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Exercise 5: Sub-planing speed maneuvering
Stopping
The watercraft is not equipped with a separate braking system. The watercraft slows
down by water resistance or, when operating in reverse, by the water jet. The watercraft
slows down as soon as the throttle lever is released, but will coast for a distance before
fully stopping. If you are not sure you can stop in time before hitting an obstacle, apply
throttle and turn in another direction.
From full speed, the watercraft comes to a complete stop due to water resistance in
approximately 100 m (330 ft) after the throttle lever is released or the engine is stopped,
although this distance will vary depending on many factors, including gross weight, water
surface conditions, and wind direction.
VX / VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser / VX Limited: If the RiDE lever is squeezed to slow down, the
stopping distance is approximately 30% shorter than when the RiDE lever is not used.
However, this distance will vary depending on many factors, including gross weight, water
surface conditions, and wind direction.
Drill 1: Moving forward and turning in large ovals
1. Gradually accelerate forward to sub-planing speed, and then make a gradual right turn
while maintaining your speed.
2. Repeat the drill, making a gradual left turn.
3. Repeat the drill, traveling forward and turning to make a complete oval.
Stopping distance
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