Life Raft Stowage; Stowing Of Removable Equipment; Environmental Considerations; Anchoring, Mooring And Towing - buster MAGNUM PRO Handbuch

5.10.2 Life raft stowage

Buster models Cabin, Magnum and Magnum Pro have a space for stowing the life
raft. See Appendix 2.

5.10.3 Stowing of removable equipment

All heavy equipment, such as anchors, must be stowed securely before setting
off. Also remember that light objects may easily be caught in the wind. Remember
to close the cabin door before accelerating to planing speed to avoid the door
slamming shut unintentionally.

5.10.4 Environmental considerations

Preservation of the unique natural properties of archipelagos and lakes is every
mariner's duty. Avoid the following:
- Fuel and oil leaks
- Discharge of waste or garbage in the water or on the shore
- Discharge of detergents or solvents in the water
- Making loud noise (both out on the water and in harbour)
- Causing wake wash, especially in narrow straits and shallow waters.
Always adhere to the applicable environmental laws and regulations. Familiarise
yourself with the provisions of the International Convention for the Prevention of
Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).

5.10.5 Anchoring, mooring and towing

Always moor the boat carefully, even in sheltered locations, because conditions
may change unexpectedly. The mooring lines should be equipped with shock-
absorbing springs. Mooring points are shown in Figure 7. Do not use any other
parts of the boat for mooring, towing or anchoring. Use sufficiently large fenders to
prevent the boat from chafing against the pier. Avoid mooring with the stern against
the wind as high waves may crash over the stern. Take into account potential
changes in the wind direction (e.g. during the night).
The eye at the bow is only intended for use with a sliding dock or trailer. It is not
intended for mooring or any other use that causes lateral stress. The Buster also
has a hardened steel eye for a locking chain. Do not use the eye for any other
purpose. In the Buster Mini, XS and S the trailer hook and the lock share one eye.
Buster Models M, L, Lx, Lx Pro, X, XL, XXL, Cabin, Magnum and Magnum Pro have
a separate locking eye on the bow deck.
Figure 7 also shows mooring point strengths. It is the responsibility of the owner or
the user to ensure that the mooring, towing and anchoring lines, ropes and chains
and anchors are suitable for the intended use and that the breaking strength of the
lines, ropes and chains does not exceed 80% of the strength of the mooring point
in question. Loss of strength caused by wear and tear and/or knots in the lines and
ropes must be taken into account.
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