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Non-swimmers such as children and handicapped
people should wear their life jacket at all times. A
throwable flotation device, such as a ring, should
also be easily reached onboard.
Fire extinguisher
Keep your fire extinguisher where it is easy to
reach. Make sure you know how to use the fire
extinguisher as soon as you take it onboard by
reading the user manual.
Never face the wind direction when using the fire
extinguisher and point the extinguisher at the
source of the fire.
When an extinguisher has been used, for no matter
what length of time, it must be delivered to an
authorised dealer to be refilled.
Lanterns
Boats without lanterns must not be driven in the
dark or when visibility is poor.
Alcohol/drugs and boating
Do not consume alcohol or drugs when boating.
They severely effect your concentration and balance.
Alcohol in your bloodstream will also lessen your
tolerance of temperature changes - cold winds, cold
water should you fall overboard.
Bailing device
Where a bilge pump is not fitted, it is the owner’s
responsibility to have at least one bailer/bucket on
board, secured against accidental loss.
Use of bathing ladder/platform
Always turn off the engine before using the bathing
ladder/platform to avoid contact with moving parts
such as the propeller.
Maximum recommended load
Note the permissible load in the table on page 7 of
this manual. The permissible load must never be
exceeded in order to ensure safe operation of your
boat. The permissible load covers all provisions,
tank contents, miscellaneous equipment and
persons onboard. Please also make sure that all
load is sensibly distributed and safely secured,
especially during rough weather.
Operator vision from the helm
Operator vision from the helm can be obstructed
by high trim angles of the craft and other factors
caused by one or more of the following variable
conditions:
•
propulsion engine trim angles
•
trim plane angles on the hull
• loading and load distribution
•
speed, rapid acceleration
• transition from displacement to planing
• sea conditions, rain and spray
•
darkness and fog
•
interior lights and position of curtains
•
persons or movable gear in field of vision
International regulations require that a proper
lookout be maintained at all times to avoid collision