Owner`s manual

ACCELERATE
PARALLEL DOCKING
Parallel docking
is accomplished best by approaching the dock at a mod-
erate angle,
and just as the bow approaches the dock shift to neutral, turn
the wheel hard towards the dock and shift into reverse to slow or stop for-
ward motion . At the same time, "pull" the stem towards the dock. More
or less throttle is dictated by the relative speed of the boat.
BACKING
Backing is accomplished by using reverse gear and steering the thrust to
accomplish the direction of motion desired. Your boat reacts the same
wayan auto does in the backing maneuver.
BOW
RAISES
PIANING A1TITUDE
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TRIMMING THE BOAT
When the boat
is accelerated forward, its trim angle increases causing the
bow to ride high and the stern low. Continued acceleration will bring the
trim angle to a maxi mum angle ("hump"); then the boat will level out to
its planing attitude.
It is important to get "over the hump " as soon as possible due to the
reduced visibility, handling and performance. A few seconds at full throt-
tle
should get the boat over the hump and into a planing attitude. Once
you are "over the hump " and at a comfortable plane, move the throttle
control back to
2/3 to 3/4 throttle, a more fuel efficient cruising speed.
A WARNING
Do not overtrim. The boat may veer or the bOUl may
dig in causing you to lose control.
Bow "down" trim is normally used when accelerating to cruising speed,
operating at slow
planing speed, or when running against high waves .
Bow "up" trim is normally used for cruising, running with high waves, or
running at full speed. Bow position controls to tilt the outdrive are either
dash panel mounted or on the single lever control depending on the type
of engine installed. Bow position is indicated on the TRIM gauge located
on the dash panel.
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