Section 2 - On the Water
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MAY 2014
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WARNING
Skyhook is an automatic system. Use of this system does not relieve the operator of the responsibility to remain at the helm
and keep watch for changing conditions. The presence of swimmers or other vessels, or if Skyhook becomes disengaged,
will require the operator to assume manual control of the vessel.
Important Safety Considerations
Activities in the water near the vessel while Skyhook is engaged may result in injury. The operator should read and observe the
warning labels on the boat, and instruct passengers how Skyhook operates before using the feature.
52820
Label near the autopilot trackpad
52821
Label in the vicinity of the transom boarding area
IMPORTANT: If either of these labels cannot be located or are not legible, they
must
be replaced before engaging Skyhook.
For replacement labels, contact the manufacturer of your boat or a Mercury Marine authorized repair facility.
Before engaging (activating) Skyhook, the operator must:
1. Inform passengers how Skyhook operates, to stay out of the water and off the swim platform and boarding ladder, and to
be alert for any sudden shifts in the boat position.
2. Inform passengers of any audible or visual warning systems that may be installed on the boat, and when they can expect
them to be active.
3. Check to see that no one is near the back of the boat or anywhere in the water near the boat.
After engaging (activating) Skyhook, the operator must:
1. Remain at the helm and maintain a vigilant watch.
2. Disengage (deactivate) Skyhook if anyone enters the water or approaches the boat from the water.
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WARNING
A rotating propeller, a moving boat, or a device attached to a moving boat can cause serious injury or death to people in the
water. When Skyhook is engaged, the propellers rotate and the boat moves to maintain the position of the boat. Stop the
engines immediately whenever anyone is in the water near the boat.
Engaging Skyhook
Skyhook will not engage unless the joystick and control levers are in neutral.
1. Maneuver the boat to the desired position.
2. Ensure that at least two engines are operating:
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For triple‑engine applications, these must be the outer two engines.
