Nautique 90490 manual Section Maneuvering Techniques

Section 7

Maneuvering Techniques

Steering response depends on three factors: rudder position, motion and throttle.

Maneuvering in congested areas and advanced courses requires mastering and good “Rules of the Road” ethics. Your Nautique boat is designed to be responsive and agile enough to meet the challenge of these conditions.

STERN	BOW
CIRCLE	CIRCLE

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Maneuvering

High-speed maneuvering is relatively easy and takes little practice to learn. Slow-speed maneuvering is far more difficult and requires time and practice to master.

When making tight maneuvers, it is important to understand the effects of turning. Since both thrust and steering are at the stern of the boat, the stern will push away from the direction of the turn. The bow follows a smaller turning circle than the stern.

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Quick maneuvers can cause people and objects in the boat to be thrown about, resulting in death or serious injury. DO NOT make quick or high-speed maneuvers when you or your passengers are not prepared.