General Information, Design, And Production; Introduction - NorthStar ORION 6 Owner's Manual

1. GENERAL INFORMATION, DESIGN, AND PRODUCTION

HIN TR-
Please write your boat's Hull Identification Number (HIN), which
can be found as molded in gelcoat on the starboard side of the
transom.
NORTHSTAR is a trademark of RIBTECH A.S.
RIBTECH DENİZ ARAÇLARI ÜRETİMİ A.Ş.
Address: Yazıbaşı Mah. 306 Sok. No:3/1
Torbalı / Izmir 35875 Turkey
Phone: 0 232 853 90 44
Fax: 0 232 853 90 14
NORTHSTAR ORION RIBs have been tested regarding stability,
freeboard, buoyancy, and flotation to determine the requirements
for the number of persons allowed and the additional loading.
(ORION 6 and ORION 7 according to EN ISO 6185-3, ORION 8
according to EN ISO 6185-4)
NORTHSTAR ORION
E-Mail: info@ribtech.com
Owner's Manual

2. INTRODUCTION

This manual is intended to assist in the safe use of your Northstar
ORION RIB. It includes details of your RIB, mobile or stationary
equipment, systems, and their use and maintenance information.
Please read carefully.
This owner's manual is not a course on safe navigation and maritime.
If this is a boat type you are not familiar with, make sure you
have the necessary knowledge and experience before using your
Northstar ORION RIB for your own safety.
Please make sure that your Northstar ORION RIB is suitable for
weather and sea conditions in your area of use and ensure that
your crew can operate the boat in these conditions.
This owner's manual is not a detailed maintenance or troubles-
hooting guide. In the event of a problem, contact Northstar or
your dealer.
Trained and authorized persons should always be preferred for
maintenance, repairs, or modifications. Any changes that may affect
the safety aspect of the boat should be assessed, performed,
and documented by authorized persons. The boat manufacturer
cannot be held responsible for any unauthorized changes.
Maintain your Northstar ORION RIB correctly at all times and
understand the wear and tear that may result from faulty or
excessive use of the boat over time.
No matter how strong, each Northstar ORION RIB can be severely
damaged if not handled correctly. To ensure safe navigation,
always adjust the speed and direction of the RIB according to
the sea conditions.
While onboard, everyone should wear a suitable life jacket.
PLEASE STORE THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE AND PASS
IT ON TO THE NEXT OWNER.
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