Coastal M-CBX9.6 2016 Owner's Manual - Page 11

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Choose an outboard for the boat that is in accordance with the horsepower

range and limit. Refer to the Coastal's manufacturer plate on the boat

transom for the maximum outboard capacity. Overpowering can result in

difficult handling and/or stability problems with serious consequences.

Install the outboard along the centerline of the boat transom. Fasten the

outboard to the transom. Check outboard for tightness on transom before

each use. When you install an outboard motor, make sure you place it on

the motor pad on the transom and tighten the butterfly bolts to the transom

Check after 15 minutes of boating to ensure the butterfly bolts are still tight

to the transom.

The operator (driver) is responsible for the correct and safe operation of the

boat and safety of its occupants and general public. It is strongly

recommended that each operator (driver) read and understand this entire

manual before operating the boat. Be sure at least one additional person on

board is instructed in the basics of starting and operating the outboard and

boat handling in case the driver is unable to operate the boat. Be familiar

and obey all local applicable rules and regulations.

Reduce speed and proceed with caution whenever you drive a boat in

shallow water areas, or in areas where you suspect underwater obstacles

may exist. These obstacles could be struck by the bottom leg of the

outboard or the boat bottom and cause severe damage to the boat and or

motor. Travel these areas with extreme caution, to reduce injury or impact

damage from striking a floating or submerged object reduce your boat

speed.

It is recommended not to use an engine when beaching. Do not drag the

boat across rocks, sand, gravel or on a pavement as damage to the boat skin

may result. If the boat is to be temporarily left on a beach, part of the boat

should be left in the water so that the internal heat caused by exposure to

sunlight can escape and so that air pressure in the tubes can decrease.

Cover the boat to block direct exposure to sunlight if the boat is to be

removed from the water for an extended period of time.

OPERATION

OPERATOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES

OPERATING IN SHALLOW AREAS

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