Jeanneau MERRY FISHER 585, Owner'S Manual

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LAUNCHING RECOMMENDATIONS
A lot of skill and care is required to commission your JEANNEAU boat. The proper working
of all your boat's equipment is the result of the quality of the commissioning operations.
The initial launching and the first tests of the different equipments shall be carried out by your
JEANNEAU dealer or agent so you can expect to enjoy the warranty in case of some
equipment failure.
If later you have to launch your boat yourself, you should take the following precautions:
BEFORE LAUNCHING
- If your boat is to be fitted with sounder and speedometer, allow for the relevant fittings
and their installation.
- Check the engine (Refer to the engine maintenance manual).
- All the optional accessories shall be sealed with paste.
- Retract the speedometer into its housing (it may be damaged by the handling belts).
HOISTING
- Install a fore rope, a rear rope and fenders.
- When hoisting, check that no device is crushed by the belts (sounder, speedometer
etc.).
- Mark the belt position with adhesive tape on the rubrail. The belt position will be useful
during the craning for a future launching.
- The crane hook will be fitted with a gantry or a spacer with two belts. The belts shall
not be hooked directly on the hook, since it would result in unusual compressive
stresses on the hull.
- Hoist slowly. Control the movement of the boat with ropes.
AFTER LAUNCHING
- Check the sounder and speedometer fittings for tightness if need be.
- Before starting the engine, refer to chapter 8 "Engine".
WARNING
Do not stay on board or under the boat during hoisting.
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