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OPERATION 3
STOPPING
• You will lose steering control if
you completely pull the throttles
back to idle. You need throttle to
steer.
• Donotusethereversefunctionto
slow down or stop the boat from
planing speed as it could cause
you to lose control, be ejected,
or impact the steering wheel or
other parts of the boat. This could
increase the risk of serious injury.
The boat is not equipped with a sepa-
rate braking system. It is stopped by
water resistance after the throttle levers
aremovedbacktoidle.Fromfullspeed,
the boat stops in approximately 437 ft.
(133m) after the throttle is moved back
to idle. The stopping distance varies
depending on gross weight, water sur-
face conditions, and wind direction. The
stated straight-line stopping distance
should be used for a reference. The
boat slows down as soon as the throttle
levers are returned to idle but will coast
for a distance before fully stopping. If
you are not sure you can stop in time
before hitting an obstacle, apply throttle
and turn in another direction.
DOCKING
1) Make sure no obstructions, boats
or swimmers are close to the boat.
Come to a stop before you reach the
dock.
2) Notice how wind and water currents
are affecting boat movement as you
attach your mooring lines and fend-
ers.
3) Approach the dock at idle speed.
Use reverse as necessary during
slow speed maneuvering to help
control speed and direction. Position
the boat according to wind and
water conditions. WARNING! Do
not use your hand, arm, or other
part of your body to try to keep
the boat from hitting the dock.
You could be injured if the boat
pushes against the dock.
Wind or current pushing boat away
from dock:
Slowly approach the dock at about a
45° angle. Secure the bow to the dock,
then use engine thrust or a boat hook
to gently move the stern to the dock.
345 ft (105 m)
WARNING
437 ft (133m)
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