Quicksilver 875SD — General Informaon
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When people are on the working deck area for anchoring, mooring, or in emergencies, they must be
holding on and be posioned as to prevent falling overboard.
Do not exceed the maximum recommended number of
persons. Regardless of the number of persons on board,
the total weight of persons and equipment must never
exceed the maximum recommended load. Always use the
seats/seang spaces provided.
When loading the cra, never exceed the maximum
recommended load. Always load the cra carefully and
distribute loads appropriately to maintain design trim
(approximately level), and secure loose equipment when
underway. Avoid placing heavy weights high up.
Gelcoat surfaces are slippery when wet. Use extreme
cauon when walking on wet surfaces.
Never occupy the working decks while the boat is
underway.
Be aware of your foong while the boat is underway.
Slipping or falling could result in serious injury or death,
especially if the boat is in moon or in rough seas. Keep the
accommodaon clean, so if movement is necessary, it will
be free of obstrucon.
Working deck area to be used during normal operaon
Working deck area to be used during anchoring, mooring and emergency operaon
4. Passenger Locaons
5. Design Categories
There are four design categories of boats based upon their ability to withstand wind and water condi-
ons:
Category A – Designed for winds that may exceed wind force 8 (Beaufort scale – 40 knots) and a
signicant wave height of 4m and above.
Category B -- Designed for winds that include up to wind force 8 (Beaufort scale – 40 knots) and
signicant wave height up to and including 4m.
Category C – Designed for winds that include up to a wind force 6 (Beaufort scale – 27 knots) and
a signicant wave height up to and including 2m.
Category D – Designed for winds that include up to a wind force 4 (Beaufort scale – 16 knots) and
a signicant wave height up to and including 0.3m, with occasional waves of 0.5m maximum
height.
Refer to your product capacity plate for the design category of your boat.