Section 3 - On The Water
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IMPORTANT: The most important thing you can do to help reduce injury or impact damage
from striking a floating or underwater object is control the boat speed. Under these
conditions, boat speed should be kept to a maximum speed of 24 to 40 km/h
(15 to 25 MPH).
The following demonstrate some, but not all, examples of what can happen if the boat
strikes an object:
• The boat could move suddenly in a new direction. Such a sharp change in direction or
turn can throw occupants out of their seats or out of the boat.
• A rapid reduction in speed. This will cause occupants to be thrown forward, even out
of the boat.
• Impact damage to the underwater drive components, rudder, or boat.
Keep in mind that one of the most important things you can do to help reduce injury or
impact damage in these situations is control the boat speed. Boat speed should be kept to
a minimum planing speed when driving in waters known to have underwater obstacles.
After striking a submerged object, stop the engine as soon as possible and inspect the
drive system for any broken or loose parts. If damage is present or suspected, the power
package should be taken to an authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer for a thorough
inspection and any necessary repair.
The boat should be checked for hull fractures, transom fractures, and water leaks.
Operating with damaged underwater drive components, rudder, or boat bottom could
cause additional damage to other parts of the power package, or could affect control of the
boat. If continued operation is necessary, do so at greatly reduced speeds.
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WARNING
Operating a boat or engine with impact damage can result in product damage, serious
injury, or death. If the vessel experiences any form of impact, have an authorized Mercury
Marine dealer inspect and repair the vessel or power package.
Sterndrive Impact Protection
The power trim hydraulic system is designed to provide impact protection for the sterndrive.
If a submerged object is struck while the boat is moving forward, the hydraulic system will
cushion the kickup of the sterndrive as it clears the object, reducing damage to the
sterndrive. After the sterndrive has cleared the object, the hydraulic system allows the
sterndrive to return to its original operating position, preventing loss of steering control and
engine overspeed.
Use extreme caution when operating in shallow water or where underwater objects are
known to be present. No impact protection is provided in reverse; use extreme care to
prevent striking submerged objects while operating in reverse.
IMPORTANT: Impact protection system cannot be designed to ensure total protection from
impact damage under all conditions.
Conditions Affecting Operation
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear) Inside the Boat
Shifting weight to rear (stern):
• Generally increases speed and engine RPM
• Causes bow to bounce in choppy water
• Increases danger of following wave splashing into the boat when coming off plane
Summary of Contents for Vazer 100
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