BENETEAU OCEANIS 31 Owner's Manual page 123

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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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.
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DVICE ECOMMENDATION
-Check the whole propeller shaft several
times a year.
-Change the anode if necessary.
-Check and change the cutlass bearing if
necessary.
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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).