Stopping The Boat In An Emergency; Steering The Boat - Mercury 25 Jet 4-Stroke Manual

The jet drive is always drawing water into the housing when the
engine is running. Do not operate the jet drive with the grate
removed from the water intake. Keep hands, feet, hair, loose
clothing, life jackets, etc., away from the water intake. Never insert
an object into the water intake or water outlet nozzle when the
engine is running.

Stopping the Boat in an Emergency

A jet powered boat has emergency stopping capability unique to
this form of propulsion.
Using the emergency stopping capability of the jet drive will slow
down the boat in an emergency. However, sudden stopping may
cause the occupants in the boat to be thrown forward or even out
of the boat. This action may result in serious injury or death.
In an emergency, putting the jet outboard into reverse and applying
reverse throttle can rapidly slow down the boat and reduce
stopping distance. However, such a maneuver may cause
occupants in the boat to be thrown forward or possibly out of the
boat.

Steering The Boat

The jet drive is dependent on water jet thrust for steering the boat.
If the water jet thrust should ever stop, (water blockage, engine
stops, etc.) the boat to slow to a stop. However, while slowing there
will be a reduced ability to steer the boat.
Avoid serious injury or death. Do not attempt to steer the boat
into a tight turn. At high speeds, the boat could spin‑out or even
roll over, resulting in occupants being thrown within the boat or
out of the boat.
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