Malibu Boats RESPONSE TXi 2021, Owner'S Manual

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SAFETY ..................................................................................................1
Embracing Safety .................................................................................................................................. 3
Signal Words and Symbols Used in This Manual ....................................................................................... 3
Basic Safety Rules........................................................................................................................................... 3
Pre-Operation Check List - Before Leaving the Dock .............................................................................. 3
Precautions While Underway ........................................................................................................................4
Safety While Maintaining the Vessel ............................................................................................................ 5
Owner Responsibility and Boating Education ..................................................................................6
Important Safety Information ......................................................................................................................6
Responsibilities of Boat Owner and Operators ........................................................................................6
Registration .....................................................................................................................................................6
Insurance ..........................................................................................................................................................6
Boating Safety Education Opportunities ...................................................................................................6
Operation by Minors and Licensing ............................................................................................................. 7
Safety and Required Equipment ......................................................................................................... 7
Navigation Lights ............................................................................................................................................ 7
Emergency Safety Stop Switch .................................................................................................................... 7
Personal Flotation Devices ...........................................................................................................................8
Fire Extinguisher .............................................................................................................................................8
Horn or Whistle ...............................................................................................................................................9
Bilge Pump(s) ..................................................................................................................................................9
Visual Distress Signals ...................................................................................................................................9
Recommended Safety Equipment ...............................................................................................................9
General Boating Safety Topics ............................................................................................................9
Safe Speed .......................................................................................................................................................9
Passenger Safety ...........................................................................................................................................10
Carbon Monoxide Safety ..............................................................................................................................10
Proper Loading ...............................................................................................................................................11
Weighting Your Boat During Watersport Activities .................................................................................12
Visibility of the Operator .............................................................................................................................13
Boating Under the Influence ........................................................................................................................13
Product Misuse ..............................................................................................................................................13
Reporting Accidents ......................................................................................................................................13
Rendering Assistance ....................................................................................................................................13
Hazardous Conditions ..................................................................................................................................13
Environmental Concerns ..............................................................................................................................14
On Product Warning Labels ...............................................................................................................15
Warning Labels and Locations ....................................................................................................................15
Basic Rules of the Road ......................................................................................................................18
Boating Regulations ......................................................................................................................................18
Encountering Another Vessel .......................................................................................................................18
Privileged Vessel ............................................................................................................................................18
Burdened Vessel .............................................................................................................................................18
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