Elan Impression 444 User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL PREFACE
Dear ELAN owner,
We are proud you have chosen an ELAN sailing yacht and we would like to thank you for
your trust!
We wish you fair winds on the seas wherever you go….!
Your sailing yacht represents an investment for you, and we therefore hope that you will
follow our advice in order to protect its value over time.
To become fully acquainted with your ELAN sailing yacht, we suggest dedicating adequate
time to carefully reading the owner’s manual and its supplements.
In order to obtain optimum performance from your ELAN sailing yacht and to make the best
use of its advanced performance features, as well as for your personal safety, you should
carefully follow the instructions and standards set forth in this manual.
The manual describes the full equipment provided at the moment of printing. ELAN Marine
reserves the right to modify said equipment without prior notification and without the
obligation to upgrade products already built and/or sold.
Features indicated with (*) are available as optional equipment.
The ELAN boatyard works unceasingly to enhance all our sailboat models. So please bear
with us, and understand if we must reserve the right to make modifications in manufacture,
shape, equipment and technology without giving prior notification.
This manual and the data, illustrations and descriptions it contains do not constitute
grounds for making claims against the manufacturer.
ELAN, d.o.o. reserves the right to modify specifications without prior notice or obligation.
CONTACT: ELAN, d.o.o.
Nautical division
Begunje 1
SI-4275 Begunje na Gorenjskem
Slovenia
tel: + 386 4 53 51 370
fax: + 386 4 53 51 360
email: [email protected]
http: www.elan-yachts.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. INTERIOR LAYOUT...................................................................................................... 17
5.3. PROFILE...................................................................................................................... 18
6. PROPULSION SYSTEMS.................................................................................................. 19
6.1. SAILS AND MAST........................................................................................................ 19
6.2. ENGINE SYSTEM......................................................................................................... 19
6.2.1. ENGINE OPERATION ........................................................................................... 20
6.2.2. ENGINE AND PROPELLER INSTALLATION ........................................................... 21
6.2.3. FUEL SYSTEM ...................................................................................................... 21
7. SYSTEMS AND CIRCUITS ................................................................................................ 23
7.1. POSITION OF SEACOCKS AND THROUGH-HULL FITTINGS ......................................... 23
7.2. WATER SYSTEMS........................................................................................................ 24
7.2.1. FRESH WATER SYSTEM....................................................................................... 24
7.2.2. HOT WATER SYSTEM .......................................................................................... 25
7.3. SEA AND WASTE WATER SYSTEM.............................................................................. 25
7.4. BILGE WATER SYSTEM ............................................................................................... 26
7.5. GAS SYSTEM............................................................................................................... 27
7.6. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS................................................................................................. 30
7.6.1. 12V SYSTEM........................................................................................................ 30
7.6.2. 230V SYSTEM...................................................................................................... 31
7.6.3. PHILIPPI INSTRUMENT SETUP AND SETTINGS ................................................... 32
7.7. RUDDER AND STEERING SYSTEM .............................................................................. 36
8. GARBAGE DISCHARGE ................................................................................................... 38
9. MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................. 39
9.1. HAULAGE ................................................................................................................... 39
9.2. UNDERWATER STRUCTURE ....................................................................................... 40

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9.2.1. HULL ................................................................................................................... 40
9.2.2. PROTECTION OF TERMINALS.............................................................................. 41
9.3. HULL AND DECK ......................................................................................................... 41
9.3.1. CLEANING ........................................................................................................... 41
9.3.2. STAINS, SCRATCHES AND ABRASION ................................................................. 41
9.4. MAST, SAILS AND RIGGING........................................................................................ 42
9.5. DECK EQUIPMENT ..................................................................................................... 43
9.5.1. LIFELINES, PULPITS AND STANCHIONS............................................................... 43
9.5.2. WINCHES AND BLOCKS....................................................................................... 43
9.5.3. ANCHOR WINDLASS ........................................................................................... 43
9.5.4. TEAK.................................................................................................................... 43
9.5.5. PLEXIGLASS, PORTLIGHTS AND HATCHES .......................................................... 44
9.6. INTERIOR.................................................................................................................... 44
9.6.1. INTERIOR WOOD SURFACES............................................................................... 44
9.6.2. CUSHIONS AND CURTAINS ................................................................................. 44
9.6.3. REFRIGERATOR ................................................................................................... 44
9.6.4. COOKER .............................................................................................................. 44
9.6.5. SINK .................................................................................................................... 45
9.6.6. BILGE STRAINERS AND PUMPS........................................................................... 45
9.6.7. FUEL AND WATER TANKS ................................................................................... 45
10. WINTERISATION ............................................................................................................ 45
10.1. BLOCKING THE HULL .............................................................................................. 45
10.2. COOKER.................................................................................................................. 45
10.3. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM............................................................................................... 46
10.4. WATER SYSTEM...................................................................................................... 46
10.5. SEACOCKS............................................................................................................... 46
10.6. FUEL TANK.............................................................................................................. 46
10.7. ENGINE ................................................................................................................... 46
10.8. SAILS....................................................................................................................... 46
10.9. COVERING .............................................................................................................. 47
10.10. CUSHIONS .............................................................................................................. 47
10.11. INTERIOR ................................................................................................................ 47
11. PRODUCT END-OF-LIFE DISPOSAL................................................................................. 48
12. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF INSTALLED EQUIPMENT................................................... 49
13. ANNEXES........................................................................................................................ 51
13.1. OTHER INTERIOR LAYOUTS .................................................................................... 51
13.2. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DRAWINGS ........................................................................... 52

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1. FOREWORD
Dear sailor,
Setting sail towards distant shores and pristine ocean sunsets has always been a little boys
dream. Sailing is an act of nature: it is one of the last means to freely live your passion. We
filled this ELAN sailing yacht with passion –passion of design, traditional craftsmanship
and beauty.
We gave her passion –all you need is to give her love…
Your ELAN team
Even if everything has been planned and designed for the safety of the sailing yacht and its
users, boating is highly dependant on the weather conditions, the sea conditions, the
experience and physical shape of the crew, etc. and one can never ensure full safety.
This manual has been compiled to help you operate your sailing yacht with safety and
pleasure. It contains details of the sailing yacht; the equipment supplied or fitted, its systems
and information on its operation and maintenance. Please read it carefully, and familiarize
yourself with the sailing yacht before using it.
If this is your first sailing yacht or you are changing to a type of sailing yacht you are not
familiar with, for your own comfort and safety, please ensure that you obtain handling and
operating experience before assuming command of the sailing yacht. Your dealer, national
sailing federation or yacht club will be pleased to advise you about local sea schools or
competent instructors.
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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 warranty is valid for two years, starting to run from the date of delivery and is strictly
limited, at the sole builder’s discretion, to the free replacement of repair of any parts which
have been recognized as being defective by its technical departments.
No indemnity whatsoever shall be paid in connection thereto. However by derogation at
what is said above:
The warranty is limited to one year with respect to:
boats being used for professional purposes, including but not limited to
charter, sailing schools, fishing or workboats,
boats built for competition specifically when equipped and/or conceived for
racing,
one-design boats,
parts that rapidly deteriorate due to wear and tear, including but not limited
to sails, running rigging batteries, external decorations, cushions, hull bottom
protection…,
Parts or accessories visibly bearing the trademark of another supplier only
benefit from the warranty provided by that supplier.
The costs of transporting the boat or any defective part as well as any additional related
costs due to the impossibility of using the boat and/or its equipment are to be borne
exclusively by the purchaser.
This warranty is only valid after establishing and sending of all bellow documents to ELAN QA
and AS Dept., according to the conditions specified on each of them
hand over and commissioning certificate,
control certificate after first year of use,
Cost related to handling, transportation, standing, sailing for delivery, etc… with regards to
these hand over and control are to be borne exclusively by the purchaser.
The application of this warranty prolongs the warranty period for the sole part or accessory
thus repaired or exchanged, during a period equal to the necessary time to perform the
warranty work only, provided that said work necessitates at least 7 consecutive days of
labour to be performed.
The following and potential consequences thereof are specifically excluded from the
warranty:
effects of normal wear,
gel-coat fissures, cracks or discoloration,
deterioration of parts that were replaced by maladapted parts, or from another
origin or which were modified or repaired, even partly by a shop not authorized
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non-observance of maintenance recommendations as described in the book
remitted with the boat, or non-compliance with the normal rules of boat
maintenance,
improper use, especially negligent, reckless, abusive or abnormal use,
participation in competitions,
negligence with regards to the use of protective measures when necessary,
an accident or disaster such as explosion, fire, storm, lightning,
transportation, riot, theft or shock.
In order to be covered by the contractual warranties set out above, the purchaser / user of
the boat must present its certificate of origin and notify his distributor / seller of any
defect(s) in writing. Notification must be detailed and precise and made within 15 days from
the day the defect discovered. Upon receipt of notice from the purchaser / user, the
distributor / seller shall then have 8 days to notify the builder. His failure to notify the
builder within 8 days shall result in his liability for the consequences of his delay.
The dealers, agents or re-sellers of the builder are not qualified to modify the above
described warranty but are authorized, for their own account and under their sole
responsibility, to grant other warranties that would in no way be under the builder’s
responsibility.
HULL DECK WARRANTY
The warranty is valid for 5 years against any manufacturing defect which is recognized as
such by the builder’s technical departments, and starts to run from the day the boat is put
into use or upon the last day of its model year at the latest, that is on August 31 of said year.
However, the warranty is limited to one year after date of first handover for boats:
being used for professional purposes, including but not limited to charter,
sailing schools, fishing or workboats,
boats built for competition specifically when equipped and/or conceived for
racing,
of one-design nature.
The warranty is strictly limited to the free repair of above-mentioned manufacturing defects,
either in the builder’s yards or by a repair shop or shipyard chosen by the builder. No
indemnity whatsoever shall be paid in this respect.
Any event which affects the structure of the boat and which is not the result of a
manufacturing defect under warranty, which may or may not have qualified for a reparation
of the hull and deck, will result in the immediate cancellation of the warranty, without
prejudice.
The costs of transportation, as well as the possible costs resulting from the loss of use of the
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The application of the warranty prolongs the warranty period on the repair works during a
period equal to the necessary time to perform the warranty-work only, provided that said
work necessitates at least 7 consecutive days of labor to be performed.
The following and potential consequences thereof are specifically excluded from the
warranty:
effects of normal wear.
gel-coat fissures, cracks or discoloration,
damage resulting from:
non-observance of maintenance recommendations as described in the book
remitted with the boat, or non-compliance with the normal rules of boat
maintenance,
improper use, especially negligent, reckless, abusive or abnormal use,
participation in competitions,
negligence with regards to the use of protective measures when necessary,
an accident or disaster such as explosion, fire, storm, lightning, transportation,
riot, theft or shock.
In order to be covered by the contractual warranties set out above, the purchaser / user of
the boat must presents its certificate of origin and notify his distributor / seller of any
defect(s) in writing. Notification must be detailed and precise and made within 15 days from
the day the defect discovered. Upon receipt of notice from the purchaser / user, the
distributor / seller shall then have 8 days to notify the builder. His failure to notify the
builder within 8 days shall result in his liability for the consequences of his delay.
The dealers, agents or re-sellers of the builder are not qualified to modify the above
described warranty but are authorized, for their own account and under their sole
responsibility, to grant other warranties that would in no way be under the builder’s
responsibility.