buster BUSTER XXL Cabin 2011, Owner'S Manual

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5.10.4 Environmental considerations
Finland's archipelago and lakes are unique and it is a matter of honor for boaters to
preserve their natural habitats. Avoid the following:
- Fuel and oil leaks
- Discharge of waste or rubbish into the water or onto the shore
- Discharge of detergents or solvents into the water
- Causing loud noise, whether out on the water or in harbour
- Causing wake wash, especially on narrow straits and shallow waters.
Always adhere to the applicable environmental laws and regulations. Familiarise
yourself with the provisions of the International Convention for the Prevention of
Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).
5.10.5 Anchoring, mooring and towing
The boat's mooring points and towing plan are shown in Appendix 1, Figure 7.
Always moor the boat carefully, even in sheltered locations, because conditions may
change unexpectedly. The mooring ropes should be equipped with shock-absorbing
springs. When you are mooring, anchoring, or towing the boat, use only the mooring
points shown in Appendix 1, Figure 7. Other parts of the boat may not be able to
withstand the strain of mooring. Use sufficiently large fenders to prevent abrasion.
Avoid mooring with the stern against the wind as high waves may crash over the stern.
Take into account potential changes in the wind direction (e.g., during the night).
The eye at the bow is only intended for use with a sliding dock or trailer. It is not
intended for mooring or any other use that causes lateral stress. To prevent theft,
Buster boats are equipped with a hardened eye for a locking cable. This should not
be used for any other purpose. The locking cable for the Buster Mini, XS, XSr, S,
and Scc is to be attached to the trailer eye. The Buster M, Mcc, L, Lx, L Pro, Le, X,
XLe Convertible, XLe, XL, XXL, Cabin, Magnum, SuperMagnum, Magnum M5, and
Magnum Pro have a separate locking eye fixed to the bow.
The strength of the boat's mooring points is shown in Appendix 1, Figure 7. It is the
responsibility of the owner or the operator to ensure that the mooring, towing, and
anchoring lines, ropes, and chains, as well as the anchors, are suitable for their
intended use. The breaking strength of the lines, ropes, and chains must not exceed
80% of the strength of the mooring point in question. Loss of strength caused by wear
and tear and/or knots in the lines and ropes must also be taken into account.
When anchoring in a natural harbour make sure the depth is sufficient using an
echo sounder or a plumbline and lower the anchor sufficiently far from the shore. A
good hold is achieved when the length of the anchor rope equals 4 to 5 times the
depth, and will be improved by releasing more rope. The hold improves significantly
if the first three to five metres of the anchoring rope is chain or weighted rope.
WARNING! Never try to stop a heavy boat by hand or place your hand or foot
between the boat and the pier, shore or another boat. Practise
mooring in fair weather. Use engine power sparingly but resolutely.