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1 BEFORE YOU GO
Please read this owner’s manual.
Before taking your boat out on the water, check at least the follo-
wing:
Current weather and weather forecast
Consider whether the wind, swell and visibility conditions are sui-
table. Is the boat’s design category, size and equipment as well as
the commander’s and the crew’s proficiency sufficient for the inten-
ded waters?
Loading
Do not overload the boat, distribute the load appropriately. Do not
place heavy items too high, since this would compromise the boat’s
stability.
Passengers
Make sure to include life jackets for all persons onboard. Assign the
tasks required during the trip together before setting off.
Fuel
Check that there is sufficient fuel as well as an additional reserve in
case of poor weather or other adverse conditions. Reserve at least
20 percent more fuel than required in case of exceptional and unfo-
reseen circumstances.
Engine and equipment
Check the operation and condition of steering, electrical devices and
battery, and perform all daily inspection procedures specified in the
engine manual. Check that the boat is seaworthy in other ways: no
fuel or water leaks, safety equipment is onboard, etc. Check that the
bilge water level is at minimum.
Ventilation
To reduce the risk of fire, make sure that areas where fuel is sto-
red are ventilated.
Securing loose items
Check that all loose items have been secured so that they will stay
in place also in heavy swell and wind.
Nautical charts
If you are not completely familiar with the route, does your nautical
chart cover a sufficient area?
Unberthing maneuvers
Decide with your crew who takes care of what, for example, who
detaches which line. Check that the mooring or other lines do not
get tangled in the propeller during berthing or unberthing.
REFER TO THE SEPARATE ENGINE MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL
INSTRUCTIONS ON THE ENGINE.
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