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OWNER´S MANUAL _ I N G – REV.J 06/22
wear a personal flotation device that complies with national regulations. PLEASE
KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE, AND GIVE IT TO THE NEW OWNER IF
YOU RESELL THE BOAT.
In addition to this manual, specific manuals for optional equipment will be supplied
with the boat where applicable (engines, electronics, navigation, etc.).
If you have any difficulty
, VANGUARD MARINE, LDA
will be delighted to advise you.
KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE AND SECURE PLACE. IN CASE OF SALE, GIVE IT TO
THE NEW OWNER.
THIS MANUAL IS WRITTEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ISO-10240
2. INFORMATION ABOUT THE RIB
The CE mark indicates that the RIB satisfies all present ISO norms and all directives
in force at the time of manufacture.
RIB DESIGN CATEGORY
Oceanic
– Category A
: A RIB designed to operate in winds under force 10 on the
Beaufort scale, and with corresponding significant wave height.
NOTE These conditions can normally be found on long trips, for example
across the oceans, but can also occur on coastal trips when there is no wind or wave
protection for several hundred nautical miles. Depending on the weather conditions,
wind gusts can reach up to 32 m/s.
High sea
– Category B
: A RIB designed to operate in winds of force equal to or less
than 8 on the Beaufort scale, and corresponding significant wave height which can
reach 4 m.
NOTE These conditions can normally be found on deep sea voyages of
sufficient duration, but can also occur in coastal waters where shelter may not always
be immediately available. These conditions can also be found in inland seas of
sufficient length to produce waves of the above-mentioned height. Depending on
weather conditions, wind gusts can reach 27 m/s.
Coastal waters
– Category C
: A RIB designed to operate in constant wind
conditions with force equal to or less than 6 on the Beaufort scale, and corresponding
significant wave height which can reach 2 m.
NOTE These conditions can normally be found in exposed inland waters, in estuaries and in
coastal waters with moderate weather conditions. Depending on weather conditions, wind
gusts can reach 18 m/s.
Sheltered waters
– Category D
: A RIB designed to operate with constant winds
usually equal to or less than 4 on the Beaufort scale, and the corresponding
significant wave heights can reach 0.3 m, with occasional waves of 0.5 m
NOTE These conditions can normally be found in protected inland waters, in
estuaries and in coastal waters in good weather. Depending on the weather
conditions, wind gusts can reach 12 m/s.