Turning; Stopping Distances; Reverse; Avoiding An Obstacle - Scarab jet boat Owenrs Manual

1. Turning

Practice turning in circles in both directions at slow
speed. When comfortable with the exercise, increase
tered, repeat the above exercises but at increased
speed.

2. Stopping Distances

Practice stopping the boat in a straight line at different
speeds. Remember,water drag is the main factor
which reduces the boat speed and thus the stopping
distance.
NOTICE
The boat speed, load, current and wind also
play an important role in affecting stopping
distances.
Do not use the reverse to stop.

3. Reverse

Practice reverse operation to learn how the boat oper-
ates in reverse and reacts with steering inputs.
NOTICE
Always perform this exercise at slow speeds.

4 Avoiding an Obstacle

Practice to avoid an obstacle (choose a virtual point
on the water) by steering boat and maintaining
throttle.
Repeat exercise, but this time release throttle while
turning.
NOTICE
With this exercise, you will learn that you need
throttle to steer the boat in a different direction.
Collision Avoidance - Techniques to Remember:
away from objects. You need throttle to steer.
users, other craft or objects, especially when
Operation - Section D
turning. Be alert for conditions that may limit your
visibility or block your vision of others.
- safe distance from all other craft, people and ob-
jects.
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.
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-
ejected from the boat.
vary depending on initial speed, load, wind, and
water conditions. Practice stopping and docking
long it will take to stop the boat under various con-
ditions.
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.
These operating modes are not an automatic
pilot and are not meant as a replacement for
an experienced operator.
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