PURSUIT 2865 DENALI, Owner'S Manual

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2865 DENALI
If the boat becomes swamped and capsizes, you and your passengers should stay with the boat
as long as you can. It is much easier for the Coast Guard, aircraft, or other boats to spot, than
people in the water.
12.10 Water Skiing
Your Denali could be equipped for water skiing. If you have never driven skiers before, you
should spend some hours as an observer 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.
• 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 water skier 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.
• Always carry a second person on board to observe the skier so that your full attention can
be given to the safe operation of the boat.
• Approach a skier in the water from the downwind side and be certain to stop the motion
of the boat and your motor before coming in close proximity to the skier.
• Give immediate attention to a fallen skier. A fallen skier is very hard to see by
other boats and is extremely vulnerable. When a skier falls, be prepared to
immediately turn the boat and return to the skier. Never leave a fallen skier alone
in the water for any reason.
For additional information on water skiing, including hand signals and water
skiing manuals, contact the American Water Skiing Association in Winter
Haven, Florida, 813-324-4341.
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