Bavaria VIRTESS 420 - Risk of Flooding and Sinking

Generalconsiderations
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9.11. In general
ABAVARIAVirtess420isaverypowerfulvessel.Thereforeitshouldonlybehandledbytrainedandexperiencedhelms-
men.Donotleaveunreliablepeopleorchildrenwithoutsupervisiononboard.Theforedeck(raised)isnotpartofthe
working deck. Always remove the ignition key, keep the chip in a safe place!
» Do not step on the side decks, the aft platform or the forward raised deck when the craft
is under way.
» TheFlydeckandtheCoupédeckaresubjectedtosevereaccelerationswhenoperatingin
a seaway, even when at anchor.
» Becarefulwhenhandlingthehatches,thereshouldbenoobjectsorpartsofthebody
inthevicinityandintheswivelingrangeoftheengineroomhatch-thereisajamming
danger
» There are moving parts on the engine or the propulsion units - avoid contact - Danger!
9.12. RiskofFlooding/Sinking
Caution
» If you leave the craft for a longer period - close the seacocks!
» The bilge pumps are not capable to pump large quantities of water, with a large hull
opening the boat will sink.
» Keep the level of bilge water to a minimum.
» In rough weather, hatches, lockers and companionway/doorways should be closed to
minimise the risk of water ingress.
» Care should be taken to ensure that the cockpit drains are not blocked and that the
cockpit can drain freely.
» Ensure all limber holes are clear
» Checkfunctionofbilgepumpsregularly&cleardebrisfromtheirinlets.
Caution
The following openings shall be closed when under way, and care should be taken to observe
this warning. Do only open these temporarily if necessary for the operation of the craft.
Pos. Description Pos. Description
1 Forwarddeckhatch 5 Portlights aft cabins
2 Portlights at the sides owner‘s cabin 6 Saloon windows
3 Portlights heads 7 Deck hatches heads
4 Engine room hatch 8 Aft saloon sliding door
TheboathasaquickdrainingcockpitasperEN/ISO11812:2002.Neverthelesswateringressshouldbeavoidedand
the drainage of water must not be impaired. Care should be taken to ensure that the cockpit drains are not blocked
and that the cockpit may drain freely.