ATX 22 Type-S, Руководство пользователя

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If you need a tow, or wish to tow another boat, use great care . The boat struc-
ture can be damaged by excessive pulling strain . You should always offer
help to a boat in trouble; however, towing a capsized, grounded, or hull-dam-
aged boat is dangerous . Give assistance to the occupants, and then call the
proper authorities .
ANCHORING
Dropping Anchor
There are many types of anchors available on the market . The choice of one
anchor over another depends on many factors . An anchor will usually hold
best in a mixture of mud and clay or in hard sand . A lightweight Danforth
anchor is recommended for general boating . For more information on anchors,
see your dealer .
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WARNING
SINKING OR DROWNING HAZARD
Anchoring at the stern can pull a boat under water and keep it there .
DO NOT
anchor at the stern .
• Make sure the line is tied to the anchor and tie the other end of the line to
the bow lifting eye . Having approximately 2 feet of heavy chain between
the line and anchor will help the anchor place .
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Head the boat into the wind or current over the spot where you want to
lower the anchor .
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Stop the boat before lowering the anchor .
• When the anchor hits bottom, slowly back up the boat, keeping tension on
the line . Let out an anchor line that is four to six times the depth of the water .
For example, if you are in 10 ft (3 m) of water, let out 40 to 60 ft (12 to 18 m)
of line .
• Secure anchor line to the bow-lifting eye . Pull on line to make sure
anchor is holding .
• Occasionally check your position against the shoreline . If the anchor is
dragging and you are drifting, reset the anchor .
Weighing (Pulling In) Anchor
Start engine and move forward until anchor line is straight up and down .
Pull hard to lift anchor from the bottom material . If the anchor is stuck, allow the
up and down motion of the bow from wave action to loosen the anchor from
the bottom . If the anchor remains stuck, slowly maneuver the boat around
the anchor until the anchor pulls loose . Be sure to keep the line tight during this
procedure .
PERFORMANCE BOATING
Some boat models, especially those with high horsepower engines, are capa-
ble of truly exhilarating performance . Do not be tempted to push your boat to its
limits until you are completely familiar with the boat’s operating characteristics .
The operator should have at least 10 hours of experience with the boat before
any extended full throttle operation .
Here are some guidelines for performance operation . Read and practice them,
and soon you will be operating your boat to its full capability .
Before Running
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Keep the bottom clean and free of scum, barnacles and other growth .
Growth on the hull can slow the boat down considerably .
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Prepare the boat . Be sure all gear is properly stowed and compartments
are latched .
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Keep weight in the boat low and evenly distributed . Remove unnecessary
eight and keep it onshore . Weight distribution affects performance .
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The propeller should be of the proper pitch to turn the recommended RPM
rating for the engine and of the proper type for your average load and
individual requirements . Your ATX boat is already equipped with the proper
propeller to achieve maximum performance with an average load for your
boat . If you have questions, see your ATX Dealer .