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7.1 HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS
7.1.1 Driving at high speed
Do not use the boat if it has an engine with a higher power
rating than that indicated on the builder’s plate.
Use the engine’s electro-hydraulic power trim feature as
follows:
When you are lifting the boat to plane, adjust the trim to
the ‘bow down’ position. Once the boat is on plane and if
the waves are small, lift the bow until the boat starts to
porpoise, the propeller loses grip or the engine reaches
the upper limit of its normal adjustment range. Then lower
the bow from this position slightly so that the ride feels
stable. You can use the speed log to optimise the trim.
When running into a head sea, lower the bow to make the
run smoother. In a following sea and a very high head sea,
lift the bow slightly to prevent it from diving in. Do not drive
the boat at high speed when the trim is negative, i.e. when
the bow is low, because the boat can heel and become
unstable to steer. To adjust the trim, also refer to the
engine manufacturer’s instructions.
7 BOAT HANDLING WARNING !
Handling is impaired at speeds exceeding 40 knots.
Rapid turns can lead to loss of control. Slow down
before sharp turns in either direction. Avoid rapid
movements while driving at high speed. Do not drive
at full speed if traffic on the waterway is high or visi-
bility is restricted.
WARNING !
If you drive at high speed, adjust the trim carefully as
it will radically change the behavior of the boat. Do
not drive with the bow too low because the boat can
suddenly turn. Do not drive the boat at high speed
when the trim is negative (bow low). The boat can heel
or become unstable in turns.
WARNING !
Waves impair the handling of the boat and can cause
it to heel. Take this into account and reduce speed
when waves become higher.