About this manual
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Caution: Consider this! Important Warning
» Modicationsthatmayaffectthesafetycharacteristicsofthecraftshouldbeassessed,
executed and documented by competent people.
» Anychangeinthedispositionofthemassesaboardmaysignicantlyaffectthestability,
trim and performance of the boat
3. About this manual
This Owner’s Manual has been compiled for your safety and to help you to operate your craft with pleasure. It contains
detailsofthecraft;theequipmentsuppliedortteditssystemsandinformationontheiroperation.Pleasereadthis
manual carefully and completely and familiarize yourself with the craft before using it. Ensure that everyone who will
operatethevesselreadsthismanualbeforesettingout.ThismanualcomplieswiththeEURecreationalCraftDirec-
tive(RCD)andshouldnotbeperceivedasanexhaustiveguidetothevessel.Thisowner‘smanualisnotadetailed
maintenanceortroubleshootingguide.Prerequisiteforasuccessfultripissufcientseamanshipandexperiencethat
empowers you to manage all possible situations. A manual is not a replacement for experience, common sense and
good seamanship!
3.1. OriginalEquipmentManufacturer(OEM)Manuals
ThismanualcomplieswiththeEURecreationalCraftDirective(RCD)anddoesnotcontaindetailedmanufacturers
information on the installed equipment. More detailed information regarding such equipment can be found in manu-
alsprovidedbytheOEM.Thesemaybefoundaspartofthepackageyouhavebeenhanded–ifthisoptionhasbeen
installed on your Virtess.