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SAFE BOATING PRACTICES

YOU are responsible for your own
safety, the safety of your passengers,
and the safety of fellow boaters.

Drugs and Alcohol

Do not use drugs or drink alcohol while
operating a boat. Like driving a car,
driving a boat requires sober, attentive
care. Operating a boat while intoxi-
cated or under the influence of drugs
is not only dangerous, but it is also a
Federal offense carrying a significant
penalty. These laws are vigorously en-
forced. The use of drugs and alcohol,
singly or in combination, decreases
reaction time, impedes judgment, im-
pairs vision, and inhibits your ability to
safely operate a boat.

WARNING

Alcohol consumption and boat-
ing do not mix! Operating un-
der the influence endangers the
lives of your passengers and other
boaters. Federal laws prohibit op-
erating a boat under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.

Safe Operation

For safety reasons and proper care,
always perform daily

PRE-RIDE IN-

SPECTION

as specified in your Op-

erator's Guide before operating your
boat. Safe operation means that you
do not misuse your boat nor do you
allow your passengers to do so. Safe
operation means using good judgment
at all times. It includes, without limita-
tion, the following actions:

– Load the boat within the limits listed

on the capacity plate. Balance loads
bow to stern and port to starboard.

– Maintain boat speed at or below the

local legal limit. Avoid excessive
speed or speeds not appropriate for
operating conditions.

– Do not use the boat in weather or

waterway conditions beyond the
skill or experience of the operator or
the capability of the boat and com-
fort of passengers.

– Be sure at least one other passen-

ger is familiar with the operation and
safety aspects of the boat in case of
an emergency.

– Make sure that passengers and gear

do not obstruct the operator's view
or ability to move.

– Do not exceed the maximum engine

power rating stated on the certifica-
tion plate attached to the boat.

– Observe all safety signs and warn-

ings both inside the boat and in the
immediate boating area.

– While your boat has the capacity

of operating at high speeds, it is
strongly recommended that high
speed operation only be applied
when ideal conditions exist and are
permitted. Higher speed operation
requires a higher degree of skill and
increases the risk of severe injuries.

– In shallow water, proceed with cau-

tion and at very low speed. Ground-
ing or abrupt stops may result in
injury. Debris may also be picked up
and be thrown rearward by the jet
pump onto people or property.

– Do not use the boat's reverse to

stop.

You or your passenger(s)

could be violently ejected forward
or even off the boat onto the hazard.

Maneuverability of the Boat and
Towing

– Always keep in mind that as the

throttle lever is returned to idle posi-
tion, less directional control is avail-
able, and when the engine is off,
directional control is lost. You need
throttle to steer.

– Do not overload the boat or take on

more passengers than designated
for the particular boat. Overloading
can affect maneuverability, stability
and performance.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

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