PILOT3
Owner’s Manual
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GENERAL NOTES
Abbreviations
The following abbreviations have been used:
(D)
:
DANGER
(W)
:
WARNING
(C)
:
CAUTION
Design Category D (D)
Thi
s craft has a design category ‘D’ designated “Sheltered Waters”: Designed for voyages
on sheltered coastal waters, small bays, small lakes, rivers and canals when conditions up
to, and including, wind force 4 and significant wave heights up to, and including, 0.3 m may
be experienced, with occasional waves of 0.5 m maximum height, for example from passing
vessels.
This craft should not be used in areas and conditions exceeding those of category D. This
craft should only be operated at speeds suitable to the prevailing conditions and experience
of crew and should not be operated at higher speeds in adverse sea conditions.
Seaworthiness and Crew Ability (W)
Regardless of the
craft’s seaworthiness and its certified RCD design category, protection
from freak sea and wind conditions cannot be guaranteed. The ability, experience and
fitness of all the crew should therefore be taken into consideration before using the craft.
As a minimum, ensure that the anticipated wind and sea conditions do not exceed the design
category of your boat and that you and your crew are able to handle the boat in these
conditions. All crew should receive suitable instruction/training particularly with regards to
location and operation of safety equipment.
Maintenance & Repairs (D)
Always use trained and competent people for maintenance, repairs or modifications. Contact
your dealer prior to undertaking any modifications as they may affect the safety
characteristics of the craft, endangering your own safety and invalidating any warranties.
Please note that any change in the disposition of masses aboard may significantly affect the
stability, trim and performance of your boat.
