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Emergency tiller
ATTENTION!
● The
Dufour 560 is fitted with an emergency tiller which must be kept readily accessible;
we advise stowing it in one of the nacelle cockpit lockers.
● It is designed only for sailing at reduced speed in the event of damage to the helm.
To use it:
- Unscrew the deck-plate to reveal the head of the rudder stock
- Fit the tiller onto the head of the rudder stock.
XI. SAILING
WARNING
In all situations, suit the speed of your boat to the surrounding conditions and always
maintain a safety margin. Pay particular attention to:
● Sea conditions, currents, the strength of the wind
● The movements of other boats
● Manoeuvres in port
● When passing through mooring areas.
● Obey the rules of right of way as set out in the Rules of the Road as established by
COLREG
● Ensure that you always have enough room for stopping or for any necessary manoeuvres
to avoid a collision
● Respect speed limits
● Out of courtesy and for the safety of other boats, exercise care and attention to minimise
your boat's wake near other boats
● Movable items must be carefully attached when at sea
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 has been designed taking into account the boat's weight
specification for light displacement, the standard equipment on board and the manufacturer's
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.
Breaking waves represent a significant threat to stability.
Towing another boat produces significant extra loading, which will have an adverse effect on
the stability of your boat.
●
You must never:
Lift heavy weights using the boom.