Dehler 34, Owners & Safety Manual

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Design Category
According the European Recreational Craft Directive each craft has to meet the requirements of the
intended design category.
The sailing yacht “Dehler 34” is certified according design category B.
In the Directive, design category B is characterised as follows:
Design category B:
A recreational craft given design category B is considered to be designed for a wind force up to, and
including, 8 and significant wave height up to, and including, 4 m.
Certification
In accordance with the EC Directive, the certification module A1 was chosen for this yacht. The boat
was built while taking the internal production control into account. The manufacturer has confirmed the
conformance with the European Recreational Craft Directive.
The stability and watertight integrity have been tested by a notified body using the applicable standards.
The DNV-GL SE , located in Hamburg, was commissioned as a notified body according to the EC
Recreational Craft Directive (see Declaration of Conformity).
CIN - Identification
The hull identification is mounted on the starboard side of the transom. It is a globally unique sequence
of numbers and letters.
This CIN number is affixed a second time at a hidden place only known to the manufacturer in order to
identify your yacht in case of theft.
The CIN number is on the Declaration of Conformity and on the Builder’s Certificate.
Builder’s Plate
In accordance with the requirement of the Directive, the builder’s plate is affixed in the cockpit. The
information it contains is stipulated and should be explained here.