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6. SPECIFIC MANUALS
Your owner's manual is provided in a water resistant bag.
In this bag, you will also find manuals relating to some of the equipment
installed on your boat and extra stickers for your switch panel. Please
familiarize yourself with the equipment by reading their manual before you
use your boat. Consult your dealer if in doubt about any equipment.
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7. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
Boating is an activity, which interacts with the environment. It is our
responsibility to be wary of the environmental risks and take precautions to
prevent any damage to it.
When refueling, take all precautions to prevent spillage. Fuel and oil
spillage into water contaminates the environment. Never discharge, fuel,
oil or other inorganic substance.
Remember that overfilling a fuel tank will cause spills from the air vent of
the tank. Also, contaminated bilge water will pollute the waters - do not
discharge contaminated bilge water unless you are required to do so due
to safety reasons.
Any waste, such as garbage, plastics, food, wood, chemicals and sewage,
collected during the trip must be disposed of properly after returning
ashore. Do not discharge toilets or holding tanks close to shore or in any
prohibited zone, and use harbour or marina pump-out facilities to empty
the holding tank before leaving the
While underway, care must be taken not to create unnecessary noise in
habitant areas. Remember that this is not limited to engine noise but also
means radio noise, music, yelling and other noise generated by the
boating activity.
Speed on no wake zones, ports, crowded navigation routes must be
lowered to prevent wakes and accidents.
Please have your engine maintained to the necessary standards to prevent
excessive exhaust emissions, which pollutes water and air.
When cleaning your boat, always try to use "biodegradable" marine
products to safeguard the environment. Cleaners that contain aggressive
chemicals such as phosphates, chlorine, solvents and petroleum
derivatives must not be used.
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