OWT - Sharp Turn On Plane

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It’s important to learn your boat’s handling and performance characteristics. Cavitation from too sharp and quick a turn can result in loss of propulsion and control. You must maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel, position your feet shoulder width apart, brace yourself and adjust your balance to the momentum the boat will create. Announce to your passengers to maintain a firm grip, brace and balance before attempting these maneuvers.

Sharp turns may be used for many reasons such as avoiding an obstruction in the water, or just to retrieve an object blown out of the boat, such as a hat. A sharp turn would also be used to quickly return to a passenger who fell overboard.