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Trimming
The outboard engine can be trimmed to adjust your boat’s angle for
given loads and water conditions. Follow these performance tips for
trimming your Manitou:
On VP and SHP models, keep the engine trimmed down when
accelerating and turning, but trim up while underway.
Manitou V-Toon pontoons with higher horsepower engines are likely
to ride higher in the water, allowing more rapid acceleration and
greater responsiveness in turns.
Avoid over-trimming. Too great a trim hinders performance and
creates excessive engine noise and motor ventilation.
Note:
On two-tube pontoon boats, trimming the motor does not
significantly affect the boat’s riding attitude.
Docking
Always approach a dock slowly, and ideally against the wind or current.
As your boat nears the dock, swing the boat parallel to the structure. If
the wind or current is from the stern of your boat, approach the dock
slowly at a slight angle, with the engine in slow reverse.
Tie down your boat on the downwind side of the dock. Use fenders over
the side between the boat and the dock to protect your boat from damage.
WARNING
Never use your hands or feet to push your boat
away from a dock. Use a boat hook or other
suitable device.
Loading and Trailering Your Boat
To load your boat onto its trailer, follow these steps:
1.
Back the trailer down the launch ramp until the bunks are about
three-quarters submerged in the water.
2.
In the towing vehicle, set the parking brake. Also, put the
transmission into Park for an automatic transmission, or leave it in
gear for a manual transmission. Turn off the vehicle’s engine.
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