Cantiere Del Pardo Grand Soleil 39, Owner'S Manual, Page: 10 / 132

Ed. 04/2012
GS 39 m.y. 2012
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Any change in weight distribution on board can significantly impair the stability of
the boat. Do not carry out these modifications without the written authorization of
the builder.
Remember that major modifications made to the boat may require official renewal
and/or approval of government permits for the use of the boat (depending on the
applicable laws of the boat’s country of registration).
Regularly carry out all necessary checks and maintenance. However, even if you take
scrupulous care of your boat, remember its age and possible deterioration when
deciding how to use it.
In many countries a permit, licence or other specific document is required to be able
to sail a boat of this type. Check that you possess all such necessary documents before
sailing.
The IMO COLREG international regulations define rights of way, navigation lights and
other aspects of sailing throughout the world. Ensure that you are familiar with these
rules and that you carry a copy of a manual illustrating them on board.
Carefully read the operating instructions for the use of the self-inflating liferaft.
The boat should have appropriate safety equipment on board (lifejackets, harness,
etc.) according to the type of craft, weather conditions, course to be sailed and the
number and age of the persons on board. Check the mandatory regulations for this
safety equipment applicable for the country of registration of the boat.
Crew should be familiar with the use of all safety equipment and emergency
manoeuvring (man overboard recovery, towing, etc.). Sailing schools and clubs
regularly organize suitable drill sessions.
When the boat is sailing, all persons on deck must wear a suitable buoyancy aid
(lifejacket/personal floatation device, etc), and in particular in adverse weather
conditions and if important manoeuvres are to be made (mooring, anchoring, hoisting
the tender, rearranging cables on deck, etc). Note that in some countries it is a legal
requirement to wear a buoyancy aid that complies with national regulations at all
times.
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SECURE
PLACE, AND HAND IT OVER TO THE NEW
OWNER WHEN YOU SELL THE CRAFT.
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