Malibu Boats Wakesetter 20VTX 2019, Owner'S Manual

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2019 Malibu Boats, LLC Owner’s Manual • Page 26
Diver’s Flag
Used by recreational divers–indicates position. Stay far away from
diver flags. Someone is underwater in the vicinity.
Alpha Flag
Worldwide vessels engaged in diving operations–does not
indicate diver’s position. Stay far away from diver flag. Someone is
underwater in the vicinity.
Distress Flag
Indicates fellow boater is in need of assistance.
Warning Markers
It is a good idea to ask local authorities if there are hazardous
areas and how they are marked. Boaters must also recognize the
flag designs, which indicate that skin divers are present and keep
well clear of the area. Divers underwater cannot be seen. Stay well
away from boats or floats displaying Diver Flags.
Watch for swimmers. Swimming areas may not be marked. Steer
clear from the area and remain alert.
sKin diver warning flag swim area warning buoy
Navigation markers serve as a means of identifying navigable
routes, and indicate water hazards. Boaters should become familiar
with navigation markers and stay within marked boundaries and clear
of hazards.
Night Running
Boats operating between sunset and sunrise (hours vary by
state) must use navigational lights. Nighttime operation, especially
during bad weather or fog can be dangerous. All Rules of the Road
apply at night, but it is best to slow down and stay clear of all boats,
regardless of who has right of way. Protect your night vision by
avoiding bright lights and have a passenger, if possible, help keep
watch for other boats, water hazards and aids to navigation. It is best
to proceed slowly at night, as there is always the possibility of unlit
boats, floating objects, and fixed objects which will be very difficult to
see in time to avoid if you are at planing speeds or above.
There are many light patterns on different types of boats and for
boats performing various functions while underway or at anchor. For
most applications on recreational boats the following navigation light
patterns are applicable.
(NOTE: Information is included here that does not apply to Malibu
boats. However, the information is included here to assist Malibu
operators in being aware of the navigational lights that may appear
on other vessels you may encounter.)
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