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Operation

Boarding from a dock or landing jetty Wind or current pushing boat away from
(1) Board the boat from the side. One per- dock:
son should board at a time by stepping Slowly approach the dock at about a 45° an-
into the boat. Never jump in. Avoid step- gle. Secure the bow to the dock, and then
ping on slick gelcoat surfaces on the use engine thrust or a boat hook to gently
boat’s gunwales, especially if wet. move the stern to the dock.
(2) Sit in one of the seats provided and put
both feet on the deck. Wind or current

Docking
(1) Make sure no obstructions, boats, or
swimmers are close to the boat. Come to
a stop before you reach the dock.
(2) Notice how wind and water currents are
affecting boat movement as you attach
your mooring lines and fenders.
(3) Approach the dock at idle speed. Use re- Wind or current pushing boat toward
verse as necessary during slow-speed dock:
maneuvering to help control speed and Slowly maneuver to a shallow angle and al-
direction. Position the boat according to low the boat to move toward the dock.
wind and water conditions. WARNING!
Do not use your hand, arm, or other Wind or current
parts of your body to try to keep the
boat from hitting the dock. You could
be injured if the boat pushes against
the dock.

No wind or current:
Approach the dock at a shallow angle. Se-
cure the bow to the dock, and then use en-
gine thrust or a boat hook to gently move the
stern to the dock.

To dock using the DRiVE X mode
(275SDX):
Move the remote control levers to the neutral
position, and then activate the DRiVE X
mode. (See page 52.)

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