Weta Marine WM 44 User manual

Owners Manual WM 77
Land & Ocean Composite Product Co Ltd
HuaQiao Industrial park
HuaShan Town, HuaDu GuangZhou , China
Owners Manual
'Weta Marine
'
WM 44
Please keep this manual in a secure place and hand it over
to the new owner when you sell the craft.
If this is your first craft, or you are changing to a type of craft you are not familiar with, for your own comfort
and safety, ensure that you obtain handling and operating experience before assuming command of the craft.
A
ny boat dealer or national sailing federation or yacht club will be pleased to advise you of local sea schools
competent instructors.
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Contents
Section
WELCOME 1
Boating Experience 1.1
Responsibility 1.2
ABOUT THIS MANUAL 2
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Manuals 2.1
Safety Labels 2.2
Explanation of Hazard Warnings 2.3
GENERAL ARRANGEMENT 3
Boat Identification & CE Marking Classification 3.1
RCD Design Category 3.1.1
Principal Dimensions 3.2
Sail Plan 3.2.2
Weights 3.2.3
SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS 4
Steering System 4.2
PRE-LAUNCH OBSERVATIONS 5
Risk of Loss of Stability 5.1
NAVIGATION & OPERATION 6
Handling Characteristics 6.1
Visibility from the Main Steering Position 6.2
Anchoring, Mooring and Towing 6.3
MAINTENANCE 7
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS 8
Household Waste 8.1
Noise 8.2
Wash / Waves 8.3
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1 WELCOME
Congratulations on becoming the owner of this boat.
1.1 Boating Experience
1.2 Responsibility
It is the boat owner/operator's responsibility to:
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Make sure you receive a full explanation of all systems from the person transferring ownership
to you.
If this is your first craft, or you are changing to a type of craft you are not familiar with, for your
own comfort and safety, ensure that you obtain handling and operating experience before
assuming command of the craft.
Any boat dealer or national sailing federation or yacht club will be pleased to advise you of
local sea schools, or competent instructors
Regardless of the craft's seaworthiness and its certified design category, protection from freak
sea and wind conditions cannot be guaranteed. Beware of offshore winds and currents. The
ability, experience and fitness of the crew, therefore, should be taken into consideration before
making any voyage.
Know the limitations of your boat;
Follow the rules of the road;
Keep a sharp lookout for people and objects in the water;
Ensure that the anticipated wind and sea conditions will correspond to the
design category of your boat and that you and your crew are able to handle
the boat in these conditions;
Never sail when the operator is under the influence of drugs or alcohol;
Be aware of the crew's safety at all times;
Reduce speed when there is limited visibility, rough water, people in the
water nearby, boats, or structures;
Ensure the craft is properly maintained at all time;
Have the craft inspected by qualified personnel at regular intervals and
whenever a cause for concern is raised; and
Ensure compliance with all legislation in place in the area of operation.
These may include requirements for the carriage of life saving equipment,
licensing of the helmsman and respect for the environment.
Ensure all crew receive suitable training, particularly with regards to
operation of safety;
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2 ABOUT THIS MANUAL
2.1 Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Manuals
Steering gear
2.2 Safety Labels
Capsize Warning
2.3 Explanation of Hazard Warnings
Hazard - usually followed by
text description (see following
section)
Danger
Warning
Caution
Information
Caution Do not remove or obstruct any safety label. Replace any label which
becomes illegible.
This manual includes important fundamentals regarding equipment supplied by other
manufacturers. More detailed information regarding such equipment can be found in manuals
provided by the OEM. A list of these manuals is given here
This manual has been compiled to help you to operate your craft with safety and pleasure. It
contains details of the craft; the equipment supplied or fitted its systems and information on
their operation. Please read it carefully and familiarise yourself with the craft before using it.
Ensure that everyone who will operate the vessel reads this manual before setting out.
This manual complies with the EU Recreational Craft Directive (RCD) and should not be
perceived as an exhaustive guide to the vessel. A manual is not a replacement for experience
and common sense!
Denotes a hazard exists which can result in injury or death if proper
precautions are not taken.
Denotes a reminder of safety practices or directs attention to unsafe
practices which could result in personal injury or damage to the craft
or components.
Denotes useful or important facts or suggestions that can greatly
enhance safety and efficiency of operations.
The craft and this manual show symbols which advise the owner/operator and crew of
imperative safety precautions to follow when operating and/or servicing equipment. The
following symbols may be found on your craft. They should be respected at all times.
Read the Owners Manual
Denotes an extreme intrinsic hazard exists which would result in high
probability of death or irreparable injury if proper precautions are not
taken.
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3 GENERAL ARRANGEMENT
3.1 Boat Identification & CE Marking Classification
1RCD = EU Recreational Craft Directive
3.1.1 RCD Design Category Explanation
RCD1Design Category
This vessel carries the CE marking (shown here) to indicate that it complies
with the EU Recreational Craft Directive. It has been assigned the Design
Category explained below:
C, INSHORE
Picture of boat/layout
A boat given design category C is considered to be designed to operate in winds up to force 6
(Beaufort scale) and the associated wave heights (significant wave heights up to and including
2m). Such conditions may be encountered exposed inland waters, in estuaries and in
moderate weather conditions.
Name of Boat Weta Marine
Maximum recommended number of people 3
Type of Boat WM 44
Hull Identification Number CN LWO_________
Name of Boat Manufacturer Land & Ocean Composite Product Co Ltd
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3.6 Load Run 'Headers' from tool bar
Mass Mass
V
olume Densit
y
(kg) (lb) (litres) (kg/m3)
Solid Ballast 0If known
Portable engine 0Required
Lightship excluding engine 100 220 Permanent Stores & Equipm't
Permanent stores & Equipment 6 13 Mass
Symmetrical Ballast Tanks 0 01025 kg
Asymmetric Ballast Tanks 0 01025 5 kg
Moveable ballast 0kg
No fuel 0 0N/A kg
Fresh Water 0 01000 1 kg
Holding Tank 0 01000 kg
Essential Safety Kit 10 22 kg
Liferaft 0 0kg
Carry-on load 15 33 kg
Crew 225 496 kg
Growth 0
Max. Trailer Weight 0
(kg) (lb)
Lightship = 220
Minimum Operating Condition (mMOC) = 421
Lightship excluding engine 100 (kg)
Permanent stores 6 (kg)
Symmetric ballast tanks 0 (kg)
Essential safety kit 10 (kg)
Liferaft 0 (kg)
Minimum crew 75 (kg)
Loaded Displacement Condition (mLDC) = 785
Lightship excluding engine 100 (kg)
Permanent stores 6 (kg)
Symmetrical Ballast Tanks 0 (kg)
Asymmetric Ballast Tanks 0 (kg)
Fuel 0 (kg)
Fresh Water 0 (kg)
Holding Tank 0 (kg)
Essential Safety Kit 10 (kg)
Liferaft 0 (kg)
Carry-on load excluding engine 15 (kg)
Crew 225 (kg)
Growth 0 (kg)
Moveable ballast 0 (kg)
Portable engine 0(kg)
Maximum Recommended Load (mMTL) = 564
Maximum Load (as on builder's plate) = 529
Ratio, mLDC / mMOC = 1.864
256
240
Manufacturer's Maximum Recommended Loa
d
100
191
356
Description
Anchor & chain
Sails
Toolkits
Navigation equip.
Ropes
Books, charts etc.
Galley stores etc
Machinery spares
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4 SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS
4.1 Bilge Pumps
4.2 Steering System
Caution
All components of the steering system must undergo periodic
inspection & maintenance to ensure safe operating conditions. Refer
to the maintenance section of this manual for further details.
Warning
The craft is steered from the helm position which is described as:
cockpit tiller
Failure of the steering system will cause loss of control of your boat.
Any change in steering such as looseness, tightness, binding, etc.,
must be checked immediately by a qualified person.
Tiller
Rudder
0
Steering Hardware:
Turning device:
Mechanism:
Information The boat's steering system has the following components:
Information
Warning
This boat is not fitted with any bilge pumps.
Never use flammable solvents (i.e. kerosene) for bilge cleaning,
however oily it becomes.
It is recommended that a bailer/bucket is carried aboard for emergency
bailing purposes. Ensure the bucket is protected against accidental loss.
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5 PRE-LAUNCH OBSERVATIONS
5.1 Risk of Loss of Stability
The working sail plan should be reduced if the average wind force
exceeds force 4 on the Beaufort scale. Particular care should be
taken in gusty conditions.
This boat may capsize and remain inverted if excessive sail is carried.
It is designed not to sink if this occurs.
To right the boat. Make sure the gennaker is furled up. When the
boat has capsized and is upside down, undo one (not both) of the
inspection ports in the rear of the float allowing the water to enter the
float. This should take under 2 minutes. When the float is full of water
(has no buoyancy) put you body weight on the centreboard and the
boat will right itself. When the boat is upright get back on board on
the side with buoyancy and let the water drain out of the float. After
the water has flowed out of the float do up the inspection port again.
This sailing boat is intended to be recovered after capsize. The
minimum crew mass needed is 60kg, and the following technique is
recommended
Caution Stability can also be adversely affected by sloshing fluid. Bilge water
should be kept to a minimum
Information This boat has been assessed as being capable of supporting the crew
even when swamped.
Warning
The boat should never carry more than the manufacturer's
recommended load. The load should be suitably distributed, bearing
in mind that stability is most significantly reduced by any weight
added high up in the boat
The stability and buoyancy of this boat has been assessed on the basis of the weights specified
in section 3.2.3.
Caution The stability of this boat is significantly reduced at speeds above
displacement speed.
Caution Stability may be reduced when towing or lifting heavy weights using a
davit or boom.
Caution Compartments marked as being air tanks should not be punctured.
Caution Breaking waves are a serious stability hazard
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5.2 Risk of Falling Overboard
On this boat, the working deck area is defined as:
6 NAVIGATION & OPERATION
6.1 Handling Characteristics
cockpit and Trampolines
Information The working deck is the area of the boat that is safe for use at all
times. Areas outside the specified working deck should only be used
whilst leaving or arriving at a mooring or whilst the boat is not
underway.
Caution In rough weather, hatches, lockers and companionway/doorways
should be closed to minimise the risk of water ingress.
Caution Ensure all limber holes are clear
Warning
Most slips and falls occur during boarding and disembarking. Be
aware that wet decks can be slippery. Wear slip resistant footwear at
all times.
Caution
Seaways are infinitely variable and all craft can meet conditions that
will challenge the boats handling characteristics and/or the
helmsman's ability. Proceed with a margin for error at all times. Avoid
making sharp turns at speed, particularly in a short seaway.
Caution It is strongly recommended that helmsmen receive adequate training
in boat handling before setting to sea for the first time.
Caution Be aware that factors such as altitude, temperature, load, and bottom
growth may affect performance.
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6.2 Visibility from the Main Steering Position
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6.3 Anchoring, Mooring & Towing
Transition from displacement to planing mode
The international regulations for preventing collisions at sea
(COLREG's) and the rules of the road require that a proper lookout be
maintained at all times and observance of right of way. Make certain
no other vessels are in the path before proceeding.
Information It is the owners / operators responsibility to ensure that the mooring
lines, towing lines, anchor chains, and anchors are adequate for the
vessel's intended use. Owners should also consider what action will
be necessary when securing a tow line on board.
The breaking strength of lines / chains should not exceed 80% of the
breaking strength of the strong point to which it is attached.
Caution Always tow or be towed at slow speed. Never exceed the hull speed
of a displacement craft when towing or being towed.
Caution A tow line shall always be made fast in a way that it can be released
when under load.
Breaking strength of forward strong point: 3.2 kN (0.3 tonnesf)
Information When at anchor, it is damaging to leave the full load of the boat
resting on the windlass. It is recommended that the chain be tied onto
a local strong point.
Caution
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7 MAINTENANCE
KEY: X - Activity required Y - Activity required by qualified individual
Before
Every
Use
After
First 20
Hours
Every
25* Or
50
Hours
Every 50*
Or 100
Hours
Every 6
mnth or
Annual
X
X
Y
Bilge/Airtank drain
Required Maintenance/ServiceItem
Modifications that may affect the safety characteristics of the craft
should be assessed, executed and documented by competent people.
Caution
Bilge Area
Miscellaneous
INTERVAL
Caution
Any change in the disposition of the masses aboard may significantly
affect the stability, trim and performance of the boat
Regular inspection and maintenance is an essential activity to ensure the boat's longevity and
the crew's safety.
This section includes a generic table which details typical inspection and maintenance
intervals. This is not specific to your craft and some sections will not apply.
The necessary frequency of service or maintenance depends upon the environment in which
the boat operates. The intervals listed in this section should be viewed as maximums.
Check for proper operation
Steering
Whenever out of the water and always after
striking an object
Check for loose, damaged or missing
parts
Controls
Hull
Installed and tight
Clean & limber holes free
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8 ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS
NEVER:
Dispose of recovered spilt correctly.
Dispose overboard of any paint or other chemical that is
potentially harmful to the environment. Sanctions are in
place in most parts of the world for those who disregard
this rule!
Warning
The discharge of effluent into navigable waters is forbidden by law in
many areas. If such discharge causes a film or sheen upon or a
discoloration of the surface of the water or causes a sludge or
emulsion beneath the surface of the water, violators may be subject
to a penalty. It is the responsibility of the boat user to ensure that
they are aware of local legislation regarding discharge
The previous sections of this manual provide information on how to protect the boat and its
crew from the environment. This section gives information on how the environment may be
protected from the boat and its crew.
The environment should be understood as including one's neighbours as well as the world of
plants and animals.
In many regions of the world, there are strictly enforced regulations regarding environmental
protection. It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to be aware of applicable regulations
and to ensure compliance with them.
Warning Any oil must be treated as chemical waste.
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8.1 Household Waste
8.2 Noise
8.3 Wash / Waves
ALWAYS Adapt your speed to the water in which you are navigating. Consider
the comfort and safety of other (particularly small) boats around you.
Be aware that in some areas speed restrictions are in place to avoid
erosion of banks/coastline.
Caution
NEVER Make excessive noise. Most people take to the water for relaxation
which is ruined by noise.
Warning When at sea for periods longer than space allows onboard storage of
waste, only jettison organic waste.
ALWAYS Retain any household waste until it can be properly disposed of
ashore.
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Abbreviations
Abbreviation Full Meaning
AC Alternating current
AVS Angle of Vanishing Stability
BM Metacentric Radius
BV Bureau Veritas (French Notified Body)
CD Crew Density
CD Committee Draft
CEN European Committee for Standardisation
CIN Craft Identification Number (same as HIN)
CL Crew Limit
DC Direct current
DCB Depth of Canoe Body
DEC Directive Exemption Certificate
DGIII Directorate General III (responsible for RCD administration within EU Commission)
DIS Draft International Standard
DNV Det Norske Veritas (Norwegian Notified Body)
DoC Declaration Of Conformity
DWL Design waterline
EBA European Boating Association
EEA European Economic Area
EMC Electro Magnetic Compatibility
EN European Norm = Standard
ESR Essential Safety Requirements
EU European Union
FBD Beam-Displacement Factor (from STIX stability calculation)
FDF Downflooding Factor (from STIX stability calculation)
FDIS Final Draft International Standard
FDL Displacement-Length Factor (from STIX stability calculation)
FDS Dynamic Stability Factor (from STIX stability calculation)
FIR Inversion Recovery Factor (from STIX stability calculation)
FKR Knockdown Recovery Factor (from STIX stability calculation)
FRE Energy Righting Factor (from STIX stability calculation)
FWM Wind Moment Factor (from STIX stability calculation)
GL Germanische Lloyds (German Notified Body)
GM Transverse Metacentric Height - and indication of the boat's stiffiness
GPS Global Positioning System
GT Gross Tonnage
GZ Righting Lever
HIN Hull Identification Number (same as CIN)
ICOMIA International Council of Marine Industry Associations
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
IMCI International Marine Certification Institute (Belgian Notified Body)
IMO International Maritime Organisation
ISA Irish Sailing Association (Notified Body)
ISO International Organisation for Standardisation
LCB Longitudinal Centre of Buoyancy
LCG Longitudinal Centre of Gravity
LPG Liquid Petroleum Gas
LR Lloyds Register (British company with RCD Notified Body in Germany)
MAMAW Maximum Advised Mean Apparent Windspeed
MARPOL Marine Polution (Prevention of, IMO Convention)
MCT Moment to Change Trim
MIC Manufacturers Identification Code (part of the HIN/CIN)
MLDC Mass in Loaded Displacement Condition (ie max load)
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Abbreviation Full Meaning
MMOC Mass in Minimum Operating Condition (ie lightest sailing weight)
MTL Maximum Total Load
N/A Not applicable
NB Notified Body (body formally appointed to certify products for EU Directives)
NC Non-conformity
NP New Project
OM Owners Manual
PCA Post Construction Assessment
QD Quick-Draining (recess/cockpit)
RCD Recreational Craft Directive
RCD Residual Current Device
RDF Radio Direction Finder
RFU Recommendations For Use
RINA Royal Institution of Naval Architects
RINa Registro Italiano Navale - (Italian Notified Body)
RSG Recreational craft Sectoral Group (forum for RCD Notified Bodies)
RYA Royal Yachting Association
SOLAS Safety of Life At Sea
SF Semi-fixed (glazing)
SS Simply supported (glazing)
STIX Stability Index
TCF Technical Construction File (same as TD)
TD Technical Documentation (same as TCF)
TPS TÜV Product Service (ex German Notified Body)
UTS Ultimate Tensile Strength of material
VCG Vertical Centre of Gravity
WD Working Draft
WG Working Group (standards committee)
WL Waterline
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Name of craft Manufacturer:
Address:
Town: HuaShan Town Post Code: HuaDu GuangZhou Country: China
Module used for construction assessment: ■A □Aa □B+C □B+E □B+F □G □H
Module used for noise assessment: ■A □Aa □G □H
Other Community Directives applied:
DESCRIPTION OF THE CRAFT
Craft Identification Number CN - LWO _ _ __
Brand name of the craft: WM 44 Type or Number: Sports-Boat
Type of Craft: Type of Main Propulsion:
■sailboat □motorboat ■sails □petrol engine
□inflatable □diesel engine □electric motor
□other (specify): □oars
□other (specify):
Type of Hull:
□monohull ■multihull Type of Engine:
□other (specify): □outboard □inboard
□z or sterndrive without integral exhaust
Construction Material: □z or sterndrive with integral exhaust
□aluminium, aluminium alloys ■other (specify): None
■plastic, fibre reinforced plastic
□steel, steel alloys Deck:
□wood □fully decked □partly decked
□other (specify): ■open
□other (specify):
Maximum Design Category: □A □B ■C □D
Engine Power: Max. Recommended: 0.0kW Installed power: 0.0kW
Length of hull, LH: 4.350m Beam of hull, BH: 3.520m Draught, T: 0.600m
Name & function: Signature & Title:
(identification of the person empowered
to sign on behalf of the manufacturer or
his authorised representative)
(or and equivalent marking)
Date & place of issue: (yr/month/day)
_____
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. I declare on behalf of the craft manufacturer that the craft mentioned abov
e
complies with all applicable essential requirements in the way specified.
□B+D
Declaration of Conformity of Recreational Craft with the Design, Construction and Noise
Emission requirements of DIrective 94/25/EC as amended by Directive 2003/44/EC
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N/A
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
N/A
X
X
N/A
N/A N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A X
X
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
X
X
X
Annex I.C Noise Emissions N/A - no engine
Noise emission levels (I.C.1)
Owner's manual (I.C.2) N/A - no engine
Discharge prevention (5.8) N/A - no heads onboard
Annex I.B - Exhaust Emissions N/A - no engines
General - fire protection (5.6.1) EN ISO 9094-1:2003 Fire protection – Part 1: "Craft with
a hull length up to and including 15m"
Fire fighting equipment (5.6.2)
Navigation lights (5.7) N/A - no navigation lights fitted
Gas systems (5.5) N/A - no LPG system fitted
Fire protection (5.6)
General - steering system (5.4.1) EN ISO 15652:2005 Remote steering systems for
inboard mini jet boats
Emergency arrangements (5.4.2) No applicable standard
Electrical systems (5.3) No DC electrics
No AC electrics
Steering systems (5.4)
Fuel system (5.2)
General - fuel system (5.2.1) N/A - no fuel system
Fuel tanks (5.2.2)
Exposed parts (5.1.3) No applicable standard
Outboard engine starting (5.1.4) N/A - no engines
Inboard engine (5.1.1) N/A - no engines
Ventilation (5.1.2) N/A - no fuel system
Handling characteristics (4) EN ISO 11592:2001 "Small craft less than 8m length of
hull - Determination of maximum propulsion power
Engines and engine spaces (5.1)
Escape (3.8) No accommodation
Anchoring, mooring and towing (3.9) EN ISO 15084:2003 Small Craft – Anchoring, mooring
and towing – Strong points
EN ISO 11812:2002 “Watertight cockpits and quick-
draining cockpits”
Manufacturer's maximum recommended load (3.6) EN ISO 14946:2001 “Maximum load capacity”
Liferaft stowage (3.7) No applicable standard
No metalic skin fittings
No non-metalic skin fittings
Flooding (3.5) EN ISO 15083:2003 “Bilge pumping systems”
Stability and freeboard (3.2) EN ISO 12217-3:2002 Part 3: Boats of hull length less
than 6m
Buoyancy and floatation (3.3)
Openings in hull, deck and superstructure (3.4) No windows hatches or doors fitted
Integrity and structural requirements (3)
Structure (3.1) EN ISO 12215-3
Visibility from the main steering position (2.4) N/A – Sailing vessels (RCD Annex 1 ESR 2.4 page 7 of
21
)
Owner's manual (2.5) EN ISO 10240:1996 “Owner’s manual”
Protection from falling overboard & means of reboarding (2.3) EN ISO 15085:2003 "Man overboard prevention and
recovery"
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