Lagoon 42, User Manual

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SAFETY
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SAFETY
n 11.6 General remarks
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MANOEUVRES
- Know where your crew members are and inform them before you
manoeuvre on the boat.
- Carefully manoeuvre on the deck and always wear shoes.
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ENGINES
- Systematically stop the engines before you dive or swim next to the
boat.
- Never try to free a fishing net or a piece of rope that is caught on a
propeller when the latter is rotating.
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TOWING
If you have to tow another boat, tow her at a reduced speed and as
smoothly as you can.
Be particularly careful when throwing or catching the towing line (It
may catch on the propellers).
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EMERGENCY TILLER
The emergency tiller is stored in a locker.
It shall be kept easily accessible.
To operate the tiller:
- Use a winch handle and unscrew one of the tiller covers situated on
one of the aft transom extensions.
- Insert the tiller into the rudder stock, making sure it is well fitted into
the tiller head block.
- Unplug every device connected to the spindles of the rudders.
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CAPSIZING
Two "man holes" are provided in each hull passageways.
An emergency hammer located next to each hatch and at the bottom
of the bib locker.
You can gain access to the life raft under the rear beam.
LAGOON 42
WARNING
Regularly check the safety equipments are in good
working order.
Follow the service programme without fail.
Generally speaking, take particular care of all the
safety equipment of your boat.