Handling The Boat; Considerations When Operating The Boat; General Considerations - X SHORE EELEX 8000 Owner's Manual

Handling the boat.

Considerations when operating the boat

General considerations

When you drive your boat, always follow the rules of navigation and the requirements of the Convention of International
Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREG).
Going out in a motorboat involves a responsibility, not just to those on board but also to others we meet on the water.
Showing consideration for others makes boating comfortable. Everyone has the same right to be at sea, whatever kind of
boat they go afloat in.
The physical laws that apply to a boat are rather different from those affecting a car, for example, the possibilities of
influencing its maneuverability. You can influence the behavior of a boat and the level of comfort on board primarily by
adapting the speed to the prevailing sea.
Follow COLREG
Be considerate
Stay safe
Adjust speed
DANGER
A revolving propeller is life-threatening to a swimmer or a person who has fallen overboard.
When you drive your boat, always follow the rules of navigation and the
requirements of the Convention of International Regulations for Preventing Collisions
at Sea (COLREG).
Going out in a motorboat involves a responsibility, not just to those on board but
also to others we meet on the water. Showing consideration for others makes
boating comfortable. Everyone has the same right to be at sea, whatever kind of
boat they go afloat in.
Follow all safety recommendations and hazard warnings in this manual. Be aware of
your responsibilities. See Responsibilities of owner and operator, page 6.
The physical laws that apply to a boat are rather different from those affecting a car,
for example, the possibilities of influencing its maneuverability. You can influence the
behavior of a boat and the level of comfort on board primarily by adapting the
speed to the prevailing sea conditions.
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