The fresh water tank is housed in the starboard lazarette with the filler directly above and the diesel fuel tank is similarly positioned on the port side. Some of our vessels have additional fresh water tanks in the lower bow compartments with fillers above, on deck. The skipper should make everyone aware of the relevant deck fillers which are clearly marked. It is disastrous to mix the diesel and water tanks when taking on fluids.

Be careful when opening or closing the lazarettes that the wind does not take the hatch from your hand

The windlass control switches are positioned in the port lazarette next to the windlass, each switch is marked UP and DOWN. Leave the breaker at the main panel off when not required to prevent accidental operation of the windlass

The lazarettes also store the fenders, dock lines, boat hook and kedge anchor.