Sabre Sabre 30, Owner'S Manual

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3/21/2017 Sabre 30 Owners Manual
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anchoring system best suited for your boat and conditions.
It contains information on rode size and length, anchor chains, choosing appropriate
working and storm anchors, as well as a short history of the progression and development
of modern anchors.
in general a minimum of two anchors should be carried at all times and enough anchor rope
and chain necessary for the depth of water to be navigated during storm conditions.
Certain anchors are useful for a variety of bottom conditions. Study the charts of the
area to be navigated for information concerning bottom conditions and water depth.
Permanent moorings must be marked with information on your personal identification. Also
marking the buoy in such a way that is can easily be identified will benefit you in
locating it in stormy or congested conditions.
The greatest hazard with a sound permanent mooring is the chafe which can occur to the
rode pennant at the bow chocks. This is the single most common site of failure. Care is
advised in the selection and protection of the rode pennant with appropriate chafing
gear. Continual inspection of moored boats on a regular basis is necessary to insure the
boat's safety.
9:00 SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Good safety equipment should be a priority of every sailor for the protection and comfort
of his passengers. Passengers aboard should be made familiar with the safety equipment
and operation of the boat in the event of an emergency. U.S. Coast Guard Regulations
require that certain equipment be on board. Contact the U.S. Coast Guard for literature
on the current laws.
9:01 DISTRESS SIGNALS: Visual distress signals are required by the U.S. Coast Guard for
any boat 16 feet or more in length, and by all boats during night operation. A variety of
devices are acceptable to meet the requirements. Check with the U.S. Coast Guard for the
particular regulations and equipment. This equipment has been thoroughly tested and is
easy to use.
9:02 FLOTATION DEVICES: An approved life preserver for each passenger aboard is
required by the U.S. Coast Guard. There are a variety of approved styles available,
choose one that you are comfortable with.
Additionally, a safety harness should be available and worn during night time sailing as
well as during periods of foul weather.
9:03 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS: Approved type B:C1 fire extinguishers are installed on each
yacht. They are dry chemical type with sodium bicarbonate as the basic extinguishing
agent. You should become familiar with their locations and proper use. A gauge on each
extinguisher readily indicates if it is in good working order.
9:04 EMERGENCY TILLER: On boats with wheel steering, a tee shaped pipe, the emergency
tiller, is supplied for use in the event of steering failure. It can be easily lifted
from its mounting brackets on the shelf in the cockpit locker. An emergency tiller cover
plate is then removed from the cockpit floor to gain access to the rudder post and the
tiller inserted for steering. (Refer to I­04)
9:05 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT: Other equipment that should be aboard on each yacht include:
a complete first aid kit, knife, paddle, charts, compass, flashlight, whistle or horn and
a bell. A quality radar reflector should be put up during heavy fog to aid boats and
ships in locating you. Also include a pair of good cable cutters to cut and free the rig
in case of mast failure.
10:00 SAFETY MAINTENANCE
Upkeep of your boat's equipment is a necessary part of its usage, ensuring your safety and
the maintenance of the boat's worth.