Walker Bay Genesis Owenrs Safety Manual - page 11
MOTORING
Risk of injury. Propeller can cut, injure and kill.
Avoid moving parts of engine and propeller.
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.
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
attachment 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 stop or reverse quickly. Stopping or reversing quickly can cause
swamping.
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 motor or boat.
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 or damage the boat.
Do not use a motor not approved for use with the boat.
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 or “up” too much: boat may have difficulty
planing, porpoise, ride “bow high” or cavitate/ventilate.
Motor trimmed too negatively or “down” too much: boat may ride nose
down, bow steer, or create excessive spray.
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.
MOTOR SELECTION
ROWING OR PADDLING
Boats are equipped with a paddle or oars and a seat.
Secure oars and seat(s) correctly (see ASSEMBLY).
Rowing or paddling power may not overcome currents, tides, or
winds. Consider water and weather conditions before operating
boat with oars or paddle.
Do not use oars or paddle as levers, they may break.
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MOTOR HEIGHT
Position motor height properly. Correct motor height is important for
optimum motoring performance. A general rule is the cavitation plate of
the motor should be in line with the bottom of the hull where the hull
meets the transom.
The cavitation plate should not be more than 1”/2.5cm above or below
the bottom of the hull where the hull meets the transom.
Motor positioned too high: propeller may “cavitate” or “ventilate” resulting
in loss of power and/or control.
Motor positioned too low: motor may create excessive spray or drag.
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FAQ?
Does the boat take a
long shaft
motor or
short shaft
motor?
Answer:
For for the correct motor shaft length
refer to the SPECIFICATIONS AND MAXIMUM
CAPACITIES attachment included with this manual
or go to the Specifications section of
www.walkerbay.com.
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FAQ?
What
size of motor
do I need for this boat?
Answer:
The right motor for your boat depends on
the model of boat, the type of motor and the load
you are carrying. For recommended motor sizes
and motoring performance refer to the
SPECIFICATIONS AND MAXIMUM CAPACITIES
attachment included with this manual or go to the
Specifications section of www.walkerbay.com.