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This manual has been compiled to help you to operate your craft with safety and pleasure. It
contains details of the craft; the equipment supplied or fitted, its systems and information on their
operation. Please read it carefully, and familiarize yourself with the craft before using it.
This owner's manual is not a course on boating safety or seamanship. If this is your first craft, or if
you are changing to a type of craft you are not familiar with, for your own comfort and safety,
please ensure that you obtain handling and operating experience before "assuming command" of
the craft. Your dealer or national sailing federation or yacht club will be pleased to advise you of
local sea schools, or competent instructors.
Ensure that the anticipated wind and sea conditions will correspond to the design category of your
craft, and that you and your crew are able to handle the craft in these conditions.
Even when your boat is categorized for them, the sea and wind conditions corresponding to the
design categories A, B and C range from severe storm conditions for category A, to strong
conditions for the top of category C, open to the hazards of a freak wave or gust. These are
therefore dangerous conditions, where only a competent, fit and trained crew using a well
maintained craft can satisfactorily operate.
This owner's manual is not a detailed maintenance or trouble-shooting guide. In the case of
difficulty, refer to the boat builder or his representative. If a maintenance manual is provided, use it
for the craft's maintenance. You will find a box filled with warranty cards and manuals for the
equipment installed aboard your 1600. Be sure to review the warranty information provided and
register for any extended warranty available.
Always use trained and competent people for maintenance, fixing or modifications. Modifications
that may affect the safety characteristics of the craft shall be assessed, executed and documented
by competent people. The boat builder cannot be held responsible for modifications that he has
not approved.
In some countries, a driving license or authorization is required, or specific regulations are in force.
Any craft, no matter how strong it may be, can be severely damaged if not used properly. This is
not compatible with safe boating. Always adjust the speed and direction of the craft to sea
conditions.
If your craft is fitted with a life raft, carefully read its operating manual. The craft should have
onboard the appropriate safety equipment (lifejackets, harness, etc.) according to the type of craft,
weather conditions, etc. This equipment is mandatory in some countries. The crew should be
familiar with the use of all safety equipment and emergency maneuvering (man overboard
recovery, towing, etc.); sailing schools and clubs regularly organize drill sessions.
All persons should wear a suitable buoyancy aid (life jacket/personal floatation device) when on
deck. Note that, in some countries, it is a legal requirement to wear a buoyancy aid that complies
with their national regulations at all times.
Please keep this manual in a secure place and hand it over to the new owner when you sell the
vessel.