SECTION : OPERATION
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use the open bow area unless accompanied by an adult. During rough water
operation, passengers in the bow should move to the aft passenger seats.
• DO NOT allow your passengers to ride with their feet dangling over the
side; floating debris can cause serious injury.
• Avoid excess weight in the bow or stern.
• Securely stow all extra gear in stowage areas to prevent load shifting.
Do not stow gear on top of safety equipment; safety equipment must be
quickly accessible.
In adverse weather, reduce the load in the boat. People/load capacity
ratings are based upon normal boating conditions.
RUNNING
We urge you and all others operating the boat to seek certified instruction
from local boating authorities.
This section is designed to present the most basic operational principles. It
is not intended to cover all conditions encountered during operation.
The principles presented in this manual are limited to the facts related
directly to the operation of the boat, while the responsibility for the proper
application of these principles belongs to you.
MANEUVERING TECHNIQUES
Steering response depends on three factors: engine position, motion
and throttle.
High-speed maneuvering is relatively easy and takes little practice to learn.
Slow-speed maneuvering is more difficult and requires time and practice
to master.
When making tight maneuvers, it is important to understand the effects
of turning. Since both thrust and steering are at the stern of the boat, the
stern will push away from the direction of the turn. The bow follows a smaller
turning circle than the stern.
The effects of unequal propeller thrust, wind and current must also be kept
in mind. While wind and current may not always be present, an experienced
boater will use them to their advantage. A counterclockwise rotation
propeller tends to cause the boat, steering in the straight ahead position,
to drift to port slightly when going forward, and to starboard when going
backward. At high speed, this effect is usually unnoticed, but at slow speed,
especially during backing, it can be powerful. More experienced boaters
approach the dock with the starboard side of the boat toward the dock, if
possible.
Stopping (checking headway) is a technique that must be developed. Since
a boat has no brakes, reverse thrust is used to slow and stop the boat. The
momentum of the boat will vary according to the load as well as the speed.
Make it a practice to slow to idle (no-wake) speed before shifting
into reverse.
It is best to learn maneuvering skills in open water away from traffic.
Practice is the only way to develop your boating skills.
SALT WATER
If boat is used in salt water or brackish water, allow the cooling system to
drain thoroughly after removing the boat from the water. Hose down the
entire hull with fresh water and wipe dry.
Today’s engines are built for operation in either fresh or salt water. Fresh
water internal flushing is not normally required; however, it is highly
recommended after use in salt, polluted, or brackish water. Your Tigé Dealer
or engine manufacturer will assist you in securing the appropriate engine
flushing device.
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