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| Home > Konrad's Tech Tips One of the features of jet boating is that very few people get taught how to drive a boat. Recent surveys indicate that the majority of boaters are self-taught, grew up around boats or were 'shown the ropes' by friends. Following is a series of tips for driving a boat showing correct and incorrect methods plus general boating advice. New tips will be posted regularly. |
| Tip # 1: TAKING OFF IN SHALLOW WATER |  |
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| A: Incorrect Having the bow pointing in a straight line means the boat will draw 4-6" more water than if pointed at an angle. B: Correct Point the bow at an angle to the direction you want to travel. This allows the boat to roll onto the chine as you turn in the direction you want to travel. The boat will draw less water and get on the plane quicker. Give the throttle a slight jab (to get some forward momentum) before applying a lot of throttle. This avoids picking up excess stones in the grate and sucking the boat to the bottom. Note: If you have a trim nozzle ensure you are in the full down trim position on take off - this will halve the time it takes to get on the plane. |
| Tip # 2: TAKING OFF AND CORNERING | |
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| A: Incorrect Never hug the outside of a turn unless there is an obstacle on the inside. Boating on the outside does not allow for boat slide, delayed driver reaction or an increase in speed. This is one of the biggest causes of rollovers. B: Correct Always hug the inside of the corner unless there is an obstacle in the way, or the water is too shallow. Hugging the inside keeps the jet in the deeper water, allows for boat slide and gives the driver more time to react. |
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