Sea-doo 230 Series, Operator'S Manual

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SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES
Before Getting Underway
– Always perform the pre-ride inspec-
tion as specified in this Operator's
Guide.
– Do not exceed the payload or pas-
senger capacities for this boat,
which are listed on the capacity
plate located directly beside the
driver, 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 com-
mon 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 at least the
minimum required safety equip-
ment, PFDs and any additional gear
needed for your cruise.
– Check that all lifesaving equipment,
including fire extinguisher (not in-
cluded in boat), is in safe operat-
ing 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 con-
ditions 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 level
before use and during the ride. Ap-
ply the principle of 1/3 of the fuel to
reach your destination, 1/3 to return,
and keep 1/3 in reserve. Allow for
changes due to adverse weather or
other delays.
Operators and Passengers
Awareness
– Each boat operator has a responsi-
bility to ensure the safety of his/her
passenger(s) and of other water
users. Please follow all safety in-
structions and operate your boat
with care.
– Never operate a boat while under
the influence of drugs or alcohol
they slow reaction time and impair
judgement. It is also a Federal of-
fense. Allow only qualified drivers
to operate your boat.
– Remember that sun, wind, fatigue
or illness may impair your judge-
ment 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.
– Always use the tether cord when
operating the boat and ensure that
all passengers are familiar with its
use.
– Ensure that any operator and all
passengers know how to swim
and how to re-board the boat from
the water. If a passenger does not
know how to swim, ensure that pas-
senger wears a PFD at all times and
take extra precautions when boat-
ing.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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