River 460 - Important Notes

River 460 – Owner’s manual
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1 Important notes
This manual has been compiled to help you operate your River 460 safely and with pleasure. It
contains details of the craft, the supplied or fitted equipment, its systems and information on its
operation. Please read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the craft before using it.
This owner’s manual is not a training tool in boating safety or seamanship.
If this is your first craft, or you are changing to a type of craft you are not familiar with, please ensure
that you obtain handling and operating experience before “assuming command” of the craft. Your
dealer, national sailing federation or yacht club will be pleased to advise you of local sailing schools
or competent instructors. This owner’s manual is not a detailed maintenance or trouble shooting
guide. In case of problems, refer to the boat builder or its representative.
Ensure that the anticipated wind and sea conditions correspond to the design category of your boat,
and that you and your crew are able to handle the boat in these conditions.
Even if your boat is categorized, the sea and wind conditions corresponding to the design conditions
A, B, and C ranging from strong gale to severe conditions, open to the hazards of a rogue wave or gust.
Only a competent, fit and trained crew using a well maintained boat can satisfactorily operate in
dangerous conditions.
The owner’s manual is not a detailed instruction manual, nor is it a troubleshooting guide.
In case of any problems please contact SHIPYARD or their representatives. If a service manual was
issued, use it for maintenance of the boat.
Always let trained or competent people undertake maintenance. Modifications that may affect the
safety characteristics of the craft shall be assessed, executed, and documented by trained staff. The
SHIPYARD cannot be held responsible for modifications that they have not approved.
Please note that the SHIPYARD is released from all liabilities for any damage resulting from negligent
disregarding, either due to ignorance or improperly following of these instructions with its given
warnings and notes!
In some countries a driving license or authorization is required, or other specific policy or regulations
may be in force.
CAUTION
Any change in the disposition of the masses aboard (for example the addition of
radar, towing mast or the change of engine, etc.) may significantly affect the stability,
trim and performance of your boat.
Always maintain your boat properly and take care of the deterioration that occur over time or as a
result of heavy use, or of misuse of the boat.