GENERAL INFORMATION
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Make sure everyone in the boat is properly seated
. Do not
allow anyone to sit or ride on any part of the boat that was not
intended for such use. This includes the back of seats,
gunwales, transom, bow, decks, raised fishing seats, any
rotating fishing seat; or anywhere that an unexpected
acceleration, sudden stopping, unexpected loss of boat control,
or sudden boat movement could cause a person to be thrown
overboard or into the boat.
Never be under the influence of alcohol or drugs while
boating (it is the law)
. Alcohol or drug use impairs your
judgment and greatly reduces your ability to react quickly.
Know your boating area and avoid hazardous locations.
Prepare other boat operators.
Instruct at least one other
person on board in the basics of starting and operating the
power package, and boat handling, in case the driver becomes
disabled or falls overboard.
Passenger boarding.
Stop the engine whenever passengers
are boarding, unloading, or are near the back (stern) of the boat.
Just shifting the power package into neutral is not sufficient.
Be alert.
The operator of the boat is responsible by law to
maintain a proper lookout by sight and hearing. The operator
must have an unobstructed view particularly to the front. No
passengers, load, or fishing seats should block the operators
view when operating the boat above idle speed.
Never drive your boat directly behind a water skier in case
the skier falls.
As an example, your boat traveling at 40 km/h
(25 MPH) will overtake a fallen skier 61 m (200 ft.) in front of you
in five seconds.
Watch fallen skiers.
When using your boat for water skiing or
similar activities, always keep a fallen or down skier on the
operator's side of the boat while returning to assist the skier. The
operator should always have the down skier in sight and never
back up to the skier or anyone in the water.
Report accidents.
Boat operators are required by law to file a
boating accident report with their state boating law enforcement
agency when their boat is involved in certain boating accidents.
A boating accident must be reported if:
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