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SAFETY INFORMATION
Know the waters in which the craft is
to be operated. Current, tides, rapids,
hidden obstacles, wakes and waves
etc. can affect safe operation. It is not
advisable to operate the craft in rough
or inclement weather.
Remember these Rules
of the Road
Know the Right of Way Rules
Generally keep to your right and safely
avoid other craft by keeping a safe dis-
tance from other craft, people and ob-
jects.
CROSSING
Give right of way to craft ahead and to
your right. Never cross in front of a
boat.
RED light (give way to the other boat).
GREEN light (you have the right of way).
MEETING HEAD-ON
Keep right.
PASSING
Give right of way to other craft and
keep clear.
Navigation System
Navigational aids, such as signs or
buoys, can help 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 boat-
ing information. Markers may be locat-
ed 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 craft.
Collision Avoidance
– Do not release throttle when trying to
steer away from objects. You need
throttle to steer.
– 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 craft, people and objects.
– Do not wake or wave jump, ride the
surf line or attempt to spray or splash
others with your craft. You may mis-
judge the ability of the craft or your
own driving skills and strike a boat or
person.
– This craft has the capability of turn-
ing 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 under-
stand where you are going. Also,
you and/or your passenger(s) could
be thrown from the craft.
– Like any other craft, this sport boat
has no brake. Stopping distance will
vary depending on initial speed,
load, wind, and water conditions.
Practice stopping and docking in a
safe, traffic free area to have an idea
of how long it will take to stop the
craft under varying conditions.
– Maintaining or increasing speed may
be necessary to avoid a collision.
Safe Riding
– Always keep in mind that as the
throttle lever is returned to idle po-
sition, less directional control is
available, and when the engine is
off, directional control is lost. You
need throttle to steer.
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