Table of contents
Operation ......................................... 96
Driving your boat............................ 96
Getting to know your boat .......... 96
Learning to operate your boat .... 96
Starting the engine...................... 96
Stopping the engine.................... 98
Leaving a dock............................ 99
Turning the boat.......................... 99
Boating with passengers .......... 101
Stopping the boat ..................... 101
Boarding from the water ........... 102
Boarding from a dock or
landing jetty............................ 102
Docking ..................................... 102
Beaching ................................... 103
Anchoring.................................. 104
Crossing wakes and swells....... 104
Post-operation checks................. 105
Trailering ..........................................107
Trailering the boat ........................ 107
Hitch.......................................... 107
Trailering checklist .................... 107
Backing your trailer ................... 108
Launching ................................. 108
Loading ..................................... 109
Lifting ........................................ 110
Care and storage.............................111
Post-operation care ..................... 111
Flushing the cooling system ..... 111
Cleaning the boat...................... 112
Basic stain guide....................... 114
Battery care............................... 115
Long-term storage ....................... 116
Maintenance .................................. 118
Maintenance................................. 118
tool kit .................................... 118
engine cover .......................... 118
Periodic maintenance chart ...... 120
Specifications ................................. 123
Specifications .............................. 123
Trouble recovery ........................... 126
Troubleshooting........................... 126
Troubleshooting chart............... 126
Emergency procedures ............... 128
procedure .............................. 128
Jump-starting ........................... 130
Fuse replacement ..................... 130
Towing the boat........................ 132
Consumer information ................... 133
Limited warranty .......................... 133
YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE
(Y.E.S.) ...................................... 136
Sample float plan ......................... 137
Index............................................... 138
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