Dufour Yachts 500 Grand Large, Owner'S Manual

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ENGLISH 26-02-2013
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M
L
:
the Maximum Load is the sum of the recommended maximum load (see builder's plate) and
the total mass of liquids (consumable or non-consumable)
Nota bene: due to the trim and loading of the boat, it is not usually possible to use the whole
of the various tank capacities for fresh water and diesel. You are recommended to maintain
a diesel reserve of 20%.
Specific information
This boat has been evaluated with the aid of the stability index (STIX), a global safety
measurement with regard to stability, which considers the effects of the boat's length, its
displacement, the hull proportions, the stability characteristics and resistance to flooding.
The maximum total load is the sum of the recommended maximum load and the total mass of
liquids (see ISO 12217-2:2002).
The second index (AVS) represents the angle of disappearance of stability in degrees.
Minimum sailing
condition (M
MO
)
STIX 45,8
AVS 116,5°