Beaching - Yamaha AR190 2012 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Operation
Wind or current pushing boat away from
dock:
Slowly approach the dock at about a 45° an-
gle. Secure the bow to the dock, and then use
engine thrust or a boat hook to gently move
the stern to the dock.
Wind or current
Wind or current pushing boat toward
dock:
Slowly maneuver to a shallow angle and allow
the boat to move toward the dock.
Wind or current
No wind or current:
Approach the dock at a shallow angle. Secure
the bow to the dock, and then use engine
thrust or a boat hook to gently move the stern
to the dock.
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Beaching

NOTICE
Small pebbles, sand, seaweed, and oth-
G
er debris can be sucked into the jet in-
take and impair or damage the impeller.
Always stop the engine before beaching
the boat. Be sure the boat is in water
90 cm (3 ft) deep from the bottom of the
boat before starting the engine again.
Do not beach the boat on rocky beach-
G
es. The hull gelcoat and exposed pump
housings can be damaged.
Pay attention to shifts in tides. Beaching
G
at high tide may make it impossible to
re-launch the boat if the tide recedes.
(1) Make sure no obstructions, boats or
swimmers are near the beach.
(2) Approach the beach slowly and stop the
engine when the water is about 90 cm
(3 ft) deep from the bottom of the boat.
Remember: turning 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 90 cm (3 ft)
deep from the bottom of the boat before
starting the engine.