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SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
3.1
RISK OF FLOODING AND STABILITY
Stability recommendations:
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All crew members need to be adequately trained.
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Any change in the disposition of the masses aboard (for example adding load or changing the sail configuration, etc.) may significantly affect the
stability, trim and performance of the boat;
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Bilge water should be kept to a minimum, before leaving the harbour properly drain the compartments;
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Stability is reduced by any weight added high up;
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In rough weather, hatches and buoyancy champers should be closed to minimize the risk of flooding;
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Breaking waves are a serious stability hazard.
Before leaving the harbour please make sure that all (inspection) hatches are closed.
Important - This boat is only intended to be sailed with the drop keel locked in the lowered position.
Failure to observe these limitations may result in the boat capsizing.
3.2
Operation of the cating seat system
To avoid personal injuries, ensure that limbs,
feet’s
and fingers are kept clear of the moving parts of the canting seat mechanism. Please make
sure that the feets are in the straps before operating the canting seat system.
3.3
MOORING AND TOWING
For mooring the S\V14 you can use the U-bolts for attaching the fore and side stays. In case the S\V14 has to be towed, a line can be attached at the U-bolt
of the fore stay.
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The owner is responsible for using adequate mooring lines, towing lines and anchor chain and lines.
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The breaking strength of the lines used shall not be more than 80% of the breaking strength of the associated strong point.
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The crew needs to familiarize themselves with attaching the towing line to the bow tie down point.
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Towing and being towed is done at low speeds e.g. 3 knots.
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When attaching the towline prevent using knots that can’t be undone under load.
