Newport CARMEL, Owner'S Manual And Safety Instructions

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6. SAFETY GUIDELINES
3. A boat should not be operated by
an individual under the influence of
drugs or alcohol.
4. Weight must be distributed evenly.
If your motor-equipped boat is lightly
loaded, do not accelerate suddenly.
Stability and handling problems can
occur if the operator mishandles the
craft.
5. The carrying capacity, engine
power, and maximum weight must
not be exceeded.
6. Outboard motors are dangerous
and can cause injury and death when
improperly operated. Never equip or
operate your boat with a motor that
is not approved for use with the boat.
Never approach a swimmer in the
water or allow a swimmer to
approach the stern of the boat while
the engine is running.
7. Attention should be given to
winds, currents, and tides, which can
affect fuel consumption.
8. When boating in unkown waters,
it is always a wise precaution to
obtain local knowledge before
setting out.
9. Always tell someone your time
and place of departure, your
proposed route and the time you
expect to return.
10. The display of navigation lights
may be required. The user should
ensure that the boat should not be
operated during darkness or other
hazardous weather conditions unless
correct navigational lighting has been
fitted and is operating properly.
11. Safety courses on boat handling
are available in most countries from
national or local organizations.
Operators should acquaint themselves with the general rules of the waterways
and the local water conditions before
taking a boat out.
12. On extended voyages due
consideration must be given to safety
equipment such as flares, first aid kit,
anchors, etc.
When boating: learn and respect local
regulations and practices. Do not
neglect the safety rules, this could
jeopardize your life and the lives of
others.
CAUTION! DO NOT EXCEED
AUTHORIZED NUMBER OF
PERSONS OR WEIGHT.
NO ALCOHOL/DRUGS:
Do not
drink alcohol or take drugs
before or while operating your
boat. Ensure that all passengers
remain sober.
If using outboard motor, Always
use the stop switch lanyard:
Your outboard comes equipped
with a stop switch safety lanyard
to prevent a runaway boat in
Use persoonal flotation device
(PFDs): PFDs are comopulsory
equipment. Wear them.
Make sure your passengers
remain seated: sitting on the
buoyancy tubes may be
comfortable at rest or at low
speeds provided your passengers
case the operator falls overboard. Attach it
to the operator, it could save a life. THE
PROPELLER IS DANGEROUS. KEEP HANDS
AWAY FROM THE PROPELLER.
use the grab line. At planing speeds, in rough
water or during sharp turns, all passengers
should position themselves in seats or on the
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