Xo 240 RS Cabin, User Manual

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5 BOAT CHARACTERISTICS AND OPERATION
5.1 GENERAL
This User Manual is not intended to be a comprehen-
sive maintenance guide or repair manual. Instead, the pur-
pose is to help you familiarise yourself with the characteris-
tics of your new boat and show you how to use it properly.
5.2 PRINCIPAL BOAT DATA
XO 240 RS Cabin:
Boat type: XO 240 RS Cabin
Design category: C (inshore)
Maximum recommended load: 915 kg
See also Section 5.4 ‘Load capacity’
Design category C can be defined as follows:
Category C: The boat is designed for conditions in which the wind
force does not exceed 6 on the Beaufort scale (about 14 m/s)
and waves are consistent with the wind force (the signifi-
cant wave height must not exceed 2 m, with occasional waves
of 4 m maximum). Such conditions can occur in open water on
lakes, estuaries, and in coastal waters in moderate weather.
NOTE!
the significant wave height is the average height of the highest
third of the waves. this roughly corresponds to an experienced
observer's estimate of the wave height. waves of double this
height may occasionally be experienced.
Main dimensions and capacity:
The length, beam, draught, total weight, etc., and fuel tank capacity
of the boat are described in Appendix 1 ‘Technical specifications’.
builder's plate:
Part of the above information is indicated on the builder's plate
attached to the boat in the vicinity of the helm station. More detai-
led information is given in the appropriate sections of this manual.
Please note that, for example, the maximum load capacity indicated
on the builder's plate does not include fuel, but the fuel is included
in the maximum recommended load specified by the manufacturer.
5.3 MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED NUMBER OF PERSONS
The maximum recommended number of persons on this boat is 8.
The designated seating arrangement is shown in Figure 1.
WARNING!
Do not exceed the maximum recommended number of persons
on board. irrespective of the number of persons on board, the
total weight of the persons and equipment must never exceed
the maximum recommended load (see section 5.4 ‘Load capa-
city’). always use the seats in the boat. if your boat is not equip-
ped with seats for 8 people, the passengers must sit on the sole
in the positions indicated in the figures.