XO boats 270 RS CABIN, Руководство пользователя

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Learn and obey the rules of navigation on waterways, and also familiarise
yourself with the rules known as COLREGs (International Regulations for
Preventing Collisions at Sea) that you must follow at all times. According to
the rules, every vessel must maintain a proper look-out and obey the give-
way provisions at all times. Navigate carefully and use new or updated nau-
tical charts. Always adjust your speed in relation to the prevailing condi-
tions and environment.
Pay attention to the following:
• waves (also consult your passengers on their opinion of a comfortable
speed)
• your own wake (highest when rising to plane and lowest at displacement
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 traffi c, noise and impact of wakes on shore)
• space required for stopping and taking evasive action.
5.9.2 DEAD MAN'S SWITCH
If your boat is equipped with a dead man's switch, attach its lanyard to you
immediately 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, particularly if
you are alone. However, remember to detach the lanyard from your wrist
before docking or beaching operations to prevent the engine from stop-
ping 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 proper visi-
bility which also complies with the rules of COLREG. Always ensure that vis-
ibility from the steering position is as good as possible:
• 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 posi-
tion so that the rising bow does not impair visibility
• remember to keep a good lookout astern as well, especially on fairways in
case of approaching ships. Use appropriate navigation lights after dark and
in limited visibility (fog, heavy rain).