Sea-doo GTI SE Series, Operator'S Manual

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NAVIGATION RULES
Navigation System
Navigational aids, such as signs or
buoys, can assist you identify safe wa-
ters. Buoys will indicate whether you
should keep to the right (starboard) or
to the left (port) of the buoy or to which
channel you can continue. They may
also indicate whether you are entering
a restricted or controlled area such as a
no wake or speed zone. They may also
indicate hazards or pertinent boating
information. Markers maybe located
on shore or on the water. They can also
indicate speed limits, no power craft or
boating, anchorage and other useful
information. (The shape of each type
of marker will provide assistance).
Make sure you know and understand
the navigation system applicable to
the waterways where you intend to
use the watercraft.
Collision Avoidance
– Do not release throttle to steer.
WARNING
Do not release the throttle when
trying to steer away from objects.
Engine power and jet pump thrust
is required to steer the watercraft.
– Always keep a constant lookout for
other water users, other boats or
objects, especially when turning.
Be alert for conditions that may limit
your visibility or block your vision of
others.
– Respect the rights of other recre-
ationists and/or bystanders and al-
ways keep a safe distance from all
other watercrafts, boats, people
and objects.
– Do not jump wakes or wakes.
WARNING
Do not wake or wave jump, ride
the surf line or attempt to spray or
splash others with your watercraft.
You may misjudge the ability of the
watercraft or your own riding skills
and strike a boat or person.
– This watercraft has the capabil-
ity of turning more sharply than
other boats, however, unless in an
emergency, do not negotiate sharp,
high speed turns. Such maneuvers
make it hard for others to avoid you
or understand where you are going.
Also, you and / or your passenger(s)
could be thrown from the water-
craft.
– Maintaining or increasing speed
may be necessary to avoid a colli-
sion.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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