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Engine weight
Maximum permissible engine weight is 30
kg. The weight of an engine affects the boats
performance, and stability, particularly du-
ring the phase of moving from displacement
to planing mode. When choosing between
engines of equal power, we recommend op-
ting for the lighter one.
Shaft length
Standard shaft engine (S).
Engine Height
Engine dimensions vary between different
makes of similar shaft types by a few cm of
shaft length. You should be able to compen-
sate such by means of a spacer piece, (i.e. a
piece of wood ...).
Engine-mounting
Fit the engine precisely in centre position of
the transom panel. Fasten the engines clamp-
screws by hand, as tight as possible, and
secure the engine to the boat by means of a
chain or recovery-line.
Engine fuel and oil dissolves the rubber
-layer and may damage the boat skin. if
in spite of care fuel is spilled onto the boat
skin, rinse thoroughly with water.
WarNiNG: Do not smoke or use open fire
near fuel tanks!
riSk Of EXPlOSiON!
Engine trim
Engine setting (trim) should be arranged re-
lative to, and to suit, under way conditions.
The engine should be aligned whereby the
prop-shaft is appointed horizontally level,
parallel to the water surface.
Individual alignment and change of angle set-
ting May never the less improve trim. Read
the instructions supplied with your engine.
load distribution
The boat should be loaded in a manner, whe-
re length- and lateral level is well bal-anced.
Well spread and balanced load only guaran-
tees optimised movement through the water.
Therefore endeavour to spread loads evenly.
If the bow of your boat distinctly rises abo-
ve the water surface, then you ought to move
weight forward.
If the boat does not plane when at speed, you
need to move weight aft.
WarNiNG: Never exceed the max. per-
missible engine weight!
NOTiCE: When the engine position is too
high, the prop may pop out of the water,
rev in the air and loose forward propul-
sion. if positioned too deep, the boat may
loose speed and become difficult to steer.
iMPOrTaNT: recheck firm clamp-screw
holding after 15 minutes of engine opera-
tion.
NOTiCE: Protect the boat skin of your
SPEED against fuel and oil contact!
fuel-tank
If you carry a remote fuel tank, place it (on an
old rug, blanket, plastic sheet or similar) on
the floor of your boat, thus avoiding damage
to the boat skin by spillage of fuel. Secure the
tank to the boat against being lost overboard
by means of a chain, recovery-line or strap.
WarNiNG: adjustments to the engine
must not be made whilst the engine is run-
ning!
