Yamarin 79 Day Cruiser
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5.9.2
Emergency switch
The emergency switch is a device with one end attached to the switch under the remote
control and the other end for instance to your lifejacket. The emergency switch
automatically switches off the engine when detached from the remote control. It is very
important that the boat will come to a halt in the event that the driver, for whatever reason,
loses his/her balance and is flung from the helm.
NOTE!
Never take control of the boat without having attached the
emergency switch to yourself. If you attach the emergency switch
to your arm, do not steer the boat with that arm, because the
chain may be tangled in the steering wheel during tight turns.
NOTE!
The engine will not start if the emergency switch is not attached
to the switch on the remote control.
DANGER!
A rotating propeller presents a life-threatening danger to a
swimmer or a person who has fallen overboard. Always use the
emergency switch to turn off the engine when a swimmer or
water skier is about to re-enter the boat from the water.
5.9.3
Gearshift and throttle
The engine is put into gear by pushing the button on the gear/throttle handle upwards with
your fingers and by pushing or pulling the gear/throttle lever forward or backward,
depending on the direction in which you are planning to go. When the engine is in gear, you
can adjust the boat’s speed using the same gear/throttle lever.
When the boat is travelling forward slowly, you can use the reverse gear for braking when
approaching the dock, for instance. Shifting into reverse must not be done if the boat is
travelling at higher speeds, because it will damage the engine.
5.9.4
Adjusting of trim angle
These are the main rules when adjusting the trim angle:
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When bringing the boat to plane, keep the ‘bow down’ position
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When the boat is planing and seas are calm, keep lifting the bow until you can feel
that both the engine and the boat move very easily. In calm waters, the engine
should normally be trimmed up at least 3 scale marks on the trim indicator on the
revolution counter. If the engine is trimmed up too much, the speed of the boat will
be reduced. If the boat is trimmed too low, the boat will run slowly and the engine
will run heavily. To achieve good fuel economy, it is important to drive the boat with
the right engine trim angle.
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In heavy head seas, lower the bow to allow it to slice through the waves better, thus
providing a smoother ride.
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In following seas, raise the bow to avoid ‘diving’ into the waves.
