Motor Selection; Safety Equipment - Walker Bay Genesis 310 FTL Handbuch

MOTORING
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WARNING
Risk of injury. Propeller can cut, injure and kill.
Avoid moving parts of engine and propeller.
Read Motor Owner's Manual provided with motor, fuel tank, lines
and system.
Use an emergency switch or lanyard attached to your wrist. This
will stop motor when lanyard is pulled. Check motor shuts off when
lanyard is pulled. The stop/kill switch should activate.
Do not motor near swimmers or divers.
Do not allow swimmers to approach stern or propeller while motor
is running.
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CAUTION
Risk of capsizing, loss of control or falling overboard. Sit forward when
motoring boat alone.
Do not make sharp turns at high speeds. Sharp turns can cause loss
of control. See SPECIFICATIONS AND MAXIMUM CAPACITIES for
maximum recommended speeds.
Shift engine gear lever to neutral before starting. Unexpected
movement can make occupants fall overboard.
Before starting motor, check motor bracket screws are securely
fastened. Loose motor bracket screws can result in loss of control or
loss of motor.
Pay attention to winds, water conditions, currents and tides. They can
affect fuel consumption.
Allow sufficient distance to stop or maneuver if required to avoid
collisions.
Reduce speed in waves. Avoid excessive speeds and sharp turns in
rough weather.
Avoid rapid acceleration. Rapid acceleration can make operator or
passengers fall overboard.
Do not reverse quickly. Reversing quickly can cause swamping.

MOTOR SELECTION

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WARNING
Do not overpower. Do not use a motor with a higher horse power,
or kilowatts than the capacity label states. Overpowering can result
in severe handling or stability problems.
Do not use fuel tank, fuel lines or fuel system components not
approved for use with the boat.
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CAUTION
Do not under power. A motor too small for boat size or load may not
have adequate power to navigate currents or headwinds.
Do not exceed maximum motor weight (see SPECIFICATIONS AND
MAXIMUM CAPACITIES). Overweight motor can cause handling or
stability problems.
Do not use a motor not approved for use with the boat.
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MOTOR TRIM
Trim motor properly. Correct trim is essential to optimum motoring
performance. A general rule is the axis of the propeller should be parallel
to surface of water.
Motor trimmed too positively: boat may porpoise or ride "bow high".
Motor trimmed too negatively: boat may ride nose down and have
difficulty planing.
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CAUTION
Motoring into wind: adjust trim down and keep weight forward to
prevent possible capsize.
Motoring in same direction as waves or swell, adjust trim up and
keep weight back to prevent bow from submerging.
ROWING
Boats are equipped with oars and seat. Secure oars and seat(s) correctly
(see Assembly).
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CAUTION
Rowing power may not overcome currents, tides, or winds. Consider
water and weather conditions before operating boat with oars.
Do not use oars as levers, they may break.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

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CAUTION
Carry appropriate safety equipment such as but not limited to:
- Coast Guard approved lifejackets or personal flotation devices for
each passenger**
- charts
- EPIRB device
- tool kit/ spare parts kit
- protective clothing in case of weather change
- flares
- whistle
- fire extinguisher
- First Aid kit
- anchor
- navigation lights
- flashlight
- mobile phone
- tow line(s)
- tube repair kit
- pump
- bailer
- oars/paddles
*Note: Specific safety equipment is mandatory in some countries.
Failure to carry safety equipment onboard could result in fines
or other penalties. Crew should be familiar with use of all safety
equipment and emergency maneuvering (re-boarding, towing, etc.).
Contact your local boating or sailing organization for information,
lessons or drill sessions.
**Note: All persons should wear a Coast Guard approved buoyancy
aid (life jacket/personal floatation device). In some countries, it is a
legal requirement to wear a buoyancy aid at all times that complies
with national regulations.