User manual NORTHSTAR 320 WA

[. . . ] DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY OF RECREATIONAL CRAFT WITH THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND NOISE EMISSION REQUIREMENTS OF DIRECTIVE 94/25/EC AS AMENDED BY DIRECTIVE 2003/44/EC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HOMOLOGATION, CERTIFICATION, DESIGN CATEGORY AND IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EXPLANATION OF MANUFACTURER'S PLATE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TECHNICAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] In this bag, you will also find manuals relating to some of the equipment installed on your boat and extra stickers for your switch panel. Please familiarize yourself with the equipment by reading their manual before you use your boat. Consult your dealer if in doubt about any equipment. Boating is an activity, which interacts with the environment. It is our responsibility to be wary of the environmental risks and take precautions to prevent any damage to it. When refueling, take all precautions to prevent spillage. Fuel and oil spillage into water contaminates the environment. Never discharge, fuel, oil or other inorganic substance. Remember that overfilling a fuel tank will cause spills from the air vent of the tank. Also, contaminated bilge water will pollute the waters - do not discharge contaminated bilge water unless you are required to do so due to safety reasons. Any waste, such as garbage, plastics, food, wood, chemicals and sewage, collected during the trip must be disposed of properly after returning ashore. Do not discharge toilets or holding tanks close to shore or in any prohibited zone, and use harbour or marina pump-out facilities to empty the holding tank before leaving the harbour. While underway, care must be taken not to create unnecessary noise in habitant areas. Remember that this is not limited to engine noise but also means radio noise, music, yelling and other noise generated by the boating activity. Speed on no wake zones, ports, crowded navigation routes must be lowered to prevent wakes and accidents. Please have your engine maintained to the necessary standards to prevent excessive exhaust emissions, which pollutes water and air. When cleaning your boat, always try to use "biodegradable" marine products to safeguard the environment. Cleaners that contain aggressive chemicals such as phosphates, chlorine, solvents and petroleum derivatives must not be used. 13 NORTHSTAR MANUAL If you keep your boat in the water, sooner or later you will face marine growth problem on the bottom of your boat. Antifouling paint can be used to prevent this. Please check the antifouling bottom paint regulations in your area and use a suitable one if necessary. Be aware of international regulations against marine pollution (Marpol) and respect it as much as possible. FIRST CHECKS When you receive your boat and before setting out to sea, first step should be a visual inspection of the hull, the cockpit, storage areas and the bilge, so you can find conspicuous damages and the necessary steps to do something beforehand. · · · · · · · · · · Check the weather report to see if it is suitable for your intended trip. Check all hoses and clamps for fit and that all drain hoses are in place and are not worn out. [. . . ] Boats damaged by accident and boats damaged while being loaded onto, transportation upon or unloaded from trailers, cradles, or other devices used to place boats in water, remove boats from water or store or transport boats on or over land; m) Costs or charges derived from inconveniences or loss of use, commercial or monetary loss due to time loss and any other special, incidental or consequential damage of any kind or nature whatsoever; n) Improper use, in particular negligent use, or rash use, misuse, or abnormal use; o) Accident or catastrophe such as but not limited to explosion, fire, flood, storm, lightning, transport, riot, theft, and collision; p) Unsuitable storage or transport conditions. GENERAL PROVISIONS ALL GENERAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, AND/OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY ARE DISCLAIMED BY NORTHSTAR AS. It is the interest of the parties that the owner's sole remedy is the repair or replacement of the vessel or it's allegedly defective component parts and that no other legal or equitable remedies shall be available to said owner. Some countries do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the foregoing may not apply to you. [. . . ]