Flooding And Swamping - arimar HERCULES 200 Besitzerhandbuch

4.2.3 Flooding and swamping

Flooding, swamping and tilting can be caused by many different factors:
Weather and sea conditions not taken into consideration.
Improper loading.
Improper manoeuvre and anchorage of the boat.
Please always remember the following:
1) Do not overestimate your navigation ability when the sea is rough.
2) Always check weather forecast before cruising.
3) Load the boat properly. Check the load capacity plate and keep within
its limits. The load must be evenly distributed and stowed low.
If the flooding is caused by stern waves, turn the boat so as waves will
break on the bow.
Also use manual pumps or buckets to drain the water.
If the flooding is caused by a hole in the hull, plug it in some way - with
cloths, rags, wooden tools, etc - and go to the nearest harbour.
Please remember that this is an inflatable boat. Therefore, the risk of
sinking is almost impossible - as long as the air chambers are intact. Keep
calm and remove the water from the cockpit as soon as possible.
Please note that the cockpit is equipped with appropriate draining systems.
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