Getting Underway
6.3
3. Attach the necessary mooring lines and fenders if nec-
essary. Do not lower the fenders over the side until the
boat is clear of the trailer.
4. Initially slacken the trailer winch and familiarize your-
self with its gear switch action and return the winch to the
locked position.
5. Loose gear may now be loaded if necessary. The rud-
der and centerboard should be in the up position
6. Back the boat and trailer down the ramp until the trailer
wheels are just clear of the surface of the water. Retrieve
the bow and stern lines as necessary. Loosen the trailer
winch and bow strap.
7. Once the boat is floating free, push the boat clear of
the trailer guides to the available dock maintaining control
with the mooring lines.
8. Slowly pull the empty trailer out of the water being
careful that the boat and people are clear.
6.2.1 Running the Engines
Now it is time to start the engines. This is accomplished
by the following procedures:
1. First, move the throttle to the neutral positionl.
2. Next, turn the switch to the “On” position.
3. Start the engine by pulling the start chord.
4. Once the engine warms up to operating temp (check
manufacturer’s recommendations for correct warm-up
procedure), move the shift lever to Fwd and Reverse to
make sure that the transmission will engage.
Exhaust gasses contain Carbon Monoxide. This is
a poisonous gas and can cause death. Shut down
engines immediately.
Important: Always be careful when starting the engines. Use
common sense and good judgment. Shut down the engine
immediately if you observe any unsafe operating conditions.
6.3 Getting Underway
Verify that you have up to date safety equipment.
Make sure you have the required safety equipment for
your passengers.
Check wind, tide, and current to determine the best way
to maneuver your boat away from the dock. Lower the
rudder and centerboard to the proper depth and cast off
mooring lines.
Shift your boat’s engine into forward or reverse, depend-
ing on whether you want to move the bow or the stern
away from the dock first. Your engines should be running
at a slow speed as you move away from the dock.
Once your boat is in open water, you can safely acceler-
ate to cruising speed. Advance throttle to setting which
provides your desired engine speed (RPM’s).
6.3.1 Getting Ready to Sail
Note: This is not intended to provide a complete guide on sail-
ing! The ‘art’ of managing a sailboat in all weather, tidal and
day/night conditions can not even be taught by reading even the
best instruction book. If you are not proficient in handling sail
boats please refrain from handling this boat and obtain profes-
sional training and certificates of which some might be required
for you to navigate this boat in certain areas or countries.
The following is a simple guide only (see chapter
5, Sails and Rigging, for detailed descriptions and
layouts):
Be sure the rudder and centerboard have been low-
ered prior to raising any sail
1. If possible, raise the mast with a partner.
2. Locate a level place near the lauching area for the
mast raising. Ensure no power lines or obstructions will
interfere with rigging or traversing the path to water.
3. Untie the mast and boom from the trailer and locate
the rigging and hardware. Attach or confirm the side-
shrouds are attached to the shroud tangs on the mast.
Attach or confirm the side-shrouds are equipped with
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