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343 Owner’s Manual
Section 2
Performance Yacht
SAFETY
The popularity of boating and other water sports
has undergone an immense growth over the past
few years. Because of this, safety is an important
issue for everyone who shares in the use of our
waterways. Be smart when boating and using your
equipment.
In emergency situations, it may be necessary to
resort to measures which are not commonly
practiced. Always assess the dangers of being in
harm’s way versus the protection of equipment.
Keep a sound mind during an emergency and
always think safety.
• Know the conditions of your boat and the
environment.
• Have a float plan and inform others when you
will return.
• Secure or store loose items before getting
underway.
• Avoid sudden maneuvers at high speed and
reduce speed in waves.
Signal Words/Definitions
Throughout this manual specific precautions and
symbols identify safety related information.
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION
!
BECOME ALERT
!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED
!
The precautions listed in this manual and on your
Cobalt boat are not all-inclusive. If a procedure,
method, tool, or part is not specifically
recommended, you must satisfy yourself that it is
safe for you and others, and that the boat will not be
damaged or made unsafe as a result of your
decision. REMEMBER - USE COMMON SENSE
WHEN OPERATING YOUR BOAT
!
General Safety
Before each outing you should check all safety
equipment, such as fire extinguishers, PFDs, flares,
distress flags, flashlights and engine stop switches.
They should be operable, in good condition, readily
visible, and easily accessed.
Check local weather reports before casting off; do
not leave the dock area when strong winds and
electrical storms are in the area or predicted to be
in the area.
Tell someone your travel plans and leave them a
float plan. A float plan makes the job of search and
rescue much easier for authorities. A float plan
template can be found in the back of this manual.
Seating
Keep your passengers seated in seats. The boat’s
bow, gunwale, transom platform and seat backs are
not intended for use as seats while underway.
A
WARNING
Avoid fire, explosion, injury or property
damage from improperly handled
pyrotechnic signaling devices. Follow
the manufacturer’s directions.
A
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
A
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE: Indicates a property
damage message.
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