ations arising from this.
Take the visibility from the helming position into consideration. Among
other things the following factors can considerably reduce visibility:
• Gear trim angle
• Trim tab angle
• Load and load positioning
• Speed
• Rapid acceleration
• Changeover from displacement speed to planing
• Sea conditions
• Rain and thunderstorms
• Darkness and fog
• Inner lighting when under way in the dark
• Position of curtains
• People and equipment that can block the helmsmen’s view.
The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREG)
demand that a proper lookout is kept at all times, and the “right of
way “rule must be observed. It is essential that these rules are followed.
STAYING ON DECK
Staying on the deck is not allowed for safety reasons in speeds exceed-
ing 30 knots. If the sun deck cushions of fore deck table are in place the
observe the maximum speed of 15 knots to avoid the cushions or table
detaching at speed or in high waves.
USING THE TRIM TABS
WARNING!
Make only small adjustments at a time. Holding down the button for the
trim tab for any length of time can result in partial loss of control of the
boat.
An Axopar boat does not need trim tabs to get up on the plane or to
give good performance. Trim tabs are, however, a very useful aid, if used
correctly. There are two situations in particular where trim tabs should
be used. These are when it is desirable to trim the bow down in a ris-
ing sea and at speeds between going up planing and cruising speed, as
well as when running with a strong beam wind.
A planing boat always leans into a strong beam wind. This reduces the
boat’s sea-keeping qualities, which is why listing to one side should be
eliminated as far as possible. Lowering the trim tab on the windward
side brings the boat back into normal attitude.
For trimming the bow down, both trim tabs are used in parallel. Begin
by retracting both trim tabs completely, then lower both of them a lit-
tle at a time, so that you retain complete control over how the boat is
affected.
When running with a following sea, both trim tabs should always be ful-
ly raised. The reason for this is that boats have a tendency
to “dive” in a strong following sea, which can result in uncontrollable
slowing. Therefore you should run the boat with a high bow angle in
a following sea.
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