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Operation

(3) Approach the dock at idle speed. Use re- No wind or current:
verse as necessary during slow-speed Approach the dock at a shallow angle. Se-
maneuvering to help control speed and cure the bow to the dock, and then use en-
direction. Position the boat according to gine thrust or a boat hook to gently move the
wind and water conditions. WARNING! stern to the dock.
Do not use your hand, arm, or other
parts of your body to try to keep the To dock using the DRiVE mode (222SD /
boat from hitting the dock. You could 222XD):
be injured if the boat pushes against Move the remote control levers to the neutral
the dock. position, and then activate the DRiVE mode.
(See page 98.)
Wind or current pushing boat away from Pull the throttle/shift paddle (right) to move
dock: the boat forward or pull the throttle/shift pad-
Slowly approach the dock at about a 45° an- dle (left) to move the boat in reverse at a slow
gle. Secure the bow to the dock, and then speed and dock the boat.
use engine thrust or a boat hook to gently
move the stern to the dock.
1
2
Wind or current

1 Throttle/shift paddle (right)
2 Throttle/shift paddle (left)
Wind or current pushing boat toward
dock:
Slowly maneuver to a shallow angle and al-
low the boat to move toward the dock.

Wind or current

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