Seamax Inflatable Boat – English User Manual
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Protecting People While Cruising
It is very difficult for a person standing or floating in the water to take quick action to avoid a boat heading
in his or her direction, even at slow speed. Always slow down and exercise extreme caution any time you are
boating in an area where there might be people in the water. Whenever a boat is moving (coasting) and the
outboard gear shift is in the neutral position, there is sufficient force by the water on the propeller to cause
the propeller to rotate. This neutral propeller rotation can cause serious injury. Shift outboard into neutral
and shut off the engine before allowing people to swim or be in the water near your boat.
Wave and Wake Jumping
Operating recreational boats over waves and wakes is a natural part of boating. However, when this activity
is done with sufficient speed to force the boat hull partially or completely out of the water, certain hazards
arise, particularly when the boat re-enters the water.
The primary concern is the boat changing direction while in the midst of the jump. In such a case the landing
may cause the boat to veer violently in a new direction. A sharp change in direction can cause occupants to
be thrown out of their seats or out of the boat. Use extreme caution when near other boats.
There is another hazard from allowing your boat to launch off a wave or wake. If the bow of your boat pitches
down far enough while airborne, upon water contact it may penetrate under the water surface and submarine
for an instant. This will bring the boat to an instant stop and can send the occupants flying forward. The boat
may also steer sharply to one side on impact with the water .please be aware of these
wave and wake
hazards and use extreme caution.
