BENETEAU ANTARES 36, Owner'S Manual

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4.1 VISIBILITY FROM THE STEERING STATION
The view of the helmsman from the helm station can be obstructed by the boat heeling significantly or because of other
factors caused by one or several of the following variable conditions:
1) Adjustment angle of the propulsion system (trim) (On boats equipped with an engine push angle
regulator);
2) Angles of level control flaps (On boats fitted with level control flaps, powered or fixed, installed on the
transom);
3) Load and load distribution;
4) Speed;
5) Rapid acceleration;
6) Transition from displacement mode to planing mode;
7) Sea conditions;
8) Rain and mist;
9) Darkness and fog;
10)Lights inside the boat;
11)Position of covers and curtains;
12)Persons or mobile equipment located in the helmsman's field of view.
The international regulations to avoid collisions at sea (Col Reg / RIPAM) and rules require appropriate and continuous
watching as well as the observance of the right-of-way rules. Observance of these rules is essential.
Two helm stations are fitted on the boat:
- main helm station in the saloon,
- secondary helm station on the flying bridge.
NOTE: Some functions or commands are only accessible from the main helm station.
- Manoeuvrability is reduced at excessive
speeds.
- There is a risk of loss of control during tight
turns.
- Reduce speed before making a turn in any
direction.
- The visibility of the inside helm station is
reduce on the stern of the boat: Please keep the
necessary watch.
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