Garcia Yachting Exploration 45 User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
Garcia Exploration 45

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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................................5
2. BOAT DESIGN CATEGORY.................................................................................................................................7
3. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BOAT ........................................................................................8
3.1. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS ...............................................................................................................................8
3.2. LOADING(KG)......................................................................................................................................................8
3.3. STABILITY CRITERIA............................................................................................................................................9
4. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ....................................................................................................................................10
4.1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY AND USE OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ...................................................................10
4.2. PHASING IN OF NEW EQUIPMENT........................................................................................................................11
4.3. BATTERIES.........................................................................................................................................................12
4.4. WINDLASS AND/OR ELECTRIC CAPSTAN AND/OR BOW THRUSTER......................................................................13
4.5. 220 VOLT INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................................15
4.6. CHARGE BY THE ENGINE ALTERNATOR..............................................................................................................16
4.7. ELECTRIC CHARGER...........................................................................................................................................16
4.8. GENERATOR ......................................................................................................................................................17
4.9. HYDROGENERATOR ...........................................................................................................................................17
4.10. SOLAR PANEL................................................................................................................................................18
4.11. WIND GENERATOR.........................................................................................................................................18
4.12. ELECTRIC WINCHES .......................................................................................................................................19
5. GASINSTALLATION............................................................................................................................................19
5.1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE .....................................................................................................................................20
5.2. CHECKING THE CIRCUIT.....................................................................................................................................21
5.3. CHANGING GAS BOTTLE.....................................................................................................................................21
6. INTERIOR LAYOUT............................................................................................................................................22
6.1. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS .............................................................................................................................22
6.2. COMPANIONWAY...............................................................................................................................................23
6.3. DECK SALOON...................................................................................................................................................23
6.4. PILOTHOUSE/CHART TABLE AREA......................................................................................................................23
6.5. GALLEY.............................................................................................................................................................23
6.6. FORWARD PASSAGEWAY...................................................................................................................................24
6.7. FORWARD CABIN...............................................................................................................................................24
6.8. FORWARD BATHROOM ......................................................................................................................................24
6.9. PORT AFT CABIN...............................................................................................................................................24
6.10. STARBOARD AFT BATHROOM AND HEADS......................................................................................................25
6.11. STARBOARD AFT TECHNICAL LOCKER/UTILITY AREA ....................................................................................25
7. DRAINAGE SYSTEM, SEA WATER RINSING SYSTER, FRESH WATER, HOT WATER AND
SANITARY SYSTEMS..................................................................................................................................................25
7.1. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BILGE PUMP SYSTEM................................................................................................25
7.2. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE RINSING SYSTEM......................................................................................................27
7.3. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SEA WATER SYSTEM.................................................................................................28
7.4. PRESSURISED WATER CIRCUIT ...........................................................................................................................29
7.5. WATER TANKS...................................................................................................................................................30
7.6. SEACOCKS .........................................................................................................................................................32
7.7. FUNCTIONING OF THE MANUAL MARINE WCS...................................................................................................32
7.8. USE OF THE SHOWER PUMP ................................................................................................................................33
USED SHOWER WATER IS REMOVED BY A PUMP. THE PUMP IS ACTIVATED AUTOMATICALLY BY
A WATER SENSOR, OR BY A SWITCH IN THE SHOWER.................................................................................33
7.9. GREY WATER.....................................................................................................................................................33
8. FLOODING ............................................................................................................................................................34

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9. PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE..........................................................................................................................34
9.1. INSTALLATION...................................................................................................................................................34
9.2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................................................35
10. ENGINE ..............................................................................................................................................................38
10.1. LAUNCH/TRIMMING OF THE BOAT.................................................................................................................39
10.2. ENGINE OIL AND GEAR BOX OIL.....................................................................................................................39
10.3. GAS EXHAUST EMISSIONS ..............................................................................................................................40
10.4. SAFETY..........................................................................................................................................................40
11. FUEL INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................................41
11.1. FUEL TANKS ..................................................................................................................................................41
12. HEATING ...........................................................................................................................................................43
13. STEERING SYSTEM ........................................................................................................................................44
13.1. WHEELS.........................................................................................................................................................44
13.2. EMERGENCY TILLER ......................................................................................................................................44
14. NAVIGATION....................................................................................................................................................46
15. PROTECTION AGAINST LIGHTNING........................................................................................................47
15.1. MAINTENANCE ..............................................................................................................................................47
15.2. PROTECTION OF PERSONS DURING A STORM ..................................................................................................47
16. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY PROTECTION....................................................................................48
17. SAFETY EQUIPMENT.....................................................................................................................................49
18. HANDLING, TRANSPORT, LIFTING ONTO THE HARD ........................................................................50
19. MAINTENANCE OF ALUMINIUM AND STAINLESS STEEL .................................................................51
19.1. MAINTENANCE-REPAIR OF THE PAINTWORK (UPPER WORKS):.......................................................................51
19.2. ANTIFOOLING ................................................................................................................................................52
19.3. ALUMINIUM HULL TREATMENT .....................................................................................................................52
19.4. STEEL TREATMENT :......................................................................................................................................52
20. VARIOUS WARNINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ...............................................................................53
21. WARRANTY ......................................................................................................................................................56
21.1. VERIFICATION AFTER DELIVERY....................................................................................................................56
21.2. CONTRACTUAL WARRANTY...........................................................................................................................56
21.3. AWARDING OF JURISDICTION :.......................................................................................................................57
22. FUNCTIONING OF THE AFER-SALES SERVICE .....................................................................................58
23. TRANSFEROF OWNERSHIP..........................................................................................................................60
24. LISTOF PLANS..................................................................................................................................................61

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1. 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 familiarize yourself with the craft before using it.
This owner's manual is not a course 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 an handling and operating experience before “assuming
command” of the craft. Your dealer or national sailing federation or yacht club will be pleased
to advise you of local sea schools, or competent instructors.
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 boat is categorized 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. These are
therefore dangerous conditions, where only a competent, fit and trained crew using a well
maintained craft can satisfactorily operate.
This owner's manual is not a detailed maintenance or trouble-shooting guide. In the case of
difficulty, refer to the boat builder or his representative. If a maintenance manual is provided,
use it for the craft's maintenance.
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.
In some countries, a driving license or authorization are required, or specific regulations are 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 if not used properly. This
is not compatible with safe boating. Always adjust the speed and direction of the craft to sea
conditions.
If your craft is fitted with a life raft, carefully read its operating manual. The craft should have
onboard 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 maneuvering (man
overboard recovery, towing, etc.), sailing schools and clubs regularly organize drill
sessions.
All persons should wear a suitable buoyancy aid (life jacket/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.
KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SECURE PLACE, AND HAND IT OVER TO THE NEW OWNER
WHEN YOU SELL THE CRAFT.

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Our boats are regularly improved depending on the customer experience and research
conducted by the yard. Specifications in this manual are not contractual and can change
without notice and without obligation to update.
Due to the chosen commissioning version, the information supplied may be incomplete. Don’t
hesitate to contact the yard for further precision.
In the same way, this manual doesn't deal with optional extras, which you may have fitted to
your yacht. We invite you to refer to the instructions for use supplied with the equipment.
The warnings used in this manual are :
DANGER
Indicates the existence of an extreme inherent risk that may cause a high probability of death
or serious injury if appropriate precautions are not taken.
WARNING
Indicates that there is a risk that could result in injury or death if appropriate precautions are
not taken.
PRECAUTION
Indicates a reminder of safety practices and draws attention to unsafe practices that could
cause injury to persons or damage to the boat or its components.

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2. BOAT DESIGN CATEGORY
The boats marked "CE" are classified into four categories according to their ability to sail in sea
conditions characterized by wind speed and wave height. Depending on the type of navigation
performed, a boater must choose a boat with a design category that allows such practice.
Your Garcia Exploration 45 falls into the category of design OPEN OCEAN (Class A): Vessels
designed for extended voyages where conditions may exceed wind force 8 (on the Beaufort
scale) and the waves may exceed a height of four meters for which these boats are self-
sufficient.
Boat design categories
Wind Speed
(Beaufort scale)
High of waves
(meters)
A –« Open Ocean »
B –« Offshore »
C –« Close to the coast »
D –« In protester waters »
More than 8
Up to and including 8
Up to and including 6
Up to and including 4
More than 4
Up to and including 4
Up to and including 2
Up to and including 0,3
This ability to sail also depends on the competency of the crew, their physical capabilities, the
maintenance of the boat and the commissioning.
The Garcia Yachting yard cannot guarantee the perfect running of the vessel in exceptional sea
conditions (violent storm, hurricane, cyclone, waterspout...)
Be vigilant prior to taking to sea
Take to the seas without taking risks. Consult the weather forecast prior to taking to sea.
In port: the Harbour Master’s Office displays weather information everyday as well as the
forecasts for the following days.
-Météo France on +33 (0)8.36.68.08.08.
-Navifax - direct on +33 (0)8.36.70.18.52.
-VHF: the CROSS (French Coastguard) broadcasts several flashes per day, after
notification on Channel 16.
The Garcia Yachting yard has selected the IMCI (International Marine Certification Institute) as
the notified body to check the conformity of your boat to the CE 94/25 European Directive, in
the framework of the module B and G design category.

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3. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BOAT
3.1. General characteristics
Architect :
Berret&Racoupeau
Designer :
Isabelle Racoupeau
Design Category
A
HIN N°
FR-GYAG4501D414
Hull length (Lh) :
14.21 m
Max Hull length (Lmax) :
14.88 m
Waterline length :
12.57 m
Beam(BH) :
4.44 m
Max beam (Bmax) :
4.44 m
Draught with maximum load, centerboard down
2.90 m
Draught with maximum load, centerboard up
1.14 m
Air Draught :
19.80 m
Ballast weight :
4,540 kg
Light displacement :
14,612 kg
Displacement with maximum load :
18,310 kg
Mainsail Surface
51 m²
Solent Surface
42.2 m²
Water capacity without water heater (approx.)
2 x 250 L
Diesel fuel capacity (approx.)
2 x 350 L
Day Fuel Tank capacity (approx.)
1x 45 L
Black Water Tank capacity (approx.)
1x 110 L
Engine battery
1x 105Ah
Service batteries
3x 105Ah
Main means of propulsion
Sail
Max. engine power allowed aboard
56 kw / 75 cv
3.2. Loading(kg)
Design Category
A
B
C
D
No. of people
9
10
12
14
Light Displacement MLC
14612
Arrivalload
1906
1903
2031
2132
Displacement in arrival conditions MLA
16517
16515
16643
16744
Maximum recommended Load (builder plate)
2600
2600
2635
2685
Fuel, fresh water, other liquids when all
permanently tanks are full
1098
Maximum Load ML
3698
3698
3733
3783
Maximum loaded Displacement
MLDC=MLC+ML
18310
18310
18345
18395
Load in minimum operating condition
523
Displacement in minimum operating
condition MMO
15135

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WARNING
Do not exceed the maximum number of people recommended. Regardless of the
number of people on board, the total mass of persons and equipment must not exceed
the maximum recommended load. Report to the builder plate in the cockpit.
The maximum recommended load includes:
othe mass of all persons on board, supplies and personal effects, all equipment
not included in the lightship weight of the boat.
othe total mass of liquid when all tanks are full.
When loading the boat, never exceed the maximum recommended load. Always load the
boat carefully and allocate weights appropriately to preserve the theoretical waterline
(approximately horizontal). Avoid placing heavy loads in upper position.
3.3. Stability criteria
According to ISO 12217-2: 2002standard –Annex F
General Information:
A maximum load is used to evaluate the stability and buoyancy (for Category A):
Maximum load recommended by boat builder: 2600 kg
Fuel, fresh water, and other fluids - maximum reservoir capacity: 1098 kg
Total maximum load: 3698 kg
Stability is evaluated under the conditions that:
That boat has a unladen weight of 14612 kg
All the standard equipment on board
Specific information:
Important: The boat is only designed to be sailed with the centreboard in the down position.
The boat is evaluated using the STIX stability index, which is a global measure of stability,
taking into account the length of the boat, its displacement, the proportions of the hull,
stability characteristics, and flood resistance. The evaluation produced the following results:
STIX
Angle of vanishing stability
Arrival conditions
32.26
110°
Minimum operating conditions
34.21
112°
Fully loaded conditions
37.50
115°

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4. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
4.1. Instructions for safety and use of the electrical system
DANGER
Never touch with your hand the isoled part of the backstay, if SSB is installed onboard (option).
PRECAUTION
Always:
Check the state of the batteries and the charge system prior to taking to sea.
Disconnect and unload the batteries for wintering.
Maintain the voltage of the batteries above 10.5V over the winter.
Carry spare bulbs for all the navigation lights and the interior lighting. Ensure correct
wattage particularly with the navigation lights.
Check the sailing apparatus is in working order.
Check the navigation lights are in working order prior to night sailing
Never:
Work on a live electrical installation.
Work on electrical installation without protected tools
Modify an installation and the relevant plans, unless this is carried out by an electrician
qualified in marine electricity.
Change or modify the breaking capacity of the protection apparatus against the current
overload.
Replace the apparatus or the electrical gear with components exceeding the prescribed
capacity without recalibrating the conductors and their protection.
Leave the vessel unsupervised when the electrical installation is live, possibly with the
exception of an automatic bilge pump and some protection circuits against fire or theft.
If a fuse or circuit breaker keeps blowing, you must call out a specialist in order to determine
the source of the short-circuit.
Refer to the wiring diagrams supplied with the boat's documents to identify circuits and locate
sources / protection / switches. These schemes also provide a description of the electrical
panels. They mention the location and capacity of fuses installed by the yard. Information
relating to internal fuses to equipment (VHF, autopilot, heating,...) are provided by the
manuals for this equipment.

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PRECAUTION
When you leave the boat:
Open the batteries switches for services and engine. It prevents from starting the
engine and from residual consumption that will empty out batteries in a few months.
Switch off all equipment that have their own circuit breaker (Electroscan, watermaker, …
Switch off the 220V equipment (boiler, 220V circuit, …)
Be sure that the charger is switched off.
Switch off the generator
4.2. Phasing in of new equipment
Since 1st January 1996, electrical equipment has been subject to the European directive
"Electromagnetic compatibility" (Ref 89/336/CEE). Therefore it is necessary when installing
new equipment that it meets this standard and bears the CE marking. The apparatus must also
be delivered with a certificate of conformity and instructions for use.
Only use electrical apparatus with double insulation for a 220V installation. During the
positioning of this apparatus, respect the assembly instructions (section on wiring, protection).
To avoid problems with maintenance, add potential modifications to the electrical plan.
PRECAUTION
Your boat is equipped with an electrical leak test system. You have to regularly test that
there is no leak, especially if the electrical layout has been modified. When you test, the
two green LEDs must light on. If not, there is a leak and you must ask to an electrician
to check the electrical installation.
To plug new equipment on the 12V terminal, use a flat screwdriver 0.5x3x100mm to
operate the springs of the terminal components.
Electrical leak test system is on the secondary electrical board above starboard aft cabin door