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OWNER’S MANUAL
A1010 3 Cabin Segue 110V Original Dated Sept 2006.doc Page 27 of 59
8. LOAD CALCULATION
The following weights have been used in the design and stability calculations, and are to be
considered as the maximum when ocean sailing.
The manufacturer’s maximum recommended load of 4180kg excludes the weight of fresh
water and fuel onboard. The fresh water and fuel have a combined weight of 1840kg.
A maximum total load of 6020kg has been used for assessing stability and buoyancy
comprising:
- Crew mass (at 75kg per person) 750 kg
- Provisions and personal effects 1350 kg
- Stores and spare gear 1100 kg
- Optional additional equipment 780 kg
- Inflatable liferaft 60 kg
- Dinghy 140 kg
MANUFACTURER'S MAX RECOMMENDED LOAD 4180 kg
- Spare fuel, fresh water and other spare fluids
to maximum tank capacities
400 kg
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Fuel 660 kg
- Water 780 kg
MAXIMUM TOTAL LOAD 6020 kg
This assessment has been made based on the following:
- The boat in light craft condition has a mass of 10980kg.
- The basic equipment for safe operation is in place.
- Radar, radio and navigation equipment is in place.
- All standard equipment is aboard.
This boat has been given design category A OCEAN: with a crew limit of 10 people in
accordance with ISO 12217-2. Boats in this category are considered to be designed for
extended voyages where conditions may exceed wind force Beaufort force 8 and significant
wave heights of 4m and above but excluding abnormal conditions, and vessel largely self-
sufficient. Subject to:
- The crew having suitable skill and experience.
- Satisfactory construction and maintenance of the boat and equipment.
USERS OF THIS BOAT ARE ADVISED THAT:
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All crew should receive suitable training.
- The boat should not carry more than the Manufacturer's Maximum
Recommended Load.
- Bilge water should be kept to a minimum.
- Stability is reduced by any weight added high up.
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In rough water, hatches, lockers, Portlights, windows and doorways should be
closed to minimize the risk of water ingress.
- Stability may be reduced when towing or lifting heavy weights using the davits
- The air tanks / buoyancy tanks in the bow should not be punctured .
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Breaking waves are a serious stability hazard.
- Portlights should be closed when the boat is in open seas.