XCS Excess15 User manual

USER GUIDE

We share a common passion for the sea; we, EXCESS, as catamaran builders and you who want to live your passion on the
seven seas.
We are delighted to welcome you to the family of EXCESS catamaran owners and we congratulate you on it.
This instruction guide is intended to help you to enjoy your boat in comfort and safety.
It includes the boat specifications, the equipment provided or installed, the systems on board and tips on their use and
maintenance.
We advise you to read this guide carefully before setting sail in order to take the greatest advantage of your sailing.
Our network of EXCESS official retailers is entirely at your disposal in order to help you discovering your boat. They will be
the most able to do the maintenance on your boat.
WELCOME ABOARD

nThis user guide is a tool that will enable you to get to know your boat and apprehend the use of the components that are necessary for running her. Some of the
equipment mentioned in this guide are optional fittings.
nA WAY TO MAKE THE MOST OF THIS USER GUIDE
In order to have an easier apprehension, this guide offers you two complementary reading levels:
. The pages with text on the right hand side of the document develop the different subjects dealt with in the chapters,
. The pages on the left hand side are given to the related photos, layouts or block diagrams.
nThe different warnings used throughout this guide are as follows:
nBefore you put out to sea, please read the owner’s manual (CE standard manual) delivered with your boat and please follow the instructions.
Shows a piece of advice to do the appropriate actions or
manoeuvres adapted to what you are thinking of doing.
Draws your attention on dangerous ways of doing that may
bring about injuries to people or damages to the boat or her
components.
Warns you about the existence of a hazard that may have
serious or fatal consequences if the appropriate precautions
are not taken.
PREAMBLE
RECOMMENDATION
WARNING
DANGER

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Code C2105R - Rev. A
1. SPECIFICATIONS............................. PAGE 7
1.1 I D of your boat
1.2 Technical specifications
1.3 Helm stations
1.4 Electrical panel
2. HULL / DECK ................................. PAGE 15
2.1 Construction
2.2 Careening
2.3 Helmsman seats
2.4 Deck equipment
2.5 Cockpit
2.6 Sunroof
2.7 Gangway
2.8 Steering system
2.9 Anchoring
2.10 Deckwash pump
2.11 Bow thruster
2.12 Davits
3. RIGGING / SAILS ........................... PAGE 31
3.1 Sailing
3.2 Standing rigging
3.3 Running rigging
3.4 Sails
4. ACCOMMODATIONS ..................... PAGE 45
4.1 Saloon - Galley
4.2 Lighting
4.3 Portholes - Deck hatches
4.4 Curtains - Window blinds
5. UTILITY ABOARD........................... PAGE 51
5.1 Refrigerators - Icebox
5.2 Wine cellar
5.3 Microwave oven
5.4 Oven, hotplates
5.5 Television
5.6 Air conditioning
6. WATER SYSTEMS.......................... PAGE 59
6.1 Bilge pump system
6.2 Grey waters
6.3 Black waters
6.4 Fresh water
6.5 Sea water pump
6.6 Watermaker
7. ELECTRICITY ................................. PAGE 73
7.1 12 V circuit
7.2 Inverter
7.3 Solar panels
7.4 110 V - 220 V circuit
7.5 Electronics
8. MOTORIZATION............................. PAGE 87
8.1 Engines
8.2 Fuel
8.3 Propellers - Anodes
8.4 Dash board
9. WINTER STORAGE........................ PAGE 95
9.1 Laying up
9.2 Protection
10. HANDLING ................................... PAGE 99
10.1 Preparation
10.2 Crane lifting
10.3 Mast stepping - Mast unstepping
11. SAFETY ...................................... PAGE 103
11.1 Prevention
11.2 Gas system
11.3 Fire
11.4 Bilge pump system
11.5 Safety equipment
11.6 General remarks
12. MAINTENANCE.......................... PAGE 115
12.1 Maintenance schedule
CONTENTS

1.1 I D of your boat
1.2 Technical specifications
1.3 Helm stations
1.4 Electrical panel
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SPECIFICATIONS
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NAME OF THE OWNER: ......................................................................
ADDRESS: ..........................................................................................
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E-MAIL ADDRESS: ..............................................................................
TELEPHONE: ......................................................................................
CELLPHONE: .....................................................................................
NAME OF YOUR BOAT: ...................................................................
VERSION: .......................................................................................
DELIVERY DATE:..............................................................................
REGISTRATION NUMBER: ...............................................................
N° OF THE BOAT ENTRY KEY: ........................................................
HULL NUMBER: ..............................................................................
MAKE OF THE ENGINES: ................................................................
NUMBERS OF THE ENGINE KEYS ....................................................
SERIAL NUMBER OF THE STARBOARD ENGINE: ..............................
SERIAL NUMBER OF THE PORT ENGINE: ........................................
FURTHER INFORMATION: ...............................................................
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www.excess-catamarans.com
162, quai de Brazza - 33100 Bordeaux - France lTel. 33 (0) 557 80 92 80 lFax 33 (0) 557 80 92 81 lE-mail: [email protected]
EMERGENCY CONTACT
01.1 I D of your boat
SPECIFICATIONS
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DESIGN CATEGORIES
CATEGORIES MAXIMUM WIND MAXIMUM WAVES
Category A Force 9 Established 47 knots Gusts approximately 61 knots 10 metres
Category B Force 8 Established 40 knots Gusts approximately 52 knots 8 metres
Category C Force 6 Established 27 knots Gusts approximately 35 knots 4 metres
Category D Force 4 Established 16 knots Gusts approximately 23 knots 0.5 metres
The maximum height of waves is measured from trough to crest; The European regulations use the concept of significant height
of waves (H 1/3).
The wind force (Beaufort scale) is the average actual wind speed over a period of 10 minutes at 10 metres above the sea.

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CE category Maximum number of persons
A..............................................................14 persons
B .............................................................14 persons
C .............................................................16 persons
D .............................................................30 persons
Bottom surface: approx. 72 m2
Overall length .......................................................... 16.20 m / 53’1"
Waterline length ...................................................... 14.76 m / 48'5"
Max. width................................................................. 8.03 m / 26'4"
Air draught ................................................................ 27.9 m / 91'6"
Draught ....................................................................... 1,40 m / 4'7"
Light displacement ........................................ 19 056 kg / 42018 lbs
Maximum load displacement (cat. A) ............. 27 013 kg / 59563 lbs
Maximum load displacement (cat. B) ............. 26 733 kg / 58946 lbs
Maximum load displacement (cat. C) ............. 26 723 kg / 58924 lbs
Maximum load displacement (cat. D)............. 27 833 kg / 61371 lbs
Maximum load (cat. A)..................................... 8 040 kg / 17728 lbs
Maximum load (cat. B)..................................... 7 760 kg / 17110 lbs
Maximum load (cat. C)..................................... 7 750 kg / 17088 lbs
Maximum load (cat. D)..................................... 8 860 kg / 19536 lbs
Water capacity..................................... 2 x 240 l + 2 x 175 l (option)
Black waters capacity.......................... 2 x 120 l + 2 x 120 l (option)
Grey waters capacity ..............................................2 x 120 l (option)
Fuel capacity ...................................................................... 2 x 520 l
Refrigeration capacity ..............190 l + 100 l (option) + 40 l (option)
BATTERY CAPACITY
Standard................................................................ 6 x 140 Ah (12 V)
Option Gel batteries ............................................... 6 x 120 Ah (12 V)
Engines ..............................................................2 x 50 Ah gel (12 V)
Generator .................................................................50 Ah gel (12 V)
Engine power ................................................2 x 57 CV to 2 x 80 CV
SPECIFICATIONS
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01.2 Technical specifications

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HELM STATIONS
01.3 Helm stations
PORT HELM STATION (OPTION) STARBOARD HELM STATION
1 14 4
559 10 11
1 - Emergency tiller cover.
2 - 7" navigation screen (optional).
3 - Automatic pilot control (optional).
4 - Bow thruster control (optional).
5 - Support and battery charger for tablet PC.
6 - VHF.
7 - Compass.
8 - Engine reverse control.
9 - Engine keyboard.
10 - Windlass control + chain
counter (optional).
11 - Engine start controls.
1 - Engine reverse control (optional).
2 - Support and battery charger for tablet PC (optional).
3 - Screen / repeater for electronic (optional).
4 - Screen / repeater for electronic (optional).
5 - Emergency tiller cover.
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Behind the 12 V panel:
1 - Source selector - Option 230 V or 110 V.
2 - Source selector - Option Air Conditioning.
3 - Emptying the black water tanks.
4 - Black water tank level alarm.
5 - General control screen: batteries, gauges,
lighting.
6 - Indicator light - black water tank full
+ alarm switch.
7 - Generator control.
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1 - Electronics.
2 - Navigation lights.
3 - Steaming lights.
4 - Deck searchlight.
5 - Mooring light.
6 - Internal lighting.
7 - Port bilge pump.
8 - Starboard bilge pump.
9 - Water pump.
10 - Refrigerated unit.
SPECIFICATIONS
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01.4 Electrical panel
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HULL / DECK
2.7 Gangway
2.8 Steering system
2.9 Anchoring
2.10 Deckwash pump
2.11 Bow thruster
2.12 Davits
2.1 Construction
2.2 Careening
2.3 Helmsman seats
2.4 Deck equipment
2.5 Cockpit
2.6 Sunroof
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HULL PROTECTION - HELMSMAN SEATS
PROTECTIVE FENDERS HELMSMAN SEAT
FOLDED POSITION
HELMSMAN SEAT
UNFOLDED POSITION
HELMSMAN SEAT
OPEN POSITION
HELM STATION BIMINI
HELMSMAN SEAT
LOCKING MECHANISM

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lHELMSMAN SEATS
Helmstations are fitted with benchseats with fold-down backs, and
provide access to the aft transoms.
- Release the benchseat by pulling the tab on the inside front, while
holding the benchseat in place.
- Pull the benchseat down, and unfold the two seats until they come up
against the support on the shell side.
- Unfold the seat backs.
Repeat the operation in reverse to fold the helmsman seats.
lHELM STATION BIMINI
Helm stations may be optionally fitted with a bimini with integrated
windshield.
Rinse the windshield with fresh water on a regular basis.
The Excess 15 is constructed following the infusion process of a
polyester resin and a high quality anti-osmotic resin on a core of balsa
and fibreglass layers.
A periodical careening of your boat will keep her original performances
and avoid any adhesion of marine vegetation.
The type of the water where you boat sails determines how to
choose the antifouling paint as well as how often to carry out these
careenings.
Please contact a professional for advice.
HULL / DECK
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WARNING
Do not let the hull’s large plexiglass windscreens come into contact with
fenders or hawsers: surface damage would be irreparable.
WARNING
In the folded position, make sure that the locking mechanism holds the seat
correctly in the vertical position.
02.1 Construction 02.3 Helmsmans seats
02.2 Careening

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DECK EQUIPMENT
EXTERNAL LOCKING SYSTEM
FOR THE ENTRANCE DOOR
INTERNAL BLOCKING SYSTEM
FOR THE ENTRANCE DOOR
ROOF LADDER AFT TRANSOM
SKIRT SHOWER
AFT SWIM LADDER
EXTERNAL BLOCKING SYSTEM
FOR THE ENTRANCE DOOR