Bavaria VIRTESS 420 - Transport, Hoisting, Slip, and Storage

BAVARIA Owner’s manual
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9.19.1. Positionofthroughhullttings(thisdrawingincludestheoptions)
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Information - Maintenance
With ball valves it is relatively easy to know if they are open or closed:
1. Closed: The handle points at a right angle to the pipe or hose
2. Open: The handle points in the direction of the pipe or hose
» Checkthroughhullttingsregularly,retightentheglandnutsofthevalves,checkthehose
clampsforcorrosion,leaksandtighttting.
9.20. Transport, hoisting, slip and storage
TheYachtVirtess420isdesignedtoperformonthewaterbutmaybetransportedonatrailerontheroad.Shewill
need special transport, it is advises to employ a specialist company with a suitable vehicle.
Many marinas and servicing companies hoist the boats using a crane and hoisting gear or a travel lift. Please make
sure a a transverse cross beam is used to hold the slings apart so that transvers forced are reduced.
Caution
» Secure the boat while hoisting with long lines attached to the bow and the stern.
» Do not step under lifted load.