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When boarding the boat, always step in. Do not jump. Avoid stepping on fiberglass or
other potentially slippery surfaces. Board one person at a time.
Do not board the boat while carrying gear. Set the gear on the dock, board the boat and
then pick up the gear.
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OADING
Do not overload your boat. The performance of your boat is dependent on load weight
and distribution. Passengers should distribute themselves to maintain trim. Remember to
distribute weight from right to left, and also from front to back.
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Avoid excess weight in the bow or stern.
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Securely stow all extra gear in stowage areas to prevent load shifting. Do not stow
gear on top of safety equipment; safety equipment must be quickly accessible.
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In adverse weather, reduce the load in the boat. People/load capacity ratings are
based upon normal boating conditions.
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Do not use the drive units as a boarding ramp, use the boarding ladder. To prevent
injury, make sure the engines are OFF when swimmers, drivers and skiers are
boarding.
Overloading of passengers, personal equipment and supplies could result in an accident,
especially in rough waters. Maintain a balanced load at all times. Keep the weight
distributed evenly. Store all gear in secure areas. Safety equipment must be immediately
accessible at all times.
ALL PASSENGERS SHOULD BE CAREFULLY SEATED WHILE THE BOAT IS MOVING.
DO NOT SIT ON THE BOW, DECK, GUNWALE OR STERN SUNDECK PADS WHEN THE BOAT IS
MOVING.
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AUNCHING
Federal and local laws require certain safety equipment to be on board at all times. In
addition, responsible boaters carry other equipment in case of an emergency. Check with
local boating authorities for any additional requirements over and above federal
requirements.
For maximum enjoyment and safety, check each of these items BEFORE you start your
engines:
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Install drain plug.
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Have enough life-saving devices for every person onboard.
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Be sure the steering system operates smoothly and properly.
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Verify the amount of fuel in the fuel tanks.
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Verify the batteries are fully charged.
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