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Introduction
Even if everything has been planned and designed
for the safety of the boat and its users, boating is
highly dependent on the weather conditions, the sea
state, the experience and physical shape of the crew
etc. and one can never ensure full safety.
Even if your boat is categorised for them, the
sea and wind conditions corresponding to the
design categories A, B and C range from strong
gale to severe conditions, open to the hazards of
a freak wave or gust, and are therefore dangerous
conditions, where only a skilled, fit and trained crew
sailing on a well-maintained boat can satisfactorily
sail.
The sea or the weather is not the natural
environment for mankind and one can only respect
its laws and its strength. Always listen to or read a
weather forecast or prevision prior to any sailing
excursion or voyage, and ensure that the wind
and sea conditions will correspond to the design
category of your boat, and that you and your crew
are able to handle the boat in these conditions.
This Owner’s manual contains the minimum
information that is necessary to run the boat
properly, some safety topics, operation and
maintenance hints. Read it carefully and familiarise
yourself with the craft before using it. However, this
Owner’s manual is not a course on boating safety
or how to navigate, anchor or dock your boat. Your
dealer, national sailing federation or your yacht
club will be able to advise you on local schools, or
instructors.
This Owner’s manual is neither an operation, nor a
maintenance or troubleshooting booklet.
Please always use a trained professional for
maintenance, repairs or minor modifications.
For major modifications, ensure that he does not
significantly modify the safety characteristics of
the craft, and where relevant, ensure he has the
written authorisation of the boat builder or its legal
representative.
Any change in the vertical position of the masses
onboard (for example, the addition of a fishing
tower, a radar, a stowing mast etc.) may significantly
affect the stability of your boat. Do not make these
eventual changes without the written authorisation
of the boat builder or its legal representative.
In many countries, a boat driving license,
authorisation or training is required. Please make
sure you have these legal authorisations before
purchasing and using your boat.
Always maintain the boat properly and irrespective
of this, always adjust your use of the boat to the
condition it is in. Boats suffer wear and tear with
time and usage.
The International IMO Colreg regulation defines
rights of way, navigation lights etc. throughout the
world. Make sure you are familiar with these rules
and you have a booklet explaining them onboard.
If this is your first craft or you are changing to a
type of craft you are not familiar with, for your own
comfort and safety, please ensure that you obtain
handling and operating experience before taking
command of the craft.
Any boat, no matter how strong it may be, can be
severely damaged if handled and treated improperly
by unskilled persons. This is not compatible with
safe boating. Always adjust the speed of powerboats
to sea conditions to avoid excessive slamming.
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL AND ITS ENCLOSURES
IN A SECURE PLACE, AND HAND IT OVER TO THE
NEW OWNER WHEN YOU SELL THE CRAFT.
Due to our policy of continual product
improvement, the illustrations used in this manual
may not be the same as on your craft and are
intended as representative reference illustrations.
Some controls, indicators or information may be
optional and not apply to your craft.