Tartan 3500 Owner’s Manual
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11.7 Dinghy or Life Raft
An inflatable dinghy or life raft may be carried. It should have the capacity to
carry your full crew in an emergency.
The dinghy may also serve as
a
convenience in moving from yacht to yacht or
from yacht to shore. Inflatable craft should be thoroughly checked every year to
ensure safe and proper operation. Your Tartan Dealer can advise you where
such inspections are offered.
11.8 Safety
Flares
Please consult Government regulations as they apply to your yacht and your
area.
11.9 Fog Signals and Radar Reflectors
Both of these items are extremely important if sailing conditions deteriorate and
visibility is restricted. Foghorns of the canister pressure type are good. Spare
canisters should be carried aboard, and the "lung power" type makes a reliable
back up.
Sailboats may not be identified well on radar, therefore a radar reflector is a
must. These can be purchased commercially. The radar reflector should be
stored carefully to prevent damage because the performance of the unit is
directly related to the accuracy of the intersect angles of the component planes.
11.10 Anchor
The type and quantity of anchors carried will
vary from region to region
according to the sea bottom conditions. Each anchor should include an adequate
size and length of line along with chain to ensure that the anchor lies properly
and penetrates the bottom. Chain, also, is immune to chafe from bottom
structure such as coral.
12.0 MAINTENANCE
Yachts kept shipshape and in good order require maintenance on a regular and
frequent basis. The frequency will depend upon the conditions under which the
yacht is being used. You must continually check the running and standing
rigging, winches, engine, bilge and head as well
as surface finishes for signs of
needed maintenance. All deck hardware should be washed down with fresh
water after sailing in salt water.
