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To Shut Off
a.
Shut the outboard off by pushing in the red shut-off knob (where the kill clip is clipped in). Or just
pull the red lanyard until the clip pops off.
b.
To avoid prop damage, shut the outboard off and raise it out of the water before you reach the
shore. Pull the outboard forward and out of the water until it clicks and stays in place.
c.
To put the outboard shaft back in the water, release the stainless steel lever on the starboard side
of the shaft.
When Not in Use
a.
Put the outboard back on the outboard mount on the stern rail and tighten both braces.
b.
Push the fuel valve lever forward to close and close the air vent on top of the fuel cap
Troubleshooting
If the engine won’t start, review steps 1-6 above to make sure you’ve done all 6 steps. There is a spare
spark plug and spark plug wrench in with the safety equipment in case you need them. A new spark
plug solves myriad outboard problems. If you use the spare spark plug, notify your check-in skipper
upon your return so a new one can be placed aboard for future guests. If the outboard is running and
you’re heading toward shore, and the engine suddenly quits, it’s usually that someone has forgotten
to vent the fuel cap. If the engine is running fine but the propeller isn’t moving, the shear pin is
probably broken – just take the cotter pin out to remove the propeller and replace the broken shear
pin (a spare pin is located forward of the shaft under the handle grip).
8.
Docking
Tivoli has a deep keel and a relatively high freeboard; this combination can create some sideslip in heavy
winds or currents. We find it is helpful for the person handling the lines to take a line from the mid-ship cleat,
this allows them to pull the boat to the dock without ‘losing’ the stern. The other important issue is prop-
walk –
Tivoli has slightly reduced walk to port
due to the Flexofold propeller design. Be aware of this when
planning your docking, as you may not have as much “pull” as you are accustomed to on a sailboat. Still, you
can use the prop-walk to your advantage when docking. For example, if you can get a bow-in, port tie slip the
prop-walk will pull the stern into the dock when you go into reverse.
9.
Dodger & Bimini
As with all dodgers, please be gentle. If the glass becomes spotted with salt please get a pot of fresh water
from the galley sink and “flood” the salt crystals off the plastic. Our dodger has some very handy rails on the
sides that make staying upright and onboard easier.
The bimini is not a traditional design. We prefer having a sun cover over the cockpit, without losing visibility
to a full enclosure. We provided an option for opening the cockpit up to the sun, but it takes some work at a
minimum of two people in the cockpit. The aft section of the bimini over the helms – the panel with the
windows – is meant to stay up at all times. Removing the front section requires lessening the tension on the
forward straps, one person holding the frame and the other unzipping the canvas. Carefully roll the canvas to
avoid creases and stow it below in a safe location. You can use one of the two “pool noodles” to roll the
canvas around. With the canvas out of the way, the next step is to remove the pins and move the forward
frame to the back of the cockpit. Maneuvering the frame around the backstays, secure the forward frame to
the rear frame using the swiveling posts. If this provides too difficult, several bungee cords are located
onboard and can be used to lash the two frames together. Please take care not to hit the frame against the
gelcoat, electronics or the windows in the aft section.
