Dehler D44 User manual

Name of Boat
Shipyard Number
HIN (Hull Identification Number)
Design Category
A
OWNER’S MANUAL
DEHLER 44
Dehler
Dehler Segelyachten GmbH
Industriegebiet Im Langel 22
D-59872 Meschede-Freienohl
Tel.: ++49-(0)2903-440-0
Fax: ++49-(0)2903-440-282

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Manual version 02.01.07
Your Distributor’s Stamp

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1. Contents
1. CONTENTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
1.1 F IGURES -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
1.2 I NTRODUCTION ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
1.3 S TICK ON NOTICES - L IST --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
1.4 D ESIGN C ATEGORY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
1.5 I DENTIFICATION --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
1.6 M ANUFACTURER ’ S P LATE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
1.7 S TATEMENT OF C ONFORMITY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
1.8 T ECHNICAL R EGULATIONS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE BOAT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
2.1 M AIN DATA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
230 V Alternating current---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
12 V – Direct current installation------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
2.2 H EIGHT ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
2.3 T RANSPORT MEASUREMENTS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
2.4 M AXIMUM NUMBER OF PERSONS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
2.5 L IFE - RAFT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
2.6 C RANES --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
3. GENERAL DRAWINGS----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
3.2 D ECKLAYOUT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
3.3 S AIL PLAN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
3.4 S HROUDS , STAYS AND HALYARDS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
3.5 R UNNING R IGGING -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
4. DESCRIPTION OF INBOARD SYSTEMS------------------------------------------------------------------------ 22
4.1 E NGINE INSTALLATION --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
4.1.1 Exhaust system --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
4.1.2 Propeller---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
4.1.5 Engine switch panel---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26
4.1.6 Engine monitoring ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26
4.2 F RESH WATER , DRINKING WATER , COLD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27
4.3 F RESH WATER , HOT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28
4.5.1 Shore connection unit ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30
4.6 O NBOARD DIRECT CURRENT SYSTEM ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30
4.6.4 Additional fuses -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35
4.6.5 Control panel data ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35
4.6.7 Auxiliary supply ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35
4.6.8 Tank monitoring ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36
4.6.9 Terminals/Supplies----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37
4.7 B ILGE SYSTEMS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39
4.7.1 Anchor locker------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 39
4.7.3 Hand bilge pump ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 39
4.7.4 Piston pump ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 40
4.7.5 Electric bilge pump---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40
4.8 R UDDER SYSTEM ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41
A BB : S TEERING 4.8.2 Rudder blade and rudder housing ---------------------------------------------------------- 41
4.8.2 Rudder blade and rudder housing----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42
4.8.3 Rudder blade and rudder bearing----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42
4.8.4 Emergency tiller-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42
4.9 G AS SYSTEM ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42
4.10 P UMP - WC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47
4.10.1 Rapid shut-off valves ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47
4.10.2 Holding tank----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47
4.10.3 Holding tank indicator ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47
4.10.4 Emptying of the tank-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 48

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5. FIRE PROTECTION---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49
5.1 F IRE P REVENTION --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49
5.2 A CTIVE FIRE PROTECTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 49
5.3 F IREFIGHTING -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50
5.4 I N THE EVENT OF FIRE IN THE GALLEY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51
5.5 I N THE EVENT OF FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT --------------------------------------------------------------- 51
5.6 I N THE EVENT OF FIRE IN THE LIVING AREA ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51
6. HEATING ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52
6.2 D ISPENSING PUMP /F ILTER ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 53
6.3 T EMPERATURE CONTROL ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 53
7 . HULL OPENINGS, SEA COCKS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 54
7.1. Leak stoppers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 55
8. ANCHORING, TOWING AND MOORING SYSTEMS-------------------------------------------------------- 56
8.1 A NCHOR ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 56
8.2 S ECOND ANCHOR ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56
8.3 M OORING ROPES ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56
8.4 T OW ROPES ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56
9. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 57
9.1 F UEL AND OIL -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 57
9.2 R UBBISH -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 57
9.3 N OISE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 57
9.4 B ACKWASH ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 57
9.5 E XHAUST FUMES ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 57
9.6 A NTIFOULING P AINT ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 58
9.7 P AINT REMOVER ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 58
9.8 H OLDING TANK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 58
10. TEN GOLDEN RULES FOR WATER SPORTS ENTHUSIASTS------------------------------------------- 59
11. MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS AND CLEANING---------------------------------------------------------------- 60
11.1 H ULL , DECK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60
11.2 C LEANING ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60
11.3 V ENTILATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60
11.4 R IGGING ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60
11.5 C ARE OF THE S AILS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 61
11.6 E NGINE AND PROPELLER ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 61
11.6.1 Interval between engine servicing ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 62
11.6.2 Exhaust system /Maintenance--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 62
11.7 E LECTRICITY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 62
11.8 H OSE CLAMPS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 63
11.9 H EAT EXCHANGER -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 63
11.10 P UMP WC---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 64
11.11 H OLDING TANK ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 64
11.13 P AINT --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 64
11.14 W ORN AND SPARE PARTS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 64
11.15 H ULL OPENINGS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 64
11.16 R EPAIRS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 65
12. WINTER STORAGE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 65
13. FINAL REMARKS AND TIPS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 65
14. WARRANTY CARD -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 67
15. MANUFACTURERS’ INFORMATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 68

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1.1 Figures
A BB : W ARNINGS ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
A BB : T RANSPORT MEASUREMENTS ........................................................................................................................ 14
A BB : L IFTING POINTS FOR BELTS ........................................................................................................................... 15
ABB.: G ENERALPLAN ............................................................................................................................................ 16
A BB : D ECK LAYOUT .............................................................................................................................................. 17
ABB.:H ALYARD RUNNING ..................................................................................................................................... 19
ABB: S HROUDS S TAYS .......................................................................................................................................... 20
A BB : E NGINE INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................. 23
A BB .:Q UICK SHUT OFF VALVE ............................................................................................................................... 24
A BB .: C OLD DRINKING WATER ............................................................................................................................... 28
A BB .: H OT WATER ................................................................................................................................................. 28
ABB.: M AIN FUSES ................................................................................................................................................ 31
ABB.: T ERMINALS ................................................................................................................................................. 37
A BB : B ILGE SYSTEM .............................................................................................................................................. 39
A BB : G AS INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................... 43
A BB : G AS SHUT - OFF VALVE ................................................................................................................................... 44
A BB .: R APID SHUT OFF VALVE – WET AREA ........................................................................................................... 47
A BB : H OLDING TANK SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................... 48
A BB : F IRE EXTINGUISHERS ................................................................................................................................... 50
ABB.: H ULL OPENINGS .......................................................................................................................................... 55

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1.2 Introduction
This manual has been written and compiled to make it possible
for you to use your sailing yacht, a DEHLER 44, in a safe and
pleasant way.
Apart from many details regarding the yacht itself, the manual
also contains details about the equipment supplied or integrated
fittings and information on its use and maintenance, in addition
to the information given by the manufacturer. Please read the
manual through carefully and become familiar with everything
before you go sailing with your yacht.
We recommend that you make copies of the important parts of
the manual and of some of the manufacturer’s information, such
as instructions about maintenance and warnings, so as to have
them handy on board in case you need to find out the cause of a
technical fault quickly and remedy it.
We hope you will enjoy your new DEHLER 44 and wish you
good luck and safe sailing.
An Owner’s Manual is a technical document which gives you a general description of
the yacht and its technical systems. It helps the skipper/sailor to handle and maintain
the yacht and its systems safely, identify possible technical faults and sometimes
even to rectify these faults himself. Furthermore it is to the advantage of the owner to
undertake maintenance and servicing of the Dehler 44 and thus maintain its value.
The shipyard reserves the right to carry out changes in equipment and technique.
The systems represented in this manual should not be considered a basis for the
sales contract. In this respect you should use the construction specifications and the
relevant price list for the purchase of your yacht.
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE AND GIVE IT TO THE
NEW OWNER IF YOU SELL THE YACHT.

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1.3 Stick on notices - List
List of the most important information, indicated by stick on notices.
Observance of the notices is very important for both the boat and its crew. Non-observance of the notices can
lead to total loss of the boat and problems for the crew. As the skipper responsible for the boat’s safety you
should inform new crew members about the notices and their meaning.
Danger!
Prevent suffocation. Be sure there is
ventilation present when using the
cooker. Don’t use the cooker for heating!
Don’t use the
cooker for heating!
Notice on front trim of the cooker lid
Shut off valve
Gas
Oven
Notice on the locker flap pantry
Main switch
Engine
Notice next to the switch,
foot space stern cabin
Main switch
General
consumption
Notice beside the switch under
the navi-table
Emergency fuel
shut-off valve
Diesel engine
Sticker bulkhead rear cabin
Only switch with
neutral number of
revolutions!
Sticker next to the
engine controll in cockpit
Cold-resistant
Please observe
manufacturer’s
instructions!
For inboard diesel engine and heat
exchanger at the companionway bulkhead
and hand wash-basin.
Fuse
12V
A= see print
Sticker in foot space under navi-table
Automatic fuse
110V or 230V
Sticker next to the automatic fuse
shore connection
Sticker
Fire extinguisher
Notice for fire extinguisher under
navigation seat and under the aft
locker starboard

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Electric water-
heater
Sticker next to the switch on the shore
connection panel
When sailing, close
the sea cocks
Sticker on each locker door hand
washbasin and galley valve
Notice for the
escape hatch
Sticker on frame of escape hatch forward
Lifting belt
position
Four stickers on deck side
Gas Installation
Warnings
Sticker behind the bulkhead for
the gas bottle
A BB : W ARNINGS

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1.4 Design Category
One of the requirements of the EC Directive on Pleasure Craft is that every boat must belong
to a specific design category.
The yacht type DEHLER 44 belongs to Design Category A.
The Directive describes Design Category A as follows:
Design Category A: High Sea
Designed for longer trips, with possible weather conditions of a force 8 wind or above
(Beaufort Scale) and waves as high as 4 m or more, these boats can continue sailing on their
own.
1.5 Identification
For a yacht of this size the EC Directive only provides for Aa module certification. This
means that the manufacturer certifies the conformity of its construction and equipment with
the directive, but that its stability needs to be tested by a recognised testing institute. The
„Germanische Lloyd“ (Abbreviation GL), one of the testing institutes authorised by the EC
Directive, was in charge of testing; see the Statement of Conformity on page 12.
The hull identification number was stamped on the mirror in the gel coat on the surface of the
starboard side of the boat. This is a worldwide unique succession of numbers and letters.
For example:
DEDEH 69011B606
This succession of numbers and letters comprises the following data:
DE Germany, Country of Origin
DEH Unique Shipyard Code
(the Register is kept by the German Boat and Shipbuilders’
Association)
69 Designated Type as chosen by the shipyard
11 Serial Construction Number
B Start of Construction Month February
6 2006, when construction started
06 End digits of the year 2006, when the yacht was delivered
Month Code Month Code Month Code
January A May E September I
February B June F October J
March C July G November K
April D August H December L

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1.6 Manufacturer’s Plate
The manufacturer’s plate on the companionway bulkhead starboard is a requirement of the
EC Directive, giving certain data which are explained here.
Explanation of the information required by the Directive:
ADesign Category A: High Sea
Maximum Load This weight indication includes. persons, supplies,
food supplies, water, fuel and personal equipment
Max. no of Persons Maximum number of persons, recommended by the
(10, in this case) manufacturer, when the boat is located in a maritime area
corresponding to its design category.
Max. Equipment Maximum weight of personal equipment
(250 kg, in this case)
0098 CE Sign indicating that the boat was built according to the
requirements of the Directive. The succession of numbers is
the reference number of the certifying institute, in this case the
Germanische Lloyd (see Statement of Conformity).

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1.7 Statement of Conformity
Dehler Deutschland GmbH
Industriegebiet Im Langel
D-59872 Meschede-Freienohl
EC- Statement of Conformity
according to EC-Directive “Pleasure Craft” 94/25/EC, Annex XV
amended by Directiv 2003/44/EC
We hereby state that the sailing boat described hereunder complies with the basic safety and
health requirements of the EC Directive “Pleasure Craft”, both in its concept and construction
and in its performance in use. If the boat is modified in such a way that the “basic safety
requirements” are affected without our approval, this statement shall no longer be valid.
Description of the boat Sailing yacht
Type of Boat Dehler 44
Main dimensions 13,70 x 3,86 x 2,20
Or 13,70 x 3,86 x 2,50
Serial number of hull see number on plate
Design Category A
Certification module
Design and Construktion B + C
Certification module
Noise Emission A (Directive 94/25/EC)
Relevant Directives EC-RL Pleasure Craft (94/25/EG)
•Harmonized standards applicable see Annex Page 12
•International standards applicable see Annex Page 12
•National standards applicable see Annex Page 12
•Other regulations applicable see Annex Page 12
Selected testing institute according to Annex XIV ECB Nederland BV
Address Julianaweg 224A, 1131 NW Voiendam NL
in charge of
-EC Testing of Construction Type (Module B) pursuant to Annex VII
Test Certificate No. . DEM -1335
Freienohl, (date)
Signature of Manufacturer ............................................................................
Position of the signatory .............................................................................

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1.8 Technical Regulations
Appendix to the Statement of Conformity or Manufacturer’s Certificate
Relevant Standards and/or Technical Regulations
listed in the same order as in Annex I and Annex II of the Directive
Annex I
1 Design Category Annex I
2 General Specifications prEN ISO 8666
2.1 Hull Identification Number EN ISO 10087
2.2 Manufacturer’s Plate prEN ISO 14945
prEN ISO 11192
2.3 Protection against falling overboard ISO/DIS 15085
2.4 View from main steering position prEN ISO 11591
2.5 Owner’s Manual EN ISO 10240
3.1 Dimensions prEN ISO 12215 (6 parts)
3.2 Stability, freeboard pr EN ISO 12217 (3 parts)
3.3 Buoyancy, floating capacity EN ISO 12217 (3 parts)
3.4 Openings, hatches, windows prEN ISO 12216
EN ISO 9093 (2 parts)
3.5 Flooding prEN ISO 11812
3.6 Recommended maximum load prEN ISO 14946
3.7 Storage space for life-rafts ------
3.8 Emergency escape ------
3.9 Anchoring, mooring, towing EN ISO 15084
4 Engine power, manoeuvring capacity prEN ISO 11592
DIN EN ISO 8665
5.1 Engine system and engine compartment DIN EN ISO 16147
5.2 Fuel system prEN ISO 10088
DIN EN ISO 7840
DIN EN ISO 8469
5.3 Electrical system
- Bilge pumps EN 28849/ISO 8849
- Fans DIN EN ISO 9097
- Direct current systems DIN EN ISO10133
- Alternating current systems DIN EN ISO13297
5.4 Steering systems EN 28848/ISO 8848
- Sail steering EN 28847/ISO 8847
- Segmental wheel system prEN ISO 13929
5.5 Liquid gas systems ISO 10240
5.6 Fire protection DIN EN ISO9094-1
5.8 Protection from spraying water prEN ISO 8099

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2. Description of the boat
2.1 Main data
On the basics of difference materials an keels they on values data for weight LWL and draft
D44 D44sq D44R
Overall length L üA 13,70 m 13,70 m 13,70 m
Length waterline L wl 11,92 m 11,95 m 11,99 m
Maximum beam B max 3,86 m 3,86 m 3,86 m
Beam hull B h 3,86 m 3,86 m 3,86 m
Draught hul T rumpf 0,58 m 0,58 m 0,53 m
Max. draught standard keel T max 2,25 m 2,55 m 2,50 m
Side height midships D b 1,35 m 1,35 m 1,40 m
Transport height standard keel without support H T 4,00 m 4,30 m 4,30 m
Full height mast H D 20,80 m 20,80 m 20,85 m
Full height mast with additional antennas Hmax D
Mainsail 60,92 m², forresail from 41,34 to 150 m²
Unladen weight standard keel G leer 10300 kg 9700 kg 8670 kg
Max. weight standard keel V max ca.12800 kg ca. 11700 kg ca. 10670 kg
Keel weight standard keel 2.40m Gs 3660 kg 3470 kg 3470 kg
Inboard diesel engine Volvo, Typ D2-40 29,1kW/ 40PS
Option: Volvo, Typ D2-55 40,5kW / 55PS
230 V Alternating current
Landline installation with battery charger and a 230 V socket
24 V – Direct current installation
Batteries
Starter battery 124 V 790 Ah
•consumer 24 V 400 Ah Gel battery (4x 12V 200 Ah)
Tanks
2 NIRO fresh water tank total 400 l
2 NIRO fuel tank total 180 l
2 NIRO holding tanks total 100 l

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2.2 Height
* The full height can be critical when you have to pass under a bridge or a high voltage line.
This is the height above the waterline up to the highest point of the mast. It is measured
without possible antennas or radar reflectors but does include the measurement for the
WINDEX. Please correct the measurement if you install any additional gear and mark it in
the last line of the main data.
A BB : T RANSPORT MEASUREMENTS
2.3 Transport measurements
Standard keel draught 2.20 m (draught 2,50m D44sq):
A = Transport height without support, pulpit and helm 4,24 m (4,53m)
B = Transport height with support and pulpit 4,43 m (4,73m)
C = Transport height with support and helm 4,41 m (4,71m)
2.4 Maximum number of persons
The Directive requires the maximum number of persons recommended on board when the
boat is sailing in its designated range to be delineated. The Dehler 44 is designed for offshore
navigation, that is to say trips of several days between different ports. Therefore we
recommend the following:
•For sailing trips lasting several days, no more than 10 persons should be on board, since
this is the maximum number of berths available;
•Note: There must be enough life-jackets on board for all persons on the boat. An
inflatable life-raft should have enough space for at least 10 persons.
For day trips, if possible not more than 10 persons should be on board, since there is only
enough space for this number in the cockpit. For very short trips, the number can be
increased.
•Note: There must be enough life-jackets on board for all persons on the boat.

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2.5 Life-raft
A life-raft corresponding to the sailing area designated by the design category must be
mounted in the place provided on deck. The life-raft must have enough room for all people on
board.
NOTE
According to the cabin version, a 10 man life-raft
must be stowed under the
helmsman’s seat
2.6 Cranes
In many harbours yachts are taken on land with a crane and hoisting gear. Belts are to be
placed taking into account the solidity of the boat’s build and the distribution of weight. On
the Dehler 44, the recommended lifting points are marked on the edge of the coaming. The
forward lifting point corresponds to A, approx. 4,30 m from the front of the bow and the after
lifting point to B, approx. 3,92 m from the edge of the stern. The distance C between these
two marks is about 5,00 m. With reference to these markings, the belts should not be
displaced more than as follows:
Rear and front: max. 200 mm forwards or backwards. The position of the saildrive and the log/lot issuer must be
noted upon hoisting.
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3. General Drawings
1Sail storage space
2Bow berths
3Holding tank
4 head bow
5 Fresh water tank port bow
6 Sofa saloon
7 Navigation place
8 Battery: engine
9 Clothes locker bow berth
10 Cooler
11 Fresh water tank starboard bow
12 Gas cooker
13 Battery: consumer
14 WC salon
15 Storage space life-raft
16 Clothes locker aft
17 Heat exchanger
18 aft cabin starboard
19 Heater
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Decklayout
Components
1 Under deck Furler
2 Pulpit
3 anchor hatch
4 anchor fitting
5 Bow cleat
6 escape hatch
7 Deck hatch
8 Holding tank forward
9 Water fill in
10 Mast collar
11 Chain plate
12 Halyard guide under deck
13 Deck hatch salon
14 Halyard stopper
15 Fuel fill in
16 winches
17 Traveller
18 utility boxes
19 Cockpit table
20 Steering wheel
21 adjustable foot support
22 storage gangway
23 bathing ladder
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-3.2.1 Deck
The deck is a sandwich construction. Balsa wood of different thicknesses is used as
intermediate layer. In areas with a lot of strain reinforcements of aluminium, plywood or solid
wood are used.
Fittings such as genoa slides, halyard pegs, winches, deck hatches or rollers are screwed and
sealed with a flexible silicone rubber substance.
3.2.2 Guard rails
The deck is equipped with a pulpit, a pushpit, an integrated safety ladder/swimming ladder
and guard rail supports. The deck guard rail has a continuous height of 610 mm. The eight
railing posts and the bolts for the pulpit and pushpit are screwed on the aluminium deck
reinforcement and glued with epoxy resin.
3.3 Sail plan
Mainsail 61,0 m
2
Genoa 140 % 66,2 m
2
Jib 100 % 46,0 m
2
Spinnaker approx. 176,0 m²
Gennaker 166,0 m²
The canvas quality is chosen
for the wind strain
corresponding to the sails.
The mainsail can be
reduced by two one-line quick
reefings.
Sailmakers have to take care
of measurements of reefing
sheaves inside boom.
3.3.1 Sail dimensions
P = 17,40 m
E = 6,15 m
I = 17,21 m
J = 5,03 m
With these data any sailmaker
can make the sail you require.
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3.3.2 Rigging plan
The mast is placed in a mast step under deck:
Mast length: 20,984 m
Boom length 6,38 m
Length upper spreader 0,8m, mid spreader 1,10m, lower spreader 1,25m
The profile measurements for the Selden rigging are higher than the necessary minimum
moment of inertia and moment of resistance, which must be maintained if the rigging is
eventually replaced: mast profile C264 and main boom profile B200 mass
The main boom is equipped with:
Single line reefing system for reef 1 and reef 2. Reefing line starts at mast luff, is guided by
gooseneck sheave inside the boom. Line goes out of the boom by reefing sheave up to block
which is fixed in main sail, down to the end of boom, inside the boom back to gooseneck,
down to mast collar and organizer to cockpit. Reef 3 is a conventional standard reef.
3.3.3 Halyard running
1Spi boom lift
2Spinnaker halyard 2
3Reefing 3
4Boom vang port side
5Spi down haul port side
6Genoa halyard
7Main halyard
8Spi down haul starboard
9Boom vang starboard
10 Clew outhaul
11 Reefing 1
12 Spinnaker halyard 1
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3.3.4 Genoa slide / Main sheet traveller
Both the genoa slide and the main sheet traveller can be continuously adjusted from the
cockpit. The adjustable top setting on the genoa slide is particularly practical with a foresail
roller reefing system.
3.4 Shrouds, stays and halyards
3.4.1 Dyform rig dimensions
Forestay
Dyform type 10mm Ø FLD 17780 mm
Backstay
Dyform type 8mm Ø 17100 mm
Backstay-Hahnepot Briddle
Dyform type 8mm Ø 6000m
V3/D4 Dyform type 10mm Ø 7670 mm
D3 Dyform type 6mm Ø 3690 mm
V2 Typ Dyform 10mm Ø 4125 mm
D2 Typ Dyform 8mm Ø 3890 mm
V1 Dyform type 12mm Ø 5180 mm
(end of screw terminal, without sleeve)
D1 Dyform type 10mm Ø 5240 mm
(end of screw terminal, without sleeve)
ABB: S HROUDS S TAYS