Mako SLINGSHOT JETBOARD, Operator'S Manual

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ALWAYS WEAR AN
APPROVED LIFE
JACKET (PFD)
WEAR PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING TO AVOID
SERIOUS INJURY
ALWAYS REMAIN
OBSERVANT TO
AVOID COLLISIONS
KEEP FUEL AWAY
FROM OPEN
FLAMES & SPARKS
ALWAYS CLEAN
AFTER USE TO
AVOID DAMAGE
DO NOT
TRANSPORT WITH
FUEL IN TANK
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MAKO SLINGSHOT OPERATORS GUIDE
OVERTAKING
You are overtaking if you are approaching another
vessel anywhere in a 135 degree sector at its rear or
stern. When overtaking another watercraft, you are
the give-way vessel, meaning you have the greater
burden of responsibility should anything go wrong
when you try to pass. Your watercraft, in this case, is
also called the burdened vessel. The other watercraft
is expected to maintain course and speed. Keep well
clear of the other watercraft as you pass. When being
passed by another watercraft, maintain speed and
direction so that the passing watercraft can clear.
WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS
When it seems like no one but you know or follow
the rules, the rules say you must give way to avoid a
collision. If you exercise stand-on privilege and take
evasive action by turning to the right or starboard,
and an accident results, you’ll be held at least partially
responsible.
AIDS TO NAVIGATION
Navigational aids, such as signs or buoys, can assist
you in identifying safe waters. Buoys will indicate
whether you should keep to the right or starboard
side, or to the left or port side of the buoy, or to which
channel you can continue. They may also indicate
whether you are entering a restricted or controlled
area such as a no wake or low speed zone. They
may also indicate hazards or pertinent boating
information. Markers may be located on shore or on
the water. They can also indicate speed limits, no
powered watercraft or boating, anchorage and other
useful information.
Make sure you know and understand the navigation
system applicable to the waterways where you intend
to use your jetboard.
RIDER AWARENESS
Collisions result in more injuries and deaths than
any other type of accident for personal watercraft.
TO AVOID COLLISIONS: BE OBSERVANT
and keep
a constant lookout for people, objects and other
watercraft, especially when undertaking turns. Be
alert for conditions that may limit your visibility or
block your vision of others.
RIDE DEFENSIVELY
at safe speeds and keep a
safe distance away from people, objects and other
watercraft. Do not follow directly behind other
watercraft. Do not spray or splash others with water.
Do not wake or wave jump, ride the surf line or
attempt to spray or splash others with your jetboard.
Your jetboard has the capability of turning more
sharply than other watercraft, however, unless in an
emergency, do not negotiate sharp, high speed turns.
Such manoeuvres make it hard for others to avoid you
or understand your direction of travel and can lead to
you being thrown from the jetboard.
TAKE EARLY ACTION
to avoid collisions. Remember,
the jetboard and other boats are not fitted with
brakes.
DO NOT RELEASE THROTTLE WHEN TRYING
TO STEER away from obstructions - you need throttle
to steer.
RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF OTHER WATER USERS
and/or bystanders and always keep a safe distance
from all other watercraft, people and objects.