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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 X mode (255XD):
boat from hitting the dock. You could Move the remote control levers to the neutral
be injured if the boat pushes against position, and then activate the DRiVE X
the dock. mode. (See page 58.)
Pull the throttle/shift paddle (right) to move
Wind or current pushing boat away from the boat forward or pull the throttle/shift pad-
dock: dle (left) to move the boat in reverse at a slow
Slowly approach the dock at about a 45° an- speed and dock the boat.
gle. Secure the bow to the dock, and then
use engine thrust or a boat hook to gently 1
move the stern to the dock.

Wind or current 2

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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