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Safety And Warranty Information
your boat. Some boats are equipped or can
be fitted with a specially designed towing
mechanism. It can become a hazard should
someone fall on it.
PASSENGER SAFETY
Before getting underway, show all passen-
gers where emergency and safety equipment
is stowed, and explain how to use it. Everyone
aboard should wear rubber-soled shoes
which resist slipping on wet surfaces. While
underway, passengers should remain seated
inside the deck rails. Don't allow passengers
to drag their feet or hands in the water. Al-
ways use handholds and other safety hard-
ware to prevent falls. All non-swimmers, poor
swimmers, and children should wear a PFD at
all times. Federal regulations require that chil-
dren under 13 years of age wear a PFD when
the boat is underway unless they are in an en-
closed cabin or below deck.
Do not start or operate the boat if anyone is
seated on the sun deck or swim platform, or is
nearby in the water. Water and/or debris exit-
ing jet thrust nozzle can cause severe injury.
The operator and passenger(s) should be
properly seated before starting or moving the
boat. All passenger(s) should be instructed to
use the handholds or seat straps provided.
When accelerating a boat with a passen-
ger(s), whether from a complete stop or while
underway, always do so progressively. Fast
acceleration may cause your passenger(s) to
lose their balance or grip and strike something
in the boat or fall out of the boat. Make sure
that your passenger(s) know of, or anticipate,
any rapid acceleration.
First Aid
As a boat operator, you should be familiar
with basic first aid procedures that may be
needed while you are far from help. Fish hook
accidents or minor cuts and abrasions may be
the most serious mishaps on board a boat,
but you should also learn the proper proce-
dures and be ready to deal with the truly seri-
ous problems like excessive bleeding,
hypothermia, and burns. First aid literature
and courses are available through most Red
Cross chapters.
Operation by Minors
Minors should always be supervised by an
adult whenever operating a boat. Many coun-
tries have laws regarding the minimum age
and licensing requirements of minors. Be sure
to contact the state boating authorities for in-
formation. BRP recommends a minimum op-
erator age of 16 years.
Summary of Contents for Rotax 4-TEC 150
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