MARKER ONE m25, Owner'S Manual

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M25/M27 Owner’s Manual 3-13
Power Trim and Tilt
See the outboard operator’s manual for information
on your power tilt operation, adjustment and
maintenance.
The outboard’s power tilt generally operates in
conjunction with the power trim system, which is
commonly called power trim and tilt. This system
allows you to raise and lower the lower drive unit
and propeller to adjust trim (the planing and
running angle of the boat while under way) and tilt
(used to position the lower drive unit up beyond the
power trim range used for trailering, launching or
beaching). Never use power tilt while the engine is
running.
High-Speed Operation
When operating any boat at high speed, exercise a
great deal of caution. This is particularly true during
turns. Gradual turns can be completed at high
speed by a competent driver, but it must be
emphasized that sudden turns at any speed, and
particularly at high speed, can be especially
dangerous. It is possible to throw passengers from
their seats and even from the boat if caution is not
exercised. Remember, common sense is the rule
for safe boating.
We recommend that you have 10 hours of
experience with the boat before any full throttle
operation. Do not operate your boat until you are
completely experienced with its handling
characteristics. The following are some guidelines
for performance operation.
• Keep bottom of the hull clean and free of
barnacles and other growth. Growth on the hull
can slow the boat down considerably.
• Prepare the boat. Be sure all gear is properly
stowed and compartments are latched.
• Weight distribution affects performance. Keep
weight in the boat to a minimum and evenly
distributed.
• The propellers should be of the proper pitch to
turn the recommended RPM rating for the
engine with an average boat load. Refer to your
outboard operator’s manual for additional
information.
• Watch the tachometer. Keep the engine within
the full throttle operating range. Refer to the
propulsion unit operator’s manual for full
throttle operating range.
High-speed operation on smooth water is very
stable, but quick reactions and adjustments are
needed to maintain control. Know your limits and
stay within them. Keep one hand on the steering
wheel and the other on the throttle; constant
adjustments are necessary for rapidly changing
conditions. Small inputs of throttle, steering and
trim movement are exaggerated at high speeds.
Keep watch well ahead so that you have enough
time to react.
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DANGER
Avoid injury, death or property damage.
Sudden turns may cause loss of control.
Your Marker One boat is not designed
for wake jumping. When crossing
another boat’s wake, throttle back to
prevent your boat from leaving the
water. Wake jumping is very dangerous.
It is possible for the boat to re-enter the
water on its side, transom or bow. You
and your passengers could suffer
serious injury. Also, damage to the boat
could take place causing a hazardous
condition.
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DANGER
Avoid injury, death or loss of control.
Keep one hand on the steering wheel
and the other on the throttle control at
all times. If the boat begins to operate in
an unsafe way, pull back on the throttle.
Trim the drive unit in at the same time
and maintain control.