The Flyer 12 features an entirely new hull design developed by the Beneteau design office in partnership with Volvo Penta. An evolutionary planing hull combined with Volvo's breakthrough IPS propulsion system makes the Flyer 12 a remarkably controllable and exceptionally quiet ride in even the most demanding conditions. With twin 310HP Volvo IPS diesels, her name is aptly chosen, for she certainly flies across an ocean.
Draft: 3 ft. 9 in.
Beam: 13 ft. 1 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 317
Water tank capacity: 84
Optional features:
DESIGN
Designed in accordance with European RCD requirements and CE certification, these regulations ensure that the Flyer 12 incorporates the minimum safety requirements including:
Safety and protection of persons on board
Durability of materials
Stability and safety
Safety when maneuvering
Fire protection
Protection of the environment and reduction of engine emissions
CONSTRUCTION
HULL
The hull is laminated single-skin GRP construction for the topsides, whilst the underwater section is constructed in polyester balsa sandwich to reinforce the structure for stiffness. The structural inner molding ensures better insulation (thermal and sound) and an improved finish to the accommodation. The hull has white gel coat as standard; ruby red or steel blue are options. The Flyer 12 has an evolutionary V-shaped hull with a stiff tulip bow for easy passage through the sea and good spray deflection. It also benefits from the work on hydrodynamics by the Bénéteau Research and Development department, allowing improved performance and comfort under way.
DECK
The deck is balsa sandwich construction (fiberglass /balsa/polyester resin) for maximum strength to weight ratio as well as improved thermal and sound insulation. The deck is totally covered with non-slip gel coat for complete safety when moving around the boat.
DESIGN AND EQUIPMENT
DECK
The deck is fitted with:
Stainless steel stem head fitting designed for stowage of a 44lbs anchor.
1000W vertical electric windlass controlled from the windlass itself and the wheelhouse.
Anchor well with wide access to protect all the anchoring and mooring gear is fitted with two covers opening respectively into two self-draining compartments.
2 concealed hatches in the wide side decks give access to the water and diesel tank fillers.
Salt water washing pump under port hatch
6 x 300 mm stainless steel mooring cleats with stainless steel protection to the bulwarks to prevent wear
Deck can accommodate a sunbathing platform as an option.
PULPIT AND GAURDRAILS
Stainless steel pulpit surrounds the deck as far aft as the cockpit allowing movement on deck in complete safety. A recess forward in the pulpit has been specially designed to facilitate anchoring
Stainless steel handrails to coach roof, on the canopy and to the aft of the wheelhouse make for safe movement
Teak cap rails cover all the bulwarks and cockpit.
COCKPIT
Self-draining cockpit can be personalized by different fittings: sun bathing bench seat, icemaker, etc.
3 lockers with gas struts provide 2 stowage lockers and the engine access hatch.
Electric bathing ladder, with teak steps, is built in on the port side.
Transom (teak available as an option) disguises an access hatch to the life raft stowage (dimensions: 3'2" wide, 1'6" high and 1'4" deep).
2 underwater spotlights (option) may be fitted to the bottom of the hull for maneuvering at night.
Gate to port with safety cover and strengthened hinges allows easy access to the cockpit from the bathing platform.
Cockpit shower with hot and cold pressurized water.
HARD TOP
The hard top comprises a frame to support the radar and an opening roof to allow in natural light and for better ventilation in the wheelhouse. The opening roof is GRP and tinted PMMA, designed specifically for the Flyer 12 (with electric opening on the instrument panel, and fitted with a security system).
INTERIOR ACCOMMODATION AND
WHEELHOUSE
The Flyer 12 is distinguished by its generous living space and the practical layout of its accommodation.
SALON
Headroom: 6'5"
Cabin soles are in GRP and can be fitted with teak flooring and/or carpet
The U-shaped salon contains numerous stowage lockers
Glass sliding door aft consists of 2 panels with stainless steel frames
Salon table comprises a removable panel to the center with bar and stowage for a set of glasses
Elegant sideboard to port hides the galley
Windscreen and the sliding side windows are in tinted glass
All woodwork is carried out by Bénéteau in beautiful pear-coloured Mukali
GALLEY
The galley is unobtrusively positioned in the living area.
It has several practical features:
Wooden work surface.
Two-burner ceramic stove.
Built-in microwave
Cutlery drawer and under-sink stowage lockers
2 rectangular stainless steel sinks, mixer tap with hot and cold pressurized water.
21gal front-opening electric refrigerator
Easily accessible waste bin
Bottle and spice rack
HELM POSITION
The instrument panel comprises all operating dials placed around the main navigation screen (see electronics pack).
Alarm and rev. counter
Engine temperature, trim and helm angle indicators, fuel gauges
Controls for electric windlass, bow thrusters, navigation lights and foghorn.
Controls for opening roof
Electric steering control to engines
Steering compass with light
Height adjustable 3-spoke sport steering wheel (only with IPS system)
Headroom at helm position: 5'5"
The driving position is particularly ergonomic, takes 2 people comfortably and offers:
Double bench seat for driver and co-driver
Oddments locker
Stainless steel footrest
2 windscreen wipers with built-in washer and demister
Radio CD/MP3 player and 4 speakers distributed between salon and cockpit
PORT HEAD (OWNERS)
Headroom: 6'1"
The toilet compartment is particularly well lit, since in addition to the two opening ports, a wide translucent sky-dome diffuses light from the wheelhouse. This compartment has a built-in inner moldings for easier maintenance and comprises:
Quiet Flush electric toilet
Glass washbasin, with designer mixer tap and hot and cold pressurized water, in teak surround
Shelf
Mirror
Holders for bathroom accessories
Teak slatted separate shower
Electric drainage pump for shower
STARBOARD HEAD
Headroom: 6'1"
This head compartment is fully equipped as it contains:
Marine toilet (electric as an option)
Glass washbasin, with designer mixer tap and hot and cold pressurized water, in teak surround
Locker
Mirror
Holders for bathroom accessories
Shower
Electric drainage pump for shower
PORT CABIN
With 6'3" headroom at the entrance, the cabin comprises:
1 double berth (6'3" x 4'7")
Hanging locker
Shelving along the hull and bed head by the entrance for personal effects
Lighting is provided by:
2 LEWMAR opening ports to hull and coach roof
2 overhead lights
2 adjustable reading lights
FORECABIN (OWNERS)
With 6'3" headroom, the cabin comprises:
Central double berth (6'7" x 4'7") with two large stowage lockers
Stowage units suspended along the hull
Hanging locker and lockers
Unit supporting flat screen TV (TV + DVD as option)
One LEWMAR opening hatch with blind
2 LEWMAR opening hull ports with curtains
Lighting by means of overhead lights and 2 reading lights
Padded white headlining
Dressing table with mirror
Wooden sole with black inlay strip
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Comprising:
15-switch 12V and 220V electrical panel in companion way
110V shore supply.
One 110V socket to each cabin
Two 110V sockets to salon.
TV sockets to salon and fore cabin
2 x 12V 140Amp. engine batteries and 6 x 12V 50Ampservice batteries
40Amp/h battery charger
2 fuel gauges and an engine hour meter
1000W electric windlass
Navigation and anchor lights
ENGINE
The engines have been chosen according to BENETEAU specifications (reliability, low vibration, reduced smoke emission, compactness).
The whole boat and the hull in particular have been designed in close collaboration with Volvo to improve handling and performance. The Flyer 12 can be powered by 2 x 310 or a 2 x 370 HP engines with classic shaft drive, or a IPS Volvo (IPS 400 or IPS 500 propulsion system.)
4-blade double counter-rotating propellers (with IPS)
Engine room insulated with high-density foam.
Fire extinguishing system activated from the wheelhouse.
317gal fuel capacity in 2 aluminum 158gal tanks.
Fuel filter with sediment reservoir
Seawater strainer
Fresh air intakes in hull sides for engine room bilge
cooling
Forced hot air evacuation (electric fans)
Engine compartment lighting by means of fluorescent
tubes
WATER SYSTEM
1 manual bilge pump in cockpit
2 electric bilge pumps, including 1 automatic.
Pressurised hot and cold water system.
Hot water heater with 110V heat exchanger
Shower with hot and cold water
84gal rigid water tank situated under after berth.
OPTIONS
OTHER OPTIONS
Ruby red or steel blue hull
2nd Quiet Flush electric toilet in starboard cabin
9 KVA generator
4 KVA generator
TV LCD + integral DVD player
TV aerial
Underwater spotlights (bottom of hull)
Teak bathing platform
Teak to cockpit
Teak side decks
Teak in salon
Carpet in salon
Cockpit bench seat convertible to sunbathing platform
Bar + icemaker unit in cockpit.
External blinds to wheelhouse.
Ground tackle
Mooring kit
Salon convertible to double berth
Sunbathing mattress forward
Bulwark with fishing rod holder (no teak)
2nd engine control (cockpit)
VHF with DSC
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