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Operation

Stopping the boat
WARNING
z Allow adequate stopping distance. 123 m (403 ft)
z Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-
member, boats do not have brakes.
z Operate defensively at safe speeds and
keep a safe distance away from people,
objects, and other boats to give you time
to stop.
z Do not shut the engines off when slow-
ing down in case you need engine power
to steer away from a boat or other ob-
stacle that comes into your path.
z You will lose steering control if you com-
pletely pull the remote control levers
back to idle. You need throttle to steer.
z Do not use the reverse function to slow
down or stop the boat from planing
speed as it could cause you to lose con-
trol, be ejected, or impact the steering
wheel or other parts of the boat. This
could increase the risk of serious injury.
The boat is not equipped with a separate
braking system. It is stopped by water resis-
tance after the remote control levers are
moved back to idle. From full speed, the boat
stops in approximately 123 m (403 ft) after
the remote control levers are moved back to
idle. The stopping distance varies depending
on gross weight, water surface conditions,
and wind direction. The stated straight-line
stopping distance should be used for a refer-
ence. The boat slows down as soon as the
remote control levers are returned to idle but
will coast for a distance before fully stopping.
If you are not sure you can stop in time before
hitting an obstacle, apply throttle and turn in
another direction.

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