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MOTOR TRIM
MOTOR SELECTION
Trim motor properly. Correct trim is essential to optimum motoring performance. A general rule is the axis of the
propeller should be parallel to surface of water.
Motor trimmed too positively: boat may porpoise or ride “bow high”.
Motor trimmed too negatively: boat may ride nose down and have difculty planing.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
CAUTION
Reduce speed in waves. Avoid excessive speeds and sharp turns in rough weather.
Avoid rapid acceleration. Rapid acceleration can make operator or passengers fall overboard.
Do not reverse quickly. Reversing quickly can cause swamping.
CAUTION
Do not under power. A motor too small for boat size or load may not have adequate power to navigate currents
or headwinds.
Do not use a motor not approved for use with the boat.
WARNING
Do not overpower. Do not use a motor with a higher horse power, or kilowatts than the capacity label
states. Overpowering can result in severe handling or stability problems.
Do not use fuel tank, fuel lines or fuel system components not approved for use with the boat.
CAUTION
Motoring into wind: adjust trim down and keep weight forward to prevent possible capsize.
Motoring in same direction as waves or swell, adjust trim up and keep weight back to prevent bow from
submerging.
CAUTION
Carry appropriate safety equipment* such as but not limited to:
- Coast Guard approved lifejackets or personal otation devices for each passenger**
- charts - EPIRB device
- tool kit/ spare parts kit - protective clothing in case of weather change
- ares - whistle
- re extinguisher - First Aid kit
- anchor - navigation lights
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