XCS Excess15 User Manual page 31

02 HUll / DEcK
02.12 Davits
The boat is fitted with davits with manual winch.
WaRNING
The davits are designed to support a maximum load of 250 kg and a tender
which is maximum 3.20 metres long.
INSTALLING A TENDER ONTO THE DAVITS
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After having taken away everything from the tender and removed the
cap:
- Fix the davit rope hooks to the front and rear parts of the tender.
- Lock the jammers located on the davits.
- Take the front part of the tender half way up using the cockpit winch.
- Do the same for the rear part.
- Alternatively lift up the front part then the rear part of the tender until
it touches the davits.
LAUNCHING A TENDER FROM THE DAVITS
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Put the water drain plug back into position in the tender.
Make fast the tender.
- Check that the jammers located on the davits are locked.
- Run the davits pennant attached to the rear of the tender around the
winch (spin at least three times around it).
- Open the jammer and slack the pennant half-way.
- Lock the jammer.
- Do the same for the front part.
- Let the tender go down alternately front and rear until it touches
water.
WaRNING
Nobody should be on board or under the tender during manoeuvres carried
out with the davits.
Tie up the tender during manoeuvres.
When sailing, remove the tender engine and store it on board.
Moor the tender considering the sea state and the route.
Always make sure that the fore and aft of the tender is attached to the
cleats on the inside of the transom.
Put in the tender the security equipment in conformity with the
registration country of the boat.
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