Owner`s manual

Antares 44i Owner’s Manual Revised March 26, 2012
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GENERAL 1
General Description 1-1
NORTH AMERICAN MODEL
The Antares 44i, NA version, complies with the requirements of the Canadian and US Coast
Guards, and with the relevant recommendations of the ABYC and NMA, current at the time
of delivery.
CE MODEL
The Antares 44i is CE Certified and meets all the requirements of the Recreational Craft
Directive 94/25/EC.
CATEGORY A – “OCEAN”
The craft is designed for extended voyages where conditions experienced may exceed wind
force 8 (Beaufort Scale) and include significant wave heights of 4 m (see Note 1 below), for
vessels that are largely self-sufficient. Abnormal conditions such as hurricanes are excluded.
DIRECTIVE 94/25/EC
Governs the certification of the following systems on the craft:
• Electric Bilge Pumps
• Navigation Lights
• Radar systems and communication systems
• Windows, hatches, doors, portlights and deadlights.
This certification was issued by:
International Marine Certification Institute
Rue Abbe Cuypers 3
B-1040 BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
WORKING DECK – CE MODEL
The working deck consists of the horizontal surfaces within the handrails and stanchions,
where non-skid surfaces are provided. Be aware that a slip hazard exists on smooth areas
outside these zones.
Note 1: The significant wave height is the mean height of the highest one-third of the waves, which
approximately corresponds to the wave height estimated by an experienced observer. Some waves
will be double this height.