regular charts onboard. There is always a risk for technical malfunction of electronic
devices; therefore regular charts are also important.
2.1.8 Safety check of the boat
Check that hatches are closed and watertight.
Ventilate the stern sofa storage where batteries are installed. Ventilate the bow
sofa storage where the Webasto fuel tank (optional) is installed; to remove any
gases or fumes.
Make sure that at least one person onboard knows the location of the fire
fighting equipment.
Ensure that you have an anchor with rope, emergency lights, communication
equipment, fendering ropes and a knife (to cut tangled ropes) onboard.
Check that bilge water is at the minimum, and the electrical pump is working
(manual operation). If water is detected, find out the reasons before leaving
shore as excess water in the bilge indicates water leakage.
Check the navigation lights, if you expect darkness.
Check for any leakage of water into the boat/fuel from tanks/fuel lines. Fuel smell
or polluted water is a strong indicator of fuel leakage. Never operate the boat
with a fuel leak.
2.1.9 Inform about your route
Always inform someone on the shore about your planned route, to enable fast support
in case of problems.
2.2 EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUTDOWN SWITCH
An engine shutdown safety switch is built into the engine control; it incorporates a shut-
off switch and a lanyard. Before operating the boat, connect one end of the lanyard to
the shut-off switch while the other end to the operator.
If the engine needs an urgent shut down: pull the lanyard cord to release it from the
shut-off switch, which in turn shuts down the engine. This switch is designed to shut the
engine off when the boat operator leaves the control station, either accidentally by falling
into the boat, or by being ejected overboard.
Wear the lanyard at all times while operating the boat. Use it to stop only in an emergency.
DO NOT use it to shut off the engine during normal operation.
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