8
. Check steering operation. Turn steering wheel
full to port and starboard while observing outdrive
movement.
maneuver your boat away from the dock. Throw moor-
ing lines off to your boat. Shift your boat’s engine 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. If you move the bow out first, watch
that the stern of the boat does not swing into the dock
or a piling.
9. Inspect for fuel odors and visible leaks in the fuel,
oil, coolant, exhaust and power steering systems.
1
0. Make sure boat is securely moored to the dock
and engine is idling. Then move the throttle for-
ward 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 split-second.
Once away from the dock, devote some time to
learning how to maneuver. Practice docking using an
imaginary dock. Practice stopping and reversing.
B. Stopping
T - 5
MANEUVERING
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.
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.
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.
When all your pre-departure checks have been
completed 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.
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
Remember that all boats steer by the stern (the feel-
ing 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.
You are ready to leave the dock after the engine has
warmed up. Check all gauges for appropriate read-
ings 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.
Always look behind you and to both sides of the boat
before slowing down. Tell your passengers your inten-
tions to allow them time to make adjustments to their
balance or positions.
Make sure passengers sitting in the bow area
do not obstruct the operator’s vision when
casting off or while underway.
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
Prelaunch and Underway - Section T
Owner’s Manual Page 153
| Categories | Four Winns H-Series Manuals, Four Winns Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2011 |
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