Rotostop as River 350, Owner'S Manual

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4. Check before use
Check that no damage has occurred to the vessel. If the watertight hull is punctured, so that
water has entered between the inner and outer hull, the vessel has lost its sink-free
properties. Make sure that paddles and life jackets for everyone on board are brought. If you
have an outboard motor, follow the inspection routines for this (see the engine
manufacturer’s instruction manual).
5. Use of the vessel
Driving a boat involves a responsibility, not only for its own passengers, but also for others
traveling on the sea. Your River is a very stable and safe vessel, with good seaworthiness.
When manoeuvring and using the vessel, good seamanship must still be demonstrated.
Always pay attention to the waters the boat is built for. Breaking waves reduce the boat’s
stability.
It is important to avoid sudden manoeuvres in relation to safety. It is recommended that the
speed is reduced at sea and that loose objects are secured. In rough seas, precautions must
be taken in relation to the boat’s classification. Note tha t the stop length increases
significantly with increasing speed. Be careful when staying in the bow at high speeds, as
well as with the correct placement of passengers and cargo.
When people or loads are moved, be aware of stability changes and take this into account.
Load placed high in the vessel reduces stability.
If vessels are equipped with an engine, a deadman switch with a string or electronic bracelet
must always be used. Should you fall
out of the boat during speed, it is vital that the boat’s
engine stops immediately, so that it does not continue on its own and is a danger to yourself
or the surroundings. It is also important that it stops so that you can save yourself on board
again.
The boat is approved and certified for self-rescue without a bathing / rescue ladder. This
means that it has been tested and proven that a dressed person in the water manages to get
on board again alone. This is easiest to do via the bathing platforms on each side of the stern
and using the embedded handle on the railing. However, it will be much easier to get on
board via a bathing / rescue ladder that is available as optional equipment and is mounted
on the port bathing platform.
When refuelling, use only an approved fuel tank. Care must be taken, and all use of open
flames during filling is associated with a high risk of fire and explosion.
6. Towing
When your River is being towed, the strong towing eye under the bow should be used.
When your River tows another vessel or object, the stern pullers are to be used. By using a
“cock foot”, you will distribute the load on both fasteners aft and achieve better stability and
manoeuvrability, as well as a more even load on the hull. When using davit, approved
fastening equipment must be used and the boat must be secured for good stability. 20 mm
rope must be used for towing and the maximum load on the towing point/attachment is
1000 kg. 3-strand nylon rope with a breaking strength of 7000 kg is recommended.