Jeanneau SUN ODYSSEY 469 User manual

SUN ODYSSEY 469
OWNER'S MANUAL
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 7
Welcome ......................................................................................................................... 7
Notes on reading this manual ....................................................................................... 9
1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................... 11
1.1 CONSTRUCTION .......................................................................................................... 11
1.2 GENERAL DIMENSIONS.............................................................................................. 11
1.3 ENGINE ......................................................................................................................... 11
1.4 ELECTRICITY................................................................................................................ 11
1.5 CAPACITIES ................................................................................................................. 12
1.6 SAILS............................................................................................................................. 12
2 DESIGN CATEGORIES AND DISPLACEMENT .......................................................... 13
2.1 VERSION - DEEP DRAUGHT KEEL ............................................................................ 13
2.2 VERSION - SHALLOW DRAUGHT KEEL .................................................................... 13
2.3 DESIGN CATEGORIES................................................................................................. 15
3 STABILITY AND BUOYANCY ...................................................................................... 17
3.1 STABILITY DATA.......................................................................................................... 17
3.2 ACCESS TO THE BOAT............................................................................................... 18
4 MANOEUVRABILITY .................................................................................................... 19
5 RIGGING AND SAILS ................................................................................................... 21
5.1 RIGGING DIAGRAM ..................................................................................................... 21
5.1.1 Classical mast ..................................................................................................... 21
5.1.2 Mast with in-mast furling.................................................................................... 24
5.2 STANDING RIGGING.................................................................................................... 25
5.3 RUNNING RIGGING...................................................................................................... 27
5.4 SAILS............................................................................................................................. 28
5.5 SETTING THE SAILS.................................................................................................... 29
5.5.1 Mainsail (classic)................................................................................................. 29
5.5.2 Genoa ................................................................................................................... 30
5.5.3 Tacking jib ........................................................................................................... 32
5.5.4 Symmetric spi...................................................................................................... 33
5.5.5 Code 0 .................................................................................................................. 34
5.5.6 Asymmetric spinnaker........................................................................................ 35
5.6 DECK FITTING .............................................................................................................. 36
5.7 WINCHES ...................................................................................................................... 36
5.8 GENOA FURLER .......................................................................................................... 38
5.9 SINGLE LINE FURLER ................................................................................................. 38

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6 SAFETY ......................................................................................................................... 39
6.1 PREVENTING MAN OVERBOARD SITUATIONS AND THE MEANS OF GETTING SO-
MEONE BACK ONBOARD ........................................................................................... 39
6.1.1 Prevention of man overboard............................................................................. 39
6.1.2 Getting back onboard ......................................................................................... 40
6.2 STORING THE LIFE-RAFT ........................................................................................... 41
6.3 SECURING MOVEABLE ITEMS ................................................................................... 41
6.4 DECK LAYOUT.............................................................................................................. 42
6.5 INFORMATION ABOUT THE RISKS OF FLOODING AND ABOUT THE BOAT'S STA-
BILITY 43
6.5.1 Openings in hull .................................................................................................. 43
6.5.2 Bilge pumps and drainage.................................................................................. 51
7 INFORMATION RELATING TO FIRE RISKS AND RISKS OF EXPLOSION............... 57
7.1 PROPULSION ENGINES AND OTHER FUEL-BURNING EQUIPMENT ..................... 57
7.2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ................................................................................................. 57
7.3 GAS SYSTEM ................................................................................................................ 57
7.4 FIRE-PREVENTION AND FIRE-FIGHTING EQUIPMENT ............................................ 58
7.4.1 Fire-fighting equipment ...................................................................................... 58
7.4.2 Extinguisher access hole ................................................................................... 60
7.5 EMERGENCY EXITS IN CASE OF FIRE ...................................................................... 61
7.6 EMERGENCY SYSTEMS IN CASE OF STEERING GEAR FAILURE ......................... 62
8 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ................................................................................................. 63
8.1 GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .............................. 63
8.2 DC INSTALLATION (12 V OR 24 V) ............................................................................. 64
8.2.1 Battery use and distribution............................................................................... 64
8.2.2 Battery switch ...................................................................................................... 66
8.2.3 Power distributor................................................................................................. 67
8.2.4 Battery charger .................................................................................................... 68
8.2.5 Layout of the wiring looms in the hull - 12 V .................................................... 72
8.2.6 Layout of the deck wiring looms - 12 V ............................................................. 73
8.2.7 Electrical panel .................................................................................................... 74
8.2.8 Circuit breakers ................................................................................................... 75
8.3 AC SYSTEM (110 V OR 220 V) ..................................................................................... 76
8.3.1 AC shore socket .................................................................................................. 77
8.3.2 Layout diagram.................................................................................................... 78
8.3.3 DC/AC converter.................................................................................................. 79
8.3.4 Anodes ................................................................................................................. 81
8.3.5 Earthing plates..................................................................................................... 83
9 LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS(LPG)SYSTEM (GPL)................................................. 85
9.1 THE ONBOARD GAS SYSTEM .................................................................................... 85
9.2 LAYOUT DIAGRAM....................................................................................................... 90
9.3 MICROWAVE................................................................................................................. 97

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10 DOMESTIC APPLIANCES ............................................................................................ 93
10.1 FRIDGE / COOL BOX................................................................................................... 93
10.2 WATER-COOLED REFRIGERATION UNIT................................................................. 95
11 AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT ....................................................................................... 99
11.1 TELEVISION ................................................................................................................. 99
11.2 HIFI.............................................................................................................................. 100
11.3 LAYOUT DIAGRAM.................................................................................................... 101
12 ONBOARD COMFORT ............................................................................................... 103
12.1 AIR CONDITIONING ................................................................................................... 103
12.2 ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ....................................................................................... 114
12.3 EQUIPMENT OTHER THAN FOR PROPULSION, WHICH BURNS FUEL (GENERA-
TOR, HEATING) 117
12.3.1 General points ................................................................................................. 117
12.3.2 Generator ......................................................................................................... 118
12.3.3 Warm air heating system................................................................................ 122
12.3.3 Water heating .................................................................................................. 127
13 WATER SYSTEMS...................................................................................................... 133
13.1 GENERAL POINTS..................................................................................................... 133
13.2 USING A VALVE......................................................................................................... 134
13.3 FRESH WATER FILLING SYSTEM ........................................................................... 135
13.4 FRESH WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM ................................................................ 137
13.5 MAIN PLUMBING EQUIPMENT................................................................................. 140
13.5.1 Water unit......................................................................................................... 140
13.5.2 Cockpit shower ............................................................................................... 141
13.5.3 Shore freshwater supply ................................................................................ 142
13.5.4 Foot pump........................................................................................................ 142
13.5.5 Water heater .................................................................................................... 146
13.6 BLACK WATER SYSTEM (WC)................................................................................. 147
13.6.1 Location diagram of black water system ...................................................... 148
13.7 WASTE WATER SYSTEM.......................................................................................... 159
14 ENGINE ....................................................................................................................... 165
14.1 INFORMATION ABOUT THE RISKS OF FIRE AND OF EXPLOSION OF ENGINES .....
165
14.2 DANGER FROM MOVING MECHANICAL PARTS.................................................... 166
14.3 GENERAL POINTS..................................................................................................... 166
14.4 STARTING THE ENGINE ........................................................................................... 167
14.5 ENGINE WATER INTAKE VALVE ............................................................................. 169
14.6 ANTI-SIPHON VALVE ................................................................................................ 169
14.7 FUEL FILTER.............................................................................................................. 170
14.8 ENGINE INSTALLATION ........................................................................................... 171

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14.9 ENGINE CONTROL .................................................................................................... 173
14.10 ACCESS TO THE ENGINE ....................................................................................... 173
14.11 PROPELLER ............................................................................................................. 174
14.12 360 DOCKING VERSION.......................................................................................... 175
14.12.1 Start Quick Guide .......................................................................................... 176
14.12.2 Diagrammatic view ........................................................................................ 177
14.12.3 Operation........................................................................................................ 180
15 STEERING SYSTEM ................................................................................................... 191
15.1 GENERAL POINTS ..................................................................................................... 191
15.2 LAYOUT DIAGRAM .................................................................................................... 192
15.3 BOW THRUSTER........................................................................................................ 198
16 DECK FITTINGS .......................................................................................................... 201
16.1 GENERAL POINTS ..................................................................................................... 201
16.1.1 Polyester .......................................................................................................... 201
16.1.2 Plexiglas ........................................................................................................... 201
16.1.3 STAINLESS STEEL.......................................................................................... 201
16.1.4 Solid wood on exterior wooden panelling .................................................... 202
16.1.5 Exterior cushions ............................................................................................ 202
16.1.6 Synthetic wood composite decking .............................................................. 203
16.2 EQUIPMENT................................................................................................................ 204
Mechanised companionway door ............................................................................. 204
Electric platform ......................................................................................................... 204
16.3 BERTHING, ANCHORING, TOWING ......................................................................... 206
16.3.1 Anchor points .................................................................................................. 206
16.3.2 Towing.............................................................................................................. 207
16.4 MAIN COMPONENTS OF THE ANCHOR WELL....................................................... 208
16.5 ELECTRIC WINDLASS............................................................................................... 209
17 HULL FITTINGS........................................................................................................... 213
17.1 UPHOLSTERY ............................................................................................................ 213
17.2 INTERIOR WOODWORK............................................................................................ 216
17.3 INTERIOR MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................ 216
18 HANDLING, TRANSPORT .......................................................................................... 217
18.1 LIFTING PLAN ............................................................................................................ 217
18.2 LIFTING ....................................................................................................................... 218
18.3 UPPER LIMIT OF ANTIFOUL ..................................................................................... 219
18.4 LAUNCH/LIFT OUT..................................................................................................... 220
18.5 STEPPING/UNSTEPPING THE MAST ....................................................................... 220
18.6 WINTER STORAGE .................................................................................................... 221
18.7 TRANSPORT............................................................................................................... 222
19 ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................................... 223

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INTRODUCTION
Welcome
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 is 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.
A lot of skill and care is required to commission your boat. The proper working of all your boat's
equipment is the result of the quality of the commissioning operations. This is why the initial
launch must be overseen by your dealer.
Read this Owner's Manual carefully and take the time to get to know your boat before
you use it.
The better you know your vessel the more pleasure you will get from being at the helm.
Keep this manual somewhere safe and should you sell your boat, hand it to the new
owner.
You are advised to keep any user's guides supplied by the manufacturers of any
equipment for your boat (accessories...),together with your manual.
For all the equipment on your boat,
please read the instruction manuals provided by the manufacturer.

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This manual has been produced to help you enjoy using your boat in all safety. It contains
the details of the boat and of all the equipment provided and installed on your boat, as well as
the instructions for their use. Read it carefully and really get to know your boat before using it.
This owner's manual is not in any way a navigation or mariner's training manual. If this is
your first boat or if you have changed to a type of boat with which you are not familiar, make
sure that you learn how to use it and manoeuvre it safely and with ease, before taking the helm
alone. Your dealer, or national sailing or motorboat association, or your yacht club will be very
happy to tell you about the navigation schools or qualified instructors in your area.
Make sure that the wind and sea conditions forecast are appropriate for the design
category of your boat and that you and your crew are capable of manoeuvering the boat in
these conditions.
Even with a well-adapted boat, the wind and sea conditions which correspond to the
design categories A,B and C range from storm force winds for category A to severe storm
conditions at the upper end of category C and would put the boat at risk from massive waves
and extreme gusts. These are dangerous conditions in which only an experienced, fit and well-
trained crew, manoeuvering a well-maintained boat, could navigate sufficiently well.
This owner's manual is not intended as a detailed maintenance or repairs manual. Should
any problems arise please contact your dealer. If a maintenance manual is provided, please
use it.
Always use the services of an experienced professional for the maintenance of your boat,
for fitting accessories and for any modifications. Any alterations which may affect the safety
specifications of the boat must be assessed, carried out and recorded by persons qualified to
do so. The boat manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any modifications not approved
by them.
Some countries require you to hold a Certificate of Competency or other qualifications, or
other specific regulations may be in force.
Always maintain your boat well and make note of any deterioration due to wear and tear
or to heavy or inappropriate use.
Any boat – no matter how well-built– could suffer serious damage if used recklessly. This
is not compatible with safe navigation. Always adjust the speed and heading of your boat
according to the sea conditions.
If your boat is equipped with a life-raft, read the instruction manual carefully. The crew
must have available onboard all the safety gear (lifejackets, harnesses etc) appropriate for the
type of boat and for the weather conditions etc.. In some countries it is mandatory to have this
safety equipment onboard. The crew must be fully familiarised with the use of the safety gear
and with emergency manoeuvres (Man Overboard procedures, towing another vessel etc).
Sailing schools and clubs regularly run training sessions for these.
It is advised that, when on deck, everyone should wear the appropriate buoyancy aids
(lifejackets, personal buoyancy aids) Be advised that in some countries, it is mandatory to wear
a buoyancy aid which meets the national regulations at all times.

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Notes on reading this manual
The various symbols used throughout the manual for crucial safety information are as follows:
- While some of the information and illustrations in this manual may show details which are
slightly different from those found on your boat, the key information remains the same. Future
versions of this manual will show any possible modifications as required.
- Due to the constant desire to improve the products, SPBI S.A. reserves the right to make any
changes considered necessary to the design or to the equipment.
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 complies with the European Directive 94/25/CE of the 16 June 1994
amended by the European Directive 2003/44/CE of the 16 June 2003 ;
and with the standard NF EN ISO 10240 of February 2005 .
- This owner's manual is written in several languages. French is the authentic reference
language.
- This owner's manual was written and made up into pages by SPBI S.A.. Any reproduction of
this manual, direct or indirect, provisional or permanent, by whatever means this may be,
whether in whole or in part, and any modification of this manual by a third party for commercial
reasons, are forbidden.
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.
WARNING
Indicates either a reminder of safety procedures or alerts you to
dangerous manoeuvres or operations, which could result in injuries to
those onboard or in damage to the boat or to components of it, or to the
environment.
ADVICE-RECOMMENDATION
Indicates a recommendation or advice for carrying out manoeuvres appropriate for the
planned manoeuvres.

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1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
1.1 CONSTRUCTION
Model....................................................................................................... SUN ODYSSEY 469
Architect / Interior design ................................................Philippe BRIAND / Jeanneau Design
Builder ....................................................................................................................... SPBI S.A
Principal means of propulsion ............................................................................................ Sail
Hull construction material .....................................Single skin laminated fibreglass / Polyester
Deck construction material ..................... Laminated sandwich glass / Polyester / Balsa wood
Application - Deck........................................................................................................injection
Application - Hull.................................................................................................. Wet laid fibre
Keel construction material ..........................................................................................Cast iron
Ballast weight deep draught (Deep draught keel) ...................................................... 3 095 kg
Ballast weight shallow draught (Shallow draught keel) .............................................. 3 440 kg
1.2 GENERAL DIMENSIONS
L.O.A (Lmax)* (Rear skirt upright) ................................................................................. 14,30 m
(Including removable parts that can be dismantled (bow roller, pulpit, bowsprit), without affecting the
structure of the boat)
L.O.A (Configuration "charter") .................................................................................... 14,55 m
Hull length (Lh)* ........................................................................................................... 13,65 m
(Excluding: removable parts that can be dismantled, without affecting the structure of the boat)
Overall width (Bmax)*...................................................................................................... 4,49 m
(Including: removable parts that can be dismantled, without affecting the structure of the boat)
Beam(Bh)*...................................................................................................................... 4,49 m
(Excluding: removable parts that can be dismantled, without affecting the structure of the boat)
Air draught – Empty vessel – Classical mast & Mast with in-mast furling ................... 20,30 m
Draught - Boat fully laden - Version Deep draught keel (Deep draught keel) ............... 2,25 m
Draught - Boat fully laden - Version Shallow draught keel (Shallow draught keel)........ 1,65 m
Wetted surface area ................................................................................ Approximately 50 m²
1.3 ENGINE
Nominal maximum propulsion power .......................................................................... 55,2 Kw
Maximum recommended engine size............................................................................ 249 kg
1.4 ELECTRICITY
Circuit type - Direct current.................................................................................................12V
Circuit type - AC ...............................................................................................................220V
Circuit type - AC (US version) ..........................................................................................110V
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1.5 CAPACITIES
Total mass of the liquid content of fixed tanks when they are full................................1 076kg
Fuel capacity: Tank 1 (*).........................................................................................237 l
Fresh water capacity:Tank 1 (*) ........................................................................................ 400 l
Tank 2 (*) ...................................................................................................235 l
Sewage water capacity (WC):Tank 1 (*).............................................................................80 l
Tank 2 (*) .............................................................................80 l
Tank 3 (*) .............................................................................80 l
It may not be possible to use these capacities fully depending on the trim and load of the boat.
It is recommended to keep a reserve of 20% in the fuel tanks.
(*): Refer to the corresponding chapter to locate the position of the tank (relationship between
the tank number and its position on board).
1.6 SAILS
I ....................................................................................................................................17,20 m
J .....................................................................................................................................5,66 m
P...................................................................................................................................16,62 m
E.....................................................................................................................................5,10 m
Fully battened main (standard / Performance)..............................................................49,6 m²
Mainsail (classic) (Mast with in-mast furling) ................................................................38,0 m²
Genoa ...........................................................................................................................46,5 m²
Genoa mylar (Overlap 106%) .....................................................................................46,60 m²
Standard genoa (Overlap 106%) ................................................................................46,50 m²
Performance version genoa (Overlap 135%)................................................................60,3 m²
Tacking jib (Overlap 86%).............................................................................................38,4 m²
Code O..........................................................................................................................84,4 m²
Asymmetric spinnaker....................................................................................................175 m²
Symmetric spi ................................................................................................................160 m²
Planned sail area ...........................................................................................................101 m²

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2 DESIGN CATEGORIES AND DISPLACEMENT
- Some of the data is shown on the manufacturer's plate fixed to the boat. The explanation
of the data is given in the appropriate chapters of this manual.
- The recommended maximum load includes the weight of all the people onboard, of
provisions, personal belongings, of all equipment not included in the weight of the boat in
ballast, of the cargo (if relevant) and of all liquids contained in fixed tanks when full (fuel, water,
grey water, black water).
- The maximum recommended weight shown on the manufacturer's plate does not include the
weight contained in the fixed tanks of liquid when full (fuel, water, grey water, black water).
2.1 VERSION - DEEP DRAUGHT KEEL (Deep draught keel)
2.2 VERSION - SHALLOW DRAUGHT KEEL (Shallow draught keel)
Design category A B C D
Maximum number of
people to be allowed
onboard
10 11 14 16
Light displacement 11 734 kg 11 734 kg 11 734 kg 11 734 kg
Recommended
maximum load 4 260 kg 4 260 kg 4 260 kg 4 320 kg
Displacement with
maximum load 15 994 kg 15 994 kg 15 994 kg 16 054 kg
Design category A B C D
Maximum number of
people to be allowed
onboard
10 11 14 16
Light displacement 12 078 kg 12 078 kg 12 078 kg 12 078 kg
Recommended
maximum load 4 260 kg 4 260 kg 4 260 kg 4 320 kg
Displacement with
maximum load 16 338 kg 16 338 kg 16 338 kg 16 398 kg
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If some of those onboard are children, the total number of people allowed onboard may be
increased, provided that::
- The total weight of the children does not exceed 37,5 kg ;
AND THAT
- the total weight of all allowed onboard (based on about 75 kg per adult) is not exceeded.
-Do not exceed the recommended maximum number of people onboard.
However many people are onboard, the total, combined load of people and
any gear or equipment must never exceed the recommended maximum load.
-Always use the seats or seating areas provided.
-When loading the boat, never exceed the recommended maximum load.
Always load the boat with care and distribute the loads in order to maintain the
theoretical trim (more or less horizontal).
-Avoid placing heavy loads high up in the boat.

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2.3 DESIGN CATEGORIES
Category A: At high sea
This craft is designed to operate in winds that may exceed wind force 8 (Beaufort scale) and in
significant wave heights of 4 m and above.
This craft is largely self-sufficient. Abnormal conditions such as hurricanes are excluded.
Such conditions may be encountered on extended voyages, for example across oceans, or
inshore when unsheltered from the wind and waves for several hundred nautical miles.
Category B: In open sea
This craft is designed to operate in winds up to Beaufort force 8 and the associated wave
heights (significant wave height up to 4 m, see Note 1 below).
Such conditions may be encountered on offshore voyages of sufficient length, or on coastal
waters when unsheltered from the wind and waves for several dozens of nautical miles.
These conditions may also be experienced on inland seas of sufficient size for the wave height
to be generated.
Category C: Near to the coast
This craft is designed to operate in winds up to Beaufort force 6 and the associated wave
heights (significant wave height up to 2 m, see Note 1 below). You may meet with such
conditions in exposed inland waters, in estuaries and in coastal waters with moderate weather
conditions.
Category D: In sheltered waters
This craft is designed to operate in winds up to Beaufort force 4 and the associated wave
heights (occasional maximum waves of 0,5 m height).
Such conditions may be encountered in sheltered inland waters, and in coastal waters in fine
weather.
NOTE:
- The significant wave height is the mean height of the highest one-third of the waves, which
approximately corresponds to the wave height estimated by an experienced observer. Some
waves will be double this height.
- The creation of different design categories results from the need to distinguish between
different levels of risk according to the construction of the boats.
The parameters for the characteristics are established to define the conditions of navigation
which each category may encounter; they serve purely to evaluate the boat designs and are
not to be used to limit the geographical areas in which these boats may operate.
- One boat may be classed in several design categories at the same time, each with their
different maximum capabilities.
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3 STABILITY AND BUOYANCY
3.1 STABILITY DATA
- Fully laden displacement was used to evaluate the stability and buoyancy of the boat. The
value of this displacement can be found in paragraph ’ Technical specifications ’ at the
beginning of this manual.
- Any changes in the distribution of loads onboard (for example by adding a raised structure
for fishing, fitting a radar or in-mast furling, changing the engine etc.) can significantly affect the
boat's stability, trim and its performance ;
- It is important to keep water in the bilges to a minimum ;
- The boat's stability is affected by adding to the weight of the superstructure ;
- In heavy weather it is important to close all the hatches, lockers and doors to minimise the
risk of water pouring in ;
- The boat's stability can be reduced when towing a boat or when using a davit or boom to lift
a heavy load ;
- Breaking waves are a serious threat to stability.
-Reduce speed in waves.
-Always adjust the speed and heading of your boat according to the sea
conditions.
-All of the watertight hatches must remain closed when at sea.
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3.2 ACCESS TO THE BOAT
Access to the engine compartment
Access to companionway
Hatch - Side Companionway
- It is imperative that both the cockpit and the engine compartment are kept
closed when at sea.
- When at sea close the guardrail side-opening or openings.
- Slamming an access hatch may cause injury : always close the hatch gently
and carefully.
- Do not allow children to open or close the hatches unsupervised.
- It is imperative that companionway access is kept closed when at sea.
- Close the deck hatches and portholes before each trip.
- Close all access doors and hatches in heavy weather or when the sea is
rough.
ADVICE-RECOMMENDATION
- Keep the sea cocks, discharge and drainage points closed to minimise the risk of seawater
pouring in.

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4 MANOEUVRABILITY
- This boat was tested using the stability rating STIX, which is a worldwide safety
measurement of stability and which takes account of the length of the vessel, its displacement,
hull dimensions, stability characteristics and flooding proofness. This test produced the
following results::
Shallow draught version (Shallow draught keel) - Classical mast / Mast with in-
mast furling
Deep draught version (Deep draught keel) - Classical mast / Mast with in-mast
furling
- This boat was found to be capable of carrying its crew, even when flooded.
- This boat is liable to capsize or to become flooded if carrying too much sail. In these
circumstances it could sink. It is important to reduce the sail area if the wind exceeds force 3
on the scale of Beaufort. It is important to be especially vigilant in strong gusts of wind or in a
squall.
- Take extra precautions if sailing downwind when you come round onto a beam reach, as
both the apparent wind and the angle of heel will increase.. Such changes to the point of sail
must not be made at speed and you should first consider reducing sail.
Boat with minimal load Boat laden
Angle of vanishing stability
(in degrees) 113.9° / 112.4° 109.2° / 107.9°
STIX 41.88 / 41.12 40.31 / 39.74
Boat with minimal load Boat laden
Angle of vanishing stability
(in degrees) 116.1° / 114.6° 111.0° / 109.7°
STIX 43.61 / 42.89 41.83 / 41.28
- If carrying too much sail, the boat could capsize.
- It is important to take additional precautions in very strong winds or in a
confused sea or breaking waves.
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