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Owner’s/Operator’s Manual
LIFE RAFT CONSIDERATION
Preparing for the safety of you and your passengers should always be your highest
priority. A life raft should be a consideration to safe boating. If you decide to have a
life raft on-board, make sure it is stored in a location known by all passengers on-
board. The recommended location to store a life raft is in the aft cabin, if equipped, or
in the engine storage areas.
SAFE BOATING INSTRUCTION
This manual is not intended to provide complete training on all aspects of craft
operation. We strongly recommend that all operators of this craft seek additional
training on boat handling and safety. Some states require youths 16 years of age and
younger to complete a boating safety course before operating any watercraft. Many
others require operators under the age of 18 to be licensed in small boat operation.
The following is a listing of some of the agencies and organizations that offer Water
Safety, First Aid and CPR courses several times a year. To find boating safety
courses in your area, contact your state’s local boating agency or the Coast Guard
boating safety Courseline at 1-800-336-BOAT (2628) (1-800-245-BOAT {2628} in
Virginia), United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, www.cgaux.org, United States Power
Squadrons, 1-888-FOR-USPS, www.usps.org or United States Coast Guard Office of
Boating Safety, www.uscgboating.org.
SAFE BOATING PRACTICES
Boating-related accidents are generally caused by the operator’s failure to follow
basic safety rules or written precautions. Most accidents can be avoided if the
operator is completely familiar with the craft and its operation, and can recognize
potentially hazardous situations.
In addition to everyday safety, failure to observe the safety recommendations may
result in death or serious personal injury to you or to others. Use caution and good
judgment when operating your craft.
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Pay extra attention to commercial and recreational traffic when boating in
shipping channels and other heavily traveled waterways.
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Look before you turn the craft. As a boater you are obligated to maintain a
course and speed unless it is safe to alter course and speed. Look before
you turn.
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Improper operation of the craft is extremely dangerous. Operators must
read and understand all operating manuals supplied with the craft before
operation.
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On-board equipment must always conform to the governing federal, state
and local regulations.
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DO NOT operate the craft while under the influence of alcohol or other
drugs.
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