Elan Impression 40, Elan Impression 40 ()
Technical information
Base | Dalmacija Zadar, Marina Kornati Biograd |
Model: | Elan Impression 40 |
Cabins: | 3 |
Berths: | 6 |
Berths (+): | 6 |
Heads: | 6 |
Length (m): | 11.90 m |
Beam: | 3.91 m |
Draught: | 1.80 m / 1.52 m |
Length at waterline: | 10.00 m |
Engine: | 29 HP / 39 HP |
Water capacity: | 240 / 510 l |
Displacement: | 8000 kg |
Fuel capacity: | 170 l |
Electric panel
Control panel
Particular functions are marked next to every switch on thepanel and explained by our skippers during the check-in.
Fuses and shore power indicator
LED's near every switch indicate whether the particular device is on or not- Make sure to check the shore power connection by checking the 220V indicator (green light on the right panel). Please connect the shore power cable whenever you have the occasion.Main switch
The main power switches are located under the bed in the starboard aft cabin, and switch for the bow thruster is in the front cabin under the bed.By turning them counter-clockwise, all the electricity on board shuts down. This possibility is primarily used in an emergency situation, for example in case of a fire.
Inverter
Inverter switch is located on the control panel.
Please make sure that all devices connected to the inverter
should be used only as long as necessary, for example until
the mobile phone battery is charged, after which it should
immediately be disconnected.
Keep in mind that the inverter consumes the electricity even
if there is no device connected to it, so in order to preserve
energy, please switch it off after every use.
Valves
Gas valve in the galley
It is located in the galley under the stove.The valve is open when the lever is in the vertical position and
closed when it is in horizontal position.
Please close it when not in use.
Gas valve in the cockpit
Turn to open or close.When the stove is not in use, please close the valve.
When changing the bottle, lay it on the side, hold the valve
and slowly turn the bottle until it is tight.
Sanitation
Toilet
Make sure both seacocks are open when using the toilet. After the use please close both of them.
CAUTION!!!
DO NOT throw paper tissues, napkins or other garbage in the toilet bowl because it may clog the drain pipes. To avoid unconfortable situation and extra expenses, please dispose the toilet paper and other garbage into a plastic bag.
Seacocks
There are 3 seacocks in toilet under the washbasin.Please close them when not in use. If the toilet seacocks are
closed, the pump will not work.
Engine and engine control panel
Engine compartment
All engines are regularly maintained by our mechanics.Nevertheless, to be sure it is working properly, check the oil
and water levels regularly, as well as inspecting the engine
visually.
The procedure of controlling the engine will be elaborated by
our skippers during the check-in.
Engine control panel: engine start / stop, gear lever, fuel level indicator, hour meter
Starting the engine:
1. Before starting the engine, push the button on the gear lever
and the gear lever a bit forward in order to increase RPMs
without engaging the propeller.
2. Switch on the electric contact
(button on the upper left side of the start panel)
3. Hold the start switch with light pressure (upper right on the
start panel) for about 10 seconds (preheat)
4. Push the start button fully to start the engine
Stopping the engine:
1. Push the stop button (lower right on the start panel)
2. Switch off the electric contact
Please return the gear lever to the neutral position before
shutting down the engine.
Cruising speed is at abput 2300 RPM. Faster than that puts
great tension on the engine and the clutch and could result in
damage.
Bow thruster
To engage the bow thruster, hold the ON button
for a couple of seconds.
Choose the direction by pushing either red or green button.
DO NOT use it for more than 10 seconds without stop.
Navigation instruments
Exterior instruments
During the check-in, our skippers will explain the basicfunctions of all instruments. For more in-depth information
You can consult the user manual which is located in one of the
cupboards by the navigation table.
Chartplotter
It is located in the cockpit, and the user manual is in the samefolder with other manuals.
Anchor
Anchor and chain compartment, Electric windlass
It is recommended to release the anchor manually, because
sometimes during the anchoring maneuver the winch might
be too slow considering the speed of the moving boat.
During the maneuver please attach the compartment hatch to
the fence using the provided rope with a hook.
Please make sure the anchor doesn't hit the bow during
anchoring procedure.
When the anchor is not in use, attach it to the bollard as a
safety measure.
CAUTION!!!
Just before you start lifting the anchor, engage the forward
gear for 2-3 seconds (with minimum thrust, just to get a
slight push forward in the direction of the anchor). That way
you will prevent the windlass to pull the whole boat, which
can seriously damage it.
To avoid injury, wear gloves and shoes while operating the
windlass.
The chain is marked every 10m with a red mark.
Deck and dinghy
Dinghy, Outboard engine
To avoid damage of the impeller, please always start theoutboard engine in water.
When the dinghy is not in use, please return it to its position
on the deck; if you tow it behind the boat, there is a chance
of losing it along the way, and that case is not covered by any
insurance.
Also DO NOT tow the dinghy while the outboard engine is still
mounted on it.
After each use please return the outboard engine to its place
onboard.
Bilge
Bilge pump
Automatic bilge pump is located under the flooringsin the saloon.
If there is water in the bilge, the floating switch starts the
pump.
Safety equipment
Lifejackets
All lifejackets will be in the sallon during the check-in ready foryour inspection, so please during the check-out leave them in
the same place so we can check them.
Hints & Tips
- In case of any damage that can be repaired on spot by yourself or with a help from a third person, please immediately contact our base in order to arrange eventual expense coverage if needed.
- When returning to our base, please enter between the piers in reverse gear because the space between them is rahter narrow.