Ockelbo B18 Series Owner's Manual
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2. OPERATING THE BOAT__PAGE 12DANGER Never operate the engine with the canopy (option) in use, unless there is goodventilation throughout the boat (i.e. forward and aft canvas panels are opened toallow air flow through the boat). Never operate the boat with canopy on andwith only the back/stern canopy panel opened (fumes could then enter inside thecanopy and accumulate in dangerous concentrations).Fumes from the outboard engine, heater, stove and other equipment that burns fuel containsCarbon Monoxide (CO) can kill you. Always ensure good ventilation. Study this chapter andthe engine manual carefully.2.5.4 Leaving shoreThe crew releases each mooring rope etc. as per your instructions. Make sure mooringropes or other ropes does not tangle with the propeller.Ask crew to be seated as soon as possible after leaving mooring position. For seatingpositions see chapter 3.6.The emergency shutdown switchAttach the lanyard of the emergency switch (see chapter 2.2) to your wrist, ankle orlifejacket hook, immediately after loosening the mooring ropes. More specificinstructions can be found in the engine manual. Especially when you are driving the boatalone it is crucial that the boat stops if you fall overboard or stumble on board.Remember to unfasten the lanyard from yourself before coming ashore or movingaround in the boat. If not, an abrupt engine stop will occur and may cause fast boatmovements.2.6 OPERATING THE BOAT AT SEALearn the seafaring rules and the COLREG provisions (InternationalRegulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea) and follow them. Navigate withcare and make sure your charts are up to date. Boating regulations areavailable in bookstores or from local authorities. Always adapt your speed tothe prevailing conditions, your skills and the environment.This owner’s manual is not a manual on good seamanship. The operator is alwaysresponsible to ensure that he/she has the right skills to operate a boat. Therefore, thismanual does not substitute a course (or similar extensive experience) in boating andseamanship. Always take proper training if you lack such, or in any way feel unsecure onboat handling and seamanship. Operating a boat can often be more demanding thandriving for instance a car. Always make sure that the boat and safety equipment is in a good and safecondition. Always maintain an unobstructed view of the area around the boat to detectdangers such as other boats or floating objects in your course, shallow waters |
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