PURSUIT Denali 28, Owner'S Manual

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DENALI 28
TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE BOAT, CLOSE ALL SEACOCKS BEFORE LEAVING THE
BOAT.
10.5 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.
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, SWIMMERS OR
SKIERS ARE ATTEMPTING TO BOARD. ALWAYS REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE THE
LADDER BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINES.
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