The Protection Of The Environment - Bavaria Vision 46 Owner's Manual

Fuels and oil
Noise
Exhausts
We did our best in building the boat with the least environmental footprint. There are a number of regulations and
the following paragraphs we do list some special helpful hints for the use of your boat which is compatible with the
environment.
Please do note the following and act correspondingly!
place in most parts of the world for those who disregard this rule!
consumption. This indicates what the most favorable engine rev might be.
water or pump and collect this water in containers and dispose of it in the harbour.
disposed of on land.
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hints regarding the protection of our environment, may we kindle ask you to respect those while enjoying your boat. In
Please make your contribution, drive your boat responsibly and do not harm the environment more that avoidable.
speed to avoid unnecessary swell. Pay attention to relevant signs along the banks of narrow waterways.
Inspect the exhaust gases regularely. The exhaust fumes shall not be black nor blue. In case this happens the air
Dispose overboard of any oil, paint or other chemical that is potentially harmful to the environment. Sanctions are in
rather than having the generator or engine running.
Handle these substances with care, so that you do not spill anything over board. Special dare is needed for bunkering
diesel. Place a rag around the filler to take on any spill immediately. For any other subjects regarding bunkering see
the chapter „Filling with fuel". You may find a diagram in the engines manufacturer's manual about the specific fuel
Keep bilges clean to avoid the bilge pumps discharging illegal effluent. Use special rags to take the contaminated
Waste
Do not throw your waste overboard. This is common sense for all of us. This is also true for biodegradable waste,
glass and metal parts. You should care for locker space containing the regular waste. Waste should be separated and
Noise is one of the heaviest pollutions we know. Have the engine & exhaust system inspected & cleaned by a qualified
professional at regular intervals. Rupper supports, flexible coupling do reduce noise transmission drastically –keep
those items in a good condition. Do not rev too high, and reduce the revolutions when navigating in populated areas.
Wash / Waves
Natural banks areas are sensitive against swell. Please drive your boat with sufficient distance to the shores of such
banks. Formation of waves, caused by your yacht, are a good indicator of where and when you should reduce your
intake filter is spoiled or the settings of the engine must be checked. Do always connect to shore for electrical power
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