At slow speeds under unfavourable circumstances (following wind),
exhaust fumes may find their way into the cabin through the open
door. If you smell any exhaust fumes, keep the door closed and ven-
tilate the cabin via the deck hatches.
Provide adequate ventilation in the sleeping compartment as well.
5.10.4 Securing loose items
Secure heavy loose items, such as anchors, firmly before departure.
5.10.5 Respect for the environment
Protecting the watercourses and the environment is a point of hon-
our for a boater. Do not:
– spill fuel and oil
– release toilet waste into the water
– dump rubbish overboard or leave it on the shore
– release detergents or solvents into the water
– make loud noise at sea and in marinas
– make large wakes particularly in narrow straits and shallow waters.
Comply with all local laws and regulations. Read the internation-
al regulations on preventing the contamination of the marine envi-
ronment (MARPOL) and follow them.
5.10.6 Anchoring, mooring and towing
Always moor your boat in a sheltered location as the conditions may
change quickly. The mooring lines should be fitted with compensa-
tors to reduce jerking. Use large enough fenders to avoid rubbing.
Ensure that the aluminium hull of the boat in dock or buoy mooring
does not come in touch with any other metal part (e.g. locking or
buoy chain), as this may cause galvanic corrosion between the
metals.
We recommend the following mooring line thicknesses and anchor
weights for your boat:
Mooring lines ø 12 mm
Anchor line ø 12 mm
length 35 m
Anchor chain ø 8 mm
length 3 m
To calculate the right weight of the anchor for your boat, use the
following formula:
Weight of boat (tonnes) + length (m) + beam (m) = anchor weight (kg)
A lightweight anchor may be lighter than this, but it should still be
60 % of the weight yielded by the formula.
WARNING! Do not try to stop the boat by hand. Never put your
hand or foot between the boat and the jetty, bank or
another boat. Practice landing in easy conditions and
apply engine power with restraint but determination.
CAUTION! When mooring the boat, consider the shifting of the
wind, rise or fall of the water level, wake, etc. Additional
advice is available from your insurance company, etc.
When towing another boat, use a floating towing line of sufficient
strength. Start the towing operation at low speed without jerking
and overloading the engine. If you are towing a dinghy, adjust the
length of the towing line so that the dinghy rides on the wake. How-
ever, in narrow straits and heavy seas, pull the dinghy closer to re-
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