Grady-White Boats Canyon 271, Owner'S Manual

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Safety is an important aspect of boating. Your safety as well as the safety of your passengers and
vessel is your responsibility. The following precautions and the ones mentioned in section 1 of
Sportfish, Cruisers, Yachts Owner’s Manual
will add to you and your passengers’ boating safety
and pleasure.
• Before operating your Grady-White read and study all operation and maintenance
manuals . It is important that you fully understand how to use your boat. Contact your
Grady-White dealer for questions. Proper use and service will insure quality performance
and longevity of your boat, and help ensure your safety, as well as the safety of your
passengers.
• A written float plan left with a
responsible
person can serve as valuable information
should you not return as scheduled. Upon returning, your primary responsibility is to
notify the person of your return.
• Never operate or allow anyone to operate your boat while under the influence of drugs or
alcohol.
•
Individuals under the age of 16 should not be allowed to operate your boat .
Inexperienced drivers should have constant and direct supervision .
• Instruct at least one passenger on the fundamentals of basic boating and safe operation in
the event of an emergency.
• While boating, passengers should be located in a safe position. Use hand holds and rails
for steadiness. Do not allow bow, transom or gunwale riding. The captain is ultimately
responsible for their passenger’s safety.
• Keep your boat speed under control. Respect for other boaters and those on shore are
common courtesies. The boat’s operator is responsible for injury or damage caused by the
boat or the wake. Your wake could swamp a smaller craft and endanger its passengers.
Stay alert for posted “No Wake Zones” .
• Become familiar with the handling personality and limitations of your boat.
•
Never allow swimmers/skiers to enter or exit the boat with engine(s) running . A shift
lever in neutral could become engaged accidentally. Also, exhaust fumes from the
outboard engine(s) contain carbon monoxide gas. These fumes may concentrate in this
area. See more information on “Carbon Monoxide” on page 2-5.
• Obtain information and a chart for new areas when possible.
• Clean water and air are responsibilities for all persons. Use litter containers on board and
dispose of refuse properly. See “Pollution Regulations” on page 3-2.
• Know and obey the “Rules of the Road”. See
Sportfish, Cruisers, Yachts Owner’s Manual
,
beginning on page 25, for a better understanding of right of ways, signals and waterway
markers.
•
Inclement Weather
On the water, the weather can change rapidly. Always be mindful of changing weather and
sea conditions as these can impact the safe operation of your vessel, and the safety of your
passengers.