WE RECOMMEND:
If this is your first multihull we highly recommend before ”taking command” to get some
training in controlling the boat while sailing as well as motoring (manoeuvring) to ensure
your safety and comfort. Your dealer will give you this basic information. We strongly advise
when receiving the boat, that you get to know the boat well first under easy calm controlled
conditions, especially also manoeuvring the boat under power, maybe also try this out in
”open” water first using a fender or similar floating device and manoeuvre the boat around
this floating object, get to learn how the boat turns, stops and how it manoeuvres in reverse
etc. This is a very important exercise. This boat is not more difficult to handle than a
conventional yacht and many times easier, due to the engine is turning together with the
outboard engine but it behaves differently than conventional yachts.
IMPORTANT:
When the boat is folded, the boat and propeller are lifted 8 to 9 cm higher and, when folded,
the propeller here has less effect. Test this out well in controlled conditions, so you really
get familiar with this. For your information, a 10 HP engine can only motor against the wind
in up to max 22-24 knots on flat water and against waves only up to max 20 knots of true
wind speed.
The 15 HP outboard engine can motor against wind up to 30 knots wind on flat water and in
waves up to max 25 knots of true wind.
If you need to motor against strong wind, we recommend assisting with only a bit of headsail
as this will help to get more power.
We do not recommend to go sailing in more than 5 Beaufort or 20 knots of true wind, before
you know the boat well.
IMPORTANT:
Always before taking the boat out: Pull down the centre board for better manoeuvring. And
again, check that float hatches and the emergency hatch are closed safely!
Never motor with sails up in harbour/marina areas.
Always stow sails safely down before entering the harbour/marina.
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