ClimateRight CR-2550 Instrukcja Właściciela Pobierz pdf (Strona 69)

BRIDGE CLEARANCE

Be aware that your vessel requires a speciﬁ ed bridge clearance height.

This height is a measured estimate from the waterline to the top of

the highest object usually the tower, arch, radar or the masthead light

depending on what equipment is installed. All canvas should be in the

stored position. The estimated height can change because of variances

in the loaded condition of the vessel. Consult the bridge clearance

speciﬁ cations located in Chapter 12 (technical information section).

As an alternative to be carried out at dockside have someone place a

long straightedge such as a piece of wood at a 90 degree angle across

the highest point of the boat with the boat in the water. Then with

a tape rule measure the distance straight down (90 degrees) to the

waterline. Take this measurement with the fuel and water tanks 1/2

full and only 1 person besides yourself on board. This will give you a

safe measurement. As your boat is loaded down with people the bridge

clearance needed will be slightly lower.

Some bridges are tendered. Know and use the proper bridge signals

when approaching these bridges (see bridge signals on page 2-3). You

can also monitor and communicate on channel 13 of a VHF radio for

bridge information in most domestic locals. Other bridges are marked

with a clearance measurement and you are on your own.

If your vessel has a tower with the potential to lower it , be sure it lays

forward to a distance that will safely clear the bridge before attempting

to proceed under the bridge. While activating the tower forward or returning

it to the upright position, warn passengers to keep all body parts away from the

tower and related mechanisms. After determining your vessel will clear

the bridge proceed with caution at a safe idle speed. Keep your eye

on vessel trafﬁ c at all times in order to react quickly. Resume a safe

speed once clear of the bridge structure and acknowledgment of

clear visibility.

Use common sense regarding bridge clearance because bodily injury

and property damage could result if a mishap occurs with a bridge

structure.

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