11.12 HAULAGE AND LAUNCH

Preliminary operations:
Before proceeding with the operations for haulage or launch, check:

• No one is on board;
• There are no objects free to move;
• All doors and hatches are closed;
• All on-board equipment is disconnected and the possibility of activation is prevented.

DANGER

Haulage and launch operations should be carried out only by skilled personnel.

The yacht is equipped with 4 fixing points for hauling and launching.
The fixing points are rings located in the engine compartment behind the engines (no.2) and in the bilge under the cockpit (no.2).

Always use the anchoring points to lift the yacht; if you must use the hull straps (not recommended), do not place them on stern drive. Use a spacer to keep the straps at an angle greater than the beam of the hull.

CAUTION

Bleed the mechanical seals each time the yacht is hauled / launched.

CAUTION

Always check the balance and stability of the yacht when lifting.

CAUTION

The lifting belts must be connected to the designated points; check that the belts are not folded or twisted.
Lifting hooks should be tight; lifting should be carried out gradually.

Lifting the yacht:
Before lifting, check the yacht’s stability: the centre of gravity of the yacht depends on the loads and their position on board.

CAUTION

The lifting equipment used must be in good condition.
Lifting belts must not show wear.

When on the ground, the yacht must be positioned on supports of sufficient number and position to fully support its weight.
The inclination of the hull must be as “natural” as possible: this is to allow the on-board liquids to maintain a normal level and for rainwater to be properly discharged.

CAUTION

RIVA declines all liability for damage to property or persons if the operations are not carried out as described.
RIVA declines all liability for the position of the lifting bands, the support on the ground of the yacht and the positioning of the support points if carried out by third parties.

DANGER

Never stand near or below the yacht during hauling and launching operations.

Keel blocks diagram