Docking; Ski Mode And Cruise Mode; Important Factors To Remember; Acceleration - Scarab SB Series Owner's Manual

Collision Avoidance - Techniques to Remember:
• Do not decrease throttle when trying to steer
away from objects. You need throttle to steer.
• Always keep a constant lookout for other water
users, other craft or objects, especially when
turning. Be alert for conditions that may limit your
visibility or block your vision of others.
• Respect the rights of others and always keep a
safe distance from all other craft, people and ob-
jects.
• Do not wake or wave jump, ride the surf line or
attempt to spray or splash others with your boat.
You may misjudge the ability of the boat or your
own driving skills and strike a boat or person.
• This boat has the capability of turning more
sharply than other boats. However, unless in an
emergency, do not negotiate sharp, high speed
turns. Such maneuvers make it hard for others
to avoid you or understand where you are go-
ing. Also, you and/or your passenger(s) could be
ejected from the boat.
• This boat has no brake. Stopping distance will
vary depending on initial speed, load, wind, and
water conditions. Practice stopping and docking
in a safe, traffic free area to have an idea of how
long it will take to stop the boat under various con-
ditions.
• Maintaining or increasing speed may be neces-
sary to avoid a collision

5. Docking

If your boat has the Docking Mode, it is also important
to understand its operations and get familiar with it
prior to using it on a ride with other people.
Practice docking using the throttle and shift lever
along with the steering to become familiar with the
response of the boat and develop good control skills.

6. Ski Mode and Cruise Mode

If your boat has the Ski Mode or Cruise mode, it is
also important to understand their operation and to be-
come familiar with these features prior to using them
on a ride with other people. See Section D-6 - Digital
Speed Controls.
Operation - Section D
These operating modes are not an automatic
pilot and are not meant as a replacement for
an experienced operator.
C. Important Factors to Remember
In addition, always remember that the following
conditions have a direct impact on how your boat will
behave and respond to different inputs:
– Load change
– Currents
– Wind
– Water conditions.
Make sure to be alert to these conditions, and adapt
accordingly. If possible, practice further in these
conditions. For delicate maneuvers, the best advice is
always to reduce your speed to a minimum.
D - 10 ACCELERATION
NOTICE
ENGINE BREAK-IN PERIOD
Operating During Break-In
Carefully follow the instructions on engine
break­in located in the engine manual. Failure
to do so may reduce the engine's life and/or
performance.
A break­in period of 10 hours is required
before continuous operation at full throttle.
To achieve a good break­in, throttle lever should
not be advanced more than 3/4 opening, how-
ever, brief acceleration and speed variations
contribute to a good break­in.
NOTICE
Continued wide open throttle runs and pro-
longed cruising without speed variations should
be avoided. This can cause engine damage
during the break­in period.
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