Fountaine Pajot Saba 50 User manual

Saba 50
USER GUIDE

CONTENTS
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
A) Identity file ..........................................................................................................................4
B) Characteristics .....................................................................................................................5
C) Rigging and fitting ropes ...................................................................................................6
SAILING
A) Leaving harbour .................................................................................................................8
Starting the engines...................................................................................................................11
Manoeuvres common to the different engine types..................................................................12
B) Sailing..................................................................................................................................14
B1) Sail reduction table according to apparent wind ...............................................................14
B2) Main sail.............................................................................................................................15
B3) Helm system ......................................................................................................................16
C) Anchoring...........................................................................................................................17
C1) Setting the anchor ..............................................................................................................17
C2) Lifting the anchor...............................................................................................................18
D) Arrival at harbour ............................................................................................................20
Volvo engines: EVC system.....................................................................................................20

COMFORT
A) Electricity............................................................................................................................22
A1) Electrical installations ......................................................................................................22
A2) 220V circuit (optional........................................................................................................23
A3) Power generator (optional) ...............................................................................................24
A4) Sockets on inverter (optional)............................................................................................24
B) Cold .....................................................................................................................................25
B1) 2-drawer galley fridge .......................................................................................................25
B2) Additional galley freezer or fridge (optional) ...................................................................26
B3) Additional cockpit fridge (optional) ...............................................................................26
C) Gas.......................................................................................................................................27
D) Water ..................................................................................................................................28
D1) Fresh water circuit .............................................................................................................28
Deck shower (mixer tap optional).............................................................................................29
D2) Sea water circuit (optional) ..............................................................................................29
D3) Using the toilets.................................................................................................................30
D4) Using the holding tanks.....................................................................................................32
D5) Shower evacuation .........................................................................................................33
D6) Sink evacuation .................................................................................................................33
D7) Bilge pumping ..................................................................................................................34
MAN OVER BOARD AND RECOVERY ..........................................................................35
FIRE PROTECTION ............................................................................................................36
A) Recommandations ...............................................................................................................37
B) Installation ..........................................................................................................................37
MAINTENANCE....................................................................................................................38
Drainage ..................................................................................................................................38

A) IDENTITY FILE
Catégory A : « Ocean-going »
The ship is designed for long journeys during which the wind may exceed force 8 (on the Beaufort scale) and the waves of
significant height of 4 metres, for which these ships are broadly self-sufficient.
HIN NUMBER :
055
BUILDER : FOUNTAINE PAJOT
Zone industrielle - 17290AIGREFEUILLE
TYPE OF CRAFT:
CATAMARAN
SERIE :
SABA 50
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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B) Characteristics
Length (LMAX): 14.98 m / 49.15 ft Draft: 1.25 m / 4.1 ft
Width of hull (BH) : 7.99 m / 26.21 ft Light displacement: 15474 kg
Air draft (excluding antenna): 22.21 m / 72.87 ft Maximum recommended load: 3995 kg
Maximum load displacement : 19069 kg
Sails:
Main sail: Genoa: Asymmetric spinnaker (optional): Gennaker (optional):
83.5 m2 / 898.79 ft² 57.5 m2 / 618.92 ft² 135 m² approx / 1453.13 ft² 115 m² approx / 1237.85 ft²
Number of people / Maximum load per category:
A: 14 / 5190 Kg B: 14 / 4910 Kg C: 24 / 5530 Kg D: 30 / 5890 Kg
Inboard engines:
Brand Reference Power Cruising rate Max rate
VOLVO D2-55 2x55 hp / 2x40.5 kw 2300 3000
YANMAR 4JH5-CE 2x55 hp / 2x39.6 kw 2200 3000
VOLVO D2-75 2x75 hp / 2x55.9 kw 2300 3000
YANMAR 4JH4TCE 2x75 hp / 2x55.2 kw 2000 3200
Tank capacity:
fresh water: 700 l gas (Option): 2x13 kg
Port diesel tank: 470 l Starboard diesel tank: 470 l
Hot water tank: 60 l Holding tank for each WC (option): 45 l
Electricity:
Starboard engine battery park 12V 1 x 50 Ah
Service / port battery park 12V 5 x 150 Ah
Dinghy:
Max dinghy length 3.80 m Max load per davit 100 kg
Max raft dimensions 920x400x580 mm 12 seats
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C) Rigging and fitting ropes
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SABA 50
Description Quality Quantity Ø en mm Finished
length
Mainsail
sheet Polyester 24fx, core
polyester braided 12/16fx 1 12 mm 45
Mainsheet
traveller Port side
(Splice
larks head)Double braid polyester sheath 16fx, core 12/16fx 1 10 mm 36
Genoa
sheet Port Side Polyester 24fx, core
polyester braided12/16fx 1 14 mm 18
Genoa
sheet Starboard Polyester 24fx, core
polyester braided 12/16fx 1 14 mm 15
Roller
reefing Double braid polyester
sheath 16fx, core 12/16fx 1 10 mm 30
Lashing
border Dyneema® SK75 16fx,
extended braiding, oiled 1 6 mm 2
RUNNING
RIGGING

SABA 50
Description Quality Quantity Ø en mm Finished
length
Mainsail
halyard
Double
braid polyester
24fx,
core Dyneema
® SK78 12fx
1 14 mm 64
Genoa
halyard
Dyneema® SK78 12fx
preextended et oiled 1 10 mm 20
Gennaker
Halyard Polyester 24fx, core
polyester braided 12/16fx
1 14 mm 44
Reef
1 (auto) Polyester 24fx, core
polyester braided 12/16fx 1 14 mm 35
Reef
2 Polyester 24fx, core
polyester braided 12/16fx 1 14 mm 32
Reef
3 Polyester 24fx, core
polyester braided 12/16fx
1 14 mm 35
Lazy
Jack 23ml Polyester 16fx, core
polyester // 2 8 mm 23
Lazy Jack 6,5ml
Polyester 16fx, core
polyester // 6 8 mm 6,5
Topping
lift Double braided polyester
sheath 16fx, core 12/16fx 1 12 mm 44
Messenger
Double braid polyester
sheath 16fx, core 12/16fx 1 6 mm 40
RIGGING
MAST
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A) Leaving terminal
Close all the hull portholes, the covers, and the deck and
windscreen panels.
Unlock all the doors and chests then check that the water
has been emptied from the bilges.
Open the diesel valves and the "sea water" inlets
Fill:
•The fresh water tanks from the front port deck
plug.
•The diesel tanks from the plugs on the flats
Interior rear port and starboard cockpit descents.
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SAILING
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Caution - Battery coupling principle:
•The coupling between the service battery pack and the engine battery
is triggered when the voltage on one of the parks exceeds 13.2 V.
•The coupling is maintained until the park voltage falls below 12.8 V.
•When the voltage is below 12.8 V, the coupling is interrupted and the
engine battery is then isolated from the service park
•The BACKUP/START-UP circuit breaker enables the
battery parks to be coupled IF ONE PARK IS INSUFFICIENT.
It must always be disconnected as soon as the engine is running.
Fuse panels:
The 3 fuse panels are positioned as follows:
1 under the chart table in the saloon,
1 in the rear port engine compartment
1 in the starboard passage hanging closet.
The content of each box is detailed on the lid
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In contact
Connect the circuit breakers (port and port engine compartments) and check that
the windlass circuit breaker is triggered.

Check the water and diesel levels on the dashboard
("Navigation instruments" switch on the electrical panel).
Place the safety equipment outside (life belts, life rafts, etc.).
Check that there is no fuel and gas vapour inside the compartments.
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Starting the engines
Check the engine and base levels every month.
Check the opening of the water intake valve on the base in the
engine compartment.
Volvo engines: EVC system
Activate the EVC system by pressing the ON/OFF button.
NB: The EVC control panel cannot be deactivated if an engine is
running.
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Alarm/Dimmer
ON /OFF
Seawater intake valve
Start (Pre-heat)
Stop
System fault
Cooling fluid temperature
Oil pressure
Batteries
VOLVO REV COUNTER
LCD display
Pre-heating
Starter
engine launch
Off
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Manoeuvres common to the different engine types:
(1) Clutch, position the lever ½ forward,
(2) Start by pressing the START button and let the engines run for 5
min at 1000 rpm (reduced speed to warm up the engine .
Check that the cooling water leaves the exhaust and the
anti-siphon through-hull fitting.
N: Neutral
F: Forward
R: Reverse
T: Acceleration
1: Lever
2: Clutching
Caution - engine supplier's recommendation:
Before starting a navigation under sails, consult the engine
supplier's instruction manual.
CAUTION :
Never activate the starter motor more than ten seconds to start
up the engine as water may get into the exhaust and damage
the engine
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Anti-siphon through-hull fitting Exhaust outlet

Commission the electronic appliances: speedo, log, GPS,
VHF, etc. according to the options installed.
In strong winds, carefully secure anything which could move.
Check operation of navigation lights before night sailings.
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B) Sailing
B1) Sail reduction table according to apparent wind
Beat and close reaching Downwind and broad reaching
Maximum
sail area 0-18 knots
0-15 knots
Main
sail 1 reef
Genoa
2/3
18-25 knots 15-20 knots
Main
sail 2 reef
Genoa
½
25-30 knots 20-25 knots
Main
sail 3 reef
Genoa
1/3
30-35 knots 25-30 knots
Main
sail 3 reef
Genoa
1/5
35-40 knots 30-35 knots
Main
sail down
Genoa
1/10
> 40 knots > 35 knots
Using the asymmetric spinnaker or gennaker (optional)
The asymmetric spinnaker and the gennaker are sails that are
designed to be used in high speeds and relative wind below 15
knots.
-They must be stored:
-In winds over 15 knots
-When anchored
-In dock
-When not used in sailing
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B2) Main sail 1
Hoisting the mainsail
1) Hoist the mainsail almost to the 1st spreaders’ level.
The mainsail head comes close to the mast
2) Using the green handle, bring the stainless steel hookinto contact with the
headboard car
Pull sharply the handle in order to hook the mainsail head onto the headboard
car
3) Store properly the 2 handles ( red and green) into the pocket , that avoids the
hook lines getting trapped into the standing rigging or the lazy jacks.
4) Hoist the main sail
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Headboard car
Hook
Lowering the mainsail
1) Bring the mainsail down to until you can reach the hook handle pocket
and bring out the red handle
2) Pull sharply onto the red handle to unhook the mainsail
3) Lower the rest of the mainsail, the head batten will stack properly along
the mainsail
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B3) Helm system
LINK TILLER
The steering wheel pilots a hydraulic system which
uses the starboard cylinder to drive a transverse link
tiller that connects the 2 stock arms on the rudder
blade.
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER
To use the emergency tiller, you must first release the
hydraulic
circuit cylinder using the "BY-PASS" in "ON" position.
The emergency tiller is secured to the top of the PORT
or STARBOARD rudder blade. It is only designed for
sailing at reduced speed in the event of damage to the
helm.
BY-PASS OFF BY-PASS ON
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C) Anchoring:
Check that the port engine is running (1500 rpm).
The windlass is controlled using the remote control in the anchor tub.
C1 Setting up the anchor
Unhook the safety hoist and drop the anchor and chain to a few
metres from the final length desired.
Hook the chain to the bridle snap hook availlable in the
anchor locker
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Drop the end of the length of chain desired until the
anchoring tension is picked up by the bridle.
C2) Lifting the anchor
Raise the anchor to the bridle snap hook and undo the snap hook from the
bridle.
Raise the anchoring slowly, checking that the anchor is placed
correctly in its davit.
When the anchor is close to the davit, check that the tip moves into the
davit entry roller in the right direction.
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Lock the chain with the hoist provided.
The circuit breaker is triggered if there is too much effort applied to the
windlass;
reset it to restart the windlass.
Attention
During operation, keep away from the windlass and
the chain.
In particular, make sure that you protect your hands
and feet.
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D) Arrival at terminal:
Volvo engines: EVC system
Stop the engines by pressing the STOP button (1), then press the ON/OFF
button to deactivate the system. (2)
NB: Always let the engines run idle for a few minutes before shutting them
down completely.
Disconnect all the functions on the electrical panel.
Close all the gas supply valves (bottle, appliances).
Check that the water has been drained from the bilges.
Disconnect the battery circuit breakers when stopped for a long period.
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