Dufour Yachts 56 Exclusive, Owner'S Manual

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ENGLISH 20/12/2016 9/88 DUFOUR 56 Exclusive
Builder's plate
Design category =
A : Ocean-going (see 1.1)
Maximum number of people:
Category A = 14
Category B = 14
Category C = 16
Category D = 18
WARNING
Do not exceed the maximum recommended number of people. However many people there are
aboard, the total weight of the people and equipment must never exceed the maximum
recommended load.
Recommended max. load:
Category A = 3,200 kg
Category B = 3,200 kg
Category C = 3,200 kg
Category D = 3,200 kg
WARNING
When loading the boat, never exceed the recommended maximum load. Always load the boat
carefully and distribute the weight in a suitable manner in order to maintain the theoretical trim
(approximately horizontal). Avoid placing heavy loads high up.
CE 0607
Degrees of danger
DANGER
Indicates an extreme intrinsic risk that presents a high probability of
death or permanent injury if proper precautions are not taken.
WARNING
Indicates a risk that presents a high probability of death or permanent
injury if proper precautions are not taken.
NOTE
Indicates a reminder about safety-related practices, or points out
dangerous practices that could result in personal injury or damage to
the boat or its components, or to the environment.
: Recommended by the builder for navigation in sea
conditions corresponding to the category for which it
was built.
: CE mark indicating that the boat complies with all the
requirements of the Directive. The sequence of digits is
the code for the Certifying Body. In this case, it is ICNN
(Institut pour la Certification de la Normalisation dans le
Nautisme), (see also: Safety Compliance Declaration).
: recommended by the manufacturer including the
weight of all passengers aboard, provisions and
personal belongings, in addition to all equipment not
included in
the boat’s light displacement, but
excluding the contents of the tanks.
Some of this information is provided on the builder’s
plate attached to the boat. A full explanation of this
information is given below.