Operating the Boat
3-12
Entering the Water
•
Ensure the inboard engine is running with the
Throttle Up button
pressed.
See Starting the Inboard Engine on page 3-8
•
Line up a smooth approach path to the water and slowly drive the boat
into the water, controlling the boat speed using
the
Speed Joystick
.
•
Prepare the outboard for starting by lowering the outboard into
the water using the
Outboard Trim
buttons on
the
Outboard Throttle
. As a general guide, on a flat sandy beach or
ramp set the trim to approximately 70%. On a rocky launch area, the
outboard can be trimmed out higher to help protect the lower part of
the outboard (skeg).
•
Confirm the
Outboard Throttle
is set in the neutral position. For safety reasons, having the
outboard set to any position other than neutral will prevent the outboard from starting.
•
Once the outboard propeller is fully submerged and in sufficient water depth, turn
the
Outboard Ignition Key
to start the outboard and set the
Outboard Throttle
to a low
comfortable speed. Note this should be done before the boat begins to float.
•
Take control of the boat with the outboard as soon as possible. Once the water reaches
sufficient depth the boat will begin to float like a traditional boat, and the wheels will break
contact with the seabed. At this point the boat is controlled by the outboard. Gently increase
the
Outboard Throttle
power so the boat moves forward and is under safe control.
•
Lifting the Legs
•
Once the boat motion is safely controlled by the outboard, stop the
wheels by returning the
Speed Joystick
to the neutral position.
•
Press the
WHEELS UP button
to raise the front wheel and leg out of
the water. Hold the switch until the leg is fully raised and the
confirmation ‘beep’ sound is heard.
•
Repeat the process with the
Stern Wheels
.
•
Once both front and rear legs are fully raised, the inboard engine can
be stopped by pressing the
Engine ON/OFF button
.
•
Set Outboard trim to 0% (on gauge)
Outboard Controller
Outboard Trim
Bow Wheel Button
SternWheel button
Summary of Contents for 7.5M HYDRASOL RIB
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