Mercury SST120 - Boat Horsepower Capacity; High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation

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GENERAL INFORMATION
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U.S. COAST GUARD CAPACITY
MAXIMUM HORSEPOWER XXX
MAXIMUM PERSON
CAPACITY (POUNDS)
XXX
MAXIMUM WEIGHT
CAPACITY
XXX
Boat Horsepower Capacity
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Do not overpower or overload your boat. Most boats will carry a
required capacity plate indicating the maximum acceptable pow-
er and load as determined by the manufacturer following certain
federal guidelines. If in doubt, contact your dealer or the boat
manufacturer.
WARNING
Overpowering a Boat Can Cause:
• Serious injury, death, or boat damage.
• Loss of Boat Control.
• Flotation Characteristics of Boat to be Altered from Placing
Too Much Weight on Transom.
• Boat to Break Apart, Particularly Around the Transom Area.
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat
Operation
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If you are not familiar with high-performance boat operation we
recommend that you first request an orientation/demonstration
ride with your dealer or an operator experienced with your boat/
outboard combination. Refer to the “Guide to Hi-Performance
Boat Operation” booklet included in your literature packet.