Important Reminder On Rigging; Outboard Motor Mounting Instructions - Yamaha F30B 2018 Service Manual

Important reminder on rigging

Outboard motor mounting instructions

• Overpowering a boat could cause severe instability. Do not install an outboard motor with
more horsepower than the maximum rating on the capacity plate of the boat. If the boat does
not have a capacity plate, consult the boat manufacturer.
• Improper mounting of the outboard motor could result in hazardous conditions, such as poor
handling, loss of control, or fire hazards.
Too much weight on the transom can change the center of gravity, buoyancy, operating bal-
ance, or performance of the boat, which could cause loss of control or swamping. Consult the
boat manufacturer for the maximum engine weight allowable on the transom, which is different
from the overall boat capacity. Overloading the transom with an outboard motor that is too
heavy could also damage the hull, transom, deck, or helm area, as well as the outboard motor
and other equipment.
Before mounting the outboard motor, consult the manufacturer of the engine jack plates or
brackets. Excessive loads could damage the engine jack plates, brackets, boat transom, steer-
ing system, or engine. These damages could cause loss of control.
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