SILVER LINE S550
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Availability of rescue means (life-saving
jackets, distress signals, spare parts)
If you are planning to go beyond the protected water areas you should
provide all passengers on board with life-saving jackets under strong
wind and heavy seaways conditions. Those passengers who cannot
swim should always carry the life-saving jackets while on board! It is
also recommended to keep constantly distress signal means on board.
Towing
At towing the towing rope length should not be at least 3 lengths of the
boat, the rope being secured to both boats in a manner ensuring its
immediately, single-motion release. The steersman of the towed boat
should be assisted by another crew member to monitor the process of
towing. In this case, certain communication gestures should be agreed
upon beforehand.
Damage to one of air chambers
The inflatable boat is designed to provide an adequate stability
in case of the complete damage to one the air chambers (balloon
compartments) at the expense of the remaining air chambers and the
hull. Thanks to it, you will be able to reach safely the nearest shore.
Reduce the speed and shift your body to the undamaged part of the
boat. Watch changes in stability. After this immediately head for the
nearest shore. To prevent penetration of water into the boat, pull the
shell of the damaged air chambers upwards.
Anchor and mooring fast fastening
Fix the anchor and towing ropes in the forebody of the boat to the front
towing ring. Fix the back spring on the transom via special holes.
Danger of currents and wind
Before navigation of the boat in unfamiliar waters make detail inquiries
about local conditions and regulations! Currents, wind, shoals, rising
and falling tides, as well as weather variations may imply serious
danger!
In emergency stay in boat
In any unexpected situation (engine failure, boat damage, etc.) do not
ever leave the boat provided it is still afloat. Even if you believe that
the shore is just nearby stay in the boat, since you will be looked for
in this particular place and, most probably, will be found. Should the
boat become partially flooded throw heavy objects (batteries, fuel tank,
engine) overboard to ensure additional floatability.
The “GRAND” Company employees would like to wish you a pleasant
and safe leisure time!
