Boston Whaler 37 Justice Series, Operation & Maintenance Manual, Page: 13 / 214

Safety Section 1
1-1
O p erator Resp onsib ilities
It is expect ed by B runswick Commerci al & Government
P roduct s ( B CGP ) that the personnel authorize d to
operate this boat are experience d boat handlers familiar
with high-performance boating. B CGP ca n neither
predict , nor warn against, every possible haza rdous
situation related to the operation and maintenance of
this boat.
If you use a method or proce dure different from one
outlined in this manual, you must satisfy yourself that
your method or proce dure will not put your boat or your
cr ew at risk.
The safety of this boat and its cr ew is your responsibility.
Always follow these general guidelines when operating
this boat:
•
Always operate this boat within the limits of your
ski ll and experience . If you do not have the
appropriate level of experience , ask someone
to instruct you.
•
Understand all of the information co ntained in
this manual, particu larly S ect ions 1 and 2
•
Understand the operation of all boat co ntrols
and systems
•
Understand and follow all applica ble boating
regulations
•
Always use safety eq uipment and operating
proce dures that are appropriate for your mission
•
Never work alone around mach inery such as
outboard engines, generators, and fi re pumps
Giving Assistance
The 19 7 1 F ederal Boat Safety Act grants “ good
samaritan” protect ion to any boater who offers good
faith assistance to someone in distress. The Act
also protect s that boater from liability related to any
assistance given.
Y ou should attempt to give assistanc e when you see a
distress signal while boating, if you ca n do so without
endangering your boat or cr ew.