M.E.S. Marine Europa Sport, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...2LR Tel 01244 289977 www europa sport co uk M E S Marine Limited reserves the right to change alter and modify their finished boats parts and specifications without notice Optional equipment may vary...

Page 2: ...lectrical system Page 10 LPG system Page 11 14 Risks of fire Page 15 Flooding and buoyancy information Page 16 Navigation Page 17 19 Other recommendations Page 20 Occasional operations Page 21 23 Regu...

Page 3: ...sea conditions will correspond to the design category of your boat and that you and your crew are able to handle the boat in these conditions Even when your boat is categorised for them the sea and w...

Page 4: ...aft should have onboard the appropriate safety equipment lifejacket harness etc according to the type of craft weather conditions etc The equipment is mandatory in some countries The crew should be fa...

Page 5: ...the wind and waves for several dozens of nautical miles These conditions may also be experienced on inlandseas of sufficient size for the wave height to be generated Category C Inshore A boat given de...

Page 6: ...TION denotes a reminder of safety practices or directs attention to unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or damage to the craft or components The following abbreviations have been us...

Page 7: ...will make of the boat and refer to the advised power that is in kind 75 of that principle With a too much powerful motor the unit risks to being difficult to pilot Insufficiently motorized it risks i...

Page 8: ...arbon monoxide present in the exhaust in comparison to gasoline engine exhaust However the boat owner should still be aware of the causes and effect of carbon monoxide which may occur in different boa...

Page 9: ...is not in use h connect metallic housings or enclosures of installed electrical appliances to the protective conductor system in the craft green or green with a yellow stripe conductor i use double in...

Page 10: ...oxygen and release products of combustion into the craft Ventilation Is required when appliances are in use Open designated vent openings while appliances are in use Do not use the stove or oven for...

Page 11: ...ers know their functioning and the operations of substitution of valves and fuses ventilate the batteries room and adopt any precaution during the recharge adopt precautions in the phases of attack an...

Page 12: ...truct portable fire extinguishers stowed in lockers leave the craft unattended when cooking and or heating appliances are in use modify any of the craft s systems especially electrical fuel and gas or...

Page 13: ...layed near the release device Where a space which is protected by a fixed system cannot be regarded as being sealed from adjacent accommodation the following information shall is displayed near the re...

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Page 15: ...tions from its manual 6 for the boats where a bilge pump is not required it is the responsibility of the owner operator to have at least one bailer draw bucket on board secured against accidental loss...

Page 16: ...educe speed and wake as a courtesy and as a safety consideration to yourself and others Observe and obey speed limit and no wake markers Observe right of way as defined by RuIes of the Road and requir...

Page 17: ...nditions D propulsion engine trim angle on craft equipped with a power trim system on the propulsion unit trim plane angles on the hull on craft equipped with power operated trim planes o trim tabs on...

Page 18: ...perators responsibility It is the responsibility of the owner operator to have at least one bailer draw bucket on board secured against accidental loss This requirement applies to all open and partial...

Page 19: ...NDHOLD B SWIMMING PLATFORM REACH A MINIMUM FREEBOARD SMALLER THAN 500 MM C PLIABLE LADDER WARNING D FUEL BURNING OPEN FLAME APPLIANCE CONSUME CABIN OXYGEN AND RELEASE PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION INTO THE C...

Page 20: ...d any movement Do not forget to fasten the belts Do not load the craft when trailering Lifting Adjust the location of the ropes so that the craft is horizontal when lifted Provide protections between...

Page 21: ...etergent Winter storage refer to the engine manual remove charge and store the battery in a dry ventilated place protected from frost C grease the steering gear C remove all water from the craft and p...

Page 22: ...ND REPARATION OF PNEUMATIC BOATS A CLEANING 1 Cleaning of gummed parts tubular With a wooden well rounded sleecker eliminate vegetation therefore through a well soapy sponge rub along the inferior par...

Page 23: ...the surfaces to repair until these to the touch results partially sticky Unite the parts smoothing the surfaces of contact pressing strongly with the aid of a wooden spatula or roll Leave all to rest...

Page 24: ...tification of Your boat for insurance scope in case of damages theft etc as descript on the down illustrated facsimile of plate the indications on the builder s plate fixed in proximity of the rudder...

Page 25: ...weight of persons and equipment must never exceed the meximun recommended load Always use the seats seating spaces provided W When loading the craft never exceed the maximum recommended load Always lo...

Page 26: ...DING TO R I Na S APPROVAL DESIGN WARNING D MANOEUVERABILITY ABOVE 30 KNOTS IS LIMITED SUDDEN TURNS MAY CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL REDUCE SPEED BEFORE MAKING SHARP TURNS IN EITHER DIRECTION WARNING D THIS B...

Page 27: ...and fire blanket WARNING W OPERATOR S FIELD OF VISION FROM THE RUDDER WHEEL POSITION IS OBSTRUCTED Avoid collisions When you use this rudder position oversee toward bow and stern as required by the CO...