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GENERAL INFORMATION (CON’T)
The adjustment of the angle of the engine in relation to the transom is essential to obtaining the
best performance from your boat (generally on the 2nd tilt pin position).
The boat will porpoise if the engine is too far out from the transom (tilt).
The boat will buckle if the motor is too far into the transom (trim).
The height of the outboard motor also affects the boat's performance (water through the clamps, or
cavitation).
Engine clamps should be securely tightened by hand & retightened after 10 minutes of navigation.
The choice of the propeller pitch is also most important, so as not to over-rev the engine.
The engine cavitation plate should be not more than an inch under the lowest part of the transom
and never higher than the lowest part of the transom.
A circuit breaker line is mandatory to avoid possible accidents. It must be attached to the pilot. In
case of his separation from a moving boat, the line will disconnect the circuit breaker and shut off
the engine instantly, thus minimizing any limb injuries to an overboard person.
Do not let the gasoline spill in the boat. If it were to happen, wash with abundant water, then wash
with soap, once returned from the mission.
LOAD DISTRIBUTION
A boat’s maximum payload is greater than its planning load, and varies with the boat type.
In heavy seas from the bow: load the bow of the boat and trim the engine in a bit …
In heavy seas from the stern: load the stern of the boat and trim the engine out a bit …
Correct load distribution can be achieved by shifting personnel or objects in the boat. Once on
plane, best results are obtained with loads ¾ aft.
Do not sit in the bow triangle. NEVER sit on a collapsible fuel tank.
Do not sit on the buoyancy tubes, for safety reasons. Always hold on to a lifeline for safety.
Wear a certified and approved PFD/Personnel Flotation Device or Lifejacket at all times.
TOWING
Never use the bow-carrying handle, use the 2 D-rings on each side of the bow, and attach a towing
sling.
For best performance while towing, cross towing lines, port to starboard and starboard to port, thus
describing an "X" with your towing line.
LIFTING
When hoisting a boat with a lifting sling, use the 2 D300 lifting rings on top of the buoyancy tubes in
the bow, or (for older boats) the 2 eyebolts of the thrust board - and always the 2 transom
eyebolts.
Do not hoist boat with personnel on board,
Only use a certified lifting sling and check its SWL (Safe Weight Load) with the manufacturer of the
lifting sling.
Inspect all your lifting appliances regularly at least every 12 months, or better still, have it done by a
professional.
Summary of Contents for MilPro Futura Commando FC 420
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Page 26: ...DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION BESCHREIBUNG DESCRIZIONE DESCRIPCION A5 FC530...
Page 29: ...BOAT ASSEMBLY A8 Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Thrustboard...
Page 31: ...INFLATION SYSTEM A10 Clamp Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3...
Page 34: ...NOTES PERSONELLES PERSONAL NOTES NOTIZEN ANNOTAZIONI PERSONALI NOTAS PERSONALES...
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