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BEFORE YOU SET OFF…
Familiariseyourselfwiththisowner'smanual.
Alwayscheckthefollowingbeforesettingo󰀨:
* Weather conditions and weather forecast
Considertheprevailingwindforce,waveproleandvisibility.Areyourboat'sdesigncategoryandsize,aswelltheskillsof
themasterandthecrew,su󰀩cientforthewatersyouareheadingto?
* Load
Do not overload the boat. Make sure you balance the load correctly. To maintain stability, heavy objects should be placed as
low as possible.
* Seating capacity
Makesurealifevestisavailableforeveryone.Assignthetasksanddutiesofeachmemberofthecrewbeforesettingo󰀨.
* Fuel
Make sure you have enough fuel, including a fuel reserve in case of adverse weather conditions or unexpected situations.
Make sure you have the correct type of fuel.
* Engine and equipment
Check that the steering, electrical equipment, and battery are functioning and in good condition. Carry out daily inspections
of the engine in accordance with the manual. Check the overall seaworthiness of the boat: the battery should be charged,
thereshouldbenowaterorfuelleaks,andtheboat'ssafetyandrescueequipmentshouldbeaboard.Removeanyexcess
bilge water.
* Ventilation
Ensuresu󰀩cientventilationofthefuelcompartmentstoreducetheriskofre.Makesureventilationchannelsare
unobstructed.
* Lashing of cargo and stowage
Make sure all equipment, accessories and luggage items are stowed and will stay securely in place, even in rough sea
conditions and strong winds.
* Charts
Unlessyouknowyourroutethoroughly,makesurechartsofasu󰀩cientlyextensiveareaareavailable.
* Preparations
Agree with your crew who unmoors which lines. Make sure that there is no danger of the painter or any other lines
becoming entangled with the propeller during departure or arrival.
The engine manual provides further information and guidelines related to the engine.