buster L, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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4 Before launching
4.1 Registration
In some countries, it is mandatory for even small boats to be registered. Check with
the local authorities in your country of residence for the statutory regulations
concerning boat registration.
4.2 Insurance
Boat insurance may compensate for damage which has occurred on the water,
during transportation or dry docking. Check separately the insurer's liability regarding
hoisting the boat. Insurance can also indirectly affect safety on the water, because in
the event of serious injuries it allows the essential focus to be on saving lives.
Insurance companies will provide more detailed information on various insurance
alternatives.
4.3 Training
Ample literature is available about boating. A great deal of beneficial practical
information can also be had from boating clubs and from attending navigation
courses. These provide a sound basis for your boating skills, though sureness in
handling, navigating, mooring and anchoring a boat are best acquired by means of
long practice.
5 Boat characteristics and operation
5.1 General
This Owner's Handbook is not a complete maintenance guide or repair manual. The
aim of the handbook is to help owners familiarise themselves with the characteristics
of their new boat as well as showing them how to use it properly.
5.2 Basic information about the boat
The basic information of the Buster L is as follows:
Boat model:
Buster L
Design category: C (coastal waters)
See also paragraph 5.4 Loading.
Design category C is defined as follows:
Category C: The boat is designed to operate in conditions of up to a
maximum wind velocity of 6 on the Beaufort scale (approx. 14 m/sec)