injury, severe injury, death).
The warnings in this manual do not and cannot address every conceivable situation.
Always use common sense! 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
your boat will not be damaged or made unsafe as a result of your decision.
ADvISORy STATEMENTS
Advisory statements alert you to conditions that affect equipment operation, mainte-
nance, and servicing practices.
An
IMPORTANT
statement indicates a procedure intended to prevent damage to
equipment or associated components.
A
Note
statement is a general advisory statement relating to equipment operation
and maintenance procedures.
SAFETy EQUIPMENT
As the owner of the boat, you are responsible for assuring that all required safety
equipment is aboard. You should also consider supplying additional equipment as
needed for your safety and that of your passengers. Check state and local regula-
tions for information about required safety equipment.
Required Safety Equipment
While most required safety equipment has been provided on your boat, it is your
responsibility to properly equip your boat. Check with your dealer or with boating
authorities to determine equipment needed.
Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)
Federal regulations require that you have at least one Coast Guard approved person-
al flotation device (PFD) for each person in a recreational boat. You may not use
your boat unless all PFDs are in serviceable condition, readily accessible, legibly
marked with the Coast Guard approval number, and of an appropriate size (within
the weight range and chest size marked on the PFD) for each person on board.
A PFD provides buoyancy to help keep your head above the water and to help you
remain in a satisfactory position while in the water. Body weight and age should be
considered when selecting a PFD. The buoyancy provided by the PFD should sup-
port your weight in water. The size of the PFD should be appropriate for the wearer.
Body weight or chest size are common methods used to size PFDs. It is your respon-
sibility to ensure that you have the proper number and types of PDF's on board and
that your passengers know where they are and how to use them.
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