OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING
Read Operator Instructions. Risk of drowning, injury or loss of life
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WARNING
Do not exceed maximum recommended number of persons.
Do not exceed maximum weight capacity. Regardless of number of
persons on board, total weight of persons and equipment must not
exceed maximum weight capacity.
Step or climb into boat. Do not jump into boat.
Board one person at a time.
Load gear after boarding.
Load and board craft carefully. Distribute loads to maintain design
trim (approximately level). Avoid placing heavy weights high up or
standing.
Sit inside boat. When motoring all passengers should sit inside
boat or on seat(s) provided, not on tubes. Passengers sitting on
tubes can fall overboard.
Use handholds provided. When operating boat all passengers
should use handholds provided. Passengers not using handholds
can fall overboard.
Children and non-swimmers must wear lifejackets or PFDs when
boarding and when onboard.
LOADING - BOARDING
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CAUTION
Inspect and monitor onboard loads to prevent chafi ng or puncture
of tube.
WEATHER AND HAZARDS
All boats in this owner’s manual are ISO design category “C” Inshore
- Designed for voyages in coastal waters, large bays, estuaries, lakes
and rivers where conditions up to, and including, wind force 6 and
signifi cant wave heights up to, and including, 2m. may be experienced.
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WARNING
BEWARE OF OFFSHORE WINDS AND CURRENTS
Check weather forecasts and obtain local knowledge of marine
environment and weather conditions prior to and during voyage.
Carry appropriate safety equipment (see SAFETY EQUIPMENT).
Marine weather can change quickly.
Use extreme caution when motoring in darkness. Regulations may
require display of navigation lights in darkness, check with local
marine authorities.
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CAUTION
Wrecks, reefs, rocky shores, sandbars, and shallows are hazardous
and should be avoided or approached with extreme caution.
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WARNING
Do not operate the boat under the infl uence of drugs or alcohol or
any other impairment or disability.
NAVIGATION
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CAUTION
Carry read and understand navigation charts.
Observe right-of-way as defi ned by “Rules of the Road” and
required by COLREGS.
Obey signs for restricted areas designated for swimming, bathing
or other forms of recreation.
Learn to control your boat and know the limitations of your
capabilities and the capabilities of your boat. If necessary take a
boating course to learn these limitations.
Inform someone of your Float Plan including time and place of
departure, proposed route and expected time of return.
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