Boston Whaler 420 OUTRAGE, Owner'S Manual

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420 Outrage
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Chapter 1 • Safety
General Considerations
• Know how your boat handles under different
conditions. Recognize your limitations and
the boat’s limitations. Modify speed in keeping
with weather, sea and traffic conditions.
• Instruct passengers on location and use of
safety equipment and procedures.
• Instruct passengers on the fundamentals of
operating your boat in case you are unable to
do so.
• You are responsible for passenger’s actions. If
they place themselves or the boat in danger,
immediately correct them.
A qualified operator must be in control of the
boat at all times. Do not operate the boat while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Never
operate your boat at speeds which exceed
the operator’s ability to react if an emergency
develops. At night, turn on the appropriate
navigation lights and cruise at a reduced speed
that will allow you plenty of time to avoid
dangerous situations.
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WARNING
• Load boat properly. The
manufacturer’s load rating is the
maximum allowed under normal
conditions. Adjust downward if
weather, water or other conditions
are adverse.
• Allow passengers to ride only in areas
that do not pose a hazard to
themselves or the boat.
DO NOT allow passengers to ride on
the bow of a closed bow boat at speeds
over 5 mph.
DO NOT allow several passengers to
ride in the bow of a small open-bow
boat, causing the boat to “plow” into
the water.
DO NOT allow passengers to ride on
the stern cushion or gunwales.
DO NOT overload the stern.
• Passengers should remain seated
while boat is moving.
PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD-Stay alert. Use of
drugs, alcohol, or other substances which impair
judgement poses a serious threat to yourself
and others. The boat operator is responsible for
the behavior of passengers.
DROWNING HAZARD-Boats must carry one
wearable personal flotation device (PFD) for
every passenger on board. Boats must have at
least one throwable life preserver.
SLIPPING HAZARD-Wet decks are slippery.
Wear proper footwear and use extreme caution
on wet surfaces.
STABILITY HAZARD
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WARNING
WARNING
Death or serious injury can result if you fail to
observe these safety rules:
• Anyone who controls the boat must
have taken a boating safety course and
have trained in the proper operation of
the boat.
• Always operate the boat at speeds that
will not put people or property in
danger.
• Be constantly aware of conditions in all
directions when underway and before
turning.
• Reduce speed, use a lookout to identify
possible hazards or difficulties, and
turn on navigation lights when:
- visibility is impaired;
- in rough water; and
- in congested waterways.
• Watch your wake. It can capsize a
small boat or damage moored boats or
other property. You are responsible for
damage caused by your wake.
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