SECTION : OPERATION
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Weighing (Pulling In) Anchor
Start engine and move forward until anchor line is straight up and down.
Pull hard to lift anchor from the bottom material. If the anchor is stuck, allow
the up and down motion of the bow from wave action to loosen the anchor
from the bottom. If the anchor remains stuck, slowly maneuver the boat
around the anchor until the anchor pulls loose. Be sure to keep the line tight
during this procedure.
PERFORMANCE BOATING
Some boat models, especially those with high horsepower engines, are
capable of truly exhilarating performance. Do not be tempted to push your
boat to its limits until you are completely familiar with the boat’s operating
characteristics. The operator should have at least 10 hours of experience
with the boat before any extended full throttle operation.
Here are some guidelines for performance operation. Read and practice
them, and soon you will be operating your boat to its full capability.
Before Running
• Keep the bottom clean and free of scum, barnacles and other growth.
Growth on the hull can slow the boat down considerably.
• Prepare the boat. Be sure all gear is properly stowed and compartments
are latched.
• Keep weight in the boat low and evenly distributed. Remove
unnecessary eight and keep it onshore. Weight distribution affects
performance.
• The propeller should be of the proper pitch to turn the recommended
RPM rating for the engine and of the proper type for your average load
and individual requirements. Your Tigé boat is already equipped with the
proper propeller to achieve maximum performance with an average load
for your boat. If you have questions, see your Tigé Dealer.
When Underway
If the boat begins to operate in an unsafe way, pull back on the throttle.
Monitor the gauges when operating at full throttle.
As the boat begins to get on plane, acceleration will increase since less
boat will be in the water.
WARNING
LOSS OF CONTROL AND UNSAFE BOAT HAZARD
Failure to maintain control can cause death or serious injury. Keep one
hand on the wheel and the other on the shifter/throttle control handle.
High-speed operation on smooth water is very stable, but quick reactions
and adjustments are needed to maintain control. Know your limits and stay
within them. Always keep one hand on the steering wheel and the other
on the throttle; constant adjustments are necessary for rapidly changing
conditions. Small inputs of throttle and steering are exaggerated at high
speeds. Depending on the speed, keep watch well ahead so that you may
have enough time to react.
PROPELLERS
The propeller converts the engine’s power into the thrust needed to propel
the boat. Care and selection of your propeller is very important to proper
boat operation. Propellers are identified by two numbers, such as 13 x 19.
In the number sequence, the first number is the diameter of the propeller
and the second is the pitch.
Pitch is the angle of the blades expressed in the theoretical distance a
propeller travels in each revolution. In the above example, the pitch is 19,
or each revolution of the propeller pushes the boat 19 in. (483 mm) through
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