SEALINE S28, Owner'S Manual

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Sealine International Ltd. (V1.1)
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CAUTION
CAUTION
DANGER
WARNING
WARNING
Over To You
This manual has been compiled to help you gain maximum pleasure and safety from your vessel. We recommend
you read it carefully and familiarise yourself thoroughly with your new craft before use.
It contains details of:-
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The Craft
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The Equipment (fitted or supplied with)
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Systems
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Operating Information
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Maintenance
If this is your first craft, or you are changing to a type of craft you are not familiar with, we suggest that for the
comfort and safety of you and your crew, you gain some handling and operating experience before assuming
command. Your Sealine dealer, national sailing federation or yacht club will be pleased to put you in touch with
local sea schools or a qualified instructor.
Please retain this manual in a safe place to be handed over to future owners of this vessel.
Your Safety
Within this manual the following definitions are applied: -
DANGER - denotes an extreme intrinsic hazard exists which would result in high probability of death or irreparable
injury if proper precautions were not taken.
WARNING - denotes a hazard exists which can result in injury or death if proper precautions are not taken.
CAUTION - denotes a reminder of safety practices or direct attention to unsafe practices that could result in
personal injury or damage to the craft or components.
Regular Inspections
Attached to this handbook are instruction manuals for the components and appliances fitted to your boat. Ensure
you carry out inspections regularly in accordance with their instructions. In addition ensure you regularly check the
systems described in this handbook.
Boarding The Boat
Keep within the working deck guard rails when the boat is in motion. DO NOT use the bathing ladder when the
engines are running.
Engine and Transmission
Refer to the engine manual for operation, maintenance and winter storage of the engine.
Do not install or operate this craft with engines of rated power larger than shown on the technical data page.
Repairs
Contact a reputable boatyard or specialist installation manufacturer for the best advice and adapted parts or
materials for the repairs you can carry out by yourself. Professionals (See Warranty Conditions sections) should
preferably carry out large repairs on the hull or on the engine.
Modifications
Contact a reputable boatyard or specialist installation manufacturer about the possibilities of what you can do by
yourself. You could endanger your own safety
and lose your warranty.
Lifting
Ensure a qualified crane or hoist operator with experience of lifting boats lifts the boat. Position straps in line with
the marks Sealine have fixed to the hull, and ensure the point of balance of the boat is between the straps. Use
spreaders and padding to ensure the hull is not pinched by the straps.
DO NOT remain under or inside, the craft
when lifted.