Owner`s manual

Antares 44i Owner’s Manual Revised March 26, 2012
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SAFETY 2
Safe Loading Conditions 2-1
Maximum Recommended Load (ISO 14946)
1. The Antares 44i is designed to carry a load of people, their food, baggage of maximum
3,124 Kg (6,880 lbs), evenly distributed through the vessel.
2. The maximum recommended load includes the weight of all persons on board, all
provisions and personal effects, miscellaneous equipment and all consumable liquids. The
total weight of liquids when all permanently installed tanks are full is 1,134 kg.
WARNING: When loading the craft, never exceed the maximum recommended load.
Always load the craft carefully and distribute loads approximately to maintain design
trim. Avoid placing heavy weights high up.
3. The theoretical maximum recommended number of adult persons and/or combination of
adults/children, determined in accordance with ISO 14946 and ISO 12217 is six (6).
WARNING: Do not exceed the maximum number of persons. Regardless of the
number on board, the total weight of persons and equipment must never exceed the
maximum recommended load.
Stability and Buoyancy 2-2
Stability may be compromised due to the following conditions:
a) any change in the disposition of the masses aboard may significantly affect the
stability, trim and performance of the craft;
b) bilge water should be kept to a minimum;
c) stability is reduced by any weight added high up;
d) in rough weather, hatches, lockers and doorways should be closed to minimize the
risk of flooding;
e) stability may be reduced when towing or lifting heavy weights using a davit or boom;
f) breaking waves are a serious stability hazard.