Bavaria Vision 46 - Rough Weather Measures; Securing Loose Equipment

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8.2. Roughweatherconditions–Measurestobetaken
» In bad weather conditions nobody should stay on open deck spaces that are not appropriately secured.
» Inroughweather,hatches,lockersandcompanionway/doorwaysthroughwhichwatercouldbeentershouldbe
closedtominimisetheriskofwateringress.Allappliancesandpartsneededforthoseopeningstobeclosed
shouldthereforebeonboard,ingoodworkingcondition,readytobeused.
» Allopeningsthatarewatertight,slashtightorweathertightshouldbeclosedwhenunderway–excepttheopen-
ings needed for the safe operation of the craft. It should be possible to close those openings easily at any time.
» Donotrelyonautopilotorassistedsteeringinroughweatherconditions–quickanddirectsteeringandchanges
to your course may be needed instantly in response to the bad conditions.
» Seaworthiness and freeboards should not be compromised when loading the craft. Please refer to chapter „Risk
of loss of stability“.
» Breaking waves are a serious stability hazard. Be aware that in some areas you may encounter steep and break-
ingwaves,alsolocallyparticularconditionsofwind,currentandwavesystems,especiallyinestuaries,shallow
water and narrow water ways and bays. Small craft in particular are threatened by such waves and conditions.
» Reduceyourspeedinbadweather,inparticularifyouexperienceincreasedrollingorpitching,orifyoutakeon
water on decks.
8.3. Securing loose equipment.
Loose equipment can cause damage to the craft and affect stability. Ensure all loose equipment is properly stowed
beforesettingout.People,animalsandstructuresmaybedamagedbyheavyandsharpedgeditemsfallingormoving
8.4. Ventilation/Aerationofcabins
We recommend good ventilation of all compartments and cabins to avoid accumulation of evaporative odors and
fumes with new boats as well als growth of mildew. This does also apply to the boat being at rest during winter stor-
age.