1.2.1 Structure of this manual
The information you will find in the following sections of this manual is organized as follows.
Be safe
A guide on the steps you need to take to ensure you, your crew, and your guests remain safe at all times whenever on board.
You’re the captain
Get to know how your boat operates, and take control. This manual is, however, not a course on seamanship or boating safety. For the comfort and safety of both yourself and your crew and guests, please ensure you take a boating and seamanship course, or otherwise gain the handling and operating experience you need, before taking the boat out to sea.
The what and where of your boat
This section is a graphical presentation of the contents of your boat. See the overall layout and positions of equipment on board at a glance, and discover the different components and control functions in detail.
The how of your boat
Learn how the systems on your boat work. While this section does give some instructions on how to operate the boat, it doesn’t provide full step-by-step instructions on the equipment on board. For these, you need to consult the equipment manufacturers’ own manuals.
Respect the environment
What you can do to keep other persons, the sea and mother nature from harm.
Care for your boat
This section will give you some guidelines on how to best take care of your boat to ensure a long lifespan and maximum pleasure, but it is not a detailed maintenance guide. Consult the equipment manufacturers’ manuals for more detailed instructions. We advise you to always turn to a professional service for the maintenance of your boat.
When in trouble
Some tips for simple troubleshooting.
The details
All the technical specifications and the dimensions of your boat.
Extras
Appendices. Links to the full warranty card, wiring diagrams, and equipment manufacturers’ websites. Also a glossary of some important terms, and a summary of warnings and cautions that occur in this manual.