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RECOMMENDED OPERATING PROCEDURE
WARNING
Visibility from the cockpit may be obstructed due to
the boat's high angles or to other factors caused by
one or more of the following conditions:
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angle of the trim regulator associated with the engine (on
boats provided with a trim regulator associated with the
engine);
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angle of the trim regulator associated with the hull (on
boats provided with a regulator or fins associated with the
hull);
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loading and load distribution;
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speed;
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fast acceleration;
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transition from the movement mode to the hydroplaning
mode;
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sea conditions;
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rain and spray;
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darkness and fog;
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lights inside the boat;
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position of the upper or side covers;
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people or equipment moving in the helmsman's field of
view.
The International Regulations for Preventing
Collisions at Sea (COLREGs) and the navigation rules
require proper surveillance and compliance with
giving way rules. It is essential to comply with these
rules.
IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT
In the event of an accident, do not panic and reassure your passengers. Note that the boat,
even if damaged, will most often remain the best shelter and make it easier to locate you. Do
not attempt to swim back to the shore.
An inflatable boat is virtually unsinkable, even when filled with water. If, after an accident, a
compartment deflates, bring it back inside of the boat, rebalance the load away on the opposite side to
the deflated compartment and return to port at reduced speed.
In the event of a collision or impact with a floating object, stop to inspect the bottom of the boat (the hull
for semi-rigid boats), the buoyancy tubes and the engine and its mountings before returning to port at
reduced speed.
Prior your next outing, bring your boat to your Zodiac Milpro distributor who will carry out a thorough
inspection.
WARNING
NEGLECTING TO CHECK FOR DAMAGE AND CARRY OUT ANY
NECESSARY REPAIRS WILL REDUCE YOUR BOAT'S STRENGTH AND
SERVICE LIFE AND MAY CAUSE INCIDENTS.