SAPHIRE BOATS Saphire 27', Owner'S Manual

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Owner’s Manual Vers. 2.5 – Saphire 27’ Page 50 of 74
8. HULL & DECK OPENINGS
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KEELBOX KEEL TOP-PLATE
Note that this Keel Top-plate is bolted on the keelbox with 6 bolts and nuts and have rubber seal.
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ANCHOR LOCKER
This is not a real deck opening because it give access only to the self-draining anchor locker.
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FWD DECK HATCH
This hatch is part of the coachroof and represents also the fire emergency escape. It should be maintained in closed position when
sailing.
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COMPANIONWAY
This is the principal entrance of the boat and is composed by an horizontal sliding hatch and two vertical removable panels.
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COCKPIT HATCHES
The two aft hatches on PT and SB benches give access to the lazarette. They should be maintained in closed position when sailing.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT HATCH
This is not a real deck opening because it give access only to the self-draining engine compartment.
WARNING
KEEP THE FWD DECK HATCH CLOSED WHEN SAILING