YAMARIN 88 Day Cruiser, Owner'S Manual

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2.
BEFORE YOU SET OFF
Familiarise yourself with this owner’s manual.
Always check at least the following items before leaving:
Weather conditions and forecast
Take the wind, waves and visibility into account. Are the design category, size and equipment of
your boat, as well as the skills of the skipper and crew, adequate for the waters you are headed for?
Hull windows and hatches must be battened down during high wind and rough seas to prevent wa-
ter incursion.
Loading and stability
Do not overload the craft, and distribute loads appropriately. Heavy items are to be placed in the
storage compartments under the aft bench. Also note that the boat is less stable if people stand
up when on board.
Passengers
Ensure that there are personal flotation devices or lifejackets for all people on board. Agree on
crew tasks before setting off.
Fuel and fuel system
Make sure that the boat has enough fuel, including a 20% reserve for heavy weather or other un-
foreseen eventualities.
Engine and manoeuvring equipment
Check the function and condition of steering and remote control, and carry out routine checks ac-
cording to the engine manual.
Seaworthiness
Check the boat’s seaworthiness: no fuel or water leaks, safety equipment available on board, etc.
Check that there is no water in the bilge.
Fastening of equipment
Check that all onboard items are positioned so that they will stay in place even in rough seas and
high winds. Please note that the seat cushions may fly overboard if they are not fixed properly with
press studs.
Nautical charts
Unless you are navigating in completely familiar waters, ensure you have nautical charts on board
that cover a large enough area! If your boat is equipped with a chart plotter, learn to use it before
setting off. Ensure that the plotter charts are of the latest edition.
Leaving the berth
Agree with the crew who will release each mooring line, etc. Be careful not to let mooring lines or
the anchoring line become fouled in the propeller during manoeuvring.
Obligatory equipment
What is considered obligatory equipment varies between different countries. Find out what is re-
quired for your boat.
You will find additional instructions concerning the engine in the separate engine manual.