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Reverse the direction of the propeller on the
side you want to turn. For example, if you want
to turn starboard, shift the starboard engine
into reverse. The forward speed of the port
engine, along with the reverse rotation of the
starboard propeller, will pivot your boat into a
starboard turn.
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Practice using the throttle levers to control the
boat. Try maneuvers in open water before
attempting them near docks or other boats.
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Use a quick “burst” of your throttles to control
the boat. Keep in mind that once the boat starts
to move, momentum will carry through.
It is best to learn maneuvering skills in open water
away from traffic. Adequate practice is the only
way to develop your boating skills.
High Speed Operation
!
WARNING
• Maneuverability above 50 MPH is
limited. Sudden turns may cause loss of
control.
• Your Cobalt boat is not designed for
wake jumping. When crossing another
boat’s wake, throttle back to prevent
your boat from leaving the water. Wake
jumping is very dangerous. It is possible
for the boat to re-enter the water on its
side, transom or bow. You and your
passengers could suffer serious injury.
Also, damage to the boat could take
place causing a hazardous condition.
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STARBOARD TURN
SLOWER PROP
PORT TURN
SLOWER PROP
When operating any boat at high speed, a great
deal of caution must be exercised. This is
particularly true during turns. Gradual turns can
be completed at high speed by a competent
driver, but, it must be emphasized that sudden
turns at any speed and particularly at high speed
can be especially dangerous. It is possible to
throw passengers from their seats and even from
the boat if caution is not exercised. Remember,
common sense is the rule for safe boating.
We recommend that you should have ten hours of
experience with the boat before any full throttle
operation. Do not operate your boat until you are
completely experienced with its handling
characteristics. The following are some guidelines
for performance operation.
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Keep bottom of the hull clean and free of
barnacles and other growth. Growth on the hull
can slow the boat down considerably.
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Prepare the boat. Be sure all gear is properly
stowed and compartments are latched.
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Weight distribution affects performance. Keep
weight in the boat to a minimum and evenly
distributed.
●
The propellers should be of the proper pitch to
turn the recommended RPM rating for the
engine with an average boat load. Refer to your
propulsion unit operator’s manual for additional
information.
●
Watch the tachometer. Keep the engines within
the full throttle operating range. Refer to the
propulsion unit operator’s manual for full throttle
operating range.
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. Keep one hand on the steering
!
WARNING
Keep one hand on the steering wheel and
the other on the throttle controls at all
times. If the boat begins to operate in an
unsafe way, pull back on the throttles. Trim
the drive units IN at the same time. Failure
to maintain control could result in severe
injury or death.
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