7
... Inspect.for.fuel.odors.and.visible.leaks.in.the.fuel,.
oil,.coolant,.exhaust.and.power.steering.systems..
into.forward.or.reverse.depending.on.whether.you.
want.to.move.the.bow.or.the.stern.away.from.the.dock.
first. Run your engine at a slow speed as you move
away.from.the.dock..
8
... Make.sure.boat.is.securely.moored.to.the.dock.and.
engine.is.idling..Then.move.the.throttle.forward.and.
then.aft.and.back.to.neutral.to.check.for.proper.
operation.of.the.shifting.motion..Be.careful..Leave.
the.engine.in.gear.for.only.a.second.or.two..
If you move the bow out first, watch that the stern .
of.the.boat.does.not.swing.into.the.dock.or.a.piling..
Once.away.from.the.dock,.devote.some.time.to.
learning.how.to.maneuver..Practice.docking.using..
an.imaginary.dock..Practice.stopping.and.reversing..
S - 5
MANEUVERING
B. Stopping
Boat steering is not self-centering. Steering is
effected by engine and propeller torque, trim
tab setting, wave and current action and the
speed of the hull through the water. Constant
attention to steering is required for safe
operation.
Boats.have.no.brakes..Stopping.is.accomplished.by.
backing.down.on.the.throttle..Practice.stopping.
maneuvers.and.learn.early.how.your.boat.reacts..
From.forward.motion,.pull.the.throttle.back.towards.
NEUTRAL..Depending.on.your.speed,.the.distance.
the.boat.travels.until.it.comes.to.a.complete.stop.will.
vary..The.ability.to.measure.the.distance.will.only.be.
acquired.through.experience..
When.all.your.pre-departure.checks.have.been.com-
pleted.and.the.engine.has.warmed.up,.you.will.be.
ready.to.leave.the.dock..Take.into.account.the.amount.
of.wind,.tide.current,.and.other.forces.that.may.affect.
your.maneuvering.as.you.leave.the.dock..Idle.speeds.
work.best.when.maneuvering.to.and.from.the.dock...
Do.not.forget.to.release.the.mooring.lines..
Once.the.boat.has.slowed.and.motor.is.idling,.place.
the.shift.in.REVERSE..Gradually.increasing.reverse.
power.with.the.throttle.will.allow.you.to.stop.the.boat..
in.a.very.short.distance..
NOTE:.A.boat.will.not.respond.to.steering.in.reverse.
nearly.as.well.as.it.does.when.going.forward,.so.do.
not.expect.to.accomplish.tight.turning.maneuvers.
when.backing.up..
A. Leaving the Dock
You.are.ready.to.leave.the.dock.after.the.engine.has.
warmed.up..Check.all.gauges.for.appropriate.readings.
before.casting.off..If.oil.pressure.is.abnormally.low.or.
engine.temperature.is.abnormally.high,.stop.the.engine.
immediately..Check.voltmeter.to.be.sure.the.charging.
system.is.working.properly..Check.for.fuel,.oil,.and.
exhaust.leaks..Correct.the.cause.of.any.abnormal.
condition.before.getting.underway..
Remember.that.all.boats.steer.by.the.stern.(the.feeling.
is.much.like.steering.your.automobile.in.reverse)..This.
means.that.the.stern.of.your.boat.will.swing.in.the.
direction.opposite.to.your.turn..For.example,.when.you.
turn.the.helm.wheel.to.the.left,.the.stern.of.your.boat.
will.swing.in.the.direction.opposite.to.your.turn..This.is.
especially.important.to.keep.in.mind.when.docking,.
operating.in.close.quarters.with.other.boats,.or.when.
approaching.a.swimmer.or.downed.skier.in.the.water..
Always.look.behind.you.and.to.both.sides.of.the.boat.
before.slowing.down..Tell.your.passengers.your.
intentions.to.allow.them.time.to.make.adjustments.to.
their.balance.or.positions..
Slowly.pull.back.on.throttles,.glance.back.and.see.if.a.
large.following.wave.is.approaching.the.transom..If.so.
give.the.engines.a.little.throttle.as.the.wave.arrives.to.
keep.wave.from.rolling.over.the.transom..
After.making.sure.your.boat.is.ready,.check.wind,.tide,.
current.and.other.forces.that.will.affect.the.way.you.
maneuver.your.boat.away.from.the.dock..Throw.
mooring.lines.off.to.your.boat..Shift.your.boat’s.engine.
Pre-Launch and Underway - Section S
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