Glacier bay 2012 2740 Dual Console, Owner'S Manual

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2012 Glacier Bay 2740 Owners Manual
5.9 P
OWER
S
TEERING
S
YSTEM
- B
LEEDING
I
NSTRUCTIONS
Reference the bleeding instructions provided by the Teleflex™ owner’s manual, which is included in your “Owner’s
Portfolio”. Use them in conjunction with the instructions in section 5.7 bleeding the steering system. This should be
done annually or when air is detected in the system.
NOTICE
If possible, have your dealer or trained marine technician perform routine maintenance or repairs on your steering
system. Replace faulty parts immediately.
5.10 H
ANDLING
C
HARACTERISTICS
Glacier Bay has full displacement hull. Displacement hulls provide superior handling characteristics, even at low
speed, and an improved ride in rough water. Our proven design provides a superior ride, excellent handling
characteristics in a variety of conditions, and speed with economy of operation. To help you experience the softest
ride, study the following sections.
5.10.1 Turning Characteristics
Turning a catamaran is slightly different than cornering on a conventional vessel. Imagine the difference between an
automobile and a motorcycle. Automobiles take turns in a flatter, more stable, manner similar to catamarans hulls,
while motorcycles pitch hard into a turn similar to a monohull. Do not underestimate a catamaran’s cornering ability
however, hard adjustments to the steering wheel can make a Glacier Bay bite quickly and execute high performance
turns. Experiment with the handling ability of your cat so you are prepared for any situation on the water.
5.10.2 Adverse Sea Conditions
Catamarans are designed to handle some of the roughest waters in the world, but that is no substitute for common
sense. As an operator you are responsible for the safety of your passengers and vessel; therefore, your trips should be
limited by your level of experience. Planning and paying constant attention to the weather and sea conditions is
paramount. If you are forced to operate in dangerous seas however, you can be confident that your Glacier Bay, when
operated properly, can handle them safely. Following are some tips on how to handle your boat in adverse sea
conditions:
When traveling into the wind, changing your direction a few degrees to allow one sponson to settle before the other,
can make the ride smoother and allow for increased speed.
In a rough chop with short wave intervals, increasing your speed may allow the boat to skim across the tops of each
wave. This will result in a smoother ride.
Steer to avoid larger swells and breaking waves.
In a following sea, position your vessel on the back of a wave and match its speed to remain ahead of the trough.
Speed is paramount. Work the throttle to avoid going over the wave or being thrown down the face of a following
wave.
5.10.3 Boating Tips
Experience is the best way to determine the handling characteristics of your catamaran. Operating the boat in multiple
sea conditions and under various loads will help you predict how the boat will perform in any situation. Glacier Bay
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