Beneteau 50 Owners 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

BENETEAU 50 MAJ ANG 10/09/01 2 / 43 RECEIPT OWNER’S NAME ………………………………………………………………………….. ADDRESS ………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………….. Owner of the BENETEAU 50 n° ………………………………………………………………………………. Do certify that I have accepted delivery and read the information in the owner’s manual delivered with the boat. On ………………………………………… Signature Please keep this copy for your records •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • RECEIPT OWNER’S NAME : ………………………………………………………………………….. ADDRESS : ………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………….. 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 ZI des Mares BP66 85270 Saint Hilaire de Riez FRANCE

BENETEAU 50 MAJ ANG 10/09/01 3 / 43 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.

BENETEAU 50 MAJ ANG 10/09/01 4 / 43 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)

BENETEAU 50 MAJ ANG 10/09/01 5 / 43 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

BENETEAU 50 MAJ ANG 10/09/01 6 / 43 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) SKIPPER’S CABIN (OPTIONAL EXTRA)

BENETEAU 50 MAJ ANG 10/09/01 7 / 43 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) SKIPPER’S CABIN (OPTIONAL EXTRA)

BENETEAU 50 MAJ ANG 10/09/01 8 / 43 4 CABIN VERSION CHART TABLE ON STARBOARD 4 CABIN VERSION CHART TABLE ON PORTSIDE SKIPPER’S CABIN (OPTIONAL EXTRA) SKIPPER’S CABIN (OPTIONAL EXTRA)

BENETEAU 50 MAJ ANG 10/09/01 9 / 43 EXIT IN CASE OF FIRE = Recommended Exit

BENETEAU 50 MAJ ANG 10/09/01 10 / 43 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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