Design Category - Bayliner E21 Owner's Manual

Chapter 2: Locations
Watercraft Design Category
A watercraft given design category C is considered to be designed for a wind force up to, and including 6
(Beaufort scale) and significant wave height up to, and including 2 m.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BOAT IN SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS
GET TO SHORE BEFORE THE WEATHER TURNS BAD
The wind speed and wave height specified as the upper limit for your category of boat does not mean that you or
your passengers can survive if your boat is exposed to these conditions. It is only the most experienced
operators and crew that may be able to operate a boat safely under these conditions.
You must always be aware of weather conditions and head for port or protected waters in sufficient time to avoid
being caught in high winds and rough water. Do not take chances!
Maximum Propulsion Power
• "Maximum propulsion power rating for the craft: 110 kW."
• "Do not operate this craft with an engine of rated power larger than that posted on the capacity label in the craft."
• "Do not operate this craft at negative propulsion unit trim settings (bow down) at high speed. Craft may lean over
on side. Instability in turns may result. Use negative trim to accelerate to planing speed from displacement speed
and at lower planing speeds in choppy water (applicable to craft equipped with propulsion unit power trim)."
• "Do not operate at maximum speed while in congested high traffic waterways or in weather and sea conditions
of reduced visibility, high winds or large waves. Reduce speed and wake as a courtesy and as a safety
consideration to yourself and others. Observe and obey speed limit and no wake zones."
• "Observe right-of-way as defined by Rules of the Road and required by COLREG."
• "Always be certain to have sufficient distance to stop or manoeuvre if required to avoid collisions."
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DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR
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