Jeanneau CAP CAMARAT 8.5 CC Owner's Manual

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Jeanneau CAP CAMARAT 8.5 CC Owner's Manual Manual pdf 3 page image

-1/112WELCOME ABOARDMadam, Sir,You have just taken delivery of your new JEANNEAU boat and we thank you for theconfidence you have shown us in ordering a vessel of our brand. The whole JEANNEAUteam welcomes you aboard.A JEANNEAU is made to last, in order to bring you all the pleasure you expect from avessel over a period of many years. Each boat is subject to the utmost attention to detailfrom the design stage right through to launching.This manual is meant to help you to enjoy your boat comfortably and safely. It includes theboat specifications, the equipment provided or installed, the systems and tips on heroperation and maintenance. Some of the equipment described in this manual may beoptional.Your JEANNEAU dealer will be able to help and advise you in the use and maintenanceof your boat.Read this user's guide/owner's manual carefully and get to know your boat before using it.The better you know your vessel the more pleasure you will get from being at the helm.The sea is a source for learning. Caution based on a knowledge of one's own limits andthose of the boat is the pre-requisite for an accomplished sailor.Even when your boat has been adapted for them, the sea and wind conditionscorresponding to the design categories A, B, C and D may vary, ranging from severeconditions to strong storms subject to the risks of exceptional waves and gusts of wind, thismeaning they are dangerous conditions in which only an experienced, fit and well trainedcrew manoeuvring a well maintained boat can sail in a satisfactory manner.This user's guide/owner's manual is not a course in safety at sea or about sailing sense. Ifthis is your first boat or if you change to a new type of boat which you are not used to, getsome training in boat control and sailing to ensure your safety and comfort. Your dealer,your international sailing association or your yacht club will be very happy to recommendlocal sailing schools or professional instructors.Make sure the sea and wind conditions will correspond to the category of your boat andyou and your crew are able to handle the boat in these conditions.Always listen to the weather forecast before you put out to sea.Keep this user's guide/owner's manual in a safe place and hand it over to the newowner if you sell your boat.You are advised to keep all the instructions and manuals provided by the boatequipment manufacturers (accessories...) in the same place as this manual.