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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This plate contains valuable information on the ‘STEELER 52S’, and may not be removed.
The information on this plate contains amongst others:
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name of builder / producer;
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CE-mark;
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design category;
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maximum recommended number of persons when under way;
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maximum recommended load (excl. tank capacities).
WARNING:
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Always put the safety of the crew and the ship on number one.
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Do not exceed the maximum recommended number of persons. Regardless of
the number of persons on board, the total weight of persons and equipment
must never exceed the maximum recommended load.
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Always load the craft carefully and distribute loads appropriately to maintain
design trim (approximately level). Avoid placing heavy weights high up.
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Sea fasten all loose items.
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Adjust your speed and course to the conditions and other traffic.
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Do not make any sudden or unexpected maneuvers to prevent anyone losing
their balance or footing.
2.3.
Design category
The design category is assigned to the boat by the producer of the boat.
The ‘STEELER 52S’ is assigned
category A
but bear in mind that the speed of the yacht has to be
adjusted to the sea state (see § 2.11).
These categories are defined in the European Boating Directive, and have the following definitions:
A:
A recreational craft given design category A is considered to be designed for winds that may
exceed wind force 8 (Beaufort scale) and significant wave height of 4 m and above but
excluding abnormal conditions, such as storm, violent storm, hurricane, tornado and extreme
sea conditions or rogue waves.
B:
A recreational craft given design category B is considered to be designed for a wind force up
to, and including, 8 and significant wave height up to, and including, 4 m.
C:
A watercraft given design category C is considered to be designed for a wind force up to, and
including, 6 and significant wave height up to, and including, 2 m.
D:
A watercraft given design category D is considered to be designed for a wind force up to, and
including, 4 and significant wave height up to, and including, 0,3 m, with occasional waves of
0,5 m maximum height.
Your ‘STEELER 52S’is built to exact standards, and complies with the essential requirements from the
Directive. Herein are laid down the requirements for stability, buoyancy, construction, installations
etc. The ISO standards which are followed to comply with these requirements are listed in the
Declaration of Conformity, refer to § 18.
