BENETEAU FIRST 36.7, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ATION 6 IV DECK Location of the life raft 8 V SAILS AND RIGGING 9 VI FRESH WATER SYSTEM 17 VII BILGE PUMP SYSTEM 19 VIII SEACOCKS AND SKIN FITTINGS 21 IX ELECTRIC SYSTEMS 23 X GAS SYSTEM 29 XI EMERGENCY SYSTEM OF THE STEERING SYSTEM 31 XII MOTORIZATION 32 XIII HANDLING 34 XIV MAINTENANCE 35 XV ENVIRONMENT 38 EXPLANATION OF THE TYPOGRAPHY USED DANGER WARNING TAKE CARE ...

Page 2: ...owner s manual delivered with the boat On Signature Please keep this copy for your records RECEIPT OWNER S NAME ADDRESS Owner of the FIRST 36 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 BENETEAU S A ZI des Mares BP66 85270 Saint Hilaire de Riez FRANCE ...

Page 3: ...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 live...

Page 4: ...Fresh Water Capacity 300 Litres Battery Capacity 2x70 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 equipments please refer to their manuals enclosed in the boat literature Maximum recommended number of persons on board by design category Category Number of persons A 8 B 8 C 8 D 10 The CE certified equipments of the bo...

Page 5: ...5 265 190 Optional Equipment 329 329 329 329 Including teak deck 140 140 140 140 Holding Tank 50 50 50 50 Auto Pilot Gear 20 20 20 20 Spinnaker Rigging 10 10 10 10 Roof Sprayhood 20 20 20 20 Bimini Top 20 20 20 20 3 batteries 20 20 20 20 Windlass 26 26 26 26 Charger 220 3 3 3 3 Fridge 20 20 20 20 Margin for Extra Equipment 225 225 225 150 MAXIMUM LOAD DISPLACEMENT Kg 7 709 7 709 7 709 7 709 MAXIMU...

Page 6: ...FIRST 36 7 MAJ ANG 29 11 01 6 38 III ACCOMMODATION ...

Page 7: ...her less than 5 metres away from each berth less than 2 meters away from the extinguisher aperture in the engine compartment less than 2 meters away from any naked flame device and less than 1 meter avay from the helm pedestal We advise a total capacity of the portable extinguishers reaching 8A 64B each extinguisher having at least a 5A 34B capacity The CO2 extinguishers shall be used to fight fir...

Page 8: ...mming 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 ...

Page 9: ...0 90 m LP 5 75 m SL 13 86 m SMW 7 09 m Specifications of the Standing Rigging Mast with 3 spreaders Rod rigging V Vertical D Diagonal MARK CABLE Ø mm MARK ROD REF 1 V1 Shroud 10 1 V1 Shroud Dash 17 2 D1 Lower Shroud 8 2 D1 Lower Shroud Dash 10 3 V2 Upper Shroud 8 3 V2 Lower Shroud Dash 12 4 D2 Inter 6 4 D2 Inter Dash 6 5 Forestay 8 5 Forestay Dash 12 6 Backstay 7 6 Backstay Dash 10 7 D3 Dash 4 8 V...

Page 10: ... FITTING LAY OUT CRUISING VERSION REF DESIGNATION 1 Genoa Furling Line 2 Genoa Halyard 3 Reefing Line n 2 4 Mainsail Sheet 5 Mainsail Foot Tuning Line 6 Boom Downhaul 7 Reefing Line n 1 8 Mainsail Halyard 9 Linking Strap 10 Genoa Traveller ...

Page 11: ...rtside Spinnaker Halyard 2 Genoa Halyard 3 Reefing Line n 2 4 Mainsail Foot Tuning Line 5 Boom Downhaul 6 Reefing Line n 1 7 Mainsail Halyard 8 Spinnaker Boom Topping Lift 9 Starboard Spinnaker Halyard 10 Linking Strap 11 Genoa Traveller 12 Spinnaker Barber Hauler 13 Spinnaker Boom Downhaul ...

Page 12: ...IGNATION 1 Block Ø 60 2601 2 Block Ø 60 1611 3 Double Block H 127 4 Single Block H 168 x 3 REF DESIGNATION 1 Triangular batten 2 Tensioner 3 Briddle cable 7 x 19 4 Tackle 1 6 REF DESIGNATION 1 Block Ø 80 2801 2 Line in Dyneema Ø 12 3 Block Ø 60 2601 4 Line in Dyneema Ø 10 5 Block Ø 60 1611 6 Line in Dyneema Ø 8 7 Safety in Dyneema Ø 9 8 Tackle 1 6 ...

Page 13: ...FIRST 36 7 MAJ ANG 29 11 01 13 38 MAINSAIL TACKLE CRUISING VERSION WITH TILLER ...

Page 14: ...FIRST 36 7 MAJ ANG 29 11 01 14 38 MAINSAIL TACKLE RACING VERSION WITH TILLER ...

Page 15: ...FIRST 36 7 MAJ ANG 29 11 01 15 38 MAINSAIL TACKLE CRUISING VERSION WITH STEERING WHEEL ...

Page 16: ...FIRST 36 7 MAJ ANG 29 11 01 16 38 MAINSAIL TACKLE RACING VERSION WITH STEERING WHEEL ...

Page 17: ...on the models either by a manual pump or by an electric pump before this pump there is a filter it is necessary to clean 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 exces...

Page 18: ...FIRST 36 7 MAJ ANG 29 11 01 18 38 LAY OUT OF THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM ...

Page 19: ...bilge pump system is in good working order before you put out 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 i...

Page 20: ...FIRST 36 7 MAJ ANG 29 11 01 20 38 LAY OUT OF THE BILGE PUMP SYSTEM ...

Page 21: ... 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 Heads Outlet 2 Heads Intake 3 Washbasin Outlet 5 Sink Outlet 7 Sea Water Foot Pump Intake Icebox Outlet 9 Log Sounder Skin ...

Page 22: ...FIRST 36 7 MAJ ANG 29 11 01 22 38 SEACOCK AND SKIN FITTING LAY OUT ...

Page 23: ...ngth 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 ...

Page 24: ...FIRST 36 7 MAJ ANG 29 11 01 24 38 ELECTRICITY LAY OUT 12V Electric Panel ...

Page 25: ... Ceiling Light Saloon Lights 42 Ceiling Light Saloon Lights 43 Ceiling Light Saloon Lights 44 Ceiling Light Saloon Lights 45 Ceiling Light Saloon Lights 46 Ceiling Light Saloon Lights 13 Water Pump Water Pump 14 Bilge pump Bilge pump 11 Fridge Fridge 16 Shower Pump Comfort 21 Water Tank Gauge Gauge n 1 22 Water Tank Gauge Gauge n 2 12V FUNCTIONS 220 V FUNCTIONS REF FUNCTION AMPERAGE A REF FUNCTION...

Page 26: ...FIRST 36 7 MAJ ANG 29 11 01 26 38 12V LIGHT AND APPLIANCE LAY OUT ...

Page 27: ...FIRST 36 7 MAJ ANG 29 11 01 27 38 LOCATION OF THE 110 220V SYSTEM OPTIONAL REF DESCRIPTION 1 Shore Supply Socket 2 Battery Charger 3 110 220V Socket 4 Boiler ...

Page 28: ...from Panel to Automatic Steering Gear 1 Sheath for the passage from Portside to Starboard 4 Sheath from Panel to Mast Foot 5 Sheath from Panel to Sounder 6 Sheath from Windlass to Relay Box 6 Sheath from Panel to Instrument Consol Passage in the hull inner moulding Passage in the deck inner moulding ...

Page 29: ...y Pay particular attention to the stove fittings and make sure the stoves are locked after they have been put in their places Do not use cooking appliances to heat the inside of the boat Make sure that the taps of the burners are turned off before you turn on the tap of the hoses and of the cylinder Turn off the tap on the feed hose and the taps on the cylinders when you do not use the appliances ...

Page 30: ...low 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 Gas Lo...

Page 31: ...ency tiller keep clear emergency tiller access Lift the aft cover open the cap drive the emergency tiller into the print on the rudderstock head REF DESCRIPTION 1 Emergency Tiller 2 Cap to the Rudder Stock 3 Upper Bearing 4 Rod of the Steering Wheel 5 Rod of the Tiller Stop 6 Sealing Washer 7 Lower bearing 8 Compensation Washer ...

Page 32: ...place Know exactly where the extinguisher aperture is located in the engine compartment bilge so you will be able to put out a fire breaking out in it A fixed system of extinguisher which enables you to put out a fire breaking out in the engine compartment bilge is fitted in the boats with petrol engines Know where the release mechanism is and the way it works It is necessary to ventilate the engi...

Page 33: ...FIRST 36 7 MAJ ANG 29 11 01 33 38 ENGINE LAY OUT ...

Page 34: ... the maintenance and repairs of your boat He will advise 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 ...

Page 35: ...and 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...

Page 36: ...liquid 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 Tosylchlora...

Page 37: ... with 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 lubr...

Page 38: ...g In 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 t...