When Maneuvering In Narrow Channels; Visibility From The Helming Position - X SHORE EELEX 8000 Owner's Manual

In a head sea
Adjust speed to suit the size of the waves.
In a following sea
Planing boats can be particularly exposed in rough following seas. The stern of the boat rises, and the rudder does not
answer, so the boat broaches while the bow cuts down into the sea.
Remember to do the following:
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Keep the bow high.
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Avoid crashing through waves, maintain low speed. If necessary, deploy the sea anchor to reduce speed.

When maneuvering in narrow channels

When maneuvering the boat in narrow channels the motor speed should be kept as low as possible so that maneuvers
are calm and steady.
Maneuvering in difficult conditions
In difficult wind and current conditions, it is important that maneuvers are made quickly and precisely to prevent the
boat from drifting into trouble. A higher revolution might be necessary to make full use of the power of the motor.
Before starting a maneuver under difficult conditions, do the following:
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Think through the different situations which could arise
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Pay attention to the wind and current conditions and decide in advance which maneuvers you will make.
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Brief crew members on what they should do in different situations.

Visibility from the helming position

The Convention of International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREG) demand that a proper lookout is
always kept. It is essential that this rule is followed.
Take the visibility from the helming position into consideration. Among other things the following factors can
considerably reduce visibility.
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Load and load positioning
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Speed
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Rapid acceleration
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Changeover from displacement speed to planing
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