EdgeWater 200CC / DC
33
Chapter 9 Safe Operation
Federal Waterways Marking System Aids
5
Daymark
3
Can Buoy
6
Daymark
4
Nun Buoy
Lateral Aids as seen from Seaward (starboard side red)
Lighted Buoy
(green light)
7
Lighted Buoy
(red light)
2
Lateral Aids as seen from Seaward (port side green)
9.3 Safe Operation
Getting Underway
After clearing the dock, make sure the power trim (if so equipped) is trimmed down. (This will bring the
boat up on plane more quickly and easily.) Give the engine sufficient throttle to bring it to plane briskly,
then back down to the cruising speed of your choice, based on the sea conditions and your planned
activity.
•
After coming on plane, raise the trim to a point where the engine is level with or slightly
above the plane of the water. This is usually with the bow at about 3
o
to 5
o
above level. This
will provide the smoothest, most economical operation.