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6. MOTOR
WARNING !
Never use motor power higher than indicated on the manufacturer's capacity plate : It could result in loss of
control and you would be breaking the law.
CAUTION!
Refrain from smoking while refuelling your outboard motor.
6.1
MOUNTING THE MOTOR
Read the instruction manual supplied with the outboard motor manufacturer. All outboards are slightly different but the
general outline is as follows :
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make sure you are standing safely and stable
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unlock the motor and mount the motor on the transom
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place the motor in the middle of the transom
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screw the mounting brackets securely to the transom.
NOTICE
If the mounting brackets are not tightly secured to the transom, the motor could loosen in use or
even fall from your boat. Make sure they are tight.
6.2
POSITION OF THE OUTBOARD MOTOR
The outboard motor must be so installed that in the normal running position it stands vertically in the water.
6.3
STARTING THE MOTOR
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put the motor into the water
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check the gear of motor is neutral
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stand securely and start the motor
7. RUNNING THE BOAT
7.1
POSITION OF PEOPLE AND LUGGAGE
For safe operation it is advised to have people sit in the middle of the boat as much as possible. The position of the
people will directly influence the stability of the boat. Sitting on the sides of the boat is also possible, make sure not more
than 2 people sit on one side.
7.2
SAILING CHARACTERISTICS
The bottom of your boat is designed to have a “V” shape. This improves the sailing characteristics especially when
operating an outboard motor.
It is possible to get your boat into aqua-planing. This will give extra speed to your boat. To get into planing it is advised
to :
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use the right motor power and length of its shaft
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increase the speed of your boat and slowly move some of the people’s weight forward to the bow.
CAUTION!
WHILE YOU ARE SAILING ON HIGH SPEED OR IN “AQUAPLANING”, AVOID ABRUPT CORNERS AND HIGH
WAVES. THIS MIGHT ENDANGER THE PASSENGERS. MAKE SURE EVERYBODY HOLDS THE SAFETY ROPES
FIRMLY. SMALL CHILDREN MUST BE SITTING IN THE MIDDLE PART OF THE BOAT.
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