9.5 Warnings and cautions

Risk of electric shock, fire or explosion.

Remember that water and electricity are a bad combination.

Let only a competent marine electrical technician carry out any installation, alteration or maintenance work to the electrical system.

Risk of death, electric shock or injury.

Connect the shore power cable first to your boat and only then to the power supply onshore.

If you connect the cable in the wrong order and the live power cable comes into contact with water, people on board, nearby swimmers and marine life will be exposed to a potentially lethal electric shock.

Risk of death, electric shock, injury or fire.

Do not alter shore power cable connectors. Use only cable connectors that are compatible with the shore power inlet on your boat.

Disconnect the shore power connection when the system is not in use.

Neglecting the necessary safety precautions can risk lives.

Take safety seriously. Remember that you as the driver are responsible for the safety for others.

Not heeding the limitations on the builder’s plate can put you and your passengers at risk.

Do not exceed the maximum permitted engine power or number of persons on board.

Respect the conditions set out by the design category of your boat.

Not respecting the design category limitations of your boat can put you and your passengers at risk.

Do not exceed the maximum permitted engine power or number of persons on board.

Ensure that the anticipated wind and sea conditions correspond to the design category of your boat.

Always make sure your boat and your operating skills match the weather and water conditions where you are going to operate.

Any change in the weight distribution may significantly affect the stability, trim and performance of the boat.

When loading the boat, never exceed the maximum recommended load. Always load the boat carefully and distribute loads appropriately to maintain design trim (approximately level). Avoid placing heavy weights high up.

Take into account any modifications that may affect weight distribution, such as a different engine or a fishing tower.

Getting entrapped in the cabin and not having quick access to safety equipment can be fatal in case of flooding.

Never lock or block the access to the emergency exits or safety equipment.

Do not store luggage or other heavy items on top of the front deck hatch.

Getting water into the hatches or inside the boat increases the risk of flooding.

Always keep hatches closed when under way.

Risk of fire or explosion.

Handle open flame and fuel-driven devices with caution.

Careless refueling is a fire hazard.

Never fill the fuel tank or handle fuel when the engine is running.

Don’t smoke when handling fuel.

Trying to cope by yourself too long can quickly escalate an emergency.

In case you cannot handle the situation, always contact rescue service without delay!

Risk of drowning! The boat can sink or capsize if too much water gets into the boat.

Do not rely solely on the bilge pump system. It is not designed to pump out large amounts of water.

Risk of injury.

Do not use the outboard engine’s cavitation plates for reboarding.

Risk of explosion.

Never use water to put out fuel fire. If the fire gets in touch with a flammable fuel, water can spread the fire and cause an explosion.

Carbon monoxide (CO) is harmful to your health in higher concentrations, and can even be lethal. Even low concentrations of CO can cause damage with prolonged exposure.

Prevent the accumulation of CO in the first place by minimizing the risk situations.

Act quickly if the CO alarm turns on or if you suspect CO poisoning.

Poor trimming can risk lives! Adjusting the trim angle at high speeds may radically affect your boat’s behavior. A high running trim can obstruct the view so you may not notice swimmers and small vessels.

Avoid making adjustments at high speeds.

Don’t drive with the bow high for long periods of time. Trim the boat’s vertical angle to lower the attitude in congested areas.

Overcorrecting, dropping the speed suddenly or hitting the waves at a wrong angle when driving at high speeds can have serious consequences.

Do not exceed your boating capabilities. Drive at speeds you are comfortable with. Avoid sudden maneuvers.

Always use the lanyard stop switch.

Risk of electric shock, battery overheating, explosion, fire or harmful gases.

Do not block the battery ventilation.

Risk of electric shock, battery overheating, explosion, fire or harmful gases.

Do not use external charger on the boat.

Hot engine parts could cause a fire if in contact with flammable materials.

Store equipment that contains gasoline only in compartments designed for this purpose.

The boat can sink if too much water gets into the boat.

If you suspect a leak, find out the reason and go ashore as soon as possible. The bilge pump system is not designed to pump out large amounts of water.

If there is a rapid increase in water accumulation, call rescue service.

Risk of fire or carbon monoxide accumulation.

Do not block the heater’s exhaust pipe, ventilation or warm air outlet.

Risk of fire or overheating.

Do not close the lid of the wet bar when the cooktop is hot.

Risk of death or serious injury.

Failure to lock the seat can cause you to be ejected from the seat.

Lock the cockpit seat when you drive.

Risk of serious injury or material damage.

The water ski pole and its mounting may tear off and cause damage and injury.

Use the pole only for water skiing. Do not use it for towing other boats, vessels or water toys.

A rotating propeller may cause death or a serious injury.

Shut off the engine when there are people in the water near the boat.

Do not reboard the boat when the engine is running.

Do not use the engine's cavitation plates for reboarding the boat.

The boat may tip or the lifting straps may slide during lifting if the straps are not attached properly or if the loads move and disturb the balance of the boat.

Empty the bilge and waste water tanks and remove any unnecessary load from the boat.

Do not hook the boat through the aft wings as the straps may slide away.

Trailering a large load can be a traffic hazard.

Use a trailer that is suitable for the boat.

Do not exceed the trailer capacity.

Secure the boat and the trailer properly.

Risk of electric shock.

Do not touch the batteries or electric connections.

Risk of fire, explosion or material damage.

Avoid damaging the fuel lines on your boat. Pay attention to the location and condition of the fuel lines.

Pollution and health hazard.

Do not empty the waste water tanks into the water.

Plan your voyage in a way that you can always reach shore with proper fixed waste water tanks in good time before your waste water tanks get filled.

Risk of injury or material damage.

Always lift the anchor up and secure it in the anchor box when you are not using the anchor.

Risk of injury or material damage.

Do not drive the boat when the sun shade is up. The sun shade and mounting poles may tear off.

Do not use the sun shade in harsh weather conditions and in strong wind.

Risk of injury or material damage.

Do not attach the water ski rope to cleats or other parts of the boat.

Risk of injury or material damage.

Do not block access to the bathing ladder.

Do not drive the boat when the bathing ladder is down.

Risk of injury or material damage.

Do not use the harbor covers when driving. The covers may tear off in strong wind.

Saxdor Yachts cannot be held responsible for modifications not approved by the company.

Always use trained and competent people for maintenance, repair or modifications.

Modifications that may affect the safety characteristics of the boat need to be assessed, executed and documented by competent people.