DE WIT WORKBOATS Esquire 35 Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Esquire 35

Overboard bathroom sink

Bilge pump aft overboard (2)

Heater exhaust

Air-conditioning cooling water pump overboard

Black water tank vent

Galley sink drain overboard

Fuel tank vent PS

Stove exhaust

Shower drain pump overboard

Engines

Bilge pump fwd overboard (1)

Fuel tank

Cockpit drain

Webasto heater

Engine compartment air intake PS

Black water tank

Engine compartment air intake SB

Airconditioning

Cockpit drain

Potable water tank

Fuel tank vent SB

Fresh water pump

Potable water tank vent

Boiler (calorifier)

3 4

6 7

11 12

13 14 15

22 24

Component locations

Fuel filling point

Start battery main swithes

Black water emtying point

Service battery main switch + fuse box

Fuel filling point

220V combi gamma switchbox

Potable Water filling point

220V shore power switchbox

Emergency fuel shot-off

Combi Gamma inverter/charger

Cabin air vent

Seacock black water overboard

Escape hatch Owners cabin

Seacock air-conditioning cooling water pump intake

Start batteries

Bilge pump fwd (1)

Service batteries

Fire extinguisher

Bilge pump aft (2)

Shower drain pump

Component locations

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... 1

2 SAFETY ALERTS ...................................................................................................... 2

3 GENERAL INFORMATION AND BOAT DATA .............................................................. 3

3.1 B

OAT DATA

...................................................................................................................3

3.2 C

ERTIFICATION AND BUILDER’S PLATE

....................................................................................4

3.3 C

RAFT DESIGN CATEGORY

.................................................................................................4

3.4 C

RAFT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

..........................................................................................4

3.5 M

AXIMUM NUMBER OF PERSONS

...........................................................................................4

3.6 M

AXIMUM LOAD

..............................................................................................................4

3.7 R

ESPECT FOR ENVIRONMENT

...............................................................................................5

4 SAFE HANDLING AND OPERATION.......................................................................... 6

4.1 L

EAVING THE CRAFT UNATTENDED AND RE-ENTERING

. .................................................................6

4.2 B

OAT LOADING

..............................................................................................................7

4.3 PRE-

DEPARTURE CHECKLIST

...............................................................................................7

4.4 C

HECKS DURING AND AFTER OPERATION

.................................................................................8

4.5 V

ISIBILITY

....................................................................................................................8

4.6 P

REVENTION FROM FALLING OVERBOARD

.................................................................................8

4.7 M

AN OVERBOARD

............................................................................................................9

4.8 A

NCHORING AND MOORING AND TOWING

................................................................................9

4.9 F

UELLING

................................................................................................................... 11

4.10 L

IFTING

................................................................................................................... 12

5 BOAT FEATURES AND SYSTEMS ............................................................................ 13

5.1 F

UEL SYSTEM

............................................................................................................... 13

5.2 P

ROPULSION ENGINES

.................................................................................................... 13

5.3 C

OOLING AND EXHAUST SYSTEM

........................................................................................ 14

5.4 S

TEERING SYSTEM

......................................................................................................... 14

5.5 D

OCKING SYSTEM

......................................................................................................... 14

5.6 E

LECTRICAL SYSTEM

...................................................................................................... 15

5.7 N

AVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT

.............................................................................................. 21

5.8 W

ATER SYSTEMS

.......................................................................................................... 22

5.9 G

ALLEY AND COMFORT

.................................................................................................... 23

5.10 AIR-

CONDITIONING AND HEATING SYSTEMS

......................................................................... 23

6 FLOODING AND STABILITY ................................................................................... 25

6.1 O

PENINGS IN THE HULL

................................................................................................... 25

6.2 S

TABILITY AND BUOYANCY

............................................................................................... 25

7 SAFETY AND EQUIPMENT ...................................................................................... 26

7.1 B

ILGE PUMP SYSTEM

...................................................................................................... 26

7.2 R

EQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT

........................................................................................... 26

7.3 R

ECOMMENDED SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR BOATING OFFSHORE

:...................................................... 26

7.4 L

IFE JACKETS

.............................................................................................................. 27

7.5 L

IFE RAFT

................................................................................................................... 27

7.6 F

IRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT

............................................................................................... 27

8 MAINTANANCE...................................................................................................... 28

8.1 S

ALT WATER WORROSION

................................................................................................ 28

8.2 C

LEANING

.................................................................................................................. 28

8.3 B

OTTOM MAINTANANCE

................................................................................................... 28

8.4 U

PHOLSTERY

............................................................................................................... 28

8.5 B

ILGE AND PUMP

.......................................................................................................... 28

8.6 A

CRYLIC SURFACES

....................................................................................................... 29

8.7 S

TAINLESS STEEL

.......................................................................................................... 29

8.8 E

STHEC® COMPOSITE DECKING

......................................................................................... 29

8.9 T

OILET

...................................................................................................................... 29

8.10 B

LACK WATER TANK

..................................................................................................... 29

8.11 G

ALVANIC CORROSION

.................................................................................................. 30

8.12 W

INTER STORAGE

....................................................................................................... 30

8.13 I

NSPECTION

.............................................................................................................. 30

9 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS .................................................................... 31

9.1 M

ARPOL TREATY

........................................................................................................... 31

9.2 F

UEL AND OIL SPILLAGE

.................................................................................................. 31

9.3 D

ISCHARGE AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE

.................................................................................. 31

9.4 E

XCESSIVE NOISE

......................................................................................................... 31

9.5 E

XHAUST EMISSIONS

..................................................................................................... 31

9.6 P

AINTS

...................................................................................................................... 31

9.7 C

LEANING AGENTS

........................................................................................................ 32

10 LIST OF MANUFACTURER MANUALS .................................................................... 33

11 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ......................................................................... 34

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1 INTRODUCTION

This manual has been compiled to help you to operate your craft with safety and pleasure. It contains details of the craft; the equipment supplied or fitted its systems and information of their operation. Please read it carefully, and familiarize yourself with the craft before using it.

This owner's manual is not a course on boating safety or seamanship. If this is your first craft, or if you are changing to a type of craft you are not familiar with, for your own comfort and safety, please ensure that you obtain handling and operating experience before “assuming command” of the craft. A national sailing federation or yacht club should be pleased to advise you of local sea schools, or competent instructors. Ensure that the anticipated wind and sea conditions will correspond to the design category of your craft, and that you and your crew are able to handle the craft in these conditions. Even when your boat is categorized for them, the sea and wind conditions corresponding to the design categories A, B and C range from severe storm conditions for category A, to strong conditions for the top of category C, are open to the hazards of a freak wave or gust. These are therefore dangerous conditions, where only a competent, fit and trained crew using a well maintained craft can satisfactorily operate.

This owner's manual is not a detailed maintenance or trouble-shooting guide. In the case of difficulty, refer to the boat builder or his representative. If a maintenance manual is provided, use it for the craft's maintenance. Always use trained and competent people for maintenance, fixing or modifications. Modifications that may affect the safety characteristics of the craft should be assessed, executed and documented by competent people. The boat builder cannot be held responsible for modifications that he has not approved. In some countries, a driving licence or authorizations are required, or specific regulations are in force.

Always maintain your craft properly and make allowance for the deterioration that will occur in time and as a result of heavy use or misuse of the craft. Any craft, no matter how strong it may be, can be severely damaged if not used properly or in a way not compatible with safe boating guidelines. Always adjust the speed and direction of the craft according to sea conditions.

If your craft is fitted with a life raft, carefully read its operating manual. The craft should have onboard the appropriate safety equipment (lifejackets, harness, etc.) according to the type of craft, weather conditions, etc. This equipment is mandatory in most countries. The crew should be familiar with the use of all safety equipment and emergency manoeuvring (man overboard recovery, towing, etc.); sailing schools and clubs regularly organize drill sessions.

All persons should wear a suitable buoyancy aid (life jacket/personal floatation device) when on deck. Note that, in some countries, it is a legal requirement to wear a buoyancy aid that complies with their national regulations at all times.

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SECURE PLACE, AND HAND IT OVER TO THE NEW OWNER IN THE CASE OF THE CRAFT BEING SOLD/RENTED-OUT.

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2 SAFETY ALERTS

Throughout this manual, specific precautions and symbols identify safety-related information. There are four types of alerts that may be used separately or together to convey the information:

DANGER

Denotes that an extreme

intrinsic hazard exists which would result in high probability of death or irreparable injury if

proper precautions are not

taken.

WARNING

Denotes that a hazard exists

which can result in injury or

death if proper precautions are

not taken.

CAUTION

Denotes a reminder of safety

practices or directs attention

to unsafe practices which

could result in personal injury

or damage to the craft or

components or to the

environment.

NOTICE

Used to address practices and

information not related to

personal injury

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3 GENERAL INFORMATION AND BOAT DATA

3.1 Boat data

General

Manufacturer DE WIT BROS [-] Address Polsleatwei 5 [-] ZIP code 8491 EK [-] City Akkrum [-] Country The Netherlands [-] Build Number ES001 [-] CIN NL-DWWES001A313 [-] Design Category C – Coastal waters [-] Crew limit 6 [-] Cruising Speed 30 [kn]

Dimensions and masses Length over all 10.71 [m] Beam over all 2,62 [m] Draft (fully loaded) 1.22 [m] Air draught 1.68 [m] Maximum load 1650 [kg] Light Ship Weight 5673 [kg]

Engine, gearbox and propeller Engine make Volvo Penta [-] Engine model number D3 220 Aquamatic [-] Crankshaft power 162 [kW] Propeller shaft power 154 [kW] Engine serial number SB 1230452 [-] Engine serial number PS 1230449 [-] Gear drive type 1.78 DPS - B [-] Gear drive serial number SB A209349 [-] Gear drive serial number PS A209347 [-]

Accessories Fuel tank capacity 2 x 336 [l] Engine coolant type Volvo Penta Coolant, ready Mixed [-] Gear drive oil type API GL5 synthetic [-] Start battery size 2 x 128 [Ah] Service battery size 856 [Ah]

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3.2 Certification and builder’s plate

This craft has been assessed to be in compliance with the relevant parts of the Recreational Craft Directive 94/95/EC as amended by 2003/44/EC of the European Parliament. The CE mark means your craft meets all current International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards and directives in effect at the time of manufacture.

The CE Mark is displayed on the builder’s plate. The builder’s plate is located near the dashboard. The accompanying Declaration of Conformity is included with this manual as an appendix.

3.3 Craft Design Category

The Esquire 35 complies with the requirements of Design Category C:

INSHORE Category C - Craft designed to operate in winds up to Beaufort force 6 and the associated wave heights and significant wave heights up to 2m. Such as conditions may be encountered in exposed inland waters, in estuaries and in coastal waters in moderate weather conditions

3.4 Craft Identification Number

The Craft Identification Number (CIN) is located near the upper starboard corner of the transom on the outside of the boat. The CIN must remain clearly visible and may not be removed, altered or tampered with in any way.

3.5 Maximum number of persons

The manufacturer’s recommended maximum number of persons is considered the number of persons for which the boat has successfully passed the requirements for freeboard, stability and flotation, and for which seating and standing space is assigned. The maximum number of persons limit is identified on the craft’s builder’s plate on the dashboard.

3.6 Maximum load

Maximum load refers to “manufacturer’s recommended maximum load”. This shall not exceed the total load that may be added to the light craft mass without exceeding the requirements for stability, freeboard, flotation and seating requirements, and shall take into account the mass of the following:

The number of persons, at 75 kg each (average). If children are part of the crew, the maximum number of persons may be exceeded provided that each child’s mass does not surpass a limit of 37,5kg (average) and the total person mass is not exceeded. This means that two children at 37,5kg can be carried as one person at 75kg.

NOTICE

Significant wave height is the

mean height of the highest

one-third of the waves, which

approximately corresponds to the wave height estimated by

an experienced observer.

Some waves will be double

this height.

WARNING

OVERLOAD HAZARD

Do not exceed the maximum

recommended number of

persons.

Regardless of the number of

persons on board, the total

weight of persons and

equipment must never exceed

the maximum recommended

load. Always use the

seats/seating spaces provided.

WARNING

Never exceed the mass of

craft limit, total weight of all

persons, gear and fluid

capacities. Exceeding craft

limitations can cause sinking

or drowning resulting in death

or serious injury.

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Basic equipment. stores and cargo or dry provisions, consumable liquids, and miscellaneous equipment not included in the light craft mass.

3.7 Respect for environment

3.7.1 Noise emissions

Laws and regulations are in force in some countries limiting noise and exhaust emission from recreational craft and engines in order to protect human health, the environment and, where appropriate, domestic animal health. For recreational crafts with an inboard engine or stern drive engine with or without integral exhaust, it is necessary to maintain the craft and exhaust system in the condition that is recommended by the engine manufacturer. This will ensure compliance with specific noise limit values when in normal use.

See the Engine Operator’s Manual for specific information on noise limit values.

3.7.2 Exhaust emissions

You are responsible for the exhaust emissions from your boat. Increased exhaust (exhydrocarbon) emissions, which are regulated by the EPA, pollute the water and air. Additional restrictions may apply and vary per country.

See the Engine Operator’s Manual for specific information on exhaust limit values.

3.7.3 Waste

The discharge of any type of debris or waste into the water including, but not limited to, food, garbage, oil, fuel, liquids and human waste, is highly restricted and sometimes considered unlawful. Authorities recommend that you never discharge any of these types of waste into the water.

Pollution is a serious matter, and law enforcement authorities highly enforce these regulations. As a boat operator, you are responsible for your actions affecting the environment.

Item Mass Unit

Maximum Number of Persons (6 x 75 kg) 450 [kg] Basic Equipment 67 [kg] Stores and Cargo 150 [kg] Consumable Liquids in portable tanks 49 [kg] Consumable Liquids in permanently installed tanks Fresh water 170 [kg] Fuel 676 [kg] Waste water 88 [kg]

Maximum Load 1650 [kg]

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4 SAFE HANDLING AND OPERATION

The following basic boat manoeuvring and operation principles do not cover all conditions or situations you may encounter during operation. Always advise all crew members and passengers on board of your steering, stopping and accelerating intentions to avoid personal injury or even death.

See the Engine Operator’s Manual for instructions on starting and operating the engine, adjustments and maintenance.

See the Engine Operator’s Manual for instructions on use of the Volvo Docking system.

You should thoroughly understand your boat’s equipment and controls in order to drive and control your boat in at all speeds and in all conditions.

4.1 Leaving the craft unattended and re-entering.

The Esquire is equipped with a number of systems that shouldn’t be left unattended for a long time. The boat should be manned while electrical systems are in use and water systems are pressurized. Although leaving the boat is not considering small visits to the shore during the stay on board, air conditioning or heating should never be in use while there is nobody on board. Therefore this manual will give a description on how to make your boat ready to be unmanned and what to start up as you enter the craft.

4.1.1 Preparations for leaving the craft unattended

• Make sure the boat is properly moored to the quayside or dock according proper seamanship for all kind of weather types whether it is forecasted or not.

• Notify the marina that you intend to leave the boat unmanned for a certain period of time.

• Water pumps should be switched off.

• Make sure the air-conditioning, heater and stove are properly switched off

according the manufacturers manual.

• Switch off the engine start battery switches.

• Make sure all lights in all compartments are switched off.

• It is wise to give the toilet a clean to avoid unpleasant surprises on your return.

• To make sure everything is in good shape for the next visit, the shower drain

tank and pump should be cleaned.

• As the fuel oil supply valves are using electricity while open, the “emergency fuel switch” on the dashboard should be operated to close the valves. Operate this switch by opening the red cap and flick the switch forward.

• It is recommended not to leave the boat on shore power whilst unattended but you might be able to come to some type of agreement with the marina to keep the connection open in order to keep the batteries fully charged.

• If the shore power stays on, the electric heating of the boiler should be switched off by using its circuit breaker in the 220V shore power switchbox.

• In the case of the shore power being disconnected, the service battery should be switched off by the “service battery switch”

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• Check the automatic bilge float switches as described in section 9.1.1 before leaving the boat unattended.

• Bilge pumps should always stay on automatic operation. The aft bilge pump in the engine compartment will always stay on even if all battery power is isolated by the battery switches.

4.1.2 Re-entering the boat

• Switch on the “service battery” switch.

• If shore power was disconnected, connect the boat to shore power again to

charge the batteries before using any electrical equipment on board.

• Make sure all circuit breakers are in the proper position.

• Switch on the potable water pump.

• In case the boiler is switched off as the shore power was off, switch on the

boiler.

• Make sure both bilge pumps are switched on to automatic mode.

4.2 Boat loading

The safety and performance of your boat depends on load, weight and the distribution of each. The person / load capacity is determined by ISO 14946 – Small craft Maximum load capacity. The maximum load is displayed on the builder’s plate.

• Distribute weight equally from port to starboard and fore to aft.

• Stow and secure all loose gear in stowage areas to prevent load shifting.

• Do not stow gear on top of safety equipment. Safety equipment must ALWAYS be quickly accessible.

• In adverse weather, reduce the load in the boat. Person and load capacity ratings are calculated for normal boating condition.

4.3 Pre-departure checklist

The following checks are essential to safe use of the craft and must be performed before starting the engine and getting underway. Perform these checks every time you operate your boat. Never launch the boat or leave the dock if any problem is found during the predeparture safety check. A problem could lead to an accident during the outing, causing severe injury or death. Have any problems corrected before proceeding.

• Check the current and forecasted weather reports, as well as wind and water conditions.

• Make sure the operator is qualified to operate the boat and does not use drugs or alcohol while at the helm.

• Make sure all required safety equipment is on board.

• Make sure all necessary navigational charts and maps are available and

updated.

• Always keep track of your position on an updated hard copy of the necessary navigational charts.

• Make all passengers and crewmembers aware of the safety procedures.

• Be sure the boat is not overloaded.

• Make sure that the emergency fuel shut-off switch is not in the closed position.

• Be sure the fire extinguisher is fully charged.

WARNING

When loading the boat, never

exceed the maximum load.

Always load the boat carefully

and distribute the load evenly.

Do not place heavy loads in

high places as this can affect

the boat’s stability

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