Dufour Yachts 365 Grand Large, Owner'S Manual

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NOTE
- The Dufour 365 is equipped with an emergency tiller that must be kept readily
accessible, we advise you to stow it in a cockpit locker near the tiller deck plate.
- It is only designed for sailing at reduced speed in the event of damage to the helm.
To use it:
- Unscrew the tiller deck plate cover located in the cockpit floor,
- Fit the tiller onto the head of the rudder stock.
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WARNING
In all situations, suit the speed of your boat to the surrounding conditions and always
maintain a safety margin. Pay particular attention to:
The state of the sea, currents, the strength of the wind
Traffic.
Maneuvers in port.
Passing through mooring areas.
Obey the rules of priority as defined in the rules of the road and imposed by the COLREG
Ensure that you always leave enough room for stopping or manœuvring if necessary to
avoid a collision
Respect speed limit zones
- Out of courtesy and for the safety of other boats, take care not to create a large wake near
other boats
WARNING
You must fit your boat with grab lines. Anchor-points are provided on the deck. Please
refer to the deck fittings plan for your boat.
The stability of your boat was designed taking into account the boatyard catalogue options.
Any alteration to on-board weight distribution (for example: adding a radar, changing the
engine, etc.) can affect the stability, trim and performance of your boat.
Towing a boat causes a significant extra strain that will have an unfavourable effect on the
stability of your boat.
Never:
Lift heavy weights using the boom.