Robertson and caine LePard 46, Owner'S Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
A1010 3 Cabin Segue 110V Original Dated Sept 2006.doc Page 21 of 59
UNAUTHORISED MODIFICATIONS
DO NOT MAKE MODIFICATIONS TO THE STANDING RIGGING, RUNNING
RIGGING, MAST OR SAILS WITHOUT FIRST CONSULTING WITH THE DESIGN /
TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT AT ROBERTSON & CAINE (PTY) LTD.
THIS MUST BE DONE IN WRITING THROUGH THE OFFICES OF THE SALES
AGENT OR BROKER FROM WHOM THE YACHT WAS PURCHASED.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE COULD CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE
TO THE VESSEL AS WELL AS INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE TO THE CREW AND
WILL IMMEDIATELY VOID ALL WARRANTY.
7.4
DAVIT OPERATION refer drawing L46 STD-FA-0098-0
The davits are used to raise and lower the Dingy or RIB. They are designed to take
the load of a 3.8m RIB with Outboard Motor fitted.
When storing the RIB and during sailing the RIB must be securely lashed to the
Davits and Transom Pad eyes to prevent movement & chafe. For short periods the
Outboard may be left attached to the RIB. For longer trips it is recommended that the
outboard be removed and safely stored inside the yacht.
The drain bung
must be removed from the RIB to prevent water build up in the RIB
During storage
THE DAVITS CAN BE DAMAGED IF EXCESSIVE LOADS ARE APPLIED .
TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INJURY TO CREW ENSURE THAT ALL LINES ARE
SECURELY TIED OFF TO LIMIT SLIPPAGE DURING LIFTING & LOWERING.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO LIFT THE RIB WITH THE MOTOR RUNNING OR WITH
PEOPLE ON BOARD.
ENSURE THE AREA DIRECTLY BELOW THE RIB IS CLEAR OF SWIMMERS
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO LIFT OR LOWER THE RIB
The following weights have been applied as a guide.
Dingy / RIB
Max length
3.8 M
Weight 100Kg
Fuel & Tank 50Kg
Motor
30HP Max
Motor Weight 85Kg
Total Weight 235Kg