O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l S T E E L E R 5 2 S p e r f o r m a n c e
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1. General
1.1.
Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of the ‘STEELER 52S’.
This manual has been compiled to help you to operate your craft with safety and pleasure.
It contains details of the craft, the equipment supplied or fitted, its systems and information on its
operation .
Please read it carefully, and familiarise yourself with the craft before using it.
Even when your boat is categorised for them, the sea and wind conditions corresponding to the design
categories
A, B, and C range from strong gale to severe conditions, open to the hazards of a freak
wave or gust, and are therefore dangerous conditions, where only a competent, fit and trained crew
using a well maintained boat can satisfactorily operate in such conditions.
Ensure that the anticipated wind and sea conditions will correspond to the design category of your
boat, and that you and your crew are able to handle the boat in these conditions.
This owner's manual is not a course on boating safety or seamanship. If this is your first craft, or you
are changing to a type of craft you are not familiar with, for your own comfort and safety, please ensure
that you obtain handling and operating experience before "assuming command" of the craft.
Your national sailing federation or yacht club will be pleased to advise you of local sea schools, or
competent instructors.
This owner's manual is not a detailed maintenance or trouble shooting guide. In case of difficulty, refer
to the boat builder or its representative. Always use trained and competent people for maintenance,
fixing or modifications. Modifications that may affect the safety characteristics of the craft shall be
assessed, executed and documented by competent people. The boat builder cannot be held
responsible for modifications he has not approved.
NOTE
Any change in the disposition of the masses aboard (for example the addition of a radar, a stowing mast, change
of engine, etc.) may significantly affect the stability, trim and performance of your boat
Users of this boat are advised that :
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all crew should receive suitable training;
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the boat should not carry more than the manufacturer's recommended load;
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bilge water should be kept to a minimum;
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stability is reduced by any weight added high up;
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in rough weather, portholes, windows, hatches, lockers and doorways should be closed to
minimise the risk of flooding;
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stability may be reduced when towing or lifting heavy weights using a davit or boom;
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breaking waves are serious stability hazard.
In some countries a sailing licence or authorisation are required, or specific regulations are in force;
check beforehand.
Always maintain your boat properly and make allowance for the deterioration that will occur in time
and as a result of heavy use or misuse of the boat.
Any boat – no matter how strong it may be, can be severely damaged if not used properly. This is not
compatible with safe boating. Always adjust the speed and direction of the craft to sea conditions.
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Categories are used within the scope of the European Boating Directive
