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NORTHSTAR MANUAL
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1.1. DEGREES OF DANGER
Throughout this manual, specific precautions and symbols identify safety
related information.
Following Safety Warnings are found:
When you see any of the above signs within this manual, pay special
attention to the points mentioned.
Also, your boat has a number of safety related decals on many locations,
warning operators and passengers of possible safety hazards.
2. DESCRIPTION OF BOAT, ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES
2.1. FOR RIGID BOATS
2.1.A. CONSTRUCTION
NorthStar rigid boats are built with polyester stratified fiberglass laid by hand.
Hull is solid laminate using a combination of bi-directional cloth glass and
chopped strand mat. Longitudinal and transverse members are in the form of
a girder box. Hull is partitioned into 3 main sections.
Deck is solid laminate using a combination of bi-directional cloth glass, core-
mat, honeycomb and some chopped strand mat. Non-slip deck pads built into
molding.
2.1.B. DECK FITTINGS AND GENERAL INFORMATION
Stainless steel welded railing is provided for added safety. Anchor well is
provided with a lid and is self draining. Center console is molded in and is
provided with a door for entry into the console cabin. V shaped seating at
bow with storage under.
Under the aft seat, there are three hatches, two on each side as baitwell
and livewell. Third one in the middle opens to aft storage area which
includes battery, water tank and manual bilge pump.
Cockpit of the boat is self-bailing through openings at the bottom of the aft
seat. Water collected in the cockpit (rain, washing water, etc.) will
automatically drain out of the boat through hull fittings on each side of the
aft seat bottom.
All the hatches, storage covers, anchor locker can be raised by opening
the locks on them. All NorthStar hatches are provided with a spring to keep
the cover open.
When you want to lower the hatch cover, bend the spring from its center
while holding the hatch open with your other hand to prevent from
suddenly dropping and slowly lower it.
Denotes an extreme
intrinsic hazard exists
which would result in
high probability of
death or irreparable
injury if proper
precautions are not
taken.
Denotes a hazard
exists which can
result in injury or
death if proper
precautions are not
taken.
Denotes the
reminder of safety
practices or directs
attention to unsafe
practices which
could result in
personal injury or
damage to the craft
or components.