Axopar 28 CABIN/AC, User Manual

Page 1: ...USER S MANUAL AXOPAR 28 OPEN OC T TOP ...

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Page 3: ...ment 20 Installation of LPG equipment 21 Steering system 22 Environment 23 CONTENTS HANDLING OF THE BOAT 24 Starting the engine 24 Before weighing anchor 24 Leaving the jetty 25 Stability and buoyancy 25 Driving the boat 25 Dead man s switch 26 Driving at high speed 26 Using the trim tabs 27 Driving in rough seas 28 Manoeuvring in narrow channels 28 Docking 28 Before anchoring 29 Anchoring mooring...

Page 4: ...l very dangerous Only a capable fit and trained crew using a well main Congratulations on your new Axopar boat We thank you for choosing this boat and wish you safe and enjoyable moments out on the waters FOREWORD tained craft can satisfactorily operate in such conditions This owner s manual is not a detailed maintenance or troubleshooting guide If problems occur you should contact the boat manufa...

Page 5: ...h cases we recommend that you contact your local dealer for additional informa tion regarding the equipment in question Keep this manual in a safe place and pass it on to the new owner if you sell your boat If the manual is mislaid or destroyed a copy can be ordered from your dealer The warranty on the engine as well as option al equipment such as trim tabs bow thrusters navigation equipment and o...

Page 6: ...lude significant wave heights of at least 4 metres Under such conditions these boats must be largely self sufficient B Offshore These boats are designed for offshore voyages where conditions up to and including wind force 8 Beaufort Scale and significant wave heights up to and including 4 metres may be experienced C Inshore These boats are designed for voyages in coastal waters large bays estu ari...

Page 7: ...always fitted close to the steering position in the boat The manufacturer s plate gives the follow ing information BOAT TYPE Boat model DESIGN CATEGORY Boat class See additional information in the chapter CE category MAX NO Maximum number of persons on board MAX LOAD Buoyancy Total weight of persons including personal luggage excluding tank contents ID OF NOTIFIED AUTHORITY VTT A comprehensive exp...

Page 8: ...GENERAL LAYOUT OPEN 1 2 8 1 6 5 5 13 13 11 11 9 9 3 17 2 23 18 20 22 21 4 7 14 15 12 10 10 8 16 19 6 ...

Page 9: ...p 07 Service hatch for fuel tank 08 Breather valve for fuel tank 09 Deck drain flaps 10 Cockpit drain 11 Cockpit drain cocks 12 Fuel inlet pipe 13 Fuel filter water separator 14 Septic tank 15 Water tank 16 Flushing water cock for toilet 17 Septic tank cock 18 Service hatch for bow thruster 19 Septic tank deck drain 20 Inlet pipe for water tank 21 Breather valve for water tank 22 Breather valve fo...

Page 10: ...GENERAL LAYOUT OC T TTOP 1 2 8 1 6 5 5 14 13 11 11 9 9 3 17 2 23 18 20 22 21 4 7 14 15 12 10 10 8 16 19 8 ...

Page 11: ...p 07 Service hatch for fuel tank 08 Breather valve for fuel tank 09 Deck drain flaps 10 Cockpit drain 11 Cockpit drain cocks 12 Fuel inlet pipe 13 Fuel filter water separator 14 Septic tank 15 Water tank 16 Flushing water cock for toilet 17 Septic tank cock 18 Service hatch for bow thruster 19 Septic tank deck drain 20 Inlet pipe for water tank 21 Breather valve for water tank 22 Breather valve fo...

Page 12: ...KG KG NOT INCLUDING WEIGHT OF CREW PERSONAL LUGGAGE OR SEWAGE TOTAL WEIGHT OF FUEL WATER AND OTHER LIQUIDS 261 KG DRAUGHT AT MAX LOAD EXCLUDING ENGINE 0 45 M HEIGHT MEASURED FROM WATERLINE AT LIGHT LOAD OPEN OC 2 05 M WITH TARGA ARCH 2 85 M T TOP 2 95 M Assessment of the stability of the boat has been done at max load conditions The maximum recommended load contains only the weight components ment...

Page 13: ...REG 5 8 Emissions control EN ISO 8099 2000 Installations 5 1 Engines and engine spaces 5 2 Fuel system EN ISO 10088 2013 EN ISO 11105 1997 EN ISO 21487 2012 5 3 Electrical system EN ISO 10133 2012 ISO 28846 1993 A1 2000 5 4 Steering system EN ISO 10592 1995 A1 2000 5 5 Gas systems 5 6 Fire protection EN ISO 9094 1 2003 Dimensioning 3 1 Structure RSG Guidelines ISO 12215 5 2008 ISO 12215 6 2008 Hyd...

Page 14: ...eptic tank drain pipe 04 Breather valve for septic tank 05 Flushing water cock for toilet 06 Water tank 07 Inlet pipe for water tank 08 Breather valve for water tank TOILET BLACK WATER AND GREY WATER SYSTEMS OPEN OC T TOP 2 4 8 7 3 5 1 6 12 ...

Page 15: ...sed In areas where there are no permanent septic tanks you should do as follows Open the sealed sea valve If possible empty the tank daily and always in deep waters far from the shore The location of the pump is indicat ed on the construction drawing CAUTION The shut off valve must be closed after the evacuation Do not allow the tank to become full This can lead to paper becoming compacted in the ...

Page 16: ...al rated amperage of the overvoltage protector install or replace electrical equipment with components that cause the circuit s nominal rated amperage to be exceeded leave the boat unattended with the electrical system switched on except for the automatic bilge pump or alarm system High voltage system 230V with shore power connection optional equipment The high voltage system comprises the followi...

Page 17: ... pow er is conducted to the electrical panel and distributed throughout the boat The switches for controlling the different functions of the boat are located on a control panel Charging the batteries Remember that the batteries discharge an explosive oxy hydrogen gas at a voltage of 14 4 volts The voltage of a normal battery in unload ed status is 12 3 12 7 V During charging the voltage increases ...

Page 18: ...re is also a sign in the boat indicating the draining area of each pump respectively The manual bilge pump is operated with the handle next to the pump located in a storage compartment on the aft deck The electrical pumps are submersible One is located in the area before the toilet models Open and TT and the other in front of the engine compartment in the bilge The bilge water level should always ...

Page 19: ...NCY EXITS Get to know where the emergency exits are by studying the illustrations above All emer gency exits are marked with a white arrow on a green background DANGER The loading hatch on the aft deck must always be kept closed during driving Do not keep the hatch open when the engines are running due to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning 1 3 LIFERAFT 2 2 1 3 LIFERAFT 2 2 OPEN OC T TOP 17 ...

Page 20: ...evacuation routes and emergency exits Block access to safety equipment such as fuel valves or main power switches Block access to fire extinguishers visible or concealed Leave the boat unattended when the cooker or heater is switched on Modify the boat s systems especially electrical fuel or gas systems Refuel or replace gas containers when the engines are running Smoke when handling fuel or gas I...

Page 21: ...ot smoke or handle open flames when refuelling Remember that it is not allowed to store fuel in spaces not specifically designed for it Since there is no ventilated storage space on this boat possible spare fuel cans must be stored on deck Management When refuelling a boat with composite decks Esthec or FlexiTeek the deck should be wetted down with water before refuelling This ensures that any fue...

Page 22: ...ngs and types in every space where a gas appliance is installed WARNING Never leave the boat unattended when LPG appliances are in use Do not smoke or use open flames when a gas container is being replaced Before opening the valve to the gas container make sure that the appliance valves are properly closed If an LPG cooker is installed Fire blanket The fire blanket must be stored in the correct po...

Page 23: ...se the container valve and repair the system before using it again Repairs must be carried out by a qualified gas fitter Ventilation Appliances which burn fuel consume oxygen and discharge combustion products into the boat Good ventilation is essential when an appliance is in use Never use the LPG cooker for heating the boat Never cover ventilation openings Note Make sure that you always have free...

Page 24: ...stop 07 iPad holder 08 12v DC power outlet 09 Trim tab switch 10 Bow thruster a Navigation lights b Anchor light c Interior lights d Deck lights e AUX f Signal horn g Windshield wiper BB h Windshield wiper SB i Bilge pump j AUX STEERING SYSTEM CABIN AC STEERING SYSTEM OPEN OC T TOP g j i f h a c d e b 1 9 3 2 6 5 4 7 10 8 22 ...

Page 25: ...ully and handle the product with care Make sure that used packaging cans and similar items are discarded in designated collection points If you are in any doubt whether the product is hazardous or not contact the supplier or vendor of the product The backwash from boats wears down the shoreline and creates problems for other boats near you Always adjust your speed to the situation and the surround...

Page 26: ...er information read the engine manufacturer s manual BEFORE WEIGHING ANCHOR WARNING Never climb the bathing ladder when the engine is running Stop the engine before inspecting the steering and propellers CAUTION Before leaving harbour it is important to check that the boat and its equipment are in seaworthy condition All persons on board should wear an appropriate life vest when on deck Note that ...

Page 27: ...he propeller can disable a boat STABILITY AND BUOYANCY All weight dispositions for example installing a fishing tower radar or furling mast engine replacement etc can have a significant impact on the stability trim and performance of your boat The bilge water lev el should be kept at a minimum The stability of your boat will be com promised if any weight is placed in a high position In stormy weat...

Page 28: ...s make sure that you have the space needed for avoiding colli sions and coming to a halt and for evasive manoeuvres Always use a dead man s switch if available Reduce speed in high seas for increased comfort and safety Learn your boat s speed potential Utilise this knowledge for eco nomical and safe cruising Avoid using high speed along with large rudder movements when going astern because that pl...

Page 29: ... the trim tab for any length of time can result in partial loss of control of the boat An Axopar boat does not need trim tabs to get up on the plane or to give good performance Trim tabs are however a very useful aid if used correctly There are two situations in particular where trim tabs should be used These are when it is desirable to trim the bow down in a ris ing sea and at speeds between goin...

Page 30: ...d and current conditions more revs might be nec essary to make full use of the power of the engine In these conditions it is important that manoeuvres are made quickly and precisely to pre vent the boat from drifting into trouble for example A good rule before starting a manoeuvre under difficult conditions is to think through the different situations which could arise Pay attention to the wind an...

Page 31: ...he depth of the water 08 Put the engine in astern to check that the anchor has taken hold Only when bow anchoring 09 Note your position on the GPS Regularly check that the boat has not moved from its position 10 Set the echo sounder to Anchor Watch ANCHORING MOORING AND TOWING Fastening points are indicated in the illustration on page 30 Points or cleats are located both at the stern midship and b...

Page 32: ...aners WOODEN INTERIOR Interior details of the boat such as locker doors and drawer fronts wooden strips etc are in oiled walnut Clean them with a damp cloth and a little soapy water Treat the wooden surfaces again every year to protect the wood Plastic and painted surfaces are cleaned by wetting the surface evenly with water before the actual cleaning Regular stains are removed with a brush and a ...

Page 33: ...t be stored in the boat PREVENTING FROST DAMAGE The bilge pump system is fitted with a water lock on the hose Detach the hose and fully drain the water from the water lock and run the pumps dry Otherwise the pumps can freeze and break Unscrew the frost plug on the underside of the shower fittings If there is no frost plug unscrew the shower hose Drain the water tank and all other components contai...

Page 34: ...n the crane they should be secured with lines to the bow and stern cleats to prevent the lifting straps from sliding LIFTING AND TRANSPORTING OPEN OC T TOP Transporting Always use an authorized boat transport company for transporting the boat on land Make sure the company has full insurance cover in case of any damages 32 ...

Page 35: ...id damaging it Protect the hull sides well to avoid damages The position of the slings may need to be adjusted depending on how the boat is loaded ACTION BEFORE LAUNCHING 01 Remove the tarpaulin in good time before launching 02 Wash the hull with a regular shampoo and soft brush 03 Wax the hull if necessary Use a standard boat wax 04 If there are small scratches on the hull or if some of the surfa...

Page 36: ...sher F7 Horn F8 12v DC power outlet F9 Chart plotter F10 VHF radio F11 Heater control F12 Deck lights F13 Refrigerator F14 Radio F15 Search light F16 Toilet light F17 Radar F18 Echo F19 NMA 2000 F20 Autopilot F21 Waste tank sensor control unit F22 25 Spare F26 Macerator septic F27 Fresh water pump 12v DC power outlet 34 ...

Page 37: ...CH A SB engine B BB engine C Service D Aux E Bow thruster fuse F1 Main fuse F2 Main fuse F3 Main fuse F4 Automatic bilge pump F5 Webasto heater F6 Radio memory F7 Trim tabs F8 Bilge pump manual control F9 Amplifier A B C E D 35 ...

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