User manual NORTHSTAR 190 CC

[. . . ] 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] The boat is also vulnerable to swamping by wave action. 12 NORTHSTAR MANUAL 7. SPECIFIC MANUALS Your owner's manual is provided in a water resistant bag. 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. 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. 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. 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. Check all rubbers parts periodically and change them if they are worn out and/or damaged. Look for damages in the cooling system and be sure that the engine leg is lowered into the water. Tightly close expansion plugs - if equipped - before launching your boat. [. . . ] EXTERIOR FINISH WARRANTY: NORTHSTAR AS warrants its exterior gelcoat finish to be free from cosmetic defects including blisters, cracks or crazing for a period of onehunderandeighty (180) days from the date of delivery to the original retail purchaser, subject to all limitations and conditions contained herein. 32 NORTHSTAR MANUAL f) Dealer will contact the NORTHSTAR AS boat owner regarding instructions for delivery of boat or part for warranty repair if it is covered under warranty. k) Any boat that has been powered beyond NORTHSTAR AS's power or engine weight recommendations; l) 14. 1. F. WARRANTY EXCEPTIONS THIS WARRANTY does not cover and the following are not warranted: a) Engines, metal plating or finishes, windshield breakage, leakage, fading and deterioration of paints, canvas, upholstery and fabrics; b) Gelcoat surfaces including, but not limited to, cracking, crazing, discoloration or blistering beyond the one hundred an deighty (180) day warranty period. c) Accessories and items which were not part of the boat when shipped from the NORTHSTAR AS factory, and/or any damage caused thereby; d) Damage caused by misuse, accident, galvanic corrosion, negligence, lack of proper maintenance or improper tampering; e) Any boat used for racing, or any boat used for rental or commercial purposes; f) Any boat operated contrary to any instructions furnished by NORTHSTAR AS, or operated in violation of any laws, rules or regulations. [. . . ]