Viper Owner's Manual 4
1 Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing your new GOODALL VIPER. The VIPER is the next generation of 16
foot racing catamarans and you will soon see why. The speed and performance of the VIPER exceeds
that of the bigger catamarans. The VIPER set new standards around the world in what a “little” boat
can achieve.
Greg Goodall
Managing Director
Australian High Performance Catamarans Pty. Ltd.
1.1 About this Owner’s Manual
This manual has been compiled to help you set up and operate your VIPER catamaran safely and
easily. It contains details of the boat and its fitted equipment. Please read it carefully and familiarize
yourself with it and the boat before rigging and sailing.
You have purchased a high performance racing catamaran and as such you should ensure that you
are able to handle the catamaran in the anticipated wind and sea conditions. This owner’s manual is
not a course on boating safety or seamanship. If this is your first beach catamaran, or if your
unfamiliar with it, please ensure you obtain handling experience before “assuming command” of the
boat. Your dealer, National Sailing Federation or Yacht Club will be pleased to advise you of local
sailing schools, or competent instructors. Buoyancy aids are required for all racing events and are
recommended to wear at all times by all crew.
In some countries, a driving license or authorization may be required, or specific regulations might
apply. Please familiarize yourself with these.
This craft has been classified (in Australia) as a category C vessel, meaning a boat designed to
operate in winds up to Beaufort force 6 scale and associated wave heights.
Always maintain your boat properly and make allowance for the deterioration that will occur in time
and as a result of use. Any boat, however strong it may be, can be severely damaged if not used
properly. Please read this manual and familiarize yourself with all aspects of maintenance and care
for your boat.
Please keep this owner’s manual in a safe place and hand it over to the new owner when you sell the
boat.
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