La Rochelle Dufour 36 User manual

ENGLISH 2012.02.15 1/72
Dufour 36 Performance
OWNER'S MANUAL
IN ACCORDANCE WITH EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 94/25/CE
AS AMENDED BY EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2003/44/CE

ENGLISH 2012.02.15 2/72
Dufour 36 Performance
This page intentionally left blank
This page intentionally left blank
This page intentionally left blank

ENGLISH 2012.02.15 3/72
Dufour 36 Performance
Your agent
Name
is DUFOUR YACHTS’ representative and will give you all the help you need to solve any difficulties
you might have during launching and masting of your boat, as well as for commissioning and maintenance
technical checks. If necessary, he will help you with the administrative process of registering your boat.
As soon as you become the owner, familiarize yourself with the manual supplied with your boat, sign and
date the receipt acknowledgements below, and give (or send) the last one to your agent.
Acknowledgement of receipt of the Owner's Manual. Owner's copy to be kept in your
Manual
I, the undersigned:
Name
Address
owner of DUFOUR 36 Performance no.
confirm that I have received the Owner’s Manual for my DUFOUR 36 Performance and
accept its being written in English.
Dated:
Signature:
Detach along dotted line
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Owner's Manual receipt acknowledgement to be returned to DUFOUR YACHTS
1, Rue Blaise Pascal- 17187 PERIGNY CEDEX- FRANCE
I, the undersigned:
Name
Address
owner of DUFOUR 36 Performance no.
confirm that I have received the Owner’s Manual for my DUFOUR 36 Performance and
accept its being written in English.
Dated:
Signature:

ENGLISH 2012.02.15 4/72
Dufour 36 Performance
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................5
I. GENERAL INFORMATION......................................................................................7
Design category ___________________________________________________________________________ 7
Certification ______________________________________________________________________________ 7
Identification _____________________________________________________________________________ 7
Builder's plate_____________________________________________________________________________ 8
Degrees of danger__________________________________________________________________________ 8
II. PRINCIPAL SPECIFICATIONS...............................................................................9
III. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ........................................................................................10
Safety and operating instructions for the electrical system (ISO 10133) ____________________________ 10
Installing new equipment __________________________________________________________________ 10
Batteries ________________________________________________________________________________ 11
Electric windlass__________________________________________________________________________ 11
220 / 110 volt installation (ISO 13297: 2000) ___________________________________________________ 12
IV. GAS INSTALLATION ..............................................................................................13
Operating advice _________________________________________________________________________ 13
Checking the system(ISO 10239: 2000) _______________________________________________________ 14
Changing the gas cylinder__________________________________________________________________ 14
V. DRAIN & SANITATION SYSTEM..........................................................................15
Drainage system characteristics(ISO 15083: 2003)______________________________________________ 15
Pressurized fresh-water pump ______________________________________________________________ 15
Seacocks ________________________________________________________________________________ 16
Operation of the sea toilets _________________________________________________________________ 16
Operation of the holding tanks (ISO 8099: 2000) _______________________________________________ 16
VI. FLOODING...............................................................................................................17
VII. FIRE PROTECTION................................................................................................17
Installation ______________________________________________________________________________ 17
Safety instructions ________________________________________________________________________ 18
VIII. ENGINE.....................................................................................................................19
General precautions_______________________________________________________________________ 19
Exhaust gas emission ______________________________________________________________________ 19
Safety 19
Wintering _______________________________________________________________________________ 20
IX. FUEL INSTALLATION ...........................................................................................20
X. STEERING SYSTEM................................................................................................20
Helm 20
Emergency tiller__________________________________________________________________________ 21
XI. SAILING....................................................................................................................21
XII. LIGHTNING PROTECTION...................................................................................22
Maintenance _____________________________________________________________________________ 22
Protection of persons during a storm_________________________________________________________ 22
XIII. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION & SAFETY...................................................22
XIV. SAFETY FACILITIES..............................................................................................23
XV. HANDLING, TRANSPORTING, HAULOUT.........................................................23
XVI. MOORING, ANCHORING, AND TOWING...........................................................24
Responsibility ____________________________________________________________________________ 24
Non-metallic anchor points _________________________________________________________________ 24

ENGLISH 2012.02.15 5/72
Dufour 36 Performance
XVII.GUARANTEE TERMS & TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP....................................25
1. Presentation plan.......................................................................................................34
2. Accommodation layout..............................................................................................35
3. Deck fittings plan.......................................................................................................36
4. Sail plan .....................................................................................................................38
5. Halyard & sheet routing diagram.............................................................................40
6. 220 V circuit diagram................................................................................................42
7. Charging & power circuit diagram...........................................................................44
8. 12 V distribution panel diagram................................................................................46
9. Terminal block...........................................................................................................48
10. 12V electrical installation diagram...........................................................................50
11. 220 V electrical installation diagram........................................................................52
12. Steering system diagram............................................................................................54
13. Gas system diagram...................................................................................................56
14. Abandon ship plan.....................................................................................................58
15. Fresh-water system diagram .....................................................................................60
16. Drainage system drawing ..........................................................................................62
17. Skin fitting location diagram.....................................................................................64
18. Mechanical installation diagram ..............................................................................66
19. Holding tank installation diagram............................................................................68
20. .Lifting diagram.........................................................................................................70
I
IN NT TR RO OD DU UC CT TI IO ON N
DUFOUR YACHTS is pleased to present you with this Manual which will help you get to know your
boat better.
This Manual has been produced to help you use your boat safely and enjoyably. It contains details of the
boat, the equipment supplied or fitted, its systems and information about their use. Read it carefully and
familiarize yourself with the boat before using it. This Owner's Manual is not a course in sailing safety or
seamanship. If this is your first boat, or you are changing to a type of boat you are unfamiliar with, for
your convenience and safety, make sure you gain experience handling and using it before taking
command. Your agent, your national sailing or cruising federation or your yacht club will be happy to give
you information about sailing schools or qualified instructors in your area. Ensure that forecast wind and
sea conditions correspond to the design category of your boat, and that you and your crew are capable of
handling the boat in these conditions. Even when your boat is suitable for them, the sea and wind
conditions corresponding to design categories A, B, and C vary from severe storm for category A to severe
conditions for the top end of category C, subject to dangers of abnormal gusts or waves; these are
dangerous conditions in which only an experienced, trained crew in good condition, sailing a properly-
maintained boat, can sail in a satisfactory manner. This Owner's Manual is not a detailed maintenance or
repair guide. In the event of problems, consult the boatbuilder or their representative. If a maintenance
manual is provided, be sure to use it. Always employ the services of an experienced professional for
maintenance, fitting accessories, or modifications. Modifications that could affect the characteristics of the

ENGLISH 2012.02.15 6/72
Dufour 36 Performance
boat must be assessed, performed and documented by qualified personnel. The boatbuilder cannot be held
responsible for modifications made without their approval. In certain countries, a skipper's license or some
form of authorization is required, or special rules and regulations are applicable. Always maintain your
boat correctly and make allowance for deterioration due to age or resulting, where applicable, from heavy
or unsuitable use. Any boat, however sturdy it is, can be severely damaged if it is used incorrectly. This is
incompatible with safe sailing. Always suit your speed and heading to the prevailing sea conditions. If
your boat is equipped with a life-raft, read its instruction manual carefully. The crew must have on board
all the safety equipment (life-jackets, harnesses, etc.) corresponding to the type of boat, weather
conditions, etc. In some countries, this equipment is mandatory. The crew must be familiarized with the
use of all the safety equipment and with emergency safety procedures (man overboard recovery, towing,
etc.); training sessions are regularly organized by sailing schools and clubs. It is recommended that all
persons wear appropriate buoyancy aids (life-jackets, personal flotation devices) when on deck. It should
be noted that in certain countries, it is compulsory to wear a buoyancy aid (complying with national
regulations) at all times.
KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE AND PASS IT ON TO THE NEW OWNER IF YOU
SELL THE BOAT.
WARNING: Our boats are regularly improved in the light of our customers’ experiences and researched
by the shipyard, and so the specifications given in this Owner’s Manual are not contractually binding
and may be changed without notice and without any obligation to update.
This manual is intended to cover as much information as possible, so certain equipment or paragraphs
might not apply to your boat. In case of doubt, please refer to the inventory which should have been
given to you by your agent when you placed your order.

ENGLISH 2012.02.15 7/72
Dufour 36 Performance
I
I. . G GE EN NE ER RA AL L I IN NF FO OR RM MA AT TI IO ON N
Design category
Your DUFOUR 36 Performance comes under the OCEAN-GOING design category A.
In normal conditions of use, your boat is designed for sailing with effective wave heights up to 7 m and
winds of Beaufort Force 10 or less, and to withstand the severest conditions.
This sailing capability is equally dependent on the skills of the crew, their physical capacities, the
maintenance of the boat and its equipment.
So always take care before putting to sea.
DUFOUR YACHTS is not able to guarantee perfect functioning of the boat in exceptional sea conditions
(violent storms, hurricanes, cyclones, waterspouts, etc.)
SUMMARY OF DESIGN CATEGORIES
Check weather information before putting to sea: Take to the sea, don’t take risks!
In port: every day, the Harbor Master's Office posts weather bulletins and forecasts over the next few
days.
Météo France on 0836 68 08 08
Navifax - direct on 0836 70 18 52
VHF: CROSS transmit several bulletins per day, preceded by an announcement on Channel 16.
Certification
DUFOUR YACHTS has chosen the Institut pour la Certification et la Normalisation dans le Nautisme as
the notified body for verifying that your boat complies with European directive CE 94/25, in accordance
with module B.
Identification
The hull identification number is located on starboard side of transom. It contains a series of letters and
numbers that begin with FR-DUF...
Design
category
Type of sailing
Wind strength
(Beaufort)
Wind
speed
Effective height
of wave to be taken into
account
A
Ocean-going
Up to 10
Up to 28 m/s
Up to 7 m
B
Open sea
Up to 8
Up to 21 m/s
Up to and including 4 m
C
Inshore
Up to 6
Up to 17 m/s
Up to and including 2 m
D
Sheltered waters
Up to 4
Up to 13 m/s
Up to and including 0.3 m

ENGLISH 2012.02.15 8/72
Dufour 36 Performance
Builder's plate
;Design category = A: Ocean-going (see 1.1)
Maximum number of people:
Category A = 8
Category B = 8
Category C = 10
Category D = 12
WARNING
Do not exceed the maximum recommended number of people. However many people there are aboard,
the total weight of the people and equipment must never exceed the maximum recommended loading.
Recommended max. load:
Category A = 1580 kg
Category B = 1580 kg
Category C = 1580 kg
Category D = 1580 kg
WARNING
When loading the boat, never exceed the recommended maximum load. Always load the boat carefully
and distribute the weight in a suitable manner in order to maintain the theoretical trim (approximately
horizontal). Avoid placing heavy loads high up.
CE 0607
Degrees of danger
DANGER
Indicates an extreme intrinsic risk that presents a high probability of death or
permanent injury if proper precautions are not taken.
WARNING
Indicates a risk that presents a high probability of death or permanent injury if
proper precautions are not taken.
NOTE
Indicates a reminder about safety-related practices, or points out dangerous
practices that could result in personal injury or damage to the boat or its
components, or to the environment.
Part of this information is given on the builder’s plate
attached to the boat. A full explanation of this information
is given below.
: Recommended by the builder for navigation in sea
conditions for category for which it was built.
: recommended by the manufacturer including the weight
of all persons aboard, provisions and personal belongings,
and all equipment not included in the boat’s light
displacement, excluding the contents of the tanks.
: the CE mark indicates that the boat complies with all the
requirements of the Directive. The sequence of digits is the
code for the Certifying Body. In this case, it is ICNN (Institut
pour la Certification de la Normalisation dans le Nautisme),
(see also: Safety Compliance Declaration).
0607
A B C D
1, Rue B laise PASCAL - 17187 PERIGNY Cedex - FRANCE
8
Max.
Max. 1580
810
Catégorie de Design :
12
(kg)

ENGLISH 2012.02.15 9/72
Dufour 36 Performance
I
II I. . P PR RI IN NC CI IP PA AL L S SP PE EC CI IF FI IC CA AT TI IO ON NS S
Model:
DUFOUR 45 performance
Designer:
Umberto Felci
Design category
A
Notified body no.
CE/0607
Lmax
Overall length:
10.99 m
LH
Hull length:
10.99 m
LWL:
10.21 m
Bmax
Maximum beam:
3.61 m
BH
Hull beam:
3.61 m
T
Draught (deep keel):
2.20 m
HA
Mast height clearance (excl. aerials -
17.20 m
Ballast weight (deep keel):
1,900 kg
mLCC
Light displacement (deep keel):
6,125 kg
Displacement at maximum loading (deep keel):
8,025 kg
Standard mainsail area (approximate)
40.6 m²
Roller-furl genoa area (approximate)
31.5 m²
Water capacity excluding water-heater
(approximate)
200 L
Diesel capacity (approximate)
90 L
Holding tank (option)
50 L
Engine battery
75 Ah
Auxiliary battery (standard version)
75 Ah
Primary means of propulsion
Sail
Maximum permissible engine power
29.1 kW
Total weight of liquids (all tanks full)
326 L
Nota bene: due to the trim and loading of the boat, is it not usually possible to use the whole of the
various tank capacities for fresh water and diesel. You are recommended to maintain a diesel reserve
of 20%.
This boat has been assessed with the help of the Stability Index (STIX), a measure of overall safety with
regard to stability, which takes into account the effects of the length of the boat, its displacement, the
proportions of the hull, the stability characteristics (maximum recommended load, all fluids at maximum
tank capacity, light condition, and standard equipment fitted; see builder’s plate and tables above) and the
resistance to flooding. The maximum total load is the sum of the maximum recommended load and the total
mass of the various liquids (see ISO 12217-2: 2002).
The second index (AVS, angle of vanishing stability) represents the heel angle at which stability is lost, in
degrees.
Minimum
condition (Mmo)
Laden condition
(Mldc)
STIX
38.6
34
AVS
130.1°
121.7°

ENGLISH 2012.02.15 10/72
Dufour 36 Performance
I
II II I. . E EL LE EC CT TR RI IC CA AL L S SY YS ST TE EM MS S
Safety and operating instructions for the electrical system (ISO 10133)
WARNING
Improper use of the DC and/or AC systems may give rise to fire or explosion hazards.
Improper use of the AC systems may give rise to electric shock hazards.
Always:
● Check the condition of the batteries (charge and electrolyte level) and the charging system before
putting to sea.
● Disconnect and remove batteries for wintering.
● Do not let battery voltage drop below 10.5 V during wintering.
● Carry spare lamps for all navigation lights and interior lighting. Respect power ratings, particularly
for navigation lights.
● Check operation of the navigational instruments.
● Check operation of navigation lights before night sailings
You must never:
● Work on an electrical installation that is live.
● Make any modification to an installation and the relevant diagrams, unless it is carried out by an
electrician qualified in marine electrics.
● Change or modify the breaking capacity of overload protection devices.
● Replace electrical apparatus or equipment with units exceeding the rated capacity without uprating
wiring and protection.
● Leave the boat unattended when the electrical installation is powered, with the exception when
applicable of the automatic bilge pump and the fire or theft protection circuits.
If a fuse or circuit-breaker blows continually, you should consult a specialist to determine the cause of
the short-circuit.
Installing new equipment
Since 1 January 1996, electrical equipment is subject to the European “electromagnetic compatibility”
directive (Ref 89/336/CEE). It is therefore necessary for any new equipment that you may wish to
install to meet the requirements of this standard and bear the CE mark. Equipment must also be
supplied with a compliance certificate and instructions for use.
In the case of 220 or 110 V installations, use only double-insulated or earthed equipment. When such
equipment is being installed, respect the fitting instructions (conductor size, protection).
To avoid maintenance problems, make sure that any modifications that may be made to the electrical
circuit are recorded in writing in the manual.