YAMARIN 600 Big Ride, Owner'S Manual

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Yamarin 80 Day Cruiser
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5.9.6 Driving
It is easy to drive when the weather is fine and the sea is calm. Do not, however, forget the
importance of keeping an adequate lookout. In order for the visibility from the driver's seat to
be as good as possible you should:
- ensure that passengers do not restrict your visibility
- do not drive near planing speed for long periods, as the bow up comes up and reduces
visibility
- when visibility is poor, look over the windshield
- remember to also keep a lookout behind you, particularly in shipping lanes and heavily
trafficked routes
NOTE! Use proper navigation lights after dark.
Always adjust your speed to the conditions and the environment. Take into account the
following:
- waves (also consult the passengers about a comfortable speed)
- your own bow wake (greatest at planing speed, least at speeds under 5 knots)
- visibility (islands, fog, rain, driving against the sun)
- familiarity with the route (sufficient time for navigation)
- the width of the route (other traffic, noise and wash on shore)
- make sure, that there is always sufficient distance to avoid collision. Distance must be
so big that there is time to stop the boat or to take evasive action.
When running at low speed, a planing boat's directional stability is poorer than at higher
speed. So be careful in narrow passages and when meeting other boats.
It is therefore important that you follow the international regulations on how to avoid
collisions at sea = COLREG. Navigate with care and use new or updated nautical charts.
The running position of the boat greatly affects its driving characteristics and fuel
consumption. The boat's best operational position may be achieved by:
- placing the load properly
- adjusting the engine's trim angle
The combination of the right operational position with the right speed also makes driving in
open waters more comfortable and safer.
WARNING! High speed and quick manoeuvring, in a rough sea, can lead to
large heeling angles and loss of control over the boat.