Elan E4 User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL PREFACE
Dear ELAN owner,
We are proud you have chosen an ELAN sa l ng yacht and we would l ke to thank you for
your trust!
We w sh you fa r w nds on the seas wherever you go….!
Your sailing yach represen s an inves men for you, and we herefore hope ha you will
follow our advice in order o pro ec i s value over ime.
To become fully acquain ed wi h your ELAN sailing yach , we sugges dedica ing adequa e
ime o carefully reading he owner’s manual and i s supplemen s.
In order o ob ain op imum performance from your ELAN sailing yach and o make he bes
use of i s advanced performance fea ures, as well as for your personal safe y, you should
carefully follow he ins ruc ions and s andards se for h in his manual.
The manual describes he full equipmen provided a he momen of prin ing. ELAN reserves
he righ o modify said equipmen wi hou prior no ifica ion and wi hou he obliga ion o
upgrade produc s already buil and/or sold.
Fea ures indica ed wi h (*) are available as op ional equipmen .
The ELAN boa yard works unceasingly o enhance all our sailboa models. So please bear
wi h us, and unders and if we mus reserve he righ o make modifica ions in manufac ure,
shape, equipmen and echnology wi hou giving prior no ifica ion.
Th s manual and the data, llustrat ons and descr pt ons t conta ns do not const tute
grounds for mak ng cla ms aga nst the manufacturer.
ELAN, d.o.o. reserves the r ght to mod fy spec f cat ons w thout pr or not ce or obl gat on.
CONTACT: ELAN, d.o.o.
Naut cal d v s on
Begunje 1
SI-4275 Begunje na Gorenjskem
Slovenia
el: + 386 4 53 51 370
fax: + 386 4 53 51 107
email: [email protected]
h p: www.elan-yach s.com

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TABLE OF CONTENT
OWNER’S MANUAL PREFACE ..................................................................................................... 2
TABLE OF CONTENT .................................................................................................................... 3
1. FOREWORD ..................................................................................................................... 5
2. WARRANTY CONDITIONS OF YOUR ELAN ....................................................................... 8
3. IMPORTANT INFORMATION .......................................................................................... 11
3.1. DEGRESS OF DANGER ................................................................................................ 11
3.2. LABELS ON BOARD ..................................................................................................... 11
3.3. LIABILITY OF THE OWNER/OPERATOR ...................................................................... 12
3.4. FIRE PROTECTION AND ESCAPE PLAN ....................................................................... 12
3.5. PRE-DEPARTURE CHECK LIST ..................................................................................... 13
3.6. WATER INTAKE DURING SAILING .................................................................................. 13
3.7. CLOSING UP YOUR CRAFT AFTER SAILING CHECK LIST .............................................. 14
3.8. CRAFT IDENTICATION, BUILDER’S PLATE ................................................................... 14
4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................... 15
4.1. TECHNICAL DATA ....................................................................................................... 15
4.2. DEFINITION OF DESIGN ............................................................................................. 16
4.3. MAXIMUM TOTAL LOAD............................................................................................ 16
5. GENERAL ARRANGEMENT ............................................................................................. 16
5.1. DECK LAYOUT ............................................................................................................. 16
5.2. WORKING DECK AND MEANS OF REBOARDING........................................................ 17
5.3. INTERIOR LAYOUT ...................................................................................................... 18
5.4. PROFILE ...................................................................................................................... 19
6. PROPULSION SYSTEMS .................................................................................................. 20
6.1. SAILS AND MAST ........................................................................................................ 20
6.2. ENGINE SYSTEM ......................................................................................................... 20
6.2.1. ENGINE OPERATION ........................................................................................... 21
6.2.2. ENGINE AND PROPELLER INSTALLATION ........................................................... 22
6.2.3. FUEL SYSTEM ...................................................................................................... 23
7. SYSTEMS AND CIRCUITS ................................................................................................ 24
7.1. POSITION OF SEACOCKS AND THROUGH-HULL FITTINGS ......................................... 24
7.2. WATER SYSTEMS ........................................................................................................ 25
7.2.1. FRESH WATER SYSTEM ....................................................................................... 25
7.2.2. HOT WATER SYSTEM .......................................................................................... 27
7.3. SEA AND WASTE WATER SYSTEM .............................................................................. 27
7.4. BILGE WATER SYSTEM ............................................................................................... 28
7.5. GAS SYSTEM ............................................................................................................... 30
7.6. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS................................................................................................. 33
7.6.1. 12V SYSTEM ........................................................................................................ 33
7.6.2. 230V SYSTEM ...................................................................................................... 34
7.6.3. PHILIPPI INSTRUMENT SETUP AND SETTINGS ................................................... 35
7.7. RUDDER AND STEERING SYSTEM .............................................................................. 39
8. GARBAGE DISCHARGE ................................................................................................... 41
9. MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................. 42
9.1. HAULAGE ................................................................................................................... 42
9.2. UNDERWATER STRUCTURE ....................................................................................... 42

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9.2.1. HULL ................................................................................................................... 42
9.2.2. PROTECTION OF TERMINALS .............................................................................. 43
9.3. HULL AND DECK ......................................................................................................... 43
9.3.1. CLEANING ........................................................................................................... 43
9.3.2. STAINS, SCRATCHES AND ABRASION ................................................................. 44
9.4. MAST, SAILS AND RIGGING ........................................................................................ 44
9.5. DECK EQUIPMENT ..................................................................................................... 45
9.5.1. LIFELINES, PULPITS AND STANCHIONS ............................................................... 45
9.5.2. WINCHES AND BLOCKS ....................................................................................... 45
9.5.3. ANCHOR WINDLASS ........................................................................................... 45
9.5.4. TEAK .................................................................................................................... 45
9.5.5. PLEXIGLASS, PORTLIGHTS AND HATCHES .......................................................... 46
9.6. INTERIOR .................................................................................................................... 46
9.6.1. INTERIOR WOOD SURFACES ............................................................................... 46
9.6.2. CUSHIONS AND CURTAINS ................................................................................. 46
9.6.3. REFRIGERATOR ................................................................................................... 46
9.6.4. COOKER .............................................................................................................. 47
9.6.5. SINK .................................................................................................................... 47
9.6.6. BILGE STRAINERS AND PUMPS ........................................................................... 47
9.6.7. FUEL AND WATER TANKS ................................................................................... 47
10. WINTERISATION ............................................................................................................ 47
10.1. BLOCKING THE HULL .............................................................................................. 47
10.2. COOKER .................................................................................................................. 48
10.3. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ............................................................................................... 48
10.4. WATER SYSTEM ...................................................................................................... 48
10.5. SEACOCKS ............................................................................................................... 48
10.6. FUEL TANK .............................................................................................................. 48
10.7. ENGINE ................................................................................................................... 48
10.8. SAILS ....................................................................................................................... 48
10.9. COVERING .............................................................................................................. 49
10.10. CUSHIONS .............................................................................................................. 49
10.11. INTERIOR ................................................................................................................ 49
11. PRODUCT END-OF-LIFE DISPOSAL ................................................................................. 49
12. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF INSTALLED EQUIPMENT ................................................... 50
12.1. WEBASTO HEATING SYSTEM V1 &V3 .................................................................... 52
12.2. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DRAWINGS ........................................................................... 54

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1. FOREWORD
Dear sa lor,
Sett ng sa l towards d stant shores and pr st ne ocean sunsets has always been a l ttle boys
dream. Sa l ng s an act of nature: t s one of the last means to freely l ve your pass on. We
f lled th s ELAN sa l ng yacht w th pass on – pass on of des gn, trad t onal craftsmansh p
and beauty.
We gave her pass on – all you need s to g ve her love…
Your ELAN team
Even if every hing has been planned and designed for he safe y of he sailing yach and i s
users, boa ing is highly dependan on he wea her condi ions, he sea condi ions, he
experience and physical shape of he crew, e c. and one can never ensure full safe y.
This manual has been compiled o help you opera e your sailing yach wi h safe y and
pleasure. I con ains de ails of he sailing yach ; he equipmen supplied or fi ed, i s sys ems
and informa ion on i s opera ion and main enance. Please read i carefully, and familiarize
yourself wi h he sailing yach before using i .
If his is your firs sailing yach or you are changing o a ype of sailing yach you are no
familiar wi h, for your own comfor and safe y, please ensure ha you ob ain handling and
opera ing experience before assuming command of he sailing yach . Your dealer, na ional
sailing federa ion or yach club will be pleased o advise you abou local sea schools or
compe en ins ruc ors.
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PL LE EA AS SE E K KE EE EP P T TH HI IS S M MA AN NU UA AL L I IN N A A D DR RY Y A AN ND D S SE EC CU UR RE E P PL LA AC CE E A AN ND D H HA AN ND D I IT T O OV VE ER R
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TO O T TH HE E N NE EW W O OW WN NE ER R W WH HE EN N Y YO OU U S SE EL LL L T TH HI IS S S SA AI IL LI IN NG G Y YA AC CH HT T. .

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2. WARRANTY CONDITIONS OF YOUR ELAN
GENERAL WARRANTY CONDITION
The warran y is valid for wo years, s ar ing o run from he da e of delivery and is s ric ly
limi ed, a he sole builder’s discre ion, o he free replacemen of repair of any par s which
have been recognized as being defec ive by i s echnical depar men s.
No indemni y wha soever shall be paid in connec ion here o. However by deroga ion a
wha is said above:
The warran y is limi ed o one year wi h respec o:
•boa s being used for professional purposes, including bu no limi ed o
char er, sailing schools, fishing or workboa s,
•boa s buil for compe i ion specifically when equipped and/or conceived for
racing,
•one-design boa s,
•par s ha rapidly de eriora e due o wear and ear, including bu no limi ed
o sails, running rigging ba eries, ex ernal decora ions, cushions, hull bo om
pro ec ion…,
Par s or accessories visibly bearing he rademark of ano her supplier only
benefi from he warran y provided by ha supplier.
The cos s of ranspor ing he boa or any defec ive par as well as any addi ional rela ed
cos s due o he impossibili y of using he boa and/or i s equipmen are o be borne
exclusively by he purchaser.
This warran y is only valid af er es ablishing and sending of all bellow documen s o ELAN QA
and AS Dep ., according o he condi ions specified on each of hem
hand over and commissioning cer ifica e,
con rol cer ifica e af er firs year of use,
Cos rela ed o handling, ranspor a ion, s anding, sailing for delivery, e c… wi h regards o
hese hand over and con rol are o be borne exclusively by he purchaser.
The applica ion of his warran y prolongs he warran y period for he sole par or accessory
hus repaired or exchanged, during a period equal o he necessary ime o perform he
warran y work only, provided ha said work necessi a es a leas 7 consecu ive days of
labour o be performed.
The following and po en ial consequences hereof are specifically excluded from he
warran y:
effec s of normal wear,
gel-coa fissures, cracks or discolora ion,
de eriora ion of par s ha were replaced by maladap ed par s, or from ano her
origin or which were modified or repaired, even par ly by a shop no au horized
by he builder,
damage resul ing from:

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•non-observance of main enance recommenda ions as described in he book
remi ed wi h he boa , or non-compliance wi h he normal rules of boa
main enance,
•improper use, especially negligen , reckless, abusive or abnormal use,
•par icipa ion in compe i ions,
•negligence wi h regards o he use of pro ec ive measures when necessary,
•an acciden or disas er such as explosion, fire, s orm, ligh ning,
ranspor a ion, rio , hef or shock.
In order o be covered by he con rac ual warran ies se ou above, he purchaser / user of
he boa mus presen i s cer ifica e of origin and no ify his dis ribu or / seller of any
defec (s) in wri ing. No ifica ion mus be de ailed and precise and made wi hin 15 days from
he day he defec discovered. Upon receip of no ice from he purchaser / user, he
dis ribu or / seller shall hen have 8 days o no ify he builder. His failure o no ify he
builder wi hin 8 days shall resul in his liabili y for he consequences of his delay.
The dealers, agen s or re-sellers of he builder are no qualified o modify he above
described warran y bu are au horized, for heir own accoun and under heir sole
responsibili y, o gran o her warran ies ha would in no way be under he builder’s
responsibili y.
HULL DECK WARRANTY
The warran y is valid for 5 years agains any manufac uring defec which is recognized as
such by he builder’s echnical depar men s, and s ar s o run from he day he boa is pu
in o use or upon he las day of i s model year a he la es , ha is on Augus 31 of said year.
However, he warran y is limi ed o one year af er da e of firs handover for boa s:
•being used for professional purposes, including bu no limi ed o char er,
sailing schools, fishing or workboa s,
•boa s buil for compe i ion specifically when equipped and/or conceived for
racing,
•of one-design na ure.
The warran y is s ric ly limi ed o he free repair of above-men ioned manufac uring defec s,
ei her in he builder’s yards or by a repair shop or shipyard chosen by he builder. No
indemni y wha soever shall be paid in his respec .
Any even which affec s he s ruc ure of he boa and which is no he resul of a
manufac uring defec under warran y, which may or may no have qualified for a repara ion
of he hull and deck, will resul in he immedia e cancella ion of he warran y, wi hou
prejudice.
The cos s of ranspor a ion, as well as he possible cos s resul ing from he loss of use of he
boa will be en irely borne by he buyer.

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The applica ion of he warran y prolongs he warran y period on he repair works during a
period equal o he necessary ime o perform he warran y-work only, provided ha said
work necessi a es a leas 7 consecu ive days of labor o be performed.
The following and po en ial consequences hereof are specifically excluded from he
warran y:
effec s of normal wear.
gel-coa fissures, cracks or discolora ion,
damage resul ing from:
•non-observance of main enance recommenda ions as described in he book
remi ed wi h he boa , or non-compliance wi h he normal rules of boa
main enance,
•improper use, especially negligen , reckless, abusive or abnormal use,
•par icipa ion in compe i ions,
•negligence wi h regards o he use of pro ec ive measures when necessary,
•an acciden or disas er such as explosion, fire, s orm, ligh ning, ranspor a ion,
rio , hef or shock.
In order o be covered by he con rac ual warran ies se ou above, he purchaser / user of
he boa mus presen s i s cer ifica e of origin and no ify his dis ribu or / seller of any
defec (s) in wri ing. No ifica ion mus be de ailed and precise and made wi hin 15 days from
he day he defec discovered. Upon receip of no ice from he purchaser / user, he
dis ribu or / seller shall hen have 8 days o no ify he builder. His failure o no ify he
builder wi hin 8 days shall resul in his liabili y for he consequences of his delay.
The dealers, agen s or re-sellers of he builder are no qualified o modify he above
described warran y bu are au horized, for heir own accoun and under heir sole
responsibili y, o gran o her warran ies ha would in no way be under he builder’s
responsibili y.

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3. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
3.1. DEGRESS OF DANGER
This manual used the following degrees of danger:
DANGER: Denotes that an extreme ntr ns c hazard ex sts wh ch would result n
h gh probab l ty of death or rreparable njury f proper precaut ons are
not taken.
WARNING: Denotes that a hazard ex sts wh ch can result n njury or death f proper
precaut ons are not taken.
CAUTION: Denotes a rem nder of safety pract ces or d rects attent on to unsafe
pract ces wh ch could result n personal njury or damage to the sa l ng
yacht or components.
3.2. LABELS ON BOARD
Figure 1

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3.3. LIABILITY OF THE OWNER/OPERATOR
Before sailing, he sailing yach owner/opera or should read his manual and familiarize
himself / herself wi h i s con en s, in par icular wi h all he warnings rela ing o safe use and
emergency procedures. I is he responsibili y of he owner o ensure ha , when sailing, he
sailing yach is equipped wi h all he (safe y) equipmen required under he law. The
owner/opera or shall also inform all he o her crew members abou he proper use of he
craf and equipmen and he emergency procedures.
3.4. FIRE PROTECTION AND ESCAPE PLAN
This sailing yach is equipped wi h por able fire ex inguishers of he following ex inguishing
capaci ies and a he following loca ions: (see Fig. 2)
No. Loca ion Capaci y
1 In he cockpi locker 1 kg
2 A he naviga ion able 1 kg
In case of need for evacua ion, use he following escape rou es:
Figure 2
Keep he bilges clean and check for fuel and gas vapors a regular in ervals.
I is he responsibili y of he sailing yach owner/opera or o:
•Have he fire-figh ing equipmen checked a he in ervals indica ed on he equipmen .
•Replace he fire-figh ing equipmen if expired or discharged by devices of iden ical or
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•Inform members of he crew abou he loca ion and opera ion of he fire-figh ing
equipmen and he loca ion of he escape rou es.
•In case he fire in engine room use fire por hole loca ed on he companionway.
•Ensure ha he fire-figh ing equipmen is readily accessible when he craf is occupied.
WARNING: NEVER obs ruc passageways o exi s and ha ches.
NEVER obs ruc safe y con rols, e.g. fuel valves, gas valves, swi ches of
elec rical sys em.
NEVER obs ruc por able fire ex inguishers s owed in lockers.
NEVER leave he craf una ended when cooking appliances are in use.
NEVER use gas ligh in he craf .
DO NOT modify any of he craf ’s sys ems (especially elec rical, fuel and gas).
NEVER fill he fuel ank or replace gas bo les when he engine is running or
when cooking appliances are in use.
NEVER smoke while handling fuel or gas.
DO NOT fi free hanging cur ains or o her fabrics in he vicini y of or above
he cookers or o her open flame devices.
DO NOT s ore combus ible ma erial in he engine room.
3.5. PRE-DEPARTURE CHECK LIST
•Close he por ligh s and ha ches.
•Check he posi ion of all he inle /ou le seacocks in he hull.
•Open he engine cooling valve and close all he o her valves; do no forge o close hem
if hey are used during sailing.
•Swi ch on he main swi ches of he engine and o her users.
•Check if cooling wa er runs hrough he engine exhaus ; if no , check he wa er pump.
•Check if he bilges are clean and if he bilge pumps opera e properly.
•Check he naviga ions ligh s.
•Check he required safe y equipmen .
3.6. WATER INTAKE DURING SAILING
If during sailing you no ice wa er in he craf , s ay calm and immedia ely check if all he
seacocks are closed and urn on he bilge pumps. Use a manual bilge pump as well o pump
he wa er ou . Swi ch off he engine and close he engine cooling valve. Close he ank valves
as well. Try o find ou he cause of he leak as quickly as possible. If you fail o find ou he
cause and if he wa er level in he craf con inues o rise, s ar evacua ion procedures.
If you run aground while sailing, open he inspec ion covers in he saloon floor and
immedia ely check for any leaks a he keel screws. Through he s owage compar men
check he ins alla ion of he s eering wheel as well. In case of a leak, follow he direc ions in
he previous paragraph and have he sailing yach lif ed from wa er as soon as possible.

3.7.
CLOSING UP YOUR CRAFT AFTER SAILING CHECK LIST
1.
Close all inle /ou le seacocks in he hull.
2.
Turn off he elec rical sys em.
3. Turn off he gas valve on
he gas bo le.
4.
Swi ch on bilge pump (if au oma ic) and pump he bilge.
5.
Close all he por ligh s and ha ches.
3.8.
CRAFT IDENTICATION BUILDER’S PLATE
The sailing yach has mo
lded Craf Iden ifica ion Number (CIN) visible on he s arboard side
of he ransom.
The duplica e CIN pla e is fas ened on inner
cushion.
The builder’s pla e is readily visible, loca ed in he cockpi , wi h he following informa ion:
•Manufac urer’s name.
•The design ca egory:
•T
he number of persons recommended by he manufac urer for which he craf is
designed.
•The CE mark.
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CLOSING UP YOUR CRAFT AFTER SAILING CHECK LIST
Close all inle /ou le seacocks in he hull.
Turn off he elec rical sys em.
he gas bo le.
Swi ch on bilge pump (if au oma ic) and pump he bilge.
Close all he por ligh s and ha ches.
CRAFT IDENTICATION BUILDER’S PLATE
lded Craf Iden ifica ion Number (CIN) visible on he s arboard side
The duplica e CIN pla e is fas ened on inner
hull s ruc ure in he s arboard
The builder’s pla e is readily visible, loca ed in he cockpi , wi h he following informa ion:
A B C D
he number of persons recommended by he manufac urer for which he craf is
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CLOSING UP YOUR CRAFT AFTER SAILING CHECK LIST
lded Craf Iden ifica ion Number (CIN) visible on he s arboard side
hull s ruc ure in he s arboard
cabine under
The builder’s pla e is readily visible, loca ed in he cockpi , wi h he following informa ion:
he number of persons recommended by he manufac urer for which he craf is

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4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
4.1. TECHNICAL DATA
Boa Type Elan E4
Boa Class Sailboa
Boa Design Ca egory A “Ocean”
CIN SI-ELAE40_ _ _ _ _ _
Manufac ured by ELAN, d.o.o.
Begunje 1, 4275 Begunje na Gorenjskem,
Slovenia
Cer ifica ion EC Type Examina ion Module B+C
Cer ifica e No. 92093-3 /1
No ified body DNV GL SE
P.O.B. 11 16 06
DE-20416 Hamburg, Germany
Hull leng h 10,60 m
Leng h a wa erline 10,10 m
Beam max. 3,50 m
Draf 2,15 m / 2,35 m op ional / 1,70 m op ional
Air draf (incl. 1 m an enna) 17,56 m
Ligh craf mass (m
LCC
) 5132 kg
Persons + luggage 800 kg
Manufac urer’s recommended load (m
MTL
) 2105 kg
Loaded displacemen max. (m
MDC
) 7237 kg
Ballas 1300 kg / 1385 kg / 1560 kg
Engine power max. 20,9 kW / 28,4 HP
Fuel capaci y 75 li res
Wa er capaci y 185 li res
Holding ank (op ional) 70 li res
Gas bo les (propane/bu ane) 2 kg
Maximum crew 9 persons
Cabins 2 or 3
Ber hs 4 or 6 + 2
Mainsail 30,00 m
2
Genoa 28,60 m
2
Genaker 110,00 m
2
I 13,77 m
J 4,03 m
P 13,49 m
E 4,63 m
Design Humphreys Yach Design & ELAN Design
eam

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4.2. DEFINITION OF DESIGN
ELAN E4 is designed and buil in conformi y wi h he requiremen s of he “A” ocean sailing”
design ca egory. The “A” ca egory sailing yach is designed and buil for sailing in waves up
o 7 m and winds up o 10 Beaufor , i.e. 55 kno s, 28 m/s or 100 km/h. I has o be sui able
for longer cruises, for ins ance ocean sailing as well as for coas sailing in he regions ha are
no pro ec ed agains winds and waves for several hundred miles.
4.3. MAXIMUM TOTAL LOAD
Keep he o al weigh of boa provisions, miscellaneous equipmen no supplied by
manufac urer and persons on board, below maximum o al load and sui ably dis ribu ed.
5. GENERAL ARRANGEMENT
5.1. DECK LAYOUT
Figure 3
1. Horseshoe lifebuoy
2. Pad eye
3. Pushpi
4. Rudder bearing covers
5. Backs ay sys em
6. Folding swimming ladder
7. Engine lever
8. Gas bo le compar men
9. S orage box
10. Hand opera ed bilge pump
11. Mooring clea s
12. Mainshee rack & sys em
13. Cockpi locker
14. In egra ed oe rail
15. Winch 40.2
16. Life lines
17. S anchions
18. Winch 35.2
19. Au opilo display
20. Cockpi por ligh s
21. Ha ch
22. Sliding ha ch
23. Grabrail
24. Genoa rack & sys em
25. Fuel filler
26. Ha ch
27. Mas deck ring
28. Bullseye
29. Escape ha ch
30. S oppers
31. Wa er filler
32. Organizers
33. Bow pulpi
34. Anchor s orage cover
35. Sliding bow spri
36. Anchor bow roller
37. Fores ay fi ing
38. S eering wheels
39. Chainpla es
40. An i-slip surfaces
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WARNING: Keep por ligh s, windows, washboards, doors, ha ches and ven ila ion
openings closed when appropria e, e.g. in rough wea her or a higher
sailing speeds.
Secure unfixed equipmen safely when underway.
5.2. WORKING DECK AND MEANS OF REBOARDING
The working deck shell provides safe access o following areas such as boa s eering, s rong
poin s, anchoring, sail handling and rimming e c. I is well secured wi h foo s opper and
guard rails and occupies prac ically he whole area excep par s marked red in he figure
bellow.
Figure 4
The provision for life raf s orage is provided on he deck in fron of he mas . The sailboa is
equipped wi h swimming ladder and wi h emergency swimming ladder on ransom as well.
The swimming ladder is s ored in he cockpi compar men and can be placed on he af o
allow reboarding..
WARNING: - If a life raf is fi ed please s ric ly follow he ins ruc ion of liferaf
manufac urer.
- I is recommended ha he swimming ladder is placed on he af when
crew onboard during mooring and anchoring as well.
- Swimming ladder is a life saver and if in case somebody falls overboard,
use he swimming ladder fi ed on he af or he emergency swimming
ladder fi ed on ransom o climb back.

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5.3. INTERIOR LAYOUT
Following pic ure shows s andard layou s ( wo and hree cabin versions). O her versions are
combina ion of hese wo basic layou s.
Version 1:
Version 3:
Figure 5
1. Af cabin
2. S orage
3. Companionway / engine
compar men
4. Galley
5. Saloon
6. Toile
7. Naviga ion able
8. Forward cabin
9. Anchor locker
10. We locker

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5.4. PROFILE
Figure 6
1. Pushpi
2. Folding swimming ladder
3. Twin rudders
4. Mooring clea s
5. S eering pedes al
6. Winch 40.2
7. S anchions
8. Propeller Volvo
9. Cus om glass por ligh
10. Chainpla es
11. Mainshee sys em
12. Winh 35.2
13. Ha ch
14. Keel
15. In egra ed oe rail
16. Escape ha ch
17. Mooring clea
18. Anchor chain s orage drainage
19. S oppers
20. Ha ch
21. Mas deck ring
22. Genoa rack & sys em
23. Bow pulpi
24. Fores ay
25. Anchor bow roller
26. Sliding bow spri
27. Life lines
28. Keel s epped mas Selden

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6. PROPULSION SYSTEMS
6.1. SAILS AND MAST
Figure 7
6.2. ENGINE SYSTEM
CAUTION: Follow he ins ruc ions for he use supplied by he engine manufac urer,
especially wi h regards o he RPM and load of a new engine.
When shif ing from one gear o ano her via he idle posi ion, keep he
handle in he idle posi ion long enough for he engine o ro a e a he
minimum RPM.
Check he engine oil level.
When pu ing in he reverse, hold he s eering wheel firmly o avoid
breaking he s eering sys em.
Shu down he engine before opening he engine compar men . The
engine has ro a ing and moving par s ha can be dangerous.
Never swi ch he main engine swi ch or urn-key when engine is running.
Do no opera e he s ar er for more han 10 seconds a a ime. If he
engine does no s ar , wai for a leas 30 seconds before nex ry.
Each engine has i s cri ical RPM which is indica ed by an increase in engine
vibra ions. You should always avoid his speed.
Mainsail: 30,00 m
2
Jib: 28,60 m
2
Gennaker: 110,00 m
2