Boarding From A Dock; Boarding From The Water - BOMBARDIER SeaDoo Speedster 200 Operator's Manual

WARNING
Throttle must be applied and steer-
ing turned to change the direction of
the craft at speed. Steering efficien-
cy will differ depending on the num-
ber of passengers, load and water
conditions.
A craft needs some throttle to turn.
Practice in a safe area applying the
throttle and turning away from an
imaginary object. This is a good colli-
sion avoidance practice.
Turning when Using the Reverse
The sport boat behaves differently
when using reverse. The steering re-
sponse is the opposite of forward op-
eration. Turning the steering clockwise
will turn the sport boat to the left and
inversely. Use throttle moderately. Too
much RPM will create water turbu-
lence and reduce reverse efficiency. At
first outing, carefully practice this ma-
neuver away from anything with which
you might collide.

Boarding from a Dock

As with any boat, boarding should be
done carefully and engines must not
be running.
When boarding from a dock, slowly
place one foot on the sport boat deck
nearest to the dock and then move the
other foot inside the boat. Push the
sport boat away from the dock.
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TYPICAL
CAUTION: Although the boat re-
quires only 30 cm (1 ft) of water to
float, the engines should be started
with at least 90 cm (3 ft) of water be-
low the hull to protect the propul-
sion system.
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TYPICAL
A. 90 cm (3 ft)

Boarding from the Water

WARNING
Inexperienced riders should practice
how to get aboard close to shore
first before venturing into deep
water.
WARNING
Engines should not be running
while boarding. Never use propul-
sion components as a supporting
point to board the craft.
Swim to the rear of the sport boat.
Release rubber stay on one-step ladder,
pulling ladder out and down into board-
ing position. Grip the grab handle and
pull yourself upward until your knee can
reach the swim platform.
WARNING
Never leave ladder in down posi-
tion when engines are running or
craft is in motion. Always secure
ladder with rubber stay when not
in use.
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