GENERAL INFORMATION
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Boat Horsepower Capacity
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WARNING
Avoid serious injury, death or property damage from overpowering a
boat. Using a power package that exceeds the maximum horsepower
limit of a boat can:
• Cause loss of boat control.
• Place too much weight at the transom altering the designed flotation
characteristics of the boat
• Cause the boat to break apart, particularly around the transom area.
Do not overpower or overload your boat. Most boats will carry a required
capacity plate indicating the maximum acceptable power and load as
determined by the manufacturer following certain federal guidelines. If in
doubt, contact your dealer or the boat manufacturer.
U.S. COAST GUARD CAPACITY
MAXIMUM HORSEPOWER XXX
MAXIMUM PERSON
CAPACITY (POUNDS) XXX
MAXIMUM WEIGHT
CAPACITY XXX
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High‑Speed and High‑Performance Boat Operation
If your power package is to be used on a high speed or high performance
boat with which you are unfamiliar, we recommend that you never operate
it at its high speed capability without first requesting an initial orientation
and familiarization demonstration ride with your dealer or an operator
experienced with your boat/power package combination. For additional
information, obtain a copy of our Hi‑Performance Boat Operation booklet
from your dealer, distributor, or Mercury Marine.
Lanyard Stop Switch
The purpose of a lanyard stop switch is to turn off the engine when the
operator moves far enough away from the operator's position (as in
accidental ejection from the operator's position) to activate the switch. A
lanyard stop switch can be installed as an accessory ‑ generally on the
dashboard or side adjacent to the operator's position.
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