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DUFOUR 56 Exclusive

INTRODUCTION

DUFOUR YACHTS

is pleased to present you with this Manual which will help you get to know your boat

better.

This Manual has been produced to help you use your boat safely and enjoyably. It contains details of the
boat,  the  equipment  supplied  or  fitted,  its  systems  and  information  about  their  use.  Read  it  carefully  and
familiarize yourself with the boat before using it.
This Owner’s  Manual  is  not  a course  in sailing  safety  or  seamanship. If  this  is  your first  boat  or you  are
changing to a type of boat  you are unfamiliar  with, for your convenience and safety, make sure you gain
experience  in  handling  and  using  it  before  taking  command.  Your  agent,  national  sailing  or  cruising
federation or yacht club will be happy to give you information about sailing schools or qualified instructors
in your area.
Ensure that forecast wind and sea conditions correspond to the design category of your boat, and that you
and  your  crew  are  capable  of  handling  the  boat  in  these  conditions.  Even  when  your  boat  is  suitable  for
them, the sea and wind conditions corresponding to design categories A, B, and C vary from severe storm
for category A to severe conditions for the top end of category C, subject to dangers of abnormal gusts or
waves; these are dangerous conditions in which only an experienced, trained crew in good shape, sailing a
properly-maintained boat, can sail in a satisfactory manner.
This Owner's Manual is not a detailed maintenance or repair guide. In the event of problems, consult the
boatbuilder or their representative. If a maintenance manual is provided, be sure to use it.
Always  employ  the  services  of  an  experienced  professional  for  maintenance,  fitting  accessories,  or
modifications. Modifications that could affect the characteristics of the boat must be assessed, performed
and  documented  by  qualified  personnel.  The  boatbuilder  cannot  be  held  responsible  for  modifications
made without their approval.
In  certain  countries,  a  skipper's  license  or  some  form  of  authorization  is  required,  or  special  rules  and
regulations are applicable.
Always maintain your boat correctly and make allowances for deterioration due to age or resulting,  where
applicable, from heavy or unsuitable use. Any boat, however sturdy, can be severely damaged if it is used
incorrectly. This is incompatible with safe sailing. Always suit your speed and heading to the prevailing sea
conditions.
If  your  boat  is  equipped  with  a  life-raft,  read  its  instruction  manual  carefully.  The  crew  must  have  all  the
safety  equipment  on  board  (life-jackets,  harnesses,  etc.),  corresponding  to  the  type  of  boat,  weather
conditions, etc. In some countries, this equipment is mandatory. The crew must be familiar with the use of
all  the  safety  equipment  and  the  emergency  safety  procedures  (man  overboard  recovery,  towing,  etc.);
training sessions are regularly organized by sailing schools and clubs.
It is recommended that all persons wear appropriate buoyancy aids (life-jackets, personal flotation devices)
when  on  deck.  It  should  be  noted  that  in  certain  countries,  it  is  compulsory  to  wear  a  buoyancy  aid
(complying with national regulations) at all times.

KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE AND PASS IT ON TO THE NEW OWNER IF YOU
SELL THE BOAT.

WARNING

: Our boats are regularly improved in light of our customers’ experiences and

research carried out by the shipyard. As a result, the specifications given in this Owner’s
Manual are not contractually binding and may be changed without notice and without any
obligation to update them. This manual is intended to cover as much information as
possible, so certain equipment or paragraphs might not apply to your boat. In case of
doubt, please refer to the inventory which should have been given to you by your agent
when you placed your order.