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5.4 LIFE RAFT STORAGE
Your craft is not equipped with life raft by the manufacturer.
If you decide to get one for your craft, we recommend that
you stow it to the aft of the craft, so that it is easily acces-
sible in case of emergency.
5.4.1 Use of life raft
In case of an emergency, the life raft should be tied to the
stern of the craft and prepared for use. When the life raft
is ready and tied to the stern, loading the raft can be done
via the swimming deck. Also in an emergency, the life raft
is easiest and safest to board from the swimming deck.
Switch off the engine when using the life raft. Follow also
the life raft manufacturer’s instructions.
NOTE!
Also, never
• make changes to your boat’s electrical or fuel
system, or allow an unqualified person to make
changes to any system on the boat
• fill the fuel tank or handle fuel when the engine
is running smoke or use a naked flame when
handling fuel
• keep fuel in a space that is not designed for such-
purpose.
• leave the boat unattended when a cooker or
heater is in use.
• obstruct passageways to exits and hatches,
• obstruct safety controls, e.g. fuel valves, gas
valves, switches of the electrical system,
• obstruct portable fire extinguishers stowed in
lockers
• smoke while handling fuel or gas.