The Engine - Horizon Yacht Charters Bavaria 32 2011 Operation Manual

18. The Dinghy and Outboard
The driver of the dinghy must be over 18 and must wear the kill cord at all times.
Never operate the dinghy under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Always tow the dinghy using a short line while motoring (to prevent fouling the propeller) and a
long line while sailing. You may tow with the engine leg up to reduce drag: raise the motor when it
is not running by putting the gear-shift lever in forward and pulling forward from the grip on the
back of the outboard.
When going ashore for an evening's entertainment, designate a dinghy captain, someone who will
bring the whole crew back to the boat safely while allowing the rest of the crew to enjoy a few local
concoctions.
Operation:
• To start the engine, lower the motor into the water using the lever on the starboard side of
the outboard (lift it towards you as lower the engine down – and mind your fingers!). Check
that you are in neutral and the safety cord is in place. For starting an engine that has
been at rest for more than a few hours, pull the choke out and set the throttle arm to idle.
Face the engine and pull the start cord until it attempts to turn over, then immediately push
the choke back in. Do not leave the choke in for more than a few pulls as this will flood

the engine.

• Only put engine in gear with the throttle at idle, and never switch directly from
forward to reverse or vice versa – this will damage the engine!
• To stop the engine, press the red button under the kill cord or pull the kill cord out.
Keep the kill cord with you to prevent anyone borrowing your dinghy. You have been provided
with a dinghy lock and cable – use them.
When tying up to a dock, go to the leeward side of the dock to tie up and use your dinghy anchor off
the stern to prevent the dinghy from going under the dock and capsized or damaged. Do not drag
the dinghy onto a beach.
Do not speed in and around other vessels, both for courtesy and lest you get a speeding fine. Mind
all speed limits, and never plane the dinghy while operating at night.
At night, an all around white light must be displayed along with red & green sidelights. It is always
a good idea to have a flashlight with you: to show the way, warn other vessels of your presence and
once ashore.
Wear the life preservers provided in the cockpit lockers when in the dinghy.
Refueling: the outboard is a 4-stroke – do not put oil into the gas tank as it will
permanently damage the engine.