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2.LIFE AT SEA
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Introduction to navigation
Where to get training?
Various
organizations
navigation and safety at sea:
Coast guards associations
Sailing clubs
Red Cross
Sea and waterway police
This is a limited list given for your reference.
Parameters influencing behavior of boat:
Distribution of weights.
The manner in which the weights (passengers and
equipment) are distributed on the boat can have the
following repercussions:
If the center of gravity shifts toward the rear:
-increase in speed and engine rpm speed
-in certain extreme cases, pitching of boat
-bouncing of bow on rough sea
-increased risk of boat taking water by wake wave at
end of planing.
If center of gravity is shifted forward:
-exit from planing facilitated
-navigation in rough water facilitated
-in certain extreme cases, can cause directional
instability.
Boat hull.
To maintain optimum speed, the boat hull must satisfy
the following conditions:
The hull must be clean and free of any shells or
seaweed. The submerged part of the hull and the
transmission must be painted with an anti-fouling
product to preserve their surface condition.
The hull must be free of any deformations and must
be nearly flat where in contact with the water.
Check and replace (if necessary) the anodes
installed
on
the
hull,
transmissions. For the size and choice of type of
anode, contact a qualified technician. The anodes are
different depending on whether you are sailing on
fresh or salt water.
Never paint the anodes. Refer to the applicable
regulations concerning anti-fouling paint. Do not
paint the hull over an area of 40mm around the stern-
drive.
For (extended) anchoring, vegetation can occur on
the hull, on the keel and rudder, significantly
penalizing the dynamic qualities of the boat.
Furthermore, vegetation can obstruct the cooling
system and result in damage to the engine (by
overheating).
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Safety on board
Carefully read the instructions manual and make it
a habit to correctly and safety operate the engine and
all the boat's components.
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You should be perfectly familiar with the nautical
code and the safety at sea rules. Do not hesitate to
contact the competent authorities or organizations.
Observe the maintenance and servicing guidelines
which will ensure the reliability of your engine.
Perform the daily visual inspections (chapter 5)
before starting and after stopping the engine.
Do not perform any maneuvers which are too
abrupt and which could catch your passengers by
surprise.
Be aware that the propeller represents a significant
danger for persons in the water; never come too near
to persons swimming or to swimming areas.
Eddies created at the stern can result in suction of
the exhaust gases into the cabin. In this case, do not
open any hatch or valve of the boat and try to change
some of the sailing settings (speed, distribution of
weights...).
Only
fluids
INDUSTRIES should be used.
Observe the load and operating capacities of your
boat.
Check your boat on-board safety equipment.
Do not consume alcohol or drugs.
Be fully informed as to your area of navigation and
avoid dangerous locations.
Know how to recognize weather conditions and
navigate cautiously with respect to weather
conditions.
Always inform someone as to your sailing plan
(destination and time of arrival).
Stay alert and aware of surrounding areas.
To get the most from your sailing pleasure, it is always
best to adopt a responsible and cautious attitude.
Contact your local authorities for all applicable laws
and restrictions relative to boats in your sailing area.
and
You should have a minimum number of safety
equipment items on board to handle the most critical
situations. A non-exhaustive list is proposed. We
recommend that you contact the competent organization
as to the applicable legislation by which your home port
is concerned.
Nanni Diesel can supply a first-aid kit which we
recommend that you have on board.
recommended
by
NANNI
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