather forecast before leaving and see that the circumstances should
be expected to the category of construction of the boat.
Before you prepare your boat for sailing, check local legislations under which the waters what
restrictions apply.
Check the restrictions for swimming; speed limit, restrict the use of outboard noise reduction,
etc..
Stimulants
Never swim under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
The combination of noise, vibration, sun, wind and water movement causes fatigue. The
effects of alcohol on the water are worse than on land.
3.2. Passengers on board
During the boarding of passengers, stop the engine.
By moving the lever of engine to the neutral position is not sufficient.
The helmsman of the is responsible for passengers and cargo.
Do not overload the boat.
The boat are evaluated relative to the maximum load and capacity.
If in doubt, contact your dealer or the yacht manufacturer.
WARNING
Stimulants and shipping not go hand in hand. Operate a boat
while under the
influence of
drunkenness or other means is illegal and dangerous. Weakening
eyesight or assessment of the situation could lead to disaster
WARNING
Do not allow anyone to sit on the parts of the boat in places not intended for.
In particular, seatbacks, colon, transom, bow, or anywhere that an unexpected
acceleration or sudden stop will cause a person falls overboard or into the
interior of the boat.
WARNING
Always turn off the engine when the boat is located near people in the water.
Even at low engine power screw can cause serious injury.

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3.3. Life-saving equipment
On the yacht should be appropriate safety equipment (life jackets, safety harnesses, etc.) as
appropriate to the type of boat, weather conditions, etc. In some countries it is Required
equipment.
Carefully read the manual of a life raft.
The crew should be familiar with the use of all equipment safety and emergency maneuvering
(man overboard, towing, etc.). sailing schools and clubs regularly organize training sessions.
All persons should wear appropriate rescue measures (lifejackets / buoyancy aids), while they
are on board. Please note that in some countries there is a legal requirement to wear a
permanent rescue means that meets the requirements of their national legislation.
WARNING
Read instructions carefully contained on the life jackets label and follow it.
Checking the condition of life jackets, make sure it fits in the body.
Try vest before you fall into the water.
WARNING
It is important that children and unwary people who cannot
swim were wearing
life jackets. Children who can
not swim and require special instruction on how to
use life jackets

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4. IDENTIFICATION OF BOAT
The boat CORSIVA 500 TENDER was manufactured by CORSIVA according to applicable
requirements of Annex I to Directive 2013/53/ E of European Parliament and of the Council,
Recreational craft and personal watercraft.
The boat CORSIVA 500 TENDER was put to the test by Polish Register of Shipping according
with applicable requirements of Annex I to Recreational Craft Directive 2013/53/ E for
design category C.
The design category C - INSHORE defines the craft has been designed for sailing in coastal
waters, bays, lakes and the rivers, where conditions up to and including be a typical wind
force Beaufort Force 6
o
and significant wave heights up to and including to 2 meters.
Such conditions may be encountered on open inland waters, estuaries and coastal waters in
moderate weather conditions.
4.1. Craft identification number (CIN)
The boat CORSIVA 500 TENDER has two
places with the same identification
number. First one is placed on the right
side of a transom, second one is hidden
inside the construction of boat in a place
only known to his manufacturer. CIN is
needed to identify a boat in case it was
stolen.
P L - C O R 5 0 T 0 2 A 6 1 6
The craft identifications number includes:
PL – Country code
COR – Manufacturer’s identification
50T02 – Serial number
A – Production month (A–January, B–February, C–March, etc.)
6 – Production year (e.g. 2015 – 5, 2016 – 6)
16 – Model of year (e.g. 2015 – 15, 2016 – 16)

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4.2. Builder's plate
In the cockpit of CORSIVA 500 TENDER there is placed the builder’s plate.
The builder’s plate includes:
C Yacht design category – „INSHORE”.
max. x 5 +
Max. number of people and personal equipment which cannot
cross the boat capacity definite by the manufacturer, which
includes: 5 people + personal equipment
max.
Max. power of outboard engine (kW).
The CE sign is the confirmation that the boat complies applicable
requirements of Recreational Craft Directive 2013/53/ E
Recreational craft and personal watercraft.
4.3. Declaration of Conformity of Recreational Craft
Conformity assessment includes all information which are established for market controlling
institutes.
In Declaration of Conformity the manufacturer is issued under the sole responsibility that the
boat complies with all applicable requirements of the Directive.

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5. STABILITY AND B OYANCY

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Remember:
any change in arrangement of the masses on the side (eg. The addition of a fishing tower,
a change in the engine etc.) can significantly affect the stability, trim and behavior of the
boat,
amount of bilge water should be as small as possible,
stability is decreased by adding any high-mounted weight
gaps in bad weather, lockers, doorways should be closed to minimize the risk of flooding,
stability may be reduced when towing.
air chambers can’t be pierced,
breaking waves are a serious threat to stability.
DANGER
Information about stability and freeboard, floatation and buoyancy is fulfilled
only when:
The weight of empty boat with equipment does not exceed 695 kg,
The maximum power of engine does not exceed 44,7 kW
CA TION
The fulfillment of the requirement of stability and freeboard as well as buoyancy
and flotation does not guarantee the boat will not overturn or sink if all
criteria
of exploiting the boat are not kept.
The helmsman of boa
t is responsible for complying to proper sea practice in
reference to safety of crew and boat.

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5.1. Weight of boat and maximum capacity
Weight of an empty boat + engine (for transport on a trailer) 695 kg
Total weight of boat including crew and equipment 1150 kg
Weight yacht in operating condition
(outboard + fuel + instrumentation)
725 kg
Maximum exploitation load
(5 persons + personal + equipment + inventories)
425 kg
The maximum recommended load takes into account the weight of all persons on the boat,
all stocks and personal items, all the equipment is not included in the weight of the empty
boat, cargo (if any) and all of consumable liquids (water, fuel, etc.).
The total mass of liquid when all permanently installed tanks are full, is :
• fuel tank 30 L,
CA TION
Never cross the safety limit definite by constructor in refer
ence to the maximum
load of boat.
CORSIVA 500 TENDER can accommodate maximum
5 people + fuel, equipment, gear, outboard engine
maximum 700 kg.
WARNING
By loading the boat, never exceed the maximum recommended load.
Always carefully loads the boat
and properly placed weights to maintain design
trim (approximately equal to the keel).
Avoid placing heavy weights high.

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6. DESCRIPTION OF BOAT
The yacht is made of durable glass-reinforced laminate as a monolithic construction and of
high class materials, guaranteeing trouble-free use of boat for years.
CORSIVA products are applied with such technical solutions which allow to get the optimal
stability, reliability and control at the swerves as well as safety at overcoming waves.
6.1. Technical data
The boat is full deck design outboard.
Length of the hull 5,00 m
Beam of the hull 2,05 m
Draft 0,4 m
Displacement with maximum loaded 1150 kg
Displacement light craft condition 450 kg
Maximum load 700 kg
Fuel tank 30 L
Maximum engine power 44,7 kW / 60HP
Crew 5 people

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7. ENGINE
If a customer wishes, the boat is sold with outboard engine placed in the well in cockpit.
In other cases, the manufacturer leaves routed wiring in the engine sump to the customer in
the future he could connect the motor (photo).
To drive the boat, you should apply the motor with the maximum power recommended by
manufacturer of the boat – max. 44,7 kW. The engine might be with a long column.
Cavitation of screw reduces the engine efficiencyand and in consecuence the towing power.
The excessive diving of engine introduces the additional resistance of hull, which reduction
the sailing speed.
CA TION
Always follow the rules of maintenance and service included in the owner’s book
by the engine manufacturer, in particular:

apply the suitable fuel or the mixture with the proper proportion of oil and
the fuel,
check the level of fuel tank before starting the engine,

after starting the engine check if the cooling water is carried away through
the exhaust,
after turning the engine off, close the vent valve of fuel tank,
do not make any noise or waves in the harbor, do not exceed the speed limit,
follow the manufacturer’s instructions while usage, maintenance and wi
nter
storage of the yacht,

do not use the engine with power exceeding the acceptable power of the
boat.
CA TION
Carry out the inspection of driving screw after its
intensive exploitation. It will
prevent the damage, let to keep the screw in good state and lengthen the
vitality of engine.
Swim to the shallow shore, especially stern can lead to damage or loss of the
lower part of the engine.

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7.1. Engine compartment
Hiding the engine in compartment makes it easy boarding or leaving from the deck while the
boat is moored stern. Additionally, hidden engine reduces the noise, which produces a
running engine, improving for crew comfort during cruises.
The engine compartment of the boat is a special place and should be the place to devote
special attention, due to air supply to the engine and cooling.
DANGER
NEVER cover the ventilation grills.
NEVER modify the ventilation system of the engine compartment of the boat.
Inside the engine compartment,
both sides are placed vents and
the inspection plugs.
The vent grilles by the special
hoses supply an air from
outside by air inlets on sides

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7.1.1. Mechanical ventilation
The exhaust gases from the engine exhaust are
discharged through a hose, which on one hand is
connected to the engine, and on the other to the
end of exhaust, which are exhausted out of the
boat.
The end exhaust is mounted on the back
wall of the stern.
DANGER
The threat of loss of life.
NEVER INTERFERE IN EXP LSION OF EXHA ST SYSTEM!
Any interference with exhaust system
brings unsealing the system, and therefore
the risk poisoning from exhaust gas.

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8. STEERING SYSTEM
8.1. System of steering the boat
System of steering the boat’s rudder by the
steering-wheel.
Steering with an engine is regulated with the
engine throttle, which is placed on the right side
in cockpit.
The throttle changes the speed and the direction
of driving screw.
The control handle has a neutral button, which
allows you to run and heat the engine before
switching gears.
At the same time they have a standard safety
switch that prevents starting the engine when
switching the gearbox.
The throttle changes the speed and the direction of driving screw.
The single throttle installed on the helmsman's right hand is used to:
change the direction of driving screw rotation,
increase or decrease the engine rotations,
emergency stop of engine.
N – neutral position – the position of throttle lever to starting of engine.
F – Forward gear – be indicated to move lever from position N to F very slowly.
R – Reverse gear
– shouldn’t suddenly remove lever from position N to R – it can damage the
gear.
You should lose speed of yacht before move the lever to position R.

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Navigational aids. Current receiver.
Engine switch on and off
Emergency switch off of engine
The emergency switch which stop the engine in
moment of danger, for example: in moment when
overboard the helmsman. You can’t it use in normal
stop of the engine.
Main switch of batteries
It includes electric circuits or it switches off it in
emergency situations. His place is on the wall of
battery compartments.
Navigation lights.
Navigation lighting is the same as positional lamps,
which is: side lights, stern light, top light and anchor
light. They have to be switched on (in accordance
with the right of road) at night when the boat moves
or when it stands on anchor.
Navigation lights control is done with the dashboard /
control panel.
Bilge pump switch
Operates the work of bilge pump - through temporary switching on.
DANGER
Never use the anchor light and engine light at the same time.
Never operate the boat
at night or in poor visibility without the proper lighting.
Turned on proper navigation lights in accordance with
COLREG protect you and
the boat.
CA TION
Check proper working of navigation lights before sailing and make sure that the
boat has always a spare bulb of the same power.

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8.2. System of steering
CORSIVA 500 TENDER boat is equipped with a mechanical control boat.
It consists of:
steering wheel,
gear,
steering system,
steering links.
8.3. Field of vision from helm position
Helmsman of boat should be assured with the wide angle of sight from the main steering
position.
CA TION
The control system requires periodic inspection, especially pay attention to:
proper conduct of steering links,
safe connection to the steering wheel.
In the event of any failure of the control system
immediately contact the
manufacturer of the boat.
Lack of maintenance or improper maintenance will trigger
the loss of control of
the boa
t when sailingand consequently can lead to personal injury or death of
crew members.
CA TION
For safety reasons, a helmsman of a boat should pay particular attention to:
weight of load and its location,
speed,
sudden acceleration,
state of water area,
weather conditions, such as: rain, drizzle, fog,
lighting of a boat at dusk and night,
people and moveable elements around the steering area.

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9. F EL SYSTEM
The boat is equipped with a portable fuel tank made
of plastic with capacity of 30L, which is placed in the
aft locker.
The fuel tank has a fuel gauge in his cap.
Every fuel of tank is made according to PN EN ISO
10088 and have sign CE.
DANGER
Explosion and fire hazard
Never:
smoke, or use open fire while fueling or when you work over the system fuel.
use the open fire to check the tightness of fuel tank,
keep the fuel or flammable substances in tightly closed compartment,
cover the ventilating checks of compartment in which is the fuel tank.
They
should be still open, that vapours of fuel could not gather.
WARNING
Check regularly the fuel installation – minimum twice a year.
When you notice, that the state of fuel installation get worse or damage you
should immediately change affected elements.
WARNING
When you detect the leakage of fuel close the fuel valve and repairs system
before starting operation.
The fuel system should be repaired by the competent person system.
CA TION
Always
Follow to engine manufacturer instruction of service of engine
You guard against by errors and retain full rights to the guarantee.

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10. ELECTRIC INSTALLATION
The boat is equipped with electric installation of
direct current = 12V.
The main source of the boat is the battery with a
capacity of 30 Ah to 72 Ah.
The battery is located in compartments.
Before cruise, check the battery level.
Photo shows the location for the battery including
derived leads.
Voltage from battery is distributed to other devices through switchboards placed on the
console helmsman.
Each current receiver is described on a switchboard.
1. bilge pump - manual function (work when press and hold the button, when you let go
of it stops working),
2. bilge pump - automatic function (after pressing the pump is still active),
3. the top white lamp - lighting navigation,
4. lamps red and green - lighting navigation,
5. lamps on the board.
CA TION
Always:
check the battery and level of charging before sailing,
take battery off from a boat before winter season or bef
ore long time when
boat will not be exploited.
CA TION
Never:
work on the live electric installation,

modify the craft’s electric system or relevant schemes; any modifications and
maintenance should be performed by a qualified marine electric technician,
leave the boat unattended with the working electric system.