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Owner’s Manual Page 90Operation - Section D

If possible, come in against the wind or current, which-

ever is stronger. Approach the dock at a 30-45° angle.

As the boat nears the dock, slowly swing parallel to it.

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is moving toward the dock, move parallel to the dock

further out. Let the wind or current push you in.

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Use extreme caution if wind or current is from your

stern. Back in towards the dock slowly at a slight

angle with engine in slow reverse. Gently swing

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If the weather looks bad, use spring-lines from the

bow and stern to dock amidships of the boat. Tie

up on the downwind side of the dock. If the wind is

changeable, place fenders over the side between the

boat and the dock.

B. Mooring

After you have positioned your boat next to the dock,

you must secure it with mooring lines to keep it in

position. Mooring lines must be long enough to secure

your boat in any docking situation. For example, the

length of the lines for a 16-foot runabout should be

at least 15 feet. An eye splice at the end of each line

works well with bow or stern cleats.

The mooring lines you will use most often are the

bow line, the stern line, and spring lines as shown on

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bow line and the stern line secure your boat’s bow

and stern. The two spring lines keep your boat from

moving forward or backward when you are moored

alongside a dock.

If you are mooring your boat for a short time, bow and

stern lines may be the only lines you will need. If you

are mooring your boat for a longer time or the currents

are swift, you should use spring lines. The stern spring

line leads from the boat’s stern cleat forward to the

piling or cleat on the dock. The bow spring line leads

from the bow cleat aft to the dock.

If you are mooring your boat in a slip, bow and

spring lines, port and starboard, will keep your boat

in position.

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slack in the lines to make up for the rise and fall of the

water while your boat is docked.

D. Stopping/Docking

The boat is slowed by water drag. The stopping

distance will vary depending on weight, speed, water

surface condition, presence and direction of wind

and current. The operator should become familiar

with the stopping distance under different conditions.

Reduce speed to idle. Shift to neutral, reverse or for-

ward as required when approaching a dock then shut

off the engine just before coming alongside.

Directional control is reduced when throttle is

decreased and lost when engine is off.

Turn the ignition switch to OFF to stop the engine.

E. Beaching

NOTICE

It is not recommended to run the boat onto the

beach.

Come slowly to the beach and shut off the engine

using the ignition key when water depth is 90 cm (3 ft)

under the hull, then pull the boat to the beach. Ensure

that all accessories are OFF.

In shallow water, shells, sand, pebbles or other

objects could be drawn up by the jet pump and

thrown rearward.

D - 12 RETURNING TO SHORE

A. Docking

Always approach the dock slowly. Think before acting.

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space against a dock, remember that pilings are often

(but not always) spaced 10 feet apart.

Remember that it is easier to control a boat in reverse

because a boat steers from the stern. When backing

into a slip, back so that bow swings into the wind if

possible. You will have more control.

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