BENETEAU First 20 Owner's Manual page 19

3.2 ACCESS TO THE BOAT
Access to companionway
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- When at sea close the guardrail side-
opening or openings.
- Slamming an access hatch may cause injury
: always close the hatch gently and carefully.
- Do not allow children to open or close the
hatches unsupervised.
- It is imperative that companionway access is
kept closed when at sea.
- Close the deck hatches and portholes
before each trip.
- Close all access doors and hatches in heavy
weather or when the sea is rough.
- Keep the sea cocks, discharge and drainage
points closed to minimise the risk of seawater
pouring in.
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