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Owner‘s manual
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Antifouling coatings
The surfaces of a boat immersed in water have to be protected with an antifouling coating since marine growth slows
the boat down. Today we have access to a wide range of protective coatings with various effects for different sailing
areas and water qualities. Trust the recommendations of a local specialist to back up your decision. Coatings that
are effective for years without any grinding or freshing up are especially recommended.
Ifthecoatinghastoberenewedinsomeplacesyoushouldarrangetheseactivitieswiththeportauthoritiesand/or
theyard.Generallythebottombelowtheyachthastobecoveredwithsomeplasticsheetinordertocollectthegrind-
ing s dust to be able to dispose of the waste properly.
We recommend non-toxic antifouling to be used.
Varnish solvents
Most varnish removers contain aggressive substances and should not be used at all. Removing the paint with me-
chanicaltools,grindingorscrapingisthereforerecommended.
Black water
Thecraftisttedwithaholdingtank,thecontentmayonlybedischargedatspecialcollectionpointsinharbours.
Ifnavigatingwaterswheredischargeisrestricted,thelastdischargevalvesmayneedtobesealedbyanauthority.
Make sure that this is the case if you navigate in such areas.
The capacity of the holding tank is limited. Preferably use land based toilets in marinas instead.
PleasenotethattheremaybespecialagreementssuchastheMARPOLconvention,thatprohibitsdischargeoffae-
cesintothewater.Somecountrieshaveissuedspecialrulestoadhereto,suchassealingthedischargevalvebyan
authority.
Protection of our Nature
» Pleasemakeyourcontribution,driveyourboatresponsiblyanddonotharmtheenvironmentmorethatavoidable.
Dopleaserespecttheindicationsregardingnaturalreserves,nationalparksandotherprotectedareas.
» Pay attention to the written and unwritten rules of a practical protection of the environment.
» Adheretotherulesandregulationswhensailinginnaturalreserves.
» Keepagooddistancewhileobservingwildanimals,takephotographsfromasafedistance.
» Donotapproachbankswithrestingsealcolonies,donotdisturbordislodgethoseanimals.Respectadistance
ofatleast300m,bettermore,fromareasoccupiedbysealsorbirds.Keepyourboatinthemarkednavigation
channel. Drive your boat at reduced speed in those areas.
» Adheretotheinternationalconventionsandagreementsregardingthepollutionoftheseas.