Bavaria Vision 46 - Visibility from Steering Position; Handling Characteristics

NavigationandHandling
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7.3. Visibilityfromthemainsteeringposition
Theinternationalregulationsforpreventingcollisionsatsea(COLREG‘s)andtherulesoftheroadrequirethata
proper lookout be maintained at all times and observance of right of way. Make certain no other vessels are in the
path before proceeding.
Operatorvisionfromthehelmcanbeobstructedbyhightrimorheelanglesofthecraftandother
factors caused by one or more of the following conditions:
» Hulltrimangles
» Loading and load distribution
» Speed,rapidacceleration
» Transition from displacement to planing mode
» Sea conditions
» Rain and spray
» Darkness and fog
» Interior lights
» Position of tops and curtains
» Personsormovablegearinoperator‘seldofvision
7.4. Handlingcharacteristics
Caution
» Seawaysareinnitelyvariableandallcraftcanmeetconditionsthatwillchallengethe
boatshandlingcharacteristicsand/orthehelmsman‘sability.Proceedwithamarginfor
erroratalltimes.Avoidmakingsharpturnsatspeed,particularlyinashortseaway,par-
ticularly in narrow waterways.
» It is strongly recommended that helmsmen receive adequate training in boat handling
beforesettingtoseaforthersttime.
» Beawarethatfactorssuchasaltitude,temperature,load,andbottomgrowthmayaffect
the performance and the behaviour of the boat.
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Information - Handling characteristics
» This craft is primarily intended to be supported by a combination of buoyancy and also
planing forces
» Periodic inspection of the propeller for excessive wear or damage is recommended in order
to maintain peak performance and to maximise the longevity of the engine.
» Ensureallcrewareinformedaboutthecraft‘sbehavior,itsdynamicsbeforeyouleavethe
mooring.
» Beforeconductinganyrapidaccelerationorhigh-speedmanoeuvres,passengersmustbe
warned to sit and hold-on.
» Thehelmsmanmayhavetotakesharpavoidingactionatanytime.Passengersshould,
therefore,beseatedandholding-onwhenunderway.
» Whenusingthetenderliftorthesaloontable,makesureyoudonotjamanybody.