Malibu Boats 21 VLX, Руководство пользователя

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Do not disconnect the emergency safety switch as a method to stop the boat.
Doing so impairs the ability to restart the engine quickly or it may create a
hazardous swamping condition.
High Speed Maneuvers
Competitions may showcase the driving skills of professional operators. Tempting as it may be to try the same
kind of extraordinary maneuvers, the vast majority of operators should avoid boating at top speed. Professionals
are trained to plan and prepare in the event something goes wrong.
The engines are built and tuned to run at the optimum speed range for water skiing, wakeboarding, wake
surfing and similar activities. Higher speeds are achievable but the intent is for only brief bursts of speed in those
instances where the Malibu operator needs to move quickly to get out of a potentially dangerous situation.
Attempting to replicate the high-speed maneuvers of professional boat
drivers can lead to loss of control, damage to the boat and serious injury or
death to the operator and passengers.
Weather conditions and altitude can affect the best operating range for the engine. If you feel that you
are not getting the expected performance from your boat, contact your authorized Malibu dealer to discuss
changing or adjusting the propeller to compensate. Do not attempt to do this without assistance as it may void
the boat and/or engine warranty.
Special Conditions
Boating regularly on the same body of water will assist the operator in anticipating conditions under normal
circumstances. But for boaters who try different locations or even in instances where conditions are abnormal at
a known location, operators should seek advice from local sources. Do not launch when threatening weather is
in the area. If there has been recent flooding, there may be additional floating debris. If a drought is occurring, a
lowered water level may result in submerged hazards becoming exposed.
Avoid brackish or weedy areas, too. The flora can become entangled in the propeller and cause problems.
Smaller material can become lodged in the water intake for the engine and transmission. Fouling from natural
materials can result in damage to the drive train that is not covered under warranty!
Towing and Interaction
Activities behind the boat require interaction between the driver, an observer and the sport participant. See
the
Safety
section of this Owner’s Manual for information about hand signals and safe pick-up of a downed skier/
boarder/swimmer. The driver is responsible for the well-being of all aboard, plus any people outside the boat
who are engaged in sports that are a result of operating the boat.
Under normal circumstances, Malibu boats should not be used to tow other boats. Towing other boats should
be undertaken only as a last resort, when other, more appropriate, towing is unavailable. The stress caused by
towing lines, along with the difficulty in controlling the disabled boat, could cause damage to the towing boat as
well. Always attempt to secure assistance from shore and rescue organizations such as the U.S. Coast Guard. Never
tow a boat that is the same size or larger. A tow line should attach only from the stern eyes to the bow eye, with
sufficient line to avoid contact between the two boats. Do not use three-strand twisted nylon rope as it has too
much elasticity. Lines need to stay free of propellers on both boats. Never hold on to the rope after it is taut.
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