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Operation

The boat is not equipped with a separate
Maximum load (252XE / 255XE):
braking system. It is stopped by water resis-
Total weight of cargo, operator, and
tance after the remote control levers are
passengers:
moved back to idle. The stopping distance is
1066 kg (2350 lb)
different depending on the model.
Total weight of operator and passen-
1800 cc engine models (3-star):
gers:
152 m (498 ft)
998 kg (2200 lb)
1800 cc engine models (4-star):
Maximum load (except for 252XE /
123 m (403 ft)
255XE):
1900 cc engine models:
Total weight of cargo, operator, and
138 m (453 ft)
passengers:
The stopping distance varies depending on
1180 kg (2600 lb)
gross weight, water surface conditions, and
Total weight of operator and passen-
wind direction. The stated straight-line stop-
gers:
ping distance should be used for a reference.
998 kg (2200 lb)
The boat slows down as soon as the remote
control levers are returned to idle but will
Stopping the boat coast for a distance before fully stopping. If
you are not sure you can stop in time before
WARNING
hitting an obstacle, apply throttle and turn in
 Allow adequate stopping distance. another direction.
 Take early action to avoid collisions. Re- 1800 cc engine models (3-star)
member, boats do not have brakes. 255XE
 Operate defensively at safe speeds and
keep a safe distance away from people,
objects, and other boats to give you time
to stop. 152 m (498 ft)
 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.
 You will lose steering control if you com-
pletely pull the remote control levers
back to idle. You need throttle to steer.
 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.

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