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encounters with other boats. Also keep in mind
that fishing line wrapped around a propeller shaft
can damage seals in the engine’s lower unit. If
fishing line becomes tangled in the propeller shaft,
remove it as soon as possible and have your au-
thorized engine dealer check the propeller shaft
seals for damage and leakage.
2.11 Man Overboard
If someone falls overboard, you must be pre-
pared to react quickly, particularly when you are
offshore. The following procedures will help you
in recovering a person that has fallen overboard.
• Immediately stop the boat and sound a man
overboard alarm and have all passengers point
to the person in the water.
• Circle around quickly and throw a cushion or
life jacket to the person, if possible, and an
-
other to use as a marker.
• Keep the person on the driver side of the boat
so you can keep him in sight at all times.
• Make sure to approach the person from the
downwind side and maneuver the boat so the
propellers are well clear of the person in the
water.
• Turn off the engines when the person is along
-
side and use a ring buoy or a boat cushion with
a line attached, a paddle or boathook to assist
him to the boat. Make sure you don’t hit him
with the ring buoy or the boat.
• Pull the person to the boat and assist him on
board.
• Check the person for injuries and administer
first aid if necessary. If the injuries are seri
-
ous, call for help. Refer to the Safety Equip-
ment chapter for more information on first aid
and requesting emergency medical assistance.
WARNING
MOVING PROPELLERS ARE DANGEROUS. THEY CAN
CAUSE DEATH, LOSS OF LIMBS, OR OTHER SEVERE INJURY.
DO NOT USE THE SWIM PLATFORM OR SWIM LADDER WHILE
THE ENGINES ARE RUNNING. STOP THE ENGINES IF DIVERS
OR SWIMMERS ARE ATTEMPTING TO BOARD. ALWAYS
PROPERLY STORE THE LADDER BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINES.
2.12 Water Skiing & Wakeboarding
Your boat could be equipped for water skiing and
wakeboarding. If you have never driven skiers
before, you should spend some hours as an ob-
server and learning from an experienced driver.
If you are an experienced driver, you should take
some time to become familiar with the boat and
the way it handles before pulling a skier. The
driver should also know the skier’s ability and
drive accordingly.
The following safety precautions should be
observed while towing water skiers.
•
Water ski only in safe areas, away from other
boats and swimmers, out of channels and in
water free of underwater obstructions. The area
should be at least 5 feet deep, 3000 feet long
and have at least 100’ between each side of the
boat and any obstructions.
•
Make sure that anyone who skis can swim. Do
not allow people who cannot swim to water ski.
•
Be sure that the skier is wearing a proper life
jacket. A waterskier is considered on board the
boat and a Coast Guard approved life jacket
is required. It is advisable and recommended
for a skier to wear a flotation device designed
to withstand the impact of hitting the water at
high speed.
•
Make sure to inspect the ski equipment and tow
rope before each ski session. Never use equip-
ment that is damaged or with loose screws, torn
boots, severe corrosion or tears in the fabric.
You should also inspect the ski tow rope and
replace if it is frayed, has unnecessary knots
or is damaged. Never use a ski tow line that is
questionable.
•
Secure the ski tow rope to an appropriate device
intended for ski tow ropes.
•
Always carry a second person on board to ob-
serve the skier or wakeboarder so that your full
attention can be given to the safe operation of
the boat. The operator should pay attention to
driving the boat and have the observer keep him
updated on the skier. Never ski after dark. It is
hazardous and illegal. Neither the boat opera-
tor or skier can see well enough to navigate at
skiing or wakeboarding speeds safely at night.
•
Never spray swimmers, boats, rafts or other
skiers. The risk for a collision makes this dan-
gerous for the skier and people being sprayed.
Summary of Contents for 305 SS
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Page 154: ...154 MONTEREY BOATS Schematics DE 12V DC Battery Switch Panel...
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