Launching; Loading - Yamaha AR230 Owner's/Operator's Manual

LAUNCHING

As a courtesy to other boaters, prepare
your boat for launching before using
the ramp.
Each launch may have particular differ-
ences, such as ramp angle, prevailing
wind, waves, and water currents. If
possible, watch a couple of boaters
launch their boats first to notice any
problems. While every boater develops
a preferred launch procedure, here is a
recommended general procedure:
1) Perform the Pre-Operation Checks
shown on page 3-4 that can be per-
formed on land, including operating
the blower for at least 4 minutes.
2) Remove all trailering tie-down lines
from the boat and attach your dock-
ing lines and fenders, if used.
3) Disconnect the trailer lights from the
towing vehicle.
4) Back the trailer down the ramp as
close to 90° to the shoreline as
you can. If possible, have a second
person stand aside as an observer.
Stop when the wheels are at least
halfway submerged. Set the parking
brake.
5) Remove the bow line from the bow
eye.
6) Back the trailer farther into the water
until just the tops of the fenders
show, then reset the parking brake.
Board the boat and start it. If pos-
sible, remain on the trailer until the
engines are warm and are respond-
ing to throttle.
7) Back the boat out into the water,
watching carefully for people, other
boats, or obstacles.

LOADING

1) Disconnect the trailer lights from the
towing vehicle.
2) Back the trailer down the ramp as
close to 90° to the shoreline as
you can. If possible, have a second
person act as an observer while
standing to the side of the boat.
Stop when the tops of the trailer's
fenders are about 3 inches above
the waterline.
3) With the boat moving at the slow-
est idle speed, guide the boat onto
the support rails. Use throttle only if
necessary for steering ability.
WARNING
Using too much throttle can cause
the boat to jump over the front of
the trailer which can result in injury
to the boat operator and bystand-
ers. Use only enough throttle to
maneuver the boat into the correct
position.
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PERATION
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