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SEPTEMBER 2021
ENGLISH
LIST OF SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Docking fenders, lines and hooks, boathooks.
Light signals (both for day and night, not expired and of a type
approved).
One or more watertight electric torches, with spare batteries.
Maps of the area where you intend to navigate.
First Aid kit (not expired).
Manual bilge pump.
Anchor and anchor line of a sufficient length for mooring the boat
safely even in bad weather conditions.
These items are strongly recommended but not required. Ask the local
Authorities about the minimum safety equipment required, according to the
Safety Regulations.
In an emergency the radio-telephone (if equipped) and the safety
equipment (life rafts, jackets and signal rockets) - if properly used - can
save the life to you and your crew.
It is advisable to instruct also the occasional passengers, in order to avoid
unpleasant situation, wrong behaviour or panic in an emergency.
Devote some time to learning how to use fire-fighting and rescue
equipment, and how to recover a man overboard. In that way you will be
able to completely enjoy your inflatable boat, with no risk.
4.3
Maintenance
The boat is safe if kept in the good conditions. The condition of the boat
must remain the same as when the boat was bought, as far as possible.
The inflatable boat must be checked during winter and when stored for long
periods of time.
Some advises
The boat must be safe also in the harbour. Always check the adjustment
and tension of mooring lines and make sure they are well fastened to bitts
and fairleads.
Batteries must always be charged and the electric system circuits must be
isolated. The battery compartment must be ventilated. Check the fuel
system for leaks.
It is advisable to ventilate the internal areas, so as to avoid humidity and
mould caused by condensation - unless the boat is equipped with
ventilating grilles. In case of casual visit, it is advisable to check the boat
mooring, in particular:
test the engines: check the engine for fuel leaks. Check the fuel and air
filters.
check the keel for any deposit that could jeopardize the proper
operation of the bilge pump (if equipped). Check its operating condition.
check gaskets and locks of all the hatches. (if necessary, replace).
NOTE
The inflatable boats should not remain at anchor for long periods of time.
To extend the boat life it is advisable to run the boat aground and check the
hull.
NOTE
The battery should be periodically detached and checked, especially in
winter. Check the electrolyte level and lubricate the battery terminals.
