Meridian Yachts 580 Pilothouse, Руководство пользователя

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Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 580 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual
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Boating Experience
If this is your first yacht or if you are changing to a type of yacht you are not familiar with, for your own comfort and
safety, get handling and operating experience before assuming command of your yacht.
Take one of the boating safety classes offered by the U.S. Power Squadrons or the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
For more course information, including dates and locations of upcoming classes, contact the organizations directly:
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U.S. Power Squadrons: 1-888-FOR-USPS (1-888-367-8777) or on the Internet at: http://www.usps.org
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In Canada, for the CPS courses call 1-888-CPS-BOAT.
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U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary: 1-800-368-5647 or on the Internet at: http://www.cgaux.org
Outside the United States, your Meridian dealer, national sailing federation, or local boat club can advise you of local
sea schools or competent instructors.
Qualified Maintenance
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Failure to maintain your yacht’s systems (listed in the warning above) as designed could violate the laws in your
jurisdiction and could expose you and other people to the danger of bodily injury or accidental death.
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Follow the instructions in this Owner’s Manual, the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual Supplement, the engine
owner’s manual, and all accessory literature.
Structural Limitations
The command bridge is designed to be lightweight for proper yacht balance. The load limit for the command bridge
is 30 pounds per square foot, evenly distributed.
CONTROL HAZARD!
An experienced operator MUST be in control of your yacht at ALL times. Do NOT operate
your yacht while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
WARNI N G! !
To maintain the safety of your yacht, allow ONLY trained personnel to work on, or change, in
any way, the:
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Steering system
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Propulsion system
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Engine control system
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Fuel system
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Environmental control system
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Electrical system
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Navigation system
WARNI N G!
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