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Know your boating area and avoid hazardous locations.
Prepare other boat operators.
Instruct at least one other person
onboard 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
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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 waterskiing 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:
1. There is loss of life or probable loss of life
2. There is personal injury requiring medical treatment beyond
first aid
3. There is damage to boats or other property where the damage
value exceeds $500.00
4. There is complete loss of the boat
IMPORTANT: Seek further assistance from local law enforcement
for a complete list of rules and regulations.
S
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If your power package is stolen, immediately advise the local
authorities and Mercury Marine of the model and serial numbers and
to whom the recovery is to be reported. This
Stolen Power
Package
information is placed into a file at Mercury Marine to aid
authorities and dealers in recovery of stolen engines.
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