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OWNER’S MANUAL
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1. Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
COMMENTS ON HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL ...................................................................................................................... 7
2. Specifications ................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.1. IDENTIFICATION SHEET OF YOUR BOAT .................................................................................................................... 8
2.2. BUILDER’S PLATE ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.3. DIMENSIONS ............................................................................................................................................................. 8
2.4. LOAD ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
3. Safety ................................................................................................................................................................... 10
3.1. RISKS OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION ................................................................................................................................ 10
3.1.1. Risks .....................................................................................................................................................................10
3.1.2. Fire fighting equipment ......................................................................................................................................... 10
3.1.3. Aft cockpit lifeboat station ..................................................................................................................................... 14
3.1.4. Emergency exits ....................................................................................................................................................15
3.1.5. General points ....................................................................................................................................................... 18
3.2. VISIBILITY ................................................................................................................................................................ 19
3.3. NAVIGATION LIGHTS ................................................................................................................................................ 20
3.4. STABILITY, DANGER OF INFILTRATION ...................................................................................................................... 21
3.4.1. Openings in the hull ..............................................................................................................................................23
3.4.2. Valves and sea-cock fittings .................................................................................................................................. 22
3.4.3. Bilge and Drainage Pumps .................................................................................................................................... 24
3.4.4. Stability and flottability .......................................................................................................................................... 25
3.4.5. Righting the boat after capsizing ........................................................................................................................... 26
3.5. PREVENTION OF MAN OVERBOARD ......................................................................................................................... 26
3.6. RE-BOARDING METHODS ........................................................................................................................................ 27
3.7. DEFINITION OF WORKING DECK AREAS ................................................................................................................... 27
3.8. EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................................................................ 28
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