Dufour 12000 CT

SPECIFICATIONS

DESIGNER DUFOUR

CONSTRUCTION GPR hull with glassed in stringers Balsa sandwich deck

Fittings and bolts in stainless steel Teak deck is standard

DIMENSIONS

Length of Hull…….. 13.8 m (45 ft)

LWL ……………….10.40 m (34 ft)
Beam ....... ........... 3,98 m (13 ft)
Draft ....... ........…… approx. 2,10 m. (6 ft 10 in)
Bridge clearance ....… approx.16,20 m (53 ft)
Displacement . . ..... ... approx. 12 metrics ton.
Ballast ……………. . approx. 4,7 metrics ton
Headroom .... ……... 1,85 m (6 ft)
Sail area . . . . . …….... approx. 100 sq m (1056 sq ft)

Berths : 8 or 9

ENGINE

Standard: Diesel PERKINS 4236 83 HP at 2400 RPM

SAIL AREA

Mainsail with 2 reefs ….. . 24 sq m (253 sq ft)

Mizzen sail with 2 reefs … 15 sq m (158 sq ft)
Heavy Genoa ....... ……..50 sq m (528 sq ft)
Working jib ......………….38 sq m (401 sq ft)
Storm jib .......……………10.5 sq m (110 sq ft)

Spinnaker …………………. 100 sq m (1056 sq ft)

Stay sail . . ………………… 25 sq m (264 sq ft)
Light Genoa ……………… 53 sq m (560 sq ft)

This boat has been approved by the French Merchant Navy Commission of Safety N' 1064 - 1 st category.

This boat can be approved by the Lloyd's Register of Shipping, on request.

NOTA : The drawing on the opposite page shows some optional accommodation (for example :berth in foc'sle).
SPECIFICATIONS AND INVENTORY

DECK FITTINGS
- Stainless steel stem fitting with double chain roller to hold main anchor in stem head position
- Double life lines with stainless steel stanchions with two side-gates
- Electric windlass
- I opening tinted Goiot skylight620 x620 (24.4" x 24.4") for light, ventilation and access to foc'sle
- 1 opening tinted Goiot skylight 450 x 320 (17.7" x 12.6") for light, and ventilation of fore toilet compartment
- 2 opening tinted Goiot skylights 450 x 320 (17.7" x 12.6") for light and ventilation of the two central cabins
- Stainless steel rails at mast foot
- Jib sheet tracks with roller fairleads and turning blocks
- 2 three-speed Lewmar 55 winches (or similar) with cleats - Main sheet track with Lewmar 8 winch (or similar) on
the roof
- Roof with tinted skylights around it, one opening sky- light on each side
- Wiper for inside steering station and opening Goiot skylight 620 x 620 (24.4" x 24.4") above helmsman for ventilation and survey of sai
- 2 teak cockpit benches with lockers underneath - Steering wheel in cockpit with compass - Helmsman's seat
- Aft Lazarette (2 m3) (7.5')
- Compartment to hold two gas bottles - Emergency tiller
- Opening stainless steel stern pushpit with fittings for 2 horse shoe life-buoys - Navigation lights
RIGGING
All rigging is grounded.
- Sound proof light alloy main and mizzen masts with internal halyards
- 1 two-speed jib halyard Lewmar 25 winch (or similar)
- 1 two-speed main halyard Lewmar 16 winch (or similar) - I mizzen halyard Lewmar 8 winch (or similar) - 6 winch
handles
- Stainless steel standing rigging - Wire and terylene halyards
- Terylene boom topping lifts - Flag halyards
- Spinnaker boom track with slider - Terylene sheets
- Light alloy booms with quick reefing device and winch - Boom vangs with clam-cleats - Light alloy spinnaker boom -
Masthead light - Steaming light
- Deck floodlight
ACCOMMODATION

FOC'SLE : - Sail locker

- I berth (optional)
- Access from deck and from inside
FORE TOILET COMPARTMENT
- Access from both fore cabins and foc'sle
- Wash basin, shower, W.C., cabinet, lockers
TWO INDEPENDENT FORE CABINS Each cabin is equipped with :
- 1 upper and 1 lower berth (optional double berth) - 1 hanging locker (for the portside cabin)

SALOON
TO PORT:
- 1 U-shaped settee convertible to double berth
- In the center a dining table convertible in a low cocktail table
- 2 removable seats
TOSTARBOARD:
- Steering station with hydraulic steering wheel and helmsman's seat
- Chart table
- Bar and stowage locker
GALLEY: at lower level includes :
- Electric refrigerator (approximately 65 liters) (68 qt)- Freezer (approximately 65 liters) (68 qt) - Double sink
- 3 burner cooker with oven
- Fume extractor above galley
- Fresh water tank (approximately 900 liters) (237 gal) - Fresh water filter
- Hot water tank working either on the exchanger of the engine or on 200 volts or 1 10 shore power
- Lockers
- Hot and cold pressure water (approximately 900 liters) (237 gal) - 20 plates, 12 beakers, 10 knives, forks and spoons
AFTER CABIN:
- Light and ventilation are given by 4 lateral opening port-holes
- Central double bed (single-berths along the sides optional) or two cabins
 - Hanging lockers
TOILET COMPARTMENT:
with direct access from the aft cab i n
- W.C., wash basin, shower with hot and cold pressure water
- Many stowage lockers, cabinet
- Light and ventilation are given by a port-hole opening in the cockpit
ELECTRICS
- 2 groups of batteries with total capacity of 475 amps
per hour/ 12 volts supplied by 2 separate45 A alternators - 1 battery load indicator
- 1 electric fresh water pump
- 2 ventilators for engine compartment - Lights in all cabins
- 1 10 or 220 volts shore power with rectifier - 1 ventilator for batteries compartment
MECHANICS
- Sound proofed engine compartment with access from saloon floor
- 700 liters fuel tank (185 gal)
- Stainless steel propeller shaft and muffler
- Complete engine control panel including revolution counter, load, oil pressure and water temperature indicators
- Double engine control circuit - Sea-water filter
- 1 engine operated bilge pump
MOORING AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT - Hand operated fixed bilge pump
- 1 CQR 45 lbs anchor with 40 m anchor chain (O 10mm) - 2 twenty meters mooring lines (O 20 mm) - 2 horse-shoe life-
buoys - 6 fenders
The builder reserves the right to change these specifications which will in no case be considered as a contract.

LAUNCHING
HANDLING
A lifting gear with a minimum capacity of 1 5 metric tons (16.5 tons) must be used.
it is essential that the spreaders be used to ensure a minimum transversal gap of 4 meters between the ends of each sling,
otherwise the rubbing strake and upper part of the hull may be seriously damaged. Before lifting, check that the slings do not
pass over through (.hulls sea-cocks, inlet valves, propeller shaft) nor external parts of the log or depth finder. (See dimensions
diagram at the end of this manual, page 1 7) Refer to Fig. 1 for positioning of the slings.

ARRANGEMENT OF RIGGING
The masts are already equipped with their running rigging. The rest of the rigging and life-lines are in numbered bags. For
the installation of the standing rigging, please refer to notice Nr I annexed to this manual.
STANCHIONS AND LIFE-LINES
Each stanchion must be screwed to its base.
Fig. 2. The end of the life- lines with an insulated sheave is fitted to the pulpit.
After tightening, the stanchions and life-lines must be maintained with pins which we advise to keep in place with scotch
tape.

STEPPING THE MAST showing on each corresponding screw after each

adjustment.
1 . Place the masts face down on wooden
supports. 12. Fix the adjuster with the needles. Once the
rigging is adjusted the needles should be covered
2. Put the spreaders in position. Underneath the with adhesive tape to protect the sheets.
spreaders are eyes for the flag halyards.
After stepping the mast and filling of the tanks,
3. Put each of the main shrouds through the end and according to the equipment of the boat, there
fittings of the spreaders. (Fig. 3) may be a slight heel which can be corrected by
4 Install the wind tell tale at the mast head. more careful storage of the equipment and filling
Clear the halyards and shrouds along the mast of the tanks. This heel should not exceed 11 (ie :
and tie them to its foot. 34 mm per 2 meters), in that case it does not
5 Take hold of the main mast under the affect the performance or sea- worthiness of the
D. 12000 CT.
spreaders rigging. Lift and bring the mast to its
tabernacle with the crane BEACHING
6 Put the 4 lower shrouds and forestay into
Accidental grounding should be avoided.
position. This arrangement will temporarily hold
the masts in position while the crane is freed in The use of legs is not possible. However it is
possible to ground the boat in certain condi- tions
order to avoid accidents. in order to scrub the bottom or renew the anti-
7 Fix the forestay to the bow by the two metal fouling paint, for example.
battens. Use the 2nd hole for initial installation. The ground must be hard, flat and horizontal. It is
8 Fix and tighten the backstay. Follow the same essential that the side of the boat rests against
procedure to fit the mizzen mast which is the dock-side or against another boat of the
temporarily kept in place with the 4 lower same size which is leaning against the dock.
shrouds In any case, a line is placed round the mast and
hoisted to the level of the spreaders with the
9 Tighten the lower shrouds to hold the mizzen spinnaker boom topping lift. This line is then
mast parallel to the main mast. tightened and tied to a bollard or ring on the
10 Tighten slightly the main shrouds to hold the quay. In these conditions, the crew may move
mast backwards by means -of the spreaders, around on board, however, movement should be
Their tension will be balanced by the jumper restricted.
strut placed forward of the mast. The backstay
will hold the masthead when running.
11. Check the lateral position and backwards
curve by placing the eye at the gooseneck level
and looking up along the mast groove. Adjust if
necessary. The final mast adjustment must be
tested in force 3. As the cables of the standing
rigging are of equal length, on each side, to
obtain a vertical position of the mast it is
necessary to check the number of threads
LOCATION OF THE VALVES ON THROUGH- INSIDE
HULLS
1. Foc'sle
ACCOMMODATION
- Under the floor Foc'sle
- wash-basin outlet
- marine toilet outlet The opening panel can be locked from the inside.
2. Fore toilet compartment 2. Saloon
The dining table can be placed different ways :
3. Under the w.c, - low table : fold the two leaves into the table top
- water intake for the marine toilet (Fig. 4) and place the legs in low position.
3. Galley dining table : turn the table by 900and fit the legs
Under the companionway steps - water intake for in,high position, unfold the side panels which are
the engine cooling sys- tem maintained by pull-out brackets (Fig. 5).
Under the sink - sink outlet 3. - To convert the settee into a double berth :
4. Aft toilet compartment place the mattress on the table in low position.
Under the lower shelf of the washbasin unit w.c.
outlet
w.c. water intake wash basin outlet

Two extra seats are stored away under the bunks. Their foot fits in a bracket as shown in A, (Fig. 5).

Fig. 4 Fig 5

held in stationary position by rough sea by

means of a lock bolt placed on its sup- port.
Galley The burners are equipped with a safety
appliance. Keep the control buttons pressed in a
a) Refrigeration while after lighting the burners.
b) The refrigerator operates on 12 V. It is Above the cooker is a fume extractor which can
placed under the chart table. Do not obstruct its be either pulled out or pushed in flush with the
vents. lockers. The fumes are extracted with a 2-speed
ventilator. Its switch is close to the funnel. The
In the bottom part of the bar is a door which ventilator can turn both ways and therefore
opens in the working unit in the galley and gives serves also to diffuse the air from outdoors.
access to the (< freezer )) (- 20 centigrade - 65
liters capacity). c) Broad-Box
In the locker under the companionway steps.
The two panels placed underneath in the working
area shut the refrigeration compartment (capacity d) Dust-bin
165 liters). A dust bag can be fixed inside the door of the
locker placed under the saloon floor, facing the
b) Gas cooker and oven The gas supply can be cooker (giving access to the transformer).
stopped by a tap placed in a locker under the
oven-cooker. The cooker is on gimbals. It can be
 To start off the pump again, push in the (( tap )>
button, and keep the switch on the steering pulpit
SAFETY pushed in until water comes out of the tap.
Should the pressure system break down, a foot
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS pump placed under the sink will supply cold
The are two fire extinguishers. One is fixed on water to the sink. Beforehand, cut off the pres-
sure water system with the valve placed a the end
the right side of the desk in the steering station, of the water filter,
the other on under the steps leading to the galley.
SHOWERS
CHAIN LOCKER
The end of the mooring line will be shackled to The sewage water is collected in a sump tank
its eye at the bottom of the well. A trap in the under the engine. Its capacity is about 90 liters (23 gal),
foc'sle gives access to the well. and must be emptied frequently. Push in the <<
BILGE PUMPS I Hand pump Unscrew the Pump )> button on the 12 V electric panel.
plate aft portside of the deck. Insert the lever
which is stored inside the port locker against the Gas The two 3 kgs (6.6 lbs) gas bottles are stored in the
aft cabin bulkhead. locker under the starboard bench. The gas supply
2) Mechanical pump It is connected to the can be cut off, either by shutting the tap on the
engine and works automatically once the engine bottle or by turning the tap in the locker under
is on. The bilge will never be completely the cooker.
emptied for the water remaining in the pump and
piping
MARINE TOILET
(approximately 3 liters) will flow back Instructions for use :
progressively. 1 Open completely the intake and outlet valves,
2. Turn the lever to (< flush >> and manipulate
WATER SYSTEM (plan N 45.003) the pump to rinse the bowl.
3. To empty, turn the lever to << pump dry >>
TANKS and manipulate the pump,
The water is kept in 4 tanks which supply a 4. When not in use, leave the lever on (< pump
collector. Use the plate to starboard on the deck dry )).
to fill the whole system. The total capacity is
5. When not on board and in rough sea, close the
approximately 900 liters (237 gal).
sea-cocks.
Each water tank can be disconnected by means
of a valve placed in the engine compartment. A
gauge on the portside tank gives the overall level WINTERING OF THE WATER SYSTEM
when all the tanks are connected together. Drain the water tanks and the W.C. by removing
the drain stoppers underneath, and operating the
DRINKING WATER FILTER The purpose of pump. The toilet should be thoroughly rinsed
the charcoal filter is to suppress unpleasant smell with fresh water, so that there are no traces of
and taste of the water. It is in the engine salt. This will ensure proper functioning the
compartment close to the water heater. The refill following season. Do not use anti-freeze, acids or
must be changed every year. To replace shut off corrosive products. Leave the ventilators open. If
the water valve between the filter and collector. the boat is out of water, open all the cocks and
drain the pumps and piping.
Our After Sales Service can supply these filters.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HEATER
At sea the water is heated on the engine cooling GROUNDING THE RIGGING
system, at land on the 220 V. Push in the but- ton The entire rigging of the main and mizzen masts
(( heater )) on the 220 V panel. is grounded by a metal strap connecting the
forestay chain plate to the keel. Under normal
PRESSURE WATER conditions, this circuit is cut by a lightening
The hot and cold water system is put under conductor fixed on the strap situated near the
pressure with a pump placed by the heater. Press water system. The circuit is reestablished only if
the (< tap >> button on the 12 V panel. The there is an electric discharge of high intensity.
pump starts off and stops automatically This allows the use of the rigging as antenna.
according to the pressure. A safety device will
stop the pump if it runs-dry. BATTERIES
The batteries are all identical and their capacity
is 12 volts, 90 Amps per hour. They are placed
under the saloon floor at the foot of the fluorescent lights at the head of the aft cabin bed
companionway. Remove the steps in the aft fluorescent tube in galley aft toilet compartment
cabin for access. ceiling light in the dining corner portside cabin
1 .One battery serves exclusively to start the light
engine. It is charged with its alternator. fluorescent light in both cabins port ceiling light
in the foc'sle
2. The other four batteries are for all the
commodities on board. They are charged either You will find the 12,V circuit diagram at the end
by their alternator of by the transformer which of this booklet.
will work when the electric system is connected
to the 220 shore power, or by the two alternators.
(See paragraph below).
The batteries are cooled by means of an
independent ventilator which starts off
automatically when the batteries are under
charge.

Fig. 7
Fig. 6
12 V switchboard
MAIN SWITCH
It is in the galley facing the cooker under the 1 . running lights and stern light
saloon floor.
2. masthead light
Position O -The two sets of batteries are off.
3. 3. steaming light
Position 1 -Connection of the batteries which
4. main mast flood light
control the commodities.
5. mizzen mast flood light
Position 2 -Connection of the general and engine 6. compass
batteries. 7. electric f ridge
Position 3 -To be used in case of emergency, 7. cabin lights nr 1
either to start off the engine with the general 8. 9. cabin lights nr 2
batteries or to charge these batteries with the two 9. 10. 12 V plug
coupled alternators. 10. shower water pump
Changing the position is to be made with the 11. 12. pressure water
engine stopped or running at idling. 13. switch available for other options
The 220 V (or 110 V on option) is located in the galley
ELECTRIC CONTROL PANELS above the deep-freezer door.
All switches for the various circuits are protected
by circuit breakers.
The 12 V panel is placed to port of the passage
way to the aft cabin. The lighting is distributed
by 2 circuits.

Circuit no 1
aft cabin ceiling light Fig. 8
fluorescent tube at the foot of the bed fluorescent
light in galley fume extractor chart table light 220 (or 110) switch-board
saloon center ceiling light starboard cabin light 1 - water heater
fore toilet compartment 2 - galley plug and battery-loader
starboard ceiling light in foc'sle 3 - fore toilet plug
4 - switch-board and aft toilet plugs
Circuit no 2
220 V system (plan nr 45.002)
The connecting plug is located behind the helmsman seat
on deck. A connecting cable is supplied. The shore plug is DECANTING FILTER
to be installed by the customer depending on the type of Between the tank and engine filter there is the pre-filter,
plug used at his dock-space. which must be periodically cleaned. Dismount the filter
The shore power automatically connects the 220 V (or and clean with fuel. This filter must also be changed
110 V) circuits by the means of the differential circuit approximately once a year.
breaker which is located by the 220 V (or 110 V)
switchboard. This latter is connected to the electrical PRECAUTIONS FOR RE-FUELLING
plugs located at the main switch-board, in the fore and aft Since the smell of fuel is very unpleasant refilling must be
toilets and in the galley. effected without any spillage. Since fire is the greatest
enemy on board, it is
To use the battery loader, located by the main stems on important to follow closely this procedure :
the galley side : - switch off the battery, ensure that there is no flame on
- put the master switch in position 1 board and do not smoke
- check that the circuit-breaker (located by the battery - - close the hatches
loader) is on. - have all the crew disembark - clear the fire
- dial the position (( automatic)) extinguisher
- on the 220 switch-board, switch on the circuit breaker - fill to 95 % capacity - avoid spillage
nr 2 (galley plug and battery loader). - after filling and replacing the filler cap ensure that there
is no fuel in the bilges
CONSUMPTION - open the hatches and operate the ventilator
Here below is an energy chart which will allow you to - leave the fuel station jetty immediately. It is not the best
arrange consumption according to your needs. To obtain place to leave your boat.
an idea of consumption of amps per hour add up the
amperage of the various sources of consumption.
amps INSIDE STEERING STATION
navigation lights 2.0
masthead light 0.3
deck light (option) 2.4
steaming light 0.3
fluorescent tube 0.7
ceiling light 0.7
reading light 0.4
wind tell-tale 0.3
depth finder 0.3
log 0.3
compass light 0.1
electric pump 9-11
refrigeration unit 6-8
hot air heater 9-15
VHF/FM radio 0.15-3
single side band long distance
radio (when transmitting) 40
self steering gear 4-13

FUEL SYSTEM
(see plan at the end of booklet)
TANKS Inside steering station (Perkins engine)
There are three tanks and one feeder. They are in stainless 1 . wiper box
steel and have a capacity of 700 liters (about 175 US 2. water temperature
Gallons). 3. 3. engine oil pressure
The filling plate is located on the portside deck. There is a 4. Nr 2 engine blower light
special funnel supplied with the boat which can be 5. gear box oil pressure (if hydraulic gear box)
screwed to the filling plate. Each tank and the feeder can 6. Nr 1 engine blower light
be isolated with a valve accessible from the saloon. To do 7. 7. RPM meter
so, remove the dinette cushions. 8. pressure pump priming
There are two fuel gauges. The first one indicates the 9. instruments light
level of the aft port side tank (or the general level if all 10. battery test switch (group 1 and 2)
valves are open).
12. wiper switch
The second one indicates the level in the feeder.
13. water gauge indicates a position between maximum and
14. fuel gauge (tanks) minimum. Do not fill until the gauge shows
15. engine battery load indicator absolute maximum.
16. cabin lights batteries load indicator - check that the decanting filter is clean
17. battery load indicator - check that the engine water and silencer drains
18. stop are closed (see manufacturer's instructions)
19. contact - check the rotation of the shaft (manually)
20. fuel gauge (feeder) - check the circlips of the water, exhaust, and
21. engine control lever fuel piping.

CONTROL, ACCELERATION, CLUTCH

One single lever for acceleration . and clutch,
Fig. I 1.

By lifting the upper part of the instrument panel

you can reach the fuse panel which is organized
as follows :
1 .brown - fuel feeder gauge
2. brown - water gauge
3. brown -fuel tanks gauge To accelerate without clutch, push in the central
4. red - engine blower button and turn the lever to forward or backward
5. red - engine blower 2 5. position.
6. red - wiper 7. The switch-over control is coupled automatically
7. available when the lever goes back to neutral position.
8. available
COLD START
ENGINE - Open the water intake valve of the cooling
system situated at the bottom of the starboard
side of the companionway by turning the lever in
The engine installed in your boat has already
a direction longitudinal to the boat.
been run in for about l hr 30 mins. during testing
pool trials. - Turn the battery switch to position 2 (the red
light on the engine control panel goes on. Listen
It is advisable to use the engine at half-power for the ventilator).
only during the l st 25 hrs to complete running
in, and gradually increase power thereafter. - Ensure that the gear lever is in neutral by
bringing it from a vertical position 20' back-
You will find detailed instructions regarding the wards pressing on the button at the same time
engine in the manufacturer's handbook. We (fig. 11 ).
would, however, also like to point out the
following : - Follow the instructions of the Perkins hand-
book.
F I RST START
RUNNING CHECKS
- read the instruction leaflet for your engine
carefully - the battery charge and oil pressure lights must
- check the levels of - battery water - fuel go off, and bilge ventilator lights on.
- reducer oil - check exhaust to make sure water starts being
-engine oil : since the engine is installed in a let out within a reasonable amount of time.
slightly sloping position, please note that the
sump is full to maximum when the oil gauge
- to put the engine in gear when the engine has
warmed up, bring lever back to neutral.
HYDRAULIC STEERING LEVER
ENGINE STOP This lever is located on the side of the outside
- put the gear lever in neutral helmsman seat.
- pull on the stop control situated to port of the It has 3 positions :
companionway steps until the engine stops
B- Emergency tiller
turn off the ignition key and battery switch.
R-Reversible action (only the outside wheel can
Never turn off the ignition key before the engine
be used)
has stopped (this causes deterioration of the
I- Irreversible - both wheels can be used.
alternator).
On the other hand, do not leave the ignition
SAILS
turned on when the engine has stopped.
if the engine is not being used over a long
GENOA
period, turn off both fuel supply and water intake
valve. The standard genoa is a medium genoa.
This sail gives best performance in an apparent
LUBRICATION wind of between 6 and 17 knots.
• Engine - Refer to the maintenance In a light wind the sail should be slightly
drawing in the Perkins instruction book. slackened and the sheeting point brought forward
• Stern tube The stuffing is lined with along the rail.
graphite material requiring no greasing, In moderate to strong winds the halyard must be
just periodical tightening. very taught and the sheeting point brought back.
• Control Levers This way, the curve in the genoa is moved
The following procedures must be effected each further forward and this facilitates the air flow.
month :
- lubricate the articulation of the fuel and MAINSAIL
change-over control levers with silicone grease
- lightly lubricate the control cables. Setting : it is necessary to equalize the tension
between the luff and the foot to avoid wrinkles in
PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FREEZING the sail.
• Engine : Foot Outhaul : to tighten the sail on the boom
- refer to instructions in the Perkins handbook - use the winch fitted under the boom and the line
ensure that no part of the pipe is below the level next to the gooseneck. A clam-cleat serves to
of the valve outlet. If necessary disconnect the jam the outhaul in place.
pipe fitted to the water intake valve and turn the
Taking in a reef when under sail
engine for 1 5 sec. to empty.
1. To put the quick-reefing line in place, tie it on
• Exhaust : the s/s eye on the side of the boom near the
- open the drain plug (screw underneath the sheeting point, then put it through the grommet
lower part). on the sail, then bring it down through the block
situated on the other side of the boom then along
PROTECTION AGAINST the boom to the clam- cleat behind the winch.
ELECTROLYTIC ACTION 2. Secure the topping lift, and payout the boom
The propeller is protected against electrolytic vang and main sheet.
action by a zinc collar fitted onto the front. This 3. Bring the mainsail down the mast approx. 1.50
must be checked every time the boat is taken out m so that the grommet on the luff may be fixed
of the water, and must be changed once or twice on to the hook on the gooseneck. Tighten the
each year. mainsail luff.
4. Pull on the quick-reefing line, make sure it is
BATTERY CHARGE INDICATOR as taught as possible, using the winch, and
This indicator shows the state of your battery jamming it in the cleat.
when the engine is not running. 5. Sheet in the mainsail and pull in the boom
- turn the battery switch to position 2 - leave the vang.
ignition key switched off. 6. Tie the reefing pennants round the boom.
- press the corresponding button on the panel to
check the batteries. SPINNAKER
1. Folding : In order to ensure proper execution
of the spinnaker set, it is essential that both luffs
of the spinnaker be traced so that there are no A crew member will go to the pulpit and help the
twists or hour-glasses in the sail... spinnaker out of its bag gradually, following the
windward luff.
2. Rigging the Spinnaker Pole
The spinnaker must not be pulling before the
Put the spinnaker bag in the pulpit and attach the halyard has been turned on a cleat,
bag to the pulpit with a tie.
Put the spinnaker pole in position with one end To cause the spinnaker to pull, pay in the
in the bell-fitting on the mast and the other leeward sheet if reaching, and pull in the
resting on the pulpit to windward. windward sheet if running.
Attach the foreguy and topping lift. 4. Lowering
Put the windward sheet into position passing it
through the eye in the spinnaker pole. (Fig. 12). To facilitate this maneuver, it is recommended
Raise the spinnaker boom to a horizontal either to run or broad reach. Pay the windward
position. Fasten the sheets to the spinnaker. Clip sheet right out. The sheet will run through the
the halyard to the head of the sail. eye in the spinnaker pole and the spinnaker will
hang behind the mainsail. One of the crew will
The, spinnaker sheets must pass inside the life
easily be able to bring in the spinnaker, catching
lines to avoid excessive strain on the stanchions.
hold of it under the boom, behind the mainsail
and spilling out the wind.
Never carry out this maneuver before the mast.
Do not luff up before the sail has been brought
right down.
Unshackle the halyard and sheets.
Shackle the sheets and halyard together and pull
the three shackles back to the end of the
spinnaker pole by pulling on the windward sheet.
Pay out the spinnaker pole topping lift, bring the
pole on deck.
This maneuver may be completed after the genoa
has been hoisted.

Pages 12 and 13 referring to Sail adjustments

and combinations - Not included in this
3. Hoisting: manual
NOTES

I - The booms are horizontal (approximate rake of masts : 1)

2 - The figures given for luff and foot are the largest which can be obtained with well tightened sails.
3 - The mainsail will have two reefing lines 1.20 meters apart. The mizzen sail will have
two reefing lines 1 meter apart. The slope of the reefing lines is left to the choice of the sail maker.
4 - The genoa is set outside the main shrouds.
5 - The working and storm jibs have headboards which bring the dimensions of their luff to 14.40 m.
6 - All the jibs will have a 200 mm strap at tack.
Operating process to equip a mast with its standing rigging
Before stepping the mast, it is necessary to install the standing rigging which is shipped separately to avoid chafing the
anodization.
1- Lay the mast down on two or more trestles and unwrap it.
2- Jib and main halyards : their shackles are just popping out of the masthead sheaves. Pull them down to the mast foot.
3- Masthead light (optional) : has been disconnected after testing at our plant. Re-connect the black wire to the bigger screw
(ground and the blue cable to the smaller one (+).
4- Install the wind tell tale (optional) in its bracket, on the right side of masthead.
5- Standing rigging :
a) Forestay : fasten to the masthead stainless steel tang on the fore side of the mast (spinnaker boom track)
b) Backstay : fasten to the stainless steel masthead tang on the opposite side (main- sail groove)
c) Main shrouds
- insert the stainless steel shell at the end of the main shroud into the hole on the side of the mast at the top.
-check that it rests on the inner side of the tube by pulling the shroud.
- insert an aluminum rivet (O 5 mm, length 12 mm) in the upper hole of the shell and squeeze it, while still pulling the shroud
towards the foot of the mast.
- both main shrouds will be fastened this way.
d) Lower shrouds (aft) : to be fastened in the same way as above, in the holes closest to the spreaders, either side of mast.
e) Lower shrouds (fore) : to be fastened as above in the holes placed on each side of spinnaker boom lift bracket.
SPECIFICATIONS AND INVENTORY SALOON
TO PORT:
DECK FITTINGS - I U-shaped settee convertible to double berth
- Stainless steel stem fitting with double chain roller to hold - I n the center a dining table convertible in a low cocktail
main anchor in stem head position table
- Double life lines with stainless steel stanchions with two - 2 removable seats
side-gates
- Electric windlass TOSTARBOARD:
- I opening tinted Goiot skylight 620 x620 for light, - Steering station with hydraulic steering wheel and
ventilation and access to foc’sle helmsman's seat
- I opening tinted Goiot skylight 450 x 320 for light, and - Chart table
ventilation of fore toilet compartment - Bar and stowage locker
- 2 opening tinted Goiot skylights 450 x 320 for light and
GALLEY: at lower level includes:
ventilation of the two central cabins
- Stainless steel rails at mast foot - Electric refrigerator (approximately 65 liters) - Freezer
- Jib sheet tracks with roller fairleads and turning blocks (approximately 65 liters) - Double sink
- 2 three-speed Lewmar 55 winches (or similar) with cleats - - 3 burner cooker with oven
Main sheet track with Lewmar 8 winch (or similar) on - Fume extractor above galley
the roof - Fresh water tank (approximately 900 liters) - Fresh water
- Roof with tinted skylights around it, one opening sky- light filter
on each side - Hot water tank working either on the exchanger of the
- Wiper for inside steering station and opening Goiot engine or on 200 volts or 1 10 shore power
skylight 620 x 620 above helmsman for ventilation and - Lockers
survey of sails - Hot and cold pressure water (approximately 900 liters) -
- 2 teak cockpit benches with lockers underneath - Steering 20 plates, 12 beakers, 10 knives, forks and spoons
wheel in cockpit with compass - Helmsman's seat
- Aft Lazarette (2 m3) AFTER CABIN:
- Compartment to hold two gas bottles - Emergency tiller - Light and ventilation are given by 4 lateral opening port-
- Opening stainless steel stern Pushpit with fittings for 2 holes
horse shoe life-buoys - Navigation lights - Central double bed (single-berths along the sides optional)
or two cabins
RIGGING - Hanging lockers
All rigging is grounded.
TOILET COMPARTMENT:
Sound proof light alloy main and mizzen masts with internal
halyards with direct access from the aft cabin
1 two-speed jib halyard Lewmar 25 winch (or similar) - W.C., wash basin, shower with hot and cold pressure water
1 two-speed main halyard Lewmar 16 winch (or similar) - 1 - Many stowage lockers, cabinet
mizzen halyard Lewmar 8 winch (or similar) - 6 winch - Light and ventilation are given by a port-hole opening in
handles the cockpit
- Stainless steel standing rigging - Wire and terilene
halyards ELECTRICS
- Terylene boom topping lifts - Flag halyards - 2 groups of batteries with total capacity of 475 amps
- Spinnaker boom track with slider - Terilene sheets per hour / 12 volts supplied by 2 separate 45 A alternators -
- Light alloy booms with quick reefing device and winch - 1 battery load indicator
Boom vangs with clam-cleats - Light alloy spinnaker boom - - 1 electric fresh water pump
Masthead light - Steaming light - 2 ventilators for engine compartment - lights in all cab ins
- Deck flood-light - I 1 0 or 220 volts shore power with rectifier - 1 ventilator
for batteries compartment
ACCOMMODATION
MECHANICS
- Sound proofed engine compartment with access from
saloon floor
FOC'SLE : Sail locker
- 700 liters fuel tank
I berth (optional)
- Stainless steel propeller shaft and muffler
Access from deck and from inside
- Complete engine control panel including revolution
counter, load, oil pressure and water temperature indicators
FORE TOILET COMPARTMENT Access from both fore
- Double engine control circuit - Sea-water filter
cabins and foc'sle Wash basin, shower, W.C., cabinet, lockers
- 1 engine operated bilge pump
TWO INDEPENDENT FORE CABINS
Each cabin is equipped with: MOORING AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT –

- 1 upper and 1 lower berth (optional double berth) - 1 - Hand operated fixed bilge pump
hanging locker (for the portside cabin)
- 1 COR 45 lbs anchor with 4O m anchor chain (O 10 mm) -
2 twenty meters mooring lines (O 20 mm) - 2 horse-shoe
life-buoys - 6 fenders

The builder reserves the right to change these

specifications which will in no case be considered as a
contract – DUFOUR 1200 CT
.