intrepid 9M User manual

INTREPID YACHTS
OWNER’S MANUAL
Intrepid 9M and 35

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Letter of Welcome
Owner’s Record
Introduction
1.0 Commissioning Information
1.1. Receiving, Launching and Commissioning Checklist
1.2. Warranty Procedure
2.0 Operation and Maintenance
2.1. Hull and Deck
2.1.1. Construction
2.1.2. Maintenance
2.1.3. Bottom Paints
2.1.4. Hardware
2.1.5. Mast Step and Reinforcement
2.2. Spars and Rigging
2.2.1. Spars
2.2.2. Rigging
2.2.3. Turnbuckles
2.2.4. Tuning
2.2.5. Sheets
2.3. Sails
2.3.1. Sail Attachment
2.3.2. Reefing Mainsail
2.3.3. Sail Care
2.3.4. Battens
2.3.5. Optional Sails
2.4. Bilge Pump
2.5. Plumbing Systems
2.5.1. Fresh Water Tanks
2.5.2. Pumps
2.5.3. Head
2.6. Through-Hulls, Valves and Seacocks
2.6.1. Seacocks
2.7. Steering Gear
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2.8. Electrical System
2.8.1. Battery
2.8.2. Battery Switch
2.8.3. Instrument Panel
2.8.4. Lightning Ground
2.9. Engine and Propulsion System
2.9.1. Propeller Shaft Alignment
2.10. Interior Maintenance
2.10.1. Cushions
2.10.2. Ice Box
2.10.3. Ports
2.10.4. Sinks
2.10.5. Head
2.10.6. Woodwork
2.10.7. General
2.10.8. Stove
2.11. Maintaining Teak
3.0 Safety and Equipment
3.1. Fire Extinguishers
3.2. Fueling
3.3. Weather Forecasts
3.4. Boating Safety Organizations
3.5. Charts
4.0 Winterizing
4.1. Blocking the Hull
4.2. Ice Box
4.3. Stove
4.4. Electrical System
4.5. Propeller and Shaft
4.6. Head
4.7. Water Tanks
4.8. Engine
4.9. Fuel Tanks
4.10. Covering
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LETTER OF WELCOME
Dear Skipper,
Welcome to the Intrepid Fleet!
You have joined the select group of sailors who recognize the quality construction
and exceptional workmanship found in Intrepid Yachts. We appreciate your confidence
in our product and assure you that, with proper care, you should have many hears of
enjoyable sailing in your new Intrepid Yacht.
This manual has been prepared to assist you in getting to know your new yacht
before setting sail for the first time. It also is a helpful guide to follow for proper care
and maintenance in the future.
Please review the material carefully. You will enjoy your new Intrepid Yacht
more if you are familiar with the design and construction of the boat and with the
equipment used on board. Any questions you may have can be answered by your
authorized dealer as he is a knowledgeable professional and is familiar with your new
boat. He will continue to be your most important contact for information about your
yacht and for any questions should they develop.
Again, welcome to the Fleet. We wish you many years and many miles of
enjoyable sailing. May the wind always be fail.
Sincerely,
Andrew C. Vavolotis
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INTREPID YACHTS OWNERS RECORD*
Complete and save this form for your records and future reference.
Yacht Name ___________________________Home Port _________________
Hull Identification Number ___________________________________________
(See introduction for location)
Dealer Name _________________________Address _____________________
Salesman _________________________Delivery Date ___________________
Date Commissioning Checklist/Warranty returned to
Intrepid Yachts ______________________________________________
* * * * * * * * * * *
Owner’s Name ___________________________________________________
Owner’s Address _________________________________________________
Registration Number _______________________________________________
Engine Manufacturer _______________________________________________
Model Number ______________________________________________
Serial Number ______________________________________________
* It is recommended that you keep one copy of the information recorded above in a
save place not on board your boat and an additional copy on board.
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INTRODUCTION
Intrepid Yachts are constructed in a recently remodeled facility located in East
Taunton, Massachusetts. Intrepid Yachts is a division of Cape Dory Yachts, a long
established leader of quality constructed fiberglass yachts, which has been in business for
over fifteen years. Intrepid Yachts are assembled using modern methods, equipment, and
materials obtained from the most reputable suppliers.
Our team of managers, supervisors and quality control personnel do their very
best through every step of the construction process. We here at Intrepid Yachts strive to
build boats of outstanding quality which will provide their owners with many years of
sailing pleasure and retain high resale value.
The basic idea behind the formation of Intrepid Yachts was to bring to the sailing
community a quality built yacht using contemporary standards and design practices that
are now recognized as providing superior performance under sail. Without going to the
extremes that are possible with a fin keeled yacht, we have been able to offer designs
which are both performance oriented and suitable for racing, yet comfortable, attractive,
and seaworthy, criteria for any yacht regardless of vintage.
We are aware of the tremendous forces a sailing yacht can generate and have
taken great care to be sure that the high stress areas are substantially reinforced to give
you trouble free performance under the worst conditions.
To protect your investment and to insure the enjoyment of your new Intrepid
Yacht, we recommend that you read this manual carefully and complete the
Commissioning Checklist contained in it with your dealer. This list will serve as a guide
in determining that no loss or damage has occurred to your boat while it was being
transported from the factory to the dealer, and that all equipment is in order when you
accept delivery. the checklist is for your protection; insist that it be completed. One
copy must be returned to Intrepid Yachts as a warranty registration. Once this
registration process has been satisfactorily completed, you dealer will, if necessary, be
able to file warranty claims for part or service. He cannot do so unless the checklists are
completed and returned.
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IMPORTANT
Your Intrepid Yacht is identified by a hull identification number (HIN) on the
right corner of the transom. This identifies the number of the hull and supplies the
government officials with additional information concerning the builder and the year of
manufacture. There is also a builder’s plate with the hull number located on the forward
hatchway trim. In addition, there are serial numbers on your boat’s engine (see the
engine manufacturer owner’s manual) and on some of the accessory equipment which
you may elect to have installed.
We recommend that your record these important numbers carefully and keep
copies of them at home and aboard (see “Owner’s Record” form). These numbers and an
accurate description of your property, in the event of theft, could be essential to their
recovery.
Marking an inconspicuous place such as the inside of a locker, underside of a
door or drawer, or the base of the mast with your initials, social security number, or other
unique “brand” may also aid in the prompt identification of your property, should the
need to do so ever arise.
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1.0 COMMISSIONING
Intrepid dealers are chosen because they are knowledgeable professionals. Since
you are bearing the launching and commissioning expenses of your new yacht you have a
right to expect a thorough and professional job.
Please note that the checklists provided in this manual are to assist you and your
dealer with the first launching of your boat. In subsequent years, you may wish to review
this list in preparing your boat for launching.
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1.1 DEALER’S COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST – PAGE 1
Model _______________________________ Hull Number _______________________
Owner’s Name and Address ________________________________________________
Dealer __________________________________________________________________
Date Sold ___________________________ Date Launched ______________________
1.1 Date Initials Receiving Record
1. ____________ ________ All items on receiving checklist received in
good order. Dealer should notify factory within
to (10) days of receipt, of any shortages or
damaged goods.
PRE-LAUNCH CHECKLIST
2. ____________ ________ Visually check underwater hull surface for any
damage sustained during trucking or handling.
3. ____________ ________ Through-hulls all tight and clear of any foreign
objects.
4. ____________ ________ Seacocks and valves all closed. Hose clamps
tight.
5. ____________ ________ Check two propeller retaining nuts for tightness.
Cotter pin in place and bent over.
Record propeller information below:
Diameter ____________ inches
Pitch __________ inches
Rotation __________ left or right hand
# of blades ________ 2, 3 or folding (optional)
6. ____________ ________ Rudder swings freely side to side.
7. ____________ ________ Stuffing box packing adjusted.
WHITE-Return to Intrepid Yachts; YELLOW-Owner’s Copy; PINK-Dealer’s Copy
DEALER’S COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST – PAGE 2
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8. ____________ ________ Bottom under cradle bulkheads sanded, primed
and painted.
9. ____________ ________ Bilge dry.
10. ____________ ________ Bilge pump connections okay and handle on
board.
11. ____________ ________ Check deck and hull for any chips in gel coat.
POST-LAUNCH CHECKLIST
12. ____________ ________ Immediately after launching, check bilge for
water. If water is present, check all through-
hulls and stuffing box.
13. ____________ ________ Open seacocks one at a time and check for
leaks.
14. ____________ ________ Check stuffing box. It should drip water slowly,
approximately one drop every 10 seconds while
running to insure that the bearing and packing
gland are lubricated by water.
15. ____________ ________ Check battery switch and electrical system
operation.
16. ____________ ________ Check battery electrolyte and charge level.
17. ____________ ________ Check head operation.
18. ____________ ________ Check bilge pump operation.
ENGINE START-UP CHECKLIST
The following checklist is not intended to replace the engine manufacturer’s manual.
Refer to that manual before starting the engine.
19. ____________ ________ Check engine and transmission oil level and
condition.
20. ____________ ________ Check belt tension on all belt driven
components.
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21. ____________ ________ Check that cooling water intake seacock is
open.
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