Everglades 455 CC, Owner'S Manual

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Operation
Maneuvering to a Dock or Slip
Notice:
Your boat is equipped with quad engines
and electronic control systems. Depend-
ing on the control system options selected,
the following conditions could apply that
will affect the handling of your boat as you
maneuver to the dock:
If your boat is equipped with a joystick in-
tegrated into the engine control system and
you are using the joystick to maneuver the
boat, you should leave all engines running
while using the joystick control to maneu-
ver the boat to the dock or back into the slip.
Note that most joystick controls will be de-
activated if either throttle or shift control
lever is moved while maneuvering the boat.
Electronic control system and joystick op-
eration is unique to the engines installed
on your boat. Operation manuals for the
engines and control systems are included
with this manual. You should read these
manuals thoroughly and understand the
control system in theory and operation be-
fore operating your boat. Additionally, your
dealer should demonstrate the operation
of the control system and instruct you in
operating the controls properly.
Maneuvering to a Dock
Approach the dock slowly at a 30 to 40 degree
angle. Whenever possible, approach against
the wind or current. Turn the engines straight &
shift to neutral when you feel you have enough
momentum to reach the dock. Use reverse on
the outboard engine while turning the steering
wheel toward the dock to slow the boat and pull
the stern toward the dock as the boat approaches.
Straighten the engines and use both engines to
stop the boat if it is still moving forward against
the pilings. If you executed your approach prop-
erly, the boat will lightly touch the pilings at the
same time the forward momentum is stopped.
Have the dock lines ready and secure the boat as
soon at it stops. Use fenders to protect the boat
while it is docked. Keep the engines running until
the lines are secured.
Backing into a Slip
Approach the slip with the stern against the wind
or current and the engines straight ahead. Use the
engines and turn the steering wheel to maneuver
the boat into alignment with the slip. Reverse the
engines and slowly back into the slip. Shift from
reverse to neutral frequently to prevent the boat
from gaining too much speed. Move the stern
right and left by shifting the engines in and out
of gear or turning the wheel. When nearly in the
slip all the way, straighten the engines and shift
to forward to stop. Keep the engines running until
the lines are secured.
Securing Dock Lines
Securing a boat that is tied along side the dock typi-
cally requires a bow and stern line and two spring
lines. The bow and stern lines are usually secured
to the dock at a 40° angle aft of the stern cleat and
forward of the bow cleat. The after bow spring line
is secured to the dock at a 40° angle aft of the af-
ter bow spring cleat. The forward quarter spring is
secured to the dock at a 40° angle forward of the
stern cleat. The spring lines keep the boat square
to the dock and reduce fore and aft movement while
allowing the boat to move up and down with the tide.
Securing The Boat Along Side A Dock (Typical)
Securing The Boat In A Slip (Typical)
Bo
w L
ine
Forward Q
uarter Spr
ing Line
After Bow Spring Cleat
Bow Cleat
Stern Cleat
After Bow Spring L
ine
Stern
Line