Jeanneau 54 2017 User manual

Information & operations manual for
Jeanneau 54 2017
‘Second Wind’

Welcome
Welcome to Horizon Yacht Charters and your Jeanneau 54 “Second Wind”. 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 in’s and out’s 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 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] (Technical questions, damage reports and emergencies)

Contents
1. Yacht specifications
2. 12 volt and 110-volt panels
3. Batteries
4. Inverter
5. Breakers
6. Engine start
7. Daily engine checks
8. Generator
9. Air conditioning
10. Instruments
11. VHF Procedures
12. Anchoring and windlass
13. Picking up a mooring ball
14. Bilge pumps
15. Fresh water systems
16. Heads
17. Showers
18. Refrigeration
19. Using the stove and propane
20. Fire safety
21. BBQ grill
22. Swim platform
23. Dinghy and outboard

1. Yacht specifications
Length 54’ 11”
Beam 15’ 11”
Draft 5’ 11”
Fuel 2 x 62G
Water 192 gallons (100G Pt, 92G stbd)
Engine 100 hp Yanmar 4JH110
Generator Onan BDKBJ/W
Location of:
Fresh water refills (1 port forward, 1 starboard mid)
Diesel refills (aft quarters)
Manual bilge pump (at starboard helm)
Propane tank
Windlass fuse (resettable fuse behind 12V panel)
Diesel cut off valve (under both aft bunks)
Water tanks change over valve (behind starboard salon backrest)
Generator (under aft cockpit floor)

2. 12v & 110v Panel
First column:
Cabin lights
12-volt outlet
Second column:
Fridge
Aux
Fresh water pump
Bilge pump (note that this should always be switched to ‘auto’)
Third column:
Navigation instruments
Deck floodlight
Anchor light
Steaming/navigation lights (toggle switch)

The circular panel to the right of the 12v panel allows you to check the levels of your
water tanks, fuel tank and your battery voltages. Double press buttons to toggle
through gauges and tanks.
Water
Battery
Fuel
Panel
light

110-volt panel
Water heater: Stays off unless Generator is running.
Battery Charger: Leave on.
AC Plugs: Leave on.
Left of 12v panel

3. Batteries
There are 3 ways to recharge your batteries.
Engine:
The batteries will need to be recharged as often as you deplete them. Conserving power will
result in less time needed for charging, so turn off systems that you are not using. Your
batteries will charge when the engine is running at 1400rpms or more, whether sitting at a
mooring or motoring to a destination.
•Check the battery levels and make note of them before charging.
•Run the engine at 1400rpms or more for 1-1 1/2hrs twice daily.
•Shut the motor off.
•Wait 15 minutes before checking the battery levels, (directly after turning off the motor they
will remain in an excited state for about 10 minutes).
Shore power:
There are two selector switches at the navigation station which need to be switched to shore
power. Ensure the battery charger 110v breaker is also on.
Hold button and move shifter
to disengage transmission.

Generator:
Switch the two selector switches at the navigation station from shore power to ship (generator
power). Ensure the battery charger switch on the 110v panel is on.
In all instances, ensure the battery charger switch on the 110v panel is on.
Battery Switches:
Domestic (Main) and Engine battery switches (Locker at entrance to stbd aft cabin).
Battery switches must remain in these positions unless instructed to do otherwise.
Generator Battery switches
(Behind stbd aft cabin door)

4. Inverter
Warning: Leaving the Inverter turned on will severely deplete the house batteries. For that
reason, it is better to run the engines at the same time. If you have the Generator running
there is no need to use the Inverter.
Second Wind is equipped with a built-in Marinco 2000-Watt power inverter that allows you to
have access to all outlets when the boat is underway. There is a remote switch located below the
12V panel that enables you to turn the inverter on.
To avoid additional drain on your batteries while operating
electrical appliances, the engine should be turned on and revved
up to 1400 rpm IN NEUTRAL
Switch the inverter off when you are not using it to help
preserve battery power.
NB: The inverter will not operate the air conditioning unit; this is only available under
generator power or shore power.
Inverter breaker located below nav desk.

5. Breakers and fuses
All 12v system fuses are located behind the right-hand panel at the nav desk.

The fuses are numbered 1 -34
from left to right and they are
designated as show on the left.
If a fuse trips, simply push the
black button at the top to reset it.
Ice maker breaker (locker above
12Vpanel)
Generator/Shore power 110V breakers in Stbd lazarette

6. Engine start procedures
Start
Stop
Ignition
Generator/Shore power breakers in starboard lazarette

•Make sure the throttle is in neutral.
•Turn on the engine ignition by pressing the lower button on the panel (an audible
alarm should come on).
•Press the start button at the top of the panel.
•Once the engine is running, check that you have cooling water coming out of the
exhaust.
•To stop the engine, press the stop button until the engine stops and then turn off the
ignition panel using the lower button (press and hold until you see all five red lights lit,
then release).
Should you hear an engine alarm during normal operation, check the LCD display for
an identifying symbol and immediately shut down the engine - CALL HORIZON
All our yacht engines run with diesel fuel. There is a diesel filler cap on each transom
which is clearly marked “DIESEL” DO NOT PUT WATER IN HERE.
Bow Thrusters

Only operate the bow thrusters when the engine is switched on.
To switch the bow thrusters on, press the red and green buttons together. The LED will
illuminate, and you will hear one beep. The bow thrusters will automatically switch off after 5
minutes. To manually turn them off press the two buttons together until you hear two beeps.
•Before using the bow thrusters, make sure the bow line is secure and not in the water.
•Shorten dinghy painter if docking stern to with the dinghy attached to the bow.
•Bow thrusters should only be used when docking, never use bow thrusters when picking
up mooring balls.
7. Daily engine checks

•Check the oil level using dip stick located to the left side of the engine. Access the dip stick
from the starboard cabin engine hatch. The level should be at least halfway between the
empty and full marks. To add oil, open the oil filler cap on the top of the engine.
•To the left side of the engine is the seawater filter.
•To the front right of the engine is the engine coolant reservoir. The coolant level should be
between the maximum and minimum lines.
•Check for any engine leaks or bilge water below engine.
•Check the fan belt, located at the front of the engine, for any damage and correct tension.
KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF ALL MOVING PARTS.
ANY PROBLEMS CALL HORIZON
8. Generator
Raw water strainer
Oil fill
Coolant fill
Coolant reservoir
Oil dip stick. Open
engine hatch in
starboard cabin
for access
Oil dip stick

YOU MUST NOT RUN THE GENERATOR WHEN UNDERWAY.
Second Wind is fitted with its own Onan generator which will run the 110v outlets, the air
conditioning and will also charge the batteries instead of the engine. The generator is in the
cockpit floor locker and is self-regulating and therefore there are no daily checks to perform.
To start the generator:
Generator/Shore power transfer switches.
•Make sure the 110v systems are off prior to starting the generator.
•Ensure that you have switched from shore power to generator power (See Section 10)
•Press the Prime switch for 5 seconds.
•Press and hold the Start button until you hear the generator start.
•Allow the generator to warm up for 5 minutes and then gradually load up the system (battery
charger and air conditioning units), adding one load every 2 minutes.
GFCI switches are below 12-Volt
panel. If there is no power coming
from your outlets, ensure these
switches are in the on position.

Stopping the generator
•Turn off all 110v systems (air conditioning units and battery charger).
•Allow the generator to run for 5 mins without load to cool down.
•Push down quickly on the bottom of the switch and release.
•The generator will shut down.
Resetting the generator
If the generator is running but the 110 sockets and Ac units are not powering up, reset breaker
to the left of generator control panel.
Generator can only
draw from one fuel
tank. Push or pull this
handle to switch tanks.

Generator raw water strainer:
Please do not run the generator when sargassum seaweed is present. The generator raw water
strainer is in the generator compartment to the right of the genset and can pick up seaweed and
other debris in the water. This can cause your generator to malfunction because of the lack of
water flow.
Cleaning the raw water strainer:
1. Before you clean the strainer ensure the raw water intake valve is closed.
2. Remove the housing cover, this can be done with a filter wrench.
3. Remove and clean the strainer.
4. Refit strainer.
5. Prime the strainer by pouring water into it until it overflows.
6. Refit housing cover.
7. Open the raw water intake valve.
8. Start the generator
9. Make sure water is coming out the exhaust.
If you still have a problem running the generator after cleaning the strainer, check for water in
the strainer. If there is no water in the strainer it means the raw water intake is blocked.
Clearing a blockage from the generator raw water intake:
1. Get the dinghy air pump.
2. Close the intake valve.
3. Remove cover and strainer from the housing.
4. Place the nozzle of the dinghy pump into the opening that is connected to the intake hose.
5. Open the intake valve.
6. Use the pressure of the dinghy pump to force the blockage out.
7. Once you have cleared the blockage, prime the strainer by pouring water into it until it
overflows.
8. Refit housing cover and start generator.
9. Make sure water is coming from the generator exhaust.
If you are unable to open the strainer, remove the intake hose where it is connected to the
strainer by undoing the hose clamps and use the dinghy pump to force out the blockage.
Please contact the manager on duty for further instructions.
Generator raw water
strainer
Fit dinghy pump nozzle and force
the blockage out