3.2.5 Take it up a notch or a few
Despite your Saxdor boat’s wow performance, you will resist the urge to show off driving at full speed — being the responsible person you are.
Overcorrecting, dropping the speed suddenly or hitting the waves at a wrong angle when driving at high speeds can have serious consequences.
Do not exceed your boating capabilities. Drive at speeds you are comfortable with. Avoid sudden maneuvers.
Always use the lanyard stop switch.
The faster you drive your boat, the less of it is connected to the water, and this means the boat feels more responsive to even your small adjustments. At high speed you have less control over your boat at the beginning of a turn.
Be careful with trimming at high speeds. Don’t drive with the bow down.
- When driving in planing mode the boat lifts off the water surface and the air draft increases. Reduce speed when driving under low obstacles such as bridges.
Do not drive at maximum speed while in congested high traffic waterways, high winds, large waves or when visibility is reduced.
Do not exceed the maximum recommended engine power shown on the builder’s plate and in Technical specifications.
Secure loose equipment safely when underway.
Reduce your speed and wake as a courtesy and as a safety consideration to yourself and others.
Observe and obey the speed limits.
Respect no wake zones to protect the environment.