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Lagoon 440 Information & Operation Manual
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Information & operations manual for lagoon 440 catamaran 2008 ‘larimar’.
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Welcome welcome to horizon yacht charters and your lagoon 440 “larimar”. We hope you had a pleasant journey and are looking forward to a fantastic holiday and some of the finest sailing in the world here. This manual is here to guide you through the operation of your yacht. Please take the time to r...
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Contents 1. Yacht specifications 2. Electrical panels, breakers and fuses 3. The inverter panel 4. Engine start procedures 5. Daily engine checks 6. The generator 7. Air conditioning 8. Instruments 9. Vhf radio 10. Batteries 11. Anchoring and using the windlass 12. Picking up a mooring buoy 13. Bilg...
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1. Yacht specifications length 44’ 8” beam 25' 3" draft 4' 3" fuel 170 gallons water 240 gallons engines 2-53hp location of: engines (starboard and port aft cockpit lockers) generator (beneath cockpit seating) manual bilge pump (in cockpit) propane tank (beneath cockpit seating) water tank refill (p...
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2. Electrical panels 12 volt panel and 110v panel b: 12 volt panel, first column: • navigation lights • mooring light • steaming lights • deck light • cabin lights • saloon lights • instrument lights • 12v dc outlets 12v panel, second column: • fresh water pump • starboard bilge pump • fridge • conf...
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110v panel b: • water heater • inverter/battery charger (the inverter must be on to operate the 110v outlets) • 110v outlets • 110v outlets these switches will operate when the vessel is connected to shore power or when the generator is running. 110v panel a and ac source selection panel: 110v panel...
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Battery switches are located beneath the berth in the starboard aft cabin emergency fuel shut off valves are located below both the starboard and port aft berths. The electric winch breakers are located in the saloon beneath the generator start up. To reset the breakers simply flick the yellow lever...
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3. Inverter the inverter panel does three things: it charges the batteries, gives you the volt levels of the battery banks and it can be used to provide 110v power without the need to connect to shore power or run the generator. To charge the batteries: when plugged into shore–power, the “charge” bu...
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4. Engine start procedures you have two engines on your vessel, one to operate the starboard prop and one for port. You must switch on both engines to manoeuvre the vessel. Start one engine and then start the other. • make sure engines are in neutral. • turn on the engine ignition switches (an audib...
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5. Daily engine checks the engines are located at the transom, one in each hull. It is important that you complete the following checks on both engines. • check the oil level using the dip stick located on the right of the engine. The level should be at least halfway between the empty and full marks...
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6. Generator larimar is fitted with its own generator which will run the 110v outlets, the air conditioning and will also charge the batteries in place of the engine. The generator is located behind the seating in the cockpit and the starter is inside the saloon on the port side. The reset breaker f...
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To start the generator: • make sure all the 110v systems have been switched off prior to starting the generator. • make sure the shore power/generator breakers have been switched over to generator mode. • press the top of the “genset” switch and hold. • after a slight delay the light on the switch w...
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7. Air conditioning the air conditioning unit will operate when the vessel is plugged in to shore power and when the generator is running. Each cabin has its own individual air con unit and there is a 4 th unit located in the saloon. Operate the air conditioning as follows: • make sure the units are...
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8. Instruments located at the helm are the following raymarine instruments: also located at the helm is a standard horizon gps chart plotter cp120 at the chart table is a raymarine st60+ multi graphic display st6002 smart pilot st60+ depth gauge st70+ multifunction.
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9. Vhf procedures using the vhf radio: familiarise yourself with the method for switching channels, and with the squelch and volume controls on your radio. Most radios have a button to instantly select channel 16 – ensure you understand how this operates or you could end up speaking on ch. 16 when y...
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Types of emergency: in the unlikely event that you are involved in an emergency stay calm and follow these steps. You will also have an emergency procedure card next to your vhf. Distress: “mayday, mayday, mayday.” this is an international distress signal and an imperative call for assistance. It is...
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10. Batteries there are 3 ways to recharge your batteries. Engines: the batteries will need to be recharged as often as you deplete them. Conserving power will result in less time needed for charging, so turn off systems that you are not using. Your batteries will charge when the engines are running...
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11. Anchoring & the windlass setting your anchor: preparation: • establish a non verbal communication system from bow to stern, as with the noise of the engine and wind, verbal communication proves difficult. • tie the dinghy painter close to the boat at the bow or amidships to avoid wrapping it aro...
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Manual operation of the windlass if you lose power to your windlass, start the engine and give it some revs, to make sure you have not just got a low battery voltage. If you still have no power, you can operate the windlass manually. To drop the anchor, insert the windlass handle into the inner hole...
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12. Picking up a mooring buoy • ensure dinghy painter tied off short on the bow or amidships and clear of the prop. • approach mooring buoy, keeping the bow into the wind or current, whichever prevails. • have a crew member on the bow to pick up the mooring pennant with the boat hook. • the bowman w...
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13. Bilge pumps your yacht is equipped with two manual and four electric bilge pumps, one in each hull and one in each engine compartment. The bilges are operated by switches located on the 12v panel. The manual pumps are located in the cockpit and will be pointed out to you during your briefing. It...
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14. Fresh water system larimar is equipped with three interconnected water tanks with a combined capacity of 240 gallons. Before filling the tank let the water run from the hose for a while before placing the end into the filler. Please ensure that the correct fillers are used, not the holding tanks...
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15. Heads • nothing is to be put down the head unless it has been digested first, with the exception of 3 sheets of paper. • prior to use, move the lever to wet bowl to add water - 4/6 pumps. • move lever to dry bowl to pump out waste; this must be done when you are more than 1000 yards off shore. •...
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16. Showers your yacht has a hot & cold, fresh-water shower in each head and on the transom. If the engine has been running, the hot water can be very hot – be cautious! In order to use the showers, the fresh-water pump must be activated on the 12v panel. To operate the shower-drain pumps ensure the...
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17. Propane and stove the propane tank locker is located in the cockpit beneath the seating on the starboard side of the boat. To use: • the lpg solenoid is located on the right just as you enter the saloon from the cockpit. Press the “on/off” button to open the solenoid. • to light, turn the knob y...
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18. Refrigeration there are 2 upgraded 12v refrigerators and a freezer onboard your vessel. This system is designed to run 24hrs a day if you wish. To ensure that it does not fail there are two things you should do. • firstly, keep your batteries charged. If the level goes below 12v the system will ...
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19. Bbq • when using the bbq, tie your dinghy off at the side of the yacht, not off the stern • never use the bbq while sailing • never use the bbq on a dock • never change propane tanks when using the bbq • make sure someone is always tending the bbq when hot • call us if you have too much food.
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20. Fire safety prevention is the best answer to fire safety. • always switch off the safety solenoid when stove is not in use • never leave the stove or oven burning unattended. • never change propane tanks whilst barbequing. • never smoke inside. • never smoke when changing propane tanks. • safely...
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21. Dinghy & outboard the driver of the dinghy must be over 18, and must at all times be wearing the kill cord. Never operate the dinghy under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • always tow your dinghy on a short line while motoring and a long line while sailing, always tow with the engine leg up a...
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Pull cord gear shift choke throttle stop button lever to lower and raise the outboard kill cord fuel tank fuel vent – make sure this is slightly open at all times fuel line connection; make sure this is securely attached.