Driving the boat
Starting the boat
- At the driver’s seat, turn the key on. A start tone is heard.
- In the user interface, select Retraction and press the preferred mode until the foils are extended.
- Secure yourself to the kill cord.
- To activate the throttle, press the pod start button. A start tone is heard and the propeller LED turns on. You are ready to go.
Switching retraction modes
WARNING! Moving parts. Crush and pinch point hazard.
- Stay clear of the moving rudder. In case of retraction motor failure, anyone or anything getting in the way risks getting crushed.
- Stay clear of the moving rudder and struts. Before initiating any change in the retraction mode, ensure that the passengers are informed.
NOTICE! Moving parts. Risk of item damages.
Never place anything on the lids of the struts. When changing retraction mode, the struts move vertically. Anything placed on the lids will fall off.
- In the user interface, select Retraction.
- Press the preferred mode until the foils are extended or retracted.
Shutting down the boat
- Slow down and press the pod stop button on the throttle. The throttle is deactivated, and the propeller LED is turned off.
- Turn the key off.
Foiling
WARNING
Risk of personal injury.
- Stay clear of the moving struts of the aft and front foil boxes. When underway and while changing retraction mode, the struts rotate and move vertically.
- When preparing for takeoff , ensure that you have an unobstructed view.
- Use the designated seats and fasten the seat belts when underway.
- Hold on to the designated handles when underway. The driver holds the steering wheel.
- Always proceed with a margin for error. Incorrect handling of the boat when foiling can result in the boat landing on its side.
- Avoid making sharp turns at high speed or in waves. Meet waves perpendicularly. The front foil should never be visible above the surface.
Before foiling
- Ensure that you obtain sufficient operating experience of the boat before welcoming any passengers on board. You are handling an advanced electrical hydrofoil.
- Inform passengers that the boat may land on its side while foiling and that they should use the handles and seat belts to avoid the risk of falling overboard or getting hurt.
Start foiling
- Put on the seat belts and tighten them.
- In the user interface, select retraction mode and press Foiling mode until the foils are fully extended.
- Prepare for takeoff. Make a visual check of the sea ahead. You should have an unobstructed view of 250m / 820ft.
- Aim for a straight course and give full throttle. The boat will start foiling at about 17kn. Optimum foiling speed is 22kn.
Landing
- Decrease speed. The boat will land at about 17kn.
NOTICE! The foils remain extended until another mode is selected.