Lagoon 52 - Visibility; Stability, Danger of Infi Ltration

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3.2 . Visibility
Visibility from the command post may be hindered
because of extreme leaning due to the vessel's trim
or because of other factors linked to one or several
of the following conditions:
• Load and load distribution
• Speed
• Sea conditions
• Rain and spray
• Obscurity and fog
• Light in the boat
• Position of the upper or lateral awnings
• People or removable equipment in the helmsman's
 eld of view
• In motor-driven boats, rapid acceleration or
transition from drive-limit to hydroplaning
• Angle of the trim regulator with regard to the
engine (for the vessels equipped)
• Angle of the trim regulator with regard to the hull
(for the vessels equipped)
• Sailing heel, the sails reducing the visibility
leeward.
The international regulation to prevent collisions
at sea (COLREG) and course regulations make
mandatory a permanent and proper supervision
and the observance of priority. To observe these
rules is essential.
3.3
. Stability, danger of in ltration
Reduce your speed before making tight bends in
order to avoid losing control.
While sailing, keep every porthole, window and
removable door closed.
Stability is reduced when upper storage spaces are
loaded.
Stability may be reduced when another boat is
towed or when heavy weights are lifted with the
davits or the boom.
Breaking waves are serious dangers both for
stability and water in ltration.
Fasten the doors and hatchways in case of rough
seas.
Never sail a boat with a negative trim adjustment
(low stem) when sailing high speed.
This can induce the boat to heel over and therefore
cause an instability in the turns. Use a negative trim
when going from limit speed to hydroplaning and
at lower speed in the chop.
The compartment marked as being air pockets
should not be pierced.
If your boat is certi ed as unsinkable, it is capable of
bearing its passengers, even in case of in ltration.
On boats where a bilge pump is not required, it is
the responsibility of the user / owner to have on
board at least a bucket / bailer equipped with a
mean to prevent its loss overboard.
SAFETY