www.eikengineering.com
1.8
Launching Machine into Open Water
1.7.1 Steep or sudden step or uneven water bed contour may result in machine instability
which could be hazardous during launching.
Figure 1.10
1.7.2 Before launching:
Always examine the water depth and the contour of the water bed to ensure it is
gentle, and with sufficient surface area to accommodate the entire foot print of the
pontoons (undercarriage).
Figure 1.11
6