Dehler 34, Owners & Safety Manual

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D E H L E R 3 4
Working deck
The working deck consists of all areas that must be accessed to operate the boat under normal
conditions. The bathing platform and the transom do not belong to the working deck (Fig 3).
Never enter the areas that do not belong to the working deck
when the boat is underway. There is a risk of falling overboard.
Only step or stand on the seats in the cockpit to move about on deck! Don't step on the sliding
hatch at the companionway or its cover!
It is generally recommended to secure persons on deck with personal rescue and safety
equipment (e.g. life jackets, safety belts).
Please make sure that you do not enter between the bulwark and
the quay wall or other boats.
There is no foot stop at the rear part of the cockpit. Please take note of this when you are there.
Do not leave loose objects lying in the area of the working deck or
the emergency hatches. Secure all pieces of equipment against
sliding!
Guardrail
The boat has a surrounding guardrail with a hand and intermediate rail. Except for the bow and
stern pulpits, the hand and intermediate rails are made of stainless steel.
Handrails and boarding ladder
Additional handrails and the arrangement of the deck fittings provide protection against falling
overboard.
The boarding ladder is on the pushpit. It extends below the waterline. Re-boarding is ensured by
the boarding ladder. Familiarize yourself with the handling of the boarding ladder and practice re-
boarding, e.g. in a man overboard manoeuvre (MOB).
An additional ladder for the bathing platform is on board. This should be always in the same
place (cockpit locker) and always ready to use!
In an emergency to rescue open the bathing platform, put the ladder in the fittings and fold it
down in the water.
Instruct the crew before you start the voyage! We advise you
against sailing the yacht alone (single-handed yachtsman).
working deck