Protecting People in the Water
WHILE YOU ARE CRUISING
It is very difficult for a person in the water to take quick action to avoid a boat
heading in their direction, even at slow speeds.
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Always slow down and exercise extreme caution any time you are boating in an
area where there might be people in the water.
Whenever a boat is moving (even coasting) and the gear shift is in neutral,
there is sufficient force by the water on the propeller to cause the propeller to
rotate. This neutral propeller rotation can cause serious injury.
WHILE BOAT IS STATIONARY
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WARNING
A spinning propeller, a moving boat, or any solid device attached to the boat
can cause serious injury or death to swimmers. Stop the engine immediately
whenever anyone in the water is near your boat.
Shift into neutral and shut off the engine before allowing people to swim or be
in the water near your boat.
Passenger Safety Message ‑ Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats
Whenever the boat is in motion, observe the location of all passengers. Do not
allow any passengers to stand or use seats other than those designated for
traveling faster than idle speed. A sudden reduction in boat speed, such as
plunging into a large wave or wake, a sudden throttle reduction, or a sharp
change of boat direction, could throw them over the front of the boat. Falling
over the front of the boat between the two pontoons will position them to be run
over by the outboard.
BOATS HAVING AN OPEN FRONT DECK
No one should ever be on the deck in front of the fence while the boat is in
motion. Keep all passengers behind the front fence or enclosure.
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