YAMARIN 53 Bow Rider
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BEFORE YOU START
Familiarise yourself with this owner’s manual.
Always check at least the following items before leaving:
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Weather state and forecast
Take the wind, waves and visibility into account. Are the design category, size and
equipment of your boat, as well as the skills of the skipper and crew adequate for the
water area you are aiming to? In high wind and waves the hatches must be closed to
prevent water ingression
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Loading
Do not overload the craft, distribute loads appropriately. To avoid impairment of the
stability, do not place heavy weights high up.
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Passengers
Ensure that there is lifejackets for all people on board. Agree about the crew tasks before
leaving.
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Fuel
Check that there is enough fuel, also reserve 20 % for bad weather etc.
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Engine and equipment
Check function and condition of steering, electric equipment and battery, and do the
routine checks required by the owner’s manual of the engine. Check the seaworthiness in
other aspects also: no leaks of fuel or water, safety equipment on board etc. Check that
bilge water is at a minimum.
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Ventilation
Take care of tank compartmets ventilation.
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Fastening of equipment
Check that all equipment and heavy items are positioned so that they hold in place also in
seaway and hard wind.
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Nautical charts
If you are not navigating on totally familiar waters, do you have on board nautical charts
covering an area large enough?
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Leaving the berth
Agree with the crew, who will release each mooring line etc. Be careful not to let mooring
lines or other ropes to entangle the propeller during manoeuvring.
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Obligatory equipment
Each country has different regulations. Find out what are the needs in Your own area.
You will find additional instructions concerning the engine from its separate manual.
Own notes
