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WARNING

• Use caution with skier in tow as tow rope may backlash into cockpit when released,

• Only tow water skis, wakeboards or recreational towables,

• Do not tow parasails, kites, other boats or any device that is designed to become airborne when towed behind

a boat,

• Do not tow more than one person at one time,

• Always wear an approved personal flotation device (PFD),

• Do not allow anyone near the propeller(s), even when engine is switched off. Propeller blades can be sharp

and can continue to turn after engine is off.

Anchoring ~

1. Pick a spot where the boat has room to swing around the anchor without hitting other boats or objects.

2. Avoid anchoring in channels or narrows where you may interfere with traffic. You could cause another boat to

run aground or you might be run down by larger craft.

3. Never tie up to, or obstruct the view of a buoy. This contravenes marine law.

4. Approach the site slowly, keep the bow into wind or current, whichever is stronger. Drift into position and

lower the anchor.

5. When anchoring, lower the anchor and chain from the bow - don’t drop or throw it. When the anchor reaches

the bottom, drift or reverse slowly until the anchor holds. Feed out line 3 to 6 times the depth of the water.

Keep feet and legs clear of the line.

6. Turn the line around the bow cleat and tie a hitch.

7. To raise the anchor, inch forward under power as you take in line. When the line is vertical, raise the anchor.

If it’s not free, tie the line off on a cleat and then circle the anchor slowly, keeping the line under strain.

8. Don’t let the line get close to the propeller.

Boat Performance ~

Boat speeds are affected by many factors. Some such as temperature and altitude, cannot be changed, but some factors

can. When loading, only take the necessary equipment with you. Keep weight at the lowest level possible and evenly

distributed. Weeds, barnacles and other growth will degrade performance. Keep the bottom of the boat clean. When the

boat starts “growing grass”, it will slow down greatly.

Running Your Motor ~

Outboard engines usually deliver their best fuel economy at around 4,000-4,500 rpm. So, always try and set the boat up in

this range when travelling any distance. The amount of load in the boat will also influence fuel economy to a degree, so

don’t fill the boat up with unnecessary items.

If you do not have a tacho to monitor revs, locate a spot between half and two thirds throttle where the hull is sitting up on

top of the water and planing cleanly. It is likely the optimum rev range is at this point.

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