Silver Marine Calypso 300 WD, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION ON YOUR SILVER MARINE®
Rowing
Silver Marine® transom boats are great tenders and can be rowed easily. The oars are attached to the
swiveling oarlocks, which allow for easy rowing. Snap the rear blade section of the oar out of the clasp
and the oarlock will pivot out for instant use. You can remove the oar from the oarlock by unscrewing the
plastic nut on the oar.
Motoring & Safety
Silver Marine® transom boats are responsive and quick under power, and turn and track very well. All
boats have their maximum horsepower range, so take time to familiarize yourself with how your Silver
Marine® maneuvers in various conditions.
Basic seamanship is beyond the scope of this owner’s manual, but we would like to go over a few
fundamentals. It is your responsibility to be aware of and comply with all relevant safety regulations. In
all water sports you should have reasonable swimming ability. Always respect the water and weather,
both can change rapidly and have surprised even the most seasoned mariner. Always carry enough
approved personal floatation devices (Life jackets) for every passenger. We strongly suggest that all
boaters enroll in at least one of the excellent water safety courses.
Towing
Tie each end of a small line to the front side D-Rings on your boat to form a bridle. Tie your
towline to this bridle, and not to the carry handle in the front of the boat. Using the bridle
will distribute the force of towing across the hull.
Stability and buoyancy
a) Stability is reduced by any weight added high up;
b) Air tanks shall not be punctured;
c) Breaking waves are a serious stability hazard.