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4.5 STABILITY AND BUOYANCY
The stability of your XO boat is excellent due to its hull
design and weight distribution. However, remember that
high breaking waves always represent a serious danger
to stability. Also note that the stability of your boat will be
compromised if any weight is placed in a high position.
Any changes in the positioning of dierent weights in
the boat can have a significant impact on the stability,
trim and performance of your boat. If you are planning
such changes, please contact the boat manufacturer.
The amount of bilge water should be kept at a minimum
because freely moving water in the boat always impairs
the boat’s stability. Also note that stability can be dimin-
ished when towing or being towed.
4.6 HATCHES AND SEA-COCKS
There are several inlets through the boat that include
taps for opening and closing the inlets. It is recom-
mended to keep these closed if the boat is out of use
for a long time, and to open them again when the boat
is used again. The taps of the draining sys-tems in the
aft and fore decks must be open when the boat is in the
water.
It’s recommended to keep the windows, doors, deck
hatches and vents shut while driving. However, on occa-
sion and depending on the weather they can be kept
open. In stormy weather, always keep deck hatches,
storage room doors and openings closed to minimize
the risk of water getting into the boat.
In certain conditions and speeds it is possible that water
is sprayed inside through canopies, hatches or other
openings, due to nega-tive pressure or other eects.
This can be prevented by closing the canopies, hatches
or other openings.
The taps and hatches presented in the following picture
must be kept shut when under way.
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