Dehler 34, Owners & Safety Manual

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1.5. Safety notes
1.5.1. Flooding, watertight integrity
The sailing yacht “Dehler 34” is designed with great care in accordance with state-of-the-art
technologies. But outer influences, disoperation or other events can result into flooding and
sinking of the boat.
The strength of the hull, its mounting parts and systems is dimensioned such that it securely
resists existing strain when travelling in the service areas the boat is designed for.
It is necessary to navigate the boat according to nautical regulations. In some cases, the
standard equipment supplied by the shipyard may not suffice.
The craft is equipped with a self-draining cockpit so that water, which entered the boat and rain
drains to the outside.
If there is a risk of flooding, the hatches and openings must be shut in any case.
During the voyage, all portlights and deck hatches, especially the
cockpit lockers, must be closed and locked!
Shut the cockpit portlights and fix the washboard in order to
prevent the ingress of water into the inside of the boat!
Weather conditions to this effect should be avoided, and voyages should be planned according
to the weather forecast.
Observe the following notes:
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Keep order on board so that the systems remain accessible
at all times!
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Check the through hull fittings and the ball valves with regard
to tightness.
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Make sure that the bilge pumping system is ready to operate.
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Store in your yacht leak stop material!
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Stable buckets are an efficient help for draining.
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Fit the boat according to the weather conditions!
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Close all hatches, windows and portlights in heavy weather
(as far as possible)!
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Avoid any technical modifications without consultation by the
shipyard!
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Make sure that all inspections and repairs will carry out by
specialists!
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Avoid the risk of contact with the sea bed.