Before You Set Out; Prevailing Weather Conditions And Weather Forecast; Bailing; Drain Plugs - Terhi 4110 Owner's Manual

Read through this manual. Tell your family and/or
friends where you are going. Also let them know if
you change your plans! Before setting out, always
check the following:
Prevailing weather conditions and weather
forecast
Take wind, waves and visibility into account. Is the
boat size, its equipment and your level of skill suf-
ficient for the body of water onto which you are
heading?

Bailing

If necessary, bail out the boat with a bailer or a
hand pump, not by tipping the water out. Tipping
causes unnecessary strain on the boat's gunwales.
If the boat is ashore, open the drain plug.

Drain plugs

Before you set out, remember to check that the
drain plugs are fitted and secure.
The Terhi 475 differs from other Terhi boats as
it is equipped with a bilge drain plug, located un-
der the plastic cover beneath the fuel tank. Bilge
water can be drained out through here, when the
boat is in dry dock. Always keep this plug closed
when the boat is in the water.

Load Capacity

Observe the recommendations on the manufac-
turer's plate: do not overload the boat, distribute
loads evenly, and ensure that all passengers are
wearing life jackets. Always remain seated in the
boat!

Fuel

Check that the boat has sufficient fuel for the an-
ticipated trip. Take reserve fuel for adverse weather
conditions or other unforeseeable circumstances.
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Before you set out

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Engine and other equipment

Check the operation of the steering and electri-
cal equipment and make a daily inspection of the
engine. Further instructions can be found in the
separate engine manual. Check the boat's seawor-
thiness, ensuring that there are no faults such as
fuel- or water leaks.

The minimum onboard equipment

should include:
- life jacket for each passenger
- bailing device: pump or bailer
- oars or a paddle
- anchor and rope
- navigation lights for night boating
- for registered boats, equipment required by
registration such as a fire extinguisher.

Securing of gear

Check that all objects on board are stowed in such
a way that they remain secure even in rough seas
and high wind. Keep your boat in good order.

Charts

Unless you are boating in a very familiar area,
check that you are carrying charts covering the
entire area into which you area heading.

Setting out

Before departure, inform each crew member of
their specific task. Check that the mooring rope
and other lines do not get tangled in the propeller
during departure or mooring.