PURSUIT 3400 Express Fisherman, Owner'S Manual

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While maneuvering around the dock, have all guests
on board remain in the cockpit, or cabin areas, if they
are not involved in the handling of mooring lines.
3 . 3 . WHILE UNDERWAY
As the skipper of your boat, everyone on board is your respon-
sibility. Their safety and enjoyment of the trip depends on your
ability to operate your boat properly. You must stay aware of
the weather and sea conditions, surrounding boating traffic,
navigation of area waters, and the condition of your boat and
its equipment and engines.
When operating your boat at night, or when visibility is signifi-
cantly reduced, you should display the proper running lights. For
specific information on which lights and signals are needed for
different conditions, refer to information in Chapman’s or from
the Coast Guard.
Remember:
1. Alcohol severely reduces the ability to react to
several different signals at once.
2. Alcohol makes it difficult to correctly judge
speed and distance, or track moving objects.
3. Alcohol reduces night vision and the ability to
distinguish red from green.
DO NOT OPERATE YOUR BOAT WHILE UNDER THE
IN F L UE NC E O F AL C O H O L . T HIS M AY C AU SE
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE,
AND/OR DEATH.
SMART SKIPPERS STAY SOBER!
You must also keep a watchful eye on the wake that your boat
produces when underway. When boating around or near docks
and seawalls it is important to operate near idle RPMs in order
to minimize your boat’s wake. Most local governments hold you
Rev. A 05/02/99
CAUTION
WARNING
OPERATING YOUR BOAT WHILE UNDERWAY
3400 Express Fisherman 3-7