Information & operations manual for

Lagoon 420 Catamaran 2007

‘Sea Vous Plait’
 Welcome

Welcome to Horizon Yacht Charters and your Lagoon 420 “Sea Vous Plait”.
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 read this manual and don’t hesitate to ask any of our
professional, friendly staff if you have any questions.

All of the yachts in the Horizon fleet are maintained to the highest standards
so that you may enjoy a trouble free vacation, on a beautiful yacht. Please
remember that these yachts are all privately owned and we ask that you care
for it like it was your own.

Best wishes for a great vacation,

Sylvia and Andrew

Directors

Office Hours:
Monday – Sunday 08:30 – 17:30
Telephone: (284) 494 8787
Duty Manager: (284) 5428788 (Emergency Only)
Contents

1. Yacht specifications
2. 12 volt and 110 volt panels, breakers and fuses
3. Charging the batteries
4. Starting the engine
5. Daily engine checks
6. The generator
7. Air conditioning
8. Instruments
9. VHF radio
10. Heads
11. Fresh water systems
12. Showers
13. Bilge pumps
14. Refrigeration
15. Using the stove and propane
16. The BBQ
17. Fire safety
18. Anchoring and using the windlass
19. Picking up a mooring buoy
20. The dinghy and outboard
1. Yacht Specifications

Length 41’ 4”
Beam 24” 7”
Draft 4’ 2”
Fuel 160 gallons
Water 212 gallons

Breakers for air conditioning units. Located to the right of the entrance to
starboard aft cabin.

Fuel change over lever, located on the top step to the right of the bunk in
the starboard aft cabin.

Battery and generator breakers, windlass and winch breakers. Located at

the foot of the bunk in the starboard aft cabin.

Water tank change over lever, located in the central port bilge.

Diesel refills (starboard and port transom)

Fresh water refills (starboard and port amidships)

 2. 12 volt panel & 110 volt systems

110 volt panel 12 volt panel

12 volt panel:
• All the switches on the 12v and 110v panels are clearly labeled. Here is
an overview of what each panel contains.
• Cabin lights
• 12v outlet
• Fridge
• LPG solenoid (to operate the stove and burners)
• Fresh water pump
• Bilge pump
• Navigational instruments
• Deck floodlight
• Anchor light
• Steaming or navigational lights (when sailing or motoring at night, hence
this will not be of use on charter!)

110 volt panel:

• When the vessel is plugged into shore power or the generator is running
the following options are available.
• Water heater – note that this is the only method of heating water on Sea
Vous PLait.
• Battery charger – this must be on when on shore power or under
generator power to ensure the batteries charge
• A/c outlets – provides power to the sockets for using the toaster, blender
etc
Breakers

• Located to the right of the entrance to the

starboard aft cabin are the main breakers for
the air conditioning units and 12v systems.

• Beneath the bunk in the starboard aft

cabin you will find the battery (top) and
generator (bottom) breakers.
• Located in this position are also the
breakers for the windlass and electric
winches.

• In the port aft cabin you will find the

port engine battery breakers and the
parallel starter.
3. 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 at 1400rpms or more, whether sitting at a mooring or motoring
to a destination.

• Check the battery levels and make note of them before charging.
• Run the engines at 1400rpms or more for 1-1 1/2hrs.
• Shut the motor off.
• Wait 5 minutes before checking the battery levels, (directly after turning
off the motor they will remain in an excited state for about 10 minutes).

Shore power:
Ensure the battery charger button on the link 2000 panel is illuminated and
that the 110v battery breaker is also on.

Generator:
Ensure the battery charger switch on the 110v panel is on.
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 maneuver the vessel. Start
one engine and then start the other.
• Make sure engines are in neutral.
• Press the start button to engage the ignition.
• Press and hold the start button until you hear the engine start up
• Once the engines are running check you have water coming out of the
exhausts.
To stop the engines:
• Press and hold the stop button until the engine stops.
• Press the off button to disengage the ignition.

Should you hear an engine alarm during operation, check which light
is on and immediately shut down the engine-CALL HORIZON

All our yacht engines run with diesel fuel. There is a diesel filler cap
on the transom which is clearly marked “DIESEL” DO NOT PUT
WATER IN HERE.

The 2 fuel tanks on Sea Vous Plait hold a total of 180

gallons of diesel. To change from one tank to the other
simply locate the change over lever in the starboard aft
cabin (it is on the top step to the right of the bunk) and
either push it in or pull it out depending on its original
position.
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.
To add oil open the yellow oil filler cap on the top of the engine.

• To the back left of the engine is the engine coolant reservoir (hidden from
view on the picture). The coolant level should be between the maximum
and minimum lines.

• Check for any engine leaks or bilge water below engine.

• Check the belt for any damage and correct tension.

KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF ALL MOVING PARTS.

ANY PROBLEMS CALL HORIZON

Coolant
reservoir

Oil refill

Oil dip stick

6. Generator

Sea Vous Plait is fitted with its own generator which will run the 110v outlets,
the air conditioning and will also charge the batteries. The generator is
located beneath the cockpit seating area. The main breaker for the
generator is located on the top left side of the generator towards the back of
the panel.

Generator main
breaker

To manually start the generator:

• Make sure all the 110v
systems and air conditioning
units have been switched off
prior to starting the generator.
• Press the top of the “GenSet”
switch.
• After a slight delay the light
on the switch will flash and go
green, you will hear the
generator start.
• Allow the generator to warm up for 5 minutes and then gradually load up
the system, adding one load every 5 minutes.
Stopping the generator
• Press the bottom of the generator switch and hold until the generator
stops.

There is no need to check oil or coolant levels on the generator. The

generator will tell you when something is wrong. If the generator fails to
start count the number of amber flashes indicated on the start button.
7. Air conditioning

The air conditioning unit will operate only when the generator is running.
Each cabin has its own individual air con unit and there is a 5th unit located in
the saloon.

Power

Operate the air conditioning as follows:

• Switch on the power button
• Select “cool” via the mode button
• Select your base temperature using the temperature controls
• Select fan strength using the fan control

Load up the generator with one air conditioning unit every five minutes so
that the generator does not overload and trip out.
8. Instruments

Located at the helm are three

Raymarine ST60 instruments:

• Wind Indicator
• Bi-data
• Autopilot

There is also a Raymarine GPS

Chart Plotter.
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 you think you are on some other
channel.

1. Make sure the radio is switched on, volume quite high, power to high
unless the station you are calling is very close.
2. Squelch up until loud hissing, and then back a little until the noise just
stops.
3. Select the channel for calling (Channel 16, unless specified otherwise).
4. Press switch on microphone when speaking. Release immediately.

If no response then wait two minutes and repeat the call. If still no
response, wait a further two minutes before trying again. If calling on
Channel 16, it is very important to switch to a working channel after the
contact is established. Do no use Channel 16 for your conversations – this
channel is for hailing and distress only.

Channels to use:
16 Hailing and Distress
74 Contact Horizon Yacht Charters (when in range)
12 Yacht Charter Companies working channel – assigned for yacht
breakdown servicing and emergency only
68 Marinas and Yacht Clubs – for lunch/dinner reservations etc
06 Ship to Ship – along with Channel 68 and 77 can be used for contact
between boats

In the event that your vessel is involved in a non-life threatening incident

with an object or with another vessel, it is important that you contact the
Horizon Office immediately at 494 8787 or 542 8788. Please remember to
get as much information as possible about your location, the other vessel’s
description and what damage has been done to your vessel so that we can
best assist you.

Failure to report any accidents or incidents in a timely manner may

result in nullification of your hull damage insurance.
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 used only when a life or
vessel is considered to be in grave and imminent danger.

Mayday Relay: used to summon help for a vessel which is either too far
offshore to contact the coastguard directly, without radio capabilities or
whose radio has been damaged or destroyed.

Urgency: “PAN-PAN, PAN-PAN, PAN-PAN” This is the International Urgency

Signal and is used when a vessel or person is in some jeopardy but is not
considered to be in grave and imminent danger.

Medical emergency: “PAN-PAN MEDICO, PAN-PAN MEDICO, PAN-PAN

MEDICO” (Pronounced med-ick-oh). This is an International Urgency Signal
that should be used when medical advice is needed.

Safety: “SECURITE, SECURITE, SECURITE” (Pronounced Say-cure-it-tay).

This is an International Safety Signal and is a message about some aspect of
navigational safety or a weather warning.

How to issue an emergency message

Select Channel 16 and press transmit button on handset

Say slowly and clearly ‘MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, CALLING ALL STATIONS

This is…. (vessel name)….’ and repeat vessel name 3 times

Give position – vessel’s position in degrees of latitude and longitude or

nautical miles from, and bearing to, a navigational landmark

Describe emergency – list the problem, the type of assistance needed;

number of passengers aboard (boat length, hull colour and type is also
useful)

Wait 1 minute for a response, repeat message

ALTERNATIVELY: Dial either 767 or 999 from any BVI cell phone or
call 494- HELP (4357)
10. Heads

• Nothing is to be put down the head unless it has been digested first.
• The heads use salt water to flush out the systems so please use plenty of
water when operating the heads.
• Prior to use, press the bottom left button to add water to the bowl.
• Press the right side of the bottom button to pump out waste; this must be
done when you are more than 1000 yards off shore.
• Press the top switch to flush the pan and pipes, use plenty of water as
this will keep your heads smelling fresh.
• Press the lower right switch again and pump the pan and pipes dry, the
bowl should always be left dry.
• Wherever possible please use the heads ashore as this keeps our waters
nice and clean.
• Blocked heads will be cleared at a cost to you of $120.00 sewage
fee, plus a technician’s fee of $60 per hour and the call out fee.

Use the top button to

flush through the bowl
and lines

The bottom right side

of the switch empties
the bowl and lines of
waste and water

The bottom left side

of the switch adds
water to the bowl.
Use this switch prior
to using the head
11. Fresh water system

Sea Vous Plait is equipped with two water tanks with a capacity of 212
gallons.
Before filling the tanks 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 or the diesel fill.
To use the fresh water system, turn on the fresh water breaker on the 12v
panel and open a faucet. When the tank runs out of water the pump will run
at high speed and the faucet will start to cough air. As soon as you hear the
pump running continuously, check to see if anyone is using water. If not,
switch off the pump immediately to prevent the pump from drawing more air
into the system or the pump overheating.

Change over the water tanks as follows:

• Locate the change over lever beneath the
floorboards in the port hull. Change over the
tanks by turning the lever 90 degrees.
• Switch on the freshwater pump and turn on one
of the taps and run the water until you see the
pressure increase and the flow of water
becomes steady.
• Close the tap and switch off the freshwater
pump. The pump should stop running once it is
primed.

There is a water level gauge located to the left of

the 12v panel. Simply press the top button twice
to see the level of tank 2, and again to see tank 3.
Tank 1 is not in use.
 12. Showers
Your yacht has a hot & cold, fresh-water shower in each head and on the
transom.
To create hot water you must run the generator and switch on the water
heater on the 12v panel. In order to use the showers, the fresh-water pump
must be activated on the 12V panel.
The shower drains are operated via a float switch and will automatically
operate once you start to use the shower.

Transom Shower
The valves below the shower head will switch the water on and also control
the temperature of the water. The red valve controls the hot water and the
blue valve the cold water.

To use the shower head simply pull it out and press the button on the back.
If no water comes out….make sure that the 12V water switch is on, that the
shower hose is not kinked and that valves are open sufficiently.

Water flow and

Shower head temperature control
switches
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 2
large switches located beneath the 12v panel and these should always be left
in the “on/auto” position so that the float switches will automatically start the
bilge pumps when they detect water. There is also a smaller switch on the
12v panel which should also be on “auto” for the float switch to work.

The manual pumps are located in the

cockpit and will be pointed out to you
during your briefing. It is important
that you check all the bilges once a
day.
14. 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 malfunction. Refer to section 12 for charging instructions.
• Secondly, do not puncture the cold plate in your fridge! Do not chip at the
ice or use any other sharp items in the fridge. If something is frozen to
the side of the fridge do not force it away. Poor warm water on it if you
need to melt the ice.

Ask one of our staff for a deck cooler if you would like one for storing your
drinks. It will keep the drinks cooler and the refrigeration colder, as people
will not be going in it every 5 minutes for a drink.

Please note that we are in the tropics and we cannot guarantee that items
will remain frozen when placed in the fridge and that fruit, vegetables and
other fresh produce may have a shortened shelf life.

Fridge drain
The chest fridge and freezer are both self draining.
15. Propane and stove

The propane tank locker is located in the cockpit beneath the port seating
area.

To use:
• Ensure the valve on the propane tank is open.
• Turn the LPG switch on the 12v panel. This opens the solenoid on the
tank.
• To light, turn the knob you want 90 degrees anticlockwise, push the knob
in and light the burner using the matches provided.
• Hold the knob in for 10-15 seconds, then release. Make sure that the
flame goes all the way around. Reduce any wind that may hinder this by
closing hatches or switching off fans.
• Light the oven in the same way, pressing the knob in whilst holding your
match to either the top or bottom burner. The stove is also equipped with
a timer.

The 12v solenoid system is USCG approved device. You do not need to shut
any manual valves unless you wish.

All of our yachts are fitted with propane detectors. The propane ‘sniffer’ has
been placed in the bilge (propane is heavier than air and so will sink into the
bilge). The detectors are sensitive to several types of gas and will trigger the
alarm. The alarm can also be triggered if there is moisture in the bilge. If
the alarm sounds it does not necessarily mean that the propane system is
leaking, so don’t panic!!

Inthe event that the alarm goes off follow these steps:
• Close the valve on the propane tank.
• Check the stove and surrounding area for propane smell.
• If detected, open up the bilges and hatches. Point the boat downwind
and use the manual bilge pump to pump out the bilges.
• Call Horizon immediately

Under no circumstances should you use the electrical bilge pumps or

any other electrical system if you suspect a gas leak.
16. 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
17. 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 store any flammable liquids (for example
charcoal lighter fuel).
• Keep matches away from children.

Open fire:
• Pull out the yellow safety tab.
• Point the extinguisher at the base of the fire
and press down on the red button to discharge
contents.
• Generously cover the base of the fire and
surrounding area to ensure the fire is under
control and cannot spread. Continue
discharging extinguisher until the fire is out.

Galley fire:
• Take the fire blanket out of its container. Read the
instructions for use carefully.
• Ensure hands and limbs are protected from the fire
by the blanket.
• Carefully lay the blanket over the fire, laying the
blanket away from you and keeping yourself
protected at all times from the flames.
• Once in place leave the blanket until all heat has
gone from the scene of the fire, this way you can be
sure that the fire has definitely gone out and will not
re-ignite.
18. 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 around the prop.
Location:
• Choose a clear area to anchor in, normally in 12 to 25 feet. A white
bottom is sand and perfect for anchoring. A brown or green bottom will be
grass, rock or coral. Only anchor in sand.
• Make sure that you are not on a lee shore; i.e. that the land mass is
protecting you from the elements and that you are not being pushed onto
the shore. A lee shore is the most dangerous place to anchor your
yacht.
Action:
• Manually lift the anchor over the bow roller and feed the chain so the
anchor is just above the water surface.
• Use the elements; approach from down wind or current, whichever
prevails.
• Once the yacht is stationary use the electric windlass to drop the anchor.
The elements will push you back and away from the anchor.
• Minimum scope is 5:1. In heavy weather you may want to increase that,
always ensuring your swing area is clear of any obstacles.
• Engage reverse, slowly building up to 1500 rpm to really drive your hook
into the sand.
• Once set, put the engine in neutral and allow the yacht to settle, take
transits around the bay to ensure you are not dragging, it is always
advisable to snorkel the anchor and ensure it is bedded in correctly and
not just lying on its side.
Attaching the snubbing line:
• Once you are happy that the anchor is set you must attach the snubbing
line. The snubbing line protects the windlass and it is important that you
attach the snubber every time you set the anchor.
• Attach the hook around the chain link (the hook is too big to go though
the link) and cleat off the bitter end of the line to a bow cleat. Pay out
enough chain so that the snubbing line becomes taut.
• If the hook falls of the chain it means that there is not enough tension on
the line. In this case re-attach the hook and pay out more chain until the
line is once again taut.
Setting a secondary anchor:
• If a second anchor is required, e.g. you are anchoring in a mooring field
and need to control your swing room, deploy the primary as above and
attach the secondary at the bow. Drive the boat forward at a 45 degree
angle to the primary. Once in line with the primary deploy the secondary
and allow the elements to push you back. Increase astern to 1500 rpm to
drive in the secondary. Snorkel over the anchor to ensure a good hold.
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 your windlass

handle into the central opening on top of the
windlass.

Turn the windlass handle so that the hold on

the chain loosens.

Your anchor is now ready to drop.

Remove the safety line or safety pin, and push

the anchor over the bow, keeping hands and
feet clear. Control the rate the chain pays out
by tightening or loosening the windlass with
the handle.

When you have paid out sufficient chain, between 5 to 8 times the water
depth, tighten the windlass completely to stop more chain from falling.
Increase revs to 1500 rpm to set the anchor. If you drag, pay out more
chain, and re-try 1500 rpm in reverse. When the anchor is set, fit the
snubbing line then release more chain on the gypsy so that the load is taken
up on the snubbing line.

To raise the anchor, put the windlass handle in the outside opening and
ratchet back and forth. It can be quicker if you pull the anchor up by hand as
the helmsperson motors forward a little at a time, to give you slack on the
chain. If you are reasonably fit and strong, it is possible to heave an anchor
aboard, even on a 55 footer!
19. 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 will direct the helmsman to the mooring, using the already
established non verbal communication system. Once at the mooring,
inspect the buoy and pennant for any signs of wear and tear - generally
the overnight moorings are well maintained, the day balls to a lesser
degree. If you are ever unsure about a mooring buoy’s integrity, choose
another location to moor up.

• Attach the bridle to the pennant using the attached clip

• Once set you will have a bridle around the bow of the boat holding the
yacht head to wind, remember to centralize wheel and lock in place to
avoid the yacht sailing around the buoy.

• Now set up a second back up line. Go directly to the mooring buoy if

possible. It is always easier to do this from the dinghy.

• To depart, slowly motor the yacht forward to create slack, release the clip
from the pennant and allow the pennant to drop into the water. Fall back
with the wind or current, and be careful not to foul your prop on the
pennant.

• Remember to tie your dinghy away from the stern whenever you
are maneuvering in close quarters.
20. 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 maneuvering in close

quarters and a long line while sailing in open water, always tow with the
engine tilted forward as it gives you an extra half knot and prevents
unnecessary damage.

• If conditions are very rough, the outboard needs to be mounted on the

push-pit.

• When going ashore for an evenings entertainment allocate a dinghy

captain, someone who will bring the whole crew back to the boat safely,
allowing the rest of the crew to enjoy various local cocktails and
concoctions.

• To start the engine, lower the outboard into the water using the lever on
the starboard side of the engine. The lever position corresponds to the
motor position, up and fwd for towing and back and down for driving.
Check you are in neutral and the safety cord is in place. For starting an
engine that has been at rest for 3 or more hrs use the choke. Pull the
choke out, and set a few revs with the throttle. Do not twist the throttle
trying to prime the engine. You will only flood it. Face the engine and pull
the start cord and push the choke back in as soon as it runs. If it runs for a
second but cuts out, try again without the choke.

• To stop the engine, press the button on top of the kill cord, or pull the kill
cord out.

• Keep the kill cord with you to prevent anyone from borrowing it. You have
been provided with a dinghy lock and cable. Use them.

• Do not drag the dinghy onto a beach; anchor it off or put it on a dock with
a stern anchor to prevent damage from going under or hitting the dock.

• Do not speed in and around other yachts, speeding fines have been
introduced.

• At night an all round white light must be displayed along with red & green
side lights, and it is always a good idea to have a flashlight with you, to
show the way, and warn other vessels of your presence.

• Wear the life preservers provided in the cockpit lockers when in the dinghy.

• GAS to OIL ratio, 1 Gall = 3 ounces.

Pull cord

Stop button
Gear Shift

Choke
Throttle

Lever to lower Kill Cord

and raise the
outboard

Fuel tank
Fuel line
connection;
make sure this
is securely
attached

Fuel vent – make

sure this is
slightly open at all
times