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Operation

At trolling speed, the boat can be turned Turning left
gradually by steering wheel position
alone using just the amount of thrust
available at engine idle.
C

Turning right

D. If the boat is moving and the remote con-
trol levers are in the neutral position, or if
there is no thrust because the engines
are stopped, the boat will go straight
even though the steering wheel is turned.
You need throttle to steer.

D

Boating with passengers
WARNING
When passengers are on board, make
sure they are seated and holding onto the
handgrips, handrails, or straps before you
start to accelerate. An unprepared pas-
senger could lose balance and fall.
Your boat is designed for one operator and
up to 11 passengers only. Never have more
than 12 people in the boat. Passengers must
sit in one of the seats and hold onto the hand-
grips. Passengers should sit so the weight in
the boat is balanced from side-to-side and
bow-to-stern as much as possible. If the pas-
senger seat in front of the helm is used, be
sure the operator’s view ahead is not ob-
structed.

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