Greenline 33 1
1. INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION FOR THE OWNER'S 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 its operation. Please read it
carefully, and familiarise yourself with the craft before using it.
This owner’s manual is not a course on boating safety or seamanship. 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, please ensure that you
obtain handling and operating experience before "assuming command" of the craft. Your dealer or national
sailing federation or yacht club will be pleased to advise you of local sea schools, or competent instructors.
Ensure that the anticipated wind and sea conditions will correspond to the design category of your craft, and
that you and your crew are able to handle the craft in these conditions.
Even when your boat is categorised for them, the sea and wind conditions corresponding to the design
categories A, B, and C range from severe storm conditions for Category A, to strong conditions, for top of
category C, open to the hazards of a freak wave or gust, and are therefore dangerous conditions, where only a
competent, fit and trained crew using a well maintained craft can satisfactorily operate.
This owner's manual is not a detailed maintenance or trouble shooting guide. In case of difficulty, refer to the
boat builder or his representative. If a maintenance manual is provided, use it for the craft's maintenance.
Always use trained and competent people for maintenance, fixing or modifications. Modifications that may
affect the safety characteristics of the craft shall be assessed, executed and documented by competent
people. The boat builder cannot be held responsible for modifications he has not approved.
In some countries a driving licence or authorisation are required, or specific regulations are in force.
Always maintain your craft properly and make allowance for the deterioration that will occur in time and as a
result of heavy use or misuse of the craft.
Any craft –no matter how strong it may be, can be severely damaged if not used properly. This is not
compatible with safe boating. Always adjust the speed and direction of the craft to sea conditions.
If your craft is fitted with a life raft, read carefully its operating manual. The craft should have onboard the
appropriate safety equipment (lifejackets harness, etc.) according to the type of craft, weather conditions,
etc., these equipments are mandatory in some countries. The crew should be familiar with the use of all safety
equipment and emergency manoeuvring (man overboard recovery, towing, etc), sailing schools and clubs
regularly organise drill sessions.
All persons should wear a suitable buoyancy aid (Life jacket/Personal Floatation Device) when on deck. Note
that in some countries it is a legal requirement to wear a buoyancy aid that complies with their national
regulations at all times.
This manual is meant to help you enjoy and sail your boat comfortably and safely. It includes hints about the
boat, the equipment and systems delivered or installed and operation and maintenance guidance. Before you
put to sea, read it carefully if you really want to have fun and avoid damage and trouble. Read carefully and
make yourself at home on the boat, before you sail it.
We keep improving our boats as we want you to benefit from technological breakthroughs, new equipment or
materials and our own experience; therefore, the characteristics and information provided may vary without
notice or updating obligation.
