3 OPERATION
Wind or current pushing boat toward dock:
Slowly maneuver to a shallow angle and allow the boat to move toward the dock.
No wind or current:
Approach the dock at a shallow angle. Secure the bow to the dock, then use engine thrust or a boat hook to gently move the stern to the dock.
LEAVING A DOCK
Because boats steer from the stern, the stern first moves in the direction opposite your desired turn. It is especially important to understand this characteristic when leaving a dock. If you simply turn the wheel to steer the bow away from the dock, as you would when driving a car out of a parking space, you will drive the stern of the boat into the dock. Following is a basic maneuvering technique which can be used in most circumstances.
1)With engines idling and the bow still moored to the dock, turn the steer- ing wheel toward the dock. This will start to move the stern of the boat away from the dock.
2)When the stern is out a few feet, release the bow mooring then steer in the direction you want the bow to move. Open the throttle slightly and begin to move away from the dock.
BEACHING
1)Make sure no obstructions, boats or swimmers are near the beach.
2)Approach the beach slowly and stop the engines when the water is about 3 ft. (90 cm) deep. Remember: turn- ing is impossible with the engine stopped.
3)Get out of the boat and pull the bow up on the beach.
4)When leaving the beach, push the boat out into water that is at least 3 ft. (90 cm) deep before starting the engines.
•Small pebbles, sand, seaweed, and other debris can be ingested into the jet intake and impair or damage the impeller. Always stop the engines before beaching the boat. Be sure the boat is in water 3 ft. (90 cm) deep before starting the engines again.
•Do not beach the boat on rocky beaches. The hull gelcoat and exposed pump housings can be damaged.
•Pay attention to shifts in tides. Beaching at high tide may make it impossible to