SAFE OPERATION, CARE AND ATTENTION
Operating your boat with due care and attention requires
the operator be aware of the surrounding environment at
all times
• Sudden stop or change of direction can cause
loss of control of the boat resulting in injury or death
• Operate the boat defensively at all speeds and
keep a safe distance from people, objects and other
watercraft
• Following directly behind other boats or operating the
boat in an erratic manner can lead to collision, injury
and death
• Operators should reduce speed and exercise extreme
caution when operating the boat in shallow areas or
where there might be submerged objects
• Be aware of the weather conditions at all times If
wind and waves begin to rise or visibility begins to
deteriorate, return to the dock or boat ramp
• Placing heavy objects over to one side of the boat or
very far forward in your boat can result in poor boat
performance, or in an extreme situation result in loss
of control or capsizing of the boat Always distribute
any cargo evenly around the center of the passenger
carrying area of your boat
OPERATING TIPS
Launching
When you arrive at the boat ramp remove the rear tie-
downs from your boat and perform all pre-operation checks
Ensure the drain plug is in place When safe to do so, back
your trailer slowly down the ramp until the underside of the
boat is touching the water. Stop your vehicle and set the
parking brake Disconnect the trailer safety chain from your
boat and let out a few feet of winch line Ensure you do not
let out enough winch line to become tangled on your vehicle
or the trailer Back your trailer down the ramp until the boat
is ready to float free. Set your parking brake. Disconnect
your winch line from the boat and attach a long mooring
line to the bow Guide your boat off of the trailer and secure
it to the shore using the mooring line or have someone on
shore hold the line. Park your trailer and vehicle. Board
your boat Ensure that there is enough water under your
boat before lowering the motor
Loading
Tilt your outboard motor into the traveling position. Moor
your boat on shore or have someone on shore hold the
mooring line Carefully back your trailer down the ramp
when safe to do so until the trailer bunks are just underwater
Set your parking brake Guide your boat onto the trailer as
squarely between the trailer fenders as possible Attach the
trailer winch line to the bow eye of the boat, detach the
mooring line and winch the boat the remainder of the way
onto the trailer Attach the safety chain to the bow eye of
the boat. Remove your boat from the water and perform
all post operation checks prior to leaving the parking lot.
Attach the tie downs to the transom, stow all loose items
securely and store the boats fabric top in the down position
Perform all trailer checks
Starting your Engine
Consult your engine and control owner’s manuals for proper
engine starting, break-in, and shut-down procedures
Boarding the Boat
Never attempt to board a boat while the engine is running,
whether from the water or from the shore or dock When
boarding from a dock or the shore, ensure that the boat is
secured so that it cannot move away from you while you
are boarding Use a step if necessary to board comfortably
When boarding from the water, use the transom platform
and ladder if so equipped
Stopping
We recommend that operators avoid stopping the boat
abruptly because the boats wake can catch up with the
boat and lift the rear of the boat suddenly Slow the boat
down gradually prior to stopping, and never use reverse
gear as a brake
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