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Maneuvering Techniques
Steering response depends on three factors: engine position, motion and throttle.
Like an automobile, high speed
maneuvering is relatively easy and
takes little practice to learn. Slow
speed maneuvering, on the other
hand, is far 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
his advantage. Unequal thrust is an
aspect shared by all single engine propeller-driven watercraft. A clockwise rotation
propeller tends to cause the boat, steering in the straight ahead position, to drift to
starboard when going forward, and to port when going backward. At high speed, this
effect is usually unnoticed, but at slow speed; especially during backing, it can be
powerful. For this reason, many veteran boaters approach the dock with the port side of
the boat toward the dock, if possible.
Stopping
When stopping the boat, it is important to remember there are no brakes to allow coming
to a complete, immediate stop. To stop your boat, anticipate ahead of time and begin
slowing down by pulling back on the throttle.
Once the throttle is in neutral and the engine has stopped pulling the boat forward, it may
be necessary to pull the throttle into reverse to further slow the forward momentum of the
boat. The reverse thrust of the engine will decrease the forward speed and slow the boat
down to a safer maneuvering speed.
Do not use the engine stop switch for normal shut down.
Doing so may impair your ability to re-start the engine quickly
or may create a hazardous swamping condition.
Figure 3-9. Stern Push
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- SERVICE/MAINTENANCE LOG 2
- CONTENTS 5
- TABLE OF F 6
- INTRODUCTION 7
- & STANDARDS 7
- MODEL SPECIFICATIONS 8
- BOATING S 9
- Regulations 10
- Responsibilities 10
- Figure 1-2. Fire Extinguisher 11
- Emergencies 12
- Hazardous Conditions 13
- Carbon Monoxide 14
- Operation By Minors 15
- Passenger Safety 15
- Basic Rules Of The Road 15
- Figure 1-7. Buoy Shapes 17
- Figure 1-8. Spherical Marker 17
- Figure 1-9. Day Markers 17
- FEATURES & C 21
- Figure 2-4. Graphical Display 22
- Figure 2-7. Dash Gauges 24
- A STEP BEYOND 25
- SPEED ON 27
- SPEED OFF 27
- Power Wedge 28
- IGNITION SWITCH 29
- Throttle Control 31
- Steering System 32
- Emergency Engine Stop Switch 32
- Motorbox Cover 33
- Driver’s Seat 33
- V-Drive Engine Access Hatch 34
- Ski Pylon 35
- Swim Platform 35
- Navigational Lights 36
- Storage Areas 36
- Drain Plugs 37
- Speedometer Pickup 37
- Tilt Steering Wheel 38
- Ventilation 39
- Optional Equipment 40
- Location (Arm Rest) 41
- Figure 2-37. Stereo 41
- Remote Control Panel 41
- Figure 2-40. Pull-Up Cleat 42
- Figure 2-41. SaniPottie 42
- Figure 2-42. Wedge Down 43
- Figure 2-43. Wedge Up 43
- Figure 2-44. Scarpa 43
- Suppression Plate (SSP) 43
- OPERATION 45
- Figure 3-2. Safety Chains 46
- Figure 3-4. Transom Tie-Down 46
- Figure 3-3. Bow Tie-Down 46
- Warning Labels 48
- Starting 49
- KC-0991M 49
- Shifting/Running 51
- Steering 51
- Stopping 53
- High Speed Operation 55
- Towing A Skier 56
- Figure 3-11. Hand Signals 57
- Towing Another Boat 58
- Anchoring 58
- Propellers 58
- KC-2220M 59
- Corrosion Protection 60
- CARE AND M 61
- Exterior 62
- Engine/Drive Train 64
- HIGH (FULL) 65
- LOW (ADD) 65
- Figure 4-2. Drip Less Shaft 66
- Fuel System 67
- Electrical 68
- Figure 4-5. Battery Level 69
- Miscellaneous 70
- Troubleshooting 72
- Warranty 75
- Gelcoat Coverage 76
- Audio System coverage 76
- What is not Covered 77
- Glossary 79
- Required Maintenance Schedule 82
- Indmar Engines 82
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