Lagoon 400 User manual
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LAGOON 400
Owner's Manual
We share a common passion for the sea: we, LAGOON as shipbuilders
and you who want to live your passion on the Seven Seas.
We are delighted to welcome you to the great family of LAGOON boat
owners and we congratulate you on it.
This manual was meant to help you to enjoy your boat comfortably and
safely. It includes the boat specifications, the equipment provided or ins-
talled, the systems and tips on her operation and maintenance. Read this
manual carefully before you put out to sea so that you can make the most
of her and avoid any damage and any trouble. Get to know your boat be-
fore you sail.
We keep improving our boats as we want you to benefit from the techno-
logical developments, new equipment or materials and our own experien-
ce. That is the reason why the specifications and information given are not
contractual, they may be modified without prior notice or up dates.
This instruction guide has a general purpose and it may mention some
equipment or accessories or deal with some points or questions that are
not relevant to your own boat ; if in doubt, refer to the inventory that you
received on delivery of your boat.
If this is your first boat or if you change to a new type of boat which you
are not used to, get some training in boat control and sailing to ensure
your safety and comfort. Your dealer, your international sailing associa-
tion or your yacht club will be very happy to recommend local sailing scho-
ols or professional instructors.
Even if everything has been provided for and designed for the safety of
the boat and the safety of her users, don't forget that sailing highly de-
pends on the weather conditions, the sea condition, and that only an ex-
perienced and very fit crew, handling a well-maintained boat can sail
satisfactorily.
The sea and wind conditions that correspond to the design categories A,B
or C are changeable and are dependent on the hazards of unusually
strong waves or gusty winds. Therefore total safety cannot be guaran-
teed, even if your boat meets the requirements of a category.
Our network of LAGOON authorized dealers will be at your dis-
posal to help you get acquainted with your boat and will be the
most qualified to take care of her maintenance.
Always listen to the weather forecast before you put out to sea.
Make sure the sea and wind conditions will correspond to the
category of your boat and you and your crew are able to han-
dle the boat in these conditions.
The sea and the water are not the natural environment of Man and one
has to respect their laws and strength.
Adapt the use of your boat to her condition that wears out with time and
use.
Any boat, however solid she may be, may be severely damaged if badly
used. This is not compatible with a secure navigation. Always adapt the
speed and direction of your boat to the conditions of the sea.
The 'COLREG', an international regulation in order to prevent collision at
sea, published by the International Maritime Organization, specifies the
steering and course regulations, the navigation lights etc. throughout the
world Make sure you know these regulations and you have on board a
manual that explains them.
In numerous countries, a licence, an authorization or a training course is
requested.
Make sure you have this legal authorization before you use your boat.
Always use an experienced technician for the maintenance of your boat,
the fitting of accessories and the carrying out of small modifications. The
written authorization of the builder or his legal representative is compul-
sory for modifications that alter the specifications of the boat, in particular
the vertical layout of the grounds (putting up of a radar, modification of the
mast, change of the engine etc.).
The users of the boat are informed of the following:
- The entire crew must be trained properly.
- The boat shall not be loaded more with than the maximum load recom-
mended by the builder, in particular the total weight of the food supplies,
of the different equipment that are not supplied by the builder and of the
persons on board. The weight of the boat shall be properly distributed.
- The water in the bilge shall be kept at its minimum.
- The stability is reduced when you add weight in the upper parts.
- In case of heavy weather, the hatches, lockers and doors shall be closed
in order to minimize the risk of water coming in.
- The stability may be reduced when you tow a boat or when you lift heavy
weights with the davits or the boom.
- Breakers are serious dangers to stability.
- In the boat there shall be all the proper safety equipment (harness, fla-
res, liferaft etc.) depending on the type of boat, the country, the weather
- The crew must be familiar with the use of all the safety equipment and
the emergency safety procedures (MOB, towing etc.).
- Anyone on the deck shall wear a life jacket or a buoyancy aid. Please
note that in some countries it is compulsory to wear an homologated
buoyancy aid permanently.
For the essential or optional equipment (engine, electronics
etc.) refer to their respective manual delivered with your boat.
Keep this manual in a safe place and hand it over to the new
owner if you sell your boat.
CONTENTS
UPDATE 10/2010 - INDEX C
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Chapter Page
Using your boat
Construction and equipment
1 Navigation................................................................................................................................ 5
2 Winter Storage....................................................................................................................... 23
3 Launching .............................................................................................................................. 27
4 Hull & Deck ............................................................................................................................ 35
5 Interior.................................................................................................................................... 43
6 Electricity ............................................................................................................................... 53
7 Plumbing................................................................................................................................ 65
8 Engine .................................................................................................................................... 77
9 Rigging and Sails .................................................................................................................. 87
10 Safety ..................................................................................................................................... 99
11 General specifications........................................................................................................111
Personal notes
5
GETTING UNDER WAY ................................................. 7
VISIBILITY IN NAVIGATION .......................................... 7
NAVIGATION UNDER MOTOR ....................................... 9
NAVIGATION UNDER SAIL ......................................... 11
MOORING ................................................................... 17
TOWING ...................................................................... 17
ANCHORING ............................................................... 17
DAVIT (OPTIONAL) ..................................................... 21
ENVIRONMENT ........................................................... 21
Navigation 1
LAGOON 400
NAVIGATION
6
SLIDING HATCH
PORT CABIN -
FOOTBOARD
1. Battery switch "common
negative"
2. Battery breaker - "positive
terminal - engine" - To port
3. Battery switch "service po-
sitive"
STARBOARD CABIN -
FOOTBOARD
4. Battery switch of negative
terminal - Starboard engi-
ne
5. Battery breaker - "positive
terminal - engine" - To star-
board
6. Battery switch - Coupling
FUEL SUPPLY VALVE
(located directly on the tanks)
1 - Saloon.
2 - Saloon.
3 - Galley.
4 - Cockpit.
SWITCH ENTRANCE
GETTING UNDER WAY
LAGOON 400
1
NAVIGATION
7
The sliding door locks in three different positions: closed, ajar (airing
position) and open.
A latch on the doorframe enables locking from inside the saloon.
Switch on the main power of the boat by activating the battery swit-
ches located in the port and starboard aft cabins,then activate the
different accessory switches on the electrical panel.
Check the charge rate of the batteries, the water level in the tanks
and the fuel level (see ELECTRICITY and MOTORIZATION chap-
ter).
Carry out the inventory of compulsory safety equipment and instruct
the crew concerning its location and operation.
The international regulations to prevent collision at sea (COLREG)
and the course regulations make mandatory a permanent and pro-
per surveillance and the respect of priority.
Make sure there is no other boat on your way.
The visibility from the steering station may be obstructed in the fol-
lowing conditions:
- Load and load distribution.
- Sea conditions, rain, spray, fog or darkness.
- Lights on inside the boat.
- Persons and removable equipments in the helmsman's field of vi-
sibility.
Getting under way
RECOMMENDATION
While sailing block the sliding door shut.
RECOMMENDATION
When entering the saloon be careful of the step leading
down into the port hull.
DANGER
Remember to disconnect the shore power supply before
casting off.
Visibility in navigation
NAVIGATION
LAGOON 400
NAVIGATION
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