Tiara Yachts C49, Owner'S Manual

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Operation Section 10
10-1
43 LS
43 LS
Operation
10.1 General
Before operating your boat, become famil-
iar with the various component systems and
their operation, and perform the Pre-Cruise
Checklist found near the beginning of this
manual. A thorough understanding of the
component systems and their operation is
essential to operate the boat safely. This own-
er’s manual and the associated manufactur-
ers’ owner’s manuals have been provided to
enhance your knowledge of your boat. Read
them carefully.
We also recommend reading the latest edi-
tion of the book
Chapman Piloting & Seaman-
ship , which describes the best procedures for
leaving and returning to the dock. Your boat
must have the necessary safety equipment
onboard and be in compliance with the U.S.
Coast Guard, local and state safety regula -
tions. There should be one Personal Flotation
Device (PFD) for each person. Non-swim
-
mers and small children should wear PFDs
at all times.
You should know and understand the “Rules
of the Road” and have had an experienced
operator brief you on the general operation
of your new boat. At least one other person
should be instructed on the proper operation
of the boat in case the operator is suddenly
incapacitated.
For information about boating safety, regu -
lations, and navigation rules, download the
Boating Safety Mobile App from the US Coast
Guard. Visit www.uscgboating.org for more
information.
The operator is responsible for his or her
safety and the safety of his passengers.
When boarding or loading the boat, always
step onto the boat, never jump. While maneu-
vering around the dock, have all guests on
board remain in the cockpit or cabin areas, if
they are not involved in the handling of moor-
ing lines.
DO NOT allow passengers to sit on the seat
backs, gunwales, bows, transoms, or sun-
pads when the boat is underway. Passengers
should be seated to properly balance the load
and must not obstruct the operator’s view,
particularly to the front.
WARNING
!
DROWNING OR LOSS OF CONTROL
HAZARD
Ejection or sudden loss of control can
cause death or serious injury from
improper use of seating. DO NOT
stand while driving above engine idle
speeds and make sure cockpit seating
is locked/secured and all passengers
are seated when boat is underway.
Overloading and improper distribution of
weight can cause the boat to become unsta-
ble and are significant causes of accidents.
Know the weight capacity and horsepower
rating of your boat. Do not overload or over -
power your boat.
WARNING
!
OVERLOAD HAZARD
Overloading the boat beyond max-
imum load or altering the stability,
buoyancy or center-of-gravity can
result in death or serious injury. DO
NOT exceed the maximum load or
alter the center-of-gravity of the boat.
Remember, it is the operator’s responsibility
to use good common sense and sound judg-
ment in loading and operating the boat.
WARNING
!
SLIPPERY SURFACE HAZARD
Wet surfaces can generate slippery
conditions which can result in death
or serious injury. Use caution on wet
surfaces.