Jeanneau Sun odyssey 509, Owner'S Manual

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STABILITY
Breaking waves represent a serious danger for stability and for taking in water. Close
the companionway doors and hatches in heavy seas.
During sailing keep all the portholes, windows and doors closed.
- The stability is reduced when you add weight in the upper parts.
- Stability may be reduced when towing a boat or when heavy weights are lifted with the
davits.
PREVENTION OF MAN OVERBOARD
Regularly check the guard-rails:
- With metal guard-rails, watch for corrosion particularly at connecting points.
- With synthetic guard-rails, change them as soon as they show signs of wear due to chafing
or UV.
Areas forbidden when sailing.
- Aft quarterdeck
- Roof
MOORING LINES
A sufficient number of mooring lines suitably sized and suitable for the environment shall be on
board for mooring your boat.
- Always manoeuvre your boat using the engine.
- Make allowance for the current and wind when you handle your boat.
- Protect your boat to the highest degree with suitably sized fenders.
- Always keep the mooring ropes unfouled and stored away.
- Handle your boat at a reduced speed.
AFTER MOORING
- Protect the mooring lines against chafing with plastic sleeves.
- Make allowance for the variations in tides if need be.
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