23CRUISE_OPEN 23ELECTRIC_OPEN – General manual
Main safety guidelines:
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An incorrect use of the vessel is very dangerous! The driver of the vessel must read
and understand all the manuals enclosed with the vessel.
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The vessel’s equipment must be in accordance to the local regulations and laws of
the country in which we are navigating.
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When conducting the vessel, always attach the clip connected to the safety system
for switching off the motor to yourself (the best option is to put it on the belt line of
your pants). In the event of you falling into the water, this system will make sure
that the motor is automatically switched off, thus preventing the uncontrolled
navigation of the vessel.
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Never conduct the vessel under the influence of alcohol or other psychoactive
substances (illegal drugs, sedatives, stimulants, strong drugs, etc.).
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During the navigation, you and your passengers should be seated on the sitting
surfaces.
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During the navigation, it is forbidden to stand or sit on inappropriate places (the
edge of the vessel, the motor lid, the roof). Failure to respect this guideline can
lead to someone falling into the water or even drowning.
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Before switching on the vessel’s motor, you must trim the motor drive up and make
sure that the working space of the propeller is free of any foreign objects, which
could hamper the functioning of the motor and present a danger during the
navigation (branches, ropes, fishing nets…). You also need to check that the
propeller isn’t damaged in any way.
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Any use of open fire or sparkling objects that could start a fire on board of the
vessel is forbidden.
4.4
Obligatory equipment
This chapter features a presentation of the equipment which is required by law and is
obligatory on board of the vessel, as well as the recommended equipment. it is very
important to regularly check the equipment on board and check the technical suitability of
singular components.
According to the local authority, the obligatory equipment for the navigation in the off
shore and sheltered coastal area for vessels without cabins over 5m and vessels with cabin
of up to 7m in length is:
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an anchor with a rope or chain for anchoring of at least 30m in length,
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three ropes for tying with the collective length of at least 40m and suitable
strength,
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an auxiliary propulsion (motor or sails) or VHF radio station or three red parachute
rockets,
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bailer of hand pump,
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lights and day signals according to the regulations on avoiding collisions at sea,
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a concave mirror (for speedboats used for water skiing),
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three red torches,
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a compass,
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