Lagoon 620 User Manual - page 4
The sea and the water are not the natural environment of Man and he must
respect their laws and strength.
Adapt the use of your boat to her condition that wears out with time and use.
Any boat, however solid she may be, may be severely damaged if badly used.
This is not compatible with a secure navigation. Always adapt the speed and
direction of your boat to the conditions of the sea.
The "COLREG", international regulations for preventing collisions at sea,
published by the International Maritime Organization, specify the rules relative
to steering and courses, navigation lights, etc. throughout the world. Make
sure you know these regulations and you have on board a manual that
explains them.
In numerous countries, a licence, an authorization or a training course is
requested.
Make sure you have this legal authorization before you use your boat.
Always ensure an experienced professional carries out the maintenance of
your boat, installs any accessories and makes any small modifications. The
written authorization of the builder or his legal representative is compulsory
for modifications that alter the specifications of the boat, in particular the
vertical layout of the weights (installing a radar, modifying the mast, changing
the engine, etc.).
The users of the boat are informed of the following :
- The entire crew must be properly trained.
- The boat must not carry a load heavier that the maximum load
recommended by the builder, in particular the combined weight of food
supplies, equipment not supplied by the builder and people on board. The load
carried by the boat must be properly distributed.
- The water in the bilges must be maintained at a minimum.
- Stability is reduced when you add weight in the upper sections.
- In the event of heavy weather, the hatches, lockers and doors must be closed
in order to minimize the risk of water coming in.
- Stability may be reduced when you tow a boat or lift heavy weights using the
davits or the boom.
- Breaking waves are a serious danger to stability.
- If your boat is equipped with a life raft, read the instructions carefully. All the
proper safety equipment must be carried on board (harness, flares, life raft,
etc.) according to the type of boat, the country in which she is used, the
weather conditions, etc.
- The crew must be familiar with the use of all the safety equipment and all
emergency safety procedures (MOB, towing, etc.).
- Anyone on deck must wear a life jacket or a buoyancy aid. Please note that
in some countries it is compulsory to wear an approved buoyancy aid
permanently.
For essential or optional equipment (engine, electronics,
etc.) refer to their respective manuals supplied with your
boat.
Keep this manual in a safe place and hand it on to the new
owner if you sell your boat.