MANOEUVRING AND MOORING RECOMMENDATIONS
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Minimum four mooring lines of adequate dimensions (min 18 mm x 16 meters)
and suitable for the environment should be aboard. These are supplied on
delivery.
• Always maneuver the boat by the engine in harbour areas – NO sails.
• Take note of wind, waves, and current conditions before you go to sea.
• Protect the boat with suitable-sized fenders when moored.
• Always keep the ropes and other lines well organized.
• Handle the boat at slow speed – in harbour 2 to 4 knots.
• Beware it can be difficult to stop the boat downwind – especially, when the
boat is folded in, where the propeller is closer to the water surface.
DANGER:
Never try to stop the boat with your foot, your hand, or a boat hook.
When taut:
• Protect the ropes from chafing.
• Take possible tides into account.
• Always tie the fore and aft dock lines from the main hull ONLY, folded or
not folded.
• Always make sure to use 2 spring lines on the boat alongside a dock.
PRECAUTION:
• Be well acquainted with the boat before going sailing in more than 5
Beaufort true wind (22 knots – 12 m/sec).
• Learn to handle the boat well under power and to do safe harbour-
maneuverings – note that sometimes it can be difficult to stop the boat in
reverse downwind.
Always wear your life jacket when sailing or even motoring.
In heavy weather, always wear the safety harness on deck.
Make sure to have functional life jackets for the whole crew.
When sailing in windy conditions, stay on the center hull only.
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