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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Do not overpower or overload your boat. Most boats will carry a
required capacity plate indicating the maximum acceptable
power and load as determined by the manufacturer following
certain federal guidelines. If in doubt, contact your dealer or the
boat manufacturer.
U.S. COAST GUARD CAP ACITY
MAXIMUM HORSEPOWER XXX
MAXIMUM PERSON
CAPACITY (POUNDS)
XXX
MAXIMUM WEIGHT
CAPACITY
XXX
26777
High‑Speed and High‑Performance Boat Operation
If your power package is to be used on a high‑speed or
high‑performance boat with which you are unfamiliar, we
recommend that you never operate it at its high‑speed capability
without first requesting an initial orientation and familiarization
demonstration ride with your dealer or an operator experienced
with your boat/power package combination. For additional
information, obtain a copy of our
High
‑
Performance Boat
Operation
booklet from your dealer, distributor, or Mercury
Marine.
Paddle Wheel and Water Temperature Sensors
Paddle wheels cannot be utilized on vessels that are capable of
speeds in excess of 50 mph. Water temperature sensors cannot
be connected to Race sterndrive engines that are equipped with
a propulsion control module (PCM). The water temperatue
sensor connection is utilized by the PCM for monitoring engine
oil temperature.