Shallow Water Operation________________________
Operating your vessel in shallow water presents various hazards. You
are more apt to hit a submerged object such as a rock, sand bar, stump,
coral, or other unmarked objects. Pay close attention to your charts
for descriptions of any shallow areas, along with navigational markers
on the water. Always post a lookout when operating in shallow water.
Trim your stern drive up as needed to provide adequate draft, and get
to a level plane position in accordance with your speed. Set the alarm
on your depth sounder and travel at a speed that keeps the boat on
plane as much as possible in these shallow areas.
If your boat strikes a submerged object, stop immediately, and
check for hull, sterndrive, and propeller for damage.
!
CAUTION
DO NOT RUN ENGINE ABOVE 1000 RPM WITH THE STERN
DRIVE TRIMMED FOR SHALLOW WATER MANEUVERING.
OPERATING IN THIS MANNER COULD PRODUCE A
DANGEROUS STEERING CONDITION OR COULD DAMAGE
THE STERN DRIVE COMPONENTS.
Trim And Engine Speed Caution
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Vessel Operation
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