Jeanneau SUN ODYSSEY 44I User manual

SUN ODYSSEY 44I
OWNER'S MANUAL
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WELCOME ABOARD
Madam, Sir,
You have just taken delivery of your new JEANNEAU boat and we thank you for the confidence you
have shown us in ordering a vessel of our brand. The whole JEANNEAU team welcomes you aboard.
A JEANNEAU is made to last, in order to bring you all the pleasure you expect from a vessel over a
period of many years each boat is subject to the utmost attention to detail from the design stage right
through to launching.
This manual was meant to help you to enjoy your boat comfortably and safely. It includes the boat
specifications, the equipment provided or installed, the systems and tips on her operation and
maintenance. Some of the equipment described in this manual may be optional.
Your JEANNEAU dealer will be able to help and advise you in the use and maintenance of your boat.
Read this user's guide/owner's manual carefully and get to know your boat before using it.
The better you know your vessel the more pleasure you will get from being at the helm.
The sea is a source for learning. Caution based on a knowledge of one's own limits and those of the
boat is the pre-requisite for an accomplished sailor.
Even when your boat has been adapted for them, the sea and wind conditions corresponding to the
design categories A, B, C and D may vary, ranging from severe conditions to strong storms subject to
the risks of exceptional waves and gusts of wind, this meaning they are dangerous conditions in which
only an experienced, fit and well trained crew manoeuvring a well maintained boat can sail in a
satisfactory manner.
This user's guide/owner's manual is not a course in safety at sea or about sailing sense. If this is your
first boat or if you change to a new type of boat which you are not used to, get some training in boat
control and sailing to ensure your safety and comfort. Your dealer, your international sailing association
or your yacht club will be very happy to recommend local sailing schools or professional instructors.
Make sure the sea and wind conditions will correspond to the category of your boat and you and your
crew are able to handle the boat in these conditions.
Always listen to the weather forecast before you put out to sea.
Keep this user's guide/owner's manual in a safe place and hand it over to the new owner if you
sell your boat.
You are advised to keep all the instructions and manuals provided by the boat equipment
manufacturers (accessories...) in the same place as this manual

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INTRODUCTION
THE USERS OF THE BOAT ARE INFORMED OF THE FOLLOWING:
This user guide/owner's manual is not a maintenance or repair guide. In case of difficulty do not
hesitate to call on the services of your concessionaire JEANNEAU.
Any alterations which may affect the safety specifications of the boat must be assessed, carried out
and recorded by persons qualified to do so. Any change in the distribution of the vessel's mass (adding
a radar, altering the mast, changing an engine, etc) may affect the stability, trim and performance of your
boat.
The SPBI shipyards may not be held responsible for any alterations which they have not approved.
The complete crew must be equipped appropriately.
In numerous countries, a licence, an authorization or a training course is requested. Make sure you
have this legal authorization before you use your boat.
Adapt the use of your boat to her condition that wears out with time and use.
Any boat, however solid she may be, may be severely damaged if badly used. This is not compatible
with a secure navigation. Always adapt the speed and direction of your boat to the conditions of the sea.
The boat shall not be loaded more with than the maximum load recommended by the builder, in
particular the total weight of the food supplies, of the different equipment that are not supplied by the
builder and of the persons on board.
The weight of the boat shall be properly distributed.
The stability is reduced when you add weight in the upper parts.
In case of heavy weather, the hatches, lockers and doors shall be closed in order to minimize the
risk of water coming in.
Breakers are serious dangers to stability.
The water in the bilge shall be kept at its minimum.
The stability may be reduced when you tow a boat or when you lift heavy weights with the davits
or the boom.
If your boat is equipped with a liferaft, carefully read the instructions. The boat must have on board
all the proper safety equipment (lifejackets, buoys, harness, flares, liferafts, etc.) depending on the type
of vessel, its certification, the country, the weather conditions encountered, etc.
The crew must be familiar with the use of all the safety equipment and the emergency safety
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Anyone on the deck shall wear a life jacket or a buoyancy aid.
The safety regulations as defined by the sailing code and enforced by the ’’COLREG’’ should be
observed.
NAME PLATE:
A part of the data is shown on the builder's plate fixed to the boat. The explanation of these data is given
in the appropriate chapters of this manual.
IDENTIFICATION OF VESSEL:
The vessel's identification is found on the builder's certificate delivered with the boat and is engraved
on the starboard aft side.
So as to be able to continuously improve their product the SPBI shipyards reserve the right to make any
alterations in design, layout or equipment which they judge necessary.
That is the reason why the specifications and information given are not contractual, they may be
modified without prior notice or up dates.
This owner's manual is designed in accordance with the ISO 10240 standard requirements, it has a
general purpose and it may sometimes list some equipment or accessories or deal with some points or
questions that are not relevant to your own boat.
The different warnings used throughout this guide are broken down as follows.
DANGER
Indicates the existence of a serious inherent danger with a high risk of death or serious
injury if the appropriate precautions are not taken.
WARNING
Indicates the existence of a danger which could lead to injury or death if the
appropriate precautions are not taken.
PRECAUTION
Indicates a reminder of safety practice or draws attention to dangerous practices which could cause
injury to persons or damage to the vessel or to its components.
PIECE OF ADVICE - RECOMMENDATION
Indicates a recommendation or advice for carrying out actions or manoeuvres which are appropriate
to the intended result.

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HISTORY OF UPDATES
•Index A ................................................................................................................................................... 10/2008
•Index B.................................................................................................................................................... 01/2010
•Index C.................................................................................................................................................... 09/2010
•Index D ................................................................................................................................................... 02/2011
•Index E.................................................................................................................................................... 05/2011

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1 .......... SPECIFICATIONS AND WARRANTY ...............................................Page 7
Chapter 2 ......... SAFETY ................................................................................................ Page 15
Chapter 3 ......... HULL.................................................................................................... Page 35
Chapter 4 ......... DECK .................................................................................................... Page 39
Chapter 5 ......... STEERING SYSTEM .......................................................................... Page 49
Chapter 6 ......... RIGGING AND SAILS ........................................................................ Page 53
Chapter 7 ......... INTERIOR........................................................................................... Page 69
Chapter 8 ......... WATER AND SEWAGE WATER ....................................................... Page 75
Chapter 9 .......... ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ............................................................ Page 89
Chapter 10 ........ ENGINE..............................................................................................Page 109
Chapter 11 ........ LAUNCHING .....................................................................................Page 125
Chapter 12 ........ WINTER STORAGE ..........................................................................Page 129
PERSONAL NOTES
SUN ODYSSEY 44i Anglais
Update 05/2011
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SPECIFICATIONS AND WARRANTY
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CERTIFICATION
DESIGN CATEGORY
YOUR BOAT
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
L.O.A.......................................................................................................................................................... 13,75 m
Hull length ................................................................................................................................................. 13,41 m
L.W.L.......................................................................................................................................................... 11,45 m
Overall width............................................................................................................................................... 4,37 m
Beam............................................................................................................................................................. 4,37 m
Waterline beam ........................................................................................................................................... 3,65 m
Air draught - Empty vessel (Version Classical / Jib reefer)...............................................................19,00 m
Air draught - Empty vessel (Version Performance)............................................................................19,90 m
Draught Deep draught keel ...................................................................................................................... 2,05 m
Ballast weight Deep draught keel.......................................................................................................... 2 954 kg
Light displacement - Deep keel............................................................................................................. 9 930 kg
Maximum load displacement - deep keel...........................................................................................14 230 kg
Draught Shallow draught keel .................................................................................................................. 1,65 m
Ballast weight shallow draught .............................................................................................................. 3 160 kg
Light displacement - Shallow keel....................................................................................................... 10 136 kg
Maximum load displacement - shallow keel......................................................................................14436kg
Draught Performance ................................................................................................................................ 2,30 m
Ballast weight Performance.................................................................................................................... 2 850 kg
Light displacement Performance .......................................................................................................... 9 826 kg
Displacement with maximum load Performance ............................................................................. 14 126 kg
Maximum load recommended by the builder ..................................................................................... 4 300kg
Including the mass of the persons who are authorized on board (75 kg/165 lbs per adult), the supplies, the liquids
that can be used (fresh water and fuel) in fixed completely full tanks, the additional loads, the optional equipments,
the liferaft and the scope for load.
Total mass of liquids (all tanks full)...................................................................................................... 1 067 kg
Freshwater capacity ............................................................................................................................400 + 235 l
Fuel oil tank capacity......................................................................................................................................240 l
Refrigeration unit capacity ............................................................................................................................260 l
Sewage water capacity............................................................................................................................... 3 x 80 l
Recommended maximum power..............................................................................................................81 kW
Maximum motorisation mass ....................................................................................................................250 kg
Battery capacity - Service....................................................................................................................4 x 110 Ah
Battery capacity - Engine....................................................................................................................1 x 110 Ah
Cabins.................................................................................................................................................................3/4
Architect.................................................................................................. Philippe BRIAND, Jeanneau Design
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The sails are the main propulsion means of the SUN ODYSSEY 44i
CERTIFICATION
DESIGN CATEGORY
The SUN ODYSSEY 44i model conforms to the directive 2003/44/CE.
SAILS CLASSICAL JIB REEFER PERFORMANCE
Mainsail (classic)..........
Genoa............................
Spinnaker......................
I......................................
J......................................
P.....................................
E ....................................
47,6 m2
.............................. 52 m2
............................ 120 m2
.......................... 16,54 m
.............................4,65 m
......................... 15,27 m
.............................5,30 m
38,1 m2
.............................. 52 m2
............................ 120 m2
.......................... 16,54 m
.............................4,65 m
......................... 15,27 m
.............................5,30 m
51,2 m2
........................... 52,2 m2
............................ 128 m2
................................17 m
.............................4,65 m
..........................16,45 m
.............................5,30 m
CE Category Persons Maximum
A 10 persons
B 12 persons
C 14 persons
D 14 persons
Design category Wind force
(Beaufort scale)
Significant height of waves
to be considered
(in metres H 1/3)
Vessel designed for navigation:
A - "At high sea"
B-"Inopensea"
C - "Near to the coast"
D - "In sheltered waters"
Over 8
Up to and including 8
Up to and including 6
Up to and including 4
Over 4
Up to and including 4
Up to and including 2
Up to and including 0,3
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CATEGORY A
This boat is designed for sailing in winds that may exceed force 8 on the Beaufort scale and in waves of
a significant height of 4 and more, and the boat is to a large extent self-sufficient. Unusual conditions
such as hurricanes are excluded.
You may meet with such conditions when you sail long crossings, for instance across the oceans, or
close to the shore, when you are not protected from the wind or waves over several hundreds of nautical
miles.
CATEGORY B
This boat is designed for sailing in winds that may exceed force 8 on the Beaufort scale and in waves of
a significant height of 4m or less.
You may meet with such conditions when you sail on the open sea or close to the shore, when you are
not protected from the wind or waves over several hundreds of nautical miles. You may also meet with
these conditions on an inland sea with a size sufficient to generate the wave height in question.
CATEGORY C
This boat is designed for sailing in winds that may exceed force 6 on the Beaufort scale and in waves of
a significant height of 2m or less.
You may meet with such conditions in exposed inland waters, in estuaries and in coastal waters with
moderate weather conditions.
CATEGORY D
This boat is designed for sailing in winds not exceeding force 4 on the Beaufort scale and in waves of a
corresponding height (significant height of 0,5m or less).
You may meet such conditions in protected inland waters and in coastal waters when the weather is fine.
Note:
The significant height of a wave is the average height of the upper third of the waves, that
approximately corresponds to the height of a wave an experienced observer can assess. Some
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YOUR BOAT
Version
NAME OF THE BOAT ..............................................................................
NAME OF THE OWNER ..............................................................................
ADDRESS ..............................................................................
..............................................................................
..............................................................................
HULL NUMBER ..............................................................................
SERIAL NUMBER ..............................................................................
REGISTRATION NUMBER ..............................................................................
DELIVERY DATE ..............................................................................
DOOR KEY NUMBER ..............................................................................
MAKE OF ENGINE ..............................................................................
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER ..............................................................................
ENGINE KEY NUMBER ..............................................................................
JEANNEAU (Establishment of the company SPBI)
BP 529 - 85505 LES HERBIERS cedex - FRANCE
Tel. [phone] - Fax [phone]
Internet : http://www.jeanneau.com(fr).
Your agent
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY
Article 1
At the time of delivery of the boat the parties sign the Certificate of Delivery supplied by JEANNEAU
for this purpose and this is equivalent to an agreement of compliance by the purchaser-user.
The acceptance of delivery of the boat by the purchaser-user without reserve is equivalent to the
acceptance of the apparent condition of the boat in pursuance of the provisions of Section 1642 of the
Civil Code.
The terms of warranty are engaged only upon:
- the return to the After Sales Department in JEANNEAU of the duly filled in tear-away section of
the Certificate of Delivery and of the Warranty Registration Card,
- the carrying out of the controls and service set forth by JEANNEAU, being made clear that the
possible expenses of handling, transportation, parking, escorting which have been incurred in the
execution of the above mentioned directives are born exclusively by the purchaser-user.
Article 2
The warranty is valid for a duration of 24 months from the date of delivery of the boat to the first
purchaser-user and it is strictly limited as the manufacturer chooses, to the replacement or free repair
of any part that has been found defective by the technical specialists of the latter and no compensation
whatsoever shall be paid in this respect.
As for components and accessories which visibly bear the trademark of another supplier, the warranty
shall be limited to the warranty provided by said supplier.
Article 3
With the exception of any prototype boats, RIGIFLEX boats, boats used for business purposes, or
boats specifically designed and/or equipped for racing, which have as a contractual warranty only that
indicated in article 2 above, the structure of the hull, the deck and the hull to deck joint and the hull to
keel joint is warranted against all manufacturing defects identified by the technical specialists of
JEANNEAU, for a period of 5 years for monohull boats and 3 years for motor boats and multihull
boats.
However, any incident that affects the structure and does not result from a manufacturing defect
covered under the conditions of warranty, that would have resulted or not in the repair of the deck or
hull, shall effectively cancel all terms and conditions of warranty and without prejudice immediately.
The warranty period starts from the date of the first commissioning of the boat and at the latest from
the last day of the model year in which the boat was built, i.e. August 31 of the said year.
This warranty is strictly limited to the free repair of the manufacturing defects either in our yard or by
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Article 4
The following items are excluded from the terms of warranty as stated in articles 1 and 2
above:
- The transport and carriage expenses for the boat and parts as well as expenses and/or possible
losses resulting from the inability to use the boat and/or accessories, shall be born by the
purchaser,
- The deterioration or damages hereinafter listed as well as their consequences:
• Normal wear and tear,
• Cracks, cracking or fading of the gel coat,
• Damages resulting from:
- changes and modifications or repairs, even partial, performed in workshops different from
those authorized by our company,
- the failure to follow the recommended maintenance procedures stated in the owner's manual
delivered with the boat, or failure to follow the professional procedure,
- improper use, in particular careless use, or rash use, misuse or abnormal use,
- the participation in competitive events,
- acts of negligence as regards to the necessity to take the necessary measures of conservation,
- an accident or catastrophe such as explosion, fire, flood, storm, lightning, transport, riot,
theft, collision,
- unsuitable storage or transport conditions.
Article 5
The bringing into play of the warranty shall extend the period of warranty for a period equal to the one
that is necessary to carry out the repair work under the warranty, on the condition that the
afore-mentioned repair work requires an immobilization of the boat for minimum 7 consecutive days.
Article 6
In order to enjoy the above-specified warranty, the purchaser-user shall present the duly filled in
Certificate of Delivery and Warranty document each time a claim is presented and in a written, precise
and justified document he shall notify his authorized dealer-seller the defect or fault within 15 days from
the day when the defect or fault is discovered otherwise he will not enjoy this warranty.
The authorized dealer-seller shall inform the builder about the purchaser-user's claim within a period of
8 days from its receipt otherwise he shall have to bear the consequences resulting from his delay.
Article 7
The authorized dealers, agents or sellers of JEANNEAU do not have the authority to alter the above
warranty but, on their own account and in their own responsibility, they may grant possible additional
warranties which can bind the builder under no circumstances.
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SAFETY
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
GENERAL INFORMATION
GAS SYSTEM
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GAS
FIGHT AGAINST FIRE
BILGE PUMP SYSTEM
EMERGENCY TILLER
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SAFETY EQUIPMENT
NOTE: If over 10 persons on board, 2 liferafts compulsory
Swimming ladder (means of coming back onboard) (Reference 1)
Liferaft (Reference 2) - not supplied