Specifications

Chapter 6 – Mission Performance
Effects of Wind
E.7.
Maneuverability
In calm or negligible wind and seas, Defender Class boats respond well
using standard twin-screw operating practices. In stiff winds, several design
features combine to make handling this boat challenging. With the majority
of weight and the deepest draft aft, the bow is very susceptible to the effects
of the wind. Moderate winds may have an effect on maneuverability and can
often be the predominant environmental factor in maneuvering situations. In
some cases, it can be difficult to recover and turn the bow into the wind at
slow speeds.
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