BENETEAU 50 User manual

BENETEAU 50

MAJ ANG 19/07/98

OWNER’S MANUAL

BENETEAU 50

SUMMARY:

I) INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................... 3

II) IDENTITY CARD OF THE BOAT................................................................................................................... 4

III) ACCOMMODATION ...................................................................................................................................... 6

IV) DECK (Location of the life raft)..................................................................................................................... 10

V) SAILS AND RIGGING ................................................................................................................................... 11

VI) FRESH WATER SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................ 18

VII) BILGE PUMP SYSTEM............................................................................................................................... 20

VIII) SEACOCKS AND SKIN FITTINGS .......................................................................................................... 22

IX) ELECTRIC SYSTEMS .................................................................................................................................. 24

X) GAS SYSTEM ................................................................................................................................................. 33

XI) EMERGENCY SYSTEM OF THE STEERING SYSTEM .......................................................................... 36

XII) MOTORIZATION......................................................................................................................................... 37

XIII) HANDLING................................................................................................................................................. 39

XIV) MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................................ 40

XV) ENVIRONMENT.......................................................................................................................................... 43

EXPLANATION OF THE TYPOGRAPHY USED:

DANGER

WARNING

TAKE CARE

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RECEIPT

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On …………………………………………

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OWNER’S NAME : …………………………………………………………………………..

ADDRESS : …………………………………………………………………………..

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Owner of the BENETEAU 50 n° ……………………………………………………………………………….

Do certify that I have taken delivery and read the information in the owner’s manual delivered with the boat.

On …………………………………………

Signature

Please send back this copy to BENETEAU S.A

ZIdesMaresBP66

85270 Saint Hilaire de Riez

FRANCE

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I) INTRODUCTION

Dear Madam, Dear Sir,

You have just taken delivery of your new BENETEAU boat and we would like to congratulate you first

of all for the confidence you showed to us in choosing a product of our mark.

A BENETEAU boat is built to last : each boat is subject to particular care in the slightest details, as

early as when she is designed, when she leaves the factory and she is launched ; this way, she will come up to

your expectations for many years.

This manual was meant to help you to enjoy your boat safely. You will find in it the details of your

boat , her fittings and information about the use and maintenance. Read it carefully and get to know her before

you put out to sea.

If this is your first boat, or if you change to a new type of boat (to which you are not used) get some

training to control and sail her , to ensure your safety and comfort. Then you will be able to assume the

command of the boat. Your dealer, your national sailing association or your Yacht club will be very happy to

recommend you local sailing schools or professional instructors.

Have fine and safe sailing time.

(1) Throughout their lives, our boats are regularly improved and benefit from our experience and our

customers’ experience ; therefore the specifications given in this owner’s manual are not contractual and may be

modified without prior notice and up dating obligation.

In the same way, this manual has a general purpose and it may sometimes list some equipments or refer

to some points which are not relevant to your own boat. In case of doubt, you shall always refer to the inventory

list.

KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE AND HAND IT OVER TO THE NEW OWNER IF YOU SELL

THE BOAT.

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II) IDENTITY CARD OF THE BOAT

Type........................................................ BENETEAU 50

Name of Builder .................................... CHANTIERS BENETEAU SA

Design Category ..................................... A

N° of acknowledged body ...................... CE 0607

Length of Hull 14.90 m

Over All Beam 4.48 m

Draught: Shallow 1.80 m

Deep 2.30 m

Head Room 19.30 m

Maximum Authorized Engine Power : 72 kW

Fuel capacity : 500 L

Fresh water capacity : 1000 L

Batteries capacity : 1x95 + 3x124 Amps

Category Height of wave

(m)

Wind force

(Beaufort)

A > 4

> 8

B < 4

≤ 8

C < 2

≤ 6

D < 0.5

≤ 4

For additional informations concerning the fitted equipements, please refer to their manuals enclosed in

the boat literature.

Maximum recommended number of persons on board by design category:

Category Maximum number

of persons

A 12

B 12

C 14

D 14

The equipments of the C.E. Certified boat are : The fuel tanks, the parts of the steering system, the parts of the

gas system and the hatches and portholes.

(1)

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WEIGHT ESTIMATION

SAILING CATEGORIES A B C D

Light Boat : 13000 13000 13000 13000

Safety Equipment : 154 154 154 154

Sail : 96 96 96 96

Light Displacement : 13250 13250 13250 13250

Minimum Crew : 150 150 150 150

Life Raft : 126 126 126 126

Rest of Crew : 750 750 900 900

Water : 1000 1000 1000 1000

Fuel : 204 204 204 204

Personal Equipment: 250 250 250 250

Optional Equipment 750 750 550 550

Holding Tank : 200 200 0 0

Air Conditioning : 40 40 40 40

Desalinator : 20 20 20 20

Generator : 230 230 230 230

Auto Pilot Gear : 20 20 20 20

Electric Winch : 40 40 40 40

Radar : 20 20 20 20

Bow Thruster : 40 40 40 40

Spinnaker Rigging : 10 10 10 10

Dishwasher : 20 20 20 20

Micro-Wave Oven : 10 10 10 10

Roof Sprayhood : 20 20 20 20

Bimini Top : 30 30 30 30

Davits: 50 50 50 50

MAXIMUM LOAD DISPLACEMENT

(Kg)

16530 16530 16530 16530

MAXIMUM LOAD (Kg) 3280 3280 3280 3280

MAXIMUM LOAD = MAXIMUM LOAD DISPLACEMENT – LIGHT DISPLACEMENT

ANY OVERLOADING CARRIES A RISK OF FLOODING OR LOSS OF

STABILITY

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III) ACCOMMODATION

2 AFT CABIN, 1 FORWARD BERTH ON PORTSIDE VERSION

CHART TABLE ON STARBOARD

2 AFT CABIN, 1 FORWARD BERTH ON PORTSIDE VERSION

CHART TABLE ON PORTSIDE

SKIPPER’S CABIN (OPTIONAL EXTRA)

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2 AFT CABIN, 1 CENTRAL FORWARD BERTH VERSION

CHART TABLE ON STARBOARD

2 AFT CABIN, 1 CENTRAL FORWARD BERTH VERSION

CHART TABLE ON PORTSIDE

SKIPPER’S CABIN (OPTIONAL EXTRA)

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4 CABIN VERSION

CHART TABLE ON STARBOARD

4 CABIN VERSION

CHART TABLE ON PORTSIDE

SKIPPER’S CABIN (OPTIONAL EXTRA)

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EXIT IN CASE OF FIRE

= Recommended Exit

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IV) DECK

- The safe lines can be fastened either on the mooring cleats or on the toe rail.

Some boats are fitted with a foldaway swimming ladder. The swimming ladder shall be in its

usual place as soon as you are on board.

Make sure that the hatches and portholes are closed before you put out to sea.

In case of rough sea, close the boat with her door and washboard so that no water may come

into the boat

Check that nothing blocks up the draining holes ; never seal them.

1 Location of the life-raft

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