Kuwait Finance House

The main objective of introducing this material is the safety of our client as he resembles the core of our interest. Through some instructions and advice, we try to simplify the buying process steps. These guidelines cover the buying, sailing, and maintenance stages of the boats for the sake of our clients’ safety. If these guidelines are followed, it will lead to an enjoyable and safe sailing.

Before Buying Guidelines:

• Take into consideration the adequate specifications of the boat that suit the nature of Kuwait climate.
• Ensure that you got the proper sized motor needed for your boat.
• Ensure having the suitable boat needed for your actual needs (fishing/ picnic boat).
• If it is a used boat, it should be checked first. Checking process should include the two following issues:

1. The boat body: it should be intact and has not any previous accidents. It is preferred to be checked by specialist technician.
2. The motor: it should be checked by specialist technician.

• Ensure having the basic equipments such as the wireless set, the first aid box, pedals, robes, life jackets, anchor, compass etc.
• Ensure that the boat carrier is of the proper size. If it is used once, check its safety.

After Buying Guidelines:

Dear client, upon owning the boat, and for the sake of your safety; the following procedures have to be followed:

• Register your boat at the marine survey department before sailing.
• Get the ownership proof from the manufacturer or the importer that shows the specifications of the boat.
• Ensure the clear writing of the name and the number to the body of the boat and the safety equipments. Don’t forget to renew the certificate of the safety equipment before its expiry to avoid the legal consequences.
• Get an insurance policy for the boat.
• Arrange a suitable parking for the boat through subscribing in any of the marine clubs or a suitable place near your home. Such place should not be exposed to the weather conditions such as sun heat, dust and rain.

Pre-sailing Guidelines:

• Ensure having the registration book issued by the Ministry of Communication and the identity of the original owner.
• Upon your intent to sail, be aware of the weather condition announced daily by the weather forecast department. If you sailed then the weather worsened, it is better to return back immediately to the sea shore,or to go to the nearest island.
• Inform the coastal guards department about your distination and the number of passengers accompanying you.
• Check and examine your engines before sailing.
• Ensure having enough fuel and oil for your voyage.
• Ensure having lights, maritime signs and water proof torch.
• Ensure having life jacket for every passenger of the trip.
• Ensure having an extinguisher.
• Ensure having a map that shows the sailing sites and their routes.
• Ensure having a first aid box.
• It is preferred to have a life boat for emergencies.
• Check each of the sea water valves (or the gate valves if existed to the junctions spreading throughout the boat body). Ensure they are working well and can be closed quickly.
• Check all pumps assigned for removing the water from the bottom of the boat or put the pump in a bucket filled with water, then ensure that the automatic float switch is not blocked as a result of corrosion or dust.
• Check all the fastening points on each of the metal parts of the boat to ensure that all the screws and nuts (bolts) are fastened tightly, including robes, steel boards and hoisters, in addition to the leader knobs and rods and the safety of the hooks.
• Immerse all the robes in a cleaning solution of fresh water and leave it for one night, then rinse it well by fresh water. After drying, check their intact.
• Check the seal around the rotator fan axis, since the nylon thread usually spread into the rubber edges.
• The fan itself should be checked to ensure it is free of cracks and does not give unusual sound.
• Check the water cooling circulation of the motor.
• If the fuel was left in the tank for longer than two months, draw it out and rinse it up by new fuel.
• Press the rubber fuel tube well and take care of these parts, because the heat of the motor may damage them in short time.
• It is preferred to wash the boat’s engine with fresh water after each voyage.

Maintenance of the Boat’s Body:

Body of the boat should be cleaned every three months. You are advised to clean it up near the sea shore, since the pumping or pouring of used water in the local water contaminates the environment which is prohibited by law.

• The body should be checked every three months, to ensure it is free of cracks.
• The place and area assigned for installing the engines and other equipments should be checked.
• The carrier: maintain painting the carrier to avoid rusting and lubricate the wheels continuously.

Maintenance of englines & equipments:

Dear owner, the following guidelines are for your safety. It contains the regular and needed maintenance works: