Dufour Yachts 56 Exclusive User manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
YACHT DESIGN CATEGORY: A
IN ACCORDANCE WITH EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2013/53/CE

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Your agent:
Name
is the DUFOUR YACHT representative and will give you all the help you need to solve any
difficulties you might have during the launching and masting of your boat, as well as for
commissioning and maintenance technical checks. If necessary, he will help you with the
administrative process of registering your boat.
As soon as you become the owner, familiarize yourself with the manual supplied with your boat,
sign and date the receipt acknowledgments below, and give (or send) the last one to your agent.
Acknowledgment of receipt of the Owner's Manual. Owner's copy to be kept
in your Manual
I, the undersigned:
Name
Address
owner of DUFOUR 56 no.
confirm that I have received the DUFOUR 56 Owner's Manual and accept its being
written in the English language.
Dated:
Signature:
Detach along dotted line
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Owner's Manual receipt acknowledgment to be returned to DUFOUR YACHTS
11, Rue Blaise Pascal- 17187 PERIGNY CEDEX- FRANCE
I, the undersigned:
Name
Address
owner of DUFOUR 56 no.
confirm that I have received the DUFOUR 56 Owner's Manual and accept its being
written in the English language.
Dated:
Signature:

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................................... 7
I. GENERAL INFORMATION............................................................................................................... 8
YACHT DESIGN CATEGORY:........................................................................................................................................8
Certification ...................................................................................................................................................................8
Identification..................................................................................................................................................................8
Builder's plate...............................................................................................................................................................9
Degrees of danger........................................................................................................................................................9
II. PRINCIPAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................ 11
III. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ...................................................................................................................... 13
Safety and operating instructions for the electrical system .............................................................................13
Fitting new equipment.................................................................................................................................................13
Batteries .........................................................................................................................................................................14
Electric windlass ..........................................................................................................................................................14
220 / 110 volt..................................................................................................................................................................15
IV. GAS INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................... 16
General information........................................................................................................................................................16
Operation of the LPG system.........................................................................................................................................16
Checking the system........................................................................................................................................................16
Safety warning.................................................................................................................................................................17
V. DRAIN & SANITATION SYSTEM ........................................................................................................... 18
Drainage system characteristics (ISO 15083:2003) .............................................................................................18
Pressurized freshwater pump...................................................................................................................................18
Seacocks .........................................................................................................................................................................19
Operation of the sea .....................................................................................................................................................19
Holding tank operation (ISO 8099:2000) ...................................................................................................................19
VI. FLOODING.......................................................................................................................................... 20
VII. FIRE PROTECTION ............................................................................................................................ 20
Installation .....................................................................................................................................................................20
Safety instructions .......................................................................................................................................................21
VIII. ENGINE............................................................................................................................................ 22
General precautions........................................................................................................................................................22
Exhaust gas emission..................................................................................................................................................22
Safety22
Wintering ........................................................................................................................................................................23
IX. FUEL INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................... 23
X. HELM SYSTEM .................................................................................................................................... 23
Tiller 23
Emergency tiller ...........................................................................................................................................................24
XI. SAILING ............................................................................................................................................. 24
XII. FALL PREVENTION AND MEANS OF GETTING BACK ABOARD........................................................... 25
XIII. LIGHTNING PROTECTION................................................................................................................. 26
Maintenance...................................................................................................................................................................26
Protection of people during a thunderstorm.........................................................................................................26
XIV. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION & SAFETY ...................................................................................... 26
XV. SAFETY FACILITIES........................................................................................................................... 27
XVI. HANDLING, TRANSPORTING, HAULOUT .......................................................................................... 27
XVII. MOORING, ANCHORING, AND TOWING............................................................................................ 27
Responsibility ................................................................................................................................................................28
XVIII. GUARANTEE, TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP ..................................................................................... 29

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XIX. DRAWINGS .......................................................................................................................................33
1. Presentation plan ..........................................................................................................................35
2. Accommodation layout...................................................................................................................36
3. Deck fittings plan...........................................................................................................................38
4. Sail plan.........................................................................................................................................40
5. Halyard and sheet operating diagram ............................................................................................42
6. 220V electric panel ........................................................................................................................44
7. 220V circuit diagram ......................................................................................................................46
8. 220V circuit diagram ......................................................................................................................48
9. 220V electrical installation diagram ..............................................................................................51
10. Fuse location diagram ...................................................................................................................53
11. Charging and power system diagram.............................................................................................55
12. 12V electric panel ..........................................................................................................................57
13. Terminal diagram ..........................................................................................................................59
14. 12V electrical installation diagram ................................................................................................61
15. Lighting circuit...............................................................................................................................63
16. Steering system diagram ...............................................................................................................66
17. Gas system diagram.......................................................................................................................68
18. Abandon ship plan..........................................................................................................................70
19. Freshwater system diagram ..........................................................................................................72
20. Drain system diagram....................................................................................................................74
21. Skin fitting location diagram..........................................................................................................76
22. Mechanical installation diagram....................................................................................................78
23. Gas system diagram.......................................................................................................................80
24. Holding tank installation diagram..................................................................................................82
25. Lifting diagram ..............................................................................................................................84
26. Navigation lights............................................................................................................................86

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INTRODUCTION
DUFOUR YACHTS is pleased to present you with this Manual which will help you get to know your boat
better.
This Manual has been produced to help you use your boat safely and enjoyably. It contains details of the
boat, the equipment supplied or fitted, its systems and information about their use. Read it carefully and
familiarize yourself with the boat before using it.
This Owner’s Manual is not a course in sailing safety or seamanship. If this is your first boat or you are
changing to a type of boat you are unfamiliar with, for your convenience and safety, make sure you gain
experience in handling and using it before taking command. Your agent, national sailing or cruising
federation or yacht club will be happy to give you information about sailing schools or qualified instructors
in your area.
Ensure that forecast wind and sea conditions correspond to the design category of your boat, and that you
and your crew are capable of handling the boat in these conditions. Even when your boat is suitable for
them, the sea and wind conditions corresponding to design categories A, B, and C vary from severe storm
for category A to severe conditions for the top end of category C, subject to dangers of abnormal gusts or
waves; these are dangerous conditions in which only an experienced, trained crew in good shape, sailing a
properly-maintained boat, can sail in a satisfactory manner.
This Owner's Manual is not a detailed maintenance or repair guide. In the event of problems, consult the
boatbuilder or their representative. If a maintenance manual is provided, be sure to use it.
Always employ the services of an experienced professional for maintenance, fitting accessories, or
modifications. Modifications that could affect the characteristics of the boat must be assessed, performed
and documented by qualified personnel. The boatbuilder cannot be held responsible for modifications
made without their approval.
In certain countries, a skipper's license or some form of authorization is required, or special rules and
regulations are applicable.
Always maintain your boat correctly and make allowances for deterioration due to age or resulting, where
applicable, from heavy or unsuitable use. Any boat, however sturdy, can be severely damaged if it is used
incorrectly. This is incompatible with safe sailing. Always suit your speed and heading to the prevailing sea
conditions.
If your boat is equipped with a life-raft, read its instruction manual carefully. The crew must have all the
safety equipment on board (life-jackets, harnesses, etc.), corresponding to the type of boat, weather
conditions, etc. In some countries, this equipment is mandatory. The crew must be familiar with the use of
all the safety equipment and the emergency safety procedures (man overboard recovery, towing, etc.);
training sessions are regularly organized by sailing schools and clubs.
It is recommended that all persons wear appropriate buoyancy aids (life-jackets, personal flotation devices)
when on deck. It should be noted that in certain countries, it is compulsory to wear a buoyancy aid
(complying with national regulations) at all times.
KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE AND PASS IT ON TO THE NEW OWNER IF YOU
SELL THE BOAT.
WARNING: Our boats are regularly improved in light of our customers’ experiences and
research carried out by the shipyard. As a result, the specifications given in this Owner’s
Manual are not contractually binding and may be changed without notice and without any
obligation to update them. This manual is intended to cover as much information as
possible, so certain equipment or paragraphs might not apply to your boat. In case of
doubt, please refer to the inventory which should have been given to you by your agent
when you placed your order.

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I. GENERAL INFORMATION
YACHT DESIGN CATEGORY:
Your ExclusiveDUFOUR 56 comes under the OCEAN-GOING design category A.
Under conditions of normal use, your boat is designed to sail in waves with a significant height
exceeding 4 m and winds of force 8 or above on the Beaufort scale, and to withstand the severest
conditions.
This sailing capability is equally dependent on the skills of the crew, their physical capacities, the
maintenance of the boat and its equipment.
So always take care before putting to sea.
DUFOUR YACHTS is not able to guarantee perfect functioning of the boat in exceptional sea
conditions (violent storms, hurricanes, cyclones, waterspouts, etc.)
SUMMARY OF DESIGN CATEGORIES
Check weather information before putting to sea: Take to the sea, don’t take risks!
In port: every day, the Harbor Master's Office posts weather bulletins and forecasts for the
next few days .
Météo France on 08 36 68 08 08
Navifax - direct on 08 36 70 18 52
VHF: CROSS transmits several bulletins per day, preceded by an announcement on
Channel 16.
Certification
DUFOUR YACHTS has chosen the Institut pour la Certification et la Normalisation dans le Nautisme
as the notified body for verifying that your boat complies with European directive CE 94/25, in
accordance with module B.
Identification
The hull identification number is located on the starboard side of the transom. It contains a series
of letters and numbers that begin with FR-DUF...
Design
Categories
Type of sailing
Wind strength
(Beaufort)
Wind
speed
Effective wave
height to be taken
into account
A
Ocean-going
Above 8
Up to 28 m/s
Higher than 4 m
B
Open sea
Up to 8
Up to 21m/s
Up to and including
4 m
C
Inshore
Up to 6
Up to 17 m/s
Up to and including
2 m
D
Sheltered waters
Up to 4
Up to 13 m/s
Up to and including
0.5 m

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Builder's plate
Design category = A : Ocean-going (see 1.1)
Maximum number of people:
Category A = 14
Category B = 14
Category C = 16
Category D = 18
WARNING
Do not exceed the maximum recommended number of people. However many people there are
aboard, the total weight of the people and equipment must never exceed the maximum
recommended load.
Recommended max. load:
Category A = 3,200 kg
Category B = 3,200 kg
Category C = 3,200 kg
Category D = 3,200 kg
WARNING
When loading the boat, never exceed the recommended maximum load. Always load the boat
carefully and distribute the weight in a suitable manner in order to maintain the theoretical trim
(approximately horizontal). Avoid placing heavy loads high up.
CE 0607
Degrees of danger
DANGER
Indicates an extreme intrinsic risk that presents a high probability of
death or permanent injury if proper precautions are not taken.
WARNING
Indicates a risk that presents a high probability of death or permanent
injury if proper precautions are not taken.
NOTE
Indicates a reminder about safety-related practices, or points out
dangerous practices that could result in personal injury or damage to
the boat or its components, or to the environment.
: Recommended by the builder for navigation in sea
conditions corresponding to the category for which it
was built.
: CE mark indicating that the boat complies with all the
requirements of the Directive. The sequence of digits is
the code for the Certifying Body. In this case, it is ICNN
(Institut pour la Certification de la Normalisation dans le
Nautisme), (see also: Safety Compliance Declaration).
: recommended by the manufacturer including the
weight of all passengers aboard, provisions and
personal belongings, in addition to all equipment not
included in the boat’s light displacement, but
excluding the contents of the tanks.
Some of this information is provided on the builder’s
plate attached to the boat. A full explanation of this
information is given below.

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