BENETEAU FIRST 21.7, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ation of the life raft 8 V SAILS AND RIGGING 9 VI FRESH WATER SYSTEM 12 VII BILGE PUMP SYSTEM 14 VIII SEACOCKS AND SKIN FITTINGS 16 IX ELECTRIC SYSTEMS 17 X GAS SYSTEM 20 XI EMERGENCY SYSTEM OF THE STEERING SYSTEM 22 XII MOTORIZATION 23 XIII HANDLING 25 XIV MAINTENANCE 26 XV ENVIRONMENT 29 XVI CENTREBOARD SYSTEM 30 EXPLANATION OF THE TYPOGRAPHY USED DANGER WARNING TAKE CARE ...

Page 2: ...manual delivered with the boat On Signature Please keep this copy for your records RECEIPT OWNER S NAME ADDRESS Owner of the FIRST 21 7 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 CHANTIERS BENETEAU S A ZI des Mares BP66 85270 Saint Hilaire de Riez FRANCE ...

Page 3: ...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 o...

Page 4: ...h Water Capacity 35 Litres Battery Capacity 45 Amp Category Height of Waves m Wind Force Beaufort A 4 8 B 4 8 C 2 6 D 0 5 4 For additional information concerning the fitted equipment please refer to their manuals enclosed in the boat litterature Maximum recommended number of persons on board by design category Category Number of persons A B 4 C 6 D 6 The equipments of the C E Certified boat are Th...

Page 5: ...Minimum Crew 75 75 75 Life Raft 30 30 30 Rest of Crew 225 225 225 Personal Equipment 125 125 125 Optional Equipment 6 HP Outboard Engine 40 40 40 Margin for Extra Equipment 45 45 45 MAXIMUM LOAD DISPLACEMENT Kg 1785 1785 1785 MAXIMUM LOAD Kg 540 540 540 MAXIMUM LOAD MAXIMUM LOAD DISPLACEMENT LIGHT DISPLACEMENT ANY OVERLOADING CARRIES A RISK OF FLOODING OR LOSS OF STABILITY ...

Page 6: ...FIRST 21 7 ANG24 06 04 6 30 III ACCOMMODATION ...

Page 7: ...FIRST 21 7 ANG24 06 04 7 30 EXIT IN CASE OF FIRE Recommended Exit ...

Page 8: ...er The swimming ladder shall be in its usual place on the transom 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 ...

Page 9: ...ls SAIL AREA m I 8 59 m Total 25 20 m J 2 40 m Main Sail 13 80 m P 8 24 m Genoa maxi 11 40 m E 2 85 m Spinnaker 34 70 m LP 2 67 m Specifications of the Standing Rigging V Vertical D Diagonal REF CABLE Ø mm 1 V1 Shroud 4 2 D1 Lower Shroud 4 3 Forestay 4 4 Preventer Backstay 3 ...

Page 10: ...RST 21 7 ANG24 06 04 10 30 DECK FITTING LAY OUT REF STANDARD MAST 1 Genoa Furling Line 2 Mainsail Halyard 3 Reef n 1 4 Spinnaker Boom Toppping Lift 5 Reef n 2 6 Spinnaker Halyard 7 Spinnaker Boom Downhaul ...

Page 11: ...FIRST 21 7 ANG24 06 04 11 30 MAINSAIL TACKLE ...

Page 12: ...lean regularly Never run an electric pump when the tank is empty otherwise it might be irreparably damaged Never force the filling nozzle deep down the filler pipe in order to prevent any over pressure in the systems and keep an eye on the vent hole s through which the water in excess will be discharged When the system has not been used for a long period of time the tanks and pipes shall be cleans...

Page 13: ...FIRST 21 7 ANG24 06 04 13 30 LAY OUT OF THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM ...

Page 14: ...to sea Make yourself acquainted with the way the bilge pump system of your boat works Locate the manual bilge pump and the handle which enables you to make it work Locate the on switch of the electric bilge pump and get to know how the seacocks work for the boats fitted with an electric bilge pump See the lay out drawing of the system in the owner s handbook Make sure that the bilge pump intake st...

Page 15: ...FIRST 21 7 ANG24 06 04 15 30 LAY OUT OF THE BILGE PUMP SYSTEM ...

Page 16: ...e get into the habit of systematically closing the seacocks after each use Make sure that all the seacocks which are not used are closed before you put out to sea in the owner s manual see the drawing where the lay out of the skin fittings is shown Opening and closing of the seacocks Open Closed REF DESCRIPTION 1 Washbasin Outlet SEACOCK AND SKIN FITTING LAY OUT ...

Page 17: ...h Never fit or replace the electric materials or appliances by components which exceed the system amperage 110V 220V Electric System Some boats are fitted with a 110V or a 220 V system some as standard others as an option depending on the models We advise you to follow the below mentioned steps in order to avoid the risks of electric shocks and of fire Do not work on a live fitting Connect the boa...

Page 18: ...FIRST 21 7 ANG24 06 04 18 30 ELECTRICITY LAY OUT 2 Function Panel 6 Function Panel OPTIONAL ...

Page 19: ...AND APPLIANCES On the 2 function panel REF DESCRIPTION N 1 Mast Head Light 1 2 Inside Light 2 On the 6 function panel REF DESCRIPTION N A Navigation Lights 1 B Mooring Light C Navigation D Inside Light 2 E Bilge Pump F Spare 12V LIGHT AND APPLIANCE LAY OUT ...

Page 20: ...although appliance models cut off the gas automatically if the flames go out turn off the gas taps and do ventilate the boat in order to get rid of any residual gas Find the root of the problem For the stoves with an integral gas cylinder you shall change the cylinder outside the boat Test the stove before you put it back in the galley Pay particular attention to the stove fittings and make sure t...

Page 21: ...t Follow the manufacturer s recommendations as far as the filling of the burners is concerned Do not pour the spirit directly into the burner over the stove Only use methylated spirits Petrol oil propane diesel oil fuel oil or other fuels and flammable materials are to be proscribed Any fuel overflow out of the burner tank shall be wiped up immediately LAY OUT OF THE GAS SYSTEM REF DESCRIPTION 1 G...

Page 22: ...rry an emergency tiller keep clear emergency tiller access Check once a year at least that the steering cables are tight properly Lift the aft hatch open the cap drive the emergency tiller into the print on the rudderstock head REF DESCRIPTION 1 Tiller Extension 2 Tiller Head 3 Tie Rod 4 Rudder 5 Rudder Sleeve ...

Page 23: ...p the portable tank outside the boat in a well ventilated place and away from any risk of possible fire The fuels that are stored outside the tanks spare cans jerrycans shall be kept and stored in a ventilated place Know exactly where the extinguisher aperture is located in the engine compartment so you will be able to put out a fire breaking out in it A fixed system of extinguisher which enables ...

Page 24: ...FIRST 21 7 ANG24 06 04 24 30 ENGINE LAY OUT OPTIONAL ...

Page 25: ...e properly will supply you with the spare parts you need or the materials that are suited to your boat Have your boat examined and maintained once a year during the winter storage POSITION OF CRANING STRAPS AND CRADLE POSITION POSITION OF THE LEG CHAINPLATES Dimensioned Position of the Leg Dimensioned Position of the Craning Booms ...

Page 26: ... you may apply on the gel coat an epoxy paint it will protect the bottom the careen of your boat against the natural attacks of the sea environment Moreover the bottom shall be covered with a protective antifouling paint which will prevent the adhesion of the sea vegetation When you apply the antifouling paint be careful do not paint the anodes the heads of the electronic instruments and do not ob...

Page 27: ...uid detergent then polish them with a chamois leather The cleaning of the fabrics cushions or lining of your boat depends on the materials used Therefore you must contact a skilled specialist before you do anything Fresh Water System It is possible to sterilize the tanks with Clonazone tablets Dygerma in UK or a product sold in your country and containing the equivalent molecule i e Tosylchloramid...

Page 28: ...ith water and vinegar Close the water intake seacocks except if your boat is dried out rinse and drain the toilets pans and pumps Store the sounder and speedometer heads Carefully drain and dry all the bilges Put the floorboards the cushions and berth spreads vertically in order to favour the airing of the compartments b Outside Rinse with plenty of water the hull the deck the deck fittings lubric...

Page 29: ...n the harbour do not use the heads on board if they are not equipped with holding tanks The use of detergent contributes to the deterioration of the sea fauna and flora choose entirely biodegradable products for your cleaning operations Do not throw to the sea plastic bags and rubbish bags use the dustbins for this purpose in the places of call You love the sea just as we do therefore help us to p...

Page 30: ...centreboard in the lower position lower the centreboard to the maximum then pull it up by one or two turns so that the system should always be taut When you careen your boat do not forget to lubricate the worm screw of the centreboard system at least twice a year If your boat is fitted with a system to keep the centreboard in the lower position the centreboard shall always be kept in its place NB ...