Rowingsolutions CAT2016 User Manual

Owner's Manual

CAT2016

Please keep this manual in a secure place and hand it over to the new owner
when you sell the craft.

If this is your first craft, or you are changing to a type of craft you are not
familiar with, for your own comfort and safety, ensure that you obtain
handling and operating experience before assuming command of the craft.
Any boat dealer or national sailing federation or yacht club will be pleased to
advise you of local sea schools, or competent instructors.

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CONTENTS Section

WELCOME 1

Boating Experience 1.1

Responsibility 1.2

ABOUT THIS MANUAL 2

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Manuals 2.1

Safety Labels 2.2

Explanation of Hazard Warnings 2.3

GENERAL ARRANGEMENT 3

Boat Identification & CE Marking Classification 3.1

RCD Design Category Explanation 3.1.1

Principal Dimensions 3.2

Hull Size 3.2.1

Maximum Recommended 3.2.2

Power Weights 3.2.3

SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS 4

Bilge Pumps 4.1

Electrical System 4.2

DC System 4.2.1

Fuel System 4.3

Steering System 4.4

PRE-LAUNCH OBSERVATIONS 5

Recommended Safety Equipment 5.1

Risk of Loss of Stability 5.2

Risk of Flooding 5.2.2

Strainers 5.3

Risk of Fire 5.4

Risk of Falling Overboard 5.5

NAVIGATION & OPERATION 6

Use of Engines 6.1

Handling Characteristics 6.2

Visibility from the Main Steering Position 6.3

Navigation Lights 6.4

Anchoring, Mooring & Towing 6.5

Filling With Fuel 6.6

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MAINTENANCE 7

Maintaining the Electrical System 7.1

Winter Storage 7.2

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS 8

Leakage of Petrochemicals 8.1

Black & Grey Water 8.2

Household Waste 8.3

Noise 8.4

Wash / Waves 8.5

1 WELCOME

Congratulations on becoming the new owner of a: CAT2016
Make sure you receive a full explanation of all systems from the person transferring
ownership to you.

1.1 Boating Experience

If this is your first craft, or you are changing to a type of craft you are not familiar with,
for your own comfort and safety, ensure that you obtain handling and operating
experience before assuming command of the craft.

Any boat dealer or national sailing federation or yacht club will be pleased to advise you of
local sea schools, or competent instructors

Regardless of the craft's seaworthiness and its certified design category, protection from
freak sea and wind conditions cannot be guaranteed. Beware of offshore winds and
currents. The ability, experience and fitness of the crew, therefore, should be taken into
consideration before making any voyage.

1.2 Responsibility

It is the boat owner/operator's responsibility to:

1 Know the limitations of your boat;

2 Follow the rules of the road;

3 Keep a sharp lookout for people and objects in the water;

4 Ensure that the anticipated wind and 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

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conditions;
5 Never sail when the operator is under the influence of drugs or alcohol;

6 Be aware of the crew/passenger's safety at all times;

7 Ensure all crew receive suitable training, particularly with regards to location and
operation of safety equipment;

8 Reduce speed when there is limited visibility, rough water, people in the water nearby,
boats, or structures;

9 Ensure the craft is properly maintained at all time;

10 Have the craft inspected by qualified personnel at regular intervals and whenever a
cause for concern is raised; and

11 Ensure compliance with all legislation in place in the area of operation. These may
include requirements for the carriage of life saving equipment, licensing of the helmsman
and respect for the environment.

2 ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual has been compiled to help you to operate your craft with safety and pleasure.
It contains details of the craft; the equipment supplied or fitted its systems and
information on their operation. Please read it carefully and familiarise yourself with the
craft before using it. Ensure that everyone who will operate the vessel reads this manual
before setting out.

This manual complies with the EU Recreational Craft Directive (RCD) and should not be
perceived as an exhaustive guide to the vessel. A manual is not a replacement for
experience and common sense!

2.1 Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Manuals

This manual includes important fundamentals regarding equipment supplied by
manufacturers. More detailed information regarding such equipment can be found in
manuals provided by the OEM. A list of these manuals is given here:

•

Engine

•

Steering gear

•

Navigation lights

•

Batteries

2.2 Safety Labels

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The craft and this manual show symbols which advise the owner/operator and crew of
imperative safety precautions to follow when operating and/or servicing equipment. The
following symbols may be found on your craft. They should be respected at all times.

Hazard - usually followed by text

description (see following section)

Electrical Hazard

Fire Hazard
Fire Hazard

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Fuel fill point: letter “D” denotes suitability for diesel fuel

Sling position for safe lifting of the vessel

Dedicated discharge opening for extinguisher

2.3 Explanation of Hazard Warnings

Danger

Denotes an extreme intrinsic hazard exists which would result in high
probability of death or irreparable injury if proper precautions are not
taken.

Warning

Denotes a hazard exists which can result in injury or death if proper
precautions are not taken.

Caution

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.

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Information

Denotes useful or important facts or suggestions that can greatly
enhance safety and efficiency of operations.

Caution

Do not remove or obstruct any safety label. Replace any label which
becomes illegible.

3 GENERAL ARRANGEMENT

3.1 Boat Identification & CE Marking Classification

Type of Boat:............................................................................CAT2016

Manufacturer's Craft Identification Number..................................GB-SJIxxxxxMMYY

Name of Boat Manufacturer........................................................RowingSolutions Ltd

RCD Design Category.................................................................D, INSHORE

Maximum recommended number of people.................................3 (adults)

1 RCD = EU Recreational Craft Directive See table in section 3.2.1
3 For maximum weight limit see: 3.2.3

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