Driving the boat

Starting the boat

At the driver’s seat, turn the key on. A start tone is heard.
Select Retraction settings in the user interface and press the preferred mode.
Wait for the foils to reach locked position in the new mode. This will be displayed in the user interface.
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.

Select Retraction settings in the user interface and press the preferred mode.
Wait for the foils to reach locked position in the new mode. This will be displayed in the user interface.

Shutting down the boat

NOTICE! Always switch off the ignition key before switching off low voltage main switch. Failure to comply may result in permanent damage to control units.

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 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.
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.

The C-8 will start foiling at about 17kn. When foiling, its keel is approximately 0.5m above the water surface. Foiling is a quiet driving mode. There is little noise from waves against the hull, and the pod runs quietly. It is the responsibility of the driver to keep an unobstructed view ahead when foiling.

When exceeding the bank limit, the boat will automatically lower the rpm, in order to decrease speed. To regain speed, steer straight. The boat will increase the rpm. If the bank limit is exceeded continuously, the decreased speed will cause the boat to land.

A foiling boat behaves differently to a planing boat. When foiling, the bow angle is almost flat, 1°. The bow angle of a planing boat is about 15°. A foiling boat rotates around the center of the boat when turning, while a planing boat rotates around the motor in the aft.

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 250 m / 820 ft.
Aim for a straight course and give full throttle. The boat will start foiling at about 17 kn. Optimum foiling speed is 22 kn.

Landing

Decrease speed. The boat will land at about 17kn.

NOTICE! The foils remain extended until another mode is selected.