Owner`s manual

IMPORTANF
Spilled fuel may yellow the fiberglass gel coat and
damage accent tapes.
Open all windows. doors and hatches. Operate the bilge blowers for at
least four minutes. Fuel fumes are heavier than air and will sink to the
lowest part of the boat.
Before starting the engines, c
he ck for any fumes or leaks in the bilge.
Ventilate the boat until
the fumes are no longer present. Repair any leaks
immediately.
Suggested Maneuvering Techniques
GENERAL GUlDEUNES FOR MANEUVERING
• Practice Makes Perfect! Stan in calm water with no wind and lots
of room un til you get the feel for the boat and its controls.
• Maneuvering is accomplished with the engine in gear and
propeller turning. At slow speed, with shift control disabled,
turning the outdrive has little or no effect on boat direction.
With engine in gear , the higher the engine speed the quicker the
steeri ng response.
• Recognize the Outside Forces! Check the wind direction and
veloci ty, as well as the water currents. Use the external forces to
your advantage when maneuvering; don't fight them .
• Proc eed Slowl)'! Give yourself time to think, react, and maneuver.
• Have the Crew Standing B y' Hands ready with fenders, boat hook
and lines can assist greatly as you approach a dock.
TURNI~G
A
WARNING
High speed, fun range turns are not recommmded . TIu:
quick response of the rack and pinicm sl£mng system
and the high speed, may cause people and objects Ie be
ihroum around inside or even over-board. Exercise
prudence in the way your boat is handled!
A gradual turn while moving forward at moderate speed, is a cco mplished
by changing direction of the prop thrust (right, le ft or cemer) .
DOCK APPROACH
Approach docks
on the side that a gentle wind will assist yo ur progress
into the doc k. Approach from a direction such that you can use your pro-
peller thrust to count eract me wind.
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