Axopar 37 XC, Руководство пользователя

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6. Operation
• Follow the rules of navigation and the requirements of COLREG (Convention on the
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea).
• Always make sure that you have the space needed for avoiding collisions and coming to a halt
and for evasive maneuvers.
• Always use a dead man’s switch if available.
• Reduce speed in high seas for increased comfort and safety.
• Learn your boat’s speed potential. Utilize this knowledge for economical and safe cruising.
• Avoid using high speed along with large rudder movements when going astern, because that
places great strain on the rudder and steering mechanism.
• Avoid sudden steering maneuvers at high speeds.
• Avoid staying in the bow area when driving at high speeds.
You should avoid sudden changes in direction of travel at high speed. Let the boat come to a stop, and
the engine rev down before shifting between forward and reverse. Otherwise excessive strain is put on
the engine, which could cause the engine to stop. In the worst case, sea water may enter the engine.
A right-handed propeller rotates clockwise and a left-handed propeller anti-clockwise, seen from the
stern. The rotation of the propeller is critical for steering the boat. The right-handed propeller pushes the
stern of the boat to starboard when the engine is engaged ahead and to port when it is going astern. The
direction of rotation of the propeller has a major impact on the turning radius. A right-handed propeller
gives a smaller turning radius to port than to starboard. This is called the propeller’s paddlewheel effect.
The boat's propellers have considerable propulsion power that provides powerful acceleration. Take this
into consideration to avoid dangerous situations arising from this.
DANGER
A revolving propeller is life-threatening to a swimmer or a person who has fallen
overboard. Use the dead man’s switch and turn off the engine when someone is
climbing on board.
6.4.3.3. Driving in rough seas
Never go out in rough seas, if you are uncertain whether the boat and those on board can cope. Follow
these simple rules.
• Be well prepared.
• Remember to secure loose equipment.
• Always have a sea anchor and other emergency equipment easily accessible.
• Avoid breaking seas that can appear close to land and over shallows.
• If there are significant waves, always reduce speed to guarantee the safety of the persons on
board.
• Use the trim tab to trim the bow down to reduce hull slamming in a head sea.
In a head sea
• Adjust speed to suit the size of the waves.
• Adjust the trim angle to the size of the waves. Avoid taking seas beam on.
Axopar 37 XC Document ID: 37XC202004EN
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