Scout Boats 300 LXF, Руководство пользователя

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Operation
Maneuvering to the Dock
If your boat is equipped with a joystick in-
tegrated into the engine control system and
you are using the joystick to maneuver the
boat, you should leave all engines running
while using the joystick control to maneu-
ver the boat to the dock or back into the slip.
Note, most joystick controls will be deacti-
vated if either throttle & shift control lever
is moved while maneuvering the boat.
Electronic control system and joystick op-
eration is unique to the engines installed
on your boat. Operation manuals for the
engines and control systems are included
with this manual. You should read these
manuals thoroughly and understand the
control system in theory and operation be-
fore operating your boat. Additionally, your
dealer should demonstrate the operation
of the control system and instruct you in
operating the controls properly.
Approach the dock slowly at a 30 to 40 degree
angle. Whenever possible, approach against the
wind or current. Turn the engines straight & shift
to neutral when you feel you have enough mo-
mentum to reach the dock. Use reverse on the
outboard engine while turning the steering wheel
towards the dock to slow the boat and pull the
stern toward the dock as the boat approaches.
Straighten the engines and use both engines to
stop the boat if it is still moving forward against
the pilings. If you executed your approach prop-
erly, the boat will lightly touch the pilings at the
same time the forward momentum is stopped.
Have the dock lines ready and secure the boat as
soon as it stops. Use fenders to protect the boat
while it is docked. Keep the engines running until
all of the lines are secured.
Backing into a Slip
Approach the slip with the stern against the wind
or current and the engines straight ahead. Use the
engines and turn the steering wheel to maneuver
the boat into alignment with the slip. Reverse the
engines and slowly back into the slip. Shift from
reverse to neutral frequently to prevent the boat
from gaining too much speed. Move the stern
right and left by shifting the engines in and out
of gear or turning the wheel. When nearly in the
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to forward to stop. Keep the engines running until
the lines are secured.
Securing Dock Lines
Securing a boat that is tied alongside the dock
typically requires a bow and stern line and two
spring lines. The bow and stern lines are usually
secured to the dock at a 40° angle aft of the stern
cleat and forward of the bow cleat. The after bow
spring line is secured to the dock at a 40° angle aft
of the after bow spring cleat. The forward quar-
ter spring is secured to the dock at a 40° angle
forward of the stern cleat. The spring lines keep
the boat square to the dock and reduce fore and
aft movement while allowing the boat to move up
and down with the tide.
Securing a boat in a slip is somewhat different. It
typically requires two bow lines secured to pilings
on each side of the bow, two stern lines secured
to the dock and two spring lines that prevent the
boat from hitting the dock. The bow lines are
typically secured with enough slack to allow the
boat to ride the tide. The stern lines are crossed.
Securing The Boat Along Side A Dock (Typical)
Securing The Boat In A Slip (Typical)
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