Robertson and caine LePard 46, Owner'S Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
A1010 3 Cabin Segue 110V Original Dated Sept 2006.doc Page 18 of 59
Navigation in Fog
EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN UNDERWAY IN FOG.
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Maintain a vigilant lookout
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Reduce speed.
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All passengers and crew to wear PFD’s
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Sound fog horn, bell or whistle one long blast at 2 minute intervals
If approaching fog take a fix to establish accurate position before entering fog.
If at anchor during fog sound fog horn, bell or whistle.
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5 short blasts at one minute intervals
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Ensure that navigation lights are on at all times when in fog.
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Hoist radar reflector minimum 2 feet above deck to ensure you are visible to
other vessels radar scanners.
STABILITY DATA
For the boat Leopard 46
Minimum operating mass = 10980 kg = 10.98 tonnes
Loaded displacement mass = 17000 kg = 17.00 tonnes
Wind speed advised for each sail combination
Sails set
Velocity in
Knots Beaufort Scale Velocity in
Km/hr
Main sail + full genoa 0 – 15 Knots Force 4 Moderate
Breeze 0 - 28
First reef in main sail + full genoa 15 – 20 Knots Force 5 Fresh Breeze 28 – 37
First reef in main sail + 3 rolls on
genoa 20 – 25 Knots Force 6 Strong Breeze 38 – 48
Second reef in main sail + 3 rolls
on genoa 25 – 30 Knots Force 7 Moderate Gale 49 – 61
Second reef in main sail + 6 rolls
on genoa 30 – 35 Knots Force 8 Fresh Gale 62 – 74
Storm jib only Above 35
Knots Force 9 Strong Gale 75 Æ
NB: The above list of sail combinations may be varied as appropriate to the rig of the
boat. Refer to Reefing Drawing L46-STD-FA-0083-0
If excessive sail is carried, THIS BOAT MAY CAPSIZE
The wind strengths tabulated above include a margin for the effect of gusts.
In violent winds or confused or breaking seas, additional caution should be
exercised.
In the event of a severe gust, FREE SHEETS.
If wind is close hauled, LUFF UP.
If wind is abeam, FREE SHEETS
If wind is abaft the beam, BEAR AWAY