Jeanneau SUN ODYSSEY 349 Owner's Manual - page 10

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This manual has been produced to help you enjoy using your boat in all safety. It contains 

the details of the boat and of all the equipment provided and installed on your boat, as well as 

the instructions for their use. Read it carefully and really get to know your boat before using it.

This owner's manual is not in any way a navigation or mariner's training manual. If this is 

your first boat or if you have changed to a type of boat with which you are not familiar, make 

sure that you learn how to use it and manoeuvre it safely and with ease, before taking the helm 

alone. Your dealer, or national sailing or motorboat association, or your yacht club will be very 

happy to tell you about the navigation schools or qualified instructors in your area.

Make sure that the wind and sea conditions forecast are appropriate for the design 

category of your boat and that you and your crew are capable of manoeuvering the boat in 

these conditions.

Even with a well-adapted boat, the wind and sea conditions which correspond to the 

design categories A,B and C range from storm force winds for category A to severe storm 

conditions at the upper end of category C and would put the boat at risk from massive waves 

and extreme gusts. These are dangerous conditions in which only an experienced, fit and well-

trained crew, manoeuvering a well-maintained boat, could navigate sufficiently well.

This owner's manual is not intended as a detailed maintenance or repairs manual. Should 

any problems arise please contact your dealer. If a maintenance manual is provided, please 

use it.

Always use the services of an experienced professional for the maintenance of your boat, 

for fitting accessories and for any modifications. Any alterations which may affect the safety 

specifications of the boat must be assessed, carried out and recorded by persons qualified to 

do so. The boat manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any modifications not approved 

by them.

Some countries require you to hold a Certificate of Competency or other qualifications, or 

other specific regulations may be in force.

Always maintain your boat well and make note of any deterioration due to wear and tear 

or to heavy or inappropriate use.

Any boat – no matter how well-built– could suffer serious damage if used recklessly. This 

is not compatible with safe navigation. Always adjust the speed and heading of your boat 

according to the sea conditions.

If your boat is equipped with a life-raft, read the instruction manual carefully. The crew 

must have available onboard all the safety gear (lifejackets, harnesses etc) appropriate for the 

type of boat and for the weather conditions etc.. In some countries it is mandatory to have this 

safety equipment onboard. The crew must be fully familiarised with the use of the safety gear 

and with emergency manoeuvres (Man Overboard procedures, towing another vessel etc). 

Sailing schools and clubs regularly run training sessions for these.

It is advised that, when on deck, everyone should wear the appropriate buoyancy aids 

(lifejackets, personal buoyancy aids)  Be advised that in some countries, it is mandatory to wear 

a buoyancy aid which meets the national regulations at all times.