twice each month during boating season. If you detect problems in the
steering system, do not use the boat until your dealer has inspected the
system and resolved the problem.
Be aware that steering varies from boat to boat, depending on the engine
and make of boat. Getting a feel for your own boat’s steering system is
important. Before each outing, turn the wheel a full turn from left to
right. Check that the outboard engine is turning correctly, freely, and
smoothly.
Optional Joy Stick Steering
Your Manitou may be equipped with the
optional joy stick steering feature. If so, please
refer to the joy stick steering system manual
provided in the owner’s packet for specific
operation. Then, follow the steps below to
become familiar with the system during your
initial on-the-water trial:
< With the engine lanyard properly connected
to you, and all passengers securely seated,
carefully proceed to a section of deep, open
water at a slow to moderate speed.
< Once in open water that is deep enough to ensure that you will not
run aground, try various maneuvers with the boat at different speeds.
Do so until you are fully comfortable operating the boat.
< Be sure to spend some time backing up at a slow speed.
Use the trip to get a feel for the steering response. Once you are familiar
with the operation of the joy stick steering feature, run the boat in a safe,
normal fashion.
Optional Dual Engine Controls
Your Manitou may be equipped with dual engine controls. If you are
unfamiliar with the operation of these controls, it is important to take
time to learn more about how to safely and efficiently maneuver your
boat using these controls.
Each lever of the dual engine control operates a single engine. The left
(or port) lever adjusts the speed and rotational direction of the port-side
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