Xo 240 RS Cabin, User Manual

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WARNING!
waves impair the boat's handling and can cause it to heel. take
this into account and reduce speed when waves become higher.
Learn and obey the rules of navigation on waterways, and also
familiarise yourself with the rules known as COLREGs (Internatio-
nal Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea) that you must fol-
low at all times. According to the rules, every vessel must maintain a
proper look-out and obey the give-way provisions at all times. Navi-
gate carefully and use new or updated nautical charts. Always adjust
your speed in relation to the prevailing conditions and environment.
Pay attention to the following:
• waves (also consult your passengers on their opinion of a com-
fortable speed)
• your own wake (highest when rising to plane and lowest at displa-
cement speed, i.e. below 10 knots). Always observe no wake zones.
Slow down to reduce your wake to be courteous and also for the
safety of yourself and others in the area.
• visibility (islands, fog, rain, blinding sun)
• knowledge of the route (time required for navigation)
• narrowness of the route (other traffic, noise and impact of wakes
on shore)
• space required for stopping and taking evasive action.
5.9.2 DEAD MAN'S SWITCH
Attach the lanyard of the dead man's switch to your person imme-
diately after detaching the mooring lines. For more detailed instruc-
tions, refer to the engine manual. It is very important that the boat
stops if you stumble on board or fall overboard for some reason, par-
ticularly if you are alone. However, remember to detach the lanyard
from your wrist before docking or beaching operations to prevent
the engine from stopping unintentionally.
DANGER!
a rotating propeller can be lethal for a swimmer or person who has
fallen overboard. Use the dead man's switch and shut down the
engine when a swimmer or water skier climbs on board.
5.9.3 Visibility from the steering position
Driving in beautiful and calm weather is easy once you ensure pro-
per visibility which also complies with the rules of COLREG. Always
ensure that visibility from the steering position is as good as pos-
sible:
• position the passengers so that they do not impair the helmsman's
visibility
• do not drive continuously at planing threshold speed at which high
bow rise impairs visibility
• adjust the engine power trim and possible trim tabs to set the boat
position so that the rising bow does not impair visibility
• remember to keep a good lookout astern as well, especially on fair-
ways in case of approaching ships. Use appropriate navigation lights
after dark and in limited visibility (fog, heavy rain).