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LOAD
Increased load can obviously affect performance, especially if the load is unbalanced. Passengers, gear, and
fuel are all examples of things which can affect your vessel. Fuel levels change through the day, and greatly
affect the attitude of your boat. When necessary, make adjustments to engine trim and load distribution to
compensate for fuel usage.
MARINE GROWTH
If you store your boat in the water or fail to clean it after each trip, the existence of marine growth can contrib-
ute to a loss of performance. A decline in speed or increased fuel consumption can occur. Prevent this by
applying a marine growth inhibitor or by cleaning your boat thoroughly after each trip.
BOTTOM PAINT
Bottom painting your catamaran will also change the performance. Although not significant, you can expect a
drop in speed between 1 and 5 miles per hour.
