Suppose this is your first multihull. Before” taking command” of the boat, we strongly recommend getting some training in controlling the boat while sailing and powering (maneuvering) to ensure your safety and comfort. Your dealer will give you this basic information. We strongly advise you to get to know the boat well first under easy, calm conditions, especially when maneuvering the boat under power. Try this out in ”open” water first using a fender or similar and maneuver the boat around this floating object; get to learn how the boat turns, stops, and how it maneuvers in reverse, etc. This is a very important exercise. This boat is not more difficult to handle than a conventional yacht and many times easier, but it behaves differently than conventional yachts.

IMPORTANT: When the boat is folded, the boat and propeller are lifted about 7 cm higher, and the propeller has, therefore, less effect. Test this out well in controlled conditions so you really get familiar with it. For your information, a 6-hp engine can only motor against the wind up to a maximum of 22-24 knots of true windspeed on flat water and against waves up to a maximum of 20 knots of wind. If you need to motor against strong wind only, we recommend assisting with the jib – or getting a stronger engine if you often meet stronger headwinds while motoring. The boat is only CE-approved for a maximum of 10 Hp. We do not recommend going sailing in the boat in more wind than 4 Beaufort or 15 knots of true wind before you know the boat well.

IMPORTANT: Always before taking the boat out: Pull down the centerboard for better maneuvering; without the centerboard down, the boat cannot make a sharp turn and will drift much quicker. And again, check that float hatches are closed safely! Always regularly check that all the float compartments are dry. Always make sure you have enough fuel on the engine. Always check the weather report.

Before you go

• Check the weather forecast.

• Check drinking water for crew. • Check fuel tank level. • Check the power on your batteries are adequate. ( 12V optional )

• Check engine oil on the engine. • When starting up the engine, check and make sure that cooling water is coming out. If not, stop the engine and service it. • Check that both pumps are working, the installed one and the handheld pump.

• Make Ensure all equipment is stowed correctly and secured safely.

• Check that water stays and rigging are intact.

• Check that ALL hatches are closed – especially on the floats.

• Check that there are life jackets for every crew member on board.

• If the boat is new, please note that electronics are not calibrated when the boat leaves the yard.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Beware of the following:

• Make sure that there always are lifejackets and/or life preservers on board for the whole crew – and use them!

• Always as a minimum, we strongly recommend using lifebelts outside the cockpit when sailing or even motoring at night.

• High tension/voltage cables. Mast height above sea level is approx. 14 metres/45 feet – with no antennas. Also, when trailering or moving the boat with the mast up on the trailer.

• For long offshore crossings, we recommend carrying a life raft in case of fire.

• For long-distance offshore sailing, we recommend in the main cabin a watertight flashlight and a bigger type of knife to cut lines.

• Take notice that the boat is not standard equipped with a compass for navigation

• Also, make/prepare a watertight bag with food, a handheld VHF, and necessary flotation devices in case of a capsize.

• If the boat capsizes and you are inside, only dive out if you have a knife to cut the lines if you get caught in them.

• By long-distance sailing, ensure that all on board know the abovementioned procedures.

• For long-distance sailing, make sure to have up-to-date flayers and other safety devices, like Epirp etc.

• We can only strongly recommend storing flares, knife, flashlight, Epirp/mobile/handheld VHF, and a bit of water in the emergency compartment, which is accessible in capsized position on the SB side main hull outside just behind the aft crossbeam (when capsized port side) rear/aft crossbeam.

• Please be aware that the trampolines can be slippery when wet and/or in cold conditions. Further, the trampolines are extra slippery when not pulled tight enough.

• Never walk or be on the leeward trampoline and/or on the leeward float when sailing upwind and beam reach +8 knots true windspeed. • In strong wind conditions, we recommend staying on the center hull only.

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