Sailing tips:
MANEUVERING IN HARBOUR:
If the water is deep enough, always sail or motor with the centerboard fully
DOWN for better maneuvering and less drifting. The boat maneuvers basically
the same way in the folded- and/or unfolded position. Remember the boat is
light, and, by stronger wind, the boat drifts easier than conventional yachts.
Please note that it can be difficult to stop the boat when the boat is folded in,
especially downwind, because the propeller is now up higher and closer to the
water surface.
Get used to maneuvering the boat by engine, so you feel comfortable – also
when motoring, do not motor too slow. You must have enough speed to steer
the boat, which normally is 2 or 3 knots. The more you train this motor
maneuvering process, the easier and more comfortable (and fun) you will find
handling the boat under power. If the boat is supplied with optional bow
thruster, this makes maneuvering much easier.
BOW THRUSTER:
If your boat is equipped with the optional bow thruster, please remember that
this is an electric engine and cannot run consistently. Only use it to adjust the
bow position. You can use it for max 3 minutes (this is quite some time) – then let
it rest for a while to cool down, before using it again. It will automatically shut
down when overheated.
Never motor faster than 5 knots with the foldable bow thruster in down position.
When using the bow thruster, there must be NO lines in the water, like e.g., tack
line from the bowsprit and mooring lines, as these can get caught in the bow
thruster.
For further information, please read the “Owner’s Manual” of the bow thruster.
When anchoring, we recommend shutting down the bow thruster on
the fuse panel, so children cannot play with it (same goes for
electrical deck winches).
Also, do NOT swim near the boat when the bow thruster is activated.
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