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8.2. CONTROLLING ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Check the battery and electrical system before your trip. If you have
to change something in the electrical system, you have to separate
the battery from the system at first.
If your battery does not have enough charge for starting the
engine, you should charge it on land. It is allowed to charge the
batteries on board, only if the boat is equipped with a suitable
appliance - a battery charger. Grease/lubricate poles of your battery
to prevent corrosion and spark.
For further and detailed information, please read the operating
instructions of the respective equipment manufacturer.
8.3. AT THE PORT
After starting, you should maneuver your NORTHSTAR ORION
only with low speed in the port, remembering that a motorboat
has no brakes. It is enough if you put the engine in gear
without increasing speed (idle speed) for maneuvering. While
casting off, you should always go away from the shore at right
angles, and you should be keen on the speed restrictions in the
area. While maneuvering, pay attention to the characteristics of
the boat. Boats with a right-turning engine (RH-expression) are
easier to berth on the port side, such with a left-handed propeller
at the starboard side. Most outboards have right turning propellers.
Making a sternway should be done at a very low speed so that
there is always enough time and space for correction.
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If you feel vibrations in the hull while cruising, you should check
the propeller and the shaft. Even a little piece of wood can damage
the propeller, or debris may cause vibration, which needs to be
removed from the propeller. A damaged propeller can lead to
severe damages at the hull or the engine. Nylon bags are known
to cause propeller cavitation if they come in contact while
underway. Stop the engine, tilt, and remove the nylon or other
debris. Please check the steering gear from time to time and
lubricate as necessary with marine grease.
Shifting should only be done if the engine is idling. Shifting must
be done quickly for proper seating of the gears in the transmission.
Slow shifting may damage your transmission. If you try to shift
with engine revolutions higher than the recommended idle speed,
you can cause damage to the boat, the engine, or the gears.
If you want to switch off the engine, please shift into neutral and
do not accelerate anymore. You may switch off the engine by
turning the ignition key into its off position.
Shifting must be performed in a sudden and single movement.
The process of slowly shifting into gear will lead to premature
wear of the gears.
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8.4. VIBRATIONS
8.5. SHIFTING
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