GRAND Golden Line G500LF,G500GLF
UM15000
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Proper usage of boat equipment and accessories
Use the boat equipment and accessories only on their direct
purpose to ensure reliable service.
Availability of Oars
Even when sailing with an outboard engine you should
always have the oars available with you so that you were able
to reach the shore without outside assistance in case of any
damage to the boat.
Usage of emergency stop switch
On your request any outboard engine seller may provide your
engine with the emergency stop switch. During navigation the
switch should be connected to the wrist of your hand by
means of a cord. In case you fall overboard, even if being a
steersman, the switch will cut out the engine and the propeller.
This arrangement will enable you to avoid any traumas and to
reach the boat.
Prev ention of damages caused by electroly te or
fu el lea kag es
Take all possible precautions against penetration of fuel or
electrolyte from the storage battery into the inflatable boat. If
it does happen wash thoroughly the fouled spots with water.
Ca rg o a rr ang em en t a nd s towin g, at ta chm en t of
items and prev ention of falling overboard
You should be always sure that the number of people on
board never exceeds that specified in the user's manual or
on the manufacturer's plate provided on the transom. The boat
will retain an adequate floatability and will not keel over only
provided that the load is arranged reasonably. Therefore,do
not accommodate all passengers on the same side of the boat.
Arrange the cargo to be carried uniformly inside the boat, all
items being reliable secured on the bottom of the boat. All
passengers should be accommodated inside the boat. The
occupied seats should not be lef t throughout the entire
sail ing time. W hen sailing with an outboard engine the
steersman should shift his body forward in the course of
acceleration to prevent the boat forebody from raising under
the force of upthrust waves.
Presence of sharp and pricking objects on board
Despite the strong shell of the boat we are recommended to
handle sharp and pricking objects being on board with care.
For example, it concerns a knife blade, fish-hook point, etc.
Rocky shore, mole, shoals (for example, sand banks,
coral reefs, rocks)
Approach rocky shores, shoals, moles, etc. carefully to avoid
damages to the boat. It is strictly prohibited to drag the boat
across rough surfaces (shingle, rocks, concrete, etc.).
Check at navigation
In case of prolonged navigation with the use of an outboard
engine, regularly check to ensure that the engine is reliably
attached to the boat. If the engine was attached carelessly the
attachment may work loose under the action of vibration.
Besides, check air chambers pressure at regular intervals,
since the pressure may vary under the effects of outside air
temperature and atmospheric pressure variations.
Never forget to monitor regularly the quantity of fuel in the fuel
tank. Keep always in mind that the quantity of fuel should be
sufficient for you to sail to your final destination.
Availability of rescue means (life-saving jackets,
distress signals, spare parts)
If you are planning to go beyond the protected water areas
you should provide all passengers on board with life-savi
ng jackets. Those passengers who cannot swim should
always carry the life-saving jackets while on board! It is also
recommended to keep constantly distress signal means on
board.
Towing
At towing the towing rope length should not be at least 3
lengths of the boat, the rope being secured to both boats in a
manner ensuring its immediately, single-motion release. The
steersman of the towed boat should be assisted by another
