MARLOW-HUNTER MH31, Operator'S Manual

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Introduction
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Beaching/shallow water operations
Towing/being towed
Handling mooring lines and tying up
Procedures for emergencies including fire, flooding,
collision, medical emergencies, etc
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Be aware, even though your boat is categorized prop-
erly, the sea and wind conditions corresponding to the
design categories A, B, or C (as set by the Recreational
Craft Directive) (see Fig. 1.1) can range from strong gale
to severe conditions where only a competent, fit and
trained crew handling a well maintained boat can safely
operate.
DESIGN CATEGORIES
Sea and wind conditions for which a boat is
assessed by the International Standard to be
suitable, provided the craft is correctly handled
in the sense of good seamanship and operated
at a speed appropriate to the prevailing sea
state.
Design Category A (“ocean”)
Category of boats considered suitable to operate
in seas with significant wave heights above 4 m
and wind speeds in excess of Beaufort Force 8,
but excluding abnormal conditions, e.g. hurri-
canes.
Design Category B (“coastal”)
Category of boats considered suitable to operate
in seas with significant wave heights up to 4 m
and winds of Beaufort Force 8 or less
Design Category C (“inshore”)
Category of boats considered suitable to operate
in seas with significant wave heights up to 2 m
and a typical steady wind force of Beaufort Force
6 or less.
Design Category D (“sheltered waters”)
Category of boats considered suitable to operate
in waters with significant wave heights up to and
including 0,30 m with occasional waves of 0,5 m
height, for example from passing vessels, and a
typical steady wind force of Beaufort 4 or less.
REF: EN ISO 12217
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Finally, we welcome your comments or suggestions con-
cerning this manual. Did you find the information helpful?
Was the information delivered in a clear and precise
manner? Was the information thorough enough to help
you with your new boat? Please contact Customer
Service at aftersales@marlow-hunter.com if you have
any questions or comments.
1.3 Dealer's Responsibilities
In addition to conducting a pre-delivery check and ser-
vice of your boat, your dealer should provide:
A description and demonstration of the safety sys-
tems, features, instruments, and controls of your
boat;
An orientation in the general operation and mechani-
cal systems of your boat;
A copy of the Product Delivery Service Record form
completed by you and the dealer during your inspec-
tion of the boat;
A review of all warranty information and how to
obtain warranty service;
A complete set of owner's manuals (digital or hard
copy).
If you do not receive these materials, forms, or informa-
tion, or you have any questions, contact your dealer or
Marlow-Hunter at www.marlow-hunter.com.
1.4 Additional Sources of Information
In North America, contact one of the following for infor-
mation on boating courses:
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
U.S. Power Squadron
Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons
Red Cross
State Boating Offices
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