FAIRLINE Squadron 48 IPS 700 User manual

Squadron 48 IPS 700

Your Squadron 48 details
Build Number ###
Year of Manufacture ####
Craft Identification Number #### ##############
Manufacturer:
Fairline Boats Ltd., Nene Valley Business Park, Oundle PE8 4HN, England
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.fairline.com

Contents
Welcome
General Information
1
Fresh Water System
11
Safety Equipment
2
Grey Waste system
12
Deck General
3
Toilet System
13
Helm
4
Lighting System
14
Interior
5
Navigation System
15
Flybridge
6
Thruster System
16
Electrical System
7
Trim Tab System
17
Propulsion
8
Gas System
18
Anchoring and Mooring
9
General Maintenance
M
Air Conditioning and Heating
10

Welcome to the world of Fairline.
May we start by thanking you for purchasing a new Fairline, which we are proud to say is now widely regarded as
one of the world’s finest yachts.
Your Fairline is a complex blend of the latest and most sophisticated design, advanced materials, high-
technology marine engineering and the truly painstaking craftsmanship that is inherent in every aspect of her
construction.
At her heart though, are other vitally important, but less frequently acknowledged “human” ingredients; our
passion, the endeavour of our highly skilled workforce - and the expertise and capability of our dealerships.
In fact, the personal skill, enthusiasm, commitment and experience of every member of our worldwide team has
played a significant part in creating the reputation that surrounds your new boat - and we are very proud that so
many loyal owners return time and again to Fairline, as their enjoyment of boating develops and their cruising
aspirations become more adventurous.
You can be certain we have all made every effort to ensure that your new Fairline helps maintain that reputation.
We wish you happy cruising!

General Information
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General Information
1.2
Introduction
This manual has been compiled to help you to operate your craft with safety and pleasure. It contains
details of the craft; the equipment supplied or fitted, its systems and information on their operation.
Please read it carefully and familiarise yourself with the craft before using it.
This owner’s manual is not an instruction manual on boating safety or seamanship. If this is your first
craft, or if you are changing to a type of craft 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 craft. Your dealer, national federation or club will be pleased to advise you of local sea schools,
or competent instructors.
This owner’s manual is not a detailed maintenance or trouble shooting guide. Every effort has been
made to ensure that the information is accurate, and the advice is given in good faith, but no liability
can be accepted for the consequences of any omission or error. In the case of difficulty, refer to the
boat builder or his representative. Where specific maintenance manuals are provided, ensure they are
used for the crafts operation and maintenance. These manuals are stored in the containers shown in
the image opposite
Always use trained and competent people for maintenance, fixing or modifications. Modifications that
may affect the safety characteristics of the craft shall be assessed, executed and documented by
competent people. The boat builder cannot be held responsible for modifications that he has not
approved.

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General Information
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Introduction - continued
In some countries, a licence or similar authorisation is required, or specific regulations may be in
force.
Always maintain your craft properly and make allowance for the deterioration that will occur in time
and as a result of heavy use, or misuse, of the craft.
Any craft, no matter how strong it may be, can be severely damaged it not used properly. This is not
compatible with safe boating. Always adjust the speed and direction of the craft to suit sea conditions.
If you craft is fitted with a life raft, carefully read its operating manual. You should ensure the craft has
on board the appropriate safety equipment (lifejackets, harness, etc) according to the type of craft,
weather conditions, etc. This equipment is mandatory in some countries. The crew should be familiar
with the use of all safety equipment and emergency manoeuvring (man overboard recovery, towing,
etc.), sailing schools and clubs regularly organise drill sessions. Approach you local dealer for advice.
All persons should wear a suitable buoyancy aid (lifejacket/personal floatation device) when on deck.
Note that, in some countries, it is a legal requirement to wear a buoyancy aid that complies with their
national regulations, at all times
Please keep this manual in a safe and secure place, and hand it over to the new owner when
you sell the craft.

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1.5
Recreational Craft Directive - Design Category B
This craft is designed to operate in winds up to Beaufort force 8 and the associated wave heights
(significant wave height up to 4m*) Such conditions may be encountered on offshore voyages of
sufficient length, or on coastal waters when unsheltered from the wind and waves and the distance
from the coast is sufficient to allow the conditions to develop. These conditions may also be
experienced on inland seas of sufficient size for the wave height to be generated.
* The significant wave height is the mean height of the highest one third of the waves, which
approximately corresponds to the wave height estimated by an experienced observer. Some waves
will be double this height.
Ensure that the anticipated wind and sea conditions will correspond to the design category of your
craft and that you and your crew are able to handle the craft in these conditions.
Even when your craft is categorised for them, the sea and wind conditions corresponding to the
design categories A, B and C range from severe storm conditions for category A, to strong conditions
for the top of category C, open to the hazards of a freak wave or gust of wind. These are, therefore,
dangerous conditions, where only competent, fit and trained crew using a well maintained craft can
safely operate.

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Principal dimensions
Length Overall - Including gunwale, pulpit, anchor etc (Lmax.)
15.46m
Fully Loaded Mass***
18100kg
Length of Hull (Lh)
13.78m
Water Tanks Capacity+(including calorifier)
527L
Beam Overall - Including gunwale, pulpit etc (Bmax)
4.32m
Fuel Tanks Capacity****
1308L
Beam of Hull (Bh)
4.27m
Black / Grey Waste Holding Tank Capacity
310L
Air Draft - Height above waterline, unladen, including mast (Ha)
5.60m
Total Weight of Liquids (with all tanks full)
1935kg
Maximum Draught (Tmax)
1.2m
Maximum Engine Power (combined power of
two engines)
640kW
Light Craft Mass*
13800kg
Downflooding Angle (At Fully Loaded
Condition)
39°
Maximum Load**
1,800kg
Maximum number of persons
16
*This figure is approximate and will vary depending on options specified.
** This is the maximum load that the boat has been designed to carry, including passengers, crew,
provisions and miscellaneous equipment, but excluding the contents of fixed fuel and water tanks.
*** This is maximum mass of the craft when fully loaded and includes all passengers, crew,
provisions, the contents of fixed fuel and water tanks and miscellaneous equipment. This figure is
approximate and will vary depending on options specified.
**** Some of this capacity may not be available depending on trim state. A 20% fuel reserve should
always be retained.

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Builders Plate
Some of the information opposite is given on the builders plate mounted on the helm.
Gender
Any reference to the masculine gender should be taken to include the feminine: e.g. “helmsman”
includes “helmswoman”.
Optional items
This manual includes information concerning optional items that are not fitted to all boats.

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Information relating to potential hazards is highlighted by this symbol. This information is
critical to the safe operation of your craft and is given in the following three formats to allow
you to assess the degree of hazard.
Danger: Denotes that an extreme intrinsic hazard exists which would result in a high
probability of death or irreparable injury if proper precautions are not taken.
Warning: Denotes a hazard that exists which can result in injury or death if proper precautions
are not taken.
Caution: Denotes a reminder of safety practices or directs attention to unsafe practices which
could result in personal injury or damage to the craft or components or to the environment.

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Danger: Downflooding Angle. This means that the craft has been designed to self-right if she
heels over to a maximum of the angle quoted either side of upright. If heeled over to an angle
greater than this, water may enter the hull through openings such as the engine room vents
and the boat will be in grave and imminent danger of capsizing or sinking.
Danger: When loading the craft, never exceed the maximum recommended load. Always load
the craft carefully and distribute loads appropriately to maintain design trim (approximately
level). Avoid placing heavy weights high up. Loose equipment should be placed in appropriate
lockers, or restrained, to avoid damage or injury.
Danger: Do not exceed the maximum recommended number of persons. Regardless of the
number of persons on board, the total weight of persons and equipment must never exceed
the maximum recommended load. Always use the seats/seating spaces provided.
Warning: No specific lightning protection is fitted to this craft. Approach your dealer for
information regarding lightning risk and protection.

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Danger: Breaking waves are a serious stability hazard.
Danger: Stability is particularly affected by the addition of mass high up on the craft’s
structure.
Danger: In rough weather, opening panels, hatches, windows, lockers and doorways should
be kept closed to minimise the risk of flooding.
Warning: Stability may be reduced when towing or when lifting weights with any passerelle or
crane system fitted.
Caution: A proper lookout is to be maintained at all times. Conditions may change which affect
vision from the helm, including craft planing angle, adverse weather etc. Knowledge and
observance of the rights of way according to the International Regulations for Preventing
Collision at Sea (COLREG 1972 as amended) is strongly recommended.
Caution: Bilge water should be kept to a minimum.
Caution: Any changes to the position of main systems and their related masses on board, may
affect the stability, trim and performance of the craft.

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1.11
CE Cert reqd

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