Visibility From The Steering Station - BENETEAU OCEANIS 58 Owner's Manual

The instrument panel has all the testing functions of the engine and it does not require any special precaution
(refer to engine leaflet).
Check the clutch and accelerator cables (lubricate the end fittings and forks).
V
ISIBILITY FROM THE STEERING STATION
The international regulations to prevent collision at sea (COLREG) and the course regulations make
mandatory a permanent and proper surveillance and the respect of priority.
Make sure there is no other boat on your way.
The visibility from the steering station may be obstructed in the following conditions:
- Speed.
- Position of the upper and side awnings.
- Boat heeling over, the sails reduce visibility under wind.
- Load and load distribution.
- Sea conditions, rain, spray, fog or darkness.
- Lights on inside the boat.
- Persons and removable equipment in the helmsman's field of visibility.
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P
RECAUTION
- Do not change the propeller without specialist's
advice.
- Regularly check the anode (at the end of the drive
shaft) for corrosion, at least 2 times a year.
A - R
DVICE ECOMMENDATION
- When the engine is running, avoid making noise
and chops near the other users.
- Respect speed limits.
- If this boat is equipped with a fixed blade propeller,
when sailing at speeds over 8 knots it is essential
to leave the reverse gear control in neutral.
- To start the engine again, reduce the speed of the
boat when sailing (in order to be able to disengage
the clutch before starting it again).
A - R
DVICE ECOMMENDATION
- Check the whole propeller shaft several times a
year.
- Change the anode if necessary.
- Check and change the cutlass bearing if
necessary.
W
ARNING
- Change systematically anodes at the end of the
first 3 or 4 months of launch of the new boat: their
wear is accelerated during this period.
- See Chapter BRIDGE.