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– Combustion engines need air to
operate; consequently this boat
can not be totally watertight. Any
maneuvers such as figure eights
that cause the upper deck to be
under water may cause severe
engine problems due to water in-
gestion.
Refer to the SPECIAL
PROCEDURES and WARRANTY
INFORMATION sections contained
in this Operator's Guide.
– Respect no wake zones, the rights
of other water users and the en-
vironment.
As the “skipper” and
owner of a boat, you are respon-
sible for damage to other boats
caused by the wake of your boat.
Do not let anyone throw refuse
overboard.
– Between sunset and sunrise, use
the boat's navigation lights and re-
duce speed.
Do not operate the
boat in reduced visibility.
– Do not add accessories or equip-
ment that may adversely affect vis-
ibility or alter control of the boat.
– The skipper should personally take
the helm during storms.
Before Getting
Underway...
– Always perform the pre-operation
checks as specified in this Opera-
tor's Guide.
– Do not exceed the payload or pas-
senger capacities for this boat,
which are listed on the capaci-
ty plate and in the specifications.
Overloading can affect maneuver-
ability, stability and performance.
Also, heavy seas reduce capacity.
A payload or person capacity plate
is not an excuse for failure to use
common sense or good judgment.
– Regularly inspect the boat, the hull,
engine, safety equipment, and all
other boating gear and keep them
in safe operating condition.
– Be sure you have the minimum re-
quired safety equipment, PFDs and
any additional gear needed for your
cruise.
– Check that all lifesaving equipment,
including fire extinguisher, is in
safe operating condition and easily
accessible.
Show all passengers
where this equipment is, and make
sure they know how to use it.
– Keep an eye on the weather. Check
local weather broadcasts before de-
parture. Be alert to changing condi-
tions.
– Keep accurate and up-to-date
charts of the boating area on board.
Before getting underway, check
water conditions in the planned
boating area.
– Before departure, file a Float Plan
with a responsible person ashore.
– Keep enough fuel on board for the
planned trip. Always verify fuel lev-
el before use and during the ride.
Apply the principle of 1/3 of the fuel
to reach your destination, 1/3 to re-
turn, and keep 1/3 in reserve. Allow
for changes due to adverse weath-
er or other delays.
Operators and
Passengers...
– Never operate a boat while under
the influence of drugs or alcohol.
It is a Federal offense. Allow on-
ly qualified drivers to operate your
boat. Remember that sun, wind, al-
cohol, drugs, fatigue or illness may
impair your judgement and reaction
time.
– At least one passenger should be
able to operate the boat in case the
operator is unexpectedly unable to
do so.
– Operation of this boat by a person
under 16 years of age or a person
with a disability that impairs vision,
reaction time, judgment, or opera-
tion of the controls is NOT recom-
mended.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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