High-Speed And High-Performance Boat Operation; Impact With Underwater Hazards - Mercury GO BOLDLY 25 EFI Operation, Maintenance And Installation Manual

Wave or wake jumping can cause serious injury or death from occupants
being thrown within or out of the boat. Avoid wave or wake jumping whenever
possible.
There is another less common hazardous result from allowing your boat to
launch off a wave or wake. If the bow of your boat pitches down far enough
while airborne, upon water contact it may penetrate under the water surface
and submarine for an instant. This will bring the boat to a nearly instantaneous
stop and can send the occupants flying forward. The boat may also steer
sharply to one side.
High‑Speed and High‑Performance Boat Operation
If your outboard is to be used on a high‑speed or high‑performance boat with
which you are unfamiliar, we recommend that you do not operate it at its
high‑speed capability without first requesting an initial orientation and
familiarization demonstration ride with your dealer or an operator experienced
with your boat/outboard combination. For additional information, obtain a copy
of our Hi‑Performance Boat Operation booklet from your dealer, distributor,
or Mercury Marine.

Impact with Underwater Hazards

Your outboard may be equipped with a hydraulic trim and tilt system that also
contains a shock absorbing feature. This feature helps the outboard withstand
damage in the case of impact with an underwater object at low to moderate
speeds. At higher speeds, the force of the impact may exceed the system's
ability to absorb the energy of the impact and cause serious product damage.
No impact protection exists while in reverse. Use extreme caution when
operating in reverse to avoid striking underwater objects.
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