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Owner’s Manual Page 9 Pre-Launch and Underway - Section S
level.of.reservoir.and.drive.pump.belt..If.the.steering.is.
not.operating.properly,.do.not.operate.the.boat.and.
call.for.assistance..
K. Additional Underway Information
•. Always.be.aware.of.local.laws.on.noise.limits..
Noise.means.engine.noise,.radio.noise.or.even.
yelling.by.people.on.your.boat..Good.seamanship.
demands.that.you.operate.your.boat.quietly.so.as.
not.to.infringe.on.the.rights.of.others..Don’t.use.
thru-transom.exhaust.unless.you.are.well.off.
shore..
•. You.are.responsible.for.any.damage.or.injury.
caused.by.your.boat’s.wake..Observe.no.wake.
speed.zone.warnings..Operate.your.boat.with.
regard.for.the.safety.of.other.boats.and.people.in.
your.boating.area..
•. Keep.your.engine.well.tuned.to.decrease.exhaust.
hydrocarbon.emissions.that.pollute.the.air.and.
water..
S - 11 RETURNING TO SHORE
A. Docking
Always.approach.the.dock.slowly..Think.before.acting..
If you are wondering whether your boat will fit in a
space.against.a.dock,.remember.that.pilings.are.often.
(but.not.always).spaced.10.feet.apart..
Remember.that.it.is.easier.to.control.a.boat.in.reverse.
because.a.boat.steers.from.the.stern..When.backing.
into.a.slip,.back.so.that.bow.swings.into.the.wind.if.
possible..You.will.have.more.control..
If.possible,.come.in.against.the.wind.or.current,.
whichever.is.stronger..Approach.the.dock.at.a.30-45°.
angle..As.the.boat.nears.the.dock,.slowly.swing.
parallel to it. Tie the bow line first; then the stern.
If.wind.or.current.is.moving.toward.the.dock,.move.
parallel.to.the.dock.further.out..Let.the.wind.or.current.
push you in. Tie the stern first, then the bow.
Use.extreme.caution.if.wind.or.current.is.from.your.
stern..Back.in.towards.the.dock.slowly.at.a.slight.
angle.with.engine.in.slow.reverse..Gently.swing.
parallel. Tie stern first, then the bow.
• Allow only a qualified marine electrician to service
the.boats.electrical.system..
G. Medical Emergency
Accidents.while.boating.can.and.may.happen..Be.
prepared.to.handle.these.emergencies.when.they.
happen. Keeping a first aid kit and dry blankets on
board.can.assist.during.these.situations..It.is.also.a.
good.idea.to.contact.your.local.Red.Cross.for.informa-
tion and training on first aid and CPR.
H. Propulsion Failure
Before.you.call.for.help.regarding.an.engine.or.drive.
unit.failure,.it.is.a.good.idea.to.eliminate.the.possibility.
of.simple.problems..Turn.off.the.engine.and.check.to.
see.that.(1).there.is.fuel.in.the.tank;.(2).the.engine.
cooling.intakes.on.the.outdrive.are.not.clogged;.(3).
props.are.clean.and.free.of.weeds,.netting,.etc..;.(4).
no.hoses.are.leaking;.(5).there.is.oil.in.the.engine..
Once.you.have.checked.out.the.possibilities.listed.
above and find they are not the problem, call for help
giving.your.position.and.a.detailed.description.of.your.
boat..
I. Control Failure
In.the.unlikely.event.of.a.shift/throttle.failure,.shut.
down.the.engine.immediately..Carefully.check.the.
control.connections.in.the.engine.compartment.to..
see.if.they.are.secure..If.not,.try.to.locate.the.attaching.
hardware.and.reassemble..If.that.is.not.possible,.try..
to.use.whatever.is.available.such.as.paper.clips,..
hair.clips,.tape,.etc..,.to.secure.the.connections..If.a.
temporary.repair.is.made,.return.to.port.at.the.slowest.
steerable.speed.and.be.prepared.to.take.emergency.
action.should.the.temporary.repair.fail.also..Have.your.
dealer.make.repairs.before.using.the.boat.again..
J. Steering Failure
If.a.problem.with.the.steering.occurs,.shut.down.the.
engine.immediately..Check.the.connections.to.the.
drive.unit.in.the.engine.compartment..Some.boats.
have.a.push/pull.cable.while.others.will.have.hydraulic.
hose.connections..With.cable.connections,.check.the.
attaching.hardware.and.tighten.it.if.necessary..If.you.
have.hydraulic.hose.connections,.check.to.see.if.they.
are.leaking..If.so,.tighten.the.connections.and.check.
the hydraulic fluid reservoir level. Most stern drives
are.power.assisted.and.have.their.own.hydraulic.
reservoir.and.engine.mounted.drive.pump;.check.the.