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Welcome
Congratulations on becoming the new owner of a C-
8! We hope that you will get
many years of joy from your unique electric hydrofoil craft. Make sure you receive a
full explanation of all systems from the person transferring the ownership to you.
For your own comfort and safety, ensure that you obtain handling and operating
experience before assuming command of the boat. This is especially important if this
is your first boat, or if you are unfamiliar with this type of boat.
Candela will be pleased to provide you with any training needed.
Contents
Introduction ............................................................8
C-8 Overview .....................................................................................10
Steering ...............................................................................................11
The aft foil system ...........................................................................11
The front foil system .......................................................................11
Height sensors .................................................................................12
Sonar depth finder (optional) .....................................................12
Safety ......................................................................14
Intended use .......................................................................... 14
Responsibilities of owner and operator ........................... 15
Disclaimer .............................................................................. 16
Safety warnings in this manual ......................................... 16
Safety symbols on the boat ................................................. 17
Safety stickers on the boat .................................................. 18
Safety equipment on board ................................................ 19
Using the safety ladder and the swim platform (option) .20
Checking the safety equipment ................................................21
Safety on working deck ................................................................22
Safety on working deck during foiling ....................................22
Hatches ................................................................................... 23
Passenger seating ................................................................. 24
Mounting the additional seats to the safety rail (option) 24
Emergency procedures ....................................................... 25
Stop the boat in case of emergency .......................................25
Fire on the boat ................................................................................26
Grounding ..........................................................................................28
Flooding ..............................................................................................29
Emergency steering .......................................................................31
Loss of propulsion ..........................................................................31
Systems ................................................................. 36
Draining system .................................................................... 37
Bilge pumps .....................................................................................38
Rinsing the anchor box drain .....................................................40
Summary of Contents for C-8 2023
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