Fountaine Pajot ATHENA 38 User manual

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OWNER'S
MANUAL
ATHENA 38

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IDENTITY CARD
•Builder: Fountaine-Pajot
•Address: Zone Industrielle, 17290 Aigrefeuille.
•Type of craft: Catamaran
•Series: ATHENA 46
• Hull number:
•Category A "open sea": The craft is designed for long voyages during which
wind forces may exceed 9 (Beaufort scale) and significant wave heights 7 metres,
for which these craft are, to a large extent, self-sufficient.
ÂNOTICE: the craft has been designed for sea-going with wind and sea
conditions acceptable for safety. However, it has not been designed
to face exceptional weather and sea conditions such as storms. Also,
it is advised to take into consideration the geological characteristics of
the sea beds which can increase severity of sea conditions.
Declaration of conformity: This vessel has been designed and built in line with the
basic requirements of the EC Directive 94 25 and has been appraised using module
A bis (internal manufacturing inspection plus tests on stability and bouyancy
properties).
The official document which justifies the EC type declaration is attached at the end of
the handbook.

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CONTENTS
I. Characteristics p 4
II. Operating principles of the craft p 5
A. Start-up p 6
B. Sails p 8
C. Fire protection p 10
D. Electrical installations p 12
E. L.P.G. installation p 17
F. Putting fresh water, sea water and waste water
systems on line p 18
III. Signs used on the boat p 20
IV. Protection of the environment p 22
V. General upkeep of the craft p 23

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I. CHARACTERISTICS
•Length 11.53 m / 38 ft
•Width 6.30 m / 20.66 ft
•Draught: 1.00 m / 3.30 ft.
•Total height above waterline (excl. antenna): 17.30 m / 57 ft
•Maximum load displacement: 7.8 t
•Maximum load: 2.470 t
(weight that can be added to the standard craft)
broken down as follows:
- water tanks - full 360 kg
- fuel tanks - full 170 kg
- 8-person crew 600 kg
- safety equipment (for 8 people) 350 kg
- provisions (2.5 kg/pers/day) 2.5*8*15=300kg
- options + miscellaneous 690 kg
•Surface area of:
Mainsail: 50 m² / 538 sq. ft
Genoa jib 35 m² / 376 sq. ft
Spinnaker: 90 m² / 969 sq. ft.
•In-board engines:
standard power: 2*20 cv / hp
max. power: 2*50 cv / hp
•Capacity of tanks:
fresh water: 360 l
fuel: 200 l
gas: 13 kg
•Electricity
DC : 12 V
AC: 220 V
Battery capacity: 70 A / h
•Davits:
Max. load per davit 95 KG

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II. OPERATIONS OF THE CRAFT
A. Start-up
B. Sails
C. Fire protection
D. Electrical installations
E. L.P.G. installations
F. Puttting fresh water, sea water and waste water systems on line
NOTICE
Throughout the manual, you will find the following abbreviations which mean:
"D" (danger): Risk of death or disabling injuries.
"M" (warning): Risk of serious injury.
"A" (take care): Risk of injury or damage to equipment.

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A. START-UP
1. Operation
On leaving harbour:
cUnlock all doors and lockers (mooring buoy and safety hatches) and
check that there is no water in the bilges.
dFill the water tanks (near mast), fuel tanks (in locker of cockpit berth)
and jerrycans.
ePlace the safety equipment (lifebuoys, liferafts, etc.) in their outside
positions.
fCheck that there are no fumes of fuel or gas inside the craft.
gSwitch on the battery switches placed in batteries local (starboard aft
cabin).
hSwitch on ignition of engines, disengage by opening levers, place
lever ½ forward, start up and let the engine run 5 min. at 1,000 rpm (low
speed).
iCheck that the cooling water is coming out of the outlet.
/In case of a malfunction, carefully read the engine instructions.
jEnable the electronic equipment: Speedo, Loch, GPS, VHF, etc.
kWith strong winds, carefully secure any object that might get displaced.
Check that the navigation lights are working properly before any
night-time journeys.
lClose all portholes in the hull (including safety hatches) and deck
cover. Also close the toilet valves (under the sinks).

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On entering harbour:
cThe engines are stopped by pulling the "engine off" tab and switching
off the ignition. This must always be done in the given order, never the
reverse order.
dSwitch off all electrical installations.
eTurn off all gas feed valves (on tank and on equipment).
fCheck that there is no water in the bilges.
2. Safety
"A" Check that the load taken on board does not exceed the authorized
maximum load.
Warning: The weight of optional material should be subtracted from the
maximum load (see Characteristics).
"A" Also check that the load taken on board is distributed in such a way as
to avoid any extra strain on the craft structure. For example, avoid
overloading the bow, or loading one hull more than the other.
"A" Never activate the starter for more than about ten seconds for starting
the engine, as this could cause water influx which would fill the exhaust
and damage the engine.
"A" Contact the shipping forecast services before setting out to sea.
Make sure that everyone on board knows the position and operating
principles of safety equipment.
Take food and water on board, even for a short trip.
Check that the maritime maps are up to date.
Keep the logbook up to date.

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B. SAILS
1. Operating principle
For your safety and comfort, and to avoid any fatigue of the craft and rigging
in general, the sails should be shortened according to the wind force.
Below we give the recommendations according to tack and apparent wind
force.
Close to the wind and close reach Rear wind and broad reach
0 to 18 knots:
Mainsail and jib 0 to 15 knots: Mainsail and Genoa
18 to 24 knots
Mainsail to 1 reef
Genoa 1/2 unfurled
15 to 20 knots: Mainsail to 1 reef
Genoa 2/3unfurled
24 to 30 knots:
Mainsail to 2 reefs
Genoa 1/3 unfurled
20 to 25 knots: Mainsail to 2 reef
Genoa 1/2 unfurled
30 to 34 knots:
Mainsail to 3 reefs
Genoa 1/5 unfurled
25 to 30 knots: Mainsail to 3 reefs
Genoa 1/3 unfurled
34 to 40 knots:
Mainsail to 3 reefs
Genoa slightly
unfurled
30 to 35 knots: Mainsail down
Genoa unfurled (1m
only)

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2. Safety
"A" The limit of stability of the catamaran is reached with a slight heel.
"A" For your first sea trip, it is advised to sail with a shorter sail.
"A" Be careful when you decide to change tack.
"A" Running free/by the lee it is preferable to open the traveller rather than
the mainsail sheet to avoid chafing on the leeward shroud, particularly
for long tacks with high winds.
"A" Under sail, the engine should be out of gear or in forward gear. Never
leave it in reverse gear.
3. Extra information
Diameter Length
HALYARDS
mainsail
jib
spinnaker
topping lift
flag
12 mm
12 mm
12 mm
10 mm
4 mm
49 m
33 m
33 m
33 m
14 m
REEF POINTS
1st
2nd
3rd
12 mm
12 mm
12 mm
17 m
23 m
29 m

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C. FIRE PROTECTION
1. Operation
cCarefully read the user manuals in order to learn how to utilize the fire
protection equipment.
dIn case of fire, the extinguishers will be placed and identified as per
the fire plan No. ATH.EM.15.
eIn case of fire in the engine compartment, an opening located and
identified in the aft cabin (under the mattress) is designed to accept the
nozzle of the extinguisher located nearby (plan No.STD.EM.1).
fIdentify the escape routes on fire plan No. ATH.EM.15.
2. Upkeep
,Control and replace, when necessary, the fire extinguishers in
compliance with the maintenance handbooks.
,Be careful to keep the bilges clean and make sure that there are no
fuel or gas fumes.
,If it is necessary to replace fire extinguishers, only use similar
elements with the same designation or having the same technical
capacities and fire resistance.

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3. Safety
"M" You must never:
nobstruct access to safety controls, to fire extinguishers or
to exits.
oalter the installations of the craft.
pfill the tanks with fuel while the engine is running.
qstore combustible materials in the engine compartment.
rsmoke while handling fuel or gas.
suse gas lamps.
tinstall curtains without a bottom rail near to appliances
with an open flame.
"D" Be careful regarding the total height above waterline when sailing
under electric wires.
4. Extra information
DWhen in service, the craft must be fitted with portable fire
extinguishers (not provided as standard equipment).
DDuring thunderstorms, all people on board must stay as much as
possible inside the closed craft and avoid any contact with water and
metal parts of the rigging, spars, fittings and lines and wires of the
vessel.
DIf the vessel is struck by lightning, all electrical and electronic
equipment must be carefully examined. In case of malfunction, refer
to the corresponding handbook or call in an expert.

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D. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
I. Electrical network
1. Operating principle
12 V DC network
- Electrical energy on board is produced by the alternators and stored
in 12 V DC batteries.
- The batteries come in 2separate sets: port and starboard
(plan ATH.ELEC.1).
- In each set, the batteries are wired in parallel.
- Each set of batteries supplies power independently of the other set:
- part of the 12 V functions on the distribution panel (chart table),
- the engine on the same side.
- Each set of batteries is recharged by the 2 engines. One engine has
to run for about 1 hour depending on the energy consumption during
one day.
- In the event that the voltage of one of the 2 battery sets is too low to
start the engine, an emergency start-up switch connects the 2 battery
sets. This emergency switch does not have a key. It is the
port/starboard common negative switch key which must be used.
After starting the engine, reactivate the negative switch to put the 12 V
equipment on that side, on line again.
220 V AC network (optional):
cSwitch off the 30 mA differential circuit-breaker on the 220 V
electrical control panel (connected to the dockside supply), before
connecting or disconnecting the boat/dockside supply cable.
dConnect the boat/dockside supply cable to the dockside plug.
eClose the protection of the dockside supply plug.
fActivate the desired functions on the 220 V AC distribution panel.
gRegularly check the condition of the batteries and the charging
system.

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2. Upkeep
,Carry spare electric bulbs for all lights.
,When working on the system, in no case should the electrical
installation be altered, especially the break voltage of the circuit-
breakers.
3. Safety
"D" It is compulsory that the electric supply system be switched off for any
type of operation (maintenance etc.).
"A"Respect the voltage capacity of the system in the event of replacing an
electric apparatus.
220 V AC network (optional):
"D" Never allow the end of the boat/dockside supply cable to trail in the
water.
"D" Do not modify the connections on the boat/dockside supply cable.
"A"Use electrical apparatus with double insulation or with three conductors
(2 poles + earth).
"A"Connect the casings or metal housing of electrical apparatus to the
vessel's protective conductor (neutral).

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II. Special electrical equipment
1. The Frigomatic refrigeration system (standard).
a. Operation
- A 12V compressor (located underneath the saloon) cools an
evaporator inside the refrigeration compartment (by compression of
Freon).
- The compressor is controlled with a thermostat located in the
refrigeration compartment.
"A" This refrigeration system is powered by the 12V board batteries. Be
careful not to discharge them.
b. Procedure for start-up
cSwitch on the battery switches.
dSwitch on the refrigerator function on the 12 V electric panel (chart
table).
eAdjust the thermostat to the required temperature (in the cold store).
2. The cold system CLD (option)
a. Operation at sea
- The engine alternator supplies 12 V DC electric energy to the
batteries of one side.
- A dedicated inverter (batteries local in starboard aft cabin) converts
this 12 V DC power into 220 V AC power.
- A 220 V line supplies the 220 V AC cold compressor.
- The compressor (behind the back panel of the wardrobe in the fore
starboard cabin) supplies cold (by Freon compression) to 1 eutectic
plate (in the cold space). This stores the cold and gradually restores it
after the compressor stops.
- The compressor is cooled by a sea water system fed by a 12V DC
pump.
- The operation of the 220 V AC compressor and the 12V DC pump is
controlled by the dedicated inverter.
b. Operation on shore (optional)
- The dockside plug via the 220 V AC distribution panel directly
supplies 220V AC energy to the compressor.
- The system is still controlled by the inverter.
c. Procedure for start-up

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cSwitch on the battery switches.
dEither start the engine or plug into the 220 V AC dockside plug and
enable the cold system function on the 220 V distribution panel.
eSwitch on the refrigerator function on the 12 V electric panel (chart
table).
fAdjust the thermostat to the required temperature (in the cold store).
gCheck that the compressor cooling water is flowing out of the hull duct
(under the platform).
hCheck that the yellow light (if operating by the engine) or the green
light (if operating from the dockside plug) is lit on the inverter.
d. Important remarks
1. The 12 V DC network must operate even if the cold system is
supplied with 220 V AC.
2. After careening or drying out, the water will be emptied from the
cooling pump.
When you activate the fridge system, the safety lock protecting the
compressor against a rise in temperature will lock.
Before restarting the system, apply the following procedure:
- Wait 3 to 4 min. after the system has been made safe.
- Restart the system by pressing the pushbutton using a non-
metallic pointed object.
This procedure should be repeated until the pump which feeds the
cooling system has been reactivated.
3. The system is fitted with a certain number of safety locks. It stops
automatically when:
- the voltage supplied by the batteries drops below 12.8 V.
- the voltage supplied by the batteries rises above 13.8 V.
- there is an electrical fault.
- the temperature of the cooling system of the compressor is
too high.
- There is a pressure fault in the refrigerator system.
For further details regarding the installation refer to the user's
handbook.

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3. The electric windlass
a. Operating principle of the windlass
cCheck that the port engine is running.
dEngage the windlass circuit-breaker (batteries local in starboard aft
cabin).
eSwitch on the battery switch located in the chain locker
fPress one of the two buttons: "up" or "down".
b. Operating principle of mooring system
cDrop anchor and chain to within a few meters of the final required
length.
dHook the snap shackle of the V cable onto the chain in the chain
locker
eLet out the remaining length of chain required until the slack is taken
up by the V cable.
fRelease chain from the windlass and wind it around the mooring
cleat.
c. Safety
"A" When dropping anchor, stand well away from the windlass and chain.
d. Remark
If the strain on the windlass is excessive, the circuit-breaker will be triggered.
In order to restart the windlass, it should be re-engaged.

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E. INSTALLATION OF L.P.G.
1. Operating principle
cMake sure that the valves on the appliances are closed (in the galley
cabinet) before opening the one on the tank (locker under cockpit
couch).
dCheck that the gas tank is properly secured.
eThe equipment is fitted with a safety system. To switch it on, the
button must be pressed and held down.
fClose, disconnect and store the empty tanks in the cockpit couch
locker.
2. Upkeep
,Keep the spare tanks stored upright.
,Conduct regular seal tests on the gas installation.
3. Safety
"
M" Never use solutions containing ammonia or a flame in order to
locate gas leaks.
"M" In the event of a leak, close the valve on the tank. Repairs must be
carried out by a fully qualified person.
"A"Do not obstruct any openings provided for ventilation (panels opening
towards galley). Equipment burning fuel consumes oxygen in the cabin
and discharges the combustion products inside the craft.
"A"Do not use the oven to heat the binnacle.
4. Extra information
The pressure gauge provides the design service pressure which is 50 mbar
maximum. The nominal expansion pressure is indicated on the pressure gauge.

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F. PUTTING FRESH WATER, SEA WATER, AND
WASTE WATER SYSTEMS ON LINE
I. Putting the fresh water system on line
1. Operating principle
cOpen the inlet valve located forward of the mast bulkhead, accessible
via the wardrobes (see plan No. ATH.PB.01).
dOpen the inlet valve of the hot water tank in the aft port cabin under
the bunk (see plan No. ATH.PB.01).
eEnable the fresh water pump function on the 12 V electric panel
(chart table).
II. Putting the sea water system on stream
1. Operating principle
cOpen the inlet valve located in the starboard bathroom cabinet.
dEnable the annexe function on the 12 V electrical panel (chart table)
to which the pump is connected.
2. Upkeep
,Close the valves when the fresh water and sea water systems are not
in use (night-time, afternoon, etc.).

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III. Putting the waste water system on stream (optional)
1. Operating principle
cA 3-way valve located at the toilet outlet will allow the discharge of
sewage by the manual pump of the toilet:
- either directly to the sea,
- or towards the holding tank.
dThe retention tank is emptied:
- either by gravity via an outlet to the sea placed next to the standard
through-hull pipe for the portside toilets.
- or by pumping via the WASTE outlet located at the base of the
steering unit
2. Upkeep
,Regularly clean the system with the appropriate disinfectants.

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III. SIGNS USED IN THE BOAT
These signs are related to safety. It is essential that they be identified and located
before any sea trip.
a. Portable fire extinguisher
A.B.C.
Portable fire extinguishers
Their location is indicated on the fire plan (ATH.EM.15).
b. Exit signs
Primary means of escape Secondary means of escape