World Cat 280DC-X - Chapter 6: Systems Information; 6.1 Overview; 6.2 Fueling Guidelines

2020 World Cat 280DC-X Owner’s Manual
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5.9.3 Weather Condions
Barometric pressure and humidity can aect the output of your engines. For example, on an extremely
hot and humid day, your engine can experience as much as a 10 percent loss in horsepower. Although you
should monitor your engines’ performance, be aware that the weather could be a major factor in your boat’s
performance.
5.9.4 Load
Increased load can obviously aect performance, especially if the load is unbalanced. Passengers, gear, and
fuel are all examples of things which can aect your vessel. Fuel levels change through the day, and greatly
aect the atude of your boat. When necessary, make adjustments to engine trim and load distribuon to
compensate for fuel usage.
5.9.5 Marine Growth
If you store your boat in the water or fail to clean it aer each trip, the existence of marine growth can
contribute to a loss of performance. A decline in speed or increased fuel consumpon can occur. Prevent this
by applying a marine growth inhibitor or by cleaning your boat thoroughly aer each trip.
5.9.6 Boom Paint
Boom painng your catamaran will also change the performance. Although not signicant, you can expect
a drop in speed between 1 and 5 miles per hour.