BOATING SAFETY
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Turn the engine off when people are getting into or out of the watercraft, or
in the water near the watercraft .
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Always make sure the tow rope is not wrapped around anyone’s hands,
arms, legs, or other parts of the body .
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Start the watercraft and move slowly to remove slack until the tow rope is
tight .
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When the skier/rider signals READY and there is no traffic ahead, take off
in a straight line . Adjust the speed according to the signals given by the
skier/rider .
Skiing or Riding:
The watercraft and skier/rider should always maintain a suffi-
cient distance from obstacles so a skier/rider falling or coasting and/or water-
craft will not encounter any obstacle .
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Do not use in shallow water or near shore, docks, pilings, swimmers, other
watercraft, or any other obstacles .
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Use only on water .
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Never attempt land or dock starts . This will increase your risk of injury
or death .
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Always wear a properly fitted life jacket (PFD) approved by your country’s
agency, USCG Type III, ISO, etc .
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The faster you ski or ride, the greater your risk of injury .
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Never make sharp turns that may cause a slingshot effect on the skier/
rider’s speed .
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Skier/Rider should be towed at an appropriate speed for their ability level .
Fallen skier or rider:
Falling and injuries are common in skiing or riding .
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Circle a fallen skier/rider slowly to return the tow rope handle or pick up the
fallen skier/rider .
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Put the watercraft in neutral when near a fallen skier/rider .
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Always keep the fallen skier/rider in view and on the driver’s side
of the watercraft .
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Display a red or orange skier/rider down flag to alert other vessels that a
skier/rider is down .
The Warnings and practices in the Watersports Safety Code represent com-
mon risks encountered by users. The code does not cover all instances of risk
or danger. Please use common sense and good judgment.
When participating in watersports, be safe and courteous and follow
these guidelines:
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Be considerate to fishermen and others you share the water with .
• DO NOT
perform watersports in congested areas .
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Stay away from navigation markers .
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Stay away from other boats and watersports participants
Basic Rules On The Road
WARNING
COLLISION HAZARD
Collisions between boats can cause death or serious injury . Follow the nauti-
cal “Rules of the Road .”
The nautical rules of the road must be followed to prevent collisions between
vessels. Like traffic laws for automobiles, the operator is legally required to
follow the rules.
The following information outlines only the most basic of the nautical rules of the
road . For more information, contact your local U .S . Coast Guard Auxiliary or local
maritime authority .
The operator is legally required to follow the rules . The following information
outlines only the most basic of the nautical “Rules of the Road .” For more infor-
mation, contact your local USCG Auxiliary .
Summary of Contents for 22 Type-S
Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL ...
Page 4: ...INTRODUCTION ...
Page 12: ...INTRODUCTION 11 AMERICAN SEATING CHART 22 Type S 24 Type S ...
Page 13: ...INTRODUCTION 12 EUROPEAN SEATING CHART 22 Type S 24 Type S ...
Page 20: ...BOATING SAFETY ...
Page 45: ...FEATURES ...
Page 56: ...TOUCH SCREENS ...
Page 63: ...OPERATION ...
Page 73: ...BOAT SYSTEMS ...
Page 79: ...CARE AND MAINTENANCE ...
