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This manual has been produced to help you enjoy using your boat in all safety. It contains
the details of the boat and of all the equipment provided and installed on your boat, as well as
the instructions for their use. Read it carefully and really get to know your boat before using it.
This owner's manual is not in any way a navigation or mariner's training manual. If this is
your first boat or if you have changed to a type of boat with which you are not familiar, make
sure that you learn how to use it and manoeuvre it safely and with ease, before taking the helm
alone. Your dealer, or national sailing or motorboat association, or your yacht club will be very
happy to tell you about the navigation schools or qualified instructors in your area.
Make sure that the wind and sea conditions forecast are appropriate for the design
category of your boat and that you and your crew are capable of manoeuvering the boat in
these conditions.
Even with a well-adapted boat, the wind and sea conditions which correspond to the
design categories A,B and C range from storm force winds for category A to severe storm
conditions at the upper end of category C and would put the boat at risk from massive waves
and extreme gusts. These are dangerous conditions in which only an experienced, fit and well-
trained crew, manoeuvering a well-maintained boat, could navigate sufficiently well.
This owner's manual is not intended as a detailed maintenance or repairs manual. Should
any problems arise please contact your dealer. If a maintenance manual is provided, please
use it.
Always use the services of an experienced professional for the maintenance of your boat,
for fitting accessories and for any modifications. Any alterations which may affect the safety
specifications of the boat must be assessed, carried out and recorded by persons qualified to
do so. The boat manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any modifications not approved
by them.
Some countries require you to hold a Certificate of Competency or other qualifications, or
other specific regulations may be in force.
Always maintain your boat well and make note of any deterioration due to wear and tear
or to heavy or inappropriate use.
Any boat – no matter how well-built– could suffer serious damage if used recklessly. This
is not compatible with safe navigation. Always adjust the speed and heading of your boat
according to the sea conditions.
If your boat is equipped with a life-raft, read the instruction manual carefully. The crew
must have available onboard all the safety gear (lifejackets, harnesses etc) appropriate for the
type of boat and for the weather conditions etc.. In some countries it is mandatory to have this
safety equipment onboard. The crew must be fully familiarised with the use of the safety gear
and with emergency manoeuvres (Man Overboard procedures, towing another vessel etc).
Sailing schools and clubs regularly run training sessions for these.
It is advised that, when on deck, everyone should wear the appropriate buoyancy aids
(lifejackets, personal buoyancy aids) Be advised that in some countries, it is mandatory to wear
a buoyancy aid which meets the national regulations at all times.
Summary of Contents for MERRY FISHER 855
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