Section 3 - On the Water
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Persons on the front deck could easily be thrown overboard or persons dangling their feet over the front edge could get their
legs caught by a wave and pulled into the water.
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WARNING
Sitting or standing in an area of the boat not designed for passengers at speeds above idle can cause serious injury or death.
Stay back from the front end of deck boats or raised platforms and remain seated while the boat is in motion.
Boats With Front‑Mounted, Raised Pedestal Fishing Seats
Elevated fishing seats are not intended for use when the boat is traveling faster than idle or trolling speed. Sit only in seats
designated for traveling at faster speeds.
Any unexpected, sudden reduction in boat speed could result in the elevated passenger falling over the front of the boat.
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Wave and Wake Jumping
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WARNING
Wave or wake jumping can cause serious injury or death from occupants being thrown within or out of the boat. Avoid wave
or wake jumping whenever possible.
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Operating recreational boats over waves and wakes is a natural part of boating. However, when this activity is done with
enough speed to force the boat hull partially or completely out of the water, certain hazards arise, particularly when the boat
reenters the water.
The primary concern is the boat changing direction while in the midst of the jump. In such cases the landing may cause the
boat to violently veer in a new direction. Such a sharp change in direction or turn can cause occupants to be thrown out of their
seats or out of the boat.
There is another less common hazardous result from allowing your boat to launch off of a wave or wake. If the bow of your boat
pitches down far enough while airborne, upon water contact it may penetrate under the water surface and submarine for an
instant. This will bring the boat nearly to a stop in an instant and can send the occupants flying forward. The boat may also veer
sharply to one side.
