15/112GENERAL INFORMATIONDANGERSThe major hazards concern:.- The electrical system.- The handling of the vessel.- The motorisation.Please refer to the relevant paragraphs.DANGER- Fuel leaks or vapour represent a danger of fire and explosion.- Leave the engine compartment ventilated for a long time before startingthe engine.- There may be danger of fire or explosion if direct or alternating currentsystems are incorrectly used. Refer to chapter Electricity.- Some boats are equipped with a retractable ladder or removable. Makesure the ladder is in place and deployed as soon as you are on board.- Reduce speed in waves.WARNING- Before you sail, list the compulsory safety equipment.- Don't exceed the number of persons indicated in the chapter'Specifications'.- The total weight of the persons and equipment must never exceed themaximum load recommended by the manufacturer.- Always use the seats or positions provided.ADVICE - RECOMMENDATION- When sailing, never padlock or lock the liferaft locker.- Before putting to sea, carefully read the launching instructions shown on the liferaft.- When under way, keep hull valves and fillers in the closed position to minimise therisk of flooding.- Don't store anything below the floorboards.- Ensure that movable items are firmly secured when the boat is under way.2SAFETY