Important Factors To Remember; Acceleration; General Operating Recommendations; Rough Water Or Poor Visibility Operation - Scarab jet boat Owenrs Manual

C. Important Factors to Remember
In addition, always remember that the following
conditions have a direct impact on how your boat will
– Load change
– Currents
– Wind
– Water conditions.
Make sure to be alert to these conditions, and adapt
accordingly. If possible, practice further in these
conditions. For delicate maneuvers, the best advice is
always to reduce your speed to a minimum.
D - 10 ACCELERATION
NOTICE
ENGINE BREAK-IN PERIOD
Operating During Break-In
Carefully follow the instructions on engine
to do so may reduce the engine's life and/or
performance.
before continuous operation at full throttle.
not be advanced more than 3/4 opening, how-
ever, brief acceleration and speed variations
NOTICE
Continued wide open throttle runs and pro-
longed cruising without speed variations should
be avoided. This can cause engine damage
Before accelerating to bring your boat on
plane, be sure that the area in front of your
boat is clear. The bow will rise out of the water
momentarily before you plane and may tempo-
rarily obstruct your vision.
If you have never had your boat on plane before,
Never boat beyond your ability and experience.
Operation - Section D
area to make sure you have a clear, safe path. As
you throttle up to accelerate, your boat will increase
its angle of trim, causing the bow to ride high. From a
maximum angle, the boat will level out to its planing
attitude with continued acceleration. This maximum
dling, and performance are reduced, it is advisable to
A few seconds at full throttle should get the boat over
the hump and into its planing attitude.
After getting over the hump, accelerate until reaching
a comfortable plane, then throttle down to cruising
D - 11 GENERAL OPERATING
RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Rough Water or Poor Visibility Operation
Avoid operation in these conditions. If you must do so,
proceed with caution and prudence using minimum
speed. Turn on navigation lights if necessary.
B. Night Operation
Between sunset and sunrise, use the navigation lights
and reduce speed.
Navigation lights should always be used be-
tween sunset and sunrise. Ensure the bow and
stern lights are installed.
C. Crossing Waves
Reduce speed when crossing waves. Always be
prepared to steer and balance as necessary. When
crossing wakes, always keep a safe distance from
boat ahead.
and passenger(s) can brace themselves by
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