OPERATING THE BOAT
© 2003-2018 Ken Cook Co.
SECTION
7
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Always advise all passengers on board of your steering, stopping and accelerating
intentions. Brief passengers on:
• Safety equipment location and operation
• Basic boat operation
• Radio operation
• Re-boarding procedure
• Man overboard procedure
• Emergency procedure
• Hazardous weather procedure
• Docking procedure
• Fueling procedure
Be sure all passengers are properly seated in designated seating positions and not
riding on the bow, bow pulpit, deck, gunwale or rear sun deck while underway.
Passengers must use caution when riding in the bow. Move to the aft passenger
seats during rough water operation or if visibility is restricted.
STARTING
The following information is intended as a basic guideline only and may not apply to
your specific engine or controls. See the Engine Operator’s Manual or control
manufacturer’s information for instructions on starting and operating the engine,
adjustments and maintenance.
• Secure the boat to the dock before starting the engine.
• Check that the throttle is in the NEUTRAL position.
• Turn the battery selector switch to the appropriate ON position.
• Attach the engine emergency stop switch lanyard to the boat operator.
• Check that all passengers are seated properly.
• Position the lower drive power trim to the full DOWN position.
• Start the engine.
STEERING
Steering a boat is very different from steering an automobile. Steering and
maneuvering a boat is far more difficult and requires time and practice to master.
When steering a boat, it is important to understand the causes and effects of
turning. Since both thrust and steering are at the stern of the boat, the stern will
push away from the direction the steering wheel (helm) or tiller arm is turned. The
boat seems to skid across the water while turning, which feels very different from
an automobile making a turn.
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