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The " COLREG ", an international regulation in order to prevent collision at sea, published by the International
Maritime Organization, specifies the helm and course regulations, the navigation lights etc.. all over the world.
Make sure you know these regulations and you have on board a manual that explain them.
In numerous countries, a licence, an authorization or a training course are requested. Make sure you have this
legal authorization before you use the boat.
Always apply to an experienced professional for the maintenance, the assembly of accessories and minor
modifications. The written authorization of the builder or of his legal representative is compulsory for the
modifications that alter the specifications of the boat particularly the vertical layout of the masses (fitting of
radar, change of engine, etc...).
For the essential or optional equipments (engine, electronics ....), please refer to their respective manuals
delivered with the boat.
The users of this boat are informed of the following:
- The entire crew must have an appropriate training;
- The boat must not be loaded more than the maximum load recommended by the builder (in particular
as for the total weight of the food supplies, of the different equipments that are not supplied by the
builder and the weight of the persons on board) and this load must be properly distributed;
- The water of the bilges must be kept at its minimum;
- The stability is reduced when you add some weight in the upper parts;
- In case of rough sea, the hatches, lockers and doors must be closed in order to minimize the risk of
water coming in;
- The stability may be reduced when you tow a boat or when you lift heavy weights with the davits or
the boom;
- Breaking waves are important dangers to stability;
- The crew must be familiar with the use of all the safety equipment (harness, flares, life- raft, etc...) and
the emergency safety handlings (man overboard fishing out, towing, etc...).
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SECURE PLACE, AND HAND IT OVER TO THE NEW OWNER WHEN YOU SELL
THE CRAFT."