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STOPPING

 

115m (380 ft)

 

 

The water vehicle is not equipped with a

 

 

 

 

 

separate braking system. It is stopped by

 

 

 

 

 

water resistance when the throttle lever is

 

 

 

 

 

released. From full speed, the water vehi-

 

 

 

 

 

cle stops in approximately 115 m (380 feet)

 

 

 

 

 

after the throttle is released and the

 

 

 

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engine stopped. The stopping distance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

varies depending on gross weight, water

 

 

 

 

 

surface conditions, and wind direction.

 

 

 

 

 

The stated stopping distance should be

 

 

 

 

 

used for a reference. The watercraft slows

 

 

 

 

 

down as soon as the throttle lever is

 

 

 

 

 

released, but will coast for a distance

 

 

 

 

 

before fully stopping. If you are not sure

 

 

 

 

 

you can stop in time before hitting an

 

 

 

 

 

obstacle, apply throttle and turn in anoth-

 

 

 

 

 

er direction.

 

 

 

 

 

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Allow adequate stopping distance. Fail-

 

 

 

 

 

ure to begin slowing soon enough could

 

 

 

 

 

cause you to hit an obstacle you are

 

 

 

 

 

approaching. Do not shut off the engine

 

 

 

 

 

when slowing down in case you need

 

 

 

 

 

engine power to steer away from a boat

 

 

 

 

 

or other obstacle that comes into your

 

 

 

 

 

path.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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BEACHING

1) Make sure no obstructions, boats or swimmers are near the beach. Release the throttle lever about 115 m (380 ft) before the intended landing area.

2) Approach the beach slowly and stop the engine before reaching landing point. Remember: turning is impossible with the engine stopped.

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