Horizon Fitness 2008 Beneteau 43 User manual

Information & operations manual for
Beneteau 43 2008
‘Namaste’

Welcome
Welcome to Horizon Yacht Charters and your Beneteau 43 “Namaste”. We
hope you had a pleasant journey and are looking forward to a fantastic
holiday and some of the finest sailing in the world here.
This manual is here to guide you through the operation of your yacht. Please
take the time to read this manual and don’t hesitate to ask any of our
professional, friendly staff if you have any questions.
All of the yachts in the Horizon fleet are maintained to the highest standards
so that you may enjoy a trouble free vacation, on a beautiful yacht. Please
remember that these yachts are all privately owned and we ask that you care
for it like it was your own.
Best wishes for a great vacation,
Sylvia and Andrew
Directors
Office Hours:
Monday – Sunday 08:30 – 17:30
Telephone: [phone]
Duty Manager: [phone] (Emergency Only)

Contents
1. Yacht specifications
2. 12 volt and 110 volt panels, breakers and fuses
3. The inverter panel
4. Engine start procedures
5. Daily engine checks
6. The generator
7. Electrical systems and charging
8. Air conditioning units
9. Instruments
10. VHF radio
11. Anchoring and using the windlass
12. Picking up a mooring buoy
13. Fresh water systems
14. Heads
15. Showers
16. Refrigeration
17. Using the stove and propane
18. The BBQ
19. Fire safety
20. The dinghy and outboard

1. Yacht specifications
Length 43
Beam 13' 6”
Draft 6’ 7”
Fuel 53 gallons
Water 95 gallons
Engine 54 hp Volvo
Location of:
Fresh water refills (starboard transom and port amidships)
Diesel refill (port transom)
Manual bilge pump (at port helm)
Propane tank (at port helm)
Windlass breaker (aft cabin, below the berth)
Diesel cut off valve (aft cabin, below the berth)
Generator Location (beneath starboard helm seat)
Water tanks change over valve (beneath starboard saloon seating)

2. 12 Volt Panel & 110 Volt Panel
12v switches:
•Battery Gauge
•Water Gauge
•Fuel Gauge
•Cabin Lights and Fans
•Navigational Lights – dual toggle switch for sailing lights or motoring
lights
•Anchor Light
•Panel Light
•Deck Light
•Navigation Instruments
•Fridge Unit – operates both the fridge and the freezer
•LPG Solenoid
•Water Pressure
•Bilge Pump – dual toggle switch for automatic or manual (forced march)
action
110v breakers:
•Forward air conditioning system
•Aft air conditioning system
•110v outlet breaker
12v
panel
110v
panel
Battery Gauge Water Gauge Fuel Gauge
110v
breakers for
air con and
outlets
Cabin lights and
fans

Breakers
The main battery and water heater breakers are located behind the
instrument panel:
l
Main battery breaker,
shown in “on” position
Water heater
breaker, should
always be in the
“off” position, as
shown here
Open the panel by
using this pop-out
knob

3. Inverter interface panel
When plugged into shore–power, the “ac in” and one of the three battery
status lights will be illuminated in the status bar. Under the control heading,
the “charge” light will be illuminated.
TO USE THE INVERTER:
1. Start the yacht's engine; bring the rpm up to 1400.
2. Press the “invert” button under the control section of the panel. The green
light on the switch will then illuminate.
3. All of the 110v outlets are now live.
4. Reverse steps 2 & 3 to switch off the inverter, but run the engine for ten
minutes after the inverter is switched off, and check the battery levels 15
minutes after the engine is turned off.
Always ensure that you have switched the inverter off by checking that the
switch on the panel is no longer illuminated. Leaving the inverter on will
cause your batteries to rapidly lose their charge.
Battery status
lights
Charge
button
Invert
button
AC In

4. Engine start procedures
•Engage the neutral button on the side of the throttle handle and set the
handle forward to apply some revs.
•Turn key anti-clockwise for 10 seconds to heat the glow plug.
•Turn key clockwise (an audible alarm will sound). Leave the key in this
position for 10 to 15 seconds.
•Turn key further to clockwise and hold in this position until engine is
running, (like a car ignition).
•Once the engine starts, adjust the revs if necessary and check that there
is water coming out of the exhaust. Please note, it is very important
that you leave the ignition for 10 to 15 seconds before cranking
the engine, failure to follow this procedure will result in the
engine stalling.
•When the throttle handle is returned to neutral, the button in the centre
of the handle will pop-out, allowing you to select forward or reverse.
To stop the engine:
•Put throttle handle to neutral
•Push button to stop the engine, audible alarm will sound.
•Turn starter key to upright position.
•Leave key in vertical position as per this photograph.
Should you hear an engine alarm during operation, check which
alarm light is on and then shut down the engine and contact Horizon.
All yacht engines run with diesel. There is a diesel filler cap on the
transom which is clearly marked ‘Diesel’. DO NOT PUT WATER IN
HERE!
Stop button
Starter key

5. Daily engine checks
To avoid possible breakdowns, and damage to the engine, please do the
following checks on a daily basis.
It is best to do these checks in the morning, when the engine is still cold.
NEVER REMOVE THE CAP ON THE HEAT EXCHANGER WHEN ENGINE IS
WARM!
1. Check the oil level, dipstick. Ensure the level is at least half way between
the empty and full marks. Do NOT overfill oil, as this can damage the engine.
The yellow cap is the fill point.
2. Check the fresh water coolant level. There is a fairly rich mixture of
coolant already in the tank. If it is below the ‘minimum’ line, remove the cap
on the top of the header tank and top off with fresh water.
3. The fan belt is protected by the metal plate at the front of the engine
which means you cannot easily check the tension of the belt. If you hear any
‘screeching’ from the engine please call Horizon as it likely that the fan belt is
the cause of the noise.
4. Visually inspect the engine and the engine bilge for any signs of oil or
water leaks. If any are seen please call Horizon.
Oil dip stick Coolant
Oil fill cap Coolant refill

6. Generator
Namaste is fitted with its own generator which will run the 110v outlets, the
air conditioning and will also charge the batteries in place of the engine. The
generator is located beneath the starboard helm seat. The main breaker for
the generator is located on the “front” of the generator (facing you as you
crouch in the locker looking at the generator). The oil dip stick is also
located on the front and must be checked daily.
On leaving the dock locate the 2 switches beneath the navigation table and
turn them both to 0. These switches should be turned to 1 when on shore
power and 2 when using the generator.
To start the generator:
•Make sure the 110v systems are off prior to starting the generator.
•Turn switches below nav table to 2
•Push down upper toggle 10 seconds (glow plug) and hold.
•While holding the top toggle down squeeze up on the lower toggle to
engage the generator starter.
•As the generator starts you will see the oil pressure start to increase.
Release both the toggles when the oil pressure reaches 55.
•The generator should continue to run when you let go of the upper toggle.
•Allow the generator to warm up for 5 minutes and then gradually load up
the system, adding one load every 5 minutes.
Main breaker. This
should be up,
indication the
breaker is on. If
the generator trips
out check this
breaker.
Oil dip stick.
Check oil level
daily
1 to get power from shore
2 to get power from generator
0 is off

Do not hold the starter sequence for more than 5 to 7 seconds. If the
generator does not start, wait for one minute and try again for a
maximum of 5 to 7 seconds. If this fails call Horizon.
Stopping the generator
•Turn off all 110v systems
•Turn the switch beneath the nav table to 0.
•Push down quickly on the bottom toggle and release.
•The generator will close down.
You must not run the generator when underway.
Resetting the generator:
If the generator trips out check the reset breakers on the front panel of the
generator itself.
Glow switch. Press this
down first for 10 seconds
before pressing the start
switch up
Start switch. Press this up
towards glow switch. To
stop the generator press the
switch down and quickly
release
Oil pressure gauge

7. Electrical systems and charging
Please run the main engine or the generator for 1.5 hours in the
morning and evening as a minimum to keep your 12v batteries
charged. On the electrical panel if you see the voltage below 12.3v it
is time to recharge your batteries.
Main Engine:
Your batteries will be charging whenever the main engine is on. Ensure that
you are in neutral and that the tachometer is registering 1400 revs.
N.B. It is more efficient to charge your batteries off the generator when you
are stationary rather than running the engine. In the event of generator
failure run the engine as above.
Shorepower:
There is a breaker in the starboard aft cockpit lazarette and two switches
under the chart table. Ensure the breaker is on and the switches turned to 1.
Generator:
There is a breaker in the starboard aft cockpit lazarette and two switches
under the chart table. Ensure the breaker is on and the switches turned to 2.
In all instances ensure that the charger button on the link panel is on as this
starts the battery charger.

8. Air conditioning
The air conditioning breakers should be turned
on after the generator has been running for 5
minutes (or once the boat is plugged into shore
power) and the breakers should be shut off
before stopping the generator or unplugging
from shore power.
There are 2 compressor units, one under the
berth in the aft cabin and one beneath the
forward seating in the saloon.
Turn on the forward unit first and wait for 30
seconds before turning on the aft unit. Ensure
the companionway and all hatches are closed;
otherwise the compressors will freeze up.
The units will work best is the minimum
temperature is set no lower than 70 degrees. Set it
below this and you risk frosting up the unit and
causing it to shut down. Only select the ‘cool’
mode.
The remote panel will automatically display the
ambient temperature.
Switch the remote units on and off using the ‘on’
button.

Note:
If your air condition unit shuts down and the display reads ‘HPF’ or ‘HI PF’ it means
there is a high pressure fault in the cooling system. This is usually caused by air being
trapped in the line. There is a bleed valve located under the floor board in the salon that
enables you to bleed the system of any air. Turn off the A/C control, remove the small
square floorboard with the finger hole, remove the dust tray and now remove the larger
floorboard where the dust tray was taken from. Turn on the air condition, while the unit is
running, open the bleed valve and let it run until it coughs out all the air and a steady
stream of water flows. Close the bleed valve and the unit should run properly.
Floor board w/ dust tray Bleed valve
In the event that a compressor trips out, there is a red reset button located
on each compressor. The compressor pictured below is located in the main
salon. There is another compressor located under the bunk in the aft cabin
just behind the battery switches and a bleed valve under the aft bunk fwd of
the house batteries. Turn off the A/C control, push the reset button on the
compressor, now turn on the air condition.
Reset button

9. Instruments
Located at the helm are the following Raymarine instruments:
Starboard helm:
Port helm:
At the cockpit table is a Raymarine E120 chart plotter:
ST6002 Autopilot
ST60+ Graphic display
ST60+ Tridata ST60+ Wind Indicator

10. VHF procedures
Using the VHF radio:
Familiarise yourself with the method for switching channels, and with the
squelch and volume controls on your radio. Most radios have a button to
instantly select Channel 16 – ensure you understand how this operates or
you could end up speaking on Ch. 16 when you think you are on some other
channel.
1. Make sure the radio is switched on, volume quite high, power to high
unless the station you are calling is very close.
2. Squelch up until loud hissing, and then back a little until the noise just
stops.
3. Select the channel for calling (Channel 16, unless specified otherwise).
4. Press switch on microphone when speaking. Release immediately.
If no response then wait two minutes and repeat the call. If still no
response, wait a further two minutes before trying again. If calling on
Channel 16, it is very important to switch to a working channel after the
contact is established. Do no use Channel 16 for your conversations – this
channel is for hailing and distress only.
Channels to use:
16 Hailing and Distress
74 Contact Horizon Yacht Charters (when in range)
12 Yacht Charter Companies working channel – assigned for yacht
breakdown servicing and emergency only
68 Marinas and Yacht Clubs – for lunch/dinner reservations etc
06 Ship to Ship – along with Channel 68 and 77 can be used for contact
between boats
In the event that your vessel is involved in a non-life threatening incident
with an object or with another vessel, it is important that you contact the
Horizon Office immediately at 494 8787 or 542 8788. Please remember to
get as much information as possible about your location, the other vessel’s
description and what damage has been done to your vessel so that we can
best assist you.
Failure to report any accidents or incidents in a timely manner may
result in nullification of your hull damage insurance.

Types of emergency:
In the unlikely event that you are involved in an emergency stay calm and
follow these steps. You will also have an Emergency Procedure card next to
your VHF.
Distress: “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY.” This is an International Distress
signal and an imperative call for assistance. It is used only when a life or
vessel is considered to be in grave and imminent danger.
Mayday Relay: used to summon help for a vessel which is either too far
offshore to contact the coastguard directly, without radio capabilities or
whose radio has been damaged or destroyed.
Urgency: “PAN-PAN, PAN-PAN, PAN-PAN” This is the International Urgency
Signal and is used when a vessel or person is in some jeopardy but is not
considered to be in grave and imminent danger.
Medical emergency: “PAN-PAN MEDICO, PAN-PAN MEDICO, PAN-PAN
MEDICO” (Pronounced med-ick-oh). This is an International Urgency Signal
that should be used when medical advice is needed.
Safety: “SECURITE, SECURITE, SECURITE” (Pronounced Say-cure-it-tay).
This is an International Safety Signal and is a message about some aspect of
navigational safety or a weather warning.
How to issue an emergency message
Select Channel 16 and press transmit button on handset
Say slowly and clearly ‘MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, CALLING ALL STATIONS
This is…. (vessel name)….’ and repeat vessel name 3 times
Give position – vessel’s position in degrees of latitude and longitude or
nautical miles from, and bearing to, a navigational landmark
Describe emergency –list the problem, the type of assistance needed;
number of passengers aboard (boat length, hull colour and type is also
useful)
Wait 1 minute for a response, repeat message
ALTERNATIVELY: Dial either 767 or 999 from any BVI cell phone or
call 494- HELP (4357)

11. Anchoring & Windlass
Setting your anchor:
Preparation:
•Establish a non verbal communication system from bow to stern, as with
the noise of the engine and wind, verbal communication proves difficult.
•Tie the dinghy painter close to the boat at the bow or amidships to avoid
wrapping it around the prop.
Location:
•Choose a clear area to anchor in, normally in 12 to 25 feet. A white
bottom is sand and perfect for anchoring. A brown or green bottom will be
grass, rock or coral. Only anchor in sand.
•Make sure that you are not on a lee shore; i.e. that the land mass is
protecting you from the elements and that you are not being pushed onto
the shore. A lee shore is the most dangerous place to anchor your
yacht.
Action:
•Manually lift the anchor over the bow roller and feed the chain so the
anchor is just above the water surface.
•Use the elements; approach from down wind or current, whichever
prevails.
•Once the yacht is stationary use the electric windlass to drop the anchor.
The elements will push you back and away from the anchor.
•Minimum scope is 5:1. In heavy weather you may want to increase that,
always ensuring your swing area is clear of any obstacles.
•Engage reverse, slowly building up to 1500 rpm to really drive your hook
into the sand.
•Once set, put the engine in neutral and allow the yacht to settle, take
transits around the bay to ensure you are not dragging, it is always
advisable to snorkel the anchor and ensure it is bedded in correctly and
not just lying on its side.
Attaching the snubbing line:
•Once you are happy that the anchor is set you must attach the snubbing
line. The snubbing line protects the windlass and it is important that you
attach the snubber every time you set the anchor.
•Attach the hook around the chain link (the hook is too big to go though
the link) and cleat off the bitter end of the line to a bow cleat. Pay out
enough chain so that the snubbing line becomes taut.
•If the hook falls of the chain it means that there is not enough tension on
the line. In this case re-attach the hook and pay out more chain until the
line is once again taut.
Setting a secondary anchor:
•If a second anchor is required, e.g. you are anchoring in a mooring field
and need to control your swing room, deploy the primary as above and
attach the secondary at the bow. Drive the boat forward at a 45 degree
angle to the primary. Once in line with the primary deploy the secondary
and allow the elements to push you back. Increase astern to 1500 rpm to
drive in the secondary. Snorkel over the anchor to ensure a good hold.

There is a high amperage fuse that will trip if the windlass gets overloaded.
The fuse is located in the starboard aft cabin below the bed as you face into
the cabin. If the breaker is in the down position the fuse has tripped, flick
the breaker up to reset the windlass.
If you have any doubts or concerns, please call Horizon.
Windlass
Breaker

Manual operation of windlass
If you lose power to your windlass, start the engine and give it some revs, to
make sure you have not just got a low battery voltage. Then make sure the
windlass breaker with the anchor icon is in the ‘on’ position on the 12 volt
panel. If there is still no power, check the location of the windlass fuse in this
manual, and replace it with the spare in your navigation table. If you still
have no power, you can operate the windlass manually.
To drop the anchor, insert the windlass handle into the central lock on the
top of the windlass and loosen the gypsy. This loosens the windlass’s grip on
the chain and allows the chain and anchor to free fall.
Remove the safety line or safety pin, and push the anchor over the bow,
keeping hands and feet clear. Control the rate of fall by tightening or
loosening the lock.
When you have paid out sufficient chain – 5 to 8 times the water depth,
tighten up the central lock to stop any more chain from being released.
Increase revs to 1500 rpm, to set the anchor. If you drag, pay out more
chain, and re-try 1500 rpm in reverse. When the anchor is set, fit the
snubbing line, and cleat it off, then release more of the chain, as described
above, until the load is taken up on the snubbing line.
To raise the anchor, put the handle in the outside lock of the windlass and
begin turning. However it is sometimes quicker if you pull the anchor up by
hand. Whether raising the anchor by hand or with the remote control the
helmsperson should always motor gently forward in the direction of the chain
to assist the windlass/person in pulling up the anchor. you are fit and
strong, it is possible to heave an anchor aboard, even on a 55 footer!
Central lock for releasing
the chain and dropping
the anchor
Outside lock for manually
raising the anchor
Windlass handle