buster M2 - Driving at a High Speed; Handling Characteristics

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enclosure.
Buster boats use automatic circuit breakers that enable the current to be switched back on
following a circuit overload. If a button has popped up, the current can be switched back on by
pressingthebuttonbackdown.Dependingonthemodel,theBuster'selectricalsystemshave
1–3redundantcircuitsequippedwithfuses.Thesecircuitscanbeusedforretrottingadditional
equipment. Cables for these circuits can be found in the steering column behind the switch
panel.TheidentiersandthenamesofthefusesareshowninAppendix4(Wiringdiagrams).
Do not install fuses with a higher rating than that of the circuit. Do not connect any devices to
the electrical system that have a nominal current higher than that of the circuit.
The boats' fuse systems are shown in Appendix 1, Figure 5.
Whenleavingtheboatunattendedforalongperiod,switcho󰀨thecurrentusingthemain
switch.Alsoswitcho󰀨thecurrentbeforeperformingelectricalinstallationwork.Theautomatic
bilge pump remains operational and can be deactivated only by disconnecting the supply
terminals from the battery.
When connecting or disconnecting batteries, make sure no metal tools make contact with the
aluminium parts of the boat or both terminals of the battery simultaneously.
Rechargethebatteriesonlyusingtheboat'sengineorabatterychargerappropriateforthe
battery type. Recharging a battery with excessive current may cause the battery to explode.
Make sure the battery does not leak when recharging and spill battery acid into the boat.
NB! Neverswitcho󰀨thepowerusingthemainswitchwhiletheengineisrunning,asthiscoulddamagethe
charger.
NB! Donotaltertheboat'selectricalsystemorassociateddiagrams.Onlyaskilledboatelectricianisallowedto
modify and service the system.
5.9 Handling characteristics
5.9.1 Driving at a high speed
Donotoperatetheboatiftheactualenginepowerexceedsthepowerindicatedonthebuilder's
plate.
If the motor has an electro-hydraulic power trim, the basic trim angle adjustments are as follows:
• To plane the boat, the trim should be adjusted all the way down (negative setting: “bow down”).
• When the boat is planing in low waves, the trim should be raised until the boat starts to porpoise, the propeller loses
grip or the engine reaches the upper limit of the normal adjustment range. When this happens, lower the bow slightly
until the ride is stable. The log (speed indicator) can be used to optimise the trim angle.
• When the boat is riding into waves, the bow should be lowered until the ride becomes smooth. When driving with a
tailwind or driving into very high waves the bow should be raised slightly to avoid ploughing through the waves.
• Do not drive the boat at a high speed with a fully negative trim angle (bow down) as this may cause the boat to roll from
side to side and make steering unstable.
Please also consult the engine manual.
Outboardenginesareusuallydesignedtobemountedataheightthatalignstheengine's
cavitationsplatewiththeboat'skeel.
WARNING! Beverycarefulwhenadjustingthetrimangleathighspeed:itmayradicallya󰀨ecttheboat'sbehaviour.Do
not drive the boat with the bow too low because this could cause the boat to handle erratically.
WARNING! Atfullspeedthecraft'shandlingcharacteristicsmaydeteriorate.Suddenturnsathighspeedmayresultin
loss of control. Slow down before sharp turns, whatever the direction of the turn.
WARNING! Wavesreducetheboat'smaneuverabilityandcancausetheboattoswingfromsidetoside.Reducespeed
when wave height increases.
Learn the seafaring rules and the COLREG provisions (International Regulations for Preventing
Collisions at Sea). Navigate with care and make sure your charts are up to date.
Always adapt your speed to the prevailing conditions and the environment. Pay attention to the
following:
• Waveheight(alsoaskyourpassengers'opinionaboutcomfortablespeed)
• Your own wake (higher planing thresholds, lower displacement speeds): observe wake wash prohibitions and reduce