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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Impact With Underwater Hazards (Continued)
Keep in mind, one of the most important things you can do to help
reduce injury or impact damage in these situations is control the
boat speed. Boat speed should be kept to a minimum planing speed
when driving in waters known to have underwater obstacles.
After striking a submerged object, stop the engine as soon as pos-
sible and inspect the outboard for any broken or loose parts. If dam-
age is present or suspected, the outboard should be taken to an au-
thorized dealer for a thorough inspection and necessary repair.
The boat should also be checked for any hull fractures, transom
fractures, water leaks.
Operating a damaged outboard could cause additional damage to
other parts of the outboard, or could affect control of the boat. If con-
tinued running is necessary, do so at greatly reduced speeds.
Avoid serious injury or death from from loss of boat control.
Continued boating with major impact damage can result in
sudden outboard component failure with or without subse-
quent impacts, Have the outboard thoroughly inspected and
any necessary repairs made.
WARNING
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